The Big Event at Texas A&M University is an organization that strives to uphold the ideals of unity and service. This one-day event is not based on socioeconomic need, but rather, it is a way for the student body to express their gratitude to the community that supports Texas A&M.

What is the big event College Station?

What is The Big Event? Since its introduction in 1982, The Big Event has become the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation. Each spring, tens of thousands of Texas A&M students come together to say “Thank You” to the residents of Bryan and College Station.

Who started the big event?

Joe Nussbaum
In 1982 Joe Nussbaum, then Vice President of the Student Government Association at Texas A&M University, started The Big Event as a way for students to say “Thank You” to the surrounding community.

Where is the big ring at Texas A&M?

Haynes Ring Plaza
Huge Class Ring It is on Haynes Ring Plaza, behind the Alumni Center. The ring is a replica of the actual Aggie Ring of Harold J. “Bill” Haynes, namesake of the plaza. The seal at the top of the ring bears his class year, 1946, and there’s a time capsule inside to be opened in 2046.

What is big event?

About The Big Event: Since its introduction in 1982, The Big Event has become the largest, one-day, student-run service project in the nation. Each spring, approximately 20,000 Texas A&M students come together to say “Thank You” to the residents of Bryan and College Station.

What is Aggie Replant?

Aggie Replant is an environmental service organization and a recognized SGA (Student Government Association) committee. Our goal is to bring students together through tradition, unity, and selfless service to improve the local community.

How much does an A&M ring cost?

A 10 karat gold men’s Aggie Ring costs $995 while a 10 karat gold women’s Aggie Ring costs $502. Pawning in either ring would amount to about $130 in cash back to the customer selling it.

Why is the Aggie ring so important?

The Aggie Ring is the most visible symbol of the Aggie Network that connects Aggies around the world. Dating back over a hundred years, it is a tradition that is deep in symbolism. Every symbol represents values every Aggie should hold: Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect and Selfless Service.

How long does the big event last?

The Big Event is a one-day service project in which Aggie student volunteers perform jobs for local community members, such as painting and yard-work.

What is the big event?

What is The Big Event? Since its introduction in 1982, The Big Event has become the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation. Each spring, tens of thousands of Texas A&M students come together to say “Thank You” to the residents of Bryan and College Station.

What is the Texas A&M big event?

The Big Event has become a tradition of selfless service at Texas A&M, as thousands of students come together for one day to say, “Thank you,” through service for the support from the Bryan and College Station communities. To sign up to volunteer in this year’s Big Event, please choose one of the following three options.

What is the Aggie big event?

Aggie volunteers completed about 2,500 community service jobs to create, as they say, “one big day, one big thanks and one Big Event.” Big Event has expanded to 110 other schools across the nation and, in 2014, it went international for the first time, with schools participating in Spain, Australia, Germany, Pakistan and Italy.

How many Texas A&M students volunteer at Bryan-College Station?

In 2015, more than 22,000 Texas A&M students, faculty and staff came together to say “thank you” to the residents of Bryan-College Station for supporting and hosting them while they attend the university. Aggie volunteers completed about 2,500 community service jobs to create, as they say, “one big day, one big thanks and one Big Event.”