News from
The Association
Preparations Underway for Distinguished Alumni Gala
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. Tickets and
sponsorships are currently available for purchase. For information on how you
can participate, please call The Association of Former Students at (979)
845-7514 or visit www.AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumni.
Submit Your "Good Bull" Story to Texas Aggie Magazine
Do you have a story that truly captures the pride and Spirit of Aggieland?
Would you like to share something that clearly demonstrates the power of the
Aggie Network or offers a touching display of A&M camaraderie? If you have
a story that you would like to be considered for inclusion in the "Good Bull"
section of Texas Aggie magazine, email us at
TexasAggie@AggieNetwork.com. For more information about how to receive
your copy of Texas Aggie or to read feature articles online, go to www.AggieNetwork.com/TexasAggie.
Houston Aggies Host Coach Fran
Texas A&M Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione will be speaking to the
Touchdown Club of Houston at noon on Wednesday, August 3 in the J.W. Marriot in
the Galleria. Coach Fran will be commenting on the Aggies' upcoming season as
well as showing a series of video highlights of last season's team. For ticket
information, contact Neal Farmer, executive director of the Touchdown Club, at
(713) 899-0783, or William Wade '73 at (713) 751-1722. Individual tickets,
tables of ten and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Association's Annual Fund Climbs to $3.36 Million
With the continued support of former students and friends of A&M, The
Association's 2005 Annual Fund total has risen to $3,365,078.38. These
donations enable The Association to have a sustaining impact on Texas A&M
University and the worldwide Aggie Network. For this, we extend our deepest
thanks to those who have already given this year. For those interested in
obtaining more information on how to make a donation, please visit www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack.
"With your kind donation, all 16 members of the Aggie Wranglers were able to
enjoy the unique opportunity of performing in New York City. Thank you for all
you do and for your contributions to the students of this great university."
-- Gared Chastain '03, president of the Aggie Wranglers
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 will be available in early August. For more information, call
Former Student Programs at 1-800-633-7514 or email
Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Order Your Aggie Ring
The Aggie Ring Program is now accepting Ring orders for qualified current and
former students. Rings ordered by September 8, 2005, will be delivered on
November 3, 2005, at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Aggie Rings
may be ordered in person, by mail or fax. For complete details or to repair or
resize your Ring, visit www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring or contact the Aggie Ring
Program at (979) 845-1050.
Journey with 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.
China's Cultural Triangle, September 12-28
Experience the magic and mystery of a country whose civilization has endured
longer than any other in history. Prices start at $5,495, including round-trip
airfare.
Mind, Body & Soul of Northern Italy, September 18-25
Immerse yourself in Italian culture and cuisine, explore surrounding lakes and
mountains, play a round of golf or be pampered at the famous Saturnia Spa. Stay
at Palazzo Arzaga, a magnificent 15th century palace, now converted into a
five-star resort hotel. Special base land price of $1,398.
Rome Escapade, November 8-15
Enjoy an unforgettable week in Rome while exploring the Colosseum, the
breathtaking Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain and much more. Land
Only Program: $1,495; Air-Inclusive Program: $2,195.
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
Yell Leaders Present Seventh Annual First Yell
The Texas Aggie Yell Leaders have announced that the seventh annual First Yell
will be held September 16-17 in conjunction with the Texas A&M football
game against Southern Methodist University. The featured event of the weekend
will be a performance by comedian Bill Engvall on Friday, September 16 at 8
p.m. in Reed Arena. Engvall co-stars with Jeff Foxworthy on the WB network
comedy show "Blue Collar TV" and will be making his third appearance at First
Yell. Engvall also performed at the debut First Yell in 1999 and later appeared
with Foxworthy in 2001. Opening the show for Engvall will be rising comedic
star Jamie Kaler as well as the Singing Cadets, Aggie Wranglers and Percussion
Studio. For ticket information and other details about First Yell, call (979)
845-3534 or visit http://yell.tamu.edu.
G. Rollie White Plaza Undergoing Renovation
The plaza in front of G. Rollie White Coliseum is currently being remodeled and
is expected to be completed by September. Once finished, the result will be an
extension of the existing plaza behind the north end zone of Kyle Field. The
area will include all-new concrete, landscaping and a series of commemorative
A&M plaques. The renovation effort is a Class gift from the Class of 2005,
which is contributing approximately one-third of the total $245,000 cost of the
project. For more on this story, click here.
Transportation Services Announces Game-Day Parking Options
Transportation Services is now offering additional options for parking during
Aggie home football games. Those fans without reserved 12th Man parking spots
can now buy a season parking pass for $60, allowing the purchaser to park in
designated areas near Kyle Field. For more information, visit http://transport.tamu.edu/specialevents/fbpasses.aspx or
stop by the Customer Assistance Center in Koldus 108. Also, permits for the RV
football lot near Reed Arena are $60 per weekend and must be purchased online
at http://transport.tamu.edu/specialevents/rvfootball.aspx.
