Whats the Word Oct 19th Issue

WHAT’S THE WORD UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD

OCTOBER 19, 2015

HOMECOMING WEEK FALL 2015

UNIVERSITY OF THE

GREEK LIFE POWDER PUFF GAME BENSON STADIUM 8:15pm

BLACKOUT

Join us for our Greek Life Powder Puff Game, Come see our UIW Fraternities take on St. Mary’s Fraternities and our UIW Sororities vs. UIW Spirit.

Admission to this event is $3.00 and all proceeds go to Cardinals For Kids.

CONVOCATION

Following our UIW Volle and pumped for our u

MEN’S SOCCER VS. HBU BENSON STADIUM 7pm

OCT.21

Come support your UIW Men’s Soccer team as they take on Houston Baptist.

OCT.22

OCT.23

OCT.24

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AFTERGLOW BENSON STADIUM 9pm- MIDNIGHT

Teams of 6 participants (2 must be female) will compete in outdoor dodgeball, volleyball, mystery events and relays. This is a third annual event hosted hosted by UIW Intramurals.

ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL

LIBRARY & CIRCLE 5:30 – 7:30 PM

The Arts and Music Festival is our annual showcase of UIW talent.

This year we will have two stages of free entertainment featuring the Chorale Coffeehouse as well as other artists and bands in Marian Circle.

There will even be a poetry slam and a gallery of original art for sale.

Proceeds from the art gallery benefit the Fine Arts Building Fund.

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WOMEN’S

BENSON STAD

Come support your take on Sam Housto

INCARNATE WORD

SCHEDULE PEP RALLY

ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS & CELEB.

CENTER 9 pm

Chapel of the Incarnate Word 10:30 am 1:00pm

eyball game, stop by to get hyped upcoming games.

Join us for our Annual Memorial Mass and Celebration honoring the Class of 1965 and remember those who have touched our lives.

VOLLEYBALL VS. UNO CONVOCATION CENTER 11 am

Come support your UIW Volleyball team as they play New Orleans.

ALUMNI TRUNK OR TREAT Mccracken house 5-7pm

Bring your family to enjoy this fun family event at UIW. Dress up in costume, bring a bag and collect treats and take pictures as the children go from “trunk-to-trunk” collecting treats.

UIW FOOTBALL VS. ABILENE CHRISTIAN OCT.25

CONVOCATION CENTER 2:30pm

Join us for our UIW Homecomming Game!

Also dont forget our cook-off before the kick-off at Rally Alley for UIW Tailgating from 10-2pm.

Free UIW gear and giveaways.

S SOCCER VS. SHSU

DIUM 7pm

r UIW Women’s Soccer team as they on State.

UIW SOFTBALL ALUMNI GAME Softball fields 11am

All UIW Alumni Softball Players are invited to take part in our game !

Pre- Game Festivities start at 10:30am.

10.24.15

Amanda Hackett

Major: Psychology Minor: special education and sociology Year: senior A good homecoming queen is someone who is the face of UIW. She is involved on campus, is well rounded and diverse and gives back to her c ommunity. Being involved on campus though Greek life, ResLife and much more, I have developed all of those aspects. I strived to make a difference and with me as homecoming queen I will do just that.

Fun Facts: I am a military brat who was born in Japan, has traveled the country, lived in 10 different states and has seen the world. I am very loud, out going, and an over all a happy person. I am more of a tomboy then girly girl, but knows how to act like a lady. I love to snow ski, hike, and camp (in a tent with a sleeping bag). I love hello kitty! And last, this summer I went to see Minnie Mouse at Disney land!

Alex Huron Major: Athletic Training Year: 5th Year

Why: I would make a great Homecoming Queen because of my experiences and involvement here at UIW. I'm a former athlete, I am a member of Greek Life, and I helped bring forth a new organization on campus that benefits students both personally and academically. I love UIW and I believe I embody the school spirit o f the students.

Fun Facts: I have traveled to France, Italy and Greece.

I work for Red Bull.

Cristen Gonzalez

Majors: BS in Athletic Training & BS Rehabilitative Science Year: Senior As Queen, I would like to bring awareness on the importance of charity and s ervice to the UIW and San Antonio community. All that is done from the goodness of your heart will fill others with joy. I believe that we are all put on this Earth to help each other and make our home a better place to live and enjoy. Volunteering has taught me the significance of doing my part to help environmental, social, and economical issues that surround all of us in our daily lives.

Fun Facts: I love volunteering and helping others I one day want to have a pet duck and a duck sanctuary I love Ariana Grande’s music!

