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. & 8 p.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 with Fr. Tom Dymowski, O.SS.T., (210)  829-3131 or dymowski@uiwtx.edu

Events

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.

Alpha: First Generation Student Success/ Financial Literacy Workshop
Dr. Theresa Martines, assistant professor of mathematics and Alpha faculty, will present a workshop for students on how to best manage their money and finances on Monday, Jan. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in AD 155. Come and join us to learn about great strategies to save money. For details contact Tanja Stampfl at (210) 829-3885 or stampfl@uiwtx.edu

Expanding Your Horizons
Expanding Your Horizons is a national effort to expose middle school girls to STEM professions. The event is Saturday, February 7 from 8:45am-2:30pm at UIW Marian Ballroom. You can sign up your excited daughter at www.surveymonkey.com/r/EYHSA2015. Or sign up to be a volunteer by contacting Samana Hashim (shashim@student.uiwtx.edu). Or sign up to have a workshop to show off your profession by contacting Kathleen Lusk (lusk@uiwtx.edu) or Rebecca Ohnemus (Ohnemus@uiwtx.edu). Contact Tina Lopez at 210-883-1100 or tmlopez@uiwtx.edu for general information.  

Rosenberg Sky Room Open House
The McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room will hold an open house on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. The 2015 theme is “Four Weddings” after the hit TLC show. The Sky Room will be transformed into four different wedding themes showcasing vendors from across San Antonio. There will be free food and drinks. Admission is free with reservation. To RSVP or for more information contact Stephanie Ponce at skyroom@uiwtx.edu or call (210) 805-5805.

A Call for Social Justice
The UIW Honors Program presents A Call for Social Justice at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb., 10 in Mabee Library Auditorium. Students will report and reflect on the people and organizations they witnessed during their three-day trip to the Rio Grande Valley in October 2014.  The students traveled to the Valley to learn about the economic and social issues affecting this impoverished area. Students will also add their reflections on the legal issues and other constraints affecting the development of this region. Presentation attendees will find out how they can support these local groups and impact legislation to help residents of the border area help themselves. The event is free and open to the public. For details, contact Jean  Loden, director – UIW Honors Program at (210) 832-3211 or jloden@uiwtx.edu.

Save the date for the 38th Annual Swing-In Auction Party: "Throwback to the 80s" set for Thursday, April 30 in the McCombs Center Sky Room.  The Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, May 1 at The Republic Golf Course. Proceeds benefit UIW student scholarships. To details and to register visit www.uiw.edu/swingin  or call 210-829-6013.

Department News

Abreetta Goode, director of Career Services, (right) informs a student at the Career Services & Professional Development Open House on Thursday, Jan. 22 about the upcoming Resume & CV Essentials Workshop.

UIW's New Social Media/Communications Specialist
The UIW Office of Public Relations is proud to introduce Carl Myers as the university’s new Social Media/Communications Specialist. Carl replaces Jonathan Salas who previously served in the position. Carl’s duties at UIW include planning and implementing comprehensive social media strategies to maintain the university’s brand. He also manages the daily employee newsletter. He most recently served as Marketing Copywriter and Social Media Specialist at Rainman Creative, a local advertising and marketing agency. He holds a Bachelor of Communication Studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Business Administration from Hope International University in Fullerton, CA.   Please remember to submit your events for inclusion in the Word Today and the Friday e-newsletter to him via the request for event promotion form found at: http://www.uiw.edu/pr/preventform.html.  Please help us to welcome Carl to UIW and to assist him as he takes on his new position. If you have any questions about The Word Today or UIW’s social media, you can reach him at (210) 832-2162 or cemyers@uiwtx.edu.  Thank you.

Graduate Support Center - Academic & Professional Workshop Series
Graduate Support Center will be offering the first Academic and Professional Workshop of the semester on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in Nursing Building 214. All graduate students are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by emailing gsc@uiwtx.edu

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

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 

Extended Academic Programs 

ADCaP and UIW Online Spring Information Session
Join UIW’s Extended Academic Programs for an information session on our Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCaP) and UIW Online program on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Burton E. Grossman International Conference Center on the UIW campus. UIW will be highlighting opportunities for adult students to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree completely online or at one of our six locations in San Antonio. We will feature the nine concentrations available for our Bachelor of Science of Business Administration including Project Management and Social Marketing. The five concentrations in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree will also be detailed.

During the session, you can have your transcripts evaluated, discuss financial aid options, meet with a professor, and receive application assistance from Admission Counselors. To R.S.V.P. call (210) 757-0202 or email eapadmission@uiwtx.edu. Visit adulted.UIW.edu for more details. The Dr. Burton E. Grossman International Conference Center is located at the corner of I-37 and Hildebrand. See www.uiw.edu/map for directions.

ATHLETICS NEWS 

Cardinal Spotlight

• Taking The Next Step
• Livingston Named to Watch List
• Cardinals Take Flight

UIW Basketball Season
The UIW Athletic Department invites the community to enjoy men’s and women’s basketball.  Games for January are listed below.

