Dream Maker Scholarship Celebration 2022

Join Texas A&M University-San Antonio for our Dream Maker Scholarship Celebration, honoring Judge Nelson W. Wolff, on Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m.

Click here to make a donation to the Dream Maker Scholarship. For information about donation tiers for tables and seats, click here.  submissions are due by noon on Tuesday, October 18.

Heller Family Foundation Art Reception: Honoring the Heller Family and Lionel Sosa

Please join us as we celebrate a significant addition to the substantial collection of art across the Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus. Enjoy various pieces of Lionel Sosa’s art that the Heller Family Foundation has loaned the University and will be on display in the Science and Technology Building. View the flyer.  For more information click here.

Event Details:

• Thursday, October 20
• 6 p.m.
• Science and Technology Building Lobby

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!

Fall 2022 workshop dates and times:

• October 20, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Virtual Only
• November 17, 10 a.m.-noon (In-Person), Madla Building 207
• December 15, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. - Virtual Only

Best of Both Worlds HR and School Safety/Anti-Bullying

The Educational Leadership Department will host the "Best of Both Worlds" Symposium that will focus on Attracting and Retaining Highly Effective Employees and School Safety and Anti-Bullying in the Ceremony Room in Patriot's Casa.

October 26, 2022

• 6 p.m.-7:10 p.m.-  Attracting and Retaining Highly Effective Employees
• 7:20 p.m.-8:30 p.m.- School Safety and Anti-Bullying 

Special guests will include the founders of David's Law including Maurine Molak (David's Mother) along with Texas Representative Steve Allison, updating all school and community leaders on David's Law and those in need of guidance following the many school safety issues plaguing our nation's schools. 

Internship Week Spooktacular! October 17-21

The Internship Week Spooktacular starts Monday, October 17-Friday, October 21 with various events and programs throughout. Check them out on Jagsync and register to attend these fun, learning-focused activities. Learn more. 

Mobile Mammograph Screening

Attention faculty and staff! Schedule a mobile mammogram appointment through the University Health System. This is open to faculty and staff who are covered by the A&M Care System. Click here to schedule an appointment. Mobile Mammogram Screenings will be offered on Monday, October 24, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in front of the STEC Building. Scan the QR codes for more information. 

Are You Fluent in Latinx GenZ?

Are you fluent in LatinX Gen Z? Join us for The Learning Event. The Learning Event will feature 2021 Top 15 Champions of Diversity, Miguel Joey Aviles  who will deliver his high energy presentation, Are You Fluent in LatinX Gen Z? Strategies to Go from Great Resignation to Great Recruitment. 

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 6-7:30 p.m., A&M-SA Auditorium. 

For questions, please contact SHRM@tamusa.edu.

4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat

A&M-San Antonio's 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event is coming up soon, Friday, October 28, 2022 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. There will be safe trick or treating hosted by our student orgs and campus departments followed by a free moving showing of Beetlejuice!

Other fall and festive activities available, completely free of charge: face painters, fall crafts and Halloween activities, balloon artists, photo backdrop - all events will be hosted in Lot 1 and in Patriots' Casa.

If you are interested in hosting a trunk yourself, please reach out to the office of Transfer Student Engagement or fill out an application.

Awards for the best trunk, people's and judge's choice, will be given out as well. The first 350 people who check in for the movie will get a hot dog combo pack! 

Texas A&M University-San Antonio Zoo Ring Day

Texas A&M San Antonio in collaboration with the San Antoni Zoo is expanding upon the University's ring day traditions by placing the University ring boxes to be guarded by the jaguars overnight. The University ring boxes will be placed in a large wooden box in the Jaguars enclosure.

 November 2, 2022 9:30-11:30 a.m.

 San Antonio Zoo, Pantera Walk San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary’s St., 78212 

Day at the Zoo

Texas A&M University-San Antonio will have a Zoo Day with discount tickets for faculty, staff and students, and family.  

• November 5, 2022  9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary’s St., 78212 

Tickets will be available for purchase at the campus bookstore. First 250 faculty, staff and students will receive a free Jaguar Country t-shirt. 

Registration for Spring 2023 Starts Soon

Academic advisors are available to help you now and throughout the registration period. The registration website has lots of info to help you!

Set a reminder now for your priority registration day! Registration for spring begins on October 24, 2022. The schedule of classes is live. Faculty are still making edits and additions to the schedule. Remember that you can always find the classes that you still need to take using DegreeWorks. 

•  Check your holds and clear them up now, so that there’s no delay in getting the classes you want. 
• Schedule an appointment with your advisor by calling (210) 784-1307 or using the Inspire link in JagWire (choose Login with Net ID). Your advisor can help you select the right classes and make a plan for graduation. We offer phone, virtual (Zoom/Webex) and in-person appointments.
• Have a quick question about a date, deadline, or process? Try the live chat on our website.
• Need help registering?  Drop into our virtual lobby, available from next Monday, October 17 through November 11th. Advisors can help you register. The link to join the virtual lobby will be on our website.
• Do you need an override to register for a class? Sometimes transfer credits aren’t correctly interpreted by the registration system and you need an advisor’s help to register. The override request form on our website is often the fastest way to get this resolved.

Bus Service Replaced with VIA Link South

Bus Service in the VIA Link South Zone will be retired beginning October 24, 2022, and replaced with VIA Link service—VIA’s on-demand transit option that offers shorter wait times and more flexibility for passengers. Click here to learn more. 

Jaguarettes are Finalist in the College Classic Spirit Contest

The Jaguarettes made it to the final round of the 2023  College Classic National Championships held in Orlando, Florida. Congratulations! 

Season Three of Around Texas Premiered this Month

"The road goes on forever and the party never ends.”

