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Jule Eikmann enjoying dinner with faculty at Dr. Trudy Hansons house. Courtesy of Trudy Hanson.

German Journalist visits WT on international exchange

Georgia Romig April 18, 2011
Last week, WTAMU welcomed an unusual sort of exchange “student.” Her name is Jule Eikmann, and she was one of 12 German journalists chosen for an international exchange to the United States.
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Volunteer Expo comes to WT

Ryan Schaap April 18, 2011
On April 11, the university hosted a volunteer expo where students could get involved in the community. Programs such as Family Support Services of Amarillo, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Texas Panhandle, CareNet and Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains had booths where information about volunteer opportunities could be found.
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WT students attend the health fair. Photo by Frankie Sanchez.

Nursing Department holds free health fair

Frankie Sanchez April 5, 2011
On March 29, the Nursing Department held a free health fair for students and faculty as a major project for the community. The health fair included a variety of tests such as blood sugar, blood pressure and BMI index.
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Blake Mycoskie donates shoes to children in need. Courtesy of thegreenloopblog.com.

A ‘Day Without Shoes’ to raise awareness

David Meraz April 5, 2011
For most people, shoes are a crucial part of their daily lives. However, in many countries around the world, children only dream about owning their first pair of shoes. These children have never owned shoes and have been exposed to many diseases as a result.
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WT offers a variety of workout classes

Lisa Hellier March 29, 2011
The West Texas A&M Virgil Henson Activities Center offers students many different workout options including free fitness classes. The Shape-Up division plays a large role in WT’s Fitness program by giving students the chance to get in shape or stay in shape through a variety of group classes.
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Charly Martin and Keith Null talk at Night with the Pros. Photo by Evan Grice.

Night with WT pro athletes

Evan Grice March 29, 2011
The WTAMU football program has become very successful over the past few seasons and brought WT into the national spotlight. One big reason for the national attention is the number of former Buff football players that now play in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.
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Campus Ministries Keep Student’s Stomachs and Wallets Full

Colton Harada March 9, 2011
College students are typically known for lacking a couple of things: home cooked meals and money. Some of the student ministries on WT’s campus are helping to change this stereotype.
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Men of E.X. Clusive. Photo courtesy of Ben Abiola.

Men of E.X. Clusive win ‘We Bleed Maroon”

Lisa Hellier March 8, 2011

The Men of E.X.Clusive, who incorporate charity work and a step team into their non-Greek fraternity, won against other WTAMU organizations in the We Bleed Maroon competition. The event was not about stepping...

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Dr. Benjamin Brooks. Photo courtesy of Rik Andersen, WTAMU Photographer.

Music professor qualifies for international music competition

Lisa Hellier March 1, 2011

Dr. Benjamin Brooks, assistant professor of music, had his composition, Cadence- Fantasy on Rhythms of Nick Angelis, chosen to be performed at the International Society of Contemporary Music’s (ISCM)...

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Bekah Purl and Chelsea Riddle help at the Mardi Gras event. Photo courtesy of Bekah Purl.

Mardi Gras visits area early: NBS volunteer, support community

Sheryl Proctor March 1, 2011

Hundreds gathered Feb. 26 at the Sunset Plaza in Amarillo, to help in an event to help Family Support Services.  Members of the National Broadcasting Society volunteered to perform several jobs that evening...

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Students and community members listen to a special lecture by Dr. LeBlanc. Photo by Maria Molina.

Recruiting for leadership, professor discusses community

Maria Molina March 1, 2011

On Feb. 22, Dr. Deborah LeBlanc, professor in the school of business and management at the National University in San Diego, California, gave a lecture to WTAMU students, faculty and members of the community,...

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Q&A with Presidential Candidates for 2011-2012

Q&A with Presidential Candidates for 2011-2012

Katelyn Garrity March 1, 2011

Voting will be open March 1 and March 2 until 10 p.m. Students can vote through their Buff Portal or at kiosks around campus.Questions answered by candidatesWho are you?What do you think is the job of...

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