HOWDY, AGGIES!

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The ceremony begins on the day of Silver Taps when the flag in front of the Academic Building is placed at half-staff. Notices are posted at the Memorial Student Center, Evans Library, and at the base of the flagpole in front of the Academic Building. At 10:15 p.m., chimes from the Albritton Bell Tower begin to play. The ceremony begins at 10:30 p.m. as the Ross Volunteers Firing Squad marches in slow cadence to the statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross. Three volleys are fired. "Silver Taps" is played by six buglers three times – to the North, West, and South. This concludes the ceremony, but not the feelings of respect and honor. With respect, the ceremony of Silver Taps is dedicated to the deceased Aggie and is a solemn and serious event. Some important observances must be remembered:The area in front of the Sul Ross statue and the Academic Building is reserved for the friends and family of the deceased. Aggies do not stand or sit on the benches lining the walkway between the flagpole and the Sul Ross Statue. The darkness and quiet, which cover the campus, emphasize the mood for Silver Taps. Aggies help to retain this tranquility by covering windows, keeping noise to a minimum, and walking to and from the ceremony without talking. The name of the deceased Aggie is posted on the flagpole base during the day of Silver Taps.

Beginners with little to no experience are invited to sign up for an introduction to our Husqvarna Viking sewing machines available to use in The Maker Zone. You'll get to know the parts of the machine, learn what all the different knobs are for, get it set up for a sewing session, practice sewing different patterns to get a feel for how to drive it, go over some basic troubleshooting strategies, and then put your new knowledge to work making a small tote or crossbody bag to take home. All materials provided.If you are more than 5 minutes late for the class, you may lose your seat. If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to be able to participate in this event, please contact Nicole Burchfield (nicole.burchfield@tamu.edu (mailto:nicole.burchfield@tamu.edu)) to communicate your needs at least 5 business days prior to allow us to facilitate a reasonable accommodation.