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About
Texas A&M University History
Texas A&M University, the state’s oldest public institution of higher education, opened in 1876. The university owes its origin to the Morrill Act approved by Congress on July 2, 1862. This act provided for donation of public land to the states to “support a technological college whose objective must be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach branches of learning pertaining to agriculture and mechanical arts in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the various pursuits and professions of life....” By resolution of the Legislature of the State of Texas in November 1866, Texas agreed to provide for a college under the terms of the Morrill Act, but no such institution was organized until the establishment of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas by the Act of April 17, 1871. The same act appropriated $75,000 for the erection of buildings and bound the state to defray all expenses of the college exceeding the annual interest from the endowment. A commission created to locate the institution accepted the offer of 2,416 acres of land from the citizens of Brazos County in 1871, and instruction began in 1876. In keeping with the diversified and expanded character of the institution, the 58th Legislature of Texas, on Aug. 23, 1963, changed the name of the Agricultural and Mechanical College
of Texas to Texas A&M University. Soon after Texas A&M admitted women as full-time students and made participation in the Corps of Cadets voluntary. Today The Corps has approximately 2,300 members and continues to reinforce some of the university’s most cherished traditions. Texas A&M produces more military officers than any other institution in the nation except for the service academies, and is one of only three institutions with a full-time corps of cadets, including ROTC programs leading to commissions in all branches of service - Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The Corps of Cadets has played an important part in the history and development of the university. Texas A&M is one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold the triple Land-Grant, Sea-Grant and Space-Grant designations.
Texas A&M today Academics Today, Texas A&M University is a tier one public research institution counted among the nation’s premier universities as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. In 2014, total enrollment exceeded 62,000, ranking Texas A&M among the nation’s largest universities. The main campus at College Station includes 5,200 acres and is home to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Texas A&M has
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Photos contributed by A&M. Students gather in Texas A&M’s MSC building. strategically grown into one of the most comprehensive and diversified universities in the nation, offering 191 undergraduate majors and 244 graduate degree programs through its 16 colleges and schools, including the Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth and the health-related programs of the Texas A&M Health Science Center’s numerous locations throughout the state. The university also offers professional degree programs in law, veterinary medicine, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Faculty-led research efforts, which include undergraduate and graduate students, provide innovative solutions to some of the most daunting challenges facing society today, yielding more than $820 million in annual research expenditures. In addition, Texas A&M operates two branch campuses: an ocean-oriented campus in Galveston and an engineeringoriented campus in Doha, Qatar, fully funded by the Qatar Foundation. Texas A&M has the only College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Texas, and is one of the largest veterinary colleges in the nation. More than 25 percent of the freshman class is the
first in their family to attend college, with average SAT scores well above the national average. Approximately 14,000 enrolled students work part time on campus, often in service-related jobs, helping to defray their college expenses, and 71 percent of the student
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body receives some form of financial aid. Texas A&M has a robust study abroad program involving more than 3,975 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 150 countries annually. And the university attracts
international students, with more than 5,500 from over 120 countries enrolled. Students and faculty are committed to learning for a lifetime through a variety of high-impact teaching practices. These include undergraduate research, study abroad,
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Photos contributed by A&M. Below: A student from A&M’s College of Education and Human Development performs research. Right: Students work on one of more than 2,000 projects in Bryan-College Station as part of a past annual The Big Event. internships, writing-intensive courses, service learning, diversity and global learning and collaborative projects. Graduates from Texas A&M must demonstrate the ability to think critically, work and cooperate with others, communicate effectively, practice ethical leadership and live and work effectively in a diverse and global society. Texas A&M has proven that it is possible to become a world-class university while upholding its history, traditions and land-grant heritage.
Rankings and recognition Fifth among public universities in “Best Value Schools” category and 25th overall among public universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2015). Fourth in nation among all universities based on “research, service, social mobility and contributions to society (Washington Monthly, 2014).
First in Texas in student retention and graduation rates -- both overall and for minorities (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board). Second among all universities in the nation in a survey of top U.S. corporations, non-profits and government agencies, based on graduates that recruiters prefer to hire (Wall Street Journal). First in Texas and 12th in the nation among comprehensive public universities for highest annual return on investment – what its graduates earn during the first 20 years of their career (Payscale).
Student activities The majority of new Texas A&M students begin their college experience at Fish Camp, the largest student-run extended orientation program for undergraduates in the nation. Fish Camp is designed to help incoming freshmen get to know the university’s history and traditions, make
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lasting friendships, and find their place in the Aggie family before classes even begin. There are more than 1,000 student-led organizations in which Texas A&M students can participate to find their niche, round out their education and hone their service and leadership skills. Student-led programming committees in the Memorial Student Center produce hundreds of programs every year: live music, art exhibitions, films, plays and musicals, distinguished lecturers, cultural events, leadership and academic conferences, service projects and international travel. More than 1,500 students get involved in student government, which works toward maintaining tradition, developing leaders and creating programs to enrich the quality of student life. Aggies can also get involved in one of the 34 sports clubs, playing for Texas A&M against clubs from other colleges at the state, regional or national level. And every year more than 12,000 students participate in Rec Sports’ wide variety of intramural sports programs. As the largest group of student organizations on campus, thousands of Aggies get involved and learn leadership skills through fraternities and sororities, organizations known collectively as Greek Life. One of the core values at Texas A&M is selfless service, and many Aggies commit their time and dedication through service projects, fundraisers and other charitable efforts throughout the community. A few examples are: The Big Event began at Texas A&M in 1982, and has grown to become the nation’s largest one-day, student-run service project. One Saturday every March, Aggies fan out
through the local community, performing tasks ranging from painting, to yard work, to cleaning. This past spring, more than 22,000 students participated in The Big Event, completing over 2,500 jobs. CARPOOL is a studentrun safe-ride program in which any community member can receive a free, non-judgmental ride home during peak
party nights from Aggie student volunteers. To date, CARPOOL volunteers have given more than 240,000 rides. Replant Day is an annual fall event when hundreds of Aggies unite to plant trees around the local community. Organized by the Aggie Replant student organization, Replant recently expanded its service mission by planting
thousands of pine seedlings in Bastrop State Park after it was decimated by wildfires in 2011. Efforts such as this helped Texas A&M become a Tree Campus USA honoree by the Arbor Day Foundation. Article provided by Texas A&M University’s Division of Marketing and Communications.
