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Alumni Reunion

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College Station, Texas

Friday, March 24

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Catch a Class
LOCATION: Allen Building

  • Interested in catching a class to see what current Bush School students are learning about? Be sure to RSVP to view the classes offered for you to attend.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Bush School Breakdown – with Dean Mark A. Welsh III
LOCATION: Annenberg Presidential Conference Center — Frymire Auditorium

  • Join Dean of the Bush School, Mark A. Welsh III, for a breakdown of the growth and accomplishments that the college has achieved in the last year. He will also share the exciting plans and goals for the coming year and how we aim to reach them. There will also be opportunity to ask the Dean questions about the college, its path forward, and how you can play a role in it!

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Reflection + Reception – with Former and Current Faculty/Staff
LOCATION: Annenberg Presidential Conference Center — 1011 BC

  • You asked, and we delivered. Join us for a casual reception with the former and current faculty and staff that you have longed to see! Reflect on your years spent here at the Bush School with talented professionals dedicated to educating future public servants. Share with them your real-world experiences and how their courses and guidance prepared you for such endeavors.
    • We will also honor the first graduating class of the Bush School, for being the pioneers of the program and celebrating 25 years since they tossed their caps with President Bush. It is so rewarding to see students executing President George H.W. Bush’s vision and upholding his living legacy of the Bush School. We can’t wait to catch up with you!
    • If you have not already, please RSVP and be sure to include the names of faculty/staff that you would like to see!

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.: From Former Student to Future Public Servant — Alumni Panel
LOCATION: Annenberg Presidential Conference Center — Frymire Auditorium

  • You are the living legacy of President George H.W. Bush—you achieve excellence and strive to build a brighter future in all that you do. Join us for the Alumni Panel where a select group of Bush School former students will share their wisdom with our current Bush School students and future public servants. There will be an opportunity to engage with the panel as well as the students in attendance. We are excited for you to join us and look forward to the knowledge and wisdom that will be shared. If you are interested in serving on the Alumni Panel, please contact Joy Monroe at jmonroe@tamu.edu for more details.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.: The Happiest Hour — at the Block T Bar
LOCATION: Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center — Block T Bar

  • You’ve made it! After a full day of travel and catching up on what’s going on here at the Bush School, we invite you to join us for an informal happy hour at the university hotel. We will provide appetizers and great company! This is an opportunity to engage with former classmates and reminisce on your years at the Bush School. We can’t wait to see you there!

Saturday, March 25

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: BBQ Picnic on the Grounds
LOCATION: Bush School Presidential Grounds & Allen Building

  • Cheers to celebrating 25 years! Join us for a BBQ picnic on the Bush School grounds to celebrate 25 years of producing public servants. This event is open to all Bush School former and current students, faculty, staff and their families! There will be lots of family friendly activities such as yard games, fishing, and horseshoes! We will provide live bait, but please bring your own fishing equipment including poles, tackle and barbless hooks. The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Yell Leaders will be in attendance. We are excited to offer tours of the newly renovated Allen Building and complimentary passes to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library. We hope you will join us in celebrating!

TBD: Horseshoe Tournament
LOCATION: Bush School Presidential Grounds (Horseshoe Pit)

  • What better way to commemorate 25 years than to participate in the Bush School Ambassador Horseshoe Tournament? We know President Bush loved a good game of horseshoes, and we plan to play lots over the course of this event. The final team will play in a match against Dean Mark A. Welsh III and Executive Associate Dean Frank Ashley III. If you are interested in playing, please submit your RSVP as there are limited spots available!

Other activities planned:

  • Yell Practice with the Texas A&M Yell Leaders
  • Tours of the Renovated Allen Building
  • Passes to the Presidential Library
  • Fishing, Cornhole, Music and Entertainment

Hotel Accommodations

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