Dear University community,
I trust all had a great Thanksgiving holiday! Now, we begin the rush to finals, Commencement ceremonies, the long-awaited Christmas holidays… and the hope and promise of a New Year.
- Students, don’t forget to cast your vote Tuesday through Thursday on the proposed Student Health Fee. If passed, the Student Health Fee would increase by a flat $24.35 per long semester. There will be no increase for summer semesters. If passed, the change would take effect in Fall 2024. Details, including an informational video, are below.
- Enjoy some of the holiday events ahead including Piano Recitals, Music on the Menu, the Mariachi Internacional Fall Concert, and the 22nd Annual Guitarras de Navidad Concert. There’s even special showings at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium. All the details are here.
- Our Trailblazers Legacy Night is Tuesday, Nov. 28, followed by Ring Day on Wednesday. Nov. 29. Both are great and memorable traditions hosted by our Office of Institutional Advancement.
- Don’t forget our expanded Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m. including games, performances, a holiday market, and special treats. Bring the children as this event is free and open to the public.
- On those finals…pace yourselves, keep up good sleep patterns, eat well, and study in whatever manner works best for you. The schedule for Final Exams (Dec. 5 – Dec. 11) is offered below.
Here’s wishing you all success on your Finals…Go Dustdevils!
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
TAMIU'S Proposed Student Health Fee Increase Information Sessions Scheduled
If passed, the Student Health Fee would increase by a flat $24.35 per long semester. There will be no increase for summer semesters. If passed, the change would take effect in Fall 2024. A referendum on the proposed increase will take place Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 8 a.m. to Thursday, Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m.
One remaining information session is scheduled on:
- Monday, Nov. 27, 3:30 p.m. at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade.
Students can cast their votes here starting on Nov. 28 at go.tamiu.edu/F23Referendum
Festive Events Help Community Celebrate Holiday Season at TAMIU
TAMIU will host its popular annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Front Lawn. The event’s festivities include elementary and middle school musical performances, festive holiday treats, games, photo locations and a holiday market. The first 100 children in attendance will also receive a Santa hat. The annual celebration is free and open to the public.
Fall 2023 Final Exam Schedule
Finals are almost here, Dustdevils! Click the button below to view our Final Exam Schedule. Best of luck!
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.
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Upcoming Events
- Proyecto Amigo Talks - Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 3:30 – 5 p.m.
- Holiday Wreath Making Workshop - Friday, Dec. 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Reading Day. No classes. - Monday, Dec 4
- Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Schedule
- TAMIU Small Business Development Center Schedule
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