News from
The Association
2006 Annual Fund Campaign Kicks Off
This Valentine's Day, show your special Aggie just how much you care by making
a gift to the Annual Fund in his or her name. In addition to the personalized
Century Club plaque, Texas Aggie magazine subscription, Online Directory access
and Century Club decals, your Aggie can feel good knowing that your gift will
benefit them as well as the entire Aggie family. Give the entire Aggie Network
a gift on Valentine's Day by joining the Century Club. You can donate online at http://www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack or by calling The
Association of Former Students Annual Giving staff at (979) 845-7514 to sign up
today..
Buck Weirus Spirit Award Applications Now Available
Each year, the Buck Weirus Spirit Award is presented to 55 students who
demonstrate high involvement, create positive experiences throughout the Aggie
community, impact student life at Texas A&M and enhance the Aggie Spirit.
Unlike other university-wide awards, the Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes
those students who make contributions to the university by participating in
student organizations, fostering Aggie traditions and leading and managing
university events. Applications are available on The Association of Former
Students' Web site at http://www.AggieNetwork.com/BuckWeirus and must be
submitted by Friday, February 3, at 5 p.m. Four application workshops will be
held to assist students with their applications. E-mail
SpiritAward@AggieNetwork.com with any questions or for more
information.
Maroon Out the Riverwalk June 15-18
From June 15-18 the Aggie Network will attempt to "maroon out" the Riverwalk
with the first All Aggie Family Reunion in San Antonio. All Aggies and friends
of Texas A&M are invited to bring their families and reconnect with their Aggie
friends while enjoying some of Texas' favorite family vacation destinations.
Enjoy the Alamo City's many recreation venues with your family, then get
together on Friday and Saturday evening for a family friendly dance on the
Riverwalk, including great music, entertainment for the kids and good food. The
weekend is all about Aggies, family and time spent with A&M friends old and new. For
further information on this event, call our Former Student Programs staff at
(979) 845-7514.
Association Welcomes New Grads with "The Next Tradition"
The Association of Former Students hosted more than 600 December graduates plus
their friends and family at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center on
December 14, 2005, for "The Next Tradition" (TNT) graduation party. Texas A&M's
newest former students were treated to fajitas, door prizes and a chance to
meet with Career Center and A&M Club representatives. In addition, The
Association held a similar TNT celebration on December 16, 2005, for graduating
Aggies in Galveston. To learn more about TNT, visit http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Events/TNT.aspx
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many excursions around the world, including
the following.
La Jolla Tennis Trip, March 2-6, 2006
Come support the nationally ranked Texas A&M men's tennis team while also
taking in the beautiful surroundings of Southern California.
Essential Europe, May 16-June 9, 2006
Take the trip of a lifetime and join us for an unforgettable voyage through 11
of Europe's most wondrous countries.
Ancient Treasures of China & Yangtze River, October 3-18, 2006
Join fellow travelers as we experience one of the world's most historic
countries, including the dynamic cities of Beijing and Shanghai, the legendary
Great Wall and the captivating Yangtze and Li Rivers.
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
December Commencement Ceremonies Honor 3,567 Graduates
Degrees were bestowed upon 3,567 Texas A&M University graduates during three
commencement ceremonies at Reed Arena on December 16-17, 2005. Commencement
speakers were Former First Lady Barbara Bush, Gov. Rick Perry and National
Academy of Engineering President William A. Wulf. For more information, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=1675&z=15.During
Friday afternoon's ceremony, Mrs. Bush was presented an honorary doctor of
letters degree in recognition of her ongoing work to promote family literacy.
For more information on this story, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=1692&z=15
Apple Computer Features TAMUQ as "An Oasis of Learning"
The joint research computing work between Texas A&M University at Qatar and the
Department of Chemical Engineering has been featured in a case study by Apple
Computer. The article appears in the higher education "Profiles in Success"
section. To support the research and computational needs of Texas A&M's
engineering students, the school's information technology team has created a
new supercomputer that is now one of the most powerful systems of its kind in
the world. For more on this story, go to http://www.apple.com/education/profiles/texas_qatar/.
Accounting Programs Ranked in Top 10 by Public Accounting
Reports
Texas A&M's accounting graduate and undergraduate programs at Mays Business
School placed among the top 10 programs in the nation in the Public Accounting
Report's 2005 rankings. The undergraduate program ranked 7th, up from 13th in
2004, and the graduate program moved to 8th from its 10th place spot last year.
The rankings are based on an annual survey of accounting professors. Other
programs in the top 10 for both undergraduate and graduate programs included
Brigham Young, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Notre Dame, Southern California and
Texas. For more on this information, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=1722&z=15.
