Dear University community,

Mark your calendar to welcome the most wonderful time of the year and light up our campus with holiday cheer. We’ll do so Monday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Killam Library, facing University Boulevard. Join us for a cup of cocoa and a cookie or two. We might even try to carol!

• Our annual Giving Day is Tuesday and Wednesday. Share with friends and family and help us exceed last year’s campaign. This student-centered campaign calls on alumni around the world and the community at large to support student financial aid, campus facilities upgrades, students traveling and presenting research with faculty, or areas of greatest need. Find out more.
• This month, our Performing Arts faculty and students are presenting some great live performance opportunities…free of charge. The Choir and Voice Studio Recital is scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 17. A Chamber Ensemble Recital is Friday, Nov. 19. Fall Dance Concerts are Nov. 19 and 20. For fans of traditional mariachi music, a Mariachi International concert is Monday, Nov. 22. Here’s more.
• Also Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in AIC 128, the Social Justice Leadership Series honors Indigenous Peoples Month with “Learning Fact from Fiction About Columbus Day and Thanksgiving.” The face-to-face event will feature guest speaker Dr. Donovan Weight, TAMIIU associate professional of History. Find out more.
• Congratulations to the TAMIU All-In Democracy Task Force for their stellar efforts in increasing voter participation rates on campus. A recent report by the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education indicated a 53% voting participation rate on campus among students at TAMIU. Great job, Task Force!
• Yes, it’s time to plan on Finals. See Schedule link below.
• Fall Commencement Ceremonies are Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Sames Auto Arena. College of Arts and Sciences ceremonies for all undergraduate and graduate students will be at 11 a.m. Ceremonies for all other TAMIU Colleges and Schools graduates will be at 4 p.m. that day. Find out more from the dedicated Commencement website.
• Registration for the Spring Semester 2022 is underway. Don’t wait to plan your next semester now.
• The National Guard will continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines on campus through Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The MODERNA and PFIZER vaccine are currently available to eligible individuals. For those interested in receiving a booster dose, the CDC has authorized the mix and match of vaccines. At least six months must have elapsed between second dose and a booster dose. In addition, Pediatric PFIZER doses are available on campus for children between 5 and 11 years of age.
• COVID-19 vaccines will NOT be available on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 as the vaccine site will be CLOSED in observance of the holiday. All updated hours are here.
• TAMIU’s random COVID-19 testing continues. If selected, you must test within 72 hours. Testing is for ALL members of the University community: students, faculty, and staff. That’s all of us…because all of us are in this together!

Have a great week… and Go Dustdevils! Stay safe and stay well.

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

Make Your Mark at TAMIU: Giving Day Happening Tuesday, Wednesday

TAMIU's annual Giving Day is this Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. The University is hoping to exceed last year’s successful campaign which saw nearly 500 donors give over $64,000 in just 33 hours. Donors from all over the world can participate in Giving Day by visiting the link below. The online giving form is quick, safe, and easy to use.

Make your donation to your favorite student-centered cause at www.tamiu.edu/givingday.

TAMIU Social Justice Leadership Series Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month

TAMIU's Social Justice Leadership Series is honoring Indigenous Peoples Month with a lecture, "Learning Fact from Fiction about Columbus Day and Thanksgiving." The talk will be given by Dr. Donovan Weight, senior professional of History. Students will receive Trailblazers Credit and a Social Justice Leadership Series wristband.

RSVP to attend the upcoming lecture via Trailblazers!

Fall 2021 Final Exam Schedule

Finals are coming, Dustdevils! View our full final exam schedule via the link below. Finals are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 1 - Tuesday, Dec. 7.

View our final exam schedule at https://go.tamiu.edu/finalsweek.

Additional Resources

• View our Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Schedule
• Learn more about TAMIU's Academic Center for Excellence Tutoring Services

TAMIU Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts Hosts Upcoming Musical Performances

Several music offerings are scheduled this November through the College of Arts and Science's Department of Fine and Performing Arts. All musical performances are free and open to the public.

For a complete list of upcoming concerts, visit https://www.tamiu.edu/coas/fpa/.

Chamber Singers and Voice Studio Recital: Wednesday, Nov. 17 @ 7:30 p.m.

Chamber Ensemble Recital: Friday, Nov. 19 @ 7:30 p.m.

Fall Dance Concerts: Friday, Nov. 19 - Saturday, Nov. 20 @ 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events

• Course Evaluation Week: Monday, Nov. 15 - Sunday, Nov. 21: Learn More
• Reading Day (No Classes): Wednesday, Nov. 24: Learn More
• Thanksgiving Holidays (University Closed): Thursday, Nov. 25 - Sunday, Nov. 28: Learn More
• Trailblazers Legacy Night: Monday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m.: Learn More
• Ring Day: Tuesday, Nov. 30: Learn More
• Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Showings (All Month): Access their Full Schedule

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