Tina Watkins: One of the earliest and longest serving ISA advisors
Dr. Gabriel Caranza: 985-1986 President of ISA
ISA History: The Early Days
The International Student Association (ISA) was founded in October 1969. Its first chief student leader was Enrique Baromas of Mexico. It was originally called the International Association, and was created to provide a voice for Aggies from around the world and introduce them to the Aggie culture. Over the years, ISA has evolved to be considered the umbrella organization for international student organizations on campus.
In November 1970, the constitution was reviewed and it was decided to formally change the name of the organization from “International Association” to “International Student Association”. This was done in order to better clarify the goals of the organization. Moreover, in the 1970s, ISA held a variety of social and cultural activities such as parties, dances, films, lectures, debates, sporting events, and intramural games.
Today ISA is considered the most diverse organization on campus, considering it represents almost 6,000 international students from more than 100 different countries. ISA not only provides cultural awareness programs, but also promotes global leadership development opportunities for its members. It also exists to represent and advocate for international students and make them feel welcomed at Texas A&M.
FOOTBALL 101
Football 101 is an open event targeted towards bringing together Texas A&M international students and breaking down the basics of football. This is a precursor to our Global Tailgate which will occur the following game day on November 2. Football 101 is scheduled to be on Tuesday, October 29th, from 5-7pm in the Gates Ballroom. This year we will have special appearances from the Texas A&M Yell Leaders, Miss Reveille, Mr. Aaron Klein, and the Aggie Traditions Council. We will also have various football gear and equipment for you to try on and take pictures with! In addition, 80+ FREE TICKETS will be given away for Texas A&M vs. UTSA game on November 2nd. Hope to see you there!
Attendance is free to the public, however we do require you to RSVP using the following link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18Fb6F0h2W9lYvf32VL8s8I9i-6cBu_piu3eEUirqKFg/edit
GLOBAL TAILGATE-2019
GET PUMPED AGGIES!
You are invited to the biggest FREE student tailgate on campus! Global Tailgate is an event hosted by the International Student Association (ISA) in collaboration with various student organizations to bring you the best, most diversified tailgate event yet! Join us at Spence Park before the Texas A&M vs. UTSA game. We will have music, games, delicious tailgate food, and international desserts for the first 500 people in attendance!
Have your name written in Chinese calligraphy, play tailgate games, and mix and mingle with both U.S. and international students! It’s going to be EPIC!
Location: Spence Park (next to the gazebo, directly behind the Vice President’s house)
Day: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 8:30 am
INTERNATIONAL DANCE NIGHT
Howdy,
The International Student Association presents: International Dance Night! This event is for anyone looking to make new friends, learn new dances, and eat free food! No previous dance experience or partner necessary!
International Dance Night will be held on November 15th, 2019 at the Student Recreation Center in Room 1130 from 7:00-9:00pm.
Make sure to follow us on our social media to learn more about this event and all of our other upcoming events! We hope to see you there!
Thanks and Gig’ Em!
SEVEN
SEVEN is a riveting documentary play by seven female writers based on personal interviews with seven remarkable women who faced life-threatening obstacles before bringing heroic changes to their home countries. SEVEN makes the powerful and timeless statement that even in the darkest times, one person, one voice, and a single act of courage, can change the lives of thousands. The program is on 10/22 Tuesday at 7:30 pm, Rudder Theater.”
DIWALI-2019
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated on the darkest new moon night of the luni-solar calendar. Literally translated as “a row of lamps” from Sanskrit, the celebration is symbolic of the victory of light over darkness, virtue over evil, and enlightenment over ignorance. Diwali marks the peak of a five-day celebration, preceded by Dhanteras and Lakshmi Puja, the embodiment of wealth, good fortune and prosperity, and succeeded by Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj, that celebrates the bond between partners, siblings, and new family members with food and sweets.So save the date (October 27th), put on your best Indian outfits, and come celebrate Diwali with the Hindu Society of Brazos Valley and Indian Graduate Students Association at Shri Omkarnath Temple, Navasota TX, 77847. Events will start at 5-30 pm at the temple, and end with an exciting firework show at 10 pm. IGSA will arrange transportation for TAMU students from College Station to the temple. Tickets will be released soon.
ZIPCAR SERVICES
Howdy!!!
