This document provides information about several organizations and events on the Texas A&M University-Central Texas campus. It discusses the Warrior Rugby club inviting all students, faculty and staff to get involved. It also mentions the Student Government Association working to represent students and build school spirit. Additionally, it outlines two major issues affecting students - concealed carry laws and potential tuition increases.
1. WARRIORS
N E W S P A P E R
The College of Arts and Sciences at
Texas A&M University-Central Tex-
as is proud to offer a creative oppor-
tunity for all TAMUCT students:
The Lookout: A Journal of Literature
and the Arts
The Lookout is published annually
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Lookout
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION.
We represent the Voice of the Student Body and
serve as the student governing body on campus.
We encourage Building Tradition to foster Warri-
or Pride, and Community Service Involvement.
Become a student leader on campus and join us in
representing our fellow Warriors.
Bleed Blue!!! Go Warriors!!!
Whisper Williams
Student Body President
The Texas A&M University Central Texas
Warrior Rugby Club is open to the entire War-
rior Nation. The intent is for students, faculty,
and staff to become engaged in the University's
first club sport. While not everyone will want to
play, all are welcome in the club: student lead-
ership, interest, involvement and participation.
The club should be a learning experience for
the members through their involvement in fund-
raising, public relations, organization, admin-
istration, budgeting, and scheduling - as well as
development of their rugby skills. The competi-
tive arm of the club will enjoy involvement in a
rugby league, testing skills against peer institu-
tions. Everyone is encouraged to find their
place with Warrior Rugby.
SGA
Our University…….…………………………..2
Students...……………………….……………..6
Organizations………………………………….8
Community…..…………….……...….……..13
Events & Activities………………………...14
Food Truck Menu………..…..…………...16
Come Play, Cheer, or Hang out
We are ready to create some Warrior
Spirit!
PRESS
Fall Issue, 2015
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orums were held for both issues on campus
at Texas A&M University- Central Texas,
and were presided over by President Marc A.
Nigliazzo. These events were open to all
students.
Speaking at the concealed carry forum, Dr.
Nigliazzo stressed the need to move beyond
the disagreements about the bill, which has
already passed, The President stated, “the thing
I would like us to focus on today is the imple-
mentation of the law.”
The gun free zones are part of the bill that
allows institutions to designate areas to be
declared “gun free zones.” Also in attendance
was the University Police Chief, Patrick Cog-
gins, who answered related questions.
The Texas Senate Bill 11, signed by Texas
Governor Greg Abbott, will take effect on Au-
gust 1, 2016 for all institutions of higher edu-
cation, except community colleges. As ex-
pected, students from both sides of the issue
voiced their oppositions and affirmations. Stu-
dents and faculty members under this new bill
will be able to carry concealed hand guns to
classrooms and other buildings on campus.
The Student Government Association conduct-
ed a survey on potential gun free zones and out
of 88 submissions, the library and the class-
rooms were both tied with 9 submissions each,
an all gun free campus got 17, an all conceal
carry campus picked up 40, the biology lab
gun free zone had 3, and specific other gun
free zones gathered 10 submissions.
The potential increase in the students’ tui-
tion and fees will begin in the fiscal year 2017
and 2018. Any increase in tuition and fees will
not affect current students who have guaran-
teed tuition and fees, and will complete their
degree within their designated timeframe.
Both issues are open to the students and Dr.
Nigliazzo welcomes questions, concerns, and
ideas. Students can stop by the President’s
office at Founders Hall, suite 421 on the 4th
floor. In addition, I can be reached at (254)
415-5914.
Two major issues affecting students in the coming semesters:
Concealed carry and Tuition increases
By Whisper Williams
President SGA
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Source: Warrior Rugby
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The American Democ-
racy Project (ADP) is a
multi-campus initiative
focused on higher educa-
tion's role in preparing the
next generation of in-
formed, engaged citizens
for our democracy. The
project began in 2003 as
an initiative of the Ameri-
can Association of State
Colleges and Universities
(AASCU), in partnership
with The New Y ork
Times.
The goal of the Ameri-
can Democracy Project is
to produce graduates who
are committed to being
active, involved citizens in
their communities. The
250 participating colleges
and universities, as mem-
bers of the American As-
sociation of State Colleges
and Universities, have
been described as
"Stewards of Place." As
today's undergraduates
complete their studies and
return to their communi-
ties, universities must pre-
pare the next generation of
citizens to become tomor-
row's "Stewards of Place."
