Dear University community,
- Our commitment to your health, safety and wellness here at TAMIU continues. All current safety protocols continue: face coverings, social distancing and regular hand-washing.
- As shared last week, we now offer the Binax Rapid Test on campus. This is a walk-up opportunity that you register for, but no appointment is needed. Find out more. Our Curative testing, with results available in 48-72 hours, continues as well. Please take advantage of these testing opportunities.
- Study.com has ranked two TAMIU undergraduate degree programs among the nation’s 50 Best: Psychology and Criminal Justice! Congratulations to the faculty and staff that work so diligently to make this happen.
- This Wednesday, join the next virtual installment of the “Bringing the University to You” series, featuring Dr. Scott Manning Stevens, who will address “Native America and the Other Border.” Details below.
- Our “Liberation in the Americas’ Virtual Lecture Series presents its final installment this Thursday. The topic is “Gender Violence and Peacemaking in Latin America.” Find out more below.
- How is your green thumb? Why not try your hand at helping our TAMIU Community Garden to grow? Volunteers meet every Wednesday at 5 p.m. This Wednesday only, you and your canine companion can join and see what’s growing on. Contact Christopher Segovia at christopher.segovia@tamiu.edu for guidance and details.
- We’re continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month and encourage you to join us. More can be found on our Dustdevil Diversity site.
Go Dustdevils!
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
On-Campus Testing Continues Tuesday and Wednesday, March 23 - 24
COVID-19 Testing continues at TAMIU and is available Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. You can schedule your COVID-19 test through either Curative or Binax (rapid) testing.
TAMIU Partners with 'Keep It On' Laredo
We're excited to be part of 'Keep It On' Laredo, a community-based endeavor that promotes the use of face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
TAMIU Grad School Offers Virtual Meet and Greet Sessions
Individuals with an interest in pursing a Master's degree are invited to connect with their respective program advisor, ask questions and enter for a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship raffle. The application fee will be waived for all participants.
TAMIU's 'Bringing the University to You' Lecture Series Slated for Wednesday
Indigenous American scholar Dr. Scott Manning Stevens will speak about “Native America and the Other Border” discussing the complexities of the indigenous American experience during the upcoming "Bringing the University to You" virtual lecture.
TAMIU's 'Liberation in the Americas' Virtual Lecture Series concludes Thursday
The final virtual lecture in the 'Liberation in the Americas' series explores the topic: “Gender Violence and Peacemaking in Latin America.” Dr. Juan Carlos Sanchez Sierra, Dr. Pamela Neumann and Sister Rosemary Welsh will share their knowledge and perspectives during this lecture.
Upcoming Events
- Coffeehouse Wednesday: Jorge A. Hernandez-Cifredo | Wednesday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m.: Learn More
- Ref-n-Write: Tool Introduction Workshop | Wednesday, March 24 at noon: Learn More
- Disability Awareness Information Session | Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m.: Learn More
- International Women in Academia | Friday, March 26 at 2 p.m.: The livestream will be available on the University's Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Facebook page.
