The 70,000-square-foot John D. White ’70 – Robert L. Walker ’58 Music Activities Center is the proper home for the more than 1,300 Texas A&M students involved in bands, orchestras and choirs. The MAC grand opening in August 2019, brought an exuberant end to 26 years of dreaming and planning. The Center includes rehearsal halls, soundproof practice rooms, storage space for instruments, archival rooms, and administrative offices. Nearby, sits a perfect 1:1 replica of Kyle Field made of turf meant to last much longer than the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band’s previous drill field, which did not fare well under the precision turns of bandsmen and women. Travis Almany, Director of Orchestras and Associate Director of Bands, will bring us an insider's view of this state-of-the-art facility, designed and built to address the unique variety of TAMU musical offerings. Mr. Almany is the conductor of the University Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, and Symphonic Winds. He also serves as an assistant with the University Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band. While Texas A&M does not offer a music degree program, students from all majors and disciplines may participate and perform in musical groups. The Center is a place where students can forget about assignments and exams and just focus on making music. An escape where those who are passionate about music can go to feel inspired. Join with us on November 9th for another “can’t miss” episode of Houston Aggie Women Networking Luncheons. Like all Houston Aggie Women events, the November 9th Networking Lunch is OPEN TO ALL. No membership required. Current members do get a discount on their lunch price. Click here to purchase your 2021 Membership now and begin taking advantage of Member Pricing immediately. $30 Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than November 2nd. $35 Member Price if you pay on-line after...
What do men's dress shoes and toilet paper have in common? If this sounds like an Aggie joke, it kinda is. The answer to that odd question is -- one very special Aggie, Patrick McGinty '15. Patrick has a knack for problem-solving. See a problem. Solve it. While shopping for shoes to wear to a wedding, Patrick was frustrated by the lack of quality dress shoes available at a reasonable price point. He had to settle for a cheap pair, and they fell apart a few months later. That was a problem. Solution? He spent several months searching for the perfect factory and launched William Ross, a direct-to-consumer men's dress shoe company, to produce the best shoes in the world for under $200. Next? Patrick went to work as an Operations Leader for H-E-B. That was late 2019. And we all know what happened a few months later: the COVID-19 pandemic lock-down. Big problems. And a toilet paper crisis. Now you see the connection. Patrick McGinty's life has truly taken some transformative turns. Always with Aggie Core Values as his guide. And he's not done yet. His next chapter takes him back to College Station. Join with us on October 12th for another "can't miss" episode of Houston Aggie Women Networking Luncheons. Like all Houston Aggie Women events, the October 12th Networking Lunch is OPEN TO ALL. No membership required. Current members do get a discount on their lunch price. Click here to purchase your 2021 Membership now and begin taking advantage of Member Pricing immediately. $30 Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than October 5th. $35 Member Price if you pay on-line after October 5th or at the door. $35 NON-Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than October 5th. $40 NON-Member Price if you pay on-line...
The Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center provides the physical, emotional, and medical needs of companion animals whose owners are no longer able to provide that care. Clients of the center include pet owners who want to assure their pet’s future prior to entering a retirement home, being hospitalized for an extended period, or predeceasing a pet. The center was established by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 at the suggestion of Dr. E. W. “Ned” Ellett, former head of the Small Animal Clinic at Texas A&M University. Dr. Ellett’s dream became a reality with generous donations from the Luse Foundation and Mrs. Madlin Stevenson. Mrs. Stevenson said she chose to support the center because “Animals are especially important to the elderly; this center is dedicated to them and their pets.” Mrs. Stevenson, a life-long animal lover, passed away in September of 2000. Her 4 cats, 7 dogs, pony, and llama came to reside at the center at that time. And, yes, the Stevenson Center is the retirement home of at least one very special resident. Connect with other H-town Aggies on September 14th for another "can't miss" episode of Houston Aggie Women Networking Luncheons. Like all Houston Aggie Women events, the September 14th Networking Lunch is OPEN TO ALL. No membership required. Current members do get a discount on their lunch price. Click here to purchase your 2021 Membership now and begin taking advantage of Member Pricing immediately. $30 Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than September 7th. $35 Member Price if you pay on-line after September 7th or at the door. $35 NON-Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than September 7th. $40 NON-Member Price if you pay on-line after September 7th or at the door. Past lunches have SOLD OUT. We cannot guarantee you a seat...
