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• German Exhibit displayed at J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library

• Years of hard work pay off for UIW’s
  Chief Information Officer, Dr. Steve Wilson

• Career Directions 2001
  

Announcements

• Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio Performing Arts Series presents Allan Gerson

• “Bible Lands and Building Justice and Peace There”

• “Celebrate Bethlehem in San Antonio”

• President’s Christmas Spaghetti Dinner
• 2001 University Employee/Community Christmas Party
• 2001 United Way Employee Campaign  

Notices and Special Announcements

• McNair Scholars Program

Famous Folks

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German Exhibit displayed at J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library

The University of the Incarnate Word continues to celebrate International Education Week by displaying German Immigrants in Texas and Their Connection to the Llano Estacado.

The exhibit has been touring Texas in an effort to teach the history of German immigration and its importance to Texas. It will be on display from now until Dec. 17 on the second floor of the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library.

The exhibit highlights three important aspects of German immigration to Texas: German Seed in Texas Soil- Settling the Land, Principles and Persecutions- Surviving Difficult Times in Texas, and Texas Seed in German Soil- Powerful Myths of the West.

The exhibit has been displayed at the University of Texas Center for American History in Austin, the Sophienburg Museum in New Braunfels, Rice University and several other sites in North Texas. Arrangements have been made for the exhibit to tour Germany in 2002.

“We are delighted to have this professionally prepared display available for the entire community to see,” said Mendell Morgan, dean of Library Services.

The display has been a success everywhere it has been displayed. In Belville, the exhibit was showcased in a 100-year-old jail museum, where ten Texas History classes and three German language classes visited it.

“We encourage students to use the books and other materials that we have on the various ethnic groups and their importance to Texas,” added Morgan.

The arrangements to bring the exhibit to the university were made by Nancy and Tom Pawel. Mrs. Pawel is a long-time member of the university’s Art Faculty and is celebrated for her beautiful pottery and sand castles. Mr. Pawel is the former honorary counsel for the Federal Republic of Germany.

“We’re really lucky to be included because we’re the only place in San Antonio where it will be displayed,” said Mrs. Pawel.

The exhibit serves as an important learning tool to those who are studying the history and impact that different cultures had on the shaping of Texas.

Years of hard work pay off for UIW’s Chief Information Officer,
Dr. Steve Wilson

He has been with UIW for two years, but a new doctor walks the halls of the university since Nov. 6. Chief Information Officer, Steve Wilson received a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from St. Mary’s University.

Dr. Wilson started working on his doctoral degree in the Fall of 1995, but was forced to take an 18 month break when he broke his back, but that didn’t stop him.

Special consideration from his understanding wife and long hours of studying finally paid off for him early this month.

“Getting five hours of sleep was a very good night sleep during that time,” said Dr. Wilson.

Dr. Wilson was also extremely pleased with the help that was extended to him through UIW: “The university was very supportive in the use of the video conferencing system,” said Dr. Wilson.

As part of his doctoral work, Dr. Wilson led a project which consisted of leading two master counselors in speaking with four children over a period of ten weeks.

Two children were placed face-to-face with the counselors and the other two children were only able to contact their counselor through video conferencing.

The end result served to prove that the children who did not come in direct contact with the counselors also received the same level of counseling when assisted by the video conferencing system.

“I am a doctor now and it’s different. It’s great! It makes me appreciate the work of others around me,” added Dr. Wilson.

Career Directions 2001

On Saturday, Nov 3, the Fashion Management and Design program hosted Career Directions 2001. This career day– now in its second year, was established to provide information about career opportunities in the fashion design, merchandising, and related industries.

This half day program was presented by Fashion Group International of San Antonio to students from several area high schools as well as students and faculty of the Fashion Management and Design Program here at the university. The day began with a panel discussion made up of eight professionals within the fashion industry and related fields. Panelists included Teresa Gonzalez– Account Coordinator, Tommy Hilfiger Women’s Division, Machele Guen,- Manager, Stowers Furniture Company, Carrie Harrell– Costume Designer, Film &Commercial Make-up Artist, Pat Mason- Owner, Adelante Boutique, George Pape– District Manager, Walgreen Drug Stores, Ginger Purdy - Consultant & Founder of Network Power Texas, Larry Reitz– Store Manager, Foley’s North Star Mall, and Diana Snecker– Owner, Avant Models & Casting, Inc.

