News from The Association
Join the Aggies and The Association of Former Students for a spectacular football
weekend Sept. 4-7 in New Mexico. Forget about the hassles of parking and hotel accommodations.
You don’t even have to worry about getting tickets for the Texas A&M vs. New Mexico
game. Support your Fightin’ Texas Aggies and leave the travel details to us. For
more information call (800) 553-5527, or visit
http://www.doddsathletictours.com/weekend4/index.asp?school_id=43&bowl_id=118
or
http://www.ferrata.net/a&m-unm-game-2008/.
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2008 Coach's Nights With Mike Sherman
The Association will partner with the 12th Man Foundation and local A&M Clubs to
take Texas A&M head football coach Mike Sherman on a tour across Texas. He is planning
a great season for the Aggies and wants to tell you all about it. The 2008 tour
of Coach's Nights starts July 27 in San Antonio and will continue throughout the
summer. All proceeds support the local A&M Club’s scholarship funds. For more information,
and to see the full Coach’s Night 2008 schedule, visit
AggieNetwork.com.
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Get Your Tickets For The Distinguished Alumni Gala
Four former Texas A&M students will be honored Oct. 10 with the Distinguished Alumnus
Award, the highest award bestowed upon a former student. Texas A&M University and
The Association of Former Students are proud to announce that the 2008 Distinguished
Alumni are 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. The award recognizes outstanding Aggies who have made significant
contributions within their professions, communities and significant contributions
to Texas A&M. The Distinguished Alumni Gala is 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Brazos County
Exposition Complex. Tickets and tables are available. For more information, call
Alicia Ramirez ’04 at (979)845-7514 or visit
AggieNetwork.com.
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Deadline For Football Ticket Applications For Class Reunions
The deadline for submitting football ticket applications for the Classes of '63,
'68, '73, '78, '83, '88, '98 and '03 is July 16. Those attending 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
AggieNetwork.com for more details about ordering football tickets. Refunds
will not be issued for purchased football tickets.
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Come To The All Aggie Reunion Sept. 26
Reconnect with your campus, Aggie friends and Classmates the evening before the
game against Army. Aggies of all Classes will be gathering in College Station Sept.
26 with Reed Arena as Reunion Headquarters. Plenty of food and beverages, plus a
pre-game chalk talk along with live entertainment, games and activities for our
littlest Aggies will be available. Representatives from the Prospective Student
Center and the Career Center will be on-hand to provide answers and resources. The
all Aggie Reunion will kick off weekend reunions for the Class of ’78, Class of
’83, Class of ’88 and Class of ’98. Watch for more details on the all Aggie Reunion
in next month’s E-newsletter.
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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:
Holiday Markets of Salzburg and Vienna; Dec. 2-10, 2008
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 with an exceptional value. Begin
in the picture postcard town of Salzburg, the setting for the 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, where dazzling sights abound at every turn. 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.
Australia and New Zealand; Jan. 7-22, 2009
Back by popular demand, we are pleased to announce this fantastic voyage to the
Land Down Under and beautiful New Zealand. Cruising is the ideal way to see this
destination as it is so geographically large. You will begin in Sydney, where you
will spend one night onboard, giving you a full day to explore this great city.
Your ports of call will be interspersed with relaxing days at sea. Enjoy full days
in Melbourne and Hobart before reaching New Zealand. Then visit Dunedin, Christchurch,
Wellington and Napier on consecutive days. Your final port of call will be exotic
Tauranga before concluding your voyage in Auckland. Our vessel will be the luxurious
- 684 passenger Oceania m/s Nautica. This new cruise line has been very popular
with Aggie travelers and is considered upscale and midsize.
Eastern Caribbean Singles Getaway Cruise; Dec. 6-13, 2008
Come join the party as we sail the Eastern Caribbean on the brand new Ruby Princess.
The cruise will sail roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale and call on Ocho Rios, Jamaica,
Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Mexico and the private Princess Cays in the Bahamas before
returning to Ft. Lauderdale. Water sports, sightseeing, tours, shopping and lounging
on the beach are just a few of the things you will enjoy. The Ruby Princess is brand
new, modern and luxurious. Highlights of the Princess’s amenities include Movies
Under the Stars, two specialty restaurants, the Lotus Spa, the Grand Casino and
the Skywalker’s Nightclub. Come join other single former students on this winter
getaway to the warm and tropical Caribbean.
So, where do you want to go? To pick your destination or for more information, call
(800) 633-7514 or visit AggieNetwork.com/Travel.
News from Texas A&M University
Five rescued, one killed in Sailing Team Accident
Five men representing Texas A&M Galveston in the Regata de Amigos, a race to Veracruz,
Mexico, from Galveston, were rescued from the Gulf of Mexico after their sailboat
capsized June 7. One man, 53-year-old Roger Stone, a Galveston resident and hired
safety officer for the trip, died in the accident. He is credited with saving two
students’ lives as the men escaped the sinking vessel. The crew of the 38-foot sailboat,
the Cynthia Woods, went missing in the early hours of June 7. Coast Guard officials
discovered the overturned ship later that day, and confirmed that the keel, the
part of a boat that keeps it balanced, was ripped off the vessel. Students Steven
Guy ’11, Joe Savana ’11, Travis Wright ’08, Ross James Busby ’08 and A&M Galveston
safety officer Steve Conway were rescued around 1 a.m. June 8, 23 miles south of
Freeport, after sharing four life vests to keep themselves afloat. The body of Stone,
a seasoned sailor, was recovered later with the sailboat’s wreckage. To read a full
timeline of the crew’s accident and rescue, visit
http://www.tamug.edu/StatusUpdate.htm.
