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Apply A&M-SA opens first exhibition of the new year
The University's first exhibition of 2015 opened with a reception on Thursday, January 29 and to the public the following morning. Entitled Arte y Tradicion de La Frontera: The U.S-Mexico Borderlands in the works of Santa Barraza and Carmen Lomas Garza. The exhibition marks the first time these two iconic women artists have exhibited together and includes a variety of drawings, prints, paintings, and other art mediums. The exhibition was curated by Alicia Viera, Director of Cultural Programs for Texas A&M-San Antonio.
"Texas A&M-San Antonio is thrilled to feature these two amazing artists at the Educational and Cultural Arts Center's inaugural exhibition for 2015. It is extremely important to share the works and successes of artists such as these with our students, faculty and staff and the San Antonio Community. Their works will inspire and empower us!" stated Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Interim President of A&M-San Antonio.
Running alongside the Borderlands exhibition is a monthly symposium with sessions on topical border issues beginning in February. The monthly sessions will focus on U.S.-Mexico immigration; borderlands economic development impacted by education; arid lands, water, and air environmental issues; and media reports from both sides of the borderline.
Douglas Carter, vice president of external affairs, Frances Schultschik, Texas A&M San Antonio Foundation member, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, interim president, and Evangelina Flores, chairman of the Texas A&M San Antonio Foundation, at the Borderlands opening reception.
A&M-SA interim president speaks at Student Meet and Greet
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson met with students on both Main Campus and Brooks City-Base this week in a Student Forum, where they had the opportunity to get to know the interim president and ask questions about her vision for the future of the University.
"I am very driven to expand the focus on student engagement and success," said Dr. Matson. "It was a joy to meet with so many wonderful students and get an idea for what they are looking for in the future."
For a student perspective on the meet and greet with Dr. Matson, click here for The Mesquite student newspaper.
Dr. Matson stands with Sigma Delta Lambda members following the Meet and Greet on Main Campus.
Dr. Matson speaks to students at Brooks City-Base.
Kinesiology professor receives research grant
Dr. Sukho Lee, associate professor of kinesiology, was awarded a research grant of $55,000 by the Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI). The grant is for a year-long study on the "Effects of Korea Red Ginseng Drink on Endurance, Strength, Power, and Performance Recovery during Cycling" and is one of the largest externally funded, unrestricted research grants awarded to University faculty.
Dr. Young Chan Kim, principal researcher of the KFRI, Sylvia Medel, director of International Affairs, Dr. Edward Westermann, associate professor of history and , Dr. Eric Lopez, dean of the College of Education and Kinesiology , Dr. Sukho Lee, Dr. Suzanne Mudge, associate professor and program director for Counseling and Guidance, and Dr. John Smith, associate professor of kinesiology after the research award reception.
Business students meet with city recruiter
On Wednesday, January 28, the Office of Career Services welcomed a recruiter from the San Antonio Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to the Brooks City-Base campus. The recruiter met with over 50 business and finance students to discuss financial internships for summer 2015 and current openings for entry-level assistant National Bank examiner. A&M-SA is one of the few schools selected to conduct outreach from within the San Antonio market.
Business and finance students dressed their professional best to meet the city recruiter.
A&M-SA celebrates small businesses at SAHCC gala
Interim President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson attended the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 86th Annual Gala this weekend to celebrate small business in San Antonio. Titled "It's Our Time", the gala looked to the city's past and focused on the future of small business in San Antonio's leadership role.
Michael Cortez, Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery, with Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson at the SAHCC Gala.
The SAHCC 86th Annual Gala, "It's Our Time," at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Antonio.
In the news
Interim President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson on KKYX 680 on January 31
