News From The Association
Coach's Nights Continue Throughout July
As the 2007 Coach's Tour made its way through San Antonio
this month, more than 700 people came out to take part in the festivities. Aggies
of all ages are invited to attend any of the five remaining Coach's Nights this
summer. Not only will Texas A&M Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione be on hand
to give the ultimate insider's perspective on the 2007 Aggie football team, but
these events present unique opportunities for scholarship fundraising and Aggie
camaraderie. For more information on upcoming dates and locations for the 2007 Coach's
Tour, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/events/coachstour.aspx?rt=u.
Call Issued for 2008 Distinguished Alumnus Award Nominations
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a former student
of Texas A&M University. The award, jointly sponsored by The Association of Former
Students and Texas A&M, recognizes those former students who have made significant
contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought notoriety
to Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students. For nomination and selection
guidelines, visit www.AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumni,
or call Brenda Lessor at The Association of Former Students at (979) 845-7514. Nominations
must be postmarked by Nov. 5, 2007.
Football Ticket Applications for Class Reunions Due July
16
The deadline for submitting football ticket applications for the Classes of '62,
'67, '72, '77, '82 and '87 is Monday, July 16. Those attending their Class Reunions
who wish to sit in their Class blocks must have their ticket applications in by this
date. To order football tickets, simply return the ticket application by mail or
visit www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions
to order online. Please note that refunds will not be issued for football tickets
that are purchased.
Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the
following.
Italy's Lake Garda and the French Alps; Oct. 6-14, 2007
Visit one of Italy's most magical cities along with a breathtaking mountain village
at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn.
Panama Canal Discovery Cruise; Jan. 12-28, 2008
Join us on an unforgettable journey through the amazing Panama Canal, with stops in Costa Rica,
Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas, among others.
Ode to the Emperor's Cruise: China; March 23-April 8, 2008
Cruise this one-of-a-kind voyage to the lands of the Far East that includes stops
in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, to name a few.
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
Aggie Astronaut Swanson Returns From Mission
When space shuttle Atlantis made its two-week voyage through space this month, an
Aggie was on board for every phase of the journey. Steve Swanson '98 was part of
the seven-member crew on NASA's most recent shuttle mission, officially named STS-117.
The crew departed from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on June 8 with a mission to deliver
equipment to the international space station. They landed safely and successfully
on June 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Swanson earned his doctorate
in computer science from Texas A&M and is the second Aggie within a year to travel
into space. Mike Fossum '80 preceded him as part of space shuttle Discovery's STS-121
crew last July. For more on STS-117, go to
www.nasa.gov.
Athletic Programs Complete Record-Setting Year
Aggie athletics experienced a record-setting year in 2006-2007, as seven different
teams won Big 12 championships. The year concluded with the baseball team winning
its first Big 12 tournament, while the softball team advanced to the Women's College
World Series for the first time since 1988. Additionally, the women's outdoor track and field team
won its first Big 12 title and placed fourth in the NCAA Track and Field Championships.
The women's golf, swimming and diving, basketball, indoor track and field, and soccer teams also
won Big 12 championships earlier in the year. For more, go to
www.aggieathletics.com.
Research Projects Make Waves in Scientific Community, Media
Texas A&M has become a leading research institution, based on the more than $500
million research initiatives it annually supports and the widespread notoriety its
researchers continue to generate. Texas A&M researchers have garnered a great deal
of attention recently, as they have further explored the assassination of President
John F. Kennedy and undertaken the deepest excavation effort ever attempted in the
Gulf of Mexico, among other things. "Research is a fundamental part of our mission,"
said Richard Ewing, vice president of research, "and as evidenced by these high-profile
projects, it is a fundamental part of our lives." For more on these projects, go
to http://dmc-news.tamu.edu/templates/?a=4674&z=17.
Texas A&M Earns High Marks From Hispanic Outlook
The latest rankings of the top colleges for Hispanics, as compiled by Hispanic Outlook
in Higher Education, showed Texas A&M University as ranking highly in multiple categories.
The school was rated first in agriculture, fourth in biological and biomedical sciences,
fourth in engineering and seventh in interdisciplinary studies. It ranked 10th in
the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Hispanics and third in the number of professional
degrees awarded in veterinary medicine. The rankings consider schools nationwide
and are based on data from the National Center for Educational Statistics and the
U.S. Department of Education. For more, go to
http://dmc-news.tamu.edu/templates/?a=4659&z=15.
Transportation Services Now Taking Football Parking Reservations
Texas A&M Transportation Services will begin taking RV Reservations for lot 100e
on July 5 for the 2007 football season. This lot is near Reed Arena and costs $60
per game. Season passes are also available. Reservations for this lot must be made
online only. Please visit the Transportation Services Web site at http://transport.tamu.edu/specialevents/rvfootball.aspx
for reservations, maps and further information.
Aggie Calendar
July 19: Brazos County A&M Club Coach's Night
The Zone Club, 6 p.m.
http://www.bcamc.org
July 22: Houston A&M Club Coach's Night
Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 5:30 p.m.
http://www.houstonags.org
July 24: Capital City A&M Club Coach's Night
Travis County Expo Center, 5 p.m.
http://www.austinags.org
July 26: Football 101: Chalk Talk for Women
The Zone Club at Kyle Field, 5 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/
July 29: Fort Worth/Tarrant County A&M Club Coach's Night
Billy Bob's Texas, 5 p.m.
http://www.tarrantcountyaggies.org
July 30: Dallas A&M Club Coach's Night
Tower Building-Fair Park, 6 p.m.
http://www.dallasags.org
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