Talk:History of Texas A&M University

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[edit] older entries

If anyone has a photo of Rudder's statue, that would be a good addition to this page rather than Rudder Fountain - it was already uploaded, so I figured I might as well use it. -Texink 04:47, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Expansion

If anyone feels it necessary to expand this article a little more, here is a reliable source to use: [1] --Blueag9 17:08, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Vision 2020

Does anyone think we should include some info on Vision 2020 or on Gates's tenure? I'm torn. Karanacs 19:04, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Gates' tenure, yes (it is history now). Vision 2020: it's inception into the A&M planning, yes. It's progress, no; (not history yet). — BQZip01 — talk 15:04, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Should we include these things?

Here are other things I've thought might have a place in this article, but I'm not sure.

  • Formation of Aggie Band
  • Formation of Yell Leaders
  • Development of 12th Man tradition
  • Introduction of a mascot (first Reveille)
  • Milestones in athletic programs - e.g. 1939 football National Championship, 1982,1983, and 1987 softball national championships, 1957 Heisman winner John David Crow, Randy Matson as an Olympic Gold Medalist during his school years
  • 2001 Red-White-and-Blue Out
  • Aggies suing the Seattle Seahawks over 12th Man
  • Cloning

Does anyone else have an opinion? Karanacs 13:36, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

This is just my opinion, but I think it should be solely an academic history. Thus, only cloning would fit under that criteria. I think Texas A&M Aggies would be a better place to include historical athletic events, since that's where someone will first look if they want to know some aspect of A&M sports. Great job on the expansion of this article, by the way. -Texink 20:57, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Each of those things has its own article, so the history aspect of each would be suitable in its own respective article. --Blueag9 (Talk | contribs) 22:05, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
I agree with Karanacs. A non Aggie will not know about these events and will not look individual articles. before looking up at this page. i feel like a history textbook writer here. what is notable, and what isn't. we are living in historyOldag07 14:08, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
We need to add from the main article:
With strong support from Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the Association of American Universities inducted Texas A&M in May 2001, based on the depth of the university's research and academic programs.[1]
In 2004, the honors organization Phi Beta Kappa opened its 265th chapter at Texas A&M.[2] Oldag07 14:03, 2 July 2007 (UTC) Separate section, into the current status section? Oldag07 14:03, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
That's fine with me if you want to add these. Karanacs 14:04, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
Oldag, I doubt someone looking for a history on the band, yell leaders, 12th man, etc will find themselves on this article. Mentions of topics like that may be suitable, but anything longer than a couple sentences should saved for the topic's individual article. In my opinion, the main focus of this article should be academics and research - true university functions and a subject that does not have its own individual article. -Texink[talk] 06:01, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] This sentence still way too long

The Morrill Act, signed into law July 2, 1862, granted states public lands to be sold at public auctions to establish a permanent fund to support colleges where the "leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and mechanical arts...in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life".

How about: The Morrill Act, signed into law July 2, 1862, was created to establish colleges where the "leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and mechanical arts...in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life". States were granted states public lands that were sold at public auctions that established permanent funds for these colleges ???

Your version is a lot nicer. I already made the change in the text :) Karanacs 21:04, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks Oldag07 22:46, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Dead external links found

Three (3) links were detect as requiring assistance, Colleges and Achievements, Texas A&M Joins Phi Beta Kappa Ranks, and Texas A&M Selected For Membership In Association Of American Universities returned a HTTP 404 status message. —Dispenser 04:14, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

I've fixed these. Karanacs 13:54, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Picture at the end

What do you think about having one more picture at the end for current status. something already in our commons should be more than adequate. ideas:

Be bold & just pick one!!! I say go with the Admin building. — BQZip01 — talk 05:26, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
Yep, one should be there. I agree with BQ; just pick one. →Wordbuilder 13:49, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
I added an image to the Vision 2020 section. The Chemical Engineering building was added because of Vision 2020, so it fit. I don't think any of the other images we have really fit within current status. Of course, if you disagree, feel free to add one and we'll see how it looks.Karanacs 14:54, 9 August 2007 (UTC)