Dear University community,
- A broad range of TAMIU degree programs have been ranked in top spots nationwide by BestColleges in its 2023 BestColleges Rankings. Check out the top ranked programs here.
- TAMIU’s Center for the Fine and Performing Arts continues to offer a variety of events. This week, you can enjoy the Annual Faculty Opening Concert. Next week, the Celebration with Love Concert and a tribute to Laredo and national icon Jovita Idar are scheduled.
- Mark your calendar for a chance to help your future soar at the Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerospace Recruitment Fair Saturday, Sept. 30. Find out about outstanding career and internship opportunities in this dynamic industry. It’s free of charge and open to all.
- This week, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety in conjunction with the University Police Department and Physical Plant will conduct Emergency Evacuation Drills.
During these drills, flashing lights and a siren/emergency message will be communicated building-wide. All occupants must:
- Evacuate buildings via closest exit.
- Head to designated evacuation assembly area.
- Only return to buildings when UPD Officer provides “All Clear.”
Drills should last no more than 15 minutes from start to finish. Drill assistants will be wearing high-visibility vests or issued TAMIU uniforms. In preparation for these drills, please consider the following:
- Familiarize yourself with various exits in the buildings you’re in. Exits are clearly marked with illuminated “EXIT” signs, with pathways to each. Your closest exit may be closer to you than the way you came in.
- Learn Evacuation Assembly Area location(s). Each campus building has an assigned area to gather away from the building for your and others’ safety.
- Identify locations of closest fire alarm pull station. These activate the building evacuation alarm and are commonly located near exit doors or ends of hallways.
- Familiarize yourself with your Building Emergency Coordinator (BEC). Most buildings have at least one BEC that should help during an emergency or evacuation.
Learn more about fire safety and other related resources from the TAMIU Office of Environmental Health and Safety’s Fire & Life Safety page.
Make this an excellent week, Dustdevils!
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
TAMIU Programs Earn Top Spots in 2023 Best Colleges Rankings
In its recently released 2023 rankings, BestColleges recognized TAMIU in the following categories: 2nd in Most Affordable Online Colleges in Texas, 3rd in Most Affordable RN-to-BSN Programs of 2023, 4th in Best Online MBA in International Business Programs, 7th in Best Online MBA in Finance Programs 2023, and 9th in Best Online Master's in K-12 Education Programs
TAMIU’s Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Hosts Several Events this September
As the semester at TAMIU begins, several events are on the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts calendar. All events are free and open to the public.
Julieta & Frank Staggs Academy of International and STEM Studies to Host Fall Open House Sept. 23
An information session for parents and students interested in earning high school and college credit simultaneously at the Julieta and Frank Staggs Academy of International and STEM Studies at TAMIU is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 111.
TAMIU Hosts ‘Tributo a Jovita Idar’ Honoring a Laredo National Icon Friday, Sept. 29
TAMIU will host a special event celebrating the contributions of Laredo and national icon Jovita Idar on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre. Admission to “Tributo A Jovita Idar: Honoring a Laredo National Icon” is free of charge and open to the public.
Career, Internship Opportunities Sky High at First Aviation, Aeronautics & Aerospace Recruitment Fair at TAMIU Sept. 30
TAMIU students, graduates, and members of the Laredo community at large are encouraged to take part in this outstanding career and internship opportunity in a dynamic industry. The Laredo event is the only recruitment event in Texas. Attendees will have such opportunities with the Federal Aviation Administration, Homeland Security, and others. Presentations and networking will be offered by agency leaders and industry representatives such as the Latinos Pilots Association and Latinas in Aviation.
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.
- Florida Southern Defeats Texas A&M International with a 4-0 Victory
- TAMIU Falls to DBU to Wrap Up LSC Crossover
- Dustdevils Run at UIW Invite
- Dustdevils Fall to Patriots in LSC Crossover
Upcoming Events
- ACE Workshop - Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m.
- Coffeehouse Wednesday - Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
- Fall Constellations Live - Friday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 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.
La Taqueria Internacional at TAMIU
New Risk Assessment Forms
The TAMIU Office of Environmental Health and Safety has recently migrated from the existing paper Risk Assessment Form and Risk Assessment Matrix to a fully electronic format via Presence. Student Clubs and Organizations seeking to provide this documentation may do so by searching for the Risk Assessment Form & Matrix on Presence or by clicking the link on the EHS Website under the Risk Management tab.