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Texas Aggie to Profile Hurricane Victims' Stories
Following the devastation brought about by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Texas
A&M and The Association of Former Students undertook special efforts to aid
the countless individuals affected by the storms. In its January issue, Texas
Aggie magazine will highlight these efforts and include some of the
personal stories that arose from this tragedy. If you or anyone you know was
affected by either of these storms and was consequently impacted by university
efforts, please send your story with the subject line "Hurricane Katrina" to
TexasAggie@AggieNetwork.com.
Century Club Memberships Available as Gifts
Did you know you can give a Century Club membership on behalf of another Aggie?
The gift of a Century Club membership allows the recipient to utilize the full
strength of the Aggie Network and makes a great graduation or holiday gift! If
you are interested in giving the gift of the Aggie Network, including the
Online Directory of Former Students and Texas Aggie magazine, call the
Annual Giving Office at (979) 845-7514 or email
AnnualGiving@AggieNetwork.com.
Ol' Army Cycling Team Recruiting Riders for Benefit Cause
The Ol' Army Cycling Team, comprised of beginning and experienced cyclists, is
recruiting participants who would like to represent Texas A&M in the BP
MS150 April 23-26, 2006. The event begins in Houston and continues for two days
and 183 miles with stops in Bellville, LaGrange and Bastrop before ending in
downtown Austin next to the State Capital. This promises to be a one-of-a-kind
experience with Aggies of all backgrounds coming together for fun and a great
cause. This is a popular event and registration will fill up early, so
interested participants should sign-up quickly. For additional information, as
well as pictures and footage from the last MS 150 event, go to www.olarmycycling.com.
Away Game Receptions Planned for Lubbock and Norman
The Texas A&M Football team will travel to Lubbock and Norman to take on
Big 12 rivals Texas Tech and Oklahoma November 5 and 12, respectively. If you
live in the Lubbock or Norman areas or plan to make either of these road trips,
we invite you to join us for away game activities sponsored by The Association
of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation. For details on away game
receptions, yell practices and pregame activities, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/AwayGames.
Order Your Aggie Ring
The Aggie Ring Program is now accepting Ring orders for qualified current and
former students. Rings ordered by November 4, 2005, will be delivered on
December 16, 2005, at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Aggie Rings
may be ordered in person, by mail or fax. For complete details and to repair or
resize your Ring, visit http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring or contact the Aggie
Ring Program at (979) 845-1050.
Texas Aggie Readership Survey Results Online
Texas Aggie magazine would like to thank those of you who participated
in our recent readership survey, which was available both online and in our
magazine this summer. The results of the survey are available online at www.AggieNetwork.com/TexasAggie/Survey.
We received an overwhelming number of responses, and with your input, we hope
to better assess our strengths and weaknesses to make Texas Aggie even
more enjoyable for our readers in the future. Look for many of your suggestions
and input to be used in future issues of Texas Aggie.
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 is also available. For more information, call Former Student
Programs at (979) 845-7514 or email Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many excursions around the world, including
the following.
La Jolla Tennis Trip, March 2-6, 2006
Come support the nationally ranked Texas A&M men's tennis team while also
taking in the beautiful surroundings of Southern California.
Tahiti and the Islands of the South Pacific, March 4-11, 2006
Travel aboard a luxurious 320-passenger yacht as we cruise to five of the most
breathtaking islands in the South Pacific - Tahiti, Raiatea, Bora Bora,
Tahaa/Motu Mahana and Moorca.
Village Life Along the Waterways of Holland and Belgium, April 14-22, 2006
Experience the historic cities, charming villages, famed tulip fields and rich
architectural legacy of the Low Countries in the springtime.
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
Gates Appointed to FBI National Security Higher Education
Board
University President Dr. Robert M. Gates has been appointed by FBI Director
Robert S. Mueller III to serve on the newly created National Security Higher
Education Advisory Board. Mueller said the board, made up of presidents and
chancellors of 16 prominent U.S. universities, is designed to foster outreach
and promote understanding between higher education and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. "The board will provide advice on the culture of higher
education, including the traditions of openness, academic freedom and
international collaboration," Mueller noted. For more information, go to http://www.tamu.edu/tamunews/News/stories/05/092705news-20.html.
