News from
The Association
Away Game Activities Announced for 2005 Football Season
The Texas A&M football team's challenging road schedule this season has the
Aggies traveling to play against Clemson, Colorado, Kansas State, Texas Tech
and Oklahoma. If you plan on making a trip to support the Aggies or if you live
near any of these areas, we invite you to join in the away game activities
sponsored by The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation.
For details on away game receptions, yell practices and pregame activities, go
to www.AggieNetwork.com/AwayGames.
The Association to Participate in Aggie Fan Zone
Included in the Aggie Fan Zone festivities this fall is a photo booth sponsored
by The Association of Former Students. Everyone is invited to visit the booth
and have a free picture taken in front of a Kyle Field backdrop to commemorate
their experience. Like last year, Aggie Fan Zone will be located on a closed
portion of Joe Routt Boulevard between Kyle Field and the Memorial Student
Center and will feature a variety of food, activities, live music and more.
Aggie Fan Zone will take place before every home football game this season. It
opens three-and-a-half hours before kickoff and closes 30 minutes prior to
kickoff. Admission is free. For more information about The Association's
involvement with Aggie Fan Zone, please contact Campus Programs at (979)
845-7514.
Call Issued for International Alumnus Award Nominations
Texas A&M University, The Association of Former Students and the
International Programs Office have issued a call for nominations for the 2006
Outstanding International Alumnus Award. This award honors Texas A&M
graduates who were not U.S. students when pursuing their degree and who went on
to achieve prominence in their fields while remaining loyal to and supportive
of Texas A&M. All nominations must be received in Room 1023 (MS 1245) of
the International Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Complex by 4
p.m. on Friday, September 23. The Outstanding International Alumnus Award will
be presented during the Consuls Generals luncheon held during International
Week in the spring. The criteria and nominations forms can be downloaded at http://international.tamu.edu/ipo/outstanding_alumunus.htm.
Distinguished Alumni Gala Scheduled for October 28
The Association will honor the 2005 Distinguished Alumni of Texas A&M
University when it hosts the Distinguished Alumni Gala on Friday, October 28 at
6:30 p.m. in Duncan Dining Hall. This year's inductees are The Honorable Willie
E.B. Blackmon '73, Jerry S. Cox '72, Melbern G. Glasscock '59, Billy Pete
Huddleston '56, Edward F. Kruse '49 and James K.B. Nelson '49. Table packages
and tickets are currently available for purchase. For more information, please
call The Association of Former Students at (979) 845-7514 or visit www.AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumni/.
Fall Reunion Schedule
Is your Class having a Fall Reunion? Check out the Reunion Schedule at www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions. Classes that end with
"0" or "5" will celebrate formal Reunions this fall, but be sure to check the
schedule to see if your Class will be holding a Mini Reunion. Online Reunion
registration is also available. For more information, call Former Student
Programs at 1-800-633-7514 or email Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Fill in Missing Year Bars on Your Century Club Plaque
Although you may be a loyal Century Club member, have you missed a year here or
there in making a donation to The Association of Former Students? It happens to
all of us. The Association is proud to offer you the opportunity to purchase
your missing year bars to complete your plaque. You may obtain any or all of
your missing year bars at the Century Club level of your choice. If you would
like to take advantage of this special offer, please call the Annual Giving
office at (979) 845-7514 or email AnnualGiving@AggieNetwork.com.
We will be happy to answer any questions you might have about year bars or this
offer. Thank you for your support and loyalty to Texas A&M University and
The Association of Former Students.
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
You are invited to join the Traveling Aggies as they journey to numerous
destinations around the world, including the following.
Colonial Mexico, October 16-23
Experience the timeless beauty of colonial architecture, pre-Columbian culture
and panoramic mountain scenery as we explore the mesmerizing regions of central
Mexico. Prices start at $2,295, including airfare from Houston.
