News From The Association
Four Men Honored As Distinguished Alumni Of A&M
Four former Texas A&M students were honored Oct. 5 with the highest award bestowed
upon a former student, the Distinguished Alumnus Award. The 2007 Distinguished Alumni
are Raul B. Fernandez '59, Roderick D. Stepp '59, Preston M. Geren, Jr. '45 and
Dean Edwin J. Kyle, Class of 1899. Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students
established the Distinguished Alumni Award Program in 1962 to recognize former students who
make significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments, affiliations
and careers have honored the University’s legacy of excellence. Including the four
2007 honorees, there are now 180 Distinguished Alumni of Texas A&M. For full biographies
of the 2007 Distinguished Alumni, visit
www.aggienetwork.com/distinguishedalumni/2007/.
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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
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.
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Join The Traveling Aggies On An Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the
following:
Carnegie Hall performance by the Texas A&M Wind Symphony
New York
February 21-25
This 65-member ensemble represents the finest wind and percussion players on the
TAMU campus. The literature performed ranges from works of the 16th century to the
most recent original compositions for full band.
Springtime in Washington, D.C
April 10-14
Experience the culture and history of these beautiful islands firsthand by visiting
sites, attending lectures and meeting local residents.
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
Everything Is Bigger At Texas A&M
On Sept. 18—19, the Student Engineers' Council successfully hosted what has
come to be known as the largest student-run career fair in the nation. Over the
course of two days, more than 300 companies brought about 1,000 representatives
to recruit the extraordinary engineers that Texas A&M is known for. More than 3,200
students attended the fair to seek out internships, co-ops and full-time positions.
In conjunction with the fair, SEC organized a golf tournament, welcome dinner, and
student-recruiter social as events for students and recruiters to interact in a
less stressful environment. For more about Student Engineers' Council and future
events, visit
http://sec.tamu.edu.
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Federal Bonfire Lawsuit Reaches End
A federal lawsuit against officials at Texas A&M University ended Oct. 9 when
the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to reconsider a lower court's decision that officials
cannot be held responsible for the deaths and injuries in the 1999 bonfire collapse.
Twelve were killed and 27 injured in November 1999 when the 59-foot pile of more
than 5,000 logs collapsed as students were constructing it. In April, the 5th U.S.
Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's ruling that the concept of a "state-created
danger" was not an established law at the time of the accident. For more information,
visit
www.theeagle.com/am/Federal_bonfire_lawsuit_reaches_end.
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Peace Corps Master's Program Added To Texas A&M
The Master's International program is designed for Americans who want the opportunity
to earn graduate degrees while serving overseas as Peace Corps volunteers. The Master's
International program at Texas A&M will be named in honor of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug,
who recently received the Congressional Medal of Honor and is credited with saving
a billion lives from starvation throughout the world. Master's International students
will earn degrees from Texas A&M while studying agriculture, natural resources development,
recreation and resources development, fisheries science or wildlife science. They
will then combine their academic knowledge with service as Peace Corps volunteers
working in the agriculture and natural resource sectors. For more information, visit
the Peace Corps Web site at
www.peacecorps.gov/masters.
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Student Fee Increase Approved For MSC Renovations
Beginning next fall, A&M students will pay $60 more per semester to fund renovations
to the MSC. The student
fee will generate about two-thirds of the $122 million needed for the project, while
the remaining funds will come from donors.
Among the changes is the 12th Man Hall, an enclosed open-air walkway between the
MSC and Rudder Tower, and relocating the loading dock underground.
For more information, visit
www.theeagle.com/am/Revampingalandmark.
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New Gift Services Program From TAMU Press
Are you looking for the perfect gifts for birthdays, holidays, graduations, housewarmings,
or as a way to show appreciation to business associates, board members or favored
customers? Or perhaps you are seeking an especially meaningful way to honor a classmate,
family member, colleague, or friend by making a gift or memorial in their name? For everyone seeking a convenient,
personalized gift-giving experience, Texas A&M University Press announces its new
gift services program. With features like special discounts, custom bookplates,
and multiple-address shipping, the Press is ready to help you with your gift-giving
needs. For more information, visit
www.tamu.edu/upress/giftservices.htm.
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Aggie Calendar
October 24: Volleyball vs. Kansas
G. Rollie White, 6:30pm
www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WVB
October 26: Soccer (5) vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Aggie Soccer Complex, 7:30pm
www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO
October 27: Football vs. Kansas
Kyle Field, 6:00pm
www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB
October 28: Soccer (5) vs. Texas Tech
Aggie Soccer Complex, 1:30pm
www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO
November 2: Soccer (5) vs. Baylor
Aggie Soccer Complex, 7:30pm
www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO
November 3: Volleyball vs. Iowa State
G. Rollie White, 6:30pm
www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WVB
November 8: Graduate Student Wine Tasting
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
www.aggienetwork.com/events/calendar.aspx
November 16: Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
www.aggienetwork.com/events/ringday.aspx?rt=d
November 23: Football vs. UT
Kyle Field, 2:30pm
www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB
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