Since its inception,
ADP has hosted 10 nation-
al and 15 regional meet-
ings, a national assessment
project, and hundreds of
campus initiatives includ-
ing voter education and
registration, curriculum
revision projects, campus
audits, special days of ac-
tion and reflection (MLK
Day of Service, Constitu-
tion Day), speaker series
and many recognition and
award programs.
The American Democ-
racy Project (ADP) on our
campus has sponsored
events to include the MLK
Day of Remembrance,
voter education and regis-
tration, films, speakers and
other events. Since the
spring of 2015, ADP has
focused on economic ine-
quality with an emphasis
on youth homelessness by
providing to students, staff
and faculty the ADP Prov-
ost Lecture Series.
Each semester, three
lectures are given on the
last Thursday of each
month from 6:00pm
to 7:30pm in Bernie Beck
Hall. Please come join us
for the various ADP
events around campus!
Everyone
is
welcome!
Students, faculty, and staff
can pick up permits from the
Business Office during regular
hours (8:00am to 5:00pm from
Monday to Friday). Also, every
student must fill out a new vehi-
cle parking registration form.
Please note that TAMUCT Park-
ing Services will be issuing
warnings the 1st week of class
every semester; on the 2nd week
citations will be issued. If you
have any questions please con-
tact Albert Galbreth, Parking
Services Manager, at (254) 501-
5802.
Designated disabled parking
spaces are for the exclusive use
of vehicles displaying county-
issued disabled hangtags or
disabled license plates and a
valid Texas A&M University-
Central Texas parking permit.
To report any emergency,
crimes, or suspicious activity,
call 911.
If you have witnessed a crime
and want to report it anony-
mously, use our "Silent Witness"
page on the TAMUCT webpage.
By Albert Galbreth
PARKING SERVICES
WARRIORS PRESS
Central Texas Scale Model-
ers Society is a social group of
individuals who enjoy the hobby
and art of building scale models.
We are a demographically di-
verse, chartered chapter of the
International Plastic Modelers
Society (IPMS-USA). Regard-
less of whether you are a new-
comer to scale modeling, an
experienced modeler, a previous
modeler returning to the hobby,
or if you are just interested in
finding out more at this point,
Central Texas Scale Modelers
Society , or "CenTex Modelers,"
has something for you.
In 1977, a small group of
civilian and military scale mod-
eling enthusiasts
began meeting on
Fort Hood, Texas.
This informal group
was the genesis of
Central Texas Scale
Modelers Socie-
ty. In 1983, before the group
officially became an IPMS club,
an informal contest/gathering
was held at what used to be the
Fort Hood Fiddlers Green club.
Shortly thereafter, the group
consolidated into a formal club
and eventually became an IPMS
chapter with noted armor model-
er, historian, and later founder of
the Armor Modeling and Preser-
vation Society
(AMPS), Cookie
Sewell, at it's
helm. Other early
founding members
included published
armor, figure, and
diorama modeler Chris Mrosko,
and Floyd Werner, known for
his Masterclass modeling videos
and "Werner's Wings" a
"garage" company specializing
in aftermarket resin and decals
catering to Army helicopter
model enthusiasts.
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A Fascinating Hobby
Student Scale Modeler
By CenTex Scale Modelers Society
By Dr. Michelle Dietert
Courtesy Photo
3. 3
Go to the
By Heather Chandler
I remember disappearing for hours into the library as a
young girl. Tall bookcases lining this labyrinth of knowledge beck-
oned me to stop by and have a brief conversation. Sometimes, those
conversations would pull me in deeper, and hours later I would
emerge with a new imprint on my thoughts or feelings, or even just a
new curiosity kindled. The smell of old books and printer toner were
akin to chocolate chip cookies. They meant I was home. But sadly,
these wonderlands are becoming less influential and are replaced by
YouTube videos of obscure clips of reality TV and playful kittens.
Now, the Internet is never going away, and I don’t want it to, but here
are a few benefits the library has that you can’t get from the Internet.
The library is a safe place to lose your innocence without
losing your virginity. You can pick up all kinds of literature and
books that introduce you to worlds your parents are uncomfortable
talking about, and those worlds are so much safer and more enlight-
ening than the conversations at sleepovers or locker rooms. I remem-
ber picking up books on magic, romance, and foreign affairs and dis-
covering issues and topics that were too touchy or scandalous to be
discussed in school or at the dinner table. The library is safely uncen-
sored for our benefit and growth.
