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On Saturday, February 14, local artists prepared for the upcoming Texas Size Breach exhibition, opening in March at the Educational & Cultural Arts Center, at A&M-SA's Main Campus. The Texas Size Breach project is a large-scale print event created with the industrial tools and machinery of construction. Under the artists' direction, volunteers from the University and community helped create some of the artwork that will be included at the exhibition in March.
Featured San Antonio artists include: David Alcantar, Ricky Armendariz, Kim Bishop, Celeste De Luna, Sarah Fox, Raul Gonzalez, Luis "Chispas" Guerrero, Megan Harrison, Paul Karam, and Luis Valderas. Videographer James Borrego and photographer Luis M. Garza documented the event on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who made the Texas Size Breach event possible and a great success!
Click here for more information and pictures from the Saturday printing event.
Some of the art completed at the Texas Size Breach project.
Artists and volunteers print large-scale artwork.
A&M-SA hosts San Antonio Regional History competition
The National History Day Regional Competition was hosted at A&M-SA's Main Campus on February 27-28, inviting middle and high school students to present their research topics related to this year's theme, Leadership and Legacy in History. Participating students shared their research through original papers, websites, exhibits, performances, and documentaries, competing for the opportunity to advance to the state and national levels.
The preliminary and final rounds were held on Friday and Saturday in the Central Academic Building and the Senator Frank L. Madla Building, followed by an award ceremony in the auditorium.
Volunteers from the University and San Antonio community at the judges orientation presented by Dr. Bill Bush, chair of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and associate professor of history.
Career Fair hosts 50 employers for A&M-SA students
The Office of Career Services hosted the Spring 2015 Career Fair on February 24 in the Central Academic Building. 50 employers discussed employment opportunities with A&M-SA students and recent alumni. Thank you to the Psychology Club, Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the University Library, Disability Support Services, Counseling and Wellness, and Tutoring Services for helping organize this opportunity for students to get started in their post-graduation careers.
Congressman Hurd to use A&M-SA as center of operations
U.S. Representative Will Hurd announced last week that his Southside district office will soon be opening in the Patriots' Casa. The Congressman took an extended tour of the University in early February and expressed a keen interest in A&M-SA's cybersecurity programs and efforts to improve economic development throughout South Texas. With his background in national security working for the Central Intelligence Agency, Congressman Hurd has a practical knowledge of the country's national and cybersecurity policies and sees great opportunity for San Antonio to make cybersecurity a more prominent part of the city's economy.
From his soon-to-open office at A&M-SA, Hurd plans to work closely with A&M-San Antonio and the University of Texas at San Antonio on building public-private partnerships to streamline students into companies like Rackspace and the 24th and 25th Air Force. Read more about Congressman Hurd's vision for San Antonio at the Rivard Report.
First Borderlands Symposium draws a big crowd
On Saturday, February 28, the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands Symposium opened with a session on "Education and Economic Development Along the U.S.-Mexico Border" at the Educational & Cultural Arts Center. The Symposium, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. featured Dr. Al Kauffman, professor of law at St. Mary's University, and Dr. Steve Nivin, assistant professor of economics at St. Mary's University, as the plenary speakers.
Other speakers included: Dr. Rogelio Saenz, dean of the College of Public Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio; Marie Valentin and Celestino Valentin from the College of Education at Texas A&M University; Javier Morales, ESL Program at Northwest Vista College; Dr. Belinda Roman, College of Humanities and Social Sciences at St. Mary's University; and Dr. Rosario Torres Raines, professor of Sociology at A&M-SA.
University Library opens Special Collections reading room
On Thursday, February 26, the University Library hosted a Grand Opening Reception for the Special Collections Reading Room. Included in the Special Collections are rare books and archives covering topics such as the Holocaust and Texas History. Currently, there are about 1,500 volumes in the reading room with shelving for 1,000 more.
Among the special collections volumes are books from the Harry W. Mazal Collection, from the James H. Sutton and Sylvia Leal Carvajal Collection, and from the Robert H. Thonhoff Collection.
Stefanie Wittenbach, University librarian, is serving temporarily as the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. The Special Collections Reading Room is available by appointment.
Dr. Edward Westermann, associate professor of history, Mark Wieser, donor to the Archives, and Sylvia Leal Carvajal, donor to the Special Collections.
University Librarian Stefanie Wittenbach introduces the new Special Collections Reading Room.
A&M-SA community participates in The Big Bowlowski
This month, A&M-San Antonio, along with other community businesses, sponsored and participated in the fundraising event The Big Bowlowski, a bowling competition and raffle. The Big Bowlowski is an annual fundraising event organized by the City South Leadership Academy (CSLA), created by the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to address the economic and educational needs of the South Side community. Sponsoring groups strive to provide a minimum of ten $1,000 scholarships for qualified applicants.
The A&M-SA bowling event raised over $14,000 for scholarships for graduating seniors in South Side high schools! A&M-SA had numerous participants this year, including:
• Dr. Tracy Hurley, dean of the College of Business
• Douglas Carter, assistant vice president of External Affairs
• Kristal Eaker, Jaguar recruiter and president of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Hailey Van Dam, SHRM member and president of the National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS)
• Andrew Short, former NSLS president
• Rene Castillo, administrative assistant in the College of Business
• Patrick McDaniel, graduate professor in the Department of Leadership & Counseling
• Joni Foster, operations administrator of Academic Affairs
• Carlos A. Lopez, Student Engagement and Success tutor
• D'Andrea Davila, academic advisor for the College of Education & Kinesiology.
Delisha Stewart, CSLA member and Bexar County Juvenile Probation Community Resource Specialist, joins the A&M-SA team for the bowling event.
A&M-SA at the rodeo
From February 12 through March 1, A&M-San Antonio greeted visitors at the 2015 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Faculty, staff and students volunteered to man the booth, handing out information about the University along with A&M-SA themed goodies. The University earned over $60,000 for scholarships from the Raffle Commission ticket sales!
A big thank you to everyone who helped A&M-SA put on a good show at this year's rodeo!
Dr. Matson and General the Jaguar join A&M-SA students at the Rodeo.
The A&M-SA booth at the San Antonio Rodeo.
First Jaguar Day of the year a huge success!
On Saturday, February 7, A&M-SA held its first Jaguar Day of the academic year. Jaguar Day is an event hosted by the Office of Admissions for prospective students and their families to visit the A&M-SA campus and gain useful information by participating in beneficial presentations targeted toward assisting students through the transfer process. Since February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, this Jaguar Day was focused on helping students learn about the financial aid opportunities available at A&M-SA and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Over 70 prospective students and their families participated in February's Jaguar Day, attending the four informational presentations offered on financial aid, the admissions process, application assistance, and a student panel that shared their experiences as a Jaguar. The next Jaguar Day, "Automatic Decision Day," will be held in late April, 2015.
Prospective students listen carefully for financial aid and admissions advice.
In the news
• A&M-SA's exhibition, Arte y Tradicion: La Frontera, was featured in SA Current article, "Chicano Art Exhibit Provides Signs Of New Life At Defunct Museo Alameda."
• Dr. Alan Preston, assistant professor of healthcare policy, epidemiology and statistics, was quoted in the Express-News article "Physicians, insurance carrier unite to lower costs."
A&M-SA President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson was interviewed by Bridget Smith with KENS-5 TV's Great Day SA. The interview aired on Tuesday, March 3 at 9 a.m. Click here to view the broadcast.