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MAY SPECIALS
May 6 th is national Nurse Appreciation Day and May 4 to 10 is Teacher Appreciation Week. We're not supposed to do any unprovoked hugs anymore, so give a nurse or a teacher a "psychic" hug in May.
FORE, ANYONE?
Play
golf? In you'd like to play in or be involved with the annual Swing-In
Golf Tournament May 9th at a brand new golf course, The Republic Golf
Course, please contact Director of Development Monica Martinez monicam@universe.uiwtx.edu
The Auction pre-golf party is on the evening of May 8 th in the new
UIW Sky Room. Great party and fantastic auction items.
LET'S SAVE SOME TREES! AND WIN SOME PRIZES!
http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/sweepstakes2003.html
Talk
about luck? Mary Beth Baker, class of 1981, won the Sweepstakes trip for
two last year and it has become a honeymoon trip to Seattle on June 14
th .
And don't forget, if you have email you will get nothing else on Sweepstakes in the mail. You can do everything online.
All proceeds for UIW, IWHS and St Anthony's student scholarships.
WALT GLASS 2003 ALUMNUS OF DISTINCTION
Walt's major for his BA in 1972 was psychology, but after his experience in ceramics class at UIW pottery became his life. Walt started out with a shop in La Villita in downtown San Antonio, which is still there, but his retail and wholesale business created the need for additional space and staff and he opened the McQueeny Pottery plant in McQueeney, Texas.
A major partner in his business process through the years has been his wife, alumna Cynthia Vela Glass, BA '72. Walt has also had stores and showrooms in Houston and Alamo Heights, but his international wholesale business has been fantastic. Somehow he managed to find time to teach at nearby Texas Lutheran University and advise other pottery programs. He and Cynthia have always made Glass pottery available for UIW's Scholarship Sweepstakes and the annual Swing-In Golf tournament as much valued prizes.
For Homecoming 2002, Walt and his celebrated teacher, Nancy Pawel, held a joint ceramics show in the Mabee Library on campus. He surprised her with a special work he created in her honor and in appreciation for her introducing him to the world or ceramics. Walt receives his award at commencement on May 10, 2003 in the McDermott Convocation Center.
FIFTY CHEERS FOR THE CLASS OF 1953
Fifteen
women representing the 100-member IWC Class of 1953 will return to campus
on May 10, 2003 to be honored at the morning commencement for the golden
anniversary of their graduation. Complete with gold caps and gowns for
the occasion, they will march with the class of 2003 and walk the stage
as they did fifty years ago. After commencement they and their guests
will be honored at a luncheon on campus. This is a new tradition gaining
in popularity. The silver anniversary class of 1979 will be honored at
December commencement.
Cecilia Boecker Bengele, BS Elementary Education
Patricia Neill Godbey, BS Education, MA in 1972
Sister Mary Mechtilde Goertz, OSB, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Anna Louise Tschirhart Hans, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Vertice Hercek Hill, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dr Dora Due Logue, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Anna Garza Morales, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dorothy Afflerbach Psencik-Ferrell, Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Med in 1982
Janet Alvord Ryan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Margaret L Breit Sauer, Bachelor of Science in Home Economics
Jo Ann Powers Schwab, Bachelor of Arts in History
Julianne Poth Semmes, Bachelor of Science in Education
Lucretia Borjas Tarpey, Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Esther M Hoffman Wright, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Martha K Williams George, Bachelor of Science in Education (finished a year earlier)
HOMECOMING 2003
They came from Sacramento, Ca, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, San Antonio and other cities and towns in and near Texas to celebrate a weekend of memories, a wide variety of events, and to check out the UIW campus of 2003. Current students added to the fun with their annual spring Olympics of fun games, and a non-stop concert of music on the lawn between Dubuis Hall and the Sister Mary Elizabeth Joyce Building from 2 to 8 p.m. Alumni enjoyed the "goodies" in the registration packet, other prizes, meals, entertainment and displays of memorabilia. But mostly it was good time to visit with former classmates on the familiar and growing campus of their alma mater. A million thanks to the alumni committee and staff who made it all happen.
SANTA ROSA ALUMNAE SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED
Santa
Rosa Alumnae Association members, Beatrice Page and Margaret Butler [center]
make a scholarship gift to the UIW Nursing Program represented by alumnae
Drs. Caroline Spana and Kathi Light, Dean.
