News from
The Association
Aggie Marines' Remains Return from Vietnam
After more than three decades, the remains of Marine Capt. Carl E. Long '66 and
Marine 2nd Lt. Donald John Matocha '67 have been identified in Vietnam. Long
died Dec. 20, 1969, as a result of injuries sustained in a CV-10 aircraft crash
in the Vung Tar Republic, while Matocha was killed April 5, 1968, in a
firefight on Dong Ma Mountain in what was then the Republic of South Vietnam.
Long, whose Aggie Ring proved to be an identifying factor in returning him home
to his family, will be buried Thurs., Sept. 16, at Arlington National Cemetery.
Matocha, who will be escorted home by his nephew, a major in the USMC, will be
buried Sat., Sept. 18, in Smithville, Texas, following a 10 a.m. service at the
Smithville Recreation Center, at which a section has been reserved for his
Classmates. For additional information, go to www.AggieNetwork.com/Media/Prelease/AggieMarines081904.htm.
Association Establishes Ejaz Family Assistance Fund
On July 31, the family of Texas A&M graduate student Saquib Ejaz '01 was
injured in a fire at University Apartments. Ejaz' wife, daughter and parents
(who were visiting from Bangladesh) all sustained severe burns. His daughter
later succumbed to her injuries and passed away. While Saquib's wife was
upgraded to fair condition earlier this week, his parents remain in critical
condition. If you would like to contribute to an assistance fund established by
The Association of Former Students to help defray the family's medical and
related expenses, please send your check to The Association of Former Students,
505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840. Checks should be made payable
to "The Association of Former Students," with the name of the fund (Assistance
Fund for the Saquib Ejaz Family) noted on the memo line. Contributions also can
be made online at www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack/Assistance_Fund.aspx.
Outstanding International Alumnus Award Nominations Now Being
Accepted
The 2005 Outstanding International Alumnus Award criteria and nomination form
are now available at www.AggieNetwork.com/Events/IntlAlum.aspx or by contacting
Kim Fox at the International Center at 979-862-6700. Established in 1995 as the
highest honor bestowed upon a former student who was not a U.S. citizen while
attending Texas A&M University, this prestigious award recognizes
international former students who have achieved career prominence and continue
to be loyal to the University's mission and goals. Nominations must be
postmarked by Oct. 1, 2004.
Away-Game Activities Set for 2004
Take your love of Aggie Football on the road this fall! Make plans to join your
Association and the 12th Man Foundation for Aggie receptions, Midnight Yell
Practice and more before A&M away games throughout the 2004 season. For
detailed information on times and locations, check out www.AggieNetwork.com/AwayGames.
Searchable History Now Available Online
A searchable chronology of Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students
is now available online at www.AggieNetwork.com. Enter keywords, phrases, names and
events as you delve into the history of A&M and the most dedicated alumni
in the world. When was the earliest Bonfire? What key events happened the year
you graduated? When was your favorite building constructed? Find these answers
and more at www.AggieNetwork.com/TheAssociation/Chronology.aspx.
Association Celebrates Class of '04 with The Next Tradition
The Association of Former Students hosted August 2004 graduates plus their
friends and family at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center Aug. 11 for
"The Next Tradition" (TNT) graduation party. The newest former students were
treated to fajitas, door prizes and a chance to meet with A&M Career Center
and A&M Club representatives. To learn more about TNT, visit www.AggieNetwork.com/Events/TNT.aspx.
It's Reunion Season! Register Online at AggieNetwork.com
Want to register for your Class Reunion or find out which Classmates are
planning to attend? Look no further than www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions. After clicking on your
Reunion, which directs you to a complete schedule of events and all the latest
updates, click on the appropriate link in the upper right-hand corner of the
page. If your Class is celebrating a Reunion this year, make plans to come and
invite all your friends to join you! For more information, contact Former
Student Programs at 979-845-7514 or Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Stay in Touch with Class Pages at AggieNetwork.com
Stay up-to-date on all your Class happenings by visiting your Class Page at www.AggieNetwork.com/Class. Click on your Class Year to
get the latest in Classmate news, Class Announcements and Class activities as
well as Aggie Baby Central postings, Class Agents' contact information, Silver
Taps postings, links to your online newsletters, Class Statistics and much
more. You can even post your own news by clicking on "Tell Us Your News" in the
left navigation bar. To learn more about Class Pages and what they can do for
you, contact Former Student Programs at 979-845-7514 or
Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Ft. Worth/Tarrant County A&M Club to Raffle Harley
Davidson
Help the Fort Worth/Tarrant County A&M Club promote a good cause, not to
mention a classic ride, by purchasing chances to win a 2005 Harley Davidson
Dyna Wide Glide. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100, and only 2,000 will be
sold. All proceeds will help fund scholarships for deserving freshmen entering
Texas A&M University. To purchase yours online, visit www.tarrantcountyaggies.org.
