The Word E-News Archive

Mission

Our Lady's Chapel Services

All are welcome. 

• Noon Mass, Monday – Friday
• Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m.
• Liturgy of the Hours evening prayer at 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday
• Sacrament of Reconciliation - 11:30 a.m. Fridays or by appointment.

Events

Pictured L-R Summer Chandler, UIW marketing & advertising coordinator and Dr. Lisa McNary, director of alumni & parent relations show off two scarf styles available for sale by the 2015 Red Dress Committee.

12th Annual Red Dress Event & Health Fair

Save the date for the 12th Annual Red Dress Event & Health Fair set for Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Marian Hall Ballroom. This annual event promotes cardiac health in women and features fashions designed by UIW students. In addition, each year fashion faculty and students hand dye scarves sold to benefit the event. Scarves are $20 and up. If you are interested in purchasing a scarf,come by the Office of Public Relations or contact Public Relations at (210) 829-6001. 

Made in SA: Music by SA Composers, Played by SA Pianists

The University of the Incarnate Word will host a concert featuring all world premieres of pieces written specifically for young pianists from 3 – 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25 in UIW's Seddon Hall (new music building). The music will also be performed by young pianists who are currently studying with teachers in the San Antonio area. A book containing select pieces performed on the concert will be available for purchase at the event. The concert and book were conceived and the pieces written by members of the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA). The event is free and open to the public but seating is limited. For more information contact Ken Metz at (210) 829-3855 or metzrken@yahoo.com.

Department News

UIW employees gathered to celebrate the retirement of Paula Proud (pictured in center) after serving over 8 years as student resource specialist in the Registrar's Office. The event was held Monday, Jan 5 in the McCreless Heritage Room, AD 155. 

Information Resources Division - January Maintenance 

Information Resources Division will be conducting the scheduled January monthly maintenance beginning Friday, Jan. 16 (10:00 PM) through Saturday, Jan. 17 (6:00AM). For information contact Joanna Arredondo at (210) 283-6489 or jcarredo@uiwtx.edu

The following production change items will be included in the maintenance window:

 • Tax updates for Payroll (Regulatory)

• Financial Aid 8.22 Update (Regulatory)

• Parent Data Project

• Grants Seed Data

• Transcript Request Project

• IR Temporary Table Space Maintenance

• Core Switch IOS Update

• NIC Modification

-Buda-Post Office Mail System

-Kyle-Secure FTP/Network Monitoring

-IR-SQL-DEV

-IR-Tableau-Dev

During the maintenance window the following systems will not be available:

 • Banner INB/SSB

• Banner Document Management

• BOSSCars

• myWord (Banner Links within the portal will not be available)

• Intellecheck

• Argos

• FormFusion

• Automic

• Focus

• Recruiter

• Intermittent Network Service Access (During the core switch update, network services across campus will be disrupted causing intermittent access to all services.)  

Blackboard Walk-in Training Sessions

Stop by the Center for Teaching and Learning (AD 212) on Jan 13 and 14 from 10 am – 2 pm for a tour of the newly enhanced Blackboard LMS. Bring your syllabus, PowerPoint presentations or other documentation, and we will show you how to get your course ready for the spring semester. We can also help you to set up your Grade Center, copy course materials from last semester's course and create a collaborative online session. For more information contact, Terry Peak at tpeak@uiwtx.edu or (210) 218-8795.

Center for Veterans Affairs - Spring 2015 Welcome Back our UIW Military Family

The Center for Veterans Affairs welcomes back our UIW Military Family: active duty, veterans, and military family member students. Stop by Tues, Jan 27, in the Special Collections Room (J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library), between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for pizza and sodas. Meet new friends and speak with current students about campus life, majors, how to survive finals, etc. Staff and faculty veterans are welcome, too! For more information, please contact Karen Wyatt at 210-829-2705 or by email veterans@uiwtx.edu 

Alumni Relations - Chicago the Musical at the Majestic

Join UIW Alumni Relations for Chicago: The Musical at the Majestic Theatre, Wed. Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.  Limited tickets in the balcony are available for only $26.50 each. Get your tickets now at www.uiwalumni.org/chicago.  For more information contact Steve Hemphill at (210) 805-3595 or hemphill@uiwtx.edu

Graduate and Doctoral Information Night

The UIW School of Graduate Studies invites prospective students to attend an information night from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the ICC Auditorium.  The school will be showcasing UIW's graduate and doctoral degrees in a number of competitive disciplines. For more information visit UIW's Graduate Admissions website at www.uiw.edu/thegradschool or contact Johnny Garcia at (210) 805-3554 or jsgarcia@uiwtx.edu. Please RSVP online at www.uiw.edu/gradstudiesrsvp 

