WELCOME GUIDE 2020 SUMMER IN AGGIELAND TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAUNCH: Stay Connected & Recreation & Undergraduate Visitor’s Information Transportation Research Events 04 05 06 Entertainment Places of Worship Health Services 07 08 09 Food & Drinks Groceries & Banking Thanks & Gig ’Em
LAUNCH is a unit of Undergraduate Studies in the Division of Disclaimer: The information contained in this guide was taken from various online Academic Affairs. Many of our programs are supported through and local resources and was correct at the time of publishing. LAUNCH: Undergraduate students fees and generous contributions from the Office of Research (UGR) reserves the right to modify or cancel any statement in this the Provost, the Texas A&M Foundation, and The Association of publication, and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of such modification Former Students. or cancellation. LAUNCH: UGR EVENTS STAY CONNECTED
LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research (UGR) offers a variety of resources Connect with us online for postings about research opportunities, and events to students participating in Research Experiences student news, helpful resources, event details, and other information for Undergraduates (REU) and Summer Undergraduate Research about undergraduate research at Texas A&M. Experiences (SURE) at Texas A&M University. MENTORING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS RESEARCH RESOURCES LOCAL NEWS SOURCES WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Texas A&M Libraries: The Battalion Texas A&M Emergency May 15, 2020 library.tamu.edu/research/index Student News Notification System 2:00 PM-4:00 PM thebatt.com codemaroon.tamu.edu Rudder 601 Office of Scholarly Communications: @TAMU_UGR RSVP @ tx.ag/Ee44wbu library.tamu.edu/services/scholarly_ The Eagle KBTX-TV (CBS) communication/index theeagle.com kbtx.com GENERAL LABORATORY SAFETY TRAINING* University Writing Center Writing & Speaking May 27, 2020 KAGS-TV (NBC) KANM Student Radio tamuugr.wordpress.com Guides: 3:00-5:00 PM kagstv.com kanm.tamu.edu writingcenter.tamu.edu/Students/Writing-Speak- ILSB Auditorium ing-Guides RSVP @ tx.ag/8ogH5L6 KAMU-TV and FM (PBS & NPR) kamu.tamu.edu REU/SURE RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY TRAINING* May 29, 2020 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Cyclotron Institute 228 VISITOR’S INFORMATION RSVP @ tx.ag/QermfHw PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FOR BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION (B/CS) TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CAMPUS TOURS UNDERGRAUATE STUDENTS Learn about Texas A&M, its buildings, traditions, June 26, 2020 CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU and more through a campus tour provided by the 1:00 PM-4:00 PM & Social 4:00 PM-4:30 PM The Bryan/College Station (B/CS) community Aggie Experience Council (AEC). Check out tamu. ILSB Auditorium has a lot to offer such as world class attractions, edu/visitors/index for additional information about RSVP @ tx.ag/NGwoesn local restaurants, and historic shops. Visit campus tours and other Aggieland resources. (experiencebcs.com) for detailed information on LAUNCH UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SUMMER what Aggieland has to offer. POSTER SESSION July 29, 2020 Morning Session: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Afternoon Session: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM ILSB Lobby Registration Closes: July 20 More details @ tx.ag/l96VEk5
*LAUNCH: UGR will schedule, provide space for, and coordinate registration and check in for one general lab safety and radiological training and send the list of students that participated to the training instructors. After the training sessions, PI’s are responsible for requesting certificates of completion from the Environmental Health & Safety office.
