The Word E-News Archive

Our Lady's Chapel Services

All are welcome.

• Noon Mass, Monday - Friday
• Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m.
• Sunday evening mass resumes at 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

Presentation: Charism
Fr. Frank Santucci, OMI, will present a lecture on charism at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the Mabee Library Special Collections Room. Fr. Frank will address the meaning of charism, and how charism is then fleshed in the Mission. The first thing to remember about charism is how Jesus continues to manifest his presence among us. How Jesus does this is through charisms, which are special gifts. These gifts emerge among people not only in the Church but also in the world. Charisms are found wherever there are human needs and that these unique gifts are given for the common good. For more info, contact Brenda Dimas (210) 829-3128 or dimas@uiwtx.edu.

The St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of Animals and Prayer for Creation tookplaceon Thursday, Oct. 1 at the entrance of the Headwaters Sanctuary. Sr. Martha Ann Kirk blessed all animals live and stuffed.This event wasco-sponsored by UIW Liturgical Outreach and the Headwaters Coalition, a Ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. For more info, contact at (210) 829-3854 or kirk@uiwtx.edu.

Events

Touchdown Tuesdays at the UIW Bookstore
On Oct. 6, 13 and 27 receive 5% discount for each touchdown scored by your UIW Cardinals the previous Saturday. There will be a maximum of 25% off regular priced clothing and gifts. Certain exclusions apply. This will be available in store and online, those dates only. For more info, contact Anne Richards at (210) 829-6056 or 0236mgr@follett.com.

Hispanic Heritage Month
The UIW community celebrates a month of activities and lectures commemorating Hispanic heritage. For a full list of events, please click here. For more info, contact Paula Ayala at (210) 805-5863 or peayala@uiwtx.edu.

State of the University Presentation
UIW President Dr. Lou Agnese invites the UIW community to join him at the annual State of the University presentation at 12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the CHRISTUS Heritage Hall at The Village at Incarnate Word. Come and learn what's in store for this year (and beyond). Lunch will be provided by The Village at Incarnate Word. Tours of The Village will be available after the presentation. Please RSVP promptly to the presidentsoffice@uiwtx.edu. Limited parking will be available near UIW's main entrance. Walking and carpooling are encouraged.

National Night Out
Join the UIW community at this year's National Night Out from 4 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 outside the Convocation Center. Enjoy an evening of games, activities, music and free food. You will also receive valuable information on campus safety, healthy living, sexual assault prevention and drug and alcohol awareness. The event is free and open to all UIW students, faculty and staff. Volunteer positions are available for faculty and staff from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. To volunteer or for more information, contact Janine Chavez at jlchavez@uiwtx.edu.

Heritage Day Events

• Mass - 12 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7 in Our Lady's Chapel. The UIW community remembers with gratitude the foundation of the university by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word as well as recommitting ourselves to our Mission values. For more info, contact Brenda Dimas at (210) 829-3128 or dimas@uiwtx.edu.
• Employee Recognition Ceremony and Reception - 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the Chapel of the Incarnate Word. UIW will recognize full-time employees celebrating milestone years of service. Immediately following the ceremony, the university will hold a reception in the CHRISTUS Heritage Hall located at the Village at Incarnate Word. For more info, contact Heather D. Hamilton at (210) 832-2104 or hdhamilt@uiwtx.edu.

Play Day for Peace
Dr. Mary Ruth Moore and Dr. Stephanie Grote-Garcia will facilitate this fun event, while their pre-service teachers design and perform activities around the theme, "We're Wild About Animals." Come and join the fun from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Kronkosky Nature Spot at the San Antonio Zoo. For more info, contact Dr. Mary Ruth Moore at (210) 283-5038 or moore@uiwtx.edu.

