What's the Word Newsletter: August 28th, 2017

WHAT’S THE WORD UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD

August 28 2017

CARDINAL CAMP FALL 2017

Gabriel H. Sanchez BuzzFeed News Photo Essay Editor

This Is How People Celebrate A Solar Eclipse Around The World Nothing brings the world together quite like a celestial event.

Vienna

Haute-Savoie France

A partial solar eclipse above a statue on the roof of the Austrian Art History Museum in Vienna on March 20, 2015.

A woman observes a partial solar eclipse from Midi peak in the southwestern Pyrenees on March 20, 2015 .

Joe Klamar / AFP / Getty Images

Laurent Dard / AFP / Getty Images

Nebraska, USA

Newtown Linford, England

A couple poses for an engagement photo shoot near Nebraska City, Nebraska, during a partial solar eclipse on Oct. 23, 2014.

A girl uses a welding mask to view a partial solar eclipse from Bradgate Park in Newtown Linford on March 20, 2015.

Lane Hickenbottom / Reuters

Darren Staples / Reuters

Niamey, Niger

Pristina, Kosovo

A man watches a total solar eclipse from the village of Niamey on March 29, 2006.

A young boy uses protective glasses to watch a partial solar eclipse over Pristina on March 20, 2015.

AFP / Getty Images

Armend Nimani / AFP / Getty Images

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Galyatető, Hungary

Malaysian schoolchildren watch a partial solar eclipse from the National Planetarium in Kuala Lumpur on March 9, 2016.

A man watches a partial solar eclipse through a filter in Galyateto, 62 miles east of Budapest, on Jan. 4, 2011.

Mohd Rasfan / AFP / Getty Images

Bernadett Szabo / Reuters

Jakarta, Indonesia

London

Indonesians use special sunglasses to observe a solar eclipse over Jakarta on March 9, 2016.

Local schoolchildren wear protective glasses to watch a partial solar eclipse from Greenwich Park on March 20, 2015.

Anadolu Agency / Getty Images

Joseph Okpako / Getty Images

Lake Turkana, Kenya

Estancia El Muster, Argentina

Turkana men dance and sing during a solar eclipse over the remote Sibiloi National Park on the shore of Lake Turkana on Nov. 3, 2013. Noor Khamis / Reuters

People prepare to watch a solar eclipse over the Estancia El Muster near Sarmiento, Argentina, on Feb. 26, 2017.

Isfahan, Iran

Thiruvananthapuram, India

A woman views a total solar eclipse through filtered glasses in Isfahan on Aug. 9, 1999.

Two women observe a solar eclipse over Thiruvananthapuram on Jan. 15, 2010.

Kaveh Kazemi / Getty Images

Eyeswideopen / Getty Images

Alejandro Pagni / AFP / Getty Images

Hurricane Harvey: What Happened and What’s Next?

Maggie Astor, Aug. 28, 2017 New York Times

Overwhelmed by the news from Texas since Hurricane Harvey made landfall? Here is an overview of coverage by The New York Times so far.

It will be updated as events continue.

The latest news can be found in our live storm briefing.

How the storm developed Tropical Storm Harvey strengthened into a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico last week and made landfall northeast of Corpus Christi, Tex., around 9:45 p.m. on Friday.

People waded through floodwaters in Houston on Sunday.

Credit: Thomas B. Shea/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

It was a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour. It then moved offshore before making landfall again on the shore of Copano Bay, this time as a Catgory 3 hurricane.

It brought devastating amounts of rain to an area that includes some of Texas’ most populous cities. It stretched along the state’s Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi to Houston, and inland to Austin and San Antonio.

Parts of Louisiana were also expecting heavy rain.

What’s happening on the ground At least five people have been killed and more than a dozen injured. Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, has been inundated. Unlike many other cities in the hurricane’s path, Houston did not order evacuations before the storm, and countless residents were trapped in flooding homes.

People fled to higher floors, and then to roofs; the Coast Guard rescued dozens. Chief Art Acevedo of the Houston Police Department warned residents not to take shelter in their attics “unless you have an ax or means to break through onto your roof.”

Emergency dispatchers were overwhelmed, and some people began pleading for help on social media.

Many people shared an image of nursing home residents sitting in waist-high waters before they were rescued.

