A&M-SA'S TRANSFER STUDENT NEWSLETTER
THE MONTHLY
VOLUME 11
SILVER BULLET
TRANSFER STUDENT NEWSLETTER Feb 2022
new year, NEW CONTENT
Whether you were ready or not, the new year is here and in full swing on campus and in the Transfer Student Engagement office. We hope you had a restful holiday break! As the new year is starting we hope one of your goals is to be engaged and successful on campus - so we're providing you with this newsletter as a resource to do that. Remember to stay away from saying "I don't know this stuff yet" and say "I have the opportunity to learn new skills this semester!" Be graceful with yourself and speak positively to and about yourself. Mindset makes the biggest difference to make your goals a reality! We can't wait to be on this journey with you all. FEBRUARY 2022
Content 01 Dept of the Month 02 Faculty Highlight 03 Mentor Tip 04 Mentor Meet Ups 05 Student Spotlight 06 Join Jagfam Student Parents 07 Introducing New E-Board 08 Tau Sigma Member of the Month 09 Transfer Community 10 Ask a Transfer 11 AAHM Events 12 AAHM Events Cont. 13 Career Prep Day 14 General Fair 15 Let's Rodeo 16 Follow Us 17 New Info
DEPARTMENT OF THE MONTH
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY LOCATED: CENTRAL ACADEMIC BUILDING, SUITE 202 · E-MAIL: LIBRARY@TAMUSA.EDU PHONE: (210)784-1500 SOCIAL MEDIA: @TAMUSALIBRARY @TAMUSALIBRARY RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS WITH SUBJECT LIBRARIANS
· DATABASES AND RESEARCH GUIDES · STUDY ROOMS · INTERLIBRARY LOAN · TEXSHARE · CHAT SERVICE: (USING THE "ASK US NOW" BUTTON ON THE LIBRARY’S WEBSITE) · TEXT SERVICE: (210) 802-2ASK OR (210) 802-2275)
WHAT MAKES YOUR TEAM SPECIAL? THE LIBRARY STAFF CONSISTS OF DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS AND STUDENT WORKERS. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY. IF A TEAM MEMBER DOES NOT KNOW THE ANSWER, WE ASK OTHER TEAM MEMBERS OR CONTACT OTHER DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS TO FIND IT! PAGE 01 FEBRUARY 2022
Faculty Highlight What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy spending my free time with my husband, Eric, along with my 2 daughters and their families. Additionally, we now have 3 grandchildren, Conner (3 yrs) & Sophia (3months) from my oldest daughter Courtney, & from Kirstin (my youngest) she has Kylin (3 yrs), and a 4th one that's due anytime (Willow) but no later than 2/1/22. Our daughers both live in Ohio with the rest of our family. My husband and I travel pretty freely when we want to and additionally, we all enjoy to participate in competitive trapshooting on the weekends. I actually currently serve on the local zone board and the state board for the Texas Trapshooters Assn.
abette Cade, MBA B
Accounting Adjunct
What do you do for our campus in your position? Currently, I'm teaching Auditing and Accounting information Systems in the evenings, but I've taught Accounting for NonAccounting Majors, Intermediate Accounting 1 & 2, Government & Not for Profit Accounting.
What is special about your position or department? I'm in a position here at the university, where I feel that I'm able to give back to the future accounting students now, as I've got over 25 years of actual working experience in various levels/positions of accounting, in many different business environments. I'm able to explain how accounting has transitioned over the period of time pre-Sarbanes Oxley to post-Sarbanes Oxley in this time frame, where there has been so much change. In my 3rd year teaching, I actually had one of my students graduate that was in my earlier classes, and since then a few more, but it was a real honor that the student had come back to me to let me know about their graduation and personnally had invited me to their graduation. I enjoy seeing my students in the hallways in the evenings or out around San Antonio, that will acknowledge me in passing. That just is really nice to see that a student will take the time out of their day to say "HI" to a professor they had previously. FEBRUARY 2022
What did your undergraduate journey look like? Are you a transfer student? I started my college journey over 20 years ago, I went part-time (1 class a semester for 3 year) then finally got up 2 - 3 classes - all in school - for my Associates Degree in Accounting, at a small community college - Edison Community College in Piqua, Ohio. Afterwards, I transferred to their sister college, Franklin University (Columbus, Ohio) where I completed my Bachelors Degree to complete a double major in both Accounting and Management degrees both done online. I took a year off, then Franklin University decided to have a Masters program, and I was one of the 1st students go through their Master's Degree in Specialized Accounting, in an 18 month online program, to graduate with Cum Laude honors. After this, I did take another year off, then decided to go to Northcentral University (online) in AZ, for my PhD in Accounting, where I had been working on my degree for approx 5 years. I have completed all the necessary classes/requirements and have successfully tested to be able to complete my dissertation. The first 3 chapters are wrote and ready for IRB approval to still then finish the final 3 chapters for completing my dissertation. So at this point, I'm what everyone calls it ABD "All But Dissertation" status... P A G E 0 2
A tip from the Lead Mentor Howdy Jaguars!! I truly hope this semester is progressing smoothly for each and every one of you. As we jump into the month of February, I want us all to reflect on the most important aspect of love…self love. As a mentee or a mentor we should strive to embody this idea, of loving ourselves first. Self love is not selfish; you cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself. In order for us to offer ourselves as a mentor we facts about first have to be in a state mentally, emotionally, Michael: major: and physically to do so. Biology Now how you approach the idea of self love is classification: Junior unique to you and your needs, but I have one transfer university: Arizona State University simple phrase to remind us of what self love Favorite 80's band: Daryl Hall & John Oates means. “Be to yourself, as you would be to your friend” FEBRUARY 2022
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MENTOR MEET UP
TASTY MEET-UPS "THIS KOREAN RESTAURANT, ARIRANG" - VI GOMEZ "CHICK-FIL-A" - KARISSA MITCHEM "BUFFALO WILD WINGS" JOHN CASTANEDA
CONVINIENT MEET-UPS "THERE'S A GREAT DIVIDED STUDY ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF SCI-TECH" -CATHERINE MILLARD "THE TRANSFER ROOM" -DOROTEO PEÑA "IN FRONT OF CAB BY THE SEAL" - VI GOMEZ "THE SHADY AREA WITH TABLES BEHIND PATRIOTS' CASA NEAR ESPERANZA HALL" -CHEYENNE ZAVALA
FUN MEET-UPS "PAINTING WITH A TRANSFER" CAT N. "TRANSFER BALL" -BRENDA R.
