Campus News Articles
Christmas time is here!
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Christmas has finally arrived at TAMIU! The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place on December 1, 2009. Things were a little different this year than opposed to last year. Mother Nature decided to keep things cold and rainy which is why this year's tree lighting event took place at the Great Room located on the third floor at the TAMIU Killam Library.
Pi Sigma Alpha shines at conference
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The Texas A&M International University's Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honors Society) and the Political Science Association attended in November the Model Organization of American States conference in San Antonio, Texas, at Saint Mary's University.
Staying Green
TAMIU strives for complete sustainability
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Staying Green: TAMIU strives for complete sustainability. By Erika Lambreton In 2007 a "green" initiative was born at TAMIU. The university was one of two selected among all A&M campuses in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint, or the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.
ROTC
Military Science at TAMIU
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They can be seen on the green almost every Tuesday and Thursday. Sometimes they are walking around campus; sometimes they are crawling on the ground or running around in the monte. Though they are in camouflage uniforms, they are hard to miss.
2009 Fall Commencement Exercise
Event a success, regardless of abrupt change of location
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For a whole semester, students have been working hard to graduate from TAMIU in 2009, and on Saturday, December 12, all their hard work paid off. Nearly 700 students received their diploma in two Commencement Exercises, one held Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
Juan Rulfo y la Revolución Mexicana
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Nota del Editor: El autor al cual se refiere el ensayo literario es Juan Rulfo. La autora gano un premio de investigacion con este ensayo durante la conferencia Bruni Velgara celebrada el pasado mes de Mayo. Elia es alumna del doctorado en TAMIU. ¡Diles que no me maten! es una obra que nos muestra el perfil de la vida rural mexicana, esto es, la desesperanza, la desolación, la muerte y otros aspectos de este conflicto social en la historia de México: la revolución.
TAMIU Covers Laredo
SGA in conjunction with neighboring high schools donate
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An initiative which started four years ago has now grown immensely, providing thousands of items for community children to last them year round.
The Film Friendly Texas Workshop
Inspiring Young Film Makers
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Have you ever wondered how the magic of film-making is done? There is a certain art behind being able to glue someone's attention completely to the screen. At times, Hollywood must relocate their set to cities in order to get adequate footage, causing disruption to the community.
Troupe Wants You
Auditions just around the corner
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On the heels of their first successful theatrical run, TAMIU Theater Troupe welcomes all TAMIU students, theater majors or not, to join the student run troupe this Spring.
TAMIU voters take note
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For those looking to vote during the primary elections, the last day to register is edging near. Feb. 1 is the deadline to register for the March 2nd ballot. Current reports show, despite the registration deadline being less than two weeks away, fewer than 100,000 Webb County residents registered.
Students mobilize for Haiti
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The devastating earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti has stirred major news coverage over the past two weeks. The 7.3-magnitude earthquake days ago left the city in a state of shock and chaos, and the 6.1-magnitude aftershock that just occurred only continues to hamper relief efforts.
Shining Students Recognized
Two student organizations recognized for achievements
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With Texas A&M International University home to over 50 student organizations, there are a handful of organizations that currently stand above the rest.
Black Friday
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Black Friday Christmas time is here! Black Friday is here! What does that mean? Long lines, back order items, people trying to cut their way through the masses. It's the most wonderful time of the year! It has been a year that the economic catastrophe hit Main Street causing President Obama to create a plan that would jumpstart the economy.
TAMIU Police: Torch Run
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Opening Ceremonies for the 2009 Summer Games was a party that is now 40 years in the making. Special Olympics Texas celebrated this major milestone with the help of two of TAMIU's outstanding police officers, Mr. Gilberto Trevino Jr. and Mr. Jesus Dominguez. This was definitely an event that was not to be missed!
Una Carta para el TAMIU hispano
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Una Carta para el TAMIU hispano ¿Sabían que nuestra universidad tenemos más de 30 poetas, cuentistas, ensayistas, y fotógrafos que trabajan en español? ¿Sabían que ustedes pueden ser parte de este grupo artístico? En este semestre, como en otros atrás, se ha publicado La Carta, disponible de manera gratuita en varios puntos del campus universitario.
Student Screening a Success
but just in case you missed it, watch them here.
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On Monday, December 7th, TAMIU presented the annual Communications Students' Video Screening to a packed house but the truth is not everyone got to see these future directors works, but fear not the Bridge is here to continue to showcase their work. Enjoy!
CAS Honor Cord and Graduate Hooding Ceremony
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Tradition dictates that a day before the commencement, honor cords and graduate hooding should be presented to distinguish outstanding graduating students.
A Bridge Semester Overview
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Our student newspaper, The Bridge has changed over the semester, from faculty to reports to overall feel. As with any change come differences in opinion, and in this case the change has been embraced with a resounding yes. As the first issue of the semester went to press so did a new found promotion outlet, Facebook.