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Dear University community,

There’s a flurry of activities as the semester nears its end, offering special opportunities to celebrate and engage.

• Tonight at 6 p.m. in the CFPA Recital Hall, we’ll hold our First-Generation Cording Ceremony. Prior to that, our Trailblazers Legacy Night is scheduled for 5 p.m. in front of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library.

Also this Week:

• TAMIU is hosting Open Forums for candidates for the position of Vice President for Student Engagement and I encourage participation by all University community members. All forums are in Academic Innovation Center (AIC) 126 @ 11:15 a.m. Candidates and their respective forum dates are: Tomas Aguirre – Monday, April 24 and Rosalinda Garcia – Tuesday, April 25.
• Greek Excellence Awards, Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.
• TAMIU Laredo Film Society Film Festival Friday, April 28 at 6 p.m. in AIC, Room 125.
• University Life Awards, Saturday, April 29 a 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

On the horizon:

• Late Night Breakfast, Monday, May 1 at 8 p.m., Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade.
• Spring Commencement Exercises, Wednesday, May 10, 11 a.m and 4 p.m., Sames Auto Arena.
• Congratulations to our TAMIU Fashion Society on the success of their first-ever Fashion Show this past Friday. This offered a great opportunity for students to share their creativity and energy.
• Kudos to Dr. Claudia San Miguel, College of Arts and Sciences Dean, and her hard-working team for another successful International Mariachi Festival which attracted 400+ high school students and was capped by a stirring concert performance by our Artists in Residence, the renowned Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán. Proceeds from the event help fund TAMIU’s Mariachi program.

Registration for Maymester, Summer, and Fall 2003 is now underway. Find out more via our Registration Hub.

• Free COVID-19 Testing is still 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 this a great week Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

TAMIU Celebrates Earth Day Tuesday 

TAMIU will join the global celebration of Earth Day Tuesday, April 25 with a series of events. This year’s Earth Day celebration theme is “Water for Future” and includes events that highlight the importance of conserving the planet’s natural resources. As part of the Earth Day celebration, hands-on activities have been organized for students so they can join the University’s “Maroon is the New Green” natural resource stewardship movement.

TAMIU SBDC Announces Google Partnership for No-Cost Business Seminars

TAMIU's Small Business Development Center (TAMIU SBDC) recently announced its partnership with “Grow with Google” by offering a series of no-cost webinars to business owners.

TAMIU REC Sports Summer '23 Camp Announces Plans; Registration Underway

TAMIU's Rec Sports Summer Camp has some robust options for children ages 5 – 13. The Camp begins Monday, June 5 and runs through Thursday, June 22, 2023. Enrollment is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 2.

This Week at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts: Keyboard and Saxophone Studio Recitals, Music on the Menu, a Senior Exhibition and a Symphonic Band Concert

We've got a full slate of events happening at TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. All events are free and open to the community.

For a full list of events, visit https://go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents

Late Night Breakfast and Final Exam Schedule

Before Final Exams begin, join us for our annual Late Night Breakfast Monday, May 1 from 8 - 10 p.m. at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade. *Breakfast is only available to currently enrolled students, while supplies last.* 🍽

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.

• Baseball Delays Senior Day Due to Weather: Read More
• Chacon Hits Walk-off Home Run To Split Doubleheader: Read More
• TAMIU Softball Celebrates Bernal and Smith In 12-3 Route Of Falcons: Read More
• Dustdevils Fall to Javelinas in Extra Innings: Read More

Upcoming Events

• Emerging Leaders Celebration 2023 - Friday, April 28
• Last Class Day - Monday, May 1
• Late Night Breakfast - Tuesday, May 2 at 8 p.m.
• 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.