Dear University Community,
- This morning’s short-lived fog offered a suitably “spooky” backdrop for a fun week ahead highlighted by Halloween Fest and Wicked Wellness Week. Halloween Fest is underway from 6 – 9 p.m. and open to the public on the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center Green.
- Among Wicked Wellness Week activities are a Blood Drive, Health Fair, and Spooktacular Info Fair. More here.
- Our Dia De Los Muertos Concert, featuring the TAMIU Ballet Folklorico and our Mariachi Internacional, is this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the CFPA Theater. Ticket information here.
- We'll celebrate the Men's Soccer final home game of the season during Mob Fest, happening this Saturday, Nov. 2 at the PEG Energy Arena. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the game begins at 3:30 p.m.
- And the numbers are in ... Over 700 volunteers combined efforts to generate 28,560 community service hours with an approximate monetary impact of $909,208 for our Make a Difference Day 2024 held Oct. 19. Well done! Here’s a video and details.
- Kudos to all involved in presenting last week’s Maroon Madness, which was a great way to get our shared athletic spirit revved-up.
- Our Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues...how safe is your password? Have you updated your software?
- Take a moment to visit the CFPA Gallery and the impressive student artwork assembled for the Parameters Student Show.
Coming Up:
- Our Environmental Studies Initiative will host its first-ever Symposium, “Eyes on the Water: A Confluence of Perspectives on Water” as Life and Resource,” Friday, Nov. 8, from 1 - 6 p.m. at the TAMIU Student Center. It’s a timely exploration. Learn more.
- Don’t forget Registration for Wintermester and Spring 2025 opens next Monday, Nov. 4 at 8 a.m.
I’ll leave you with this quote from Humbert Wolfe.
“The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings; now for October eves!"
Have a great week!
- Juan J. Castillo, Acting President
TAMIU Halloween Fest Happening Monday
Get ready for a spook-tacular celebration! Our annual Halloween Fest makes its haunting return this Monday, Oct. 28 at the ZSC Green.
TAMIU to Celebrate Wicked Wellness Week
Wicked Wellness Week is an annual event that brings awareness and knowledge on topics related to wellness, including preventative and mental health. The celebration is happening Monday, Oct. 28 - Thursday, Oct. 31.
Rep. Cuellar Announces $260,700 in Federal Funding for TAMIU Research
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $260,700 in federal funding for TAMIU research.
University faculty members will use this funding to purchase a Self-Driving Car Studio Bundle, a complete turn-key research and teaching laboratory for self-driving vehicles. The award is provided through the DOD’s 2024 Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program.
Wintermester and Spring 2025 Registration Begins Monday, Nov. 4 at 8 a.m.
Registration for Wintermester 2025 and Spring 2025 begins Monday, November 4, 2024, at 8 a.m. Late registration for Spring 2025 begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025.
An individual's registration start time is staggered. Below, is information on our different start times:
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 - Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
- Graduate Students
- Seniors (90+ total earned credit hours)
- Honor Students
- Students from the Early College High School
- Students from the Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies
- Parenting Students
- Student Athletes
- Esports Athletes
- Active Duty Students
- Veterans
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
- Juniors (60-89 total earned credit hours)
- TRIO Program Students
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
- All Students
Walk to End Alzheimer’s with Team TAMIU this Saturday, Nov. 2
We'd like to thank all of you who joined us to walk with TEAM TAMIU last year, and helped to raise funds to help Laredoans. Our community goal this year is $135,000! We hope you'll consider joining us again this year at the beautiful TAMIU campus on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Wear Maroon...we'll see you!
Together, we can help advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer's, and provide programs and support to improve the lives of millions of affected Americans...including many right here at home.
Mob Fest Happening this Saturday, Nov. 2
We'll celebrate the Men's Soccer final home game of the season during Mob Fest, happening this Saturday, Nov. 2 at the PEG Energy Arena. Doors will open at 2 p.m. and the game begins at 3:30 p.m.
Free food and beverages will be available to attendees while supplies last. Student organizations will also offer activities. Giveways and door prizes will also be offered.
The event is free and open to the public. Individuals are encouraged to also enjoy a Laredo Heat soccer game starting at 7:30 p.m.
TAMIU Hosting Symposium Focused on Water Friday, Nov. 8
TAMIU's Environmental Studies Initiative will host its first-ever Symposium, “Eyes on the Water: A Confluence of Perspectives on Water” as Life and Resource,” Friday, Nov. 8, from 1 - 6 p.m. at the TAMIU Student Center.
Laredo has been in the recent grip of an extended and concerning water boil mandate that has heightened interest in and awareness about water and its pivotal role in the lives of all individuals and communities.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month @ TAMIU
Phishing attempt? Reported. Software? Updated. Multifactor authentication? On. Passwords? Strong and in a vault – thanks for the tips, Shark! Learn more https://go.tamiu.edu/csmonth #SecureOurWorld