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BFSN Newsletter

June 10, 2009

Volume 5 / Number 12

In this issue:

• Howdy
  
• Houston Aggies BFSN Family Event
  
• Open Positions - Texas A&M Career Center
  
• Job Opportunities Submitted By Black Former Students
  
• 2009 Coach's Nights
  
• Southwest Classic Set For Oct. 3rd
  
• Become a BFSN Member
  
• Upcoming Events
  
• Links
  

Howdy

This is the TAMU Black Former Student Network Newsletter for June 10, 2009. To have your messages included in the next newsletter, please send them to Niki Bisor '95 at niki.bisor@... by Sunday of each week.

Houston Aggies BFSN Family Event

When: Sunday, June 14, 2009
What: Mingle with Former Aggies in the Park
Where: George Bush Park-Pavilion #2, 16756 Westheimer Parkway (Westheimer Pkwy and Highway 6)
Time: 2-6pm

RSVP: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/LCQXXHPIUZFJKXJEWWKU/HoustonBFSNEvent

There will be friends, food, and fun. Don't miss out! Come and connect with old friends and bring your family to enjoy an afternoon in the park.

For more information, contact Kellie Sims Butler (281.900.4615), Harold Mitchell (832.866.8310) or Felicia James Scott (832.797.7928) if you have any questions.

Open Positions - Texas A&M Career Center

There are 3 vacancies at the Texas A&M Career Center:

• Assistant Director of Experiential Education, Career Center, Texas A&M University (N.O.V. #090483)
• Assistant Director of Student/Interview Services, Career Center, Texas A&M University (N.O.V. # 090521)
• Career Services Coordinator - General Academics/University Studies, Career Center, Texas A&M University (N.O.V. # 090815)

For more information or to apply to the above positions, please go to http://careercenter.tamu.edu/about/aboutCC.cfm?&sn=welcome.

Job Opportunities Submitted By Black Former Students

Job submitted by Schenita Floyd, Class of '96, schenita@....

PHP Programmer

We are looking for a talented PHP Programmer with a minimum of 3 years experience. Individual must possess excellent PHP programming, Web services, Webpage design skills. Individual must have knowledge of PostgreSQL database development and maintenance. Experience should include working knowledge of the following languages and technologies: PHP, PostgreSQL, Shell script, Web Development, Apache, Adobe Acrobat, Javascript, CSS, User interface designs, Data extractions, reporting, and Linux.

Individual must have experience working in the UNIX/Linux environment. Individual must be self-starter, good communicator, and able to work within a small team. Individual must possess strong analytical and communication skills.

PDFlib experience and working with Xerox printers are a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with project manager to implement new features and enhancements that will impact written applications
• Design code modules that scale well under heavy load
• Update webpage text, graphics, and skin
• Work on helpdesk tickets to resolve client web application issues
• Provide web application enhancements
• Self-motivated problem solver
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: 40,000 to 65,000 (depending on years of experience)
Please send inquiries and your resumes to: jobs@...

2009 Coach's Nights

Texas A&M head football coach Mike Sherman is planning a great season for the Aggies and he wants to tell you all about it. Make plans to join Sherman, The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation at a local A&M Club's Coach's Night. Each Coach's Night includes not only Coach Sherman, but great dinners, silent auctions and lots of Aggie camaraderie. All proceeds support the Clubs' scholarship funds.

Go to http://www.aggienetwork.com/Events/CoachsTour.aspx to find a Coach's Night near you.

Southwest Classic Set For Oct. 3rd

The Texas A&M and University of Arkansas football teams will meet in the inaugural Southwest Classic Oct. 3 at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. The Association of Former Students and 12th Man Foundation invite you to join them for pregame fun. The All Aggie Hullabaloo, Concert and Yell Practice--an event for all Aggies with an outdoor concert and Yell Practice to follow for all Aggies and all Classes--is set for Oct. 2. On Saturday, join us for a Corps march-in near the Cowboys Stadium and tailgating with other Aggies.

Go to http://www.12thmanfoundation.com/swclassic/weekend_planner.aspx for more information on this fantastic weekend.

Become a BFSN Member

Texas A&M University, the university YOU formerly attended, is taking broad steps toward the future to become a Top 10 university in our nation. Texas A&M University has programs in place to increase diversity of the student body and faculty. There are new entities present to support minority student organizations and aid in minority recruitment. The University has a desire to increase the retention of our students. All of these things help to position the university to be a recognized top tier educational institution.

However, the University Administration can not do all of this without the support of its former students like yourself. By joining the Black Former Student Network, not only do you benefit, but you have the opportunity to aid undergraduates and prospective students in areas in which YOU formerly needed support.

Why Join? What's in it for you? Well, as an active member, you will enjoy the following benefits for your annual donation of $50:

Membership Benefits:

1. Networking opportunities with old and new friends....Priceless
2. You are aiding in the recruitment and retention of Black Students at Texas A&M... Priceless
3. The assurance of knowing that you have contributed to scholarships and programs aimed at promoting the Black agenda at Texas A&M University... Priceless
4. Your Donation is Tax Deductible
5. Limited access to BFSN's databases and information repositories

Come on and Join Us!! Remember, "Our University, Our Students, Our Responsibility." Let's all do our part! Again, dues are $50. The price of one modest dinner for two.

The membership year is from February of the current year to February of the next year. And now you can join now online through PayPal.com. Simply visit http://www.bfsn.org/membership.htm to sign up and pay your dues online. Membership to the Black Former Student network has now been streamlined to 3 easy steps:

1. Download or print the BFSN application online.
2. Fill it out and print or e-mail it to the specified address
3. Pay dues by following the link found here: http://www.bfsn.org/membership.htm
4. You are all set.

Please note a minor processing fee of $2.00 applies to all PayPal accounts.

Upcoming Events

• Houston Aggies BFSN Family Event - June 14, 2009
• BFSN 2010 Summit - January 14-17, 2010

Links

• Black Former Student Network: tamubfsn.ning.com
  
• Texas A&M University: www.tamu.edu
  
• The Association Of Former Students: www.aggienetwork.com
  

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