November 8, 2017

News and Information for A&M-Texarkana Faculty and Staff

Calendar of EventsNov. 9 - Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) – Fall Common Reader Luncheon with B. Gentry Lee, NASA “A Passion for Knowledge,” 12-1 p.m., Fourth Floor Atrium, University CenterNov. 9-10 – Red River Athletic Conference Soccer Championships, Eagle Field, Texarkana, TexasNov. 9 - RRAC Semifinal Match, Eagles women’s soccer vs. Wiley College, 1:30 p.m., Eagle Field, A&M-TexarkanaNov. 9 - Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) – Fall Common Reader Keynote: B. Gentry Lee, NASA “A Passion for Knowledge,” 7-8:30 p.m., Eagle Hall, University CenterNov. 10 - Aquila Review Launch, 6 p.m., University Center 242Nov. 13-17 – International Educa-tion WeekNov. 14-17 - TEEX and EECD OSHA Training – Permit-Confined Space Entry (OSHA 2264), 9 a.m.Nov. 14 - Nov. 9 - Program for Learning and Community Engage-ment (PLACE) – Dr. Walter Casey, Open Lecture, “Ethics in Science,” 1-2:15 p.m., University Center 217Nov. 14-Dec. 15 - Four States Re-gional Art Club Exhibition John F. Moss LibraryNov. 14 - Four States Regional Art Club Exhibition Reception, 5-7 p.m., John F. Moss LibraryNov. 15 - TEEX and EECD OSHA Training – Recordkeeping Rule Seminar (OSHA 7845)Nov. 15 – AceTalks: A Workshop Series—How to Interview, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., University Center 210

Employee tuition waiver deadline nears

PLACE keynote lecture featuring Gentry Lee is Thursday at 7 p.m. in Eagle Hall!

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The Texas A&M University-Texarkana employee tuition waiver deadline for the spring 2018 semester is Dec. 1. Only employees, spouses and dependents who did not complete an application for fall 2017 will need to apply. (The fall application applies employees for the full academic year: fall, spring and summer semesters.) The appli-cation is located on the Employee Scholarship webpage at https://www.tamut.edu/Ad-missions/Enrollment-Services/Scholarships/scholarships/applications/emp18.php.

Employees, spouses and dependents seeking a waiver must apply, have completed the FAFSA, and be admitted by the Dec. 1 deadline for spring. They also must be seeking a degree and taking courses that apply toward a degree plan. These are strict deadlines, not priority deadlines. If employees, spouses or dependents do not meet the dead-lines, they will not receive the waiver.

Employees will receive a waiver of their designated tuition and mandatory fees for up to six credits per semester. Spouses and dependents will receive a waiver of their stat-utory and designated tuition for up to six credits per semester. The award is renewable for up to five academic years or 10 semesters if all requirements are maintained.

Aquila Review and the English de-partment will be hosting the launch of the journal’s 10th issue Friday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. in University Center 242.

The event will feature light refresh-ments and readings from the journal.

Admission is free. Journals will be available for $10.

Aquila Review launch is Friday

Priority registration for the spring 2018 semester at Texas A&M University-Tex-arkana will open Monday, Nov. 13, and continue through Monday, Jan. 15.

Students should register according to their classifications as follows:

• Graduate/Doctoral Students - Nov. 13 to Jan. 15

• Seniors (90+ hours) - Nov. 13 to Jan. 15

• VA/Athletes/Honors Students - Nov. 13 to Jan. 15

• Juniors (60-89 hours) and Post Bac-calaureate - Nov. 16 to Jan. 15

• Sophomores (30-59 hours) - Nov. 20 to Jan. 15

• Freshmen (0-29 hours) - Nov. 27 to Jan. 15

Current students should visit with their advisors and then register for spring semester classes online through the Web for Students portal.

The spring 2018 class schedules are now available via the Registrar website or

through the Dynamic Schedule via Web for Students.

Late registration is Jan. 16-18; however, priority registration is recommended for students to maximize availability of classes.

For more information, visit the Registra-tion Dates website or contact the Regis-trar’s office at registrar@tamut.edu.

Spring registration opens Mondayat Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Nov. 16 – Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) - Dr. Drew Morton, Open Lecture, “Bolter & Grusin’s Remediation: Un-derstanding New Media,” 12:15 p.m., University Center 217Nov. 16 – Global Etiquette Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium, University CenterNov. 16 – FYE End-of-Semester Cele-bration, 12 p.m., Eagle Lounge, Univer-sity CenterNov. 17 - Program for Learning and Community Engagement, Dr. Del Doughty, Open Lecture, “Comic Improv: The Migration of an Idea,” 11 a.m., University Center 326Nov. 20-21 - TEEX and EECD OSHA Training – Medic First Aid and CPR Instructor, 9 a.m.Nov. 20 – Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) – Dr. Lindsay Kennedy, Open Lecture, “Can You Carry Social Support in Your Back Pocket? The Relationship Be-tween Cell Phones and Pain Experienc-es,” 12 p.m., University Center 217Nov. 22 - TEEX and EECD OSHA Training – Bloodbourne Pathogens Ex-posure Control for Healthcare Facilities (OSHA #7200)Nov. 22 - Faculty Parking Spot Draw-ing, 2 p.m., Nov. 23-26 – Thanksgiving HolidayNov. 28-30 - TEEX and EECD OSHA Training – Principles of Ergonomics, 9 a.m.Nov. 29 - EECD Lunch and Learn - Creating a Holiday Theme Inside and Out,” 12-1 p.m., TEXAR Room, University Center 116Dec. 1 - TEEX and EECD OSHA Training – Recordkeeping Rule Semi-nar (OSHA 7845)Dec. 2 – Eagle Wonderland, 12-3 p.m., Eagle Hall, University CenterDec. 4 – Dr. Walter Casey, Open Lecture, “Technology and Terrorism,” 1:30-2:45 p.m., University Center 217Dec. 7 – De-stress Day and Fuel for Finals

