Howdy!
Are you ready to step off camp us for an authentic adventure\, Texas style? Join Backyard Explora tions as we celebrate 190 years of Texas Independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos—the very place where Texas became Texa s—on Saturday\, February 28th!
Experience the spi rit of Texas with a full day of excitement:
--Enjoy a lively parade and engaging performances
--Tour fascinating museums and historic si tes
--Explore interactive activities\, vendors\, and food trucks
--$15 trip fee with transportation and light snacks provided
Intere sted or have questions? Reach out to Collin Arledge at collin.arledge@tamu.edu.
For more inform ation about the event\, check out: w heretexasbecametexas.org
Register here: https: //tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/dms-backyard-explorations--copy-408836< /a> \;
Spaces are limited so reserve your spot now and get ready for a day full of celebration and discovery!&nbs p\;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c7293543-f551-5c5e-8752-f223668935b9 DTSTAMP:20260208T224650Z SUMMARY:DMS Explorations DESCRIPTION:Howdy! \n \nReady for an unforgettable adventure? The Departmen t of Multicultural Services is thrilled to invite you on our upcoming Expl orations Trip to the stunning Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio on Sat urday\, February 21st!This adventure will include a visit to the Natural B ridge Caverns where we will explore a designated Texas Historical Site\, N ational Natural Landmark\, and one of the world’s premier show caverns. \n \nDiscovery Tour – Journey deep into Texas’ largest commercial cave rn system. Walk among awe-inspiring formations and discover the mysteries that have shaped these caves over millennia. \n \nHidden Wonders Tour – Marvel at breathtaking cave features and enjoy a dazzling light and sound show that brings the cavern’s incredible story to life. \n \nYou’ll ha ve plenty of options to enjoy lunch on your own at the park’s cafés and recharge before more exploration! \n \nThis isn’t just a trip—it’s an immersive hands-on learning experience where you’ll connect with geol ogy and the natural world up close. Don’t miss your chance to make memor ies\, meet new friends\, and see what learning beyond the classroom is all about! Interested? Questions? Reach out to Vic Norris at \;vicnorris@ tamu.edu \;. \n \n \;Secure your spot and get ready for a day full of discovery and adventure! We can’t wait to share this experience with you! \n \nFor more information about Nature Bridge Caverns\, please visit : \n \n🔗 https://naturalbridgecaverns.com/ \n \nTo register for the tri p\, please use the following link: \n \n📝 \;https://dms.tamu.edu/ex plore/ LOCATION:San Antonio\, Texas URL:https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/dms/events/19179/485982 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T190000 X-HOSTS:Department of Multicultural Services X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Howdy!
Ready for an unforgettable adv
enture? The Department of Multicultural Services is thrilled to invite you
on our upcoming Explorations Trip to the stunning
Discovery Tour – Journey deep into Texas’ largest commercial cavern system. Walk among awe-inspiring formations and discove r the mysteries that have shaped these caves over millennia.
Hidden Wonders Tour – Marvel at breathtaking cave features and enjoy a dazzling light and sound show that brings the cavern’s incredib le story to life.
You’ll have plenty of options to enjoy lunch on your own at the park’s cafés and recharge before more exploration!
< p>This isn’t just a trip—it’s an immersive hands-on learning experie nce where you’ll connect with geology and the natural world up close. Do n’t miss your chance to make memories\, meet new friends\, and see what learning beyond the classroom is all about! Interested? Questions? Reach o ut to Vic Norris at \;vicnorris@ tamu.edu \;.\;Secure your spot and ge t ready for a day full of discovery and adventure! We can’t wait to shar e this experience with you!
