

United States/ Mexico Relations
2011 Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
- April 15 - 17, 2011 - The Joy of Living - Level 1 and 2
A three-day meditation workshop lead by Ted Olmsted, as a continuation of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche's teachings and philosophy from the first "Joy of Living" workshop in 2010 at Texas A&M International University. The event will take place at Student Center 119.
- April 30, 2011 - International Executive Seminar with North American Development Bank (NAD Bank) and Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC)
In a collaborative effort, Texas A&M International University and U.S/Mexican federal agencies will train Mexican and American public servants in order to create a better understanding of each other’s institutions with the purpose of improving public management in each country. Each module will analyze the different policy approaches of México and the United States. For more information please click on the link above.
- May 19, 2011 - Laredo Area Community Foundation's Spring Workshop
The annual LACF workshop will cover the topic of "How to Submit a Successful Grant Application and Prepare for Audit in the United States & Mexico". Some of the speakers include members of the LACF board, U.S. CPA Jorge Martinez, U.S. CPA Gigi Flores, and Mexico CPA Martha Lujan.
- July 30, 2011 - International Executive Seminar with Joint Commission International (JCI)
In a collaborative effort, Texas A&M International University and U.S/Mexican federal agencies will train Mexican and American public servants in order to create a better understanding of each other’s institutions with the purpose of improving public management in each country. Each module will analyze the different policy approaches of México and the United States. For more information please click on the link above.
- September 26, 2011 - Mindful Awareness
The Binational Center and Casa Tibet Laredo presents a workshop to take place every Monday morning at 7 a.m. for the Fall 2011 Semester. The goal of this workshop is to help students focus and concentrate by improving memory retention and diminishing stress.
- September 29-30, 2011 - Best Fundraising Practices in an International Community (Philanthropy 102) - Seminar Series for International Nonprofit Organizations (SSINPO)
The Texas A&M International University Binational Center in a collaborative effort with the U.S. Department of State will train and provide the Mexican volunteers and employees of Mexican non-profit organizations with the necessary tools for successful non-profit organization management and fundraising.
- October 6-7, 2011 - Exploring Fundraising in an International Community (Philanthropy 101) - Seminar Series for International Nonprofit Organizations (SSINPO)
The Texas A&M International University Binational Center in a collaborative effort with the U.S. Department of State will train and provide the Mexican volunteers and employees of Mexican non-profit organizations with the necessary tools for successful non-profit organization management and fundraising.
- November 8-10, 2011 - Tibetan Seminar Series with Venerable Tenzin Thutop
For additional information contact us at:
Texas A&M International University
BINATIONAL CENTER
U.S./Mexico Relations
5201 University Boulevard
Student Center 118
Laredo, TX 78041
Tel. 956-326-2834 — Fax 956-326-2836
Email: binationalcentermx@tamiu.edu
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm
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