The
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Connection MAY 2022
Language, Literature, and Arts Department
CONVERSACIÓN Y CHISME Click here to Join the conversation
May 2nd 4 pm4:30pm
Practice Your Spanish by Talking about pop culture/Current events.
HOSTED BY DR. STEPHANIE GONZÁLEZ ON MONDAY MAY 2ND FROM 4:00 - 4:30 PM CST. For any questi ons or accommod ati ons, p le ase c ontac t stephanie.gonzalez3@tamusa.ed u
NEWSLETTER
COMMUNITY. SAFETY. TOGETHER.
A&M-San Antonio
Check regularly for University updates regarding COVID as some changes will occur for spring and summer. For access to current COVID regulations, please visit the following website.
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For individuals needing accommodations, please reach out in advance of the event at cab@jaguar.tamu.edu
NEWSLETTER
THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION
A&M-San Antonio
Dates to know:
May 2 Fourth installment due for Deferred Payment Plan (5 payment plan only) May 4 Last day of scheduled classes May 5-6 Study Days May 9-14 Final examinations May 14 End of Spring Semester May 17 All grades for Spring 16-week session due by Noon via Jagwire May 21 Spring Commencement
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MAY 3RD 9AM- 11AM
CAFETERIA
For individuals needing accommodations, please reach out in advance of the event at cab@jaguar.tamu.edu
General Meeting Schedule 2022 Click here to access the meetings Meeting time is 6:30 pm May 9th June 6th July 11th August 8th
Buttons, Bookmarks, and Brownies! May 3rd Noon-1pm CAB 202N University Library Collaborative Zone
Students can make bookmarks with paper clips and buttons or make regular bookmarks decorated with ribbons, all while enjoying brownie snacks! All Supplies will be provided. Please RSVP through JagSync
For individuals needing accommodations, please reach out to the University Library 2-4 days in advance of the event at (210)784-1500
Don't Forget!
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Gets yours now before we run out! The proceeds lend to our effort to support our college students.
CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Clifton Strengths Finder is an assessment that provides results of your top strengths! Here at A&MSA we have training Strengths Coaches, are looking for Strengths Champions, and want to focus on utilizing strengths to your advantage over focusing on weaknesses. All first year freshment take this assessment and other students have an opportunity to based on their university engagements. Are you interested in getting your top 5 strengths as a parent or family member? If so, review the Clifton Strengths site and send an interest email to family@tamusa.edu. You may also take the assessment directly from the website. Help us help you cultivate your best self, relate to your student, family members, and other contacts in a more productive way. Remember, we love your students but you are just as important to us! After the assessment, if you are interested in coaching or wanting to better understand your strengths, email family@tamusa.edu to set up a coaching session! We hope to hear from you! Dr. Reba Sims Input | Relator | Learner | Individualization | Achiever
AAPI HERITAGE MONTH
3 MAY
Addressing Bias & Prejudice in the AAPI Community: Deconstructing Myths & Coming Together
DR. LIN WU
6 PM - 7:30 PM
Check HERE for more info
DR. SHAGE ZHANG
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor Finance
Education & Leadership
& Decision Sciences
Western Oregon University
Trinity University
DR. CHIN-YEN (ALICE) LIU Associate Professor
Marketing & Management Texas A&M University-San Antonio
For individuals needing accommodations, please reach out in advance of the event at cab@jaguar.tamu.edu
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Seven A&M-San Antonio faculty and staff members collaborated to share their expertise on ways students can enhance their overall well-being. This article provides an overview of eight wellness domains and includes practical tips individuals can implement to maximize wellbeing in each respective domain. This article has been published on the Dean of Students website. For questions or comments, please contact Dr. Mary Buzzetta, director of the Student Counseling Center (SSCC) at, mary.buzzetta@tamusa.edu.
Guardian House also offers Mental Health Counseling Services (currently virtual), including: FREE mental health counseling services through the Guardian House Counseling Clinic (GHCC) Sliding Scale mental health counseling services offered at flexible times, seven days a week, including: Individual Counseling Couples/Marriage and Family Counseling Reunification Counseling Therapeutic Supervised Visitation To inquire/schedule, please call (210) 733-3349 or visit the website at guardianhouse.org.
