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Looking east, Mabee Library on the left, new science wing center, old Science Building on right .

In about 18 months this site on campus will be a reality. Ground was broken for the UIW Science and Engineering Center on May 14 th . The new wing will be constructed first and used while the old Science Hall is completely remodeled. The same approach was used in creating the new Mabee Library. It is not too late to make a contribution or memorial to this capital campaign, especially tribute or memorial chairs in the main Science Hall Auditorium.

H-E-B SCHOOL OF BUSINESS NAMED

A prominent local business leader celebrated his birthday and retirement by delivering the commencement address at the morning graduation at the University of the Incarnate Word on May 10. James " Fully " Clingman, CEO and President of H-E-B, retired from the grocery company he joined in 1975 as a district manager ironically on the same day the university ' s School of Business was named for the internationally-renowned grocery store chain. Clingman, who is also on the H-E-B Board of Directors, was named to his current posts in 1996. Clingman is an active member of the local community and gives generously of his time to a number of charitable organizations. He also has served on the UIW Board of Trustees for several years, and is currently its vice-chairman.

[The Insigne Verbum Award (right) was presented to Mr Clingman]

" This is a very special occasion for him to speak to us because we teach our students about the importance of a global economy, " said Dr. Robert Ryan, Dean of the School of Business, Applied Arts and Administration. " H-E-B is a model to our students because they have a strong community presence and had the foresight to establish a business in a foreign country. "

H-E-B has over 300 stores in Texas, Louisiana and northern Mexico, and has been recognized as one of the top supermarkets in the United States by the Grocery Manufacturers of America. " With all the corporate scandals currently wracking our country, we are pleased to be able to name our School of Business in honor of a multi-billion dollar company that has consistently displayed the highest ethical standards in its business practices, " said Incarnate Word President Dr. Lou Agnese.

The HEB School of Business became the second named school at Incarnate Word; the first was the Dreeben School of Education, which last year was named in honor of the family of Alan Dreeben.

HONORARY DOCTORATES ON MAY 10th

UIW honors Ruth Eilene Sullivan and Sister Teresa Stanley, CCVI

Ruth Eilene Sullivan and Sister Teresa Stanley, CCVI were awarded the Doctor of Human Letters, Honoris Causa, the highest honor Incarnate Word can bestow upon an individual. Mrs Sullivan is currently the Chairman of the university ' s Board of Trustees. The Sullivan family ' s support of Incarnate Word stretches back over a century, and includes, among many things, the family ' s donation of a statue located on the campus Grotto that was built in 1902. Sullivan Field, the facility at which softball and baseball games are played is named after the Sullivan family. More recently, the Juren/Sullivan Center for Fashion Management was named in her honor.

Sr. Teresa, a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, graduated from Incarnate Word College in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After completing her master ' s and doctoral degrees, she became a faculty member at Incarnate Word in 1969 and then served as director and dean of the School of Nursing. She was elected General Superior of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1996 and served until 2002, during which time she also served on the Board of Trustees. She continued serving the educational and healthcare systems through publications, research, leadership positions, and overall service, spreading the mission of the Sisters of Charity in all her work

ADCaP MILESTONE: 1,000 Graduates and Growing

In its eighth year, and offering eight-week accelerated courses, three locations throughout the city, and now the choice of evening or Saturday classes, the Adult Degree Completion Program ADCaP has helped hundreds of students reach their dreams of completing a college education; the program graduated its 1,000th graduate on May 10 represented by Deborah Green, BA summa cum laude. Like many ADCaP students, Deborah could not afford to leave her work and family obligations to become a full-time student. Yet changes in the business environment, strong support from her employer (USAA) and the convenience of the program gave her the opportunity that she needed to complete her degree.

It was because of USAA that Green was able to afford the cost of her education, as the company has paid for the educational pursuits of over 735 employees who attend UIW, most of who are ADCaP students. " USAA is a big proponent of continuing education and the UIW advisory staff ' s strong presence at USAA has made a huge difference, " said Green. Although Green agrees that the program is as demanding as any traditional program, she will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies, completed at a more accelerated rate through the program.