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STUDENT RECREATION CENTER LOCAL FACILITIES ATTRACTIONS AT TEXAS A&M If you are a Texas A&M student in a summer program, If you are looking for a place to run, play tennis, Texas A&M University has a variety of on-campus museums and libraries, such as the you may have access to the Rec Center. However, this or maybe even go fishing, both Bryan and College J. Wayne Stark, Forsyth (uart.tamu.edu), and Reynolds Galleries (vac.tamu.edu) in the varies by program and you should ask your program’s Station offer numerous well-maintained lakes, Memorial Student Center. Also, check out the Cushing Memorial Library (cushing.library. director if this particular student fee is covered. Visit parks, and other facilities. tamu.edu) and the Corps of Cadets Center (corps.tamu.edu/corpscenter). recsports.tamu.edu for more information. A complete index of parks and recreation facilities Texas A&M is home to The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, one of the most TEXAS A&M REC SPORTS & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES in College Station and Bryan can be accessed at cstx. popular attractions in Texas. For hours of operation and a complete listing of permanent Each summer, Rec Sports organizes several trips gov/parks and bryantx.gov/parks-and-recreation. and current exhibits, visit bush41.org. and clinics for outdoor adventures such as Surfing, Rock Climbing, and Horseback Riding. You can also rent kayaks and other gear for impromptu trips to any of the nearby lakes or rivers. Visit recsports.tamu.edu/outdoor-adventures for more information or to register for a trip. THE ARTS IN B/CS ARTS COUNCIL OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY FUN AND GAMES The Arts Council promotes over 60 arts, culture and heritage organizations throughout the Brazos GRAND STATION ENTERTAINMENT Valley, maintaining the Texas Gallery, an art studio, Grand Station Entertainment offers 40 lanes of and a permanent collection of art from Texas bowling, an arcade, rustic themed mini golf, bumper artists. For more information about the Arts Center, cars, and the largest laser tag arena in Texas at an visit acbv.org. affordable price. Food and drinks are also available. TRANSPORTATION GRAND STAFFORD THEATER CINEMARK MOVIES 18 AND XD A 400-person capacity live music and event 1401 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY venue, Grand Stafford Theater offers a full- PREMIERE CINEMA - IMAX Transportation Services at Texas A&M University offers a variety of resources for getting around both on- service bar featuring classic cocktails, mezzanine 950 N Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, TX and off-campus during the summer. seating, and an available second-level bar. For details about events, please visit their website at PARKING grandstaffordtheater.com. ESCAPE ROOM B/CS Bring your friends and work together to solve Visit transport.tamu.edu/parking for more information about parking permits, available lots, and visitor puzzles, escape your room and win the game! parking options. Information regarding designated disabled parking spaces can be found at THE THEATRE COMPANY The Theatre Company productions are staged in a escaperoombcs.com transport.tamu.edu/parking/disabled. former movie theater that has been redesigned to BUSES suit live theatre. To see a current list of productions, For more things to do in Bryan/College Station; please see their website at theatrecompany.com. experiencebcs.com/things-to-do/entertainmentt The A&M bus system has routes that run on- and off-campus. Real-time maps and bus route schedules can be found at transport.tamu.edu/busroutes Note: You must have a TAMU, Blinn, or Brazos Transit District ID ready to show the driver when boarding the Aggie Spirit buses at off-campus stops. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRYAN Just 5 miles from the Texas A&M University SHOPPING ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION campus, Downtown Bryan is home to an array of CENTURY SQAURE restaurants, boutiques, concert and event venues, Transportation Services offers several alternative transportation options such as Bicycle Services, Park and 175 Century Square Dr, College Station, TX and art galleries. The Downtown Bryan Association Ride, and Car and Ride Share programs. More information can be found at transport.tamu.edu/alternative. (DBA) hosts First Friday on the first Friday of every JONES CROSSING TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP month to showcase the variety of arts and culture 11675 Wellborn Rd, College Station, TX in the area. Check out downtownbryan.com for a For an interactive, searchable, and printable campus map, visit tx.ag/iAYlArk full listing of shops, restaurants, and events. POST OAK MALL 1500 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX THE QUEEN THEATER The Queen Theatre a historic movie theater in the heart of Downtown Bryan, Texas. For details, visit their webite at queenbryantx.com 03 04 HEALTH SERVICES PLACES OF WORSHIP
