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VOL. 114. NO. 4 www.uiwlogos.org October 2013 Play Day UIW celebrates Homecoming for Peace Heritage Day win, royalty Page 12 Sober Page 5 Page 9 Roads Page 13 President: UIW on track to grow, shine Upcoming By Darlene Jasso LOGOS STAFF WRITER Events The University of the Incarnate Word’s medical school, branding, guidelines, managing the visual identity program, handling exceptions Compiled by Joshua Cantu/ expansion and construction is on track, the president emphasized at and considering new trademarks, and managing the licensing program. LOGOS FEATURES EDITOR his Oct. 1 “State of the University” address. A demand for merchandise will create business. Water and Culture As faculty, staff and students en- UIW’s move to Division I is now getting national recognition. Symposium Friday, Nov. 1 | 8:30 a.m.-1p.m. tered Marian Hall Ballroom where There was a short clip during an NFL game on ESPN about the Location: Marian Hall Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr. addressed football team and the university, which is what the university is doing The Department of English will them, they were all handed a few in relation to building the brand, said Agnese. have guest speakers Alyssa Burgin and Annalisa Peace. Student freebies, one being a decal of the “We want to continue that bond of the Cardinal Pride,” Agnese research presentations and panel university logo. said. “The university wants to enhance the student experience by em- discussion led by the UIW English Department Faculty. “Don’t let it just go into your phasizing a culture of community that permanently bonds students pocket,” Agnese said. “Make sure to UIW when they graduate.” 11th Annual Veterans Day it goes onto the back of your car Focusing on the medical school set to open in 2016, Agnese said, Celebration Thursday, Nov. 7 | 11a.m. -1p.m. window so everybody knows you’re the founding dean and two assistant deans will be aboard by January. Location: Dubuis Lawn a Cardinal.” “We are going to accelerate our health-care fields that allow A UIW student, Dr. Tony UIW is continuing to grow the students to get their degrees in seven years instead of eight and we Patterson, an Army major and optometrist, will speak and a brand statewide, nationally and in- are going to do that accelerated format starting next year with the formal flag-folding ceremony ternationally, the president said. medical school,” Agnese said. will be held. UIW students “Branding helps our students get Other accelerated tracks include pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry and also will host “Toys For Tots.” Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr. New unwrapped toys would employment upon graduation. They pre-physical therapy. The university is also tying in with University be appreciated as they would have to know the UIW brand. We have a great team of people leading of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio for dentistry, he said. be Christmas presents for local disadvantaged children. the effort and that’s what our focus has to be.” Other expansion of the educational experiences Agnese talked Agnese said the corporate identity is being implemented in three about were the Adult Degree Completion Program (AdCAP) and 2013 Fall Training Schedule phases. The first two phases of the work of the Visual Corporate Iden- online sites, a proposed film program, a school of professional golf Friday, Nov. 1 | noon-1p.m. Location: Library G16 tity Committee are complete and phase three is the final stage. Stage management, and UIW European Student Center in Heidelberg, The Blackboard Users Group three includes implementing a cultural shift to using the branding Germany. Cont. on page 2 will provide training for new -UIW on track Blackboard tools. Faith & Reason: Partnership at Its Best Friday, Nov. 1 | 12:30-2 p.m. Location: Gorman Building, Room 119 ByStudents Rachel Cywinski form cigar club The presentation will analyze the LOGOS STAFF WRITER moments in the tradition when this partnership was particularly Samantha Alecozay is founder and presi- I’ve had with it over the past couple fruitful. dent of the Crimson Leaf Cigar Club, a of years.” Rolla Alaydi Dissertation student organization comprised of nine Alecozay said someone encour- Defense members and their sponsor, Dr. Louis J. aged her to start smoking cigars two Friday, Nov. 1 | 1-3:30 p.m. Location: Mabee Library Special Agnese Jr., the university president. years ago. Collections Room The group meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays on “After I was introduced to it, I Rolla Alaydi will present her the patio outside Agnese’s office. Alecozay began going to Club Humidor on a dissertation, “Palestinian Women’s Perception of Their Social and said Agnese selected the location because regular basis, trying new cigars, doing Economic Status." “it’s a