News From The Association
Nomination Call For 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a former student
of Texas A&M University. The award is jointly sponsored by The Association of Former
Students and Texas A&M and recognizes those former students who have made significant
contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought honor
and distinction to Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students. For award criteria
and a nomination form, as well as a list of previous recipients, visit
AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumniM or call Brenda Lessor at The Association
of Former Students at (979)845-7514. Nominations must be postmarked by Nov. 7.
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All Aggie Hullabaloo Scheduled
Reed Arena will become a mini-Aggieland Sept. 26, the night before the Army football
game. The Classes of ’78, ’83, ’88 and ’98, as well as the Department of Ecosystem
Science and Management, are combining their reunion activities and inviting all
Aggies to reconnect with the A&M campus. The evening will provide Aggie game day
atmosphere and activities for Aggies of all ages—especially our future former students.
Access to campus resources like The Prospective Student Center, Career Center resources,
Ring Office resources and a place to resupply their former student window decals
will be open to former students. We can’t wait to see you at the All Aggie Hullabaloo!
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Distinguished Alumni Gala
Please make plans to join us for the Distinguished Alumni Gala 6:30 p.m., Oct. 10
at the Brazos County Exposition Center in Bryan. The Distinguished Alumnus Award
is the highest award bestowed upon a former student and will be awarded to our 2008
winners, Charles H. "Charlie" Weinbaum, Jr. '47 of Beaumont; James D. "Doug" Pitcock,
Jr. '49 of Houston; Arthur R. "Artie" McFerrin, Jr. '65 of Kingwood, and Neal W.
Adams '68 of Euless. For more information or ticket inquiries, call Alicia Ramirez
’04 at (979)845-7514 or visit
AggieNetwork.com. The Brazos County Exposition Center is at 5827 Leonard
Road in Bryan.
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Aggie Ring Orders And Repairs
The Aggie Ring Program is accepting Ring orders for qualified current and former
students until Sept. 12. Aggie Rings ordered by this time will be delivered on Nov.
14 at G. Rollie White Coliseum. Aggie Rings may be ordered in person, by mail or
by fax. The Aggie Ring Program can assist you if your Aggie Ring needs to be resized
or repaired. Stop by our office at our
temporary location or mail your ring directly to Balfour. Please visit AggieNetwork.com/Ring
for full details.
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Career Center Announces Enhanced Former Student Services
The Texas A&M University Career Center is excited to announce the addition of AggieCareers.com. Through this new online web portal, former students can access a suite of career resources, including professional advising, career interest assessments, strategies for utilizing the Aggie Network, and an Aggie-only career board. Best of all, the portal is completely free for
former students!
AggieCareers.com is designed to meet the needs of experienced former students who graduated from Texas A&M one or more years ago. Recent graduates with graduation dates of less than one year can continue to utilize all of the Career Center’s services for current students, including on-campus interviews.
AggieCareers.com is an affiliate of Texas A&M University and was developed through a collaborative effort by the Career Center and its affiliate partners, with continued support from The Association of Former Students.
For more information visit us online at www.AggieCareers.com
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Join The Association's Traveling Aggies On An Upcoming
Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the
following:
Mediterranean Mosaic Cruise; Nov. 1-11
This recently added Mediterranean cruise features the best of Italy and France with
a touch of Greece and Spain. The ship is the luxurious 684-passenger Oceania MS
Regatta. The vessel is small enough to remain intimate and personal, yet large enough
to afford all the amenities even the most seasoned traveler could desire. Reserve
your cabin by Aug. 31 and receive half-price cruise fares.
Holiday Markets Of Salzburg And Vienna Discovery; Dec 2-10
Discover the magic of the holiday season with visits to Austria’s renowned holiday
markets. This special program combines an itinerary of planned excursions and free
time at two of Austria’s most spectacular cities. Begin in the picture postcard
town of Salzburg, the setting for the beloved film The Sound of Music. Travel to
the town of Steyr, known for its exquisite nativity scenes, before arriving in the
opulent capital of Vienna. Optional excursions include a walking tour of Salzburg’s
highlights, a tour of Mozart’s home, an Alpine sleigh ride, a panoramic tour of
Vienna and a visit to Scönbrunn Palace and its Christkindlmarkt.