ON-CAMPUS ON-CAMPUS BEUTEL HEALTH CENTER ALL FAITHS CHAPEL Student Health Services (SHS) may be available All Faiths Chapel is available to Texas A&M students, to summer students. Check with your program former students, and employees of all denominations director to see if this particular service is covered. and creeds. Its purpose is to encourage the spiritual Buetel is open M-F from 8-5 PM. expression and development of the Texas A&M 1264 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843 community. (979) 458-8316 | location @ tx.ag/SqAQlik shs.tamu.edu 300 Houston St, College Station, TX 77840 (979) 845-8901 OFF-CAMPUS allfaiths.ucenter.tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION MEDICAL CENTER SCOTT & WHITE CLINIC The Baylor Scott & White Clinic - University Drive The College Station Medical Center, also known as offers advanced medical services and on-site “The Med”, is a 167-bed facility, equipped with a 24- OFF-CAMPUS diagnostic X-ray services, as well as a pharmacy hour Emergency Room, and is a licensed Level III conveniently located next to the clinic. Bryan/College Station’s main newspaper, The Eagle, Trauma unit. provides a listing of many places of worship in the 1700 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840 1604 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845 Brazos Valley in their Worship Directory at (979) 207-3300 (979) 764-5100 theeagle.com/brazos_life/worship_directory. bswhealth.com/locations/college-station-universi- er.csmedcenter.com ty-drive-clinic BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER The Scott & White Medical Center is a five-story, ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER 143-bed hospital. It is a nationally accredited Chest The St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan Pain Center and Level III Trauma Center. is a 310-bed facility and the only licensed Level 700 Scott & White Dr, College Station, TX 77845 II Trauma Center in the area. St. Joseph is also (979) 207-0100 equipped with a 24-hour Emergency Room and bswhealth.com/locations/college-station Express Walk-in Care. 2801 Franciscan Dr, Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 776-3777 chistjoseph.org
FOR EMERGENCIES On-Campus: 9-911 Off-Campus: 911 Student Counseling Helpline: (979) 845-2700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
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ANTONIO’S PIZZA BY THE SLICE TEXAS ROADHOUSE ALDI KROGER 104 College Main, College Station, TX 601 University Dr E, College Station, TX 1760 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX Bryan: 2303 Boonville Rd, Bryan, TX ATAMI STEAK & SUSHI BUFFALO WILD WINGS BRAZOS NATURAL FOODS College Station: 3535 Longmire Dr, College Station, TX 800 University Dr E, #200, College Station, TX 903 University Dr, College Station, TX 4303 Texas Ave S, Bryan, TX TARGET Bryan: 3061 Wildflower Dr, Bryan, TX CHICK-FIL-A MR. G’S PIZZA FARM PATCH College Station: 2100 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 1719 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX 201 W 26th St, Bryan, TX 3519 S College Ave, Bryan, TX WALMART OLIVE GARDEN NAKED FISH H-E-B Bryan: 2200 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX 510 Earl Rudder Fwy, College Station, TX 1808 Texas Ave S, Unit 200, College Station, TX Bryan: 725 E Villa Maria Rd, Unit 1300, Bryan, TX College Station: 1815 Brothers Blvd, College Station, Central College Station: 1900 Texas Ave. S, College TX BLUE BAKER PANERA BREAD Station, TX 201 Dominik Dr, College Station, TX 1407 University Dr E, College Station, TX South College Station: 949 William D. Fitch Pkwy, College Station, TX DIXIE CHICKEN TAZ INDIAN CUISINE Wellborn: 11675 Wellborn Rd, College Station, TX 307 University Dr, College Station, TX 2416 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX FIRST WATCH TORCHY’S TACOS 4501 Texas Ave S, Bryan, TX 1037 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX SWEET PARIS BLAZE PIZZA 143 Century Square Dr #110, College Station, TX 143 Century Square Dr #100, College Station, TX PIADA ITALIAN STREET FOOD HOPDODDY BURGER BAR BANKING 1025 University Dr #109, College Station, TX 144 Century Ct #103, College Station, TX OFF-CAMPUS ON-CAMPUS AMERICAN MOMENTUM BANK CHASE ATM COFFEE 1119 E Villa Maria Rd, Bryan, TX 301 College Main, College Station, TX BANK OF AMERICA WELLS FARGO ATM 111 University Dr E, College Station, TX Sbisa Dining Hall: 233 Houston St, Unit 495, College SWEET EUGENE’S HOUSE OF JAVA Station, TX MSC: 454 Joe Routt Blvd, College Station, TX 1702 George Bush Dr E, College Station, TX THE BANK OF TRUST Bryan: 2900 Texas Ave, Bryan, TX LUPA’S COFFEE College Station: 2305 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX 2501 Texas Ave S, Unit C-100, College Station, TX CHASE BANK THE BREW COFFEEHOUSE 2000 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX 410 Harvey Rd, Unit B, College Station, TX PROSPERITY BANK HARVEST COFFEE 2202 Longmire Dr, College Station, TX 101 N Main St, Bryan, TX WELLS FARGO Century Sqaure: 1037 University Dr Suite 109, College Bryan: 3000 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX Station, TX College Station: 200 Southwest Pkwy E, College Station, TX Visit Aggiefood.com and dineoncampus.com/tamu for more options and full menus.
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