Bryan College Station CVB 2011 Visitor Planning Guide : Page 18
Texas A&M University Texas A&M University is a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution located in College Station, Texas. The University’s enrollment is more than 49,000 students studying for degrees in 10 academic colleges. Tours of the campus are offered through the Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center Tours. “Buck” Schiwetz, John Biggers, H.O. Kelly, Julian Onderdonk and Dawson Dawson-Watson. Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadet Center Appelt Aggieland Visitors Center The Visitor Center is located on the 1st fl oor of Rudder tower on campus and offers visitors a 90-minute walking or driving tour of the campus highlighting the history and traditions that make Texas A&M such an unique experience. Bonfi re Memorial The Memorial is dedicated to the 12 Aggies who lost their lives in the tragic collapse of the 1999 Bonfi re. It celebrates the tradition and history of Texas A&M and is comprised of the Tradition Plaza, Spirit Wall, and History Walk. This center depicts the Corps of Cadets from its beginning in 1876 to today and describes the traditions and history of Texas A&M University. The exhibits include Silver Taps, the Aggie Band, Parsons Mounted Cavalry, the 12th Man, the Ross Volunteers, Aggie Muster, Bonfi re, Reveille, Cadet life and an Aggie Ring case. Also housed in the Corps Center is the Sanders/ Metzger Antique Firearm Collection and more are all must-sees to truly understand Aggieland. Texas A&M Athletic Sports Museum Cushing Memorial Library and Archives In addition to housing Texas A&M University’s rare books, special collections and archives, Cushing Memorial Library and Archives presents 4-6 exhibits for visitors each year. Paintings and other works from Cushing’s extensive art collections in addition to rare books and other historic materials are always on display. Located in the Zone of Kyle Field, this museum serves as a repository for treasured sports relics of the past. Visitors will experience several different exhibits in the museum including the Time Wall, Legends Gallery, sport-by-sport perimeter displays and interactive computers. The Texas A&M Sports Museum has the distinction of being the nation’s only all-sports museum funded primarily by former athletes. J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries (Temporarily located in the Sterling C. Evans Library Annex of TAMU Campus) Hosts about 14 traveling exhibitions each year. Visitors will see exhibits ranging from the traditional fi ne arts and crafts to anthropology, archaeology, history and science. One can also explore some of the highlights of Texas A&M University’s permanent collection, which includes works by Texas artists such as E.M. J. Wayne Stark continued next column 18 www.visitaggieland.com
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