Race for the Cure is Saturday at the Four States Fairgrounds!

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1 Race for the Cure is Saturday at the Four States Fairgrounds! October 14, 2016 Calendar of Events Oct. 17 Concert and Dedication of Baldwin Grand Piano, 12 p.m., Third Floor Atrium, 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 John F. Moss Library Book Club, Everyone is African, 12:15 p.m., Third Floor Atrium, University Center Oct Strategic Planning Update with College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Faculty, 8:30 a.m., Science and Technology 101 Oct Strategic Planning Update with Students, 12 p.m., University Center 217 (Lunch provided.) Oct Strategic Planning Update with Staff, 4 p.m., University Center 217 Oct Strategic Planning Update with Staff, 8:30 a.m., University Center 210 Oct Suicide Prevention Awareness Glow Party, 7-10 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Oct Strategic Planning Update with College of Business Faculty, 9 a.m., University Center 210 Oct Strategic Planning Update with College of Education and Liberal Arts Faculty, 12 p.m., University Center 210 (Bring a brown bag lunch.) Oct Fall Writing for Fun East Texas Writing Project and Texarkana Museums System Creative Writing Workshop for 4th and 5th Graders, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., P.J. Ahern Home, Texarkana, Arkansas (Call (903) to register. Cost is $10.) Continued on page 2 News and Information for A&M-Texarkana Faculty and Staff Dedication of grand piano to feature concert on Monday Brett Andrews Texas A&M University-Texarkana will celebrate the gift of a Baldwin grand piano with a concert featuring pianist Mary Scott Goode and cellist Brett Andrews on Monday, Oct. 17, at noon in the third floor atrium of the University Center. The piano was donated in honor and memory of Hazel Kelley Wilson by her daughter Texas A&M University System Regent Judy Morgan of Texarkana, Texas, and in honor and memory of Florence and George Crank by their daughters Remica Crank Gray and Camille Crank McGinnis, both of Texarkana, Arkansas. We are honored to receive the gift of this beautiful instrument in honor and memory of Mrs. Wilson and the Cranks and appreciate Regent Morgan and Remica and Camille for their generosity, said Dr. Emily Cutrer, President of A&M-Texarkana. It is very fitting to celebrate their donation with a concert featuring Texarkana musicians Mary Scott Goode and Brett Andrews. It will be a very special day Mary Scott Goode on our campus as we enjoy their superb musical talents and pay tribute to our donors who are such wonderful friends of our university. The concert will feature selections by German composers and pianists Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms and Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla. The event is open to the public. Goode is in frequent demand as both a soloist and an accompanist. She is a professor of music at Texarkana College where she teaches piano and music appreciation, and accompanies the Texarkana Regional Chorale. As founder of the Texarkana College Music Series, she plays regularly on campus concerts with Texarkana College students and faculty, as well as guest artists. She was the Texarkana College Endowed Faculty Chair Winner for 2009 and has served as president of the Faculty Association. Continued on page 3

2 Calendar (Continued from front) 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 Pre-Law Panel, 11:30-1:00, University Center 229 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 Oct Parents/Family Weekend Oct. 30 -Criminal Justice Movie Night Silence of the Lambs, 7 p.m., Eagle Lounge, University Center Oct Halloween Costume Contest (Judging will take place at 2 p.m. in the Eagle Lounge of the University Center.) Oct Trunk-N-Treat, University Center parking lot 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. 7 - Criminal Justice Movie Night Serpico, 7 p.m., Eagle Lounge, University Center Nov. 8 - Dr. Kevin Ells - 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 Race for the Cure is Saturday at the Four States Fairgrounds! Upcoming Events Watch for the list of upcoming SoftChalk Short Courses in November! For more information, contact Julia Allen at Julia.Allen@tamut.edu.

3 Race for the Cure is Saturday at the Four States Fairgrounds! Piano dedication (Continued from front) She attended The Eastman School of Music and Florida State University where she received a master s degree in piano performance. She has been on the music faculty or staff at The University of Arkansas, The University of Rhode Island, The University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College, Tampa. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher Member of the Music Teachers National Association, a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and in 1997 was awarded an honorary membership in Pi Kappa Lambda, the music honor society. Additionally, she is a member of the Wednesday Music Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Texarkana Music Teachers Association and the Sue Sanderson Garden Club. She is married to Howard Goode, whom she met through music, and they attend Fellowship Bible Church. Andrews is currently principal cellist of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra and is an active musician in the Ark-La-Tex area, frequently playing as a member of the Emerald Piano Quartet and Trio in recitals across east Texas and north Louisiana. He also has performed as principal in many symphonies including Longview, South Arkansas and Shreveport, as well as Shreveport Opera. Soon after beginning his cello studies in Kilgore, Texas, he became an inaugural member of the Honor Orchestra of America at age 15, performing under the baton of Scott O Neill and Benjamin Zander with many soloists including violinist Robert McDuffie and pianist Christopher O Reilly. After receiving his Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Northwestern State University of Louisiana studying with Paul Christopher, he continued to serve his alma mater by instructing courses in Fine Arts, and formerly directed the string programs at Parkway High School and Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier City, Louisiana. As a soloist, he has performed with the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra and placed second in the 2012 LMTA Young Artists Competition. He was a finalist in the 2015 Rocky Mountain Concerto Competition and the 2016 University of Northern Colorado Symphony Concerto Competition. Andrews is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Arts in Music Performance under the instruction of Dr. Gal Faganel at the University of Northern Colorado. Instructor of ESL 3 Temporary Positions - Open until filled. Clinical Skills & Simulation Lab Coordinator I - Open until filled. 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. Licensing and Trademark Usage President Dr. Emily Cutrer has approved a new university procedure for licensing and trademark usage (UP H0.01, Licensing and Trademark Usage). The intent of this procedure is to ensure the university retains the benefit and control of its trademarks and to facilitate the process for granting authorization for legitimate internal and third-party use of the university s trademarks. For additional information, the procedure may be accessed here. For questions, contact Stacy Glover at (903) or Stacy.Glover@tamut.edu.