Aggies Singles Caribbean Cruise, December 4-11
Back by popular demand! Set sail with fellow Aggie singles (Class years
'78-'96) on a cruise to the Western Caribbean. Ports of call include Key West,
Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Prices begin at $425 (per person, double occupancy).
Texas A&M Women's Basketball: Travel with the Team
Travel with the Texas A&M women's basketball team on their way to
tournaments in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hawaii trip takes
place November 22-27 and the Las Vegas trip December 15-18.
For more information on these trips and others, contact the Traveling Aggies at
1-800-392-2096 or (979) 845-7514. Visit www.AggieNetwork.com/TravelingAggies to read about
upcoming trips, see pictures from previous trips and meet our dedicated staff.
News from Texas A&M University
Steven Moore '79 Named Chief Marketing Officer, VP of
Communications
Steven B. Moore '79, a leader in national and international consumer marketing,
has been named to the newly created position of chief marketing officer and
vice president of communications at Texas A&M University. Moore's
appointment was announced by Texas A&M President Dr. Robert M. Gates,
following confirmation by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
"It is time for Texas, the nation and the world to know more about Texas
A&M . Steve Moore is just the one to lead that effort." Moore most recently
served as senior vice president at IMG, the world's largest sports marketing
company, and has also occupied various executive positions within The Coca-Cola
Company. In his new role at Texas A&M, Moore will have campus-wide
oversight of all marketing, media relations, publications, internal
communications, brand architecture and content for top-level Web sites and
other digital communications, media, market research, positioning and branding
efforts. For more, go to http://www.tamu.edu/tamunews/News/stories/05/072005news-53.htm&z=8.
Texas A&M Capital Campaign Surpasses $1 Billion Goal
Texas A&M University has exceeded its $1 billion capital campaign goal with
18 months remaining in the seven-year fund-raising drive. As of June 30, donors
had committed more than $1.04 billion to benefit students and faculty through
enhanced resources for teaching, research and related endeavors. Texas A&M
President Dr. Robert M. Gates announced the campaign milestone July 22 during a
meeting of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. For the full
story, go to http://www.tamu.edu/tamunews/News/stories/05/072005news-63.htm&z=8.
Maroon Out 2005 Efforts Under Way
The Texas A&M Class Councils are currently working to promote Maroon Out
2005. Maroon Out is an annual event in which all Aggies are encouraged to wear
maroon for a specific home football game to unify the 12th Man and provide
extra support for the team. This year's Maroon Out game is scheduled for
November 25 when the Aggies take on t.u. In an effort to include as many people
as possible, Class Councils will be selling inexpensive, specially designed
Maroon Out T-shirts throughout the fall. Shirts may be purchased online or
during the four hours leading up to every home football game at G. Rollie White
Coliseum. For further information on Maroon Out, go to http://maroonout.tamu.edu.
Candlelight Memorial Service Held at University Apartments
Residents of the University Apartments were joined by Texas A&M University
officials, faculty, staff and students on August 2 to light candles and place
flowers in a student-led remembrance of Lamiya Zahin and her paternal
grandmother, Rabeya Chaudhury. Lamiya, the four-year-old daughter of graduate
students Saquib Ejaz and his wife Lufthansa Kanta, and her grandmother died
August 2 and September 6, 2004, respectively, as a result of injuries sustained
in the University Apartments fire and explosion that occurred on July 31. Dr.
Robert M. Gates, Texas A&M president, noted that when tragedy touches any
member of the Aggie family, it touches all and though words cannot take away
grief, they can represent ideas. After thanking all those in the campus and
local communities who have helped in the year since the tragedy, Gates
announced that University Apartments residents and various student groups have
begun work on a proposal to create a memorial park adjacent to a playground
near the community center. For more on this story, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=661&z=15.
Aggie Football Team Ranked No. 17 in Preseason AP Poll
The Associated Press released its college football preseason Top 25 on August
20, and Texas A&M was ranked 17th. Previously, the USA Today's coaches poll
also listed the Aggies at No. 17. The spot is A&M's highest preseason
ranking since 1999 when the Aggies opened the season ranked No. 7 by the AP and
No. 8 by the coaches. For more, go to http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?PRID=10120.
