Transfer Student Newsletter - October Silver Bullet

A&M-SA'S TRANSFER STUDENT NEWSLETTER

THE MONTHLY

October 2020

VOLUME 4

S I L V E R B U L L E T

Hello October (Spooky Season)

Content 01 Department of the Month 02 DOM continued 03 Faculty Highlight 04 National Transfer Student Week 05 Horror Week 06 LGBTQ+ Taskforce Events 07 Integrity Week

All aboard! This month's Silver bullet issue is bigger than ever, take a peek and see for yourself! This month is filled with events happening here on campus or virtually. Make sure to check everything out, we guarantee you won't regret it.

08 G.R.O.W.L. Series 09 Trunk & Treat + Drive-in Movie 10 New on Campus 11 Cisneros Conference 12 Domestic Violence Awareness 13 Student Small Business 14 #StudentPerks 15 Jaguars' Corner

Stay safe y'all and Happy Halloween.

OCTOBER 2020

TRANSFER NEWSLETTER

The Dean of Students Office is here to help you navigate through some of the concerns you may have as a student. They provide assistance in managing a hardship/crisis, understanding campus policies and procedures, and connecting you with the proper resources. This support system extends beyond the walls of the Dean of Students Office and will help you find your way through any obstacle you may encounter while you are a Jaguar.

Jo Anna Benavides-Franke Assistant Vice President of Student Success and Engagement & Dean of Students

OCTOBER 2020

Are the services you offer all virtual?

Are walk-ins welcomed?

Many of the services offered are virtual but some are in-person and are by appointment only. As much as we would love to see more students face to face, we need to make sure we make safety a priority and do what is best for the student and the campus community.

"As the Dean of Students, I oversee many different offices here in the division of Student Success and Engagement. I have the honor of working with the Student Counseling Center, Disability Support Services, International Affairs, Student Rights and Responsibilities, & Housing, so you could say I oversee the student engagement portion of the division. My departments are driven to assist all enrolled students, both domestic and international; navigate all that is the college experience.

We work to ensure that not only the student succeeds in the classroom but in their personal life as well."

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The departments in my area all plan to grow their services in various ways to include offering services that reflect the needs and demands of students participating in face- to-face, hybrid and on-line learning. In addition, we will continue to offer services in collaboration with the campus community for an overall holistic student experience.

In what ways do you hope to grow as a department?

Departments that report to you?

The Departments that report to me are Office of International Affairs, Student Counseling Center, Student Rights & Responsibilities, Disability Support Services, and Student Housing. In addition, I have a half-time case manager and share the oversight of our newly formed Student Success and Engagement Communication Department.

What does your Website have to offer?

My website is very informational, that is where students and family members can go to get information regarding important resources, safety information, policies. I know it doesn’t sound fun but it is important information that I strongly encourage students to check out if they have any questions. There are changes to come with updates on information and the adding of more content. It is all in the works and planning phase right now.

Follow us!

TamusaSSE

A&M-SA Student Success and Tamusasse Engagement

OCTOBER 2020

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Faculty This month, we're brining something new! Ever think about your Transfer Story and wonder if professors understand the journey we are taking when we transition from one institution to another? Do they get it? Keep an eye out for Faculty Highlights in the coming months as you find out that many of A&M-SA's very own professors are TRANSFER STUDENTS THEMSELVES, and share their journeys and tips with us!

Dr.

William Blake Erickson

Showing off his T-Shirt from National Park College, a community College in his hometown Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Dr. Erickson shared his advice for fellow transfer students...

"It's natural to feel like a fish out of water- for me, that was always the exciting part! Make sure to take full advantage of any resources available to transfer students. It's also important to know that you're behind on networking and making connections with faculty members at A&M-SA compared to students who started here. That's fine- make sure to be visible, visit your professors during their office hours, get to know them and their research, see if you can work on directed research with them if that interests you. This will give you great experience, and allow them to get to know you as well in case you need a reference letter one day. I still get in touch with the professors who I got to know really well."

HIS JOURNEY Associates Degree National Park College, Hot Springs Arkansas

OCTOBER 2020

Bachelor's Degree Henderson State University Arkadelphia

Master's & Doctoral Degree University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas

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National transfer student week Tuesday

Monday

oct 19

Oct 20

Kick-Off

Social Media

Giveaway event

Campaign

12-2pm, CAB Courtyard

@Tamusa.Transfers

wednesday

Thursday

Oct 21

Oct 22

Transfer Student Panel

Painting With A

11:00-12:30pm

Transfer

2 SESSIONS!

friday

Oct 23 Social Media Campaign @Tamusa.Transfers

OCTOBER 2020

MORE DETAILS ON JAGSYNC PAGE 04

OCTOBER 2020

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LGBTQ+ TASKFORCE PRESENTS OCT 11 National Comming Out Day

OCT 13 Resource Fair

OCT 14 Virtual Mixer Join us VIRTUALLY for a Pride themed Kahoot and prizes! During the day you can pick up free cupcakes and pride swag from the Mays Center!