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Olympics an added carrot for Aggie athletes By RICHARD CROOME richard.croome@theeagle.com
Texas A&M star athletes that perform individually in team sports will have a little more on the line in the upcoming season with one eye on Rio and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Swimming and track have long been the two sports that have been highlighted in the Olympics. Universities are a training ground for many of the Olympic sports, and with A&M boasting the best track and field program over the past seven or eight years and with the swimming programs being among the best, the Aggies figure to be well represented at the upcoming Olympics for the United States and foreign countries. In the past, a majority of the Aggies who qualified for the Summer Games have done so with countries other than the U.S. That may still be true in 2016, but the percentage is growing more in favor of the U.S., especially at the top end, beginning with two-time NCAA and U.S. champion Shamier Little in the 400 hurdles and two-time NCAA
champ Shelbi Vaughan in the discus. Midway through 2015, Little owned the year’s best time in the world in the 400 hurdles. Other Aggies who will play a big part in their country’s Olympic trials next year will be the Bahamas’ Shavez Hart in the sprints and Latario Collie in the triple jump and long jump. Hart graduated in 2015, and Collie will be a senior. Two 400-meter runners who were seniors, Deon Lendore and Bralon Taplin, will likely represent Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada, respectively. Lendore was the 2014 Bowerman Award winner, which is given to the best college track &field athlete. His fellow countrywoman Janeil Bellille ran the 400 hurdles in the 2012 Olympics, and should compete again. A&M women’s swimming, with its three straight fourthplace finishes in the NCAA meet, has a number of Olympic quality individuals, and are working toward berths on teams. Former Aggie swimmers Breeja Larson and Sarah Henry
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have represented the U.S. in national competitions, as has sophomore Lisa Bratton (backstroke). Sophomore Bethany Galat (100 breaststroke/IM) will also vie next summer for the team. World record holder in the 100 breaststroke and 2010 NCAA champion Alia Atkinson will make her fourth Olympic appearance for Jamaica. As many as six other countries could be represented by A&M swimmers. Beryl Gastaldello (freestyle, butterfly) has been a member of the French team; Sycerika McMahon swims for Ireland (breaststroke); incoming freshman Sydney Pickrem (IM) has represented Canada; and 2015 graduate Liliana Ibanez was a member of the Mexican team in the 2012 Olympics. Sophomore Esther Gonzalez (breaststroke) will vie for a spot to join Ibanez and Franco Jonker (breaststroke) will swim for a berth on the South African team. A&M men’s swimming coach Jay Holmes will be watching Olympic trials with
Photos by Errol Anderson. Above: Shamier Little crosses the finish line first in the 400 hurdles at the 2015 NCAA championships. Below: Shelbi Vaughan won the discus at the 2015 NCAA track and field meet.
interest next year after the collegiate season is finished in March. Three Mexican swimmers on the A&M roster will be vying for spots on their national team. Sophomore Mauro Castillo already holds the second best time in the breaststroke, and
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incoming freshmen Mateo Gonzalez and Jose Angel Martinez are both hopeful of swimming for their country. Turker Ayar, a junior, could be in Rio swimming on the Turkey relay teams, if the country can gain a qualifying time.
Three Aggie divers will vie for berths on their country’s teams, incoming freshman Sam Thornton of Great Britain, and sophomore Tyler Henschel for Canada. Henschel will likely have to battle Cam McLean, a 2012 A&M grad.
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Rec Sports Have fun, stay fit The Department of Recreational Sports provides the students of Texas A&M University with a myriad of opportunities for fitness, fun and recreation. Drop-in recreation at the Student Recreation Center (“The Rec”) costs nothing each time you visit because the fee is automatically included in your fee statement. Just show your student identification card for access to the weight and fitness area, indoor courts, third-floor track, natatorium, climbing and bouldering walls, backyard area, tennis courts and more. Free play is also available at the department’s outdoor field facility, the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex.
In addition to drop-in recreation, Rec Sports offers numerous programs and services to help students and other Rec members live an active, healthy lifestyle. Some of the offerings included are: H Intramural Sports H Sport Clubs H Group RecXercise H Specialty Classes H BootCamps and Endurance Programs H Aquatics H CPR Certification Courses H Outdoor Adventures H Indoor Climbing H Strength and Conditioning H Massage Therapy H Equipment Rental
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The 400,000-square-foot Rec Center is currently undergoing a $54 million renovation and expansion that will increase its size by 25 percent. Some of the improvements include increased strength and conditioning space, an additional gym, new activity rooms, an additional pool, natatorium renovation, a second entrance, lighting retrofit and an outdoor plaza. The best part is that the project is being funded without an increase in the Rec Sports fee! The Rec will remain open during construction although certain areas will be affected during different phases of the project. For information
Texas A&M’s Rec Center regarding the expansion, visit www.recsports4u.com. Rec Sports is equally proud of the development opportunities made available to Texas A&M students in the form of employment and leadership. Each year, Rec
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Sports employs close to 1,000 Aggies, making it the largest employer of students on campus. To find out what types of jobs are available and how to apply, visit the employment page on the Rec Sports website.
