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The Association Offices Return
To Campus
The Association of Former Students
staff returned to the Clayton W.
Williams, Jr. Alumni Center the week
of Dec. 15 with plans to open the
facility to visitors in January 2009. Association
staff will be available by phone or e-
mail to assist the Aggie Network
during relocation; however,
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ongoing
construction through December prevents public access to the Alumni Center until January. To reach a member of
The Association staff, please call (979) 845-7514, or visit AggieNetwork.com for e-mail information.
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The
Next Tradition
The
Association of Former Students hosted The Next Tradition graduation
party Dec. 11 at the Student Recreation Center. More than 3,500
students and their family and friends were invited to come
pick up their former student decals, win door prizes and connect
with regional A&M Clubs. The Next Tradition is to welcome
graduates into The Association of Former Students.
Aggies
Win Fundraising Contest
Texas
A&M beat the Texas Longhorns by more than 1,000 donors
in a competition to see which university's former students could achieve
a higher amount of participation. Held in conjunction with
the A&M vs. UT football matchup, the competition raised $90,217
for Texas A&M and boasted a grand total of 1,618 donors. Every
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The Association's mission to strengthen
Texas A&M. Last year, The Association of Former Students
provided $4.6 million in direct support for scholarships,
financial aid, academics, student activities, Aggie traditions
and more.
New
Titles For Some Staff & Volunteers
The
Leadership Council of The Association of Former Students met
Nov. 8 in College Station. During this bi-annual meeting, the Council elected
the 2009 Board of Directors and approved an amendment to The
Association By-laws related to the nomenclature of both elected
and professional leadership titles.
The Association’s Holiday Hours
The Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, along with most Texas A&M University offices will be closed from noon Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 for the holiday break. Should you need to reach someone from The Association during that time, please call (979) 845-7514 or e-mail AggieNetwork@AggieNetwork.com. Phone and e-mail messages will be monitored throughout the break. Click the headline for more information.
Traveling Aggies To Visit Italy & Greece
Begin your voyage in the Eternal City, Rome. Sail Aug. 16-28, 2009, aboard the luxurious Oceania Nautica to Portofino, Monte Carlo, Florence, Sicily, Valletta and more ports of call. The ship boasts a spa, nightly entertainment, personal service and a celebrity chef.
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President
Bush Speaks
At December Convocation
President George W. Bush addressed Texas A&M graduates
and guests Dec. 12 in Reed Arena, becoming the
University's first Commencement Convocation speaker.
Commencement marked President Bush’s first time back
in Aggieland since his time as Governor of Texas.
Graduates were awarded their degrees
at two later ceremonies. The Commencement Convocation
was a new concept for Texas A&M graduations.
Texas A&M President Dr. Elsa Murano said
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Richard Box ’61 Appointed
To TAMUS Board of Regents
Gov.
Rick Perry '72 appointed Richard Box '61 of Austin to
the Texas A&M System Board of Regents to replace
J.L. Huffines '44, who resigned Dec. 6. Box is a dentist
in private practice and a member of the Capitol Area
Boy Scouts Board of Directors, Texas A&M Letterman's
Association, and National Guard Association of Texas.
Box earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University
in zoology. His appointed term on the Board of Regents
expires Feb. 1, 2013.
Lost
Species Is Rediscovered
A
team led by a Texas A&M anthropologist discovered
a group of primates not seen alive in 85 years. Pygmy
tarsiers are the size of a small mouse and weigh less
than 2 ounces. Anthropologist Sharon Gursky-Doyen, along
with one of her graduate students—Nanda Grow—and a team
of locals trapped three of the creatures in late August.
Over two months, two males and one female were trapped
and released with radio collars so scientists could track
the creatures' movements.
President's
Meritorious Service Awards
The
2008 President's Meritorious Service Awards were presented
by University President Dr. Elsa Murano on Dec. 1 to
25 outstanding staff employees and one outstanding team
for their service to the University. Individuals and
teams are chosen annually for this award by nomination
and an anonymous committee appointed by the President.
The Association of Former Students co-sponsors the award
program. For a full list of all honorees, follow the
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Elephant
Walk
The
tradition of Elephant Walk continued Nov. 25. Now 82
years old, the custom of senior classmates joining together
for a final walk around campus started with the Class
of 1926. As seniors, they made the first symbolic pass
around the school's grounds to signify the end of their
time on campus. Since then, through support from The
Association of Former Students, the walk has continued
to be a way for seniors to gather, reminisce and say
goodbye.
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Christmas
The
Association of Former Students Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2 |
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Martin
Luther King, Jr.
The
Association of Former Students closed
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