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Dear University community,

• Last Tuesday’s Maroon Madness was nothing short of awesome. It was clear that there’s a lot of Dustdevil spirit out there. Our thanks to Dustdevil Athletics and all the volunteers who helped to make this event so memorable. See a video highlight reel and relive the fun.
• Also, last week, Congressman Henry Cuellar (’82) joined us to share the good news of TAMIU being awarded two grants totaling $3.5 million that target scientific research and increasing the number and quality of well-prepared Hispanic students completing TAMIU undergraduate degrees. TAMIU faculty members Dr. Ruvini U. Pathirana and Dr. Alfredo Ramirez, Jr. will lead these initiatives. Find out more.
• Congratulations to our Student Government Association for organizing two campus Town Halls to introduce candidates for City Council and Mayoral races. I hope these events encourage your vote this year. To make that easier, early voting on campus will be held on the following dates.
• On Saturday, over 300 of you really showed you can “Make a Difference” at North Central Park. From colorful murals to clean-up, to tree-planting, TAMIU students, faculty and staff joined together en masse to show the power of Dustdevil pride. Thanks to all for your service to our community! View our photo gallery here.
• Tonight, TAMIU will return to its long-cherished tradition of celebrating its Diwali Festival in the Student Center Courtyard from 5 - 7 p.m. The word ‘Diwali’ is from Sanskrit and means “rows of lamps” to symbolize the victory of good over evil, inner light over spiritual darkness and knowledge over ignorance. It’s time to gather with loved ones and celebrate life...something we can all relate to.
• The Festival is organized by TAMIU’s Office of International Engagement and will include a sampling of Indian cuisine. There will also be lights, a photobooth, music, henna tattoos and bindis, or colored stickers worn on the center of the forehead. Dr. Emily Vanchella, TAMIU visiting lecturer for the College of Arts and Sciences, department of Fine and Performing Arts, will play Indian music on the sitar. Join us and celebrate TAMIU’s global engagement.
• On Thursday, Halloween Fest, long a signature event here at TAMIU, will return with some 35+ booths. This will be the first time in two years that we’ve been able to host this fun event, so get your “ghost” on and have a “goblin” good time. Here’s all the details.
• You can continue the spooky fun at the special showing of the silent film classic, “Nosferatu,” which will be offered free of charge Saturday afternoon at 3. University organist Dr. Colin Campbell will recreate a true silent film mood with his improvised accompaniment on the Sharkey Corrigan Pipe Organ. It’ll be a treat, not a trick!
• Have you ‘checked out’ the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library’s new addition to its research family? Meet Primo. That’s the name of the new Library Catalog and a powerful search tool accessed from the Killam Library homepage. Get the scoop with this short video tutorial or visit this blog link.
• We continue to observe National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We’re proud to be a part of this national observance focused on learning about the latest ways to protect the University, and our friends and families online. Find more information here.
• Our TAMIU-SBDC will host a free webinar, “Cybersecurity 101 for Small Businesses,” that’s great for entrepreneurs. It’s on Friday, Oct. 28. To find out more and register, click here.
• TAMIU will host the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s here on campus Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Team TAMIU seeks additional members from the University community of students, faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni to join us in this worthy cause that impacts so many. Join Team TAMIU here.
• COVID-19 is still a threat here, across our State, nation, and world. Recommended face coverings/masks, and rigorous hand-washing can help reduce your exposure risk. Learn more about free on-campus testing.

Let’s all have a great week, and Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

Maroon Madness Highlights Student-Athletes

We hope you loved Maroon Madness as much as we did. Special thanks to TAMIU Athletics and all our student organizations who came out to support our student-athletes. Best of luck to our Men's and Women's Basketball teams - here's to a great season! #DustEm 🌪

Here's a look at Maroon Madness 2022

Cong. Cuellar Joins TAMIU to Announce New NSF, DE Grants Totaling $3.5 Million

Grants totaling $3.5 million that target scientific research and increasing the number and quality of well-prepared Hispanic students completing TAMIU undergraduate degrees were announced Monday at a press conference by Congressman Henry Cuellar and University president Dr. Pablo Arenaz.

Make A Difference Day Focuses on Park Beautification

Our 13th annual Make a Difference Day harnessed the collective efforts of the University’s campus community to spearhead a tree planting and beautification project at North Central Park. Organized through the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Conduct & Community Engagement, these initiatives also encourage students to explore ways to leave a lasting impact on their community. The event counted on the support of community organizations, including the Laredo Rotary, Keep Laredo Beautiful and the City of Laredo.

View our Event Photo Gallery

All Majors Career Fair Scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 25

Our upcoming All Majors Career Fair, happening Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Student Center Ballroom, counts on the support of some 35+ employers! During the Fair, employers will meet with prospective employees to discuss current hiring needs, qualifications for job openings, required certifications needed and any job-related questions.

TAMIU's e-Learning Hosts Scavenger Hunt, Learning Technologies Week

TAMIU's Office of Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services will host an upcoming Scavenger Hunt, as well as the University's 13th Annual Learning Technologies Week! Details below.

As a part of Learning Technologies Week, the Office of Information Technology wishes to have students participate in a scavenger hunt event that gets students to explore the University, its events, and its services to students. Visit their official rules page for information on how to play here.

This year's Learning Technologies Week seeks to promote greater awareness and appreciation for using technologies in the classroom. This week highlights the best-emerging technologies in online and blended learning. Faculty members will receive an email this week with full program details.

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.

• Dustdevils Clinch First Postseason Appearance Since 2012 With 3-2 Victory Over Angelo State: Read More
• TAMIU Halted By UT Tyler: Read More
• Last Minute Goal Hands TAMIU 2-1 Defeat To #1 DBU: Read More
• Dustdevils Set Single Season Conference Win Mark With 3-0 Sweep Of UT Permian Basin: Read More

Upcoming Events

• Product Photography for the Small Business Owners- Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. | Learn More
• Registration opens for Wintermester and Spring 2023 - Monday, Oct. 31 | Learn More
• ACE Workshop: Self-Advocating - Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. | 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.