Photo of the Week
Representing Dean Kathi Light, Dr. Pat Watkins congratulates one of the 21 nurses from the Christus system on her acceptance into UIW's Masters in Nursing program. The masters program will be taught on the campus of the University of Monterrey beginning in January. Dr. Jim Sorenson will teach the first class. At left are Dr. Eduardo Garcia Luna, the dean of science and health at the University of Monterrey, and Sr. Martha Laura Gaona, the director of nursing for Christus Muguerza Hospital.
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Mission
Time Change for Sunday Mass at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word
The Dec. 2 morning Mass regularly scheduled at 10:30 a.m. has been moved to 11 a.m. at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word.We will be celebrating the close of the Year of Vocations with the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Please note the time change.
Advent Wreath
The liturgical season of Advent begins next week. This site provides information on the custom of the Advent Wreath: www.cptryon.org/prayer/adx/admedit.html.
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Events
Emerging Leaders Class Projects
The Fall 2007 Emerging Leaders class will present their community service semester project today in the Marian Hall Ballroom at 1 p.m. Examples of projects include: planting a garden on campus, raising money to send children to camp, working at the Villages of the Incarnate Word, mentoring students at Rhodes Middle School, and participating in the Camp Darfur overnight experience. Please join us. You will receive Monopoly money to “donate” to the best project.
Christmas Concert
The UIW Chorale and Madrigals will present their annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in Our Lady’s Chapel. The free concert will feature the well-loved “Magnificat” by John Rutter. For information, call 829-3848.
Guitar Hero Face-Off
UIW presents the first Guitar Hero Face-Off. Practice trials will be at Waffle Mania, which begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Then sign up for the face-off on Jan. 18 in Marian Hall cafeteria. The time will be announced as the event approaches. The grand prize is a $100 meal card.
The university thanked its service workers at the Aramark recognition luncheon.
Children’s Plays
As a final project in the Children's Theatre class, two one-act plays were presented in the Cheever Theater on Wednesday. First-graders from Bonham Charter School were the guests for the plays,which are original adaptations of two favorite children's books, Where the Wild Things Are and The Stinky Cheese Man.
The Cardinals football uniforms were unveiled on Nov. 17 in the Coates Theater. The unveiling was the first time the official UIW football uniforms were seen in public.
Ray Ríos and the Danza Azteca de Yanaguana danced on Wednesday as a final event for Native American Heritage Month.
Students picked up their tickets, caps and gowns at the Graduation Finale on Thursday.
Volunteers rolled meatballs and prepared silverware on Wednesday for the President’s Spaghetti Dinner.
UIW employees served students pasta, drinks and dessert at the annual President’s Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday evening.
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Department News
Story Ideas Needed for The Word Magazine
The Office of Public Relations is asking the UIW community for story ideas for the spring issue of The Word magazine. Do you or someone you know do something unusual and unknown? Would you like your idea to be considered for the next issue of The Word magazine? If so, contact Ashley Festa at 829-6001 or festa@uiwtx.edu. Please note: Not every story idea submitted will be included. Thank you for your help!
The UIW Fashion Design and Merchandising Department held a special fashion show and reception honoring fashion designer Mary Anne Sinclair in Marian Hall Ballroom.
The UIW Business Club held an etiquette dinner Nov. 20 in the Rosenberg Sky Room.
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Community News
Rave Emergency Text Messaging Test
UIW officials will conduct a test of the Rave emergency text messaging system at about 10 a.m. today. Those who have signed up for this service will receive a test notification via text message and e-mail. Questions regarding this test may be directed to Debra Del Toro at ddeltoro@uiwtx.edu or Jim Parlett at jparlett@uiwtx.edu.
UIW in the News
Special thanks to IWHS senior and San Antonio Express-News Teen Team member Brianna M. Dimas (daughter of UIW’s Brenda Dimas) for contributing this lovely slide show to MySA.com. www.mysanantonio.com/specials/holidays/07/index.shtml Scroll down and click on Light the Way at the bottom of the page.
Beetle Raffle Canceled
Despite their best efforts, Campus Ministry was unable to meet the fundraising goal with the car raffle scheduled for Nov. 30. Calls are being made to all ticket holders and a full refund is being offered.
