News from
The Association
Dr. Chao-Shing Lee '83 Named Outstanding International
Alumnus 2005
Dr. Chao-Shing Lee '83, who is considered Taiwan's leading marine scientist,
has been named Outstanding International Alumnus for 2005. The award, sponsored
by Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students, will be presented
during the Consuls General Luncheon on March 1 at the Annenberg Presidential
Conference Center. Lee, who earned his Ph.D. in marine geophysics at Texas
A&M in 1983, serves as dean of the College of Science at National Taiwan
Ocean University. He is also science adviser to the president of Taiwan,
president of the Geological Society of Taiwan, an adviser to Taiwan's
Ministries of Education and Economics and adviser to its National Science
Council. The Outstanding International Alumnus Award was created in 1994 to
honor Texas A&M graduates who were not U.S. citizens while attending the
university but who went on to achieve prominence in his or her respective
field. To read the full story, go to http://www.tamu.edu/univrel/aggiedaily/news/stories/05/022205-15.html.
Reservations Now Being Accepted for Aggie Hostel 2005
Make your reservations today for Aggie Hostel 2005 which takes place June 5-10.
This year's program will explore Land, Sea & Space through specially
prepared faculty lectures and special events. Aggies age 60 and older are
invited to spend this special time back on campus staying in The Tradition, a
new high rise dorm at A&M, and interacting with current students. For more
information or to register, call (800) 392-2096 or visit www.AggieNetwork.com/AggieHostel. The deadline to
register is May 2, so reserve your space today!
Ol' Army Cycling Team Recruiting Riders
The Ol' Army Cycling Team is now officially organized and recruiting Aggies to
join in their rides across Texas. Now with over 40 members and counting, Ol'
Army Cycling team is an activity supported by the Reveille Club in Houston and
sponsored by Larry Parker '62 of Bay Area Schwinn in Webster, Texas, and the
Bay Area A&M Club. Ol' Army welcomes your participation as a rider or
sponsor. In an effort to help raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society, Ol' Army cyclers will participate in the 21st Annual BP MS 150 Bike
Tour, a two-day 180-mile journey from Houston to Austin. The event will take
place April 16-17. For more information on the OI' Army Cycling team or to sign
up for the team, visit www.olarmycycling.com.
4th Annual "Run for the Ring" Slated for March 5
Wishing you could purchase your Aggie Ring without putting a sizeable dent in
your pocketbook? Then the 4th annual "Run for the Ring" is for you! The 5K run,
which is sponsored by the Traditions Council and The Association of Former
Students, begins Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr.
Alumni Center. The course winds through campus and ends at The Association of
Former Students. All race participants automatically qualify to win one of four
certificates for a free Aggie Ring, which winners will receive when they are
academically eligible to order. In addition, both male and female winners of
the race will receive a Benjamin Knox print as their prize. Pre-registration is
$10, and registration on the day of the race is $12. Included in the price is a
"Run for the Ring" commemorative T-shirt. The race is open to everyone
regardless of student status or class year. For more information, go to http://traditions.tamu.edu/events.
Plan Where You Will Muster in 2005
April 21 is fast approaching, and if you have not made plans for Muster this
year, AggieNetwork.com is the perfect place to begin your search. With a
comprehensive listing of all state, national and international Musters and
contact persons, AggieNetwork.com is your resource to connect with Aggies this
spring and always. To search for your local Muster or Musters around the globe,
go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Muster/search.aspx.
Class of '49 Pledges $50,000 for Corps Scholarship
The Class of '49, upon its induction into the Sul Ross Group, has pledged a
$50,000 gift to the General Rudder Corps Scholarship. This pledge was fulfilled
so that more high school graduates could have the opportunity to become Aggies.
Class Agent Jim Stephens said that this decision was made by the Class to
secure the future of the corps, and that there is no better place to invest in
the future than at Texas A&M. The gift will count towards the One Spirit
One Vision Campaign, a $1 billion fundraising effort aimed at helping
A&M attain national top 10 status. For more details, visit http://www.tamu.edu/univrel/aggiedaily/news/stories/05/021705-4.html.
33rd Annual Texas A&M Golf Classic Set for May 20-21
The Association of Former Students and the Department of Rec Sports invite you
to join current, future and former students for the 33rd Annual Golf Classic at
the Texas A&M Golf Course. The 2005 Classic will be held May 20-21. As
always, the Classic will be a Florida scramble format with six-person teams.
Lunch on Friday will be provided on the course, and a prime rib dinner will be
served by the Texas A&M Meat Judging Team. On Saturday, enjoy breakfast at
the clubhouse and a barbecue lunch after completing the tournament. For more
information or to register, call Mark Haven at (979) 862-8403 or go to www.AggieNetwork.com/GolfClassic.
