Photo of the Week
Labyrinth Walk
Spiritual peace-seekers walked the labyrinth in the Marian Hall Ballroom on Wednesday.
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Mission
Bible Study and Theology
Join the Campus Ministry department every Tuesday night for “Bible Study and Theology on Tap” at 8 p.m. in the Chapel Building Gathering Room. Each week during the gathering they will explore Scripture and Theological topics. For more information, contact (210) 829-3128.
UIW Community Prayer Lists
Campus Ministry is updating the UIW Community Prayer lists for this semester. If you or a loved one is in need of prayer and you would like them to be added to the prayer list please e-mail their name to ministry@uiwtx.edu or call (210) 829-2736.
They will also include those who are serving our country in the military.Please include their name, rank, and branch of service.These lists will be updated weekly.Names may be submitted at any time.
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Events
ROTC Commanding General Visit
Major General W. Montague Winfield visited UIW to meet Dr. Agnese and other university officials who have helped to make the ROTC program at UIW a success. Dr. Agnese was presented with a UIW ROTC coin during the presentation.
Panel Discussion
A panel discussion has been planned by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. The discussion on Poverty and Homelessness is planned for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. The panelists for this discussion will include Sister Yolanda Tarrango and Harold Rodinsky, UIW assistant professor of psychology. For more information, contact Phil Lampe 829-3983.
Peruvian Outreach
Dr. Amalia Mondriguez’s advanced Spanish class and Professor Hank McDonnell’s Advanced Audio Production class collaborated on a series of radio programs which will be used by the Incarnate Word Sisters in an outreach to more than a hundred small villages in the high Andes of Peru. The teachers and some of their students presented the programs to Sister Hirayda Blacido (the first Peruvian woman to become an Incarnate Word Sister) who will take them to Peru next week. She was accompanied by three Peruvian Sisters who are in San Antonio this semester to learn English.
Women’s Global Connection
The Women’s Global Connection will hold a Cross-Cultural Forum for Professional Development from 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Sept. 29, in the International Conference Center Conference Hall (847 E. Hildebrand). To register for the conference, call (210) 832-3208.
UIW Heritage Day Campus Landmark Contest
As part of the celebration of Heritage Week, Oct. 15 - 17, the Mission Committee would like to ask individuals, student groups, clubs, organizations, academic areas, etc., to participate in the following contest: Find all the landmarks on the UIW campus, photograph them and submit in scrapbook, video or PowerPoint format.
- Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place [$100, $75, $50].
- Criteria for judging: 1. highest number of “landmarks” discovered, 2. clarity of explanation of “landmark,” 3. organization of presentation, 4. creativity of presentation.
Contest Rules:
- Campus will be defined as all areas from the river to Broadway and will not include areas on the other side of the river.
- “Landmark” is defined as any statue, historical marker, artifact, tree or other object dedicated to an individual(s) on this area of the campus. Excluded: ALL buildings and building interiors.
- Participants must submit a photo of the landmark and relevant identifying information. This may be done in scrapbook, video or PowerPoint format.
- Entries should be clearly marked with participant’s name, phone number and e-mail address and brought to room 151 in the Administration Building by Oct. 17 no later than 9 a.m.
- Judging will take place on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Judges’ decisions are final.
To participate or for questions e-mail Sr. Audrey O’Mahony at audrey@uiwtx.
Sr. Charles Marie Frank Lecture Time Change
The 2007 Sr. Charles Marie Frank Lecture is scheduled from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the UIW Rosenberg Sky Room.The guest speaker for the event is Major General Gale S. Pollock, Acting Surgeon General of the United States Army and Chief, Army Nurse Corps. Her presentation will be entitled “Nursing Today and Tomorrow: What Changes Have Been Made In Response To The New Paradigm?”
Volkswagen Beetle Raffle to support Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2008
World Youth Day, the largest youth event in the world, will be in Sydney from July 15-20, 2008. Organized by the Catholic Church, World Youth Day gathers young people from around the world to build bridges of friendship and hope between continents, peoples and cultures. This year, a delegation of 18 students and three administrators have committed to making the pilgrimage. To assist them in raising the funds, the group is raffling a Volkswagen Beetle (not pictured). Raffle tickets cost $5 each, and the drawing will be Friday, Nov. 30 at a Raffle Party. Next week, students will offer you the chance to enter into the drawing.We thank you in advance for your support, and we look forward to sharing our experience with you.For more information, contact the Campus Ministry office at 829-3128.More information about World Youth Day can be found at www.wyd2008.org.
