Photo of the Week
Photo compliments of San Beda College
New Era at San Beda College
A new era has begun at San Beda College, Manilla, as UIW alumnus Reverend Father Mateo Ma. J. De Jesus, OSB has been named the 21st Rector President of the institution. Fr. Mateo received his doctorate degree from UIW in June.
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Mission
Meet the Mission
To continue the traditions and Mission of the Sisters’ of Charity of the Incarnate Word, “Meet the Mission” was initiated in 2006. The traditions are those of providing service to less fortunate members of our community. The faculty’s Mission is to convey these traditions to our students. The university currently provides resources and seminars for faculty to improve their knowledge of Catholic social teachings and applications of these principles in the classroom. For these reasons, Meet the Mission was formed as an extension of the classroom rather than as an event. This allows faculty to teach students by doing and by living the example of the Mission of the university. This year’s Meet the Mission day of service will take place on Friday, Sept. 7. The steering committee members are: Sr. Audrey O'Mahony, assistant to the president, Mission Effectiveness (audrey@uiwtx.edu); Dr. Glenn Ambrose, assistant professor of religious studies (ambrose@uiwtx.edu); Dr. Roger Barnes, professor of sociology (barnes@uiwtx.edu); and Dr. Harold Rodinsky, assistant professor of psychology (rodinsky@uiwtx.edu). If you would like to participate in this year’s day of service, please contact a member of the committee.
Second Sunday Liturgy
Due to final renovations, the Chapel of the Incarnate Word will not hold a second Sunday Liturgy during August and September. The next second Sunday Liturgy in the Chapel will take place on Sunday, Oct. 14.
Mark Your Calendars
The annual Heritage Week celebration is scheduled for Oct. 15-17. More details will be forthcoming.
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Events
Calling All Students for Welcome Week
Please invite students to participate in Welcome Week beginning with the Welcome Dinner on Friday, Aug. 17, through the Wordstock Festival on Friday, Sept. 8. These events have been planned to welcome new and returning students. For a schedule of events, visit the Student Center and Leadership Activities website: http://www.uiw.edu/studentlife/index.htm.
Wordstock Festival Announces Entertainment Lineup
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, by Flywood from 5:30-6:30 p.m., 5 Star Band from 7-8:30 p.m. and Window from 9-10:30 p.m. 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:
Sunday-Monday, Aug. 5-6;
Thursday-Friday, Aug. 9-10
Monday, Aug. 20.
Students may sign up online or contact the Office of Admissions at (210) 829-6005.
Graduate students:
An orientation for graduate students will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, in the Library Auditorium.
Doctoral students:
An orientation for new Ph.D. students will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 25 in Marian Hall.
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Department News
Parking Decals for 2007-08 year Available
To obtain a parking decal, please come by the Business Office with your current vehicle registration receipt and complete a new Parking Permit Application. Due to changes in pricing and the option of pre-taxing your payroll parking fees as a qualified transportation expense, a new Parking Permit Application must be completed each year.
If you are not currently enrolled in the payroll deduction program and would like to sign up, the form is available in the Business Office for full-time employees only. If you choose not to participate in payroll deductions, the parking permit fee will be due in full at the time the parking decal is issued. For additional information, please contact the Business Office at (210) 829-6043.
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
The 2007-2008 Alumni Association Board of Directors met at a planning retreat at the Brackenridge Villa.