Homeless Houstonians endured a night of terror as Harvey pounded the city from Saturday into Sunday. All across the state, dramatic rescues unfolded.

Houston’s health care infrastructure struggled to treat storm victims. The brutal storm is also putting the brakes on the area’s recent economic upswing.

Here is a Times video of the flooding and some of the most powerful photos of the devastation. Clifford Krauss, a Times reporter who lives in Houston, filed a dispatch from his flooded home. https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000005394951/before-and-after-harvey.html?action=click&contentCollection=us&module=embedded&region=caption&pgtype=article In parts of Texas where the worst had passed, residents were trying to assess the damage.

What made Harvey so powerful?

What set Harvey apart was its rain. The downpour has been torrential and unceasing. Once the storm made landfall, it essentially stalled. Roads in Houston and elsewhere were turned into raging rivers. The rain was not expected to let up for days.

By the time the storm ends, some areas may see more than 50 inches of rain, forecasters said.

“This event is unprecedented & all impacts are unknown & beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service tweeted Sunday morning.

Who is responding and how?

President Trump responded to the storm with a series of tweets, noting the severity of the disaster and praising emergency workers. He signed a federal disaster proclamation and made plans to visit Texas on Tuesday.

Houston opened its convention center as a mass shelter, and Dallas planned to do the same. Tens of thousands of people spent the weekend in shelters. In San Antonio, some of them talked to a Times reporter about their fears for what awaited them back home.

How you can help Here is advice from our live briefing: Donations to the Red Cross for those affected by Harvey can be made online, or text HARVEY to 90999.

Donations to the Salvation Army can be made online.

Catholic Charities is accepting donations online, or text CCUSADISASTER to 71777 to donate.

Airbnb is waiving all service fees for those affected by the disaster and checking in between Aug. 23 and Sept. 1.

Student Center/10:00am - 3:00pm A day to explore the new building and to take part in fun and memorable giveaways at the Student Center.

Be sure to stop by for your free Welcome Week 2017 giveaways.

SPIN AT&T Science Hall Entrance/8:30am-10:30am SPIN by the AT&T Science Hall and usher in the new year with the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering faculty, staff, and students. Breakfast tacos and coffee will be served. Giveaways will be available as supplies last.

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LIGHT THE WAY - VOLUNTEER DAY Student Center/3:00pm-8:00pm Be a part of the tradition and help UIW get ready for the 31st Annual Light the Way. Students are invited to celebrate Christmas in August as we enjoy holiday treats and get the lights ready to be strung throughout campus. Get an early start on your volunteer hours!

For more information, contact: Ashley Davis

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“SPIKED” BEACH VOLLEYBALL

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STUDENT CENTER GIVEAWAYS

Sand Volleyball Court/4:00pm-7:00pm Come down to the Sand Volleyball court to meet the UIW Greek Life community along with UIW’s Club Sports and Intramurals. Bump, Set, and Spike up some conversation among fellow Cardinals! Come to the event to learn how to receive your free T-shirt!

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Student Center/7:00 pm-10:00pm Don’t miss out on the annual UIW River jam concert at 7:00 p.m. DJ’s from Miami, Detroit, and San Antonio help UIW celebrate the new year, new student center, and UIW’s recognition as a full Division I institution.

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“FIVE THINGS EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW...”

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RIVER JAM

RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 1st!!!!

Dubuis Lawn/10:00am - 12:00pm Common situations that first year students may encounter and helpful student support resources to steer them in the right direction.

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Student Center/10:00am - 3:00pm A ribbon cutting cermenoy for the new UIW Student Center commences at 10:00 .a.m., followed by tours through the building from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At 4:00 p.m., a blessing and dedication will occur in the Student Center lobby.

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SGA ORGANIZATION FAIR

Student Center Walkway/11:00am-1:00pm Get involved! Learn about all the organizations UIW has to offer and how you can become an active member of the UIW community.

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VETERANS WELCOME BACK PIZZA PARTY

August

STUDENT CENTER GRAND OPENING

Student Veteran Lounge, SEC Room 3027/11:00am-1:00pm UIW Veteran students are welcome to celebrate the beginning of the Fall semester with a Veterans Welcome Back Pizza Party. Meet and socialize with the Veteran community here at UIW!

