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General’s Events Challenge
Check out the next few pages to see some of our favorite events! For events not listed visit: https://www.tamusa.edu/studentengagementsuccess/studentlife/first-50-days.html
If you’re a new student joining our JagFam, or you’re continuing on your journey, we are excited to welcome all of you for the Fall 2020 semester. While our semester may be structured differently, we are still kicking off the semester strong with exciting events happening in-person and online!
This magazine houses the several events that will be happening over the next few weeks that will give you the opportunity to connect with other Jaguars, staff and faculty.
That is why we have created the General’s Events Challenge: The First 50 Days! We have created a list of 9 themes that you can look forward to this semester:
Heritage Diversity & Equity Career Readiness Staying Connected Integrity Week Health & Wellness Financial Literacy Civic Engagement Leadership
When you attend these events, virtually or in-person, be sure to have your Jaguar ID present, ready to enter or scan. Your progress will be tracked in JagSync!
Complete the General’s Events Challenge by attending two events in every theme to win some Paw-sitively Fun Jaguar Swag!!
Visit 18 Events! You’ll get free stuff, friendship opportunities, Jaguar swag, and more!
For more information on how to track your progress, visit jagsync.tamusa.edu!
Hump Day
9/16/2020 | 2:00pm Courtyard Campus Activities Board
You know what day it is... It’s HUMP DAY! Here on campus, CAB likes to celebrate Hump Day in unique ways! Come have fun and enjoy the day with us!
Casino Night
10/15/2020 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm Ceremony Room Campus Activities Board
Experience the fun and excitement of playing in a real casino, but instead of you and your friends going to a casino, CAB brought one to you! Come out and test your luck and financial knowledge for your chance to win prizes.
Breakfast Bonanza
10/20/2020 | 8:30am – 10:00am Various Student Transition & Family Engagement
Bring an appetite! Offices all over campus will be providing various types of breakfast foods for our Jaguars to enjoy!
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Hispanic HERITAGE
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
9/15/2020 | 11:30am Cafeteria Student Involvement
Come kick off Hispanic Heritage History Month with us! Come out to mingle, grab a slice of cake, and learn what other events are planned for HHM.
Hispanic Art Show
9/17/2020 | 6:30pm Vista Room Campus Activities Board
Join us for a beautiful art show, where we can admire and embrace the Hispanic culture and achievements through various types of artwork!.
Physical and Virtual Book Display: Hispanic Heritage Month
9/15/2020 - 9/30/2020 | Ongoing Display University Library University Library, CAB 202 (virtual display available October 1st at https://libguides.tamusa.edu/hoursandevents)
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the University Library will be showcasing books in CAB 202 and well as on https://libguides. tamusa.edu/hoursandevents
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DIVERSITY & Equity
Women’s Suffrage Lecture by Dr. Philis Barragan, Co-Director of Women’s Studies and Gender Studies
9/16/2020 | 11:30am – 1:00pm PCOE
Join Dr. Philis, as she will be leading a conversation and study on Women’s Suffrage.
International Ice Cream Social
8/26/2020 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm Madla 309 International Affairs
Love ice cream? Join the office of International Affairs as they sample ice cream from all over the world.
PCOE Conversation Series lead by Andrew Sanders and Sarah Kupcho
10/8/2020 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm PCOE
Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) values the rich diversity and heritage of the community it serves. Join Andrew Sanders and Sarah Kupcho for this insightful conversation!
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Career
READINESS
Part-time and On-campus Job Fair
8/27/2020 | 10:00am – 12:00pm Online Mays Center for Experiential Learning & Community Engagement
If you are looking for an opportunity to work part-time to make some extra spending money and add to your work experience, here is YOUR event! The Fall 2020 Part-Time and On-Campus Job Fair is open to all current A&M-SA students. Event is open to all majors and will have a virtual and on-campus presence with details on Handshake and JagSync. Work with your Career Advisor to ensure your resume is ready to go!
