At 6 PM on Wednesday, April 23, Dr. Jim Bullard will discuss monetary policy in the U.S. to students, faculty, staff and the community. The presentation, hosted by the Private Enterprise Research Center, will be held at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at Texas A&M University. The reception will begin at 5:30 PM. James "Jim" Bullard is the Dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business at Purdue University. Previously, he served 15 years as the president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and as an active member of the Federal Open Market Committee – charged with guiding monetary policy in the United States. Bullard is co-editor of the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, a member of the editorial advisory board of the National Institute Economic Review and a member of the Central Bank Research Association's senior council. He was ranked as the seventh-most influential economist in the world in 2014. Bullard's research focuses on monetary policy, inflation/deflation, and macroeconomic stability. His publications have appeared in premier journals, including the American Economic Review; the Journal of Monetary Economics; Macroeconomic Dynamics; and the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking.

Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Rhea, join the University Wind Symphony in concert, in Rudder Theater at 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025. Tickets are $5.00 at the box office or purchase online (https://boxoffice.tamu.edu/Online/default.asp?sToken=1%2Cc32214f8%2C672937d4%2C77F91F92-60A4-4056-99F8-F6D8C9D2C1A5%2Cj84juA0qs5R0batQ0DawC62p8gw%3D&BOset::WScontent::SearchResultsInfo::current_page=5&doWork::WScontent::getPage=&BOparam::WScontent::getPage::article_id=64C39D67-4069-46E6-B3B1-060BB7601A7A). All concerts are live streamed at http://tx.ag/MUSALive (http://tx.ag/MUSALive) Students with a current TAMU ID are free of charge.

Enjoy some refreshments as you stroll through The Gardens and visit our various educational demonstrations and activity tables. Visitors of all ages can make spring-inspired crafts, learn about all things pollinators, and even participate in a butterfly release! Come on out for a bloomin' time in The Gardens! Our butterfly release will begin at 11:00 am. Visitors will have the opportunity to sign-up to release a butterfly throughout the event at the Butterfly Release sign-up table. For more information, please visit our website: https://gardens.tamu.edu/hullabloom-fest/ (https://gardens.tamu.edu/hullabloom-fest/https://gardens.tamu.edu/hullabloom-fest/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI1iRtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTVPJ6ipBltitr2a8n7MWARB1Meul9TZYUR_7mCfzv_2S9Clp_CI3UIk-A_aem_5BU-wGXDhk0R56m4UC_dbA) Read more in AgriLife Today (https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/04/16/hullabloom-fest-on-april-26-celebrates-spring-at-the-gardens/).

Exhibition on Display: April 3–May 18, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. See faculty artworks in the form of watercolors, carpentry, photography, paintings, animation, weavings, book bindings, data-driven art, digital installations and more.TX.AG/PVFA25 (http://TX.AG/PVFA25)

Exhibition on Display: March 21–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. Old grocery sacks become a crocheted wall hanging, 1960s magazine pages become origami-like flowers, and a coffee box turns into a faux watering can in this re-purposed floral wonderland. Students were tasked with taking the foundational skills they've learned in previous classes and asked to make larger-scaled installations with available resources, like 3-D printer shards, plastic strapping from boxes, water bottles and other materials that might have otherwise landed in the landfill.TX.AG/GoingGreen (http://TX.AG/GoingGreen)

Exhibition on Display: March 25–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. The human body—depicted in action, in allegorical form, in portraiture, or as an object mediated by the effects of change over time—is one of the oldest and most important subjects in art. This dynamic array allows for an exploration of a wide range of stylistic approaches to the depiction of the human body, while also providing a glimpse at the variety of forms and materials employed by artists across several centuries.TX.AG/Human (http://TX.AG/Human)

Exhibition on Display: March 25–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. Pewter, a tin-based alloy, played a significant role in households from ancient times to the 18th and 19th centuries, when it was used for everything from tableware and drinking vessels to decorative items. Pewter was relatively affordable compared to precious metals like silver or gold, but it featured a warm, lustrous appearance, making it desirable for those seeking to emulate wealth and status. The "American Brilliant Period" (roughly 1876–1916) saw the rise of fine, hand-cut crystal, characterized by high lead content for brilliance, and gained worldwide recognition for its elegance and intricate designs. Both cut crystal and pewter have historically used lead in their fabrication with notable results in the appearance of the glass metal.TX.AG/SUAB (http://TX.AG/SUAB)

Join Dr. James Van Zandt as he conducts the University Philharmonic Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra in concert in Rudder Auditorium, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. All concerts are live streamed at http://tx.ag/MUSALive (http://tx.ag/MUSALive) $5.00 General Admission Free with a current TAMU student ID Tickets are available through the MSC Box Office (https://boxoffice.tamu.edu/Online/default.asp).

