University News, December 2011

Texas A&M University at Qatar held its annual Fall Graduate Recognition on 20 Dec. The event recognized the 13 graduates and degree candidates from the University since its official commencement ceremony in May. Five graduated in August and eight are degree candidates in December. Dr. Hamid R. Parsaei, associate dean for academic affairs, opened the …

Texas A&M at Qatar offices will close 25 – 29 Dec. for the University’s semester break. Offices will reopen 1 Jan. with classes resuming 16 Jan.

Dr. Mahmoud Amani will offer a short course in conjunction with NExT titled “Petroleum Exploration & Production” on 8-11 Jan.

The Academic Services Office (ASO) and four academic programs will present the second annual Career Exploration Days.

Texas A&M University at Qatar launched its 4thannual Visualization Development Competition (VDC) at an introductory session on 12 Dec. Representatives from local industry, academia and government attended the session, which outlined the parameters of the competition, called for proposals and offered attendees a demonstration of the 2011 competition projects. The VDC invites researchers across Qatar …

Texas A&M at Qatar’s graduate program in chemical engineering is now accepting applications for fall 2012. Applicants may complete an online application and portfolio on the University’s Web site. For information contact: grad.studies@qatar.tamu.edu.

The Student Body Government (SBG) held elections from 4-8 Dec.

The Aggie men’s basketball team will face-off against the bears of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar on 8 Dec. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Student Center gym. For information contact Michael Collins: michael.collins@qatar.tamu.edu, +974.4423.0047.