Outside the Classroom
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Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn Speak to University Students
By Brittni Mead Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn are Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, New York Times best-sellers and activists. They are p...
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One world-one week-one festival
The MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival found its way to Commerce this year, bringing with it selected shorts from all over the world in an exciting evening full of suspense, romance, an...
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Mural Dedication
The university's art students are adding a little more beauty to a few of the walls in downtown Commerce. Through a partnership between the university, the City of Commerce and the...
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Music Graduates Accept Positions
Four of the music department's fall 2014 graduates have accepted positions and assistantships in some of the most prestigious music programs in the country: • Bret Ryan,...
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Whizzpopping, Snozzcumbers and Puppets: Oh my!
Directed by Jim Tyler Anderson, the theatre program's production of Roald Dahl's “The Big Friendly Giant” inspired not only hundreds of child...
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One exciting night!
86 students, 28 employer representatives, 12 faculty… The Alumni Center was alive with eager, excited students networking with an eclectic group of local businesses, includin...
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Linguistics students create online journal
Alumna Dr. Laura Di Ferrante and current Ph.D. student Elisa Gironzetti have created an online applied linguistics journal. This is a groundb...
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Dr. Salvatore Attardo in Slate
Dr. Salvatore Attardo, dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts and editor of The Encyclopedia of Humor Studies, was recently cited for this work in The Slate...
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A&M-Commerce Alumnus Reappointed as Texas State Historian
Bill O'Neal was reappointed as Texas State Historian by Governor Rick Perry on Sept. 5. The Carthage native received his bachelor's and master...
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Mural Adds One-of-a-Kind Flavor to Commerce
There's a little more vim, vigor and vitality in downtown Commerce with the addition of the Dr Pepper mural located at 1123 Main Street. Created...
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College of Business Students Return From Beijing
Ten Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business students recently received an opportunity to travel to Beijing, China, for a two-...
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A&M-Commerce College of Business to Host Grad Expo
The Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business will host its Business Grad Expo at 5 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2014, at the Universities Cente...
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Social Work Students in Austin
Twenty Texas A&M University-Commerce social work students traveled to Austin on March 25 to visit the Capitol. Their trip served as a learning experience for how law-making...
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Voice students honored by NATS
Congratulations to the following students who placed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Awards Texoma Regional Voice Competition, Senior Men Division:...
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Counseling Center: Social Success Group for Summer 2014
For the fourth semester, the Counseling Center at A&M-Commerce will host the Becoming Socially Successful group for individuals who exp...
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Exit: pursing a dream
Lauren Gunderson's play “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” relies heavily on its actors to hit just the right notes. It is both a slapstick comedy and a somber meditation on marriage, abuse a...
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The new adventures of Sydni Walker, in-flight intern
The competition for the editorial internship program with Southwest Airlines is intense. With 28,000 others vying for a spot, A&M-Comme...
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Vivian Tomlinson’s advice: Make a good name for yourself
Vivian Tomlinson is right at home in a classroom. Addressing a room full of graduate students eager to hear her advice about the job market and in...
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Students put on a show
Professor Josephine Durkin challenged her art students to create outfits inspired by contemporary art and artists. The students created their fashion pieces with paper and fou...
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LeoCon: Third time and charming
The Sigma Phi Phi or “Syphers” student organization, led by faculty advisor Dr. Robin Reid, hosted its third annual LeoCon event on Saturday, March 29, 2014. LeoCon melds panels a...