The University Concert Bands will be in concert, under the direction of the multitalented directors of the Department of Music Activities.   Concert Band, conducted by Mr. Brandon Laird Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. Lance Sample Symphonic Winds, conducted by Dr. Russell Tipton All concerts are live streamed here (http://tx.ag/MUSALive). $5.00 General Admission Free with a current TAMU student ID Tickets are available through the MSC Box Office (https://boxoffice.tamu.edu/Online/default.asp).

Exhibition on Display: April 3–May 18, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. See faculty artworks in the form of watercolors, carpentry, photography, paintings, animation, weavings, book bindings, data-driven art, digital installations and more.TX.AG/PVFA25 (http://TX.AG/PVFA25)

Exhibition on Display: March 21–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. Old grocery sacks become a crocheted wall hanging, 1960s magazine pages become origami-like flowers, and a coffee box turns into a faux watering can in this re-purposed floral wonderland.  Students were tasked with taking the foundational skills they've learned in previous classes and asked to make larger-scaled installations with available resources, like 3-D printer shards, plastic strapping from boxes, water bottles and other materials that might have otherwise landed in the landfill.TX.AG/GoingGreen (http://TX.AG/GoingGreen)

Exhibition on Display: March 25–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. The human body—depicted in action, in allegorical form, in portraiture, or as an object mediated by the effects of change over time—is one of the oldest and most important subjects in art. This dynamic array allows for an exploration of a wide range of stylistic approaches to the depiction of the human body, while also providing a glimpse at the variety of forms and materials employed by artists across several centuries.TX.AG/Human (http://TX.AG/Human)

Exhibition on Display: March 25–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. Pewter, a tin-based alloy, played a significant role in households from ancient times to the 18th and 19th centuries, when it was used for everything from tableware and drinking vessels to decorative items. Pewter was relatively affordable compared to precious metals like silver or gold, but it featured a warm, lustrous appearance, making it desirable for those seeking to emulate wealth and status. The "American Brilliant Period" (roughly 1876–1916) saw the rise of fine, hand-cut crystal, characterized by high lead content for brilliance, and gained worldwide recognition for its elegance and intricate designs. Both cut crystal and pewter have historically used lead in their fabrication with notable results in the appearance of the glass metal.TX.AG/SUAB (http://TX.AG/SUAB)

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The net proceeds from the Maroon and White Fun Run will support the Staff Emergency Fund (https://staff.tamu.edu/our-programs/staff-emergency-fund.html), an account held at the Texas A&M Foundation. Created to help members of the Aggie family in need, the fund provides limited financial assistance to Texas A&M University staff members experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event.Register:5K and Kids Race Registration (https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=18651)Race Entry $30 per 5K participant; $20 per 1-mile run for kids (12 & under)Volunteer:Sign up to volunteer by May 1 (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-25d_0x31146x0kaSct8sCWn)Race Day Itinerary6:30 a.m. Packet pick-up in Aggie Park7:45 a.m. Staging of participants8:00 a.m. Race begins9:30 a.m. Race concludes7:00-11:00 a.m. Vendor booths open For more information, visit the Maroon and White Fun Run website (https://staff.tamu.edu/funrun/index.html).

Exhibition on Display: April 3–May 18, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. See faculty artworks in the form of watercolors, carpentry, photography, paintings, animation, weavings, book bindings, data-driven art, digital installations and more.TX.AG/PVFA25 (http://TX.AG/PVFA25)

Exhibition on Display: March 21–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. Old grocery sacks become a crocheted wall hanging, 1960s magazine pages become origami-like flowers, and a coffee box turns into a faux watering can in this re-purposed floral wonderland. Students were tasked with taking the foundational skills they've learned in previous classes and asked to make larger-scaled installations with available resources, like 3-D printer shards, plastic strapping from boxes, water bottles and other materials that might have otherwise landed in the landfill.TX.AG/GoingGreen (http://TX.AG/GoingGreen)

Exhibition on Display: March 25–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. The human body—depicted in action, in allegorical form, in portraiture, or as an object mediated by the effects of change over time—is one of the oldest and most important subjects in art. This dynamic array allows for an exploration of a wide range of stylistic approaches to the depiction of the human body, while also providing a glimpse at the variety of forms and materials employed by artists across several centuries.TX.AG/Human (http://TX.AG/Human)

Exhibition on Display: March 25–June 1, 2025 Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. Noon–6 p.m. Pewter, a tin-based alloy, played a significant role in households from ancient times to the 18th and 19th centuries, when it was used for everything from tableware and drinking vessels to decorative items. Pewter was relatively affordable compared to precious metals like silver or gold, but it featured a warm, lustrous appearance, making it desirable for those seeking to emulate wealth and status. The "American Brilliant Period" (roughly 1876–1916) saw the rise of fine, hand-cut crystal, characterized by high lead content for brilliance, and gained worldwide recognition for its elegance and intricate designs. Both cut crystal and pewter have historically used lead in their fabrication with notable results in the appearance of the glass metal.TX.AG/SUAB (http://TX.AG/SUAB)