Whats the Word April 18th Issue

WHAT’S THE WORD UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD

APRIL 18, 2015

UIW RING CEREMONY

SPRING 2016

Surviving a Lightning Storm http://www.wildbackpacker.com/wilderness-survival/articles/surviving-a-lightning-storm/

Lightning safety while backpacking, hiking, or camping As many as 24,000 people are killed annually by lightning strikes, with a yearly average of more than 50 fatalities in the United States. While up to 90% of strike victims survive, nearly 80% of survivors sustain serious, life-long effects such as neurological and internal injuries. Injuries don’t only occur from a direct strike by a lightning bolt, but also by making contact with an object electrified by lightning such as metal or the ground, as well as explosions or fires caused by the strike. Although the odds of you being injured are slim, it’s essential for everyone, especially hikers, backpackers, and campers, to learn and understand lightning safety.

NOAA.gov makes it clear that there are no safe places outdoors when lightning or thunder are in the area.

While the following article does provide safety tips for how to survive thunderstorms and lightning strikes when no safe shelter is available, the information serves to only lower the risk of being hit as there is no way to completely avoid it while outside. Always find a substantial, closed shelter in which you can ride out the storm, whether you see lightning or not, long before it reaches you.

Avoid the Storm in the First Place While enjoying the outdoors, you need to always pay attention to the changing weather. Look at the forecast before going hiking or camping and know the weather patterns of the area. Weather can change quickly, so always be mindful of the clouds. Dark underbellies, changing winds, and a scent of rain all indicate bad weather. The most obvious sign of a lightning storm, however, is thunder. Even if there is blue sky above, lightning can travel up to 10 miles horizontally before striking the ground.

You may think it is safe if you are far away from the storm, but if you can hear thunder, you aren’t safe. Whether you see bolts, hear thunder, or detect an imminent storm, head to shelter immediately. Even if you haven’t yet arrived at your destination, always be willing to head to safety (even if that means turning back) if bad weather develops. Unless it develops extremely quickly, you should be able to head to secure shelter long before the storm arrives. Absolutely never take your chances being outdoors during a thunderstorm. As the saying goes, “it’s better to be late in this world than early in the next.”

Lightning Storm Safety The best and only way to avoid lightning is to find a significant, closed shelter. Small structures like simple rain shelters, sheds, or outhouses provide nearly zero protection from lightning strikes due to the fact that they lack plumbing, wiring, or other grounding mechanisms from the roof to the Earth. Once inside a safe shelter, stay away from corded phones, computers, and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity. Also avoid making contact with plumbing, metal objects, water, windows, and large amounts of concrete. Staying in a car is safer than being outside due to the metal roof and sides – if lightning strikes a vehicle it will travel through the metal to the ground. If riding the storm out in a vehicle, roll up the windows, don’t lean against the inside doors, and don’t use any electronic equipment.

Caught Outdoors in a Lightning Storm If you find yourself stuck outdoors in a storm there are some last resort safety tips, assuming there are no indoor shelters nearby, that may reduce your chance of being stuck by a lightning bolt.

If you find yourself caught in the lightning storm, first of all, do not panic. Stay calm and take the proper immediate precautions. Quickly leave open fields, elevated mountain tops, and watery areas. Follow the instructions in the below table to know where you can find safety before, during, and after a storm.

Stay away from any objects that could conduct electricity such as fences or power lines. In addition, if lightning strikes an object, lethal shrapnel could be sent flying. Staying low and finding protection can minimize the chance of injuries from debris. If you are with a group, crouch 20 feet apart to decrease the risk of multiple people being struck.

Positive Streamers? You’re About to be Struck.

Lightning strikes are preceded by a sensation of tingling or by your hair standing on end. If you have this feeling and are in or near a thunderstorm, your body has likely sent what is called a positive streamer. If this sudden charge connects with the electrons pooling beneath the storm clouds, lightning will strike you or within a very close proximity. If you feel this sensation, immediately crouch on the balls of your feet (follow the guidelines in the above table). Hold your breath as to not breathe in the superheated air that surrounds a lightning bolt.

Emergency First Aid for Lightning Strike Victims If someone is struck by lightning, call 911 or seek emergency medical support immediately. Wait until the immediate danger of further lightning strikes has passed to evaluate their condition and to begin medical treatment on the injured person. Because the charge simply passes through the body, a person does not carry an electric charge after being struck thus making the person safe to touch. Follow the table below for instructions on how to treat those struck by lightning.

After the Storm Has Passed Wait for at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder to leave your shelter or to resume hiking or backpacking.

Be aware of other thunderstorms that may arise after the initial storm.

