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Texas A&M University Distinguished Alumni Honored
The Association of Former Students honored Texas A&M University's
Distinguished Alumni during the 125th Anniversary Gala earlier this month. The
2004 Distinguished Alumni Dr. Dionel E. Aviles '53, John David Crow '58, Joe B.
Mattei '53, and Dr. Carl F. Raba '59 were presented with their medallions
during the event. The Distinguished Alumnus Award was established to recognize
Texas A&M University alumni who have made significant contributions to
society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the
legacy of excellence at Texas A&M University. To learn more about Texas
A&M's Distinguished Alumni, visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumni/.
2005 Distinguished Alumnus Award nominations are now being accepted. For
nomination and selection guidelines, visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumni/ or contact Valerie Prescott
at The Association of Former Students at 979-845-7514. Nominations must be
postmarked by November 5, 2004.
Lucas '91 Named Director of Annual Giving
Gwendolyn Brown Lucas '91 recently re-joined The Association of Former Students
as Director of Annual Giving. Lucas holds a bachelor of science in economics
and a masters of science in educational administration for higher education
from Texas A&M University. She comes to The Association from the Graduate
Business Career Services office in Texas A&M's Mays Business School, where
she served as assistant director for employer development and services.
Previously, Lucas served as Coordinator of Travel Programs for The Association
from 2002-2003.
Ol' Army Cycling Club Needs You
For the past 20 years, the Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society has organized bike tours in Texas to help raise funds to combat the
devastating effects of MS. The three, two-day tours cover a distance of roughly
150 miles and last year alone raised in excess of $12 million while involving
more than 12,000 cyclists. In 2005, the Ol' Army Cycling Club is planning to
participate in the largest of the three tours, the Houston-to-Austin ride, with
the goal of recruiting 200 team members and raising $100,000. If you are
interested in displaying your Aggie pride and helping the Farmers Fight MS,
contact Matt Demel '90 at 832-693-3044 or matthew.demel@lmco.com,
Amy Sharp '02 at 979-218-2126 or amysharp@earthlink.net,
or Billy S. Cox Jr. '05 at 979-595-1233 or
billycox05@olarmycycling.com. To learn more about the overall event,
visit www.ms150.org.
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Adventure!
Exciting, fun and educational trips are scheduled for former students and their
families and friends in 2005. The Traveling Aggies invite you to join them as
they take in the world, including the following destinations:
Texas A&M Men's Golf Team in Hawaii, Feb. 19-26
Hit the links for two days with the Texas Aggies, then watch them compete at
the three-day John Burns Intercollegiate Golf Tournament in beautiful Honolulu.
Prices begin at $2,759 per person (double occupancy) for this latest addition
to the 2005 trip schedule.
La Jolla Tennis Trip, Mar. 3-7
Back by popular demand, the Traveling Aggies once again will join the Texas
A&M men's tennis team for competition and fun in sunny San Diego at the La
Jolla Shores Resort. Details and pricing for the four-night package are still
being finalized, so check the Traveling Aggies website for more information.
Mexico's Copper Canyon by Private Train, Apr. 20-27
Experience the beauty of the Copper Canyon via the Sierra Madre Express.
The $4,395 (per person double occupancy) price includes 5 nights hotel
accommodations, 2 nights onboard the Express, many meals and roundtrip
airfare from select Texas gateways. Space is limited, so call today to reserve
your spot!
For additional information on these trips and more, contact the Traveling
Aggies at 1-800-392-2096 or 979-845-7514 or visit www.AggieNetwork.com/TravelingAggies.
News from Texas A&M University
Ejaz Family Benefit Luncheon Set for Nov. 2
On July 31, the family of Texas A&M graduate student Saquib Ejaz '01 was
injured in a fire at University Apartments. Ejaz' daughter and mother succumbed
to their injuries, while his wife and father are still recovering from severe
burns. A benefit luncheon to support the family is scheduled for Tues., Nov. 2,
from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. The
Association encourages you to take this opportunity to continue to remember
these members of our Aggie family. If you are unable to attend the luncheon but
would like to contribute to the assistance fund, you can do so at www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack/Assistance_Fund.aspx. For
further details on the luncheon, go to http://rev.tamu.edu/stories/04/101404-9.html.
A&M to Dedicate Bonfire Memorial Nov. 18
On Nov. 18, 1999, Bonfire collapsed, claiming the lives of 12 Aggies and
injuring more than two dozen others. Five years later, the A&M family will
honor those Aggies who lost their lives or were injured in the tragedy in the
Bonfire Memorial Dedication ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. on the
A&M Polo Fields. For complete details on the event, visit http://bonfirememorial.tamu.edu.
