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1 Please donate canned goods for admission to Phi Lambda Chi PowderPuff Football on Friday! April 19, 2017 Calendar of Events Through April 28 Coffee and Lattes Advising Sessions at Texas A&M University-Texarkana at Northeast Texas Community College April 19 - Spring Fling Polaroid Summer Concert, 6 p.m., University Center Deck April 20 Pre-Nursing Program Open House, 3 p.m., STEM Building April 20 - Tri-Beta Earth Day Celebration featuring Dr. Richard Parsons presentation on Birds, 11 a.m., University Center 217 April 20 - Program for Learning and Community Engagement SuperLecture: Desegregating American Education: An Examination of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and Sam J. Ervin and Others Southern Manifesto (1956) featuring Dr. Michael Perri, 9:30-10:45 a.m., University Center 217 April 20 Program for Learning and Community Engagement Super- Lecture: The John Biggers Mural: A Legacy in Art and Diversity featuring Dr. Ron Clinton, 12:30 p.m., Humanities Building Community Room, Northeast Texas Community College; livestreamed via Zoom in University Center 235, A&M-Texarkana April 20 - Spring Fling Poetry Slam featuring Carlos Andres Gomez, 7 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center April Startup Weekend Texarkana April 21 PLACE Awards Ceremony for Papers on Race and Ethnicity, 12 p.m., Fourth Floor Atrium, University Center April 23 Eagles Softball Infielders and Catchers Tryouts, 12-5 p.m., Spring Lake Park, 4303 North Park, Texarkana, Texas April 24 Coffee, Snacks and Tutoring, 2-4 p.m., Success Center, University Center April 24 Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert, 7 p.m., Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium, University Center Continued on page 2 News and Information for A&M-Texarkana Faculty and Staff SUPER LECTURER -- Dr. Michael Perri discusses issues concerning undocumented Mexicans at a Program for Learning and Community Engagement SuperLecture Monday at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Dr. Perri will offer another PLACE SuperLecture on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in University Center 217. The topic is Desegregating American Education: An Examination of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and Sam J. Ervin and Others Southern Manifesto (1956). PLACE will host a second SuperLecture on Thursday featuring Dr. Ron Clinton of Northeast Texas Community College, who will discuss The John Biggers Mural: A Legacy in Art and Diversity. Dr. Clinton s lecture will originate from the Humanities Building Community Room at NTCC at 12:30 p.m. and will be streamed in University Center 235 on the A&M-Texarkana campus. Earth Day celebration is Thursday The TriBeta Biological Honor Society at Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host its first-ever Earth Day celebration Thursday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in University Center 217 on the A&M-Texarkana campus, 7101 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Richard Parsons, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance, will present a lecture on birdwatching, birding in Texarkana and threats that birds face today. During the celebration, TriBeta members will serve Earth Day refreshments, including green punch and brownies. Dr. Richard Parsons Attendees will receive a free birdseed or bird ornament, handmade by TriBeta members, to hang in their gardens or yards.

2 Please donate canned goods for admission to Phi Lambda Chi PowderPuff Football on Friday! Calendar (Continued from front) April 25 FYE End-of-Semester Passport Event, 12-1 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center April 27 - QEP Student Showcase, 12-1 p.m., Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium, Third Floor, University Center April 27 Program for Learning and Community Engagement presents American Book Award Winner Jericho Brown, 4 p.m. Poetry Workshop and 6 p.m. Poetry Reading, Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium, Third Floor, University Center April 27 - University Honors Student Showcase and Teaching Award Presentation, April 27, 12 p.m., Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium, Third Floor, University Center April 29 Annual High School Math Competition, 9:30 a.m., University Center April 30 Eagles Softball Outfield Tryouts, 12-5 p.m., Spring Lake Park, 4303 North Park, Texarkana, Texas May 2 - Eagle Landing Brick Ceremony, 4 p.m., University Center Plaza May 4 Women for A&M-Texarkana Annual Membership Reception, 5 p.m., Home of Jana Hicks, Texarkana, Texas May 4 - De-stress Day May 4 - Fuel for Finals May 6 Hats and Horses: A Day at the Derby hosted by Eagle Impact, 4-7 p.m., Texarkana Country Club, Texarkana, Texas May Final Exam Week May 11 - New Freshmen and Parent Reception, 6-8 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center May 11 - Eagle Ring Ceremony, 6 p.m., Eagle Lounge, University Center May 9 - Sustain Your Brain, Student Success Center, University Center 330 Play ball! The faculty and staff softball team needs you! Games are April 24 and 26 and May 1 and 3 after 6 p.m. Please contact Mallory Gaeth at Mallory.Gaeth@tamut.edu to sign up! PLACE SuperLecture to focus on desegregating American education Dr. Michael Perri, Associate Professor of History at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, will present Desegregating American Education: An Examination of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and Sam J. Ervin and Others Southern Manifesto (1956) at a Program for Learning and Community Engagement SuperLecture on Thursday, April 20, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in University Center 217. The event is free and open to the public. In this lecture that examines the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, Dr. Perri will present some background on the case and explain the Supreme Court s rationale for its ruling that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Dr. Perri also will examine reactions to the decision, including the Southern Manifesto. The Southern Manifesto, also known as The Declaration of Constitutional Principles, was a document signed by 19 senators and 82 representatives arguing against the desegregation of schools. Citing precedent, the Southern Manifesto accused the Supreme Court of "clear abuse of judicial power." Dr. Perri has a Master of Arts in Latin American and Iberian Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Ph.D. in Latin American history from Emory University. He is also a contributing editor to the Handbook of Latin American Studies (HLAS). PLACE is a faculty-led program designed to create a community of learners comprising A&M-Texarkana students, faculty, staff and the community at large. Faculty members annually choose a common theme around which to organize a lecture series and other activities that provide focal points for learning and discussion, said Dr. Perri, who also serves as chair of the PLACE Committee. This year s theme is Race and Ethnicity. PLACE s goal is to expose its community of learners to a diversity of ideas from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Perri at Michael.Perri@tamut. edu or Dr. Craig Nakashian at Craig. Nakashian@tamut.edu.

