Photo of the Week
Photo by Dr. Scott Dittloff
Presentation on Immigration. President Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr., and Raul Rodriguez, Benson Chair of the H-E-B School of Business and Administration, gave a presentation on immigration to associate professor Dr. Scott Dittloff’s class of political science students. The class was comprised of students from UIW and the Universidad de Monterrey.
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Mission
Meet the Mission Again
The second annual Meet the Mission initiative will take place on Friday, Sept. 7. Meet the Mission is a day of group community service where students, faculty, staff and administration join in helping various organizations that serve people in need. Volunteers will clean, repair, paint, or help with office work and various tasks. More details will be available soon.
Second Sunday Liturgy
Due to final renovations, the Chapel of the Incarnate Word will not hold a second Sunday Liturgy during July, August and September. The next second Sunday Liturgy in the Chapel will take place on Sunday, Oct. 14.
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Events
Wordstock Festival
The Wordstock Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 5:00-11:00 p.m. on campus. The annual welcome back-to-school event will feature musical entertainment, food and beverage booths, a kiddy corner and other attractions. Admission is free with school ID for UIW/SACHS/IWHS students and employees. General admission is $5; children age 12 and under are free. Proceeds will benefit student scholarships. To sponsor a booth, contact: (210) 829-6007; gutierre@uiwtx.edu.
Summer Orientations
Undergraduate students:
Remaining summer freshmen orientation dates are Sunday/Monday, Aug. 5-6; Thursday/Friday, Aug. 9-10; and Monday, Aug. 20. The theme is “Be a Star on Broadway.”Sessions will be held in Marian Hall with Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel before each program. Students may sign up online or contact the Office of Admissions at (210) 829-6005.
Graduate students:
An orientation for students in UIW master’s programs will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium.
Doctoral students:
An orientation for new Ph.D. students will be held on Aug. 25 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noonin Marian Hall.
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Department News
Hours of Operation
The offices of Academic Advising, Admissions, Business, Financial Assistance and the Registrar are open Monday–Friday, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. through Aug.10.
The Mabee Library is open:
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday:12:00--5:00 p.m.
Sunday:2:00--9:00 p.m.
Aug. 11-13: closed
Aug. 18: closed
Technology Classes
The Department of Instructional Technology is offering sessions on Blackboard, Microsoft Access, SPSS and Survey Monkey, and Microsoft Academy. Register for one or more classes online at http://support.uiwtx.edu/InstructionalTechnology/ITSummer.htm. For more information, contact Terry Peak: (210) 829-3920, tpeak@uiwtx.edu); or Adela Gott:(210) 829-3946; agott@uiwtx.edu).
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Community News
Pharmacy School Offices Move to New Building
The pharmacy program offices are completing their move to the new Feik School of Pharmacy building across the highway today. During the transition, it may be difficult to contact some individuals until new telephone units are installed.
Senior Art Majors Exhibit
The Senior Art Majors Exhibit continues in the Semmes Art Gallery through Aug. 30.
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Faculty Focus
Foot Nurses Receive Award. On June 25, St. Luke’s Lutheran Health Ministry executive director, Vicki Boyce, presented an award check for $2,500 to nursing professor Dr. Sara Kolb and the UIW Foot Nurses Program team. Boyce said the UIW program “accomplishes both medical care and education for an underserved population and treats a medical issue often ignored. ”The Foot Nurses are led by UIW’s School of Nursing and Health Professions and overseen by Kolb. The team partners with St. Philip of Jesus Catholic parish to help prevent complications of diabetes by teaching low-income diabetic elders and their families how to examine and care for feet to avoid foot ulcers and other resulting health problems. UIW nursing faculty and students also conduct foot examinations as part of the program. Also pictured are Dr. Jean Deliganis, St. Philip parish nurse, and Fr. Michael, parish director.
Conference Cancellation
The 2007 Dreeben Institute for Educational Leadership and Innovation Conference originally scheduled for Aug. 8-10 has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Please direct all inquiries about the Dreeben Institute and events to Dr. Richard Henderson, director: (210) 829-2763, henderso@uiwtx.edu; or Dr. Jessica Kimmel, co-director: (210) 829-3144, jessicak@uiwtx.edu.
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High Schools
St. Anthony Catholic High School and Incarnate Word High Schools
Have a great summer!
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Miscellaneous
Brainpower Adventure Camp
Registration for children is still underway for the Brainpower Adventure Camp (weekly sessions with adventure themes). Sessions at St. Peter Prince of Apostles school run through Aug.10 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with before and after care available. Fee is $120 per week. For information, contact: (210) 241-3123; brainpoweradventurecamp@yahoo.com.
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