TI’s new 300-millimeter wafer fab in Richardson, Texas, begins initial production
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We have learned of the passing of one of TI’s notable engineers, Bob Biard.
James Robert (Bob) Biard, of McKinney, TX, passed away on Sept 23, 2022 at the age of 91. He was born to James Christopher Biard and Mary Ruth Biard May 20, 1931 in Paris, TX. His wife of 70 years, Amelia Ruth Clark, and he were married May 23, 1952.
Register for Oct. 18 health benefits seminar
The annual TIAA Health Benefits Seminar will be a virtual online event, set for Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Our speaker will be Paula Stander of VIA Benefits. Following the presentation, there will be time for Q&A. If you have questions, it is requested that they be emailed to admin@tialumni.org prior to Oct. 15.
Click on the link below to register for the event:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7683815390186333453
BEST robotics volunteer info session Aug. 31
The 2022 BEST Robotics High School and Middle School Competition will be kicking off soon and we need volunteers! This year's game is Made 2 Order! Watch an "almost useful" teaser video (by design).
You can also get a history lesson of BEST Robotics as the competition celebrates 30 years of "some assembly required" robots: https://best30th.bestrobotics.org/
The retiree luncheon is back!
The Annual TI Retiree Luncheon will be held Nov. 10, in person, at the Mesquite Convention Center. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., with exhibits, coffee & cookies, and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. There will be an update on TIAA activities and plans, followed by a TI speaker, and entertainment. Invitations will be sent out in early October with all the details. In the meantime, hold the date on your calendar for the opportunity to visit with and renew friendships.
Health benefits seminar coming Oct. 18
The Annual TIAA Health Benefits Seminar will be streamed online with a presentation by VIA Health Benefits. When we have the details confirmed, we will send out a message with instructions on how to register for the call and you will receive instructions on how to sign in on the day of the call. As we did last year, we will ask that questions be sent in advance to our TIAA Admin Office and they will be grouped with like questions and sent to VIA to be answered on the call.
TIAA pledges $200,000 for age-related cognitive research at UT Dallas
The Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) at UT Dallas is dedicated to pursuing research that will lead to cognitive health for life. They are composed of seven research labs, each headed by a PhD. With their research knowledge, they hope to prevent, slow or even reverse age-related cognitive decline.
The CVL was established as part of UT Dallas by Dr. Denise C. Park, in 2010. Go to more details about CVL and its labs.
Dallas College offers classes for seniors, free course hours
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