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Dear University community,

• We had quite an exciting Welcome Week and I hope all were able to engage in as many of the activities and opportunities as possible. It was especially great to see so many of you at Friday’s concluding “Dusty’s Firework Extravaganza” at the North Practice Field. Our thanks to the hard-working SOLE staff, CAB and all who continue to make Welcome Week a true and cherished tradition here. See our Gallery for more.
• In some other great news, TAMIU has been ranked number 4 in the Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: South category of the 2022 Washington Monthly College Rankings. This Guide is considered the socially conscious alternative to other rankings. TAMIU appears regularly in the “Best Bang for the Buck” ranking, and also ranked fourth last year. TAMIU has appeared repeatedly in the Top Ten since 2012.
• You’re now more familiarized with the campus, faculty and programs… but did you know that TAMIU faculty members recently received Service Awards recognizing over 555 years of combined service to TAMIU? Find out more and congratulate your faculty member for their lasting contribution.
• Did you know that TAMIU has an impressive Esports team? Last week, team members visited Trautmann Elementary School to discuss esports, the accelerated reading program and the importance of reading and writing skills -- and how all can eventually translate to potential college admission and opportunities as collegiate esport athletes. The team competes through the National Association of Collegiate Esports, the primary organization for college esports with 120 member institutions in the U.S. You can also check them out on Twitch. View past streams by visiting https://www.twitch.tv/tamiuesports.
• The week of September 5, TAMIU will be conducting required emergency evacuation. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety, in conjunction with the University Police Department and the Physical Plant, will be conducting evacuation drills during the week of September 5, 2022.
• During these approximately 15-minute-long drills, flashing lights and a siren or emergency message will be communicated building-wide. You must immediately evacuate the building by following the EXIT signs to your closest exit, then head to your designated emergency assembly area. Return to the building when given the “All Clear” by a UPD Officer. Additional details are posted in Blackboard Announcements.
• Please note that COVID-19 continues to be a threat here, across our State, nation and world. The use of recommended face coverings/masks, and rigorous hand-washing can help reduce your exposure risk. Learn more about on-campus testing.
• Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. As the disease also remains a threat to college campuses, TAMIU students are encouraged to remain informed about the disease. Monkeypox Information specific to colleges and universities is available on our COVID-19 Response Center website.

Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

TAMIU Launches Profiles in Research Video Series

TAMIU's Profiles in Research series looks to highlight our diverse University faculty and their research efforts. Here's a look at our first video showcasing Dr. Cindy L. Salazar-Collier, assistant professor of Public Health in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. #ProfilesInResearch

TAMIU Faculty Awards Recognize 555+ Years of Service to the University

As students head to classes this Fall at TAMIU, they will be welcomed by a faculty that recently received Faculty Service Awards recognizing over 555 years combined of service. TAMIU Provost Dr. Tom Mitchell and President Dr. Pablo Arenaz recognized Service Award recipients who have completed 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10 and five years of Service to the University.

