Play, Learn, Explore DisC ver With support from MARCH 29, 2025 ACTIVITY GUIDE #DISCOVERTAMIU
AT DISCOVER TAMIU YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM FIVE EXCITING PATHWAYS TO PLAY, LEARN, AND EXPLORE. EACH AFFORDS EVERYONE A SPECIAL TAMIU EXPERIENCE. DISCOVER TAMIU HAS SOMETHING FUN FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY!!! WELCOME!!! OUR PATHWAYS ARTISTIC AVENUE EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH CREATIVE ART, DANCE & MUSIC. SPIRITED SPEEDWAY STRIDE WITH PRIDE AND PARTICIPATE IN DUSTDEVIL FAMILY TRADITIONS. INTERNATIONAL U ENJOY CULTURE, EDUCATION, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH A GLOBAL TWIST. BUSINESS BOULEVARD EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SEE HOW BUSINESS PLAYS A HUGE ROLE IN YOUR WORLD. SCIENTIFIC JOURNEY EXPLORE A WORLD OF SCIENCE, SHAPES, AND SURPRISES. FRIENDS OF TAMIU GET TO KNOW AND INTERACT WITH FRIENDS AND PARTNERS FROM OUR GREAT COMMUNITY. 1
PLAY, LEARN, EXPLORE! DON’T FORGET TO SHARE THE FUN! DISCOVER MORE THAN ACTIVITIES! IN THIS PROGRAM WE HAVE INCLUDED A COMPREHENSIVE METHOD OF NAVIGATING THE MANY ACTIVITIES GOING ON AROUND YOU ON CAMPUS DURING DISCOVER TAMIU. WE HAVE CATEGORIZED THEM INTO FIELD AND AGE GROUP TO HELP YOU CHOOSE, LOCATE AND DISCOVER ACTIVITIES FOCUSED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DON’T MISS AN ACTIVITY! IOO #DISCOVERTAMIU EVENT TITLE EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION TIME OF THE EVENT AGE RANGE TAMIU MARIACHI INTERNACIONAL ¡Ajúa! ¡Eso, sí señor! The award-winning TAMIU Mariachi Internacional performs for you. FPA Performance at 1 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Mariachi Internacional { ORGANIZER IT’S ALL IN HERE FOLLOW US 2
KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND By participating in the Discover TAMIU event, you authorize Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and its approved representatives the right and permission to use and publish any photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings of you and your children during all Discover TAMIU activities. Your participation in Discover TAMIU also releases TAMIU and its employees, volunteers and related parties from any and all liability and authorizes TAMIU the right to reproduce, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronically store and distribute the photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of TAMIU. P P P P P PB PB D i i i DisC ver PARKING P BUSES PARKING PB FIRST AID LOST & FOUND INFORMATION CENTERS i FOOD SERVICES DROP OFF D AIC- Academic Innovation Center KLM- Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library CWT- Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall BLK- Bob Bullock Hall WHT- Western Hemispheric Trade Center PLG- Anthony J. and Georgia A. Pellegrino Hall CNS- Dr. F. M. Canseco Hall LBV- Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center PLA- Lamar Brumi Vergara Planetarium KCB- Kinesiology - Convocation Building H- Physical Plant STC- Student Center FPA- Center for the Fine and Performing Arts ECHS- Early College High School ZSC- Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center REC- Kinesiology, Wellness and Recreation Center RLC- Residential Learning Community UPD- University Police Department UVIL- University Village JHBF- Jorge Haynes Baseball Field TNC- City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU 3
THE FUN STARTS HERE DisC ver PLAY, LEARN, EXPLORE ARTISTIC AVENUE COLORING MURAL Practice mindfulness by joining Student Counseling Services in coloring a mural sheet. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Counseling Services TEMPORARY TATTOO STATION Engage in your creative side with our temporary tattoo station. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Phi Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. DUCK HUNTING Exciting duck pond game, set to take the Laredo community by storm! This activity promises to provide endless entertainment for all. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. LEARN ABOUT DSS! Stop by to meet the team from the Office of Disability Services for Students! BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Disability Services for Students PINTA CON CRI-CRI Join us for a fun, creative session with Cri-Cri inspired drawings while enjoying radio episodes of Cri-Cri tales. Let the stories inspire your artwork! Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Club de Español Siglo XXI GRADUATION CAP GLAM: DESIGN YOUR DREAM CAP Design your unique graduation cap and take home a personalized keepsake to cherish. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Alumni Association AZURE SAXOPHONE QUARTET The Azure Saxophone Quartet will perform various works found on both, the classical saxophone repertoire and film scores. KLM Outdoors Performance at 12:30 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Fine and Performing Arts CREATE YOUR OWN POEM Unleash your inner poet with this fun and creative activity! Choose from pre-cut words and more to form a poem and glue the words to colorful cardstock. PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Humanities ROCK N ROLL WITH TAFE Unleash your inner artist at TAFE’s Rock n’ Roll event! Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, grab a rock, paint, and let your creativity shine. Join us for fun, art, and a splash of color! PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Texas Association of Future Leaders (TAFE) 4