Almost, Maine
The UIW Theatre Department presents Almost, Maine. On a cold winter's Friday, the Northern Lights move beautifully about the midnight sky. No one would know the difference except for the citizens of Almost, Maine. While the colors flair above, the people of Almost find love, loss, and everything in between. John Cariani's romantic comedy, Almost, Maine, is a magical play that can warm the coldest of hearts. Mark Stringham directs UIW's Almost, Maine. The scene design is by Christopher McCollum, lighting design is by Justin Bennett, and the costume design is by Margaret Mitchell. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, $8 for non-UIW students, $6 for groups of 10 or more and free for UIW faculty, staff and students with their valid UIW ID. The show times are listed below located at the Cheever Theater:

• 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2
• 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3
• 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4
• 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8
• 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9
• 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10

For more info, please contact (210) 829-3800 or theatre@uiwtx.edu.

Your Cup of Coffee Can Help Farmers Escape Poverty
Join the UIW Liturgical Outreach and community from 3 - 4:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Administration Building, Room 246. Dr. Scott Dittloff will explain how most small-scale family farmers live in remote locations and lack access to credit, so they are vulnerable to middlemen who offer cash for their coffee at a fraction of its value. Fair Trade guarantees farmers a minimum price, and links farmers directly with importers, creating long-term sustainability. Through Fair Trade, farmers earn better incomes, allowing them to hold on to their land and invest in quality. This presentation will focus on what fair trade is and how it works, using coffee as an example. If you are concerned about the effect your consumption habits have on the world, come listen and join in on a conversation about how you can have your coffee and drink it too. For more info, contact Dr. Scott Dittloff at (210) 829-2713 or dittloff@uiwtx.edu.

Living Green for All of Us
Learn about going green from 4:30 - 5:45 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Solar House from Danny Potter, the director of the Sustainability Office. Learn from the new web pages of the many good things on campus. For more info, contact Danny Potter at (210) 832-5485 or dpotter@uiwtx.edu.

Dodge for a Cure
Cardinals for Kids (CFK) will be having a dodge ball tournament to raise money for the Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation from 5:30 - 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9 at the Cervera Wellness Center. All UIW students are allowed to attend along with students from Our Lady of the Lake University, Saint Mary's University and the University of Texas at Austin. We hope for a fun night filled with music and dodging! The fee is $5 per person and there is a minimum at 7 players per team, but no more than 10 players per team. Check in time starts at 5:30 p.m. CFK has forms to make a team. If someone needs one, CFK will be happy to provide them. For more info, contact Austin Lazo at (361) 453-0845 or alazo@student.uiwtx.edu.

Annual Water Show and Silent Auction: Best of Broadway
Come and view 2 water shows set to the theme of The Best of Broadway. You will see the UIW Synchronized Swim Team and the two local clubs perform. The times of the shows are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Ann Barshop Natatorium. Doors will open early for the silent auction for each show. There will be some big-ticket items that will be on auction from 1:30 p.m. all the way until the end of the night.For more information, contact Elizabeth Gerdin at (210) 841-7230 or enorton@uiwtx.edu.

Arts & Music Festival
We are accepting visual and wearable art donations for the 6th annual UIW Arts and Music Festival now through Monday, Oct. 19. These can be paintings, sketches, designs, sculptures, jewelry or other manifestations of your creativity. Donations will be displayed in the library in the weeks preceding the festival so the sooner we receive it the better. Contact Olivia Morales for more info and to alert her to your donation at olmorale@student.uiwtx.edu. Proceeds from general UIW donations will go to the Fine Arts Building Fund.

Journey of Hope...From Violence to Healing
The family members of murder victims will speak of their experiences and why they now stand for alternatives to the death penalty from 3 - 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Mabee Library Auditorium. Journey "storytellers" come from all walks of life and represent the full spectrum and diversity of faith, color and economic situation. They are real people who know first-hand the aftermath of the insanity and horror of murder. They recount their tragedies and their struggles to heal as a way of opening dialogue on the death penalty. The Journey spotlights murder victim's family members who choose not to seek revenge, and instead select the path of love and compassion for all of humanity. Forgiveness is seen as strength and as a way of healing. For more info, contact Dr. Roger Barnes at (210) 829-3976 or barnes@uiwtx.edu.

