Dear University community,
- As we approach Thanksgiving, let us all pause to acknowledge and thank those that help make our daily paths and progress possible. We are all blessed in many ways and Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on our blessings…and how we can share them with others.
- Tonight, why not share in the blessings of the world’s best-known playwright, Shakespeare, with the first of two free performances open to all by the Texas Shakespeare Festival’s Roadshow. Tonight, at 6:30 p.m., we’ll present the romantic tragedy “Romeo & Juliet,” and Tuesday, also at 6:30 p.m., TSFR will present “Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits.” Both will be held in the CFPA Theatre. It’s a great way to begin the holiday season. Find out more.
- University offices will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and reopen on Monday, Nov. 30.
- Invite a friend and head to TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts for several end-of-semester performances. You can find a full list of CFPA events, many with a holiday theme, at go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents.
- 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 open forums for the four candidates for Graduate School Dean. Candidates, forum dates and location are the following: 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.
If you’re traveling for the holiday, please do so carefully. Here’s wishing all Dustdevils a Happy Thanksgiving!
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
TAMIU Sees Healthy Enrollment Rebound, Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in History
In official Fall 2023 enrollment figures shared with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, TAMIU reported 8,507 students, a 1% increase in enrollment over last Fall. The total enrollment included 6,975 undergraduates and 1,532 graduate students. Semester credit hours, upon which the University’s funding is calculated, were up over 95,000.
“Timely graduation of students helps power the economic growth engine of our community, region, and State. These University graduates will be employed, start businesses, help educate others, contribute artistic and creative values, and identify innovative solutions that will drive us all forward. It’s very gratifying to see students enroll and begin or continue their higher education journey here.”
- Dr. Pablo Arenaz, Univeristy 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.
A total of four information sessions were scheduled, with one held last week on Friday, Nov. 17. Three remaining information sessions are scheduled on:
- Monday, Nov. 20, 12 p.m. at the Student Center Rotunda
- Tuesday, Nov. 21, 12:30 p.m. online at go.tamiu.edu/F23ReferendumInfoSession
- 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
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.
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.
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.
- Dustdevils Fall to Mavericks on the Road
- Vogel Sets All-Time Wins Record, Brown sets FG Percentage Record, and Team Sets All-Time Scoring Record
- Dustdevils Win Nail Bitter Over Mountaineers
- Dustdevils Ranked No. 8 in Women's Basketball D2SIDA South Central Region Rankings
Congratulations to our TAMIU Women's Basketball team on their record-breaking performances this past weekend!.
Upcoming Events
- Reading Day. No classes. - Wednesday, Nov. 22
- Thanksgiving Holiday. University Closed - Thursday, Nov. 23 - Saturday, Nov. 25
- Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Schedule
- TAMIU Small Business Development Center Schedule
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