The idea that electronic devices and metal on your body attract lightning is a myth so don’t take the time to remove these items. However, “height, pointy shape, and isolation are the dominant factors controlling where a lightning bolt will strike” (NOAA). Therefore, metal objects protruding from your backpack, such as trekking poles or antennas, increase the chance of attracting a bolt of lightning.

The Big Give S.A. is back for year three, and we are excited for an even bigger and better event!

This year’s Big Give S.A. will take place from midnight to midnight on May 3rd!

The nonprofit registration deadline for the Big Give S.A. 2016 has passed. We hope you will join us next year!

For more information, contact info@thebiggivesa.org.

What is the Big Give S.A.?

The Big Give S.A.is a 24-hour day of giving that brings donors and nonprofits together by creating a shared region-wide experience and connecting people to the causes that matter to them the most. Last year YOU came together to raise $4.3 million dollars for 882 charitable causes in 24 hours.

This year, with a goal of $6,000,000, we are hoping to do even more for South Central Texas.

Why should I get involved?

Besides being a great way to give back to the charitable organizations that do so much for our communities, the Big Give S.A. adds a fun competitive element to giving. In addition to helping the nonprofits prepare to capitalize on the Big Give S.A., we also provide additional prize money to nonprofits that reach specific goals, milestones such as bringing in new donors and money.

Not only does your money support the agency you care about but it also help them potentially Win even more!

Last year, in addition to the funds raised by nonprofits, the Big Give S.A. distributed roughly $400,000 in prize money thanks to our generous sponsors! https://thebiggivesa.org/

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The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is looking for enthusiastic individuals to create electrifying events for students on campus! As part of CAB, you will gain event planning and leadership experience. We need CAB positions are bi-monthly paid positions.

Any questions about the Campus Activities Board can be directed to Natay Gutierrez, Student Engagement Coordinator at nagutie1@student.uiwtx.edu

Do you have what it takes to make the world a better place?

30-SECOND PSA

CONTEST

ON A SUSTAINABILITY RELATED TOPIC

Calling all San Antonio area college & university students to create a 30-second video to raise awareness on a sustainability-related topic of your choosing (air quality,recycling, organic gardening, energy/water conservation, nature, clean energy, etc.) PSAs will be showcased at a Green Carpet event during

EcoExchangeEdu on Earth Day , April 22, 2016, at Eco Centro .

Prizes for the top three winners.

Send youtube link to drichter@alamo.edu by April 8 at 12 noon.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Sustainability in Action: Classes, Campuses, and Communities EcoExchangeEdu – San Antonio

On Friday, April 22, 2016, from 2 to 5 p.m., we will hold our second EcoExchangeEdu Showcase. This event highlights the sustainability initiatives and research in the classroom and beyond, with presentations by students representing local colleges and universities. The event will be held at San Antonio College’s EcoCentro (1802 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212).

We invite all students from San Antonio‐area colleges and universities to submit proposals to present at this exciting collaborative event. The deadline for proposal submission is Wednesday, March 30, 5 p.m.

Submissions may take any form, including (but not limited to) performance art, fine art, platform presentations, and poster presentations. Staged submissions (platform presentations, performance art pieces, etc.) should not exceed eight minutes in length. Students submitting static displays (fine art, posters, etc.) should anticipate being available during a designated period of time for Q&A and discussion with attendees if their submission is selected. Submissions will be juried and students will be notified about the selection results no later than one week prior to the event.

This year, the EcoExchangeEdu Showcase will be entitled “Sustainability in Action: Classes, Campuses, and Communities”. San Antonio’s institutions of higher education are preparing students to address the challenges of sustainability in their professional, civic and personal lives regardless of academic discipline.

Presentations that celebrate how sustainability education fosters transformation – a commitment to action where skills, attitudes and knowledge are applied to issues of sustainability – are of particular interest.

Your presentation proposal should include the following: 1. Title of Presentation – Please list academic discipline(s) embodied in the presentation if not apparent in the presentation title.

2. Description (limit 250 words) – Please explain clearly how the format is appropriate for your proposal, what you plan to do, and the connection to sustainability.

3. Detailed List of Technology and Special Needs – Please list all audio/visual requirements. Also include spatial and equipment requirements for performance/activity.

4. College or University Affiliation, Class Year, and Institutional Contact Information ‐ Your university e‐ mail address will be utilized to confirm your institutional affiliation.

5. Brief Introduction for Presenter(s) – This introduction may be used in promotional materials and for introductions at the EcoExchangeEdu Showcase. Submissions may be edited for length and uniformity in publication.

Please submit proposals and questions about EcoExchangeEdu’s Showcase to EcoExchangeEdu@gmail.com

EcoExchangeEdu is a group of faculty, staff, and students from San Antonio‐area colleges and universities who have been meeting since 2014 to share ideas about sustainability in our campus and civic communities.

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