The card catalogue was like the matchmaker in Cat on a Hot
Tin Roof. The ease of the computer isolating the information you are
seeking robs you of a serendipitous discovery. I may be nostalgic
here, but I loved flipping through the catalogue just to see all the ti-
tles. It was like standing in Baskin Robbins, and even though I’ve
always preferred vanilla, I couldn’t help but to take a sample of
something new. Those samples in the card catalogue, all perfectly
arranged in the Dewey Decimal system, broaden horizons and show
the many flavors of thought available. It’s like gourmet thinking.
The librarian is not the stuffy old lady portrayed in the mov-
ies, but the witch doctor full of more information than you can han-
dle, and they know just what you need. They read and research for a
living! If you want to write a paper that will blow away your profes-
sors, start with them. They have Jedi skills.
The library has filtered out the garbage and left you with the
experts. Pseudo-science is clearly marked “alternative medicine” so
as not to be confused with actual scientific information and discover-
ies. And you won’t be led astray by some person’s blog. It seems that
everyone is an expert on the Internet. But with the library, the real
information is waiting for you and there is something emotionally
satisfying and secure about that.
You meet other readers in the library. The Internet can be a
lonely place. You can go to Amazon and download that digital copy
of Scarlet Letter to your device, but at the library you might have a
casual conversation about early American Literature with another
person in the aisle, or miss the librarian’s nod of approval of the jour-
ney you are about to take. And when you bring it back and tell her
you loved it, she’ll guide you to another great classic.
Libraries are true democracies. The people demand the con-
tent found there. They initiate book clubs, children’s story hours, and
teen magazines. They helped spur video game night and computer
labs. Their content reflects their diversity. You can find books on all
kinds of religions, political points of view, and hobbies. The really
cool thing about this, is that it is all under one roof. Where else can
you have a civil discussion between a reader of David Sedaris and
Sarah Palin? Not at my house on Thanksgiving! You can be intro-
duced to ideas here that are outside of your normal circle, and in a
safe environment. You can read another point of view, travel to a
different place, and it’s all anonymous. The film section will carry
more than just the top hits at the local Redbox. You can find classic
Stanley Kubrick movies along with documentaries and foreign films.
This beats an Adam Sandler movie any day, but guess what? They
have him there, too. So, turn off the smartphone for a second and
take a stroll through the library, it’s like Google come to life.
Library Photo
Library Photo
Courtesy photo by Bridgit Mccafferty
Courtesy photo by Bridgit Mccafferty
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The early years were a great
time to be a member of CenTex
Modelers. However, duty called
with the onset of Operations De-
sert Shield/Desert Storm. Since
most members were in the Army
at the time, the chapter soon
folded as America's Finest head-
ed for the desert to push
back Saddam Hussein's expan-
sion into Kuwait. At the same
time, Fort Hood lost an entire
division as 2nd Armored Divi-
sion deactivated and soldiers
from "Patton's Own" left for de-
ployment as an attached brigade
of 1st Cavalry Division or left for
other assignments. This left the
post a virtual ghost town.
In the years that followed
Desert Storm, re-establishment
of the club was slow. Despite the
population increase due to the
movement of 5th Infantry Divi-
sion (M) from Ft. Polk, LA to Ft.
Hood, TX in 1992 and its subse-
quent re-flagging as the 2nd Ar-
mored Division, it would take
time for the club to become firm-
ly reestablished. Between the
mid 1990s and the end of the
decade, the club restarted, but
membership fluctuated as is nor-
mal in a transient community.
Along the way, some of the key
early members of the club re-
tired, moved to another Army
post, or left the service and
moved away to pursue the next
chapter in their lives.
In the early-mid 2000's, the
club was small, but active, meet-
ing in the back of "The Hobby
Center," our local Hobby Shop.
When the store changed owner-
ship and the square footage was
reduced, the club needed to find
another place to meet. For about
a year, the club met at the local
"Hobby Lobby" and membership
grew while there. The club
then moved to Fuddruckers ham-
burger restaurant in the Killeen
Mall area and met there for about
a year.