For more information about Rec Sports, visit http:// recsports.tamu.edu. Article provided by Texas A&M’s Department of Recreational Sports.
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Guide to B-CS
What you need to know to become a local So you’re going to be new in town, and you’ll need to find your way around. While there’s far more to see and do in Aggieland than can fit in this publication, here are basic locations that will help you get started.
MAPS First, it might not be a bad idea to pick up a map of the area. You can either do this online, or visit the BryanCollege Station Convention and Visitors Bureau. Not only can you get an area map there, but the staff will gladly recommend any points of interest, favorite local restaurants, and which events you can’t miss, as well as point
you in the direction you need to go. The bureau’s website is www.visitaggieland.com, or stop by in person at 1101 University Drive East Suite 108 in College Station.
GETTING SQUARED AWAY Before the B/CS adventures start, it’s recommended you update your driver’s license and vehicle registration first. The driver’s license office in Bryan is located at 2571 North Earl Rudder and the number is 979-776-3110. Applicants must complete required forms and pay the required fees. For tags and registration, go to the Department of Motor
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Vehicles at 300 E. William J. Bryan Parkway in Downtown Bryan. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
TIME FOR SOME FUN Downtown Bryan and College Station’s Northgate district are major hotspots for food, fun, live music and even a little theater if you’re up for catching a play. Both locations are packed with things to keep you busy day or night. And don’t be scared to explore -- there is plenty to do all over the area! Do a little shopping at the Post Oak Mall in College Station or catch some rays by the water at
Lake Bryan.
ENTERTAINING THE FAMILY You’ll need somewhere to go when the parents visit, and luckily, the Brazos Valley is full of great places to go without having to drive very far. Visit Messina Hof Winery in Bryan, the Blue Bell Creamery in Brenham, Washington-onthe-Brazos near Navasota or the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located right on the A&M University campus. Another great place to visit with the family is the Wolf Pen Creek District in College Station. The park at Wolf Pen Creek offers a variety of outdoor recreational experiences, such as walking, picnicking and playgrounds. The amphitheater at the park is a main entertainment center, hosting outdoor concerts, plays and festivals. The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley is also near the park in case you want to show off how
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cultured you’ve become for your parents.
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE There are plenty of adventures to be had in your time in Aggieland. Check with the Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors
Bureau for free suggestions and information, as well as campus organizations or your fellow Aggies to discover what all the area has to offer. Article provided by the Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Ag basketball expecting big things with seniors, recruiting class By RICHARD CROOME richard.croome@theeagle.com
It takes a lot to steer Aggies’ attention away from Texas A&M football, especially before the Christmas holidays. A&M basketball, despite being on the outside looking in at March Madness the past four years, has done just that, though, by gradually climbing the postseason ladder over the past couple of seasons, but more importantly by bringing in a recruiting class that rivals the likes of basketball giants Duke, Kentucky and Kansas. Last March, Aggie men’s basketball coach Billy Kennedy promised his team will make the NCAA tournament minutes after being eliminated in the NIT by Louisiana Tech. He has plenty to be optimistic about with his
three leading scorers from last season returning along with several other players who saw significant minutes. Seniors Alex Caruso (SEC leader in assists at 5.5), Jalen Jones (13.7 ppg) and Danuel House (14.8 ppg) give the Aggies experience that will be difficult to match, not only in the SEC but the nation. Jones stepped in after transferring the season before from SMU, and House was ruled eligible a couple of games into the season after leaving the University of Houston. Both made their imprint immediately. Caruso has been the face of the Aggies nearly since the time he graduated from A&M Consolidated. He is on track to leave as A&M’s career
leader in steals and assists. They will be joined by a class that Kennedy could put out on the floor at the same time and have every position covered. The Aggie freshman class, which was signed in November, will include two big men, a wing and an off guard. All Kennedy needed was a point guard, and he went out and got Anthony Collins, who transferred from Central Florida for his final season of eligibility. Tyler Davis, 6-foot-10, and the 6-9 Elijah Thomas will be counted on immediately with departure of Kourtney Roberson. D.J. Hogg, a sharpshooting wing, and Admon Gilder, who can score and defend, will likely play
key backup roles to House and Caruso. All four freshmen were ranked among the top 65 in the 2015 recruiting class, and Collins started 98 games while at UCF. A&M basketball fans should enjoy the season. Not only will the Aggies likely be picked to finish in the top three in the SEC, A&M has arguably its best home non-conference schedule ever, with Big 12 teams Baylor, Kansas State and Iowa State all coming to Reed Arena. The Aggies also face Arizona State on the road and are part of the Paradise Island Tournament in the Bahamas, which is loaded with Top 25 teams.
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Photos by Sam Craft. Above: LSU’s Jarell Martin (1) draws a charging foul against Texas A&M’s Alex Caruso (21) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game on Feb. 17 at Reed Arena. Below: Texas A&M guard Alex Robinson (3) stands with Aggie coach Billy Kennedy during a free throw attempt on Jan. 31, during the first half of a men’s NCAA college basketball game between Vanderbilt and Texas A&M at Reed Arena.