For more information about Nature Bridge Caverns\, please visit:
🔗 https://naturalbridgecaverns.com/
To register for the tr ip\, please use the following link:
📝 \;https://dms.tamu.edu/explore/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:616f12ff-bb49-5b88-b18a-af88351ca605 DTSTAMP:20260208T224650Z SUMMARY:Level-up 2 Lead Showcase DESCRIPTION:Unlock your leadership potential at the Level-up 2 Lead Showcas e! Join us for a fun and informal event where you can discover what the Le vel-up 2 Lead (L2L) Initiative is all about\, explore our credentialed jou rneys\, and connect with fellow students and DMS staff over delicious food and good vibes. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills\, find your leadership path\, or just enjoy great company\, this is your chance to inv est in yourself and get inspired for what’s next with DMS. LOCATION:MSC LL121 URL:https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/dms/events/19233/486096 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T140000 X-HOSTS:Department of Multicultural Services X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Unlock your leadership potential at the Lev el-up 2 Lead Showcase! Join us for a fun and informal event where you can discover what the Level-up 2 Lead (L2L) Initiative is all about\, explore our credentialed journeys\, and connect with fellow students and DMS staff over delicious food and good vibes. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills\, find your leadership path\, or just enjoy great company\, this i s your chance to invest in yourself and get inspired for what’s next wit h DMS.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8a3a7770-5c80-54de-b50f-5251d14a0275 DTSTAMP:20260208T224650Z SUMMARY:L2L Journeys Social DESCRIPTION:Celebrate your commitment to growth at our L2L Credential Journ eys Social! This free\, fun event is exclusively for students who are taki ng part in a Level up 2 Lead digital credential journey. Relax and get cre ative as you paint your own masterpiece—whether it’s a mug\, plate\, o r something uniquely you—while connecting with fellow leaders and DMS st aff in a welcoming and inspiring setting. LOCATION:Private URL:https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/dms/events/19236/486099 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T170000 X-HOSTS:Department of Multicultural Services X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrate your commitment to growth at our L2L Credential Journeys Social! This free\, fun event is exclusively for s tudents who are taking part in a Level up 2 Lead digital credential journe y. Relax and get creative as you paint your own masterpiece—whether it ’s a mug\, plate\, or something uniquely you—while connecting with fel low leaders and DMS staff in a welcoming and inspiring setting.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9627e7b2-dfe2-5f20-8de2-3d3e748159c9 DTSTAMP:20260208T224650Z SUMMARY:L2L Workshop: Lead by Serving: Making a Difference That Matters DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Potential. Invest in Your Growth. Lead with Confide nce.Looking for ways to grow personally and professionally? We’ve got yo u covered with L2L! \n \nJoin us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in: self - developmentcommunicationteamworkcritical thinkingprofessionalism&nb sp\; \n \n“Lead by Serving: Making a Difference that Matters\" \;&nb sp\; \n \nThis workshop is designed to help participants understand the co ncepts undergirding service orientation and what it all encompasses. Stude nts will develop an understanding around the idea of a paradigm shift and traits that are associated with organizational citizenship behavior and di ve into their own individual service style. \; \; \; \n \nTh is is a professional development opportunity that you don't want to miss. See you there! \n \nStudent organizations and campus units can also REQUES T A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and staff will work to accommodate the reques t. LOCATION:MSC L121 URL:https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/dms/events/19239/486102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T170000 X-HOSTS:Department of Multicultural Services X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Looking for ways to grow personal ly and professionally? We’ve got you covered with L2L!
Join us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in:
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“Lead by Serving: Making a Difference that Matters\" \; \;
This workshop is designed to help participants understand the concepts undergirding service orientation and what it all encompasses . Students will develop an understanding around the idea of a paradigm shi ft and traits that are associated with organizational citizenship behavior and dive into their own individual service style. \; \; \;
This is a professional development oppo rtunity that you don't want to miss. See you there!
Student organizations and campus units can also REQUEST A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and staff will work to accommodate the request.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3bc63939-da03-536b-a443-6d7e7d4fe9ef DTSTAMP:20260208T224650Z SUMMARY:L2L Workshop: Context Matters: Learn to Read the Room DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Potential. Invest in Your Growth. Lead with Confide nce.Looking for ways to grow personally and professionally? We’ve got yo u covered with L2L! \n \nJoin us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in: self - developmentcommunicationteamworkcritical thinkingprofessionalism&nb sp\; \n \n\"Context Matters: Learn to Read the Room\" \n \nDesigned to hel p students strengthen their situational and organizational awareness\, thi s activity and discussion driven workshop explores how to read group dynam ics\, navigate structures and align their actions with their values\, enha ncing their confidence and effectiveness in academic\, professional and so cial settings. \n \n \; \n \nThis is a professional development opport unity that you don't want to miss. See you there! \n \nStudent organizatio ns and campus units can also REQUEST A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and staff will work to accommodate the request. LOCATION:MSC L121 URL:https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/dms/events/19242/486105 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T160000 X-HOSTS:Department of Multicultural Services X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Looking for ways to grow personal ly and professionally? We’ve got you covered with L2L!
Join us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in:
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\ "Context Matters: Learn to Read the Room\"
Designed to help students strengthen their situational and organizational awareness \, this activity and discussion driven workshop explores how to read group dynamics\, navigate structures and align their actions with their values\ , enhancing their confidence and effectiveness in academic\, professional and social settings.
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This is a professiona l development opportunity that you don't want to miss. See you there!