Cynthia Cannizzaro has been an Interior Designer and contractor for more than 20 years. She designs and builds homes that people love. Cynthia understands that having a place to go, a home, a haven, where you enjoy spending your time, changes your everyday life. Have you been working from home and you're tired of looking at the same four walls. Do you look at something every day and think "I hate that..." floor, tile, countertop, paint, cabinet, rug, curtain? Ready for an update? Are you considering "Aging in Place"? Do you know what home modifications would be necessary to make that possible? Small changes, large changes: they both can enhance your life! Transformation by Design! BONUS: In honor of our speaker, Houston Aggie Women will be donating to support Traditions Council and their plans for Standing for America. A representative from Traditions Council will give us a brief preview of plans for September 4th, including the first football game of the 100th season of the 12th Man, as well as a tribute to the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and a re-creation of the 2001 Red White & Blue game. Connect with other H-town Aggies on August 10th for another "can't miss" episode of Houston Aggie Women Networking Luncheons. Like all Houston Aggie Women events, the August 10th Networking Lunch is OPEN TO ALL. No membership required. Current members do get a discount on their lunch price. Click here to purchase your 2021 Membership now and begin taking advantage of Member Pricing immediately. $30 Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than August 3rd. $35 Member Price if you pay on-line after August 3rd or at the door. $35 NON-Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than August 3rd. $40 NON-Member Price if you pay on-line after August 3rd or at...
Our speaker this month, Kelsie Suter, is currently working as an Intelligence Analyst at the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Before joining HCOHSEM, Kelsie was a live-in residential care coach in a rehabilitation house for human trafficking victims. Kelsie brings her real-world experience and extensive research knowledge to continue the conversation we began last February: Houston was already considered a hub for human trafficking and the pandemic has only made the crisis worse. What can we do to help turn things around? BONUS: In honor of Kelsie and her horse, Honey, this month's Spotlight will focus on Courtney Cares. We'll get a brief introduction to this Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences program that serves the community while providing experiential learning about the therapeutic horsemanship industry for Aggie student volunteers. Connect with other H-town Aggies on July 13th for another "can't miss" episode of Houston Aggie Women Networking Luncheons. Like all Houston Aggie Women events, the July 13th Networking Lunch is OPEN TO ALL. No membership required. Current members do get a discount on their lunch price, however. Click here to purchase your 2021 Membership now and begin taking advantage of Member Pricing immediately. $30 Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than July 6th. $35 Member Price if you pay on-line after July 6th or at the door. $35 NON-Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than July 6th. $40 NON-Member Price if you pay on-line after July 6th or at the door. Past lunches have SOLD OUT. We cannot guarantee you a seat unless you register online before the event. NOTE: The room capacity limit may decrease as we approach the actual date of this event. Better safe than sorry.... Lunch is served family-style - this month's menu includes salad, pasta, grilled chicken with veggies,...
Texas Monthly recently recognized Dr. Rebecca Fischer as one of "2021 Best Things in Texas" for her efforts "to give Texans - and the rest of the world - accurate guidance on the pandemic." Dr. Fischer is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health. She has degrees in epidemiology, biology, evolution, biostatistics, and tropical medicine. She has experience conducting investigations for infectious diseases and is particularly interested in global health, emerging diseases, and international disease spread. She has more than 40 publications to her credit. Who better to have at your side during a pandemic? Dr. Fischer serves on the Texas A&M Emergency Management Advisory Group as Chief Epidemiologist for the University and is Co-Director of the TAMU COVID-19 Operations Center. She has been working with the Brazos County Health District to evaluate the current situation and predict how it may evolve. What will life after COVID look like? Ask Dr. Fischer! Connect with other H-town Aggies on May 11th for another "can't miss" episode of Houston Aggie Women Networking Luncheons. Maggiano's will be observing all recommended social distancing guidelines. No more than 6 guests at each table. Maximum of 24 guests in the room. All banquet staff will be wearing masks and gloves. We don't know what the guidelines will be on May 11th, but whatever they are, we'll be observing them. Stay tuned for updates. Like all Houston Aggie Women events, the May 11th Networking Lunch is OPEN TO ALL. No membership required. Current members get a $5 discount on their lunch price. Click here to purchase your 2021 Membership now and begin taking advantage of Member Pricing immediately. $30 Member Early Bird Pricing – register no later than May 4th. $35 Member Price if you pay on-line after May 4th or at the...