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WELCOME WEEK 2017 SCHEDULE

MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Our Lady’s Chapel/12:00pm Come and celebrate, through praise and worship, the Mass of the Holy Spirit with the UIW community.

PRESENTING

MIAMI’S DJ

NOEL

DETROIT’S DJ KENNETH THOMAS

& SAN ANTONIO’S DJ EGHA

STUDENT CENTER CONCOURSE

AUGUST 281 7-910 PM FREE EVENT SEPTEMBER FIND US @UIWCAMPUSENGAGEMENT

@UIWCAMPUSLIFE

University of the Incarnate Word to Host DJ Infused River Jam Event!!

September 1st, San Antonio To celebrate welcome week, University of the Incarnate Word will host Noel Sanger of Miami, Kenneth Thomas of Detroit and local opening act DJ EGHA on September 1st at 7PM. The River Jam event is put on every year for UIW students to come enjoy some live music and mingle with their fellow classmates.

Two decades, four continents, hundreds of shows and some of the greatest dance labels in the world. Noel Sanger is an artist who has defined the term longevity, even while escaping household name status. His releases dating back to the mid 90s have been ever sought after, and critically acclaimed, and that trend, along with top DJ support, continues to this day, some 20 years down the line. For more information on Noel Sanger, visit his page at www.facebook.com/ noelsanger.

From the depths of Detroit comes a bright light. Overflowing with levels of emotion and melody, Kenneth Thomas bursts through the native sounds of his city with his lush trance energy. Originally inspired by the Global Underground and Tranceport series, his sound sits somewhere between epic and progressive with flairs of big room leads surrounded by warm and gritty basslines. The longtime DJ now finds his live sets filled mostly with his own original productions and releasing many of his tracks on his own imprint IAMPHOENIX with regular support from the biggest names in the industry. For more information on Kenneth Thomas visit his website at www.djkenneththomas.com.

To learn more about the River Jam Event please visit http://www.uiw.edu/calendar/index. php?eID=33.

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Good Afternoon,

Please share this great opportunity for a $3,500 community service internship that puts your college front and center during Fiesta San Antonio. The August 31 application deadline for Miss Fiesta San Antonio 2018 is fast approaching, and we hope you will share the following information with your students as they return for the fall semester.

How to Help Get the Word Out. · Follow @FiestaSA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to re-share our content as we post in the coming weeks. · Use our Communications Toolbox to grab pre-made posts and blurbs you can use on your own social media channels

or other communications. In this folder you will find:

o “Countdown Campaign.docx” - this document provides pre-made posts for a 10 day social media

countdown starting August 22, 2017 and running through August 31, 2017.

o “Premade_MissFiesta_Communications.docx” - this document provides pre-made event announce-

ments and blog/newsletter posts you may use.

o This folder contains all the photos to accompany the posts. · Consider including the below information in your student facing publications online or print (ex. Student

emails, portals, newsletters, e-blasts, etc.)

What Can Applicants Expect?

· The competition is an internship, with selection based largely on the applicant’s proposal for a community

service project.

· The Miss Fiesta competition provides an opportunity for students to take a cause they are passionate about

and implement it in San Antonio through a community service project.

· A scholarship of $3500 is awarded to the winner. · Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. August 31, 2017. Applications and supporting materials must be sub-

mitted by the deadline,

o By Email to missfiesta@fiesta-sa-org, or o By mail or in person to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission 2611 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78215 · Miss Fiesta 2018 will be crowned at the Miss Fiesta Selection Event on October 18, 2017. · Miss Fiesta serves as Official Fiesta® Royalty and ambassador who raises awareness of Fiesta® San An-

tonio, Fiesta® San Antonio Foundation, and also of the community service platform she creates during her reign.

· She must be available for an all-expenses paid, whirlwind Fiesta 2018, April 19-29, when she will attend

most Fiesta events.

Who Should Apply?

· Community-minded young women, 18-23 years old. · Those who hold a minimum GPA of 2.5 at an accredited educational institution in the San Antonio area. · Winner must be available for certain press interviews and public appearances from October 2017 through

October 2018. Fiesta 2018 dates are April 19-29, when Miss Fiesta must commit to visiting the full schedule of Fiesta events.

· For a detailed application and list of candidate requirements, please visit www.fiesta-sa.org/miss-fies-

ta-san-antonio.