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Help Wanted: university plan seeks direction By Natalie Perez LOGOS STAFF WRITER give UIW a quality checkup. Every decade, UIW is required to turn in two re- The Quality Enhancement Plan committee is seek- ports that prove accreditation and subsequently build ing student, faculty, staff and alumni ideas until March UIW’s reputation. The first is called the Compliance 8 for what academic adventure they want next for the Report consisting of 89 different matters that have to University of the Incarnate Word. be checked off after proof is shown. The second is called When finished, the QEP will be roughly a 30-page the QEP. research paper consisting of a well-designed, five-year “The QEP is a proposal to do something new that’s plan including dates, milestones, schedules, budgets and part of that 10-year review,” James said. “It has to be more — required as part of UIW’s bid for reaccredita- an idea that will be a five-year plan, so it’s to do some- tion – a process that comes along every 10 years. thing across five years, not just a little thing. It has to The QEP is meant to improve student learning and be something that has the prospect of helping improve success by prioritizing an idea that could be thought of student learning. Those are really the only two criteria by you, if you go to, http://www.uiw.edu/qepsurvey, and for it, so it can be anything.” submit your thoughts, officials said. UIW is starting from scratch and is asking for input Dr. Glenn James, who is on the QEP committee from everyone. No topic has been selected yet. as UIW’s associate provost and director of assessment “I really want students to know how much all the said in order for UIW to continue to be a licensed and faculty administrators appreciate when they answer accredited university, the Southern Association of Col- surveys because we take their answers very seriously — leges and Schools (SACS) based in Atlanta needs to it’s huge, huge,” James said. - Cont. on page 2 - Help wanted Volunteers help with tax returns By Jenifer Jaffe LOGOS STAFF WRITER mond is a certified public accountant. Accounting students gain valuable Dean of Student Success Sandra McMakin speaks about new scholarship program for summer school. If you make $55,000 a year or less, experience by preparing the returns, volunteers will help you with your tax Edmond said. return preparation free Saturday morn- “We have two layers of students Summer school cuts cost ings through April 15 at the University helping: the undergraduates work with By Serena Elizondo of the Incarnate Word. the graduate students one-on-one in LOGOS STAFF WRITER Trained undergraduate and gradu- the beginning so they have an expert ate accounting students, professors and who has done it before or who has taken The University of the Incarnate Word is offering a summer sale of sorts – summer volunteers began offering this service Feb. some advanced classes,” Edmond said. school at half-price – to all undergraduate students attending classes on the main 2 from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 62 of “After about the third week, the gradu- campus. the Administration Building. ate students step back and become the ContinUIW, formerly a scholarship-based program offering summer discount The program was established about reviewers.” tuition for those who qualified, has been converted to a tuition-based program be- 30 years ago with the intent of provid- The students volunteering also benefit ginning with Summer 2013. ing free financial service to the poor and from the program by earning community Participating students now will be able to catch up or get ahead with courses elderly. It remains extremely beneficial to service hours required for graduation. to meet degree requirements with this new discounted price, said Dean of Student those in the community in need of aid, Since the community is coming to the Success Sandra McMakin, who is in charge of implementing the program. administrators said. campus for the service, they’re not re- “We are making the program available to all undergrad main campus students,” Taxpayers should bring their driver’s stricted to the 15-hour, on-campus cap. McMakin said. license, a copy of their Social Security “It’s the service component of a class,” When current students get their PINS later this spring from their advisers to card, W-2 forms and a copy of last year’s Edmond said. “If they work every single register for summer and fall classes, that’s all necessary to get in on ContinUIW prices. tax returns, said Dr. Tracie Edmond, an Saturday, they have all of their volunteer “We want to offer the classes that the students need to graduate faster,” McMakin assistant professor in accounting. Ed- hours required by the school.” said. “We know it’s difficult for students to graduate in four years, being that there’s not a lot of leeway on the courses and when they can take them. “We also want our students to be able to be involved in extracurricular activities, work and internships etc. Rather than them trying to take more hours during the fall and spring we want them to be able to utilize summer.” This change will help students to not have to use as much financial aid for the summer and instead save for the fall and spring semesters. “We are excited about it,” said McMakin. The goal is for students to be able to plan with their advisers what classes they are going to take during the summer and then for the fall and spring. “We want students to start thinking like that,” McMakin said. “Instead of just fall and spring, think the whole year.”

For additional information please visit: www.uiw.edu/continuiw or e-mail con- [email protected]. New policy restricts smoking areas near buildings By Rachel Cywinski and Priscilla Sauceda LOGOS STAFF WRITERS Smoking on campus now is prohibited within 20 feet of any building at the University of the Incarnate Word. As of Jan. 1, there is one designated smoking area on the main campus, the “deck on the (north side) of the (Dr. Burton E. Grossman) International Conference Center.” There are a few other areas on campus, which are not designated as either smoking or nonsmoking areas and which do not fall under smoking prohibitions. The smoking policy prohibits smoking within 20 feet of any building, in the courtyards of the Administration Building, Genevieve Tarleton Dougherty Fine MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF Arts Building, the deck outside the media center and the areas around and between Agnese-Sosa Living and Learning Center, Marian Hall, Clement Hall and Gorman - Cont. on page 2 - Smoking page 2 NEWS www.uiwlogos.org February 2013 Egypt foreign currency de- clines In January, Egypt’s foreign currency fell 10 percent. The foreign currency has been dwindling due to violent protests on the streets and the political unrest. This decline has been occurring since the revolution to remove the former president in 2011. Egypt has been discussing possible loans with the European Union as well was with the International Monetary Fund, U.S. States and the African Development Bank. Dell founder seeks buyback Compiled by Paola Cardenas, Assistant Editor Michael Dell, founder of Dell computers, announced Gas buildup cited in Pemex explosion he is going to buy back the company, with the help A deadly explosion due to gas buildup occurred at the of Silver Lake, a technology investor, and Microsoft. Horsemeat controversy headquarters of Mexican state oil company Pemex. Analysts say now is the right time to buy the company Thirty-seven have been reported dead, with more than After testing samples of meat stored by Freeza Meets and turn it around. Buying the 100 people hospitalized due to serious injuries. The of Newry, a beef processing factory in Ireland, it was company back will remove source of the gas is under investigation, as many unan- found that 80 percent contained horsemeat. Police have Dell off the Nasdaq stock swered questions have been brought to the table. So far, been assigned to investigate and keep the Republic of exchange. Shareholders are there has been minimal evidence of the explosion being Ireland up to date concerning the meat-processing being offered $13.65 in cash a bomb blast, which would point to an attack from one industry. An emergency meeting has been called by per share. Before sealing the of Mexico’s armed groups. Authorities question why the the Department of Agriculture and Rural develop- deal, a “go shop” period will be gas buildup was not reported in the first place, possibly ment officials. This raises issues concerning food safety conducted, during which Dell’s preventing the incident. confidence. board will seek other offers to Help Wanted Smoking continued from page 1 continued from page 1 The QEP can, quite literally, change to go to UIW’s QEP website and refer to Building, including Friendship Plaza and other. We know it’s harmful but people the way UIW works. Ten years ago UIW the list of 14 other schools with online at shuttle stops. have the right to harm themselves. You was one of the first universities required QEP reports. For years, students have asked the have the right to harm yourself, but you to complete a QEP, James said. At the Do not be shy about submissions. Student Government Association to don’t have the right to harm me.” time, the QEP’s main focus was to help “We have four questions on the survey,” help lead an effort to restrict smoking on Nicholas Segura, a UIW chemistry first-year students with a concentration James said. “If they (students) really only campus. On Nov. 27, UIW’s Executive graduate who regularly visits the campus, on student success. The result: the First have answers to No. 1, give it to us and Council created designated smoking and said he thinks the new policy is good. Year Engagement program that every send it in because right now we’re just nonsmoking areas. “I think that’s a good thing because it’s student has had contact with. looking for big ideas, so more ideas are What happens to people who smoke important to not allow people to breathe “Back then there was no Dean Sandy better. We’re not worried about having in these areas depends upon their status at the second-hand smoke,” Segura said. (McMakin), no office of Student Success, something perfected in the submission the university. Employees and students Doug Endsley, vice president of Busi- and literally, the QEP began with Dean process.” may undergo their respective disciplinary ness and Finance, said the smoking re- Sandy, Sandy McMakin, and