"Help us to Re-found the University for the Future"
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http://www.uiw.edu/news/newsarchive.html
CHECK OUT THE UIW ALUMNI NETWORK
http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/anet/
Alumni are joining the network all the time. The format is about to change and you will have your own login and password to edit your data and keep it current.
THE WORD OF THE MONTH
The Word of the Month newsletter is now available for viewing on the web, at www.uiw.edu/wotm/
ADCaP NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE:
http://www.uiw.edu/adcap/adcapnews.htm
[Best wishes to Dave McIlvoy who has returned to teaching. Vince Porter is now the acting ADCaP Dean porterv@universe.uiwtx.edu .]
OTHER HANDY LINKS:
http://www.uiw.edu/hr/
- UIW Human Resources;
http://www.uiw.edu/career/ - UIW Career
Services ; http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/newsletter/index.htm
- back issues of the Newsletter and http://www.uiw.edu/carillon.html
if you are homesick for the campus
Tired of the e-spam from Africa and other places offering a "deal" to help "share" a fortune and make you rich? Forward the whole email to the Federal Trade Commission before you delete it: uce@FTC.gov
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
When the academic year opens the weekly Sunday Mass in Our Lady's Chapel will be at 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Motherhouse Chapel is on the second Sunday of the month, at 11:00 a.m.
A MINUTE OF YOUR TIME, PLEASE
The following is a link to a short poll of only eleven items to complete and click back to me. It is designed primarily for IWC/UIW alumni but we value all opinions, even “no opinion,” and a few may have general interest to the newsletter readership. Please look it over and we’ll share the results next month.
http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/poll.html
FUN FOR HERITAGE DAY
October 15th is Heritage Day once again on campus, a time to remember the past and celebrate the present and future. And it is a time to share. Language and culture change over time, and if you don’t believe it,
pretend that a great grandparent was able to come back for a one-day visit. What experiences and language would you need to explain to them? I did this in class once and the list included “nuke the leftovers” and “let’s fly up to Dallas.” Using your generation as a baseline, what would a freshman of 2003 visiting your campus find mysterious? Send your responses to me and I’ll share them on campus on October 15th.
dickm@universe.uiwtx.edu
IT ISN'T OVER UNTIL IT IS OVER!
The
University of the Incarnate Word held a groundbreaking ceremony for the
its Math, Science and Engineering complex at 10 a.m. on May 14.
When completed, the building will be an addition to the university's existing science facility, which was originally constructed in 1950 and occupies an area of 41,379 sq. ft. The new building will have four levels and provide an additional 36,000 sq. ft. of space adjacent to the existing facility.
The complex will house the latest technology and provide space for teaching and research labs for Chemistry and Biology. The project will include two phases; the second will include a $3.5 million renovation to the existing building.
McChesney Architects, a local firm that has developed a majority of the building projects at the university over the last 15 years, will construct the new facility. The building and renovation projects will cost $14 million, and are slated for completion in 2006. The ceremony included a blessing by Archbishop Patrick Flores and the singing of the National Anthem by Tejano singer Patsy Torres.
Gifts are still needed for this campaign and special opportunities exist for naming chairs in the new building
in honor or in memory of someone. To see more details go to: http://www.uiw.edu/scienceprop.html
INTERESTED IN ALUMNI/AE INVOLVEMENT?
The UIW Alumni Office is looking for nominations or volunteers for a core group to study the formation of an official Alumni Organization to assist the university in carrying the mission forward, and playing a dynamic role in the future direction of alumni activities and events. A meeting will be scheduled in September for those interested or nominated. Send your nominations or your own name to gladysd@universe.uiwtx.edu
UIW CREDIT CARD AVAILABLE
Alumni/ae often ask about the UIW affinity Mastercard available through MBNA. In addition to a personalized UIW credit card, MBNA gives UIW a percentage of all purchases/charges at no extra charge to you. Even if you make a gift on your MBNA card we will still get a percentage as an extra gift.
We receive nearly $1,000 a quarter from this program, all designated for the Faculty Development Endowment.
To get more information on a card, just call MBNA at 1 800 847 7378 [Mastercard] and refer to source code YH9Q.
