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Late professor honored with named library collection
17Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Humans of TAMIU, News, On Campus, Professor Profile

Late professor honored with named library collection

Late professor honored with named library collection By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Late faculty member, retired Associate Professor of English Frances “Panchita” Gates Rhodes, was honored at TAMIU’s Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library with her own literature collection. Texas A&M International University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas Mitchell spoke about her legacy at an event on Oct. 15 held in her honor. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeVice President and Provost Thomas Mitchell speaks during the Frances “Panchita” Gates Rhodes memorial event on Oct. 15 in the TAMIU library. “Dr. Rhodes was a passionate advocate for her discipline, for her students, for her colleagues and for TAMIU,” Mitchell said. “The students, gradu...
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Faculty awards presented at Convocation
17Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, Humans of TAMIU, News, On Campus, Professor Profile

Faculty awards presented at Convocation

Faculty awards presented at Convocation By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Each year, TAMIU names an elite list of faculty recognized for excellence in teaching and research. This year’s announcement came as part of the University’s Fall Convocation. One assistant professional, plus two assistant and two associate professors received the fall semester’s coveted awards. These honors spotlight Texas A&M International University faculty who hone their field of expertise and create a unique way of learning in their classroom and community. Phoebe Chavez | Special to The BridgeDistinguished Teacher of the Year Fei Lou and Outstanding Teacher of the Year Hailey Kazen Among the winners were Assistant Professor Jared R. Dmello for the Instruction...
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Continuing Education offers alternatives for occupational advancement
17Nov By Staff/Guest1 Comment
Academia, Education, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

Continuing Education offers alternatives for occupational advancement

Continuing Education offers alternatives for occupational advancement By Orlando GonzalezBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Sometimes, people seek an education but not a specific degree. For that, there’s Continuing Education. This program allows people to continue pursuing a career or to learn a new skill. Texas A&M International University’s Continuing Education program offers courses for people to achieve their occupational goals. “Continuing Education is the non-credit side of the University,” Office of Continuing Education Director Susan M. Foster said. “Our courses are certificate programs, where people can take an online course to get certified in different areas whether it is health care, whether it is business, whether it is criminal justi...
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TAMIU capital funds reach nearly $45 million from A&M System
16Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, News, On Campus

TAMIU capital funds reach nearly $45 million from A&M System

TAMIU capital funds reach nearly $45 million from A&M System By Gabrielle PratherAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 From the A&M System funding, TAMIU recently received nearly $45 million. The Texas Legislature funded $3.35 billion dollars in specific capital projects for higher education. The capital projects at the universities of the Texas A&M System totaled $727.4 million under SB52, which amounts to 22% of the total authorization. The COVID-19-related appropriation bill invested $20 million dollars toward supporting at-risk students at state’s regional universities, including those associated with the A&M System. Gov. Greg Abbott approved the two bills. Alejandro Carbajal | Bridge illustration Texas A&M International University Presi...
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TAMIU hosts Breast Cancer Awareness, Latinas Panel
16Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Health, News, On Campus

TAMIU hosts Breast Cancer Awareness, Latinas Panel

TAMIU hosts Breast Cancer Awareness, Latinas Panel By Carolina CruzBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, TAMIU’s LULAC and SOLE hosted their first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair in the Student Center. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latinas in the United States. In an effort to promote discussion and educate members of the community on this issue, a Breast Cancer and Latinas Panel was held at the end of the event. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeWearing a pink jersey in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, volleyball outside hitter Mackenzie Catalina serves against University of Texas-Permian Basin on Oct. 22 in the TAMIU gymnasium. Opposite hitters Sammantha Herrera (13) and Hannah Thomps...
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TAMIU Books IncludED optional next fall, pilot program continues for spring
16Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, News, On Campus

TAMIU Books IncludED optional next fall, pilot program continues for spring

TAMIU Books IncludED optional next fall, pilot program continues for spring By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 The TAMIU Books IncludED pilot program continues into the Spring 2022 semester while Fall 2022 becomes optional. “So right now you’ll see the charge of Books IncludED and then the credit for the semester you were paying and then again in the spring,” Texas A&M International University Vice President for Finance & Administration Juan J. Castillo said. “Well in the Fall 2022 semester, you might see it [charged on your total bill] and you might think, ‘That’s too expensive and I don’t need that many materials and I can get it someplace else,’ then you can opt out and [we] credit you that back.” David Gomez Jr. | BridgeAssociate Di...
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OPINION: GUEST COLUMN: The campus: It’s in your hands
16Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Guest Article, Opinion

OPINION: GUEST COLUMN: The campus: It’s in your hands

OPINION: GUEST COLUMN: The campus: It’s in your hands By Lourdes Maria BoardmanStudent Government Association PresidentPublished Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to write here, but most of all for you to read this. I am Lourdes Maria Boardman, your current student government president. I decided to write a little about my experience and try to motivate you to become more engaged and involved in our University. Lourdes Maria BoardmanTAMIU Student Government Association President Entering Texas A&M International University in 2019 was a challenging experience for me. I finished high school in Nuevo Laredo. Spanish is my first language; it was the first time I changed schools, so everything was new for me. I remember falling in love with ou...
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OPINION: All-nighters bad for health? You don’t say
16Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: All-nighters bad for health? You don’t say

OPINION: All-nighters bad for health? You don’t say By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 Yes, it is 1:13 a.m. as I type this. And no, I am not pulling an all-nighter again.  For those who still have no idea what an all-nighter is, it is when a person stays up past their curfew in order to complete last-minute assignments they should have begun as soon as they were told about them. David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chief I am guilty of this bad habit. Lacking sleep throughout the day is not a good thing. I most certainly feel lethargic, heavy and on auto-pilot—if that makes sense. My all-nighters usually end up with me finishing my assignments at 6 a.m. and leaving just enough time to “wake-up” a bit while I shower for work at 7 a.m. Without fail, I a...
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The Bridge October 2021 issue
19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Full Issues

The Bridge October 2021 issue

The Bridge October 2021 issue The October 2021 issue of The Bridge independent student newspaper at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas. https://issuu.com/thebridgenews/docs/bridgepdfoctober2021_full_issue_hq
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Return of intramurals
14Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Intramurals, Sports

Return of intramurals

Return of intramurals By Delilah RamosBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 When the preface “Return of” appears, some can only finish it with “the Jedi” or “the King” but some TAMIU students answer “intramurals.” Back in September, the program relaunched after a yearlong break due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Rec Sports intramural specialist Xcaret Ramirez said she’s happy for this comeback. “Witnessing the energy created by active people enjoying their sports, the ref whistles reverberating off the walls and seeing months of planning coming through fruition has been very rewarding,” Ramirez said. Some students expressed how they missed the opportunity to compete against friends and have a good time. TAMIU student Victoria Alfaro likes to ...
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