one-and- The committee is open to all sugges- processes, while visitors may be escorted striction will be noted with more signage. half additional positions, that was it. tions. Other than going online, Zapalac off campus by university police. Janine The Department of Facilities Man- “That’s how big an impact it can make said, “(Students) can pass any feedback Chavez of Campus Life said the Human agement wants to set up a uniform sig- if we think of a good idea. It’s pretty to me, and I’ll relay it to the committee.” Resources Department is responsible for nage throughout the campus. The plan is exciting. This is not just something ‘la la’ After the March 8 deadline, commit- the disciplining of stray smokers. to mark buildings with the highest den- we have to do it for SACS. It’s something tee members can deliberate over ideas After piecing together the various sity of people to decrease the amount of that lets (UIW) find our next big cool during and around spring break. How- smoking restrictions, the areas which are smoke entering the buildings. New signs thing to do.” ever, even later, students will have a voice. not designated as either smoking or non- will be put up around campus to remind Ryan Zapalac, a student on the QEP “Maybe we’ll get five ideas,” James aid. smoking areas, and therefore areas where people about non-smoking areas and the committee and winner of 2011’s Kemper “We’re going to ask students to help rank smoking is allowed, include Lourdes designated smoking areas. Scholarship, said he was surprised to those five ideas, so there will be a couple Grotto, the Blue Hole, much of the lawn Both smokers and non-smokers claim learn the role an earlier QEP played in phases of student input. I really want to of Brackenridge Villa, half of the circle the use of signs will help everyone be on the formation of First Year Engagement. encourage everybody that we really care between Dubuis and Gorman buildings the same page about smoking on campus “I thought it (First Year Engagement) what they say.” (the half closer to J.E. and L.E. Mabee “By [putting up signs as reminders], was always there,” said Zapalac, an Eng- This plan, due in December 2014, Library), the middle half of Dubuis it will be a great way to create a balance lish major and Honors Program student is an experiment and like any, could fail Lawn, the flagpoles in Mission Plaza, for both smokers and non-smokers,” said from League City, Texas. “It caught me at first, officials said. If so, adjustments the parking lots along Hildebrand, most Endsley. “This process will take some by surprise. I think that’s good though, would be made accordingly, and the of the parking west of the San Antonio time in developing but, it’s a step.” the fact that everyone thinks it’s sort of experiment would be conducted again. River and the nature trail. SGA President Jonathan Guajardo a omnipresent thing; it wasn’t just con- Eventually, UIW will start executing Tony Allen, general manager of Sodexo, said the new policy is a progressive step. ducted for a five-year plan. the plan no later than Spring 2015, and which provides catering service at UIW, “Over the past few terms, includ- “In simplest terms, it’s (the QEP) outcomes are expected to be desirable, said he welcomed the change. ing mine, they’ve all really had a focus just to make the school better,” Zapalac achievable and measurable. “I love it,” Allen said. “I quit smoking of regulating smoking on campus so said. “It’s really trying to incorporate all James said, “My job is to make sure 25 years ago. I hated that they smoked that students are not forced into being the departments of all the colleges here that the QEP is not ‘my’ topic. That’s close to the building. I just don’t know trapped to inhale the smoke,” Guajardo on campus to make sure that whatever it’s ‘our’ topic. I’m just one of 17 people where they can go -- for the employees said. “It’s something we’ve been pushing we pick for the next five-year plan re- around the table. There are 15 faculty and who will have trouble giving up smoking for, for three or four years. Overall SGA ally enhances every part of the school administrators and two students.” -- and students as well. I think they need is very happy with the outcome and we’re -- something for everyone.” James said that he helps to make sure a designated spot where they can go le- glad we helped out the university in this For the last six months UIW has UIW has a committee with open-minded gally so they can all go there and kill each manner.” worked on an accessible and easy way people who will invite lots of input, reach students can contribute. Online there out to the students, faculty, alumni and is a survey with tailor-made questions staff, bring in many ideas and sort out Career Services coordinator where people can submit ideas meant to which ideas they think are going to be benefit student learning and success in the most valuable. the long term. After ideas have been syphoned down seeks to make office visible James said, “Literally if somebody to the top prospects, Dr. Kathi Light, By Priscilla Sauceda thinks, ‘I wish we just played music in UIW’s provost, will choose the final topic LOGOS STAFF WRITER she said, adding the office also wants to the tutoring center — whatever,’ they can for implementation. become more visible on campus and serve just put it in that block (found at, http:// The QEP topic depends on everyone. This spring’s job fairs represent much more students. www.uiw.edu/qep) and touch ‘submit.’ James said, “(The topic is) something preparation and planning from the Uni- “I encourage students to visit our web- That will go to the committee who will that hopefully every student can identify versity of the Incarnate Word’s Student page for a schedule of upcoming events,” think it through. It’s the real deal.” with and will benefit from. Whatever it Success Program, particularly its Office Tejeda said. Students with ideas who are curious, is we come up with.” of Career Services. She said she understands students are but unsure where to start, are encouraged Clarissa Tejeda, busy balancing school, a job and family who joined UIW matters so she encourages students to stay Library sets ‘Ticket to Knowledge’ last fall as office connected by following Career Services The “Ticket to Knowledge” series at Thursday, Feb. 28: Basic Business coordinator, said on Facebook. She also plans to continue J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library, which Research, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Room 230. she’s determined getting the word out through e-mails, began in January, features a number Wednesday, March 6: Interlibrary to bring awareness advertisements and faculty. of topics. Loan and Document Delivery, noon-1 to students about “Not many students realize how appli- Those remaining include: p.m. Participants are encouraged to expanding their cable certain workshops can be, whether Tuesday, Feb. 12: Google Skills, bring a lunch and a laptop. Snacks will employment op- you are a freshmen, senior or alumni,” noon-1 p.m., Special Collections Room be provided. portunities. Tejeda said. Clarissa Tejeda on second floor. Participants are en- Wednesday, March 27: Web of Sci- A graduate of Many recruiters are very eager and couraged to bring a lunch and a laptop. ence, noon-1 p.m., Room 230. Our Lady of the active to help UIW students. Snacks will be provided. Evidence-based Healthcare Resourc- Lake University, Tejeda has experience “I encourage students to become Tuesday, Feb. 26: Interlibrary Loan es, noon-1 p.m., Room 230. working directly with students. She as- proactive in their development by check- and Document Delivery, 4:30-5:30 Wednesday, April 24: Evidence- sisted students in the area of career ex- ing our schedule, visiting the office and p.m., Room 230. based Healthcare Resources, noon-1 ploration and job development at OLLU. utilizing the services. Everything we offer Wednesday, Feb. 27: Primo, noon-1 p.m., Room 230. At UIW, her first goal is to “increase is included in the cost of your tuition - so p.m., Room 230. the opportunities for UIW students,” make sure to utilize our resources.” February 2013 FEATURESwww.uiwlogos.org page 3 UIW student sees Beyonce up close at Super Bowl show Special to the Logos While millions watched Super Bowl XLVII and Beyonce’s halftime show, a University of the Incarnate Word student got to run out on the field and see the superstar up close. Mariana Dominguez, 19, a communication arts major concentrating in produc- tion, brought her sister, Erica, 23, along on an expenses-paid trip – courtesy of Pepsi, the halftime show sponsor – to see Beyonce. Dominguez was among 25 winners nationwide of a Pepsi contest she entered Jan. 13 when she saw an ad promoting the contest and its prize in El Norte, a newspaper based in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. “The contest consisted of sending different pictures of yourself in different po- sitions, such as jumping or moving your hands like the minute hand on a clock,” Dominguez said. “If they liked your pictures, your photos would come out in the Super Bowl Pepsi commercial and if you were lucky enough, you (would) win a round trip to New Orleans with all (expenses) paid and a chance to participate on the halftime show with a (guest).” Dominguez said she was notified Jan. 21 she was a finalist and underwent a background check before she was told Jan. 24 she was a winner. “When they called me to tell me I was a winner I couldn’t believe it. I never imagined I would ever win the sweepstakes. I chose my sister to go with me.” They flew out Friday, Feb. 1, via United Airlines but had to stay in a Covington, La., hotel about an hour away from New Orleans due to no room in the Big Easy. Dominguez also was given $500 to spend which she and her sister used mostly for food. “My sister and I both bought Super Bowl shirts and I bought a football. We also bought some souvenirs like shirts and caps for our family.” Before the halftime show, Dominguez, her sister, the other winners and their guests only could see the game on monitors as they prepared to run out onto the field and stand before the stage. “I saw Beyonce like eight meters (away) more or less. I got to see her practice four times but the actual performance was amazing. She is beautiful and truly talented. I think it was one of the best experiences yet.” Mariana Dominguez holds a poster greeting winners of an expenses-paid trip to New Orleans to see Beyonce. For Dominguez, it was her first trip to New Orleans and she got to see more of I got to go with the other winners to a private 5th Quarter Pepsi party with celebri- it with the other winners. ties. I got to eat and dance to the music of celebrities like Hunter Hayes, Little John “I really enjoyed going to New Orleans as a city because it has a lot of attractions and Jamie Foxx. such as Bourbon Street. I thought everybody from New Orleans was exceptionally “The whole trip was incredible. However, my favorite part was when I got to see nice. I went to the Pitbull Beach Bowl Concert. I saw him like 15 feet away. In Beyonce perform at halftime. This was just a great experience for me. From now on concert, I also saw Hunter Hayes and Jamie Foxx. I also loved it when my sister and I will enter every contest I hear about because these things really happen.” ‘Nelly’s Echo’ entertains UIW