Internship Panel & Fair
9/12/2020 | 11:00am – 12:30pm TBD Mays Center for Experiential Learning & Community Engagement
Join internship insiders and experts as they discuss the ins and out of an internship program, learn more about internship opportunities in San Antonio, and hear from fellow students who have had success through internships! All Majors Career Fair
10/15/2020 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm Online Mays Center for Experiential Learning & Community Engagement
This is an opportunity to virtually connect with decision-makers from diverse industries who are looking to meet you, hire interns, and recruit/hire full-time professionals. Take this time to meet them, talk about your experience, land the job you want, or just get in the practice of networking. Networking will not go away, and it will be important to you as you continue your professional journey. This event is for freshmen to seniors - and alumni! Do not miss this! Work with your Career Advisor to prepare.
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WEEK Integrity
What Does Integrity Mean to Me?
10/12/2020 | 10:30am-2:30pm CAB Courtyard Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities Virtual
The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities sheds light on what integrity means to us. Together we can learn about integrity and become better members of our Jaguar community.
Academic Integrity in Testing
10/13/2020 | TBD Various SASC Virtual
Jaguars are expected to exhibit a high level of honesty and integrity in their academic journey! Learn about how to apply integrity in testing.
Coffee with the Cops
10/15/2020 | 9:00am-10:30am Madla Lobby or Rotudra A&M-SA PD Virtual
Meet the University Police Department and grab a cup of coffee. Introduce yourself and get familiar with some of the services they provide to students.
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Health & WELLNESS
8/27/2020 | 12:00 – 5:00pm Virtual Student Counseling & Wellness Services
Please join us as we take a virtual tour of Student Counseling & Wellness Services! Learn about who we are and what services we offer students.
Game-a-Palooza and Watch Party
9/12/2020 | 5pm-8pm Virtual Student Transition & Family Engagement
Jaguars bring the entire family to participate in a fun-filled game night. Win games to get prizes! Games include Loteria, card games, Family Feud, and so much more!
Start A Conversation: Talking about mental health saves lives
9/29/2020 | 10-11:30am Mod C Student Counseling and Wellness
The Office of Student Counseling & Wellness Services (SC&WS) provides a robust 90-minute workshop focused on suicide prevention and intervention for students, faculty, and staff. This workshop teaches individuals 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
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FINANCIAL Literacy
Financial Literacy Week Online Scavenger Hunt
9/28/2020-10/3/2020 | Available online all week Virtual/TBD University Library
If you’re great at a good scavenger hunt, then join the University Library for a full week of financial literacy fun!
Student Loans Activity: Harry Potter Theme
10/1/2020 | 11:30A.M.-1:00P.M. TBD Mays Center for Experiential Learning & Community Engagement
Expelliarmus debt! Join us for a Harry Potter based activity all about student loans. Learn and have fun!
Trivia Tuesday with the Mays Center: Financial Literacy Week
9/29/2020 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. TBD Mays Center for Experiential Learning & Community Engagement
Come test your financial literacy knowledge with the Mays Center for our Trivia Tuesday!
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Engagement Civic
On-Campus Volunteer Event (Paracord bracelets & Key Chains)
9/3/2020 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Mays Center First-Year Experience
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity the university is hosting an on-campus volunteer event for students, this fall. HYBRID Choose.Act.Impact
9/12/2020 | 8:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m Various Locations Mays Center for Experiential Learning & Community Engagement
Join your fellow Jaguars in a day of selfless service! Many exciting projects around the city. Register on GivePulse.
Let’s Taco About Voting: Latinx Politicians Loteria
9/22/2020 | 12 p.m-2 p.m Ceremony Room First-Year Experience
For National Voter Registration Day, we will give participants tacos and voter registration cards, and play loteria. We will have registration forms there and encourage those who are able to vote and those who have not yet registered to vote.
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Leadership Conference
10/24/2020 | 9:00 a.m Vista Room
If you are interested in bettering your leadership skills and discovering , join us for our Leadership Program! This program will give you credit that can be applied to the Cisneros Emerging Leaders Certificate.
Twerlinger Distinguish Speaker
10/1/2020 | 6:00 p.m Auditorium
Join us for a panel hosted by Twerlinger, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, to discuss housing and security!
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