Photo of the Week

Photo: by Debra Del Toro
This pup wasn’t sure if it was a baptismal or a blessing as he knocked over water while being blessed by Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, professor of religious studies, at the annual Blessing of the Animals at the Grotto on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

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Mission

Share the Word
Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery will discuss how the university and sisters have made a “Place at the Table” for the underserved in honor of Heritage Week on Monday, Oct. 9, in Dubuis Lounge from 12:15-1:00 p.m.

Faith and Service Gathering
The Faith and Service Gathering, “A Place at the Table,” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Marian Hall Ballroom. Rev. John Flowers of Travis Park United Methodist Church and Seth Wispelwey of the Bread for the World office will speak; discussions will focus on community service and ways of assisting the hungry. Program includes dinner. Reserve by Friday, Oct. 6: (210) 829-3854; Facmentor@uiwtx.edu. $3 donation is suggested. The program is made possible through a Worship Renewal Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.

Mission Lawn Sale
Donate your “treasures” to support the lawn sale fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 24, sponsored by the Mission Office. Bring items to the Administration Building, room 151, between Oct. 16-21. Contact Sr. Audrey O’Mahoney at (210) 829-3939; audrey@uiwtx.edu.

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Events

Photo by Tiffany Edmonds
Get Out the Vote! Campaign representatives and party officials promoted candidates while students promoted voter registration on Wednesday, Oct. 4, during this year’s Constitution Day event: “Get Out the Vote,” sponsored by the Political Science Department.

Hall of Fame Celebration
The UIW Athletic Hall of Fame has four new inductees: former Incarnate Word student-athletes Tim Chestney (soccer, 1993-1997), Brooke Hopkins (soccer, 1998-2001), and Javier Ruiz (tennis, 1994-998) and athletic physician Dr. Ralph (Bud) Curtis. You are invited to celebrate their induction this Sunday, Oct. 8, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sky Room. There will also be silent and live auctions. Cost is $25 a person; tickets are available through the Athletic Department or at the door on Sunday. This gala precedes the Department’s annual golf tournament fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort.

Communities without Borders
The Philosophy Department and the Coalition for Justice in the Maquiladoras presents author David Bacon who will speak about his book: “Children without Borders, Images and Voices from the World of Migration,” on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 2:35 p.m. in the Mabee Library Auditorium. Contact Dr. Paul Lewis, assistant professor of philosophy, at (210) 829-6062.

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Department News

Banner Outage Impact
The Business Office will stop processing petty cash, and check cashing on Tuesday, Oct.10, at 5:00 p.m.  Please process any transactions prior to close of business on Tuesday. The Office will resume processing transactions on Monday, Oct. 16, at 8:00 a.m. with resumption of Banner service.

In addition, there will be no check production by Accounts Payable after 12:00 noon on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Be sure all payment requests are submitted to Accounts Payable no later than Monday, Oct. 9, at 5:00 p.m.  Please plan travel requests accordingly. Documentation relative to issuing purchase orders should also be submitted to the Purchasing Department no later than Tuesday, Oct.10, by 5:00 p.m. Check production should resume the week of Oct. 16. If you have questions, contact Vivian Wertz: (210) 829-608; vivianw@uiwtx.edu; or Sam Wages: (210) 805-5836; wages@uiwtx.edu.

This Week’s Technology for Lunch
The Department of Instructional Technology will hold a two-day seminar: “All Access” --  how to create databases, submit data queries and generate data output as forms or reports on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11 and Oct. 12, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Mabee Library, room 230. Contact Terry Peak: (210) 829-3920; tpeak@uiwtx.edu.

New McNair Scholar Applicants
The McNair Scholars Program is currently recruiting undergraduate applicants for 2006-07. Please encourage students to apply if they are interested in attending graduate school. The application deadline is Oct. 27. Students can pick up an application in the McNair office in the Administration Building, room 120; or download one at: www.uiw.edu/mcnair.