London Fire Brigade Trained At Texas A&M-Based Disaster City
Urban search and rescue personnel from the London Fire Brigade relied on
training received at the Texas Engineering Extension Service's (TEEX) Disaster
City in their response to the recent terrorist attacks. TEEX, a member of The
Texas A&M University System, has trained 178 urban search and rescue
specialists from the London Fire Brigade at Disaster City in a partnership that
dates back to June 2003. Fourteen classes have been conducted at Disaster City
for 652 search and rescue specialists from throughout the United Kingdom.
London Fire Brigade Commissioner Ken Knight attributed his agency's
preparedness to the urban search and rescue training received at Texas A&M
and Disaster City during a press conference that aired on national media,
including CNN. For more on this story, go to http://teexweb.tamu.edu/teex.cfm?pageid=media&area=teex&templateid=23&storyid=463x.
Ewing Receives Humboldt Research Award
Richard E. Ewing, vice president for research at Texas A&M University, has
received a Humboldt Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
in Berlin, Germany. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 100
Humboldt Research Awards annually to scientists and scholars from abroad with
internationally recognized academic qualifications. The research award honors
the academic achievements of the award winner's lifetime. Furthermore, award
winners are invited to Germany to conduct research projects of their choosing.
For the full story, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=477&z=8.
A&M Offering Test Prep Courses
The Texas A&M Office of Continuing Education and Public Outreach is now
offering preparatory courses for both the GRE and GMAT exams. Each is a two-day
course, with the GRE costing $495 and the GMAT offered at a price of $595. The
courses will provide small class sizes, experienced instructors and follow-up
test prep support. For additional information or to register, go to http://cecoe.tamu.edu/greprep.htm or http://cecoe.tamu.edu/gmatprep.htm.
Endowment Created to Aid Victims of Terror Attacks
With the support of the Texas A&M Foundation, Bob Peterson '83 has
established the Heroes of the War on Terrorism Memorial Endowed Opportunity
Award Scholarship. The endowment was created with the purpose of honoring all
those who have lost their lives in the war on terror and providing support to
their surviving family members. This effort is especially focused on helping
the survivors of those service members killed since September 11, 2001.
Recipients of any scholarships provided by the fund will be full-time students
in good standing, pursuing a degree from Texas A&M University in
College Station. The overall objective is to make the Endowed Opportunity Award
viable no later than June 2010 by obtaining the qualifying $25,000 minimum
level for a continuing endowment. For further information, please contact Bob
Peterson at (303) 838-8378 or bob.peterson@wispertel.net.
2005 A&M Volleyball Schedule Announced
The 2005 season figures to be a challenging one for the Texas A&M
volleyball team. Fifteen of the Aggies' 29 matches will be against teams that
advanced to the 2004 NCAA tournament, while seven contests will be against
teams that ranked in the final top 15. A&M will begin its quest for the
first Big 12 Conference title in school history when they take on Kansas in
Lawrence on September 14. The Aggies will open up conference play at home on
September 16 against Missouri -- the team who tied A&M for third place in
the conference last season. For more information on the upcoming A&M
volleyball season, go to http://aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?PRID=10014.
Accelerate Online Program Adds New Certification Options
The eEducation Group and Continuing Education & Public Outreach office in
the College of Education and Human Development are proud to announce new online
alternative teacher certification options. The Accelerate Online Program, which
currently certifies secondary science and mathematics teachers, is expanding to
include secondary certification in history, social studies and english language
arts. Applications for the program are now being accepted. For more
information, visit http://accelerate.tamu.edu.
Aggie Calendar
July 25 - San Antonio A&M Club Coach's Night
Joe and Hary Freeman Coliseum
For more information, visit http://www.AggiePark.com.
July 26 - Capital City A&M Club Fish Fry and Coach's
Night
Travis County Expo Center
For more information, visit http://www.austinags.org.
July 28 - Brazos County A&M Club Coach's Night
Reed Arena
For more information, visit www.bcamc.org.
July 30 - Victoria County A&M Club 11th Annual Golf
Classic
Colony Creek Country Club
For more information, contact Kelly Grones at
kelly.grones@triadhospitals.com.
August 6 - Emerald Coast A&M Club Fightin' Texas Aggie
Barbecue
St Andrews State Park at Panama City, Florida
For more information, visit http://clubs.aggienetwork.com/emeraldcoastamc/.
August 11 - Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
For more information, call (979) 845-7514.
August 12-13 - Commencement and Commissioning
Reed Arena
For more information, visit http://graduation.tamu.edu/ceremon.html.
August 13 - First Yell Ticket Sales Open to Public
For more information, call the MSC Box Office at (979) 845-1234.
College Links
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