Calendar of Events. NPR s Anya Kamenetz to speak on campus today at 7 p.m.! March 22, 2016

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1 NPR s Anya Kamenetz to speak on campus today at 7 p.m.! March 22, 2016 Calendar of Events Through March 24 QEP Games, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Eagle Lounge, University Center March 22 Grad Fair 16, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eagle Lounge, UC March 22 Meet-the-Speaker Luncheon featuring National Public Radio s Anya Kamenetz, 12-1:30 p.m., UC 229 March 22 From Generation Debt to DIY U featuring Anya Kamenetz of NPR, 7-9 p.m., Eagle Hall, UC March 23 QEP Faculty Luncheon, 12 p.m., Third Floor Atrium, University Center March 23 QEP Staff and Admin Coffees, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., Third Floor Atrium, University Center March 23 They Call Me Q, 7 p.m., Eagle Hall, UC March 24 The Art of the Woman, University Honors Colloquium featuring Dr. Emily Cutrer, noon, UC 217 (Pizza and cookies served.) March 25 Eagles Baseball vs. Louisiana State University at Alexandria, 4 p.m., George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas March 25 March Monologues based on the works of William Shakespeare, 7 p.m., Eagle Hall, UC March 26 Eagle Easter Egg Extravaganza hosted by Eagles Athletics, 12 p.m. (ages 5 and under), 12:30 p.m. (ages 6-10), George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park March 26 Eagles Baseball vs. Louisiana State University at Alexandria, 2 p.m., George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas March SACSCOC on-site visit March 29 Women for A&M- Texarkana Women s History Month Luncheon and Book Signing with Dr. Emily Cutrer, 11:30 a.m., Eagle Hall Continued on page 2 News and Information for A&M-Texarkana Faculty and Staff Women s History Month events set In recognition of Women s History Month in March, the University Honors program will host The Art of the Woman: The Life and Work of Elisabet Ney with Dr. Emily Cutrer, President of A&M-Texarkana, on Thursday, March 24, at noon in University Center 217. Pizza and cookies will be served. The Women for A&M-Texarkana also will host a book signing, luncheon and lecture by Dr. Cutrer on Tuesday, March 29, at 11:30 a.m. in the University Center. Tickets for the luncheon are $25. All proceeds benefit scholarships for A&M-Texarkana students. The Art of the Woman explores the life of German-born Elisabet Ney, a sculptor who transfixed philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and left the court of Ludwig of Bavaria to put down new roots in Texas. Born in 1833, Ney gained notoriety in Europe by sculpting the busts of such figures as Ludwig II, Schopenhauer, Garibaldi and Bismarck. In 1871, she abruptly emigrated to America and became something of a recluse until resuming her sculpting career two decades later. Her works included sculptures of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin and can be found in the Texas State Capitol, the U.S. Capitol and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Dr. Emily Cutrer Dr. Cutrer s biography of Ney makes extensive use of primary sources and was the first to appraise both Ney s legend and individual works of art. In the book, Cutrer argues that Ney was an accomplished sculptor coming out of a neglected German neoclassical tradition and that, whatever her failures and eccentricities, she was an important catalyst to cultural activity in Texas. Texas A&M University Press is re-releasing the 1988 book this month as part of its Ellen C. Temple Classics in Texas Women s History series. For Women for A&M-Texarkana luncheon reservations, contact Shannon Gustafson at Shannon.Gustafson@tamut.edu. NPR reporter to speak tonight Anya Kamenetz The Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) at Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host educational futurist, lead education reporter for National Public Radio and acclaimed author Anya Kamenetz for a lecture titled From Generation Debt to DIY U today at 7 p.m. in Eagle Hall of the University Center. Kamenetz will discuss how to solve the debt problems plaguing young adults and what reforms and actions are necessary for young people to escape debt and successfully manage their money. A winner of multiple national prizes from the Education Writers Association, Kamenetz is part of a new team at NPR coordinating national coverage of education.

2 Calendar of Events Continued from front March 29 Eagles Baseball vs. Williams Baptist College, 2 p.m., Walnut Ridge, Arkansas March 31 Life Happens hosted by PLACE, the Sociology Club and presented by Dr. Kim Murray Stone, 12-1:30 p.m., TEXAR Room, UC 116 April 1 Eagles Baseball vs. Georgia Gwinett College, 7 p.m., George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas April 2 Eagles Tennis vs. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1 p.m., Pine Bluff, Arkansas April 2 Eagles Baseball vs. Georgia Gwinett College, 7 p.m., George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas April 3 Eagles Baseball vs. Georgia Gwinett College, 1 p.m., George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas April 3 Eagles Women s Tennis vs. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 1 p.m., Shreveport, Louisiana April 5 Our Kids in Azerbaijan, SuperLecture by Dr. Kevin Ells, 1 p.m. April 8 Eagles Baseball vs. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 7 p.m., George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas April 9 Eagles Tennis vs. Southwestern University, 1 p.m., Austin, Texas April 9 Eagles Tennis vs. McMurray University, 4 p.m., Austin, Texas April 9 Eagles Baseball vs. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 2 p.m., George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas April 10 Eagles Tennis vs. Concordia University, 10 a.m., Austin, Texas April 11 Career Services Employer Information Sessions, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. April 12 All Majors Career Fair, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12 Eagles Baseball vs. Henderson State University, 3 p.m., Arkadelphia, Arkansas April 14 Dr. Drew Morton s SuperLecture: The Rosebud Syndrome: Wealth in Film and a Discussion About Videographic Production, noon, UC NPR s Anya Kamenetz to speak on campus today at 7 p.m.! Call for submissions: common reader Faculty and staff are invited to submit book suggestions for the common reading experience until April 8th. As a collaborative effort among the Office of First Year Experience, Program for Learning and Community Engagement, Student Life and John F. Moss Library, the common reading experience allows new students to bond with each other through shared reading and learning experiences, and it connects the entire community in a common intellectual experience. The common reader serves as the primary text for the freshman seminar course: IS 1100, University Foundations, and other faculty may include it in their coursework or educational activities. The academic theme is Race and Ethnicity and book suggestions must align with the theme. Ideally, the university would like the opportunity to bring the author to campus. Feel free to keep that in mind when submitting suggestions. Please send suggestions to Craig Nakashian, Chair of the FYE Common Reading Experience Subcommittee, at Craig.Nakashian@tamut.edu or to Liz Patterson, Assistant Vice President for Student Success, at Elizabeth.Patterson@tamut.edu.

