Spring 2015 E-Newsletter


2015 Summer Camp Fair showcases dozens of enrichment camps
            Whether it's rafting on the San Marcos River with the Aquatic Science Adventure Camp, shining onstage during the Theatre Camp, or supporting your future leader in science, engineering, or mathematics at Mathworks,
your hometown university offers enrichment programs that will keep kids of all ages
engaged and active this summer.

More than 250 families visited with dozens of camp representatives at the second annual
Texas State Summer Camp fair to learn about the many camps offered at Texas State during the hot season. The fun included prizes,
make-your-own Bobcats trail mix and 
a Photo Booth session with Boko. Live demonstrations from the Fencing Camp 
was a crowd favorite!












Camp fair photos can be viewed and downloaded on our Facebook page.
Learn more about the Texas State camps
 offered this summer!

Destination of the Month [Destination Name]

Upcoming Events

 

 Check out the spring happenings and events at Texas State!

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KISS ME KATE

April 21st - 25 at 7:30pm & April 26 at 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center, Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre

Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter

Directed & Choreographed by Cassie Abate

Musical Direction by Greg Bolin

Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre

The winner of the first Tony award for Best Musical in 1949, Kiss Me Kate involves the production of a musical version of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli. A secondary romance concerns Lois, the actress playing Bianca, and her gambler boyfriend, Bill, who runs afoul with some gangsters.

General Admission Tue-Thur $15; General Admission Fri-Sun $18; Students $8 (+) $2 processing per ticket

www.theatreanddance.txstate.edu/ 

 

 

 

Salsa Night!

April 24, 8:00 p.m. to 12 p.m.

Stonewall Warehouse, 141 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666

The Latin Music Studies area at Texas State University is proud to present its final "Salsa on the Square" event for the year. Performers include: Salsa del Rio, Orquesta del Rio and the San Marcos HS, Orquesta Cascabel.  Admission limited to those who are 18 yrs and up; $5 cover charge for 18- 20 year-olds; no cover charge for those 21 and up.  Come join us at the Stonewall Warehouse for an exciting evening of Salsa music and dance.

 

Ensemble: TX State Symphonic Choir and TX State Symphony Orchestra, "Reguiem" by W.A. Mozart completed by Robert Levin

April 25, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty, San Marcos, TX 78666

Ensemble Series presents Texas State Symphonic Choir and Texas State Symphony Orchestra performing "Requiem" by W.A. Mozart completed by Robert Levin, conducted by Dr. Jonathan Babcock

Many will remember the events leading to Mozart's death as represented in the 1984 period drama, Amadeus: five months before his death, Mozart was commissioned by an anonymous stranger to write a Requiem Mass.  Delirious with fever and convinced he was writing his own funeral music, Mozart died before completing his Requiem leaving it to his student - Franz Xaver S�ssmayr -- to hastily complete the score. Texas State presents the thrilling revised completion by Harvard University professor and Mozart scholar, Robert Levin. Open to the public; Admission tickets ($15* general admission/$8* students, senior citizens & military (with ID), * plus $2 processing fee) may be purchased in advance at http://www.txstatepresents.com or at the door during the 30 minutes preceding the concert; seating will begin at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Somos Musicos!

April 27, 2015 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (new) Recital Hall

The School of Music presents Somos Musicos!, is a concert series showcasing student performances. Open to the public.  No advance reservations required.  Seating will begin at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program on a first come, first serve basis; $5 parking available at Edward Gary Street Garage.

 

 

Ring Ceremony

May 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m.  

Strahan Colisieum 

During the ring ceremony, family and friends watch as graduates follow the tradition of dipping their rings in the waters of the San Marcos River, which flows in a fountain at the ceremony. Students attending must dress in business attire.