During the time the club met
at Fuddruckers, the membership
exploded to about 30 members
on the roster and 20-25 attending
regular meetings (Well, juicy
hamburgers may have had some-
thing to do with the "growth"!)
During this time, the club also
started a monthly newsletter and
its first web site. While
Fuddruckers's was a great place
to meet and eat, the desire to do
painting and modeling demon-
strations was curbed by food
safety rules. Additionally, the
poor lighting in the dining area
wasn't ideal for showing off
models. Also, ensuring the meet-
ing space was dependable each
month became a challenge. So, a
new place had to be found.
Initially, the club moved to
the newly completed Harker
Heights Community Center for a
year, but then finally settled
down in the basement of
the Trinity Lutheran Church fam-
ily life center in Copperas Cove,
TX. There, members enjoyed
plenty of room and the freedom
to do both modeling demonstra-
tions as well as hold monthly
build days. However, the mem-
bership dropped again due to
several key members leaving.
The web site was abandoned and
publication of the newsletter
changed to a monthly e-mail.
With membership dropping, a
decision was made in 2014 to re-
seek IPMS chapter status in or-
der to benefit from the increased
visibility afforded by member-
ship. During this time, it was
also decided to re-start the club's
newsletter and web site.
In the summer of 2014, meet-
ings moved to the current loca-
tion on the third floor of the main
administration building for the
Texas A&M Central Texas cam-
pus, which was more centralized
for the membership. Located off
of Hwy 601/S. Clear Creek Road
near the intersection of Hwy 195,
the new facility provided ample
space to grow, excellent lighting,
and a supporting audio-video
capability. This high-tech ap-
proach to doing modeling tech-
nique demonstrations allowed for
projection of the work demon-
strators were doing on the screen
at the front of the classroom.
Monthly build days augment
the monthly meetings and are
held on the 3rd Saturday of the
month following our monthly
meetings (3rd Thursday of each
month) in the family life center
(basement) of Trinity Lutheran
Church. To learn more about our
meetings and build days, check
out our website.
The next chapter of CenTex
Modelers is being written now,
and we invite you to be part of
our ongoing story. Today, be-
cause many of us have been de-
ployed as soldiers and/or civil-
ians, we have a big place in our
hearts for those who serve. Cen-
tex Modelers has supported
Wounded Warriors Transition
Centers both on Fort Hood and at
Fort Sam Houston in San Anto-
nio, TX. Along the way we have
hosted and mentored soldiers
recovering from their emotional
and physical wounds through the
therapeutic aspects of model
building. We have also contribut-
ed to telling the warfighter's sto-
ry by building models for the 1st
Cavalry Division Museum on
post. Come join us on the adven-
ture that is Scale Modeling!
To learn more about Central
Texas, our military history, and
museums in the area, visit cen-
texscalemodelers.org
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by the College of Arts and
Sciences at Texas A&M Uni-
versity – Central Texas and
features poetry, short fiction,
creative non-fiction, photog-
raphy, and visual art submitted
by current students and recent
alumni of TAMUCT.
Ryan Bayless, MFA
Assistant Lecturer, English and
Fine Arts
Editor, The Lookout
Texas A&M University – Cen-
tral Texas
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University program: AVIATION SCIENCE
ASCI 444 - HISTORICAL APPLICATIONS IN AIRCRAFT DESIGN
A course that explores the evolution, concepts and design aspects used in aircraft
design, while also utilizing the study and construction of scale models from various
historical periods. Models have traditionally and historically been utilized to better
study and explore the aerodynamic qualities of full-scale aircraft airfoils and lifting
devices. The class started in August 2006 with an initial enrollment of 24 aviation
students. These students are juniors and seniors with aviation certificates ranging
from Private to Certified Flight Instructor. This course was conducted in a lab envi-
ronment with the class constructing one large-scale plastic model over the length
of one semester.
5. 5
The College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M
University-Central Texas is proud to offer
a creative opportunity for all TAMUCT students:
The Lookout: A Journal of Literature and the Arts
The Lookout is published annually by the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University – Central Texas and
features poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, photography, and visual art submitted by current students and re-
cent alumni of TAMUCT.
Any student currently enrolled in classes at TAMUCT (or recent graduates) may submit their previously unpublished
creative writing or black-and-white photography/art work for possible publication in The Lookout in the spring.
