BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ARIANE RAY DSA’s Smiling User Interface By Dorian Martin ’06 As much as she enjoys working with technology, Ariane Ray sees her role with Texas A&M University Division of Student Affairs’ Information Technology primarily as one of fostering relationships. As the department’s end user support specialist III, Ray focuses on creating personal connection even when the technology seems to be crashing all around. “Maybe one day your computer doesn't work and you … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Ariane Ray
Generational Commitment
By Dorian Martin ’06 Growing up in Washington County, Texas, Collin Schroeder ’15 ’17 was surrounded by the spirit of Texas A&M University. He enjoyed a prime view of Kyle Field from his grandparents’ hilltop home near Independence and regularly took notice of the university-owned agricultural fields that lined the area’s rural roads. While these indicators would suggest that Schroeder’s college choice was fated, his path to earning an Aggie ring took a multi-year detour. Committed to … [Read more...] about Generational Commitment
Texas Art Enthusiasts Contribute to Texas A&M University Art Galleries
By Molly K. Painter, University Art Galleries Linda and Bill Reaves found themselves coming down with a case of homesickness. The year was 1975, and the fledgling educators had just moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, from their home state of Texas to take teaching positions. The solution to their longing seemed simple—paper their bare walls with Texas art. To conjure scenes of home, the couple worked within their teachers’ salaries and bought prints depicting the Lone Star State. But the art … [Read more...] about Texas Art Enthusiasts Contribute to Texas A&M University Art Galleries
A New Space for Engagement, Development and Connection
By Justin Ikpo, Department of Multicultural Services The Department of Multicultural Services in the Division of Student Affairs showcased its renovated and new spaces in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) on April 20, which commemorates 10 years since the department’s return to the building in 2012 following the MSC renovation. In doing so, the department will write a new chapter of its physical location history at Texas A&M University, which officially began in 1989. The renovation of … [Read more...] about A New Space for Engagement, Development and Connection
Behind the Scenes with Ashley Ramirez
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ASHLEY RAMIREZ Ashley Ramirez's Journey to Success By Maddy Isbell ‘22 As a freshman from Weslaco, Texas, Ashley Ramirez was overwhelmed in her classes and felt the pressures of what was to come in her next four years at Texas A&M University. She was discouraged and at times wondered if she had chosen the right college. Her family valued education, and she knew that she had an opportunity to make her family proud. "Education is an important value to me and my … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Ashley Ramirez
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