2016 Eagle Roundup is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Eagle Hall!

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1 2016 Eagle Roundup is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Eagle Hall! September 28, 2016 Calendar of Events Sept Eagle Roundup: A Community Celebration of Distinguished Alumni and Faculty, 6:30 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Sept Bonfire and Senior Torchlight Parade, 8:30 p.m., University Center Lawn Sept. 30 Counselor Luncheon Dallas, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dallas Texas Sept Homecoming Dance, 8 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Oct. 1 - Homecoming - Eagle Chili Fest and Tailgate, 3 p.m., Bringle Lake Village parking lot; homecoming game, 5 p.m.; homecoming ceremony between women s and men s games Oct. 3 - Dr. Drew Morton - PLACE Screening and Discussion, Color Adjustment, p.m., University Center 210 Oct. 4 - The Power of Economic Incentives in Shaping Our History Honors Colloquium presented by Dr. Richard Parsons, 12:15 p.m., University Center 217 Oct. 6 - Superfund Drama in Texarkana: The Battle of Carver Terrace PLACE Keynote featuring Dr. James Presley, 2-3:30 p.m., University Center 210 Oct. 6 - Art Reception featuring Artist Joseph Raymond, 5-7 p.m., John F. Moss Library Oct. 8 Eagle Open House, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., University Center Oct Mental Health First Aid Training and Certification Class, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., TEXAR Room, University Center 116 Oct. 13 Texarkana College Transfer Day, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Continued on page 2 News and Information for A&M-Texarkana Faculty and Staff Congratulations to the Texas A&M University-Texarkana 2016 Eagles Homecoming Court: Tori Leach, Molly Mangkawat, Stephanie Trujillo-Mendoza, Yuliana Gonzalez, Alisa Robinson, Sammy Hogan, Jamauryon Pree, Kreagan Scott, Malik Tucker and Brian Hunyh. Voting for homecoming queen and king will open on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 8 a.m. Homecoming Week continues with Eagle Roundup, events Texas A&M University-Texarkana s 2016 Homecoming Week fun will continue with the 2016 Eagle Roundup: A Celebration of Distinguished Alumni and Faculty on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Eagle Hall of the University Center. Tickets are available from University Advancement for a $35 donation to the Texas A&M University-Texarkana Alumni Association. At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, there will be a senior torchlight parade and bonfire on the University Center lawn. On Friday, Sept. 29, there will be a Midnight Madness baseball scrimmage at 6 p.m. at George Dobson Field at Spring Lake Park. At 8 p.m., there will be a Homecoming Dance in Eagle Hall of the University Center. The Eagle Chili Fest and Tailgate Party is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Bringle Lake Village parking lot. The women s soccer match begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Eagle Field, and the homecoming queen and king will be announced at 6:30 p.m. The men s soccer match will get underway at 7 p.m. Homecoming T-shirts are available for purchase for $10 in the Business Office in the University Center.

2 Calendar (Continued from front) Oct. 13 Funding College 101, 6-7:30 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Oct. 14 Community College Summit, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Oct Dr. Kim Murray - PLACE Event - Cultural Appreciation or Cultural Appropriation? A Conversation about Halloween Costumes, 12-2:30 p.m., Eagle Lounge, University Center Oct Suicide Prevention Awareness Glow Party, 7-10 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Oct Dr. Corrine Hinton - PLACE SuperLecture, God decreed it so : The Rhetoric of Destiny in 1963, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., University Center 210 Oct Everyone Is African: How Science Explodes the Myth of Race, PLACE Keynote featuring Dr. Daniel Fairbanks, 7-8:30 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Nov. 1 - Dr. Doug Julien PLACE SuperLecture, Digitally Mapping Race in Texarkana - 2:30-3:45 p.m. - University Center 210 Nov. 1 - Dr. Drew Morton - PLACE Screening and Discussion - Do the Right Thing, 6-10 p.m., University Center 210 Nov. 8 - Dr. Kevin Ells - PLACE SuperLecture, Verifying Sources in Science Reporting or How NOT to Broadcast about Race, 1:30-3 p.m., University Center 210 Nov Dr. Leo Chavez - The Latino Threat: Constructing Immigrants, Citizens, and the Nation, 7-9 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Please return dishes to cafe The Eagle Cafe has requested that dishes, cups and cutlery remain in the cafeteria area. Faculty, staff and students with Eagle Cafe items in their offices and residence hall rooms are asked to return them to the Eagle Cafe Eagle Roundup is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Eagle Hall! Baseball team sets scrimmage, Midnight Madness The Texas A&M University-Texarkana Eagles baseball team will have a 14-inning scrimmage with Northeast Texas Community College at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at George Dobson Field at Spring Lake Park. On Friday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m., the Eagles will host Midnight Madness that will consist of a practice warmup and a short maroon-navy scrimmage in celebration of the Homecoming festivities.

