The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, January 22, 1999, Image 10

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Honrs:
Mon. - Sat.
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Nominate someone special for Aggie Parents of the Year
Attend one of the following mandatory informational meetings:
Monday, November 30, 1998, 7:00 p.m. , 701 Rudder
Tuesday, December 1, 1998, 7:00 p.m., 701 Rudder
Questions?? Please call Parents’ Weekend Committee at 845-3051
RICE UNIVERSITY
WIESS SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDY
The Wiess School of Natural Sciences at Rice University pro
vides excellent opportunities for graduate study in a wide range
of outstanding research programs with prominent faculty men
tors. The departmental programs include Biochemistry & Cell
Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Geology
& Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, and Space Physics &
Astronomy. In addition, interdisciplinary programs are avail
able in several areas (e.g., Applied Physics). Competitive
stipends, outstanding faculty and programs, combine to create
an atmosphere of stimulation and engagement for graduate
study. For additional information, visit our Web page at
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~nsci/ (with links to information on
each Department and interdisciplinary graduate
programs) or send e-mail to gradinfo@rice.edu.
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL
12TH MAN/WALK-ON
kmal Meeting
DATE: Monday, January 25,1999
TIME: 4:00 PM
WHERE: Kyle Field - Football Locker Room
* MUST HAVE STARTED COLLEGE IN THE FALL OF]
‘97 OR AFTER
* MUST BE ENROLLED IN A MINIMUM OF 12 HRS.
* ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY
Page 10 • Friday, January 22, 1999
EWS
NEWS BRIEFS
Former Student
Registration due
The Office of the Vice President
of Administration is accepting reg
istration entries for the sixth an
nual Black Former Students re
union.
The reunion, celebrating 35
years of black students being ad
mitted to the university, will be
Feb. 5 to7. It will feature work
shops addressing current univer
sity issues and a career and net
working expo. The cost of
registration is $60 if forms are
postmarked by Jan. 31 and $70
for on-site registration.
Bush to host
leadership forum
Former President George Bush
will host a leadership forum at the
George Bush Presidential Confer
ence Center Monday.
Attendance at the forum, “De
finition of Leadership," is limited
to campus organizations who
were contacted, and between 700
and 800 tickets have been dis
tributed to them.
Sheran Riley, assistant to Pres
ident Bowen, said the event is lim
ited and not publicized because
President Bush wants it to be di
rected toward students.
Positions open for
Student Senate
Eleven vacancies for the Stu
dent Senate were announced dur
ing Wednesday’s meeting. Open
ings include senator positions for
College of Engineering, Freshman,
Northside, and Off-Campus con
stituencies. Applications are avail
able today in the Student Govern-
Kimbro
Continued from Page 1
Kimbro’s most recent book,
Think and Grow Rich: A Black
Choice, emphasizes money as not
being the key to true success.
Stephanie Erwin, conference
chair and an accounting graduate
student, said Kimbro will be con
centrating his speech on main
taining finances.
“He teaches people not to live
penny to penny,” Erwin said.
Garrett said Kimbro stresses
the importance of specialization
in today’s working environment.
“He talks about the impor
tance of doing something that is
your passion,” Garrett said.
“Things will fall into place if you
do what you love.”
The Jazz Poet’s Society will
follow the speech with a perfor
mance including a combination
of classic jazz and a mixture of
hip hop.
May Graduates
Official Texas A&M
Graduation Announcements
on sale
Jan. 11 - Feb. 26, 1999
For Information and to place your order
access the Web at:
http://graduation.tamu.edu
All orders must be placed over the Web
All payments must be received by February 26
MSC Box Office 845-1234 Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
ONLINE COMPUTER SUPPORT
Part-Time positions available!
Looking for a professional job that offers flexible hours?
Universal Computer Systems is hiring part-time students to work
with clients by using problem solving skills to answer questions
relating to Online software.
• No computer or online experience necessary
• Ability to work 15-35 hours per week
• Flexible work hours
• Work in a professional business setting
• Business casual dress requirements
• Possible opportunity for full-time upon graduation
The Online Support team needs individuals who are reliable, enthusi
astic, and are motivated to learn. Non-smokers only. EOE. To find out
more about the position come by MSC 141 A, Tuesday, January 19th
through Friday, January 22nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for refreshments
and to speak with representatives. If you are unable to make it, please
call our Recruiting department or visit our website.
UCS Inc.
1-800-883-3031
www.universalcomputersys.com
UCS hires non-tobacco users only
E.O.E.
f* Spring 1999 Rush Events
ALPHA KAPPA PSI
National professional business Fraternity
• Brotherhood • Professionalism • Service •
All Business & Economics Majors Welcome!
Monday. .Ian. 25
Informational
Meeting
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
MSC, Room 2
Casual Atti
Thursday. Jan.
Professional
8:00 - 10:00
Ramada Inn
Professional Attire
Wednesday. Jan. 27
Casual Rush
:00 - 10:00 p.m.
College Station
onf. Center
sional/Casual
Attire
idav. Jan. 29
cial Rush
& Place TBA
y invitation only
Questions? Please call our Rush
Vanessa Parker, Administration
Mohammed Jaber, Publicity
V^^Sally Fowler, Professional Programs
Directors,
268-4238
680-9004
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Amy Magee, the student speaker
of the Senate and a senior psycholo
gy major, is pleased with the change.
“We couldn’t have picked a more
competent person, although Chris
Chase will be missed,” she said.
Brian Minyard, executive
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Study involves playing 10 hours of video games over two
Interested right-handed males: attend one screening^
Tuesday, January 26 6:00 p.m., 7:15 p.m., or8:30|u
Wednesday, January 27 6:00 p.m., 7:15 p.m., or 8:30[
Psychology Bldg., Room 338
If not selected for the study, you will receive *5.00 for attending the scrcom
Questions? Call 845-3833
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A co-ed national service organization
What we do:
Blood Drives
Big Event
Elder-aid
March to the Brazos
Still Creek Boy’s Ranch
Adopt-a-highway
Informational Meetings:
Wed., January 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
Thurs., January 28th @ 5:30 p.m.
Room 302 Rudder
For more information call Jordan 779-71 13
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January 21-24, 1999
EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, January 22, 1999
Conference Career Fair - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. MSC Flagroom
Speaker Dennis Kimbro - 7 - 8:30 p.m.
“Players of the New Hip Hop Jazz Era”
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Comedy Night featuring BET All-Stars Montana Taylor & Jay La'f 155 s * 1(:
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