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Texas A&M University at Qatar hosted its newest students, the Class of 2017, at the 2013-2014 Academic Convocation ceremony on 29 August 2013 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The event’s keynote speaker was Dr. Maria Haims, senior management scientist at RAND Corporation and an engineer.Dr. Mark H. Weichold, Texas A&M at Qatar dean and CEO, noted the accomplishments of the University…

Texas A&M University at Qatar on 29 August will host Academic Convocation, officially opening the 2013-2014 academic year. The program will recognize and welcome new undergraduate and graduate students and acknowledged Distinguished Student List awardees and Dean's Honor Roll recipients from the previous fall and spring semesters. The event will feature Dr. Marla, Haims, senior management specialist,…

The Office of Strategic Partnerships and Alumni Relations (OSPAR) working closely with Former Students have created the first Texas A&M at Qatar Alumni Council. By forming this council, Former Students will have an opportunity to provide networking for prospective, current and other former students. The council, in conjunction with OSPAR, will also oversee and organize reunion events. The Alumni…

Hamad Bin Khalifa University will be hosting YaHala on 29 August. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., YaHala celebrates the start of the academic year by hosting an organizations fair, games, food, live music. Special Event Shuttle from the Residence Halls will be provided starting at 5:30 p.m. Shuttle buses from QNCC to EC will continue to run as planned. The event will be hosted in the HBKU Student Center.…

The Department of Student Affairs will kickoff Gig ‘Em week 2013 on 8 Sept. Gig ‘Em week activities are designed to showcase and celebrate Aggie spirit and traditions. "The goal of Gig ‘Em week is to introduce and promote the values of Texas A&M at Qatar," said Amjad Abdo, a program coordinator in the Department of Student Affairs. "We want to expose faculty and students to various opportunities…

Dr. Mark van de Logt, assistant professor of history, recently received an award for his article “Arikara Niituníšu’ Beliefs and the Fur Trade.” The article is published in this year’s edition of the Journal of the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade. The article discusses Arikara Indian responses to contagious diseases introduced by Euro-American fur traders. Dr. Van de Logt received the award at the Green…

With the help of 15 orientation leaders, Texas A&M at Qatar welcomed more than 100 new students last week during new student orientation. "You are joining a tradition that dates back to 1876 that produces world-class engineers," said Dr. Mark H. Weichold, dean and CEO of Texas A&M at Qatar, during the opening ceremony. Hosted by the Department of Student Affairs, new student orientation provides…

Texas A&M at Qatar conducted a continuing education course for professional engineers working at RasGas titled "Special Core Analysis” on 18-22 August. Participants conducted a detailed core analysis laboratory study aided with lectures on relevant theoretical concepts and background. Upon completion of the course, participants were able to read and evaluate special core analysis reports. The course…

Dr. Prabir Daripa, associate professor of mathematics at Texas A&M University, in collaboration with Dr. Mohamed Elgindy, professor mathematics at Texas A&M at Qatar, recently hosted "Enhanced Oil Recovery and Porous Media Flows." This workshop focused on development, evaluation and implementation of efficient enhanced oil recovery. It also provided a platform for current state enhanced…

Texas A&M University at Qatar will be closed 8-12 August in observance of Eid al-Fitr. University offices reopen 13 August.