Department of Agricultural Economics’ students engage in Texas Rural Innovators Forum meetings

Ms. McFadden; Kasey Hall; Jessica Martini; Tim Lehmberg, director of Gillespie County Economic Development; and Bobby Gierish, director of TRIF, talk about how to involve rural community leaders in educational programs.

Agricultural Economics majors, Jessica Martini and Kasey Hall, attended the November meeting of the Texas Rural Innovators Forum in Bastrop on November 10th.  The students listened to presenters from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Southern Bancorp, and RAISE Texas discuss how those organizations are combating rural poverty through educational programs and economic initiatives.  Kasey and Jessica also visited with representatives from Sen. John Cornyn’s office, the Dallas Reserve Bank, and various state and local economic development agencies and organizations.  We encourage more students to take advantage of opportunities such as this through our department.

Bonnie Plant Farm in Midland, TX Job Opening

Bonnie Plant Farm in Midland has a supervisory position opening.  The position is open to all Agricultural Majors and does not require a background in horticulture.  They would like someone who could start in December or early January.  This position would require intensive hours December – July 15.  The salary range is $30,000-$40,000 and furnished housing is provided.  To learn more about this opportunity, visit hireaggies.com and search for Bonnie Plant Farm or contact Brook Dickson at brookd@careercenter.tamu.edu.

COSTA RICA WINTER BREAK 2010 STUDY ABROAD: ALL MAJORS

Join Dr. Vanegas from the Architecture department as he leads a two week field study into the Costa Rican rainforest and home of the new Texas A&M Soltis Center.  Program dates: January 3-14, 2010.

 Earn ENDS 101 credit (Counts as a Visual and Performing Arts 3 credit hours & International and Cultural Diversity course)

 Extended deadline: November 20, 2009

 Apply at http://studioabroad.tamu.edu/?go=CostaRicaAllMajors

 Meet with Dr. Abbott in Langford A, Suite 202 to have application signed and submit to the Study Abroad Programs Office in Bizzell Hall West.

 Contact Angelina Fonseca, Study Abroad Advisor at 845-0544.

 

Texas A&M Study Skills Seminar Series Set for November 16 and 17

These TAMU seminars are helping students actually study less while remembering more than ever!

The College Capable Seminar Series is two 2-hour seminars that help students use their time effectively. They can achieve better grades than they have been while studying less. Learning how to work smarter, not harder, is the key ingredient.

“The techniques learned in this program enable students to maximize their GPAs with more free time to do the things they really want to do,” notes course facilitator Cody Blair. “We teach proven, researched skills that help students work in a more effective and balanced manner and avoid common study mistakes like pulling all-nighters, taking too many notes, and reading ineffectively.” Blair says most students who apply these principles earn better grades–as much as a full grade point!

 Here’s what students will learn.

Seminar One How to stop procrastination cold. No more putting it off until it’s too late. That means better grades and no more late nights! The quick and dirty secret to  remembering more in less time. HINT: You’re working too hard! The lazy way to learn. The proven way to actually spend less time studying each semester yet learn it better than ever. You’re friends will think you’re cheating!

Seminar Two The secret to taking power notes that really stick in your brain. You’ll get more studying done during class than most people will do all week! The simple method to cut college reading down to a manageable level. HINT: Less is more! How to get rid of the highlighter. Read it once and only once, yet get better grades on the exams. It will save you hours and hours every week!

 DATES:

Seminar One on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Seminar Two on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

 TIME:

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 WHERE:

On the Texas A&M campus

 COST:

The fee for one seminar is $59.

The fee for both seminars is $99… BEST VALUE!

 For more information, testimonials, and to register, please visit: http://collegecapable.tamu.edu

 For information about all CAPSO programs, visit: http://studentsuccess.tamu.edu

 These programs are brought to you by the Continuing and Professional Studies Office (CAPSO)

at Texas A&M University. For more information about CAPSO, visit: http://capso.tamu.edu.

Entrepreneurial Panel

If you are interested in starting your own business then click here.

English Seat Release

The ENGL 104 and ENGL 301 Seat Release Schedule can be found here. 

 

 

 

 

Friona Wheat Growers Job Opening

Please check out the attached flyer for job opportunities.

New Scholarship Available!

Please see the flyer for more details!

2009 Holiday Toy Drive

The Agricultural Economics Society is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive.

Please see the attached flyer for more information!

Networking Event on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m.

Please see the attached flyer for a networking event being held on Thursday, November 12th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Beef Science Center.  This event will have Aggie Leaders, such as The Honorable Dan Gattis ‘90, State Representative District 20 and Dr. Dustin Dean, PhD., ‘05, Director of Beef Operations at Sexing Technologies, speaking on the importance of networking and marketing yourself in preparation for the beginning of your career.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by Wednesday, November 11th to extansc@ag.tamu.edu.