Dear University community,
- Today’s the day… Registration for Maymester, Summer, and Fall 2023 is now underway. Find out more via our Registration Hub.
- We had a great 9th Annual Discover TAMIU this Saturday, with thousands joining us to discover, explore and have fun. We had over 150 activities and events on offer and great weather too. My thanks to all who volunteered their energy and time to make this annual outreach event a resounding success. View highlights on Facebook.
On to this week:
- “It’s On Us Week” is underway through Friday with a host of activities including Bystander Intervention Training, the Consent Cab and Denim Day. Details below.
- As part of this observance, we’ll also host our last COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Wednesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Student Center Rotunda. It’s free of charge and open to both students and the community at large.
- Check out our Wednesday Spring Choir Recital and Thursday A Night of Chamber Music at the CFPA, both offered free of charge at 6:30 p.m.
- You won’t want to miss the Texas A&M International University Forum: Nuevo León 2023 coming Tuesday, April 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Center Auditorium, room 236. Hosted by the student group, LULAC at TAMIU, it features speakers from various sectors including commerce, the private sector, education and entertainment. See more below.
- The “Ways of Seeing: One Exhibit, Two Spaces” exhibit, featuring artists and friends Eric Avery, M.D., and Sue Coe, continues at the CFPA Gallery and the Laredo Center for the Arts. Find out more.
- In case you haven’t seen it, check out The New York Times’ “Build Your Own Rankings” Tool which enables you to rank your college or university. Using sliders such as “Economic Mobility” and “Low Net Price,” you’ll find TAMIU consistently ranks nationally in the Top Five!
- Free COVID-19 Testing is available on campus. COVID-19 remains a threat here, across our State, nation, and world. Recommended face coverings/masks, and rigorous hand-washing help reduce your exposure risk. Learn about free on-campus testing and bookmark our COVID-19 Response Center.
Make it a great week… Go Dustdevils!
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
Registration for Maymester, Summer and Fall 2023 Begins Monday, April 3
Registration for the Maymester, Summer and Fall 2023 semester begins Monday, April 3. An individual's registration start date and time is based on a phased registration schedule.
Monday, April 3, 2023, and Tuesday, April 4, 2023
- Graduate Students
- Seniors (90+ total earned credit hours)
- Honor Students
- Students from the Early College High School
- Students from the Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies
- Student Athletes
- Veterans
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
- Juniors (60-89 total earned credit hours)
- TRIO Program Students
Thursday, April 6, 2023
- Open registration for all students
Ninth Annual Discover TAMIU Held
Discover TAMIU, a family-friendly event celebrating the excitement and discovery made possible at the University, was held Saturday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
View additional event highlights on Facebook.
New ‘Build Your Own Rankings’ NY Times’ Tool Bodes Well for TAMIU
Quoctrung Bui and Jessie Ma, writers at The New York Times, took a novel approach by sharing an interactive tool that provides a Build Your Own Rankings approach. Those choosing to Build Their Own using TAMIU will find that the tool consistently ranks TAMIU nationally in the top five.
Access the new tool at https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/27/opinion/build-your-own-college-rankings.html
TAMIU Students Excel at TAFE Competition, Heading to Nationals
TAMIU College of Education students have excelled at the recent Texas Association of Future Educators Teach Tomorrow Summit and will travel to a national competition this summer in Florida. The Summit was attended by 11 TAMIU students and faculty advisor Dr. Seth Sampson, TAMIU assistant professor of School Counseling, and Vanessa Almaraz, co-faculty advisor. Nine of the 11 students placed in the competition.
Competing students included Katherine Aleman, Megan Flores, Jorge Guajardo, Elda Guzman, Angel Hierro, Ashley Hernández, Krystal Inclán, Haziel Mota, Andrea Martínez, Raquel Rodríguez, and Roberto Salinas.
It's On Us Week Happening Through Friday
The Office of Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance is hosting It’s On Us Week April 3-7. Several events are scheduled throughout the week to help the campus community take a stand against sexual violence.
Highligted events:
- Bystander Intervention Training | Tuesday, April 4 from 1-2 p.m.: This training program is designed to help prevent harassment and build safe, inclusive spaces for all. The program offers a proven set of tools to help people safely intervene when they are a witness to harassment in public spaces. RSVP Here
- Consent Cab | Wednesday, April 5 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Catch a ride to class while you learn more about campus safety and consent! We’ll drive you to your destination and ask you safety, Title IX and consent-related questions along the way. Click to reserve your ride time!
This Week at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts: Spring Choir Concert and A Night of Chamber Music
We've got a full slate of events happening at TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. This week, we're holding performances for our choir and chamber music ensemble.
For a full list of events, visit https://go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents
Joyful Journey of Expansion with CASA Yoga and TAMIU's Healthy U!
Hosted by Casa Yoga and TAMIU's Healthy U, the event is open to all members of the University community, including students.
Employees can register at https://forms.office.com/r/Rys2j3n4HS
Upcoming Speaker Forum Set for April 11
Members of the University and general community are invited to attend an upcoming speaker forum, LULAC at Texas A&M International University Forum: Nuevo León 2023 on Tuesday, April 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Center Auditorium, room 236. Hosted by the student group, LULAC at TAMIU, the event highlights speakers from various sectors ranging from commerce, the private sector, education and entertainment.
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 Win Barnburner Against Chaparrals: Read More
- Dustdevils Take 7th At RJGA Palm Valley Classic: Read More
- TAMIU Splits Doubleheader With Lubbock Christian: Read More
- Dustdevils Upset #11 Lady Chaps 3-0 In Series Finale: Read More
Upcoming Events
- Registration Begins for Maymester, Summer and Fall 2023 - Monday, April 3
- Spring Choir Recital - Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
- A Night of Chamber Music - Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m.
- Safe Zone Workshop - Tuesday, April 11 at 2 p.m.
- The Economic Outlook - Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m.
- Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Schedule
- TAMIU Small Business Development Center Schedule
TAMIU News Hub
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