TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY With support from Play, Learn, Explore! ACTIVITY GUIDE #DISCOVERTAMIU MARCH 21, 2026
At Discover TAMIU you can choose from five exciting pathways to PLAY, LEARN, and EXPLORE. Each affords everyone a special TAMIU experience. DISCOVER TAMIU HAS SOMETHING FUN FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY!!! WELCOME 1 ARTISTIC AVENUE Express yourself through creative art, dance & music. SPIRITED SPEEDWAY Stride with pride and participate in Dustdevil Family traditions. INTERNATIONAL U Enjoy culture, education, humanities, and social sciences with a global twist. BUSINESS BOULEVARD Expand your knowledge and see how business plays a huge role in your world. SCIENTIFIC JOURNEY Explore a world of science, shapes, and surprises. FRIENDS OF TAMIU get to know and interact with friends and partners from our great community. Our Pathways
2 Don’t forget to share the fun! IN THIS PROGRAM WE HAVE INCLUDED A COMPREHENSIVE METHOD OF NAVIGATING THE MANY ACTIVITIES GOING ON AROUND YOU ON CAMPUS DURING DISCOVER TAMIU. WE HAVE CATEGORIZED THEM INTO FIELD AND AGE GROUP TO HELP YOU CHOOSE, LOCATE AND DISCOVER ACTIVITIES FOCUSED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. #DISCOVERTAMIU EVENT TITLE EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION TIME OF THE EVENT AGE RANGE TAMIU MARIACHI INTERNACIONAL ¡Ajúa! ¡Eso, sí señor! The award-winning TAMIU Mariachi Internacional performs for you. FPA Performance at 1 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Mariachi Internacional { ORGANIZER FOLLOW US Discover more than 100 activities!!! Don’t miss an activity Play, Learn, Explore!
3 P P P P P PB PB D i i i PARKING P BUSES PARKING PB FIRST AID LOST & FOUND INFORMATION CENTERS i FOOD SERVICES DROP OFF D AIC- Academic Innovation Center KLM- Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library CWT- Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall BLK- Bob Bullock Hall WHT- Western Hemispheric Trade Center PLG- Anthony J. and Georgia A. Pellegrino Hall CNS- Dr. F. M. Canseco Hall LBV- Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center PLA- Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium KCB- Kinesiology - Convocation Building H- Physical Plant STC- Student Center FPA- Center for the Fine and Performing Arts ECHS- Early College High School ZSC- Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center REC- Kinesiology, Wellness and Recreation Center RLC- Residential Learning Community UPD- University Police Department UVIL- University Village JHBF- Jorge Haynes Baseball Field TNC- City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU By participating in the Discover TAMIU event, you authorize Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and its approved representatives the right and permission to use and publish any photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings of you and your children during all Discover TAMIU activities. Your participation in Discover TAMIU also releases TAMIU and its employees, volunteers and related parties from any and all liability and authorizes TAMIU the right to reproduce, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronically store and distribute the photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of TAMIU. Know your way around
4 The fun starts here! Play, Learn, Explore FUTURE ASTRONAUT TRAIL Blast off on a 12-stop space training adventure inspired by NASA and Finland! Complete every mission, earn your official diploma, and take home a fun learning guide to keep your astronaut skills growing. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Global & Community Engagement BRACELET-MAKING BASH Participants can choose from a colorful variety of beads and string to design their own unique bracelet to take home. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Counseling Services BUILD & PLAY ZONE Stop by our LEGO Creation Station for hands-on building fun for children of all ages! BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Counseling Services BOOKMARK CREATION Stop by to create your own bookmark and learn about ways in which you can provide educational activities at home. PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Education COLOR YOUR LIFE A space where children can color and express their creativity. STC Patio Ages 4-7 School of First-Year Experiences CRAFTING EXCELLENCE: HONORS & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING STUDIO Join us for a fun, hands on activity where you can create your very own custom medal! We’ll provide the medal ribbon and all the decorating supplies, just bring your creativity. Craft it, decorate it, and take home your unique masterpiece! CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Honors & Experiential Learning CREATE YOUR OWN POEM Unleash your inner poet with this fun and creative activity! Choose from pre-cut words, stickers, paints and more to form a poem and glue the words to colorful cardstock. PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Humanities DREAM, DESIGN, DO Participants of all ages will personalize their shirts using peel-and-stick patches and decorative stickers to create a design that reflects their unique style. This easy, mess-free activity encourages creativity, confidence, and selfexpression in a fun and inclusive way. PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Texas Association of Future Educators EASTER CRAFT ADVENTURE Kids will create fun Easter-themed crafts in a hands-on art activity. Join us for creative springtime fun! STC Green Ages 4-7 Continuing & Professional Education FLOWER SHOP Cut out of flowers that you can collect into a flower bouquet. You can color and decorate to celebrate the beginning of spring. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly PRMIS ARTISTIC AVENUE
