January Jag Family Connection

January 2021

Vol. 1

NEWSLETTER

THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION

A&M-San Antonio

Family Association reminds Jaguars that they are loved during the break

January 2021

Vol. 1

NEWSLETTER

THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION

A&M-San Antonio

***Food service also begins on this date!***

January 2021

Vol. 1

NEWSLETTER

THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION

A&M-San Antonio

January 2021

Vol. 1

NEWSLETTER

THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION

A&M-San Antonio

January 2021

Vol. 1

NEWSLETTER

THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION

A&M-San Antonio RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH OUR JANUARY EVENTS CALENDAR

Interested in joining Painting with a Twist on the 22nd from 6pm-8pm?

Contact Dr. Sims at family@tamusa.edu to reserve spots for you and your family members!

Interested in attending the Anti-Human Trafficking conference on January 23rd? Sign up here! . Not interested in attending but want to serve as a virtual moderator for a session at the Anti-Human Trafficking conference January 23rd? Sign ups are live! If you have any problems signing up, contact Allie Beedle at abeedle@tamusa.edu.

January 2021

Vol. 1

NEWSLETTER

THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION

A&M-San Antonio LINKS TO JANUARY EVENTS!

Student-Parent Mixer Jag Family Mixer Anti-Human Trafficking Conference

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Seven A&M-San Antonio faculty and staff members collaborated to share their expertise on ways students can enhance their overall well-being. This article provides an overview of eight wellness domains and includes practical tips individuals can implement to maximize wellbeing in each respective domain. This article has been published on the Dean of Students website.

For questions or comments, please contact Dr. Mary Buzzetta, director of the Student Counseling Center (SSCC) at, mary.buzzetta@tamusa.edu.

Guardian House also offers Mental Health Counseling Services (currently virtual), including: FREE mental health counseling services through the Guardian House Counseling Clinic (GHCC) Sliding Scale mental health counseling services offered at flexible times, seven days a week, including: Individual Counseling Couples/Marriage and Family Counseling Reunification Counseling Therapeutic Supervised Visitation To inquire/schedule, please call (210) 733-3349 or visit the website at guardianhouse.org.

COVID UPDATE

There is a testing center on campus Masks are required.

You must have the appropriate wristband from a wellness check-in station to enter buildings.

Stay up-to-date by accessing the Community. Safety. TOGETHER. website.

UNIVERSITY UPDATES

ACT/SAT is no longer required for incoming first-year students.

T he Emergency Aid Application is live. Applications are currently being reviewed.

Registration is open for Spring 2021.

Mays Center InternSHIP Grant

$1,200 COULD BE YOURS FOR YOUR UNPAID OR UNDERPAID SPRING INTERNSHIP! APPLY BY FEB. 3, 2021, FOR YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF THIS COMPETITIVE, WORTHWHILE FUNDING FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Looking for a job or internship?

Are your student looking for a job or internship? Look no further! The Office of Family Engagement has you covered.

Just head over to Handshake, our online system. On Handshake, you student will find many opportunities including postings, career events, and more. During this time, there are also many remote opportunities available.

To begin, have your student go to Handshake and log into JagWire with their credentials. For more information or a quick guide on how to log into Handshake, please click here.

Please note that your student will be sent a verification to their University email, and this gets caught in spam sometimes. Have them check that folder to be able to verify. ****Social media position closes on the 15th!****

NOMINATE A&M-SAN ANTONIO

FOR SA EXPRESS NEWS

READERS CHOICE AWARDS

Hey Jag Family!

You have a chance to nominate Texas A&M-SA as your favorite local university! Get us to the voting stage by nominating often. (Pro tip: you can nominate once per day.)

Vo ot tE E V NO OW W!!

N Deadline to vote in January 26, 2021.

Go Jaguars!

IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW

Jan. 14- Drop for Non-payment Jan. 16- Weekend classes begin Jan. 18- Last day to withdraw for a 100% refund Jan. 19- Classes start Jan. 19-23- Week of Welcome Jan. 20- U.S. Presidential Inauguration Jan. 21- Jag Family Mixer Jan. 22- Painting with a Twist (email family@tamusa.edu to reserve your spot!)

Jan. 25- Last day to register for spring classes Feb. 1-14- Love Jones Lip Sync Battle Virtual Submissions Feb. 23- First home softball game Click the heading to access the full spring academic calendar and all the important dates to know.

Sign up for Family Connect and join

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CONTACT INFORMATION Office of Family Engagement One University Way Patriots' Casa 105 Family@tamusa.edu (210) 784-1452