News from
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2006 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients Announced
Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students have announced
the recipients of the 2006 Distinguished Alumnus Award. This year's award
recipients are L.C. "Chaz" Neely, Jr. '62 of San Antonio; Erle A. Nye '59 of
Dallas; Rear Adm. Robert Smith III '61 of Houston; and Richard W. Younts '67 of
Austin. In addition, Texas A&M and The Association are posthumously
recognizing Col. E.B. Cushing, Class of 1880, and Dr. Frederick E. Giesecke,
Class of 1886. Established in 1962, the Distinguished Alumnus Award is the
highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University. The
award recognizes outstanding Aggies who have made significant contributions in
their professions, to Texas A&M and to their local communities. For more
information on the Distinguished Alumnus Awards and this year's recipients, go
to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumni/.
Pablo D. Marvin '66 Honored as 2006 Outstanding International
Alumnus
Real estate and business executive Pablo D. Marvin, who now calls both Mexico
City and College Station home, was honored on March 2 as the 2006 Texas A&M
University Outstanding International Alumnus, culminating the university's
annual International Week celebration. Marvin graduated from Texas A&M in
1966 with a degree in business management and credits his alma mater with
instilling in him the principles and skills that have helped him excel in a
variety of endeavors. He has given back to his school in a host of ways,
including since 1993, making prime space available in the heart of Mexico
City's business district for programs that support the university's students
and faculty who go there for study and exchange programs. Last year, Marvin
provided additional space for Texas A&M to establish its Digital Imaging
Diabetes Research Center to serve Mexican citizens. For more, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=2205&z=15.
Softly Call the Muster ...
Once again Aggies worldwide are preparing for one of Texas A&M's oldest and
most revered traditions — Aggie Muster. More than 300 Muster ceremonies are held
every year on April 21 throughout Texas, the United States and around the
world. We urge you, just as in the 1923 Texas Aggie, that if there is an Aggie
within 100 miles of you, to get together, eat a little and live over the days
you spent at the A&M College of Texas. To find your local Muster or Musters
around the world, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Muster/search.aspx.
Renew Your Century Club Membership Today
It's difficult to believe, but we're already one-quarter of the way through
2006! With everything that keeps us busy throughout the year, it's easy to let
the renewal of your Century Club membership slip your mind. But don't miss the
opportunity to support Texas A&M and the Aggie Network by renewing your
membership today! If you are not currently an active Century Club member,
becoming one is simple and convenient. You can make a donation online by
visiting www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack/ or by calling our Annual
Giving staff at (979) 845-7514.
Attend the First All-Aggie Family Reunion 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 recreational 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.
Stay Active With Your Class by Visiting The Association's
Class Pages
Stay up to date with your Texas A&M Classmates by visiting The
Association's Class Pages at AggieNetwork.com. All Classes from '42 to '05 have
individual pages listed so that you and your Classmates can remain informed by
reading and posting Class news. To visit your Class page, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Class/default.aspx.
Aggie Ring Orders and Repairs
The Aggie Ring Program is taking Ring orders for qualified former students and
May 2006 graduates. Rings ordered by April 7, 2006, will be delivered on May
12, 2006, at the Clayton Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Aggie Rings may be
ordered in person, by mail or fax. The Aggie Ring Program can assist you with
your Aggie Ring if it needs to be resized. You may either stop by our office or
mail your Ring directly to Balfour for repairs. For more information, please
visit www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring.
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many excursions around the world, including
the following.
D-Day to the Rhine Tour, June 1-13, 2006
Travel from England to the beaches of Omaha and Utah as you follow the path of
the courageous World War II soldiers who braved the dangers at Normandy.
Transatlantic Cruise: June Aboard the Queen Mary 2, June 9-17, 2006
Come aboard what is widely regarded as the greatest ocean liner in the world as
we sail across the Atlantic and enjoy its fine dining and array of
entertainment.
Village Life in the Alps, June 21-29, 2006
Experience the incomparable charm, history and rich culture of the Austrian,
German and Italian Alps on this exciting new travel itinerary program.
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
President Gates Issues Mid-Year Update
President Gates has drafted a mid-year update for members of the university
community, including an overview on new Texas A&M University System
policies, proposed increases in tuition and fees and a status report on his top
four priorities: faculty reinvestment, new buildings, diversity and
undergraduate education. To view his update, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=2148&z=15
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Aggie Basketball Wraps up Successful 2005-2006 Season
The 2005-2006 basketball season reached new levels of success for both the men's
and women's teams at Texas A&M. The men's team finished 10-6 in Big 12
competition and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1987.
Their win over Syracuse in the first round marked the first Tournament victory
for a Texas A&M team since 1980. The women finished third in the Big 12 as
they made their third overall appearance in the NCAA Tournament and their first
since 1996. This season also marked the first time in 10 years that the team
was ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. For more information on Texas
A&M's men's and women's basketball teams, go to www.aggieathletics.com .
Items Requested for Muster Reflections on Campus
In order to more fully recognize the lives of our honored Aggies, personal
items will be displayed as a living memorial to the Roll Call honorees. The
items will be displayed in the MSC Flagroom on Friday, April 21 from 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Family and friends of those being honored are asked to submit photographs,
letters, stories or other personal items reflecting on the lives of loved ones.
