Texas A&M Galveston Campus Living & Learning

Howdy, Aggies! Don't let the rain dampen your Aggie spirits!
The CARE Team and Campus Living & Learning have got you covered — literally! We've placed umbrellas in your residence halls for you to use. If you need one, feel free to take it to class and leave it at the door so another Aggie can use it too. When you're done, just return it to the umbrella stand.
These umbrellas are big enough for two, so consider sharing both the space and a conversation with a fellow Aggie. Stay dry and Gig 'em! 🌧️👍

We 🫶🏻 our Cloe!

Howdy, Campus Living & Learning!
Cloe and Bubbles are here with us this morning as our few remaining campers check-out. Cloe and the Campus Living & Learning crew have been amazing this week helping us in Pacific Hall. Thank you!
We 💙 Bubbles!

“You have to be strong to be a Sea Aggie.” - Colonel Fossum

Our students are making the best of a tough week for our campus. We appreciate Col. Fossum for his visit today with our relocated students and staff!

Happy Closing Day to our residents and staff! We have said goodbye to a majority of our Spring 2024 residents and are officially transitioning to our summer housing operations, with eyes ahead to the 24-25 academic year.

Happy Summer 2024, everyone! 🌴☀️

Thank you to the 23-24 Company Commanders for a great year, and congratulations on changing over your command today! We are looking forward to welcoming the next group of COs into the Campus Living & Learning family.

We ❤️ our Aggie Moms.

Thank you to the Galveston County Aggie Moms for showing our Aggies this love on Valentine’s Day! Aggies, check out these tables in the residence halls’ lobbies.

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Come check out Mardi Gras Mixology in the Atlantic Hall lobby tonight until 8PM for information on safe drinking and fun, non-alcoholic alternatives!

We are hiring Community Leaders for the 2024-2025 academic year! 📢📢

The Community Leader position is a part-time leadership position within the residence halls, serving a live-on community of students. CLs build community, serve as a resource referral for other students, work the residence hall front desks, and serve on a rotation to provide after-hours assistance to residents. In addition to being a great way to get involved on campus and develop real-world career skills, the position provides 20 hours weekly as well as a single room at a special student staff rate.

Applications close on February 1st! Apply on the Jobs for Aggies Board here: https://employees.tamu.edu/jobsforaggies/job-board.html and search: Part Time Community Leader.

🦕 Breaking News: Dino Invasion at Texas A&M at Galveston 🦖
Attention, TAMUG community! 🚨 Reports are pouring in about some unexpected visitors on campus today. It seems like our beloved campus has been invaded by not only fog but also dinosaurs! 🌿🦕

Witnesses say they spotted T-Rexes outside of the residence halls and walking to class.

Anyone else get Jurassic vibes when the fog moves across campus like this?

Welcome back, Aggies! Here are some cold weather tips as we navigate this winter season. 🌨️🧤

Texas A&M University Galveston Campus To Resume Normal Operations Tomorrow:

All classes and on-campus operations will resume at their regularly scheduled times tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 17. All dining services locations will return to normal hours, along with the campus gym.

While temperatures remain extremely cold, roadway conditions continue to improve throughout the day. For real-time travel conditions across the state, visit the Texas Department of Transportation at drivetexas.org or call toll free at 800.452.9292.

Stay safe and weather aware.

There may not be classes today, but there is still plenty to do within the residence halls. Any additional activities will be communicated to residents by their Community Leader.

Reminder that the Sea Aggie Dining options for today are Captains Landing (7AM-3PM and 5-9PM) and Mess Deck (7:30AM-9PM). The Rec and Sea Aggie Fitness Centers through TAMUG Campus Recreation are open for normal hours today as well.

Stay warm today, Aggies! 🧣🧤

UPDATE: Jan. 15, 4:30p.m.

Due to deteriorating weather conditions, all classes are canceled for tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 16. Employees should check with their supervisor to determine if their position is considered essential, and if so, should check road conditions prior to travel to campus. All non-essential staff are authorized to work remotely tomorrow. Employees who cannot perform their assigned tasks remotely should contact their supervisors and request emergency leave as appropriate.

Dining services will continue operations, with the following updates:
- Captains Landing and the Mess Deck will remain open during normal hours.
- Mugdown and Cabo Grill will be closed.

