¡Ándale Jags! Registration Opens April 6
Regular registration for Summer/Fall 2022 will begin on Wednesday, April 6 for all new and returning students. Click here for more information.
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Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp
Chancellor John Sharp hosts a television show featuring some of the exciting people and programs from the Texas A&M System.
Please check out the first episode of the second season of Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp by clicking here.
On the show, you will meet the System’s heroes who responded following the attacks on 9/11. Plus, you will learn about our students’ patriotism in the weeks following that harrowing day.
Over the next several weeks, links to episodes will be sent out from Season Two of Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp. Please “like” and “subscribe” to the YouTube channel.
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Growler and Points of Pride Rebrand
In an effort to streamline and consolidate our communications and sharing of news, we are creating a rebranded newsletter, the name of which is coming soon! This bi-weekly communication will include events, announcements, and reminders, previously featured in The Growler; student, faculty, and staff highlights, previously featured in Points of Pride; as well as all things news-related for Texas A&M-San Antonio. You'll still be receiving the same great news … but more and in one place! Be on the look out for this new communication set to hit your inboxes in the coming weeks!
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Student Counseling Center Announces 24/7 Service, Updated Contact Protocols
The preferred method of contact has changed, along with the advent of a 24/7 option for students. Here are the updated contact protocols:
- Student Counseling Center: (210) 784-1331 (available 24/7). For after-hours support, please select option “2.”
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Faculty Ombudsperson at Texas A&M-San Antonio
The Faculty Ombudsperson at Texas A&M-San Antonio is a designated neutral faculty member chosen by the Faculty Senate who works with faculty at A&M-SA to explore and assist them in determining options to help resolve conflicts, problematic issues or concerns related to their employment at A&M-SA and to bring systemic concerns to the attention of A&M-SA for resolution. For more information, visit www.tamusa.edu/provost/faculty/ombudsperson
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Isn’t It Time You Considered Being a Jag Guide?
Do you love your university and sharing your experiences as a current Jaguar? Are you interested in polishing your public speaking and presentation skills? Would you like to earn extra money while doing so?
If yes, then consider joining Jag Guides and participating in Jaguar Days for prospective students, pep rallies, student panels, and more. Jag Guides also give our in-person and group tours for prospective students and their families.
Being a Jag Guide will give you invaluable experience in presentation skills, opportunities to meet area leaders, and leadership participation in various other projects with the public.
You can apply through Handshake, or for more information, contact Vanessa Quiroga, director of community partnerships & campus visit experience, at vquiroga@tamusa.edu.
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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Scholarship Program
Students enrolling in a Firefighter, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Medical Program at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school may apply for a new scholarship, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Scholarship Program, now through April 7.
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¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program
¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program is offering a new scholarship opportunity for students who traveled at least 200 miles to pursue a higher education. Applications are open until April 29.
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Calling All First-gen Faculty and Staff!
First-gen faculty and staff logos are now available for email signatures! To receive a logo, please email the First Generation Center with your name and department at Firstgencenter@tamusa.edu.
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Mays Center Internship Grant
The Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement offers the Internship Grant to students working unpaid internships with community partners and provides them with a stipend concurrent to their employment. View recipients of this grant. For more information, visit https://www.tamusa.edu/mays
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Leaning Into The Unknown: Interlinking Religious Faiths
Join the President’s Commission on Equity for Leaning Into The Unknown: Interlinking Religious Faiths, an event organized by the Office of First-Year Experience, on April 5, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., in the Patriot's CASA Ceremony Room. Topics touched upon include the significance of faith-based holidays, practices that take place during that time, and the religious roots of each holiday. The discussion will also cover the similarities between the holidays while highlighting the beauty of the differences. For more information, contact the President’s Commission on Equity at equity@tamusa.edu.
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National Student-Athlete Day
Join Texas A&M-San Antonio Athletics for National Student-Athlete Day on Wednesday, April 6, 3 p.m.-4p.m., at the Auditorium. Come help A&M–San Antonio recognize and celebrate our Jaguar student-athletes!
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The Deportation Express
Dr. Ethan Blue, senior lecturer in History at the University of Western Australia, will discuss his book, The Deportation Express: A History of America Through Forced Removal (University of California Press, 2021) in a virtual book talk, Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m.
The book explores the systematic forced removal of immigrants through a network of prison railroad cars under the auspices of the U.S. Immigration Bureau in the early 20th century.
Dr. Blue will be joined by Dr. Bill Bush, A&M San Antonio Professor and Chair of the Department of History, and Associate Professor of History Dr. George Diaz of UT-Rio Grande.
The discussion is co-sponsored by A&M San Antonio's History Department and History Department and Mexican American Studies Program at UT-Rio Grande Valley.
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Texas A&M Chancellor's Summit
Join the Texas A&M University 2022 Chancellor's Summit on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Friday, April 8, 9pm-5pm. Texas A&M-San Antonio faculty, staff, and students will be among the presenters during this conference. In addition, Department of Educator & Leadership Preparation Assistant Professor Dr. Lawrence Scott will be honored with the 2022 Chancellor's Medallion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award. The conference is virtual and free. Click here to register and to view the event details.
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Festival de Cascarones
Join us for the annual Festival de Cascarones, the official finale to Fiesta San Antonio, on Sunday, April 10, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., on the A&M-San Antonio campus! Free and open to the public, this event will feature live music, food, games, and fun for the whole family - all day long! There will be a Kids Zone for the young ones and the event is pet-friendly (dogs must be leashed).
The event will be headlined by Texas-based singer/songwriter Kevin Fowler.
Further information on live performances, entertainment and activities will be announced at a later date. Save the date now to close out Fiesta San Antonio at A&M-San Antonio!
