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News from The Association The Association of Former Students broke ground on the Haynes Ring Plaza to kick off a major enhancement project for the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. The completion of the project will bring The Association one step closer to achieving its vision of being the premier alumni organization in the country. The Ring Plaza is to be named in honor of Harold J. '46 and Reta K. Haynes in recognition of their lead gift to the $12 million fundraising campaign for the building enhancement project. Wearing maroon hardhats and wielding maroon and white shovels, the Hayneses and other dignitaries turned maroon-colored dirt to ceremonially kick off the construction project, which is expected to be complete in the fall. For the complete story on the groundbreaking, and to learn more about enhancements to the Williams Alumni Center, visit AggieNetwork.com.  Back to Top
The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University proudly announced Narit Paul Jivasantikarn '71 as the 2008 Outstanding International Alumnus this month. Jivasantikarn is the founder of Lamp Tech College in Lampang, Thailand and graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. In 1981, Lamp Tech College became the first private institution for vocational education in Lampang Province, Thailand. For 26 years, Lamp Tech College has grown under Jivasantikarn's guidance becoming known across the nation. The Outstanding International Alumnus Award honors Texas A&M graduates who were not U.S. citizens while attending the university. For more information on Jivasantikarn or the Outstanding International Alumnus Award and its history, click here. Back to Top
The Association of Former Students will host the annual Sul Ross Group Reunion March 24-26 in College Station. Named after former Texas Governor and A&M President Lawrence Sullivan Ross, the Sul Ross Group Reunion welcomes Classes graduated from Texas A&M for 55 years or more. Members of the honored Class attending their 55th Anniversary Reunion will be presented "Golden Circle" certificates in recognition of their devoted interest in Texas A&M since their days as students. This year, the Class of '53 will be officially inducted into the Sul Ross Group. For more information on the Sul Ross Group Reunion, call our Former Student Programs staff at (979) 845-7514. Back to Top
Could you be one of the 2008 Aggie 100? Nominations are now open and the 2008 Aggie 100 program is looking for a few great companies -- 100 to be exact. Are you one of the fastest growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world? The Aggie 100 not only celebrates business success, it provides a forum to pass lessons to the next generation of Aggie entrepreneurs. Your company may be eligible for the 2008 Aggie 100. Visit www.aggie100.com to read about the program, the criteria, and see last year's Aggie 100 honorees. Back to Top
Texas A&M's Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship will host Envision 08 in San Antonio April 23-25. The two-day conference includes workshops and seminars taught by successful entrepreneurs, authors, educators and service providers on how to drive your company to the next level. Macro trends, funding issues, marketing and sales strategies, leadership and productivity will also be discussed. Learn more about Envision '08 at www.envision08.com. All sessions, meals and networking events are included in the cost. For a $100 discount, enter "INVEST" as the promotional pricing code on the website, and enter "AGGIES" when you are asked for a referral source. Back to Top
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the following: Tuscany-Cortona; June 11-19 From the innovations of the Etruscans to the enlightenment of the Renaissance, Tuscany is a regions steeped in history and human achievement. Travel through the surrounding Tuscan hill country, and navigate Siena's narrow cobblestone streets. Experience the artistic and architectural heritage of Florence. Tanzania and Kenya; Sept. 1-17 No destination on earth rivals the wildlife and habitat diversity of these two storied countries. From the finest safari lodges and tented camps, you embark on explorations of the Serengeti's savannah grasslands in four-wheel drive vehicles, see the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy beautiful vistas of snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park, and so much more. Alpine Mountains and Lakes; July 14-22 Nestled in the area known as the Bodensee, the waters of Lake Constance caress the shores of four countries. Admire the charming half-timbered houses of Stein am Rhine, witness the grandeur of Europe's largest waterfall, and marvel at the beauty of the flower island of Mainau. The trip is complete with a panoramic cable car railway ride and tour of a cheese dairy in Appenzell. For more information on these trips and others, contact the Traveling Aggies at (800) 633-7514 or (979) 845-7514. Also, visit AggieNetwork.com/Travel to read about upcoming trips, see pictures from previous trips and meet our dedicated staff. News from Texas A&M University Reveille VII, the school's mascot for the last seven years and the highest ranking member of the Corps of Cadets, will retire at the end of the spring semester. Her retirement home has not been chosen, but already a committee of students, administrators and Company E-2 members are considering her new location, and are starting the search for the next mascot. Reveille VII has been the busiest and most accessible mascot in school history, and though members of E-2 would like for the next mascot to remain a collie, school officials say the committee will consider different breeds, ages or even a male dog. Reveille VIII is expected to make her debut at the start of football season. For more on Reveille's retirement click here. Back to Top
A team of scientists, including one from Texas A&M, reached the summit of Antarctica to establish an astronomical fully-robotic observatory. The observatory is on the highest point of the Antarctic Plateau—a location chosen based on information gathered over multiple centuries to find the best place on the planet to observe the universe. Six international institutions are part of the project, including Texas A&M astrophysicist Dr. Lifan Wang. It has been called a monumental achievement for ground-based astronomy. For more information on the observatory, click here. Back to Top
Ben Okadigbo '85 was recently named Chief Meraife II of his native village Achalla in Nigeria. Heir to the position, Okadigbo is the eldest of 72 children. He was crowned in a five-day ceremony in January. Francisca, his wife, was also crowned queen of the village. After graduating from A&M with a degree in industrial engineering, Okadigbo worked at different companies in Beaumont, before accepting a position as plan review engineer for TxDOT in 2000. Okadigbo is still living in Texas, governing his village from thousands of miles away with the help of his brothers. For more on this story, visit AggieNetwork.com. Back to Top
Providing quality prekindergarten programs for most of the state's 4-year-olds is proving to provide the biggest dividends in education. A study by Texas A&M University revealed that quality prekindergarten gives a return of $3.50 for every $1 invested. The study evaluated the costs and benefits of a Texas early childhood education program and included the salary and cost of facilities. The research showed that participation in quality prekindergarten programs benefited both the students, parents and surrounding communities. For more on the research and benefits of quality prekindergarten click here. Back to Top
Texas A&M's spring semester enrollment is at a record 43,827. University officials announced the increase earlier this month saying, compared to last spring, enrollment is up 1,453 students. The fall semester saw a record enrollment number as well at 46,542. Because of the large number of students graduating in December, the spring semester's tally is traditionally lower than fall's final enrollment. Get more information by clicking here. Back to Top
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