TAMUG Cadets Welcome New Training Ship
Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) formally welcomed its new
524-foot-long training ship during afternoon ceremonies on July 20 at the
institution's Mitchell Campus on Pelican Island. The new ship will be used to
train TAMUG cadets seeking their maritime licenses and replaces the Texas
Clipper II, which had been in use since 1996. The new ship will be officially
christened November 15, at which time the ship's name will be announced. For
the full story, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=564&z=8.
A&M Web Site Solicits Support for Hosting George W. Bush
Library
As part of Texas A&M University's proposal to host the library of President
George W. Bush, the institution has established a Web site to give supporters
the opportunity to list their names among those urging the 43rd President of
the United States to locate his library in Aggieland. The Web site is located
at http://communications.tamu.edu/Bids-BushLibrary/signatureform.asp.
The prelude to the section for entering names states: "Count me among the
Aggies, Texans and Americans who enthusiastically endorse and support the
proposal by Texas A&M University to be the proud host of your Presidential
Library, just as it is for the 41st President of the United States." Student
leaders are also joining the effort to to secure the new presidential
library. For more details on their involvement, go to http://www.thebatt.com/.
Texas A&M Rated Among "Best Disability-Friendly Colleges"
Texas A&M University is one of the 10 "best disability-friendly colleges"
in the nation, according to a survey by New Mobility magazine. The
schools that ranked among the top 10 find a balance between supporting students
with disabilities and giving those students independence so they can develop
their own style, the magazine's editors note. Donna Williams, accommodations
counselor at Texas A&M, says she thinks it is great Texas A&M was
selected for this honor. "Our mission at Disability Services is to promote an
academic environment that is free from physical and attitudinal barriers," she
says. Read more about Disability Services and the students who utilize their
resources in the September issue of Texas Aggie magazine. For more on
this story, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=676&z=15.
Aggies CAN Food Drive Set for Weekend of October 1
The Texas A&M Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Aggie Athletes
Involved will conduct the sixth annual "Aggies CAN" food drive during the
weekend of A&M's October 1 football game against Baylor. Fans can drop off
their canned goods or make monetary donations to the many volunteers stationed
around the stadium entrances. All contributions will be donated to the Brazos
Valley Food Bank to help feed the community's less fortunate.
Scholarship Available for Fulltime MBA in NRE
Aggies are encouraged to apply for a scholarship to the University of Alberta
Business School MBA program in Natural Resources and Energy. Ranked among the
top NRE programs in the world, the university's public funding also makes it an
exceptional value. The award is for $10,000 U.S. dollars (approximately 50
percent of the total tuition for the two-year fulltime MBA) and is designed to
foster relations between Texas and Canadian energy companies. For more
information or to apply, please visit http://mba.bus.ualberta.ca/Prospective/Financial/TexasMBAAward.htm.
Aggie Calendar
August 29 - First day of fall semester classes
Texas A&M University
September 2-3 - Aggie Reception, Texas A&M vs. Clemson
Aggie Reception: Friday, September 2, 6-7:30 p.m. local time, Hyatt Regency
Greenville
Midnight Yell Practice: Bi-Lo Center, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville,
S.C.; only two blocks from the Hyatt Regency.
For pre-game activities and for more detailed information go to http://clubs.aggienetwork.com/upstatescamc/.
September 16-17 - First Yell 2005 with Bill Engvall
Reed Arena
For ticket information, visit http://yell.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-3534.
September 17 - Texas A&M vs. SMU at 11:30 a.m.
Kyle Field
September 22 - Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
For more information on this event or the history of the Aggie Ring, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring.
September 24 - Texas A&M vs. Texas State TBA
Kyle Field
September 28-29 - Opera Verdi Europa, Memorial Student Center
Opera
and Performing Arts Society
Reed Arena
For more information, go to http://opas.tamu.edu.
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