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5 EVERYONE IS AFRICAN HOW SCIENCE EXPLODES THE MYTH OF RACE with author DANIEL J. FAIRBANKS Thursday, October 27, 2016 UC Eagle Hall 7:00pm to 8:30pm

6 Cultural Appreciation or Cultural Appropriation A Conversation about Halloween Costumes Dr. Kim Murray Tuesday, October 18, noon to 2:30pm UC Eagle Lounge Questions to Consider before You Celebrate Halloween Does my costume represent a race, ethnic, or cultural group that is not my own? Does my costume make fun of a race, ethnic, or cultural group? Would I be uncomfortable for someone of another race, ethnic, or cultural group to see my costume? While wearing this costume, will I change my accent when speaking to others? If your costume is meant to be funny, why is it funny? If your costume is meant to be sexy, why is it sexy? Does your costume name include Eskimo, Native American, Egyptian, Geisha, Gypsy, Indian, Muslim, Mexican, or any other racially, ethnically, or culturally-specific words?

7 Race for the Cure is Saturday at the Four States Fairgrounds! 4th and 5th grade writers, East Texas Writing Project and the Texarkana Museums System present: Fall Writing for Fun! Join us at the historic Ahern home in downtown Texarkana for some creative writing fun! Cost is $10. Snacks and materials will be provided. It will include guided writing with a certified English teacher and consultant, Daina Land. Space is limited. Please see below. Must register to ensure a seat! Jamie Simmons, curator P.J. Ahern Home 403 Laurel St. Texarkana, AR Phone: Will accept cash, check, or credit. This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by this school district.

8 A message from Student Life: Candy needed for Trunk-N-Treat Dear Faculty and Staff: Our Texas A&M University-Texarkana tradition, Trunk-N-Treat, is quickly approaching. Trunk-N-Treat is an event on Halloween night that we ve hosted every year for 10+ years. Each year we continue to grow and last year we had over 600 children from the community come trick or treat on our campus. This is appealing to a lot of families because it is a safe environment for their children. Our student organizations do a great job at providing candy to give out, but it s our biggest expense and we need a lot of it. We would like to encourage faculty Race for the Cure is Saturday at the Four States Fairgrounds! and staff to bring candy to campus to be used for this event. It s a great idea to have your entire department participate as well! There is a donation box near the Student Life office so you can drop it off. We would also like to invite you to participate and volunteer at this event. For more information on getting involved, please contact Michael Stephenson in Student Life. Staff Council sets Halloween costume contest The Texas A&M University-Texarkana Staff Council and Office of Student Life will host a Halloween costume and departmental and office decorating contest on Monday, Oct. 31. Judging will take place at noon in the University Center lobby. First-place winners in the individual and group categories for faculty and staff costumes and departmental and office decorating will receive a jeans day of their choice. A student organization will judge the faculty and staff entries. First, second and third place winners in the student competition will receive gift certificates. The Staff Council will judge the student entries.

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10 Fall, 2016 Dear A&M-Texarkana Graduate: Congratulations on your forthcoming graduation! To make preparations for this important occasion a little easier, we will be hosting Graduation Fair, Fall 2016 a one-stop planning event to meet all of your graduation needs. During the Graduation Fair, you will be able to: Pick up your new, customized TAMUT cap & gown (receive 10% off at Graduation Fair). Order your official A&M-Texarkana personalized graduation announcements! Proudly announce your achievements to family and friends. Order now to receive your announcements in time for graduation. Announcements must be paid in full at time of order. Order your official A&M-Texarkana Ring and participate in the Ring Ceremony on December 1 st. Purchase your official A&M-Texarkana diploma frame. Visit the A&M-Texarkana Alumni Association table and join for only $15 with your new graduate membership. Learn ways to save on insurance premiums with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Check out some new A&M-Texarkana collegiate merchandise from the Eagle Central Bookstore. Stop by the Career Services table to gather information on career contacts. The Registrar s office will be available to make sure you are on track to graduate in December. Grab some popcorn at the refreshment table. Graduation Fair, Fall 2016 * Thursday, October 13 th 11 am to 7 pm * University Center Lobby in front of the Eagle Central Bookstore 7101 University Avenue, Texarkana, Texas Once again, we congratulate you on your outstanding achievement, and we wish you the best in your future academic and career pursuits. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me at or mark.missildine@tamut.edu Sincerely, Mark Missildine Alumni Relations Coordinator Ranell Bryant Manager, Eagle Central Bookstore Texas A&M University-Texarkana Eagle Central Bookstore

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12 Race for the Cure is Saturday at the Four States Fairgrounds! 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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