Category Archives: Department News
Undergrad Publishes!
Congratulations to RPTS undergraduate student Salder Beale on publication of a review of Contested Waters: A Social History of Swimming Pools in America in the most recent issue of Journal of Leisure Research (Viol 45, 3, 2013)!
Grad Students and Faculty Publish in JLR
Congratulations to doctoral student Jerry Lee and Professor David Scott on publication of their article titled, “Interracial contact experience during recreational basketball and soccer: Korean American Males’ perspectives,” in the current issue (vol 45, number 3, 2013) of Journal of Leisure Research!
Dr. Kaiser featured on NPR
Congratulations to Dr. Kaiser, who contributed expert analysis to a National Public Radio piece on water issues in the West. Dr. Kaiser was also consulted on water issues by “marketplace.org:” http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/farmers-vs-cities-war-water#.UWb0Yr3toKQ.mailto
Mr. & Mrs. Starnes to Give Funds for Scholarships
Mr. Robert Starnes and his wife, Robin, have committed to provide scholarships in support of 2-5 RPTS tourism management undergraduate students for the next five years, with the intent to establish an endowment. The scholarships are in honor of Sue Wittens ’72, who was one of Mr. Starnes’ student colleagues during his studies in RPTS. Ms. Wittens tragically died in an automobile accident soon after graduation. She was driving to her first job in parks and recreation. We look forward to awarding these scholarships at our Department… Read More →
Kayode Recieves Stan Hodge Scholarship
A big congratulations to Kayode Aleshinloye, who is recipient of the Stan Hodge Scholarship from Texas TTRA. The scholarship will enable Kayode to attend the 2013 TTRA conference in Kansas City in June, where he will present two papers. Congratulations, Kayode!
Project Funding in support of the TAMU Soltis Center
A big congratulations to Miles Phillips and Jim Petrick, who have received funding for separate projects in support of the TAMU Soltis Center in Costa Rica! Both projects are being funded directly through the Provost’s office. Miles’ project will involve creation of an innovative Extension program at the Soltis Center, and Jim’s project will involve market research. Jim worked with his research team to craft the proposal. Members of that team are Angela Durko, Mathew Stone, and Steven Migaz. A big thanks also to Mr. Serff, who contributed… Read More →
Passport to RPTS
Join us on Tuesday April 16th in the Agrilife Center for our spring celebration from 5pm to 8pm. For the pdf click here
2013 Spring Newsletter Update
We are working on getting the 2013 Spring Newsletter. If you have any ideas you would like to see implemented, do not forget to let us know. Here is the 2012 Fall Newsletter for those of you want to revisit our progress in the Fall.
Great Opportunity!
Division of Student Affairs Offices of the Dean of Student Life Texas A&M University Subject: National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week Graduate and professional students are an integral part of Texas A&M University and comprise of approximately 20% of the student population as of spring 2013. This year Texas A&M University will participate in the National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, which will be held April 1st – April 5th. This is a week to recognize graduate and professional students, graduate assistants, research assistants and teaching… Read More →
KangJae Lee is awarded Doctoral Fellowship
KangJae “Jerry” Lee has been selected to receive the 2013 U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship! Associate Provost Karen Butler-Purry will present the award award during a special ceremony on April 4. Congratulations, Jerry, we are proud of you!
