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::12 September, 2003::
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| The University Police Department color guard lowers the flags in front of College Hall as part of a ceremony held on Thursday morning marking the second anniversary of September 11, 2003. |
Dr. Jack Burt, associate professor of trumpet, and Jason Kwak, assistant professor of piano, will present a faculty recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, in the Frank C. Smith Recital Hall in the Bellamah Music Building. The recital will feature the music of Tartini, Enescu, Höhne, Broughton, Barber and Ewazen. Admission is free. Read more»
Hispanic Enrollment a 'Half-Full Glass,' President
Says
The president
of Texas A&M University-Kingsville,
in San Antonio Monday to help kick off a celebration of Hispanic heritage
at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSC),
said a 60,000-student increase in Hispanic enrollment at Texas public
universities over an eight-year period shows “the glass is half
full and we are seeing progress.” But he cautioned that “we
must not let budgetary challenges divert us from what we need to do.” Read
more»
Texas A&M-Kingsville Celebrates
Hispanic
Heritage With Many Events
The Hispanic Heritage committee
at Texas A&M University-Kingsville has planned numerous events on
campus to celebrate the special month. Read
more»
A&M-Kingsville Alumnus Displays Artwork
at Conner Museum
Texas A&M
University-Kingsville alumnus Jesus Salvador De La Rosa will exhibit
his artwork at the John
E. Conner Museum on campus beginning Monday, Sept. 15, and continuing
through Saturday, Nov. 15. Read
more»
Three Former Students Named
Distinguished Alumni at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
A military general
in Iraq, a newspaper columnist in San Antonio and a retired oil and gas
company president
in Houston may seem to have little in common, but their successes in
life prove that education and hard work can lead to something really
big. That’s why the Javelina Alumni Association has selected these
three people as Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Distinguished
Alumni for 2003: Lieutenant General Ricardo S. Sanchez (1973), Carlos
Guerra (1969) and Merle C. Muckleroy (1958). Read
more»
| Project LIBERTY Update |
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| Assistant Director Val Ramirez and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dalton Bigbee signed the Project Definition Document (PDD) for Project LIBERTY on September 2. The PDD defines the scope of the Banner implementation and sets goals and milestones for individual departments as well as for the campus as a whole. |
Dr. Daniel Suson, professor and chair of the physics/geosciences department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, has received the Olan Kruse Science Faculty Award given through the College of Arts and Sciences. This is the second time he has received the honor; he first was recognized in 1996. Read more»
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Alumnus Becomes
New Director of International Admission/Student Services
Alberto Salinas has been
appointed director of international admission and international student
services
at Texas A&M-Kingsville. He previously served as associate
director of the office and also spent two years as an admissions/international
evaluation specialist.
Read
more»
Tickets on Sale for Sept. 18 Fred Nuesch Roast/Toast
T
ickets for a Rootin’/Tootin’ Javelina Roast/Toast, celebrating
the retirement of Fred Nuesch after 35 years as the Texas A&I and
Texas A&M-Kingsville sports information director, are on sale at
the Javelina Athletic Ticket Office in McCulley Hall.
Read
more»
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Introduces
Director of Development
Charlotte Michaelson is the director of development at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
effective September 1. She will be a part of the Division of Institutional Advancement
and will be responsible for the university’s annual fund campaign, special
events planning and other development efforts. Read
more»
Javelinas Awaiting First Home Game
The Texas A&M-Kingsville football
team will be idle this weekend as it awaits its home opener Sept. 20
with Nicholls (La.) State in Javelina
Stadium.
Kickoff time will be 7 p.m. Read
more»
Freshmen Learn Traditions, Spirit at Convocation
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
will host a freshman convocation at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, to
welcome new students to the campus and to college life. Gladys
Hines, executive
director of College I, is chair of the convocation committee. She said
education experts agree that universities need to establish more rituals
and traditions in order to keep students involved, committed and enrolled. Read
more»
| Hog eNiblets | ||
| Texas A&M-Kingsville will be well-represented during Del Mar
College’s Hispanic Heritage celebration. Former professor Dr.