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The Association of Former Students
Bringing the Aggie network together Throughout your Aggie experience -- from your new student conference to ordering your Aggie Ring, to commencement, to Muster and even your 50-year class reunion -- one organization, The Association of Former Students, will be with you each step of the journey! Founded in 1879, The Association of Former Students will provide a total impact of $10.8 million to Texas A&M University during the 2015-2016 academic year. Your first experience
with The Association will likely be during your New Student Conference, as you experience the historical and interactive exhibits in the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, detailing the organization’s history and impact on Texas A&M. On these same grounds, you and your classmates will try on a Class of 2019 Aggie Ring and gather for yell practice surrounding the 12-foot bronze Aggie Ring on the Haynes Ring Plaza during Gig’em Week GatheRing. As you become involved in student life,
Photo by Patrick Danielczyk. A 12-foot Aggie ring statue is featured outside The Association of Former Students building.
The Association will be there, as well, providing staff support and funding for scholarships, traditions and student activities. Toward the end of your time as a student, you will visit The Association to order your own Aggie Ring and celebrate that achievement on Ring Day! As graduation approaches, you and your family will be invited to attend The Next Tradition (TNT) to learn how you can remain active with the Aggie Network and become involved in supporting the organization that enriched your collegiate experience.
When you graduate, you may leave College Station, but you will always be part of the Aggie Network and will have a home in Aggieland – the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center! When you return for football games, you can watch the game on the Alumni Center’s Huddleston Video Wall in a family-friendly environment. As you gather for class reunions, you can reminisce and share the story of Texas A&M with your family through exhibits housed on the Neely Mezzanine. You can find information on
local A&M Clubs, Aggie Muster gatherings in your area and the annual Coach’s Night events through AggieNetwork.com. And who knows, you might even become one of the select few honored each year by The Association and Texas A&M as a Distinguished Alumnus! Most importantly, as a former student, you can assure that future generations of Aggies enjoy an inspiring and enriching collegiate experience by faithfully giving back through The Association’s Annual Fund, just as those who preceded you have done for 136 years.
The Association of Former Students proudly promotes Texas A&M and our core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service, and connects Aggies to one another and to their alma mater. To learn more about The Association please visit www. AggieNetwork. com, call 979-845-7514 or follow Aggie Network on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Article provided by The Association of Former Students.
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Chavis adds to intrigue of football season By RICHARD CROOME richard.croome@theeagle.com The ripple effect from Texas A&M’s move to the Southeastern Conference and Johnny Manziel mania tempered over the past year. The Aggies dropped in the tough SEC West standings for the second straight season, and because of it there were a few more grumblings coming out of Kyle Field. A&M coach Kevin Sumlin has thrown a stone or two into the waters to shake things back up, the least of which was grab defensive coordinator John Chavis from LSU, the closest program to a rivalry for A&M in the SEC. Chavis is being counted on to turn around a defense which was rated 75th (out of 125) in scoring and 102nd in total defense.
The Aggies, who finished 8-5, surrendered at least 34 points six times. Chavis’ LSU Tigers were fifth in scoring and ninth in total defense. Chavis-led defenses have finished in the top 15 in each of the last four seasons. Sumlin has experienced first-hand what Chavis’ troops are capable of doing. The Aggies have averaged 41 points a game in Sumlin’s three seasons at A&M. In three games against LSU, all A&M losses, the Aggies have scored 19, 10 and 17 points for a total of 46 points. To put that in perspective, A&M has scored more than 46 points in 16 of Sumlin’s 39 games. A&M will be Chavis’ fifth stop as a defensive coordinator.
He was at LSU for six years, his alma mater Tennessee for 14 years, where the Vols won a national championship, Alabama A&M for three years and Alabama State for two years. Chavis did not come cheaply to the Aggies, signing a threeyear contract for $1.67 million annually, or $340,000 more than LSU’s final offer. The Aggies will be depending on Chavis to shape a talented but young defense. With the success A&M has had offensively, the defense, especially the past two seasons, has kept the Aggies from making a run at winning the SEC West and playing for the conference title. Whether the Aggies improve
enough defensively to gain national prominence, they will catch the nation’s attention with the completion of the renovated Kyle Field. The $486 million project will seat 102,512, most in the SEC and fourth most in college football. A&M will host seven games in 2015, with two preseason Top 10 teams -- Alabama and Auburn – traveling west to College Station to help pack the stadium. Chavis will have to wait a year, though, to welcome his former team to Kyle Field. The Saturday after Thanksgiving Day the Aggies travel to Baton Rouge, where no matter the record of either team, Chavis will be the major topic of conversation. Photo by Dave McDermand. Left: A&M’s new defensive coordinator John Chavis is expected to help improve the Aggies’ performance this fall.
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In 2015 Texas A&M came one hit, one out, one passed ball, one anything from making its second College World Series appearance in five years. It took seven extra innings for A&M and TCU to decide which team would make the field of eight at the CWS in Omaha, Nebraska. In the end, it was TCU that won the right to play in college baseball’s showcase. A&M showcased its team for the entire season up until that 5-4 loss in 16 innings, winning 24 straight games to open the campaign and making it to No. 1
at one point after beginning the season ranked no higher than No. 24 in any of the five polls. A&M finished third in the Southeastern Conference, which had four teams gain berths in the CWS. The Aggie brand of baseball caught on with the fans, both at home and away. Twice A&M bettered its attendance record for a series at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park, which opened in 2012. The Aggies had 18,776 fans in their three-game series with Missouri March 27-29 and topped that
against Arkansas, drawing 19,360 fans from April 17to 19. A&M’s weekend of hosting South Carolina in early May brought in 18,855 fans, giving the Aggies three of their top 10 attended three-game series in history. The Friday night game against Missouri was the top drawing single attendance game at Blue Bell Park (7,391). On the road A&M played in front of more than 33,00 fans at LSU and helped TCU obliterate its attendance mark for three straight games, drawing more
Photos by Sam Craft. A&M fans celebrate a home run during the College Station Regional baseball tournament in College Station on May 31.
