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Dear University community,

With the approach of the Fall semester now days away, we’re welcoming new students, faculty, and members of our administration and staff.

• Our last Dusty Camp for Orientation is Aug. 24 – 25. We’re excited to welcome new students to TAMIU! Find out more about the Dusty Camp experience here.
• Move-In to Student Housing takes place Saturday, Aug. 26!
• Are you a student looking for on-campus employment? The Office of Human Resources has moved the student employment process to Workday to help make the student employment process much easier and more convenient for student applicants.

Students can search for current job vacancies and apply for positions of interest, via Workday at:

• https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMIU_Student_Employment
• Choose “Student Employment”
• All student employment positions are listed on their own jobs page and you’ll complete the application process in Workday.

Are you wondering what Fall@TAMIU might look like? How about a sneak preview? Head over to go.tamiu.edu/fallpreview to find out about changes, new opportunities, resources, and plans for an exciting Fall@TAMIU.

• TAMIU assistant professor of Art Josias Figueirido and Julio Obscura, a TAMIU alumnus, and artist based in Washington, D.C., mount a new exhibit, “Fronterizo Dreaming” with an opening reception Thursday, Aug. 17 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum at 810 Zaragoza. The exhibit will show through Friday, Sept. 22. Admission is free of charge and open to the public.
• What did you do this summer? Five undergraduate students studying Ballet Folklórico at TAMIU recently traveled to Mexico City to undergo a series of dance master classes at the Escuela de Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández.
• Registration continues and classes start Monday, Aug. 28. Here’s more via the Registration Hub. Remember: Tuition and fees remain frozen for the third year in a row, helping you to save on your degree. Here’s details.
• Still pending that desired degree? Our “Closer Than Ever” program helps former students complete their degrees with new scholarship opportunities to assist TAMIU students in their comeback stories. Find out more.
• We’re proud to announce that TAMIU has joined a growing number of Texas employers designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. Texas Mother-Friendly employers proactively support employees who choose to breastfeed their infants by providing time, space, and other support to maintain breastfeeding after returning to work.
• Free COVID-19 Testing Kits are available at the offices of Student Health and in lobby/reception areas in Environmental Health and Safety (inside our Physical Plant) and the University Police Department.
• Heading outdoors during peak heat periods? Stay hydrated and apply sunscreen regularly. Light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and hats provide additional protection during our ongoing heatwave.

Dustdevils, Keep It Cool!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

TAMIU Support Services Focused on Helping Students

Whether you're setting foot on campus for the first time or returning for your final year, TAMIU offers a bevy of support services pointing students toward a successful semester.

Some Support Services Offered:

• Academic Center for Excellence
• Dusty's Food Pantry
• REC Sports
• Student Counseling
• Student Health Services

Registration for the Fall 2023 Semester Continues at TAMIU

Registration for the Fall 2023 semester is underway. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Late registration ends Friday, Sept. 1.

TAMIU Offers Sneak Peek at Fall Semester

The Fall Semester at TAMIU will bring new courses, events, experiences, and opportunities for students…and members of the community at large. To better capture this season of change, the University has launched a dedicated website offering students an advanced look at Fall@TAMIU online.

Final TAMIU Dusty Camp Orientation Offered

Prior to the start of the Fall 2023 semester at TAMIU, incoming freshmen and transfer students attend a two-day, overnight student orientation to experience campus life first-hand. The last Dusty Camp before the semester starts is Aug. 24 – 25.

TAMIU Faculty Member and Alum Offer 'Fronterizo Dreaming' Art Exhibit at Border Heritage Museum Aug. 17 - Sept. 22

“Fronterizo Dreaming” will be presented with an opening reception Thursday, Aug. 17 from 6 – 8 p.m. The exhibit will show through Friday, Sept. 22. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Hosted by the Webb County Heritage Foundation, the exhibit combines artwork by TAMIU assistant professor of Art Josias Figueirido and Julio Obscura, a TAMIU alumnus and artist based in Washington, D.C.

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.

• LSC Digital Network’s New Viewing Options for 2023-24 Announced
• Staykov Earns GCAA All-America Scholar Honor
• Gilday Earns RSCC*D
• TAMIU Men’s Basketball Release 2023-2024 Schedule

Upcoming Events

• Dusty Camp VI - Thursday, Aug. 24 - Friday, Aug. 25
• Fall 2023 Tuition and Fees Due - Friday, Aug. 25
• Fall 2023 First Class Day - Monday, Aug. 28
• Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Schedule
• TAMIU Small Business Development Center Schedule

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.