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Urban Cowboy

Jun 5, 2019 • 8 min. read

Farrier Jason Maki has been the recipient of many on-the-job horse kicks, but a recent encounter stands out as more memorable than the rest—because it may have saved his life.

The awards presented by Texas A&M’s Division of Academic Affairs celebrate contributions to Texas A&M through their dedication, initiative, outstanding achievements, enthusiasm and positive approach to service.

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Football Thursday 2019 Update

Apr 24, 2019 • 2 min. read

Texas A&M will once again host its first game of the football season on a Thursday as the university announced the Aggies will play Texas State on Thursday, August 29.

Backed by former students, the plaza will honor the Aggie Traditions of Muster and Silver Taps, as well as the Aggie Code of Honor and Core Values.

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Staff Appreciation Week 2019

Apr 16, 2019 • 2 min. read

The Texas A&M Staff Appreciation Committee announced its lineup of events for April 22-27.

Johnson joined the Texas A&M faculty in September 2012, was named head of Texas A&M Statistics in March 2014 and has been serving as interim dean of Texas A&M Science since July 1, 2018.

Veteran collegiate marketing and media relations administrator Douglas Walker takes the helm with a vision to expand public broadcasting with PBS member station KAMU-TV and NPR affiliate KAMU 90.9 FM at the university.

25 individual staff members, two supervisors, and two teams will be honored at an award ceremony April 22 during Staff Appreciation Week.

Risinger’s appointment is effective April 1.