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December 9, 2016
News and Information for A&M-Texarkana Faculty and Staff
Calendar of Events• Through Dec. 19 - Four States
Regional Art Club Exhibit, John F. Moss Library
• Dec. 9 - Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Perot Theatre, Texarkana, Texas
• Dec. 16 - “Getting Started with SoftChalk Create,” 9 a.m. (Register here.)
• Dec. 16 - Faculty and Staff Potluck Social and Gift Exchange, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center
• Dec. 17 - Texas A&M University-Texarkana Baseball Showcase Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., George Dobson Field, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas
Commencement is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Perot Theater!
Fall 2016 Commencement is tonight
ACE’S SLEIGH - The University Police Department’s bright-red Hummer featuring ACE the Eagle was the hit of the 32nd Annual Texarkana Christmas Parade Tuesday evening in downtown Texarkana. The children enjoyed interacting with ACE and the UPD team throughout the evening. More than 100 lighted entries were featured in this year’s parade, which was themed “Letters to Santa.”
Texas A&M University-Texarkana will celebrate its fall 2016 commencement ceremo-ny today at 6:30 p.m. at the Perot Theatre in historic downtown Texarkana, Texas.
A total of 265 students from August and December 2016 will receive master’s and baccalaureate degrees. Approximately 200 students are expected to participate in the ceremony.
Dr. Emily Cutrer, President, and Dr. Gary Stading, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, will present the candidates and confer the master’s and baccalau-reate degrees.
Dr. Bill McHenry, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, will present academic hoods to recipients of master’s degrees.
Those who will not be able to attend the ceremony may view it live at the following Web address: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/tamutadmin/.
Howdy!
We are starting to look at years of service for our Employee Celebration in January. If you feel you should be receiving a milestone award for 2016, please contact Ayla Baldwin in Human Resources at [email protected]. We don’t want to miss anyone! Please remember, we do not count part-time service, so it will not be included in the years of service calculations.
Thanks!Human Resources
From Human Resources
Faculty and Staff Potluck Social and Gift Exchange
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Friday, December 16, 2016
Eagle Hall / University Center
Bring your favorite holiday dish, and let’s get together for some fun and fellowship before the semester break begins.
Prepare your favorite recipe to share with your colleagues in one of the following categories:
Meats and casserolesSide dishes
BreadsDesserts
(Please bring serving utensils.)
If you are interested in participating in the gift exchange, please bring a gift that is $10 or under.
Please contact Loren in the Office of the President at [email protected] today to RSVP and sign up for one
of the above categories.
Career Services Specialist – Open until filled.http://jobpath.tamu.edu/post-ings/104803
Advisor I – Open until filled.http://jobpath.tamu.edu/post-ings/100777
Clinical Skills & Simulation Lab Coordinator I - Open until filled.http://jobpath.tamu.edu/post-ings/101507
For more information, contact Becky Cloude in Human Resources at [email protected].
PLACE’sCall for Papers on Race and EthnicitySubmission Deadline: April 7, 2017Awards Ceremony: April 21, 2017
Eligible creative-writing or research papers must:• investigate this year’s PLACE theme of race and ethnicity,• receive completion during the summer or fall semesters of 2016 or the
spring semester of 2017, and• receive review from an A&M- Texarkana professor inside of or outside of
a class.
Undergraduate and graduate papers must:• range between 1,250 and 1,750 words (excluding references), and• citenofewerthanfivesources.
Creative-writing submissions must take the following forms:• short stories (1,250-1,750 words),• chapbooks (15-20 poems), or• scripts (1,250-1,750 words).
$700.00 in prize money per category!1st place: $350.002nd place: $250.003rd place: $100.00
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Arts on Main setsWinter Art Camp
Commencement is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Perot Theater!
Looking for a fun learning activity for your young artist this winter break? Try a Winter Art Camp at Arts on Main!
Winter Art Camp Jr. with Amy DonohoeAges 5-7Dec. 27-29Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.Cost: $65(Registration required.)
Winter Art Camp Sr. with Megan GriffinAges 8-12Dec. 27-29Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.Cost: $65(Registration required.)
For more information or to register, please contact Amy Donohoe with the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council at 903-792-8681 or [email protected].