As we are in the midst of midterms, I am here to bring a little joy to your inbox with so many exciting Zipcar offers!! How does FREE MEMBERSHIP sound???? If you use the promo code ZIPBACKTOSCHOOL for the best pricing and $15 in driving credit!!
So what is Zipcar? Well in short, Zipcar is an awesome way to help the community and earth become more sustainable. Zipcar is an all-inclusive (ALL gas, insurance, parking, and upkeep of the vehicle included) car rental service where the cars are conveniently located on Texas A&M campus! Some great incentives of Zipcar include its on-demand availability- no waiting in line, all you do is book straight from your phone or laptop, plus it saves a ton of money! The fee for Zipcar on Texas A&M campus is looking to be $9/ hr so if you’re in need of a grocery trip or laundry run this is a much more affordable option than waiting on an Uber or Lyft. Lastly, Zipcar is also hosting a HUGE giveaway! If interested, read on because it is SO easy to enter and your chances are a lot better than you think!
Are you and your student org. interested in winning $5k and an additional $5k for your school? Zipcar is hosting the Students with Drive competition this semester and needs exceptional students like you! You don’t have to be a Zipcar member to enter but if you win, you get $2k in driving credit, so I have a feeling you’ll want to sign up! Enter at: https://www.zipcar.com/universities/students-with-drive and feel free to ask me any questions about Students with Drive or getting a Zipcar membership!
Sincerely,
Ashley Bartholomew
RACE & ETHNICITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION (NCORE)
Howdy!
The National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE), of which Texas A&M has a formal partnership, is currently hosting a webinar series that provides professional development opportunities on a variety of important topics. The Department of Multicultural Services has purchased access to the upcoming webinar, “Keeping the Dream Alive: A College-wide Approach to Embracing DREAMers” that we are opening to DSA staff. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, October 30th from 3:00pm – 4:30pm.
Please see the link below for more detailed information on the webinar and presenters. If you would like to join us for this webinar, please register using the link below. Due to the limited space available, please make sure to let us know if you find you are unable to attend. If you have any additional questions, please let me know.
Webinar information: https://ncore.ou.edu/en/webinar-series/dream/
RSVP Link: https://ers.tamu.edu/register.aspx?scheduleid=29831
Thank you!
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Mark Dawson | Diversity Education Specialist
Division of Student Affairs | Texas A&M University
1121 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1121
ph: 979.862.2000 | mad619@tamu.edu | dms.tamu.edu
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DEPARTMENT OF MULTICULTURAL SERVICES | Developing leaders for a multicultural world!
ESL and English and Spanish GED Classes
Howdy,
We offer ESL and English and Spanish GED Classes. We are located at 1201 Ridgedale Street in Bryan, TX 77803.
Everyone is welcome to attend our classes! Please feel free to share our class information with everyone and post it.
These are the classes we offer:
1) Morning ESL Class – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 – $75.00/month
2) Night ESL Class – Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 – $50.00/month
3) Night English GED Class – Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 – $35.00/month
4) Night Spanish GED Class – Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 – $35.00/month
Call us at 979.703.7740 with questions. We accept cash, credit, or debit card.
If you are interested in registering, please come to the front of the school, and register in the office. The front office has many windows and a circular driveway in front of it. You are welcome to park in the parking spots in the circular driveway or the school parking lot.
Thank you,
Ambyr
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B/CS Community Education Center
Phone: 979.703.7740
1201 Ridgedale Street
Bryan, TX 77803
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HOME-BUYER EDUCATION COURSE
Howdy,
The City of College Station is offering a free four part homebuyer education course in October at the Lincoln Rec. Center. Topics covered will include Credit, Mortgage Loans, Shopping for a Home, the Closing Process and more. The class is taught by a certified instructor. Dinner will be provided and certificates provided for those who attend all four sessions. Can you please distribute the following information to students and others who might benefit through email, social media, or LISTSERVs as appropriate? I have also attached a flyer. Thanks!
What: Home-buyer Education Course (Dinner is provided)
When: October 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. (Tuesday Nights)
Where: Lincoln Recreation Center, located at 1000 Eleanor Street
Cost: Free ($20 for course book, not required)
To Register: Call 979-764-3778 or visit www.cstx.gov/homebuyer
David Brower
Community Development Analyst
Community Development
P.O. Box 9960
511 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
Office: (979) 764-3810
Fax: (979) 764-3785