Clarity Child Guidance Center is a not-for-profit solely dedicated to mental health care for children ages 3-17. They provide the following services as well as free screening and financial aid: child, adolescent, and family therapy (ages 4-17) brief therapy (ages 4-17) group therapy (ages 14-17) psychological assessment (ages 4-17) psychiatric evaluation and management (ages 5-17) day treatment, acute and inpatient care For more information visit www.claritycgc.org or call (210)-616-0300
THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT AND THE DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
HOUSING FAIR May 4, 2022 10 AM - 2PM Ceremony Room THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT AND THE DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
The purpose of this event is to provide our students with offcampus housing resources. Apartment complexes will be providing information regarding leasing, floor plans, amenities, etc. In addition - VIA will provide our students with information on public transportation. Financial Aid will be present at the event to answer questions students may have regarding how their aid can pay for off-campus housing.
For individuals needing accommodations, please reach out in advance of the event at (210) 784-1354
Hello Jaguar Family members,
Please note the following events on your calendars so you can encourage your students to attend. We also welcome your attendance as well! The benefits of attending: Interview experience
Job possibility
Networking opportunities
Check Us Out!
Students should lean on us NOW for improving their resume, practicing their introductions, interviews, and other communication, and navigating through their own career development plan. We are excited to support and celebrate your students along with you!
END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION:
Crawfish Boil MAY 4 11:30 PM-1:30PM EAST LAWN Come out to our Annual Crawfish Boil and End of the Year Celebration with free food, music, games, and activities.
For individuals needing accommodations, please reach out in advance of the event at cab@jaguar.tamu.edu
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONTINUED...
Student Counseling Center Now available 24/7 for all students! In order to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 Delta Variant, the Student Counseling Center will primarily offer services via phone and/or Webex. Any students interested in scheduling an appointment should call (210) 784-1331 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. If you are experiencing a crisis and/or emergency, please call (210) 784-1331 or visit the Student Counseling Center in Modular C (rear entrance) any time Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. If this is a life-threatening emergency, please use the emergency resources listed below. Emergency Resources 911 and ask for a Mental Health Officer University Police emergency line: (210) 784-1911 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Center for Health Care Services: (800) 316-9241 Family Violence Prevention Services: (210) 733-8810 Text “Help” to the National Crisis Textline: 741-741
Office of First-Year Experience
FINALS DE-STRESS MAY 4TH 2:30 PM- 4:30PM CEREMONY ROOM
JOIN THE OFFICE OF FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE AS WE TAKE THE TIME TO DESTRESS AND PREPARE BEFORE FINALS BEGIN! THERE WILL BE PIZZA, HOT CHOCOLATE, SWEETS, AND GIVEAWAYS FOR YOU TO ENJOY AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES TO RELAX, CRAFT, OR EVEN GET A HEAD START ON YOUR STUDYING. COME SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW PEERS AND YOURSELF THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT!
For individuals needing accommodations, please reach out in advance of the event at (210) 784-1435 or by email at fye@tamusa.edu.
Looking for a summer job or internship? Is your student looking for a job or internship? Look no further! The Office of Family Engagement has you covered. Just head over to Handshake, our online system. On Handshake, your student will find many opportunities including postings, career events, work study opportunities, and more. To begin, have your student go to Handshake and log into JagWire with their credentials. For more information or a quick guide on how to log into Handshake, please click here. Please note that your student will be sent a verification to their University email, and this gets caught in spam sometimes. Have them check that folder to be able to verify.
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER
CULTURAL NIGHT May 4
AUD 5 pm7:30 pm
For individuals needing accommodations, please reach out in advance of the event at cab@jaguar.tamu.edu
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW
May 2: Fourth installment due for Deferred Payment Plan (5 payment plan only) May 4: Last day of class May 5-6: Study Days May 14: End of Spring Semester May 17: All grades for the Spring 16-week session are due by Noon via Jagwire May 21: Spring Commencement Click the heading to access the full Spring 2022 academic calendar and all the important dates to know.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Office of Family Engagement One University Way Patriots' Casa 104a Family@tamusa.edu (210) 784-1452