Department News

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Caitlin McCamish, B.A., J.D., joined UIW as the Title IX and Compliance Coordinator. Caitlin comes to UIW from the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office where she has been an Assistant Criminal District Attorney since 2009. For the past two years, she dealt primarily with felony level offenses involving sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Caitlin is a graduate of Incarnate Word High School; graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech University in 2005; and graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree and Health Law Certificate from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2009. She will be responsible for ensuring that the University of the Incarnate Word is compliant with all requirements under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and local, state and federal laws addressing harassment, sexual assault and sexual misconduct. Over the coming months, she will assemble a team of Title IX Deputy Coordinators and work to ensure our university community stays a safe place for students, faculty and staff. For more information and resources regarding Title IX, please contact her at mccamish@uiwtx.edu or visit https://www.edurisksolutions.org/titleix/.

Dr. Scott Roberts (left), associate professor of business administration, hosted a captivating and informative lecture about the history of Latinos and Texas by O. Ricardo Pimentel (right), writer and columnist for the San Antonio Express-News, Wednesday, Sept. 30 as a part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Serving---for a year as an IW Missionary or a lifetime as an IW Sister

Ada Gonzalez of Women's Global Connection will present information about the Incarnate Word Missionary program, a 1-2 year service opportunity following university graduation, from 5:15 - 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the Administration Building, Room 215. Threemissionaries who have recently returned from Peru will share some of their experiences. Sr. Marichui Bringas and Sr. Martha Ann Kirk will share on the joy of being Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.Light refreshments will be served. Read of the IWM's adventures in their blogs: Jackie Greene, Tessa Connally and Ada Cordova. For more info, contact Ada Gonzalez at (210) 828-2224, extension 297, or wgc.adagonzalez@gmail.com.

New Faculty Reception
The Mabee Library invites you to our reception for new faculty from 4 - 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Laptop Café (the first floor of the Mabee Library, inside the library). Come visit the facilities and meet the Library and Instructional Technology staff. Learn about the many services available to you and your students. Refreshments will be provided. For more info, contact Ana Gonzalez at anagonza@uiwtx.edu or 210-829-3937.

Mabee Library Presents: Farhad's Film Series
Farhad's Film Series will be a double feature from 2 - 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Mabee Library, Room 221. The first film, The Throwaways, tells the story of a homeless filmmaker, activist, and co-director Ira McKinley, who channels his experience of living on the streets through the lens of a camera. The second film, Every Mother's Son, tells the story of three mothers, Iris Baez, Kadiatou Diallo and Doris Busch Boskey, fighting for justice for their sons. For more information, please contact Farhad Moshiri at moshiri@uiwtx.edu or 210-829-3842.

The Mabee Library Presents: Films & Conversations about Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
All programs will be held in the Mabee Library Special Collections Room.

• 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7 - Film about Domestic Violence: Private Violence Filmmaker Cynthia Hill examines the case of Deanna Walters, a survivor of spousal abuse who embarks on a crusade for justice. Speaker: Marta Pelaez, President/CEO of Family Violence Prevention Services
• 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Film about Sexual Assault in the Military: The Invisible War An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape within the US military. Speaker: Jane Madison, Ph.D., Readjustment Counseling Therapist, Vet Center
• 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21 - Film about Sexual Assault: Searching for Angela Shelton Filmmaker Angela Shelton searches across the country for other women with her name - and finds 70% of them have been victims of rape, incest or domestic violence. Speaker: Jennifer Tristan, Director of Education Training, San Antonio Rape Crisis Center
• 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Film about Rape: It was Rape Eight women of different ages, backgrounds and ethnicities tell their personal stories of sexual assault. Speaker: Jennifer Tristan, Director of Education Training, San Antonio Rape Crisis Center We hope you will join us for our third annual presentation of this series.

For more information, contact Polly McCord at pmccord@uiwtx.edu.

