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News from The Association The Association of Former Students broke ground Feb. 23 on the Haynes Ring Plaza, kicking off a major enhancement project for the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center that will bring The Association one step closer to achieving its vision of being the premier alumni organization in the country. The Ring Plaza, on the campus side of the alumni building, is to be named in honor of Harold J. '46 and Reta K. Haynes in recognition of their lead gift to the $12 million fundraising campaign for the building enhancement project. Wearing maroon hardhats and wielding maroon and white shovels, the Hayneses and other dignitaries turned maroon-colored dirt to ceremonially kick off the construction project, which is expected to be complete in the fall. For more information about the building enhancement project, including an artist's rendering of the plaza and sculpture, visit AggieNetwork.com/Building.  Back to Top
"Muster is the most solemn and sacred of all Aggie traditions, but it is a time of joy and happy remembrance. Those who have gone before us are those whose lives have touched ours. May we do the same for those who come after us. May we expect no less of ourselves." -Dr. E. Dean Gage '65 For locations, times and more information about local Musters, visit AggieNetwork.com/Muster. Campus Muster is held at Reed Arena and starts at 7 p.m. Back to Top
For the 3,118 students getting their Aggie Rings April 4, the celebration is in a new place—G. Rollie White Coliseum. Ring Day is being moved due to the enhancement construction at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Ring Day tickets will be available April 4 from 7:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the G. Rollie White Coliseum ticket booth. Ring distribution is 3 p.m.-7 p.m. The festivities begin with Yell Practice at the front entrance of G. Rollie White at 2:45 p.m., followed by Aggie Wranglers performances at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The Aggie Swing Cats perform at 6 p.m. Parking is available at the University Center Garage and West Campus Garage. Bring friends and family to celebrate. For more information about Aggie Ring Day and the Aggie Ring, visit AggieNetwork.com/Events/RingDay.aspx. Back to Top
The Association of Former Students had a very successful and record-breaking Sul Ross Group Reunion in March. Returning former students heard from Texas A&M President Dr. Elsa Murano and Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Dean Bresciani. Aggie football coach Mike Sherman, women's basketball head coach Gary Blair, associate athletic director for football Tom Cassidy and commandant of cadets LTG John Van Alstyne '66 also spoke. Final preparations are under way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary Reunion for the Class of 1958. Details are available at AggieNetwork.com/Reunions. Back to Top
Could you be one of the 2008 Aggie 100? Nominations are now open and the 2008 Aggie 100 program is looking for a few great companies -- 100 to be exact. Are you one of the fastest growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world? The Aggie 100 not only celebrates business success, it provides a forum to pass lessons to the next generation of Aggie entrepreneurs. Your company may be eligible for the 2008 Aggie 100. Visit www.aggie100.com to read about the program, the criteria, and see last year's Aggie 100 honorees. Back to Top
Texas A&M's Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship will host Envision '08 in San Antonio April 23-25. The conference includes workshops and seminars taught by successful entrepreneurs, authors, educators and service providers on how to drive your company to the next level. Macro trends, funding issues, marketing and sales strategies, leadership and productivity will also be discussed. Learn more about Envision '08 at www.envision08.com. All sessions, meals and networking events are included in the cost. For a $100 discount, enter "INVEST" as the promotional pricing code on the website, and enter "AGGIES" when you are asked for a referral source. Back to Top
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the following: Spectacular Swiss Alps In Salzburg; Sept. 13-21 Go where the sapphire blue lakes mirror rugged peaks and the air is fresh and bracing. From the picture perfect mountain town of Davos, to the charms of Salzburg, you'll love the mix of natural splendors and cultural delights. Breathe the aroma of fresh markets and hear the music of Glockenspiel. Come see one of Europe's loveliest cities. China & The Yangtze River Cruise; Sept. 24-Oct. 6 In Beijing, visit the ornate Forbidden City palace complex, the Temple of Heaven, the royal Summer Palace, the narrow streets of the Hutongs and massive Tiananmen Square. Sail through the magnificent Three Gorges region before disembarking in Yichang to explore Sanyou