January 2015

JANUARY 2015
TAMIU 2014 PRESIDENT’S REPORT
While a New Year of hope and promise is underway, an opportunity to
review 2014 in the life of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is
just a click away.
The President’s Report offers a comprehensive look at the year 2014,
highlighting student and faculty accomplishments and TAMIU’s role in
building legacies, cultivating leadership, inspiring innovation, and forging
partnerships.
Also included is news about the University’s launch of a new branding
program, enrollment growth and other key performance measures, and the
ever-broadening spectrum of the University experience and the donors
who share the University’s vision.
To view TAMIU’s 2014 President's Report, go to: http://www.tamiu.edu/
annualreport/.
MEET OUR NEW VICE PRESIDENT
FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has named Rosanne Palacios as
its Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
TAMIU president Ray Keck said Palacios would lead all the University’s
fundraising efforts, crucial to its continued success.
“While the University has benefited mightily from the historic leadership and
funding vision of our State Legislature, their vision for higher education has
been expanded and strengthened through the broad-based philanthropy of
countless donors and partners here in Laredo and beyond. This support has
been crucial to our endowment, student scholarship, faculty support and
research and construction and campus improvements.
“Rosanne’s formidable linkages to our community, history of service and impressive spectrum of fundraising
experience will be a tremendous asset to TAMIU as we approach our 45th year of service and success. We
are blessed to have her leadership at The International U,” Dr. Keck said. Read more here.
A.R. SANCHEZ SR. DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
“Eleanor Roosevelt: Her Secret Journey”
“Eleanor Roosevelt: Her Secret Journey” starring Loretta Swit, is an engaging
and educational theatrical event, following the years after World War I, as
recalled by Mrs. Roosevelt looking back from 1945.
Written by Rhoda Lerman, it’s an incredibly personalized, intimate portrait of
the historic woman and the many challenges that surrounded her. Her canny
and clear-eyed intelligence helped her evolve into a powerful woman who's
greater beauty emerged from the warmth and compassion she brought to
issues of war, peace, and human rights.
The Series will be presented Thursday, January 29, at 7 p.m. in the
Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free and
open to the public.
A SEASON OF GIVING
Last fall, Sofia Maldonado ’04,’06 completed an online
survey at a conference and her name was entered into a
random drawing. She won a $500 donation in her name to
be given to the institution of her choice from NCC
Business Services of America, Inc. Sofia chose to support
TAMIU’s general scholarship fund.
Every gift, small or large makes an impact at TAMIU. With
tax season here, you still have time to make a tax
deductible gift to the area of your choice. To learn more
Sofia Maldonado ’04,’06 presents Yelitza Howard ’11
about different giving options available, please visit http://
with a $500 check to TAMIU
giving.tamiu.edu or contact us at 956.326.GIVE.
RING FOUND
A class ring was found
and turned in to the
Office of Alumni
Relations.
If you are missing your
class ring, please
contact our office at
956.326.4483.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING
Join us for our next TAMIU Alumni
Association Meeting! The Association
allows for networking, as well as
opportunities to give back by volunteering.
There are no fees associated with
membership.
The meeting will be held Tuesday, January
27 at 6:30 p.m. at TAMIU in the
DeLachica/Vela Room 102 in the Sue and
Radcliffe Killam Library.
ALUMNI NETWORK
Francisco González, Jr. ’13
Francisco is currently living in Victoria, Texas where he is a District Parole Officer
with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
An avid reader and movie aficionado, he says he has many fond memories of his
time at TAMIU. “I had many great times at TAMIU but studying abroad in London,
England was my favorite… TAMIU has a lot to offer for people with different
interests, backgrounds, and cultural diversity. I had an awesome time there.”
Francisco holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Jessica Thomas ’08, ’14
Jessica is an educator at Alicia Ruiz Elementary School. She is also the Director of
the Miss Texas Belleza Latina Pageant. In addition to pageantry, Jessica also enjoys
baking and cake decorating.
Jessica earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in
Elementary Education and a Bilingual Emphasis as well as a Master of Science in
Curriculum and Instruction.
HOW ARE YOU?
AS ALUMNI, YOU ARE PART OF OUR LEGACY.
CONTINUE EMPOWERING YOUR COMMUNITY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS!
Suggest a story, tells us about your accomplishments or any other news you would like to share
with the rest of our growing TAMIU community.
To set up your E-mail for Life or transition your current e-mail, CLICK HERE.
To update your information, CLICK HERE.
YOU GOT BENEFITS!
TAMIU graduates are entitled to numerous benefits and privileges.
Some are:
Lifetime E-mail Account
Library Services
Check Out Books
Access to Computer Labs
TAMIU Alumni OneCard
Free Parking
Free Entrance to Regular Season
Athletic Events
Entry to REC Center (Small Fee Associated)
Additionally, the Office of Career Services offers
FREE services to our alumni, including:
Resumé Writing
Career Counseling and workshops
Information on Job Openings
Access to Dusty Works
Mock Interviews
Participation in the Annual Job Fair
Opportunities to meet recruiters
Download the TAMIU app for TAMIU news, events, images, directory access, social media, maps, faculty, shop,
audio, and tools are available for smartphones and iPad.
Visit the Alumni Relations Office KL 261 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
The Great TAMIU
Stampede of Giving is
here!!!
GIVE BACK TODAY
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