What Texan doesn’t love Robert Earl Keen?

I hope you will take the time to watch my interview with Robert as part of the first episode of our TV show, Around Texas. We also have an 8-minute segment on Robert and his concert at Aggie Park in September. Speaking of Aggie Park, the TV show also gives us a look at the newest and most beautiful part of the main campus at Texas A&M.

As a CCC member, you can watch Around Texas early. Click here to see the first episode of Season Three. The show also will air in 19 communities around Texas. Check local listings here. 

As always, thank you for your support.

John Sharp

Celebrating our A&M-San Antonio Alumni

Alumni in the arts and entertainment

When does art become entertainment? When does entertainment become art? How does art happen? Is it a passion, a vocation, a hobby or the proverbial “day job”? These three alumni profiles aim to answer those questions with thoughtfulness and audaciousness. Many people daydream about becoming a writer, a musician, a filmmaker; these accomplished graduates have succeeded in pursuing their passions and making their daydreams a reality!

To view all Alumni Updates click here.

H-E-B Delivery

We are happy to announce that Texas A&M-San Antonio has partnered with the H-E-B Delivery program. This is an exciting development, especially for our on-campus residents, to participate in the H-E-B Campus delivery program. You can make your order using my H-E-B App (available for download on Google Play or the Apple Store).

There are two designated pickup zones at A&M-SA:1) Parking lot 1 in front of Esperanza Hall; and 2) CAB Mail and Receiving Dock. All orders must be picked up immediately upon notification. For questions, please contact operations@tamusa.edu.

Texas State Employee Charitable Campaign

About SECC

The Texas State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) was created through legislation in 1993 to raise funds for charitable organizations throughout the state, the nation, and the world. The campaign runs annually from September 1 through October 31.

Why Should I Give to the SECC?

·   Lots of these charities help lots of our students.

·   It helps you support a favorite cause or charity on a regular basis.

·   It makes A&M-SA a strong community partner.

·   It makes you feel great.

·   It is tax deductible.

·   You may already be involved with one of these charities or may be in the future.

How Can I Give to SECC?  

To make a gift, visit https://sso.tamus.edu from September 1 - October 31, 2022 and select SECC Enrollment, then find the recipient(s) and select the amount of your contribution(s) per each recipient.

What Organizations Can I Give To?  

Through the SECC, there are thousands of charities and non-profit organizations available. You can also give to student scholarships through the Texas A&M-San Antonio Foundation. The SECC campaign includes several different categories or “federations,” including: United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, Local Unaffiliated Charities, Local Independent Charities of Texas, Creating Healthier Communities, Earth Share and more! A complete list of charities will be available on SSO. You can also check out the mini-directory for San Antonio here.  

Upcoming SECC Events

Monday, October 31

ANNUAL LIP SYNC & COSTUME CONTEST

Co-sponsored by Staff Council

1:30 to 3:30pm in the Auditorium

Click for more info

InternsHIP Grant 

Congratulations to Fall 2022 Student Recipients:

• Alan Anaya- Psychology Major
• Matthew Rucker- History Major
• Anthony Cruz- Kinesiology Major
• Christopher Martinez- Management Major
• Lori Day- English Major
• Maria Santillan-Ibarra- Psychology Major
• D’Markus Floyd- Kinesiology Major

The InternsHIP Grant is available every semester. The spring 2023 application deadline is Friday, February 3 on Handshake.

View more information and details at: https://www.tamusa.edu/mays/students/academic-internships.html

Reproductive Rights Research Guide 

The Library published a Reproductive Rights Research Guide on their website. It includes books, articles and films that the Library owns. The guide also offers information about abortion, including a video about the significance of the recent court case; birth control, including information about free condoms on campus; and select community resources. For more information, contact Executive Director Tim Gritten, Library and Special Collections, at tgritten@tamusa.edu  

Mays Center Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary and Ready to Work Partnership

The Mays Center announced their new partnership with San Antonio Ready to Work and Workforce Solutions Alamo at the Mays Center five-year celebration and held an official signing of the agreement. 

The $6.7 million contract will go towards tuition and emergency funds for the A&M-San Antonio community. Ready to Work is an educational and job placement program aiming to help the community by improving San Antonians' quality of life. Click here to read more.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio receives insight into diversity 2022 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) Award

Texas A&M University-San Antonio received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — A&M-San Antonio will be featured, along with 102 other recipients, in the November 2022 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

Grant to Enhance Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents

Texas A&M-San Antonio recently secured State funding for an interdisciplinary, community-health project, “Bingocize: Social and Physical Engagement to Enhance Quality of Life.” 

The three-year project, led by Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Dawn Weatherford, who is the principal applicant and project director, will implement the Bingocize® program in 24 Certified Nursing Facilities across South Texas from January 1, 2022– December 31, 2024. A&M-San Antonio is currently the first in Texas to apply Bingocize® as part of its instructional programming. To read more click here.

Students Attended a Research Seminar at the Southwest Research Institute

Math Program Coordinator Professor Burak Aksoylu and his students in his MATH 3340 Linear Algebra and MATH 4374 Numerical Analysis classes took a field trip to Southwest Research Institute on October 6, hosted by Dr. James Walker, director of the Engineering Dynamics Department. Students attended a research seminar by Professor Aksoylu and Dr. Walker had a one-hour conversation on internship opportunities at SwRI, and math and computing skills required for simulations done at the institute. They concluded with a tour of the research facility.

New Walking Trail on the City’s Southside is a Step Towards Connecting San Antonio Greenspaces

The Madla Greenway, a one-mile loop, is located right next to Texas A&M San Antonio off of University Way. It’s open to the public from dusk to dawn. To read more, click here.