February 10, 2026  

Get ready to bring the spirit of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter to our hallways in a fun Mardi Gras-themed door-decorating contest. Whether you lean into the traditional purple, green, and gold or bring a "roaring" Jaguar flair to your design, we want to see your creativity on full display. The deadline for signing up is Thursday, Feb. 12.

The Homecoming Door Decorating Contest is Feb. 16-17.

Purchase your limited-edition, dual-wall, vacuum-insulated Homecoming water bottle before they’re gone! Only 50 available. Order online and pick-up in person. 

Support the Jags at the first event of Homecoming 2026! 

A&M-San Antonio vs. Texas Wesleyan University,

Saturday, Feb. 14 | 12 p.m.

Softball Field 

We know that success isn't just about the work we do in the classroom—it’s about the community that supports us. 

From today through Friday, Feb. 13, we are celebrating our Show the Love Week.  

This isn't just about donations; it’s about showing pride in our colleges, supporting our Athletics teams, and saying "thank you" to those who make higher education possible. Here’s how you can show the love: 

Give: Even $5 towards your favorite program or team makes a massive impact on our participation goals! 

Share: Post why you love being a Jaguar using #JagsGive. 

Thank: Take a moment to reach out to someone who has made a difference in your journey—a family member, friend, or colleague—and let them know the impact they've had on your life. A simple message of appreciation can go a long way! 

Students in the College of Business and the City of San Antonio Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program are providing FREE income tax return preparation services to eligible A&M-SA community members. Book an in-person, on-campus appointment now. 

Feb. 24-25 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Take control of your health and fitness in 2026 with Rec Sports at the Campus Recreation Center. Employees are eligible to purchase a Rec Sports membership, which provides access to the facilities.

JagFit is available to both students and employees at an additional cost and includes a variety of fitness opportunities, such as one-on-one personal training, nutritional coaching, group classes, equipment orientations, challenges, and trials.

Employees who already have a Rec Sports membership may purchase JagFit at a discounted rate.

For questions, contact Recreational Sports Coordinator Matthew Santo at masantos@tamusa.edu.

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

Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night to help cheer on the Jags and pay tribute to those who support our students. The first 100 attendees will receive a free foam Jag Paw.

Thursday, Feb. 19 | Women's 5:30 p.m. & Men's 7:30 p.m.

Free Admission: Employees will need to show their ID at the entrance. 

A&M-San Antonio will serve as a polling site for the upcoming primary elections. Local, statewide, and federal races will be on the ballot, including Bexar County offices, the U.S. Senate, State Executive positions, and the U.S. House. This is a chance to help shape your community! 

Early Voting: Feb. 17–27

Election Day: March 3

STEM, Mays Center Community Room (Suite 111)

This annual event shares resources to help keep our campus labs safe, compliant and productive. 

Whether you’re a student, researcher, faculty member, lab technician, or staff partner, this week is your chance to engage with safety initiatives, learn best practices, and build our community’s safety culture.

Event Topic: Lab Equipment Safety

Today, Feb. 10 |10:30 a.m.

STEM Lobby

Event Topic: Automated Electronic Defibrillators

Wednesday, Feb. 11 |  10:30 a.m.

CAB Lobby

Your health matters, and we’re making it easier than ever to stay on top of it!

Through our partnership with Catapult Health, we’re offering on-site checkups this year. 

Don't forget your insurance card on the day of your appointment!

Deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Wednesday, Feb.18 | 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Location Update: CAB 402 Vista Room

Learn everything you need to know about the 11-month MBA program, including the application process, the accelerated format, evening class schedule, international business opportunities, and admission requirements. 

Today, Feb. 10 | 6 p.m.

BLH 366

Dr. Sajjadur Rahman will present research on how U.S. monetary policy impacts emerging economies, including interest rates, stock prices, and more.

Friday, Feb. 20 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
BLH 155

Be part of the campus-wide day of service where students, staff, and faculty come together to support the San Antonio community.

Friday, Feb. 20 | Volunteer Shifts: 9 - 11 a.m. and  1 - 3 p.m. 

Opportunities include on and off-campus sites like Respite Care of San Antonio, Any Baby Can, Animal Care Services, San Antonio Food Bank, General Store and more.

Stop by the Thrive Fair to learn about resources for housing, mental health, disability services, veterans, food insecurity, and more.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Auditorium Lobby

Alumni Affairs invites you to attend the 2026 Alumni Awards Ceremony, honoring three outstanding alumni who continue to make a difference through their careers, service, and leadership.

We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees:

Forrest Cobb ’15, Distinguished Alumni

Jorge Alvarez ’19, Spirit of the Jaguar

Benji Mendoza ’24, Recent Graduate

Saturday, Feb. 21 | 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Vista Room

Visit JagSync for more upcoming events.

At 67, alum Thomas Conner ’21 made history by earning a Guinness World Record as the oldest male to complete a wingsuit flight—one of the most demanding disciplines in skydiving. A retired U.S. Air Force veteran and lifelong adventurer, Conner graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in psychology and credits the University with helping him pursue new goals later in life.

Jaguar Athletics softball opened a new era with a historic home debut, sweeping Oklahoma Panhandle State in a season-opening doubleheader and earning the first wins ever recorded at the University’s new on-campus stadium. 

The University celebrated a major milestone with the inaugural 1SGT Derek W. Kubacki Endowed History Lecture, the University’s first alumni-funded endowed history lecture. The special event featured Dr. Kevin Waite from the University of Texas at Dallas. 

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

Nominations are open for Outstanding Senior Awards for Spring 2026.

An Outstanding Senior Award will honor six students, and Distinguished Graduating Seniors will speak at Commencement.

The nomination deadline is Friday, Feb. 27.

If you have questions, please contact Gretchen Doenges, director of Student Engagement, at gmdoenge@tamusa.edu or 210-784-1452

Please review the University’s updated standard administrative procedure for campus posting and advertising, which outlines the required approval process for flyers and other printed materials.

All flyers must be submitted through the Strategic Communications Request Form for review and approval before posting.

Campus Posting and Advertising SAP

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.