In April 2012, the university lost one of its dear nursing alumni… Capt. Margaret Cathlene Donoghue NC, USN, ’54 BSN. Anyone who knew “Maggie” would tell you she was larger than life. Donoghue stood six feet tall and projected herself in a way that demanded attention. Her commanding presence was integral to who she was
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Megan Guerra (senior, finance major) knows what a difference a phone call can make. As a student caller with the Phonathon program, she often speaks with alumni to update contact information, thank them for their previous support, talk about what’s new on campus and request donations to the Annual Fund. These donations are in turn
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This summer UIW played host to the 2nd Annual Mozart Festival Texas (MFT) in Our Lady’s Chapel. Between July 20 and Aug. 4 six performances – three chamber music and three orchestral concerts – were presented to large and enthusiastic audiences. Featured soloists included UIW music faculty members, local artists and internationally recognized stars. For
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The 26th Annual Light The WayTM scheduled for Sat. Nov. 17 at 7:30p.m. in the Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium will feature an evening of fun and entertainment for the entire family. Based on a classic Christmas theme, we invite you to join us for A Miracle on Broadway, featuring a combination of musical entertainment
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Shared by Cynthia Harris, trustee to the Eleanore Kiersted Trust When Eleanore Gertrude Jones started her career in nursing, she never thought she would be the U.S. Army Air Force nurse in charge of “troop trains” during World War II ferrying the wounded from one shore to another. One night she and the engineer had
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With hearts lifted and minds elevated, more than 50 women leaders attended “Elevate: Rising to the Occasion” in February at the Bright Shawl. They were educated on the impact their selfless gifts of volunteering and philanthropic giving throughout their life has on others. The attendees heard powerful stories of success through proper retirement and estate
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Nearly 500 auction party guests and 231 golfers made this year’s Swing-In the most successful one in the event’s 35-year history. Thanks to the generous support and commitment of our development board members and many sponsors, over $319,000 was raised for student scholarships. Make plans now to join us for next year’s events: Auction Party,
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By Diane Echavarria How did you choose Incarnate Word College (IWC) for your education? My dad chose it for me. He wanted me to be a teacher but that is one thing I rebelled on. I wanted to be a dentist but my dad said I could not pull teeth with my skinny arms so
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For more than 20 years, students have benefited from alumni donations during Phonathon, an annual UIW event held to raise funds for student scholarships, technology upgrades and student activities. Student callers contact alumni from a call center set up in the Dr. Burton E. Grossman International Conference Center and update UIW graduates on the latest
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