Congratulations to Our SECC Champions! 🎉
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Total Raised: $34,862
This was a standout year for A&M-San Antonio as we had 22% of our employees donate to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Committee and over $15,000 was donated to the A&M-SA Foundation.
The State Employee Charitable Campaign Committee is proud to recognize the University's outstanding departments for their incredible contributions to this year’s campaign! A huge congratulations to the College of Arts & Sciences ($6,478) for raising the most funds and demonstrating remarkable generosity and commitment to our community. We also applaud University Advancement (88%) for achieving the highest level of participation!
Let’s give a big round of applause to our Lip Sync Battle champions, Jorge Abraham, Beetle Lyda and Enrollment management for bringing energy, creativity and fun to this year’s campaign! Thank you to everyone who made the SECC a success—together, we are making a difference!
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Recommend a Student for the A&M System Board of Regents
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We are now accepting nominations for the Texas A&M System Student Regent position. If you know an outstanding student leader who would be a strong advocate for their peers, please take a moment to submit your nomination using the link below.
Deadline to Register is Friday, Nov. 14.
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| Lights of Esperanza Departmental Sign Up
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Lights of Esperanza, A&M-San Antonio’s enchanting annual celebration, returns for its 10th year! The holiday light display contains over 30,000 lights— illuminating the campus and creating a festive atmosphere with food trucks, entertainment for the whole family, a holiday market and light show.
Save the Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 6-8 p.m.
CAB Courtyard
Department Sign Ups
University departments should sign up now to provide a free activity at this beloved holiday event.
Deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 14.
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Homecoming Event Submissions Form Open |
If you plan on hosting an event during Homecoming Week (February 16-21, 2026) and would like it to be considered for inclusion and promotion with the official Homecoming schedule, please fill out this form.
Deadline is Saturday, Nov. 15.
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Join Us for the 17th Annual Dream Maker Scholarship & Award Ceremony |
Departments and employees are invited to purchase tables and attend this year’s Dream Maker Scholarship Celebration honoring Jane Macon, the 2025 Dream Maker honoree.
This evening supports scholarship funding for Texas A&M University–San Antonio students. Your participation directly fuels their educational journeys and dreams.
Friday, Nov. 21
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program: 7:00 p.m.
Witte Museum | Mays Family Center
Valet and self-parking available.
For more information or to purchase tables, please contact Jordan Burbank or (210) 784-1122.
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| Ring Days Volunteer Opportunity
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Be part of a cherished A&M–San Antonio tradition by volunteering for Ring Days! This is a special opportunity to support our Jaguar community, celebrate student achievements and be among the first to congratulate them as they receive their class rings.
Friday, Nov. 14 – Saturday, Nov. 15
Multiple shifts available
Registration is now open
Deadline to register is Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11:59 p.m.
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Constituent Feedback Requested for Vice President for Research Search |
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is beginning the search for A&M-SA’s Inaugural Vice President for Research. Share your input by completing this survey.
Listening sessions will be held Friday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 14, to gather additional feedback from the community. More details about the session will come via calendar invites from orsp@tamusa.edu.
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Military Appreciation Basketball Game |
Come out and cheer on the Men's Basketball team at the Military appreciation game as they take on Huston-Tillotson University.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 5 p.m.
Recreation Center
The first 100 attendees will receive a camo koozies and American Flag.
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College of Business Seminar Series: Granular Election Data to Study the Effect of Laws and Regulations on Voting Behavior
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Dr. Amir Fekrazad, associate professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance, will present his machine-learning research method that maps precinct-level election results to detailed census geographies such as tracts and ZIP codes. His technique, recently published in Nature’s "Scientific Data," offers a valuable tool that can be applied across numerous social science and policy research fields.
Friday, Nov. 14 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
BLH 155
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Procurement and HUB Training
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Join Purchasing Services for Procurement & HUB Training for faculty and staff. This training is for anyone who enters AggieBuy orders or uses One Card.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
CAB, 337
No Registration Required. Let us know what you would like to learn about Procurement. Email us at procurement@tamusa.edu
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11-Month MBA Information Sessions
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Learn about the unique benefits of A&M–San Antonio’s accelerated 11-Month MBA program. These sessions will answer prospective students’ questions and serve as a recruitment tool for the Fall 2026 cohort. The program features evening classes (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), a cohort-based model, is open to all majors, and includes books and an international business and cultural experience (travel not included) in the program fee.
Session Dates:
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | Virtual
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Virtual
Please RSVP at:
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A&M-San Antonio Alum and Family Land an Investment on ABC’s Shark Tank
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A&M–San Antonio alum Michelle Titzman and her family landed a $50,000 investment during their recent appearance on ABC’s "Shark Tank." The Titzman's company, Warrior Kid Medic, sells multitool medical kits and teaches children emergency response skills. Read the A&M-SA Today story to learn more about Michelle's journey and how the University helped her and her family land a shark.
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Want to learn how to effectively utilize JagSync for your department?
Be sure to to join Student Life for their monthly online trainings.
Wednesday, Nov. 26 |10 - 11 a.m.
Zoom, RSVP .
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Save The Date: Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony
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It’s almost time for family, friends and the University community to celebrate the Fall 2025 graduates.
Save the date: Tuesday, Dec. 16
College of Arts and Sciences: 10 a.m.
College of Business and College of Education and Human Development: 3 p.m.
Freeman Coliseum
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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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