Each panelist described their job responsibilities and gave insightful information to those seeking careers within the fashion and retail areas. The importance of networking, work experience, and the willingness to take risks were all stressed. “If you can dream it, you can do it”, said Ginger Purdy. “Never be afraid to fail!”

The day continued with a Keynote speech presented by Luz Elena Solis Day - Community, and of giving back. “Make room for civic work...volunteer to learn a new skill”, said Day.

Break out sessions with selected panelist concluded the day. These intimate discussions gave students the opportunity to learn more about the individuals and their jobs, and provided a one on one forum in which to ask more specific questions.

The third annual Career Directions is currently being planned. For more information or to get involved, please contact Robert Mitchell, Special Projects Coordination for Applied Arts and Sciences at 210-805-1204.

Barshop Jewish Community Center of San AntonioPerforming Arts Series presents:

Allan Gerson

Dec. 5, 2001
7:30 p.m.

Allan Gerson is the author of The Price of Terror: One Bomb. One Plane. 270 Lives. The History-Making Struggle for Justice after Pan Am 103

$12 General Admission
Call (210) 302-6828 for more information

“Bible Lands and Building Justice and Peace There”

Nov. 20

7 p.m.

Marian Hall

“Celebrate Bethlehem in San Antonio”

Nov. 25
5:30 p.m.– 7:45 p.m.
Marian Hall

There will be Middle Eastern music and treats, Bible and peace building stories, and hand-carved olive wood gifts.

President’s Christmas Spaghetti Dinner

Nov. 27
4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Marian Hall Food Court

Call 829-6034 for more information

Employee Reminder:

2001 University Employee/Community Christmas Party

Dec. 14

Marian Hall

6:30 p.m.– 11:30 p.m.

(Please note that it will not be held on graduation night)

The Office of Public Relations
wishes to thank everyone
who participated in
the 2001 United Way Employee Campaign

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Attention Faculty Members!!

The Ronald McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is dedicated to providing research-related experiences and academic support to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing graduate study. This federally funded program targets first-generation college students from populations underrepresented in graduate education.

We are currently accepting nominations for our 2001-2002 Academic Year Program. Please refer any student who may be eligible to participate in the McNair Scholars Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

GPA 2.70 or better

Undergraduate status: (64 or more semester hours completed by the end of the 2002 Spring Semester).

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

First generation college student

Family income is not over the limit set by the U.S. Department of Education

Member of a group underrepresented in graduate study (I.e. African American, Hispanic, Native American)

Program Benefits:

Academic, career, and personal counseling

Mentoring by Ph.D. level faculty

Preparation for GRE

Assistance in applying to graduate school

Professional development seminars

Paid travel to professional and research conferences

Training in research methodology

Summer research internship and $2,000 + stipend

Dr. Mary Kaye Sawyer-Morse and Dora Ruffner co-facilitated a workshop on Sports Nutrition and Fitness in Education at the Region 20 Learning Center in San Antonio on November 9.

Marveen Mahon, Director of Health Services, was asked to present at the U.S. Department of Education's Annual National Conference on Alcohol, Other Drug and Violence Prevention in Higher Education on November 11, 2001 in Washington, DC. The topic of the presentation was the Texans Standing Tall Peer Education Grant received through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. UIW is one of ten universities in Texas taking part in this coalition grant whose goal is to prevent underage drinking and related youth problems through environmental changes and policy initiatives.

Dr. Cheryl Anderson, Director of Instructional Technology, has done two presentations this year that highlight what UIW is doing with technology. The first presentation entitled Summer Technology Instititute: a Faculty Development Program that Works was given at the Syllabus Conference in Santa Clara, California in July 23, 2001. The second presentation, entitled Implementing a Laptop Program at a Small, Liberal Arts University was given at the International Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology in Atlanta, Georgia on Nov. 9, 2001.

Dr. Beth Senne-Duff served as a judge for the Bexar County 4-H Nutrition Bowl November 14. Winning teams will compete in the District Nutrition Bowl.

Tina Patterson, head coach of the Women’s Soccer team was awarded Coach of the Year during the 2001 Heartland Conference Awards.