5 GRADUATION HAT DECORATING Design your unique graduation cap and take home a personalized keepsake to cherish. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Vice President for Institutional Advancement GRADUATION KEEPSAKE Create and decorate your own diploma with a handprint. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of the University Registrar HAIR CHALK & TEMP. TATTOOS Our organization’s activity will consist of painting hair with chalk and giving/putting on temporary tattoos. Perfect for anyone that is looking to have fun! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Phi Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. LEARN ABOUT DSS! Stop by to meet the team from the Office of Disability Services for Students and join in on some coloring fun! BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Disability Services for Students MUSIC FOR ALL! This is a life performance featuring young age players. The concert will be perform at FPA recital hall at 11am. FPA Recital Hall 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Fine and Performing Arts PAINT YOUR JOURNEY Bring your creativity to life! Paint an airplane and design it to reflect your dreams and adventures. Each brushstroke is a step toward imagining thejourney ahead! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of International Experiences SLIME TIME! Participants will stimulate their minds and de-stress with this fun, hands-on sensory activity. Decorate your slime with different colors, glitter, and confetti. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office STAGGS ACADEMY COLORING Stop by to meet Staggs Academy Students and join in on some coloring fun! PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Staggs Academy THE BOOKMARK PROJECT Attendants will create their own bookmarks for their current and following physical readings. We will provide blank bookmarks, markers, stickers, and paint if needed. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Club de Espanol Siglo XXI FUTURE BUSINESS STARS Join us for a fun activity for a chance at wonderful prizes! Will you be a “Star”? WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly A.R.R.S.B. - Dean’s Student Advisory Council MAGAZINE PHOTO BOOTH Lights, camera, spotlight! It’s your moment to shine! Strike your pose and see yourself featured on your very own magazine cover. WHT 111 All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Information Technology PAINT WITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Show off your painting skills and come paint with the School of Business! WHT All Ages/Family Friendly A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business SMART PIGGY Show off your decorating skills on a piggy bank and start saving for college. Way to go! Way to save! WHT All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Financial Aid VIDEO GAME PARTY Think you’ve got what it takes? Step up, power up, and let’s play! WHT 111 All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Information Technology BUSINESS BOULEVARD
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides income tax preparation free of charge to the community. WHT All Ages/Family Friendly Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 6 WOMEN’S MOBILE HEALTH UNIT Join the Gateway Community Health Center for women’s preventive care information AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Gateway Community Health Center Department ALMA A. PIERCE CHEERLEADERS Watch the Alma Pierce Silver Spurs Cheerleaders bring energy and school spirit to life with an exciting cheer and dance routine! KCB Front Lawn 12:30 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Alma A. Pierce Elementary Cheerleaders BEAUTIFY LAREDO Stop by and make seed balls with native plants to take home. Participants will mix compost, clay, and sand into a dough-like consistency, then add seeds and roll it into a ball for a ready-to-go seed starter. WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly City of Laredo Environmental Services & Keep Laredo Beautiful BRACELET MAKING Come design & make your own bracelet, we have all types of different beads and fun charms for everyone to enjoy! AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Smiles From Heaven CODE IT, WEAR IT! Turn your name into digital data and craft an accessory that highlights your inner coder. Rock it only true binary readers will catch the meaning! CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston CORNHOLE Stop by our booth to learn more about oral health care and join us for fun activities! AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Planet Dental FRIENDS OF TAMIU SPONSOR DIY PLANTER We will offer a diy planter activity and coloring station. STC Patio All Ages/Family Friendly Harmony School of Innovation Laredo FIELD DAY FUN! Stop by for some information and fun! AIC Walkway All Ages/Family Friendly Palomita Dental HYDRATION LAB: WATER BOTTLE GLOW UP Pick your favorite stickers and give your reusable water bottle a full glow up that matches your vibe. Bring home a bottle that keeps you hydrated, reduces waste, and shows off your personal style with every sip! CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly UTHealth Houston School of Public Health INFORMATION BOOTH Stop by to learn about career opportunities with CBP. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly U.S. Customs and Border Protection INFORMATIONAL BOOTH This booth will provide essential details about CBP’s mission, roles, and the application process to interested individuals. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly U.S. Customs and Border Protection LUCKY DUCK Stop by to test your luck in our fun duck game! STC Patio All Ages/Family Friendly Harmony School of Excellence Laredo MILTON ELEM. PERFORMANCE C. L. Milton Elementary will be performing a traditional Mexican dance to celebrate our roots. KCB Front Lawn 11:30 a.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Milton Elementary School PNC BANK Stop by to interact with PNC Bank! Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly PNC Bank
