September 09, 2025  

 

Campus News & Updates

 

University To Launch Interactive 3D Campus Map

Navigating campus can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for first-year students and other newcomers. To make it easier, A&M–San Antonio on September 15 will launch an interactive 3D map that takes the stress out of finding your way. The map will include 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 will be able easily identify where they need to go and how to get there.   

 

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 4 friends)

 

2nd Place: Armored Tracked Vehicle Drive & 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 wins 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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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.

Outstanding Senior Award Criteria:

  • Academic achievement
  • Campus leadership and involvement
  • Community service
  • Honors and awards

Who can nominate: Alumni, faculty, staff and students.

Awards: Six students will receive the Outstanding Senior Award ($250 each).

One or more students will receive a Distinguished Graduate Award (an additional $250)

The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 3. 

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Highlighted Events

 
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Patriots' Day Remembrance Ceremony 

Our annual Patriots' Day Remembrance Ceremony is a chance for students, staff and faculty to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. 

 

Thursday, Sept. 11 | 9 - 11 a.m.

CAB Courtyard

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Come Meet Scout!

Come meet Scout, the A&M-San Antonio Police Department's victim assistance dog. This loving canine is trained to comfort crime victims and witnesses and help reduce stress. 

Thursday, Sept. 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

CAB Lobby

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The SECC runs from Sept. 1 – Oct. 31

Be among the first donors! On September 12 at 12 p.m. we will raffle off lunch with the President and your Vice President among those who have donated by that time. The winner will be announced in the Sept. 16 edition of The Growler. Support our A&M-San Antonio Foundation and nonprofit organizations across San Antonio, Bexar County and the nation. Explore more San Antonio charities you can support.

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SECC Launch Party!

Join us for our first SECC event! Grab some breakfast tacos and learn how you can support charities that help families, strengthen neighborhoods and create opportunities where they are needed most. Computers will be available to complete your donation at the event. 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

STEM 173

 

Donors will receive: 

  • First 500 Donors: Jaguars Care Bracelet
  • First 200 Donors: Jaguars Care Bracelet + T-shirt
  • First 100 Donors: Jaguars Care Bracelet + T-shirt + Special Jaguar Pin

 

The 50 highest-contributing donors will receive a pair of limited-edition A&M–San Antonio socks!

 

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

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Coming Up

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Department JagSync Training

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Visit JagSync for more upcoming events.

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University Highlights

 
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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Commuter Lounge and Bookstore

A&M–San Antonio celebrated the official grand opening of its newly renovated commuter lounge and refreshed bookstore. Both spaces, while available to students in the spring, received a formal unveiling with giveaways, extended hours, and a showcase of resources designed to better support the University’s largely commuter student population.

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Reminders

 

Correction: "Kicking off the Fall 2025 Semester" Email

The fall Future Jaguar Day is October 18 only. 

 

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.

 

Accelerating Research Computing at A&M-San Antonio

A&M-San Antonio and Texas A&M University High-Performance Research Computing (HPRC) present a one-day, hands-on training workshop that is open to all students, faculty and staff. Space is limited, and registration is required. 

 

ARCATS training workshop topics include:

  • Introduction to high-performance computing
  • Access to the TAMU HPRC Launch Computing Resource
  • Introduction to the JupyterLab interface coding in Python and more 

Thursday, Sept.18 | 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Introductory Session SciTech 228

Intermediate Session SciTech 264

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