TAMIU to host virtual career fair March 9
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A view of TAMIU s campus as seen from June 2020.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning Times file
Impending college graduates are invited to log in and attend the Texas A&M International University Spring 2021 All Majors Fair happening virtually Thursday, March 9 from 12-4 p.m.
Prospective attendees are required to register to attend the event. Registration is available at tamiu.joinhandshake.com.
Over 20 employers will be in attendance representing higher education, school districts, government agencies, retail service, tech, logistics, health and wellness, leisure and hospitality and other industries.
After registering for the Virtual Career Fair, attendees will be able to craft their personalized schedule by setting up 30-minute group sessions or one-on-one appointments with attending employers. Individuals are encouraged to check weekly for appointment availability and create these schedules in advan
Spring-break partying falls victim to COVID-19 crisis
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, KELLI KENNEDY and ANILA YOGANATHAN , Associated Press
March 8, 2021
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1of12Beachgoers take advantage of the weather as they spend time on Clearwater Beach Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Clearwater, Fla., a popular spring break destination, west of Tampa. Colleges around the U.S. are scaling back spring break or canceling it entirely to discourage beachfront partying that could raise infection rates back on campus.Chris O Meara/APShow MoreShow Less
2of12Visitors walk on the pier near a social distancing sticker over Clearwater Beach on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Clearwater, Fla., a popular spring break destination west of Tampa. Colleges around the U.S. are scaling back spring break or canceling it entirely to discourage beachfront partying that could raise infection rates back on campus.Chris O Meara/APShow MoreShow Less
COVID-19 has killed 800 people in Webb County
March 8, 2021
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A COVID-19 particle is pictured in this image provided by the CDC. A study published in the Lanced medical journal examined the case of a man who became infected with two different variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in less than two months. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)CDC, HO / TNS
While the number of active cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to improve, Webb County passed another grim milestone on Monday: 800 deaths caused by COVID-19 over the last year. These deaths represent roughly 0.3% of the county’s entire population and 1.9% of all recorded positive cases in the area.
TAMIU s Akikuni honored at A&M summit on diversity, equity and inclusion
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The Texas A&M University System has named Texas A&M International University associate director of marketing Mika Akikuni one of 11 faculty and professional honorees recognized within the A&M System at its Second Annual Chancellor’s Summit on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards Ceremony.
The Chancellor’s Summit on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which brought together faculty and staff from A&M System universities to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at all system campuses, was conducted virtually last week with over 900 participants.
Parks and Recreation host drive-thru event for San Antonians to adopt free fruit trees
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San Antonio Parks and Recreation’s new tree mascot, Parker the Texas Red Oak, helps gives away 600 fruit trees with staff and volunteers at Texas A&M San Antonio on Saturday, March 6, 2021.Marvin Pfeiffer /Staff PhotographerShow MoreShow Less
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San Antonio Parks and Recreation’s new tree mascot, Parker the Texas Red Oak, playfully holds up an “adopt me” sign while giving away 600 fruit trees with the help of staff and volunteers at Texas A&M San Antonio on Saturday, March 6, 2021.Marvin Pfeiffer /Staff PhotographerShow MoreShow Less