ORIGAMI PAPER STATION Unleash your creativity at our Origami Paper Station! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, fold beautiful paper creations like cranes, flowers, and animals. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Staggs Academy GARDEN CREATURES PAINT PARTY Just like a garden blooms in spring, your creativity will flourish as you design a colorful keepsake to take home. Join the COAS Intervention Specialists for this family-friendly activity! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly College of Arts & Sciences SLIME TIME! Participants will stimulate their minds and de-stress with this fun, hands-on sensory activity. Decorate your slime with different colors, glitter, and confetti. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office BLING YOUR CAP WITH GRAD SCHOOL! Congratulations, you’ve graduated! It is time to decorate your graduation cap to stand out during the ceremony. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Graduate School GRADUATION KEEPSAKE Create and decorate your own diploma with a handprint. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of the University Registrar EXPLORER’S VISION BOARD Create a visual representation of your travel dreams and goals, crafting a motivating and inspiring roadmap that reflects your future adventures. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of International Experiences STAMP, STICK & TRAVEL Join us on a world tour with our Passport and Sticker Activity! Collect stickers to fill up your passport and explore the world! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of International Experiences PAINTED RAINBOW LEAF Explore the shapes and textures of leaves and experiment with colors to create a piece of art with nature. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU TRIO WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD? Visitors of all ages will be able to express what makes them proud. Who is close to them that constitutes their circle of trust. Avoid bad habits by knowing who to trust. STC Patio All Ages/Family Friendly University College ECO-FRIENDLY FLOWERS Paint and decorate paper flowers. Many decorative items to choose from! STC Patio All Ages/Family Friendly She’s the First PAINTING PORTRAITS In small canvases, participants of all ages can paint tiny masterpieces! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Filmmakers Guild SMART PIGGY Show off your decorating skills on a piggy bank and start saving for college. Way to go! Way to save! WHT All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Financial Aid PAINT WITH THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Show off your painting skills and paint with the School of Business! WHT All Ages/Family Friendly A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business MAGAZINE COVER PHOTO BOOTH Lights, Camera, Action! It’s the Fame Game! Get your picture taken and have it printed in a magazine. WHT 111 All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Information Technology BUSINESS BOULEVARD 5
VIDEO GAME PARTY Come and show us your game skills and your competitive side. Join the fun with game time! WHT 111 All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Information Technology TAMIU LED NAME TAG Create your own personalized TAMIU LED name tag. WHT 111 All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Information Technology VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE VITA IRS certified volunteers will prepare tax returns at no cost. Required documents are necessary. WHT 126 All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU VITA BUSINESS IS BUBBLING! Business is Bubbling is a fun, family-friendly activity where kids test their business smarts while learning the basics of earning, saving, and spending in an exciting and interactive way! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly ARSSB Dean’s Student Advisory Council DRAW AND GUESS Come and experience the process of communication and share some laughs. No drawing skills required. Stick figures & sense of humor welcome! AIC 313 All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Psychology and Communication PERSONALIZED PORTRAIT Stop by and get a personalized Discover TAMIU portrait! Friends and families are welcome! AIC 313 All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Psychology and Communication READING GAMES Participants will engage in a series of literacy games to demonstrate reading proficiency. Participants will win prizes. BLK Outdoors Ages 4-7 TAMIU-LBV Literacy Partnership INTERNATIONAL U PUZZLES AND MORE Join us to play tic-tac-toe, solve a puzzle, build a caterpillar (Cootie), or build Mr. Potato!!! These activities are accessible to all children with all abilities. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Counseling Services STAY HYDRATED! Support the TAMIU Staff Senate and Stay Hydrated! Water bottles for sale! Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Staff Senate LANGUAGE-BASED FUN! Join us for a fun-filled time with games and activities designed to boost language skills and expand vocabulary! CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Health Sciences SPEECH-LANGUAGE & HEARING SCREENINGS Students in our Communications Disorders program will perform speech-language and hearing screenings and share their gained knowledge of developmental milestones! CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Health Sciences FACT OR FICTION FEUD! Your social media feed has been infected by false information! Your job is to learn the skills of verification, so you can sort fact from fiction in the game, and in real life. CWT Outdoors 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly University College DARE TO SELF CARE Come by and learn about self-care strategies to help manage everyday stress and participate in creative activities to promote mental health and emotional well-being. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Community Counseling Center 6
PAINT CHERRY BLOSSOMS WITH THE RTG JAPAN AMBASSADORS! Join the RTG Japan Ambassadors for a painting session where you’ll learn to capture the beauty of cherry blossoms on canvas. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and creativity. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly University College SEEDS OF EMPOWERMENT Discover the joys of urban gardening with the guidance of our 1st year TAMIU students. You’ll plant seeds, get a growing guide, and a delicious recipe to make the most of your garden’s bounty. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly University College ALUMNI GATHERING Come and network with the Office of Alumni Relations and fellow TAMIU Alum! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Alumni Association PULL-UPS AND MORE Test your strength on the pull-up bar, challenge friends to a cornhole game, and grab cool merch while learning all about the ROTC program. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Army ROTC CONCESSIONS Looking for a quick snack? Stop by our concession booth to satisfy your craving! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Aramark HUNGRY? Stop by to explore TAMIU Aramark Services! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Aramark VISIT KILLAM LIBRARY Discover the Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library, a four story library facility that balances traditional print library resources with electronic library services. Stop by the Circulation Desk to learn more about the library. KLM East Side 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Killam Library VISIT A RARE BIBLE View the handwritten, illuminated Saint John’s Bible, or the many art books of Killam Library, while enjoying the architectural beauty of the Great Room and its fabulous view of campus wildlife. KLM East Side Great Room, Third Floor 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Killam Library LITTLE LIBRARIES OF SOUTH TEXAS Discover the Little Library Initiative at TAMIU and stop by to grab a free book! PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Education LAREDO LEARNS Stop by to create your own bookmark and learn about ways in which you can provide educational activities at home. PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Education VENTANILLA DE ORIENTATION (VOE) Discover programs available to the Hispanic community and migrant families. Draw your hand on the VOE Tree! PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Education BRIGHT BY TEXT Bright By Text provides free resources and advice to parents. Play games while learning about resources for parents and caregivers! PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Education LASER TAG Join us for an exciting outdoor laser tag experience! Teams of 3-5 players will compete in this ongoing, action-packed event. REC Teens and Prospective Students Recreational Sports 7
BLONGO BALL, BOWLING, AND BASKETBALL Enjoy fun and quick outdoor games like Blongo ball, basketball, and casual bowling at the REC Sports Patio. These solo or group activities are perfect for a quick break! REC All Ages/Family Friendly Recreational Sports OBSTACLE COURSE Test your speed and agility in our indoor obstacle course! Race head-to-head with an opponent to see who finishes first. REC All Ages/Family Friendly Recreational Sports INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE INFORMATION TABLE ¿Quieres aprender inglés? Visita nuestro módulo de información. Do you want to learn Spanish? Stop by to learn about the International Language Institute. STC All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Global Initiatives MATHEMATICS IN MEAL Dr. Wang, a certified Nutrition Coach by National Academy of Sports Medicine, combines math and nutrition to create practical, nutrient-dense meals for her busy family. Today, she’ll share her meal strategy and offer 100 prizes to help participants apply math and nutrition in daily life. STC Green 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics CORNHOLE GAME Grab your bags and toss, aim, and score as you enjoy a friendly game of cornhole! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of the University Registrar PLANTING SEEDS Stop by to “plant” your seeds through our cornhole toss. Learn about what farm workers do for our country. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU College Assistance Migrant Program BINGO All are welcome to play a fun round of bingo to win some goodies! Engaging with others is a great way to get to know the community! STC Patio All Ages/Family Friendly Student Conduct & Community Engagement DISCOVER TAMIU INFORMATION DESK Visit the Discover TAMIU Information Desk for more information on the event and to pick up your souvenir! STC, WHT, Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Texas A&M International University POPCORN TIME! Gather around as we hand out warm, fluffy popcorn for everyone to enjoy. WHT All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Human Resources 360 PHOTO BOOTH Stop by to take a 360 video to remember your time at Discover TAMIU! WHT 111 All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Budget, Payroll, and Fiscal Analysis CONNECTING WITH UPD Connect 4 with UPD and learn about Safe-Zone and Campus Safety! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Police Department AIM FOR SUCCESS Aim for the bullseye for a chance to win prizes and TAMIU goodies. WHT Outdoors Ages 4-7 Testing Center SCAVENGER HUNT Are you up to the challenge? Take photos of popular TAMIU landmarks! ZSC All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Bookstore 8
TRAILBLAZER TOWER Experience a traditional carillon concert at TAMIU’s Trailblazer Tower, which links to European clock towers and fosters community connection. The bell sounds echo those from public buildings, universities, and heritage cathedrals worldwide. AIC Scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Texas A&M International University DUSTYTRON Stop by to use and interact with the Swarming! Hands on engineering activity for all! AIC All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering IMAGE PROCESSING Stop by to see how our program processes sign language as you enter the camera frame, converting gestures into language! AIC All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering GEOLOGY EXPLORATION Students will observe rock samples under a microscope to discover the wonders of the rock world around them. AIC 106 All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU-SPE DUSTYMOTOR Come by for a joyride in the TAMIU DustyMotor electric car! AIC Parking Lot All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering DEMONSTRATION OF DRILLING SIMULATOR Stop by for a demonstration of real-time drilling practices in a simulation environment. AIC Walkway 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Teens and Prospective Students School of Engineering SCIENTIFIC JOURNEY TAMIU-SPE INTRODUCTION Learn about Petroleum Engineering and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) AI FACIAL RECOGNITION Learn about Artificial Intelligence detection. Can it detect your identity? AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering GO FISH WITH PHYSICS Fishing game that explores the concepts of ideal gas law and density. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU ARDA ARDA STEM EXPLORERS: FUN WITH PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, & MATH! Engage in hands-on STEM challenges, including math contests, physics experiments with mini catapults, and chemistry fun with invisible ink. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU ARDA PUTT AND LEARN! Make a putt to win environmental related prizes and information. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Environmental Health and Safety FRUIT FLY Want to learn about biomedical research? Learn how disease-causing genes lead to human diseases in fruit flies. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry TOUR OF THE BRAIN AND COGNITION LAB Visit the Brain and Cognition Laboratory and get familiarized with the equipment used in psycholinguistic studies such as eye tracking and brain electroencephalography. CNS 205 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Teens and Prospective Students Department of Psychology and Communication 9
NURSING VIRTUAL REALITY Experience Nursing through Virtual Reality! CNS 2nd Floor All Ages/Family Friendly College of Nursing and Health Sciences NURSING BINGO Learn more about nursing through a fun game of bingo! CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Nursing and Health Sciences DRUNK IMPAIRMENT GOGGLES Experience impaired driving through the use of special goggles. Can you walk a straight line? CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Nursing and Health Sciences EXPLORING BIOLOGICAL WONDERS! From furry mammals to fascinating insects, you’ll discover the incredible creatures that share our planet. Come explore, learn, and be amazed by nature’s wonders! CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry FISH UNDER THE ‘SCOPE Quite the catch! From fins to gills and tails, come explore what makes fish truly majestic works of science! Make a splash into a world of discovery using TAMIU microscopes. CWT 103 All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry CHEMISTRY MAJORS DEMONSTRATION Don’t miss the opportunity to see a Live Science Demo! KCB Front Lawn Scheduled at 2 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CHEMISTRY DEMONSTRATIONS Physical chemistry and chemistry club students will present various demos ranging in scientific topics and including hands-on activities for all ages. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly American Chemical Society (ACS) MATHEMATICAL GAMES Games and puzzles that challenge your mind and critical thinking skills. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics PHYSICS LAUNCHES US TO SPACE Join us for a rocket launch demonstration! Then you can launch the rocket and observe the physics behind reaching outer space. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics FOLDING GEOMETRIC SHAPES Removable, flexible plastic inserts unfold into 2D nets, helping you explore and manipulate geometric shapes in both 2D and 3D. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics BUILDING WOOD TANGRAM SHAPES Fun and challenging STEM activity for all ages! Tangram shapes boost imagination, hand-eye coordination, logical thinking, and shape recognition. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics PLANETARIUM SCIENCE SHOWS Experience our unique Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium! LBV Planetarium All Ages/Family Friendly Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium BUILDING THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM WITH STEM TOOLS Put together the female reproductive system and explore STEM tools! PLG Outdoors 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Educational Programs Show Times: •11 a.m....... Zula Patrol: Under the Weather •11:45 a.m.......Earth to the Universe •12 p.m.......Secret of the Cardboard Rocket •1:15 p.m....Pandas: The Journey Home •2 p.m.........Accidental Astronauts •2:45 p.m....Dolphins & Whales 10
DISCOVER HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Join us for a variety of assessments, including InBody scans, grip strength tests, cognitive tasks, blood pressure screenings, and more. Attendees will receive an interactive report to take home! REC 130 & 131 Teens and Prospective Students Department of Health Sciences VO2 MAX TESTS DEMONSTRATION Learn more about the oxygen you inhale and the amount of carbon dioxide you exhale while performing an activity through our demonstrations! REC 130 & 131 Scheduled at 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. Teens and Prospective Students Department of Health Sciences EXPLORE FITNESS & WELLNESS Kinesiology faculty will provide attendees with activities such as body composition, exercise stress test, and reaction & cognitive test. REC 130 & 131 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Health Sciences PRIME CLIMB Use the power of mathematics together with your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to win this race through numbers! STC Green Ages 8-13 Department of Mathematics and Physics POLKA DOTS A game that helps young kids fall in love with numbers! It playfully teaches counting, arithmetic, and logic with vibrant, colorful designs. STC Green Ages 4-7 Department of Mathematics and Physics PLOT FOUR Math games! Have fun testing your critical thinking, problem-solving, strategy, and motor skills. Use patterns and sequences to identify winning moves. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics PATTERN BLOCKS AND PUZZLES Expand your imagination and creativity! Have fun recognizing different geometric shapes and colors using blocks with tangram puzzles. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics WATERCOLOR WONDERS Explore how water interacts with different surfaces and how washable markers dissolve or spread when sprayed. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU TRIO HOOP SHOT BASKETBALL WITH SOLE Stay engaged on campus while playing a game of hoop shot basketball. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Orientation Leadership and Engagement MEET OUR SGA! Meet our Student Government Association for a fun activity for family and people of all ages! BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Government Association TAMIU TRIVIA WHEEL Spin the trivia wheel and learn about our campus, traditions and community. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Compliance TAMIU LOTERIA Join us for TAMIU Loteria and learn about TAMIU’s Academic Resources. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly University College: ACE Advising STACKING SUCCESS WITH ACE Learn about the importance of building a strong academic foundation with Advising, Tutoring, and Mentoring. Stop by to engage with ACE Staff. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Academic Center for Excellence SPIRITED SPEEDWAY 11
