Planning for retirement and choosing the right plan for you and your family can be overwhelming. There is a lot at stake, and it is important that you understand all of your options, as well as the laws and regulations governing the distribution of your benefits once you leave Texas A&M University. Make plans to attend one of our group workshops for pre-retirement counseling. These workshops are not one-on-one sessions, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions. As a participant, you will receive information as to what forms you will need to complete to get you started and to better understand your retirement benefits. Registration is required through Traintraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=11750) Find upcoming retirement events on the HROE webpage. (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/retirement/index.html)

Staff are encouraged to attend the next University Staff Council (USC) meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 9:45 a.m. (immediately following the Common Grounds Series) in person at the General Services Complex in Room 101 or via Zoom. The vision of the USC is to help staff feel supported, included and valued at Texas A&M University, where we live the Aggie Core Values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity and selfless service. Come to the meeting and let your voice be heard or learn more about what the USC is doing for you. You may access full meeting minutes from previous meetings on the USC website.

Learn to recognize stress and prevent burnout with practical tools and self-care strategies. The Stress Management presentation will define key concepts, introduce stress management techniques and encourage self-reflection to help students stay balanced, resilient and engaged at Texas A&M University.

Planning for retirement and choosing the right plan for you and your family can be overwhelming. There is a lot at stake, and it is important that you understand all of your options, as well as the laws and regulations governing the distribution of your benefits once you leave Texas A&M University. Make plans to attend one of our group workshops for pre-retirement counseling. These workshops are not one-on-one sessions, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions. As a participant, you will receive information as to what forms you will need to complete to get you started and to better understand your retirement benefits. Registration is required through: Traintraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=11745) Find upcoming retirement events on the HROE webpage. (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/retirement/index.html)

Start spreading the news! The greatest city in the world is sending its three greatest tenors to Rudder Auditorium for a one-night-only concert event. And they'll be backed by a 24-piece orchestra! Experience the memorable music, moments and magic of The Big Apple at Christmas time with the vocal artistry of Andy Cooney ("Irish America's Favorite Son" according to The New York Times), Daniel Rodriguez (the New York City police officer who soothed our nation's grief following September 11th) and Christopher Macchio (a native New Yorker with of a voice of exceptional power and beauty). Filled with soaring vocals about "the city that never sleeps," this evening of music featuring THE NEW YORK TENORS will lead audiences through an entertaining musical journey through New York City. Direct from Carnegie Hall! Visit The New York Tenors A Christmas Celebration with Orchestra! (https://www.opastickets.org/the-new-york-tenors/) for more information about this program. Order tickets now at the Box Office. To see all of the shows coming to OPAS Season 53, visit our full schedule page (https://www.opastickets.org/2025-2026-full-schedule/).