Student organizations and campus units can also REQUEST A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and staff will work to accommodate the reque st.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:adef2df9-91cc-5913-a36f-9af810048753 DTSTAMP:20260208T224650Z SUMMARY:L2L Workshop: The Mentor Mindset: How to Coach & Inspire Success DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Potential. Invest in Your Growth. Lead with Confide nce.Looking for ways to grow personally and professionally? We’ve got yo u covered with L2L! \n \nJoin us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in: self - developmentcommunicationteamworkcritical thinkingprofessionalism&nb sp\; \n \n\"The Mentor Mindset: How to Coach &\; Inspire Success\" \n \ nParticipants will explore and develop their sense of purpose and directio n in this interactive workshop. Through a series of interactive activities and discussions\, students will gain a deeper understanding of their valu es and goals and how they are linked to career success. \n \n \; \n \n This is a professional development opportunity that you don't want to miss . See you there! \n \nStudent organizations and campus units can also REQU EST A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and staff will work to accommodate the requ est. LOCATION:MSC L121 URL:https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/dms/events/19245/486108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T170000 X-HOSTS:Department of Multicultural Services X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Looking for ways to grow personal ly and professionally? We’ve got you covered with L2L!
Join us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in:
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\ "The Mentor Mindset: How to Coach &\; Inspire Success\"
Participants will explore and develop their sense of purpose and di rection in this interactive workshop. Through a series of interactive acti vities and discussions\, students will gain a deeper understanding of thei r values and goals and how they are linked to career success.
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This is a professional development opportunity that yo u don't want to miss. See you there!
Student organizations
and campus units can also REQUEST A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and
staff will work to accommodate the request.
Looking for ways to grow personal ly and professionally? We’ve got you covered with L2L!
Join us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in:
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\ "Team Flow: Cracking the Code of Group Dynamics\"
Th is workshop is designed to help strengthen teamwork skills by exploring th e dynamics of group development. Participants will engage in interactive a ctivities and discussions that highlight how teams evolve and overcome cha llenges. Through this process\, they will gain a deeper understanding of k ey elements for building high-performing teams.
This is a professional development opportunity that you don't want to miss. See yo u there!
Student organizations and campus units can also REQUEST A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and staff will work to accommod ate the request.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1da60c64-c060-569f-93cc-4222e4c9c5dd DTSTAMP:20260208T224650Z SUMMARY:L2L Workshop: The Leadership Lens: Tuning into Your Reactions\, Str engths\, and Impact DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Potential. Invest in Your Growth. Lead with Confide nce.Looking for ways to grow personally and professionally? We’ve got yo u covered with L2L! \n \nJoin us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in: self - developmentcommunicationteamworkcritical thinkingprofessionalism&nb sp\; \n \n\"The Leadership Lens: Tuning into Your Reactions\, Strengths\, and Impact\" \n \nDiscover how tuning into your thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviors can unlock personal growth and strengthen your leadership. In th is interactive session\, you will explore how understanding your strengths \, limitations\, and internal patterns leads to better decisions\, stronge r relationships\, and greater influence and impact. \n \n \; \n \nThis is a professional development opportunity that you don't want to miss. Se e you there! \n \nStudent organizations and campus units can also REQUEST A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and staff will work to accommodate the request. LOCATION:MSC L121 URL:https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/dms/events/19251/486114 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T160000 X-HOSTS:Department of Multicultural Services X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Looking for ways to grow personal ly and professionally? We’ve got you covered with L2L!
Join us for our L2L Workshops to build skills in:
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\ "The Leadership Lens: Tuning into Your Reactions\, Strengths\, and Impact\ "
Discover how tuning into your thoughts\, emotions\ , and behaviors can unlock personal growth and strengthen your leadership. In this interactive session\, you will explore how understanding your str engths\, limitations\, and internal patterns leads to better decisions\, s tronger relationships\, and greater influence and impact.
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This is a professional development opportunity that you do n't want to miss. See you there!
Student organizations and
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Looking for ways to grow pers
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In today’s dynamic world\, effective leaders hip requires a blend of essential qualities. In this workshop\, we will fo cus on one foundational component: \;integrity. As students navigate a wide range of personal and academic challenges throughout the year\, maki ng values-based decisions becomes increasingly important. This session is designed to help you explore your personal values\, develop a deeper under standing of others’ perspectives\, and apply these insights to your expe riences at Texas A&\;M University. By strengthening your integrity\, yo u’ll be better equipped to lead with authenticity\, empathy\, and purpos e.
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This is a professional development oppo rtunity that you don't want to miss. See you there!
Student organizations and campus units can also REQUEST A L2L WORKSHOP at any time and staff will work to accommodate the request.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0d862ac6-4c22-5143-8c05-59ee4e102885 DTSTAMP:20260208T224650Z SUMMARY:DMS Presents: A WHOOP! - Vision Board Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ready to reset for the year? Join the DMS as we host a vision b oard and goal setting workshop! Supplies and snacks provided\, all are wel come! \; LOCATION:MSC L110 URL:https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/dms/events/20271/496758 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000 X-HOSTS:Department of Multicultural Services X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ready to reset for the year? Join the DMS a s we host a vision board and goal setting workshop! Supplies and snacks pr ovided\, all are welcome! \;
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