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I don’t see drastic change coming, but I think things will go on as they have, even a little bit better.” O’Neal wasn’t sure where to rank this appointment among the honors and accolades earned over a career span ning three decades. “Being appointed head of one of the biggest top-20 engi neering programs is, in my mind, a very high achievement,” O’Neal said. “On a scale of one to 10, it’s probably a 10.” Author, historianti speak at Bush Museum Issues F Harold I. Gullan will be spe; the Bush Museum Issues Fomi his latest book, “First Fate Men Who Inspired Our Preside “Dr. Gullan is a noted autt historian," said Brian [ Library and Museum publics specialist. The Bush Issue Forum ft Gullan will begin today at 7 p, George Bush Presidential Lfe Museum Orientation Theater Bush Continued from page 1 dance as well as games and a moon-jump, Blake said. Fireworks are scheduled to start just before 10 p.m. Mike Hayden, event chair man for the Lion’s Club, said this is the largest event of its kind in the area, with around 12 to 15 thousand people attending each year. “It is the best family-ori ented event in the Brazos Valley,” Hayden said. “Everyone should take advantage of it.” Hayden said that there will be free watermelon and sodas, and sausages will cost only $1. “The grand finale is the longest it has ever been,” Hayden said. “It is getting bigger and better every year.” Blake said the Bush Museum will be open free of admission from noon to 8 p.m. Concession stands will open at 5 p.m. and a presenta tion of colors and a flyover will begin around 6 p.m. For more information on the schedule of events, con tact Brian Blake at (979) 691-4069. Gullan is a presidential site | e ," I received his Ph.D in Temple University and has ien t. Spaceship Continued from page 1 other books about presidents, "First Fathers: The Wei Inspired Our Presidents" is ate men who influenced the lives children who became future dents. Blake said. Gullan has written other bool; the same theme, including one “Faith of Our Mothers," whiclns the mothers of American pre and "The Upset That Wasn't"* an account of the Harry Tim tion victory in 1948. Gullan has appeared on C-i "Book TV." to promote his Blake said. Admission to the event is free ever reservations are pn Reservations can be madebyu ing Amanda Urrutia at 979-691 After Gullan’s speech, he available for a book signing rotunda of the George Bush Mi I ut th ye-of “1 s He a $10 million award for the first privately financed three-seat spacecraft to reach an altitude of 62 miles and repeat the feat within two weeks. Promoters hope that Monday’s milestone and others will lead to a future where tourists will pay perhaps $20,000 to $100,000 for the opportunity to soar above the Earth’s atmosphere, float in zero gravity and take in the sights. Governor heading Mexico to promote 1 job creation Survey Continued from page 1 Access program. “I can go to her with questions and I know she’ll always try to help me. It just makes life a little easier,” Georg said. Some students serve as mentors themselves. Elaine Lanningham, a senior education major, mentored a student through the Help One Student to Succeed (HOSTS) program. “It’s a wonderful program,” Lanningham said. “1 just wish I could have spent more time with the student I was matched with.” Lanningham used the program to gain valuable experi ence interacting with students. “I formed a real relationship with my student,” Lanningham said. “It felt good to give her the kind of one- on-one attention that she wasn't getting at home.” Students seeking mentors can contact the Student Counseling Service or visit http://mentors.tamu.edu. AUSTIN (AP) - As he pi travel to Mexico to talk about ment and job creation, Gov. Riel; predicted Monday that his trade mission will send posife sages to the business world. Perry was heading to M Tuesday. He’ll be meeting President Vicente Fox, asi Mexican state governors ani high-ranking officials. It's te trade trip to the country becoming governor in 2 previously traveled to Men: other events. 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