To submit your work, please follow the guidelines below and send work directly to Mr. Ryan Bayless, Assistant Lec-
turer of English and Fine Arts at: ryanbayless@tamuct.edu
Submission Guidelines:
Poetry: 1 to 3 poems (up to 100 lines)
Prose: 1 short story or creative non-fiction essay (up to 2,500 words)
Photography and Art: 1-3 works; attach as JPEG (black-and-white images preferred, but color photography and art
will be considered for the cover)
-Save your complete and polished manuscripts in Microsoft Word and send as an attachment to ryanbay-
less@tamuct.edu. (Please do NOT paste the text of your submission into the body of the email message.)
-Use the body of your email as a cover letter that includes: the titles of your submitted works, contact infor-
mation (email, physical address, and phone number) as well as a brief bio that indicates your class (Junior, Senior,
etc.), your major (or degree), and a list of any previous publications in the arts.
-Please write “LOOKOUT SUBMISSION” in the subject line of the email.
-Submissions accepted October 1st
- March 1st
I look forward to reading your work!
Ryan Bayless, MFA
Assistant Lecturer, English and Fine Arts
Editor, The Lookout
Texas A&M University – Central Texas
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WARRIORS PRESS
November of 2014 I went
on a poverty simulation called,
“BECOME,” I was very nervous
to go on this simulation because
poverty was part of my child-
hood. I cried to my advisors of
the trip, Morgan Lewing and
Ben Belz, and told them I could
not do it and they encouraged
me that it would help me learn
from my past.
I spoke with one of my great
friends, Tina Lee DeCosta, who
then told me that, “your past is
not what defines you it’s what
shapes you.” I ended up going
on the trip, making lasting
friendships, and furthermore
learning more about myself than
ever before.
This was one of the many
things that Texas A&M Univer-
sity Central Texas has given me
the opportunity to be part of.
Growing up in Dallas, Texas as
the oldest of four with a single
parent, times were extremely
rough. My mother worked 3-4
jobs at a time just to keep food
on the table. My father was an
alcoholic and was in and out of
my life. We had been sleeping
on close friends and families
couches and on welfare the ma-
jority of my time in school.
I started working at 13 years
old at a retirement home just to
help out the best way that I
could. 3rd grade brought about
gang violence that killed my
best friend, 9/11 terrorist attacks,
and my role model being killed
in a plane crash. By the time I
was in 6th grade we had moved
to the suburbs of Plano, Texas. It
was culture clash for me because
I was the only black girl in all of
my honors classes. I always
knew that athletics was going to
be my way out of poverty. That
all changed in April 2010 when I
was running track and field in
my district meet and I collapsed.
I woke up from coma not know-
ing who I was, my family was,
and not speaking English. I was
diagnosed with Conversion
Stress Disorder, short and long
term memory loss, a traumatic
brain injury, and post traumatic
stress disorder.
Doctors told my mother that I
would not be able to walk again,
function correctly in a normal
classroom, graduate high school,
and that I would have to be in
Special Ed. My mother made the
decision to move me from Dal-
las to Killeen my senior year of
high school. Killeen High school
would be my 12th school from
the time that I was in Kindergar-
ten. Despite doctor’s diagnosis I
graduated high school with a
high GPA and 21 scholarships,
one of them being a full ride to
CTC and TAMUCT.
Throughout my college ca-
reer I have been in various lead-
ership roles in student clubs and
organizations, participated in
Alternative Spring Break volun-
teering trips, worked 3-4 jobs,
maintained a high GPA, and
more recently served my student
body as the Student Body Vice-
President and on the Chancel-
lor’s Student Advisory Council
for the Texas A&M System. On
December 11, 2015 I will gradu-
ate from TAMUCT with a Bach-
elor’s of Arts in History Cum
Laude and a Social Studies Cer-
tification 7-12. So, you see my
past is not what defines me, it’s
what has shaped me into being
an amazing young woman and a
Warrior.
Because of people like Dr.
Davis, Brandon Griggs, Morgan
Lewing, and TinaLee Decosta, I
have been able to succeed at
creating my life’s next chapter. I
take pride in being a Warrior
and am excited to be part of the
alumni. To my university, staff,
faculty, and student body, I
thank you. I represent that child
who did not always have enough
food to eat, that child who did
not have a pencil because I did
not have the money to buy one,
that child who helped take care
of her younger siblings and her-
self, that girl who worked odd
jobs just to make it through the
month, the girl who had a disa-
bility but was afraid to let others
know out of fear of being treated
differently, that girl who had
dreams that turned into goals.
