When Zelime Lytle Amen Braun’s children suggested to family and friends that memorial gifts be made to a scholarship in her memory at the University of the Incarnate Word, they could not have anticipated how it would fall into place. But many generous gifts combined to create a scholarship fund, which the children endowed
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The 34th Annual Swing-In Auction Party and Golf Tournament raised more than $288,000 in proceeds, the highest result in the history of the event, for student scholarships. More than 300 golfers participated. The 2011 auction party theme was “Mardi Gras” and included dinner featuring Cajun cuisine, live music, a raffle, and live and silent auctions.
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A legacy honoring special professors Gayle Biehunko Sette graduated summa cum laude from Incarnate Word College in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics. She went on to earn a master’s in computing science from Texas A&M University. After a successful career, she recently retired after 30 years with IBM. A native of Shiner,
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The University of the Incarnate Word congratulates J. Scott Beckendorf, past UIW Development Board Chairman and a member of the university’s Board of Trustees, on his selection as Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the San Antonio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Each year the organization honors donors, volunteers and professionals whose gifts of time,
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Many of us have purchased a brick at our children’s schools or at our places of worship. These bricks provide a visible tribute to family and loved ones for years, but sometimes they become worn or the need for new construction arises. This year, the UIW Planned Giving Office is launching a program called 100
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Gayle and Tom Benson, 2010 Seton Award Honorees Nominated by the University of the Incarnate Word The University of the Incarnate Word nominated university benefactors Gayle and Tom Benson for the National Catholic Educational Association Seton Award. The NCEA is a national association of educators and institutions throughout the United States representing 7.6 million students.
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We stumped you! Our photo contest for the spring issue was too difficult! No one sent in the correct answer. The photo was of Sr. Antoninus Buckley, who once worked as UIW’s registrar, and Borden’s Elsie the Cow. Elsie visited the campus in the mid-1980s during a national tour. We still have the prize, a
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Solving some of life’s taxing issues…and helping UIW students A great option that allows supporters to donate to the university while providing financial support for themselves and loved ones is a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT). What is a CRT? A CRT is an irrevocable trust that provides income for the donor for a fixed number
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Congrats to the fall contest winner! In the photo is David Miron, a UIW music student in the 1980s. Thanks to everyone who participated, and congratulations to those who answered correctly! Among the correct answers, the submission from Richard Lopez was drawn. If your entry wasn’t chosen, you have another chance to win a great
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We can’t wait to talk to you! Thanks for taking the time to take our call. If we missed speaking with you, you can still make your gift to UIW. Please call (210) 829-6013 or send it by mail to: the Development Office 4301 Broadway CPO #317 San Antonio, Texas 78209. You may also make
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