Members of the Santa Rosa Alumnae are now full members of the UIW Alumni Association and were honored and welcomed at the April 11 th Sister Charles Marie Frank, CCVI Lecture in the Sky Room on Campus. Several of the alumnae attended all of the Homecoming events and were thrilled to be part of the whole Incarnate Word family. The Santa Rosa diploma program in nursing was the foundation for UIW's highly praised and recognized BSN and MSN programs.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GROUND BREAKING
10:00 a.m. May 14, 2003 On campus
You Can Be An Agent for Change!
And there is still time to name a chair in the Lecture Hall for a family member, a revered teacher, or yourself.
The
old Lecture Hall in the Science Building is in need of a facelift, just
as much as the old Audiovisual Auditorium in the old Library. And look
at the difference!
You can be an agent for the change with a testimonial or memorial gift of a seat in the new Science Building Lecture Hall. Seats in the front rows can be named for $750 each, or $500 for seats in the back rows. The seats will be assigned in the order of pledges and gifts.
Consider honoring a former teacher, a member of your family, a friend, or even yourself as a former student.
To make arrangements for a named place in the new Science Hall, contact Dean Dick McCracken in the Alumni Office at (210) 829-6014 or 1-800-584-5322. Email dickm@universe.uiwtx.edu
TREE HONORS MARVIN REININGER
Longtime
Physical Plant Director Marvin Reininger was remembered by his family
on what would have been his 90 th birthday on March 6 th with the planting
and blessing of an oak tree in front of Brackenridge Villa.
The roots of this "family tree" on this campus go back to the 19 th century.
IWHS/IWC ALUMNA MOODY PROFESSOR
The University of the Incarnate Word named Dr. Bernadette O'Connor, Associate Professor of Philosophy, as its 32nd Moody Professor on March 26, at the Faculty Luncheon.
The Moody Professorship reflects the level of scholarship, teaching excellence and community service, in and out of the UIW community that the recipient has attained throughout their time at the university.
Dr. O'Connor is a 1961 alum of Incarnate Word High School and a 1966 graduate of the University, then known as Incarnate Word College. She began teaching Philosophy the summer after her graduation at Incarnate Word. She left Incarnate Word to earn her Master's degree shortly after, but returned to San Antonio in 1984.
Her return to Incarnate Word came in 1989, and since then she has served in various capacities, including Dean of the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts. "I was absolutely shocked and I am humbled when I think of in whose shoes I shall be standing - that is all the distinguished colleagues who have held this position over the years," said O'Connor.
Dr. O'Connor has completed research on metaphysics, psychoanalytic thought, women's studies, and various justice and peace issues, completing a long list of scholarly publications and presentations.
INCARNATE
WORD PINS SELLING FAST
Special Sale Price Ends This Month
Proceeds are for the Faculty Development Endowment [to meet a matching grant]
http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/zelime.html
UIW's FIESTA FASHION SHOW
Summary:
As you read this, 11 young, sleep-deprived designers are stressing out and drinking too much caffeine as they make final preparations for the Cutting Edge Fiesta Fashion Show, the University of the Incarnate Word's annual student show.
Copy the URL below into your browser to view the full story:
http://news.mysanantonio.com/story.cfm?xla=saen&xlb=670&xlc=981378
ADCaP EXTENDS SCHEDULE
The University of the Incarnate Word will begin offering classes on weekends, a move aimed at addressing the needs of students who work full-time and evenings during the week.
Beginning in May, students who enroll in the School of Extended Studies, an evening program geared for students unable to take traditional day classes, will now have the added choice of taking Saturday classes at the Santa Rosa Center. The classes will meet each Saturday, starting May 3, during the regular eight-week Summer I term. Class sessions will be from 8 a.m. to noon, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
"We surveyed our current population in the School of Extended Studies about adding Saturday classes and they responded with a resounding 'yes,'" said David McIlvoy, Dean of the School of Extended Studies. "I am excited that we are now able to provide this additional option."
The School of Extended Studies was launched in 1995 as an alternative for individuals unable to complete their degrees due to work and family obligations. The program offers students an opportunity to complete their degrees at an accelerated pace and at an affordable cost.
The Santa Rosa Center offers three degree programs - the Bachelor of Business Administration, the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, and the Bachelor of Psychology of Organizations and Development.
The ADCaP program now has a newsletter online: http://www.uiwtx.edu/~adcap/adcapnews.htm
HIGH SCHOOLS PRESENT CCVI AWARDS & OTHER HONORS
Three years ago the CCVI award was made available to Incarnate Word High School employees and students and St. Anthony Catholic High School employees and students. These honors were presented on March 24 and 25 respectively.