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Nov. 9 - Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Julie’s Deli, 4:30-6:30, p.m., Texarkana, TexasNov. 9 - HandsOn Texarkana “The Great Escape” Tapas and Wine Event 2017, 6-8 p.m., The Collins Home, Texarkana, TexasNov. 10-12 - “The Outsiders,” Texarka-na College, Texarkana, TexasNov. 13 - Uncork Your Support Fund-raiser benefiting United Way, 6-9 p.m., Verona, Texarkana, TexasNov. 14 - Coping with Breast Can-cer-CHRISTUS St. Michael, 5:30 p.m., W. Temple Webber Cancer Center - CHRISTUS Oncology Clinic, Texarka-na, Texas

Nov. 14 - Fall Mosaics Class, Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council, 6 p.m., Texarkana, TexasNov. 15 - Texarkana Homelessness Coalition Poverty Simulation, 10 a.m., Eagle Hall, Texas A&M University-Tex-arkanaNov. 16 - Salvation Army Auxiliary Style Show & Luncheon, 11 a.m., Cabe Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, ArkansasNov. 17 - Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Business2Business Break-fast, 8 a.m., Eagle Hall, University Cen-ter, Texas A&M University-TexarkanaNov. 17-20 - Mistletoe Fair, Four States Fairgrounds, Texarkana, ArkansasNov. 18 - Ace Event: Christmas Cards, 2:30 p.m., Ace of Clubs House, Texarka-na, ArkansasNov. 20 - “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” 7:30 p.m., Perot Theatre, Texarkana, Texas

Wear Eagles spirit gear and jeanson Thursday to support soccer teamShow your Eagle spirit and support for the Texas A&M University-Texarkana wom-en’s soccer team’s Red River Athletic Conference Championships final four appear-ance by wearing Eagles gear and jeans to work on Thursday!

Game time is 1:30 p.m. at Eagle Field on the A&M-Texarkana campus.

Admission is free for A&M-Texarkana students, faculty and staff with ID, as well as veterans and active-duty military personnel.

The student-athletes will be conducting a food drive at the gate to benefit Harvest Regional Food Bank. Those who donate five nonperishable food items per person will receive a free admission ticket.

Regular admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-17.

2017-18 Eagles Women’s Soccer Team

PLACE keynote lecture featuring Gentry Lee is Thursday at 7 p.m. in Eagle Hall!

Accessibility Coordinator – Open until filled. http://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/115960

Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator - Open until filled.http://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/113868

Assessment Analysis – Closing date is Nov. 8.http://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/115392

Enrollment Services Spe-cialist – Open until filled.http://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/115363

Manager, Program-PATH (Personal Achievement Through Help) - Open until filled.http://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/115698

Police Officer I – Open until filled.http://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/115098

Part time Library Special-ist II – Open until filled. http://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/113826

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Kidde has recalled more than 40 million fire extin-guishers used in homes, vehicles and boats because they can become clogged or fail to discharge during a fire.

According to Josh Harris, Texas A&M University-Tex-arkana Quality Assurance/Environmental Health and Safety Officer, the Nov. 2 recall included 134 models of push-button and plas-tic-handle extinguishers in the U.S. and Canada made from 1973 through August 15 of this year.

The fire extinguishers in Texas A&M University-Tex-arkana facilities have metal handles and are not affected by this recall.

“If you have a fire extinguish-er in your home or vehicle, please check to ensure that it does not meet the recall cri-teria,” Harris said. “If it does, owners should contact Kidde to ask for a free replacement and for instructions on how to return recalled models.”

After receiving a notice from Harris, Purchasing Buyer Viv-ian Holmes said she checked her fire extinguishers at home and found that five had been recalled.

She called Kidde customer service and was told replace-ment extinguishers would be delivered to her home within two weeks.

Kidde can be reached at (855) 271-0773 or at www.kidde.com.

Safety newsKidde recalls more than40 million fire extinguishers

PLACE keynote lecture featuring Gentry Lee is Thursday at 7 p.m. in Eagle Hall!

Veterans WeekSponsored by

Student Veterans Association

Monday November 6th Movie Night - Megan Leavey - Eagle Lounge 6-8pm

Tuesday November 7th

Military Community Info Fair- Eagle Lounge - 10am - 2pm various veteran and military orgs will be present

Wednesday November 8th

Army Obstacle Course - UC Lawn - 10am - 2pm Vehicle Display - UC Lawn - 10am - 2pm

Thursday November 9th

TX Women's Veteran Speaker - UC116 - 11:30-12:30 SVA BBQ - UC Lawn - 12:30pm

Friday November 10th

Flag Planting Ceremony - UC Lawn - 9 am Guest speaker 11 am with cupcakes following

Saturday November 11th

Come support your student veterans in the Veterans Day parade 11 am downtown

International Travel Memories:A CAMPUS SHOWCASE

Submit your favorite high resolution travel photo from the last two years!

WIN A STARBUCKS GIFT CARD

One student & one faculty/staff winner

will be chosen!

Photos will be displayed on campus during International

Education Week (Nov. 13-17).

Winner will be announced at the end

of the week.

Please submit photos, full name, major or department, location of photo, year of photo, and creative photo name to lauren.baird@tamut.edu

Deadline to register and pay is Nov. 13.

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