Social Work program receives accreditation
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville has been granted national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education, making it the only accredited BSW program in South Texas.
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Graduate student accepts fellowship
for doctoral program at Texas A&M University
Liza Soliz, a graduate student from Kingsville pursuing a degree in animal science, has received a fellowship to continue her studies at Texas A&M University. Soliz will receive her master’s degree in August and then immediately begin working on her doctoral degree in animal science in College Station thanks to a three-year diversity fellowship and departmental assistantship from the animal science department at Texas A&M University.
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ANNUAL ENROLLMENT
Representatives will be on campus Tuesday, July 13, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to meet with employees. This meeting will be held in BES 100. Representatives also will be available to all employees at the Citrus Center in Weslaco Monday, July 12, at 2 p.m.

CHANGING YOUR BENEFITS THIS YEAR? TRY IT ONLINE!
You can make most annual enrollment changes online using the HRConnect Annual Enrollment system, a system that offers many advantages. It’s convenient – all you need is Internet access and a few minutes. No forms to fill out. It’s easy – simply access the web site through HRConnect at https://sago.tamu.edu/shro/ and click on HRConnect. Enter your university identification number or social security number and your HRConnect PIN. It’s efficient! The changes you make using this system will go directly into the benefits database. You can confirm your changes immediately.

Continuing through Saturday, July 24 SNAPSHOTS FROM OUR PAST is an exhibit celebrating the centennial of the city of Kingsville. This exhibit features a series of black and white photos. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information call 361-593-2810.

Wednesday, June 30 LAST DAY OF CLASS for Summer I.

Wednesday, June 30 ACT RESIDUAL EXAMINATION will be given at 8 a.m. Registration closes Tuesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. For more information call 361-593-3303.

Friday, July 2 FINAL EXAMS for Summer I.

Monday, July 5 RESIDENCE HALL CHECK IN for the second summer session. To help, call 361-593-2760.

Tuesday, July 6 FIRST CLASS DAY for summer II.

Wednesday, July 7 through Friday, July 9 CHEERLEADING CAMP for middle and high school cheer teams. Participants stay in the residence halls and attend camp during the day. The cost is $145 per person for overnight campers and $100 for those who commute. Camp is held in the Steinke Physical Education Complex. For more information call 361-593-3065.

Wednesday, July 7 through Thursday, July 8 COASTAL BEND BLOOD CENTER will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked along University Boulevard near the Student Union Building. For more information call 361-855-4943.

Saturday, July 10 ACCUPLACER TEST at 9 a.m. The Accuplacer is an alternative to the TASP test. It is a computerized test. In order to guarantee a seat, visit room 122 in Eckhardt Hall or call 361-593-3300 to pre-register. The fee is $40. For more information call 361-593-3308.

Saturday, July 10 DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Cousins Hall 118. The cost is $25. Bring your citations to class. Registration is one hour before class. For more information call 361-593-2861.

Sunday and Monday, July 11-12 HOGGIE DAYS ORIENTATION is held for new students to tour the campus and to meet faculty, staff and new classmates. For more information call 361-593-2760.

Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16 BASKETBALL CAMP from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Steinke Physical Education Center for boys and girls seven through 16. All day camp is $125 and overnight camp is $300. Lunch is provided. For more information call 361-593-2412.