IWHS: Mrs. Diane Brown - Religion Faculty
Kimberly Reznicek - Senior
SACHS: Mr. J.G. Gonzales - Faculty and coach
Charles Sibley - Senior
Each employee received a mace, created by Robert Sosa and crafted for this use. At the end of the mace is the Incarnate Word crest with school color ribbons flowing from the top. This will be used by the awardee every year to lead the graduates into their ceremony. The student is presented with the plaque containing both names added for this year to be hung in the lobby of the schools. All received a certificate (framed) and a monetary award to be designated for a CCVI charity and toward the student tuition for college.
Also, Sister Clarita Burke, CCVI and Sister Jennie Torregrossa, CCVI were honored with the dedication of rooms at IWHS after the Incarnate Word Mass. Sister Clarita spent many years as the Testing Center Coordinator; Sister Jennie began the Guidance Program at IWHS over 30 years ago. Both Sisters are now retired. We thank them for their many years of service to IWHS.
2003 PHONATHON
By the end of April the UIW alumni Phonathon was at the $111, 344 mark in gifts and pledges. The advancement team callers will complete the process in early May. Mail and email appeals have been sent to alumni unable to be reached by telephone. The student callers have noted a higher than usual number of undisclosed pledges for the annual fund this year, and we encourage all alumni and alumnae to complete their pledges or make a gift before the end of May, 2003, the end of the UIW fiscal year.
Have you made a gift or pledge of support this academic year? Now giving is just a click away at http://www.uiw.edu/giving/giv_index.html
UIW MOURNS LOSS OF GENERAL DUNLAP
Brigadier
General Lillian Dunlap, USA (Ret.), 14th Chief of the United States Army
Nurse Corps, age 81, of San Antonio, died Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Brooke
Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Born in Mission, TX, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Mary Dunlap.
She spent her childhood in San Antonio, graduated from Jefferson High
School, and received her nursing diploma at Santa Rosa Hospital School
of Nursing in 1941. She entered the United States Army Nurse Corps in
November 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater with the 59th Station
Hospital throughout World War II. Lillian earned a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing Degree from Incarnate Word College and a Master's Degree in
Hospital Administration from Baylor University. Incarnate Word College
presented her with an Honorary Doctorate in 1987. Her career spanned 33
years in the United States Army culminating in her promotion to Brigadier
General and appointment as Chief of the Army Nurse Corps.
Her assignments included service at Brooke General Hospital, Fort Sam
Houston, TX; Camp Chaffee, AR; Europe; Director, Department of Nursing
Science, Medical Field Service School (now the Academy of Health Sciences),
Fort Sam Houston, TX; Chief Nurse, U. S. Army Medical Center, Okinawa;
Chief, Army Nurse Corps Branch, Washington, DC; Chief Nurse, First Army,
Fort Meade, MD; and Chief Nurse, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington,
DC. As Corps Chief from 1971 to 1975, she led the implementation of the
Army Nurse Corps Contemporary Practice Program, the program that introduced
the Nurse Practitioner role in the Army.
She was also instrumental in establishing the baccalaureate degree in
nursing as a requirement for service in the Army Nurse Corps. She held
multiple military awards including the Distinguished Service Medal.
She was a founding member of the Army Medical Department Museum Foundation
and served as its President until recently. She was very active in the
San Antonio community having served on the Board of Trustees of Incarnate
Word College, Board of Directors of the National Bank of Fort Sam Houston,
Board of Directors of GPM Life Insurance Company, the Regional Executive
Committee of the National Conference for Community and Justice, and was
appointed by the Governor to the Texas National Guard Armory Board. She
served on the Texas Governor's Commission for Women, and on the commission
for Target '90 goals for the City of San Antonio.
Her honors included Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, San Antonio Women's
Hall of Fame, Texas Women's Hall of Fame, and Living Legacy Award from
the Women's International Center. The City of San Antonio honored her
devotion to community service by naming one of the city's river barges,
"The General Lil."
My favorite memories of Lil are working with the phonathon back in
the days when we had faculty, administrators, students and alumni as volunteers.
She would walk around with a number of $20 bills in her pocket and every
so often she would announce that the student getting the next pledge of
say $100 or an increased pledge would receive the bill.
That was back in the 1980s when $20 went a lot further than today, and
what a delight and motivation for students. It became a tradition
for Lil to bring fried chicken and a Baskins Robbins ice cream cake for
the final phonathon night as a victory party. (She always knew we'd
reach our goal.) Lil would be content at the phonathon to be an
"Indian," saying that we had enough "Chiefs."
Imagine that statement from someone of her ranking!
