News from Texas A&M University
Don't Miss First Yell!
On behalf of the Texas A&M Yell Leaders, we would like to invite you to be
a part of the 5th annual First Yell. It will be held on September 5-6, which is
the weekend of the Utah football game. Groups performing will include the
Singing Cadets, the Aggie Wranglers, Percussion Studio, Freudian Slip, and many
more. Also, many former Aggie football heroes will make appearances; including
Jack Pardee, Ed Hargett, and Bucky Richardson, to name a few. The evening will
conclude with a few words from Coach Franchione. Come and help us kick off this
exciting football season by being a part of First Yell! Read more at
http://yell.tamu.edu.
New Game-Day Parking Pass Available
For those fans who want to park near Kyle Field and don't have a reserved 12th
Man space, Transportation Services is offering a season parking pass for $70,
($10 per home game) which allows the purchaser to park in designated lots near
Kyle Field. These permits are sold as a package only, and each parking pass
will have the corresponding game and date printed on it. Customers are given a
map, which highlights the four designated parking areas, upon purchase of the
season parking pass. These permits may be purchased at the Transportation
Services business office in 118 Koldus or may be purchased by phone with a
credit card by calling 979.862.PARK.
Transportation Services Providing New Game-Day Service for
Fans
Ride the express game-day shuttles from Post Oak Mall. Transportation Services
is offering free express shuttles from Post Oak Mall to Kyle Field on all home
game days. Shuttles leave the mall parking area near Sears continually for 2 ½
hours prior to game time and then return riders to the mall for 2 hours after
the game ends. For more information, please visit
http://transport.tamu.edu/parking/get2grid.aspx or call 979.862.PARK.
A&M Turning out Top Recruits for Retailers
Texas A&M's Center for Retailing Studies is one of the few in the U.S.
preparing students to run stores. Retailers say A&M students are among the
most prepared graduates entering retail careers, having completed a program
that's evolved over 20 years into one of the best-if not the best-retail
schools among only a handful in the nation. The Center's concentration in the
discipline, from both academic and real-world perspectives, makes its graduates
sought-after recruits for management tracks. Read more at
http://www.crstamu.org/student_programs/
"Treasures of China" to be Exhibited at Bush Library and
Museum: August 30, 2003-January 4, 2004
This unique exhibit will juxtapose contemporary Chinese art with its ancient
counterparts. President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush's extensive
collection of Chinese scroll art, both old and new, will make its debut during
this exhibit. Many of these pieces are valued gifts from Chinese friends dating
from Mr. Bush's time in China as the American Liaison to China in 1974 and
1975. The Chinese porcelain punch bowl which served punch to the participants
of the Boston Tea Party will be traveling first class from Boston to College
Station for this exhibit.
"Treasures of China" will be on display in conjunction with the Fall 2003
international conference "China - U.S. Relations: Past, Present and Future"
planned for the Bush Presidential Conference Center at Texas A&M
University. Over 150 objects of art will be on exhibit.
Zorn Adds U.S. Open Title to Incredible Run
Texas A&M junior compound archer Mary Zorn added the 7th annual U.S. Open
title to an ever-expanding list of amazing accomplishments that seems to grow
daily. Zorn was never really threatened in any of the five matches she
contested in the single-elimination tournament, according to results released
late Friday night by the National Archery Association. Read more at
http://sports.tamu.edu/press/pressRelease.php?PRID=6873
Texas A&M Foundation to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The Texas A&M Foundation will celebrate its 50th anniversary with three campus
celebrations in September. Several hundred A&M supporters will gather the
weekend of September 5th and 6th for a "Journey Through Time" cocktail
reception and a 1950s-themed tailgate party prior to the A&M-Utah State game.
The celebration will continue with a 1950s birthday party featuring food,
games, and entertainment at the Jon L. Hagler Center on September 12th at 5:00
p.m. The party will conclude with an outdoor screening of a 1950s movie at 8:00
p.m. For more information, send e-mail to
amfoundation@tamu.edu.
