A&M-SA'S TRANSFER STUDENT NEWSLETTER
THE MONTHLY
December 2020
VOLUME 6
S I L V E R B U L L E T
Warmest Wishes from our house to yours.
Content 01 Department of the month 02 DOM Continued 03 Shop Local- business highlights
That's a wrap Jaguars. We have tackled a tough semester. You have all worked hard and it's finally time to wind down and enjoy this special time of the year.
04 Business highlights continued
Congratulations to all of the Transfers who are graduating! We hope nothing but success to each and every one of you. Remember this will always be your home, so don't be shy to stop by and say Hello.
09 Transfer Student Spotlight
05 Business highlights continued 06 Business highlights continued 07 Faculty Highlight 08 Holiday Bucket List 10 Ring Ceremony 11 Cookies for Santa Recipe 12 Student Perks 13 Jaguars' Corner 14 Tau Sigma
Tau Sigma wishes everyone who supports and reads the Silver Bullet a great and safe Holiday Break. We cannot wait to see y'all soon.
15 Editors' Note 16 Transfer Leadership Certificate
t of the Month n e m t r a p e D
The Office of Student Involvement The Office of Student Involvement works to provide engaging opportunities for all A&M-SA students outside of the classroom. We offer a variety of events including but not limited to; lecture series, novelties, social events, club and organization involvement opportunities, Greek Life, and co-sponsored events with other departments across the campus. These opportunities provide options for students to engage with one another in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. The events help the students build a network of peers and experience events that enhance their time at the university.
The departments that fall under Student Involvement are: Student Organizations, Greek Life, Campus Activities Board, Jaguar Ambassadors, the NSLS, Student Government Association, and a majority of the Campus Programming for students.
Our website provides you with the opportunity to engage with our front desk/virtual office, make an appointment with our professional staff team members, and engage in live chat with our front desk during office hours. The website also provides you with information on the types of Student Organizations we have and how to join them, links to our campus events from JagSync, and links to our sponsored student organizations (SGA, CAB, NSLS, and the Mesquite). There is an area where you can create a student organization (if we do not have one that meets your interest currently). You can also find out information on Fraternity and Sorority Life, contact us with general questions, or suggest a program for the campus. DECEMBER 2020
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Events that we offer students range from our annual events like: the President’s Picnic, Fall Fest, Week of Welcome, Heritage Month Celebrations, Health and Wellness Fairs, Leadership Events, and Greek Life Events. We also collaborate with all the different departments and offices at the university to provide experiential programs like: Art Expos, Community Service Events, Lectures, and Films. We work with our student run Campus Activities Board to provide events like CAB House of Pancakes, Fashion Shows, Kahoot Trivia Games, Movies, Social Events, Painting, Caricatures, and many more.
The services we offer are in person, virtual, and hybrid formats. Our events are planned very meticulously to ensure that we can offer a safe event for all of our students that engages the campus community and also minimizes any potential risk to our student body.
We hope to continue to expand upon the diverse programs we offer our students here at A&M-San Antonio. We have put an emphasis on offering the students a variety of events that will allow them to have fun, relieve stress, and build a sense of community with their peers here at A&M-SA. We also hope to continue to expand our diversity programming initiatives and we have some goals that are in the process currently that will help continue our momentum for those areas.
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@tamusainvolved @cabtamusa @tamusasga DECEMBER 2020
@TAMUSAInvolvement @CAB.TAMUSA @tamusasga PAGE 02
SUPPORT
small businesses
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Shop Local
Bossy Ladies Boutique
This small business is owned by two women and perfect for the fashionista on a budget! They offer affordable accessories & apparel, whether you're looking for a present or just a way to spice up your holiday outfit this boutique is sure to have something for you! Bossy Ladies Boutique offers inhome and an online shopping experience for their customers! Take a look at some of the amazing items they have, and if you like what you see be sure to check out their instagram & website!
Masks By Jasmine
A couple owned small business that takes pride in providing quality handmade, machine-washable face masks with love in every stitch. With over 400 patterns to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect mask! We offer two styles in five different sizes. We also offer handmade wristlet keychains, ear-savers, customizable metal hand stamped bracelets, personalized stockings, pet collars and pet bandanas. With the upcoming holidays, we would be honored to help you provide your family, friends & fur babies with the perfect reusable gifts!
