Campus Announcements

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lecture on Early Texas Abstraction: The Art Museum of South Texas will host a free lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, on the current Museum exhibit “Texas Modern: The Rediscovery of Early Texas Abstraction (1935-1965).” The speaker will be Dr. Mark Smith, a lecturer in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas and an active member of the Austin art community. The Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., is affiliated with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. For more information, call ext. 3500; or contact artmuseum@tamucc.edu.

Sandpiper and Driftwood Power Outage Scheduled: There will be a power outage at Sandpiper and Driftwood from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, for the removal of an electrical transformer for a future parking lot project site. For more information, contact Oscar Contreras at ext. 2421.

Turkey Trot: Recreational Sports will host its annual “Turkey Trot” on Monday, Nov. 23, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Hammerhead parking lot. Registration will be held on site at 4:45 p.m. “Turkey Trot” is a three-mile run or two-mile walk on the campus Hike & Bike Trail. The entry fee is one canned good to benefit the Corpus Christi Food Bank. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 2454; or go to http://recsports.tamucc.edu.

Toys for Tots Concert: The Women of Sigma Alpha Iota, Lambda Gamma Chapter, will present its 3rd annual Toys for Tots Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Art Center. Enjoy a night of holiday classics, guitars, jazz and a special performance by the Early Childhood Development Center Suzuki Program. The tradition of the "Jalapeno Chorus" will also be performed with a special guest conductor. Admission is a new unwrapped toy. All toy donations will be submitted to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in Corpus Christi. For more information, contact Lina Franco at lina.franco@tamucc.edu.

Thanksgiving Hours for the Mary and Jeff Bell library:
Wednesday, Nov. 25- close at 10 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26, through Friday, 27- closed
The University Center will reopen for regular business hours on Saturday, Nov. 28. For more information, contact Robert Rios at ext. 2341; or e-mail Robert.rios@tamucc.edu.

Thanksgiving Hours for the University Center:
Wednesday, Nov. 25- 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 29- closed
The University Center will reopen for regular business hours on Monday., Nov. 30.

Alumni Awards Nomination: The University Alumni Awards nomination period is open through Monday, Dec. 7. Nominate an alum to represent their college by filling out a nomination form at www.IslanderNetwork.com. Nominate a member of the faculty also. See all the details on the Alumni Web site. Turn-in your nominations by e-mail to alumni@tamucc.edu, or fax them to 361.986.0006; or drop it off at the Woo Sung Lee Alumni Welcome Center at the corner of Ennis Joslin and Ocean Dr. For additional information, call the alumni office at ext. 3895.

Corpus Christi Area Alumni Club Holiday Mixer: The Corpus Christi Area Alumni Club will hold its December Holiday Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Tango Tea Room, 505 S. Water St. The evening will feature an interactive dining experience of crepes and desserts. Bring a gift (valued at $10 or less) for the white elephant gift exchange and a gift of canned goods for the Food Bank of Corpus Christi. Reservations requested. Cost: $15. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Chapter President Lee White at 361.548.3141 or e-mail lwhite01@stx.rr.com.

Late Night Breakfast: Staff and faculty volunteers are needed to help serve students at the Late Night Breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 8:30 p.m. in the University Center. To serve food, you must have a current food handler’s card to Claudia Ayala in Driftwood, Room 106 by Friday, Dec. 4. For more information, call ext. 2703.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dance Lessons: The Faculty Dance Club is offering American Viennese Waltz and International Cha-Cha classes on Thursdays through Dec. 3, from 7-9 p.m. in the University Center, Legacy Hall. Due to the Thanksgiving holidays, the class will not meet on Nov. 19 and Nov. 26. Classes are free to faculty, staff, students and their significant others. Dress is casual. For more information, contact Professor Amir Hormozi at ext. 6016; or e-mail amir.hormozi@tamucc.edu.

“I Am a Young Business Professional in South Texas: Now What?” Round Table: The Office of International Education will host a round table discussion titled “I Am a Young Business Professional in South Texas: Now What?” on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the University Center, Lone Star Ballroom. Presenters will be Corpus Christi Mayor Joe Adame; Richard Bell, director of the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center; Roland Mower, Corpus Christi economic development corporation president; and Dr. Anantha Babbili, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. The discussion will launch the “Young Business Professionals Round Table” series designed to retain young professionals in the area through entrepreneurship and international business. International hors d'oeuvres will be served. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 3750.

‘The Arabian Nights:’ The University Theatre will present the “The Arabian Nights” Thursday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 22, in the Wilson Theatre in the Center for the Arts. Performances are at 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. “The Arabian Nights” contains mature themes and is recommended for adults. Tickets are $8 for general admission; $7 for senior citizens and military; $5 for faculty/staff/students; and $3 for University students with their SandDollar$ card. For more information, call ext. 5800. To order tickets, go to http://theatre.tamucc.edu/.

