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Dear University community,

Students, as you are aware, TAMIU is planning for its future by updating its Master Plan, and we’d like to hear from you! A Master Plan guides change, like improvements to campus—landscape, buildings, and infrastructure. If you were to imagine TAMIU in 2030 and beyond, what would YOU want to see?

• It’s important to update our Master Plan, which was last updated in 2001! BTW, that’s when next year’s freshmen were born. We have a short survey for you that provides input for our planning team on future recommendations. Please help us plan TAMIU’s future. I promise it’s less than 5 minutes in length. SO, have your say here: https://forms.office.com/r/NC5yRFqg4f

This Week:

• How can relations between the United States and Latin America being strengthened? That’s the topic of conversation for the Wednesday, April 6 TAMIU IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2021-2022 Keynote Speaker Series at 6 p.m. at the Student Center Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
• I encourage you to add the performance of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre here Friday, April 8 to your calendar. This will be the troupe’s third visit and performance at TAMIU. The 14 professional dancers will present a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic, and spiritual works by nationally, and internationally-known choreographers. Past performances have been awesome, and you’ll want to check it out.
• This Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m – 3 p.m., we are welcoming our community to “Discover TAMIU.” This will be our first time to offer this fun event in two years, and we’re excited to welcome people back to campus. Discover TAMIU offers over 110 activities throughout and is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the excitement and discovery made possible at TAMIU. Please invite your friends and family to enjoy a day full of fun, educational activities.
• Five distinct experience pathways offer everything from free showings at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium to activities on fire safety, the ever-popular Make Your Own Piggy Bank craft activity, and a D.I.Y. lava lamp, among many others. Your University faculty, staff, and alumni will help deliver a memorable day. Join us!

This month of April, you’ll find that our Center for the Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) is truly bursting with activities.

The Parameters Student Art Show continues in the CFPA Gallery. Other offerings include:

• TAMIIU Spring Band Concert (April 8)
• The TAMIU Orchestra Concert (April 11)
• Percussion Ensemble Recital (April 13)
• Brass Ensemble Recital (April 14)
• Saxophone & Clarinet Studio Recital (April 19)
• Chamber Singers and Voice Studio Recital (April 20)
• Spring Dance Concerts, April 22-23)
• International Guitar Concert (April 26)
• Music on the Menu (April 27)

For a full CFPA Calendar of events, including individual student recitals, visit go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents or call for a recorded schedule at 956.326.3044.

• Mandatory randomized surveillance COVID-19 testing for all members of the University community: students, faculty, and staff continues. Emails notify you of your selection for testing. Once selected, you have 72 hours to test on campus at no charge. There are consequences for non-compliance. Please review your University email account regularly.
• Let’s continue the use of recommended face coverings/masks, in addition to practicing distancing and rigorous hand-washing
• Don’t forget Registration for Summer and Fall is NOW OPEN.

Seniors, Graduation is just ahead! Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

OIT Help Desk Now Located in Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall

Starting Monday, April 4, the OIT Help Desk office will now be located at the Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall, room 105.

U.S. - Latin America Relationship at Center of April 6 Lecture

Strategies to strengthen relations between the United States and Latin America is the topic of conversation for the Wednesday, April 6 TAMIU IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2021-2022 Keynote Speaker Series at 6 p.m. at the Student Center Ballroom. The lecture focuses on opportunities that exist in Latin America and is provided by Jason Marczak, senior director at the Atlantic Council Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.

Chancellor's Summit on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Set for Friday, April 8

he 3rd Annual Chancellor's Summit on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be delivered virtually Friday, April 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Participation in the virtual Summit is free and is open to all faculty, staff and students of any Texas A&M University System institution. This exciting event brings together thought leaders and key stakeholders from across the A&M System to examine challenges and strengthen our collective D&I effort.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Marks Third Return Performance to TAMIU April 8

The renowned Dallas Black Dance Theatre returns to TAMIU Friday, April 8 at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The performance is free of charge and open to the public. It is hosted by TAMIU’s College of Arts and Sciences. Donations in support of student dance scholarships will be graciously accepted

Discover TAMIU’ Set for Saturday, April 9, Boasts 110+ Activities

Now in its eighth year, “Discover TAMIU” makes its on-campus return this Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout its 300-acre campus. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the excitement and discovery made possible at TAMIU. Attendees are encouraged to bring their friends and family to enjoy a day full of fun, educational activities.

Upcoming Concerts and Performances at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts

We have a full list of events happening at our Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Click the button below to view our Calendar of Events.

We Want To Hear From You!

TAMIU is planning for its future by updating its Master Plan, and we want to hear from you! A Master Plan is a ‘roadmap’ to guide change, and make improvements to campus—landscape, buildings, and infrastructure. Click the button below to take a five-minute survey and add your recommendations.

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

• Diverse Cultures, Diverse Humanities Virtual Lecture Series - Angelica Docog: "Polish Immigration to Texas": Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. | Learn More
• Green Dot Overview - Faculty and Staff: Thursday, April 7 at 2 p.m. | Learn More
• Telescope Observation: Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m. | Learn More

TAMIU News Hub

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