In Memoriam
Our prayers and sympathy go to the following:
Family of Dennis Casey (former UIW adjunct faculty) on his recent death
Rev. Michael M. Davis and family on loss of his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” Wooldridge Davis (former UIW librarian)
Family of Sr. Claude Marie Faust, CCVI (IWHS ’35, BA ’39, professor emerita) and the UIW community on her death
Valentina Davila Johnson and family on loss of her son, Diego E. Gamboa (MA ’02)
Dan Gutierrez (IWHS faculty) on loss of mother, Miriam Grace Gutierrez
The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament on loss of Sr. M. Vivian Hale, IWBS (BM ’53)
Shawanna (UIW payroll) and Sean Harvey on loss of their son, Cameron Alexander Harvey
Karen Metcalf Moore and family on loss of her mother, Carmen McCarthy Metcalf (UNDCL ’52)
Jack Rose (UIW Goodyear, AZ) and family on loss of his father-in-law, Rafael Palma
Norma Partida Jones (IWHS ’72, BA ’75) and John D. Jones on loss of her mother, Juanita R. Partida
Felicia Rubino and family on loss of her husband, John Rubino (BA ’02)
Family of Mary Anne Vara (BSN ’55, MA ’67) on her recent death
Brian and Cathy Young Dietz and family, and the UIW community, on loss of her sister, Sr. Eleanor Anne Young, CCVI (BA ’47, Alumna of Distinction)
Sports Talk Arrives at KUIW
KUIW will introduce a new program entitled ‘Cardinal Sports Talk’ to their radio line-up starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6. The new sports talk program will feature all the latest news about UIW athletics as well as information on local and national teams. The program will also feature several special guests in the upcoming months including Tony Piazzi from the Valero Texas Open and Bremond McClinton from the World Champion San Antonio Spurs organization. Tune in to host Jaime Valdes at http://www.live365.com/stations/kuiw as he dives into the world of sports.
Senior Art Majors Exhibit
The Senior Art Majors Exhibit continues in the Semmes Art Gallery through Aug. 30.
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Faculty Focus
Nursing Professor Assists Flood Victims
Nursing instructor Graciela Lopez Cox has once again rolled up her sleeves to lend a helping hand to those in need. She just returned from D’Hanis, Texas, where she was assisting the American Red Cross in their efforts to help the recent flood victims. The area sustained damages to approximately 100 homes and businesses.
McNair Scholars Attend National and International Conferences
Four students in the McNair Scholars Program attended summer conferences where they presented their research. The students were Xavier Garza, Erica Alfaro and Annie López and María Robledo.
Garza, a psychology major under the mentorship of Dr. John Velásquez, attended the 13th Annual SAEOPP/UTK McNair Scholars Research Conference in Knoxville, TN, June 28-July 1. He presented his research entitled Hypnotizability Profiles of Participants with Chronic Pain. Currently, Garza is completing an internship at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro with the Experimental Psychology Department.
Alfaro, who is majoring in both psychology and biology, attended the 8th International Congress of Neuroethology in Vancouver, B.C., July 20-27. Under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Tallarovic, she presented at poster session her research entitled Jamming during Social Interactions in Glass Knife Fish, Eigenmannia virecens.
López, a history major under the mentorship of Dr. Patricia Gower and Robledo a Spanish major under the mentorship of Dr. Amalia Mondríguez, attended the 13th Annual University at Buffalo McNair Research Conference in Niagara Falls, NY, July 26-29. López’ research was titled The Lifecycle of a West Side Neighborhood and Robledo’s project was titled The Representation of Women in the Poetry of Jaime Sabines.
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High Schools
St. Anthony Catholic High School
Are You Ready For Some Football?
Join St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) as they hit the gridiron preparing for the 2007 football season. The Yellow Jackets will practice from 4:30 – 7 p.m. starting Monday, Aug. 6. Their season officially kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31 against Lytle High School.
Fish Camp
Welcome all freshmen! SACHS will hold their freshmen orientation on Thursday, Aug. 16. The new students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, fellow students and get acquainted with the traditions and rules of the high school.
Incarnate Word High School
Bump, Set, Spike
Incarnate Word High School will host volleyball tryouts starting Monday, Aug. 6, for more information about tryouts contact (210) 829-3122.
Freshmen Academy
Incarnate Word High School will host their freshmen orientation Aug. 15-16. For more information about admissions, contact (210) 829-3123.
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Miscellaneous
Rey Feo Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to UIW senior Alexandra (Alex) Bojorquez on receiving the Rey Feo Scholarship. Bojorqez is featured in the latest Rey Feo Scholarship video that can be seen on their website at http://reyfeoscholarship.com/. Since 1947, Rey Feo Scholarship, Inc. has been assisting area students in continuing their education.
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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