“PUTT PUTT” PUTTING STATION WITH WOMEN’S AND MEN’S GOLF Get an individual lesson from the TAMIU Men’s and Women’s golf teams. KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics “INTO THE HOOP” WITH WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Got mad B-ball skills? Show us your skills on the court with TAMIU Basketball. Join the Dustdevil Women’s team for Basketball fun! KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics “DIG IT” WITH VOLLEYBALL Ready, set, spike! Stop by to learn new skills from our TAMIU Volleyball Team! KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics “KICKIN’ IT” WITH WOMEN’S & MEN’S SOCCER It is a Goaaaal! Join us for soccer technique training and we’ll help you score. KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics MEET THE TAMIU CROSS COUNTRY TEAM! Stop by the KCB and get to know the TAMIU Cross Country team. KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics MEET OUR TAMIU CHEER AND DANCE TEAMS TAMIU Cheer and Dance offers a collegiate experience for TAMIU’s best and most disciplined. Stop by to learn about our program! KCB Front Lawn 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Cheer and Dance TAMIU CHEER AND DANCE PERFORMANCE TAMIU Cheer and Dance offers a collegiate experience for TAMIU’s best and most disciplined. Join us for a performance! KCB Front Lawn Performance at 1:30 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Cheer and Dance TAMIU BOOKSTORE POP-UP SHOP Get your Spirit on! TAMIU gifts are available for purchase. STC All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Bookstore TAMIU INFORMATION TABLE Meet with TAMIU Representatives as we provide information about admissions, academic programs, and the wonderful opportunities that we have to offer. STC Green Teens and Prospective Students Office of Recruitment & School Relations KNOCK DOWN DUSTY’S TOWER Come and show us your aiming skills and try to knock down Dusty’s tower! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Recruitment & School Relations DISCOVER TAMIU WITH MEMORY MASTER TAMIU Explorers will help you get to know TAMIU, its buildings, mascot, and traditions with a life-sized memory game! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Admissions SOLAR SMOOTHIES OHRL staff will be making “Solar Smoothies,” smoothies utilizing renewable solar energy! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Housing & Residence Life BANDANA PAINTING Stop by for TAMIU Dustdevil bandana painting! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Housing & Residence Life MAKE YOUR MARK CANVAS WALL Make your mark by leaving an inspiring message inside the TAMIU Bookstore. ZSC All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Bookstore 12
KICK YOUR WAY TO VICTORY! Kick your way to victory with a Soccer Target Inflatable! Test your aim and accuracy by shooting soccer balls into a designated target in this fun outdoor challenge. AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Smiles from Heaven/Fight Like a Kid GARY’S GUTS Our friend Gary has dropped all his guts!! Please help us put them back where they belong. Participants will learn the basics about the organs. AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Area Health Education Center ROCK PAINTING WITH CASA Paint rocks blue with inspiring messages to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month, starting April 1st. AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Voz de Ninos PRIZE DROP GAME The Prize Drop Game is a fun, interactive experience where participants drop a token into a vertical board filled with pegs, guiding the token to various prize slots. AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Webb County Public Health LAREDO FAIR & MORE Stop by to learn about the Laredo Fair Expo! AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Laredo Fair CHILD ID CARDS Police personnel will be offering FREE Child ID Cards to children 13 years of age or younger. AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Laredo Police Department Community Relations Unit PNC BANK Stop by to interact with PNC Bank! Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly PNC Bank FRIENDS OF TAMIU ONE BEAD, TWO BEADS, THREE BEADS, STOP! Want to see how computers use patterns? Stop by and make key chains while learning how coding programs use patterns! CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly UTHealth Houston McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics UTHEALTH HOUSTON INFORMATION TABLE Interested in learning more about our high school programs, undergraduate programs with TAMIU, or our graduate programs? Stop by to learn about our many programs! CNS Outdoors Teens and Prospective Students UTHealth Houston McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics & UTHealth Houston School of Public Health WATER YOU WAITING FOR? IT’S TIME TO HYDRATE! Want a fun way to stay hydrated? Join us in decorating reusable water bottles to always have a fun way to drink water! CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly UTHealth Houston School of Public Health SHAPE IT UP DOUGH Kids will use playdough to pinch, roll, and shape their creations, enhancing problem-solving, creativity, and STEM skills while crafting fun 2D designs! KCB Front Lawn Ages 4-7 MHP Salud LEARN ABOUT HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Stop by to learn more about our campus, plus our robotics team will display robots. Join us for a coloring & bookmark station. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Harmony School of Innovation - Laredo BREATHING BEADS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS Breathing Beads help youth learn breath-counting for self-soothing. Plus, create a friendship bracelet with inspirational words or meaning to carry with you always. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly PILLAR 13
