March 2007
News from The Association
»  Association, Texas A&M Announce 2007 Distinguished     Alumni
» Torrijos Honored as 2007 Outstanding International Alumnus
» Plan Where You Will Muster in 2007
» Class of '57 Holds 50th Anniversary Reunion
» Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Reunions
» Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip

News from Texas A&M University
»  Qatar Campus Celebrates New Facilities
»  Davis Issues University Update
»  Nominations Being Accepted for Aggie 100
»  Rollins to Speak at Campus Muster
»  Aggie Designs Dallas Cowboys' New Stadium
»  Items Requested for Muster Reflections
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The Association, Texas A&M Announce 2007 Distinguished Alumni
Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students are proud to announce the recipients of the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Raul B. Fernandez '59 of San Antonio; Preston M. Geren, Jr. '45 of Fort Worth; and Roderick D. Stepp '59 of Fort Worth. In addition, Texas A&M and The Association are posthumously recognizing Edwin J. Kyle, Class of 1899. Established in 1962, the Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University. The award recognizes outstanding Aggies who have made significant contributions in their professions, to Texas A&M and to their local communities. For more information on the Distinguished Alumnus Awards and this year's recipients, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumni/.

Torrijos Honored as 2007 Outstanding International Alumnus
His Excellency Martίn Torrijos Espino, president of the Republic of Panama and 1987 graduate of Texas A&M, was officially presented with the 2007 Texas A&M University Outstanding International Alumnus Award on Feb. 28 at the College Station campus.The award, sponsored jointly by the university and The Association of Former Students, honors former students who were not U.S. citizens while attending school but who went on to achieve prominence in their careers and reflect positively on Texas A&M. "President Torrijos is a great example of what we would like all of our students to aspire to," said Texas A&M Interim President Ed Davis '67. "He has helped export the core values of Texas A&M of excellence, leadership, integrity, loyalty, respect and selfless service, so important to Aggie culture." For more, go to http://newsarchives.tamu.edu/stories/07/022607news-9.html.

Plan Where You Will Muster in 2007
April 21 is fast approaching, and if you have not made plans for Muster this year, AggieNetwork.com is the perfect place to begin your search. With a comprehensive listing of all state, national and international Musters and contact persons, AggieNetwork.com is your resource to connect with Aggies. To search for your local Muster or Musters around the globe, go to http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Muster/search.aspx.

Class of '57 Holds 50th Anniversary Reunion
The Class of '57 will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Reunion this April 20-22 in College Station, where Classmates will be recognized during the Campus Muster Ceremony. More details about the Reunion can be found online at http://www.AggieNetwork.com/class/reunionsched.aspx . Click on the Class of '57 link to view the details or contact our Former Student Programs staff at (979) 845-7514 for more information.

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Reunions
One thing that sets Texas A&M apart from many other schools is the camaraderie we share through the Aggie Network. An excellent way to take part in that camaraderie is by attending any of our several Class Reunions. Many fun-filled Reunions are planned for this year. If you're wondering when your Class will have its next Reunion, it may be sooner than you think. Go to www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions to see what Reunions are being held in 2007.

Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the following.

Essential Europe; May 19-June 12, 2007
Designed especially for recent graduates, this one-of-a-kind 25-day, 11-country tour offers young Aggies an unparalleled chance to explore the world.

Sicily: Taormina, Mondello and Rome; May 19-30, 2007
Discover the wonders of Sicily on a spectacular Mediterranean adventure that includes preferred access to popular attractions and specially arranged cultural experiences.

Spain: Barcelona and San Sebastian; Oct. 6-17, 2007
Embark on a coast-to-coast adventure in Spain and take in its natural beauty, exotic art and architecture and time-honored customs and cuisine.

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
Qatar Campus Celebrates New Facilities
Texas A&M University at Qatar officially dedicated its new 595,000-square-foot facilities this month amid three days of festivities in the nation's capital city of Doha. The $142 million, state-of-the-art facility will aid in enhancing academic programs and expanding enrollment. Since it was founded in 2003, Texas A&M at Qatar has been operating in temporary quarters while offering undergraduate degrees in chemical, electrical, mechanical and petroleum engineering. For more, go to http://www.theeagle.com/stories/032007/am_20070320999.php.

Davis Issues University Update
Earlier this month, Texas A&M University Interim President Ed Davis '67 issued an update for members of the university community, including news on the latest legislative session and various ongoing campus initiatives. To view his update, go to http://newsarchives.tamu.edu/stories/07/030807news-9.html.

Nominations Being Accepted for Aggie 100
Mays Business School's Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University is now accepting nominations for the third annual Aggie 100 program, which celebrates the 100 fastest-growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world. Applicants will be ranked by compound annual revenue-growth rate for the 2004 to 2006 period. Graduates from every Texas A&M degree program are eligible. The 100 companies with the greatest percentage growth will be named members of the 2007 Aggie 100. For more information about qualifications and how to nominate a company, go to http://www.aggie100.com.

Rollins to Speak at Campus Muster
Brooke Leslie Rollins '94 was the first woman to serve as Texas A&M's student body president, and now, she will also be the first woman to deliver the keynote address at the university's Muster ceremony on April 21. Rollins graduated cum laude from Texas A&M with a bachelor's degree in agricultural development before earning her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Rollins, who lives in Fort Worth, is currently president of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. For more on the story, go to http://dmc-news.tamu.edu/templates/?a=4335&z= 15.

Aggie Designs Dallas Cowboys' New Stadium
Bryan Trubey '83—a graduate of Texas A&M University's College of Architecture and design principal for HKS, Inc.—is currently overseeing the design of the Dallas Cowboys' new state-of-the-art stadium. The 2.3 million square-foot, 80,000-seat stadium is scheduled to open in 2009 and will be the largest home venue in the National Football League. Prior to this project, Trubey has led the design of numerous other sports facilities around the world, including most of the ones built in North Texas over the past decade. For more on this story, go to http://newsarchives.tamu.edu/stories/07/030807news-8.html.

Items Requested for Muster Reflections
In order to more fully recognize the lives of our Aggies honored during Muster, personal items of Roll Call honorees will be displayed as a living memorial April 20-21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the MSC Flagroom. Family members of honorees are invited to submit photographs, letters, stories or other personal items that reflect on their friend or loved one's life. This display will offer a look into who these Aggies were, what they did and how they touched those around them. For more information, please contact Carl Larson '08 or Lauren Gross '08 by phone at (979) 862-1191 or by email at either CLarson@tamu.edu or LaurenMG1@tamu.edu.

Aggie Calendar

April 4: Softball (2) vs. Baylor (12)
Aggie Softball Complex, 6:30 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSB 

April 13: Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/ringday.aspx

April 13-15: Parents' Weekend
http://parentsweekend.tamu.edu/

April 15: All-University Awards Ceremony
Rudder Auditorium, 9:30 a.m. 

April 20-22: Baseball (14) vs. Oklahoma State
Olsen Field
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBA 

April 21: Muster
Reed Arena, 7 p.m.
http://muster.tamu.edu/

April 28: Class of 2007 Ring Dance
Memorial Student Center, 9 p.m.
http://classcouncils.tamu.edu/ringdance/

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