Calendar of Events

UPCOMING:

Beginning Friday, Jan. 13 – The College of Science and Engineering and the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will host weekly seminars each Friday beginning Jan. 13, at 3:30 p.m. in the HRI, room 127. The purpose of these seminars is to provide a regular, consistent forum for presentations by invited guests, faculty, research scientists, policy makers, students, and visiting scientists. Following each seminar, there will be social time to allow interaction among speakers and attendees who wish to further discuss the topic of the day. The seminars are free and open to the public. A list of upcoming speakers and seminar titles is posted at www.harteresearchinstitute.org.

Saturday, Jan. 14 – The flute studios of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University-Kingsville will co-host the annual Coastal Bend Flute Symposium on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Center for the Arts at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The featured guest artist is internationally-recognized flutist and Juilliard faculty member Carol Wincenc, who will give a master class with students from both universities from 2-4 p.m. and perform with them in a flute choir reading session. Other symposium events include exhibits of flutes and other music accessories, a repair clinic on “Care and Feeding of Your Flute” at 10 a.m., and a presentation on “How to Choose Your Next Flute” at 11 a.m. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 361.825.5523.

Saturday, Jan. 14 – The Art Museum of South Texas will hold a “Parisian Picnic” Young Artist Workshop for children ages 5-12 on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Young artists will celebrate Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne’s birthday (Jan. 19) by creating a Parisian picnic mosaic inspired by the shapes, colors, and soft color marks used in his work. Art supplies will be provided. The cost is $5 for Art Museum members; $10 for nonmembers. The Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., is affiliated with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. To RSVP or for more information, call 361.825.3504; or email artmuseum@tamucc.edu. 

Monday, Jan. 16 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will close on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The University will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Thursday, Jan. 19 – The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ROTC will host a Cadet Leadership Forum featuring Nueces County Sheriff Jim Kaelin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, in the University Center, Oso Room, room 221. Kaelin, whose  lifetime of leadership experiences ranges from his time as an Eagle Scout, to his combat service in Vietnam, and an his extensive career in law enforcement, will speak on “The importance of Values in the Army and the Community.” This event is open to the public. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Little Caesars Pizza.

Thursday, Jan. 19 – The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi presents William L. Holzemer, dean and professor of nursing at Rutger’s University, who will deliver a lecture on “Perceived AIDS Stigma:  A Multinational African Study” on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 4:30 p.m. in the University Center, Lone Star Ballroom. Holzemer, whose research on living with HIV as a chronic illness spans 25 years, is a member of the Institute of Medicine, fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, and member of the Japan Academy of Nursing. He is a former Fulbright Scholar (Egypt) and Project HOPE fellow (USA-Mexico border). The lecture is free and open to University faculty, students and the public. For more information, call 361.825.2648.

Friday, Jan. 20 –  The Art Museum of South Texas will hold a special “Lunch Amongst the Masters” with artists Kent Ullberg and Guy Harvey on Friday, Jan. 20, at noon. Following a catered lunch, the artists will show videos and discuss the influences that their worldwide dives have had on their art which is featured in the new Art Museum exhibition “The Art of the Dive: Portraits of the Deep.” The cost is $15 for Art Museum members; $20 for nonmembers; Admission to the Art Museum is included. Reservations are required. To RSVP, call  361.825.3504. The Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., is affiliated with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Through Saturday, Jan. 22 – “The Art of Work,” an exhibition featuring recent works by members of the art department faculty at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, has been extended through Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Art Museum of South Texas. Participating artists include Jack Gron; Greg Reuter; Barbra Riley; Louis Katz; Joe Peña; Ryan O’Malley; and Amanda Garcia. The Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., is affiliated with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. For more information, call 361.825.3504; or email artmuseum@tamucc.edu.

Monday, Jan. 23 – The Office of Community Outreach at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will offer a “Bird Identification 102” class beginning Monday, Jan. 23. The class is taught by noted local birding expert Gene Blacklock, and includes 10 classroom style lectures and five field trips. The cost is $215 or $195 for seniors. For more information, call Joe Miller, director of Education & Youth Issues at 361.825.5967; or email joseph.miller@tamucc.edu. To register online, or for more information, go to    http://outreach.tamucc.edu/birding/advanced.html.

Monday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 28 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will celebrate Homecoming Week from Monday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 28. This year’s events include the annual Winter Jazz Mixer, the Alumni Awards Breakfast, the Homecoming shrimp boil, a parade, and the “I Association” Tailgate before the Islanders men’s basketball game against Stephen F. Austin. For details on Homecoming events, go to http://homecoming.tamucc.edu/index.php.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 – The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders men’s basketball team will take on Texas State on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. in the American Bank Center as part of Homecoming Week. Tickets are $8 and $14. Student admission is free with their SandDollar$ ID at the Shoreline Boulevard box office. Group discounts are available. For more information, call 361.825.BALL (2255).