The spring 2017 Eagle Open House will be Saturday, Feb. 18. Students and guests who
Texas A&M University Texarkana - Getting Started with SoftChalk Create Join us for a webinar on Dec 16, 2016, at 9 a.m. CST Register now at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regis-ter/986398648306888451
This class will cover the many features of SoftChalk Create. In this webinar you will learn how to ; • Create a Lesson • Save a Lesson to the SoftChalk Cloud • Add Objects to a Lesson • Add Links to a Lesson After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The Eagle Central bookstore’s hours for the remainder of 2016 will be Monday, Dec.12, through Thursday, Dec. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the store will be closed on Fridays.
Eagle Central will reopen on Jan. 2. Hours will be announced.
Eagle Centralhours set
Texas A&M University System Chan-cellor John Sharp has authorized early release at noon on Thursday, Dec. 22. Chancellor Sharp would like for every-one to travel to their destinations safely and to enjoy their family time during the holidays.
Early release set for Dec. 22
Commencement is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Perot Theater!
Ophthalmic Assistant/Optician 15 Week Training CourseThis 15 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.
WHENJanuary 23 - May 10Monday & Wednesday6:30pm - 8:30pm
WHEREA&M-Texarkana
COST$2,025
7101 UNIVERSITY AVENUE | TEXARKANA, TX | 903.334.6683 | WWW.TAMUT.EDU
Contact Ophthalmic Assistant by email at [email protected] 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.
Commencement is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Perot Theater!
East Texas Writing Projectpresents
Gretchen BernabeiGretchen will provide a special focus on her new material in Text Structures from the Masters, supplemented by references to Grammar Keepers.
Grammar Keepers: a kid-friendly cache of 101 lessons and practice pages to help your students internalize the conventions of correctness once and for all.
Text Structures from the Masters: Gretchen Bernabei and Jennifer Koppe provide 50 short texts by famous Americans who put pen to paper driven by what Peter Elbow described as “an itch” to say something.
whenFriday, February 17th, 20178:30am - 3:00pm
whereA&M-TexarkanaUC Eagle Hall
Cost$25 | Limited SeatingLunch Provided
REGISTER TODAYGretchen Bernabei has taught middle school and high school for 28 years. An author and an educator, Gretchen’s other books include Why We Must Run with Scissors: Voice Lessons in Persuasive Writing (2001, Discover Writing Press), Reviving the Essay: How to Teach Structure Without Formula (2005, Discover Writing Press), Lightning in a Bottle (2003, Trail of Breadcrumbs), Sparklers: High Scoring Test Essays and What We Learn from Them (2007, Trail of Breadcrumbs), The Good Writer’s Guide (2006, Hampton-Brown/National Geographic School Publications) and a chapter in Teaching “The Neglected R” (2007, Heinemann). She currently lives with her husband and two children in San Antonio, Texas.
7101 UNIVERSIT AVENUE | TEXARKANA, TX | 903.223.3000 | WWW.TAMUT.EDU
See attached form for more information!
Commencement is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Perot Theater!
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) is a unique, curriculum-based program that builds a solid foundation in both General Industry (CFR 1910) and Construction (CFR 1926) knowledge for the beginning safety practitioner as well as the experienced safety professional. COSS meets the requirements outlined in ANSI Z490.1 – Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, & Environmental Training Standard.
The course consists of 40 hours of hands-on, instructor-led learning, delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers. The course is designed to equip workers with the core competencies they need to succeed in occupational safety and health.
Become a CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SPECIALIST
COSS GRADUATES WILL BE ABLE TO:
• Determine the true cost of accidents• Calculate total recordable incident rates• Search company and public records to assess where
the likelihood of an accident may lie• Master the use of the Code of Federal Regulations
(construction and general industry)• Identify hazards, determine regulatory requirements,
implement corrective actions and train personnel in
required changes • Complete risk analyses for key jobs and processes• Perform thorough accident investigations• Develop and implement a safety audit and inspection
program• Communicate corporate safety initiatives and goals• Develop and maintain company safety plans and
manuals
To register, contact Shelley Caraway at [email protected] or 903.334.6683 | www.TAMUT.edu
January 9th-13th | A&M-Texarkana | Cost: $1699
Commencement is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Perot Theater!
Commencement is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Perot Theater!
Jan. 15 – Feb. 14Feb. 15 – March 14
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March 14 – April 14April 15 - May 14
Buy as many tickets as you want, the more tickets, the more chances to winDR. TOM JORDAN’S FACULTY SENATE
PRESIDENT PARKING SPOT!All proceeds go to the A&M-Texarkana
Scholarship Fund.
Drawings held the 1st of each month for time slots below!
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