Due to the significance of these items, it is requested that only copies of
important documents are sent so that families may hold onto the originals. The
intent is to display anything that offers insight into who these Aggies were,
what they did and how they touched the lives of those around them. Items are
asked to be sent by April 1, preferably, but no later than April 21, to the
Muster Committee Cubicle in the Student Government Office in person or by mail:
Attn: Meredith Miller & Kalese Hammonds-Reflections Aggie Muster, PO Box
6347, College Station, Texas 77844. For more information, contact Kalese
Hammonds at Keesey1211@yahoo.com or
Meredith Miller at Meredith07@tamu.edu;
or call (979) 862-1191. Softly Call the Muster...let the comrade answer here.
Nominations of Fast-Growing Businesses Sought for "Aggie 100"
Know a successful Aggie business owner or leader overseeing an established,
growing company? Mays Business School's Center for New Ventures and
Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University is now accepting nominations for
the second annual "Aggie 100" program, which celebrates the 100 fastest-growing
Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world. Applicants will be ranked by
compound annual revenue growth rate for the 2003 to 2005 period. Graduates from
every Texas A&M degree program are eligible. The 100 companies with the
greatest percentage growth will be named members of the 2006 "Aggie 100". Last
year's "Aggie 100" drew more than 600 people to the campus for a luncheon
celebration to congratulate the 2005 honorees. While they were on campus,
"Aggie 100" representatives spoke to 1,200 students in classes and student
organizations. This year's program promises to be even larger, organizers say.
For more information, go to http://www.aggie100.com.
Mays School Recruiting for American Cancer Society Relay for
Life
Members of the Business Fellows Program of Mays Business School at Texas
A&M University are urging fellow Aggies to join the American Cancer
Society's inaugural Aggie Relay for Life on March 31 to help combat cancer with
research dollars. Teams of volunteers can sign up at http://aggierelay.tamu.edu. During the relay,
volunteers will take turns walking the track at Texas A&M's Penberthy
Intramural Field for 12 hours from 7 p.m. on March 31 to 7 a.m. on April 1. By
walking, teams raise funds and get sponsorships to complete the marathon,
donating the proceeds to the American Cancer Society to help beat cancer in the
Bryan-College Station area. Each team's goal is to keep at least one team
member on the track at all times. Each team sets a monetary goal for itself and
then gathers donations. Relay for Life begins with a cancer-survivor victory
lap. The relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be
forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day cancer
will be eliminated. All donations to the American Cancer Society are tax
deductible and will directly benefit both the Brazos County and national cancer
research. For more information, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=2168&z=15
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College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Celebrates 90 Years
From its humble beginnings in animal stalls and few professors to today's
state-of-the-art facilities that produce research that affects the world, Texas
A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
turns 90 this year amid a world that is far different than its founders
envisioned in 1916. Today, Texas A&M remains the only veterinary college in
Texas and one of the world's largest veterinary medicine schools — 1 of
every 10 practicing veterinarians in the United States has an Aggie diploma.
The College of Veterinary Medicine (it added Biomedical Sciences to its title
in 2004) produces world-class researchers and its animal care programs
continually draw praise from the international scientific community. In recent
years, the institution has become the cloning capital of the world — it is the
only organization that has successfully cloned six different species (cattle,
swine, a goat, a horse, deer and a cat) but it is also recognized for its
leading research in animal diseases and most recently, work in bioterrorism
issues. For more information, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=2177&z=15
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Texas A&M Hosts Seminar Addressing Terrorism's Impact on
Business
From May 22-25 in College Station, world-class experts from academia,
government and business will hold a seminar on how to prepare businesses and
organizations to sustain a terrorist attack while minimizing operational
disruption. Titled "Planning for the Worst: Business Continuity Strategies in
the Face of Terrorism," the seminar will look at how terrorism threatens
business continuity, how executives can protect their businesses from
cyber-terrorism, the legal and financial impacts of terrorism on business and
how leadership can restructure their business to ensure continuity. Key leaders
and mid-level managers from government organizations, public and private
corporations and non-profit organizations are encouraged to register for this
event and join the small but growing number of managers and executives who are
knowledgeable in the new field of BCP & HLS (Business Continuity Planning
& Homeland Security).To find more information and register, visit online at http://homelandsecurity.tamu.edu/courses/HSPS/.
Aggie Calendar
April 1: The Fort Bend Aggie Moms' Big Band Bash
http://www.fortbendaggiemoms.org/events.htm
April 4: Baseball vs. Rice
Olsen Field, 7 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBA
April 7-9: Parents' Weekend
http://parentsweekend.tamu.edu/
April 7-9: Baseball vs. Oklahoma
Olsen Field
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBA
April 8-9: Softball vs. Oklahoma
Aggie Softball Complex
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSB
April 9: All-University Awards Ceremony
Rudder Auditorium, 9:30 a.m.
April 21: Aggie Muster
Reed Arena, 7 p.m.
http://muster.tamu.edu/
April 27: Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m
http://www.AggieNetwork.com/events/ringday.aspx?rt=s
April 28-30: Big 12 Men's Tennis Championships
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MTE
April 29: Class of 2006 Ring Dance
University Center, 8 p.m.
http://classcouncils.tamu.edu/ringdance/
April 29-30: Baseball vs. Texas
Olsen Field
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBA
May 6: Aggie Saltwater Classic
Teakwood Marina, Galveston, 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
www.reveille.org/en/cev?55
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