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June 2022
Alumni Newsletter
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION UPDATE
Alejandra Merheb Named Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations
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Alejandra Merheb has been named assistant vice president of Alumni Relations at Texas State University. Merheb comes to Texas State with 12 years experience in alumni relations, most recently at Rice University where she was interim assistant vice president and executive director of the Association of Rice Alumni Board.
PRESS RELEASE →
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President Denise M. Trauth is the ninth president of Texas State University. As she prepares to step away from the post after two decades, we celebrate the legacy she leaves behind and the transformational impact her leadership made upon the university and the region.
CELEBRATING DR. TRAUTH'S LEGACY →
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You could call it a six-pack of Bobcats or a family-size river jump. Texas State University graduate Allison Jones (M.A. '22) was joined by five of her family members and fellow alumni as she jumped into the San Marcos River following the spring commencement ceremony at the University Events Center. The Jones family has been represented at Texas State for the last 12 years.
READ MORE →
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The heart of our Bobcat Family breaks for the community of Uvalde, a place that is home for many Texas State University students and alumni. We know that our students and their families have been impacted and may be in need of our support. Many in our community have asked how they can help fellow Bobcats and Uvalde families during this time and beyond. The university has set up the Uvalde Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide financial support to current and future Texas State students affected by the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
DONATE TO THE UVALDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND →
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SHARE YOUR STORY
Alumni Scholarship Recipient
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Audrey Mills
Audrey Mills is a senior studying criminal justice who will graduate in December 2022. Texas State was an easy choice for Mills, as she sat in her first crime theory class as a young child when her mom was a student at Texas State. Mills decided to follow in her father’s footsteps, wanting to become a probation officer. Mills said, “the criminal justice system is not where it needs to be, and the only way to change it is from the inside.” When asked what receiving this scholarship means to her, Mills said, “It was an honor to receive this scholarship. I work two jobs while studying as a full-time student, and this scholarship was rewarded at a time when I needed it most, to finish my degree.”
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For the past ten years, Dr. Barbara Breier has served as Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the Texas State University Development Foundation. Under her leadership, Texas State completed the Pride in Action capital campaign in 2014, raising more than 151 million dollars. She has put us well on the way to fulfilling the 250-million-dollar goal of our current NEXT IS NOW capital campaign, raising more than 195 million so far. We are grateful for her service at Texas State and wish her a happy retirement!
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IN MEMORIAM
Barbara Tidwell ('62)
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The beloved Strutters’ founder and first director, Barbara Guinn Tidwell, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022 at the age of 86. After creating the legendary dance team in 1960, Mrs. Tidwell served as the team’s director for 37 years until her retirement in 1997. She came up with the name “Strutters” saying famously, “I wanted something that didn’t end in ‘ettes.’” Barbara received the Alumni Star Award in 1993, and established the Barbara Tidwell Scholarship Endowment benefitting members of the Strutters organization. Barbara has been and will continue to be an inspiration to past, present, and future Strutters.
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FOREVER BOBCATS SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES
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Football season is right around the corner, and the Texas State Alumni Association wants to give you tickets to a game. But not just any tickets, Two Champions Club Level Seats! Become a Forever Bobcat during the month of June and July, and you are automatically entered to win! Sweepstakes details and official rules.
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CONNECT
Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Rising Star Awards
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We are excited to announce the Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Rising Star honorees who will be recognized at the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Gala.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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Nominate an Outstanding Bobcat
Nominations are closing soon for the Denise M. Trauth Outstanding Leadership Award! This award is named for its inaugural recipient and the ninth president of Texas State University, Dr. Denise M. Trauth. The award celebrates Dr. Trauth's two decades of outstanding leadership at Texas State University and recognizes those who carry her legacy forward through integrity, compassion, resiliency, and innovation.
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Alumni Summer Socials
June, July, and August
The Texas State Alumni Networks are hosting a series of summer socials in June, July, and August. We will be hosting Coach's Nights, networking opportunities, baseball nights, and more! Registration for these events is FREE, but please RSVP using the link below to let us know you'll be joining us for drinks, light bites, and networking.
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Various Texas State University departments will be hosting camps for kids and teens over the summer. There is something for everyone, from athletic training to aquatic sciences to theatre. Check out the complete list below!
2022 SUMMER CAMPS → |
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SAVE THE DATE: FAMILY WEEKEND 2022
Friday, October 7- Saturday, October 8
Texas State's Annual Family Weekend will take place Friday, October 7 - Saturday, October 8, 2022. Spend the weekend on campus with your Bobcat, enjoying activities planned for the whole family.
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CAMPUS PULSE
Texas State Baseball Opens NCAA Tournament
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For the first time in 11 years, the Texas State baseball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament! The Bobcats will open against UC Santa Barbara at the Stanford Regional on Friday, June 3 at Klein Field in Stanford, California. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and will be audio streamed on KTSW 89.9.
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