News from
The Association
"The Aggie Band Show" Airs on AggieNetwork.com
In addition to airing weekly during the fall on PBS stations throughout the
state, "The Aggie Band Show" can now also be viewed on The Association's Web
site at www.AggieNetwork.com/AggieBandShow. "The Aggie Band
Show" is a half-hour program about the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band featuring
the complete halftime performances, behind the scenes tours, interviews with
directors and band members, and glimpses into band activities and trips.
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 www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring or contact the Aggie Ring
Program at (979) 845-1050.
Away Game Activities Continue for 2005 Football Season
The Texas A&M football team's challenging road schedule this season has the
Aggies traveling to play against Big 12 rivals Colorado, Kansas State, Texas
Tech and Oklahoma. If you plan on making a trip to support the Aggies or if you
live near any of these areas, we invite you to join in the 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 www.AggieNetwork.com/AwayGames.
Impact Texas A&M by Joining the Century Club Today
Texas A&M is growing in so many ways — in the quality of
education, in leadership opportunities for students and in the strength of our
alumni. To sustain that substantial growth, The Association of Former Students
is raising $6.75 million dollars in 2005 to help enrich the lives of both
current and former students. We need your help to make this happen. Your
contribution — no matter the size — has a great impact on
the lives of many Aggies. By helping us reach our goal, you can in turn
benefit the entire Aggie Network. Please make your impact known by making your
annual donation today at www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack. Call (979) 845-7514 if
you have questions or need assistance.
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.
The Association Offers Free Photos at Aggie Fan Zone
This fall's Aggie Fan Zone includes a photo booth sponsored by The Association of Former Students.
Everyone is invited to visit the booth and have a free picture taken in front of a Kyle Field backdrop
to commemorate their experience. Like last year, Aggie Fan Zone is located on a closed portion of Joe
Routt Boulevard between Kyle Field and the Memorial Student Center and features a variety of food,
activities, live music and more prior to Aggie football games. For more information about The
Association's involvement with Aggie Fan Zone, please contact Campus Programs at (979) 845-7514.
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
You are invited to join the Traveling Aggies as they journey to numerous
destinations around the world, including the following.
Antarctica, January 20-February 5, 2006
Cruise to the pristine world of our seventh continent. We'll begin with a
three-night stay in vibrant Buenos Aires before embarking from Argentina on an
eight-night Antarctic adventure. Come explore this uncharted wilderness and
view one of the Earth's most amazing ecosystems.
Amazon Voyage, February 3-12, 2006
Take a journey of exploration into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where
you will witness an unparalleled variety of wildlife while being safely led by
expert naturalist guides and expedition leaders — truly a unique voyage of
discovery.
Treasures of Indochina, February 8-21, 2006
Seize the opportunity to experience this exotic region for yourself. Our group
will explore numerous cultural and historical locales scattered throughout the
countries of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
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
Texas A&M, The Association Offer Aid to Hurricane Victims
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 storm. Texas A&M University
President Dr. Robert M. Gates announced that the school would accept up to
1,000 students for as long as one year from universities and colleges unable to
offer classes this fall due to Katrina. In addition, the university made Reed
Arena available as a temporary shelter for more than 200 New Orleans evacuees.
The Association of Former Students utilized its most powerful resource, the
Aggie Network, by setting up an online forum and call center for Aggies to
connect with each other in the wake of the storms. Those Aggies affected by the
hurricanes can post their needs online, giving others the opportunity respond. To
view and utilize the forums, go to www.AggieNetwork.com/HurricaneSupport&z=8.
Texas A&M Continues To Move Up In National Rankings
Texas A&M University continues to move up in rankings by highly regarded
publications, including U.S. News & World Report. In its "America's
Best Colleges" edition, Texas A&M ranked 21st among public
universities. It was also placed among the nation's top five public universities in the
magazine's "best values" ratings. Texas
A&M also advanced in overall rankings for engineering programs, moving up
two places among all universities — now ranked 14th — and eighth
among public institutions, the same as last year. For more on this story, go to
http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=754&z=15.
Gates Announces $275 Million Construction Program
An unprecedented construction program with a total estimated cost of about $275
million will soon be under way at Texas A&M, financed in part by The Texas
A&M University System and a major private gift, announced University
President Dr. Robert M. Gates, September 9 at the school's annual academic
convocation. "These investments will not only significantly enhance science and
engineering research and teaching at Texas A&M, but will firmly establish
us as a leader nationally in these critical areas so essential for America's
future growth, prosperity and competitiveness," noted Gates in his
state-of-the-university address. The program, he explained, will result in four
major new academic buildings, including a Life Sciences Complex at a cost of
nearly $100 million and a $50 million Emerging Technologies Building, which
will house the Look College of Engineering and its research partners. For more,
go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=896&z=15.