Branding Training Session
The UIW Branding Committee is hosting a UIW logo and branding guidelines training session from 10 - 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 9 in the Mabee Library Special Collections Room. For more info, contact Jenness Gough at (210) 391-5724 or branding@uiwtx.edu.

South Texas Chapter the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Workshop/Meeting & Student Recital
The South Texas Chapter of NATS will hold its annual meeting, workshop, and student recitals from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10 in the Ingrid Seddon Recital Hall. For more info, contact the UIW Department of Music at (210) 829-3855 or sul@uiwtx.edu.

Elective Voice Recital: Marissa C. Garcia
The UIW Department of Music proudly presents Marissa C. Garcia in her Elective Voice Recital from 3 - 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11 in the Ingrid Seddon Recital Hall. For more info, contact the UIW Department of Music at (210) 829-3855 or sul@uiwtx.edu.

The Value of Summer Internships & Fellowships
Two panels of students, each with a faculty moderator, will discuss their personal experiences with internships and research fellowships from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12 in the Administration Building, Rooms 215 and 365. One panel, in Room 365, will focus on opportunities in the natural sciences and the second panel, in Room 215, will cover social sciences, humanities and communications majors. Attendees will be looking for self-development and self-discovery as well as learn how to find, prepare for and use these opportunities to widen their social and professional networks, which helps them toward reaching their ultimate post-graduation goals. All students welcome. Sponsored by the Honors Program. For more info, contact Jean Loden at (210) 832-3211 or jloden@uiwtx.edu.

Healthcare Response to Human Trafficking
Healthcare providers are often the first to encounter trafficking victims. In becoming familiar with the signs and symptoms of trafficking, medical professionals collaborate in our community-wide effort to eradicate this unthinkable crime targeted towards the invisible and vulnerable in our midst. This event, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room, is co-sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word that have taken a corporate stance against human trafficking. CNE and CEU Credit available. Please register at this link. For more info, click here.

Fall 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 between 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Admissions Presentation Room 22 (Office of Admissions, Ground Floor of the Administration Building, Suite 101) 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! Contact the Center for Veterans Affairs with any questions, (210) 832-2154 or veterans@uiwtx.edu.

Alumni Employee Lunch
All UIW Alumni employees are invited to join the Alumni Relations Office for lunch, served by La Madeline from 12 - 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22 in the McCracken House. Please RSVP by 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15 at http://www.uiwalumni.org/UIWAE. For more info, contact Dr. Lisa McNary at (210) 829-6014 or alumni@uiwtx.edu.

Athletics News

FACULTY NEWS

Getting Started with Service Learning
Well-designed service learning projects address community needs and help students meet course outcomes while being practical for a busy faculty member to implement. Participants will learn efficient strategies for planning and implementing service learning on today, Friday, Oct. 2 from 12 - 1 p.m. Both sessions will take place in the Administration Building, Room 212, and lunch will be served. This session's presenter is Dr. Chris Edelman, associate professor of philosophy. To register for any session, click this link. For more info, contact Kathy Allwein at (210) 283-6359 or kallwein@uiwtx.edu.

Extended Academic Studies

Graduate Information Session
Join the UIW Extended Academic Programs for a Graduate Information Session on the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCaP) and UIW Online schools on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry (9725 Datapoint Dr., Room 301, San Antonio, TX 78229). During this session, you can have your transcripts evaluated, discuss financial aid options, meet with a professor and receive application assistance from admission counselors. To RSVP, call (210) 757-0202 or email eapadmission@uiwtx.edu. Visit adulted.UIW.edu/RSVP for more details.

For Your Students

Scholarship Search Workshop
This workshop presented by ALPHA First Generation Student Success from 3 - 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21 in the Mabee Library, Room 230 will help students learn about strategies and resources for finding scholarships. For more info, contact Dr. Tanja Stampfl at (210) 829-3885 or stampfl@uiwtx.edu.

Employee Health & Wellness