Baby Aggie DVD Now Available
Team Baby Entertainment, a producer of collegiate DVDs for children, recently
announced its release of Baby Aggie: Raising Tomorrow's A&M Fan Today.
Baby Aggie uses officially licensed footage of Aggie sports, Reveille,
the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, Yell Leaders, members of the Corps of Cadets and
other campus attractions to expose children to Texas A&M University in an
exciting and fun-filled way. The DVD features the music of the Fightin' Texas
Aggie Band as well as original footage of children of former students enjoying
the traditions of Texas A&M. Among the company's other titles are Baby
Longhorn and Baby Wolverine with more set to be released this
year. For more information about the DVD, visit www.teambabyentertainment.com.
Find Your Class Reunion Through AggieNetwork.com
Is your Class having a Reunion? In March, the Class of '53 will get together in
San Antonio for a Mini Reunion on the Riverwalk, and the Sul Ross Group will
hold its annual Reunion where the Class of '50 will be inducted into this
honored group of men. To see a complete schedule of Reunions for 2005 or for
more information about one of these Reunions, go to www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions.
Join the Traveling Aggies for Springtime in New York
Back by popular demand, the Traveling Aggies will once again enjoy spring in
the Big Apple April 21-25. Enjoy private group transportation, dinner at a
popular New York restaurant or private club, a customized sightseeing excursion
with lunch and tickets to three Broadway shows, including the highly
anticipated musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." Accommodations will be at the
luxurious New York Palace Hotel, ideally located on Madison Avenue across from
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. The trip
allows for free time during the day for shopping and independent activities,
and roundtrip airfare from Houston, Dallas, Austin or San Antonio is included.
Cost of the trip starts at $2,299. For more information or to make a
reservation, call (800) 392-2096 or visit http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Travel/Trips/TripDetail.aspx?TripID=68&m=ny05.
This trip will sell out quickly, so call today to make your reservation!
News from Texas A&M University
University Spring Enrollment Totals 41,515
Texas A&M University's unofficial 2005 spring semester enrollment totals
41,515. The figure is down slightly from the comparable period last year,
according to numbers released by the registrar's office. The university's
tabulations for the 12th day of class show a decrease of 121 students compared
to the same time last spring. Texas A&M University at Galveston's 12th
class-day total was 1,487, an increase of 18 compared to the same period last
year. For the full story, go to http://www.tamu.edu/univrel/aggiedaily/news/stories/05/020805-16.html.
McIntyre Named To A&M Homeland Security Post
Dr. David H. McIntyre has been appointed director of the Texas A&M
University Integrative Center for Homeland Security (ICHS). The center was
created by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in May of 2002.
McIntyre is a nationally recognized analyst, writer and teacher, specializing
in national and homeland security. A 30-year Army veteran, he spent the past 17
years designing and teaching national and homeland security strategy for
senior-level government officials. He is the former dean of the National War
College and currently teaches homeland security at Texas A&M's George Bush
School of Government and Public Service and at the University of Texas. As
director, McIntyre will oversee and administer the activities of the ICHS. For
the full story, visit http://www.tamu.edu/univrel/aggiedaily/news/stories/05/020705-11.html.
A&M Hosts Big 12 Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving
Championships
The 16th-ranked Texas A&M men's swimming and diving team and the 10th-ranked
women's swimming and diving team hosted the 2005 Big 12 Championships February
23-26 at the Student Rec Center Natatorium. The Aggie men's team garnered 842
points to finish second to Texas, and the women's team earned 783 points, which
was also good for a second place finish. Eric Sehn of the A&M men's team was
named Outstanding Diver of the Meet, while the Aggies' Rosie Whiting was named
the women's Outstanding Diver of the Meet. For more details and final results,
visit http://sports.tamu.edu/specialsites/big12swimming2005/index.php.
Texas A&M MBA Program Featured in BusinessWeek Online
Mays Business School's MBA program Associate Director Wendy Flynn is featured
in a question-and-answer style article entitled "Getting on the Team at
A&M" in BusinessWeek Online that was posted on January 19. The write-up
introduced Mays' MBA teamwork curriculum to prospective students, outlined
admissions policies and informed students on how best to position themselves to
gain acceptance in the program. To read the article, visit http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/jan2005/bs20050119_9760.htm.
Applications Now Being Accepted for the Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation
Graduate Scholarships
Applications for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarships
competition are now being accepted. Both current students who are seniors and
former students with financial need are eligible to compete for scholarships
for graduate or professional school, which can total as much as $50,000 per
year for up to six years. Seniors and recent graduates of Texas A&M must be
nominated by Edward A. Funkhouser, Office of Honors Programs and Academic
Scholarships, in order to apply for a graduate scholarship. Texas A&M
University is permitted to nominate two students. Those interested in being
considered for a nomination must submit a preliminary application by March 21,
2005. To obtain a preliminary application, visit http://honors.tamu.edu/Honors/NationalScholarships/preliminaryapp.aspx.
The Foundation will award the graduate scholarships in early summer 2005 for
use during the 2005-2006 academic year and will renew each award in subsequent
years based on performance. Last year, The Foundation awarded 39 of these
scholarships. For more information, call (979) 845-1957, email
ellis@tamu.edu or visit
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=Grad.
