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A&M-SA students honor their rings
Recent graduates from fall 2014 and candidates for spring 2015 commencement received their class rings at the annual Honoring the Ring Ceremony on April 2. Dr. Melissa Mahan, vice president of Student Affairs, introduced A&M-SA President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, who spoke about the meaning of the University ring, and special guest alumnus Armando Prado Jr. shared his experience as a student at A&M-SA and receiving his own class ring.
Following the ceremony in the Auditorium, students moved out to the University Seal set in the Grand Courtyard, where they received their rings from someone special in their lives. On this special occasion, the stanchions are removed from around the University Seal, allowing students to stand on the seal to receive their rings. Over 200 students participated in the Ring Ceremony, achieving another milestone before graduation.
Army Music Outreach Program performs at A&M-SA
On March 26, A&M-SA hosted a musical performance by Sgt. Corrin Campbell and the Army Music Outreach Program in the Auditorium on Main Campus. The Outreach Program is a team of soldiers that travels around the country, performing at schools, music festivals and sporting events. Featured performer, Sgt. Campbell is a combat veteran, having served in Baghdad, and along with re-invented performances of popular music, tells her life story as a rock artist, soldier and veteran in original music. A&M-SA was honored to host such an inspirational group of soldiers!
Mayoral Candidate Forum hosted at University
A&M-SA's Student Government Association worked with the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to invite all 14 mayoral candidates to a public forum on April 1, offering the opportunity for faculty, staff, students, and the San Antonio community to hear from all candidates. Nine candidates attended the forum, answering questions from the audience and panelists: A&M-SA President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Al Arreola, Cotter & Sons Vice President James Adam Cotter, and Cotter & Sons Executive Account Manage John Griffin. Read more about the event at the Rivard Report.
Nine mayoral candidates participated in the A&M-SA forum, fielding questions from the community and panelists. Photo courtesy of Scott Ball and the Rivard Report.
Education professors contribute to upcoming publication
Dr. Theresa Dorel, assistant professor of special education, and Dr. Armando Tejeda, lecturer in the College of Education, collaborated on "Affect and Resilience in Urban Females: An Emerging Paradigm," a chapter which will be included in the upcoming publication, Inclusive Practices and Social Justice Leadership for Special Populations in Urban Settings: A Moral Imperative.
Education alumni receive first teacher of the year award
Three A&M-SA Bilingual Education alumni, Priscilla Guerrero, Beatrice Zule and Noemi Gonzales, have been recognized for their excellence in the classroom by being named First Elementary Educators of the Year by the Northside Independent School District. Priscilla teaches 5th grade at Villareal Elementary School, Beatrice teaches at Raba Elementary School, and Noemi teaches at Passmore Elementary. Congratulations!
Priscilla Guerrero (on the right) poses with NISD Superintendent Dr. Brian T. Woods and a recipient of Veteran Educator of the Year.
In the News...
Ret. Maj. Gen. Charles Rodriguez, chief of staff and vice president of Strategic Initiatives and Military Community Development, spoke at the U.S. Army's "listening session" regarding upcoming budget cuts, reported in the Rivard Report.
Dr. Alan Preston, visiting assistant professor in the College of Business was quoted in the Express-News article "Expert: University Health CEO's pay, bonus not out of line" on April 2.
The A&M-SA Office of Military Community Development and U.S. Congressman Will Hurd hosted a Veterans Forum on April 7, covered by San Antonio Channel 4 News.
Festival de Cascarones countdown in 18 days!
Stay up to date for our 4th annual Fiesta San Antonio event on April 26 by visiting our official website for Festival de Cascarones! On the website are event details, entertainment lists, a map of the University and directions and information about parking.
Two exciting events at the ECAC:
There are two exhibitions currently running in the ECAC: The Arte y Tradicion de La Frontera: The U.S.-Mexico Borderlands in the Works of Santa Barraza and Carmen Lomas Garza, from January 30 through May 24, and the Texas Size Breach from March 12 through June 14.
The Educational & Cultural Arts Center is open from Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed on Monday. For more information about current and upcoming exhibitions, visit the ECAC website.