You all have made my
dreams a reality and I want to
thank you for helping me fulfill
my dream of going to college
and not succumbing to the stere-
otype or the statistics that were
cast upon me. Thank you for
allowing me to be a Warrior.
Student Success
By Bianca Nickelberry Life’s next chapter
Cut, write, drop by box on campus
Vice President of Student Govern-
ment Association
“Education is the most powerful weap-
on one can use to change the world”
-Nelson Mandela
Bianca Nickelberry
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STUDENTS
WARRIORS PRESS
Congratulation's Graduates Class of 2015
Commencement Ceremony
On Behalf of the University community; congratulation on your gradua-
tion! The Fall 2015 Commencement Ceremony will take place at the Bell County
Expo Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, TX on Friday December11, 2015. Lineup
will be at 6:00pm and the processional will begin promptly at 7:00pm. The expo
center doors will be open at approximately 5:00pm.
Commencement is held in recognition of your academic achievements.
Confirmation of degree completion will not take place until official grades are posted.
It is recommended that you meet with your Academic Advisor to review your records
and ensure that all graduation requirements will be met at the end of the Fall 2015
semester. The Commencement Ceremony is not a ticketed event. Seating is not re-
served and cannot be held for family members. Family and friends are NOT
permitted beyond the roped off areas.
Diplomas will be mailed to those students that have satisfied all academic and finan-
cial obligations to the University within 6-8 weeks.
Graduation orientation will be held on Dec. 9, 2015.
Three sessions are available at 10 am, 1pm, and 6pm.
You must attend one of these sessions.
Location: Founders Hall (Bernie Beck Lecture Hall)
The name we have on file will be the name that appears on your diploma and the
address you have on your application will be where your diploma is mailed, unless
you notify the Registrar's Office of any changes.
If you are not participating in the Commencement Ceremony, please notify Amelia
Taylor, Graduation Coordinator via email by November 6th.
Amelia Taylor, M.S.
Graduation Coordinator, Office of the Registrar
254-519-5402
ug.graduation@tamuct.edu
University Writing Center Now Open
Bianca Nickleberry, our
Student Body Vice President,
has been a huge inspiration to
me and many students on this
campus. I consider myself
fortunate to have had such a
special person work beside
me and provide this university
with a boost of energy and
fun. She cared so much about
our students and used every
opportunity possible to pro-
mote an enhanced college
experience at TAMUCT. She
labored endlessly to create a
Student Government Associa-
tion that encouraged a spirit
of tradition and unity. Bianca
was highly involved in com-
munity service in the Boys
and Girls Club, the SGA
Community Service Commit-
tee, and as President of the
Students United Way Club at
TAMUCT. Bianca is graduat-
ing with a Bachelors of Arts
in History with a concentra-
tion in Secondary Education.
We will miss you!
A Congratulations and Farwell to
Bianca Nickleberry
By Whisper Williams
President SGA
Source: WLW
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The Society's basic tenant is to "build leaders who make a better world." Through interaction and re-
flection members are challenged to seek a better understanding of themselves, and are provided a
framework to more confidently identify and achieve their goals, and to build stronger relationship
skills. Although induction is task driven, the organization focuses its emphasis upon taking advantage
of the transformational power the journey toward induction provides and the unique experience it gen-
erates. Additionally the Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a
community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another suc-
ceed. Finally, the Society serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging
and organizing action to better the world participation and community development.
The mission of the Student Government Association is to represent the voice of the student body through
transparency of action; encouragement of collaboration amongst students, faculty, and staff; and leader-
ship with integrity and service. Furthermore, the SGA protects and preserves students’ rights, promotes
student leadership, and upholds the image of the University. The SGA is composed of two branches: Ex-
ecutive and Legislative. The Executive Branch is composed of the Student Body President, the Vice Pres-
ident, and the Parliamentarian. The Legislative Branch is composed of twenty-one voting Senators who
each represent an academic field of study at the University. The two branches meet twice per month dur-
ing the fall and spring semesters to address issues facing the student body, plan events, and consider leg-
islation concerning students' needs and wants. The SGA's official motto is "Vox Scholasticus," which
translates to "the voice of the rhetorical scholar." BLEED BLUE!