FEBRUARY 2022
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STUDENT What is your classification?
Junior
Where did you transfer from?
St. Philips College
Madison Franke
What is your major?
Child development
What are you most excited for the semester? I’m excited to be a Jaguar and to make new friends and be a part of the traditions and legacy that A&M-SA is building.
FEBRUARY 2022
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g n i c u d o r t n I TAU SIGMA'S
NEWEST E-BOARD MEMBERS GABBY VILLEGAS, EVENT COORDINATOR Gabriella, is a junior majoring in Kinesiology on the PT track, she transferred in from San Antonio College and plays an active role in the Kinesiology club as their Treasurer and a mentor in the Silver Liner Mentorship Program. She was inducted into Tau Sigma Fall 2021! Gabby was selected to serve as our event coordinator because of the passion she brings to our transfer community. Fun Fact: Gabby was voted as Ms. Congeniality!
LORI PRIETO, SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Lori is a Senior majoring in Marketing with a concentration in Digital Marketing. She transferred from Northwest Vista College and she serves as an active member in multiple organizations; she is the Vice President for the American Marketing Association a Mentor and Social media coordinator for the Silver Liner Mentorship Program and our new Social Media Coordinator. Fun fact: Lori loves to go hiking and fishing! FEBRUARY 2022
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH Transferred From:
JAMES PATTERSON
Majoring in:
James, is being recognized as this month's Tau Sigma Member of the month because he was the very first person to accept their membership from this semester's cohort of invitees!
Lone Star College
Applied Arts & Sciences
Classification: Senior
There are two things that motivate Patterson to continue his education, one being his career - he is a battalion chief at his fire department and aspires to become a fire chief, his concentration in in FESA- Fire Administration will allow him to do that. These goals are in place to be able to accomplish his number one & overarching goal of showing his son the importance of a degree! James shared this experience with us saying "when I started college originally in 2010, I did not take it seriously and quit. [so] I decided to go back and take it more seriously this time. I worked extremely hard to accomplish getting A's and when I received the invitation, I instantly accepted! I felt accomplished to say the least. Getting that email brightened my day and encouraged me to keep grinding in school!" Along with his invitation James also joined the TEAM mentorship program to help other students reach their goal of graduating.
ACCEPT YOUR INVITATION BY: FEBRUARY 2022
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Transfer Community JANUARY CATHERINE
Know someone who goes above and beyond for the Transfer community and deserves to be recognized? Nominating them is as easy as filling out this form.
NARANJO
SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR TRANSFER FROM NORTHWEST VISTA
Transfer Rooms
MARCH 14-18TH
FEBRUARY 2022
Transfer Computer Room Patriots' Casa 102 & Transfer Study Room Patriots' Casa 103
Open Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm
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ASK A TRANSFER What's your favorite 80's song Girls just wanna have fun
Cat N.
SWEET CHILD O'MINE
BRENDA R.
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER
SILVER
FEBRUARY 2022
don't stop believin'
doroteo p.
AHORA TE PUEDES MARCHAR
ESMY I.
EYES WITHOUT A FACE
ALISHA M.
YOU MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE
KRISTAN G.
WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
DEMI V.
love will tear us apart
David M.
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Animal Defense League - Texas!
Tausigma_Jaguars Tamusa.transfers FEBRUARY 2022
For our wonderful animal residents: Rubber Kongs (Medium and Large) “Nyla” hard chew toys Tennis Balls Cat trees/houses Cat Wands Rope Toys Poop Bags
Consumables: Bleach Paper Towels Dawn hand washing soap (all sizes) Vinegar Hand Sanitizer Towels (all sizes are great)
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