#HandmadeWithLove Masks, because you have to. DECEMBER 2020
@MasksByJasmine
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SUPPORT
small businesses
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
#Allnaturalskincare
Simply Tiff's
Shop Local
A woman owned company providing safe and effective skincare, health, and wellness products that support the body's natural healing ability for the whole family. 100% Natural, High Quality Ingredients - all skincare and salves are free from synthetic and artificial ingredients and are formulated with therapeutic-grade essential oils for their healing, nourishing, and cleansing properties. Handmade- all products are made by hand in small batches to ensure the finest quality and effectiveness of each product.
simplytiffstx.com
simplytiffstx
Sparkle babe sa This small business creates earrings, barrettes, & phone pops that will have you sparkling everywhere you go These handmade jewels are the perfect gift for your friends & family! Sparkle Babe SA will also have holiday earrings perfect for the office or a holiday dinner. Holiday sets will be available! become a babe, follow us & shop on instagram @ sparkle.babe.sa DECEMBER 2020
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SUPPORT
small businesses
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Shop Local
Texas Sized Scents This small business is perfect for your favorite commuter! These car scents are completely customizable, you can choose the shape, color, and scent creating the most personalized gift for anyone on your gift list this season! Follow us on instagram to get your order in! @Texassizedscents_
Tejanita Crafts is a small, Latina-owned business based out of San Antonio, Texas. They specialize in custom crafts, personalized items and beauty accessories. Whether it's everyday items or crafts for a special occasion, they are here to help adorn your life! Tejanita Crafts
@tejanitacrafts
tejanitacrafts@gmail.com
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SUPPORT
small businesses
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Shop Local
TJsClays Each pair of earrings from TJsClays is handmade with love and polymer clay in San Antonio, Tx. All my products are hypoallergenic so everyone can enjoy! Holiday collections will be available for purchase on Etsy! Thank you for supporting my small, woman owned business! TJsClays
TJsClays
Fembroidery is a small business owned and operates on the Southside of San Antonio. We specialize in embroidering items so that they're personalized and perfect for gift giving! At Fembroidery we create one of a kind clothing and so much more! For local customers we can even arrange to embroider blankets or Pj Sets for the family!
Follow me on instagram to see my creations @fembriodery .sa
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Faculty
Michelle Anguiano DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP! Academic Coach III Michelle Anguiano works with Student Academic Success. She helps students improve study skills and gain strategies for academic success. The ALC offers free, appointment-based tutoring for Math and Sciences (including Statistics for most majors) and also provides Supplemental Instruction for several predetermined courses. She has seen students fall into academic struggle simply because they were afraid to seek out help! "We love our transfer students and want to do what we can to support their academic journey here at A&M SA." The Jaguar family is ready to embrace and serve all A&M SA students to get them to the graduation finish line!! DECEMBER 2020
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Holiday Bucket List Decorate your home
make DIY decorations
Send out greeting cards
Go see the riverwalk lights (with my mask on)
Bake Christmas cookies
Read a book by the fireplace
watch movies in your cozy pjs
take holiday pictures Keep up with family traditions make a gingerbread house play dreidel
Drink hot cocoa DECEMBER 2020
decorate stiockings Eat your favorite holiday dishes Write a letter to santa Give back to the community Random act of kindness Stay Safe & Healthy PAGE 08
Transfer Student
Doubled!
Carlos & Sonia Flores,
This month's Spotlight is special because it's DOUBLED! Meet husband and wife team Carlos & Sonia Flores, who are non-traditional college students in their senior year. Both graduated from Palo Alto College in the Fall of 2018 before transferring to Texas A&M San Antonio where their goal is coming to fruition with a BBA in Finance for Spring of 2021. Both had broad employment backgrounds before continuing their education. Sonia has worked for the State of Texas with over 15 years of service with different agencies such as Health and Human Services, TDCJ, State Comptroller, and UTSA just to name a few. Carlos served in the US Army, experienced combat, and received many awards for his service. His civilian employment included having worked in the aircraft industry for over 18 years. After hitting career plateaus, both realized a lack of higher education kept them from advancement, thus, they developed a desire to obtain a degree. After careful consideration, TAMUSA a newer campus, would provide a supportive environment which in turn would be a better learning atmosphere for us. Transferring to TAMUSA was the best decision we made because smaller classes gave us the confidence of interacting with professors and classmates. It was encouragement from professors and students that aided our self-confidence to excel in our courses. We found that students gravitated toward us for direction with assignments and career paths. Students were encouraged to learn that a husband and wife duo were academically successful. The decision to join Tau-Sigma enabled us to build support within the TAMUSA community through campus volunteerism, surveys, and event participation. In retrospect, attending TAMUSA prepared us for a professional career path that is more marketable with the confidence to secure job opportunities with vast potential. For these seniors it was Ben Franklin who said it best, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.�
Then
now
Highschool Sweethearts since 1986! PAGE 09
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Santa Baby, I forgot to mention one little thing... a ring!