Panama Canal Cruise, Jan. 28- Feb. 13, 2009
Travel through the Panama Canal aboard the luxurious Oceania Regatta. With a fascinating
itinerary, superlative service and award-winning cuisine, this trip is sure to please
everyone. Different from many Panama Canal cruises is the fascinating port of Puerto
Chiapas where Mayan history is everywhere. Other interesting ports include stylish
Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco and Costa Rica. Also call on Cartagena, Colombia and relaxed
Key West.
So, where do you want to go? To pick your destination or for more information, call
(800) 633-7514 or visit AggieNetwork.com/Travel
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Sponsored Messages
MSC Bookstore
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News From Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Ninth In Forbes Survey
Texas A&M University tied for ninth place among public institutions in a Forbes
magazine survey that ranks earnings of alumni from around the country with 10 to
20 years of experience. Texas A&M was the only Texas institution ranked among the
top 10 public schools. For the full article,
click here.
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Aggie Wins American Gladiator
Tim Oliphant ’97 is the new American Gladiator champion. He graduated with a bachelor’s
degree in kinesiology. Oliphant works as a media director for a Christian summer
camp in Branson, Mo. American Gladiator is a television show that matches a cast
of amateur athletes against each other as well as against the show’s gladiators.
Oliphant won the championship, $100,000 and an SUV. For more on the win, visit http://www.theeagle.com/local/-American-Gladiator--winner-is-an-Aggie.
For more on Oliphant, visit
here
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Texas A&M Ranked In The Princeton Review
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Maroon Out Committee Ready For Football Season
Class Councils' Maroon Out Committee is gearing up for its 2008 Maroon Out season.
With a new design and the traditional $5 price, Aggies everywhere can enjoy Maroon
Out again in 2008. Check out the new design and information at
maroonout.tamu.edu. Sales begin Aug. 25 with sales 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday
on home game weeks in the MSC/Rudder Breezeway and on Saturday home games in G.
Rollie White Coliseum. Bulk order forms found online can be mailed to
maroonout2008@gmail.com. Show what colors you bleed this football season
with a 2008 Maroon Out shirt!
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Freshman Convocation Scheduled For The Class Of 2012
Freshman Convocation is a ceremony that welcomes freshmen to Texas A&M University's
community of learners in a manner similar to the community's recognition of students'
graduation at commencement. Texas A&M President Elsa Murano and a faculty member
will speak. Convocation is for freshmen and their families and is planned for 2:30
p.m. Aug. 24 in Reed Arena. Prior to Convocation, there is a Freshman Convocation
Lunch; the Class of 2012 and their families are invited to a meal 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
at Sbisa Dining Hall. University representatives will be on hand for informal conversation
with the new students and their families. Lunch tickets are available at the door
or through the box office at the Zone. For more information, visit
http://www.tamu.edu/freshmanconvocation/.
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President Murano Scheduled To Speak At BioHouston Annual
Luncheon
Texas A&M President Dr. Elsa Murano will speak at the BioHouston luncheon, Bringing
Research to Life 11:30 a.m., Sept. 11 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel
in downtown Houston. This event is an opportunity for Aggies to support our new
president, who will speak about research in the rapidly expanding life sciences—the
cornerstone in Texas A&M’s quest to become a top-10 public institution by 2020.
Contact Keisha Curtis at (713)979-9212 to reserve a seat. For more information about
BioHouston and the event, visit http://www.biohouston.org/en/ce/?85.
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Aggie Calendar
Aug. 22: Soccer vs. Rhode Island
7:30 p.m., Aggie Soccer Complex
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO/
Aug. 22: Freshman Orientation Week "Fish Review"
Corps Quad, 5 p.m.
http://www.aggiecorps.org/
Aug. 24: Soccer vs. McNeese State
6 p.m., Aggie Soccer Complex
www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO/
Aug. 24: Freshman Convocation
http://www.tamu.edu/freshmanconvocation/
Aug. 25: First Day Of Fall Semester Classes
Aug. 29: First Yell Performance
8 p.m., Reed Arena
http://yell.tamu.edu
Aug. 30: Football vs. Arkansas State
6 p.m., Kyle Field
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB
Sept. 6: Football @ New Mexico
4 p.m., Alburquerque, N.M.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB
Sept. 9: Volleyball vs. Texas State
6:30 p.m., G. Rollie White Coliseum
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WVB
Oct. 10: Computer Science Former Students Picnic And Lab Tours
http://www.cs.tamu.edu/fspicnic
Oct. 18: Squadron 8 And Predecessor Outfits Reunion
http://squadron8.aggienetwork.com/events.html
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