OCT 15 Virtual Drag Show Come andwatch your fellow jaguar students, facutly and staff perform in the first A&M-SA VIRTUAL Drag Show!

More details on JagSync.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Eliasz McCullen at emccullen@tamusa.edu or at (210) 784-1364 in advance of the event.

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OCTOBER 2020

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N E W

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C A M P U S

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LIFO THE PARTY, The Texas Society of CPAS-San Antonio, are a BRAND NEW organization this semester!

Looking to recruit new members the org offers scholarship opportunities, internships and even has access to a private career center! They're open to all accounting majors! If you're interested in learning tips and tricks from accounting/finance professionals Find them on JagSync or reach out to Karissa Mitchem at kmitc03@jaguar.tamu.edu Join the Largest, most influential association of accounting and finance professionals in Texas!

This fall, Seven Texas A&M University - San Antonio faculty and staff members collaborated to share their expertise on ways in which 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 well-being in each respective domain. This article has been published to the Dean of Students website: https://www.tamusa.edu/documents/dean-ofstudents/wellness-wheel.pdf. For questions or comments, please contact Dr. Mary Buzzetta, Director of the Student Counseling & Wellness Services.

OCTOBER 2020

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Cisneros Institute for Emerging Leaders

Date & Time Saturday, October 24th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us for the Second Annual Henry G. Cisneros Student Leadership Conference This year's theme will be Courageous Conversations and it will feature speakers from a variety of backgrounds, fields, and topics. We will highlight sessions on:

Social Justice Current Events Activism Allyship

Bias in the Workplace Police Brutality Voter Equity & much more!

You can find information on the conference sessions and sign up for your sessions here: https://tamusa.givepulse.com/event/208986 The final session will feature a presentation and conversation with Dr. Cisneros. The conference is 100% virtual with built in breaks and time in between sessions, there will also be a large group Q&A session during the lunch hour with Raven Douglas about Voting Rights in Texas and the 2020 election.

This conference should equip you with the tools that will help you navigate conversations about a variety of issues that you may not have felt comfortable doing beforehand. We look forward to hosting you in this 100% virtual conference and look forward to the courageous conversations we will have with one another.

If you attend all sessions throughout the day, you will be eligible to win a laptop via a drawing that will take place before the final session with Dr. Cisneros. Make sure to register, attend, and stay engaged for your chance to win this great prize.

It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness month and we’re sharing in #1thing Campaign with @NRCDV. Violence prevention requires the collective voice and power of individuals, families, institutions, and systems – each whose “one thing” adds a valuable and powerful component to transforming our communities.

I’m committed to my #1Thing, how about you? #TAMUSA1ThingCampaign

OCTOBER 2020

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Angelia's Angelic

Student Small Business

Collection

It is the small steps every day that help us reach our goals. We give generously to various non-profit and charitable organizations that encourage students to showcase and ignite their power from within.

At Ann’s Jewelry Collection, we believe in your power as a consumer to change the world through your purchases. It is the small steps every day that help us reach our goals.

When you support Ann’s Jewelry Collection, you are getting more than just jewelry; it is now a channel through which you can make a statement of what you believe in. Each piece moves us forward towards a more hopeful future and serves as a gentle reminder of your intention to use your voice to help others find theirs. I enjoy working with stones, shells, pearls, crystals, and wire. Either stringing stones or wrapping them. My new favorite is working in art metals with silver, brass, bronze, and copper!

Woman owned Veteran owned Transfer owned

OCTOBER 2020

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Buy a Mac or iPad for college.

Get Free AirPods.

At the Apple Store.

Until 10/12

#STUD ENT PERKS FREE PARKING

Get a 10% student discount with your school ID at participating locations.

On University Way, Jaguar Parkway, & Lot 3.

No permit required.

UNiDAYS is free to join and provides instant access to student discounts from a range of participating brands.

Visit https://www.myunidays.com/AU/en-AU and follow the steps to create your UNiDAYS account. Once your account is verified you are ready to shop online and instore!

OCTOBER 2020

FREE BOOK! Pick yours up today.

Patriots' Casa office 104c or call at (210)784-1497 for any information.

While supplies last.

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JAGUARS' CORNER OCt 15

Member meeting 2:30pm

OCT 28

Virtual Game Night 6pm

M

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Oct. 1 5 th 1 - 4 pm Connect with diverse industries whom want to hire interns and recruit full time professionals!

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Sign up on JagSync OCTOBER 2020

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