News from The Association
Aggie Killed in Action
1LT Jonathan Rozier '01, who earned a Bronze Star for Valor while helping rescue fellow soldiers in Iraq, died Saturday July 19, while guarding a municipal building in Baghdad, a Department of Defense statement said. His unit came under attack from rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire, the statement said. The attack happened just three days after his 25th birthday.
"His wife spoke to him the day before he was killed, and we thank God that she had the opportunity to talk with him and that they had the opportunity to talk about the future," Mr. Rozier (Jonathan’s Dad) said. "That was a real blessing."
Lt. Rozier was in the 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company 2-70th Armored Battalion, a combat team from the 1st Armored Division out of Fort Riley, Kan.
Lt. Rozier was born in Dallas and moved with his family to Katy, Texas, in 1991. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in economics, where he served in Company B-1 of the Corps of Cadets.
During his service abroad, Lt. Rozier earned the Bronze Star for Valor during a battle in Al Hillah, a town about 60 miles south of Baghdad, where he and his platoon sergeant rescued several injured soldiers.
Click below to read the full story online:
http://www.aggienetwork.com/media/prelease/Jonathanrozier01.html
Click below to read more about other Aggies serving in the military:
http://www.aggienetwork.com/troopsupport
It's Time to Order Your Ring
The Association's Aggie Ring Program is currently taking Ring 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/Ring.
We look forward to assisting you with your Aggie Ring order!
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.
News from Texas
A&M University
Computer Science Department Offers Online Courses to Former Students
Today's information technology professional often needs additional academic
course work but is unable to drive or move to campus because of job and family
demands. The Department of Computer Science Certificate Program through
Distance Education at Texas A&M offers software engineering courses online in a
format available to anyone who has access to the Internet. Access to the course
material is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Read more at
http://www.tamu.edu/ode/disted/programs/cs_certificate.htm.
Freshman Convocation Begins a New Aggie Tradition
Texas A&M University will begin a new tradition when it holds its first
Freshman Convocation at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31, in Reed Arena. The
hour-long ceremony will welcome freshmen to the university's community of
learners. Freshman Convocation is designed as a complement to the ceremony and
recognition that graduating students experience at the end of their college
careers through commencement ceremonies. Included will be a faculty
processional in full academic regalia. In addition to formally welcoming
students in the Class of 2007 to the beginning of their academic career,
Freshman Convocation should give students a sense of the size, strength, and
identity of their class as well as connect them to the university community.
Read more at
http://freshmanconvocation.tamu.edu/.
Campaign Total Reaches $563 Million
As of May 31, 2003, Texas A&M supporters have given and pledged $563 million in
the One Spirit One Vision Campaign. The $1 billion fund-raising effort is aimed
at helping the university attain national top 10 status among public
universities. Read more at http://giving.tamu.edu/content/thecampaign/presidentsmessage.php.
McDonnell Named President-Elect of N4A
Texas A&M Associate Athletic Director for Academics Steve McDonnell was named
president-elect of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics
(N4A) on July 1st. Read more at
http://sports.tamu.edu/press/pressRelease.php?PRID=6832.
Rothrock '77 Joins the Texas A&M Foundation Board
Ray A. Rothrock '77, former Association of Former Students Board member, is the newest appointee to the Texas A&M Foundation board
of trustees. The foundation directs major gift fundraising and manages gift
assets for Texas A&M. Seven trustees govern the foundation, each appointed for
seven years by The Association of Former Students. Read more at http://giving.tamu.edu/content/newsandevents/headlinenews/headlinenews.php?area=3.
Engineering Program Dedicates Haynes Coastal Laboratory
The Reta and Bill Haynes '46 Coastal Engineering Laboratory was formally
dedicated June 4th in the Texas A&M University Research Park. The $5.38
million, 25,000-square-foot facility brings both ocean and estuarine
environments into a laboratory setting where educators and researchers can
tackle the most challenging problems of near-shore and estuarine regions. Read
more at http://tees.tamu.edu/portal/page?_pageid=33,32797&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL.
Forester Named to National Committee
Jan Davis, a Texas Forest Service staff forester, has been named the 2005
National Convention Program Chair for the Society of American Foresters. She is
the first Texas woman to hold this national appointment, which is usually
reserved for executive leaders or deans of forestry schools. As program chair,
Davis will work with the national staff to develop the convention's theme and
format, and will recommend preliminary and keynote session speakers. The
National Convention will be in Fort Worth in 2005. This will be the first time
that the convention will be held in Texas. Read more at http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu/shared/article.asp?DocumentID=859.
Dawson, Zorn Lead U.S. to World Team Title
Texas A&M compound archers Amber Dawson and Mary Zorn completed a whirlwind week by leading the United States to the female compound world title at the 42nd World Archery Target Championships in Central Park on Sunday morning.
Read
more at http://www.aggieathletics.com/press/pressRelease.php?PRID=6846.
Aggie Calendar
Coach's Tour
Make plans to join Coach Fran, The Association of Former Students, and the 12th
Man Foundation at a local A&M Club's Coach's Night. Each Club has a great night
planned that includes Coach Fran, a great dinner, silent auction and lots of
Aggie camaraderie. All proceeds support the Clubs' scholarship funds, so we
hope to see you there!
| Brazos County A&M Club |
July 24, 2003 |
Reed Arena |
| Ft. Worth/Tarrant Co. A&M Club |
July 28, 2003 |
Will Rogers Round Up Inn |
Aggie Night at Minute Maid Park
The Houston Astros will be hosting Aggie Night on August 20th, 2003. Half price
tickets will be offered with $2 added to the price of each ticket to go toward
Aggie Scholarship Funds. Governor Rick Perry will be throwing out the first
pitch.
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