SGA Canned Food Drive
The Student Government Association (SGA) is holding its 20th Annual Golden Harvest canned food drive for charities. University offices can request a “Cardinal Crate” to collect canned food from Oct. 9-Oct. 20. Crates will be collected on Oct. 19. The office with the heaviest weight of collected food will win dessert from the Cheesecake Factory. Contact students Eduardo Galan or Ashley Abrams: (210) 829-3833.

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Community News

UIW Welcomes New Legal Counsel
Cynthia Escamilla will be joining the university’s senior administrative team as Legal Counsel starting Monday, Oct. 9. Cyndi has more than 15 years of legal experience, most recently with USAA where she served as senior counsel in enterprise litigation.  She earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. You can reach Cyndi by email at cynthiae@uiwtx.edu or by phone at (210) 829-3136.

Reminder: Banner Service Outage Scheduled
The Technology Department will conduct a major upgrade of Banner software between Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 15 at 11:00 p.m. During this period, Banner services will not be available to UIW clients. The new version of Banner will be available on Monday, Oct. 16.  For individual users, the new version will require a new software download to your desktop or laptop. If you have any questions, contact Sandy Givens: (210) 829-3949; givens@uiwtx.edu.

Flu Shot Clinic
Flu shots will be available to the UIW community and its family members on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and on Oct.10 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.The clinic will be held in the Nursing Building, second floor. Cost is $25.00 (payable to UIW).You must reserve your flu shot by making an appointment in advance: call (210) 829-3126.

Light the Way Needs Your Help
"Light the Way” work days continue in preparation for our annual holiday lighting of the campus. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to help repair and assemble lights! Remaining work days from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. are:
Oct. 14 @ SACHS and Oct. 21 @ UIW -- Continental breakfast and lunch are provided. Contact Martha Gutierrez: gutierre@uiwtx.edu; (210) 829-6007.

Heritage Week Begins Oct. 9
UIW will celebrate its heritage with events and prayer:

Monday, Oct. 9:
Campus Heritage Tour – meet at the fountain by the Administration Building at 12:00  noon; tour ends at 1:00 p.m.
Share the Word -- Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery will speak on how the university and sisters have made a “Place at the Table” for underserved groups in Dubuis Lounge from 12:15-1 p.m.
Tour of the Congregational Archives and Heritage Room from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 10:
UIW Story Hour with Dick McCracken and others sharing alumni stories from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium.

Wednesday, Oct. 11:
Ceremony Honoring Congregational Founders at the cemetery at 8:15 a.m.
Dedication of Champion Laurel Tree at the Brackenridge Villa at 11:30 a.m.
Mass at the Grotto (weather permitting) at 12:00 noon
Sodexho Cookout at the Tower Plaza at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Celebration of UIW Legacy of Leadership:
VIP Luncheon in the Heritage Room at 12:30 p.m.
Leadership Ceremony in Our Lady’s Chapel at 1:30 p.m. – includes unveiling of the leadership wall and special dedication in honor of Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery
Employee Service Ceremony at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word at 3:00 p.m.
Dedication of “Living the Mission” Sculpture and Employee Reception at the Brackenridge Villa

Deadline Reminder: Heritage Bulletin Boards -- Celebrate Heritage Week by displaying a Heritage Bulletin Board. See posters for prizes awarded for best displays. Displays must be posted by 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 11. For more information, call (210) 829-3939.