“Colors of the World” Exhibit: The Office of International Education will celebrate International Education Week with the “Colors of the World” exhibit which will be on display through Friday, Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the University Center, Legacy Room. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 3922.

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Class: Recreational Sports will offer a First Aid/CPR/AED certification class on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dugan Wellness Center, Room 115. The cost is $45 for all three certifications or $30 for one. For more information, call ext. 2454 or go to http://recsports.tamucc.edu.

“Internationally Friendly Campus” Workshop: Arlene Jackson, director for International Education at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will present an interactive workshop titled “Internationally Friendly Campus” on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the University Center, Oso Room. The workshop will help develop and implement activities to enhance the internationalization process of the University and the community. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 3922.

Student Embassy Fair: The Office of International Education will celebrate International Education Week with a “Student Embassy Fair” through Friday, Nov. 20, from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the University Center lobby and commons areas. International students will display artifacts and information from their countries. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 3922.

Get a Passport: The Office of International Education through Study Abroad Programs will have a station to take passport pictures and to distribute passport applications from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 20, in the University Center commons. For more information, call ext. 3922.

College of Science and Technology Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Chris Landsea, science and operations officer at the National Hurricane Center, will speak on “Hurricanes and Global Warming: Expectations vs. Observations,” at the College of Science and Technology Distinguished Lecture Series on Friday, Nov. 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the Harte Research Institute, Room 127. For more information, contact Dr. Lee Smee at ext. 3637.

Battle of the Bands: The Campus Activities Board will hold its “Battle of the Bands” on Friday, Nov. 20, from 7 p.m. until midnight in the Center for Instruction courtyard. Campus community bands will have an opportunity to showcase their musical talents. At least one band member must be a registered student at the University. All of the bands entered will compete for cash prizes while they provide entertainment to the students, faculty, staff, administration and the community of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 2363.

“Que Pasa” Open Mic: The Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center will hold a “Que Pasa” open mic event on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 7-9 p.m. at the Center, 2021 Agnes St. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature poets, musicians, thespians, and dancers from area high schools. Sign up opens at 6:30 p.m. Subject matter must be appropriate to high school standards. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call 361.882.7837; or e-mail Rache'l Payne at quepasaopenmic@gmail.com.

Bookstore Closed: The University bookstore will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 21, for a store inventory. The bookstore will return to normal business hours on Monday, Nov. 23, at 8 a.m. For more information, contact the bookstore at ext. 2606.

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition – Jennifer Arnold: “A Layered Space:” The Department of Art will display the exhibition “A Layered Space,” featuring the work of MFA candidate Jennifer Arnold through Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Islander Art Gallery, 4024 Weber Road in the Hamlin Shopping Center. The exhibition features Arnold’s innovative “Canvas Peel” technique. For more information, contact Joe Pena at ext. 2386.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions: The Department of Art will display the exhibitions of Amanda Calhoun, Christine Gomez, Millie Harrison, and Jade Flowers, candidates seeking the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, through Monday, Nov. 23, in the Center for the Arts and the Bell Library. For more information, contact Joe Pena at ext. 2386.

Spring 2010 Employee Wellness Program: Recreational Sports is accepting nominations for the spring 2010 employee wellness program. Twenty individuals will be permitted to participate. You may self nominate, or be nominated by your supervisor. Nominations will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25. For more information, contact Chris Dillon at ext. 2171; or e-mail chris.dillon@tamucc.edu.

Thanksgiving Hours for Dugan Wellness Center: Thanksgiving hours for the Dugan Wellness Center are:
Wednesday, Nov. 25- 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26, through Sat., Nov. 28- closed
Sunday, Nov. 29- noon to 10 p.m.
For more information, call ext. 2454; or go to http://recsports.tamucc.edu.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for Dining Services:
Wednesday, Nov. 25:
Java City – 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Subway – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Commons Market – 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
C3 – Closed
Tortilla Fresca – Closed
Sushi – Closed
All dining services locations will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 29. For more information, call ext. 2760.

Share Thanksgiving with an International Student: The World Affairs Council of South Texas and the University are seeking families to host international students for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26. Around 600 international students attend the University and most have never experienced this American holiday. If you are interested in hosting a student, go to International Student for Thanksgiving. For more information, contact Maria Jaramillo-Couret at ext. 3750; or e-mail mariac@worldaffairstexas.com.

Island Dance Demo: The Department of Communication will present its Fall Island Dance Demo Tuesday, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Featured performances will include Broadway and concert-style jazz pieces, contemporary works and choreography from dance performance classes and variations of “The Nutcracker.” The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jilissa Cotten at ext. 2587.

Seven Cinema Classics: ‘Waking Life:’ The University Cinema will screen the movie “Waking Life” (2001, 99 minutes) on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Bay Hall, Room 104. This animated tale directed by Richard Linklater and featuring characters based on Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Wiley Wiggins, tells the story of a boy who has a dream that he can float. After a strange accident, he walks through what may be a dream, flowing in and out of scenarios and encountering various characters. People he meets discuss science, philosophy and the life of dreaming and waking, and the protagonist gradually becomes alarmed that he cannot awake from this confusing dream adventure. For more information, call ext. 3756.

