September 02, 2025  

 

Campus News & Updates

 
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Jaguar Classic Helicopter Ball Drop

Get ready for one of the most exciting highlights of the Jaguar Classic Golf Tournament—our Helicopter Ball Drop, presented by Joeris. Your could win an unforgettable $1,200 tank-driving experience at Ox Ranch or other premium prizes.

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 ball that lands closest to the hole wins.
  • 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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A&M-SA Identity Toolkit

A&M-San Antonio's Identity Toolkit provides guidelines and standards for branding, editorial and websites, helping define who we are, what we do, and how we differ from other universities. Use this valuable resource to develop effective and brand-compliant communication and marketing materials. 

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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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State Employee Charitable Campaign Corner

 
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The SECC campaign has officially begun!

Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025

What is SECC? It's an annual fundraising campaign that lets you support hundreds of charities and causes. Through this campaign, you can support our A&M-San Antonio Foundation (#413030) and nonprofit organizations across San Antonio, Bexar County, and the nation. Explore more San Antonio charities you can support. 

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Join us for our first event! Grab some breakfast tacos, learn more about SECC and get any help you need completing your donation form. Computers will be available to complete your donation right there!


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

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We're giving back to you for your donations

This year, supporting the charity of your choice, means you get something in return!

 

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 top 50 donors in amount donated will receive limited edition TAMUSA socks!

 

In addition, throughout the campaign, we'll hold special raffles among those who have donated - announced here in The Growler. Donate today to make sure you don't miss out!

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Highlighted Events

 
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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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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.

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Department JagSync Training

Want to learn how to effectively utilize JagSync for your department? Be sure to to join us for our monthly trainings!

Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 10-11 a.m.

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Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 10-11 a.m.

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Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 10-11 a.m.

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Visit JagSync for more upcoming events.

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University Highlights

 
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Management Professor Receives Fulbright Specialist Program Award to Slovakia

Dr. Volkan Ozbek, assistant professor of management, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program award by the U.S. Department of State. This September, he will travel to the University of Presov in the Slovak Republic to collaborate on a project focused on global management practices and institutional partnership-building.

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More Than 1,200 Students Participate in Annual Jaguar March

A&M–San Antonio welcomed over 1,200 incoming students during the ninth annual Jaguar March on August 20, marking the beginning of their academic journeys. Family, friends and community members joined in the celebration as students walked from the campus fountain to the Torre de Esperanza and back, where the festivities continued.  

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Jaguars Kick Off the Fall 2025 Semester with Weeks of Welcome 

The University has been buzzing with excitement as the fall 2025 semester has gotten underway. The beloved Weeks of Welcome celebration kicked things off, with back-to-school festivities including a lively Penny Social on the Madla Lawn, job fairs, blood drives, money-management workshops and a Disglow Paint Rave. Weeks of Welcome runs through September 13. 

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Check out A&M-SA Today for more University news and featured stories.

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Reminders

 

Weeks of Welcome 

A&M-San Antonio's annual Weeks of Welcome continues till September 13. Help us encourage students to join the fun, build community and make the most of their first weeks back on campus. Check out the full lineup of events on JagSync.

 

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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