Admissions to Host Final Game-Day Workshop Nov. 13
The Texas A&M Office of Admissions and Records will be hosting its third
and final 2004 Aggie Game-Day Application Workshop on Sat., Nov. 13, from 1-3
p.m. The workshop, intended for high school juniors and seniors, will feature a
presentation on the A&M admissions process, hints on completing a
competitive application, and individual question-and-answer time with A&M
staff. To register and get additional information, go to
www.tamu.edu/gamedayworkshops. If you have questions, contact Donny Edwards at
979-458-0427 or edwardsd@tamu.edu.
Five Inducted into Corps Hall of Honor
Dionel E. Aviles '53, John H. Lindsey '44, George P. Mitchell '40, Erle A. Nye
'59 and the late Maj. Gen. George F. Moore '08 were inducted Oct. 3 into Texas
A&M University's Corps Hall of Honor for lifetime achievements during the
decades since they were Aggie undergraduates and served in the Corps of Cadets.
Maj. Gen. John Van Alstyne '66, commandant of the Texas A&M Corps of
Cadets, presided at the ceremonies and conducted the formal inductions. For the
full story, go to http://rev.tamu.edu/stories/04/100404-18.html.
College of Education Honors Three as 2004 Outstanding Alumni
Cecil B. Drain '86, Arno Krebs Jr. '64 and James E. McMunigal '86 have been
named 2004 Outstanding Alumni of Texas A&M's College of Education and Human
Development. Drain, a 1986 doctoral graduate, is dean of the School of Allied
Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University. Krebs, a 1964 graduate,
is an attorney and partner in the Houston law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski
LLP and a member of The Association of Former Students Board of Directors.
McMunigal, who received his doctorate from Texas A&M in 1986, is an
internationally recognized leader in quality systems engineering and
architecting, production engineering, quality engineering, management and
knowledge engineering. To read more on the story, go to http://rev.tamu.edu/stories/04/101304-21.html.
A&M System Names New Chancellor
Earlier this month, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
selected Robert McTeer, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas, as the next chancellor of the A&M System. The nine-member board
unanimously chose McTeer to lead the System after a separate poll on Interim
Chancellor Benton Cocanougher fell one vote short of approval. McTeer, a
national figure in economics who has led the Federal Reserve's Dallas district
since 1991, has taught at several universities and holds degrees in economics
from the University of Georgia. For more on the story, visit http://www.theeagle.com/aandmnews/101404mcteer.php.
Aggies Featured in Road & Track Magazine
A team of Aggie engineering students who designed, built and drove a
formula-style race car that placed second in the 2004 Formula SAE competition
in Pontiac, Mich., are featured in the November issue of Road & Track
magazine, which is currently on newsstands. The Aggies earned their feature
spot by winning a separate acceleration, braking and agility competition
sponsored by the magazine. The annual four-day Formula SAE competition is
organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International. Teams
earn points on the basis of the car's performance in tests of acceleration,
skid pad traction, autocross, acceleration, endurance and economy of operation.
This year's event drew teams from 128 universities in the United States and 12
foreign countries.
Aggie Calendar
Nov. 2 - Ejaz Family Benefit Luncheon
12-1:30 p.m., Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Sponsored by multiple Texas A&M-affiliated offices and organizations
For more information, call 979-845-3086 or email hruska@tamu.edu
Nov. 4 - Aggie Ring Day
2:30-6 p.m., Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students
For more information, call 979-845-7514
Nov. 6 - 125th Anniversary Country Fair and Pre-Game
Celebration
3 hours before Texas A&M/Oklahoma kickoff, Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni
Center
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students
For more information, call 979-845-7514
Nov. 11 - An Evening With Lyle Lovett '79
7 p.m., Rudder Auditorium
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students
For more information, visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/LyleLovett
Nov. 12 - Traveling Aggies Reunion
TBD, Texas A&M University
Sponsored by The Association of Former Students
For more information, visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/TravelingAggies
Nov. 13 - Aggie Game-Day Application Workshop
1-3 p.m., Kleberg Center, Rms. 113 and 115
Sponsored by the Texas A&M Office of Admissions and Records
For more information, call 979-458-0427 or email
edwardsd@tamu.edu
Nov. 18 - Bonfire Memorial Dedication and Remembrance Day
2:30 p.m., A&M Polo Fields, Texas A&M University
For more information, call 979-845-4641 or visit
http://bonfirememorial.tamu.edu
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