HUB Training: The Purchasing Department will hold a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) training class on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 9:30-11 a.m. in Corpus Christi Hall, Room 106. This class is for all employees who purchase goods using limited purchase orders and procurement credit cards. All employees who are P-Card holders, FAMIS users, new staff, and/or employees who order supplies are highly encouraged to attend this class. To RSVP, e-mail Lowery Ross at lowery.ross@tamucc.edu.

“Islander Lights” Celebration: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold its fourth annual “Islander Lights” celebration on Friday, Dec. 4, at the Performing Arts Center Plaza. The holiday festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with a 3-mile Islander fun run and 1½-mile walk around the hike and bike trail followed by Santa’s visit to the Island at 6 p.m. The Wishes and Dreams Toy Drive and Student Picnic will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at the University Services Center Plaza. At 7 p.m., the switch will be thrown to illuminate the campus along Ocean Boulevard in Islander blue, green and white. The evening will include music, games and activities. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 5200.

Navidad de los Niños: The College of Education will host the Westside Business Association’s 26th annual “Navidad de los Niños” (Children’s Christmas Festival) on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center, 2021 Agnes St. Children may have their portraits taken with Santa and play games at various activity booths. Music will be provided by DJ Vargas and entertainment will be provided by the Garcia Center’s Falcon Folklorico, hip-hop dance team Hyper Squad and the Islander Dance Team. Other highlights include face painting, book giveaways, children’s activities, refreshments and family fun. Children will receive goodie bags and have the chance to win bicycles and an assortment of other prizes. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call ext. 7837.

University of Dallas 20th National Print Invitational Exhibition: The “University of Dallas 20th National Print Invitational Exhibition” will be on display through Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Weil Gallery, Center for the Arts. Originally created by University of Dallas Printmaking Professor Juergen Strunck as a teaching exhibition for his graduate students, the biennial exhibition has become a nationwide showcase for artists who choose printmaking as their main form of expression. Weil Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Joe Peña at ext. 2386.

Spring 2010 Registration: Spring 2010 registration will continue through Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. Students can also register in the Student Services Center until Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The spring schedule is available for viewing on S.A.I.L. For more information, log onto S.A.I.L; or call the Registrar’s office at ext. 7024.

SPECIAL NOTICES

European Arts Trip: A few spots remain on the Art Museum-sponsored trip to Maastricht, the Netherlands on Tuesday, March l6, 2010, through Sunday, March 21, 2010, for the European Fine Arts Fair. This is the world’s largest event of its kind, with 225 dealers from 18 countries offering art and antiques. Among the amenities included with the tour is a chance to dine in the 1201 Chateau Gerlach where Bush and Putin signed their historic treaty. Space is limited. The Art Museum of South Texas is affiliated with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. For more information on ticket pricing and airfare, contact the Museum at ext. 3507 or e-mail artmuseum@tamucc.edu.

Islander Basketball Group Ticket Packages: Group ticket rates are now available for all Islander men's and women's regular season basketball games throughout the 2009-10 season. Rates start as low as $5 per ticket for men's basketball and $3 per ticket for women's basketball. Minimum purchase quantities are required. "Game-day experiences" are also available as a part of group ticket packages. Members of your group can be a part of the game-day atmosphere inside of the American Bank Center by sitting on the team bench while the Islanders warm-up; or welcoming the team down on the court while they run out. There is no better way to experience Islander basketball. Date restrictions apply to game day experience packages, so reserve your date before they run out. For more information on bringing your group to an Islander basketball game, call the Islander athletic ticket office at 361.825.BALL (2255).

SACS Accreditation Reaffirmation Web Site: The Web site developed by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in support of its application for reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is available for viewing on the Academic Affairs Web page at http://sacs.tamucc.edu and at https://tamucc.xitracs.net/sacs.

Fifth Anniversary Furgason Bravo! Series Discount Tickets: Faculty, staff and student discount tickets for this year’s Furgason Bravo! Series are on sale at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) box office. This year’s series features Islander tradition Michael Martin Murphey’s “Cowboy Christmas Concert” Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. “Riverwalk Jazz with the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, featuring Dick Hyman” from San Antonio, will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The gala Fifth Anniversary Rededication Concert featuring renowned faculty musicians on Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. rounds out the series five years to the date of the PAC opening celebrations. All proceeds will benefit student scholarships. Faculty and Staff receive a $10 discount. Student tickets are $7 in select seating areas. Discounts are only available in person at the box office. You must show a valid SandDollar$ ID to receive the discount. Only four discount tickets per ID. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets sell out fast. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door the evening of each concert. For more information, call ext. 2787; e-mail terri.cardona@tamucc.edu; or, go to http://pac.tamucc.edu.