News from
The Association
Distinguished Alumnus Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
The 2004 Distinguished Alumnus Award criteria and nomination form are now
available at www.AggieNetwork.com
or by contacting Valerie Prescott at 979-845-7514. Texas A&M University and
The Association of Former Students established the Distinguished Alumni Award
program to honor outstanding former students and to celebrate their
achievements. Completed nominations must be submitted by November 28, 2003.
Away Game Activities
The Association of Former Students is bringing Aggieland to the 2003 Away
Football games! Please join us at Aggie Receptions, jointly hosted by The
Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation at our Aggie
Headquarter Hotels. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge to attend the
receptions! Come and meet the Fightin' Texas Aggie Yell Leaders...and Reveille
will make a special appearance at some of the receptions!
Please check www.AggieNetwork.com
for up-to-date information about game times and Yell Practice locations. If you
have any questions, please contact Desi Porter '01, Coordinator of Events &
Promotions, at 979-845-7514 or
DPorter01@AggieNetwork.com.
For football ticket information, please contact the Athletic Ticket office at
888-99-AGGIE. See you there!
Fall 2003 Class Reunions
Is your Class planning a Reunion? Check the schedule in the
Aggie Calendar below to see if your Class is having a Reunion this
fall. Class Reunions are a great way to catch up with old friends and
Classmates and to introduce your family and friends to the traditions of
A&M. Don't miss your Reunion! For more information contact the Former
Student Programs office at 979-845-7514 or visit
http://www.aggienetwork.com/class/reunions.aspx.
Fall 2003 Tailgate Schedule-Don't Miss It!
Come join our tailgates at The Association for the following home games:
September 27 - Aggies v Pittsburgh
October 11 - Aggies v Baylor
October 25 - Aggies v Oklahoma State
Aggie Sweethearts
Do you have an Aggie romance story that you'd like to share? Tell us about
meeting your Aggie sweetheart, proposing under the Century Tree or any other
love story with an Aggie twist. We would love to hear from you! Your Aggie
romance might be profiled in an upcoming issue of the Texas Aggie magazine.
Send your stories to
TexasAggie@AggieNetwork.com.
Aggie Ring Office Accepting Orders
The Association's Aggie Ring Program is currently taking Ring orders and
re-orders for qualified former students. Rings ordered by September 12, 2003
will be delivered on November 6, 2003 at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni
Center. Aggie Rings may be ordered in person, by mail or fax. For complete
details, please contact us at (979) 845-1050 or visit
www.AggieNetwork.com. We look forward to assisting you with your Aggie
Ring order!
Fish Camp 2003
Fish Camp is welcoming over 4,500 freshmen to Texas A&M University
throughout August. Fish Camp provides the freshman the opportunity to learn
more about the traditions and interact with upperclassmen and former students.
It also helps ease the transition from high school to college. The Association
of Former Students is participating in the Involvement Program, which will
showcase the Aggie Network. For more information on Fish Camp, visit
http://fishcamp.tamu.edu.
The Next Tradition a Great Success
The Next Tradition, better known as TNT, was hosted by The Association of
Former Students on August 13th, honoring more than 2,000 graduating students.
TNT gave those students and their guests the opportunity to celebrate
graduation with free food and door prizes. The celebration is called The Next
Tradition because it marks the official end of their careers as students and
the beginning of their next phase of life as a Former Student of Texas A&M.
During TNT, in addition to celebrating, graduates are able to learn more about
their role as former students and are given an opportunity to join The
Association's Century Club. For more on TNT, visit
http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/tnt.aspx?rt=u
Join the Traveling Aggies in Colorado or Germany
Colorado Challenge Works: August 20 - 24, 2003
Enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, fly fishing, and rafting in Colorado.
This trip includes all specialty equipment and instructions, all meals,
transportation to and from the airport and river, and all lodging. Prices start
at $600.