INCARNATE
WORD PINS SELLING FAST
Proceeds are for the Faculty Development Endowment [to meet a matching grant]
http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/zelime.html
NORTHPARK LINCOLN-MERCURY OFFERS DEAL
Northpark Lincoln-Mercury in San Antonio continues to offer a special price [1% over invoice] on purchases by alumni/ae and friends of Incarnate Word. Just identify yourself at the dealership, and if you buy they will make a donation to Incarnate Word.
2004 PHONATHON
Once again all alumni will be receiving a call from students beginning this fall in support of pledges to the 2003-2004 Annual Fund, although you don't need to wait for us to call you. The annual fund is, in general, unrestricted donations in support of operations for the year on the various campuses. In practice, the annual funds provided by alumni/ae offer direct student assistance. These funds are vital to our students, and we hope you will be as generous as possible. If you wish to pledge prior to the Phonathon you may email dickm@universe.uiwtx.edu for the University, IWHS@universe.uiwtx.edu for Incarnate Word High School, and greener@universe.uiwtx.edu for St Anthony High School. Gifts can also be made online at http://www.uiw.edu/giving/giv_index.html
This year Patrick Greener will be the Coordinator of Phonathons in addition to his development work with St Anthony Catholic High School.
UIW BOOK CLUB SESSIONS
Words-Worth, the book discussion club at the University, resumes Tuesday, September 2, 2003 as coordinated by President Emerita Sister Margaret Patrice Slattery. The club is open to all alumni/ae and friends. Members of the faculty lead the stimulating discussions and the group meets from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Grossman International Center Conference Room. Drinks are provided and you are invited to bring your lunch. The fees for the six sessions this fall is $60, $45 for senior citizens and students. The books and presenters for the fall are:
9/2 Yann Martel, Life of Pi: A Novel , Dr Doug Gilmour, Professor of Philosophy
9/16 Alice McDermott, Child of My Heart , Sister Margaret P. Slattery, Professor of English
9/30 Louise Erdich, The Master Butchers Singing Club , Dr. Jo LeCoeur, Professor of English
10/14 Jane Smiley, Good Faith , Dr. Moumin Quazi, Assistant Professor of English
10/28 Karen Joy Fowler, Sister Noon , Dr. John Perry, Professor of Speech
11/11 William Trevor, The Story of Lucy Gault , Dr. Hector Perez, Associate Professor of English
Send registration and fee to Lorraine Ewers, UPO 144, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 lewers@universe.uiwtx.edu
"Thrifty Sisters" Shop
Sisters Care announces the grand opening of the "Thrifty Sisters" on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at 830 W. Mulberry. The thrift shop is cosponsored by Sisters Care and Visitation House. At present they are recruiting volunteer staff for the shop and if any of the Sisters are interested in volunteering I would be glad to talk to them. I can be reached at the Sisters Care office at 733-9800. Thanks and God bless, Mary Jo Quinn, UIW Alumna, Coordinator of Volunteers, Sisters Care of San Antonio, (210) 733-9800 maryjoqu@sisters-caresa.org
DON'T FORGET!
Alumni and alumnae should start to think about incoming students for the fall of 2004 they would like to nominate for a MARS alumni referral scholarship of $1,000. Check it out at: http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/mars.html
HARLEY TO BE OFFERED AT SEPTEMBER SALSA FEST
http://www.uiw.edu/news/newsarchive.html#hog
Note that the Salsa Fest has moved to Alumni Commons across the street from the Nursing Building.
A FAVORITE QUOTE
From Margaret Nottigham Fuchs, class of 1938:
"When I came to Incarnate Word I was like a dog on a chain with a kink in it. I couldn't reach the water bowl. Incarnate Word took the kink out, and I have been able to reach everything ever since."
Dick McCracken, Dean of Alumni and Planned Giving dickm@universe.uiwtx.edu
"Help us to Re-found the University for the Future" * This concept is an adaptation of the directions of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word at their last General Chapter which urges the members to "re-found the Congregation." This means to recapture the original founding spirit of 1869 which included dedication, a spirit of fearless innovation, Jesus' Gospel values of service and courage, all within the context of faith. For the university, this means an examination of our founding core values as they continue to animate our mission in the 21 st century.