Campus and Community
Omega Psi Phi Remembers Mr. Moore and Dr. T
Five alumni and members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity visited the newly restored Heritage House and presented the President and Mrs. Keck with a framed commemorative poster celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the founding of their fraternity.
They also gifted…
8th Annual Commerce TUBACHRISTMAS
Over 50 area tuba and euphonium players will present the eighth annual Commerce Merry TUBACHRISTMAS concert on Saturday, Dec. 10. The performance will take place outdoors on the square in downtown Commerce at 12:30 p.m., and this year's conductor is…
25th Annual Veterans Vigil
The 25th annual Veterans Vigil will take place on November 9 and 10 at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Vigil will kick off with a reception on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Rayburn Student Center (RSC) pre-function area followed by…
West Nile Precautions
The City of Commerce, with the assistance of Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been trapping mosquitoes and sending them to the Department of State Health Services as a precautionary measure to test for various diseases. Last week, Emergency Management Officials were…
Summer Camps Abound Around Campus
Multiple summer camps on campus are available during the summer months, both for the sports minded and for those who simply like to keep improving.
Lion Athletic Camps include: basketball, soccer, volleyball, football and softball. Morris Recreation Center hosts Summer…
If This is Misery, Who Needs Happiness?
Commerce was recently named one of the most miserable cities in Texas. Naturally, we were a little shocked.
But then we started thinking about all the ways that we’re happy, lucky, and about all the things we do have…
The…
Commerce Sculpture Dedication Set for Dec. 9
Edited by Julia Gessner and Sara Wray
A dedication for David Zvanut’s sculpture in Commerce, “Eternal Carousel” will be at 4 p.m. on Dec. 9.
The public is invited to the dedication, which will take place at the sculpture across…
Students Team Up with Univision for Education Week
Univision and Texas A&M University-Commerce students recently came together to help educate the community as part of Education Week.
Univision, a Latino television network, holds an Education Week Phone Bank, and A&M-Commerce students who are involved in the Latino American…
The National Society of Leadership and Success to Host Live Stream With Jesse Eisenberg
Texas A&M University-Commerce's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success will be sponsoring a live speaker broadcast event via video stream featuring Jesse Eisenberg to be broadcasted on November 4 at 5:30 p.m. in Ferguson Auditorium. The event…
Veteran’s Vigil Opening Ceremony on November 5
The 24th annual Veteran's Vigil will take place on November 5 and 6 at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
The opening ceremony will begin on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 a.m. in the Rayburn Student Center (RSC) Conference Rooms with a reception,…
Planetarium Presents To Space and Back and Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea
By Dr. Cheri Davis
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Planetarium is presenting To Space and Back and Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea this Friday at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively.
To Space and Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from…
William L. Mayo Prestigious Speaker Series to feature RJ Mitte
The William L. Mayo Prestigious Speaker Series will host Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte on Tuesday April 14 at 7 p.m. in Ferguson Auditorium.
The topic of the event is overcoming adversity: turning a disadvantage into an advantage. Mitte has…
A&M-Commerce Holds Dougherty Sculpture Opening
Texas A&M University-Commerce held the opening of Patrick Dougherty's most recent sculpture on February 5. Students, faculty, staff and friends of the university gathered at the sculpture site to celebrate the distinct occasion.
“It is a special event and a…
Upcoming Patrick Dougherty Events
We would love to have you become part of the Patrick Dougherty Project by attending one of these events:
Lecture: January 28 in the theater of the Performing Arts Center at 5:30 p.m.
Installation Opening: February 5 at 4 p.m.…
New Location: Lions’ Innovation Showcase
The first Lions' Innovation Showcase will take place on November 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will utilize a rain location–Ferguson Auditorium on the A&M-Commerce campus. The Lions' Innovation Showcase is an opportunity for all faculty, staff and…
125th Homecoming Celebration
Texas A&M University-Commerce is celebrating 125 years of tradition at this year's homecoming on November 1. University faculty, staff and students as well as alumni and community members are invited to homecoming events beginning on Friday, October 31.
“Homecoming is…
Boxing Champion, John Ruiz, to Appear on Campus
Former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion John Ruiz, the first and only Latino to win a world title in the heavyweight division, will visit Texas A&M University-Commerce. Ruiz will participate in a “Latino Night Talk Show” on Monday, October 6…
News Engagement Day
The Texas A&M University-Commerce chapter of the National Broadcasting Society will recognize National News Engagement Day on October 7.
“News Engagement Day is important locally because as professors work to prepare students for media careers, we should help them understand…
A&M-Commerce Planetarium Features Classic Rock Laser Shows
The Planetarium of Texas A&M University-Commerce is bringing a RADIANT Laser Projection light system to campus for one week only, September 18-24.
The RADIANT Professional Laser Show System by Prismatic Magic, LLC features the latest in laser technology which includes…
Life Writing Course Free for 65 and Older
The Department of Literature and Languages at Texas A&M University-Commerce is offering a free graduate-level writing course to anyone age 65 or older interested in improving their skills. A similar class taught by Dr. Fred Tarpley in 2009 gave birth…