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| A&M rates 86 in Princeton Green Review - Wednesday, August 12, 2009The Princeton Review's second annual Green Rating evaluates colleges and universities on their environmentally-related policies, practices and academic offerings. The result is a numerical score on a scale of 60-99. Learn more at http://www.princetonreview.com/green.aspx. |
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TAMU News
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Former First Lady To Speak At Elephant Walk
Former First Lady Barbara Bush will speak to both the senior and junior classes Tuesday (Nov. 24) at Elephant Walk, a tradition at Texas A&M University since 1922. The day’s events will begin 10 a.m. with games, music, free food, live elephants and T-shirt sales at Spence Park.
"Rally To The Guidons” Saturday
More than 525 former members of the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets will join with current cadets Saturday (Nov. 21) for the corps’ march-in to the Texas A&M-Baylor game.
Americans More Impulsive If They Believe In Equality
(VIDEO) Naughty or nice, merchandise is often chosen by shoppers based on how much they believe in social equality, reveals a study by three Texas marketing professors. Customers may be more impulsive depending on their core values, says Texas A&M University marketing professor Karen Page Winterich.
Texas A&M Ranks In Top 20
Texas A&M University ranks 16th in the nation in the latest “Open Doors” report of institutions with the most international students – one place higher than in the previous report.
New "ScienceWorksForUS" Initiative
Texas A&M University has joined with the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and The Science Coalition to celebrate funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) as well as the launch of a new initiative, "ScienceWorksForUS."
How Viruses Destroy Bacteria
Viruses are well known for attacking humans and animals, but some viruses instead attack bacteria. Texas A&M University researchers are exploring how hungry viruses, armed with transformer-like weapons, attack bacteria, which may aid in the treatment of bacterial infections.
HR Announces H1N1 Flu Vaccines Available For Scott & White Plan Participants
First Lady Presents Award To Aggie
In a ceremony at the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama presented Texas A&M University freshman Jessica Flores with an individualized plaque denoting the prestigious “Coming Up Taller” art award.
Bands Concert Set For Sunday
The Texas A&M University Bands will present the first concerts of the 2009–2010 season on Sunday (Nov. 22) at 3 p.m. in Rudder Theatre.
Doerge Is a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist
Ella Doerge ‘10, a genetics major from Clive, Iowa, has been selected as a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship and will travel to Houston Friday (Nov. 20) to participate in selection interviews.
Easing The Transition To Calculus
Calculus, the bugaboo of many teens, serves as a gateway to careers in science, math and technology. Unfortunately for many, that gate is hard to open and can be costly to overcome – costly for the students and their families and potentially, costly for the nation.
Bonfire Remembrance Plans Finalized
Approximately 10,000 Aggies and others are expected to pack Reed Arena Tuesday evening (Nov. 17) in remembrance of the Bonfire tragedy at Texas A&M University 10 years ago.
International Friendly Business Award
Two local businesses, HEB Grocery in College Station and United Realty, have been chosen to receive the International Friendly Business Award during the 2:30 p.m. awards ceremony at the Brazos Valley Worldfest on Saturday (Nov. 14).
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
Leaders of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) announced three major initiatives that they say will significantly expand the program’s reach and impact to assist in rebuilding the lives and economic potentials of U.S. veterans with disabilities.
Aggie Band To Perform In Norman
The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band will perform during halftime of the Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma football game on Saturday (Nov. 14) in Norman, Okla.
Games Can Have Lifelong Benefits
Analyzing parlor games is a scholarly endeavor for a prominent Texas A&M University economics professor — and his research shows that the lessons learned can possibly have life-changing and lifelong benefits.
Stream Clean Project A Success
A group of volunteers that included representatives from the Brazos Basin Stormwater Education Committee, Keep Brazos Beautiful and SET Environmental partnered with Environmental Health & Safety at Texas A&M University to host a Stream Clean Nov. 7.
Development Of Early Life On Earth
(VIDEO) The Earth’s climate was far cooler – perhaps more than 50 degrees – billions of years ago, which could mean conditions for life all over the planet were more conducive than previously believed, according to a research team that includes a Texas A&M University expert who specializes in geobiology.
Dindot To Research Angelman Syndrome
Dr. Scott Dindot, assistant professor in the veterinary pathobiology department at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) has been awarded a research grant totaling about $100,000 for Angelman syndrome (AS) research.
$5 Million Gift To Benefit Corps Of Cadets
A Class of ’53 Aggie and his wife this fall created a bequest of about $5 million that will combine with their previous $450,000 charitable trust to support "Corps 21 Scholarships" as well as financially assist the Corps of Cadets Leadership Excellence Program and the Sanders Corps Center.
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Sustainability at Texas A&M University
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Welcome to the TAMU Office of Sustainability
From its inception as a a land-grant institution in 1876 to the additional sea-grant and space-grant designations, Texas A&M University has been a leader in research and education for how we interact with - and impact - our environment.
The Office of Sustainability was created in March 2008 and is currently assimilating information about ongoing campus sustainability initiatives.
Make sustainability an Aggie Tradition! Look for ways you can think globally, act locally, and shape our future.
If you have questions, suggestions, or would like to schedule a presentation, please email at sustainability@tamu.edu.
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Sus.tain’a.bil’i.ty n.
The ability to meet the needs of the present while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecosystems and without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
To educate about sustainability, to promote sustainable practices both on and off campus, and to provide resources and support for people who wish to incorporate sustainable practices into their work and life.
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