patio that’s not around any heavily research on them, and enjoying them populated meeting spots, and it’s a nice area with the other members once I signed Reception for Harp & Shamrock Society Gift in general.” up for a membership. I smoke many Friday, Nov. 1 | 4-6 p.m. Alecozay, a junior majoring in music different types of cigars, though noth- Location: Mabee Library, Second Floor Lobby industry, composing and performance ing is better to me than a full- bodied The Harp & Shamrock Society from San Antonio, said, “The club’s name Nicaraguan after a long, stressful day. will loan a statue of St. Patrick to creates a connection with the school and “I’ve also made so many network- UIW. It will be displayed on the second-floor lobby of J.E. and L.E. those that enjoy cigars by using the refer- ing connections through cigars. I have Mabee Library. ence of the color crimson with the tobacco been a representative for Drew Estate leaf. What’s more interesting is the Latin Cigars. Last semester I started The Saturday Garden Workday Saturday, Nov. 2 | 11a.m.-2 p.m. text written under the coat of arms, which Crimson Leaf Cigar Club to help Location: Community Garden translates to ‘All equal under the leaf.’ This guide those that are interested in learn- The cigar club's coat of arms means 'all equal under the leaf.' (Behind Gorman) was important to me because cigars really ing about cigars in the right direction. Learn about planting with the hope to host bigger events on campus.” seasons, composting, and other are a social equalizer. “The goals of the club are to teach people sustainable ways to live. “Cigars aren’t just something you smoke. about cigars and their intricacy, to create a In regard to the university smoking This club isn’t just about smoking a cigar. welcoming social experience, to generate policy and signage, Alecozay weighed in: Day of Native American “The principle of cigars is not the same as Dance It’s an experience, it’s a new friend, a new stimulating debate and conversation in Sunday, Nov. 3 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. networking possibility; it’s a stimulating general, and to unwind after a long day.” cigarettes. A cigar is meant to be enjoyed, Location: Marian Hall Ballroom not needed; it is something you smoke in the The Danza Azteca de Yanaguana conversation, it’s a place to unwind; it’s a Club Vice President C.J. Dukes said, group will have practice sessions warm, friendly environment where you’re “This club is very social. We have open company of good friends or in privacy with a and lessons for anyone interested nice beverage and a good book. Cigars aren’t in learning. not only learning about cigars; you’re really discussions that allow members and non- experiencing them. It really is a different members to speak their minds without any filled with the chemicals and other additives Day of the Dead Observance world. What attracted me to sharing my negative criticism. We are having small cigarettes contain, and you cannot develop a Sunday, Nov. 3 | 8-9:30 p.m. chemical dependence with cigars.” Location: Our Lady's Chapel, experience with others is how great a time activities at the moment. In the future we AD Building, for Mass; outside the chapel for the reception Pan de Muerto and chocolate will be served. Dr. Agnese to take sabbatical with wife By Sophia A. Rodriguez UIW Diwali: Indian Festival LOGOS STAFF WRITER of Lights Tuesday, Nov. 5, | 6-8:30 p.m. The University of the Incarnate Word is named chief of staff, Vincent Rodriguez, in the university, which has helped support, its Location: ICC Conference Hall and Patio preparing for interim leadership while Dr. charge. Doyle joined UIW in 1988. Rodri- growth, including plans for a medical school Diwali is the Indian Festival of Lou J. Agnese Jr., president since 1985, takes guez, a former journalist, has been Agnese’s opening in 2016. Lights to celebrate victory of good a six-month sabbatical. assistant to the president for communications The Agneses plan to embark on a journey over evil, light over darkness. Agnese has decided to leave in January for since 2000. around the world on a luxurious cruise line, Stress and Maintaining a a personal sabbatical with his wife, Mickey, When Agnese was named president at spending 121 days at sea and spending time Healthy Lifestyle Wednesday, Nov. 6, | 6-8 p.m. who has been recovering from liver disease. the age of 34, he was one of the youngest with friends and family. He said he looks Location: Library Room 230 He said he feels this is the time he needs to university presidents in the nation. Through forward to meeting people on this trip in The program will discuss the give his wife – they’ve been married 40 years his leadership, UIW has grown from 1,200 hopes of discovering opportunities for the different types of stress and the different coping mechanisms.

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