Thursday, Jan. 26 – The Corpus Christi Area Alumni Club of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold its annual “Winter Jazz Mixer” on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6-8 p.m. at the Islander Art Gallery, 4024 Weber Road in the Hamlin Center. The event will include hors d'oeuvres and live music. Proceeds will benefit student scholarships. Tickets are $20. For more information, or to order tickets, go to www.IslanderNetwork.com; or call Alumni Relations 361.825.3895 or 877.482.6822.

Thursday, Jan. 26 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold its Homecoming Students vs. Faculty/Staff Basketball Game on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dugan Wellness Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 361.825.2364; or e-mail Lindsey.Keller@tamucc.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 26 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold its Lighting of the “I” on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 8:30-9 p.m. on the University Center, east lawn. This special Islander tradition held during Homecoming Week lights the “I” to ignite the Islander spirit. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 361.825.5855.

Friday, Jan. 27 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold the Homecoming Alumni Meet and Greet on Friday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woo Sung Lee Alumni Welcome Center, 6129 Ennis Joslin Road. Drop-in to reunite with past friends and make new ones at the Alumni Meet and Greet at the Lee Alumni Welcome Center. The event is free and open to University alumni. For more information, go to www.IslanderNetwork.com; or call Alumni Relations at 361.825.3895 or 877.482.6822.

Saturday, Jan. 28 – The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Homecoming Spirit Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at the Hammerhead Parking Lot (second University entrance) and the run will begin at 7:45 a.m. Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress up in Islander colors and show their Islander spirit for the first Homecoming Spirit Run/Walk on the University’s hike and bike trail. The event is open to the public. The entry fee is $5. Proceeds will benefit the Student Emergency Fund. For more information, call 361.825.2364; or e-mail Lindsey.Keller@tamucc.edu; or jack.pence@tamucc.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 28 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold the Homecoming Islander Alumni Awards Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the University Center, Lone Star Ballroom. The breakfast will honor outstanding alumni, faculty, and former athletes. Tickets are required. The cost is $25 per ticket. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.IslanderNetwork.com; or call Alumni Relations at 361.825.3895 or 877.482.6822.

Saturday, Jan. 28 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold the Homecoming Alumni Annual Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the University Center, Lone Star Ballroom. The meeting of the National Alumni Association is open to University alumni and free to attend. For more information, go to www.IslanderNetwork.com; or call Alumni Relations at 361.825.3895 or 877.482.6822.

Saturday, Jan. 28 – The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Alumni Homecoming Fundraiser Shrimp Boil will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the alumni tent at American Bank Center, parking lot 10. Join fellow alumni for all-you-can-eat fresh boiled seasoned shrimp and the fixings, along with beer, wine and tea. Help turn up the spirit as the excitement builds for the Islanders vs. Stephen F. Austin game. Tickets are $20 before the event; $25 at the door; $10 for children 6-12; and free for children 5 and younger. For more information, or to order tickets, go to www.IslanderNetwork.com; or call Alumni Relations at 361.825.3895 or 877.482.6822.

Saturday, Jan. 28 – The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Homecoming Parade will begin on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 4:30 p.m. at Shoreline Boulevard/Peoples Street T-Head and will end at the American Bank Center. The parade is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jack Pence 361.825.3430; or email jack.pence@tamucc.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 28 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold its Homecoming Pep Rally on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Resaca Street near the American Bank Center. Join the Islander Cheer Team, Dance Team and the Islander Athletes to get pumped up with spirit before the Homecoming game. A special performance by the Indepen-Dance student dance crew will close the pep rally and lead everyone into the game. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 361.825.5855; or email Lily Gonzalez at lily.gonzalez@tamucc.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 28 – The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders men’s basketball team will take on Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at the American Bank Center as part of Homecoming Week. The Homecoming Court will be announced at halftime and there will be chances to win prizes throughout the game. Tickets are $8 and $14. Student admission is free with a valid SandDollar$ ID at the Shoreline Boulevard box office. Group discounts are available. For more information, call 361.825.BALL (2255).

Friday, Feb. 3 – America’s Premiere Doo-Wop Group “The Alley Cats” and “The Perfect Gentlemen” keeping the tradition of vaudeville alive will join together for a nostalgic evening of singing and entertainment on Friday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The show is part of the Furgason! Bravo Series. Reserved-seat tickets are available at http://tamucc.tix.com; or by calling 361.825.ARTS (2787) to charge by phone. Tickets are $36 and $26; with $7 tickets for children, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi students with SandDollar$ ID.