Student Involvement
MSC CAMAC hosts 2022 Latinx Theatre
by jarrexi
MSC CAMAC created an opportunity for a "people's theatre" experience. The production highlighted the Latinx experience followed by a discussion with the playwright. The original production titled, “We Lie! We Cheat! We Steal!” is a political farce about a trial concerning the colonization of indigenous persons and the subsequent oppression of Latin America by replaying some of the key points often overlooked in the telling of Latin American history.
MSC Awards Highlight Student Success
by ecb2536
2022 MSC AWARDS
Please see the full list of award recipients below
MSC First Year Involvement Award
James R. Reynolds Award
Team of the Year
MSC Outstanding Community Outreach Award
MSC Directors Award
MSC President’s Award
MSC Co-Program of the Year
J. Wayne Stark Outstanding Leadership Award
Harold W. Gaines Ecellent Service Award
MSC Outstanding New Program
MSC Diversity Program of the Year
Luke J. Altendorf Leadership Award
Charles W. Plum Award
MSC Program of the Year
MSC Service and Leadership Program of the Year
MSC Committee of the Year
MSC Outstanding Leadership Development Program Award
MSC Committee Chair of the Year
MSC Visual and Performing Arts Program of the Year
Thomas H. Rountree Award
Celebrating everything international with ISA
by jarrexi
The International Student Association (ISA) recently celebrated the diversity of all international Aggies with I-Week. The week-long program consisted of everything from a dinner featuring cuisine from around the world to an art exhibit showcasing many different international styles.
Not only is I-Week dedicated to promoting the cultural diversity of the Texas A&M community, I-Week is a chance for all within the local community to gain understanding of international Aggies.
“International Week (or I-Week), is all about celebrating the melting pot of cultural diversity we have right here in our community,” said Sean Waters, ISA president. “It is the biggest Texas A&M international festival of the year. Every day featured a unique event, including cultural exhibitions, stories, performances, food, and art. To make this happen, ISA works in collaboration with our on-campus nation clubs, who are eager to share the beauty of their countries.”
Valerie Wilson, program advisor to ISA shares his sentiment, emphasizing the crucial part international students play.
“International Aggies are such an important part of Aggieland, and during I-Week, we put that on display,” she said. “I-Week is a great opportunity for learning, as so many unique stories, talents and cultures are shared with the Texas A&M community.”
A detailed description of each I-Week event can be found below. For information on this and other ISA events, visit http://isa-aggies.tamu.edu/.
I-Exhibit
International organizations set up tables in Rudder Plaza and 12th Man Hall to showcase their cultures and share what makes their home country so amazing.
I-Story
Students can give a short, informative presentation on a culture of their choice. Participants will give a 10-minute presentations in person, and the winner will receive an award at the end of I-Week.
I-Dinner
An in-person buffet at the Rudder Plaza. Food will include cuisines from the Middle East, East Asia, Latin America, and more! The event also featured live performances from various cultural groups.
I-Show
Performance groups or individuals are given the stage of Rudder Theatre to showcase fashion or perform music, dances or other talents.
I-Art
An educational program where attendees will be able to participate in different international art styles. A henna artist was in attendance for the event, as well as lives performance. There will also be an art competition, all students are encouraged to submit a piece of art that attendees will judge, and there will be prizes for the top three! Cultural organizations were present to teach attendees a little more about their culture and offer an artistic activity from their culture.
Texas A&M Lecture Series To Feature Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron
by jarrexi
The MSC Wiley Lecture Series at Texas A&M University will present “A Conversation with David Cameron,” featuring the former United Kingdom Prime Minister for a discussion of world affairs moderated by Mara Liasson, a Fox News political analyst and NPR national correspondent.
The event will be Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m. on the Texas A&M campus.
Cameron will discuss the state of the UK’s alliance with the United States, as well as current foreign policy challenges and geopolitical crises facing both nations.
Madison Baugh, chair of the MSC Wiley Lecture Series, said events and speakers of this nature can enhance the Aggie experience and bring together different schools of thought.
“I believe this program will shed valuable insight on the pressing issues facing the world today and give students a unique opportunity to meet an important world leader,” Baugh said. “We want this program to serve as a way to bring the campus community together and to help educate Aggies about the state of international affairs. We are truly honored to bring these guests to a discussion about such a vital and important alliance.”
She said the purpose of the MSC Wiley Lecture Series is to broaden the educational experiences of the Texas A&M community.
“Since our first program in 1983, the MSC Wiley Lecture Series has endeavored to present thought-provoking programming on foreign policy issues to the Texas A&M community,” Baugh said.
Tickets are available for purchase at the MSC Box Office at $20 for non-students and $12 for Texas A&M students. Tickets can be purchased online at boxoffice.tamu.edu or by calling 979-845-1234. The location of the event will be specified on the ticket.
Media Contact: Jamie Arrexi, 979-845-1515, [email protected]