September 16, 2025  

 

Campus News & Updates

 

Let the Good Times Roar

A&M-San Antonio has officially announced its 2026 Homecoming theme: Mardi Gras! Mark your calendar from Feb. 15 – 21, 2026, and join us for some Mardi Gras fun as we have spirit board decorating, a chili cookoff, Domecoming, our Jaguar Den Tailgate and more. Let the good times roar!

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Jaguar Classic Helicopter Ball Drop 2025

Sponsored by Joeris General Contractor, take your shot at winning an unforgettable Tank Drive experience!

 

This year’s prizes are valued at over $2,000 and include:

 

1st Place: Leopard Tank Drive (for you and four friends)

 

2nd Place: Armored Tracked Vehicle Drive and Machine Gun Sampler Package

 

Note: The same participant cannot win both prizes — two winners will be selected.

 

How It Works:

Once you purchase your golf ball, you will receive an email confirmation with your assigned number. 

 

During the Jaguar Classic on September 19, 1,000 golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter over the Golf Club of Texas.

 

The two balls that land closest to the hole win first and second. All proceeds benefit Jaguar Athletics and student scholarships.

 

Donation Tiers:

  • $25 - 3 Golf Balls
  • $50 - 8 Golf Balls
  • $100 - 18 Golf Balls
  • $250 - 45 Golf Balls
  • $500 - 110 Golf balls
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 Interactive 3D Campus Map Is Live!

Navigating campus can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for first-year students and other newcomers. To make it easier, A&M–San Antonio has launched an interactive 3D map that takes the stress out of finding your way.

 

The map includes customizable features that enable users to personalize their experiences and highlight key destinations, such as academic buildings, residence halls, parking lots and dining options. With this new tool, students, faculty, staff and visitors can easily identify where they need to go and how to get there.   

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Visit the Onsite Immunization Clinic!  

Join Texas A&M-San Antonio and HEB Pharmacy for our onsite Immunization Clinic!

September 24 and October 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Vista Room CAB 402

Bring your BlueCross BlueShield insurance card.

Register Here

Your hub for health and wellness resources for mental & physical well being.

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Highlighted Events

 

Sign Up for Jaguar Tailgate! 

We need your energy and enthusiasm to help us create a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere as we gear up for an epic double-header soccer showdown. This is your chance to connect with students, share delicious food and drinks, and enjoy fun games together. Let’s make this tailgate the most memorable one yet! 

 

Saturday, Oct. 25

  • Set-up: 8 - 9:45 a.m.
  • Jaguar Tailgate: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Game times:

  • Women's Soccer 1 p.m.
  • Men's Soccer 3 p.m.

Deadline to sign up is October 6 at 5 p.m.

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Unlock Your Potential with JagFit!

Test your endurance, strength and fitness during the JagFit Trials at the University's Recreation Center. Scheduled for October and November, the trials will feature different activities and challenges, with a leaderboard highlighting the top competitors. 

October 2 and 29 | 1-5 p.m.

November 6 and 20 | 1-5 p.m. 

Winners will receive JagFit exclusive gear.

JagFit Trials are open to all students, as well as Rec Center faculty and staff members.  If you are interested in a membership please reach out to recreational.sports@tamusa.edu or Trevor Brunet at tbrunet@tamusa.edu for more information.

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Accessibility Training

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is committed to creating and sustaining a supportive environment that is accessible and respects people of all abilities. Sign up to attend the PDF and Social Media Accessibility Training. Both trainings are virtual and links to attend will be sent after registration.

PDF Accessibility
Today, Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.

Social Media Accessibility 
Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 11 a.m.

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College of Arts & Sciences Seminar Series: Harris Bechtol Book Talk

The College of Arts & Sciences is honored to host Dr. Harris B. Bechtol as the next guest in the Seminar Series Book Talk. Bechtol will discuss his recently published book A Death of the World: Surviving the Death of the Other. Drawing on ideas from philosophy, poetry and psychology, Bechtol's book suggests mourning is a process without end as people learn to live in the world differently after the death of the other.

Thursday, Sept. 18 | 3:30 p.m.

Classroom Hall 102

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The SECC runs from September 1 – October 31

Donate today to support the A&M-San Antonio Foundation and other charities across San Antonio, Bexar County and the nation. Your support will strengthen communities and give a helping hand to those in need. 

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September 16 Raffle Winner

Lunch with the President and Your Vice President

Ezoro Tsatenawa,
Office of Academic Advising

Throughout the campaign, we'll hold raffles among those who have donated. Winners will be announced in The Growler. 

Donate Today

Loteria y Paletas

Join us for our next event on October 8, from 3-4 p.m. in Classroom Hall 102. Stop by for Loteria y Paletas, learn more about our State Employee Charitable Campaign, and get help completing your donation form. Computers will be available to complete your donation in person.

🏆 SECC  Leaderboard as of Sept. 6 🏆

Top 5 by Participation:
Top 5 by Donations:
University Advancement 75%
Strategic Communications $1,520
Student Affairs 23%Finance & Administration $1,238
Athletics 21%Academic Affairs/Provost $1,230
Academic Affairs/Provost 16%University Advancement $985
Finance & Administration 16%Student Affairs $700

🎉Congratulations to this week’s pace centers – University Advancement with 75% participation, and Strategic Communications with $1,520 in donations.

 

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University Highlights

 
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Computer Science Program Earns ABET Accreditation

A&M–San Antonio's Computer Science program has earned the prestigious ABET accreditation. The recognition places the University among an elite group of institutions whose graduates are assured a high-quality, industry-aligned education. 

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Professor Brings Autism Training to Costa Rica

Dr. Berenice de la Cruz, assistant professor and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program coordinator, returned recently from Costa Rica, where she led a groundbreaking professional development workshop on autism and ABA for educators and specialists.

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University Community Gathers to Honor Lives Lost in the September 11 Attacks

On September 11, A&M–San Antonio held its annual Patriots’ Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks and the bravery of first responders. Students, faculty and staff gathered in the CAB Courtyard for a moving tribute that included special remarks from President Salvador Hector Ochoa and Dr. Robert F. Alonzo. 

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Reminders

 

Outstanding Senior Award Nominations

Senior students graduating in Fall 2025 are eligible. Students must have a cumulative institutional GPA of 3.0 or higher. Multiple nominations for the same student are encouraged.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 3. 

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Download the Jag App!

Download the official A&M-San Antonio mobile app now! Staying connected has never been easier with access to events, calendars, parking information, bill pay options and faculty directories. Find everything you need to be in the know in our Jaguar community. Available for download in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

 

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The Growler is the campus newsletter for faculty and staff of Texas A&M-San Antonio. The Growler is published every Tuesday from the start of the semester, providing insight into A&M-SA news, events, and announcements. If you would like to promote a University-wide event or announcement in The Growler, submit this form by 5 p.m. CT on a Monday the week before publication.

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