3 NPR s Anya Kamenetz to speak on campus today at 7 p.m.!

4 Texas A&M-Texarkana s Drama Program presents March Monologues (from the works of William Shakespeare) March 25, :00 p.m. Eagle Hall Free Admission

5 Eagle Easter Egg Extravaganza March 26, 2016 George Dobson Field Ages 5 and under at 12pm Ages 6-10 at 12:30pm Faculty, Staff, And Special Invitations Welcome!

6 Pizza and cookies will be served. NPR s Anya Kamenetz to speak on campus today at 7 p.m.!

7 do you like money? Do You have a brain? yes sure do Participants are needed for a study on physical activity and memory. If you are between the ages of and would like to participate, please contact Dr. Angela Sikorski at or angela.sikorski@tamut.edu $Participants will receive a $15 gift card

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9 NPR s Anya Kamenetz to speak on campus today at 7 p.m.! How to Get A Teaching Job Seminar 5:00p - 6:30p Job Fair 6:30p - 8:15p Tuesday, April 12th Eagle Hall dhopkins@tamut.edu Registration Deadline: April 8th

10 NPR s Anya Kamenetz to speak on campus today at 7 p.m.!

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12 Accountant II Open until filled Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratory Coordinator II, Department of Nursing Open until filled Engineering Laboratory and IT Coordinator I Open until filled For more information, contact Becky Cloude in the Human Resources department at Rebecca.Cloude@tamut. edu. Happenings March 29 - Career and Community Resources Expo, 1-4 p.m., Greater Texarkana Workforce Center March 29 - Cornerstone Retirement Community Grand Opening, 4:30 p.m., Texarkana, Texas March 31 - Business After Hours, KTAL/NBC 6 & KSHV-45, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Lafferty s Home Center April 9-22nd Annual Corporate Spelling Bee, 6 p.m., Silvermoon on Broad, Texarkana, Texas April 9 - Texarkana s Largest Indoor Garage Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Four States Fairgrounds April 9 - #LiveFitTexarkana Fitness Expo, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Texarkana, Texas Convention Center April 10-11th Annual CASA Songwriters on the Edge Concert, 6-10 p.m., Northridge Country Club, Texarkana, Texas Do you have a community event or activity that you would like to promote to the A&M-Texarkana community? Send information and URL to Carol Langston at Carol.Langston@tamut.edu. NPR s Anya Kamenetz to speak on campus today at 7 p.m.! QEP Week events underway The Texas A&M University Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee will host a series of events this week to provide information about the university s QEP Connect 360: The Eagle Experience, which is focused on experiential learning. There will be a QEP Faculty Luncheon on Wednesday, March 23, from 12-1 p.m. in the third floor atrium of the University Center. Casino Night volunteers needed Faculty and staff volunteers are needed for the Seventh Annual Casino Night on Saturday, April 2, from 6-9 p.m. in the University Center. Volunteers are needed to deal table games, serve as cashiers and work in the prize room. The QEP Committee also will host Staff and Admin Coffees at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, in the third floor atrium of the University Center. In addition, QEP Games will be available in the Eagle Lounge of the University Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Thursday of this week to provide students with information about Connect 360: The Eagle Experience. Casino Night is a really fun opportunity to connect with students interpersonally and, frankly, just a great time all around, said Celeste McNiel, Assistant Director of Student Life. Approximately 35 volunteers are needed. To volunteer, contact Celeste at Celeste. McNiel@tamut.edu. Summer, fall schedules available The summer and fall 2016 class schedules are now available. Faculty, staff and students may access the class schedule via the Registrar website or through the Dynamic Schedule via Web for Faculty. Registration will begin April 4 according to classification. Visit the Registrar website to view the summer and fall registration schedule. Please contact the Registrar s Office at registrar@tamut.edu or with any questions. Upcoming faculty interviews College of Education and Liberal Arts The College of Education and Liberal Arts will be interviewing another candidate for an open position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Education Leadership. The candidate will be presenting her research in an open forum for anyone interested. Dr. Pamela Rockwood Presentation on Wednesday, March 23, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in UC 210 College of Business The College of Business will be interviewing a candidate for an open position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management next week. The candidate will be presenting his research in an open forum for anyone interested. Dr. Atif Osmani Presentation on Monday, March 28, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in UC 116 Dr. Osmani obtained his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from North Dakota State University in July His dissertation was titled Optimization of large-scale sustainable renewable energy supply chain in a stochastic environment. During the course of his research he has demonstrated competence with a number of operations research techniques relating to stochastic optimization of supply chains. This research has resulted in a number of publications in top-tier journals in the field of supply chain management and operations research. Dr. David Reavis, Search Committee Chair