Special Event and Announcement Submissions:

Please remember to submit your events to the Office of Public Relations for inclusion in the Word Today and the Friday e-newsletter.  Per university policy, we can only promote events submitted via the “Request for Event Promotion” form found at: http://www.uiw.edu/pr/preventform.html. The form must be submitted no less than 5 working days prior to the event. If you have any questions, contact PR at (210) 829-6001 or pr@uiwtx.edu 

UIW Style Guide
The UIW Style Guide is available online at www.uiw.edu/styleguide to help answer your questions regarding university style for UIW publications. A downloadable PDF document is available here. 

Find answers to questions such as:

• Capitalization rules
• Titles
• Common spelling errors
• University logo usage
• Abbreviations
• Time and date usage
• Punctuation
• Web standards

If you have questions or comments about the style guide, contact Brance Arnold, PR publications coordinator, at bdarnold@uiwtx.edu   

Extended Academic Programs 

Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded the University of the Incarnate Word the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide was released in the December issue of MAE, and is available online at www.mae-kmi.com. 

UIW Highlights:

• 5 Craziest Division I Basketball School Names

Bereavement Notice - Ramsinghani

Dr. Sushma Ramsinghani, associate professor in the Feik School of Pharmacy, is mourning the loss of her mother, Mrs. Sushila Devi Baderia, who passed away after a very brief illness in Atlanta on December 29th at the age of 83 years. She was visiting the United States from India. She leaves behind three daughters and one son, who were with her in her last days. Funeral and cremation were performed in Atlanta on December 31st. Please keep Dr. Ramsinghani and her family in your prayers.

Bereavement Notice – Vargas

Cindy Escamilla, UIW legal counsel, Frank Sanchez, special events operations manager and Robert Sanchez, campus security are mourning the loss of their nephew, Matthew Vargas who passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, after a two year battle with cancer. Matthew was a 2011 graduate of St. Anthony Catholic High School where he was quarterback of the football team. He also attended UIW. Matthew passed peacefully at the young age of 22.  Visitation begins at 5:30 p.m., with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9.  A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan 10.  All services will be held at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78223. More information can be found at: http://www.theangelusfuneralhome.com/m/?p=memorial&id=1494693

Please keep Cindy, Frank, Robert and the Vargas family in your thoughts and prayers. 

UIW Dining – Finnegan's

Finnegan's, located in the Mabee Library, is now open for your coffee, taco and snack needs from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., through Friday, Jan. 9.  Marian Cafeteria will open Friday, Jan. 9 with regular operating hours.  All other locations will open Monday, Jan. 12 during their regular business hours. For more information visit: https://uiwdining.sodexomyway.com or call (210) 832-2149.

Career Services & Professional Development Open House

Stop by the Office of Career Services & Professional Development (AD 112) Thursday, Jan. 22 from 3-5 p.m., to see what we have to offer. Become familiar with our services and location. Light refreshments will be served. For details contact Darlene Moczygemba at (210) 829-3931 or careers@uiwtx.edu.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Faculty Focus

2015 Faculty Awards Reception

On Wednesday, Jan.7 the Office of the Provost and UIW Faculty Senate hosted the 2015 full-time faculty reception in the Rosenberg Sky Room. After a brief meeting the 2014-2015 Faculty Leadership and Mission Continues Awards were presented to the following faculty:

Dr. Sharon Herbers, associate professor in UIW's Dreeben School of Education is the UIW's 2015 nominee for the Piper Professor Award. Pictured L-R  Dr. Sharon Herbers, Dr. Ramona Parker and Dr. Susan Hall.

Sr. Maria Goretti Zehr Award for Innovation – Dr. Carolyn Majcher, senior clinical instructor, Rosenberg School of Optometry

Sr. Eleanor Ann Young Award for Truth – Dr. M. Lourdes A. Fortepiani, associate professor, Rosenberg School of Optometry.

Sr. Margaret Rose Palmer Award for Education – Amanda Rakowitz, instructor, School of Math, Science and Engineering.

Mother Columkille Colbert Award for Service – Dr. Michael Forrest, associate professor, H-E-B School of Business & Administration.

Sr. St. Pierre Cinquin Award for Faith – Dr. Donald Sikazwe, associate professor, Feik School of Pharmacy.

Miscellaneous