Six honored as distinguished
students during summer commencement
Six graduates at Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s summer commencement ceremony received the Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award sponsored by the Student Government Association. Only one bachelor’s degree student from each college receives the award. read more»

Welcome activities include comedians, Lantana Luau
Students at Texas A&M University-Kingsville are getting ready to return to classes Monday, Aug. 23, but before they do, they will be treated to four days of workshops and fun during Javelina Welcome that begins Thursday, Aug. 19. read more»

Rumaldo Z. Juarez kicks off
Physics/Geosciences brown bag lecture series
The Physics/Geosciences Brown Bag Lecture Series returns to the Texas A&M University-Kingsville campus for the fall 2004 semester. read more»

Dr. Mansoor A. Khan comes to
pharmacy school as distinguished visiting professor
Dr. Mansoor A. Khan has been appointed distinguished visiting professor for the Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. This is the first such appointment for A&M-Kingsville and the School of Pharmacy. read more»

Visit from the Governor
A&M-Kingsville will be hosting a visit from Governor Rick Perry at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Please make plans to join us in the Student Union ballrooms for a press conference and community reception.

Hurricane Procedures
Please review the university’s hurricane procedures (here). The procedures will remain posted on the front page of the university’s web site for the duration of Hurricane Season.

Continuing through Friday, September 10 ART EXHIBIT featuring Kingsville watercolorist Dolores Price. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information call 361-593-2810.

Monday, August 16 EMERGENCY BOOK LOANS start for the fall 2004 semester.

Thursday, August 19 RESIDENCE HALL CHECK IN for new students for the fall semester. Volunteers from the university will assist students with their belongings. For more information call 361-593-2760.

Thursday, August 19 OPENING SESSION AND MATRICULATION CEREMONY for students, parents, families and guests at 3 p.m. at Jones Auditorium. University President Dr. Rumaldo Juarez will officially welcome new students to the university. This is a Welcome Week activity. For more information call 361-593-2760.

Thursday, August 19 COMEDY CLUB featuring Craig Carmean. He will perform at 10:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building ballrooms as part of Welcome Week. Admission is free. For more information call 361-593-2760.

Saturday, August 21 RESIDENCE HALL CHECK IN for returning students for the fall semester. For more information call 361-593-2760.

Saturday, August 21 CELEBRATING OUR EXPERIENCES will bring new and returning Javelinas together to share their experiences. This event features a performance by comedian Tess Drake, who was last seen on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Building ballrooms. This is a Welcome Week event. For more information call 361-593-2760.

Sunday, August 22 FEATURE FILM “Van Helsing” will be the feature presentation at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Biology Earth Science auditorium. This is a Welcome Week activity. For more information call 361-593-2760.

Monday, August 23 FIRST CLASS DAY for all regular students.

Thursday, August 26 LANTANA LUAU will be held from 4:30 to 10 p.m. on University Boulevard. The annual event for Welcome Week is a festival for student organizations, a showcase for Kingsville businesses, a spirit rally for the athletic teams and a concert all rolled into one. Traditional luau food will be served. For more information call 361-593-2760.

Saturday, August 28 FIRST CLASS DAY for all Saturday students.

Saturday, August 28 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.