News from
The Association
2005 Coach's Tour Continues
The 2005 Coach's Tour kicked off this month with tremendous turnouts in both
Fort Worth and Tyler. Coach's Nights have proven to be an Aggie experience like
no other, as they provide a setting for camaraderie, scholarship fundraising
opportunities and, of course, the chance to get the inside scoop on Fightin'
Texas Aggie Football from Head Coach Dennis Franchione himself! Everyone is
invited and certainly encouraged to attend any of the remaining Coach's Nights
throughout the state in July. For more information on an upcoming Coach's
Night, visit one of the links below.
Coach's
Tour 2005
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July 17 |
Houston (www.HoustonAgs.org ) |
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July 18 |
Dallas (www.DallasAgs.org ) |
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July 25 |
San Antonio (www.AggiePark.com ) |
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July 26 |
Austin (www.AustinAgs.org ) |
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July 28 |
Brazos County (www.bcamc.org ) |
Association's Annual Fund Surpasses $3 Million
Through the dedication and generosity of our supporters, The Association of
Former Students eclipsed the $3 million mark this month bringing our current
2005 total to $3,061,819.03. Yet we've still got a ways to go before reaching
our goal of $6.75 million and fulfilling our financial commitments to Texas
A&M. If you have already made a gift this year, thank you for your
continued support and for the impact you allow us to have on the lives of
faculty, staff, current students and former students of Texas A&M. If you
would like more information about how to make a donation, please visit www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack.
Submit Your Ring Story to Texas Aggie Magazine
Ever lost your Aggie Ring only to find it days, months or even years later? If
so, tell us your story! We'll use some of your submissions in an upcoming issue
of Texas Aggie magazine. To submit your story, email us at
TexasAggie@AggieNetwork.com and include "Ring Story" in the subject
line. For more information about how to receive your copy of Texas Aggie
or to read feature articles online, go to www.AggieNetwork.com/TexasAggie.
Aggie Hostel 2005
On June 5, The Association of Former Students welcomed 43 guests to College
Station for Aggie Hostel 2005. Aggie Hostel is a five-day conference in which
former students, spouses and friends of Texas A&M over the age of 60 are
invited back to campus to enjoy courses taught by university personnel, tours
of local places of interest and special evening events. During their stay,
participants lived in a contemporary student residence hall and were
accompanied throughout the week by a dedicated group of student hosts. The
week's activities provided guests with an excellent chance to reacquaint
themselves with Texas A&M's evolving campus, student population and areas
of academic interest. For more information on this year's Aggie Hostel, please
visit www.AggieNetwork.com/events/hostel.aspx.
Get Involved -- Run for Class Agent
Class Agents serve as a liaison between their Class, The Association of Former
Students and Texas A&M. This is the perfect opportunity to get involved as
a former student, stay connected to the university and gain some volunteer
service. Elections are held every five years, in conjunction with your reunion.
If your Class is meeting this fall, now is your chance! Teams consist of 3 to 4
members of your Class and serve a five-year term. As a Class Agent, you will
serve on The Association of Former Students' Leadership Council, which meets
twice a year. The Association of Former Students provides orientation and
resources to aid you in this role. Class Agents are responsible for keeping the
Class informed through newsletters, Web sites and emails; planning Class
events; and providing Annual Fund information to former students. For more
information go to www.AggieNetwork.com/ClassAgent or email
Class@Aggienetwork.com.
Fall Reunion Schedule
Is your Class having a Fall Reunion? Check out the Reunion Schedule at www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions. Classes that end with a
"0" or a "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 late July. For more information call Former
Student Programs at 1-800-633-7514 or email
Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Reunion Football Ticket Deadline July 15
If your Class is having a Reunion this fall, you can order football tickets
with your Class block. To get an application to order your tickets, go online
to www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions or send the ticket
application you received by mail to 505 George Bush Dr., College Station, Texas
77840. Please note that if you purchase tickets, refunds will not be issued.
For more information, call Former Student Programs at 1-800-633-7514. If you
prefer to sit elsewhere, you can make arrangements with the Athletic Ticket
office at 1-888-99AGGIE, or log on to www.12thmanfoundation.com to purchase online.
