A&M-SA'S TRANSFER STUDENT NEWSLETTER
THE MONTHLY
VOLUME 10
SILVER BULLET
TRANSFER STUDENT NEWSLETTER dec 2021
Sleigh into the new year As we wrap up the semester and the year we hope that you look back at all that you've done, and say "I did it"! As finals begin to wrap up, we start to look forward to the holidays and all they have to offer! Spending time with friends and family can often be the way to relax and unwind during the winter break. The entire Silver Bullet wishes
all of its readers a very happy holidays, we cannot wait to bring in the New Year with you all and see everyone's resolutions! One of ours is to continue to put out newsletters that get continually better, and to keep our transfer students informed! Read the last volume of this year's series to see some fun holiday & end of year things going on in December! DECEMBER 2021
Content 01 Team of the Month 02 Faculty Highlight 03 Mentor Tip 04 Meet the Coaches 05 Transfergiving Recap 06 Lights of Esperanza Recap 07 Instagram Campaign 08 Student Spotlight 09 Ask a Transfer 10 Contact Santa 11 Game Day Info
Team of the Month
A&M-SA
phone & email 210-784-1361 Recreational.sports@ tamusa.edu
Recreational Sports
Services offered: Facilities: Intramural Sports Jaguar Fitness Center Group Fitness Jaguar Game Room Nutrition Coaching Outdoor Pavilion Personal Training Multipurpose Field E-sports
Sport Clubs
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What makes our team special is that we thrive on inclusivity. Everyone partakes in some form of leisure and recreation. We want to know what speaks to you so that we can provide that outlet on campus. We encourage communication and ask for feedback for constant improvement.
Social media: @tamusarecsports (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
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Faculty Highlight
WHAT IS YOUR POSITION AND TITLE?
I AM THE DIRECTOR OF THE TU CASA PROGRAM. TU CASA STANDS FOR TRANSITION UNIVERSITY FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN AT A&M-SA SINCE JANUARY 2021.
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR OUR CAMPUS IN YOUR POSITION?
I SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO ATTEND CLASSES, PARTICIPATE IN VOCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS, AND GET THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE THROUGH SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND SERVICES. WHAT DID YOUR UNDERGRADUATE JOURNEY LOOK LIKE? ARE YOU A TRANSFER STUDENT?
I ATTENDED EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN CHENEY, WASHINGTON FOR MY UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION. THE WORLD WAS A DIFFERENT PLACE AT THAT TIME AS IT WAS RARE FOR STUDENTS TO HAVE COMPUTERS, SO WE NEEDED TO USE BOOKS, PENCILS, AND PAPER. I TRANSFERRED TO LAMAR UNIVERSITY OVER IN BEAUMONT FOR MY GRADUATE STUDIES.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR POSITION OR DEPARTMENT?
MY POSITION AND PROGRAM ARE SPECIAL IN THAT THERE ARE VERY FEW OF THEM AROUND THE COUNTRY. WITH THOUSANDS OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES, THERE ARE JUST OVER 300 PROGRAMS LIKE TU CASA IN THE COUNTRY. LESS THAN 20 OF THEM ARE IN TEXAS. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO SPECIAL IN HOW WELL STUDENTS AND STAFF WORK TOGETHER. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?
AS THE PROGRAM IS STILL NEW, I SPEND SOME OF MY FREE TIME WORKING. I ALSO LIKE TO DISCOVER DIFFERENT PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS, VISIT WITH FRIENDS, DRINK COFFEE, AND STREAM TELEVISION AND MOVIES.
DECEMBER 2021
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David Mantiply
Build a
A tip from the Lead Mentor
c0mmunity
or a gingerbread house!
As finals come around we tend to be hard on us, so just remember... "Who you were yesterday, is not who you are today."
Stephanie Gooding A tip from the Lead Mentor
As a Mentor, one should always attempt to see another's perspective, and then identify how to associate that perspective with something of their own experiences. This way, one can provide meaningful insight and support both genuinely and effectively. DECEMBER 2021
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meet the coaches
What do you think Santa's #1 Strength is?
DR. JOSEPH PICKERING, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, HE/HIM
CONTEXT | RELATOR | ACHIEVER | DELIBERATIVE | LEARNER
"When I started at A&M-SA I was asked to become a coach as it related to my role here. It has been a great process to learn about myself and help our students learn about their strengths and what they mean to them." I use my number one strength context, daily, to examine the historical aspects of people, places, and things that I interact with." If anyone would like to set up a strengths coaching session you could set it up by emailing him at jpickering@tamusa.edu
Dr. Pickering's guess is Achiever!
