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(Laredo, Tx)-It’s been written that all the world’s a stage…but is it possible that the man who wrote these and other immortal words, William Shakespeare, was NOT the author?
TONIGHT Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. ”Shakespeare: A Cross Examination” by guest lecturer Bonner Miller Cutting will be presented in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre.
Miller Cutting’s presentation focuses on continued questions about Shakespeare’s authorship of his canonic writing with a careful review of historical evidence. The recent movie, “Anonymous,” directed by Roland Emmerich, further advanced this theory, claiming that …

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(Laredo, Tx)- Show off your pride and join Texas A&M International University students and fans at Spirit Week Sunday, Jan. 29 – Saturday, Feb. 4.
         All events are free for TAMIU students with a valid ID and most events are free to the public.
         “After a very successful first year, we expanded the activities and events even further in an effort to bring more pride to the TAMIU campus and celebrate the achievements of our athletic teams,” said Miguel A. Treviño, associate director, Office of Student Affairs (OSA).
         Treviño …

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 The Texas A&M International University Small Business Development Center (TAMIU-SBDC) will sponsor several workshops during the month of January.
            Friday, January 27: Anatomy of a Business Plan Workshop is from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 126.  Fee for the seminar is $20, and each participant receives Linda Pinzon’s “Anatomy of a Business Plan: a Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Business and Securing your Company’s Future,” a $50 value. Instructor Angelo Piccirillo explains that planning is the map to success in the business …

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(Laredo, Tx)-More than 200 local and area middle and high school students will have the opportunity to explore careers in science at the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Day Friday, Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the TAMIU Lamar Bruni Science Center and Planetarium.
            At 1 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom, students will hear from special guest speaker Michael E. Fossum, NASA astronaut.
            Fossum grew up in McAllen, Texas, has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University, …

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(Laredo, Tx)-A select group of Laredo Independent School District and United Independent School District students will soon be tapping into the power of higher education at Texas A&M International University. This diverse group of representative high school seniors from both local districts have been accepted to TAMIU and will be recognized at ceremonies at LISD and UISD.  
District Superintendents Dr. Marcus Nelson (LISD) and Roberto J. Santos (UISD) will join TAMIU President Ray Keck and other University officials to help students celebrate their acceptance and their decision to realize …

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(Laredo, Tx)-A chance to learn the intricacies of Spanish Dance while supporting student scholarships will be offered this Fall at Texas A&M International University.
            “Spanish Dance Techniques” will be offered every Tuesday beginning January 31 through April 24 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, room 122.
            The continuing education course will be lead by beloved local dance veteran instructor Altagracia Azios-García and Dr. Minita Ramírez, TAMIU vice president for Student Success.
            “We wanted to find a way to channel …

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(Laredo, Tx)-The Texas A&M International University Small Business Development Center (TAMIU-SBDC) will sponsor several workshops during the month of January.
            Wednesday, January 25: the Art of Starting a Business: Basic Business Essentials, free of charge workshop from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 126.  Instructor Norma Rodriguez, SBDC-certified business advisor, will present this practical workshop that helps businesses to avoid common pitfalls, evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and the skills needed to succeed. Participants will also explore initial paperwork, assessment process, legal structures …

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 Texas A&M International University offices will be closed in a State-authorized observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
            University offices will reopen and classes for the Spring Semester 2012 will begin Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8 a.m. 
            Registration for the Spring Semester is underway online at tamiu.edu.  Late registration ends Monday, Jan. 23, 2012.
            For more information, go to tamiu.edu.  University information is also available on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.  
            In the event of an emergency during the University’s closure, contact University Police …

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Registration for the Spring 2012 semester is currently underway at Texas A&M International University. The Spring 2012 schedule is available 24/7 at http://schedule.tamiu.edu.
 All tuition and fees are due Thursday, Jan. 12 for the Spring 2012 semester. A $50 late fee will be assessed to students registering and/or paying after this date.
 University offices close Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in a State-authorized observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Officeswill reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, for the first day of Spring 2012 classes at the University.
 Late registration, …

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            Two Texas A&M International University professors believe what the world needs now is more leaders …and that TAMIU students are ready to step up to the challenge.
            That’s why this Spring they’ll launch the TAMIU Leadership Initiative, a credit-bearing course sequence combined with community service that will help students to develop their leadership abilities in real-world applications.
           ”The goal of the class is to awaken the leadership abilities of students and to show them that each one of them is a leader and capable, in different ways, of …