What’s The Word November 11, 2014
We Thank You For Your Service
It’s a great day to be alive and be a cardinal! Cardinals, Today on Veterans day may we especially not forget those who have given their lives for our freedom. Two weeks are left till Thanksgiving Break and then finals will begin! In this newsletter you will find times that the library has extended for special dates during the month of November and December. Residents please check your emails for mandatory meetings to help you with the process of checking out for the fall semester. Residence life has set multiple meetings for your convenience. If you are not able to attend please see your RA. Advising time is right around the corner! Be sure to get your PIN from your advisor before November 14. This edition will have the schedule of what time students are able to register for classes. Check your holds on banner! Mercedes Moreno UIW Newsletter Editor
It is our pleasure to invite you to our Fifth Mexican Expo 2014 which takes place at Wonderland of the Americas. More than 50 artisans, producers and vendors will come from different México States to bring to you their handmade handicrafts and home Mexican food: Such as: Pottery (Talavera), Shawls (Rebozos), Wicker and Straw Baskets, Alebrijes (Mexican craft), South American and Mexican clothing, Mexican Candy, Dehydrated Mole and Tortillas, Chipotle, Habanero, Cambray, Sauce, Chaquira, Wooden Toys, Miniature Flowers, Silver, Gold Plate and Seed Jewelry, Pewter, Paper Mache figures, etc…
Entertainment: Folkloric Dancing, Music, and more as well as LOTERIA MEXICANA (Bingo) with “Tómbola” (Raffle)!!!!!!. Food Trucks: Delicious Mexican Food. Inside and outside the Mall Phones: 9564385436 / 2106241297 2103933738 / 2103675802
SPONSORS:
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Are you ready for finals? Mabee Library and Media Center are! Library Regular Fall Hours Sunday 1:00pm – Midnight Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. – Midnight Friday 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Media Center Regular Fall Hours Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Exceptions to Library Regular Fall Hours
Exceptions to Media Center Regular Fall Hours
Closures & Limited Hours
Closures & Limited Hours
Saturday, Nov. 22 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Light the Way)
Saturday, Nov. 22 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Light the Way)
Wednesday, Nov. 26 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Pre-Thanksgiving Hours)
Wednesday, Nov. 26 CLOSED (Pre-Thanksgiving Hours)
Thursday, Nov. 27– Friday, Nov. 28 CLOSED (Thanksgiving Holidays)
Extended Hours Monday, Nov. 24 – Tuesday, Nov. 25 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 10:00 a.m. – Midnight Monday, Dec. 1 – Wednesday, Dec. 3 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 27– Friday, Nov. 28 CLOSED (Thanksgiving Holidays)
Extended Hours Monday, Nov. 24 – Tuesday, Nov. 25 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 8:00 a.m. – noon Sunday, Nov. 30 CLOSED Monday, Dec. 1 – Wednesday, Dec. 3 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 pm
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Advising Time Is Now!
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Advising period for Spring 2015 is taking place October 27th-‐ November 14th.Be sure to schedule an appointment with your advisor during this period.
Remember you must see your Faculty Advisor to get your Alternate Online Registra>on PIN #. ! Before!this!decade!ends,!Latino/as!will!make!up!half!of!Texas’s!population.!!This!course!will!examine! their!role!in!this!state’s!history,!from!Spain’s!settlement!of!San!Antonio!to!State!Senator!Leticia!Van!de! Putte’s!run!for!Lieutenant!Governor!in!2014.!!It!has!been!a!long!journey!–!three!centuriesLlong!–!as!part! of!the!Texas!story.!
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REGISTRATION DATES: Access is Available Seniors On-line (90 earned hours +)
‘s Study Skills/Exam Prep Workshop Dr. Amanda Johnston, Writing & Learning Center & Ms. Cristina Ariza, Tutoring Services
November 18 @ 8:30 AM Juniors On-line (60 earned hours +) November 18 @ 1:30 PM Sophomores On-line (30 earned hours +) November 19 @ 8:30 AM Freshman On-Line (less than 30 earned hours) November 19 @ 1:30 PM
Thursday, November 13, 2014 3:00 – 4:00 PM AD 348 Contact Dr. Tanja Stampfl at stampfl@uiwtx.edu for more information.
Last day to drop a course with a W or withdraw from the university is November 20!
Group In-line Access is Available
Interested In Greek Life?
Residence Life & Panhellenic Council Presents:
CASINO NIGHT November 17, 2014 7:00-9:00 PM UIW skyroom
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.
ord W nate er r a n c n i n I the tti D e f h o g pa ity S s r s ’ e t v Uni iden s e e h r T he P t s t en pres November 19, 2014 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Rosenberg Sky Room FREE TO ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS
*UIW Student ID Required *Guest Charge: $9.00
Hosted by Campus Life
For more information call 210-829-6034
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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