than 7,000 people in each of the three games. TCU’s attendance mark for a single game at Lupton Stadium, which seats 4,500, before hosting A&M in the Super Regional was 6,099. A&M’s offense caught the fans’ imagination. The Aggies averaged 6.7 runs a game and clubbed 70 homers, 44 better
than the previous season. With all the runs came a new tradition – bubbles. Senior Patrick McLendon brought a bubble machine to a game to celebrate Aggie home runs. Once the fans caught wind of “Whammy” the bubble machine, they joined in and soon bubbles were floating all around Blue
Bell Park every time the Aggies scored. Baseball at Blue Bell Park is not likely to slow down any time soon, with the Aggies filling the park on a regular basis, entertaining teams from the best baseball conference in the nation and going for a 10th straight postseason appearance in 2016.
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Photo contributed by A&M’s Study Abroad Programs Office. An A&M student observes leaf cutter ants.
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foster cultural awareness. Below is the excerpt from a blog written by students participating in the Research Experience for Undergraduates, directed by Dr. Chris Houser of the College of Geosciences. Participants designed and conducted research projects that focus on the rich biodiversity surrounding the Soltis Center for Education and Research in Costa Rica. “This post comes to you
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a tarp fortress to keep the construction site dry, sap flow data since January, a throughfall network, and our list of accomplishments can only grow from here. Something we really enjoy at the Soltis Center is getting to see biodiversity firsthand. We’ve seen bullet ants, toucans, hummingbirds, vipers, lizards, and heard the beating of bird wings, which we first mistook for jaguar growls. We also see armies upon armies of leaf-cutter ants. They travel long distances with leaves or flowers many times their size. Hanging up tarps at the weir site, we’d see leafcutter ants coming down the trunks of extremely tall trees, carrying their precious cargo home. This first week, we’ve occasionally felt like little leaf-cutter ants at the top of a tall tree. There’s a lot to do from the ecohydrology team. Nathan, Olivia, Gracie and I (Esther) will be focusing on the study watershed’s hydrology, which includes quantifying sap flow, throughfall, and groundwater table depth, as well as constructing a weir to get streamflow data. Rounding out our first week at the Soltis Center, we met with several challenges. Technical issues like finding which USB port actually works on the netbook, locating gaps in huge data sets, and late delivery of materials for the weir site slowed our progress, but we successfully made headway on weir site preparation, relocated throughfall gauges, and downloaded data at the sap flow site. We’re working out the kinks and with the arrival of three of our faculty mentors today, things are getting into full swing! We have a weir trail,
and a long way to go before we can reach our goals, but like the determined ants, we carry on with our eyes on the prize. We’re excited to continue onward and upward in our projects and to experience more delights of Costa Rica this coming week.” Sincerely yours, The leaf cutter ants Contact the Study Abroad Programs Office to learn about all the different high impact, international opportunities available through Texas A&M University. Visit Studyabroad. tamu.edu or call 845-0544. Article provided by the Study Abroad Programs Office.
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Aggie The Aggie Band performs the Four Way Cross during the last home game each year. The maneuver was first checked by a computer in the 1970s and declared impossible because two people would be in the same place at the same time. As you know, the band has proven differently. At Yell Practice and other similar events, the Junior Yell Leaders will pace back and forth. Although this just seems like all the other crazy traditions, there is a story behind it. It started with an old yell leader named Peanut Owens, who had very large feet. At this time, Yell Practice was held at the YMCA building, which has extremely narrow steps, so poor Peanut could not fit his feet on the steps. So, he began to walk back and forth in order to keep his balance, and then the other boys began to join in. There have always been many questions about the War Hymn. Where did Hullabaloo come from? Which verse are we meant to sing? Well, the War Hymn was written by JV “Pinky” Wilson,
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at A&M College. That’s grit as well as gumption!” Also, after WWI from 1920 to 1923, the college grew so quickly it couldn’t get the money to build dorms fast enough and at least 300 students were forced to live in tents. They responded by saying that it was actually much cooler than the barracks. Everyone has heard the story about Bevo getting his name, but what really happened? Well, according to the most popularly accepted story, t.u. had been looking for a mascot and finally found a steer with a burnt orange hide, so they decided to reveal it at half time of the 1916 AMC vs. t.u. football game. At the time, it was simply referred to as the “Texas steer.” After announcing publicly that they were going to brand its side “21-7” (the final score of the 1916 game, which t.u. won), some Aggie pranksters snuck in and branded “13-0” on the steer’s side (the score of the 1915 game, which the Aggies won). T.u. then decided to name it Bevo after the title of a “near beer” or non-alcoholic beer that was popular in Austin
at the time. The steer was not re-branded, however, because costs of feeding it were too great for the university to afford. Instead, t.u. officials decided to slaughter it and serve it at a university banquet in 1920. Texas AMC officials were then presented with the section of hide that had the 13-0 brand. Its current
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career preparation, job search Welcome to the Texas A&M University Career Center! Despite what you may read or hear through the media, Aggies are successfully finding jobs, internships and cooperative education experiences. Two major factors contributing to this are the national reputation of Texas A&M University and the strong Texas economy. The key to your career success is determining what you want to do and focusing your search for jobs, whether these are full-time, internship, cooperative education or summer jobs. For those of you seeking further education after you graduate, focus your attention on those programs that interest you
most. It is never too early to start. The Career Center has staff dedicated to first- and second-year students, helping freshmen and sophomores to start the career development process earlier and experience greater success in finding a job or getting admitted to graduate school. Take advantage of all the Career Center’s resources. Start by scheduling an appointment with your career coordinator. These advisors have both work experience and education in the majors they serve and will give you in-depth information about your career options. They will also work closely with you to develop effective job-search strategies.