7 ROCK PAINTING Join us for a fun, family-friendly rock painting activity: create, relax, and take home your own colorful masterpiece! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Laredo Public Library, MOS Branch Library TOSS & LEARN Stop by to participate in a toss game and primary prevention word puzzle. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Casa de Misericordia TOSS AWAY Join us for a fun tossing game designed to help participants develop eye-hand coordination and improve their motor skills. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Webb County Head Start UTHEALTH HOUSTON INFORMATION TABLE Discover graduate programs and accelerated master’s pathways designed to help you move further, faster. Our team is here to answer questions, break down requirements, and guide you toward the advanced study path that fits your goals! CNS Outdoors Teens and Prospective Students McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics & UTHealth Houston School of Public Health ALUMNI GATHERING Come and network with the Office of Alumni Relations and fellow TAMIU Alum! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Alumni Association BINGO Bingo is more than a game it’s a cultural tradition that brings families together across generations, creating shared moments of laughter, storytelling, and friendly competition. STC Patio All Ages/Family Friendly Student Affairs BLONGO BALL, BASKETBALL, BOWLING Stop by the TAMIU Rec for some fun! Get to see our space and meet our wonderful team! REC All Ages/Family Friendly Recreational Sports CHICK-FIL-A, SUBWAY, AND TACOS! Hungry? Stop by the Student Center food court and take your pick of one of our various dining options. STC All Ages/Family Friendly Aramark SPELLING ACTIVITY Children get to spell words with our fish and hook activity game. PLG Outdoors Ages 4-7 College of Education COLOR WITH READING THE GLOBE Stop by to color with Reading the Globe Ambassadors CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Reading the Globe Ambassadors CONCESSIONS Looking for a quick snack? Stop by our concession booth to satisfy your craving! Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Aramark CORN HOLE FUN! Grab your bags and toss, aim, and score as you enjoy a friendly game of cornhole! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of the University Registrar CRIME SCENE ACTIVITY Students will work in teams to process a staged crime scene - documenting evidence, identifying clues, and piecing together victim and offender behaviors - to collaboratively determine what happened and who is responsible. CWT Outdoors Teens and Prospective Students Department of Social Sciences DARE TO SELF CARE Come by and learn about self-care strategies to help manage everyday stress and participate in creative activities to promote mental health and emotional well-being. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Community Counseling Center INTERNATIONAL U
8 DAKJI Ddakji is a traditional South Korean playground game played by two or more players using folded paper tiles. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU K-Pop DISCOVER TAMIU INFORMATION DESK Visit the Discover TAMIU Information Desk for more information on the event and to pick up your souvenir! WHT / STC / Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Texas A&M International University DUSTY’S DINER In the mood for some food? Stop by and visit our newly remodeled Dusty’s Diner. STC All Ages/Family Friendly Aramark ECI SENSORY STATION Enjoy some time on a sensory mat area and vote on the one you like best. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly ECI Project Ninos GLOBAL & COMMUNITY FUN Match, play, win, and celebrate the world! Try our global matching memory game for a chance to win cool prizes or maybe even a sweet treat! STC 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Global & Community Engagement INVISIBLE INK LAB ARDA Invisible Ink Lab is a hands-on STEM activity where participants explore basic chemistry concepts by creating and revealing hidden messages. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU ARDA JENGA: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Children get to play Jenga! Winner gets to spin the wheel and earn a prize. PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Education LAREDO LEARNS Stop by Laredo Learns and grab a free book to take home! Let’s turn storytime into a daily adventure and make reading a fun habit the whole family loves. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Global & Community Engagement LASER TAG We will provide laser tag. Participants can split into teams of four and play for a period of 15 minutes. REC Teens and Prospective Students Recreational Sports LITTLE LIBRAIRES OF SOUTH TEXAS Discover the Little Library Initiative at TAMIU and stop by to grab a free book. PLG Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly College of Education MIXED REALITY SIMULATION Join Dr. Kele Anyanwu’s for a Mixed Reality Simulation demo. Open to all prospective students, current students, faculty and community. Sessions: 1:10 - 11 a.m. • 12-1 p.m. • 2 - 3 p.m. PLG 314 All Ages/Family Friendly College of Education NATURE EXPLORER ESCAPE ROOM Discover the wonders of nature through a family friendly escape room experience filled with clues, challenges, and hands-on exploration STC Patio All Ages/Family Friendly Las Promesas De Laredo OBSTACLE COURSE Participants will go head to head in our obstacle course in a race to the finish! REC Ages 4-7 Recreational Sports PAINT & CREATE STATION ARDA Paint & Create Station offers participants a creative space to explore self-expression through art. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU ARDA PLAY, READ & WIN Participants will have an opportunity to read book, play a literacy game, and win prizes. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU - LBV Literacy Partnership PARENTING SESSIONS AT HOME Obtain brochures about the SCAN-Texas Home Visiting Program-Webb County KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly SCAN Texas Home Visiting Program Webb County
9 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION TABLE Prospective students can stop by our table and get information on how to apply and attend our university. STC Green Teens and Prospective Students Recruitment & School Relations ROCK PAINTING Families will receive a rock and colorful acrylic pens to decorate it with drawings or write positive, encouraging words. Take your creation home or share it to spread kindness and brighten someone’s day! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Voz De Ninos - CASA SAFETY IS NO GAME, BUT WE MAKE IT FUN! Participants will explore the future of safety through virtual reality fire extinguisher training, hands on practice with the BullEx system, and engaging fun games. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Environmental Health & Safety STAMP YOUR FUTURE Step up to our booth and get your very own “passport”! Collect stamps, and watch your journey unfold. Each stamp represents an exciting opportunity, experience, or skill you could explore - your future is in your hands! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of International Experiences STARBUCKS Did somebody say Grande! Starbucks will be open throughout the event! KLM All Ages/Family Friendly Aramark TEXAS HEALTH WITH TEXAS STAR Obtain information on physical, vaccines, and dental for all families. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Texas Health Steps/Texas STAR TIC TAC TOE GAME Come and Join SCAN Project HOPES and enjoy a game of TIC Tac Toe with your entire family. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly SCAN Inc. - Project HOPES TRAILBLAZER TOWER Experience a traditional carillon concert at TAMIU’s Trailblazer Tower, which links to European clock towers and fosters community connection. The bell sounds echo those from public buildings, universities, and heritage cathedrals worldwide. AIC 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Texas A&M International University VISIT A RARE BIBLE View the handwritten, illuminated Saint John’s Bible, or the many art books of Killam Library, while enjoying the architectural beauty of the Great Room and its fabulous view of campus wildlife. KLM East Side • Great Room Third Floor 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Killam Library VISIT KILLAM LIBRARY Discover the Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library, a four story library facility that balances traditional print library resources with electronic library services. Stop by the Circulation Desk to learn more about the library. KLM East Side 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. All Ages/Family Friendly Killam Library WOMEN’S PROGRAM INFORMATION Families will learn about the services available and how we partner with women to provide compassionate, high-quality care for families KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Gateway Community Health Center, Inc A NURSE’S LIFE Step into the shoes of a real nurse! Participants will explore fun, hands-on activities like checking vitals, using medical tools, and learning how nurses help care for and comfort patients every day. CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Nurses’ Association ANIMAL SPECIMENS Stop by to learn about our animal and insect specimens. CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry SCIENTIFIC JOURNEY
10 BE A HEART HERO! Become a lifesaver in training! Participants can learn and practice hands-only CPR on a teddy bear or a mannequin while discovering how their hands can help keep a heart beating strong. CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Nurses’ Association BOARD GAMES WITH AMSA Stop by and join us for some board game fun! CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly American Medical Student Association BUILDING WOOD TANGRAM SHAPES Fun and challenging STEM activity for all ages! Tangram shapes boost imagination, hand-eye coordination, logical thinking, and shape recognition. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics CARS, DRONES, AND ROBOTS AT WISEMAN RESEARCH LAB! Habib M. Ammari, Endowed Professor of Computer Engineering and Founding Director of the Wireless Sensor and Mobile Autonomous Networks (WiSeMAN) Research Lab, welcomes students of all ages and community members to explore autonomous vehicles, including cars, drones, and robots. A unique hands-on opportunity to see how self-driving cars & smart aerial systems are being utilized. LBV 202 All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering CITRUS VOLCANO This hands-on demonstration aims to inspire curiosity and appreciation for chemistry within the community using simple household materials. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry CSDO FUN TAMIU CSDO PROGRAM Host games and interactive activities to encourage and support language development. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Communication Sciences and Disorders Program DISCOVER HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Join us for activities related to human health! Attendees can stop by our laboratory to test their own health interactively. REC 130 & 131 All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Health Sciences DRILLING SIMULATOR DEMO Drilling Simulator Demonstration AIC 105 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Teens and Prospective Students School of Engineering DRIVING SIMULATOR Drive a car simulation with real life scenarios AIC All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering DUSTYMOTOR Drive our electric car and Go-Kart built by Engineering Students AIC Parking Lot All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering DUSTYTRON Interactive Robotics NASA DustySwarmies and 3D Prints AIC Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE This demonstration engages the community with a safe, family-friendly chemistry activity that illustrates key inorganic chemistry concepts using everyday materials. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry EXTENDED REALITY EXPERIENCE (VR) Extend your reach to infinity with Virtual Reality Technology! Come and interact with the VR experience, the future awaits! WHT 111 All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Information Technology FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CHALLENGE USING A STEM TOOLBOX This scientific journey will help participants learn about reproductive anatomy and physiology. Participants will create a replica of the female reproductive system using basic materials and a STEM toolbox. CNS Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Educational Programs FISH UNDER THE ‘SCOPE Quite the catch! From fins to gills and tails, come explore what makes fish truly majestic works of science! Make a splash into a world of discovery using TAMIU microscopes. CWT 103 All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry
11 FISH WITH PHYSICS This exhibit uses a Cartesian diver game to teach the concepts of the ideal gas law and density. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics FLASHLIGHT This interactive demonstration presents key inorganic chemistry principles through a safe, family-oriented activity utilizing household materials. Join us for some chemistry fun! KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry FUTURE DOCTOR PHOTO FUN Say cheese!! Take a photo and picture your future as a doctor! CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly American Medical Student Association GEOMETRIC PUZZLES Build a puzzle tower with geometric shapes! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics INTRODUCTION TO TAMIU-SPE Gain insight to Petroleum Engineering and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. AIC All Ages/Family Friendly Society of Professional Engineers INVISIBLE INK Through this interactive demo, participants will explore fundamental chemistry concepts in a fun and safe way using common household materials. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry LANGUAGE & LISTENING FUN FEST! TAMIU CSDO program will provide free hearing and language screenings. These screenings will be conducted by CSDO students under the supervision of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists & an Audiologist. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Communication Sciences and Disorders Program MAGNETIC SLIME This hands-on demonstration introduces basic chemistry principles through a safe, visually engaging activity suitable for all ages. Cross-linked glue forms a non-Newtonian slime that responds to a magnetic field. KCB Front Lawn All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry MATHEMATICAL GAMES Games and puzzles that challenge your mind and critical thinking skills. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Learn about Medical Lab Scientists through a microscope. You will see bacteria, human cells,and tissue to! Great activity for Science lovers! Breezeway Teens and Prospective Students Medical Laboratory Science NURSING SIMULATION LAB Experience Nursing through Virtual Reality! CNS 104 All Ages/Family Friendly College of Nursing and Health Sciences PATTERN BLOCKS AND PUZZLES Expand your imagination and creativity! Have fun recognizing different geometric shapes and colors using blocks with tangram puzzles. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics PLANETARIUM SHOWS Come enjoy one of our many family-friendly shows! LBV Planetarium 11 a.m. ......... From Earth to the Universe 11:45 a.m. .... Backyard Wilderness 12:30 p.m. .... The Little Star that Could 1:15 p.m. ..... Accidental Astronauts 2 p.m. .......... Attack of Space Pirates 2:45 p.m. ..... Humpback Whales All Ages/Family Friendly Lamar Bruni Vergara Immersive Planetarium PLOT FOUR Math games! Have fun testing your critical thinking, problem -solving, strategy, and motor skills. Use patterns and sequences to identify winning moves. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Mathematics and Physics POLKA DOTS A game that helps young kids fall in love with numbers! It playfully teaches counting, arithmetic, and logic with vibrant, colorful designs. STC Green (KL) Ages 4-7 Department of Mathematics and Physics
