Some pairings are literal, such as Joyce Kilmer's famous poem, "Tree,"next to Ola McNeill Davidson's beautiful painting of a tree. Others are more metaphysical and mysterious and ask the visitor to figure out the connection.

This exhibition consists of 50 images taken by photographer Bob Willoughby from 1950–1960. In these vibrant photos, Willoughby's appreciation for and understanding of jazz music is apparent. "Willoughby not only had a good eye, he had a keen ear, and seemed to know when to snap at an inspired moment." – Dave Brubeck By 1950 jazz was here to stay and had migrated its unique sound from the streets of New Orleans to American cities from coast to coast. As the world changed, jazz evolved as well. One of the foremost jazz scenes was in Los Angeles, CA. Some would say it was due to the laid-back surfer culture of California, but the jazz of this region had a flavor all its own and is often considered the birth of what we know as "smooth jazz" today. Willoughby developed photos at night in his Los Angeles garage as he listened to jazz on the radio. If he heard a live broadcast from a nearby venue, he'd drop everything to go take photographs. Willoughby's photographs stand out because of their realism and immediacy. Working in difficult lighting and crowded conditions, these images are jazz improvisation made manifest: they give the viewer a sense of vibrant intimacy as he captured wistful singers, jamming musicians, and enthusiastic audiences. Willoughby photographed jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, DaveBrubeck, and Frank Sinatra, to name just a few. A Program of Exhibits USA with Texas Commission on the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts.

This exhibition is by Dr. Heidi Campbell, professor and Presidential Impact Fellow at Texas A&M University, and sponsored by the Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts.  Exhibition: Sept. 9–29, 2024 Artist Lecture: Sept. 12, 2024 | 2:30-4 p.m. Guided Tours: Available for groups and Texas A&M classes. Tuesdays 10 a.m.–Noon and Thursdays Noon–2 p.m. through September. To schedule a tour, contact heidic@tamu.edu (mailto:heidic@tamu.edu) and meg.boone@tamu.edu (mailto:meg.boone@tamu.edu).   Religions use a variety of objects to perform sacred rituals and communicate their beliefs in visual ways. These range from devotional objects such as prayer beads or holy texts to inspirational decor such as wall hangings with sacred verses or jewelry featuring religious symbols. Together they are referred to as "material religion," the things which religious communities and people use to live out their faith and express their beliefs. But what happens to these religious items when someone dies, changes their beliefs, or downsizes their home? These objects often show up in resale and thrift shops, where they are given a second chance to become part of another person's spiritual life or collection. From the artist: "In a place like Aggieland, located geographically at the end of what is called the American "Bible Belt," one would expect to find objects representing Christianity like crosses, crucifixes, and plaques with sayings from the Bible. But what you might find surprising is that examples of Buddhism, Judaism, and New Age Religions are also prevalent."

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Grab up to 8 team members to rally together and promote mental wellness and suicide awareness & prevention.How to join the league:Visit howdyhealth.org/programs (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/howdyhealth.org/programs__;!!KwNVnqRv!QFHEDc77CEP_7D2vtQ7CHbKtRO_50oh8PIyN3XusiqJTEPj1XsoClsKOREdg1DbG5jg$)Navigate to the Walk Through Texas History programLogin or create an account through the Register Now linkCopy this code and paste into the Team Code field: wtthL-240816-87036Complete the join a league form and submit to finalize

The Career Center, in cooperation with GRAD Aggies, presents Academic Cover Letters. Cover letters are heavily weighed documents in an application package for a position in higher education. This seminar will dig into what makes a cover letter effective for tenure track, lecturer, and post-doc applications. Attending this event and completing the reflection is worth 1 PDU towards a GRAD Aggies Professional Development Certificate for graduate & professional students.

Join us for an educational program designed to teach you about suicide prevention and the role you can play in saving lives within your community.Register here (https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvceCuqj4qGdMP-_bmfl-9_0F4jXTkoi0t).

Dr. Anne-Marie Núñez, one of the most renowned experts on Hispanic-serving institutions (HSI), addresses the meaning of servingness at a Hispanic-serving research universities; then she will lead a conversation with the A&M community around our meaning of servingness. Moderated by Dr. Elsa M. Gonzalez, Assistant Provost for Strategic Educational Partnerships and Director of HSI initiatives. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Assistant Provost of Strategic Educational Partnerships - Director of HSI Initiatives, and the Race & Ethnic Studies Institute. ANNE-MARIE NÚÑEZ - UNIVERISTY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO Inaugural Executive Director of the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success and Distinguished Centennial Professor in Educational Leadership and Foundations at the University of Texas at El Paso. ELSA GONZALEZ - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Dr. Gonzalez has served as Program Director at the National Sciences Foundation for the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) program.

Learn how to prepare for the Arts and Sciences Career Fair and other Career Fairs by researching companies and graduate/professional school programs participating in the fairs. What to expect, dress guidelines, tips on starting conversations with recruiters, and how to follow up with the new contacts you have made will also be covered.

Organized by TAMU Student Government Association and the Office of Community Engagement, faculty, staff and students are invited to visit with Brazos Valley area non-profits to learn about their services and volunteer opportunities. The event is come and go.  This include ongoing opportunities as well as one-time events and remote options. More than 50 groups are expected to participate. Faculty and staff are encouraged to come and learn about opportunities for their departments as well as their families to volunteer locally.  

Barbershop talks is a series of conversations that allows us to ask questions, think, and reflect in a safe space. Their will be snacks and drinks. Come join us! Attend all Barbershop Talks and earn a haircut!Barbershop Talks Series ScheduleSeptember 5, 2024: – Introductions September 19, 2024: Dr. PonJuan October 3, 2024: – Importance of voting and why does it matter. October 17, 2024: – Men in mental Health/Relationship November 7, 2024: – UPD Chief Johnson November 21, 2024: – How to dress for success Cedric and Jay December 5, 2024: – Dinner and Haircuts / Anthony with All Star Fades ( Haircuts will be free)

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