Whatʼs The Word March 18, 2014
Welcome Back! we hope you had a wonderful spring break and are ready for the last 7 weeks of school! below are some events happening this week that you should not miss! Resume Essentials Wednesday, March 19, at noon in the Mabee Library Auditorium. Open to all students and alumni. Classes and student groups are encouraged to attend. For more info, contact Career Services at 210-829-3931 or careers@uiwtx.edu. Scuba Club Meeting The first meeting of the newly formed Scuba Club at UIW will be held Wednesday, March 19, at 4 p.m. in Mabee Library Auditorium. President Anna-Marie Moore will preside.
Swim Team Conference Championship Celebration Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Westgate Circle. The UIW community is invited to meet the team, the coaches and take a picture with the trophy in celebration of the University of the Incarnate Word men’s Swim Team. This celebration is to congratulate them on winning the 2014 Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Swimming and Diving Championships. Food will be provided. For more information, please contact Rick Smith at (210) 283-6448 or uiwathletics@uiwtx.edu.
For more info, contact JT Norris at 210-930-8013 or jnorris@uiwtx.edu Stations of the Cross Traditional Lenten Devotional Stations of the Cross will take place Wednesdays, March 19, 26, April 2, and 9, 5 p.m. at Our Lady’s Chapel. Everyone is invited to participate.
Festival of Colors Thursday, March 20, 12-5 p.m. in Dubuis Lawn, UIW will take part in a celebration of Holi. The event will include color, gifts, food, cultural activities, performances and more.
For more information please contact Thomas Dymowski at (210) 829-3131 or Dymowski@uiwtx.edu.
For more information, please contact Sheena Connell at (210) 805-5705 or intl@uiwtx.edu.
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Spring 2014 Student Governement Association General Assemblies: Wednesday March 26th
Wednesday April 9th Wednesday April 23rd
Are you looking for a summer job? APPLY TO BE AN ORIENTATION LEADER TODAY! Teach incoming freshmen what it means to be a Cardinal! Work with a team of fun, energetic, and friendly people! Expand your experience as a Cardinal by inspiring others!
Applications are due by st March 31 at 5PM! Applications will only be accepted online Application link: surveymonkey.com/s/UIWOLApplication
Scan this code on your Smartphone or device to access the application.
Note: All applicants must have completed 2 semesters (at least) at UIW For more information or for inquiries, please contact Alexandra Shipley at ashipley@student.uiwtx.edu or stop by the First Year Engagement Office.
UIW Parent and Family Weekend 2014
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San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents
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GROWING UP FEMALE
~An Official Fiesta Event~
A free, positive self-image workshop for young ladies, Grades 6 ± 12
Saturday, April 5, 2014 9:00 am ² 1:30 pm University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway 78209 Marian Hall (look for signs/balloons directing attendees to Marian Hall )
Dress is Casual. Cost is F ree. Breakfast and Lunch will be served (Limit one per person) Attendees must be present for the workshop to receive a complimentary gift bag SEATING IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER BY SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2014
Submit completed registration forms to: By Mail to: San Antonio Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ATTN: Growing Up Female P.O. Box 6146 San Antonio, TX 78209
By Email to: deltadeb78@gmail.com or
ypshelf@aol.com
The purpose of the Growing Up Female program is to provide an informative workshop for young San Antonio females that focuses on awareness in the areas of career choices, health issues, etiquette, and self-confidence.
REGISTRATION FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE AT www.dstsanantonio.org. For additional information, please contact Debra Tanner @ 210-269-6218 or Yvonne Pleasant-Shelf @ 210-488-1438
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2014 Women’s History Month at the University of the Incarnate Word
Gender Representation in Children’s Literature and in the Media: Has Anything Changed? Wednesday, March 19, 6 -7 pm, Library Auditorium. For information contact Dr. Stephanie Grote-Garcia, 210-832-2106, or grotegar@uiwtx.edu. The Evolution of a Women's Community Leadership Group: The Story of Pushaq Warmi (Guiding Women) in Peru.Thursday, March 20, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.Library Auditorium http:// www.amormeus.org/english/our_partners_1.php Quality Time: Associate, Create, Tuesday, March 25, 12:00 p.m., Library Special Collections Room. Contact: Dr. Emily Clark (ejclark@uiwtx.edu) Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness to Change, a documentary film hosted by NOSA, the National Optometric Student Association, Wednesday, March 26, 12 p.m. – 1 pm. Rosenberg School of Optometry Events Room 301-304. Contact: Dr. Lourdes Fortepiani fortepia@uiwtx.edu
Schedule for Dr. Saundra McGuire Workshops Thursday, March 27 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Workshop for Students Title:Metacognition:The Key to Acing Courses (and Everything Else!) 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Workshop for PeerMentors, Tutors, LC staff Title: Meeting the Challenges of Providing Effective Tutoring and Study Group Sessions: Strategies that Work! Friday, March 28 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Workshop on Metacognition for General Faculty Title: Get Students to Focus on Learning Instead of Grades: Metacognition is the Key! 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Workshop for STEM faculty advisors and professional Advisors 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Workshop for Faculty Title: Motivating STEM Students:It Might Be Easier Than You Think!
University Events and Student Programs (210) 829-6034 Paul Ayala Director of UESP Paulina Mazurek Assistant Director of UESP Ellyse Sanchez Student Organizations Coordinator Ricardo Sanchez Student Center Coordinator Mercedes Moreno Greek Life Coordinator
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