“Aggies United” Media Information
*Note: There will be a strict NO-BAG policy at Kyle Field for the Aggies United event. There will be exceptions made ONLY for critical medications and/or medical supplies. Those who must carry in medical supplies may enter at Entrance 7 for a bag check and tagging.
All information below is for media only. For general information regarding the event, please visit Aggies United Event Information.
Dec. 6, 2016
Texas A&M quarterback Trevor Knight and defensive end Myles Garrett have been added as speakers for tonight’s (Dec. 6) “Aggies United’ event at Kyle Field from 6-9 p.m.
Tonight’s event is a student-led gathering for Texas A&M students, faculty, staff and community supporters to stand together unwavering in our conviction that we are strongest when united. The free student-organized event will host a diverse and exciting series of speakers and live entertainers and an area to add your signature in support of our solidarity against hatred and intolerance.
A full list of the evenings speakers and performers, along with links to online ticket reservations, are on Texas A&M Today.
The event organizers emphasize that NO BAGS — not even clear plastic bags — will be allowed into the stadium, with the exception of critical medications and/or medical supplies. Those who must carry in medical supplies may enter at Entrance 7 for a bag check and tagging.
Lockers are available for personal belongings on the first floor of Rudder Tower.
Only authorized banners and signage will be allowed inside Kyle Field, organizers note.
Dec. 5, 2016
With the lineup announced, even the weather seems to be cooperating for tomorrow’s (Dec. 6) “Aggies United” event from 6-9 p.m. at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M University.
Texas A&M students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public, are encouraged to reserve their free tickets for the event, available through Texas A&M Today under “Ticket Info.”
Organizers encourage anyone who has already reserved, but not yet picked up their tickets, to use the e-ticket function to avoid long lines tomorrow. If you have not had your tickets printed, they will be sent to you in a separate email today. This email will contain a pdf file for you to print. There will be one sheet of paper for each ticket.
Anyone who does not have access to a printer is advised to go to the ticket windows at Kyle Field to pick up tickets.
To view a full lineup of “Aggies United” speakers and performers, visit Texas A&M Today.
The event organizers emphasize that NO BAGS — not even clear plastic bags — will be allowed into the stadium, with the exception of critical medications and/or medical supplies. Those who must carry in medical supplies may enter at Entrance 7 for a bag check and tagging.
Lockers are available for personal belongings on the first floor of Rudder Tower.
Only authorized banners and signage will be allowed inside Kyle Field, organizers note.
Dec. 2, 2016
Media Advisory: Texas A&M Welcomes Campus And Community To “Aggies United” Event
WHO: Texas A&M University students, supported by university administration
WHAT: Guided by our core values, Aggies United is a gathering for Texas A&M University students, faculty, staff and community supporters to stand together, unwavering in our conviction that we are strongest when united. This free, student-organized event will host a diverse and exciting series of speakers and live entertainers to be announced Monday, in addition to an area to add signatures in support of our solidarity against hatred and intolerance.
WHERE: Kyle Field
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m.
PLEASE RSVP by emailing tamunews@tamu.edu
CREDENTIALING is required. Details will be provided upon RSVP.
Please check back periodically for updates, including multimedia and other pertinent information.
Multimedia
Aggies United Background Information
- Freedom Of Expression — Fostering A Fearless Front At Texas A&M University (Sept. 27, 2016)
- No Texas A&M Invitation Was Extended to Controversial Speaker, University Officials Emphasize (Nov. 23, 2016)
- President Young: “Aggies United” Event Planned For Dec. 6 At Kyle Field (Nov. 29, 2016)
- Aggies United Event Information (Dec. 2, 2016)
- Hill Harper, Ben Rector and V. Bozeman To Headline “Aggies United” Event Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2016)
Media contact: tamunews@tamu.edu.