 

 

16th Annual Feria del Mariachi Concert

Saturday, May 2, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Strahan Coliseum 

The Latin Music Studies area of Texas State University presents the 16th Annual Feria del Mariachi Finale Concert, featuring the 2015 Voz de Oro recipients, Las Tesoros de San Antonio. Also performing: Sebasiten De La Cruz, Mariachi Nueva Generacion and the 2nd Annual TX State All-State Mariachi. Tickets: $25 for Preferred Seating-Adults; $20 for Preferred Seating- Student/Senior; $20 for General Admission-Adult; $15 for General Admission-Student/Senior; $10 TX State staff. Tickets may be purchased in person at Victory Cleaners, online at txstatepresents.univeristytickets.com or at Strahan Coliseum Ticket Window beginning at 5 p.m. on the day of the concert. Ticket prices ranging from $15-$25



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Texas State Social Work students organize a free young girls empowerment conference April 25!


Hope & Love 4 Kids and the Texas State University Bachelors of Social Work Program have teamed up to host the first-ever "Love Yourself First Girls Empowerment Movement" Saturday, April 25 from  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one day conference full of workshops with topics of self-love, relationship building, leadership, education development and social media etiquette.  It is open to 5-9th grade girls in the Hays County area. 

For more application information contact Mariana Zamora: [email protected]




Kiss Me Kate opens this week!

  

Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
Directed & Choreographed by Cassie Abate
Musical Direction by Greg Bolin
April 21 - 25th at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m.
Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre

The winner of the first Tony award for Best Musical in 1949, Kiss Me Kate involves the production of a musical version of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli. A secondary romance concerns Lois, the actress playing Bianca, and her gambler boyfriend, Bill, who runs afoul with some gangsters.

Bobcats Give Back
Blu Cares: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity 
 

Blu Cares is a program created by the students of the Pi Xi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated at Texas State. It's designed to help residents and families in the local San Marcos community who need daily household duties done, but can't do it themselves because of a disability or age. Tasks include: indoor/outdoor cleaning, painting, gardening and many others based on the person they are assisting. The name "Blue Cares" comes from the fraternity's colors (blue and white) and to show the San Marcos community that they really do care! They recently helped a local San Marcos resident with yard work. Here is an interview with James Jones, Director of Programming for Bl Cares.
 
Q: What did you enjoy most about helping?
 
A: We loved seeing Ms. Dolores' face when she came out to a brand new yard. She loves to garden, but her yard had not been tended to because she was not able to and didn't have enough people to do it. She almost didn't recognize her yard and was so grateful for our help. Also, Ms. Dolores has done so much for the San Marcos community, so it was time for someone to do something for her this time!

 
Q: What does giving back to the San Marcos community mean to you?
 
A: To us giving back to the community doesn't mean just writing a check and donating it to an organization in the city. Yes, a check is always nice but to us it means actually going out into the community and seeing the direct impact we have on the person or people we are helping. It is so nice seeing the smiles and gratitude of the people we have helped. We live in this city too, so it wouldn't be right to us if we didn't give back to our community. 

Q: How important do you believe it is for Bobcats to get involved and volunteer?
 
A: It's very important for Bobcats to get involved with volunteer work because we make up such a big part of the population in San Marcos and we should be giving back to our community because we live here too. Also, Bobcats are college students, so volunteer work looks great on a resume but also it teaches them skills they may not learn in the classroom. Teamwork, gratitude, and how to not forget about the people around you are things we learn when volunteering.  

  


Bobcat for a Day: High schoolers spend the day as  Texas State students!

    More than 200 area high school juniors spent the day "shadowing" Texas State students during the recent Sixth Annual Bobcat For A Day program.
    Students from San Marcos, Lehman, Hays, and Lockhart High schools, as well as Katherine Ann Porter School. Live Oak Academy and Phoenix Academy, toured campus, attended classes, ate lunch with their Bobcat mentors for the day.
    The high school students were matched with Bobcats in majors they were interested in.
   The program is co-sponsored by Student Government and the Office of Community Relations.



 Check out the experiences students recorded: #BFAD15
Read more about the event in
University Star's article!


Important Dates

May 6-12
Finals

May 7-13:
Residence Hall move out

May 14-16:
Commencement Ceremonies




Texas State University Community Relations
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Editor: Lemondria Hobbs
Reporter: Meghan Bates
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