Journey with the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
The Traveling Aggies would like to invite you to join them as they make
memorable visits across the globe, including the following destinations.
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.
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.
Panama Canal Cruise on the Oceania, January 13-29
After our original Panama cruise filled up so fast, we felt the need to
schedule this additional voyage to meet the high demands! Register quickly --
this is a popular trip! Price: $3,200.
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.
Deadline Approaching for Aggie 100 Nominations
There's still time to nominate the successful Aggie of your choice for the
Aggie 100 program. Launched by the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship
in cooperation with The Association, Aggie 100 is a program that identifies,
recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned or managed
businesses in the world. The 2005 Aggie 100 program will culminate with an
awards celebration on campus in October, and winners will also be featured in
the November 2005 issue of Texas Aggie magazine. Don't miss this chance to
nominate your company or that of a friend. All nominations must be received by
June 30, 2005. For more information, visit http://cnve.tamu.edu/aggie100.html or email
aggie100@tamu.edu.
News from Texas A&M University
More Than 8,000 Expected To Attend New Student Conferences
Texas A&M University officials will welcome approximately 6,800 incoming
freshmen and 1,300 transfer students this summer, as they come to attend one of
several new student conferences - 11 for freshmen and 4 for transfer students.
New undergraduate students are required to attend one of the summer conferences
sponsored by the Office of New Student Programs. The conferences are a
collaborative effort among colleges, divisions and departments to help the
students make the transition from high school to university life. For the full
story, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=279&z=8.
Texas A&M Names Childress Head Baseball Coach
Texas A&M Director of Athletics, Bill Byrne, announced June 29 that Rob
Childress has been named the 19th head baseball coach in school history. "I
have known Rob and worked with him since 1998 when he was hired at Nebraska,"
said Byrne. "Rob was instrumental in helping to develop the Nebraska program
into one of the most competitive in the country." Childress, a native Texan, is
widely considered one of the nation's top assistant coaches and has spent the
last eight years at Nebraska. In that time, Childress helped guide the Huskers
to five NCAA tournament appearances and three College World Series, while
developing one of the nation's best pitching staffs. For the complete story, go
to http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?PRID=10019.
Franchione Gives A&M $1 Million
Texas A&M University football coach Dennis Franchione is donating $1 million toward the school's proposed indoor practice facility, A&M Director of Athletics Bill Byrne announced Saturday. Only four schools in the Big 12 Conference - A&M, Baylor, Colorado and Oklahoma State - do not have indoor football practice facilities. A&M has had plans for a multipurpose indoor facility for some time, and Franchione said he wants the $1 million gift to help entice more donations for the facility. "We hope our gift can serve as one of the catalysts that helps move the project forward," Franchione said Saturday on his Web site, CoachFran.com. The proposed 5,000-seat, multi-sport indoor practice facility is expected to be built close to the football team's grass practice fields near the corner of George Bush Drive and Wellborn Road. For more on this story, go to http://www.theeagle.com/stories/062605/am_20050626028.php.
Texas A&M Announces Televised Football Games
Texas A&M Director of Athletics, Bill Byrne, announced the Aggies' home
opener this fall against SMU on Sept. 17 will be televised by FSN at 11:30 a.m.
CST. "We are very pleased that FSN will air our home opener as we play host to
the SMU Mustangs at Kyle Field," Byrne said. "We appreciate the coverage along
with our prime time (7 p.m. CST) season opener against Clemson airing on ABC as
a split-national game. ABC has also notified us our nationally televised game
against Texas will begin at 11 a.m. (CST)." To view this story, go to http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?PRID=10001.
