CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities

20Nov

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Health, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities

CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities By Isabella M. GarciaBridge Contributing WriterPublished Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 With a newly allotted $4 million from Texas, TAMIU received approval to submit proposals for multiple nursing and health sciences degree programs. Along with faculty of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, developing these proposals are College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Marivic Torregosa and Health Sciences Department Chair Kyung-Shin Park. “We need to explain why we need these programs at [Texas A&M International University],” Park said. “We gotta persuade the educational board … the good thing is, we already have the budget.” Park said these plans have been in the works for a while...

ARTS: Campus hosts clarinet, saxophone recital

16Nov

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Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: Campus hosts clarinet, saxophone recital

ARTS: Campus hosts clarinet, saxophone recital By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 Numerous students performed a variety of pieces during TAMIU’s recent clarinet and saxophone recital. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Texas A&M International University Center for the Fine and Performing Arts hosted the recital. Carlos Andres Mounetou | BridgeUnidentified woodwind players perform during the Oct. 24 recital. Some students participated in solos, others in quartets, and all played in ensembles composed of various versions of their respective instruments. This includes alto, tenor, bari and soprano saxophones, as well as soprano, B flat and bass clarinet. Music performance major Vicente Mendoza, saxophonist, performed a contemporary piece ca...

CAMPUS: Trailblazers transforms into Presence

16Nov

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On Campus

CAMPUS: Trailblazers transforms into Presence

CAMPUS: Trailblazers transforms into Presence By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerandMatteo FernandezBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 Dustdevils have a new Presence on campus this semester, as the online software of the same name replaced Trailblazers. Trailblazers, Texas A&M International University’s website for student organizations was established in 2012. Attempts were made to reach out to Director of SOLE Nicholas Hudson and Assistant Director Abigail Fernandez; however, neither were available for comment. Graphic Design Coordinator Alicia Huerta offered to clear up any confusion or misconception about the transition. Miriam Salinas| Bridge Photo IllustrationTAMIU student Erica Peña navigates through TAMIU Presence, which replaced Tr...

CAMPUS: TAMIU Fashion Society hosts second thrift store

9Nov

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Features, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU Fashion Society hosts second thrift store

CAMPUS: TAMIU Fashion Society hosts second thrift store By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 The TAMIU Fashion Society hosted its second thrift store fundraiser to support organizational activities and secure tickets to Austin Fashion Week. The thrift store took place on Sept. 12 at the Student Center Rotunda and featured a wide array of clothing options, each priced at $10 or less. The garments were sourced from multiple origins, including personal items contributed by Fashion Society members and donations from the Texas A&M International University community. Juan Carlos Puente | BridgeThe TAMIU Fashion Society poses for a group shot on Sept. 12 in the Student Center. The event attracted numerous students who perused the clothing, ...

CAMPUS: Delta Xi Nu hosts annual ‘Honey Week’ for recruitment

9Nov

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Entertainment, On Campus

CAMPUS: Delta Xi Nu hosts annual ‘Honey Week’ for recruitment

CAMPUS: Delta Xi Nu hosts annual ‘Honey Week’ for recruitment By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 In the week-long annual Round up the Sweetest event, the Delta Xi Nu “Honeys” sought to recruit new members. The Greek organization hosted the public recruitment event, which also offered education about it. Miriam Salinas | BridgeAn unidentified participant in the Honeys, Delta Xi Nu multicultural sorority, event sings karaoke on Sept. 14. Each day of this year’s event had a different country-style theme. Sept. 11 featured “Giddy up Craft,” which offered arts and crafts. On Sept. 12, the members offered cowboy hat decorating. On Sept. 14 they held a country karaoke night. On the final day, Sept. 15, they offered a Western pizza party. “...

EDUCATION: Multidisciplinary studies, a growing major

8Nov

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Academia, Education, On Campus

EDUCATION: Multidisciplinary studies, a growing major

EDUCATION: Multidisciplinary studies, a growing major By Jorge EscuderoBridge Contributing WriterPublished Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 The Bachelor of Arts in multidisciplinary studies is becoming an increasingly popular major for TAMIU students. Multidisciplinary studies, often abbreviated to MDS, allows students to choose three focuses, similar to how they choose a major and, often, a minor degree. The Bachelor of Arts in MDS allows students to gain hands-on experience and education in different fields. This may be ideal for students who aren’t set on one specific field, or if they have an interest in multiple fields. Texas A&M International University’s MDS major began in 2017 and continues to increase student enrollment due to its diverse nature. MDS is sometimes referred ...

VIDEO: Spooky Interviews with classic horror icons

28Oct

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Entertainment, On Campus, Videos, YouTube

VIDEO: Spooky Interviews with classic horror icons

VIDEO: Spooky Interviews with classic horror icons By The Bridge StaffVideo Edited by Rosalinda PuentesPublished Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 Come sit for a spell and check out our spooky series of interviews with classic horror icons: Dracula, the Wolfman, the Mummy and Frankenstein's monster. Have a Spooktacular Halloween. https://youtu.be/IOpr-ewBbmg?si=nJThx4nHX6BtM-ti

EDUCATION: College of Education releases video podcast ‘Conversations on Teacher Education’

26Oct

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Education, On Campus

EDUCATION: College of Education releases video podcast ‘Conversations on Teacher Education’

EDUCATION: College of Education releases video podcast ‘Conversations on Teacher Education’ By Alexia AlemanBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 A new video podcast sparks conversations between TAMIU and local-school-district faculty about education. The next episode is scheduled for Nov. 8. The College of Education at Texas A&M International University recently launched a new video podcast series, “Conversations on Teacher Education,” in collaboration with the Laredo Independent and United Independent school districts. Rolando Santos | TAMIU Public RelationsCollege of Education Dean James O'Meara This initiative stems from the College of Education’s participation in a three-year project, one of six transformation projects across the U.S., led by TAMIU C...

24Oct

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Business, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU unveils Master Plan

CAMPUS: TAMIU unveils Master Plan By Priscilla MartinezBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 Following an initial weather delay, TAMIU revealed its Master Plan across two sessions for the campus. The Master Plan covers the campus’s future in five years, 15 years and beyond. According to the tamiu.edu website, “The Master Plan will guide future building, land use and infrastructure changes needed to reach goals, adapt to change and align with Strategic Plan objectives.” Neto Gonzalez | BridgePerkins & Will Principal Urban Designer Stephen Coulston, left, speaks with TAMIU Academic Technology Director Patricia Abrego during the Master Plan unveiling on March 9, 2023, in the Student Center Ballroom. Under a Feb. 27 Texas A&M International Universit...

CAMPUS: TAMIU students march against gun violence

24Oct

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Civil Affairs, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU students march against gun violence

CAMPUS: TAMIU students march against gun violence By Carina GalvanFormer Bridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 A crowd of TAMIU students marched and chanted across campus to protest against gun violence. Then Student Government Association Political Action Committee Chair Carolina Ramirez, in association with other SGA members and students, helped organize the April 5 protest. Ramirez later became SGA student body president. “We organized this walkout in honor of National Walkout Day,” Ramirez said. “Schools all around the nation … are protesting and demanding for the end of gun violence to start up new gun policies.” Carina Galvan | BridgeAlexia Moraida holds a "Make American Schools Safe Again" sign as she shouts alongside other students at a gun-control pro...

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