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Enriching our Campus & Community

Cultural activities are an important part of community building and development. Texas A&M University offers many programs that educate and entertain students and community members. The university continues to invest in arts and culture and the division is dedicated to enriching our campus and community.

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Academy for Visual & Performing Arts

The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts (AVPA) at Texas A&M University advances the arts on campus and in the Brazos Valley, providing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to experience, study and make art.

Becky Gates Children's Center

At the Becky Gates Children's Center, active learning is at the core of all adult-child interactions, the learning environment, daily routines and observational assessment.

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Office of Sustainability

The Texas A&M University Office of Sustainability works to respect, protect and preserve the financial, environmental and human resources that make Texas A&M and our community so great, not only for today, but also for future generations of Aggies.

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OPAS

Founded in 1972, OPAS at Texas A&M University presents Broadway, professional productions of theatre, music and dance programs that enlighten, entertain and inspire audiences of the Brazos Valley.

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Private Enterprise Research Center

The Private Enterprise Research Center provides Texas A&M University, the state and nation with an analysis of important policy issues.

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University Art Galleries

Campus galleries include the J. Wayne Stark Galleries and the Forsyth Galleries, located in the Memorial Student Center. The galleries are open to the public and admission is always free. Additionally, events are scheduled throughout the year and tours are available upon request. Public spaces are available to rent for university functions.