Community

1935
   • Wives of GSI field crews volunteer in schools, communities as possible

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1944
   • GSI launches employee newsletter, the GSI Grapevine

1945
   • GSI holds clothing drive for people of liberated countries in World War II
   • Navy honors GSI for contribution to war effort

1946
   • Employees participate in company sponsored recreation activities

1947
   • Company active in Red Cross campaign

1949
   • Jonsson active in Dallas civic leadership, including Chamber of Commerce

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1952
   • TI-GSI Foundation formed to support education and community
   • GSI participates in Dallas County Community Chest
   • Twenty seven TI employees for astronomy club, precursor to the Texins Association

1953
   • Texins Association created for employee wellness, recreation activities
   • Texins Credit Union established.

1954
   • All charity drives combined, later becomes TI’s United Way campaign

1955
   • TI recognized by U.S. presidential committee for employment of the physically handicapped

1956
   • GSI scholarship fund created
   • Company sponsors its first Junior Achievement company

1959
   • TI donates semiconductor kits to colleges and universities
   • Semiconductor department works with Lighthouse for the Blind

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1961
   • TI Founders for Graduate Research Center of the Southwest (later named UTD)

1962
   • 80 schools and educational institutions receive TI semiconductor kits

1964
   • TI Foundation established as a nonprofit corporation
   • TI Founder Erik Jonsson becomes mayor of Dallas

1965
   • TAGER educational TV network initiated by TI Founder Cecil Green
   • Jonsson starts “Goals for Dallas,” patterned after TI planning system

1966
   • TIers make science “Magic Show to interest youth in math and science

1967
   • Electronic training program formed with El Centro College

1968
   • Regional Board for DFW Airport established; Jonsson serves as Chairman

1969
   • TI Public Affairs office formed
   • TIers set Savings Bonds campaign record

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1971
   • TI participates in job pledge program for disadvantaged youths in Dallas
   • TI employees volunteer to help DISD with Curriculum Enrichment Program

1972
   • TI employees play a key role in Richardson, Texas, recycling effort

1973
   • 67 TIers selected for first Engineering Development Program with SMU
   • TIers serve on Dallas Skyline High School Electronics Advisory Committee
   • Electronic technology program developed by TI, Richland Junior College

1975
   • Engineering Development Programs expands to more Texas universities

1976
   • TI’s United Way pledge exceeds $1 million for the first time

1978
   • Machinist training program developed jointly with Mountain View College

1979
   • TI Foundation starts program matching TIers, cultural, civic donations

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1981
   • SMU president honors Cecil Green as the “father” of TAGER education TV network

1983
   • TIers give deaf students on-the-job training
   • Dallas Area Rapid Transit created; TI supports referendum election

1984
   • Worldwide Environmental Safety & Health Audit Program launched
   • TI supports SEED math-enrichment program after funding trial program
   • Mark Shepherd, Jr. chairs Metroplex High-Technology Education Task Force

1985
   • TI Foundation extends matching gifts program to more cities
   • TI donates services to help refurbish the Statue of Liberty

1986
   • J. Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science opens at UTD

1987
   • TI contributions to the United Way exceeds $4 million for the first time

1989
   • TI introduces first lead-free alternative to integrated circuit market
   • TI donates Dallas Opera to fund special show for Dallas children

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1991
   • TI facilities helps Paul Quinn College

1992
   • TIers and volunteers plant 12,000 trees near North Texas lakes.

1993
   • TI-Austin provides a transitional worksite for a Goodwill work center
   • TIers participate in Adopt-A-Block at Girls, Inc. facility in Dallas
   • For ninth year, TI sponsors Special Olympics Sports Carnival

1994
   • TI announces $100,000 DSP Challenge University Program
   • TIers bowl to raise funds for United Negro College Fund

1995
   • TI Japan contributes $300,000 for Kobe, Japan, earthquake victims
   • Company global recycling program initiated
   • TI Ergonomics Programs established
   • Hundreds of TIers walk for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

1996
   • Texas Gov. Bush praises TI involvement at Frazier Elementary School in Dallas
   • TI Founders IMAX Theater opens at the Science Place in Dallas
   • TI-Freising first site to obtain ISO 14001 and EMAS certifications

1997
   • Junkins scholarship created for TI kids who are National Merit finalists
   • TI announces new $25 million DSP University Research Fund
   • TI Assists National Science Foundation to Improve Math, Science Teaching

1998
   • TI Sponsors PBS series “Life By The Numbers,” hosted by Danny Glover
   • TI Announces $2.2 million gift to Georgia Tech for its engineering program
   • $5.1 million given to Texas A&M for analog and engineering talent development
   • TI commits $500,000 to Women’s Museum at Fair Park in Dallas
   • Silicon wafer recycling program converts wafers into solar panels

1999
   • TI, SMU and Dallas ISD Initiate Project Infinity in Dallas
   • TI spearheads new education funding for “Texas Ready to Read” program
   • TI Foundation gives $1 million for Dallas County community college scholarships

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2001
   • TI and other leading companies launch the Technology Education Coalition
   • TI's Infinity Project receives approval from the Texas Education Agency
   • TI makes list of Top Ten Best Companies for working mothers
   • TI announces agreement to not use products made from old growth wood

2002
   • Jerry R. Junkins Electrical Engineering Building at SMU opened
   • TI sends local school’s class on first annual environmental camping trip

2003
   • New Richardson, Texas, wafer fab site announced; $300 million directed to
    UT Dallas
   • TI Foundation makes $1 million grant to the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts
   • TI announces grant to National Alliance of Black School Educations

2004
   • For fifth consecutive year, company sets all-time best safety record
   • TI Foundation announces $1 million grant to Children’s Medical Center of Dallas

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