"Primetime" Probes A&M's Nuclear Reactor
In an October 13 episode, ABC's "Primetime" program examined the role and
safety of nuclear reactors on college campuses throughout the country,
including the one at Texas A&M. Upon viewing the show, A&M officials
including President Robert M. Gates and Dan Reece, director of the Nuclear
Science Center, appeared to be unshaken by what was portrayed. ABC gathered
information and footage for the program this summer by having interns pose as
visitors to participate in a routine tour. The 1-megawatt reactor has been used
by Texas A&M's nuclear engineering department for research since 1961,
during which time no safety concerns have been reported. For more on this
story, go to
http://www.theeagle.com/stories/101405/am_20051014004.php.
Aggies Release 2005-2006 Men's Basketball Schedule
The Texas A&M men's basketball team will play 18 home games in 2005-2006,
highlighted by non-conference visits from Auburn, Penn State and Tulane and Big
12 games against five teams that went to the 2005 NCAA Tournament. The Aggies
return four starters and seven lettermen from last year's 21-10 team that won
two postseason NIT games and set every school attendance record. A&M was
the nation's most improved team and went 17-3 at home, tying them for the
second most home victories in the country. Click on the
picture above to find out more about the upcoming basketball season.
A&M Out of Running for Second Bush Library
On October 12, Texas A&M University learned that it, along with the
University of Texas and the City of Arlington, did not make the first cut of
finalists hoping to house the George W. Bush Presidential Library. A&M
System officials were informed of the decision from Donald Evans, head of the
library selection committee, according to a statement released by Board of
Regents Chairman John White. Four institutions remain in consideration -
Southern Methodist University, Baylor University, the University of Dallas and
a group led by Texas Tech University. For more information, go to http://www.theeagle.com/stories/101405/am_20051014005.php.
Duffy Receives Psychologist of the Year Award
Michael Duffy, professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, received
the 2005 Psychologist of the Year Award from the Texas Psychological
Association (TPA). David White, TPA executive director, commended Duffy on his
commitment to the field of psychology. "Duffy's national reputation in the
field of geropsychology is unmatched," White said. Geropsychology is the study
of the neurological, psychological and sociological aspects of the aging
process.
"Hispanics at Texas A&M" Exhibit to Open in March 2006
Hispanics have long been a part of the rich history and traditions of Texas
A&M University, and in March 2006, Cushing Memorial Library and Archives
will open a major exhibit dedicated to exploring the experiences, contributions
and influences of Hispanics at the university. Three years in the making,
officials say the exhibit, "Hispanics at Texas A&M: Celebrating 130 Years,"
will open with a reception on March 7, 2006, and will be on display for one
year. The exhibit follows two other significant exhibits devoted to the
diversity of Texas A&M's history: "In Fulfillment of a Dream:
African-Americans at Texas A&M University" and "Intended for All: 125 Years
of Women at Texas A&M University." For more on this story, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=1044&z=15.
Department of Computer Science Plans Picnic for Former
Students
The Department of Computer Science invites its former students to attend the
3rd Annual Former Students Picnic and Lab Tours on Friday, October 28, from
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The picnic will be held on the lawn between the Civil
Engineering Building and the Wisenbaker Engineering and Research Center on the
Texas A&M campus. Lab tours are scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the
H. R. Bright Building, across the street from the picnic. Guests will receive a
"goodie" packet at the sign-in table located on the first floor of H.R. Bright.
Please R.S.V.P. to (979) 845-5534 or email CSAggies@cs.tamu.edu.
College of Education Offers Online Professional Development
Courses
The Office of Continuing Education and Public Outreach, within the College of
Education, is now offering several professional development courses online.
Options include TechKnowledge, Insects in the Classroom, Multicultural
Awareness and ESL Certificate Preparation. For more information or to register
for courses, visit http://cecoe.tamu.edu/.
Aggie Calendar
November 3 - Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 2:30 p.m.
For more information, call (979) 845-7514.
November 5 - Lubbock A&M Club "Feed the Band" Barbecue
Lubbock Coliseum, TBD pending announcement of kickoff
Lubbock, Texas
http://clubs.AggieNetwork.com/lubbockamc/Ticket_Info.htm.
November 13 - Cooke County A&M Club "Feed the Band"
Knights of Columbus Hall, 12 p.m.
Gainesville, Texas
http://clubs.AggieNetwork.com/cookecountyamc/.
November 18 - Bonfire Remembrance Day
November 22 - Class of 2006 Elephant Walk
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