Germany's Legendary Holiday Markets: November 28 - December 6, 2003
Travel on Germany's legendary Romantic Road from Wurzburg to Rothenburg aboard
the M/S Erasmus. Spend eight days cruising the Main River in Germany, learning
about the culture and experiencing the enchantment of Germany in the holiday
season. The trip is highlighted by the legendary Germany holiday markets, where
seasonal treats, warm drinks, and multitudes of traditional holiday shopping.
The holiday spirit is alive in Germany's holiday markets! The all-inclusive
price starts at $2,795.
Please visit
http://www.aggienetwork.com/travel/info.aspx for more information and
to request a brochure.
Coach's Tour Recap
The 2003 Coach's Tour was a tremendous success, setting records for attendance
at all six events, including an all-time high of over 2,500 at the Capital City
A&M Club Coach's Night. More than $200,000 was raised for scholarships from
sponsorships, silent auction, and ticket sales.
Aggie Ring Day
The Association of Former Students will be hosting Aggie Ring Day September
4th. The celebration begins at 2 p.m. at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni
Center. The Association of Former Students staff and volunteers will be hosting
more than 2,800 students who have earned their Aggie Rings. For more
information, contact us at (979) 845-1050.
Hot Diggity Dog Cookout
The Association of Former Students has partnered with Gig 'Em Week, Aggieland's
Week of Welcome, to welcome the Class of 2007 to the A&M family. On August
26th The Association will host the Hot Diggity Dog Cookout for these new
Aggies. At the cookout the students will participate in games that educate
about Aggie traditions and have the opportunity to try on a Class of '07 Aggie
Ring. For more information on Gig 'Em Week log onto
http://studentlife.tamu.edu/nsp/gew/default.htm.
International Students Welcoming Party
The Association of Former Students, in conjunction with International Student
Services and the International Students Association, will welcome our
international students to Texas A&M University on August 23, 2003, with a
Welcoming Party and Dance. Approximately, 3,500 international students attend
Texas A&M University. For more information, visit the International Student
Association website at
www.tamu.edu/isa or the International Student Services website at
international.tamu.edu/iss/
Aggie Calendar
President's Night-Dallas A&M Club
Tuesday, August 19, 2003 @ 7:00 p.m.
Eddie Dean's Ranch - 944 South Lamar, Downtown Dallas
For more information, contact Leigh Fredrickson '98 at (214) 520-8215.
2003 Fall Reunion Schedule
August 29-31
(Arkansas State) |
Class of '63 |
40th Formal Reunion |
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September 6
(Utah) |
Class of '53 |
Mini - College Station |
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| September 26 - 27 |
Class of '52 |
Mini - Brenham |
| (Pittsburgh) |
Class of '61 |
Mini - College Station |
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Class of '81 & '82 |
Mini - College Station |
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Class of '96 - '00 |
Cluster Reunion |
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| October 26 - 27 |
Class of '55 |
Mini - Lubbock |
| (Texas Tech - away) |
Class of '40 |
Mini - Corpus Christi |
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Class of '42 |
Mini - Corpus Christi |
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| October 10 - 12 |
Class of '78 |
25th Formal Reunion |
| (Baylor) |
Class of '83 |
20th Formal Reunion |
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October 16 - 19
(Nebraska - away) |
Class of '44 |
Mini - Galveston |
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| October 20 - 22 |
Project House |
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| October 24 - 26 |
Class of '58 |
45th Formal Reunion |
| (Oklahoma State) |
Class of '48 |
Mini - College Station |
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| October 31 - Nov. 1 |
Class of '68 |
35th Formal Reunion |
| (Kansas) |
Class of '73 |
30th Formal Reunion |
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Beaumont A&M Club Outstanding Classroom Teachers Awards Banquet
September 23, 2003 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Harvest Club, Beaumont
For more information, contact Michael Wolf '67 at (409)899-4499
Feed the Aggie Band and Scholarship BBQ
October 4, 2003 @ 6:00 p.m.
Lubbock Coliseum
For more information, contact James W. King at (806) 799-8547.
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