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THE MATTHEW GAINES SOCIETY

You're invited to the Sen. Matthew Gaines Statue Dedication

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents and Chancellor John Sharp ‘72 with Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks and  BG Joe E. Ramirez, Jr. ‘79, USA (Ret.), Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and the Matthew Gaines Society, cordially invite you to the

Sen. Matthew Gaines
of the 12th Texas Legislature
Statue Dedication

Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

Program at 3 p.m.  |   Reception to follow

Located on the Yolanda and Jimmy ’65 Janacek Plaza behind Rudder Tower and beside the Student Services Building.

RSVP TO THE STATUE DEDICATION EVENT
READ ABOUT THE STATUE DEDICATION
READ ABOUT THE BUS ROUTE DEDICATION
READ THE HISTORY OF SEN. MATTHEW GAINES

MISSION

The Matthew Gaines Society LogoThe mission of the Matthew Gaines Society is to honor the contributions of Senator Matthew Gaines to Texas A&M, and to demonstrate that any Aggie, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or background can make a lasting impact on our campus. 

With funding secured for a statue to commemorate Sen. Matthew Gaines on campus, these student leaders will continue their work to encourage and empower all Aggies to make a difference at our institution. The mission of the society will include the preservation of Gaines’ legacy through three pillars:

  1. Leadership development programs
  2. Student scholarships
  3. Honoring individuals who make a difference at Texas A&M University

We invite you to join us in continuing the legacy of Sen. Matthew Gaines Society. Gifts to this non-endowed account will be used to support the following endeavors:

  • Maintenance of the public art installation and associated grounds to honor Sen. Matthew Gaines and the 12th Texas Legislature.
  • Student scholarships and awards.
  • Educational campus programs and events.

At the appropriate time and if sufficient funds are available, an endowment may be created to support the Matthew Gaines Society and their mission.

SUPPORT THE MATTHEW GAINES SOCIETY

ART INSTALLATION SITE

Texas A&M University announced an open competition for professional artists or artist teams to commission a site specific public art installation commemorating contributions made by Matthew Gaines. The installation will reside on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas, in a high traffic area near the south side of the new Student Services Building.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SITE AND ARTISTS

MEET THE STUDENT OFFICERS

Aketch Osamba
President
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Breiana DeGrate Programming Chair

Breiana DeGrate
Internal Co-Chair
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Mason Alexander-Hawk
Vice President
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Peyton Liebler
External Chair
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Cole Murphy
Internal Co-Chair
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