Ivan Dominguez

Majors: BS in Athletic Training & BS Rehabilitative Science Year: Senior Being homecoming king means headlining the characteristics of UIW's core values as well as demonstrating how an individual can make a positive impact on campus. If I am chosen to be king I will continue to make efforts in impacting the student community by helping develop new organizations, emphasizing the importance of higher education, and engaging the community through service.

WHO WILL BE OUR NEXT

UIW HOMECOMING

KING & QUEEN? VOTING STARTS TODAY!

OCT. 19-OCT 22

Fun Facts: In the Guinness World Book of Records for Longest Human Wave in a Stadium I am left handed I plan to visit all Latin American countries in my lifetime

VOTE NOW ON ORGSYNC CAMPUS LIFE> POLLS

Steven Reyes

Major: Music Education Year: 4th Year, Senior I would be a great King, because I feel that I show what it is to be a UIW student. I perform in service projects on and off campus, I focus hard on my academics and strive for success in everything I do. I came to UIW for one reason, and that was to grow with it, so I aim to do whatever UIW needs to gain more growth!

Fun Facts: I have 3 sisters currently attending plus one sister who graduated in Fall 2014. One of them is my twin! I am an expecting father and the founding President of Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Miguel Velez

Major: Business Administration concentration in Marketing Year: Senior I enjoy talking about the university and working to make us grow locally and nation wide. I would up hold the standards of the university with respect, integrity, and following the mission. My involvement in the university allows me to work with many different departments on campus making me a well rounded candidate.

Fun Facts: First to go to college in my family, I share the same birthday with Madam C.J Walker and Martin Kratt (for those of you who like history or animals)

UIW Homecoming Athletics Schedule ®

Thursday, Oct. 22 Men’s Soccer vs.

HBU 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23 Women’s Soccer vs.

SHSt. 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22 Volleyball vs.

SE Louisiana 11 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 24 Volleyball vs.

New Orleans 11 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25 Women’s Soccer vs.

SFA 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24 Football vs.

Abilene Christian 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25 Men’s Soccer vs.

UT Rio Grande 6 p.m.

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Sponsored by the UIW ® Student Center

OCTOBER 27 DUBUIS LAWN

4-7PM

Come by Dubuis Lawn for UIW’s first Oktoberfest!

Get of taste of the Bavarian culture and learn how Oktoberfest came to be.

THE AUTHENTIC BAVARIAN FOOD c FOOD TRY MUST BE 21+ TO PURCHASE BEER TICKET BEER TASTING TAKE A SWING AND SHOW YOUR STRENGTH HIGH STRIKER FREE T-SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS T-SHIRTS atering by Bavarian Brauhaus

Tickets onsite - $9 for 4 different beers (more info online)

with our Carnival Hammer Swing

Complete the super quick and fun German Trivia

more information at: www.uiwtx.edu/oktoberfest

TECH ASSIST EXPLORE YOUR TECHNOLOGY

August 28 Noon – 1:00 pm Student Blackboard Lunch and Learn GB212

Blackboard 101 - This is a student-centered event that will focus on Blackboard from the student’s perspective. Join Terry Peak for free pizza and learn how to navigate Blackboard, discuss the finer points of MyWord.

September 25

Noon – 1:00 pm Student Lunch and Learn GB212

Effective PowerPoint- This is a student-centered event that will focus on how to effectively share information with your audience using PowerPoint. At the end of this half-hour session, you will know the secrets to minimizing boredom and maximizing attention. In other words, you learn how to stop your PowerPoint presentation from becoming PowerPointless.

October 30

Noon – 1:00 pm Student Blackboard Lunch and Learn GB212

Blackboard 201- In this session, Terry will be explaining some of the finer points of the Blackboard LMS. Topics include accessing collaborative tools such as blogs and wikis, reviewing the student resource tab, and using the mashup tool. Attendees will be fed, which is perfect for that student whose wallet is empty after attending homecoming.

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society

The University of the Incarnate Word has had an active chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society since the 1920s.

Induction to Alpha Chi is limited to the top 10% of the junior and senior classes with a grade point average of 3.50 and above.

It is the highest academic honor society at the university and is the institutional equivalent to Phi Beta Kappa at larger universities.

The annual induction ceremony is in the spring semester. Students receive a membership certificate, pin, and stole to wear at graduation. Members can also apply for important scholarships and are invited to attend regional and national conferences.

Membership invitations are sent out in the early spring, so keep an eye out for your invitation and be sure to reply when you receive it.

Faculty co-­‐sponsors are Dr. Stefanie Boswell (psychology) and Dr. Roger Barnes (sociology and criminal justice). For additional information, they can be contacted at: ssboswel@uiwtx.edu and barnes@uiwtx.edu

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