Henderson Hall, now the home of the department of social work, psychology, and special education, the University Police Department and the infirmary, was once part of the social scene on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus. “Henderson Hall was originally built as a co-ed dorm,” University Archivist Dr. James Conrad said. […]
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Pages from Commerce past
The Performing Arts Center, more commonly known as the PAC, is a well-known building in the front of campus with a long history. Most students have at least one class in the PAC over their academic career at Texas A&M University-Commerce and many students become even more involved with the […]
International students show many ways of celebrating holidays
In the United States alone, the Christmas holiday season is celebrated in numerous ways. Even people from the same ethnic, religious, or social backgrounds have different traditions for the holidays. This is no different for people outside of the United States, where history and current trends have shaped a […]
Mane Event brings prospective students to campus
Up and coming high school graduates will be given the opportunity to take a look around Texas A&M University-Commerce campus and preview programs they are interested in this Saturday, Oct. 31 at the annual Mane Event. More than 800 students from various high schools in the surrounding area will come […]
University to offer astronomy minor
The university has allowed the physics department to change its name to the department of physics and astronomy due to the advent of an astronomy minor. “The change in the name will better use the state of the art planetarium,” Dr. Bao-An Li, head and professor of physics and astronomy […]
TOMS provides students chance to give back
Campus representatives for TOMS Shoes held their first event this week in The Club to help raise awareness for the work they do for children in need. On Wednesday Oct. 28th, two campus representatives for TOMS Shoes spread word about the organization’s “One for One” movement. According to the TOMS […]
Department opens doors for Art Day
The Texas A&M University-Commerce art department will be hosting the university’s annual Art Day on Oct. 31. Art Day is a full day dedicated to hands-on workshops, informational sessions, portfolio reviews and a scholarship competition. Information sessions are scheduled for parents, teachers and students to discuss all the different areas […]
Professional Development Week preps students for future
Professional Development Week will take place at Texas A&M University-Commerce Nov. 2 through Nov. 6. This is the second time A&M-Commerce has hosted Professional Development Week, and students are encouraged to attend. There will be various informational events during the week to help students on their way to career success. […]