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Department News
UIW Weight Watchers program
Anyone interested in participating in the second session of the UIW Weight Watchers program is welcomed to call Terri Sosa at 829-3126. At the first session, the group lost close to 200 pounds. The meetings will be in the Health Center on Thursdays from11:30 to 12:30. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.
Anti-Harassment Sessions
All University employees (Administrators, Staff, Faculty (full-time, adjuncts and ADCaP – including part time and temporary) are reminded that attendance at one training session related to anti-harassment this calendar year (2007) is required. If you have attended a training session in 2007, this notice does not apply to you.
The remaining sessions for this year are:
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. (Bonilla Science Hall Room 129)
Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Library Auditorium)
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (ICC Auditorium)
Saturday, Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Sky Room)
Crimes of the Heart
The Theatre Arts Department presents, Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley. The play is a comedy with dark edges that wrestles with the maddening yet unshakable bond of sisterhood. Crimes of the Heart won the Pulitzer Prize in 1982. The production is co-directed by George and Sidney Burnette.
All performances will take place in the Coates Theatre on the UIW campus. Performance dates, times, and location:
Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. (Friday)
Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. (Thursday)
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $10
Seniors: $9
Non-UIW Students: $8
Groups: $6
UIW students, faculty and staff: Free with UIW identification
For more information or for reservations, contact (210) 829-3800 or (210) 829-3810.
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Community News
Light the Way Workday
Two workdays remain for this year’s Light the Way:
Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Peter’s Prince of the Apostle School (112 Marcia Place) in the cafeteria.
Saturday, Nov. 3, at St. Anthony Catholic High School (3200 McCullough) in the cafeteria.
If you wish to participate in the work days, e-mail gutierre@uiwtx.edu to sign up.
State of the University
Dr. Louis Agnese, Jr. will present the State of the University to the Campus Community at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Marian Hall Ballroom. Feel free to bring your lunch. Light refreshments will be served.
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Faculty Focus
Shakespeare Exhibit
Assistant Professor Donald Fox (Theatre Arts) was the Associate Curator for the exhibit titled “Shakespeare’s Haunted Stage” in the Tobin Wing at theMcNay Art Museum. The exhibit will be open until Jan. 6, 2008. Professor Margaret Mitchell (Theatre Arts) had ten paintings and two costume designs in the “Shakespeare’s Haunted Stage” exhibit. Donald Fox will conduct a workshop “Performing Shakespeare: Interpreting the Bard for the Stage” at the McNay Art Museum on Oct. 4, 2007.
Music Discussion on Radio Program
Dr. Janice Dvorkin (Music Therapy) participated by phone in a radio program called "Festival of the Arts"on music therapy "The Power of Music" on Sunday. It was a local channel in New Jersey (WCTC 1450)and accessible online.
Women’s Leadership Award
Congratulations to Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI, vice president for institutional advancement, who was named by the San Antonio Business Journal for a nonprofit leadership award. Sr. Kathleen is working on a $75 million capital campaign to raise money for the university’s new pharmacy school.
Spanish Book for Pharmacists
Dr. Amalia Mondriguez (Spanish) completed the first book in Spanish for pharmacists and taught the course at the new Feik School of Pharmacy to students this summer. The book included an audio track and DVD, completed with the participation of advanced students in Spanish and with the assistance of instructional media specialist Adela Gott.
Education Articles Published
Dr. Phil Lampe (Sociology) has had two articles published in the past month “Education for Living or for Making a Living?” in the National Social Science Journal (Vol. 29, No. 1, pp 91-95, 2007) and“Ethnic Preferences for College Majors” in the journal South Texas Studies (Vol. 18, pp. 17-33, 2007).
National Symposium
On August 1-4, Sr. Eilish Ryan (Pastoral Institute) participated in a national symposium on the U.S. Bishops’ 2005 document on lay ecclesial ministry, Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord.Sr. Eilish served on the two-year planning commission for the Lilly funded symposium, which was attended by more than 200 members of various Catholic leadership groups and academic institutions and also representatives of the Bishops’ Committee on the Laity.
Oxford Roundtable
Dr. Patricia Lonchar (English) participated in the Oxford Roundtable, held at Oxford University, England, July 21-28, presenting her paper "Faith and Reason in the Classroom: Affect and Effect."
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High Schools
1st Annual Golf Tournament
Incarnate Word High School (IWHS) is hosting their first annual golf tournament at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort Golf Club (9800 Hyatt Resort Drive).
All of the proceeds from the tournament will benefit the IWHS athletic programs, including improvements to the athletic facilities. Sponsor packages begin at $150. For more information on the tournament, please contact Dan Gutierrez, IWHS athletic director, at (210) 829-3122 or by email at dhgutier@uiwtx.edu.
