January 2007
News from The Association
»  The Association Celebrates Annual Fund, Begins New             Campaign
» Buck Weirus Spirit Award Applications Due Feb. 2
» Aggie Ring Orders and Repairs Available
» Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip

News from Texas A&M University
»  Texas A&M Forms Presidential Search Committee
»  Baker Speaks at Bush Library Center
»  Registration Open for Black Former Student Network Caucus
»  Aggie Baseball, Softball Teams Ready for Promising             Seasons
   Aggie Calendar
  
   Aggie Links

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News from The Association
The Association Celebrates Annual Fund, Begins New Campaign
After raising a record $6.67 million Annual Fund last year, The Association of Former Students is aiming to generate even more support for Texas A&M and Texas Aggies in 2007. In addition to receiving the personal benefits of Texas Aggie magazine and Online Directory access, your Century Club donation will also greatly benefit the entire Aggie Family in a variety of ways. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit http://www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBack or call The Association of Former Students Annual Giving staff at (979) 845-7514 .

Buck Weirus Spirit Award Applications Due Feb. 2
Each year, the Buck Weirus Spirit Award honors up to 55 students who demonstrate high involvement, create positive experiences throughout the Aggie community, impact student life at Texas A&M and enhance the Aggie Spirit. Unlike other university-wide awards, the Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes those students who make contributions to the university by participating in student organizations, fostering Aggie traditions and leading and managing university events. Applications are available on The Association of Former Students' Web site at http://www.AggieNetwork.com/BuckWeirus and must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. Four application workshops will be held to assist students with their applications. E-mail SpiritAward@AggieNetwork.com with any questions or for more information.

Aggie Ring Orders and Repairs Available
The Association of Former Students' Aggie Ring Program is currently taking Aggie Ring orders for qualified former students. Rings ordered by Feb. 9 will be delivered on April 13 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 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.

Antebellum South; April 1-8, 2007
Cruise the historic and romantic Antebellum South and pass through such ports as Jekyll Island, Charleston and Savannah.

The Rivers of Burgundy and Provence; July 29-August 5, 2007
This trip through the lavender fields of Provence and the vineyards of Burgundy combines the natural beauty of the area with fascinating art and architecture.

Ottoman Empires and Black Sea Cruise; Sept. 1-14, 2007
Experience the history and ancient culture of such fascinating locations as Istanbul, Santorini and Athens.

For more information on these trips and others, contact the Traveling Aggies at (800) 392-2096 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 Forms Presidential Search Committee
Dr. Michael D. McKinney, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, has appointed a 15-member search advisory committee to assist in identifying candidates for the position of president of Texas A&M University in College Station. Dr. Doug Slack, speaker of the university's faculty senate, will serve as the committee's chairman. The committee will state its recommendations to McKinney, who, in turn, will make his recommendations to the Board of Regents. It's estimated that the search process will take six to nine months. To learn more about the search advisory committee, go to http://sago-news.tamu.edu/releases/?p=218. 

Baker Speaks at Bush Library Center
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III looked back on his life in public service as he addressed an audience at the George Bush Presidential Library Center on Jan. 23. Baker's career in politics has spanned 30 years, during which time he has served in such notable positions as secretary of state, secretary of the treasury and White House chief of staff. Since March of last year, Baker and former U.S. Congressman Lee H. Hamilton have served as co-chairs of the bi-partisan Iraq Study Group. Baker's remarks were part of the Lenore and Francis Humphrys International Speakers Program, which seeks to bring world leaders and international affairs scholars to Texas A&M to spark dialogue on issues concerning the United States and the rest of the world. For more on this story, go to TheBatt.com.

Registration Open for Black Former Student Caucus
Registration is now open for the Black Former Student Network (BFSN) Caucus, scheduled for Feb. 2-3 at Texas A&M University. The event will feature campus updates and briefings from administrators and university representatives with information on a variety of topics including recruitment, admissions, enrollment and retention, as well as academic affairs, student affairs, athletics and diversity. The Association of Former Students will also provide an update on constituent networks. For more on this story, go to http://dmc-news.tamu.edu/templates/?a=3994&z=15.

Aggie Baseball, Softball Teams Ready for Promising Seasons
The Texas A&M baseball and softball teams begin play early next month, and both squads are bringing high hopes into the 2007 season. The baseball team will begin the season at Olsen Field on Feb. 6 against Texas Southern. Their schedule includes 29 games against 12 different teams that played in the NCAA tournament last year, including defending national champion Oregon State. The softball team comes into the season ranked No. 13 in the nation and has been chosen as the preseason favorite to win the Big 12 title. They open the season on Feb. 9 at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Arizona, and will play their first home game on Feb. 16 against Arkansas. For more on this story, go to www.aggieathletics.com.

Aggie Calendar

Feb. 5: Men's Basketball vs. Texas
Reed Arena, 8 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBB 

Feb. 10: Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma
Reed Arena, 1 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WBB

Feb. 13: Men's Basketball vs. Texas Tech
Reed Arena, 6 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBB

Feb. 14-17: Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving
Big 12 Championships.
Student Rec Center Natatorium
http://www.aggieathletics.com

Feb. 17: Aggieland Saturday 
http://www.tamu.edu/aggiesaturday 

Feb. 23-24: The Association's Winter Leadership Council Meeting 
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center

University Links

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