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Photo contributed by Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. The A&M Corps of Cadets participates in the 2015 Final Review.
“Keepers of the Spirit, Guardians of Tradition” at Texas A&M The Corps of Cadets develops well-educated leaders of character who embody the values of honor, courage, integrity, discipline and selfless service, are academically successful, highly sought-after, and prepared for the global leadership challenges of the 21st Century. The Corps is the largest student organization at Texas A&M, and it is also one of the largest uniformed bodies of students in the nation, outside of the military academies. Cadets learn leadership in a military-style environment that complements their academic education and prepares them for a lifetime of success; however, membership in the Corps carries no military obligation. This fall, over 2,500 men and women will be among its ranks — all participating on a voluntary basis. Most cadets pursue a
career in the public or private sector; however, the Corps consistently commissions more officers than any institution other than the service academies. An average of 40 to 45 percent of cadets pursue a military commission in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. The Corps includes the Hollingsworth Leadership Development Program, a unique program through which cadets can earn an “Academic Certificate in Leadership Studies.” The program also offers opportunities for internships and job placement for cadets. The Corps of Cadets Athletics Program offers opportunities for athletes in the Corps to compete at the club sport level in a variety of sports. Corps club sports teams participate in competitive sporting events across Texas and the United States. Corps Club Sports
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teams include Baseball, Soccer (men and women), Basketball (men and women), Marksmanship (men and women), Triathlon (co-ed), Marathon (co-ed), and CrossFit (co-ed). The Corps Global Leadership Initiatives program provides opportunities for cadets to study abroad as part of Cadet Exchanges (currently programs established with Germany and Australia), and participate in international excursions, which are highimpact, short-duration overseas experiences in countries of strategic importance to the United States. Recent excursions have taken cadets to Germany, Poland, China, Taiwan, Korea, Qatar, the Philippines, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Chile, India, Georgia, Armenia, Singapore and Indonesia. More than 250 former cadets have achieved the rank
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Traditions Cadets in the Corps are at the heart of the Aggie Spirit. Because Texas A&M was a military college for most of its first 100 years, many of its most cherished traditions grew out of the Corps experience. The University’s Bonfire, Yell Practice, the Twelfth Man, yell leaders, the Aggie mascot Reveille, Aggie Muster, and Silver Taps traditions all originated with the Corps. Thus the Corps of Cadets consider themselves the “Keepers of the Spirit” and “Guardians of Tradition.”
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Academics Academic excellence is the top priority of the Corps of Cadets. During the academic day, cadets attend class, study and attend to their personal business. Freshman and sophomore cadets also have a study period called “Evening
Study Time” (EST), which is a mandatory multi-hour period Sunday through Thursday evenings. This time is dedicated to studying, projects, group work, supplemental instruction and test reviews. There are three full-time scholastic performance specialists on the commandant’s staff who provide tailored academic advice and mentoring to all cadets, no matter their major. They provide instruction for coping with college academics, assist with course schedules, and provide mentoring and academic assistance to cadets. The corps has two fourstory, 17,000-square-foot leadership learning centers equipped with state-of-the-art computer labs, as well as small and large group study rooms. These facilities are located on the Quad, where the cadets live, and are dedicated solely
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to the academic success and professional development of our cadets. The Corps provides academic support for cadets to help them achieve academic success. Supplemental instruction, test reviews, tutoring, and on-call academic assistance are all provided free to cadets to help them succeed academically in a very rigorous academic environment at Texas A&M. Cadets have achieved some of the highest grade point ratios (GPRs) ever achieved in recent years, and four-year graduation rates for cadets exceed the university rates. The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band is the largest military collegiate marching band in the United States. The band is famous for its unique style of military precision drill and is an integral part of the Corps of Cadets. Performing at all home football games and several away games, the Aggie Band is one of the mosttraveled university marching bands in the nation. This fall, the band will have over
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Corps Special Units The Ross Volunteer Company, the oldest student organization in the state, is an honor company composed of junior and senior cadets. The unit is the official Honor Guard for the Governor of Texas and marches in major parades throughout the year. Parsons Mounted Cavalry, formed in 1973, is a revival of the mounted cavalry once present at Texas A&M. This is a parade and show unit composed of over 40 horses and four mules, as well as an artillery half section. The Cavalry unit, comprised mainly of junior and senior cadets, represent the university at ceremonial events across Texas. Fish Drill Team, a special unit composed entirely of freshman cadets. They compete in precision drill competitions around the country, and have won the national championship almost every year since they were
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created in 1946. Corps special units also include the Corps Color Guard, Corps Center Guard and the O.R. Simpson Honor Society, a prestigious corps unit for those cadets who have achieved academic excellence at Texas A&M. Reveille, the official mascot of Texas A&M, is cared for by Company E-2 in the Corps of Cadets. Members of the Corps represent Texas A&M University at numerous public events. They provide a visible reminder of the legacy of Texas A&M at many campus, state and national ceremonies. The Corps of Cadets is open to all qualified applicants, and membership in the Corps carries no military obligation. For more information, see corps.tamu.edu or facebook. com/aggiecorps. Article provided by the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.
