Photo of the Week
Photo compliments of Norman St. Clair
Dancing with Grace
Beauty and grace were on display when the Korean Dance Troop from Chosun University, Gwang Ju, visited UIW. The troop was on a tour of Texas and made a stop in San Antonio. After their performance, the dance troop graciously posed for a picture with (from left to right) members of the Korean American Association, UIW community members Dr. Patricia Watkins, vice president of international programs, and Norman St. Clair, director of international initiatives, city of San Antonio representative Elizabeth Costello, director of international affairs department for San Antonio and Daniel Han, President of the Korean American Association of San Antonio. This event was held in the Sky Room and was sponsored by UIW’s Institute of World Cultures, the City of San Antonio, and the Korean American Association of San Antonio.
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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
Summer Orientations
Undergraduate students:
Remaining summer freshmen orientation dates:
Monday, Aug. 20.
Students may sign up online or contact the Office of Admissions at (210) 829-6005.
Doctoral students:
An orientation for new Ph.D. students will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 25 in Marian Hall.
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.
Study Abroad Fair
The UIW community is invited to attend the Study Abroad Fair form 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 in the Marian Hall Ballroom. If you are interested in hosting a table at the fair, please contact Gwyn Creagan, coordinator of study abroad programs and international programs at (210) 805-5709 or by e-mail at ccreagan@uiwtx.edu.
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Department News
Photo compliments of Kristin Garcia
Welcome New Leaders
The Office of Campus Life welcomed student leaders for the 2007-2008 academic year by hosting a student leader retreat on Wednesday. During the retreat, students participated in teambuilding activities, discussed concerns of the university, and worked on leadership development.
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).
Alumni Relations Connects With San Antonio
The UIW community is invited to join the Department of Alumni Relations for the UIW San Antonio Alumni Network Mixer. For more information on the event, visit http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/documents/SuedeLoungeMixerPostcard.pdf.
Campus Police
Ana Fuentes is the new office assistant for the Department of Campus Police. She takes the place of Vanessa de Leon who left to pursue a career in education. If the UIW community has any requests, please contact Ana Fuentes or send an e-mail to police@uiwtx.edu.
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Community News
Photo compliments of Kristin Garcia
I Love CAB & SGA
Dr. Angela McPhearson Williams, director of student center and leadership activities and Kristin Garcia, assistant director of leadership activities pose with the new members of Student Government Association (SGA) and the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
Extra, Extra …Read All About it
Logos editors have produced a four-page, special edition of the newspaper which can be seen online at http://www.uiw.edu/logos/.
The special edition looks at this fall’s record freshmen class enrollment, UIW’s first football coach, a new Value Menu offered by Sodexho food service, Welcome Week and intramural sports plans and student leaders including the Student Government Association’s Executive Council, Campus Activities Board and peer mentors with the First Year Engagement Program. The regular, 16-page edition of the newspaper should be out around Aug. 31.
Senior Art Majors Exhibit
The Senior Art Majors Exhibit continues in the Semmes Art Gallery through Aug. 30.
Alumni Newsletter
The August Alumni Newsletter is available online at the following address: http://www.uiw.edu/alumni/documents/August2007eNL.pdf
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Faculty Focus
Department of State Award
Congratulations to Dr. Pat LeMay Burr, Distinguished Chair in International Business, on receiving the U.S. Department of State Fulbright-Hays Award in the Middle East this summer. Her work took her through Jordon and to Kuwait, where she worked with U.S. Embassy Staff.
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High Schools
St. Anthony Catholic High School and Incarnate Word High School
Welcome Back! Have a great first day of school!
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Miscellaneous
Spurs Championship Basketball
How would you like to win a 2007 NBA Spurs Championship Basketball? Raffle tickets are currently being sold for $1.00 each (purchase 5 tickets and get one ticket free)! Drawing for the prize will be held during the Wordstock Festival on Saturday, September 8 (need not be present to win).
Tickets may be purchased at various locations on campus and during the Wordstock Festival. To purchase a ticket before the festival, call 829-6007 for the location nearest you. The basketball makes a great Christmas or birthday gift!
Proceeds benefit the San Antonio Education Partnership Endowment, the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the Endowed Scholarship at UIW.
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