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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Arial Narrow"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Dear Faculty:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Arial Narrow"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Texas A&M University-Commerce will host
the 6<sup>th</sup> annual Texas A&M University System Pathways Research Symposium
November 7-8, 2008. The Symposium gives undergraduate and graduate students the
opportunity to present their research findings in the form of posters. In
addition, students have the opportunity to discuss their research with fellow
researchers and compete for cash prizes for best poster presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Arial Narrow"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>This is a great opportunity for our talented
students to showcase their projects and to receive valuable input from faculty
across the TAMU System. Students should register at <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/pathways">www.tamu-commerce.edu/pathways</a>
before October 19, 2008. The Office of Sponsored Programs will pay the registration
fees for A&M-Commerce Students. Please encourage your students to
participate.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Arial Narrow"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>An integral aspect of the symposium involves
the judging of the posters and I am seeking your assistance to serve as judges
in one or more of the disciplines listed below:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:13.5pt'><font size=3 face="Arial Narrow"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Agriculture<br>
Business & Computer Information Systems<br>
Computer Science<br>
Education<br>
Engineering<br>
Environmental Science<br>
Life Science<br>
Physical Science<br>
Social Sciences – Humanities<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in'><font size=3 face="Arial Narrow"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>All faculty attending,
including judges, must register online. Registration fees will be waived for
all judges. To register and see the schedule of events, activities and more, please
visit the Pathways website (<a href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/pathways/">www.tamu-commerce.edu/pathways/</a>).
Registration will end October 19, 2008. I look forward to seeing you and your
students at the symposium. Please contact Dr. Allan Headley at <a
href="mailto:allan_headley@tamu-commerce.edu">allan_headley@tamu-commerce.edu</a>
or 903/886-5159 for more information or if you have questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Arial Narrow"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>This is our chance to showcase the fine work
of our students and faculty. Thank you for your participation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;
font-family:Arial'>Mary W. Hendrix, Ph.D.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;
font-family:Arial'>Interim Provost and Vice-President for Academic &
Student Affairs</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;
font-family:Arial'>Texas A&M University-Commerce</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=1
face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Arial'>Commerce</span></font></st1:City><font
size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Arial'>, <st1:State
w:st="on">TX</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">75429</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;
font-family:Arial'>903.886.5018</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;
font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>We make a living by what we get</span></font></i><i><font
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font-style:italic'>; we make a life by what we give others. </span></font></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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