FEBRUARY 2015
Michael was one of 10 American students selected to participate in the 2014 Saudi Arabia Study
Visit Fellowship with the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations. He is back from what he describes to be the oftentimes misunderstood nation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
His delegation explored educational, political, historical and cultural aspects of the Kingdom through visits to businesses, museums, secondary and higher education institutions. One of his most memorable experiences while in the Middle East was an educational meeting with esteemed members of the Al Shura Council, Saudi Arabia's advisory body.
Michael is a current Cross-Cultural Studies graduate student at the University of Houston-Clear
Lake. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from TAMIU.
Michael currently serves as a Chief of Staff in the New Jersey Assembly where he works on issues such as homeland security, labor relations, port security, business trade, and commerce.
He received a Masters in International Banking (2004) and Business Administration (2007) at
Texas A&M International University. He moved on to serve as a Legislative Aide in the Texas
Senate and a Chief of Staff in the Texas House of Representatives. Michael also interned for the
New York City Council, providing research for environmental issues, and CNN, providing input on national Hispanic issues such as immigration.
Michael is a First Year PhD candidate and intends to earn a law degree. He hopes to become a consultant at the national and state level.
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Danny Cornejo ’10, a former baseball player and alumnus, presented a $500 donation to TAMIU Athletics on behalf of
O’Connell Robertson this past January. The funds donated are a special gift to the Dustdevil Baseball Team. O’Connell Robertson is an architecture and design firm in San Antonio, Texas.
Thank you for joining the movement!
The Stampede is a promise made to the next generation of Dustdevils. It’s a pact, pledging that no student shall have to face the financial challenges that come while achieving higher education goals. Your contribution will impact the lives of students directly, ensuring that they can afford to reach their goals.
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The Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies is seeking some exceptional students as it enrolls its second cohort of students at Laredo’s newest high school.
Students at the Academy earn their high school diploma concurrently with college credits towards a Bachelors degree. An enrollment information session for the
2015-2016 school year will be held Monday, Feb. 23 from 6 -7 p.m. in… read more .
Newly published books written by four Texas A&M International University (TAMIU)
Faculty Members in the College of Arts and Sciences add another set of expert resources and scholarship to the fields of psychology, contemporary literature and public administration. Read more
In an effort to promote the internationalization of the newly launched Texas A&M
International University (TAMIU) MA in Communication Studies, the “Media,
Culture and Identity in the U.S.-México Border” class shares its lessons via video conference with 14 graduate students and four doctoral students of the prestigious… read more .
Alumni Association
It’s time to start planning for our 11th Annual Autmus Fest!
Mark your calendar for our first meeting Tuesday, February 17 at the TAMIU De Lachica/Vela Room KL 102, 6:30 p.m., and help to make it our best yet!
For more information, email us at alumni@tamiu.edu.
Parents Night Out
Saturday, February 14 |5:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Kinesiology Convocation Building (KCB)
TAMIU Cheerleaders host Parents Night Out for Valentine’s Day. Drop off the kids for a night full of F-U-N.
Activities, arts and crafts, snacks, games, basketball/football and cheerleading fun for ages 3+.
Pre-sale tickets $20 and $25 at the door.
For more information, please email Cheer Coach Jessica Castillo at jessica.castillo@tamiu.edu.
Dustdevil Fan Zone
Thursday, February 19 |5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Kinesiology Convocation Building (KCB)
Come out to the KCB for some basketball action as we take on our biggest rival, St. Mary’s University. Our women’s basketball team will tipoff at 5:30 p.m. followed by the men’s basketball team at 7:30 p.m. For a full list of this month’s games, see the composite schedule .
Faculty Duo Recital
Friday, February 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Center for the Fine and Performing Arts (FPA)
Featuring Dr. Fritz Gechter, Dr. Yu-Mai Huang and Brendan Townsend.
Master Performers
Thursday, February 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Center for the Fine and Performing Arts (FPA)
Part of the Series: Master Performers at TAMIU
With your TAMIU Alumni OneCard, you are entitled to numerous benefits and privileges.
Lifetime E-mail Account FREE On-Campus Parking
Access to Computer Labs
Library Services
Discounted Rec Sports Membership
FREE Entrance to
Regular Season Athletic Events
FREE services from
Office of Career Services
 Resume Writing
 Career Counseling & workshops
 Information on Job Openings
 Access to Dusty Works
 Mock Interviews
 Participation in the Annual Job Fair
 Opportunities to meet recruiters