Our organization strives to: confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in
undergraduate and graduate studies; provide cultural stimulation on college campuses and promote inter-
est in literature and the English language in surrounding communities; foster all aspects of the discipline
of English, including literature, language, and writing; promote exemplary character and good fellowship
among its members; exhibit high standards of academic excellence; and serve society by fostering litera-
cy.
The Texas A&M University Central Texas Warrior Rugby Club is open to the entire Warrior Nation. The
intent is for students, faculty and staff to become engaged in the University's first club sport. While not
everyone will want to play, all are welcome in the club. The club should be a learning experience for the
members through their involvement in fund-raising, public relations, organization, administration, budg-
eting, and scheduling - as well as development of their rugby skills. The competitive arm of the club will
enjoy involvement in a rugby league testing skills against peer institutions. Everyone encouraged to find
their place with Warrior Rugby.
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The Student Association of Social Workers is a network of student social workers who
serve the community through volunteerism and advocacy to enhance the dignity and
worth of each person while promoting social justice. We build knowledge, integrity,
and experience to become competent and reputable social work professionals. We also
foster the importance of human relations through support and guidance to all potential
and current social work students.
Warriors for Shelter Pets (WFSP) specializes in giving community service and offering
assistance to local animal shelters and rescue groups. The organization's emphasis is
on education and raising awareness in the Killeen area for better animal care as well as
promotion of adoption as the best option for obtaining a pet. The organization works
towards becoming part of the solid foundation in the Central Texas No-Kill Equation.
Furthermore, members work to uphold the mission, integrity, and prestige of the uni-
versity.
The Texas A&M University –Central Texas Marketing Research Club (MRC) offers
research and consulting services to local businesses and organizations. MRC members
focus on gaining skills in marketing research through experiential learning while ac-
complishing the philanthropic needs of the University and its local community. Our
motto is “Network, Connection, and Community Impact.”
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Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is the world's premier leadership develop-
ment program and is the largest commissioning source for the United States Army.
Army ROTC offers scholarships that enable students to complete their degree plan of
choice along with a Military Science curriculum and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant
into the United States Army. We invite you join us and discover your potential as a
LEADER. Discover True Strength. Character Forged Leadership!
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The purpose of Society for Investment Success is to bring students of Finance, Economics, Accounting,
all students of business, and all students of TAMUCT degree programs to develop working relationships
and build a foundation of financial and economic knowledge to be shared with all students of Texas
A&M University-Central Texas, the surrounding community, and the world. Financial and Economic
issues affect and will affect students and non-students of the world. The Society for Investment Success
is dedicated to sharing their financial knowledge with all students, faculty, and staff of TAMUCT. To
conquer the hard questions of finance, investments, and retirement, the Society for Investment Success
uses real world situations and simulations to challenge members in their knowledge and understanding.
Together the members of the Society for Investment Success collaborate to solve these issues, and pre-
sent findings to TAMUCT at large, stimulating a community of growth, understanding, and financial
empowerment to the University community.
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The Psychology Association maintains the spirit of inquisitiveness, the exploration of
the mind, and the interests of its members while holding true to the roots of both the
forefathers of the Science of Psychology and Texas A&M University – Central Texas
through group organization and service to each other and the community. The Psychol-
ogy Association is also working on implementing its very own TAMUCT Psi Chi
Chapter. However, for the time being, current Psi Chi members are linked through Tar-
leton State University.
Hello, Alii, Hola, Hallo, Bonjour, Kumusta, こんにちは (Konichiwa), 안녕하세요
(Annyeonghaseyo), 你好 (Ni'hao), здравствуйте (zdravstvuyte), नमस्
(Namaste), ,مرحباand any other way you may know how to say it. We are The Warrior
International Student Association (WISA) and our goal is to promote cultural awareness
and foster international relationships within TAMUCT as well as our local communi-
ty. WISA is a very active organization, despite being new. WISA is planning activities
to celebrate each heritage month as well as conferences to raise awareness on vital geo-
political issues such as Human Trafficking and political refugees. You don't have to be
an international student, just a student with an interest in having fun and being in-
volved.