By Katie Rivera KATIE BOSWORTH/LOGOS STAFF LOGOS STAFF WRITER Nelson Emokpae sings and plays guitar with 'Nelly's Echo,' a two-man band that appeared on TV's 'The Voice.' Emokpae's cousin, Mog, plays percussion. University of the Incarnate Word students didn’t “I was disappointed because it was going to be a “The name ‘Nelly’s Echo’ is based on the premise get the “Winter Wonderland” promised due to tech- different event that CAB was going to have from all that music is a two-way street, music is give-and-take,” nicalities but they did get a free concert Thursday, Jan. the other ones they’ve had,” said Crawford Higgins, a Empokpae said. “So Nelly refers to me, the musician, 24, featuring Nelly’s Echo, a two-man band from TV’s senior communication arts major. “We’ve had a really and the Echo refers to the audience’s appreciation of “The Voice.” warm winter, and some ice skating would have been a the music.” The Campus Activities Board had planned to bring little festive.” Uniquely, the audience for the band’s tour is all col- in a portable outdoor ice-skating rink and Nelly’s Echo. However, as 6:30 p.m. rolled around, more students leges. Nelly’s Echo is traveling the country to bring its However, the ice-skating portion had to be canceled showed up to enjoy the funky music of Nelly’s Echo fresh sound to students. The artists said their two-hour last minute. along with food catered from Panera Bread and a lo- show features positive, funny and uplifting music that “We were supposed to have ice skating but the cal Mexican bakery, as well as giveaways for the San is “very engaging, full of colors, and original.” truck broke down, so unfortunately they were not able Antonio Rodeo and Spurs games. “I have been blessed to be successful in the college to come,” said Italie Chavez, CAB’s director of enter- Nelly’s Echo is comprised of Nelson Emokpae, and market for the past three years, so I’m building up net- tainment. his cousin, Mog, who is the percussionist. Emokpae works with college advisers that book artists,” Empokpae At first, students were disappointed about the rink is originally from Nigeria and has been in the United said. “I’m playing in a lot of Texas schools right now. You cancellation. States since 1996. know Texas is pretty big. It’s like 20 hours both ways. Students prepare for Job Fair By Lauren Taylor LOGOS STAFF WRITER eventually, after graduating, hopefully get a full-time job at that company.” Some University of the Incarnate Word students already are gearing up to at- Junior Katie Patterson said she plans on attending the job fair – but not tend the annual Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in McCombs Center to get a full-time job. She plans to “network and get my name out there for Rosenberg Sky Room. an internship next spring. UIW has so many wonderful events to offer to its An estimated 70 companies are expected to greet the job-seekers wanting full- students you’d have to be crazy not to attend.” time employment. A smaller job fair for internships and part-time jobs is planned Katie Rivera, a senior, has a different take on the job fair as this is the time Thursday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Marian Hall Ballroom. that counts to hunt and secure a job for after graduation. “(The job fair is) a good opportunity for all seniors to see what’s out there and try “Being a senior, it’s exciting and a little scary that I have to be in the engaging in conversation with workers of the companies, and get their input about grown-up world now,” Rivera said. “I appreciate that UIW helps us with their company,” senior Jandro Flores said. “I would like to attend the job fair because the transition by providing us the opportunity to meet possible employers.” I know a lot of different companies will be there, and that to me is the easiest way Student Emily Carrubba said she has attended UIW’s past job fairs and for a person with no work experience to try for an internship with a company and recommends it. “UIW hosting a job fair is something all students should utilize -- both new and graduating,” Carrubba said. “New students can get a feel for the job market and what future employers expect to see in prospective employees. Anticipating graduation, I attended one of UIW’s job fairs (in spring 2012), and was able to secure a position with Allstate as a regional sales manager in Florida.” page 4 CAMPUSwww.uiwlogos.org February 2013 Follett bookstore pushes e-books By Amanda Cruz-Lombraña LOGOS STAFF WRITER to “Pick 3”: a cost-saving alternative that allows students to buy just three chapters Follett Higher Education Group, operator of more than 900 campus bookstores for a fraction of the price of a full textbook. across the U.S. and Canada, is bringing something new to the University of the Digital textbooks provide a variety of benefits including deep savings, a lighter Incarnate Word: e-books. backpack, access to materials anywhere, anytime, the ability to read and study on mul- Follett believes no single publisher, platform or device can meet the varied needs tiple devices, and never [having] to deal with out-of-stock scenarios,” said Morgan. of students and faculty. This led Follett to allow student savings with various options, Sustainability is well-served by digital textbooks. No paper, no ink and students such as new, used, rental and digital textbooks accessible across multiple devices. can highlight and take notes within the Currently, the UIW bookstore offers a variety of digital solutions, including digital version of the text, which minimizes Follett’s CafeScribe and Inkling digital textbooks. consumption of those materials as well. CafeScribe titles provide savings from 40 to 60 percent compared to the price of “We expect that more students will a new textbook, as well as access to a variety of tools that aid student study habits. choose digital once they’ve experienced “You can create a Snap Summary that compiles all your notes and highlights a digital textbook,” Morgan said. “One into a quick, all-inclusive study guide with one click,” said Haleigh Morgan, public of the main barriers to digital growth and campus relations specialists for the Follett Higher Education Group. “Also is the fact that it’s still relatively new to featuring elements of social media, students can share their notes and ideas with students and faculty. Some customers fellow classmates or faculty all within their digital textbook.” choose print just because it’s what they are used to.” The bookstore also offers Inkling's growing selection of digital textbooks, includ- FYI ing popular titles. Specialized titles in the medical, MBA and scientific fields are For those who would like to try digital textbooks without making an official commitment, many of Follett’s offered as well. Inkling titles include features such as video, interactive assessment, CafeScribe titles are available to try for a free, no-obligation, three-day trial. This way students can explore the tools (highlighting, search, taking notes, etc.) and get a feel for the reader animation, music, slideshows and 3D models. experience. Students have the option to purchase the entire Inkling textbook or the ability The bookstore’s assortment of digital textbooks are available in-store and online via efollett.com. Master’s degree returning to English Department By Krystal Rincon LOGOS STAFF WRITER department will develop a five-year, bachelor’s-to- “Our goal is to offer the first courses in the newly master’s pathway as well for those students who wish invigorated program by fall 2013,” Lonchar said. “Once The English Department at the University of In- to move at an accelerated pace with their study. we have syllabi for new courses developed and approved, carnate Word is returning its master’s degree to the Many school systems and the Alamo Area Colleges we can begin to accept students. Our goal is to begin program this fall. system encourage their faculty to continue studying accepting students by April 2013. An initial cohort of 10 “I am delighted, personally and professionally, for the beyond already-earned graduate degrees. Some students students would be our goal; however, we would be able return of the English M.A. program,” said Dr. Patricia enroll in program courses to add to their own academic to accommodate up to 15 students in M.A. courses.” Lonchar, a longtime English professor who also serves transcripts. Some Ph.D. programs in English may still Specifics about actual times for class offerings have as assistant dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, require applicants to demonstrate research competence not been finalized at this point. Weekend offerings and Social Sciences. “All of us in the (English) depart- with an earned M.A. degree. The M.A. degree allows have not been ruled out nor has the possibility of of- ment have anticipated this return for some time and are students to begin specializing in an area of particular fering classes at sites other than the main campus. The confident that now is the proper moment.” interest to them. department is studying all possibilities for making the Students in the M.A. program could focus on lit- The significant differences between the program M.A. in English viable and accessible to people seek- erature and criticism, or they could choose to focus on now and the past M.A. program will be the added ing the degree. technical writing. emphasis on technical writing and the development of Graduate admittance requires submission of ap- “We intend to add a special focus on technical writ- the five-year, B.A.