Office of Global Initiatives

Events 2025

January

New Year

The Office of Global Initiatives welcomed the New Year participating in meetings with different local and regional organizations.

Meeting with Regional Non-Profits

2025 started with great momentum! The Office of Global Initiatives / Binational Center held the first workshop of the year for nonprofits in the region. Various organizations from Nuevo Laredo shared ideas and outlined joint binational projects that will strengthen collaboration and development in our community.

The Texas Holocaust, Genocide and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission

This week, the Office of Global had the honor of welcoming Commissioner Sandra H. Parker and Executive Director Joy Nathan from the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC). During their visit, they met with Mr. Juan Castillo, Interim President of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), as well as Ms. Rosanne Palacios, VP for Institutional Advancement; Mr. Trevor Liddle, Associate VP and Chief of Staff; and Mrs. Maria Eugenia Calderón-Porter, Assistant VP for Global Initiatives. We look forward to collaborating with THGAAC on a variety of exciting projects for 2025!

February

MOU Signing with Dominican Republic Foreign Ministry

The Office of Global Initiatives recently welcomed a delegation from the Dominican Republic to renew a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between TAMIU and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX). This partnership will continue to analyze and support the development of successful borders. Among our distinguished guests were Roberto Alvarez, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugo Rivera, Vice Minister for Economic Affairs and International Cooperation, and several influential Dominican business leaders.

March

Panel Discussion with Women Leaders for International Women's Day

The Office of Global Initiatives hosted an inspiring Panel Discussion with Women Leaders in celebration of International Women’s Day. 💜 It was an empowering morning filled with powerful stories and insights from incredible women:

• Vanesa Perez, Honorable Mayor Pro-Tempore & City Council Member District VII
• Dr. Julie Bazan, Executive Director of AHEC
• Gabriela ‘Maita’ Fernandez, Owner of Lolita’s Bistro

Students and community members were captivated by the panelists' testimonies and experiences. Their words reminded us of the strength, resilience, and leadership of women shaping our world today.

Panel Discussion on International Public Safety

The Office of Global Initiatives hosted a dynamic panel on International Public Security, featuring esteemed guests from Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, and Buenos Aires, Argentina! Panelists engaged in insightful discussions with representatives from local, state, and federal security agencies, fostering crucial inter-agency collaboration and strengthening binational cooperation. A truly successful event driving global security dialogue forward!

Discover TAMIU

The Office of Global Initiatives & International Languages Institute had a fantastic time at Discover TAMIU! We connected with many visitors at our information booth, showcasing our English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

April

International Executive Seminar for Professors of the Universidad Autonoma deTamaulipas

We're thrilled to have hosted a group of esteemed professors from the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas (UAT) for an international executive seminar. Dr. Ricardo Lozano enlightened us with his insights on adaptive leadership in changing contexts, while Dr. Sergio Garza shared practical teaching strategies that can be applied in the classroom right away.

It was an incredible day of learning, collaboration, and building binational ties with our UAT colleagues. We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with like-minded educators and look forward to future collaborations!

An Afternoon of Poetry

The Office of Global Initiatives welcomed the incredible Raquel Valle Sentíes, Laredo Poet Laureate, for an intimate afternoon of poetry and reflection. Raquel shared with us the Third Edition of her powerful book “Soy como soy y qué”, capturing hearts with her words, presence, and passion.

The audience was deeply engaged — not just listening, but connecting. Many shared moving stories about how Raquel’s poems have touched their lives, revealing the deep personal ties between the author and her readers. It was a celebration of identity, resilience, and the enduring power of poetry to unite and inspire.

Thank you, Raquel, for your voice — and to everyone who joined us in this unforgettable gathering.