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Bowen Loftin '71
Named Interim
A&M President
Dr. R. Bowen Loftin '71, vice president and CEO of Texas A&M University's branch campus in Galveston, was named interim president of Texas A&M University on June 15 during a special meeting of The |
Texas A&M
University System Board of Regents. Loftin's appointment was effective immediately and he assumed, on an interim basis, the position previously held by Dr. Elsa A. Murano, whose resignation the Board of Regents accepted on Monday June 15.
Click the headline for more information, including statements from Shelley Potter '78, 2009 Association Chair of the Board, and Association President and CEO Porter S. Garner III '79.
2009 Coach's Nights
Texas A&M head football coach Mike Sherman is planning a great season for the Aggies and he wants to tell you all about it. Make plans to join Coach Sherman, The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation at a local A&M Club's Coach's Night. Each Coach's Night includes not only Coach Sherman, but great dinners, silent auctions and Aggie camaraderie. All proceeds support the Clubs' scholarship funds. Click on the headline to see where Coach Sherman is going.
Order Your Football Tickets
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The 12th Man Foundation is now accepting ticket orders for fall Reunion season. Classes of '04, '94, '89, '84 and '79 have blocks set up for their Reunions. Those attending Class Reunions who wish to sit in their Class blocks must order tickets by July 16. Visit www.AggieNetwork.com/reunions for more details about ordering football tickets. The 12th Man Foundation is unable to issue refunds for purchased football tickets.
Career Resources For Aggies
Former students looking for assistance with their job search have several resources available to them through the Aggie Network. The Association of Former Students provides funding to the Texas A&M Career Center to assist former students in career transition. Services include resume review and networking advice. In addition, our partners at AggieCareers.com provide resources designed specifically to connect former students with employers interested in hiring Aggies. To learn more about these and other Aggie networking resources, please click the headline.
2010 Traveling Aggies' Schedule
The Traveling Aggies' 2010 travel schedule is now available on AggieNetwork.com. With trips to China, India, southern Africa, Scotland, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Jordan, Paris, New York, and even an "Around the World by Private Jet" tour, the 2010 travel season has a destination for everyone. While online, check out the Traveling Aggies page on Facebook, where photo albums and trip news are updated often. Find Traveling Aggies on Twitter by searching TravelingAggies.
Looking For Travel Insurance?
Since 2002, The Association of Former Students has chosen USI Travel Insurance Services to provide travel insurance for alumni and friends. Every year, Travel Insurance Select gives peace of mind to thousands of travelers, just like you. Be sure you are adequately insured for your next trip–whether participating in a Traveling Aggies tour or traveling on your own.
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Students and the 12th Man Foundation invite you to join them Oct. 2 for The All Aggie Hullabaloo, including a free outdoor concert featuring Roger Creager '93, presented by Bud Light. Yell practice will follow the concert. Tentative starting time is 8 p.m. On Oct. 3, come watch the Corps march-in and then watch the Aggies BTHO of Arkansas in the first Southwest Classic. Click the headline for more information.
New Apartments Approved
A new 250-unit apartment complex for graduate students at Texas A&M was authorized in May by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. The $35.5 million complex is planned for construction in the current University Apartments area and would prompt the demolition of six existing on-campus apartment buildings that were erected in 1960. The proposed new three-story facilities are expected to be ready for move in fall 2010.
Aggie Field of Honor Dedication
The Aggie Field of Honor in the new College Station municipal cemetery will be dedicated at 9 a.m. July 17, with a ribbon-cutting, remarks by city and Texas A&M officials, presentations and more. The cemetery is located at 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, on the northwest corner of FM 2818 and FM 60. About 20 acres of the 56-acre cemetery have been designated for the Aggie Field of Honor.
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