-to-M.A. option. plication and Graduate Record Examination scores ing -- a field that is expanding rapidly at this time with “Students will be allowed to register for graduate to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, per plenty of opportunities for persons with the appropriate courses their junior year, so that way they will be able to University Graduate policy. Departments identify one preparation,” said Letitia Harding, an English instruc- complete their master’s their fifth year,” Harding said. faculty member to oversee departmental acceptance tor. “In addition, each of us in the department enjoys The M.A. will require 36 hours -- a standard in into M.A. programs. the challenge and excitement of mentoring graduate the discipline. The department still must decide on The department has not set minimum GRE require- students in their research.” whether or not to require a thesis or include a thesis or ments, but the department tends to follow national Harding said the technical writing certificate is a non-thesis option. requirements. offered for students who are particularly interested in At this time, there is no university funding for technical writing either because of career or personal in- students in the M.A. program. The department does terest but not ready to commit to completing a master’s. not see that fact changing soon. The M.A. in English, as is true with any graduate Other universities that offer an English master’s degree, provides enhanced experience in scholarly re- program are the University of Texas at San Antonio, search. The opportunity to work closely with a faculty St. Mary’s University and Our Lady of the Lake. mentor is another benefit of the graduate experience. “We encourage students to come talk to anyone in The technical writing emphasis offers a niche unavail- the English Department if they have any questions,” able in other M.A. programs in English. Harding said. “So far we have half a dozen students The faculty is currently discussing ways to improve who are interested in applying for the program. It’s the program. The university’s primary task is to ensure not a lot, but it’s a start.” university policy regarding research is maintained. The Grad students plan international travel for unique global program By Alejandra Chapa Africa in 2015 (Tanzania, Ghana and Special to the Logos Uganda); Europe in 2016 (Germany, Some University of the Incarnate France and Italy), and Latin America in Word graduate students are trying to raise 2017 (Mexico, Chile and Peru). thousands of dollars to fund opportunities “As a doctoral student, this will not Community garden grows on students for them to develop global competencies only be an opportunity to experience By Holly Spellmann in leadership. Asia in a non-traditional manner but also LOGOS STAFF WRITER of the community garden. The training and international travel- an avenue to start gathering data for my “The most important function of ing are part of the Triple Helix Executive dissertation proposal which is centered Fresh produce is now ripe for the pick- our garden is to promote environmental Leadership Global Competitiveness Pro- around the Triple Helix theory,” said pro- ing on the University of the Incarnate education and wellness to the students, gram established by Dr. Osman Ozturget, gram participant Trinidad Macias. Word campus, thanks to the efforts of faculty, and administration in a way that an assistant professor in the Dreeben Efforts to raise funds have begun and an environmentally conscious handful expands upon classroom curriculum,” he School of Education. members of the program are reaching of UIW students and staff. said. “Our yield, the veggies, are truly Ozturget said he hopes the program out to businesses and individuals asking Student co-founders Justin Arre- just the icing on the carrot cake.” – the first of its magnitude in the United for donations. dondo-Guerrero and Stephen Lucke The UIW community garden is States -- can begin operating this sum- “These (donations) will allow for set out last fall only one branch of the newly formed mer. It is designed to provide a global graduate students to limit out-of-pocket to raise environmental awareness Campus Sustainability initiative. The perspective on global leadership practices spending since funding is so limited to around campus. They found a plot on program also has its sights set on a through a broader understanding of the us,” said Macias. “Money donated to the southwest corner of the Gorman more robust recycling program, as well collaboration of academia, industry, and (program) will in turn provide the uni- Business and Education Building, and as introducing benefits of environmental government across the continents. versity and surrounding industries the got to work. wellness into curriculum. The first of five training modules will opportunity to utilize these students as Thanks in part to the advice of The campus may see new recycling take place in Asia, covering Hong Kong, resources for professional development campus Master Gardener Roberto programs roll out soon, which could China and Taiwan. Training sessions will at the global level.” Hoffman, the garden has flourished use waste in ways both environmentally include workshops conducted by govern- with vegetables such as cabbage and and economically friendly. Arredondo- ment officials, business and higher educa- kale, among many others. Guerrero said, tion leaders in each of the three locations. The founders of this initiative want “We're in the process of working The focus will be on how these three the student body to appreciate the with our good friends at Aramark to set nations engage in a process of mutually benefits of growing what goes on the up a new recycling program in both our beneficial leverage of resources to create table. Arredondo-Guerrero said, “It's residence halls and academic buildings,” or discover new knowledge, technology, a healthier, more affordable, and fun he said. “There are new and exciting pro- or products and services. way of life that we want everyone to grams where large campuses can profit The goal is to fund several of the mod- share in.” from bulk recycling of things we would ules which include: Middle East in 2014 However, Arredondo-Guerrero said, normally toss in the trash.” Dr. Osman Ozturget (Turkey, Northern Cyprus and Greece); Trinidad Macias the leafy greens are not the only benefits February 2013 www.uiwlogos.orgMISSION page 5 Natalie Grant to perform at UIW Award-winning con- with KLOVE Christian radio station 91.3. KLOVE The India trip inspired her founding in 2005 of temporary Christian is promoting the Pray-a-thon and the concert. This The Home Foundation, which has since evolved into music singer-songwriter provides us with a wonderful new way to connect to Abolition International, an international organization Natalie Grant will be in the San Antonio community.” with the aim of eradicating sex trafficking through concert at 7 p.m. Thurs- Grant, a native of Seattle, Wash., received the Gospel aftercare accreditation, advocacy, and education and day, Feb. 21, at the Uni- Music Association’s Dove Award for Female Vocalist provision of restoration homes for victims of sex traf- versity of the Incarnate of the Year four consecutive years (2006-2009) and ficking. Last October, Grant received the 2012 Bishop Natalie Grant Word. also won last year. In 2012, she also received a Grammy Ketteler Award for Social Justice from the Sisters of Her performance in nomination for her performance of “Alive.” Divine Providence, who honored her for her work Alice McDermott Convocation Center is in conjunc- Grant, 41, first started in contemporary Christian against human trafficking. tion with the fifth annual 24-hour Pray-a-Thon spon- music when she auditioned for the traveling music Grant also credits her India experience for bringing sored by University Mission and Ministry. Cosponsors group, Truth. Later she moved to Nashville, Tenn., to “a new passion and direction to (my) music,” she said. include UIW’s Office of Residence Life, Office of pursue her solo career where she signed with Benson Instead of focusing only on what song might be a hit, Campus Life and K Love 91.3 FM radio station. Records in 1997 and released her self-titled debut in Grant said she focuses on songs that will inspire, give Admission is free. 1999. hope, and motivate others to make their lives matter. The Pray-a-thon was the “brainchild of (alumni) She left Benson for Pamplin Music soon after and Following an interview on “The 700 Club” where Lauren Wapplehorst” said Beth Villarreal, director of released the album “Stronger” in 2001. When Pamplin Grant revealed her struggles with bulimia, she wrote University Mission and Ministry. “(We) co-sponsored folded, Grant ended up at Curb Records where she has a book, “The Real Me: Being the Girl God Sees,” in the event with her the first year and then assumed made five solo albums, starting with “Deeper Life” in 2005 where she shares how God sponsorship of it after that.” 2003. Her breakthrough album, “Awaken,” released in helped her get over the eating disorder. Mission and Ministry “has wanted to bring a popular 2005, went gold. Then came “Relentless” in 2008. Her Grant was a speaker and performer on the Revolve Christian musician for a few years now,” Villarreal said. last album, “Love Revolution,” was released in 2010. Tour, a conference for teen girls from Women of Faith, “And this year, senior Aleck Rios approached UMM, Besides her music, Grant is noted for her fight and she starred in the Gospel Music Channel’s made- UESP, and Residence Life with the opportunity to against human trafficking – a struggle she began wag- for-television movie, “Decision,” in 2011. bring Natalie Grant to campus. This is an amazing ing after she and her producer-husband, Bernie Helms, Grant -- who was told she could never have children opportunity for our entire campus to experience a made a trip to India in 2004 where they witnessed what -- and her husband have three daughters: 5-year-old wonderful musician and music that will inspire people went on in the red-light district and what is being done fraternal twins Grace Ana and Isabella Noelle, and of all faiths. Another connection we made this year was to stop it. Sadie Rose, 2. UIW to launch Center for Civic Leadership

