Association of Former Students

June 2006

» Coach's Nights Continue Throughout Summer
» All-Aggie Reunion Brings Aggies Together in San Antonio
» Your Donations Support Texas A&M Students
» Aggie Ring Orders and Repairs Available
» Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip

News from Texas A&M University
» Aggie Astronaut Prepares for Shuttle Mission
» Gov. Perry Helps Break Ground on Medical Research
Building
» Former Student Honored as British Knight
» Times Announced for Aggie Home Football Games
» Fish Camp Registration Open for Class of 2010
» A&M Students Launch Experimental Satellite

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News from The Association

Coach's Nights Continue Throughout Summer

As the 2006 Coach's Tour made its way through San Antonio and Fort Worth this month, more than 1,100 people came out to take part in the festivities. Aggies of all ages are invited to attend any of the four remaining Coach's Nights this summer. Not only will Texas A&M Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione be on hand to give the ultimate insider's perspective on the 2006 Aggie football team, but these events present unique opportunities for scholarship fundraising and Aggie camaraderie. For more information on upcoming dates and locations for the 2006 Coach's Tour, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/events/coachstour.aspx?rt=u.

All-Aggie Reunion Brings Aggie Spirit to San Antonio

The very first All-Aggie Reunion drew Aggies of all ages to San Antonio over the Father's Day weekend with its unique blend of Aggie fellowship and family fun. Participants enjoyed some of the city's favorite destinations, including activities on the Riverwalk and a special "behind the scenes" visit with former students working at SeaWorld. In addition, guests attended special Aggie-themed events in the evenings such as a barbecue and dance with Jim Byrom '97, a "Northgate Night" with country music and dominoes and a Father's Day brunch. To see photos from the inaugural All-Aggie Reunion, go to http://www.aggienetwork.com/eventpics/classreunions.aspx?i=06.

Your Donations Support Texas A&M Students

The Association of Former Students, through the overwhelming generosity of the Aggie Network, is committed to supporting Texas A&M and Texas Aggies in a variety of ways. With the contributions generated from the Annual Fund, we are able to have a direct and profound impact on Aggieland through scholarships, academic enhancement programs, student activities and much, much more. In fact, we believe in supporting every aspect of the student experience at Texas A&M — both in and out of the classroom. To read more about the extent to which your contributions benefit Texas A&M, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/release.aspx?p=240. And remember, by supporting The Association of Former Students, you are benefitting Texas A&M and its students in many valuable ways. We thank you for making a difference and answering the call to support our university. If you are not a current donor and would like to make a difference through The Association's Annual Fund, go to www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack.

Aggie Ring Orders and Repairs Available

The Association of Former Students' Aggie Ring Office is currently taking Aggie Ring orders for qualified students. Rings ordered by September 7 will be delivered on November 2 at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Rings may be ordered in person, by mail or by fax. The Aggie Ring Office can assist you with your Aggie Ring if it needs to be resized as well. You can either stop by The Association or mail your Ring directly to Balfour for repairs. For more information, go to www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring.

Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip

Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the following.

Civil War Tour, October 15-21
Traveling from New Orleans to Chattanooga, trace the history of an event that would forever shape the United States.

Budapest and Prague Escapade, November 9-17
Join us as we visit these two dynamic Eastern European capital cities and take in an atmosphere that mixes an Old World culture with a 21st century flair.

Panama Canal Cruise, January 12-28, 2007
Witness one of the world's greatest engineering achievements while taking advantage of our special two-for-one prices and free airfare.

For more information on these trips and others, contact the Traveling Aggies at (800) 392-2096 or (979) 845-7514. Also, 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

Aggie Astronaut Prepares for Shuttle Mission

When Space Shuttle Discovery embarks on its next voyage there will be an Aggie on board to help lead the mission. Mike Fossum '80 will be a part of the shuttle's seven-member crew when it launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 3:49 p.m. EST on Saturday, July 1. Fossum will serve as a mission specialist on the STS-121 crew when they depart this week for a 12-day journey to evaluate new shuttle safety improvements, perform work on the International Space Station and conduct two spacewalks. For more information on this story, go to www.nasa.gov .

