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The Aggie men's soccer team will face off against the Wildcats of Northwestern University in Qatar on Thursday at 8 p.m. On Saturday, the men's team will play against the Bears of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Both games will be played at the soccer pitch across from the recreation center. For information contact Jeffrey Sulik: jeffrey.sulik@qatar.tamu.edu.

Dr. Klaus Dieter Arnim Wendt, professor of physics at the University of Maiz, on Thursday will present "Quantum Optics for Rare Isotope Research via RIMS." The lecture will focus on the theoretical background and the experimental prerequisites that are elaborated for the development and application of the techniques to obtain highest isotopic selectivity. The lecture is scheduled to begin  at 12…

During its upcoming student lecture tour of the Middle East, the European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers will visit Texas A&M at Qatar. Professor Alain Prinzhofer, IFP geochemist, on 18 Oct. will present "Contribution of Crustal and Mantelic Fluids on the Functioning of Petroleum Systems." The lecture will focus on how petroleum systems should be viewed as sedimentary…

Texas A&M at Qatar next week will host the first installment of its distinguished lecture series. The lecture series is designed to encourage discourse among the Texas A&M at Qatar and the local communities on important topics in the field of engineering.The first lecture of the series, "Engineering Education in Transition," on 20 Oct. will be presented by Dr. L.S. "Skip"…

The Department of Student Affairs on 18 Oct will kickoff Gig 'em week 2009. Several events, designed to showcase and celebrate the Aggie spirit, include Maroon day, Aggieland Market, Chili Cook-off, Ring Day, and Make a Difference day. "The goal of Gig 'em week is to introduce and promote the values of Texas A&M at Qatar," Rachel White, a student development specialist in the Department of Student…

Tune in to QF Radio's newest show, Campus Buzz, to hear the latest news and information from Texas A&M University at Qatar. Created by students, Campus Buzz is designed to showcase the different perspectives and activities happening in Education City. For information on how to download the latest edition of Campus Buzz visit http://www.qfradio.org.qa/.

David Work, visiting assistant professor of history, released his latest work, "Lincoln's Political Generals," published by University of Illinois Press. In this book, Work examines the policy of appointing political generals to build a national coalition to fight and win the Civil War. Work follows the careers of sixteen generals through the war to assess their contributions and to ascertain how…

Texas A&M has hired a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, the fifth recipient of the prestigious international award to join the university's faculty. David Lee, who shared the award with two colleagues in 1996, will move his research program and laboratory from Cornell University to Texas A&M University.For the full story, visit

In support of continuing its expansion of research activities and implementation of its graduate programs, Texas A&M University at Qatar announces the appointment of Professor Eyad Masad as Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies.Dr. Masad holds a joint appointment as Halliburton Professor of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M's home campus and is a member of the mechanical…

Dr. Srinath Iyengar, postdoctoral research associate, has been accepted to and awarded a full scholarship to the 2009-2010 Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program."I consider that it is essential to promote academia and industrial interactions and the commercialization of research ideas," Iyengar said. "I keenly look forward to hone and apply my entrepreneurial skills…