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Dear University community,

• A total of 1,693 students will be recognized for their on-time degree completion during TAMIU's Student Success Wall ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. on the second floor of the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center. This year, the names of 412 sophomores, 577 juniors and 704 seniors were added to the permanent display. Kudos to the students! Learn more about the ceremony here.
• TAMIU students have a reason to celebrate this Tuesday, Nov. 14 and Wednesday, Nov. 15 over the course of 1970 minutes or 33 hours! This time frame marks TAMIU's Giving Day, an annual campaign that’s been part of TAMIU’s fundraising efforts on behalf of its students, faculty, and programs since 2015. Donors from all over the world can participate in Giving Day by visiting www.tamiu.edu/givingday/. The online giving form is quick, safe, and easy to use. Giving Day is Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to Wednesday, Nov. 15 to 5 p.m. Learn more about it here.
• Students, remember Registration for TAMIU's Wintermester and Spring 2024 courses continue online via UConnect. Registration is open for all students, undergraduate and graduate. To learn more about TAMIU's Registration processes, visit the dedicated Registration Hub at https://go.tamiu.edu/registration.
• The Graduate School Dean Search Committee, Co-Chaired by Dr. John Kilburn, Associate Vice President, Research and Sponsored Projects, and Dr. Pat Abrego, Director, Academic Technology, has announced the following open forums for the four candidates for Graduate School Dean. The forums are open to both TAMIU employees and students. For more information, please contact Dr. Kilburn at 956.326.3221 or email jckilburn@tamiu.edu. Candidates, forum dates and location are the following: 1) Dr. Lola Norris, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1:10 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Student Center, 236; 2) Dr. John Nauright, Thursday, Nov. 16, 3:10 p.m.-4:30 p.m., AIC 126; 3) Dr. Karen Martirosyan, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1:10 p.m.-2:30 p.m., AIC 126; 4) Dr. Sel Dibooglu, Monday, Nov. 27, 3:10 p.m.-4:30 p.m., AIC 126.
• Invite a friend and head to TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts for several end of semester performances from Nov. 13 - 28! How about a Clarinet Recital, a Chamber Music and Brass Ensemble Recital, Percussion Ensemble Recital, Symphonic Band Concert, Fall Dance Concert, Keyboard Studio Recital and a Senior Flute Recital? You can find a full list of CFPA events at go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents.
• The words of the world’s best-known playwright, William Shakespeare, will again echo at Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre. A total of two back-to-back evening performances will take place on Monday, Nov. 20 with a performance of the timeless romantic tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet,” followed by a performance of Shakespeare's Greatest Hits on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Both performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Read more here.

Keep warm, and have a great week, Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

TAMIU Giving Day Supports Student-Centered Efforts, Happening Nov. 14 - 15

TAMIU's Giving Day, an annual campaign that’s been part of TAMIU’s fundraising efforts on behalf of its students, faculty, and programs since 2015, begins Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. and continues through Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. A flurry of projects seek support this Giving Day, including the University’s Athletics Department, Ballet Folkórico, Dusty’s Food Pantry, International Engagement, Leadership Programs, Reading the Globe, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Student Emergency Fund, the Student Nurses’ Association, TAMIU Alumni Association, TAMIU DustyMotors and TAMIU DustyTRON Robotics.

Donors from all over the world can participate in Giving Day by visiting www.tamiu.edu/givingday/.

Course Evaluation Week Continues through Nov. 19

Course Evaluation Week begins Monday, Nov. 13 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 19. Dustdevils can submit their evaluation online via Blackboard.

TAMIU Celebrates International Education Week Nov. 13 - 17

TAMIU will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) beginning Monday, Nov. 13 through Friday, Nov. 17. A full list of activities is available below.

• IEW Proclamation - Monday, Nov. 13 at noon | Student Center Rotunda
• Diwali - Monday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. | Student Center Rotunda
• Cultural Festival - Tuesday, Nov. 14. at 11:30 a.m. | Student Center Rotunda
• International Student Panel - Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. | Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade
• Dance Around the World Pt. 1 - Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. | REC, room 225
• Study Abroad Summer Sneak Peak - Thursday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. | Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center Lobby
• Dance Around the World Pt. 2 - Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. | Academic Innovation Center, room 220
• Passport Day - Friday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. - noon | Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, room 206

TAMIU Students to be Honored for On-Time Degree Completion Nov. 15

A total of 1,693 students will be recognized for their on-time degree completion during TAMIU's Student Success Wall ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. on the second floor of the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center.

TAMIU's School Districts Career Fair Invites Prospective Educators to Campus

Future educators and those seeking a career in education are invited to attend the TAMIU School Districts Career Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Student Center Rotunda. TAMIU students, alumni and the public are encouraged to attend.

RSVP at https://go.tamiu.edu/SchoolDistrictsFair

TSF Roadshow Returns to TAMIU with Performances of 'Romeo and Juliet' and Shakespeare's Greatest Hits

The words of the world’s best-known playwright, William Shakespeare, will again echo at TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre. Two back-to-back evening performances will take place on Monday, Nov. 20 with a performance of the timeless romantic tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet,” followed by a performance of Shakespeare's Greatest Hits on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Both performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

Fine and Performing Arts Events at TAMIU this November

Several events are on TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts calendar. All events are free and open to the public.

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 Dominates Chadron State with a Commanding 91-64 Victory
• TAMIU Falls to South Dakota Mines
• TAMIU Upsets West Texas, Earns LSC Playoff Bid
• Dustdevils Open Season with Victory over Chadron State

Upcoming Events

• Course Evaluations Week
• Percussion Ensemble Recital
• EHS Workshop: Disaster Movie Fact vs. Fiction
• Fall Dance Concert
• 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.