The A&M-Commerce Dining Service, Sodexo, recently unveiled some policy changes that impact how and when students eat at the cafeteria in the Sam Rayburn Student Center. Since the start of the 2010 fall semester, the cafeteria no longer provides trays, straws or a carryout option for students. They also upgraded […]
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Fire department seeks federal grant
The Commerce Volunteer Fire Department is working on establishing a program that would provide scholarships and other compensation for A&M-Commerce students who join the department. Commerce City Council approved an application from Fire Chief Brian McNevin to the Department of Homeland Security’s SAFER Grant. If accepted, the SAFER Grant would […]
Program aims to control campus cat population
A&M-Commerce faculty and members of the Commerce community continue to work to reestablish the Feral Cat Program on campus. “A feral cat is a kitten that is not socialized by humans,” English professor Dr. Robin Reid said. “They have the same response to humans that a wild animal would, which […]
Second new residence hall planned
With approximately 83 percent of A&M-Commerce’s students living off campus, the university has gained a reputation as a commuter school. Even if more students wanted to live on campus, with current housing structure the university can only house close to 2,000 students. But that is a fact that A&M-Commerce President […]
Downtown golf course, volunteer fire department discuused at City Council meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 7, the Commerce City Council had a special meeting to discuss various resolutions. All council members were in attendance, as well as approximately 15 Commerce citizens. Commerce Mayor Quay Throgmorton began the meeting by proclaiming the week of Sept. 4 to Sept. 11 as Harvey Martin Classic Week. […]
Task force discussion leads first fall SGA meeting
The Student Government Association (SGA) held its first meeting Sept. 8 at 6:01 p.m. to discuss new business pertaining to various A&M-Commerce policies. President Taylor Fore opened the meeting by giving his officer report and spoke about his work with the chancellor of the Texas A&M system. Three of the […]
V.I.S.I.O.N.S. event set for Thursday
V.I.S.I.O.N.S. (Various Illustrations Sharing and Introducing Organizations to New Students) will hold its annual program Thursday, Sept. 9 in the Ferguson Social Sciences Auditorium. Assistant Dean of Campus Life and Development Robert Dotson is heavily involved in planning the program. “Historically, the V.I.S.I.O.N.S program was designed to showcase student groups […]
A&M-Commerce sets new record for enrollment
A&M-Commerce surpassed their enrollment goal on Aug. 20, 2010 and set a new record enrollment on Sept. 1. The university registered 10,930 students for the fall semester, which is a 12 percent increase from last year’s enrollment of 9,748 students. To reach the 10,000 mark, Vice President of Student Access […]
Despite budget cuts, Lemanski says students still “top priority”
Texas A&M University-Commerce implemented budget cuts during the summer, which were submitted and accepted by the state government, in order to offset the economic downturn. Provost Larry Lemanski said although making budget cuts can be difficult, he and the university remain vigilant in fulfilling the school’s mission. “In this […]
Professors receive research grants over summer
Three Texas A&M University-Commerce professors received grants from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for education and research projects this summer. Dr. Madeline Justice, department head and professor of educational leadership, received a grant of $243,686 over five years from the U.S. Department of Education through the Texas A&M University […]