Open a Door for an Aggie in Retailing
In the Texas A&M Center for Retailing Studies' 20-year history, hundreds of
Aggies have participated in its student organizations, received the Certificate
in Retailing, interned with its sponsor companies, and taken its retailing
classes. Today many of these Aggies have built successful careers in retailing,
while many more may have entered retail careers. To keep the Center in touch
with these former students, enable them to communicate with each other and
provide current students with a professional network, the Center has launched
Aggies in Retailing, accessible at http://www.crstamu.org/Alumni. For login verification
purposes, you will need to know your 10-digit AggieNetwork ID, accessible at www.AggieNetwork.com/MailingNumber.aspx. For more
information, contact Kelli Hollinger at 979-845-5898 or email
crs-sw@cgsb.tamu.edu.
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Adventure!
Big Bend Adventure, Oct. 27-31
Canoe the Rio Grande River and experience the beauty of Big Bend with Texas
A&M ChallengeWorks. The price is $895 per person plus transportation to
Marathon. Only a few spots remain, so make your reservation now!
Women's Basketball Tournament, Nov. 18-21
Be the first to see the 2004-05 women's basketball team in action at the Miami
Jam Basketball Tournament. The price is $495 per person plus air. Join Coach
Blair and the team in sunny South Florida and show our opponents why Aggies are
legendary for supporting their teams!
SeaWorld Weekend & Picnic, Nov. 20-21
Take your family to see Shamu and enjoy an all-you-can-eat tailgate picnic on
Saturday, followed by FREE next-day admission on Sunday, all for the great
price of $28.99 plus tax. Call 800-700-7786 (SeaWorld) or email
swsareservations@seaworld.com to make your reservation.
Reserve Your Spot for the 2005 Travel Season
Get a jump on your 2005 travel season by contacting the Traveling Aggies at
1-800-392-2096 or 979-845-7514 or emailing TravelingAggies@AggieNetwork.com.
Although the Springtime in Holland and Belgium trip is sold out, we are taking
reservations for all other 2005 excursions.
For reservations or more information on these or any of the other Traveling
Aggies programs, call 979-845-7514 or go to www.AggieNetwork.com/Travel.
News from Texas A&M University
Aggies Take on World in Athens
The Aggie competitive spirit currently is on worldwide display at the 2004
Olympic Games, where no fewer than 11 Aggies or individuals with A&M ties
are competing, coaching or working the Games, which run through Aug. 29.
Representing the United States in Athens, Greece, are two-time All-American
A&M volleyball player and 2000 Olympian Stacy Sykora '98 (libero,
women's volleyball), nine-time national women's skeet champion and 1992
Olympian Connie Schiller Smotek '86 (women's skeet), 2000
silver medalist Vic Wunderle '02 (recurve discipline, men's
archery) and A&M assistant women's archery coach Frank Thomas '80
(coach, men's archery). In addition, four-time All-American 110-meter hurdler
Chris Pinnock '04 (men's track and field) will be competing for
Jamaica, while Big 12 Conference champion backstroker Matt Rose '04
(men's swimming) and 11-time All-American Riley Janes '02 (men's
swimming) will represent Canada. Other Aggies working behind the scenes include
A&M women's volleyball assistant coach Robyn Romansky '04 (technical
coordinator, U.S. women's volleyball), Cecil '96 and Ann
Bleiker '98 (U.S. Olympic Committee media relations) and Kyriakos
Zannikos '02 (event ticketing). For more on the story, go to http://www.aggiesports.com/amnews/081404olympics.htm.
Admissions Workshops Set for Game Days
In conjunction with the fall 2004 football season, the Texas A&M Office of
Admissions and Records will be hosting three Game-Day Application Workshops,
scheduled for Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and Nov. 13. Each will feature a presentation on
the A&M admissions process, hints on completing a competitive application,
and individual question-and-answer time with A&M staff. To register and get
more information on times and materials required, go to www.tamu.edu/gamedayworkshops. If you have questions,
contact Donny Edwards at 979-458-0427 or edwardsd@tamu.edu.
