Distinguished Achievement Awards Presented to Texas A&M Faculty and Staff
Each spring, The Association of Former Students honors faculty and staff members at Texas A&M University for their dedication, knowledge and accomplishment. Receipt of the University-level Distinguished Achievement Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a faculty or staff member. For more information on this year’s recipients please see http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/distachieveuniv.aspx.
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Students Recognized for Spirit and Academic Excellence
Each year 52 students are selected from hundreds of applicants on the basis of involvement, enthusiasm, and Aggie Spirit to receive the prestigious Buck Weirus Spirit Award. Unlike other awards, the Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes those students who make contributions to campus life by participating in university events, traditions and student organizations. To see this year’s recipients please visit http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/buckweirus.aspx.

The Thomas S. Gathright Scholar Academic Excellence Award is presented by The Association of Former Students in conjunction with Texas A&M’s Student Government Association. The award was established in April 1973 and is awarded annually to the top academic sophomore, junior, and senior of each college. Named in honor of the university’s first president, this award recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement on a university-wide scale. Please see http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/gathright.aspx for a complete list of recipients.
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Marty Holmes ’87 Joins The Association Team
The Association of Former Students is pleased to introduce Marty Holmes ’87 as Assistant Executive Director for Programs and Marketing. Marty graduated from Texas A&M in 1987 with a BBA in Marketing and joined The Association staff in May 2003. He comes to The Association from the North American Meat Producers Association in Reston, Va. where he was the Executive Vice President. Please see http://www.aggienetwork.com/media/prelease/martyholmes.aspx for more information.
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Don’t Miss the 2003 Coach’s Tour with Dennis Franchione
Texas A&M Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione is planning a great season for the Aggies and he wants to tell you all about it! Make plans to join Coach Fran, The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation at a local A&M Club’s Coach’s Night. Each Club has a great night planned that includes Coach Fran, a great dinner, silent auction and lots of Aggie camaraderie. All proceeds support the Clubs’ scholarship funds, so we hope to see you there! For dates and locations, please visit http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/coachstour.aspx.
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May 2003 Graduates Now in Online Directory
All May 2003 graduates of Texas A&M are now in The Association of Former Students’ Online Directory of Former Students. Graduates are now able to register with The Association’s official website, www.AggieNetwork.com to start using their one year of free access the Directory. The Directory is valuable in locating job opportunities, and connecting graduates with Aggies in their new area. The Association of Former Students encourages new graduates to keep their own information in the Directory up to date to keep receiving invitations, Texas A&M news, and the renowned Texas Aggie magazine. If you need more information or have questions, contact The Association of Former Students at (979) 845-7514 or visit us online at www.AggieNetwork.com.
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Join the Traveling Aggies in Italy or the Rocky Mountains
Alumni College in Veneto, Italy: July 21–29, 2003
Come and enjoy a 9-day, all-inclusive trip to Italy’s Veneto District. Visit Veneto’s walled cities: Cittadella, Marostica, Bassano del Grappa, and Castelfranco Veneto. Journey to Verona, the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and the town of Sirmione, located on beautiful Lake Garda, as well as many other exciting endeavors. This is an exceptional travel value with prices starting at $2,395.

Alumni College in Chianti: August 10-18, 2003
Relish the comforts of an authentic Tuscan Villa, wonderfully situated in the heart of the Chianti region overlooking the breathtaking Elsa Valley. You will enjoy 9 days of exciting visits to San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Siena, and more. Book your all-inclusive trip today with prices starting at $2795.

Colorado Challenge Works: August 20-24, 2003
Enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, fly fishing, and rafting in Colorado. This trip includes all specialty equipment and instructions, all meals, transportation to and from the airport and river, and all lodging. Prices start at $600.

For more information or to request brochures on any of the Traveling Aggies upcoming trips, please visit http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Travel.
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Texas A&M Wants Your Input
Texas A&M is considering developing a new certification program for professionals who conduct business with the European Union. Please take a moment to complete this short survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=17736203800 and help shape future Texas A&M programs. Participants are anonymous and your privacy will be respected.
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May 23 - Dallas A&M Club Presents Football Highlights
Andy Richardson '87, television/production manager for the Texas A&M Athletic Department, will be the guest speaker for the Dallas A&M Club's Friday Luncheon on May 23rd. As a part of Richardson's appearance, he has produced a video that will relive some great moments in A&M Football History plus some short clips of video projects to give us a perspective of what they do for A&M Athletics. Check out www.AggieNetwork.com/media/prelease/dallasamc.aspx for more information.
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June 20 + 22 - Aggie Appreciation Nights at The Ballpark
Come see the Texas Rangers vs. the Houston Astros at The Ballpark in Arlington Friday, June 20th or Sunday, June 22nd. Enjoy the special ticket prices of $12 for lower reserved seating and $14.50 for corner box seats. Two dollars from every seat sold supports programs at The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation.
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June 25 - Junction Boy Stallings to Speak at Benefit
Coaching legend Gene Stallings ’57 will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon benefiting the Luke and Rachel Batten Foundation on June 25th at 11:45 am in Reed Arena. Luke and Rachel Watson are children of Sam and Melinda Watson, both Class of ’89. Batten Disease is a fatal inherited neurological disorder, the most common degenerative brain disease in children. Stallings is newly appointed to the President's Counsel on Health and Mental Retardation. For more information, please visit http://www.aggienetwork.com/media/prelease/stallings.aspx.
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James Baker Urges Aggie Grads to Uphold Key Values
Former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III told Texas A&M University graduates that the “Aggie Values” of honor, duty, loyalty, and service are “universal values, and we to need to celebrate them.”  Read more.
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Three Aggies Named To Softball All-Region Team
Texas A&M senior Selena Collins, junior Lindsay Wilhelmson and sophomore Adiran Gregory were named to the 2003 Midwest All-Region team Wednesday, May 14th.  Read more.
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Three Cadets Receive Doherty Award
Three newly commissioned officers—and fresh graduates of Texas A&M and its Corps of Cadets—proudly accepted plaques designating them as winners of 2003 Doherty Awards, which are presented to the cadets judged to be the most outstanding in each of the ROTC programs—Army, Air Force and Navy-Marine Corps. They recipients are: Navy Ensign Christopher D. Snyder ’03, Army 2nd Lt. Trevor S. Voelkel ’03, and Air Force 2nd Lt. Derek S. Woodley ’03.  Read more
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Crawley Family Foundation Endows Music Program
Texas A&M University’s music degree may be new, but it is striking a chord with Aggies. The Crawley Family Foundation of Oklahoma City has pledged to endow a $200,000 faculty development fund in music.  Read more.
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Diversity Awards Presented to Individuals and Organizations
The 2003 Keeping the Dream Alive Diversity Awards have been presented to both individuals and organizations at Texas A&M. Since 1991, the awards have been held to acknowledge and honor the efforts of members of the campus community who strive during the year to promote understanding and appreciation of diversity at Texas A&M. Read more.
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