12 PRIME CLIMB Use the power of mathematics together with your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to win this race through numbers! STC Green Ages 8-13 Department of Mathematics and Physics ROBOT HUMANOID/DOG Firsthand look of our Robot Humanoid/Dog AIC Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly School of Engineering SMALL CHANGES, BIG IMPACT: GENES & TUMOR DEVELOPMENT If something goes wrong in the DNA, sometimes it brings a huge change in the cell growth. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Department of Biology and Chemistry “DIG IT” WITH TAMIU VOLLEYBALL Ready, set, spike! Stop by to learn new skills from our TAMIU Volleyball Team! KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics “GET INTO THE SPIRIT” - TAMIU SPIRIT Stop by to meet the TAMIU Spirit Cheer and Dance Teams and get into the TAMIU Spirit! KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics “INTO THE HOOP” TAMIU BASKETBALL Got mad B-ball skills? Show us your skills on the court with TAMIU Basketball. KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics “KICKIN IT” WITH TAMIU SOCCER It’s a Goaaaal! Join us for soccer technique training and we’ll help you score. KCB Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics “PUTT PUTT” TAMIU WOMEN’S AND MEN’S GOLF Meet the team and join in for some “Putt Putt” fun! KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics BALLOON POPPING Participants will throw plastic darts to pop balloons to win prizes. WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Association of Latino Professionals BOARD GAMES WITH TAMIU CROSS COUNTRY Stop by the KCB and get to know the TAMIU Cross Country Team! Run don’t walk for guaranteed fun! KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics BUILD A BETTER TAMIU Build a Better TAMIU using GIANT Jenga! Join in for a fun, interactive way to spark conversation about the shared responsibility of strengthening TAMIU. Each block will represent a key element of TAMIU’s success. BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Planning CAP IT OFF! Mark this special milestone with creativity! Students will design graduation caps that represent their goals, dreams, and next steps. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Graduate School COLOR STACK! Learn about our university colors through a fun and interactive game. Race against a friend or family member as you match the colors and stack them on top of each other. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Recruitment & School Relations CUP PONG Participants will play cup pong to win prizes. WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Association of Latino Professionals SPIRITED SPEEDWAY
13 DUSTY’S BANDANA DECORATING We’ve got SPIRIT, how about you? You will too after decorating your very own TAMIU Spirit Bandana, compliments of the Office of Housing & Residence Life! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Housing & Residence Life DUSTY’S MATCH RACE Learn about TAMIU while finding the iconic matching card before your opponent. The future Dustdevil who collects the most cards takes the win! STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Admissions INFLATABLES FUN WITH SOLE Come and meet the Office of Student Orientation, Leadership and Engagement and enjoy the fun and high-energy inflatables that bring Dustdevil spirit to Discover TAMIU! BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Orientation, Leadership and Engagement LEVEL UP TOGETHER “Level up together” teaches leadership and communication skills. Participants will DISCOVER that our community is stronger if we work together. STC Green All Ages/Family Friendly TRIO Student Support Services MEET OUR SGA! Meet our Student Government Association for a fun activity for family and people of all ages! BLK Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Student Government Association OFFICIAL DUSTDEVIL EXPERIENCE Visit all Dustdevil Athletic stations for a chance at winning a medal! KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics PICTURES WITH DUSTY Ready to meet TAMIU’s #1 Student! Stop by for pictures with Dusty! KCB All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Athletics SOLAR SMOOTHIES Cool off with a refreshing sweet treat and watch Office of Housing & Residence Life harness the power of the sun while we create “Solar Smoothies”• right before your eyes. Multiple flavors to choose from! WHT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Housing & Residence Life STACKING SUCCESS WITH ACE Learn about the importance of building a strong academic foundation with Mentoring and Tutoring. Stop by to engage with ACE Staff. CWT Outdoors All Ages/Family Friendly Academic Center for Excellence - Academic Support SWAG AT THE TAMIU BOOKSTORE! Visit the TAMIU Bookstore for swag bags, free limited books, and free sample KIND bars. While supplies last. STC All Ages/Family Friendly TAMIU Bookstore TAMIU TRIVIA WHEEL Come and spin the trivia wheel and learn about our TAMIU campus, traditions and community. Breezeway All Ages/Family Friendly Office of Compliance
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