• The 35 Year Service Award recipient: Dr. Jerry Thompson, Regents Professor and Professor of History
• The 30-year Service Award recipients: Dr. Robert W. Haynes, Professor of English, and Rebecca R. Litman, Administrative Associate IV.
• The 25 Year Service Award recipients: Dr. José Cardona-López, Professor of Spanish; Miguel San Miguel, Lecturer, department of Mathematics and Physics, and Dr. Jennifer Coronado, Dean of the Graduate School.
• The 20 Year Service Awards recipients: Vivian I. García, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Dr. Mehnazz Momen, Associate Professor of Political Science; Jessie M. Mena, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Dana H. Crabtree, Lecturer in Voice; Dr. Marvin E. Bennett, associate professor, School of Engineering and Dr. Kevin Lindberg, Associate Provost.
• 15 Year Service Awards: Dr. Kyung-Shin Park, Associate Professor of Kinesiology; Dr. Mónica E. Muñoz, Associate Professor of Psychology; Dr. Heriberto García, Instructional Associate Professor of Finance; San Juanita Hernández, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Dr. Paul J. Niemeyer, Associate Professor of English; Dr. Ruby Ynalvez, Associate Professor of Biology; Malynda M. Dalton, Reference/Access Services Librarian; Lilia P. Cantú, Lecturer, University College and Jonathan Martínez, Lecturer, University College.
• Ten Year Service Awards: Dr. Jean Paul Tadoum, Senior Professional, German and French; Dr. Kameron R. Jorgensen, Associate Professor Chemistry; Dr. Mahmoud T. Khasawneh, Associate Professor and Director of The School of Engineering; Dr. Jonathan W. Murphy, Associate Professor of English; Dr. James A. Moyer, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; Dr. Ray Garza, Jr., Assistant Professor of Psychology; Dr. Lina M. De La Garza, Lecturer, Business Communication; Dr. José C. Lozano, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology and Communications and Dr. Simon Zschirnt, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Social Sciences.
• Five-year Service Awards: Dr. Constant L. Yayi, Assistant Professor , International Banking & Finance; Dr. Jee Eun Ahn, Assistant Professor of Dance; Dr. Hongwei Wang, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Dr. Adriana Blasco-Rubio, Instructional Assistant Professor of Psychology; Dr. Mark T. Boseman, Assistant Professor of Percussion; Thomas R. Brown, Instructional Assistant Professor of Communication; Dr. Li Z. Brooks, Associate Professor of Accounting; Dr. Nathaniel P. Graham, Assistant Professor of Finance, and Mayra J. Pliego, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

TAMIU-SBDC Offers Intellectual Property Workshop Sept. 15

An opportunity to better understand the complexities of intellectual property will be the focus of a day-long workshop Thursday, Sept. 15 through TAMIU-SBDC. The Workshop will provide basic information on securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights, includes small group meetings to focus on specific topics, and short one-on-one consultations with intellectual property lawyers. The Workshop cost is $10 per person and includes a light breakfast. It will be held in TAMU’s Student Center Ballroom, room 203.

Partnership TAMIU: An Alliance for Good Holds MOA Signing Ceremony

Local community-serving agencies gathered to sign a Memorandum of Agreement affirming their commitment to Partnership TAMIU: An Alliance for Good. Nine organizations signed MOAs establishing service opportunities that assist the agencies while enhancing student learning. Signing community agencies included Altus Hospice, Catholic Charities Diocese of Laredo, Casa de Misericordia, Diocese of Laredo, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas, Laredo Main Street, Mercy Ministries of Laredo, Next Gen America and Voz de Niños.

TAMIU Esports Members Visit Trautmann Elementary School for Livestream

TAMIU esport athletes met with students at Trautmann Elementary School through a livestreamed video where they discussed their experiences as collegiate gamers. During the livestream, members of TAMIU’s esports team talked about esports, the accelerated reading program and the importance of reading and writing skills and how those same skills can eventually translate to potential college admission and opportunities as collegiate esport athletes. University students attending the livestream included Valorant esports coach Joseph Caminita, League of Legends esports coach Celeste Herrera, Rocket League esports coach Ethan García, and Call of Duty esports coach Eric Rodriguez.

TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts to Host Upcoming Concert, Art Exhibit

Here's a look at some of our concert and art offerings available through TAMIU's Department of Fine and Performing Arts.

View our CFPA Events Calendar

go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents

TAMIU Athletics Update

TAMIU is a member of the Lone Star Conference and competes in 11 sports: volleyball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, softball, baseball, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's golf.

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Upcoming Events

• Music on the Menu - Wednesday, Aug. 31 | Learn More
• Borderland Collective Opening Reception - Wednesday, Aug. 31 | Learn More
• Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Schedule | Learn More
• TAMIU Small Business Development Center Events | Learn More

TAMIU News Hub

At Texas A&M International University our faculty, students, and staff know how to Go Beyond. Every day, they lead change, solve problems and advance thinking. Through instruction, faculty and student research and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of life for citizens of Laredo, the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities. We proudly share their stories through our weekly news distributions, online News Hub, digital and traditional publications, and our Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin. Share Our Beyond.

View our complete News Hub at https://go.tamiu.edu/newshub.