OUR ENVIRONMENT Learn about our environment and participate in art activities! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) YOUR VOTE COUNTS Join us for an engaging civic education experience! Learn about the importance of civic engagement, discover how to make your voice heard, and get valuable information on voter registration. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Move Texas LEARN ABOUT SCAN Come join us for a fun and interactive Tic-Tac-Toe activity, where you can challenge friends and family while learning about SCAN Inc. and its valuable Project HOPES services! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly SCAN Inc. / Project HOPES SLIME, FACEPAINTING AND CRITTER SHOW Stop by for some fun activities and our Critter Show which includes a corn snake, Texas Tortoise, and a Gecko Lizard! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Imaginarium of South Texas OUTREACH OFFICERS Learn about career opportunities with Customs and Border Protection and aspects of different fields available. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Customs and Border Protections Office of Field Operations LIFE IS BETTER OUTSIDE! Texas state parks offer so many fun and exciting opportunities that range from hiking, camping, wildlife, geocaching, and more. Explore what Lake Casa Blanca State Park is all about! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Lake Casa Blanca State Park BEAUTIFY LAREDO Stop by to meet the team from the City of Laredo Environmental Services and Keep Laredo Beautiful and learn about the many projects that help beautify Laredo! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly City of Laredo Environmental Services & Keep Laredo Beautiful TAEKWONDO Join us for a hands-on Taekwondo experience! Try a fun introductory lesson with expert instructors. Whether for confidence, a new hobby, or staying active, kickstart your journey with us! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly KuGar Taekwondo U.S. BORDER PATROL PRESENTATION Stop by and meet U.S. Border Patrol agents and learn what they do! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly U.S. Border Patrol DUCK POND MATCHING GAME Quack, quack! Dive into the Duck Pond Matching Game! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Webb County Head Start ALMA PIERCE SILVER SPURS Watch the Alma Pierce Silver Spurs take the stage and perform a cheer and dance! KLM Outdoors Performance at 1 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Alma A. Pierce Elementary School MILTON ELEMENTARY FOLKLORICO Milton Elementary Folklorico Group will be performing Mexican Traditional Dances. KCB Front Lawn Performance at 11:30 a.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Milton Elementary School TAMIU LANDSCAPING Stop by and hear from TAMIU’s Landscapers! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Roman’s Landscaping C. L. MILTON CHOIR CLUB The C.L. Milton Choir Club is a group of young students sharing their love of music, singing songs from traditional to modern pop, accompanied by a small group of bucket drummers. KLM Outdoors Performance at 12 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly C. L. Milton Elementary School 14
HARMONY DANCE PERFORMANCE Our talented group of 1st and 2nd graders will perform an energetic and fun dance, showcasing their enthusiasm and creativity through movement. KLM Outdoors Performance at 2:30 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Harmony School of Innovation DANCE PERFORMANCE PART 2 Our 3rd to 5th grade students will perform a lively and vibrant dance, demonstrating their coordination, energy, and teamwork in a captivating and enjoyable performance for all to watch. KLM Outdoors Performance at 2:30 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Harmony School of Innovation BOOK GIVEAWAYS AND MORE! Join the Laredo Public Library for fun activities plus a chance for book giveaways! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Laredo Public Library DEVELOPING BRIGHT CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY Learn about how children play and why it matters in their growth starting in early childhood. PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly City of Laredo Public Health - Nurse-Family Partnership HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Join us at our informational booth to learn more about Harmony School of Excellence and explore the exciting programs we offer. As part of the fun, participate in our interactive spin-the-wheel game for a chance to win awesome gifts and goodies! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo PALOMITA DENTAL Stop by to learn about oral health care and careers in dentistry! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Palomita Dental SPIN THE WHEEL Stop by for information on child development and intervention. Don’t forget you coloring books and more! PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly ECI Project Niños- CACOST PLANET DENTAL Stop by to learn about careers in dentistry and join us for a fun game of cornhole!! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Planet Dental 15
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