The students are still planning their pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Donations for the trip are being accepted, and there will be more fundraising events during the spring semester. Please call Campus Ministry at 829-2736 if you have questions or to confirm your information if you are a ticket holder. Many thanks to all who supported this fundraising effort.
2008 Synchronized Swimming Calendars
The Synchronized Swimming Team is selling its 2008 calendar for only $5 to students and faculty and $7 to the public. These calendars make great holiday gifts. If you have any questions, call Head Coach Kim LoPorto or her graduate assistant, Erin Murphy, at ext. 2796. They are located in the Barshop Natatorium in Room 107. Happy Holidays!
Volleyball Fundraiser
The UIW volleyball team is holding a fundraiser with help from Delicious Tamales. Orders will be taken until Nov. 30. The tamales will be delivered from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12 during the men’s basketball game. Tamale choices are pork, jalapeño and bean, and cost $6 a dozen. For more information or to place an order, contact Carol Littleton at (210) 601-2526 or sockermoma@sbcglobal.net.Littleton will come by offices to pick up payment on the morning of Friday, Nov. 30.
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Faculty Focus
Dr. Hani Ghazi-Birry has been selected as the founding dean of the School of Optometry. He visited UIW last week.
Interview on NPR
Congratulations to Dr. Gary Keith, assistant professor of political science, who was interviewed this morning on Austin's NPR station KUT about his recent book Eckhardt: There Once Was a Congressman from Texas, a biography of the late Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt.
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High Schools
A Comedy Night
The St. Anthony Catholic High School Class of 2010 presents “A Comedy Night” from 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 1 at Marian Hall Ballroom at UIW. Tickets are limited and cost $25. The event is limited to ages 21 and older. Proceeds will benefit the Class of 2010. For more information, call 829-2708.
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Miscellaneous
United Way 2007 Employee Campaign
Thank you again to all who have pledged to United Way in this year’s Employee Campaign. You still can submit your pledge through Friday, Nov. 30. Send your pledge via campus mail to the VP Admin Office, CPO 296. If you have questions, call 829-6007. Thank you for giving to United Way.
Our prayers and sympathy go to:
- David & Mary Lou (BBA ’92) Shows and family on the recent loss of her mother, Mary Bell Caldwell Browning (attended UIW).
- The family of Clara Isabel Charles (BBA ’90) on her recent death.
- T.J. Connolly (former Development Board member) and family on the recent loss of his wife, Patricia Fluitt-Connolly.
- Debra Del Toro (UIW director of public relations) on the recent loss of her grandfather, Juan A. Del Toro, Sr.
- Daniel J. Furzi and family on the recent loss of his wife, Frances Eileen Furzi (BS ’59).
- Catherine N. Goulet (UIW friend) and family on the recent loss of her husband, Robert Goulet.
- Phil Harkins and family on the recent loss of his wife, Nancy Harkins (IWHS ’47).
- The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament on the recent loss of Sr. Roberta Lev, IWBS (BA ’54).
- Mary Lou Mueller and the entire UIW community on the recent loss of Winifred Murray (IWHS ’41; BA ’47; professor emerita of sociology).
- John (UIW Dev. Bd. Member) & Nancy Oberman & family on the recent loss of his mother, Eva Collier Oberman.
- Scott (UIW Development Board member) and Christine Lammert and family on the recent loss of her father, Edward Carl Roy, Jr.
- Joe and Patsy Roberts and family on the recent loss of his mother, Aline M. Roberts (BA ’64).
- Naomi Shihab Nye (UIW friend) on the recent loss of her father, Aziz Shihab.
- Billy and Kathy Adams and family on the recent loss of her mother, Kathryn Irene Kenney Smith (SR School of Nursing, ’48).
- The family of Roberta Lee Smith (MA ’79) on her recent death.
- Marolyn W. Subblefield (UIW friend) on the recent loss of Joe Lee Stubblefield.
- The family of Alice Lozano Tijerina (SR School of Nursing, ’38) on her recent death.
- Don Tontz on the recent loss of his wife, Marilyn J. Tontz (MA ’71).
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