The Word E-News Archive

UIW President Dr. Thomas Evans joins Rep. Henry Cuellar and representatives from AT&T on Monday, Nov. 27 in the Student Engagement Center to congratulate UIW AT&T scholarship recipients Kristen Caballero and Joshua Zozaya.

Mission

Our Lady's Chapel Services

All are welcome.

• Noon Mass, Monday - Friday.
• Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. in Our Lady's Chapel located in the Administration Building
• Sacrament of Reconciliation - 11:30 a.m. Fridays or by appointment with Fr. Tom Dymowski, O.SS.T. at (210) 829-3131 or dymowski@uiwtx.edu.

University Mission Ministry is sponsoring an Angel Tree for UIW community members in need of assistance this Christmas. There are still many angels available. Please consider sponsoring a child or family of children for this holiday season. Groups may sponsor large families. The Angel Tree is located in the foyer leading to Our Lady's Chapel in the Administration Building. It will be displayed through Sunday, Dec. 10. Please bring items in a holiday bag with the original Angel tag to the University Mission & Ministry office (AD 147) before Friday, Dec. 15. For more information, contact Brenda Dimas by email at dimas@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-3128.

Events

Amahl and the Night Visitors
The Department of Music presents Amahl and the Night Visitors on Friday, Dec 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec 2, at 2 p.m., in the Fine Arts Concert Hall. UIW vocalists will perform the one-act opera about the shepherd boy, Amahl, who is visited by the Three Kings while traveling to see the newborn Christ. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Cheryl Lindquist at (910) 987-9720 or clindqui@uiwtx.edu

Cardinal Shoppe - December Sale
The Cardinal Shoppe is holding a 2 Day Sale, Dec 6 and 7, in-store and online. Get the Brands you love at 25% off just in time for Christmas. Get Under Armor, Adidas, Champion and more at 25% off. All emblematic drinkware and caps included. For more information, contact Anne Richards at (210) 829-6056 or by email at 0236mgr@follett.com

UIW Cardinal Jazz Band Concert
The UIW Cardinal Jazz Band, directed by Jim Waller, will perform it's only on-campus concert of the semester at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec 7 in the Concert Hall. The concert will feature classic and modern big band jazz. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jim Waller at jwaller@uiwtx.edu

The beautiful night sky provided the perfect backdrop for the illumination of the campus and a vibrant fireworks display at the University of the Incarnate Word's (UIW) 2017 Light the Way Festival sponsored by H-E-B. Over 9000 guests attended the event held Saturday, Nov. 18. The new festival atmosphere offered guests the traditional holiday show along with a Food Truck Yard, a Holiday Shoppe and a Kids' Corner where children took selfies with Santa and enjoyed a special visit from the Spurs Coyote. A highlight of the evening occurred as UIW President Dr. Thomas Evans, his wife Lisa and sons Walter and Leland flipped the switch illuminating the campus. Guests can enjoy self-guided tours through January 6, 2018. Photo Courtesy Joshua Nolden Photography.

UIW was well represented at the 2017 Ford Holiday River Parade held Friday, Nov 24 by Red the Cardinal, members of the UIW Spirit Team, UIW twirler & Miss San Antonio Ashley Sneed and employee campaign winner Stella Mallard. The annual event is presented by the Paseo Del Rio Association. The UIW 2017 float theme was A Christmas Carol.

The UIW Cardinal Chorale and Cardinal Singers directed by Professor of Music and Chair of the UIW Music Department William Gokelman presented their Fall Choir Concert, Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Concert Hall. The concert featured choral music, from African to jazzy, Bach to contemporary and songs that inspire peace.

Department News

Transfer Get-In Friday (TGIF)
UIW invites all transfer students interested in Main Campus to visit the Office of Admissions from 11 a.m., to 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15. Interested students will be given assistance in completing all the necessary steps for enrolling. You may sign up for a tour at 10am or 3pm along with your visit. This is a come and go event, no formal presentation will be given. The event will be held in the Office of Admissions. For more information, contact Eric Martinez at (210) 805-3557 or campusvisit@uiwtx.edu.

Join the OneDrive League this month to ensure that no file is left behind

The deadline for moving UIW work files including Dropbox, My Documents, and personal files stored on the network) to your Office365 OneDrive is Dec. 20. To help with the transition the OneDrive League has added additional OneDrive training sessions throughout the month of November to help you make the transition.

• 12/04/2017 Monday - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Lib 230

Click link to sign up: Signup Genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ca9ad23a3f94-everything

If you need some one-on-one support, contact the UIW ITS OneDrive League: Terry Peak tpeak@uiwtx.edu or Adela Gott agott@uiwtx.edu to make an appointment.

