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Texas A&M University and The Association of Former 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.
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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 and its recipients, click the headline.
The Next Tradition
The Association of Former Students hosted The Next Tradition graduation party May 13-15 at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. May graduates, along with family and friends, were invited for door prizes and to learn about their next tradition of being a former student and giving back to Texas A&M. Click the headline to read more about TNT.
Sit With Your Class At A
Football Game
The 12th Man Foundation is now accepting tickets 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
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Class Reunions who wish to sit in their Class blocks can place orders online or over the phone by July 16. Click the headline for more details about ordering football tickets. Refunds will not be issued for purchased football tickets.
On May 7, The Association partnered with the MSC Aggie Cinema to host a screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off on the 49-panel Huddleston Video Wall. With the theme of "Leisure Rules," the Aggie Network Study Break provided snacks and a bit of rest for students during finals.
The first history of Texas A&M University on DVD is complete and receiving rave reviews. The 80-minute program tells the story of Texas A&M from its earliest beginnings to the modern day. With hundreds of historic photographs and dozens of interviews, Aggies: The True Story of Texas A&M will help you fall in love all over again with the school "we think so grand." Narrated by Lyle Lovett '79, the program includes exclusive interviews with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Texas Gov. Rick Perry '72, music legend Robert Earl Keen '78, former head football coach R.C. Slocum and dozens more. Don't miss this special program. For more information or to order, click the headline. To see a trailer from the movie, click here.
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Texas A&M celebrated May graduation with eight ceremonies across the world. Texas A&M University-Qatar held commencement for 52 students on May 6; Texas A&M President Bowen R. Loftin '71 participated in the ceremony. Loftin was also present May 14-15 as the main campus of Texas A&M graduated a record number of students in Reed Arena. The commencement ceremony on May 15 included the commissioning of 89 A&M cadets as officers in the U.S. armed forces. In addition, each service branch conducted separate commissioning ceremonies. Final Review for the College Station cadets was also May 15 at Kyle Field. The commencement convocation on May 13 featured Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in the war against terrorism in the Middle East and Central Asia, as the main speaker. Texas A&M-Galveston held its commencement on May 15.
The economic impact of Texas A&M University and other members of The Texas A&M University System based in and around College Station and Bryan expanded by almost $250 million in 2009 and is now estimated to surpass $3.5 billion annually, an all-time high. Click the headline to read more findings from an in-house study conducted by Texas A&M's Division of Finance.
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Broadway shows Mamma Mia! and The Color Purple, along with Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Monty Python's Spamalot, head the 2010-11 lineup for MSC OPAS. The Texas A&M University-based cultural and entertainment organization enters its 38th year of service to the institution, Bryan-College Station community and beyond.
Texas A&M University is one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review, which included the institution in its new guide for prospective students. Click the headline to read more.
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 and the criteria, and to see last year's Aggie 100 Honorees. Don't miss out, nominate now!
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GMAT Prep
Donald L. Houston Building, 8 a.m.-noon |
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LSAT Prep
Donald L. Houston Building, 8 a.m.-noon |
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Memorial Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center Closed |
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