Darnell Named Defensive Coordinator
On December 16, 2005, it was announced that Gary Darnell was hired as the new
defensive coordinator of the Texas A&M football team. Darnell, 57, most
recently served as head coach at Western Michigan University from 1997-2004.
Prior to that Darnell served as defensive coordinator at Texas, Notre Dame,
Florida, Wake Forest and Kansas State. For more on this story, go to http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?PRID=10634.
Stark Gallery Presents Miniature Worlds Exhibit
The J. Wayne Stark Gallery will open its new exhibit, Miniature Worlds: Art
from India, in the Memorial Student Center on January 19. The exhibit will
feature paintings, drawings, sculptures and illustrated manuscripts, spanning
400 years of Indian history. It will be on display through March 5. For more
information, go to http://stark.tamu.edu.
News from the Aggie Network
Dat Nguyen '98 to Appear at San Antonio Aggie Moms' Event
Former Texas A&M football player Dat Nguyen '98 will appear as the guest
speaker for the San Antonio Texas A&M University Mothers' Club fundraiser,
Celebrating the Human Spirit, on Friday, February 24. Nguyen, who helped lead
the Aggies to the 1998 Big 12 Championship and currently plays for the Dallas
Cowboys, will be on hand to discuss his new book, Dat: Tackling, Life and the
NFL. The fundraising luncheon will be held at Sunset Station in San Antonio at
11:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit scholarships and direct services to students
attending Texas A&M in College Station. For more information or to register
online, go to http://www.sanantonioaggiemoms.org and follow the links to the
Celebrating the Human Spirit information and registration page.
African-American Summit Planned for February 9-11
The 2006 Texas A&M African-American Summit, co-sponsored by the university and
the Black Former Student Network, is scheduled for Thursday, February 9 through
Saturday, February 11, in College Station. The summit's primary focus will be
to discuss and develop a strategic plan for the recruitment, retention and
recognition of African Americans at Texas A&M. The Summit will open with a
reception Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni
Center. Friday's events are scheduled at the University Center beginning at 8
a.m. and include plenary sessions, working sessions, a luncheon, an evening
reception and fundraiser. Featured speakers will include Bill Jones '81, vice
chair of the Board of Regents, and Dr. Robert M. Gates, president of Texas A&M.
The summit will close Saturday with events that include private socials and
receptions, an athletic forum, campus tours, current student lunch, a Q&A
session and an evening reception and fundraiser. There is no registration fee,
however, registration will be limited to the first 300 respondents. For more
information or to register online, visit http://www.bfsn.org..
Austin Aggie Moms' Club Presents Singing Cadets
The Austin Texas A&M University Mothers' Club is proud to present the Texas A&M
Singing Cadets in a concert on January 21 at 7 p.m. at the Great Hills Baptist
Church in Austin. The Singing Cadets, known around the world as the "Voice of
Aggieland," are comprised of 70 young men and are in the midst of their 101st
touring season. Tickets for the event are $10, with profits funding
scholarships to Austin area Aggies. For further information, go to http://www.austinaggiemoms.org/singingcadets.html.
Central America Aggie Summit Takes Place February 16-19
Texas A&M University and the A&M Clubs from Central America will host the
Central American Aggie Summit from February 16-19. The main objectives of the
summit include reuniting Aggies from Central America and providing tips from
university administrators on how to successfully apply to Texas A&M. In
addition, participants will discuss and analyze the economic impact of the
Central American and Panama Free Trade Agreements as well as the region's
social vulnerability to natural disasters, hazard reduction and recovery.
Attendants will include Texas A&M administration and faculty members and
representatives from The Association of Former Students. For more information,
contact Maria Alves at (979) 845-3367 or malves@ipomail.tamu.edu.
Ol' Army Cycling Team Recruiting Riders for Benefit Cause
The Ol' Army Cycling Team, comprised of beginning and experienced cyclists, is
recruiting participants who would like to represent Texas A&M in the BP MS150
April 23-26, 2006. The event begins in Houston and continues for two days and
183 miles with stops in Bellville, LaGrange and Bastrop before ending in
downtown Austin next to the State Capital. This promises to be a one-of-a-kind
experience with Aggies of all backgrounds coming together for fun and a great
cause. This is a popular event and registration will fill up early, so
interested participants should sign-up quickly. For additional information, as
well as pictures and footage from the last MS 150 event, go to http://www.olarmycycling.com.
Aggie Calendar
January 14 — Men's Basketball vs. Oklahoma
Reed Arena, 1 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBB
January 16 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center and Texas A&M University closed
January 17 — First
Day of Spring Semester Classes
January 25 — Men's Basketball vs. Kansas
Reed Arena, 7 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBB
January 28 — Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma
Reed Arena, 2 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WBB
February 24 — Winter Leadership Council Meeting
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
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