News from The Association
Activities Announced For 2007 Football Season
The Texas A&M football team’s challenging schedule this season has the Aggies traveling
to play against Miami, Texas Tech, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Missouri. If you plan
to make 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. In addition,
The Association invites all Aggies to drop by the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni
Center to visit, relax and enjoy refreshments in the hours leading up to all home
games this year.
Call Issued For International Alumnus Award Nominations
The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University are currently accepting
nominations for the 2008 Outstanding International Alumnus Award. Since 1995, this
award has honored Texas A&M graduates who were not U.S. citizens when pursuing their
degree and who went on to achieve prominence in their fields while remaining loyal
to and supportive of Texas A&M. All nominations should be sent to the International
Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Complex and postmarked by Wednesday,
Sept. 12. The Outstanding International Alumnus Award is presented during International
Week in the spring. For nomination and selection guidelines, visit http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/intlalum.aspx
or call Kim Fox at the International Center at (979) 862-6700.
The Association Welcomes Students Back To Campus
On Aug. 21, The Association hosted its fifth annual Hot Diggity Dog cookout as part
of Texas A&M's Gig 'Em Week—the official week of welcoming for students arriving
to campus. More than 1,200 students visited the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
to mingle in a festive environment, enjoy free hotdogs and drinks and participate
in a special Aggie Yell Practice.
Fall Reunions Bring Classmates Together
One thing that sets Texas A&M apart from many other schools is the camaraderie that
is shared throughout the Aggie Network. An excellent way to take part in that camaraderie
is by attending our Class Reunions. If you are wondering when your Class will have
its next Reunion, it may be sooner than you think. Go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions
to see what Reunions are being held this fall. For additional information, email
Class@AggieNetwork.com or call our former student programs staff at (979) 845-7514.
Aggie Ring Orders And Repairs Available
The Association of Former Students' Aggie Ring Program is taking Aggie Ring orders
for qualified individuals. Rings ordered by Friday, Sept. 14, will be delivered
on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Rings may be
ordered in person, by mail or by fax. The Aggie Ring Program can assist you with
your Aggie Ring if it needs to be resized or repaired as well. You can either stop
by The Association or mail your Ring directly to Balfour. For more information,
go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring.
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the
following.
Island Life in Malta and Sicily; April 9 - 17, 2008
Experience the culture and history of these beautiful islands firsthand by visiting
sites, attending lectures and meeting local residents.
Voyage of the Western Mediterranean; April 30 - May 8, 2008
Cruise from Spain to the French Riviera and into Italy, with ports of call in Barcelona,
Corsica and Rome, among others.
For more information on these trips and others, contact the Traveling Aggies at
(800) 633-7514 or (979) 845-7514. Also, 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 Announces New Tailgating Policies
Texas A&M officials have introduced a new plan for tailgating on campus, designed
to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the thousands of fans who visit Kyle Field
this fall. Tailgating-related accidents and injuries at colleges and universities
around the nation prompted officials to examine existing policies and take proactive
measures to maintain a safe environment. The newly implemented guidelines are the
result of extensive discussions with fans and campus representatives. For detailed
information on the new tailgating policies, go to http://tailgating.tamu.edu/.
1,900 Grads Honored At August Commencement
More than 1,900 Texas A&M students received degrees at two separate commencement
ceremonies on Aug. 10, at Reed Arena. Of those, 27 graduating members of the Corps
of Cadets were commissioned into the military. Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael
L. Williams and Vice Chancellor of Agriculture and Life Sciences Elsa A. Murano
served as the commencement speakers. In addition, U.S. Secretary of Defense and
former Texas A&M University President Robert M. Gates and his wife, Becky, accepted
honorary degrees. For more on this story, go to http://www.theeagle.com/stories/081107/am_20070811045.php.
Jones Elected Chairman Of Board Of Regents
Bill Jones ’81 of Austin was elected chairman of The Texas A&M University System
Board of Regents, and John D. White ’70 of Houston was elected vice chairman, both
unanimously, during a meeting of the governing board on July 26. “I thank the board
for its vote in confidence in Vice Chairman White’s and my leadership. I look forward
to working with each of them as we seek to educate our students and maintain stewardship
over the System’s resources.” For more, go to http://sago-news.tamu.edu/releases/?p=250.
Maroon Out Sales Begin Aug. 27
The Texas A&M Class Councils are currently working to promote Maroon Out 2007 and
will officially begin selling T-shirts on campus on Monday, Aug. 27. Maroon Out
is an annual event in which all Aggies are encouraged to wear maroon for a specific
home football game to unify the 12th Man and provide extra support for the team.
This year's Maroon Out game is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 23, when the Aggies take
on Texas. In an effort to include as many people as possible, Class Councils will
be selling their specially designed Maroon Out T-shirts throughout the fall for
$5 each. Shirts can be purchased online or at G. Rollie White Coliseum during the
four hours leading up to every home football game. For further information on Maroon
Out, go to http://maroonout.tamu.edu.
Hispanic Network Summit Set for Next Month
The 2007 Texas A&M Hispanic Network Summit will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, through
Friday, Sept. 14, on the Texas A&M campus. Its theme will be “Promoting Hispanic
Enrollment: A Tipping Point to Vision 2020.” The summit will address six key topics
that are pertinent to Hispanic student enrollment at Texas A&M: recruitment and
retention; financial aid and scholarships; Corps recruitment and retention; academic
retention and success; co-curricular retention and success; and student-community
action and involvement. Participation in the summit is open to Hispanic former students
and interested campus personnel. For more, go to http://dmc-news.tamu.edu/templates/?a=4862&z=15.
First Yell Takes Place Aug. 31-Sept. 1
The ninth annual First Yell will be held Aug. 31-Sept. 1, in conjunction with the
Texas A&M football game against Montana State. The featured event of the weekend
will be a performance by comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood on Friday, Aug.
31, in Reed Arena. Mochrie and Sherwood are best known for their work on ABC's improvisational
comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and are touring in their critically acclaimed,
two-man improv show, An Evening with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood.
First Yell
2007 will again open with performances by students at Texas A&M, which in the past
have included the Singing Cadets, Aggie Wranglers, Freudian Slip and Percussion
Studio. For more information, go to http://yell.tamu.edu.
Aggie Calendar
Aug. 27: First day of fall classes
www.tamu.edu
Aug. 31: First Yell
Reed Arena, 8 p.m.
http://yell.tamu.edu
Sept. 1: Football (25) vs. Montana State
Kyle Field, 6 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB
Sept. 2: Soccer (5) vs. College of Charleston
Aggie Soccer stadium, 7:30 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO
Sept. 8: Football (25) vs. Fresno State
Kyle Field, 2:30 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB
Sept. 12: Volleyball vs. Oklahoma
G. Rollie White, 6:30 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WVB
Sept. 21: Soccer (5) vs. Tulsa
Aggie Soccer stadium, 7:30 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO
Sept. 21: Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 3-6 p.m.
http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/ringday.aspx?rt=f
Sept. 15: Football (25) vs. Louisiana-Monroe
Kyle Field, 6 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB
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