Gov. Perry Helps Break Ground for Medical Research Building

On June 12, Texas Gov. Rick Perry '72 and A&M System officials broke ground on a new building for the Texas Institute for Genomic Medicine on the College Station campus. Located off Raymond Stotzer Parkway, next to the College of Veterinary Medicine's Large Animal Clinic, the state-of-the-art facility will pioneer the development of life-changing medical innovations, accelerate the pace of medical discoveries and foster development of the biotechnology industry in Texas. It will also house the largest collection of mouse embryonic stem cells in the world. For more on this story, go to http://researchpark.tamu.edu/news/texas-governor-rick-perry-helps-break-ground-for-texas-institute-for-genomic-medicine-tigm-building.html.

Former Student Honored as British Knight

Gen. T. Michael Moseley '71, chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, was given an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. on May 30. Moseley was recognized for his contributions to British-American relations as commander of air operations during the recent military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Moseley studied political science at Texas A&M, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1971 and a Master of Arts in 1972. Other Americans with honorary knighthoods include former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former President Ronald Reagan and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. For more on this story, go to http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123021001.

Times Announced for Aggie Home Football Games

Texas A&M Director of Athletics Bill Byrne has announced the tentative game times for the 2006 Aggie home football schedule. "After discussions with our staff, we set our September home football schedule start times at 6 p.m.," said Byrne. "With the high temperatures that are commonplace in September, we felt like the later kick time would be best for the players and our fans." The Aggies' season begins on Sept. 2 at Kyle Field against The Citadel and includes a nationally televised game against the United States Military Academy on Sept. 16 along with home games against Big 12 rivals Texas Tech, Missouri, Oklahoma and Nebraska. For more on this story, go to http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?PRID=11495.

Fish Camp Registration Open for Class of 2010

Students at Texas A&M are preparing to welcome the freshman class of 2010 this August at Fish Camp. Each year, Fish Camp provides incoming freshmen with the opportunity to have fun, make friends and learn more about the Texas A&M University campus and traditions. The students facilitating the 52-year-old orientation program hope that, through Fish Camp, new students will begin finding their places in the Aggie family before classes even begin! For more information on Fish Camp or to register, call the Fish Camp office at (979) 845-1627, email them at fishcamp@stuorg.tamu.edu or go to http://fishcamp.tamu.edu .

A&M Students Launch Experimental Satellite

Texas A&M's AggieSat Lab Student Satellite Program recently entered, and performed admirably, in a national competition showcasing their own working satellite. The team of students successfully designed, built and launched a satellite 17 miles above the Earth while competing in a U.S. Air Force Research Lab exhibition in Boulder, Colorado, on June 17. The project was developed over several months by 80 students from 18 different majors, with three of the students making the trip to Boulder for the competition. During its three-hour flight, the device, called AggieSat 1, performed experiments concerning energy, propulsion and positioning systems that could potentially be utilized in space. For more on this story, go to http://www.theeagle.com/stories/061906/am_20060619002.php.

Aggie Calendar
Aggie Calendar June 30: Aggie Night with the Texas Rangers
Ameriquest Field in Arlington, 7:05 p.m. http://tarrantcountyaggies.org/activities/days_and_nights/days_and_nights.html.

July 13: Brazos County A&M Club Coach's Night
The Zone Club, 5:30 p.m.
http://www.bcamc.org

July 16: Houston A&M Club Coach's Night
The Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 7 p.m.
http://www.houstonags.org

July 17: Dallas A&M Club Coach's Night
Tower Building-Fair Park, 6 p.m.
http://www.dallasags.org

August 1: Capital City A&M Club Coach's Night
Travis County Expo Center, 7 p.m.
http://www.austinags.org/programs/fishfry.php.

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