The Golden Girls of 1953 before commencement and the cakes made by Gladys Delgado for the class of 2003 at the rehearsal party.

DR. MOORE HONORED AS PIPER PROFESSOR

Dr. Mary Ruth Moore of the UIW education faculty was one of ten 2003 Piper Professors in Texas and the happy recipient of the $2,500 award. Mary Ruth is the seventh faculty member to be so honored since the award was established by the Piper Foundation in 1958. Previous winners were Sister Agnesine Hannick, CCVI, Sister Joseph Marie Armer, CCVI, Sister Claude Marie Faust, CCVI, Dr. Bernard C. O'Halloran, Dr Robert Connelly and Dr. Larry Hufford.

SISTER SALLY MITCHELL CELEBRATES

Sister Sally Mitchell, OSF, Dean of University Preparatory Programs, is celebrating her golden anniversary as a member of the Franciscan order. Sister Sally previously served as Dean of Admissions for the university, and she also holds an MA from Incarnate Word.

SISTER MARY BONIFACE O'NEILL, SHG

A legend in San Antonio passed away at age 89. Sister Mary Boniface, SHG was the moving force behind the Healy-Murphy Center in San Antonio, and much honored in her lifetime as one of the true movers and shakers in the field of education and social justice. A native of Ireland, she earned her BA in French from IWC in 1942, was named by IWC a South Texan of Distinction in 1981, and received an honorary doctorate in 1996. Her last visit to campus was a month before she died to be honored by Sisters Care of San Antonio on St Patrick's Day.

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.

IWHS/IWC ALUMNA NAMED ST PETER'S PRINCIPAL

  Mrs. Ann Lauder graduated from Incarnate Word High School in 1968; part of an Air Force family stationed at Kelly AFB. She attended Incarnate Word College (now UIW) and graduated three years later with a degree in Secondary Education with a major in Social Studies. Ann did her student teaching at John Jay High School in the fall of 1971 and accepted a position teaching World History there in January of 1972. She taught in the Social Studies Department for ten years, serving as sponsor of the Social Studies Club, the Debate Coach, UIL coordinator and Senior Class sponsor. She and her husband, Steve Minihan (deceased) were foster parents to 17 children through the Juvenile Probation department and private foundations; they were active at St. Brigid's Church as Youth Ministers.

Ann earned a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from UTSA and a second Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from UTSA several years later. After serving as Principal of the NISD Secondary Alternative School for five years, Ann was asked to join the Education Service Center, Region 20 to serve as Director of the South Texas Leadership Development and Assessment Center for 51 area public school districts. She was active in the state and nation in the area of principal assessment and professional development and developed the first Alternative Certification program for Principals in this region. Ann retired from public service in August 2001, and started her own business, Lauder Leadership Consulting.

Ann is active in Girl Scouts and is co-leader for Troop 736 at St. Peter's. She has served on the St. Peter's School Council for the last three years, and currently holds office as Secretary.

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

2003 PHONATHON

By the end of May the UIW alumni Phonathon was at the $111, 344 mark in gifts and pledges. The advancement team callers completed the process in early May. Mail and email appeals were sent to alumni unable to be reached by telephone. Now the Phonathon starts gearing up for the 2004 fiscal year. Have you made your gift or pledge payment in support the 2003 academic year? Now giving is just a click away at http://www.uiw.edu/giving/giv_index.html

 

Sister Germaine Corbin, CCVI spent a semester teaching in China at CIW, but the semester ended early and the first graduation had to be postponed due to the SARS outbreak.

IF LIFE SERVES YOU LEMONS, MAKE LEMONADE?

A woman was alarmed to get the news that her 90-year-old mother who lives on her own was rushed to the hospital with a mysterious "virus." As they waited for the doctor, the mother shared that the lemonade her visiting son had left in her refrigerator was the best she ever tasted. In fact, "I finished it all!"

As it turns out, the son had not left lemonade but a six pack of beer. The mysterious virus was no virus, and no mystery, either.

Dick McCracken, Dean dickm@universe.uiwtx.edu