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Dear University community,

The long-awaited return and performance of the legendary Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán at TAMIU is this 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 over 450 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.
• Congratulations to Dr. Adam Kozaczka, assistant professor of English, who was named one of 12 distinguished A&M System faculty and professionals to be awarded the 2022 Chancellor’s Medallion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are tremendously proud of Dr. Kozaczka.
• We also extend congratulations to Dr. Lola Norris, associate professor of Spanish and Translation, who has been presented with one of three Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators (CATE) Awards by Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp. She is model faculty member and recognized by her peers who elected her president of the Faculty Senate for two consecutive years.
• Students, if you haven’t already, please complete a short survey that gathers your important input to help guide our Master Plan 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
• This summer, local rising high school juniors or seniors can “D.I.A.L.L.” (Development of Informatics Accelerated Learning in Laredo) up a STEM immersion experience during a week-long opportunity hosted by TAMIU and the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston School of Biomedical Informatics. The program is limited to 20 students and free of charge to selected students. The deadline to apply for admission is Friday, May 20, 2022. Apply at go.tamiu.edu/diall.
• Aspiring educators are invited to attend the upcoming School Districts Fair on Wednesday, April 27 from 1 – 4 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. The event is open to students, alumni and the general public. Individuals are encouraged to register for the event at https://tamiu.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/31794.

As the semester draws to a close, our April calendar is filled with the Arts. Consider these for your calendar:

• 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

• Let’s continue the use of recommended face coverings/masks, in addition to practicing distancing and rigorous hand-washing. COVID-19 testing continues on campus and vaccinations are scheduled every Wednesday in the Student Center. For schedule and details, go here.
• Don’t forget Registration for Summer and Fall is now underway.
• Seniors, you’ll be crossing the stage at our Spring Commencement Exercises very soon! It’s going to be a great day!

Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán's Long Awaited Return Concert at TAMIU Set for Saturday, April 23

The long-awaited return and performance of the legendary Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán at TAMIU takes place Saturday, April 23 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.

TAMIU'S Dr. Adam Kozaczka Honored at A&M System Chancellor's Summit on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Texas A&M University System has named TAMIU assistant professor of English Dr. Adam Kozaczka as one of 12 distinguished A&M System faculty and professionals awarded the 2022 Chancellor's Medallion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The virtual event convened over 1,030 participants from across the A&M System. Participants discussed diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives taking place at all System campuses.

"Dr. Kozaczka has assisted in writing content for TIDE's website and has contributed his views on DEI through published and posted interviews. Perhaps one of his most significant contributions to date in the area of DEI at TAMIU has been the procurement of the Humanities Texas grant in the delivery of the 'Diverse Cultures, Diverse Humanities' Lecture Series."

- Dr. Pablo Arenaz, University president

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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.

• TAMIU Baseball Teams With Vs. Cancer For April 22 Game Against Eastern New Mexico: Read More
• Dustdevils Drop 3-2 Heartbreaker To #5 West Texas A&M In Series Finale: Read More
• Dustdevils Topple #5 Buffaloes In Game One, Fall In Game Two: Read More

Upcoming Events

• Course Evaluations - Monday, April 18 - Sunday, April 24 | Learn More
• Graduate Information Session - Monday, April 18 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Learn More
• Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs - Thursday, April 21 at 8:30 a.m. | Learn More
• Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Show Schedule - April | Learn More

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