Both events are free and open to the public.

   A Lubbock native who grew up the child of a migrant worker and became a university history professor will lead several discussions on the Mexican American community for the Center for the Study of the American West.

For information on the events, visit wtamu.edu/csaw or

 call 806-651-5238.

Dr. Valerie A. Martínez, associate professor of history at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, is the keynote speaker for CSAW’s “Forgotten Frontera: The Mexicanidad” events scheduled for Sept. 20 and 21.

A reception catered by The Brunch Truck will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Martínez then will give an interactive lecture, “Building the Southern Plains: Migrantes and Mexicanidad,” at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus.

A reception will begin at 6 p.m. with light snacks.

 Four distinguished former West Texas A&M University faculty members recently were awarded emeritus status by

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

“To earn emeritus status in higher education, one must demonstrate extraordinary contributions to a field of study and a steadfast commitment to the University and its mission,” said Dr. Neil Terry, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “It is a designation that further reinforces the legacy of an academic professional and their past, present and future role in championing the institution and students they serve.”

Dr. Trudy Hanson, who retired in 2021 as a professor of communication and head of the Department of Communication in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities , was nominated by Paula Schlegel, associate lecturer of communication.

Dr. Jean Stuntz, who retired in 2022 as Regents Professor of History in the Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities and founder of the Gender Studies Program, was nominated by Dr. Bruce Brasington, WT’s Twanna Caddell Powell Professor and Regents Professor, and Dr. Tim Bowman, head of WT’s Department of History .

Thursday, September 28 @ 6pm

WTAMU Legacy Hall

The WTAMU Arts Subscription Series presents Opera Cowgirls with WT Opera and our very own Dr. Sarah Beckham-Turner!!

Patrons can enjoy this concert as subscription series members or by purchasing a $50 ticket that includes food, drink, and exquisite entertainment.

Click HERE to become a subscription series member!

For online ticket purchases, click HERE!

If you prefer to purchase your admission with cash or check, email opera@wtamu.edu or call 806-651-2840

Calling all WT Alumni who competed on the forensics team!