Silver Bullet - April

S I L V E R B U L L E T T H E M O N T H L Y April 2023 02 Department of the Month 03 Department of the Month 04 Faculty highlight 05 Student Highlight 06 Tau Sigma Member of the Month 07 Transfer Center 09 Transfer Student of the Month 10 Transfer student of the Month 11- Transfer Info 12 Transfer Week Recap 13 Tau Sigma New Cohort 14 Ask A Transfer 15 Events In San Antonio 16-27 University/Event flyers Content A & M - S A ' S T R A N S F E R S T U D E N T N E W S L E T T E R VIVA TRANSFERS! HAPPY APRIL! IT'S FIESTA SEASON!

Department of the Month:

Office of Military Affairs

What events are there that celebrate the month of the military child?

All kinds of events throughout the nation celebrate the month of the military child. Just in San Antonio, we have the Month of the Military Child HemisFair Fun Saturday and the Zoo hosting Military Child days where Military children can receive FREE zoo admission, plus, up to four (4) immediate family members can receive 50% off standard admission.

On Campus Events:

Our campus is hosting a tiedye event where students can tie-dye their shirts with shades of purple. The students will be encouraged to wear their shirts on Friday the 14th to turn the campus purple.

How many military children do we have on campus?

Upwards of 400 dependents

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What makes their experienceunique?

Military children are resilient, and courageous and provide unconditional support to their parents who are serving in the U.S. and overseas. On average, these military children move six to nine times during their school years. The month of the Military Child is the time to applaud military children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.

What resources are available at TAMUSA for military members and dependents?

There are many resources available to military children. Here at A&M-SA, we can assist these dependents in using their military benefits to pay for school. This will allow them to focus on achieving their academic goal without worrying about money.

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What did your undergraduate journey look like?

I was a high school dropout, so I never thought I would go to college. I had a girlfriend who encouraged me to take courses at the local tech school and I built up some credits and transferred to a small college in the Georgian mountains. That’s where I got into biology and salamanders, which are the type of organisms I’ve done most of my research on.

What advice do you have for transfer students on campus?

Take the time to build relationships with your professors on campus. Most of us want to help, and it’s a lot easier for us to be helpful when we have an idea of who you are, what your interests and ambitions are, etc.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Spend time with my family, including our pets. Play guitar and piano. Play golf. Go bowling. Go fishing and boating.

What is your title and what department do you work for?

I’m an Associate Professor of Biology and I work for the Department of Life Sciences.

What is the significance of the dept. you work in and how does it help students?

We’re the department that trains the most prehealth students. I’m a former Chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) and the former TAMUSA Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Faculty Director. So I have been pretty involved in pre-health initiatives over the years. I think that is some of the most important studentoriented service work I’ve been involved in at TAMUSA. I definitely encourage transfer students coming to TAMUSA to check out HPAC. I really do believe that committee helps a lot for students.

Do you have a favorite place on campus?

There’s an under used courtyard/sitting area behind the Madla Building. Sometimes I go there when I need to think

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Hi Jaguars

Welcome to the month of April! We did it, Mid-term season is over. I hope you all feel a weight off of your shoulders as you complete exams/papers.

In case you all did not know, April is Earth month! While it may seem difficult to slow down in the rush of the moment, please take a moment to be outside. Go for a walk, visit a park, plant a tree. Look at the world around you, and I promise you something beautiful will come.

We all call this planet our home, it is only fair we treat it as such. So go outside Jaguars, tis the season of Spring! Watch the flowers bloom before you! (And don’t forget to take some allergy medicine!)

“The earth does not belong to us, we belong to the earth” -Unknown

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John Castaneda

Major: Education 4th-8th

Classification: Senior

Where did you Transfer from?

Palo Alto College

Favorite Transfer Event: Painting with a Transfer

What has been your favorite event this semester and why?

My favorite event this semester has been Jaguar Involvement fair because I got to meet so many people who are also future educators and we are now friends who are helping each other pass the teacher certification exam.

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About Me:

I am an enthusiastic university student who is eager to expand within the communications department and continue to inspire those around me.

Transfer Institution: Palo Alto College

Major:

Communications with a minor in Business Administration

Graduation Date:

December 2023

I joined Tau Sigma because:

I really found It amazing that it is an honors program designated for students who are transferred from other colleges, it is a full circle moment.

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Highlight

Valeria Gutierrez

Member

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Transferred from: Tyler Community College

Favorite event on campus : Festival De Cascarones

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Registration

PRIORITY REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

(Currently Registered Students Only)

March 27th (Monday) at 8:00 AM

Graduating Seniors

(Who have already submitted a graduation application)

March 28th (Tuesday) at 8:00 AM

Military-affiliated, Student-Athletes, Dual Credit, DSS, & Honors Program

March 29th (Wednesday) at 8:00 AM

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate students

March 30th (Thursday) at 8:00 AM

Senior students (90+ credit hours)

April 3rd (Monday) at 8:00 AM

Junior students (60-89 credit hours)

April 5th (Wednesday) at 8:00 AM

Sophomore students (30-59 credit hours)

April 10th (Monday) at 8:00 AM

Freshman students (0-29 credit hours)

April 12th (Wednesday) at 8:00 AM

All New and Returning students

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