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Monday, Sept. 12, 2022

Dear University community,

  • Last week, we joined colleagues from UTHealth Houston to share news of an innovative partnership with their School of Biomedical Informatics. It’s focused on the Development of Informatics Accelerated Learning in Laredo (DIALL) program. DIALL provides TAMIU students the opportunity to complete a 4+1 graduate certificate and accelerated Master’s program with UTHealth Houston. At completion, students graduate with a Bachelor's degree from TAMIU and a graduate certificate from UTHealth Houston. You can find out more here.
  • This week, we welcome our new TAMIU Artist in Residence, Valerie Naranjo to campus. She’s a globally-acclaimed, award-winning percussionist, performer on Broadway and a member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band. Here’s an example of her mastery of the Ghanian Gyil instrument. More to come!
  • Coming Thursday is an opportunity to better understand the complexities of intellectual property in a day-long workshop hosted by TAMIU’ Small Business Development Center. The Workshop will look at four tracks that see the most challenges in today’s marketplace: software, mechanical/electrical inventions, consumer products, and art. Registration is $10 and is available at this link.
  • Are you expecting a refund? Please see below for important information from our Office of Financial Aid.
  • ICYMI, TAMIU has been ranked number 4 in the Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: South category of the 2022 Washington Monthly College Rankings. TAMIU was also named to the Best Colleges for Student Voting Honor Roll TAMIU has appeared repeatedly in the Top Ten since 2012. Find out more.
  • 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, UTHealth Houston Partnership Expands Public Health Study Opportunities Here

Public Health study opportunities at TAMIU have expanded thanks to an innovative partnership with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Biomedical Informatics. The partnership provides TAMIU students the opportunity to complete a 4+1 graduate certificate and accelerated Master’s program with UTHealth Houston.
At center, Dr. Susan Fenton, UTHealth Houston SBMI associate professor and associate dean for Academic and Curricular Affairs, joins TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz and TAMIU leadership, faculty and students to share news of the expanded public health opportunities available at TAMIU through partnerships with UTHealth Houston. Left to right Dr. Mahmoud T. Khasawneh, director, School of Engineering; Dr. Tom Mitchell, Provost; Dr. Geoffrey Hubona, associate professor. A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business; Dr. Fenton and Dr. Arenaz; Dr. John Kilburn, associate vice president, Research and Sponsored Projects; Dr. Cindy Lynn Salazar-Collier, assistant professor of Public Health, and Erika M. Cavazos-Juarez, UTHealth Houston doctoral student.

Acclaimed Percussionist Valerie Naranjo Joins TAMIU Artist-in-Residence Program

TAMIU will welcome internationally recognized percussionist Valerie Naranjo to its Artist in Residence program with a reception Monday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Gallery (located on the second floor). Naranjo, a globally acclaimed, award-winning percussionist, is a longtime member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live band and performs in Broadway’s The Lion King. She’s recorded with several well-known musical acts like David Byrne, Philip Glass Ensemble and Tori Amos, among others.

View our CFPA Events Calendar

go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents

View a livestreamed interview by Dr. James Moyer, TAMIU Fine and Performing Arts department chair and associate professor of Music.

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.

First Financial Aid Disbursement of Refunds Expected Friday, Sept. 16

Are you expecting a refund?

A message from the Office of Financial Aid

The first disbursement of refunds for Fall 2022 will happen Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. You have electronic options for receiving your refund. Whether you decide to deposit to an existing account or deposit to a BankMobile checking account, you can choose the account that is right for you. You can make a choice by visiting UCONNECT. If you have any pending items, you will have to wait for your refund until the following week after all requirements have been cleared.

For more information, call TAMIU’s Financial Aid Office at 956.326.2225, email financialaid@tamiu.edu, or visit https://www.tamiu.edu/finaid/

Application for Fall 2022 Graduation Due Friday, Sept. 30

If you're a candidate for Fall 2022 graduation, you'll need to apply by Friday, Sept. 30. Be sure to apply through Uconnect. Have a question? Call the Office of the Registrar at 956.326.2250 or email graduation@tamiu.edu. #TAMIUGrad🎓

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

  • Twentieth Class Day - Friday, Sept. 16 | Learn More
  • ACE Workshop: How to Speak to My Professor? - Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. | Learn More
  • Faculty Opening Concert - Friday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. | Learn More
  • Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Schedule | Learn More
  • TAMIU Small Business Development Center Events | Learn More

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