Recreational Sports Interim Hours: Recreational Sports interim hours from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 31 are:
Moody Sustainers Field House:
Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, from 3-7 p.m.
Sunday, closed

Glasscock Fitness Center:
· Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
· Saturday, from 3-7 p.m.
· Sunday, closed
For more information, call ext. 2454; or go to http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~recsport/.

Managing E-mail in Outlook: Computer Services will hold a training class Monday, May 19, from 9-10:30 a.m. in Corpus Christi Hall, Room 106. The class will focus on creating a spam rule to help manage spam messages, archiving e-mail to help manage a user’s mailbox size, and other tips. For more information, call Jonathan Payne at ext. 2343; or go to http://training.tamucc.edu/schedule.htm.

Managing E-mail in Outlook: Computer Services will hold a training Tuesday, May 20, from 3-4:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi Hall, Room 106. The class will focus on creating a spam rule to help manage spam messages, archiving e-mail to help manage a user’s mailbox size, and other tips. For more information, call Jonathan Payne at ext. 2343; or go to http://training.tamucc.edu/schedule.htm.

Managing E-mail in Outlook: Computer Services will hold a training class Friday, May 23, from 9-10:30 a.m. in Corpus Christi Hall, Room 106. The class will focus on creating a spam rule to help manage spam messages, archiving e-mail to help manage a user’s mailbox size, and other tips. For more information, call Jonathan Payne at ext. 2343; or go to http://training.tamucc.edu/schedule.htm.

Islander Women’s Basketball Camp: The Islander women’s basketball staff will hold a day camp for girls in grades three to 12 from Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moody Sustainers Field House. The camp will focus on improving dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive fundamental skills. Every camper will be placed in her age or skill level to develop personal growth. Registration is $130 for one person or $105 per person with a friend. A $50 deposit is due by Sunday, May 25. After the deadline, registration will be $140 per person. For more information, contact Geoff Grawn at ext. 3691.

“New Small Works” Opening Reception: The Department of Art and the University Galleries will hold an opening reception for the “New Small Works” exhibition Friday, June 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the Islander Gallery, 4024 Weber Road in the Hamlin Center. The exhibit will present smaller works by A&M-Corpus Christi students and alumni, as well as local artists, and will focus on small works of various media created in the arts. The reception is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 2386.

“New Small Works” Exhibition: The exhibition “New Small Works” will be on display from Friday, June 6, through Saturday, June 21, at the Islander Gallery, , 4024 Weber Road in the Hamlin Center. The exhibit will present smaller works by A&M-Corpus Christi students and alumni, as well as local artists, and will focus small works of various media created in the arts. For more information, call ext. 2386.

All Skills Softball Camp: The Islander softball coaches will hold an all skills camp for girls ages 8-18 from Tuesday, June 10, through Thursday, June 12, at the Chapman Field. The camp will focus on improving individual batting, pitching, fielding and other fundamental softball skills. The deadline for registration is Sunday, June 1. Registrations are online only and can be found at www.goislanders.com under the camp section. The cost is $300 for resident tuition and $250 for commuter tuition, which also covers meals. For more information, contact Shana Riggleman at ext. 3412.

All Skills Softball Camp: The Islander softball coaches will hold an all skills camp for girls ages 8-18 from Tuesday, June 17, through Thursday, June 19, at the Chapman Field. The camp will focus on improving individual batting, pitching, fielding and other fundamental softball skills. The deadline for registration is Sunday, June 1. Registrations are online only and can be found at www.goislanders.com under the camp section. The cost is $300 for resident tuition and $250 for commuter tuition, which also covers meals. For more information, contact Shana Riggleman at ext. 3412.

Summer Baseball Camp I: The Islander baseball coaching staff will hold its Summer Camp I for boys in eighth grade and below from Monday, July 14, through Thursday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chapman Field. Registration is $200 with lunch available for $5. For more information, contact Rusty Miller at ext. 3720; e-mail rusty.miller@tamucc.edu; or register on-line at www.goislanders.com.

Islander Cross Country Camp: The Islander Cross Country Camp for middle and high school boys and girls will be held from Thursday, July 17, through Sunday, July 20, on the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus. Campers will learn the latest in running and training techniques, hydration, running footwear, analysis of form, pre-racing strategies and post-race evaluation. Registration is $300 for overnight campers and $150 for day campers with a $75 deposit by Tuesday, July 1. A $25 late fee will be charged for all entries received beginning Wednesday, July 2. Registration includes a room for overnight campers, meals and a T-shirt. For more information, contact Shawn Flanagan at ext. 3212 or 361.249.4300; or e-mail shawn.flanagan@tamucc.edu.