Cave. Admire beautiful countryside from the Great Wall. This is a unique travel opportunity at a great value. Village Life along the Seine River; Oct. 3-11 Discover the tranquil beauty, fascinating history and rich artistic heritage of the French province of Normandy while cruising on the Seine River. Enjoy excursions to the capital of Rouen, with its renowned cathedral and art history. Visit the Normandy Beaches where Allied Forces landed on D-Day in June 1944. Conclude in Paris with a stroll through the streets of the legendary bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre. For more information on these trips and others, contact the Traveling Aggies at (800) 633-7514 or (979) 845-7514. Also, visit AggieNetwork.com/Travel to read about upcoming trips, see pictures from previous trips and meet our dedicated staff. News from Texas A&M University Texas A&M University was featured on Fox News Channel during Texas' highly watched March presidential primaries. Fox newscaster Shepard Smith anchored three days of campus-based coverage headquartered in the Memorial Student Center Flag Room. Students and visitors were invited to watch. Several famous campaigners also visited Aggieland, including former President Bill Clinton, Chuck Norris, Kate Walsh, Ben McKenzie and Kerry Washington. For more information, click here. Back to Top
Texas A&M was named in Hispanic magazine's 2008 listing of "The Best Colleges for Latinos." The magazine chose universities and colleges with strong national reputations that offer support and resources for groups underrepresented in higher education. Other factors included Hispanic student enrollment, graduation rates, financial aid resources, student-to-faculty ratios, acceptance rates and the number of Hispanic faculty. Other schools that made the list included Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford and MIT. For more on A&M's standing, click here. Back to Top
The tradition of Parents' Weekend continues April 11-13 with three days of events. A form of Parents' Weekend has been a mainstay at Texas A&M since 1919 though the festivities have changed immensely. The MSC Variety Show, the premiere student talent show on campus, is planned for April 11. There are barbeques, the Aggie Moms' Boutique, Midnight Yell, and concerts by the Singing Cadets and Women's Chorus. For more events see the calendar at the end of the E-Newsletter, or click here. Back to Top
Jason Castro '09, a 21-year-old construction science major from Rockwall, continues to earn votes on the top-ranking television show "American Idol." In one of Castro's last performances, he told viewers of his Aggie roots and whooped. Former and current students have joined to support their fellow Ag through watch parties, Web sites and voting him through to the next round. "American Idol" is a reality television show and contest to find the best young singer in the country. The winner is chosen through nationwide auditions and public vote. Every week viewers call and vote for their favorite singer. "American Idol" airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox. Back to Top
The Texas A&M System Board of Regents approved a veterinary imaging and cancer treatment center within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The decision is expected to give the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital a step up in bringing the latest in cancer treatments to veterinary medicine. The cancer center will house a linear accelerator to treat cancerous tumors in both large and small animals. The new technology is expected to enhance the education experience for students and increase the quality of medical care for animal patients. The center has a projected cost of $4.5 million and will be about 8,000 square feet. It will be located adjacent to the Large Animal Hospital and near the Small Animal Hospital. For more on the imaging and cancer center, click here. Back to Top
The Aggie football program is hosting its first Aggie Youth Experience April 12. The free program invites boys and girls ages 8-13 who have not entered the ninth grade to watch an Aggie football practice and learn game techniques from coaches and players. Participants will learn form tackling, ball skills, running, blocking, and develop football skills in a fun and safe atmosphere. Tennis shoes or rubber soled shoes are recommended along with Texas A&M apparel. The football program asks that participants not wear other college apparel. The program is limited to 500 youth. To register, click here. Back to Top
The Texas A&M Singing Cadets will host its annual Spring Concert on April 12 during Parents' Weekend. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium. The Singing Cadets are internationally known as the "Voice of Aggieland" and are Texas A&M's premiere men's chorus. The Singing Cadets perform a wide variety of music including spiritual, Broadway, patriotic and school songs. The Singing Cadets invite you to be part of this great Aggie tradition. Tickets are on sale at the MSC Box Office. For more information, call (979) 845-5974. Back to Top