Lil was so faithful to Col Short (Shortie) and to the scholarship she
established in Col Short's name. I don't remember that Lil ever
missed the scholarship reception or the opportunity to meet with the scholarship
recipients. Before her death, Col Short kept in touch with almost
all of the recipients as well.
Another special Incarnate Word project for Lil was Swing-In. In
the early days before the clubs were so restricted by liquor license laws,
Lil loved to drive the hospitality cart and serve drinks to the golfers.
Perhaps this activity was a bit like the "social" part of being
a general <smile>
I'm sure that Sr. Margaret cherishes, just as I do mine, her signed copy
of Lil's recent book, Thirty Three Years of Army Nursing.
What an enjoyable visit we had with Lil last spring, even though we did
not get a hoped-for pledge for the capital campaign. Lil was always
her own person, and she gave to the projects she held dear and the ones
she herself selected. May she rest in peace.
Alumna Laura Lee Shaw
BUSSINEAU COMPOSES SPECIAL MUSIC FOR FUNERAL
Deborah Bussineau-King of the UIW music faculty composed special music for the Hymn to the Army Nurse and performed it for the first time at the funeral of General Lillian Dunlap. In her living will General Dunlap had requested that Ms Bussineau sing at her funeral, but the music to the poem was not available. So, Debbie composed her own. To the delight and appreciation of all present.
ALUMNI OVERSEAS
Sue Hardy Bonner, BA '78 [second from left] has returned back to the USA from Quatar; Captain Nina McCoy, BSN '95 was deployed; Kent Dolasky[second from left] graduated last December and was the first eArmyU Incarnate Word graduate and is doing work on his MBA online while in Iraq.
Greetings from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. I hope when this email reaches your hands, everyone back at the Villa, are in the best of health and spirits. As for myself, I am fine. Thanks to the Lord. As for my wife, Luise, and my daughter, Shana in West Virginia, they are doing OK. As for news, my reserve unit, the 38th Ordnance Group, Charleston, West Virginia, was called to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. We have been on active duty since 16 JAN 2003. We mobilized and received special training at Fort Dix, NJ and soon afterwards were sent to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. We have been in the desert since 20 FEB 2003. We are all doing just fine. We eat three meals a days, and live in somewhat dorms style buildings but without many of the luxuries, i.e., no air conditioning, bunk beds, and crowded living conditions. We say we are soldiers and we can tough it out until the war is over and we finally go home to our loved ones. All and all the troops morale is high and we are proud to serve our country overseas. Also, the weather is hot and dusty. We sometimes get dust storms and our computers and office equipment are dusty and need constant cleaning. I gotta go so keep in touch and see you later. Major Art Anthony, BA '85
QUO VADIS?
Many alumni and UIW friends are understandably nervous about overseas travel right now. But what about travel within the USA? This is a simple email poll of the enewsletter readers to see how many might be interested in an alumni tour group to Alaska, New England in the fall, Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, St Louis, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, or where else? Let's hear from you.
HOMECOMING SURVEY
And while we are surveying opinions, the Homecoming Committee is growing more and more concerned about attendance at the annual Homecoming and Reunion. One suggestion brought to the table was to have a one-event Homecoming in the fall [at Light the Way] and another in the spring near Fiesta, and to have reunions by decades every other year in the spring. The suggestion was based upon the premise of honoring the 25 and 50 year classes every year at the December and May commencement. Opinions please?
DON'T FORGET to let us know about new addresses, email addresses and phone numbers so the information will keep coming, and let your friends know that we now have eNewsletters to complement printed materials.
SUGGEST A STUDENT
If you would like to recommend a student to UIW, please e-mail howardd@universe.uiwtx.edu in the UIW Admissions Office. AND DON'T FORGET to start thinking of your nominee for the 2004 Alumni Referral Scholarship [MARS] of $1,000.
AND THE FOLLOWING THANKS TO SISTER SHIRLEY VAUGHN, CCVI, '72:
A
group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present
"Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements,
the following received the most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids; 2.Taj Mahal; 3. Grand Canyon; 4. Panama Canal; 5. Empire State Building; 6. St. Peter's Basilica; 7. China's Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one quiet student hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help." The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are:
1. to see; 2. to hear; 3. to touch; 4. to taste; 5. to feel; 6. to laugh and 7. to love.
The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things we overlook as simple, ordinary take for granted are truly wondrous! A gentle reminder - that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.
Alumnus
and UIW photographer Don Ewers was not deployed, but his son, John, was.
Don said he suited up for his role as a Grandpa babysitter in the interim.
Dick McCracken, Dean dickm@universe.uiwtx.edu