What’s The Word October 20, 2014
It’s a great day to be alive and be a cardinal!
VOTE! VIA ORGSYNC
Cardinals, It’s homecoming week! Don’t forget to vote this week on Orgsync for homcoming ! King & Queen! To the right you will find the names of those who will be soaring to claim the ! thrown for the 2014-2015 year. This week will be the Greeks annual homecoming powderpuff game, 10/22/2014, at Benson Stadium. The sororities and cheer team game will begin at 8:00 pm with ROTC and fraternities following. There is a $2.00 donation entrance fee and all proceeds will be donated to ‘Cardinals for Kids”. Don't Let the Ghosts and Goblin Steal Your Money! Don't forget to stop by the Office of Financial Assistance's SALT Table on Thursday, October 30th from 1:30 pm 3:30 pm for FREE goodies and money knowledge for college and beyond.
Mercedes Moreno UIW Newsletter Editor
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2014 - 2015 Homecoming Court Elections
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Vote for ONE King & Queen from the list below.
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Jonathan Aur Carl Aponte Patrick Matulich Jay Perez Raul Pena
Lauren McDonald Cyntya Uriegas Cissy Gutierrez Dominique Hunter Megan Gaitan
Who will be this years homecoming court?
Homecoming Week October 20-25, 2014 Window Wars
Thursday
Marian Hall-Student Center
Hosted by UIW Athletics
Tuesday 10/21 Pick up paints Wedesday 10/22 Paint your window Thursday 10/23 Judging
Beacon of Light 8:00 pm Blackout Pep Rally 8:15 pm
Shirts are $8 Available for pickup Tuesday, Oct. 21 & Wednesday, Oct. 22 between 8 a.m.& 5 p.m. Natatorium, room 102
University of the Incarnate Word 2014 Football Schedule October 25 November 1 November 8 November 15
McNeese State* (Homecoming) @ Nicholls* Sam Houston State* (Senior Night) @ Lamar*
* Indicates Southland Conference gameAll home games played at Benson Stadium
University of the Incarnate Word Fall 2014 Etiquette Dinner REGISTRATION FORM Event: Fall 2014 Etiquette Dinner Date: Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 PM Location: McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room Registrant Information: Name: Student ID: E-mail: Phone: (
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Major: Classification: Address City, State, zip:
ATTENDANCE AGREEMENT I, the undersigned, will attend the Etiquette Dinner on November 13th, 2014. By signing below, I agree to pay a $25 fee if I cannot attend and do not cancel my registration before November 3rd, 2014 at 4:00 pm. I understand that to be considered present for the event, I must arrive on time and in professional attire. Not doing so will also be considered absent and will incur the $25 fee. Further, I understand I must contact Career Services & Professional Development at (210) 829-3931 to cancel.
Attend ’s Using Time Wisely Workshop Presented by Alpha Peer Mentors Courtney Schmidt & Marina Bermea
Print Name: Signat ure:
Date:
Hosted by Career Services & Professional Development Administration Building, Room 112 *Please note that all individuals planning to attend must register including small children* (210) 829-3931 careers@uiwtx.edu
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 4:30-5:30 PM AD 330
SGA General Assembly The meeting will consist of budgeting, bills/referendums, student organization updates and anything else that concerns UIW. A Social Hour will follow all General Assemblies. For more information, please contact Desmond Ndikum at (210) 829-3833 or ndikum@student.uiwtx.edu. General Assembly Schedule: October 28, 2014 November 11, 2014
Join the sororities in their mid-semester recruitment event! Here you will have the opportunity to meet all 4 sororities in one night!
A Spooktacular UIW Alumni Association Halloween Event
Sunday, October 26, 2014 3pm – 7pm In the parking lot beside the UIW Natatorium RSVP your student group at www.uiwalumni.org/trunkvolunteer Service hours will be provided for interested student groups! Decorated vehicle trunks will serve as the backdrop. Come in costume & bring treats to hand out to kids!
For more information contact Steve Hemphill, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at 210-805-3595
RESIDENCE LIFE SPOTLIGHT RESIDENT ASSISTANT(S) WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT: RA of the Month: Victoria Turner MANUEL ESQUIVEL St. Joes, McCombs, Hillside 2, Avoca meesquiv@student.uiwtx.edu EMILY URQUIDI Dubuis, Agnese, Clement, Marian, Tobin Lofts urquidi@student.uiwtx.edu LAUREN PESINA Hillside 3, Joeris lpesina@student.uiwtx.edu
RA(’s) of the Week: Carrie Trout Nataly Mendoza Cynthia Uregas RA of the Week is a weekly acheivement that each RA has the opportunity to reach. During the week Residence Life Area Coordinators observe the RA’s work ethic, weekly reports, programs for the halls, etc. “It’s a time for the RA’S to be appreciated for the work that is unseen” - Mannuel Esquivel
Interested In Greek Life?
Recruitment Applications are now available! Send your application today VIA Orgsync!
SAVE THE DATE: Interested in joining a sorority? Have the chance to meet all 4 sororities at our MidSemester Event: “Welcome to the Good Life� November 6, 2014 4:30-6:30 Marian Ballroom
SAN ANTONIO RIVER FOUNDATION’S
F i r s t
A n n u a l
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2014 Arrival at 7:30am at Confluence Park Grab a partner and kayak and run a 3 mile reach of the San Antonio River! Each participant will receive a water bottle, t-shirt, and beer ticket (21+)!
Two Person Relay Team $
100
Solo Kayak/Run $
75
Solo Run $
45
Kayaks will be available on a first come first serve basis and must be reserved in advance. Call April Carnahan at (210) 224-2694 for reservations.
F O R M O R E I N F O & R E G I S T R AT I O N , V I S I T:
www.sariverfoundation.org
Registration ends on October 27th. Packet pickup will be on October 29th and 30th at the San Antonio River Foundation at 100 E. Guenther Street. All participants must be 18 years or older. There will be no Race-Day Packet Pick-up or Registration.
Scan Me
TO SIGN UP TODAY!
A B O U T T H E S A N A N T O N I O R I V E R F O U N D AT I O N : The San Antonio River Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that depends solely on the support of individual, community, and corporate partners. The San Antonio River is a priceless gem running through the lives of all who call San Antonio home. By participating in River Relay, you can help us create a lasting legacy of beauty and stewardship.
11·15·2014
Playground Build
8:00am ·4:00pm
13th Annual
C o m e J oin U s Join the San Antonio Rotary Club Kingdom for Kids & City Year San Antonio in bringing the children at St. Peter- St. Joseph Children’s Home & P.F. Stewart Elementary School a
playground they can enjoy for generations to come.
FREE CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS DANCING! MUSIC! IMPROV! POETRY SLAM!
MARION
OCTOBER 23, 5:30-7:30PM CIRCLE AND MARIAN STUDENT CENTER
Chorale Coffeehouse and Art Gallery in the Student Center Original art and jewelry for sale All proceeds go to the new Fine Arts Building fund
University Events and Student Programs (210) 829-6034 Paul Ayala Director of UESP Paulina Mazurek Assistant Director of UESP Ellyse Sanchez Student Organizations Coordinator Nataly Gutierrez Student Center Coordinator Mercedes Moreno Greek Life Coordinator
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