Whats the Word Oct 17th Issue

WHAT’S THE WORD UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD

OCTOBER 7, 2015

2015 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT FALL 2015

Legacy Student Sustainability Scholars The Ettling Center for Civic Leadership in coordination with the Office of Sustainability and UIW’s Student Government Association is looking for applicants for the 2015-2016 Legacy Sustainability Scholars.

The purpose of the Legacy Sustainability Scholars is to maintain, support, promote and bring awareness to UIW and the San Antonio community of the balance of human development and growth with the welfare of the natural world, both in the present and for the future. In alignment with the tenet of Catholic Social Teaching and the emphasis of social justice supported by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the Sustainability Scholars will ensure that the university continues to meet the ecological needs in ways that protect and restore the natural environment.

Thus, the Legacy Student Sustainability Scholars will: Conduct a total of 50 hours of sustainable service per semester which will include the maintenance of the UIW Campus Gardens (expansion of gardening projects may go beyond the UIW campus boundaries and be conducted with local/ regional/international community partners).

Submit a semester report of activities, efforts and hours served in supporting Campus Sustainability Efforts (Scholars may need to conduct a formal presentation of their efforts to SGA near the end of each academic semester).

Sustainability Scholars may conduct other ‘sustainability projects’ in addition to gardening; other ‘sustainability projects’ which will need programmatic funding will need to be approved by SGA and should be submitted as a formal proposal as soon as possible with support from an SGA delegate/senator.

Receive a $500 stipend per academic semester (fall/spring only) after completing all necessary sustainable service criteria, including required hours per semester and reports.

For more informaƟon contact: Ettling Center for Civic Leadership Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez 4301 Broadway-Administration Building #158 San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 283-6423/ rigonza4@uiwtx.edu

The University of the Incarnate Word provides reasonable accommodations for special events with adequate notice. To request disability for events, please visit http://www.uiw.edu/ada/

Southland Conference Weekend Football Scores Update Lamar vs Southeastern Lousiana 27- 30 Northwestern Sate vs UIW 31 - 45 College of Faith vs Houston Baptist 0 - 65 McNeese State vs Nicholls 37 - 7 Sam Houston State vs Stephen F. Austin 34 - 28 Abilene Christian vs Central Arkansas 14 - 42

Next Weeks Game Schedule 10/10- Central Arkansas vs. Houston Baptist Nicholls vs Stephen F. Austin UIW vs. Sam Houston State Abilene Christiam vs. Lamar Southeastern Louisiana vs McNeese State

Congratulations Trent Brittain and Myke Taverres Southland Conferecnes Players of the Week

SALSA Y SALSA

Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 11am-1pm Gorman Walkway

The HHM opening event features a salsa (hot sauce) competition, celeberity judges, and fun Sponsor: University Events and Student Programs

A CONVERSATION ON US IMMIGRATION

Thursday, Sept. 17 | 7- 8pm Administration Building, Room 365

Talk with youth and families who immigrated, and local leaders advocate for fair & just policies Sponsor: Ettling Center for Civic Leadership

LAS HERMANAS: THE STRUGGLE IS ONE

Monday, Oct. 5 | 12pm - 1:15pm Library, Special Collections Room

Speaker Sr. Yolanda Tarango UIW Board of Trustees Member A conversation with Sr. Tarango about the history of Las Hermanas, a grassroot Latina movement Hosts: Dr. Gilbert Hinojosa & Dr. Horacio Vela (CHASS)

LAS DAMAS DE TEJAS

Thursday, Oct. 8 | 12-1:15pm Library Auditorium

Speaker Jonathan D. Ryan, Executive Director Refugee & Immigration Ctr for Educ.& Legal Service

Speakers Erika Arredondo-Haskins, Executive Director Dr. Amy Porter, Advisory Council Member Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas The presentation covers the highlights of a new exhibit and discussion of a non-profit business.

Host: Dr. Teresa Harrison (HEBSBA)

LA FERIA

MIXTECO BALLET FOLKORICO

Cultural event with free food, music, and fun Sponsor: Campus Activities Board

Traditional folkorico dance performance Sponsor: Latino Student Association

THE IMMIGRATION REALITY OF TODAY

Friday, Sept. 18 | 3-5pm Whitley Center, Oblate School of Theology

Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 11:30am-1:30pm Dubuis Lawn

PAN DULCE CON LAS HERMANAS

Thursday, Oct. 8 | 1:15-2pm Library Auditorium

FILM: “LAS MARTHAS”

Monday, Sept. 28 | 10:30-11:30am Library, Special Collections Room

Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 12-1:15pm Library Auditorium

STROLLING SHOWCASE

Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 11am - 1pm Cardinals Courtyard

Share a conversation with UIW sisters over Mexican pasteries and coffee Sponsor: HHM Planning Committee

Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 1:30pm Dubuis Lawn

The fraternity steps and strolls in a performance Sponsor: Omega Delta Phi

LATINOS, TEXAS AND DESTINY -A BRIEF HISTORY

Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 12-1pm Nursing Building, Room 312

Speaker: O. Ricardo Pimentel, Writer/Columnist San Antonio Express-News Host: Dr. Scott Roberts (HEBSBA)

The University of the Incarnate Word provides reasonable accommodation with adequate notice. To request disability accommodations for an event, visit www.uiw.edu/ada.

Film follows two Mexican American debutantes Sponsor: UIW J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library

CLOSING EVENT: LA CELEBRACION

Sample foods from various Hispanic cultures, enjoy music, traditional dances, and fun Sponsor: University Events and Student Programs

UIW ATHLETIC EVENTS (HOME GAMES) 9/18 Women’s Soccer vs. Houston Baptist, 5pm 9/19 Football vs. Nicholls, 2pm 9/25 Men’s Soccer vs. UIW Mexico, 7pm 10/1 Women’s Volleyball vs. S.F. Austin, 7pm 10/12-13 Women’s Golf Sponsor: Athletics Department

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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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