Men's Basketball Team Looks to Post-Season Play for First
Time Since '94
Just one year after chalking up a dismal 0-16 conference record, the Aggie
men's basketball team now finds itself on the cusp of postseason play as one of
the most improved teams nationwide with an 11-game turnaround thus far. Under
the direction of first-year head coach Billy Gillispie, the Aggies have
achieved a 7-7 (18-7 overall) conference record thus far, their most wins in
Big 12 play since the league's inception. With two conference games remaining
at No. 4 Oklahoma State and Baylor, an NIT berth looks probable for the Aggies
with the possibility of hosting up to two games at Reed Arena. Even an NCAA bid
is possible, especially if the Ags can win their last two conference games and
do well in the Big 12 tournament. The Aggies' seventh conference win came in
dramatic fashion February 26 when they handily defeated No. 25 Texas Tech 85-63
before a record crowd of 13,136 at Reed. For more on this story, visit http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?PRID=9420.
Master's Degree in Industrial Distribution Now Available via
Internet
Texas A&M University's world-leading Industrial Distribution program is now
offering a Master of Industrial Distribution via the Internet. The Executive
Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) degree program, now in its fourth year,
is offered through Texas A&M's 8th ranked Dwight Look College of
Engineering. The 18-month program is designed for professionals in the
manufacturing and industrial distribution fields and includes one week in
residency at Texas A&M University each year, which allows busy executives
the opportunity to earn a master's degree with minimal career interruption.
Information sessions on the program will be conducted throughout the month of
March in Dallas, Houston, The Woodlands and Austin. Applications for the cohort
class that begins in August 2005 are being accepted now through May 16, 2005.
For more information regarding the information sessions, visit http://mid.tamu.edu/events/upcomingevents_infosessions.htm.
Whoopin' Weekend Gives Potential Students a Taste of Life
On-Campus
Texas A&M University's "Whoopin' Weekend," which is geared toward high
school students who are interested in attending college and experiencing campus
life, was held on-campus February 24-26. Visiting students had the opportunity
to stay in residence halls with current students and participated in a variety
of activities, including discussion groups with members of the Aggie
Recruitment Committee (ARC) that hosted the three-day program. Students also
had the opportunity to attend classes, tour the campus, attend a yell practice
and take in an Aggie baseball game. For the full story, go to http://www.tamu.edu/univrel/aggiedaily/news/stories/05/022305-14.html.
Retailing Hall of Fame Inducts first Honorees
The Center for Retailing Studies of Texas A&M University inducted its first
five members into the Retailing Hall of Fame on January 16, 2005. The dinner
and induction ceremony, which was held in New York City, was attended by over
350 guests and honored five visionary professionals who changed the face of
modern retailing. Inductees included Allen Questrom, Leonard Riggio, Gordon
Segal, Stanley Marcus and Sam Walton. The Hall of Fame was organized by the
Center for Retailing Studies at Texas A&M and founded by its director,
David Szymanksi. For more information on the Retailing Hall of Fame, visit www.retailinghalloffame.com.
Aggie Calendar
February 28-March 4 - International Week
March 2 - Men's Basketball vs. Oklahoma State
7 p.m., Gallagher-Iba Arena
For more information, call (979) 845-3248.
March 2 - Women's Basketball vs. Texas
7 p.m., Reed Arena
For more information, call (979) 845-3248.
March 4-6 - Men's Swimming and Diving
Student Rec Natatorium
For more information, email
jparker@athletics.tamu.edu.
March 5 - Run for the Ring
For more information, call (979) 680-0389.
March 5 - Women's Tennis vs. Oklahoma State
George P. Mitchell Tennis Center
For more information, email
jparker@athletics.tamu.edu.
March 5 - Men's Basketball vs. Baylor
12:30 p.m., The Ferrell Center
For more information, call (979) 845-3248.
March 11-13 - Class of '53 Mini Reunion
San Antonio
March 12-13 - Men's Baseball vs. UCLA
Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m.; Olsen Field
For more information, email
jparker@athletics.tamu.edu.
March 14-18 - Spring Break
Texas A&M University
March 18 - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center Closed
March 21-23 - Sul Ross Group Reunion, Class of '50 Induction
College Station
For more information, call (979) 845-7514.
March 21-22 - Miss Saigon
MSC OPAS
For more information, call (979) 845-1234.
March 25 - 2nd Annual Coppell A&M Club Scholarship Golf
Tournament
8 a.m., Riverchase Golf Club
For more information, call (979) 869-3450.
April 8 - Parent's Weekend
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