The campus gym will be open with modified hours. Check www.tamug.edu/campusrec/Facilities.html for additional information.

Currently, classes and on-campus operations are expected to resume on Wednesday, Jan. 17. University officials will continue to monitor the situation and provide updated information as needed. The next update is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 5:00 p.m. Information will be communicated via university email and Texas A&M University at Galveston social media channels (). Any on-campus impacts that require immediate action will be communicated via the Sea Aggie Alert system.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students living on campus are encouraged to stay on campus and not travel unless necessary.
Road and travel conditions should be monitored via the Texas Department of Transportation at drivetexas.org or call toll free at 800-452-9292 prior to departure.

Stay warm and weather aware.

UPDATE: Jan. 15, 1:30 p.m.

At this time, Texas A&M University at Galveston will remain open for normal operations and classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16.

Students, faculty and staff who will be traveling from more severely impacted areas should prioritize their safety. Work with your faculty or supervisors if conditions prevent safe travel. Check your local road conditions prior to travel via the Texas Department of Transportation at www.drivetexas.org site or call toll free at 800.452.9292.

Additionally, supervisors should work directly with any employees who may be experiencing situations that impact their ability to instruct or work. Students should work directly with their faculty if they have difficulties attending classes, or designated staff for extracurricular or Corps activities.

University officials will continue to monitor the situation and provide updated information as needed. Additional information will be communicated via university email and Texas A&M University at Galveston social media channels (). Any on-campus impacts that require immediate action will be communicated via the Sea Aggie Alert system.

Reminders:

- Supervisors retain the authority to authorize alternate work locations in the event it is necessary.

- Students should monitor their official university email accounts for correspondence from faculty and staff.

- Check local road conditions prior to travel via the Texas Department of Transportation at www.drivetexas.org or call toll free at 800.452.9292.

Stay alert, warm and weather aware.

Congrats to our newest cadets on their O-Week completion on Friday!

Potential Winter Weather

Texas A&M University at Galveston officials are closely monitoring winter weather activity that has the potential to impact campus operations over the holiday weekend and the start of spring semester classes on Tuesday, January 16. Additional information will be communicated on Sunday, January 14.

Please monitor your university email for official campus updates. Information will also be provided via Texas A&M University at Galveston’s social media channels () and the Galveston Campus mobile app. Any on-campus impacts that require immediate action will be communicated via the Sea Aggie Alert system.

Stay warm and weather aware.

Campus Living & Learning is so excited to welcome our Aggies back to campus this weekend!

We don't anticipate any road issues near campus, but we urge caution as temperatures begin to drop and students and their families begin making their journey to Galveston from surrounding areas.

Real-time road conditions can be checked at www.DriveTexas.org.

It's that time of the year!

Because of increased requests for information about the process to secure housing for those who are College Station-bound in Spring 2024, a virtual information session will be held this week via Zoom.

Director Neil Golemo is hosting a Zoom event to help any students/families who might enjoy some more guidance in this transition. He'll briefly cover the check-out process, then hand it off to two colleagues in College Station who can discuss on-campus and off-campus housing resources. Jeff Wilson is the Associate Director of housing in College Station who oversees assignments, and Jaclyn Upshaw-Brown oversees the off-campus AggieSearch website. She will highlight the work they’ve done to support our TAMUG ETAM students.

The session will be at 6:30PM on this Wednesday, November 29th, and we will record and share it. There will be a very short Q&A after if time permits.

Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/3vpj5AAD

Join us tomorrow for Día De Los Mu***os tomorrow Nov 2,
11am-1pm at Captains Landing. We will have Sugar Skull Cookies to decorate and Student TAMUG Student Activities paint your own Sugar Skull station. There is also a beautiful Ofrenda set up in partnership with Students Association Latino Leaders, 1973 Center and Texas A&M Galveston Campus Living & Learning.

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In collaboration with the Student Association of Latino Leaders (SALL), the 1973 Center, and the Heritage and History Culture Celebration Committee (HHCCC), there are ofrenda displays in Atlantic, Pacific, and TAMMAH Halls as well as Captain’s Landing through November 3rd.

Pictures and names of loved ones to honor and remember during Día de Los Mu***os are being collected for these displays (requests and questions can be sent to [email protected]).