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4 University Honors Program Colloquium The Power of Economic Incentives in Shaping Our History Presented by Dr. Richard Parsons, Assistant Professor of Economics & Finance Tuesday, October 4, :15 to 1:00 pm UC 217 Refreshments Provided

5 Training and Certification Class Helps people identify, understand, and respond to the signs and symptoms of mental illness. Prepares participants to assist someone who might be experiencing depression, substance abuse disorders, or symptoms of psychosis. Anyone can take this course and become a lifeline. Teaches participants how to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Decreases the stigma often surrounding mental health challenges 8 hour course To register please contact: cthomas@tamut.edu Student Counseling and Career Services

6 Criminal Justice Movie Night! Wednesday, October 6 th 7:00 p.m. Eagle Lounge (outside of Eagle Cafe)

7 Brought to you by: Counseling Services & Spectrum

8 THE END OF ALZHEIMER S STARTS WITH YOU Texas A&M Campus Texarkana, TX Saturday, October 1, 2016 Registration at 9am Ceremony at 10am Walk at 10:30am Contact Carly Berry for more information at or caberry@alz.org START A TEAM alz.org/walk NATIONAL PRESENTING SPONSOR WALK_16_032

9 2016 Eagle Roundup is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Eagle Hall! Go Eagles! Instructor of ESL 3 Temporary Positions - Open until filled. Clinical Skills & Simulation Lab Coordinator I - Open until filled. Assistant Soccer Coach - Closing Oct Accessibility Coordinator Open until filled. Development Officer Open until filled. For more information, contact Becky Cloude in the Human Resources department at Rebecca.Cloude@tamut. edu. Beat Texas College!

10 2016 Eagle Roundup is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Eagle Hall! Call for Proposals 2017 Teaching with Technology Conference Open to the Entire Texas A&M University System 13th Annual 2017 Teaching with Technology Conference Coordinated by Instructional Technology Services at Texas A&M University Wednesday, March 1 & Thursday, March Memorial Student Center (Gates Ballroom) its.tamu.edu/twtc Instructional Technology Services at Texas A&M University is once again pleased to coordinate another A&M System-wide two-day event for sharing the latest trends and topics in instructional technology. Plan to be an integral part of it by submitting a presentation proposal and sharing your knowledge with colleagues. This year s theme is Activating Student Learning, with special emphasis on active, multi-disciplinary learning and inclusive teaching approaches that encourage student motivation. Presentations will cover a wide range of teaching and learning topics in over 50 sessions. Plus, the schedule will feature two keynote presentations from leaders in higher education. We encourage all Texas A&M University System schools and agencies to both present and attend. Be part of a collaborative teaching community that discusses innovative education methods and shares best practices. Consider the following suggested topics for submitting a proposal: Enriching course experiences through technology-enhanced instruction Designing, delivering, and assessing face-to-face, online, or hybrid courses in innovative ways Addressing current topics, emerging trends, research findings, and new initiatives Implementing accessibility standards, universal design principles, and diversity appreciation to enable learning for all Designing transformative coursework that helps first- and second-year students develop into lifelong learners and collaborators Introducing professional development opportunities, novel ideas, and tips to instructors Sharing implementation success stories, overcoming challenges, and discussing lessons learned Visit the Conference webpage at its.tamu.edu/twtc to submit the short information form. Alternatively, itshelp@ tamu.edu with Conference Presentation Proposal in the subject line. Attach any pertinent documents to the . Proposals are due Friday, December 2. We will make notifications of acceptance by Monday, December 19. Also view information about the regional 2017 Wakonse South Conference at cte.tamu.edu/wakonse-south, coordinated by the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University, as well as the 2017 Texas A&M University System Technology Summit at techsummit.tamu.edu. Contact ITS at itshelp@tamu.edu or (979) for more information.

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