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Aggie Astronaut Makes Second Trip To Space
Mike Fossum ’80, A&M’s first undergraduate degree recipient to fly on a space shuttle
in July 2006, returned to space May 31 to June 13. Fossum served as a mission specialist
for Mission STS-124, a trip made by the shuttle Discovery to launch equipment needed
to complete a laboratory on the International Space Station. Fossum was scheduled
to make three spacewalks during the journey, and on June 9—the morning he and the
rest of the crew were wakened with a recording of “The Spirit of Aggieland”—officials
from mission control told Fossum that he had moved to the No. 12 position on the
list of most hours walked in space. To watch Fossum’s special wakeup call, visit
http://www.aggienetwork.com/GoodBull/MikeFossum/.
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Murano Featured As A Most Influential Leader In Latino Community
Texas A&M President Elsa Murano was named one of the most influential leaders in
the Latino community today by Latino Leaders. Dr. Murano is the first woman
and first Hispanic to be president of Texas A&M, a distinction the magazine paired
with her prior service as undersecretary for food safety at the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, along with her other professional experiences. The magazine also
highlighted her Cuban heritage and her educational accomplishments. The 2008 list
includes corporate and foundation leaders, elected officials, educators and a mix
of honorees from various fields. It also includes individuals who are influential
in Latino-related matters like Senators Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barak Obama.
For more information, visit
http://tamunews.tamu.edu/archives/article.php?articleid=6287&month=6&year=2008.
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Texas Clipper Now An Artificial Reef
The former training ship used for nearly 30 years by cadets at Texas A&M University
at Galveston is now an artificial reef. The 473-foot, 7,000-ton Texas Clipper was
purposely sunk Nov. 17 in the Gulf and is now home to a variety of fish and marine
life. It’s also a destination for scuba divers. “It’s a nice reef now and it should
become even more beautiful over the next few years,” said Kevin Buch, a diving safety
officer at Texas A&M-Galveston. “We’ve seen numerous varieties of fish, such as
amberjacks, groupers, red snappers and others.” The Artificial Reef Act of 1990
directed Texas Parks and Wildlife to promote and enhance the artificial reef potential
off the Texas coast. The ship is about 17 miles off the coast of South Padre Island.
For more information, visit
http://tamunews.tamu.edu/archives/article.php?articleid=6284&month=6&year=2008.
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Bill Cosby To Headline First Yell 2008
The ninth annual First Yell event is planned for 8 p.m., Aug. 29 in Reed Arena with
Bill Cosby as the headliner. This is Cosby’s second engagement as the First Yell
entertainer after his performance in 2000. First Yell was started in 1999 by the
yell leaders as a way to welcome Aggies, current and former students, back to campus
at the start of a new school year. It is planned for the weekend of the first home
football game. This year, Texas A&M will lineup against Arkansas State 6 p.m. Aug.
30. Cosby starred in his own television series, The Cosby Show, created the
cartoon series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids and has acted in several films.
For more on First Yell, visit
http://yell.tamu.edu/firstyell/.
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Freshman Convocation 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 along with a faculty
member will speak. Convocation is for both 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 in which the Class of 2012 and their families are invited to a meal 11:00
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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Aggie Veterans Memorial Refurbishment Project Begins
A project is under way to update and refurbish the Veterans Memorial on campus that
honors all former students of Texas A&M who lost their lives while on active military
service. Lt. Col. Stacy Overby ’84 is soliciting input from all sources to verify
the accuracy of the names that will be included on the Memorial. Please forward
any available information to Overby at soverby@corps.tamu.edu.
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Aggie Calendar
July 4: Independence Day Holiday
The Association of Former Students will be closed.
July 27: San Antonio A&M Club Coach’s Night
http://www.aggiepark.com/
July 29: Capital City A&M Club Coach’s Night
http://www.austinags.org/
July 30: Brazos County A&M Club Coach’s Night
http://www.bcamc.org/
July 31: Ft Worth/Tarrant County A&M Club Coach’s Night
http://www.tarrantcountyaggies.org/
Aug. 1: Dallas A&M Club Coach’s Night
http://www.dallasaggies.org/
Aug. 2: Houston A&M Club Coach’s Night
http://www.houstonags.org/
Aug. 24: Freshman Convocation
Reed Arena, 2:30 p.m.
http://www.tamu.edu/freshmanconvocation/
Sept. 4-7: Travel Trip For Texas A&M vs. New Mexico Football Game, Sponsored
By The Association of Former Students
Departing from Houston and Dallas
http://www.doddsathletictours.com/weekend4/index.asp?school_id=43&bowl_id=118
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