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Dear University Community,

• I hope everyone enjoyed our 10th Annual Discover TAMIU this Saturday. We had a great weather, with thousands joining to play, learn and explore. This year's event featured 170+ activities, which included face painting, slime activities, D.I.Y. bracelets, a fish tank tour, make-your-own piggy banks, a DustyTRON robotics demonstration and so much more. My heartfelt thanks to all who volunteered their time and dedication make this signature event a big success. View highlights here.
• As many are viewing the Total Solar Eclipse today, please note that safety is the top priority when viewing a solar eclipse and that you should not look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection.
• Partial Eclipse in Laredo, where the first edge of the Moon touches the Sun, begins at 12:09 p.m. Maximum Partial Eclipse, where an extremely thin crescent shape of the Sun is visible, will be at 1:29 p.m. Partial Eclipse ends at 2:51 p.m., with the last edge of the Moon leaving the Sun. Below, is a photo of the phases of the eclipse. Below, is a photo that demonstrates the phases of the Total Solar Eclipse:

• Join us to celebrate The Rhizome Experience, premiering Friday, April 12 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Rhizome Experience is a free, large-scale multidisciplinary contemporary art project organized by Artist and Visiting Assistant Professor Crystal Wagner. It represents a collaboration between faculty and students in the music, art, dance, theater, and humanities and the community. Join us and be a part of a historic undertaking at TAMIU and in Laredo...the like of which has never been seen before! More information is here.
• An on-campus lecture, “Charting New Depths: A Mediterranean-Atlantic Corridor Research Voyage,” features Dr. Zhiyang Li, assistant professor of Geology sharing his once-in-a-lifetime successful expedition through the European coast Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the Academic Innovation Center, room 126. Admission is free and open to all. Individuals are encouraged to sign up at https://go.tamiu.edu/nleevent.
• Each year, the President's office calls for nominations for the Outstanding Employee Service Award. This year, we will give out two awards. The nomination form is here. For more information, contact the President's Office at 956.326.2320 or email president@tamiu.edu.
• TAMIU will help celebrate Public Health Week with a special lecture and presentation on student internship opportunities. The free lecture will be offered on Teams on Wednesday, April 10 at 2 p.m. CST; the Meeting ID is 219 631 036 699. For more information, visit here.
• Stay tuned for a quacktastic event on Thursday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Acequia Fountain where everyone will be invited to celebrate a TAMIU enrollment milestone. More details to come soon! Fowl-ow us on social media for details.
• Internationally renowned performance group Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán will take the stage at TAMIU on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall. The performance, “Cultura y Tradición,” is the capstone event of the two-day 8th Annual International Mariachi Festival at TAMIU, April 18 - 19 at the University. Here's information on how to purchase your tickets.
• Registration for Maymester, Summer and Fall 2024 is underway at TAMIU. I encourage you to view the registration schedule and learn more about the University's registration processes at the Student Registration Hub.
• Students, remember that Course Evaluation Week is Monday, April 15- Saturday, April 21. Please take the time to complete your evaluations when prompted via email. Have your say, show the way.
• The 28th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference will take center stage at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Wednesday - Friday, April 10 - 12, bringing together academic researchers, business leaders, and policy makers to discuss critical trade issues affecting the Western Hemisphere and across the globe. More information is here.
• Felix Salmon, author and chief financial correspondent for Axios, will present a lecture titled "The Phoenix Economy" Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. at the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. More information is here.

Have an excellent week and Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

The Rhizome Experience is Coming April 12

We're gearing up for the unveiling of “Rhizome,” a multidisciplinary contemporary art project organized by Artist and Visiting Assistant Professor Crystal Wagner that will be created at TAMIU this Spring 2024. The project involves a collaboration between faculty and students in the music, art, dance, theater, and humanities and the community at large.

Rhizome Performances

TAMIU Breaks Ground for $71.2M Construction, Expansion

The latest chapter in TAMIU's growth and development story was celebrated with Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the construction of the Health Sciences Education and Research Center and the expansion of the Western Hemispheric Trade Center. Special guests included Judith Zaffirini, Texas State Senator, James R. “Randy” Brooks, Texas A&M University System Regent, and Jenny Jones, A&M System Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations. Construction of these projects is scheduled for substantial completion in Spring 2026.

Pandemic Helping to Drive Interest in Public Health Careers, Says TAMIU

While the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted so many, it has also increased awareness about the importance of Public Health…and the diverse career opportunities it makes possible. TAMIU assistant professor of Public Health Dr. Cindy Lynn Salazar-Collier said the shared Pandemic experience has helped to drive interest in the University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health.

Release the Quacken! Duck-Themed Celebration at TAMIU Slated for April 18

TAMIU CFPA Events Happening this April

This April, several live music and dance performances are currently scheduled at TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. All events are free and open to the public. Donations are gladly accepted at the door to support scholarships for Fine and Performing Arts students.

Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán Hosts Concert at TAMIU Saturday, April 20

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.

• Dustdevils Drop Game 4 to Rams
• Dustdevils Complete Sweep Against Falcons in Extra Innings
• Dustdevils Sweep Falcons in Doubleheader
• Dustdevils Finish 12th in RJGA Women's Palm Valley Classic

Upcoming Events

• IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series: The Phoenix Economy - Wednesday, April 10 at 6 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.

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