Special to the Logos Over the past few years, University of the Incarnate Word faculty and adminis- tration have been working towards a means of bringing many service-learning proj- ects to greater visibility and coordination. UIW students are contrib- uting many hours of commu- nity service in San Antonio Leadership volunteers helped build playground at a school in Mexico. and far beyond into the global community. Many faculty She was accompanied by five vol- These children will benefit from Project Africa's construction of a school through Incarnate Word's efforts. members give valuable leadership and unteers from San Antonio: Carlos mentorship to these projects, whether and Margarita Martens; Dr. Josephine in “Meet the Mission” days or in ongo- Ruiz-Healy; Mario Vasquez; Patricia ing service projects locally and globally. Stout; and Henry Cisneros, a former Mali school opens In January 2012, Dr. Lou J. Agnese San Antonio mayor and secretary of the Jr., UIW’s president, engaged the Uni- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban An estimated 30,000 people versity Planning Commission, with Development. will be educated during the representation from across campus, to The USMF was launching its pilot anticipated 100-year life of a seek a way to bring important aspects People to People (P2P) program with a school that opened last year in of the UIW mission to greater promi- delegation from San Antonio traveling Mali thanks to the efforts of nence with some internal assistance and for five days (Nov. 24-28) in the region Project Africa, supporters said. funding. of San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico. The • Project Africa, a non-profit, Since that time, planning has begun P2P program is intended to enhance in- student organization started at and an initial advisory board has been ternational partnerships among Mexican the University of the Incarnate appointed by the provost, Dr. Kathi Americans, communities, and NGO in Word, raised $33,204, reaching Light, to help create the Center for both U.S. and Mexico. The intent is to beyond its $32,000 goal. Civic Leadership. achieve long-term engagement with • Project Africa was founded The mission of the center is: Mexico in a strong, coherent way in order during the fall semester of • In the spirit of Christian service, to improve conditions and quality of life 2009 by student Cisse Drame, to develop leaders who promote social of the people in the chosen localities in a Mali native who received justice in partnership with diverse local Mexico. her high school education in and global communities. San Antonio is the first of the P2P France before coming to UIW • Its vision is fully in line with the partnerships that the USMF hopes to to study psychology and play social mission of UIW: to promote a create. The San Antonio-Chiapas part- varsity tennis. commitment to social justice by educat- nership hopes to serve as a prototype for • Drame’s parents never received an education and Drame wanted to give back to ing enlightened and concerned civically how a new model of civic partnership her homeland, said Dr. John Velasquez, a longtime psychology professor at UIW engaged leaders committed to learning, can be put into action. UIW’s Center who served as Project Africa’s adviser. research, advocacy and service for those for Civic Leadership has been involved • Working with buildOn.com, Project Africa raised the money to build the school, in most need. in this endeavor since its inception early a basic structure that will accommodate an estimated 300 students a year, mostly Civic engagement centers are promi- in 2012. children, but also adults in the country whose capital is Bamako, official language nent in many universities throughout Projects, such as P2P can offer op- is French and official religion is Muslim. the country. An innovative aspect of the portunities for UIW students to grow • Classes will be offered in math, writing and reading during the day for children Center for Civic Leadership at UIW in their understanding of our Mexican in kindergarten through high school and at night for adults. is that it is being launched in partner- neighbors and develop their capacity for • Present-day Mali was once part of three West African empires that controlled ship with another CCVI Institution, civic leadership, Ettling said. trans-Saharan trade: the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire (for which Mali is CHRISTUS Health. This will provide The San Antonio delegation spent named), and the Songhai Empire. During its golden age, there was a flourishing UIW faculty and students with “exciting time with the team from the USMF as of mathematics, astronomy, literature and art. At its peak in 1300, Mali covered possibilities for collaboration in the local well as local residents of Chiapas visiting an area about twice the size of modern-day France, and stretched to the west coast and global community,” planners said. four specific projects in various Chiapas of Africa.[9] UIW’s center initiated its first com- communities: a clinic project in Pocolum; • In the late 19th century, France seized control of Mali, making it a part of munity service collaboration in late a youth group with educational projects French Sudan. French Sudan (then known as the Sudanese Republic) joined with November when Sister Dorothy Ettling, in Chenalho; a middle school with a Senegal in 1959, achieving independence in 1960 as the Mali Federation. Shortly a member of the Sisters of Charity of number of development projects in Ma- thereafter, following Senegal's withdrawal from the federation, the Sudanese the Incarnate Word and a professor in josik and the Aid to Artisans group in Republic declared itself the independent Republic of Mali. After a long period UIW’s Dreeben School of Education, San Cristobal. In each of these locations of one-party rule, a 1991 coup led to the writing of a new constitution and the traveled to Chiapas, Mexico, with the the visitors were warmly welcomed by establishment of Mali as a democratic, multi-party state. United States-Mexico Foundation local leaders and participated in tradi- • But Mali has been in the news most recently due to turmoil in the northern (USMF) to represent the center. Ettling tional ceremonies and discussions on part of the country. French troops recently moved to oust Islamist militants from is co-chair of the UIW center’s advisory how collaboration could begin with San the fabled city, Timbuktu. board. Antonio volunteers. page 6 OPINIONwww.uiwlogos.org February 2013

From the The Real Meaning of Valentine's Day

Editor’s Desk: By Dana Sotoodeh LOGOS OPINON EDITOR By Gayle Bustamante

Accessibly Inaccessible The overly anticipated month -- if you’re taken -- and the month highlight- ing “singleness” is finally here, and stores are jam-packed with oversized stuffed The saying goes, “You never know unnecessary step cemented in front of animals, rich chocolates and mushy cards. someone until you walk a mile in his or every building in the city of San Anto- As I signed onto my laptop, my default homepage, Apple, appeared. In her shoes.” After this past winter break, I nio. From adjusting to crutches, getting overbearing pink font on the side of my toolbar read the words, “THERE’S can fully attest to this theory. dressed, making the steep step into my MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SAY I LOVE YOU THIS YEAR.” Beneath Last April I learned I needed to have house and even going to the dentist for the large letters were two iPads with large red hearts on them. After I closed my surgery to prevent further damage down a cleaning brought on frustration and laptop, I proceeded to open my e-mail where I found a message from Nordstrom the road on my foot. However, it wasn’t annoyance. I could only imagine the informing me of “What to get my ‘hunny’ this year.” Underneath the verbiage until after my surgery in December obstacles for a person in permanent cir- sat a Dolce and Gabanna watch for men. when I found out exactly what I was get- cumstances. Not to mention the terrifying Although I would never turn down a Dolce watch, or iPad, these advertise- ting into. And what I never want to go looks strangers give you, preventing you ments brought to my attention what we consider “tokens of love” in this highly through again. from forgetting your situation. materialistic world we live in. Television is chock full of commercials with the I had never broken a bone and believed The one driving factor that got me very cliché, yet good-looking, 30-year-old man who hands his flawless fiancée I was designed with a high-tolerance for through the unbearable weeks was that I a diamond ring from Jared. Women often discuss the Michael Kors bag their pain, but any possible prior near-death knew with time, I would progressively get boyfriend “oughta buy them,” and make restaurant reservations months in experience did not prepare me for this. better and go back to normal. Although advance for their special Valentine’s night. Although showering your spouse in That’s why when I heard I needed six to this goal has taken longer than expected, I materialistic items might be nice, the word that is often overlooked during this eight weeks of recovery several months know there are several who unfortunately time of year is love. ago, the severity of the procedure did not could not do the same. Despite the re- Love is not made from Godiva chocolate or patent-leather bags. Nor does sink in, nor did the additional importunes quired guidelines for accessibility facilities it stem from a 12-karat diamond ring. Love, whether you’re single or not, is that came along with it. must follow, I can speak from experience around us on a day-to-day basis. Valentine’s Day is about telling the people you A broken bone, a lengthy incision, it is anything but convenient. love in your life that you love and appreciate them. So forget your concept of a few setbacks and eight weeks later, I Several handicap accessibility en- the happy-go-lucky couple on Valentine’s and take a closer look around yourself. present my eye-opening experience and trances are located in the back of the Your parents who support you, your friends who are always there for you and appreciation for my ability to walk, which facilities, giving disabled individuals a your family who loves you unconditionally: they’re all you need to have a great I am currently awaiting to regain. longer route to take. If people get aid Valentine’s Day. At first, five weeks of bed rest sounded from crutches instead of a wheelchair, So if you’re single this holiday, ditch the ice cream or binge drinking you might like a blessing after a hectic fall semester, trust me, that ramp feels like an eternity usually engage in and instead take the time to tell the people who are important but this experience was anything but to travel on. Also, if there is a ramp, you to you that you love them. Because in the end, that’s all that really matters. serene. I got a glimpse of what life would need to overcome a thick curb to use it be like to lose the luxury of walking and at times. Moreover, not every entrance E-mail Sotoodeh at [email protected] experienced the challenge of complet- has an automatic option to open doors ing the simplest tasks, such as getting or indication of a handicap accessible from room to room in my own home. I entrance, contributing to the challenge. quickly learned forced strict bed rest was To keep me from going certifiable in- not for me. sane, I broke doctor’s rules and rolled my Although I knew it was temporary, way to the movies, where I discovered just it did not make the struggles of being how unfriendly our environment really is handicapped any easier. Every challenge when it comes to handicap accessibility. If shined in limelight each day, as did every I did not have another person with me, it would have been impossible to even enter the theatre by myself. I know I did not make any revolution- ary discoveries here, but these are issues constantly overlooked. This was certainly a significant learning experience and I have gained a new admiration for those who battle through this obstacle each day no matter how they got there. I encourage you, next time you see someone having a difficult time, help him or her out in any way you can because a little can go a long way. E-mail Bustamante at gbustama@stu- dent.uiwtx.edu