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Terminology used by students of Texas A&M University Aggie: A student or former student of Texas A&M University. Aggie Spirit: Undefinable, yet an awesome force that overtakes students, former students, and friends of Texas A&M University. Aggieland: (1) Home of the Fightin’ Texas Aggies; (2) Texas A&M’s yearbook. The Association of Former Students: The alumni association there is really no such thing as an Ex-Aggie; there are only former students. You don’t even have to graduate to join the Association. Once an Aggie, always an Aggie! Bad Bull: Anything that does not promote the Aggie Spirit. Batt: The Battalion, Texas A&M’s student newspaper. Bonfire: A past tradition that symbolizes A&M’s desire to beat t.u. in football. Chicken: The famous restaurants, Dixie Chicken or the Chicken Oil Company. If they say, “Meet ya at the Chicken,” you better get more info! Commons: The residence hall complex consisting of Krueger, Dunn, Aston, and Mosher halls and the dining and recreational areas the halls share. Corps Trip: Trip
made by the entire Corps to an out-oftown football game. Dead Elephant: Any senior student during the spring semester. East Gate: The main entrance to the University. Elephant Walk: Held the week before the last football game, seniors celebrate their place in A&M’s history by wandering around the campus like dying elephants. ExCel: Freshman orientation program designed for freshman students, held the weekend before classes begin in the fall. F.O.W.: Freshman Orientation Week held the week before classes begin to help Corps freshmen make the transition from a high school environment to the Corps of Cadets’ way of life. Final Review: The last Corps review of the school year, held on graduation day. Graduating cadets turn the command of their outfits over to the officers for the following year. First Yell: Typically held the weekend of the first home football game. Hosted by the Yell Leaders, the weekend includes free food, games, live music, great BBQ, and a major performer.
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Fish: A freshman. Fish Camp: Freshman orientation camp held just before classes begin in the fall. Provides an overall introduction to Texas A&M. Fish Pond: Fountain across the street from the All Faith’s Chapel. Frog: Cadet who joins the Corps after he/she starts school. Gig’em: A closed fist with the thumb up is a sign of approval and of winning almost everywhere. Good Bull: Anything that promotes the Aggie Spirit. Howdy!: Traditional Aggie greeting; a derivative of “hello.” Howdy Camp: An orientation camp designed for students entering A&M in the Spring semester. Hullabaloo: (1) The first word in the Aggie War Hymn; (2) A dining area located in the basement of the MSC. Humping It: Position taken by an Aggie when giving a yell. To do this, put your hands on your knees and bend forward at the waist. Jollie Rollie: G. Rollie White Coliseum - a place where volleyball and special events are held. Koldus Building: The John J. Koldus Building houses Admissions and
Records/School Relations, Athletics, Career Center, Student Activities, Student Government, numerous student organizations and several meeting rooms. Mt. Aggie: The practice ski slope that hosts ski classes and practice sessions before ski trips. MSC: Memorial Student Center. Mug Down: Kissing one’s date during yell practices and football games. Non-Reg: An undergraduate student who is not a member of the Corps of Cadets. Northgate: The north entrance to campus, across the street from the Main Post Office on University Drive. Home to many restaurants and bars. OCA: Off Campus Aggies, a student organization working for the benefit of students who do not live on campus. Ol’ Army: Like it “used to be” at A&M. Quad: Where the Corps residence halls are located. R.A.: Abbreviation for resident advisor of a residence hall. RHA: Residence Hall Association - a recognized student organization working for all students living in the residence halls.
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Rest!: Be quiet! Rules & Regs: Texas A&M University Student Rules, where you can find the definitive answer to most policies concerning student life, academic and administrative procedures. R.V.s: Ross Volunteers - members of the military honor company named for Lawrence Sullivan Ross, the oldest student organization in Texas. Sbisa: Pronounced “sa-bee-sa”; claims to be the largest dining hall on any college campus. Sco-Pro: Scholastic Probation. SPO: Student Programs Office located in room 216 of the Memorial Student Center. Student Activities: Central location for clubs and organizations, Student Government and other opportunities. Drop by 125 Koldus to see how getting involved can help you develop to your full potential. Sully: Statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross, former Governor of Texas and former President of Texas A&M, located in front of the Academic Building. T-Camp: An extended orientation camp designed for students transferring to A&M.
Tea-sip: Student at t.u. Trigon: Military Science Building. t.u.: Aggie term for the University of Texas. 12th Man: Aggies not actively engaged in an athletic event but who support the team. 2-percenters: Aggies who choose not to participate in A&M traditions. Whipping Out: (1) The way Corps members greet one another, usually with a handshake and a “Howdy!” (2) To ace a quiz or do a spectacular job on anything. Whoop!: Aggie expression of approval. Whoopstock: Aggie Unity Festival celebrating diversity at Texas A&M. Wildcat: Another Aggie expression of approval; each academic class has its own wildcat. Yell Leader: One who leads Yells and Yell Practice. Elected each spring by student body. Yell Practice: Spirit session, which is held regularly during football season. Friday before home games, it is held at midnight on Kyle Field. Zip: (1) Senior in the Corps, identified by gold braid on his or her hat, senior boots. (2) any senior.
