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Cover of Schlegels book. Courtesy Photo.

WTAMU faculty publishes Christmas tale

Krystina Martinez November 30, 2010

WTAMU communications instructor Paula Schlegel will be the second faculty member this year to publish a book. Dr. Emily Hunt, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, co-authored a children’s...

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Buffsity students meet to discuss future steps for the group. Photo by Frankie Sanchez.

WT media intergrates to create a new organization

David Meraz November 16, 2010

Buffsity, a group made up of WTAMU media organizations, is creating an app that will redefine media integration at the University. “Buffsity is an innovative and collaborative group of students...

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Dr. Mark Hussey and Dr. David Reed listen in as Dr. Kieth explains the Ag Ed program at the Stanley Schaeffer Ag Ed. Lab

WTAMU welcomes Council of Agricultural Administrators

Matt Lara October 26, 2010

WTAMU welcomed the council of agricultural administrators to its campus on Oct. 18-19 for a meeting intended to better coordinate the agricultural leaders of the Texas A&M University system. “The...

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Photo by Stephen Ingle.

No ‘Doubt’ students can direct

Katelyn Garrity October 26, 2010

Kate Felkins, a senior theatre major, at WTAMU directs ‘Doubt’, a modern play that focuses on how difficult it can be to discover truth.  She earned the right to direct the play after taking...

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Homecoming Parade Photos

Homecoming Parade Photos

Sara Smith October 12, 2010

To view our Homecoming Parade photos in high-quality (and comment on them), visit our Flickr gallery!

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Centennial Homecoming Bonfire Photos

Centennial Homecoming Bonfire Photos

Stephen Ingle October 12, 2010

To view our Centennial Homecoming Bonfire photos in high-quality (and comment on them), visit our Flickr gallery!

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Lady Buffs Volleyball Photos

Lady Buffs Volleyball Photos

Stephen Ingle October 12, 2010

To view our Lady Buffs Volleyball photos in high-quality (and comment on them), visit our Flickr gallery!

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Homecoming Recap

Han Hsu October 11, 2010

Marshmallow Roast Marshmallow Roast was the first Homecoming event; it was sponsored by Resident Hall Association (RHA). This year, the RHA provided marshmallow, Hershey’s chocolate, and graham crackers...

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RHA hosts annual tractor pull

Sara Smith October 7, 2010

The Residential Hall Association hosted the annual tractor pull, Wednesday Oct. 6 2010 at 5:00 p.m., at the bonfire site. The big red tractor was  provided by Heritage Equipment. The three sections of...

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College of Nursing and Health Sciences has new dean

College of Nursing and Health Sciences has new dean

Dino Griego October 5, 2010

During the last academic calendar year, the college of Nursing and Health Sciences did not have an official dean. Dr. John Lubker served as interim dean, but the college needed a full time person to...

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Tech Club welcomes all of campus to join

Tech Club welcomes all of campus to join

Andres Diaz September 28, 2010
The WTAMU Tech Club was created in 2009 as a way to get students engaged with technology and leadership. Although, mainly students from the College of Business join the Tech Club, it is an organization that is open for all WT students. “Although we are supported by the Computer, Information and Decision Management Department, our members include students from a variety of majors including Graphic Design, Marketing, Management, English and others,” Dr. Christopher Furner, advisor for the Tech Club, said. “Any student with an interest in technology is welcome to join. We are proud of our diverse membership.” The club’s current president is Skyler Schmidt. Students elect their officers, but they have the support of Dr. Jeffry Babb and Dr. Furner, assistant professors of the CIDM Department that belongs to the COB. Beyond the overarching objective of getting students engaged with technology, they develop activities related to three aspects: learning, service and fun.
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NCS starts new year of applications

September 28, 2010

After two years and a half since its start in WTAMU, Nationally Competitive Scholarships is preparing students in the application process for the second time since its establishment. The NCS was funded...

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