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Take the Healthy Minds Survey
Make a difference. Contribute to the campus conversation on mental health and well-being
In Spring 2025, A&M-SA will participate in the Healthy Minds Survey for students, faculty, and staff as part of our participation in the JED Campus initiative. Share your thoughts regarding the campus’s mental health climate and available services. Your invitation to participate will be sent to your A&M-SA email on April 2. Participants who complete the survey will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes for various prizes.
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Use your voice to build the future at A&M-SA
We want to know what you think regarding the future Student Union and what it can mean to our campus. This building will become the campus centerpiece, a place where we will build community and belonging for all, and we are interested in your feedback to help inform and design this project. Be on the lookout for an invitation to participate in your A&M-SA email. Your voice matters and we look forward to hearing from you.
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Jaguars Remembered
Join your fellow Jaguars in honoring the lives of students, alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away during the academic year at the Jaguars Remembered ceremony.
Friday, April 11 | 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
President’s Rose Garden
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Purchase Your Summer Semester Parking Permit
Permits can be purchased by accessing the online parking portal through Jaguar Flexport.
Permits will be available Wednesday, April 2 at 12 a.m.
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Sneak Peek @ Library Technology
Participate in a hands-on showcase of library technology and creative resources!
The event will include:
- Laptop Kiosk Demo – See how easy it is to check out a laptop.
- Poster Printing Samples – Explore high-quality printing options for
- your academic and event needs.
- Button-Making Station – Create your own library-themed button!
- 3D Printing in Action!
Wednesday, April 9 | 2 to 3 p.m.
Library Room 103
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Texas A&M System Chancellor's Council on Academic Technology & Innovative Education Summer Conference
Theme: Celebrating Our Successes: Looking Back as We Leap Forward
Event registration will open in mid- to late April.
Event Dates:
June 9-10
RELLIS Academic Alliance Campus
June 12
Virtually
For more information about the Conference and how to attend, visit the CATIE Events site. If you have questions or would like to be a conference volunteer, contact Dr. Richard Schilke or Dr. Kimberly Grotewold.
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Participate in the Senior Stole and Cord Ceremony
Participate in the Senior Stole and Cord Ceremony Help celebrate our graduating seniors and their remarkable achievements! This is more than just a ceremony—it's a night to honor the dedication and hard work that has brought graduates to this pivotal moment in their lives. Sign up to place a stole on your graduating senior within your department.
Wednesday, April 30 | 6 p.m.
Auditorium
Deadline to sign up: April 13
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Don't Let Students Miss Out on Their Refund
Starting now, Student Business Services is moving away from BankMobile and has introduced a simpler, more convenient option—direct deposit through the Jagwire > Paybill site. Making it easier for students to receive any potential refund.
Encourage students to follow these three simple steps:
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Login to Jagwire > Pay Bill and scroll to "Sign Up for Direct Deposit Refunds" under the Your Overview tab.
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Read and agree to the Financial Agreement.
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Enter your bank information and submit.
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50% Off Employee Tickets to NCAA Fan Fest
Faculty and Staff can enjoy 50% off NCAA Men’s Final Four Fan Fest tickets using the unlock code GAMEON25.
Fan Fest will be held April 4-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
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Educare Groundbreaking
Join A&M-SA for the official groundbreaking of Educare San Antonio. The facility will serve a vital need in South San Antonio and Bexar County, which have been designated a ‘childcare desert’ with a severe deficit of accessible, high-quality early education options. The school plans to serve over 200 children and families.
Today, April 1 | 10 a.m.
Texas A&M-San Antonio | Lot 3
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Together We Act, United We Change
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The Student Counseling Center will host a SAAM fair with interactive tabling activities to explore how education and awareness lay the foundation for prevention. There will also be a self-defense demonstration.
Thursday, April 10 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CAB Courtyard
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Feeling Better About Feeling Bad
Dr. Mariana Alessandri, professor of philosophy at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley, will discuss how smiling through pain and forcing toxic positivity onto yourself and others can cause more harm than good.
Friday, April 11 | 1 - 3 p.m.
BLH Multipurpose Room
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Celebrate National Public Health Week. Participate in a Q&A panel and learn about public health career opportunities.
Monday, April 7 | 12 - 2 p.m.
CAB Courtyard
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The Chicano Movement: 50 Years of Resistance & Progress
Sociologist and historian Dr. David Montejano will explore the fifty years since the rise of the Chicano Movement, which remains a pivotal chapter in the ongoing narrative of civil rights and social justice in the United States. Learn about the legacy of its achievements and the unfinished business that continues to challenge marginalized communities.
Tuesday, April 15 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Patriot’s Casa, Ceremony Room
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The University to Host Series of Town Hall Meetings
To help the University develop a new strategic plan, faculty and staff are invited to attend the town halls that interest them. To maximize your ability to provide feedback, each town hall will focus on a single goal, and each goal will have two town halls. The full list of town halls can be viewed in President Ochoa’s message here.
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New VIDA Park Named After University Professor Megan Wise de Valdez
The community celebrated the dedication of Megan Wise de Valdez Park, named after the esteemed biology professor whose mentorship and research have profoundly impacted students and the community. The new park, part of the VIDA development near campus, reflects Dr. Wise de Valdez’s legacy and the University’s growing partnership with Southstar.
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Homeland Security-Funded Research Project Delves Into Growing Anti-Government Movement
Dr. Sarah Harper, assistant professor of criminology, is leading a $98,000 Department of Homeland Security-funded research project on sovereign citizens and anti-government extremists. Harper and several of her students aim to develop training and strategies to help law enforcement and other government officials effectively manage high-risk encounters while upholding constitutional rights.
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ABOUT THE GROWLER
The Growler is the campus newsletter for faculty and staff of Texas A&M-San Antonio. The Growler is published every other Tuesday from the start of the semester, providing insight into A&M-SA news, events, and announcements. If you would like to promote a University-wide event or announcement in The Growler, submit this form by 5 p.m. CT on a Monday the week before publication.
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