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Computer Graphic Arts Students Win 26 ADDY Awards
Actor McGill Visits Theatre Arts Department
The Cutting Edge Celebrates 30 Years of Fashion
UIW Swinging Into Action for Scholarships
Computer Graphic Arts Students Win 26 ADDY Awards
The University of the Incarnate Word Computer Graphic Arts students took home 26 ADDY® awards at the annual event sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of the American Advertising Federation held Saturday, February 20.
The event recognizes excellence in the advertising industry presenting the highest ranking agencies and individuals with the prestigious ADDY® Award. Students also compete in a special category, judged by a committee of industry professionals, and are recognized for their efforts in student advertising. More than 20 UIW Computer Graphic Arts students entered over 60 pieces of work in the competition. Of those, 13 students were announced as finalists with 26 pieces of work winning an ADDY®.
UIW student award winners include:
Student Gold ADDY® winners
Leslie Ann Bernal, Kevin Herrera, Marcus Martinez, Tawny Sambrano, Rebecca Stanford and Josh Medrano. Both Kyle Copley and Gilbert Gregory Cuellar were each awarded two Gold ADDY’s ® for their entries.
Student Silver ADDY® winners
Mauricio Braun, Gilbert Gregory Cuellar, Martin Lopez, Marcus Martinez, Matt McGehee and Josh Medrano. Both Rebecca Stanford and Ellice Sanchez were each awarded two Silver ADDY’s® for their entries.
Student Bronze ADDY® winners
Kyle Copley, Vanassa Marie Olivia Garcia, Kevin Herrera, Josh Medrano and Ellice Sanchez
“We are extremely proud of our students and the work that they do. It is wonderful see the San Antonio advertising and design community recognize them in this way," said Michael Clayton, associate professor and discipline coordinator, UIW Computer Graphic Arts department.
The ADDY® Awards is a three-tiered national competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation. Gold and Silver ADDY® award winners at the local level advance to the district level and then on to the national level for competition.
For more information, contact Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at 210-829-6001 or at mlgarci2@uiwtx.edu.
Actor McGill Visits Theatre Arts Department
The University of the Incarnate Word welcomed a dear friend back to campus this week. San Antonio’s own Bruce McGill visited the university and attended a theatre performance of Christopher Fry’s “The Lady’s Not For Burning” presented by the university’s theatre arts department.
As is turns out, McGill, known for his many roles in television and film, has a connection to the university’s current production. The last time it was produced at UIW, McGill was one of the cast members. In the 1960s, when Incarnate Word was still a college for women, auditions were held to fill male roles in a production of “The Lady’s Not For Burning.” McGill, then a student at MacArthur High School auditioned for the late Ronald Ibbs and Maureen Halligan, who co-founded an acting company in Ireland in 1950 and helped build the UIW theatre program.
McGill, has gone on to appear in over 100 films including blockbuster hits such as “Animal House,” “Runaway Jury,” “My Cousin Vinny,” “The Legend of Bagger Vance” and most recently “Law Abiding Citizen.”
Students of the University of the Incarnate Word’s theatre arts program had a rare opportunity to sit down and chat with him on Monday, Feb. 22 in the university’s Cheever Downstage II Theatre. After taking a show of hands of how many students had aspirations of making a living from acting he went on to give them advice.
He advised them to take every opportunity to perform in front of an audience. “Don’t be afraid to work for free,” he said. “Educate yourself on every topic…so your performances ring true.”
McGill spoke of his experiences in the industry, the differences between acting for stage and screen and the grueling process of auditioning.
“Actors must have the soul of a baby and the skin of a rhinoceros,” he said. “That should have been the title of this talk,” he joked.
For more information, contact Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at 210-829-6001 or at mlgarci2@uiwtx.edu.
The Cutting Edge Celebrates 30 Years of Fashion
The University of the Incarnate Word’s 2010 Cutting Edge Fiesta® Fashion Show presented by Mercedes-Benz of San Antonio marks the shows 30th Anniversary of showcasing the rising stars of the fashion industry. The Cutting Edge Fiesta® Fashion 
Show, an official Fiesta® Event, is set for Monday, April 19, at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, located at 101 Bowie Street. Silent auction and raffle begin at 10 a.m. with the fashion show slated to begin at 11:30 a.m.
The show features student designers who produce fashion collections they have illustrated, designed and constructed this season in a fashion capstone course. The collection is centered on an individual theme selected by the student.
The annual fashion event is entirely produced by students. From sound and lighting to staging and contracting professional models, UIW students experience every aspect of planning a professional runway show.
Tickets to the event include a runway style fashion show, silent auction and luncheon. Tables of 10 are available for $1,500 (premier runway seating), $1,000 (second row), $750 (third and fourth row), and individual seats may be purchased for $75 each. “Show only” tickets are available for $25.
Cutting Edge Fashion Show Fiesta® Medals are available for only $5. Trading Fiesta® medals is an important part of Fiesta® fun! For ticket information and to purchase your UIW Fiesta® medal, call 210.829.6013. All proceeds from the fashion show fund scholarships for students in UIW’s fashion management program.
More information, including photos of previous years' shows, can be found on The Cutting Edge web site.
For more information, or to schedule an interview with a show coordinator or student designer, contact Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at 210-829-6001 or at mlgarci2@uiwtx.edu.
UIW Swinging Into Action for Scholarships
The University of the Incarnate Word swings into action with its 33rd Annual Swing-In Golf Tournament and Auction Party, Thursday, April 29 and Friday, April 30.
The two-day event kicks-off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29 in UIW’s Rosenberg Sky Room with the annual “Swing-In” auction party. The auction party will feature live and silent auctions along with lavish buffets, drinks and live music. On April 30, the fun continues with a day on the course as participants tee off at The Republic Golf Club (4226 Southeast Military Drive). This year's theme is "Safari Party."
Tickets to attend the auction party are $50 per person. For information on individual or group tournament sponsorships, the auction party or other sponsorship opportunities, please contact the UIW Development Office at (210) 829-6013 or visit http://www.uiw.edu/swingin.
To date, Swing-In Golf Tournament and Auction Party sponsors have helped the university raise over $1 million benefitting student scholarships.
For more information, contact Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at 210-829-6001 or at mlgarci2@uiwtx.edu.