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Bonfire There’s a spirit that can ne’er be told Bonfire began in 1909 as the casual custom of gathering junk and scrap wood for a bonfire, symbolizing the undying love all Aggies hold in their hearts for Texas A&M, and eventually evolved into an exciting and eagerly anticipated tradition at Texas A&M. For nearly a century, Bonfire was lit just prior to the annual football game with the University of Texas (referred to as ‘t.u.’ by Aggies), representing the burning desire Aggies have to ‘beat the hell out of t.u.!’ Aggie Bonfire has been a testament to Aggie spirit and what Aggie leadership, teamwork and motivation can accomplish. Since the tragic fall of the stack on November 18, 1999, Aggie Bonfire is now
remembered in a memorial on campus dedicated to those who were lost and injured that day and throughout Bonfire’s history. The Bonfire Memorial marks one of the greatest tragedies that befell Texas A&M University - the collapse of Bonfire that took the lives of 12 students and injured 27 students. For each student who lost his or her life in the collapse of Bonfire, a ‘gateway’ was constructed, facing each one’s home town. A marker where the center pole was placed is inscribed with the date and time the Bonfire fell and compass directions to orient visitors to the home towns. The 12 gateways form a 170-foot diameter, the same perimeter of
Bonfire. The Bonfire Memorial begins with the Traditions Plaza. ‘The Spirit of Aggieland’ song and the poem ‘The Last Corps Trip’ are inscribed on walls. Traditionally the song and poem were sung and read before the lighting of Bonfire. Visitors then follow The History Walk. The 90 years of Bonfire tradition are remembered as each year has a granite stone for when Bonfire was lit. There is a gap in the timeline for the 1963 assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. Bonfire was constructed, but did not burn to mourn the president’s death. Three previous Bonfire-related deaths are represented by an amber light
embedded in each year’s stone. Stepping inside one of the gateways, visitors symbolically fill the void left by the fallen Aggies. The families of each victim contributed to the bronze memorials to ensure an accurate
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like tutors and study groups. In the midst of all the action, you may forget to take a step back and indulge your spiritual side. Many organizations around the BryanCollege Station area have programs to help nurture your spiritual life. These programs come in various forms, and can be found all around the area. There
are Bible- and churchrelated programs such as Bible study groups, worship services, retreats and choirs. If you are wanting to find a religion that fits you or wish to join a church that reminds you of the one where you grew up, The Eagle has a complete listing of all churches online. The worship
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Brazos County resources for students Brazos County Sheriff ’s Department – Located at 1700 State Highway 21 West in Bryan. Call 979361-4900 or visit www. brazoscountysheriff.org. Bryan Police Department – Located at 303 E 29th St. in Bryan. Call 979- 209-5300 or visit www. bryantx.gov/police. College Station Police Department – Located at 2611 Texas Ave South in College Station. Call 979764-3600 or visit www.cstx. gov/police. Texas A&M University Police Department Located at 1111 Research Parkway in College Station. For more information, visit https://upd.tamu.edu or call 979-845-2345. 9-1-1 - Dial 9-1-1 for police, fire or medical emergencies. Code Maroon - Code
Maroon is Texas A&M University’s emergency notification system. Code Maroon uses multiple notification methods in a best effort to reach campus members in an emergency – by SMS text message, Texas A&M email, KAMU-FM radio, campus cable television, Emergency Alert System radios, desktop pop-ups, classroom speakers, Twitter and RSS. Code Maroon is only used to provide official notification of critical situations that pose an imminent, physical threat to the community. To sign up to receive Code Maroon text alerts and learn more about Code Maroon, visit http:// codemaroon.tamu.edu. Texas A&M Student Health Services – Health services are provided at A.P. Beutel Health Center, located across from Sbisa and
All Faiths Chapel. Services include Dial-A-Nurse, EMS, a laboratory, a medical clinic, nutrition services, a pharmacy, physical therapy, preventative medicine, radiology, a specialty clinic and a women’s clinic. For more information, visit http://shs.tamu.edu or call 979-458-8310. Student Counseling Service - The SCS, located in Cain Hall on campus, provides a variety of counseling services, including crisis, urgent and routine situations. For more details, visit http://scs.tamu.edu or call 979-845-4427. Pop-a-lock - Pop-A-Lock is a large locksmith franchise that provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit www.popalock.com or call 979-775-5599 for more information. Carpool - Carpool, at 127 John J Koldus, is a student-
run non-profit organization serving the Bryan/College Station area with free, nonjudgmental rides home every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., while A&M classes are in session. For more details, visit carpool. tamu.edu or call 979-6939905. 2-1-1 Texas – The local 2-1-1 call center is located in the United Way of the Brazos Valley office, 909 Southwest Parkway East in College Station. 2-1-1 Texas is a free, confidential, information and referral line answered by nationally certified specialists - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When callers dial 2-1-1, they are connected to area information centers in their region. Anywhere in Texas, people can dial 2-1-1 and find information about resources in their local community. Whether they
need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, 2-1-1 can help them find resources. For more information, visit www.211texas.org. For more information on United Way, visit www.uwbv.org. Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce The Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, 4001 East 29th St. in Bryan, is a volunteer-driven organization that unites the business and professional leaders in the area to expand the economy of the area. For maps and information on area businesses and local events, stop by the Chamber of Commerce office, visit http://bcschamber.org or call 979-260-5200. Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau – The Bryan-College
Station Convention and Visitors Bureau helps visitors with information such as local attractions, events and places to stay. It also has helpful maps. For more information, visit 1101 University Drive E. in College Station or call 979-260-9898. Better Business Bureau - The BBB, at 418 Tarrow St. in College Station, provides a list of accredited businesses in the Brazos Valley that are in good standing with the BBB, and alerts the community to common scams to avoid. The BBB also provides dispute resolution between businesses and customers. For more information, visit www.bbb. org/bryan or call 979-2602222.
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Texas A&M’s emergency notification system Code Maroon is Texas A&M University’s emergency notification system. Code Maroon uses multiple notification methods in a best effort to reach campus members in an emergency – by SMS text message, Texas A&M email, KAMU-FM radio, campus cable television, Emergency Alert System radios, desktop pop-ups, classroom speakers, Twitter and RSS. Code
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