Points of Pride for October 12-18, 2013

October 12-18, 2013
Outstanding news and highlights around campus...

Texas A&M San Antonio Foundation helps dreams become reality

The Texas A&M San Antonio Foundation hosted its annual Dream Maker Luncheon on Wednesday, October 16. Several students participated in the event, which raises funds for scholarships and celebrates the generous supporters of Texas A&M University-San Antonio students. This year's recipients are Texas Secretary of State John Steen, his wife Regent Emerita Weisie Steen, and Peggy and Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. Texas A&M University System Regent Elaine Mendoza served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Past Dream Maker Honorees and Texas A&M San Antonio Executive Advisory Board members, Dr. Carl Raba and Lowry Mays, were also present, as well as Peter J. Holt, son of last year's recipient Peter Holt. Guests included State Senators Donna Campbell and Leticia Van De Putte, State Representatives Philip Cortez, Joe Farias and Jose Menendez and various city and county dignitaries. Watch Board Chairman Mark Outlaw discuss the mission of the event on KSAT 12.

University staff supporting military community during shutdown

The San Antonio Express News features A&M-San Antonio in an article addressing the impact of the Federal government closure on student veteran needs and the military community. Staff across the University are continuing to work to minimize the impact. See the article online.

Education students take the stage at conference

A delegation of education professors and students recently presented at the Critical Questions in Education Conference at the Menger Hotel in downtown San Antonio on October 14-15. The professors, Drs. Esther Garza, Annette Gonzalez and Theresa Dorel, teamed up with three students, Thomas Rux, Nan Lechner, and Alejandra Valerio for a joint presentation. Topics ranged from professor evaluations to discussion about the crucial issues in teacher preparation. Congratulations to these delegates for representing the caliber of excellence at A&M-San Antonio.

Fun at Fall Fest

The University invited the community to visit Main Campus and celebrate Fall Fest on Saturday, October 19. There was fun for the entire family, great food, live entertainment and games for everyone. Festivities took place at the Main Campus Front Lawn.