Men’s Schedule:

• Jan. 24: Men’s Basketball at Abilene Christian, 4 p.m. 
• Jan. 26: Men’s Basketball vs. McNeese State, Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center, 7 p.m.
• Jan. 31: Men’s Basketball at Nicholls, 3:30 p.m.   

Women’s Schedule:

• Jan. 24: Women’s Basketball at Abilene Christian, 2 p.m. 
• Jan. 29: Women’s Basketball at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, 7 p.m. 
• Jan. 31: Women’s Basketball at Nicholls, 1 p.m.

Admission to home games is $10. For more information, please contact Kevin Lepore at (210) 805-3000 or lepore@uiwtx.edu.

Community News

Pictured above are Dr. John Velasquez, Rev. Trevor Alexander, Itza Casanova and UIW students as they prepared to participate as marshals in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March. The march took place Monday, Jan. 19.

REMINDER: Administration Building Elevator Out of Service Through Jan. 31
The elevator in the Administration Building will be out of service through Saturday, Jan. 31. If you are a UIW employee and are unable to access your classroom or office during this time, please contact the Assistant Director of Human Resources, Caryn Geller, at 829-6085. If you are a UIW student that cannot gain access to your classroom, service, or activity in the Administration Building during this time, please contact Student Disability Services at 210-829-3997. We thank you for bearing with us during this period of change in the Administration Building.
UPDATE: It was previously stated that the elevator would be out of service until Tuesday, Jan. 27. Due to maintenance, the elevator will be out of service through Saturday, Jan. 31. We apologize for this inconvenience. 

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 Tuesday, 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

iPad User's Group Meeting
During fall break, seven UIW faculty and staff attended a two-day training course called the iPad iFilm Festival. They learned how to create, edit and produce short videos using an iPad, a tripod and a few simple apps. Please join us on Friday, Jan. 30 from 12 – 1 p.m. in Gorman 212 to screen the completed videos and celebrate with the recipient of the Best Video award. To register for this course please contact Terry Peak by email at tpeak@uiwtx.edu, or call (210) 829-3920. Lunch will be served at this session.

2015 Quirk – Call for Submissions
The Department of English announces the call for submissions for the 2015 issue of Quirk, UIW's literary arts journal. The journal is produced and published annually by UIW students and the Department of English. We are currently seeking outstanding original creative work from UIW students, faculty, and staff, for our next issue!  Submit your poetry, short stories, creative essays, and visual arts, including paintings, drawings, photographs and more!  For more information and submissions guidelines contact Dr. Joshua Robbins (joshua.robbins@uiwtx.edu) or visit us online: www.uiw.edu/quirk  Submissions will be accepted through January 30.

Redbird Research On Call
Redbird Research On Call will be available as listed below for those interested on learning more about how to conduct research and finding library resources.

•Monday, Feb. 2, Nursing Building, 10 a.m. - noon (Dell Davis)
•Wednesday, Feb. 11, Gorman Building, 9 -11 a.m. (Paul Anderson)
•Wednesday, Feb. 18, Music Building, 2 - 4 p.m. (Farhad Moshiri)
•Wednesday, Feb. 25, Gorman Building, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Mary Jinks) 

For more information, please contact Melissa Torres at (210) 829-6098 or at metorre1@uiwtx.edu.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Faculty Focus

Study Abroad Information Session
The Study Abroad Office will hold a Faculty Information Session on Friday, Jan. 23 from noon to 1 p.m., and on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 4 to 5 p.m., in AD 155.  The session will provide faculty and administrators an overview of the process and procedures in planning a faculty-led study abroad program. For details, contact Alanna Taylor (210) 805-5709, avtaylor@uiwtx.edu.  

Making a Micro-Change in Teaching: Improving the First Five Minutes of Class
Join colleagues on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 8 – 9 a.m. in AD 212 to share ideas on making the most of the first five minutes. The discussion moderator is Trey Guinn of the Communication Arts Department. In teaching, enriching the first five minutes of class is an area where small changes can have big pay-offs. Not only do the first few minutes of a class session set the tone for the day, but they are also one of the times when students are most attentive. Email kallwein@uiwtx.edu to sign up. Breakfast will be provided at this discussion event.

Trip to the TCEA Conference in Austin
The Department of Instructional Technology invites faculty on a field trip to explore the latest in educational technology. Join us as we travel to Austin on a one-day trip to the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Conference. At the conference, you will have the opportunity to visit more than 800 educational technology exhibits and experience the latest technology solutions and learn from vendors and colleagues. The plan is to leave UIW at about 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 and depart Austin around 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be on your own. Instructional technology will purchase the entrance fee to the exhibit hall for all who attend. There is a limit of 12 guests, and signup is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about the exhibitors and what you will find at the TCEA exhibit hall please visit: http://www.tceaconvention.org/2014/.

Please RSVP by contacting Terry Peak at tpeak@uiwtx.edu or calling (210) 829-3920.

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