Student surveys lead to big improvements ences. Thanks to that Graduation Exit Survey, many of • QEP INPUTS – (February through March) My UIW’s business processes are now available online. Most personal favorite this year! This survey is also open to all Dr. Glenn James of you would agree that represents a great improvement students and employees. We’re looking for ANY good LOGOS CONTRIBUTOR with benefits for every UIW student. ideas for ways to help improve student learning. Think With all these surveys that we’d like to administer, outside the box and submit your thoughts! Please see we realize it’s easy for students to get “survey fatigue.” the great QEP article (Page 1) in this Logos, and visit If we pass out too many surveys, we risk irritating the uiw.edu/qep for all the details. As if students didn’t have enough to do already, right? very people whose opinions and ideas we value, and we • National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Every semester you’ll see e-mail invitations, posters realize you have a lot of other demands on your time. -- (February through May) NSSE is one of our regular around campus, and requests from your instructors: So, I want to encourage you we take some careful steps surveys (about every other year) where we ask a sample “Please fill out this survey for us. It’ll just take 15 min- to minimize that fatigue and to maximize the impact of students their impressions about how they’re engaged utes. I promise….” of your inputs on all these surveys. Who is this “we”? in their learning and in campus life. So what’s the big idea behind all these surveys? Are The UIW Assessment Committee – about a dozen rep- • ECAR – (March and April) This is a new survey they really worth your time? resentatives from offices all over campus – looks pretty coming this spring, to a random sample of students, to First, let me bring you tidings of great joy. YES, far ahead (up to three years in advance), and spreads out get an idea of student impressions of UIW’s technol- your faculty and deans and directors and administra- the schedules of our big surveys so we don’t ask for too ogy capabilities. tors really read all the student inputs from all these many in a single term. • Graduation Exit Survey – (April and May) This surveys. No kidding. And we really make decisions So there’s the big picture. We sincerely value your important survey will be available to all graduating and improvements based on your inputs. Here are two input. YOUR opinions make a difference in how we students at all levels, bachelor’s to Ph.D., and profes- quick examples. improve UIW. We try our best to not intrude on your sional degrees. This is a great place to leave a legacy of For all you “senior” citizen-students, remember how busy studies. Knowing all that, I want to give you a sneak continually improving UIW as a whole. long the end-of-course surveys used to be? You remem- peek at the major campus-wide surveys you’re likely to • End of Course – (April and May) Like usual, stu- ber, the ones with 20-or-so fill-in-the-bubble (and we see between now and June. You’ll notice not everyone dents will have the chance to give feedback on most used to do them on paper) plus all sorts of short-essay gets invited to play in every survey. That depends on the of their courses toward the end of the term. Faculty questions. Those surveys were pretty tiresome for those goal of the survey itself. and deans use those inputs to make improvements on of you with six or seven different instructors. Well, you • Campus Interest in a Shared Bicycle Program – courses and programs. Please continue to take time to can thank your faculty for listening to your feedback, and (Now through February) This survey of the entire reply for all courses you’re invited to critique. taking time to redesign the survey to the much shorter UIW community will gauge our interest in taking part Finally, thank you for taking precious time to respond version we use now. in San Antonio’s growing network of shared bicycles. to these surveys. In another great example, we often survey graduating We’ll use the results to guide our recommendation on THANK YOU – you make a difference at UIW. students to get their impressions of their UIW experi- whether to build a shared-bike site somewhere among our UIW campuses. E-mail James at [email protected] February 2013 www.uiwlogos.orgOPINION page 7 Have a healthy heart this Valentine’s Day

heart health. flow to the heart, thus causing heart By Ileana Chapa Food is certainly one of the biggest problems. Limiting foods that are high in LOGOS STAFF WRITER pleasures in life. Food brings people to- cholesterol is important in maintaining a gether, because it is our common ground. healthy heart. Red meat, ice cream, eggs, Although food can bring us together, it cheese and fried food in general are all can also break us apart. foods with elevated level of cholesterol In our country, heart disease is at the and saturated fats. Losing weight and eating healthy al- top of the list in mortality charts. With Lowering cholesterol and saturated ways seem to be at the top of everyone’s an increasing number of individuals suf- fats is not the only way to improve your New Year resolutions lists until February fering heart conditions each year, we have eating habits. Remember to hydrate comes along. to pause for a minute and reflect on what often and incorporate fruits, vegetables As Valentine’s Day approaches, we are we are doing wrong, or better yet, how we and whole grains into your diet. This is a bombarded with love and sweets, and our can make things better. great way to maintain a healthy diet and resolutions go out the door. We start see- Living a long, healthy life is the great- healthy weight. Being overweight and Heart-healthy breakfast recipe ing the aisles of the supermarkets become est compensation following a healthy having high blood pressure increases the Breakfast: Oatmeal (microwave directions) Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that may help reduce occupied by one of the most evocative lifestyle. There are many ways to main- risk of developing heart disease. Besides cholesterol. foods of Valentine’s Day: chocolate. tain this lifestyle and physical activity diet, the risk of developing cardiovascular - 1/2 cup oatmeal Each holiday has its own way of -1 cup water and optimal nutrition are key factors in disease comes from family history and *Combine water and oatmeal on a medium-microwav- swerving us from our goal, but let’s re- achieving it. smoking. able safe bowl and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes member besides being the month of love or until thickened. Then stir before eating. Then top with First, we must understand what fac- Every single day is a new opportunity the following ingredients. and sweets, February is also American tors contribute to the development of to improve your health and wellbeing. -4-5 strawberries (or any other fruit such as banana, Heart Month. Although it is easy to diced apple or berries) heart disease and how we can counteract American entrepreneur Jim Rhon once -3-4 tablespoon fat-free plain yogurt deviate from our resolutions this month, them. From dietary ingestion of cho- said, “Take care of your body, because it’s -1 tablespoon honey we should make a resolution to take care lesterol and saturated fats, your arteries the only place you have to live.” -¼ cup granola of our heart. Let’s join forces to advocate create a plaque that can obstruct blood Fitness Foundations About ‘Going Green’: Giving upper body Tackle sustainability great examples in respecting the lives of other living creatures. some definition By Miriam Guajardo In our day-to-day activities we LOGOS STAFF WRITER release toxic substances into the envi- ronment. It may be hard to leave zero By Barbara Trevino trace or create no pollution, but there LOGOS STAFF WRITER are plenty of things one can do to re- “Being green” signifies being en- duce the impact of our daily routines vironmentally conscious in all our on this earth. For example, blue bins choices concerning a natural ecologi- are located inside campus buildings cal balance. where one can place recyclable items. Ladies, I’ll let you in on a little secret. If Fundamentally, it is playing a role in These blue bins are later emptied into you do weighted upper extremity exercises, life as a considerate individual who is green totters that are located outside I promise you won’t look like a bodybuilder. b) Slowly lift weight up towards the ceil- friendly to the natural environment. A campus, and collected and picked And men, if you need a little variety or ing, maintaining hands in a pronated posi- citizen who is sustainable to the earth up by GreenStar for sorting, and help executing upper-extremity workouts, tion. Keep arms extended. Try not to bend and contributes towards preserving distribution to facilities for re- use of listen in to this one. In fact, building a little at the elbow for this one. the planet. The term “green” is the ex- materials. upper-body muscle won’t hurt anybody. c) Bring dumbbell slowly back