OCTOBER
2022
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How We Define "Family" 1. 2 3 4. 5 Parents, Guardians, and Siblings Children and Significant Others Extended Family: Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, and Grandparents Friends Anyone else defined as family in your life Contact Us Email: Family@tamusa.edu Phone: (210) 784-1452 Engaging Families at Texas A&M University- San Antonio What We Do Our Mission is to empower Jaguar family members and Jaguar students with families within the university setting by creating intentional interactions with campus resources, developing a sense of belonging and community, and providing programs and resources to maintain academic and social connections with the jaguar community. All About Us
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Dr. Re
FAMILY STUDENT COORDINATOR
Bianca Gonzalez Bella Lopez
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Dates to
October 3rd:
October 9th-15th
Spirit Week
October 14th-15th:
Weekend
October 15th: Fall Fest
October 17th-22nd:
Transfer Week
October 28th: Trunk or Treat October 31st: Title IV 60% of semester
THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION A&M-San Antonio N E W S L E T T E R
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Second Installment Due for Deferred Payment Plan (4 and 5 payment plans)
Family
Deadlines
FallSemester(16-Week)2022
Monday,October3
SECOND INSTALLMENT DUE FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN (4 AND 5 PAYMENT PLANS)
Friday,November1
THIRD INSTALLMENT DUE FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN (4 AND 5 PAYMENT PLANS)
Thursday,December1
FOURTH INSTALLMENT DUE FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN (5 PAYMENT PLAN ONLY)
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STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES
W S L E T T E R
THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION A&M-San Antonio N E
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th- October 15th
SSPIRIT PIRIT WEEK WEEK October 9-15th Coming Soon...
Friday, October 14th Family Bowling Night Location: Bowlero Highland Hills 2118 Goliad Rd, San Antonio, TX 78223 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MUST RSVP ON FAMILY CONNECT! ONLY 50 SPOTS AVAILABLE! Saturday, October 15th Brunch with Dr. Zeak in the Cafeteria @11AM Face Painting, Henna, & Balloon Artists 1PM 4PM in Cafeteria Soccer Game @ 1:00PM Soccer Game @ 3:00PM Lucky Loteria in Auditorium Lobby @4pm Can't Beat Dr. Zeak @5:30PM on the Performing Stage FAMILY WEEKEND MUSTRSVPforbowlingandbrunchonFamilyConnect. StudentsmusthavetheirfamilyRSVPthroughFamilyConnect.
Callingall Familymembers!
Family Association!
This organization is designed to empower family members to connect with Jaguar students on and off campus, promote a sense of home in the A&M SA community, and provide opportunities for local cultural learning.
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General Meeting Schedule 2022 Click here to access the meetings Meeting time is 6:30 pm October 3rd November 7th December 5th
Saturday, October 15th, Lucky Loteria 4pm @ Fall Fest Friday, October 28th, Trunk or Treat Join us on WhatsApp
Parent Shirts Club Club&Parent T-Shirt Sale FamilyAssociation presents Sizes AvailableM-2XL
ADVISING/SASC
DON'T GET LOST IN ACADEMIC PROBATION
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 10/19/2022 COWBOY'S BREAKFAST 9AM-11AM Madla Statue TRANSFER WEEK
INTERVIEWEXPERIENCE! JOBHUNTING! NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES! CHECK US OUT! JAGUARFAMILYMEMBERS! Hello 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!
LOOKING FOR A CAMPUS 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.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting applications for its Emerging Leaders Summit on Oct. 28, 2022. College students majoring in STEM and business related fields are encouraged to apply.
IN-PERSON EVENT
Friday, Oct. 28, 2022
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224
CO-HOSTED BY:
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Learn about career opportunities from industry professionals
• Gain tips on securing internships
• Receive feedback on improving your resume, interviewing and networking skills
• Meet and interact with professionals from leading corporations
• College students selected receive an event registration, morning and lunch meals, and free parking
AWARDS
Five participants will receive a sponsorship to attend the 2023 HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute taking place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA. (Includes event registration, airfare, lodging and some meals) Must be present to win.
ELIGIBILITY
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at a HACU-Member Institution in the San Antonio area
• Students majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business and financial services industry (accounting, communications, finance, liberal arts, marketing, business, etc )
HACU CONTACT
HACU Student Services chnip@hacu.net 210 692 3805
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#LeadWithHACU
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM HACU Emerging Leaders’ Summit Apply at www.hacu.net/emergingleaders APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCT. 3
Texas A&M University- San Antonio invites all the goblins, witches, and warlocks of the Jaguar community to our 4th annual Trunk or Treat! Come enjoy safe trick or treating in Lot 1, as well as contest prizes, crafts, face painters, balloon artists and the showing of BeetleJuice!! Contact the office of Transfer Student Engagement with any accommodation requests: transfer@tamusa.edu or call 210 784 1497 TRUNK ORTREAT Trunk or treating 6 - 8 p.m. LOT #1 Movie 8 p.m.
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 well being 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 , including:
FREE mental health counseling services through the Guardian House Counseling Clinic (GHCC) Sliding Scale mental health counseling services are 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
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONTINUED...
Student Counseling Center
Now available 24/7 for all students!
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
line: (210) 784-1911
Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273 8255
(800) 316 9241
(210) 733-8810
National Crisis Textline: 741-741
911 and ask for a Mental Health Officer University Police emergency
The National Suicide
The Center for Health Care Services:
Family Violence Prevention Services:
Text “Help” to the
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW
October 3rd: Second Installment Due for Deferred Payment Plan (4 and 5 payment plans)
October 9th-15th: Spirit Week
October 14th-15th: Family Weekend
October 15th: Fall Fest
October 17th-22nd: Transfer Week
October 28th: Trunk or Treat
October 31st: Title IV 60% of semester
Click the heading to access the full Fall 2022 academic calendar and all the important dates to know.
JOIN US! Sign up for Family Connect! CONTACT INFO Office of Family Engagement One University Way Patriots' Casa 104A Family@tamusa.edu (210) 784-1452 AMSAJagFamily