Corps Hall of Honor to Induct Five Former Cadets
Texas A&M University will recognize the lifetime achievements of five
former cadets when they are inducted into the Corps Hall of Honor on Saturday,
October 1 at 8 a.m. in Rudder Auditorium. Inductees include the late A.W.
"Head" Davis '45, Clifford Taylor, Jr. '49, James B. Kelly '52, Lt. Gen.
(Retired) Randolph W. House '67 and Gen. T. Michael "Buzz" Moseley '71. The
Corps Hall of Honor was established in 1993 to pay tribute to former members
of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets who have lived a life that exemplifies the
Texas Aggie Spirit. Honorees must also display the values on which the corps is
founded. To date, 54 former cadets have been inducted. For more information,
call (979) 458-1706.
Engineering Awarded $2 Million by Department of Homeland
Security
Texas A&M Engineering has been awarded $2 million by the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security to support an innovative, first-of-its-kind testing and
evaluation program developed through the Texas Engineering Experiment Station
(TEES). "The first responsibility of government is to protect our homeland,"
said U.S. Representative Chet Edwards. "Texas A&M is a national leader when
it comes to homeland security research and training and this important funding
is crucial for the safety of our citizens." The grant supports the System
Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program, designed to
assist communities by providing assessments on the performance of critical
equipment that would be used in a mass casualty event. For more, visit http://engineeringnews.tamu.edu/news/1208.
12th Class Day Enrollment Figures Show Minority Gains
Milestone minority gains at the freshman level highlight Texas A&M
University's 2005 fall enrollment of 45,089, which includes 369 admitted
students displaced from their home institutions by Hurricane Katrina. Total
enrollment this fall represents an increase of 518 students compared to the
same period last year, university officials note. For the second consecutive
year, Texas A&M experienced double-digit gains in enrollment of minority
freshmen according to 12th class day figures provided to the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board. Hispanic students in the freshman class
have, for the first time, exceeded 1,000 and now stand at 1,009,
an increase of 16 percent compared to last fall. African-American freshmen
total 257 for a gain of 20 percent, the most in almost a decade. Freshmen
Asian-Americans total 330, up 20 percent. For more, go to http://our-news.tamu.edu/newsmanager/templates/?a=956&z=15.
High School Seniors Invited to Aggie Game Day Application
Workshop
Texas A&M University and the Office of Admissions and Records invites high
school seniors interested in A&M to attend the Aggie Game Day Application
Workshop on Saturday, October 15. Held in conjunction with the Aggie football
game against Oklahoma State, the workshop will consist of a
presentation of the university admissions process, hints on completing a
competitive application and provide students the opportunity to ask questions
of staff. Those attending need to bring a completed paper
application or printed version of the online application, essays, resumes and
any other material relevant to their application. Registration is required and can be
completed at www.tamu.edu/gamedayworkshops. If you have any
questions about the workshops, email Kerri Fuller at
kadams@oar.tamu.edu or call (979) 458-0427.
KARE Campaign Raises Money for Hurricane Victims
Student volunteers at Texas A&M University are collecting donations as part
of the Katrina Aggie Relief Effort on campus. KARE volunteers will be working
in association with Aggies CAN and the displaced athletes of Tulane University
in New Orleans to accept donations at the Texas A&M-Baylor football game on
October 1. KARE volunteers will be wearing white T-shirts with the maroon KARE
logo (see top of page) on them and will also be carrying signs and buckets
to collect donations. All proceeds will be given to the Bush-Clinton Katrina
Fund. For more information, go to www.tamu.edu/kare.
6,000 Additional Parking Spaces Available for Aggie Games
Fans attending Aggie football games at Kyle Field this fall may find it a
little easier to get there now that Transportation Services has made 6,000
additional parking spaces available on campus for game-day parking. Some of the
larger parking areas include West Campus Garage, Northside Garage and Central
Campus Garage, as well as PA 50 and PA 42. Available surface lots will be
designated by signs throughout campus. Game-day parking is $15 and paid upon
entry to the lot. Surface lots accept cash only. For more information, go to http://transport.tamu.edu.
Aggie Calendar
October 1 - Aggies CAN Food Drive
Kyle Field, 8:30 a.m.
October 7 - Reveille Ball
Memorial Student Center, 8 p.m.
October 22 - Replant
Kickoff is in Academic Plaza at a time to be determined.
October 28 - Distinguished Alumni Gala
Duncan Dining Hall, 6:30 p.m.
November 3 - Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 2:30 p.m.
For more information, call (979) 845-7514.
November 5 - Feed the Band
Lubbock Coliseum, Lubbock, Texas
http://clubs.AggieNetwork.com/lubbockamc/Ticket_Info.htm
November 13 - Feed the Band
Gainesville, Texas
http://clubs.AggieNetwork.com/cookecountyamc
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