EVENTS Below you will find a list of upcoming events that you can attend, volunteer, and share with others.

TAMIU ALUMNI E-NEWS

TAMIU Ranked 4th as ‘Best Bang for

Buck Among Southern Colleges’

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has

been ranked 4th for “Best Bang for Buck” among

the nation’s

Southern Schools by

Washington

Monthly Magazine

in its 2015 College

Guide, dubbed “The

Other College

Guide.” This is the

second year in a row that TAMIU has been so

honored. Read more.

SEPTEMBER 2015

TAMIU Offers Senior Citizens

‘Learning for Life”

“We never stop learning,” observed TAMIU

president Dr. Ray Keck, “and so a University campus

should warmly embrace

and create an

environment that makes

learning accessible and

fully engaging as we grow

older.” To that end, the

TAMIU “Learning for Life”

program provides Senior

Citizens age 65 or older

with opportunities to take classes at TAMIU at

virtually no cost. Read more.

Save the Date for AutMus Fest

Our 11th annual AutMus Fest will highlight a

diverse selection of artists. This year’s lineup will

feature the musical

styling’s of, Pesado,

Poder Del Norte, H2H

(AC/DC tribute band),

Brown Sabbath (Black

Sabbath tribute

band), Pancho Uresti,

Chon Arauza, Sonido Master, and Kimberly Dunn.

For the first time since its creation, the TAMIU

Alumni Association will partner with the Laredo

Energy Arena (LEA) and R Communications to

present one of our longstanding traditions.

Read more.

Be a proud Dustdevil and help pave the way for future TAMIU students. Support a scholarship or

program you believe in by contributing to our annual campaign. Join the Great Stampede and

ensure that future generations of Dustdevils are given the same incredible opportunities for

learning and personal growth that you enjoyed during your time as a student.

COUNT ME IN

As alumni, you are part of TAMIU’s legacy. Suggest a story, tell us about your accomplishments, a current project or any other news you would like to share with the rest of our growing TAMIU community.

William Bailey, ’85

William Bailey resides in Las Vegas, Nevada where he has published a novel, Sketching

Yomachtia Man. His novel examines the modern world of Mexico City through the eyes of

a hero—a young boy growing up in a world of poverty, and negative lifestyle influences—

and his teen friends.

William graduated from the former Laredo State University (LSU) with a Master of

Business Administration with a concentration in Information Technology.

Tina Mansinghani, ’08 After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from TAMIU, Tina Mansinghani went

on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Grand Canyon University.

Tina was just selected as Coordinator of Analytics and Team Business Services for the

American Hockey League. For the past three seasons, she has worked with the Central

Hockey League’s (CHL) front office. She has previously worked with team front offices in

CHL, the National Hockey League’s Arizona Coyotes and the National Football League’s

Arizona Cardinals.

“The classroom needs to be centered around the students, and I did my best to provide that

safe, empowering environment where my students would thrive and succeed.”

This past year Andrea L. Pawelek earned the title of United Independent School District

Elementary Teacher of the Year. Now, Andrea is taking on the role of Program Director for

TAMIU’s Literacy Partnership. As Program Director, Andrea is able to work closely with

teachers at the campuses they oversee to build and strengthen their literacy partnership.

Andrea graduated from TAMIU with a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a

Minor in Reading.

Andrea L. Pawelek, ’10

Charles W.T. Browne currently resides in his hometown of St. John’s in the Caribbean.

He teaches Physical Education in one of the largest high schools on the Island, Princess

Margaret Secondary School. He also teaches tennis lessons at another high school,

St. Anthony’s Secondary School.

Charles holds a Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Sports and plans to obtain a master’s

degree sometime in the future.

Charles W.T. Browne, ’14

Roger C. Rocha, Jr., ’93, ’10

“Keep following your goals in life. Whatever career paths we choose to take it’s important

to remember the foundations that we learned at TAMIU, both in and out of the classroom.”

Roger C. Rocha has been elected to serve as League of United Latin American Citizens

(LULAC) National President. Roger has gone on to serve on the LULAC National Board, The

LULAC National Education Service Centers Board of Directors, The Ser Jobs for Progress

National Board of Directors and The Laredo Next Generation Rotary Club Board of

Directors.

Roger earned a Bachelor of History with a Minor in Political Science from LSU, followed by

a Master of Business Administration from TAMIU.

TAMIU Ring

10 AM—7 PM | ZSSC 101

A Balfour representative will be on campus on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the

Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center 101 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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OCT

15

AutMus Fest

6 PM—1 AM | Laredo Energy Arena Parking Lot C

As one of TAMIU’s longest standing traditions, AutMus Fest is an exciting opportunity

to sample some of our culture’s great musical sounds.

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NOV

07

For a full list of upcoming events, visit TAMIU Events Calendar.

YOU HAVE BENEFITS! With your TAMIU Alumni OneCard, you are entitled to numerous benefits and privileges.

Lifetime Email Account

Access to Computer Labs

Library Services

Discounted Rec Sports Membership

FREE On-Campus Parking

Discounts at the LBV Planetarium

FREE services from

Resume Writing

Career Counseling & workshops

Information on Job Openings

Access to Dusty Works

Mock Interviews

Participation in the Annual Job Fair

Stay Connected!

TAMIU Awarded Federal Grant

of $1.2 Million

Congressman Henry Cuellar ( ’82) joined TAMIU

president Dr. Ray Keck and TRiO Student Support

Services program

director Leticia Valle

for the announcement

of a $1.2 million

federal grant for its

TRiO Student Support

Services program providing academic assistance to

students in need. Read more.

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