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Dear University community,

I want to thank all of you: students, faculty, staff and guests, who helped to make this past Saturday’s Discover TAMIU a resounding success. Our campus was a beehive of activity as children, families and visitors of all ages explored over 110 activities. As we gradually move towards recovery from the past two years of Pandemic, it was truly heartening to see so many people on campus exploring the University, its mission and its ability to change hearts, lives, and minds daily. My thanks to the Office of Outreach and Pre-College Programs who champion and lead this event.

Please note that the University will be closed for the afternoon of April 15, in a System-authorized observance of Good Friday. Office hours and services will resume Monday, April 18, 2022.

• On the Friday night before Discover TAMIU, we welcomed the third visit and performance of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. The 14-member troupe presented an incredible evening of athletic artistry that celebrated a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers. The evening was hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Last week also marked the second visit to our campus by our Master Plan Team who met with the campus community to further collect information that will help them craft a ‘roadmap’ to guide change and make improvements to campus—landscape, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Students, if you haven’t already, please complete a short survey that gathers your important input to help guide our planning team on future recommendations. Your insight will help us plan TAMIU’s future. It’ll take less than 5 minutes to complete. Have your say here: https://forms.office.com/r/NC5yRFqg4f
• The long-awaited return and performance of the legendary Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán at TAMIU will take place Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the TAMIU Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. The performance, dubbed “México Creo en Ti,” is the capstone event of the two-day 6th International Mariachi Festival at TAMIU, which also attracts high school mariachi groups from across Texas for learning workshops with the members of Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán. Ticket information is online at go.tamiu.edu/mariachitickets, or by phone by calling 956.326.2273. They can also be purchased at TAMIU’s Bursar’s Office, located in the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, or at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

As we move to the end of the semester, our April calendar is filled with the Arts. Consider these for your calendar:

• TAMIU Orchestra Concert – Monday, April 11 in the CFPA Recital Hall
• Percussion Ensemble Recital – Wednesday, April 13 in the CFPA Recital Hall
• “9 Divines” – Spring 2022 Senior Art Student Exhibit – Thursday, April 14 at 5 p.m. in the CFPA Gallery – exhibit continues through Wednesday, April 27
• Brass Ensemble Recital – Thursday, April 14 in the CFPA Recital Hall
• Saxophone & Clarinet Studio Recital – Tuesday, April 19 in the CFPA Recital Hall
• Sing Into Spring: TAMIU Chamber Singers and Voice Studio Recital – Wednesday, April 20 in the CFPA Recital Hall
• Spring Dance Concerts – Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23 in the CFPA Theater
• International Guitar Concert – Tuesday, April 26. in the CFPA Recital Hall
• Music on the Menu – Wednesday, April 27 at 12:15 p.m. in the CFPA Recital Hall

Coming in May:

• Keyboard Studio Recital – Tuesday, May 3 in the CFPA Recital Hall
• Silent Movie Saturday – Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m. in the CFPA Recital Hall

A full list of events, including student recitals, can be accessed at go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents

• 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 underway.

Seniors, Graduation is just ahead! Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

Thanks for joining us at Discover TAMIU 2022!

Children, families and visitors of all ages explored over 110 activities during this year's Discover TAMIU. Here's a look at some of those captured moments. Click the link below for a full photo gallery.