WT Alums to Float San Antonio River in Special Gathering

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University alumni in the greater San Antonio area are invited to gather April 11 for an evening of networking at one of the city’s most iconic locations.

The WT Alumni Association will host Buffs for a tour of the iconic San Antonio River Walk from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 11.

“The WT community is strong in the San Antonio area,” said Ronnie Hall, Alumni Association executive director. “The River Walk boat tour will be a great opportunity for alumni to catch up, build new relationships, and celebrate our mutual WT ties in a historic and beautiful setting.”

Admission is free, but space is limited.

To RSVP, call the WT Alumni Association at 806-651-2311 or at wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Mb9XlKoZzsjFAi.

Pick up and drop off will be at Marriott River Walk Hotel, 889 E. Market St.

Strengthening existing and creating new relationships with alumni is a key mission of the University’s long-range plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

That plan is fueled by the historic One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, which reached its initial $125 million goal 18 months after publicly launching in September 2021. The campaign’s new goal is to reach $175 million by 2025; currently, it has raised more than $160 million.

About West Texas A&M University

WT, a Regional Research University, is redefining excellence in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus, as well as the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center in downtown Amarillo. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of more than 9,000 and offers 66 undergraduate degree programs, including eight associate degrees; and 44 graduate degrees, including an integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree, a specialist degree and two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 14 men’s and women’s athletics programs.

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