Rolando R. Hinojosa-Smith will give a lecture at noon Wednesday,
September 17 in the Retama Room. The Retama Room is on the second
floor of the Harvin Student Center on Del Mar’s East Campus.
Tickets are $5 for the general public. Hinojosa-Smith taught at Texas A&I and other universities before joining the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin in 1981. He is a noted author and educator. Staff member and former student Homero S. Vera will discuss his magazine, El Mesteño, at 10 a.m. Monday, September 22, also in the Retama Room. Vera’s magazine covers Mexican-American culture and history in South Texas and northern Mexico. In addition to serving as editor and publisher of the magazine, he is a field historian for the South Texas Archives at A&M-Kingsville. For more information call 361-698-1531. |
Texas A&M-Kingsville has an informational kiosk located at
the Kingsville Convention and Visitors Bureau. The kiosk will be
used to post information about events on campus and to make visitors
aware of the campus. Dr. Wayne Gunn, professor emeritus of language
and literature, is leading this new effort.
The staff at Life Services and Wellness has planned a benefit barbecue for Elma Saldaña, front desk clerk at the center. She was involved in a serious accident and is undergoing treatment in Houston. All funds raised will be used to make her home handicapped accessible. Plates will be $5 a piece. Plates include a half-quarter chicken,
rice, beans and trimmings. The barbecue will take place from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5 at the KC Hall #3389, 320 E. Gen. Cavazos
Blvd. |
The School of Pharmacy’s web page has a new feature: a webcam!
The webcam sits on top of the library and views the construction
from the south side. Shots are updated every few seconds and will
eventually be compiled into a video. To view the webcam, visit www.tamuk.edu/pharmacy /features/construction/. Dr. Indra K. Reddy, candidate for dean of the School of Pharmacy, will be on campus next week. He is a professor of pharmacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The campus community is invited to meet Dr. Reddy during an open forum at 2:15 p.m. Monday, September 15 in the Founders Room. Please mark your calendars to come and meet Dr. Reddy. |
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Photo Gallery of New Faculty Retreat
School of Pharmacy Construction Cam
::upcoming events::
Monday, September 15 through Saturday, November 15 MUSEUM EXHIBIT features fine art paintings by university alumnus Jesus De La Rosa. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information call 361-593-2810.
Tuesday, September 16 VOLLEYBALL against St. Mary’s University at 7 p.m. in the Steinke Physical Education Center. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for public school students and free for A&M-Kingsville students with a valid identification card. Call 361-593-4030.
Tuesday, September 16 FIESTA JAVELINA in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month will be held at 6 p.m. in the mall outside the Student Union Building. For more information call 361-593-2760.
Friday, September 19 FEATURE FILM “2 Fast 2 Furious” will be the feature presentation at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Biology Earth Science auditorium. Admission is $2. For more information call 361-593-2760.
Saturday, September 20 FOOTBALL The Javelinas will take on Nicholls State University at 7 p.m. in Javelina Stadium. General Admission is $5, reserved seats in sections A & F are $6 and seats in sections B, C, D, E are $8. A&M-Kingsville students are free with a valid identification card. For more information call 361-593-4030.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 23-35 SENIOR DAYS High school seniors from all over South Texas visit the campus. They take tours and visit with admission and financial aid representatives. For more information call 361-593-3907.
Wednesday, September 24 COMEDIAN ELVIRA KURT will perform at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Building Courtyard. For more information call 361-593-2760.
Friday, September 26 IAG BROWN BAG LECTURE featuring Dr. Richard Hartwig, political science professor at A&M-Kingsville. He will speak about “The Looting of Russia.” The lecture begins at noon in the Century Room of the Student Union Building. For more information call 361-593-3507.
Friday, September 26 FEATURE FILM “Hollywood Homicide” will be the feature presentation at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Biology Earth Science auditorium. Admission is $2. For more information call 361-593-2760.
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