CLARISSA E. TEJEDA,SHE/HER/ELLA DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYER RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INDIVIDUALIZATION | EMPATHY | DEVELOPER | HARMONY | CONNECTEDNESS
"If I could coach anyone in the world, it would be Lin-Manuel Miranda. I am a big fan of 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton' so I would love to really see how his strengths are incorporated into the work he does". When we asked how her strengths are incorporated into her daily life she said "my developer strength come out a lot through my work in student and program developement. I am always looking to recognize small wins and find potential areas of growth to improve." Schedule a session with Clarissa via Handshake or email her at cetejeda@tamusa.edu
Clarissa Tejedas' guess is Woo! HARMONY RELATOR WOO ACHIEVER SIGNIFICANCE
DECEMBER 2021
These are Santa's Top five strengths, Remember to make an appointment with any of the CLifton strengths coaches! Look back at the this semester's newsletter editions to see more coaches available for you! PAGE 04
Transfergiving Recap
Give thanks for friendships
Meaning of Transfergiving Transfergiving was an oppurtunity to come together with friends to give thanks for our friendships and to celebrate the blessings of the semester. We also partnered with Clarity Child Guidance Center and came together to collect canned goods for the people in our community this holiday season.
DECEMBER 2021
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Lights Of Esperanza 2021 Featuring The Polar Express
DECEMBER 2021
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tag @tamusa.transfers with your stuffed stocking
DECEMBER 2021
Join us in stuffing your stocking in an instagram story in three easy steps: 1screenshot this screen, crop it to just the green area share it on instagram story & add your wishlist in gifs PAGE 07
WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVATION TO COME BACK/ OR FINISH SCHOOL?
MATT WANTS TO FINISH SCHOOL BECAUSE HE WANTS TO DIVERSIFY HIS SKILLSET AND PROVIDE HIMSELF WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE TO INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS?
MATT'S ADVICE TO ALL INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS IS "PREPARE FOR A BIG ADJUSTMENT, PERIOD. AND DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT."
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT TAMUSA?
MATT'S FAVORITE PART ABOUT TAMUSA IS "THE KINDNESS AND CARING CAMPUS CULTURE."
AS A TRANSFER STUDENT, HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS?
MATT GETS INVOLVED BY ATTENDING "EVENTS AND ORGANIZATION MEETINGS."
WHY IS COMING TO SCHOOL IMPORTANT TO YOU?
SCHOOL IS IMPORTANT TO MATT BECAUSE IT HELPS HIM DEVELOP HIMSELF AS A YOUNG MAN AND BECAUSE HE LEARNS THE SKILLS HE NEEDS TO CONTRIBUTE TO HIS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS TRADITION?
"EATING AT IHOP WITH MY FAMILY"
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WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR AND CLASSIFICATION? MATT IS A SOPHOMORE MAJORING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE.
WHERE AND WHEN DID YOU TRANSFER FROM? MATT TRANSFERRED FROM UIW-SAN ANTONIO AND TAMU CORPUS CHRISTI
WHAT'S ESPECIALLY COOL ABOUT BEING A TRANSFER STUDENT ON OUR CAMPUS? WHAT MATT FINDS ESPECIALLY COOL ABOUT BEING A TRANSFER HERE AT TAMUSA IS HE GETS TO EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT CAMPUS, ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTURE
WHAT ORGANIZATION(S) ARE YOU A PART OF ON CAMPUS? MATT IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE ANIME CLUB AND A MEMBER OF TAU SIGMA, DELTA CHI FRATERNITY, CATHOLIC STUDENT ORGANIZATION, AND STUDENT ORGANIZATION LEADERS.
Matthew Ovalle DECEMBER 2021
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Ask a Transfer Who are you most excited to buy a gift for?!
Who are you most excited to buy a gift for?!
My son -David M.
My Sister -Demi
My Parents -Doroteo
My Family -Drea
My little Sis -Cat N.
My Girlfriend -Jonathan
My Dog Tammy -Ramon
Everyone! I love getting the perfect gift for everyone! -Cheyenne
My Grandma
My Girlfriend -Greg
Tiffany Balderas
My dog Zena -Mando
My mom -Andrea
Contact Santa CALL
605-313-4000 OR SEND YOUR LETTERS BY
DECEMBER 2021
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GAME DAY INFO Fall 2021 Commencement Ceremonies
Saturday, December 18, 2021 10 a.m. | College of Education & Human Development 2 p.m. | College of Business
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Fall 2021 Commencement Ceremonies
Sunday, December 19, 2021 2 p.m. | College of Arts & Sciences
SilverLiners Mentor Retreat December 13th 9-3
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