Aggie Calendar April 2: Men's Tennis vs. Baylor George P. Mitchell Tennis Center, 6 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MTE April 4: Aggie Ring Day G. Rollie White Coliseum, 3 p.m. http://AggieNetwork.com/Events/RingDay.aspx April 4: Men's Baseball vs. Kansas State Olsen Field, 6:30 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBA April 5: Soccer vs. Oklahoma State Aggie Soccer Stadium, 1 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO April 5: Class of 2008 Ring Dance Memorial Student Center, 9 p.m. April 5: Volleyball's A&M Spring Tourney G. Rollie White Coliseum, All Day http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WVB April 7-13: Honors Week Office of Honors Programs April 8: Hunger Banquet Memorial Student Center Rm. 224, 6 p.m. April 9: Graduate Student Mix and Mingle Appreciation Breakfast Wehner Building Lobby, 7:30 a.m. April 9: Softball @ Texas Austin, 6:30 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSB April 10: Farmers Market by Dining Services Rudder Fountain Area, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 10: Asian Heritage Week Kickoff Memorial Student Center Stark Galleries, 2:30 p.m. April 11: University Bands Concert Rudder Theatre, 7 p.m. April 11: Texas A&M Women's Chorus Spring Concert Bush Conference Center, 7:30 p.m. April 11: MSC Variety Show Rudder Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. April 11-13: Parents' Weekend http://parentsweekend.tamu.edu April 11-12: Aggie Mom's Boutique Reed Arena, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 12: African American Student Leader Institute Participant Induction Ceremony Memorial Student Center, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. April 12: Bevo Burn BBQ Duncan Field, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12: Black Student Alliance Parents' Weekend BBQ Crompton Park, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. April 12: Texas A&M Singing Cadets Spring Concert Rudder Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. April 12: Parsons Mounted Cavalry Review Freeman Arena, 11:30 a.m. April 12: Honors Brunch Academic Plaza, TBD April 13: Softball vs. Oklahoma Aggie Softball Complex, 12 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSB April 13: Fish Drill Team Performance Kyle Field, 1:15 p.m. April 13: Ross Volunteer Performance Kyle Field, 12:30 p.m. April 13: Corps Parents' Weekend Review Kyle Field, 2:45 p.m. April 13: All University Awards Ceremony Rudder, TBD April 17-19: Equestrian @ Varsity Equestrian Championships Waco, All Day http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WEQ April 18: Wiley Lecture Series—Main Lecture Rudder Auditorium, 8 p.m. April 19: Run for the Ring The Association of Former Students, 9 a.m. April 19: Softball vs. Kansas Aggie Softball Complex, 2 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSB April 19: Men's Tennis @ Texas Austin, 4 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MTE April 19: Football, Maroon & White Game Kyle Field, 6 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB April 19: Men's Basketball @ Baylor Waco, 6:30 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBB April 19: Volleyball @ Houston Tourney Houston, All Day http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WVB April 20: Men's Baseball @ Baylor Waco, 2 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBA April 20: Fiesta 505 Bush Conference Center, TBD April 21: Aggie Muster Reed Arena, 7 p.m. April 21: Muster Camaraderie BBQ Sbisa Dining Hall, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23: Diversity Awards Memorial Student Center Rm. 201, 10:30 a.m. April 24-27: Men's Tennis, Big 12 Championship Mitchell Tennis Center, All Day http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MTE April 24-27: Women's Tennis, Big 12 Championship Mitchell Tennis Center, All Day http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WTE April 25: Men's Baseball vs. Missouri Olsen Field, 6:30 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBA April 25: Texas A&M Century Singers Spring Concert Rudder Theater, 7:30 p.m. April 25-27: Women's Golf @ Big 12 Championship Stillwater, Okla., All Day http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WGO April 25-27: Men's Golf @ Big 12 Championship Trinity, All Day http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MGO April 26: March to the Brazos Corps Quad, TBD April 27: Men's Baseball vs. Missouri Olsen Field, 1 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBA April 29: Student Government Association Banquet TBD, 6 p.m. April 29: Last Day Of Spring Semester Classes April 30: Softball vs. Texas Aggie Softball Complex, 6:30 p.m. http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSB Aggie Links
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