A New Year brings new traditions

UIW students at the Learning Assistance Center begin a new tradition in 2004. Former students attended an appreciation lunch given by Cristina Ariza, director, and were thanked for all their hard work. This luncheon gave them the opportunity to meet the new faces in the LAC and talk about their experiences and success at UIW. The LAC offers assistance through tutors, on more than 100 subjects, including study skills, time management and foreign languages, at no cost to students.

Welcome Aboard

The Incarnate Word community welcomes the following employees into the family:

Adopt A Platoon Valentine

UIW is helping spread some love. UIW will be collecting valentine candy to send to soldiers along with valentine cards that will be made by local elementary students. All candy will be mailed Jan. 23. To make your donation, or for more information, please call Kristen Dicianna @ ext. 6099. UIW hopes to collect 200 pieces of candy.

Poetry Class

Using the book “Poetic Medicine” by John Fox as a guide, this study will call forth creativity in writing styles to express trapped feelings, articulate ideas and experiences, and deepen one's own sense of spiritual connection. Sr. Alice Holden will present this class. Remember to bring pen and paper.

When: 10 a.m.-12 noon, Jan. 22-March 18, Thursdays, (no class Feb. 12)
Where: The Center for Spirituality and the Arts
Cost: $40

For more information, please call 829-5980

Rest In Peace

Condolences go out to the following families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The family of Elizabeth Alfaro, UIW senior, on her recent death.
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Balzen on the recent death of Martha C. Barre Balzen, BA '34.
Miriam Flores, UIW staff, on the recent death of her brother, Gerardo Colunga Jr.
Alan and Barbara Dreeben, UIW Board of Trustees, on the recent death of his mother, Bertha Dreeben.
The family of Violet Forsythe Dziuba, BA '30.
Dr. Jean Deliganis, UIW staff, on the recent death of her mother, Irene Fuller.
Elaine Martinez, UIW staff, on the recent death of her father, Eluterio Perez Hernandez.
The family of Sue Carol Flippo McCormack, BS '51, on her recent death.
Dr. Judy Beauford, UIW professor, on the recent death of her father, Charles Mitchell.
Patricia Donegan, UIW staff, on the recent death of her father, Richard Morris.
Tom Powell Jr. and Jane Cheever Powell, friends of UIW, on the recent death of his sister, Lillian Powell Pace.
Helen Budow Rosenzweig, BA '37, on the recent death of her husband, Milton Myer Rosenzweig.
Cassandra Rousseau, BA '65, on the recent death of her mother, Camille Stockton.
Kathleen O'Hara Schonhoff, BSN '70, on the recent death of her husband, Robert L. Schonhoff Sr.
Dr. Sandra Strickland, UIW professor, on the recent death of her husband, William Strickland.
The family of Judith Stumberg, UIW Ph.D candidate, on her recent death.
Michael Tallon, UIW instructor, on the recent death of his mother, Shirley Ann Tallon.

The UIW Department of Theatre Arts Presents
Remembering When

Under the direction of Maggie Hardy, this original production includes stories from the theatre staff interspersed with songs by Carol Sowa, accompanied by John Lile.

Performance Information

Jan. 23&24: 7:30 p.m. (Fri. and Sat. night)

Jan. 25: 2 p.m. (Sunday Matinee)

All performances take place in the Cheever Downstage II Theatre on the UIW campus.  UIW students, faculty and staff may attend free of charge.

For more information or reservations, call 829-3800 or e-mail: theatre@universe.uiwtx.edu

Creativity and Meditation Retreat

Enjoy a day of meditation and reflection. This retreat provides participants the opportunity to deepen spiritual awareness through the creative process and through the contemplation of works of art.

Where: The Center For Spirituality And The Arts

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,  Jan. 31

Cost: $10

For more information, call 829-5980

It's A Girl

Congratulations to Gaby Gonzalez, from the McNair Scholars Program, and her husband, on the birth of their daughter. Belen Gabriela was born at 12:56 p.m. on Jan. 9 at Northeast Baptist Hospital. Belen weight 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20.25 inches long. Congratulations and the best of luck to Gaby and her family on their newest addition.