Two Faculty Members Earn Presidential Research Awards
Two Texas A&M University researchers have been recognized with one of the
nation's most prestigious awards for outstanding young scientists and
engineers. Michael A. Bevan, assistant professor in the Artie McFerrin
Department of Chemical Engineering, and Luis Rene Garcia, assistant professor
in the Department of Biology, were among 58 of the nation's best and brightest
recognized June 13 in a White House ceremony honoring recipients of the
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). PECASE
recipients met with President George W. Bush and had their photos taken prior
to the ceremony. The award, established by President Clinton in 1996, is the
nation's highest honor for scientists and engineers at the outset of their
independent research careers. Texas A&M was one of seven institutions to boast
multiple honorees, led by the University of Washington with four. For more on
Bevan, see http://engineeringnews.tamu.edu/news/1178. For more on
Garcia, see http://www.science.tamu.edu/story3.asp?storyID=473.
Texas A&M Sees Continued Growth in Hispanic Population
Texas A&M's incoming Class of 2009 has a record-breaking minority enrollment as
a result of new recruitment strategies, with Hispanic students constituting an
anticipated 14.5 percent of the class. "This is the first time there will be
over 1,000 freshmen students that are Hispanic," said University President Dr.
Robert M. Gates. "I think we're doing well because we are attracting national
attention," Gates continued. "There are a lot of universities that are talking
to A&M about how we're doing so well with minority enrollment." Enrollment of
Hispanic students at Texas A&M has been steadily increasing over the past four
years. For the full story, go to http://www.thebatt.com/media/paper657/news/2005/06/15/News/Minority.Report-957423.shtml.
For information on the Texas A&M Hispanic Network, go to http://www.geocities.com/chalvarado.
Football 101: Chalk Talk for Women
On Thursday, August 4, Texas A&M Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione, along
with the Texas A&M football staff, invites ladies 18 and older to the Zone
Club at Kyle Field for an informative discussion titled "Football 101: Chalk
Talk for Women." Participants will be split into three groups, depending on
prior knowledge of the game, and led in conversations dealing with various
football-related topics. For more information, go to http://sports.tamu.edu/index_full.php?pageID=612&SID=MFB.
IBT Scientist Leads Stem Cell Summit
Texas A&M's Robert D. Wells, Ph.D. chaired a session of the two-day symposium
"Stem Cell Policy and Advocacy Summit: Sustaining the Mandate for Cures" at the
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston on June 11-12. Dr. Wells is director of
the Center for Genome Research at the Institute of Biosciences and Technology
(IBT) - a part of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center,
which was a sponsor of the symposium. Dr. Wells, who lead a session on somatic
cell nuclear transfer and the quest for cures, helped bring together an array
of scientists, policymakers, advocates, bioethicists and political and legal
experts into the forum to discuss the critical and timely issues surrounding
stem cell research. For more information on this story, go to http://www.tamhsc.edu/news/archives/001890.php.
Appel Named Pre-Season All-American
Texas A&M senior defensive back Jaxson Appel has been named to the Blue
Ribbon College Football Yearbook pre-season All-America team. Appel, from
Friendswood High School, is a four-year starter in the defensive secondary for
Texas A&M and is noted for his tough and aggressive style of play. He was
twice named the Chevrolet Player of the Game for Texas A&M in ABC telecasts
last fall. Against the three BCS teams A&M played, Appel recorded a
season-high 12 tackles against Oklahoma and Texas, as well as making 12 stops
against Utah. For more, go to http://sports.tamu.edu/pressRelease.php?PRID=10006.
Texas A&M Student Selected to Meet Nobel Laureates in Germany
Brandi Schottel, a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University, was selected by the
National Science Foundation as one of 25 outstanding research participants to
attend the 55th Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students. The meeting
will take place in Lindau, Germany from June 26-July 1, and Schottel will be
participating in open and informal meetings with Nobel Laureates. For more
information, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=380&z=8.
Aggie Calendar
June 30 - Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
For more information, call (979) 845-7514.
July 17 - Houston A&M Club Coach's Night
Edwin Hornberger Conference Center
For more information, visit http://www.HoustonAgs.org.
July 18 - Dallas A&M Club Coach's Night
Aggie Football Kickoff Party
Tower Building in Fair Park
For more information, visit http://www.dallasags.org.
July 26 - 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 29 - Aggie Family Weekend
Camp Allen
For more information, visit www.AggieNetwork.com/Travel/Trips/TripDetail.aspx?TripID=81&m=afw05
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