Blessing of the Animals
St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) will hold their annual Blessing of the Animals event at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30. Make sure all pets have the appropriate restraint (i.e. leash, cage, etc.)
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Miscellaneous
Message from the President
Dear Friends:
Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your help and patience during Thursday’s parking situation on the campus. The large luncheon event at the ICC proceeded smoothly because of the cooperation exhibited by everyone in the community. Most importantly, your help allowed us to carry on with our academic programs without disruptions.
I especially want to extend my gratitude to those individuals who parked at one of the off-campus locations. In particular: members of the athletic teams, the grounds crew, the ICC staff, maintenance workers, and housekeeping and food service employees. Your assistance was invaluable and was an example of the community spirit found at Incarnate Word.
Best wishes,
Lou
St. Anthony Catholic School 100th Anniversary celebration
Sr. Anna Rose Bezner, CDP, last CDP principal of SAS; Sr. Carla Lusch, SSND, superintendent of Catholic schools; Dr. John Kennedy, principal; Dr. Louis Agnese, president of UIW; and Justin Rodriguez, class of ‘88, District 7 councilman celebrate the kick off of the event with a City Proclamation.
St. Anthony Catholic School / Monte Vista Neighborhood Centennial 5K Fun Run
St. Anthony Catholic School is proud to celebrate 100 years of quality education. Everyone is invited to register for the 9th Annual Monte Vista 5K Run/Walk on Saturday. Oct. 6.
There will be a Children’s Run followed by the 5K RUN/WALK. Cash prizes and medals will be awarded for the top men, women and junior runners. For more information, visit http://www.stanthonysa.org/.
Our Prayers and Sympathy go to:
- Cecilia Reddington Abidir (BSN ’69) on the recent loss of her husband, Alex Abidir.
- Margaret Black Manz and family on the recent loss of Col. Mary L. (Blackie) Black, USANC ret. (MA ’65).
- Margaret Block and William J. Block III (UIW student) on the recent loss of husband and father, William J. Block Jr.
- Hollis and Louise Calvert and family on the recent loss of their daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Calvert (BS ’78).
- George and Connie (BA ’49) Casseb and Solomon Casseb Jr. (UIW friend) on the recent loss of granddaughter and great-niece, Francesca Frankie Casseb.
- Paul E. Casseb, Jr. and family on the recent loss of his father, Paul Ernest Casseb Sr. (UIW friend).
- The family of Clara Isabel Charles (BBA ’90) on her recent death.
- Steven and Kimberly Finder and Phillip and Lisa Finder on the recent loss of mother and mother-in-law, Yvette Mazzia Finder (BA ’64).
- Nell Nations and family on the recent loss of her son, John Blake Forist (BA ’97).
- John and Barbara Jean (UIW friend, ALND) Dillman on the recent loss of her mother, Lucy Pawelek Krawietz.
- William E. Lamm and Angela Lamm Zarnoti (IWHS ’72) and family on the recent loss of wife and mother, Diana C. Petsch Lamm (IWHS ’49, UNDLRD ’49)
- James R. Locklar and family on the recent loss of his wife, Alleen Bihl Scott Locklar (BA ’32).
- The family of Frances I. MacIver (BA ’62) on her recent death.
- The family of Sr. Bridget Mary Murrin, CCVI (BA ’51), and the entire UIW community, on her recent death.
- Mary Helen Neri (BA ’55, MA ’60) on the recent loss of her sister, Charlotte Neri (BA ’53, MA ’68).
- Linda Louise Offer Beasley (IWHS ’61) and Alice Schroeders Keating (BA ’36) on the recent death of mother and sister, Cora Isabella Schroeders Offer (BA ’32).
- Sharon Parker Harris and family on the recent loss of her mother, Peggy Estelle Parker (BSN ’83).
- Whitley R. Smith and family on the recent loss of his wife, Ella Verne Taylor Smith (BA ’46).
- The family of Sr. Mary Benizi Walsh, CCVI, and the entire UIW community on her recent death.
- Gary and Lucia ( BA ’99, MA ’05) West (Both UIW Adj. Faculty), Evelina Reyna (BA ’84), Melinda Reyna (BA ’85), Cristina Reyna, Santos Reyna II (BA ’03) and Marcela Reyna (BA ’05) and family on the recent loss of mother and sister, Elisa Reyna.
- Edward Anthony Wolf III and family on the recent loss of his wife, Melissa Canales Wolf (BSN ’92, MSN ’97).
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