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Nominations for The Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Awards are due Jan. 30. The award celebrates |
University 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 834 professionals in the areas of teaching, research, student relations, graduate mentoring, extension/outreach/continuing education/ professional development, administration, and staff support. For more information, a list of previous winners, and nomination guidelines, click on this story's headline.
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The Association of Former Students staff is back in the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, and stand ready to help you with your Club, Class, Aggie Ring, and all other former student needs from our on-campus home. Construction began 12 months ago on enhancements to the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, which will enable the building to continue to serve a former student and current student base that is much larger than when the building was first built. Some projects, including the Haynes Ring Plaza and displays of Texas A&M history, remain under construction, and work inside the building will continue throughout the next year.
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The Aggie Ring Program is accepting Ring orders for qualified current
and former students through Feb. 13. Aggie Rings ordered by this time
will be delivered on April 17. Aggie Rings may be ordered in person, by
mail or fax. The Aggie Ring Program can assist you in resizing or
repairing your Aggie Ring as well. Click the headline for more
information.
One thing that sets Texas A&M apart from many other schools is the camaraderie we share through the Aggie Network. Every year dozens of Classes and other groups of Aggie friends gather for Reunions. Your Class may be gathering for your next Reunion sooner than you think. The Class of '93, Class of '54, and the Sul Ross Group are currently accepting Reunion registration forms. Click the headline for a complete listing of Reunions planned for 2009.
The Leadership Council of The Association of Former Students met Nov. 8. During this bi-annual meeting, the Council elected the 2009 Board of Directors and approved an amendment to The Association Bylaws related to the nomenclature of both elected and professional leadership titles.
If you've sent a fax recently to The Association of Former Students, we ask that you contact us to ensure that we've received your message. The analog lines servicing our fax machines were down for an extended period beginning Dec. 12 and, although they are now back online, we want to ensure that we're able to help you with your needs.
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Join the Traveling Aggies on Their Many Journeys Around the World
Upcoming trips include a Grand Mediterranean Cruise, April 4-18; a great journey through Europe, June 15-25; and a family-friendly trip through Italy, June 19-27. Learn more about any of these trips including the "two for one pricing" and free air from 20 gateway cities tied to the Mediterranean cruise. Read on for more about the cultural and scenic treasures within the
heart of Europe. Click also for more information about a family trip to
the fabled landmarks of Rome, Florence and Venice.
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Texas A&M University is rated by Smart Money magazine as the highest university in the nation for its "payback ratio," or the earning levels an institution's graduate receives compared to what they paid in tuition, fees and other costs for their undergraduate educations. In a list pared down to 50, none of the nation's colleges and universities could beat Texas A&M. President Dr. Elsa Murano said that Texas A&M limited its tuition hike this year to its lowest percentage in 10 years. |
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Texas A&M University officials welcomed 727 transfer students and 77 incoming freshmen this spring semester as they attended one of three new student conferences in January. New undergraduate students are required to attend one of the conferences sponsored by the Office of New Student Programs. The conferences are a collaborative effort among colleges, divisions and departments to help the students make the transition from high school to university life.
"Campus With a Dream" festivities continue through Jan. 31 to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Festivities include the first Dr. Martin Luther King breakfast Jan. 22,
sponsored by the MSC's Woodson Black Awareness Committee. "Campus With a Dream" started Jan. 17 as a campuswide effort, bringing together different campus organizations to utilize the passion and spirit associated with King and foster a spirit of action in the leaders of today.
It was a historic year for Texas A&M University. The year started off with Dr. Elsa Murano becoming the first woman and first Hispanic-American to serve as University president. In September, after Hurricane Ike damaged TAMU-Galveston, about 1,500 Sea Aggies continued classes in College Station. Fall enrollment made Texas A&M the sixth largest university in the nation, and the University awarded a record of 10,638 degrees for the 2007-08 school year. Texas A&M also was ranked in several superlative surveys, including ones for best value, highest earnings by former students, and best overall institutions. Click the headline for a more complete list of achievements. |
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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 2009 Aggie 100. Nominations were opened in January. Follow the link above to nominate your business, learn more about the program, the criteria and to see last year's Aggie 100 honorees. |
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