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Muster April 21
Aggies will gather April 21 in 300 locations around the
globe to celebrate the unique Aggie Spirit and answer "here" for lost friends
and classmates. More than 14,000 will gather in Reed |
Arena as Maj. Stephen
Ruth '92 delivers the campus Muster address. They will be joined by Aggies
on most every continent in perpetuating this sacred tradition. To find a
Muster near you, please visit AggieNetwork.com/Muster or call
1-800-633-7514.
The Association, Texas A&M Announce 2010 Distinguished Alumni
Texas A&M University and The Association of Former |
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Students are proud to announce the recipients of the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus
Award: Dudley J. Hughes '51 of Jackson, Miss.; Charles W. Soltis '55 of Houston;
Dr. Fred A. Palmer '59 of Godley, Texas; Don H. Davis, Jr. '61 of Sedona,
Ariz.; and William H. "Bill" Flores '76 of Bryan, along with two posthumous
recipients: Joe Utay, Class of 1908, and Robert L. Acklen, Jr. '63. The
Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes outstanding Aggies who have made
significant contributions within their professions and communities, and
significant contributions to Texas A&M. For more information on the award
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The Association of Former Students celebrated the largest
Ring Day in the history of Texas A&M on April 16 with the delivery of 3,975
Aggie Rings. Throughout the day, about 10,000 students, parents and former
students visited the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Click the headline to read more about the Aggie Ring.
The 12th Man Foundation is now accepting ticket orders for
fall Reunion season. The Classes of '05, '00, '90, '85, '80, '75 and '70
have blocks set up for their Reunions. Those attending Class Reunions who wish
to sit in their Class blocks must place orders online, or over the phone by July 16. Please click the headline for more details about ordering
football tickets. Refunds will not be issued for purchased football tickets.
The Next Tradition
The Association of Former Students will host The Next
Tradition graduation party May 13-15 at The Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni
Center. Please join us before or after Commencement Convocation or on your
graduation day! The Association invites all graduates, their
family, and friends to stop by for door prizes. This is a great
opportunity for new grads to learn about their next tradition—being a former
student!
Make Memories To Last A Lifetime
Join the Traveling Aggies in 2010 for two historical,
once-in-a-lifetime trips. The Lewis and Clark Discovery Tour is a
modern-day reenactment of the exploration of the West. The expedition trip
follows the steps of the legendary explorers from Fort Benton, Montana, on to
the Missouri River. If it's WWII history that intrigues you, the Normandy to
Berlin-Victory in Europe trip occurs on the 65th anniversary of the victory in
Europe. Visit battlefields and walk in the footsteps of those who fought so
bravely. Click the headline for more information.
Cancer Center To Honor Aggie Legends
Texas Children's Cancer Center's sixth annual 'An Evening with Texas Legends' will honor Texas A&M's legendary Junction Boys. Sportswriter Mickey Herskowitz will interview the Junction Boys during the Texas Legends fundraiser, set for April 27 at the Hilton Americas Houston. Click the headline for ticket information, or click here for the event's Facebook page.
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Commencement Set For May 13-15
Five commencement ceremonies are planned for May 14-15 in
Reed Arena for May 2010 Texas A&M University graduates. A separate ceremony
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. The
commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. on May 15 will include the commissioning of
89 A&M cadets as officers into the U.S. armed forces, with each service
branch conducting separate commissioning ceremonies over two days. Click
the headline for more information on Texas A&M's spring commencement
ceremonies, including parking information, overnight lodging and services for
disabled guests, as well as information about the May 13 commencement
convocation. Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in the war against
terrorism in the Middle East and Central Asia, will speak at convocation.
Commencement for graduates of A&M's Galveston campus will be at 9 a.m. May
15 at the Moody Gardens Convention Center.
2010 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Texas A&M University and The Association of Former
Students will present 24 faculty and staff members with the 2010 Distinguished
Achievement Award on April 29. The award celebrates faculty and staff members
who exhibit the highest standards of excellence at Texas A&M. Since its
inception in 1955, the award has been presented to 882 professionals. To read
about the 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award winners, click on the headline. |
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Hawking Visits Texas A&M
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking returned to Aggieland on
April 5 to present a rare public lecture. Hawking, the world-renowned Cambridge
University theoretical physicist famous for his theories on black holes and
bestselling books about the universe, detailed more than 35 years of
breakthrough research on black holes. Click the headline to read about his
lecture.
Maroon Out Seeking Input On Shirt Design
Maroon Out needs the Aggie Network's help. For the first time in the tradition's 12 year history, the Maroon Out Committee is asking for design
submissions for the Maroon Out 2010 T-shirt. About 48,000 Maroon Out shirts
were sold last year, so your design has the potential to reach many Aggies! The
deadline for former students to submit designs is May 5. Click the headline for
more information.
Big Event
Big Event, the largest student-run one-day service project in the nation, celebrated 28 years this year. On March 27, 13,255 Aggies completed 1,428 jobs as a way to say "thank you" to the communities of Bryan and College Station for all of their support. Click the headline to read more.
Roast And Toast Gary Blair
Join Brazos Valley TROUPE as they "roast and toast" Texas A&M Women's Basketball Coach, Gary Blair, May 8 at the Brazos County Expo. The event starts at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. The event, including live and silent auctions, benefits the Brazos Valley TROUPE, "Aggieland's Ambassadors of the Arts." Click for ticket information.
Nominations Open For Aggie 100
The 2010 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? Read about this program and nominate your
company. Your company may be eligible for the 2010 Aggie 100. Visit www.aggie100.com to read about the program,
the criteria, and see last year's Aggie 100 Honorees. Don't miss out, nominate
now!
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Muster
300+ locations worldwide; Campus Muster: 7 p.m. at Reed Arena
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Memorial Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center Closed |
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