Summer Baseball Camp II: The Islander baseball coaching staff will hold its Summer Baseball Camp II for boys in eighth grade and below from Monday, July 21, through Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chapman Field. Registration is $200 with lunch available for $5. For more information, contact Rusty Miller at ext. 3720; e-mail rusty.miller@tamucc.edu; or register on-line at www.goislanders.com.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrating Nurses week: The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is celebrating “Nurses Week” and invites the University community to commemorate Florence Nightingale’s birthday Monday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Faculty Center atrium. Cake will be served. For more information, call ext. 5708; or e-mail joanne.salinas@tamucc.edu.

Mac Town Meeting: A Mac Town Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 13, from 1-2 p.m. in the University Center, Dolphin Room. The purpose of the meeting is to bring the University campus community together in working with Macintosh and internet trends. Training and information about using Apple software and other types of applications will be provided. The meeting will be recorded and archived to mac.tamucc.edu to be viewed and downloaded using iTunes or other pod-casting software. For more information, call ext. 3202.

Spring 2008 Commencement: The University will hold its spring 2008 Commencement Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Bank Center arena. Commencement speakers will be A&M System Chancellor Michael D. McKinney and Elizabeth Benson-Landau, who is graduating with a bachelor of arts in sociology. For more information, contact Norma Cantu at ext. 2722.

FAMIS Intermediate Class: The Fiscal Affairs office will offer the FAMIS Intermediate Class Tuesday, May 20, from 9-11 a.m. in Corpus Christi Hall, Room 106. To register, contact Shelley Knight at ext. 5874; or e-mail Shelley.Knight@tamucc.edu.

Environmental, Health & Safety Committee: The Environmental, Health & Safety Committee will meet Tuesday, May 20, at 3 p.m. in the University Center, Island Room 316. For more information, contact Fran Trevino at ext. 5555.

Employee Development Day: Registration is underway for Employee Development Day, “Lean Green and Keen: Believing It and Achieving It,” which will be held Wednesday, May 21. Register early and reserve your space. Registration ends Friday, May 9. For more information, contact Rosie Ruiz at ext. 5826, or e-mail employee.relations@tamucc.edu. To register for any of the more than 40 different workshops, go to http://www.cob.tamucc.edu/tder/emp_programs_EDD.html.

“Y.L.A. #12: (Young Latino Artists): Embracing Chaos” Opening Reception: The Department of Art and University Galleries will hold an opening reception for the “Y.L.A. #12 (Young Latino Artists): Embracing Chaos” exhibit Thursday, May 22, from 5-7 p.m. in the Weil Gallery located in the Center for the Arts. The exhibit includes photography, paintings, drawings and sculpture created by six young artists from across Texas. The reception is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 2386.

“Y.L.A. #12: (Young Latino Artists): Embracing Chaos” Exhibit: The exhibition “Y.L.A. #12 (Young Latino Artists): Embracing Chaos” will be on display from Thursday, May 22, through Friday, June 20, in the Weil Gallery located in the Center for the Arts. The exhibit includes photography, paintings, drawings and sculpture created by six young artists from across Texas. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 2386.

FAMIS Master Class: The Fiscal Affairs office will offer the FAMIS Master Class Tuesday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to noon in Corpus Christi Hall, Room 106. To register, contact Shelley Knight at ext. 5874 or e-mail Shelley.Knight@tamucc.edu.

Islander Orchestra Camp: The Department of Music will hold its Islander Orchestra Camp from Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts and Friday, June 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending with a concert at 4:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The camp offers middle and high school students the opportunity to perform in a string orchestra, receive instrument-specific training, and be exposed to chamber music and music theory concepts that will help them be well-rounded musicians. Auditions for skills placement will be held on the morning of the first day of camp. Students should bring audition music that demonstrates their technical and musical abilities. Registration is $140 through Monday, May 12. Late registration is $150. For more information, contact Nora Cartwright at ext. 5523; or e-mail nora.cartwright@tamucc.edu.

Islander Girls’ Basketball Summer Day Camp: The Islander Girls’ Basketball will be holding a summer day camp for girls in grades 3 through 12 Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers will learn skills from the Islander coaches and current Islander players and will receive a camp T-shirt and basketball. The fee is $130 per camper ($105 with a friend); $85 for faculty and staff. A $50 deposit is due by Sunday, May 25. After deposit deadline, there will be a $10 late fee. For more information or a camp brochure, call ext. 3691 or visit www.goislanders.com.