3 A Day at the Capitol Texas A&M University-Texarkana Mental Health Counseling graduate students joined students from the University of North Texas at Dallas, Southern Methodist University, and other colleges and universities on Tuesday to advocate for professional counselors with members of the legislature at the Texas State Capitol. A&M-Texarkana students and faculty members, Dr. Enobong Inyang and Dr. Teri Sartor, visit with Senator Bryan Hughes. Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate students attending the event included Gabby Thompson, Sydney Schoen, Sterlin Lujan, Jeff Sikes, Jillian Kinney, Katrina Brown and Veronica Ozura. Mental Health Counseling grad students attend advocacy day Dr. Enobong Inyang and Dr. Teri Sartor took Clinical Mental Health Counseling students to the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for professional counselors. This was a great opportunity for these students to see how legislation dictates their future profession and how they can have an impact, said Dr. Sartor. It was an excellent learning opportunity for them on several fronts including ethics, professionalism and advocacy for the current/future clients, the profession and the self.

4 Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana present st he Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert featuring two trios Performing Eric Ewazen s Trio for Trumpet, Violin and Piano and Johannes Brahms Horn Trio in E-flat Major Monday, April 24th 7:00pm A&M-Texarkana University Center 3rd Floor Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium free of charge Underwritten by Angela and Andrew Clark, Drs. Emily and Tom Cutrer, Remica and Danny Gray, and Texas A&M University-Texarkana

5 TRI-BETA S FIRST ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT TAMUT! BIRD PRESENTATION BY: DR. RICHARD PARSONS TOPICS INCLUDE BIRDWATCHING, BIRDING IN TEXARKANA, AND THREATS BIRDS FACE TODAY ALL ARE WELCOME! ENJOY EARTH DAY BROWNIES AND PUNCH!

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7 Livestreamed via ZOOM in University Center 235 on the A&M-Texarkana campus!

8 Ophthalmic Assistant/Optician 11 Week Training Course This 11 week (80 hours) Ophthalmic Assistant/Optician Workforce Training course prepares students with the necessary skills to perform ophthalmic procedures in the office of an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. Skills taught include: ocular anatomy and physiology, conducting visual testing, reading patient prescriptions on specialized equipment, glaucoma testing, principals of fitting and adjusting eyeglasses and contact lenses, general medical knowledge, including medical histories optical instrument maintenance, and skills to assist the doctor in patient care. Students will complete 60 hours of classroom and 20 hours of clinical instruction under the supervision of the course instructor or a designated employee at the Texarkana, TX clinical facility. WHEN June 8 - August 17, 2017 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm - 9:30pm WHERE A&M-Texarkana COST $2,025 Contact Ophthalmic Assistant by at EECD@TAMUT.EDU for additional information. Taught by a local Therapeutic Optometrist/Glaucoma Specialist, the 20 hour clinical portion of the course will be completed at a designated Texarkana Eye Associates location in the Texarkana area. Students must successfully pass an end-of-course exam to earn a Certificate of Completion from TAMU Texarkana and be eligible to sit for the JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) exam. Student liability insurance and course materials are included in price of course. Materials will be distributed the first day of the class UNIVERSITY AVENUE TEXARKANA, TX

9 ACE WITH CAREER TALKS DEVELOPMENT APRIL 12 Resumè/Cover Letter Writing APRIL 19 LinkedIn Training APRIL 26 Interviewing Skills UC PM Bring your lunch and join us for ACE Talks. For more information, contact Career Development at UC329 CAREER DEVELOPMENT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA TM Hire an Eagle

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12 O B H R CBook Award O I W R n a c ri i e N Wnner J Am E T E X A S A & M U N I V E R S I T Y-T E X A R K A N A A N D T H E P R O G R A M F O R LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (PLACE) PRESENT Thursday, April 27, 2017 Poetry Workshop 4:00-5:30 p.m. UC 326 Poetry Reading 6:00-7:00 p.m. Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium First 25 attendees receive a free copy of his book Coffee & finger foods will be served

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