Community News

Are you looking for that perfect stocking stuffer? Look no further, the 2018 UIW Fiesta Medal is now available! Get yours today in the Campus Engagement Office located in the Student Engagement Center - Rm# 3150. Medals are only $10 and supplies are limited. For details contact Janine Chavez at (210) 829-3817.

The UIW Lions Club is collecting new unwrapped toys for the Marines Toys for Tots program. Donation boxes are located in the Administration, Building, Nursing Building, Student Engagement Center, the Library and the Wellness Center. For more information, contact Professor Alma Delgado at (210) 275-1953 or abdelgad@uiwtx.edu

Baseball camp
UIW Baseball will host two camps in December and another one in January where kids will get an opportunity to work on their skills in a positive environment. Full-time UIW employees will receive a $50 discount for the enrollment of your child in 1^st- 8^th grade. Just enter the code baseballuiw50 during the registration process to receive the discount. For more information contact, Tom Sutaris, UIW assistant baseball coach at (512) 720-2527.

To register, click on the links below:

Baseball Offensive and Defensive Youth Skills Camp
https://apm.activecommunities.com/uiw/Activity_Search/730

Baseball Offensive and Defensive High School Skills Camp
https://apm.activecommunities.com/uiw/Activity_Search/731

Cardinal Walk of Pride
The Brick & Paver Campaign is back by popular demand! If you missed, your chance to order an engraved brick or paver for the Cardinal Walk of Pride you have one more opportunity. A 4" x 8" brick is available for $250; pavers are 12" X 12" and cost $1,000. Students have a discounted price of $100 for a 4" x 8" brick. Your personalized brick/paver will remain visible for generations to come, and is tax-deductible, according to applicable tax law. To order your brick visit: http://uiw.edu/brickcampaign. The deadline to submit your order is December 8, 2017. For more information, contact Alex Castaneda, director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving at (210) 829-6071 or macasta1@uiwtx.edu

The Campus Engagement office in collaboration with the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability and International Affairs presented their last Diversi-Tea of the semester featuring Ireland on Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Student Center Concourse. Pictured with Yesenia Caloca is UIW student Alanna O'Connor. The daily tradition of "Collation" of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word dates as far back as 1876.

UIW was selected as the 2017 HACU Solution Generation Climate Leadership Award. UIW accepted the award at the HACU Annual Conference on Oct. 30, in San Diego. The award carries a financial award of $10,000 which will be utilized to continue the sustainable efforts on campus and expand efforts at both San Antonio and Southwest ISD's. Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, director of the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability accepted the award on the university's behalf.

Jose Martinez, director, International Student & Scholar Services and MaKailey Jonas, Sponsored & Exchange Student Coordinator are pictured with UIW students from Spain and the Ambassador of Spain to the U.S., Pedro Morenes Eulate at the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce luncheon held Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Plaza Club.

San Antonio Museum Exhibitions

University employees receive free admission to the McNay Art Museum and the San Antonio Museum of Art with their valid UIW ID. Additional fees may apply to exhibitions. For info, contact (210) 829-6019.

Visit Incarnate Word High School at www.incarnatewordhs.org.

Visit St. Anthony Catholic High School at www.sachs.org.

SACHS presents an Evening Reflection with Dr. Christopher Samuel
All are invited to join the St. Anthony community for an Evening Reflection with faculty member Dr. Christopher Samuel at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 6 in the St. Anthony Catholic High School Chapel. Dr. Samuel will present the second in a series of reflections on angels. Join us as we learn more about these beloved messengers and servants of God. For more information, contact SACHS Director of Campus Ministry, Rosi Cortez at (210) 832-5691 or rpcortez@uiwtx.edu.

Visit St. Anthony Catholic School at http://www.stanthonysa.org.

Visit St. Peter Prince of Apostles Catholic School at http://www.stpeterprince.org.

Miscellaneous

Women's Global Connection - Alternative Giving Campaign
As we head into this special holiday season, Women's Global Connection invites you to shop gifts that truly give back. Our Alternative Giving program allows you to honor loved ones while empowering women and girls locally and globally. Donate to help send a child to school. Buy hens, pigs or goats to help build a woman's family business - or even help build a rainwater harvester for a village in Tanzania or Kenya. Sponsor a San Antonio-area girl to attend our flagship Girls Global Summit. WGC has a number of ways to participate, with an array of options and price ranges to best suit anyone. To make sure your recipients know of your thoughtful gesture, we can send you a special recognition card to personalize and pass along to them.

You can give online at WGC Alternative Giving or contact WGC at (210) 828-2224, ext. 297 or wgcinsa@gmail.com for more information