#8220;How Solemn and beautiful is the thought that the earliest pioneer of civilization is never the railroad, never the newspaper, never the missionary, but whiskey.” Hal Holbrook, veteran actor of stage and screen, brought his character of Mark Twain, based on the great American storyteller, at Texas A&M International University’s […]
Life & Arts
Writer and Poet Tallie Stops by TAMIU
At the beginning of February, Dr. Israel Peniel kicked off Black History Month with his own celebration one day after Rosa Park’s 100th birthday. As this short month winds down, it was the Writing Center’s turn to contribute to this celebration; their weapon of choice was bringing author and poet […]
Remembering the Second Meaning of February
Texas A&M International University’s President, Dr. Ray Keck, shook hands with host Dr. Israel Peniel to publicly congratulate him for his inspiring show: an act that would have outraged many during the Civil Rights Movement. This simple moment was a result of our nation’s progress towards equality. Although many associate […]
A Christmas Tradition
On Friday, Nov. 30, Texas A&M International University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts presented their 11th annual Guitarras de Navidad Concert at the theatre. The concert featured the TAMIU guitar ensemble, directed by Dr. Gilberto D. Soto and special guests, TAMIU Chamber Singers directed by Dana Crabtree and Harpsichord […]
Dean Mitchell Discusses Process For Selecting Commencement Speaker
Every semester, one of the top five graduating students is recognized for his/her achievements by being selected to represent their class by giving the Student Respondent Speech, which is the speech given at Commencement. Dr. Thomas Mitchell, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Regents Professor, gave an […]
Top Ranked Student in COAS Gives Commencement Speech
During the last weeks before graduation, students prepared for the end of a stage in their lives. Chamois Summer Holschuh, a graduating Texas A&M International student, prepared herself in a different way. Holschuh is ranked number one in the College of Arts and Sciences. The English major has a very […]
Las Posadas
El semestre de otoño del 2012 está por terminar para los estudiantes de Texas A&M International University. La mayorÃa de los estudiantes están preparándose para terminar sus trabajos finales. Los estudiantes cursando la clase de Ballet Folklórico no son la excepción, pero de una manera un poco diferente. El examen […]
A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Hooding and Honor Cord Ceremony
On Dec. 14, 2012, the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business hosted their Hooding and Honor Cord ceremony in the Fine and Performing Arts Theater at Texas A&M International University. Honorary guests present at the ceremony were Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Jeffrey M. Brown; Vice President for […]
COAS Hooding and Honors Ceremony Fall 2012
As ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” and other songs were played on the organ by Dr. Larysa Davis through the procession of the ceremonies, families and friends gathered to celebrate and congratulate the honorable graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, which is one the largest and most diverse colleges in […]
Harmonic Holidays
The joyous sounds of Christmas resonated from the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall as audience members filled the auditorium to witness a wonderful performance by the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), under the instruction of Brendan Townsend. On Dec. 2, the LPO, along with special guests like TAMIU Chamber Singers […]