Employee Campaign Finale
The 2006 Employee Campaign ended on Oct. 4 with a finale party for all participants on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Final prize drawings were as follows:
Reserved parking space: Brandy Valle
125th anniversary chairs: Dr. Caroline Spana, Dr. Jessica Kimmel, Constance Collins, Gerardo Garza, Dr. Bernadette O'Connor, Dr. Roger Barnes
Blockbuster gift card: Michael Peters
Regal Cinema gift card: Michael Mercer
Fashion pins: Dr. Richard Peigler, Terri Galvin
Nike backpack: Gene Paez
Bud Light duffle bag: Dr. John Velasquez
CD player: Dr. Sarah Williams
UIW theatre production performance guest tickets: Dr. Nursen Zanca, Dr. Donna Aronson, Phillip Youngblood

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Faculty Focus

McNair Scholars Research Symposium
The 7th Annual McNair Scholars Program Research Symposium will be held next Friday, Oct. 6, beginning at 12:00 noon. Agenda:
12:00: Refreshments in the Marian Hall Ballroom

12:30:  Welcome and introduction by Moisés Torrescano, director of McNair Scholars Program
Remarks by President Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr., president; Dr. Terry Dicianna, provost, Dr. Denise Doyle, vice president for academic and student affairs, and Dr. Kevin Vichales, dean of the School of Graduate Studies

1:00: Breakout sessions—Dr. Roberta Leichnitz, coordinator, McNair Scholars Program, in the Gorman Building, rooms 109, 115, 116, 117, 118

Also featured is Saska Richards, UIW Kemper Scholar, who will talk about her artistic internship with the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, IL. Find out what the Kemper Foundation is doing to promote educational excellence on our campus. Contact Dr. Roberta Leichnitz: (210) 829-3929.

Save the Date – Moody Professor Lecture
Dr. Sara Kolb, nursing professor and UIW Moody Professor for 2006-07, will present her Moody lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Collections suite of the Mabee Library. Her topic will be “Latino Spiritual Perspective Scale: Translation by Committee.” Refreshments will be served.

Teaching Peace in Texas
" Teaching Peace in Texas 2006” conference will be held in the Mabee Library on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Learn strategies to build more peaceful Texas schools. Workshops include: Creating a Culture of Peace, Personal Peace, Nonviolence Curriculum, Teaching Strategies, and Alternative Options for Youth. Visit: http://www.texansforpeace.org/ConferenceTeachingPeace.htm. Contact Sr. Martha Ann Kirk: (210) 829-3854; kirk@uiwtx.edu.

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High Schools

Incarnate Word High School
For next week’s IWHS sports events: visit http://www.incarnatewordhs.org/athletics/index.html

St. Anthony Catholic High School
Congratulations to Senior Michael Weil for being one of 34,000 students nationwide to be recognized as a Commended Student in the 2007 National Merit Scholarship Program. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Recognition in the 2007 scholarship program is based on a student’s 2005 PSAT scores.

For next week’s SACHS sports events: visit http://www.sachs.org/athletics.html

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Miscellaneous

Cinderella Runs through Oct. 8
A restaging of Ronald Ibbs’ British pantomime vision of Cinderella begins this Saturday, Sept. 30, at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. in the Coates theatre. Remaining performances will be held Oct. 6 at 1:00 (sold out) and 8:00 p.m.; Oct. 7 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.; and Oct. 8 at 2:00 p.m.  For tickets, call the Box Office: (210) 829-3800.

Banner 7 Software Available for Download
Are you ready to use Banner 7 starting Monday, Oct.16? You might need to upgrade. To run Banner 7, you’ll need special software called Java Runtime Environment (JRE). If you are a Banner user, you should install JRE on your computer before Monday, Oct. 16. Note: If you only use BannerWeb, you do not need to install JRE. A tutorial is available on the Information Management Services website: http://support.uiwtx.edu/InformationMgmt/Tutorials/index.html.

How to install JRE:
Click on this link: ftp://support.uiwtx.edu./j2re-1_4_2_11-windows-i586-p.exe.
Follow the directions to install the Java software.
The installation process will require a restart of your computer.

If you are an off-campus Banner user, you should download and install the JRE software before connecting through VPN.If you experience any problems during the installation,  contact the Help Desk: (210) 829-2721; helpdesk@uiwtx.edu. For questions regarding the Banner upgrade, contact Sandy Givens: (210) 829-3949; givens@uiwtx.edu.

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