Christmas came a little early for some Transfer Students, as they received their graduation ring!
Tiffany Balderas
Zachary Franckowiak
Spring 2020 Ring Award Reciepient
Sarah Luna DECEMBER 2020
Breanna Mancillas
2020 Fall Ring Award Recipient
Gaby Porras
Samantha Davila
"God, & my parents give me the strength to persevere!" -Kenny Huyhn
Danielle VanBuskirk
Adrian Ortiz PAGE 10
Cookies
for
Santa
Recipe for chocolate chip cookies Ingredients
3/4 cup Butter (room temp) 2 cups flour 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp baking soda 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips You can add holiday m&m's for a more festive look
Directions
1. Beat your butter until soft 2. Add granulated sugar & brown sugar and mix into butter 3. mix in the egg & vanilla 4. in a separate bowl mix dry ingredients (Flour, cornstarch, baking soda, & salt) 5. combine dry ingredients, & wet ingredients gradually 6. Add chocolate chips 7. cover & chill for 1 hour in the fridge or 30 in the freezer 8. ball & bake
bake for 10 minuets @ 350 degrees
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Visit Windcrest to see the elaborate christmas displays this neighborhood has done for decades!
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Call this number to hear from Santa ! DECEMBER 2020
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JAGUARS' CORNER FINALS WEEK
Dec. 7- 12
Jaguar Day One Rentals Due: DEC 14 Program Will No Longer Be Offered starting Spring 2021 DECEMBER 2020
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Grades Due: + Dec. 15
Check JagSync for events once the Spring Semester Begins! PAGE 13
Invitation Requirements
Be a Transfer Student Earn a 3.5 GPA minimum after your first 12 credit hours Accept your invitation before the deadline!
Virtual
Induction Ceremony
Monday February 22, 2021
DECEMBER 2020
Invitations go out the first week of the 2021 SPRING SEMESTER
Join our Org. in 4 Easy steps!
1. Check your student email for your invitation. (You need your invite code) 2. Go to www.tausigmanhs.org & input your invitation code 3. Add any merchandise you want 4. Check out & pay your ONE TIME member dues & any merch! PAGE 14
Editors' Note Danielle Balandran It has been an honor to be part of the first ever Transfer Student Newsletter here at TAMUSA. This is just the beginning, we are still learning and will continue to grow, thanks to our Jaguar readers. I hope y'all have enjoyed reading it as much as my team and I have creating it. I wish all of my Jagauar Family a safe and wonderful winter break. Remember to cherish every moment with your loved ones.
Stephanie Martinez I am so thankful for all the support we’ve received this fall semester, it's definitely been a crazy roller coaster. Creating the Silver Bullet each month has been such an amazing experience for the team and I. We are so excited for you all to see all the new content we will create for next semester. Stay safe Jaguars.
Samantha Muniz 2020 has been a challenging year the least to say, but a year for me to grow exponentially through this team. It has allowed me to collaborate with a range of unique people and learn through them. Thank you to everyone who has read and supported our newsletter. I hope it has brought you joy and has allowed you to see the TAMUSA community through a different lens. Happy Holidays!
Cheyenne Zavala Seeing the progression of the newsletter has been an amazing experience, never did I think it would reach so many Jaguars. I want to thank everyone who supports & reads The Silver Bullet. Through this newsletter we are able to highlight the journeys of so many students here at A&M-SA, and I can't wait to do it all over in the new year! Happy Holidays everyone, stay safe & healthy! DECEMBER 2020
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New Transfer Student in Spring 2021? Register for the credit-bearing course! Start your transfer semester off right!