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9th Annual Holocaust & Genocide Remembrance Event
Hosted by the Department of Communication, History, and Philosophy, Providence Umugwaneza will present a public talk discussing her experience as a child survivor of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide on Tuesday, April 19, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., in the Auditorium. For more information, contact Department of Communication, History, & Philosophy Professor Edward Westermann at Edward.Westermann@tamusa.edu
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Texas A&M San Antonio-UndocuAlly Workshop
Want to learn practical skills while understanding the issues Dreamers face at A&M-San Antonio? UndocuAlly workshops are open to all faculty, staff, and students to provide skills to foster a campus environment that is inclusive for Dreamers. Attendees learn practical skills while understanding the issues Dreamers face as they navigate the University. Attend an UndocuAlly workshop. RSVP today!
Workshop dates and times:
- Thursday, April 21, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
- Monday, May 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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On A Mission 5K Color Fun Run
Join the Texas A&M University-San Antonio Jaguarettes dance team for On A Mission 5K Color Fun Run, an epic run filled with vibrant colors. The festive event will take place on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at Lot #1 near Patriots’ Casa. For more information, contact Department of Communication, History, & Philosophy Lecturer Courtney Bobb-Meilinger at cmeilinger@tamusa.edu.
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Jeans with a Purpose
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Hazing Prevention Committee reminds faculty, staff, and students that Wednesday, April 27 is Denim Day. Wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol of protest against false and destructive attitudes about sexual assault.
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Save the Date! Thursday, May 26 is Employee Development Day
The theme for the 2022 Employee Development Day (EDD) on Thursday, May 26 is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and we need YOU! The EDD committee is inviting faculty and staff to facilitate breakout sessions on any topic related to DEI. Breakout sessions are 45 minutes in length and are great ways to take a leadership role in professional development. For questions and more information, contact Program Coordinator I Rebecca De Leon (rdeleon@tamusa.edu), Human Resources Generalist I Kevin Castro (kevin.castro@tamusa.edu), or Director of Business Affairs and Administrative Services Dr. Adriana Contreras (acontreras@tamusa.edu).
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Jaguar Student Media Earns 40 Awards in Annual Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Awards
Texas A&M University-San Antonio Jaguar Student Media earned a total of 40 awards granted by the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, the most recognized and competitive collegiate journalism association in Texas. In addition, only in its fourth year, the student magazine, El Espejo Magazine, earned First Place in the State of Texas. Read more about the win in the press release. View the full TIPA award results for Texas A&M-San Antonio.
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Alumna and Student Success Staff Member Receives Publication of Work on the Donkey Lady
With a specialization in cryptid studies, Alumna and Tutoring Services Assistant Director Mercedes Torrez ’12 ’15 had her work, Evoking the Shadow Beast: Disability and Chicano Advocacy in San Antonio's Donkey Lady Legend, published in the renowned North American Monsters: A Contemporary Legend Casebook.
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Experiential and Service-Learning Coordinator Completes Experiential Education Academy
Experiential and Service-Learning Coordinator Elisa Avila completed the Experiential Education Academy with the National Society for Experiential Education, which will increase the University’s capacity with Experiential Learning programming for students and faculty.
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Kinesiology Program Travels to Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting
More than 20 students from the Kinesiology Program traveled to the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting in Waco, TX on February 24-25. Read more.
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Student Counseling Center/Student Involvement Earn Best Practices Award
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) Campus Safety and Violence Prevention Knowledge Community recently awarded the Best Practices Award to the Student Counseling Center/Student Involvement mental health collaboration this past September for National Suicide Prevention Month. This award recognizes a program or practice that creates safer campuses and learning experiences for students and professionals. For the keynote event, Erika J. Kendrick shared her lived experiences with thoughts of suicide and tangible steps to promote mental wellbeing through her talk, Who Moved My Happy?
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Texas A&M-San Antonio Fiesta Medal Featured on KABB FOX 29
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Professor Quoted in ABC News Article
Dr. Davida Smyth, associate professor, Department of Life Sciences, was recently quoted in national news outlet ABC News’ article, Decline of testing, sequencing could hinder search for future COVID-19 variants, experts warn. Click here to read the article.
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FRIENDLY REMINDERS
Reminder: ITS Thursday Updates
Please remember to leave your desktop computers on Thursday evenings as Information Technology Services (ITS) conducts its routine updates. Contact ITS at (210) 784-4357 or helpdesk@tamusa.edu with questions.
Updated Student Business Services Hours
The Student Business Services Office is reminding the campus community about its hours of operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Updated Welcome Center Hours
Hours of operation for the Welcome Center are:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
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To keep up with the latest A&M-San Antonio events and activities,
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LEGEND
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CAB: Central Academic Building
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CASA: Patriots' Casa
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Ceremony Room: Patriots' Casa, Room 109
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HALL: Classroom Hall
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MDLA: Madla or Senator Frank L. Madla Building
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Presidio Gallery: 126 E. Nueva St., San Antonio, Texas 78204
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STEC: Sci-Tech or Science and Technology Building
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Vista Room: Central Academic Building, Room 402
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ABOUT THE GROWLER
The Growler publishes the first and third Mondays of each month. The Growler promotes events and announcements intended for the full campus community, replacing one-off promotional emails sent to all faculty, staff, and students. The Growler will not replace: 1) the web calendar of events, print flyers, and digital screen slides, or 2) emails targeting specific audiences, such as faculty, staff, or students. If you would like to promote a University-wide event or announcement that is public facing or for all members of the campus community in The Growler, submit this form by 5 p.m. CT on a Wednesday before you want it to appear.
Be in the know wherever you go! To keep up-to-date on the latest campus events and information, don't forget to download the Jaguar App.
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