The Student United Way at Texas A&M University-Central Texas serves to translate a
powerful student initiative into action by giving, advocating, and volunteering while
promoting the skills and passions of each member in order to meet community needs
and create lasting relationships with local partners. The Student United Way will: fund
raise and donate to help address challenges facing the community; educate members
and the student body about pressing community issues in health, income, and educa-
tion; and serve, and encourage peers to serve, in meaningful ways that create lasting
change
TAMUCT ATPE is organized for the following purposes: to further education as a ser-
vice and as a profession through support of public schools in the Killeen Independent
School district (KISD); promotion of activities, services and training for educators; and
development and maintenance of high standards of professional ethics among all mem-
bers of the education community
ORGANIZATIONS
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The MRC is dedicated to enabling both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to network with profes-
sionals in their degree program. Students not only gain first-hand knowledge of the most current information to assist
in their learning, but may also better prepare themselves for their future careers. Additionally, MRC members have
ample opportunities to become connected to a variety of professionals who can offer additional advice and potential-
ly develop a professional relationship or mentorship. MRC members are proud to positively impact their local com-
munity through the marketing research and consulting services provided.
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The purpose of the American Marketing Association Collegiate Chapter at Texas A&M
University-Central Texas is to foster scientific study and research in the field of market-
ing; to develop sound thinking in marketing theory and more exact knowledge and defi-
nition of marketing principles; to improve the methods and techniques of marketing re-
search; to develop better public understanding and appreciation of marketing problems;
to study and discuss legislation and judicial decisions regarding marketing; to improve
marketing personnel; to record progress in marketing through the publication of out-
standing papers; to encourage and uphold sound, honest practices, and to keep marketing
operations on a high ethical plane; and to promote friendly relations between students,
faculty, and business people.
Phi Alpha is a national social work honor society. It encompasses the importance of
high academic achievement of students in a social work program. The goal of Phi Al-
pha is to build a bond between the students and promote humanitarian ideals.
Delta Mu Delta is the National Honor Society for business programs accredited by the
ACBSP at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. The Greek letters stand for Dia
Mathessos Dynamis, which signifies: through knowledge, Power-the power to manage
creatively for social and economic good. The Nu Sigma chapter of Delta Mu Delta is on
the campus of Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
ORGANIZATIONS
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The Warrior Artists Guild exists to foster the arts and artists at TAMUCT. All forms
of art and artists are welcome: literary, visual, or performing, including (but not lim-
ited to) painting, drawing, sculpture, music, theater, poetry, story writing, and fine
crafts such as pottery, glassblowing, leather work, quilting, and fashion design. This
organization will promote the arts, encourage students to engage in the creative pro-
cess, and share appreciation of the arts with its members and the wider university
community.
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The Warriors Book Club’s mission is to share, create, and publish books. We place
great emphasis on reading and writing. Therefore, the organization will share books
with readers throughout the campus and the community; collaborate with organiza-
tions and institutions that share the same goals, and hand books to anyone in need of
a great read.
The purpose of the association is to achieve a better utilization of human ability and
potential in business, industry, and government by: providing leadership in the field
of personnel training and development in order to assist management to develop and
maintain a competent work force; insuring continuity of effective organizational lead-
ership by assisting management to motivate career-minded personnel to achieve indi-
vidual growth goals; promoting an understanding of training and development as a
basic responsibility of management; encouraging or sponsoring appropriate research
and publishing results in the field of human resource management; providing means
for the dissemination and exchange of knowledge, skills, and attitudes about human
resource management; encouraging educational institutions to provide programs for
the preparation and growth of training and development practitioners; and encourag-
ing the participation and affiliation of individuals or groups concerned with special-
ized area of activity or interests within the broad field of human resource manage-
ment.
The Warriors’ Accounting Society at Texas A&M University – Central Texas is a stu-
dent organization who seeks to promote a better understanding of the accounting pro-
fession and to provide career growth through networking opportunities with potential
employers and other students with similar career objectives.
ORGANIZATIONS
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Christian Student Ministry - Warriors for Christ is a student organization to support faith travels at
TAMUCT. We are especially focused on helping students learn about Jesus Christ.
President: Tetyana Quiles
tq001@my.tamuct.edu
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Events & Activities
2016 Picnic!, If you have any questions please contact Ben Belz at ben.belz@tamuct.edu.
The Picnic has been rescheduled. We invite you to join us in the spring during Warrior Week.
WARRIOR RUGBY
We practice Monday - Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 at 1246 E. Rancier Ave Killeen, TX 76541.
Courtesy Photo’s by Michael McClellan
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