Islander Band Camp: The Department of Music will hold its Islander Band Camp for middle, junior and high school students from Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Center for the Arts. An end-of-camp concert will be presented at 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, in the Performing Arts Center. Students will participate in group lessons, sectionals, full ensemble rehearsals, and basic music theory, as well as afternoon activities and recitals. The camp is open to students with at least one year experience. Auditions for skills placement will be held on the morning of the first day of camp. Students should bring audition music that best shows their skills and musicianship. Registration, which also covers meals, is $295 for resident tuition and $200 for commuter campers through Monday, June 2. After that date, a late registration fee of $20 will be charged. On campus lunches are included. For more information, contact Nora Cartwright at ext. 5523; or nora.cartwright@tamucc.edu.

Kritter Kamp: The Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest will hold a “Kritter Kamp” for children ages 7-10 from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20, at the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science on the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus. Campers will enjoy an entertaining environmental education experience inspired by science and art. Campers will use the sun to make nature art, become nature photographers, and go on a walk in the wetlands on campus. They will learn about the life cycle of butterflies, become environmental artists, and understand why recycling is so important. The cost is $100 per camper or $85 for the children of campus employees and students and military dependents. Registration is limited to the first 20 applicants, and 10 scholarships are available. To register, go to http://www.wildlifephotocontest.com/kritterkamp and e-mail the completed brochure to wildlifephoto@sbc.global.net. For more information, call 361.881.9316.

Young Authors’ Elementary School Camp: The Department of English will hold its 16th annual Young Authors’ Camp for elementary students in grades three through five from 8:30-11:45 a.m. weekdays Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 27, in the Early Childhood Development Center. The camp, which will include visits with poets and artists, nature walks and uses of technology in writing, provides students with opportunities to expand their interest in writing and to experience writing as a fun and creative opportunity for self-expression and communication. The camp is limited to 25 students. Registration is $175 before Sunday, June 1. After the deadline, registration is $195. For more information, contact Dr. Chuck Etheridge at ext.5755; or e-mail charles.etheridge@tamucc.edu.

Young Authors’ Middle School Camp: The Department of English will hold its 16th annual Young Authors’ Camp for middle school students in grades six through eight from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27 in the Early Childhood Development Center. The camp, which will include visits with poets and artists, nature walks and uses of technology in writing, provides students with opportunities to expand their interest in writing and to experience writing as a fun and creative opportunity for self-expression and communication. The camp is limited to 25 students. Registration is $140 before Sunday, June 1. After the deadline, registration is $160. For more information, contact Dr. Chuck Etheridge at ext. 5755; or e-mail charles.etheridge@tamucc.edu.

Solutions and Specialized Innovations Drum Major and Leadership Camp: The Department of Music will host the Solutions and Specialized Innovations (SASI) Drum Major and Leadership Camp from Monday, June 23, through Thursday, June 26, on the University campus. The camp offers current and future high school drum majors extensive training in conducting, marching fundamentals and leadership. Instruction will be provided by University of North Texas and Cedar Park High School staffs. The deadline for enrollment is Friday, June 13. Registration is $400 for resident tuition and $250 for commuter tuition, which also covers meals. For more information, contact Dr. Shawn Smith at ext. 2375; or e-mail shawn.smith@tamucc.edu.

Ride the Bus for Free: Faculty, staff and students may ride any Corpus Christi RTA bus free to anywhere the RTA goes by showing a valid SandDollars ID to the driver. This is a great way to conserve energy and save money. For more information, e-mail Amanda Drum at Amanda.drum@tamucc.edu.

Food Service Hours: University Food Services finals/summer hours are available at http://universityservices.tamucc.edu/Dining/FinalsandSummerHours/tabid/96/Default.aspx.
For more information, call University Services at ext. 5710.

Correction: Employee Wellness Program: Recreational Sports will offer a free Summer Wellness Program for benefits-eligible, full-time employees. The class is limited to the first 20 employees to register. For more information, go to http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~recsport/fitness_wellness/employeewellness.htm.

Field House Pool: The swimming pool at the Moody Sustainers Field House is now open. Pool hours are:
Monday and Wednesday from 6-7:30 a.m., noon to 1:15 p.m., and 4-7 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1:15 p.m., and 4-7 p.m.
Friday: from 6-7:30 a.m., noon to 1:15 p.m. and 3-7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 3-7 p.m.
For more information, call ext. 2454.

University Center Interim Hours:
Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, closed
Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, closed
Monday, May 26, closed – Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27, through Thursday, May 29, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, closed

Faculty Summer Employment Opportunities: The College of Education is seeking faculty applicants to teach in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board grant-funded High School Summer Bridge Learning Communities Program. For more information on this opportunity, go to the College of Education Web page at http://education.tamucc.edu/files/position_summerbridge.pdf and see “Faculty Vacancies” under News and Announcements; or contact Dr. Gilda Ramirez at ext. 6062 or at gilda.ramirez@tamucc.edu.