First Yell 2004 Tickets Now On Sale
The Texas Aggie Yell Leaders and your Association invite you to take part in
the 6th annual First Yell Weekend 2004, scheduled for Sept. 10-11 in
conjunction with A&M's first home football game against the University of
Wyoming. Comedian Bill Cosby will headline the event for the second time in
five years, performing an 8 p.m. show at Reed Arena on Sept. 10. Tickets are
available at the MSC Box Office, Reed Arena and all Ticketmaster outlets or by
calling 979-862-7333. For a complete list of activities, visit http://yell.tamu.edu.
Don't Miss Parents' Weekend 2005! Note Date Change!
Attention, Aggie parents! Mark your calendars now and plan to attend 2005
Parents' Weekend, scheduled for April 8-10, 2005. Take part in a tradition
that's existed since 1919 and join the thousands of parents, family members and
friends of A&M in this annual celebration of all things A&M. Please
note that these dates reflect a change from the previously announced schedule.
For questions or more information, visit http://parentsweekend.tamu.edu, call 979-845-1133 or
contact Kevin Jackson, Director of the Department of Student Activities, at
kevin@stuact.tamu.edu or Sharra Durham, Advisor to the Parents' Weekend
Committee, at sharra@stuact.tamu.edu.
Cook '81 Appointed New Dean of Libraries
C. Colleen Cook '81 has been appointed dean of the Texas A&M University
Libraries effective June 1. In addition to her administrative post, Cook will
also hold the Sterling C. Evans Endowed Chair, named for longtime university
benefactor Sterling C. Evans '21. Cook's appointment follows an extensive
national search that attracted applicants and nominations from many leading
institutions in the United States. For the full story, go to http://rev.tamu.edu/stories/04/060104-9.html.
Aggie Calendar
Aug. 19 - Kickoff to Kickoff
5-8 p.m., Artista Restaurant, 800 Bagby, Downtown Houston
Sponsored by the Houston A&M Club
For more information, contact Brent Vannoy '88 at
bvannoy@jdkklaw.com.
Aug. 21 - International Students Welcoming Party
7-10 p.m., Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, College Station
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students and the International Student
Association
For more information, visit www.tamu.edu/isa
Sept. 1 - Aggie Reception, Texas A&M vs. Utah
6-7:30 p.m. (MST), Grand America Hotel, Grand Salon, Salt Lake City
Midnight Yell Practice, Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation
For more information, visit www.AggieNetwork.com/AwayGames
Sept. 1-4 - Utah Football Weekend
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sponsored by the Traveling Aggies
For more information, call 979-845-7514 or visit www.AggieNetwork.com/Travel
Sept. 10-11 - First Yell 2004
Texas A&M University, College Station
Sponsored by the Texas Aggie Yell Leaders, The Association of Former Students
and the 12th Man Foundation
For more information, visit http://yell.tamu.edu
Sept. 17 - "Catch a Tiger by the Tail" Golf Tournament
8 a.m., Pebble Creek Country Club, College Station
Sponsored by the Brazos County A&M Club
For further information, contact Gary Tomlinson '92 at 979-777-6820 or
tomlinson@cox-internet.com or go to http://clubs.aggienetwork.com/bcamc
Sept. 23 - Aggie Ring Day
3-6 p.m., Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, College Station
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students
For more information, call 979-845-7514 or visit www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring
Oct. 2 - Center for Retailing Studies Tailgate Party
3 hours before Texas A&M/Kansas State kickoff, Wehner Building (South Side
Gazebo), Texas A&M University
Sponsored by the Texas A&M Center for Retailing Studies
For more information, call 979-845-5898 or email
khollinger@tamu.edu
Oct. 8 - Aggie Reception, Texas A&M vs. Iowa State
6-8:30 p.m. (CST), West Des Moines Marriott, North Parking Lot, Meeting Rooms
14 & 15
Midnight Yell Practice, Location TBD
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation
For more information, visit www.AggieNetwork.com/AwayGames
Oct. 15 - Aggie Reception, Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State
6:30-8 p.m. (CST), Renaissance-Oklahoma City
Midnight Yell Practice, Coach's restaurant, Bricktown Ballpark Complex,
Oklahoma City
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation
For more information, visit www.AggieNetwork.com/AwayGames
Oct. 22 - 2nd Annual Computer Science Former Students Picnic
11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., H.R. Bright Building, Texas A&M University
Sponsored by the Texas A&M Department of Computer Science
For more information or to R.S.V.P., call 979-845-5534 or email
CSAggies@cs.tamu.edu
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