to starting act way our earth deserves to be: clean, Earth’s resources are limited, and if Don’t be intimidated by the weight room. position, keeping arms extended. Repeat unpolluted, peaceful and healthy. We we do not take the effort to conserve Fully commit to it. Some of my favorite second step for opposite arm. For this ex- have to transform our community, now, soon there will be none left. Our exercises to do at the gym involve upper- ercise, alternate working arms. starting with our campus, into one school campus is considered to be a extremity movements. This month, my Lateral Raises where we are dedicated to preserving higher education community that is friend Andrew and I focused on exercises a) Stand in a neutral position with feet at the beauty of nature and encouraging improving energy efficiency, conserv- that mainly target your shoulders. a shoulder’s width. Bend your arms to 90 others to take a step in minimizing ing resources, and creating healthy Upright Rows degrees with your elbows level to your hips, the harm we do to the environment. living and learning environments. holding the dumbbells alongside your body. Being one of the greenest in- Last October we collected 8.6 b) Keeping your elbows bent, slowly lift stitutions, our campus highlights tons of paper, according to the UIW the weights away from your body to shoul- innovative sustainability initiatives campus sustainability committee der level. Keep your shoulders down and focused on buildings, curriculum and made up of faculty, staff, students and relaxed as you lift. community. The overall goal in our alumni to promote recycling and other c) Slowly lower the weights back and to community should to adopt five basic sustainability efforts in the university starting position. principles that will help ensure living community. As a result, we saved 145 on this earth is prolonged. trees, 35,000 kilowatt hours of energy, 1.) Be the solution and reduce con- 59,850 gallons of water, and 28 cubic sumption yards of landfill. We also eliminated a) Start in a neutral position with feet at 2.) Reduce pollution 513 pounds of air pollutants created a shoulder’s width. Hold dumbbells (ap- 3.) Conserve resources when making paper from virgin wood propriate weight) with hands in a pronated 4.) Conserve energy pulp. position. Make sure the dumbbells are close 5.) Protect earth’s ecological bal- If we continue to work to- together in front of your body. ance. gether as a whole, all b) Slowly pull dumbbells upward, keep- These actions should of these efforts will ing the weights together and leading with not be done as a mat- contribute now the elbows. So there you have it. Next time you are at ter of convenience and in the future c) Make sure your wrists the gym, don’t be afraid to work your upper but as one where our in keeping this and elbows flex as you raise the weight. body. You won’t look like a bodybuilder, but environment comes beautiful cam- d) Lower the dumbbells back to the start- slowly and surely you will start seeing some first. Furthermore, pus sustain- ing position. definition. Executing upright rows, alternat- we should encourage able. Alternating Front Raises ing front raises, and lateral raises will sure those around us to do a) Start in a neutral position with feet at strengthen your upper body in no time. the same. Keeping an E-mail Mir- a shoulder’s width. Hold dumbbells (ap- organic garden, using or- iam Guajardo at propriate weight) with hands alongside E-mail Trevino at batrevin@student. ganic products, or donating mmguajar@student. your body. uiwtx.edu to wildlife conservation works as uiwtx.edu

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SPORTS: LVOL. 113, NO. 6 GOS www.uiwlogos.org February 2013 Coach: UIW signs ‘bigger, faster’ football players Special to the Logos Twenty-eight Texas high school seniors committed Wednesday, Feb. 6, on National Signing Day to play football this fall for the University of the Incarnate Word. The 28 – several of whom from the San Antonio area – join a few junior college transfers, some from as far away as California, who will put on Cardinal uniforms when they hit the gridiron. National Signing Day -- usually on the first Wednesday of February -- is the first day a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for college football with a school that is a member of the NCAA, the main governing body for college sports. UIW’s incoming freshmen include six linebackers, five running backs, four of- fensive linemen, four wide receivers, three defensive backs, three defensive linemen, one quarterback, one tight end and one athlete, administrators said. These new players, combined with High School Seniors returning ones, will make the Cardinals committed to UIW “bigger and faster,” just the prescription for what ails the program, Head Coach Michael Allen, 6-0, 205, LB, Garland Larry Keenan said at a news confer- John Almaraz, 6-3, 317, OL, Houston ence held in the fieldhouse adjacent Jared Ambres, 6-0, 180, S, Manvel to Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. Daryl Brooks, 6-3, 175, WR, Teague Keenan, who will see his second Michael Cameron, 6-1, 275, OL, San Antonio season as the Cardinals’ head coach, Tyler Colbert, 6-1, 315, NG, Fort Worth said UIW has had the “slowest and Taryn Davis, 6-6, 220, DE, Dallas smallest team” as opposed to the teams Jamari Gilbert, 6-1, 178, S, Baytown he saw across the field last season. “This Kaleb Hardy, 6-3, 230, QB, Round Rock is a really fast group overall.” Football Coach Larry Kennan talks to the media Wednesday, Feb. 6, at a National Signing Day conference. Jordan Hicks, 5-8, 167, WR, Arlington Because UIW is beginning the Joel Higgins, 6-0, 195, LB, Austin placed and some more scholarships were added, Kennan said. Austin Jennings, 6-3, 275, OT, San Antonio transition to Division I this summer He attributed UIW’s recruiting success to his assistants who had to go up against Blake Klumpp, 6-3, 210, OL, San Antonio and joining the Southland Confer- bigger schools already in Division I for players. “When we lost (recruits), it was to Corey Lee, 6-0, 260, DT, Humble ence, coaches had a lot to sell about schools like Arkansas State,” he said. Greg Lemon, 6-2, 220, LB, Austin the program as they recruited, Kennan “(UIW) coaches (were) tireless recruiters. They were out there a lot. On the road Keshon Leonard, 5-7, 160, RB, Rosenberg said. And UIW also was able to take a lot. It’s hard on the coaches and families.” Matthew Mayle, 6-0, 70, WR, Schertz advantage of its last run as a Division Kennan also thanked the administration for its support in recruiting junior col- Breylann McCollum, 6-1, 200, ATH, Cibolo II school and make more contacts with lege players from California. Adrian Norwood, Jr., 5-11, 185, S, Waco potential recruits than will be allowed “We went out to California for the first time,” Kennan said. “(The administration) John Oglesby, 6-1, 200, RB, Katy under Division I, he said. gave us the resources to do that.” Chase Ragusa, 5-8, 170, WR, Cypress Some of the junior college players But the coach emphasized he was especially proud of the local recruiting that Broderick Reeves, 5-9, 185, RB, Mexia recruited already are enrolled and tak- resulted in three players from Steele High School in Cibolo who were involved in Justin Roberts, 6-4, 240, OL, Schertz ing classes this spring at UIW. “We can the school’s winning a state championship in 2010 and running up in a return to the Johnny Session, 5-10, 218, RB, Mesquite get them conditioned,” he said. state championship in 2011. Players also are coming from Churchill, Alamo Heights Allen Smith, 6-2, 210, LB, Missouri City Because UIW lost a lot of seniors and Smithson Valley. Michael Thomas, 6-3, 220, TE, Angleton last fall from those former freshmen Now the key is getting the players in, teaching them the ropes and seeing the Deion Williams, 5-10, 190, RB, Katy who helped kick off the program, a Josh Zellars, 6-0, 195, LB, Baytown results, the coach said. substantial number needed to be re- “Everybody thinks they had a great recruiting year at this point,” he said. Track-and-field gets set for last DII competition By Caitlin McKinney LOGOS SPORTS EDITOR into the end of the year. The track-and-field teams will end their indoor meets at the end of February and start their outdoor meets in March and finish up the year just With a move to Division I just months away, the Cardinals men and women’s track- after finals. and-field teams are looking to end their last Division II season strong. The meet that Riedel said he is most looking forward to is the UIW Invitational Training started earlier in the year during August and all athletes kept up workouts home meet March 1-2 at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. Free to all UIW students, over winter break, said Dr. Derek Riedel, head coach. He said he has high expectations. faculty and staff members, the March 1 event will feature distance and some field “Our women’s team is pretty strong this year,” Riedel said. “We have 31 women on events and the March 2 event features sprinting and additional field events. the team so it’s the largest we’ve had in a while. And our men’s team finished in the top “We always enjoy having a lot of students, staff and fans to come watch the eight in the national meet last year and they are all coming back so that’s encouraging. athletes,” Riedel said. “This is a big meet “Our main goal for indoor and outdoor conference would be to finish top-two for us and it is nice for the athletes to teams on the women’s side and top-three for the men’s team.” perform at home.” Track-and-field is made up of team and individual events. Riedel talked about With big conferences coming two athletes who have done well in individual events so far: women’s sprinter Shaneve up and the pressure to finish out Swift and men’s pole-vaulter Jacob Ulbricht, a freshman. the last Division II season strong, “(Ulbricht) is doing really well,” Riedel said. “He qualified for nationals in his first Riedel expressed the importance of college meet. And Shaneve Swift is a multiple-time national qualifier. She individually coming home with success at the Lone qualified in the 200 and the 400 (meter sprints) so far.” Star Conference meet that takes place “I am excited for this upcoming season because it is my first year as a collegiate Feb. 23-24. athlete, and because this year can put me on the map as a recognized pole-vaulter,” “This is our last year in Division II Ulbricht said. “Before I jump or run, I just like to tell myself ‘why I'm here’ and then so our team mantra is to finish tell myself that ‘I can do this, and I know I will because 'I can do all things through strong at this level,” Riedel Christ who strengthens me.’ ” said. “It would be good “I feel excited about this upcoming season since this past indoor meet,” Swift said. to have some conference “I already set personal records in my respected events.” championships and have Swift also has goals that are beyond school meets. Her sister, Shantel Swift, runs as many All-Ameri- for the University of Texas-San Antonio and they both have a chance to run in the cans as possible. We 2016 Olympics for their home country, Belize, she said. want to leave the Lone With the indoor meets just under way, the 2013 track-and-field season will stretch Star conference with some great success.” Baseball starts last season with Lone Star Conference By Zach Perkins LOGOS STAFF WRITER This year the Cardinals are a mixture of young talent to go along with nine seniors on the roster. Senior outfielder Jason Stone from Georgetown, Texas, led the team The University of the Incarnate Word’s baseball team will be looking to improve last year with a .388 batting average. its 23-21 record from last year in Head Coach Danny Heep’s Heep comes with an abundance of knowledge and experience stemming from 16th season. his days as a Major League Baseball outfielder, first baseman and designated hitter Heep’s posted more than 500 wins at UIW. for 12 seasons with the Mets, Astros, Dodgers, Red Sox and Braves. For Incarnate Word’s last season in the Lone Star Confer- Heep won two World Series over his 12-year career; first in 1986 as a member of ence, the Cardinals are expected to finish fourth in the race for the New York Mets, who were managed by current Washington Nationals manager the championship, according to a preseason poll. Reigning champ Davey Johnson as they defeated the Boston Red Sox in seven games following the Angelo State University is expected to repeat. infamous Game 6 error by Boston first baseman Bill Buckner. Heep united with Incarnate Word won the conference regular season champion- victory and another World Series title just two years later as a member of Tommy ship in 2011. The team started its 2013 campaign Feb. 1 at Minute Lasorda’s Los Angeles Dodgers alongside Orel Hershiser and Kirk Gibson, as they Maid Park in Houston at the Division II Invitational. The Cardinals defeated Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire’s Oakland Athletics club managed by beat Emporia State of Kansas 14-3, whipped Arkansas Tech 8-0 Tony LaRussa in just five games. but lost 12-5 to Lone Star rival Abilene Christian, who ended the Heep retired from Major League Baseball in 1991, joined the Incarnate Word Coach Danny Heep Cardinals’ season last year. staff as an assistant in 1992 and was named manager in 1998. page 10SPORTSwww.uiwlogos.org February 2013 Women's Basketball Season 2013

Senior guard nets conference honors

By Sebastian Carbajal LOGOS STAFF WRITER Ashlyn Green, a senior guard on In- carnate Word’s women’s basketball team, already has been thrice-named Lone Star Conference Women’s Basketball Defen- sive Player of the week. The Cardinals brought the broom last week as they went out and swept Texas A&M Kingsville both home and away. With Green’s powerful playing on Jan. 23, she led the team with 13 points, four steals and seven rebounds in a 57-33 win on the road. Just three days later, she played a key role at home in the Javelinas’ total 26 turnovers and only being able to shoot a mere 37.5 percent from the floor. With a great team win, Green applied 20 points, five steals and six rebounds in a 63-47 victory. The 5-foot-7 Green, an accounting major from Irving, Texas, averages 12 points a game and 3.7 steals a game. She is currently ranked sixth in the nation in steals and leads the Lone Star Confer- Ashlyn Green Photos by Samantha Cuellar ence in steals with 56 as of the last count. Catch the Cardinals! February Home Games Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 Baseball vs Emporia State 1 Baseball vs Arkansas Tech Softball vs UT-Permian Basin Women's Basketball @Cameron Women's Synchronized Swimming Softball vs Southeastern Oklahoma @University of Arizona Men's Basketball @Cameron Men & Women's Track and Field Softball vs Texas A&M-International @McNeese State Invitational Women's Synchronized Swimming @University of Florida 8 9 Softball vs Lubbock Christian3 4 5 Men's Tennis vs 6 7 Men's Tennis vs OLLU Baseball Baseball vs Abilene Christian Gustavus Adolphus Women's Tennis vs OLLU vs Florida Southern (DH) Softball vs St. Edward's Softball @St. Mary's (DH) Softball @Texas Lutheran Women's Basketball vs (DH) Texas Woman's

11 12 13 14 15 16 10 Men's Golf @Texas A&M- Men's Golf @Texas A&M- Women's Basketball vs Texas Men's Swimming and Softball @St. Edward's (DH) Softball vs Colorado Christian Baseball vs Florida Southern International International A&M-Commerce Diving vs RMAC Men's Tennis vs Tyler JC Women's Tennis @Texas A&M Men's Basketball vs Texas Conference Championship Women's Tennis vs Tyler JC Kingsville Men's Tennis @Texas-San Women's Golf @Texas Women's Golf @Texas A&M Commerce Baseball vs Colorado Christian Baseball vs Colorado Christian Antonio A&M-International A&M-International Men & Women's Swimming Women's Swimming and Women's Synchronized Swimming Women's Basketball @Tarleton and Diving vs RMAC Diving vs RMAC Conference vs Lindenwood University and State Conference Championship Championship Stanford University

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Baseball Men's Golf Men's Golf Women's Basketball Women's Tennis @ Sam Men's Tennis @St. Mary's University vs Colorado Christian vs Incarnate Word vs Incarnate Word @ West Texas A&M Houston State Women's Tennis vs McMurry Invitational Invitational Men's Tennis @ Laredo CC Men & Women's Basketball Men's Basketball Men & Women's Track @Eastern New Mexico Women's Golf Women's Golf @ West Texas A&M and Field vs LSC Indoor Women's Synchronized Swimming @St. Mary's Invitational @St. Mary's Invitational Championships @South Collegiate Regionals Men & Women's Track and Field vs LSC Indoor Championships 24 25 26 27 28 Men & Women's Track Baseball vs St. Edward's Men & Women's Basketball Baseball and Field vs LSC Indoor vs Abilene Christian @UH-Victoria (DH) Championships February 2013 SANwww.uiwlogos.org ANTONIO page 11 Nominations sought for significant awards

University of the Incarnate Word community members – students, The CCVI nomination form – available from Sister Walter Maher, alumni, faculty and staff -- may submit nominations now for three major vice president of University Mission and Ministry, if you e-mail her annual awards. at [email protected] – ask the person making the nomination to Feb. 28 is the deadline for the 2013 Presidential Teaching Award and tell why “this person represents UIW core values,” how the CCVI Spirit Award. And April 15 is the deadline for the 2013 William nominee “demonstrates major service to UIW,” and how E. Mulcahy Ecological Stewardship Award. the person “serves the local/national community.” The Presidential Teaching Award “acknowledges and rewards a full- The CCVI forms should be returned through time faculty member who exemplifies excellence in teaching that leads to campus mail to Maher at Box 139 or her office, student engagement,” according to the provost’s office. AD 151. Dr. Lou J. Agnese Jr. will present the winner a $5,000 stipend at an The Mulcahy Award was first conceived and annual Faculty Appreciation Luncheon later this spring. Past recipients given to the award’s namesake in 2007 in recog- become members of the selection committee. nition of Bill Mulcahy, grounds superintendent, Nominations should be accompanied by the reason the nominee is for his leadership in ecological conservation and deserving of the award. For full details and a nomination form, visit www. care of UIW’s land resources. uiw.edu/teacher. Nominaitions for the Mulcahy Award, which The CCVI Spirit Award recognizes a member of the faculty, staff or should include a short summary of the nominee's administration “who has demonstrated in service to the University and/ “contribution to the preservation of the planet,” may or to the broader civic community, the spirit of the Sisters of Charity of be submitted to the Earth Month Committee, in care the Incarnate Word,” according to the nomination form. of Dr. Sally Said, AD 258, [email protected]. Neuropsychologist to talk Anti-death penalty advocate on U.S. healthcare policy to speak for SAGE meeting A noted clinical neuropsychologist at Veterans Administration Medical A former Bexar County district at- will discuss how national changes in Center in Little Rock Ark., with an torney who once advocated the death healthcare policy will impact psychology emphasis in neuropsychology and health penalty in Texas and now opposes it research and practice at the annual spring psychology. Barisa went on to complete will share why he changed his stance at Psychology Colloquium set Monday, his post-doctoral residency in neuropsy- a Feb. 19 meeting of Students Against March 25, on campus. chology and geropsychology at the VA Government Executions. Dr. Mark T. Barisa, Center. Sam Millsap, who still practices law who is on staff at Bay- Barisa is a diplomate of the Ameri- with the degree he earned in 1973 from lor Institute for Re- can Board of Professional Psychology in the University of Texas in Austin, will habilitation in Dallas, Clinical Neuropsychology and is active speak 1:30-2:45 p.m. Tuesday in J.E. and will speak 9-10:30 a.m. in numerous professional organizations. L.E. Mabee Library Auditorium. When Millsap was district attorney, in J.E. and L.E. Li- Dr. Barisa has worked in a variety of News, Millsap said: “It (the death pen- he prosecuted Ruben Cantu for capital brary Auditorium at clinical settings, maintaining a focus in alty) is troubling to me personally. No murder in the 1984 shooting death of a the University of the clinical neuropsychology, health psy- decision is more frightening than seeking workman. Cantu was executed in 1992. Incarnate Word. chology, rehabilitation and geriatrics the death penalty. We owe ourselves cer- In 2000, Millsap proclaimed himself “Dr. Barisa will while maintaining teaching and training tainty on it.'’ He said he had that degree Dr. Mark T. Barisa a “lifelong supporter of the death penalty” present an overview of activities for pre-doctoral interns and of certainty in the 1980s when he was in a commentary published in the San the Patient Protection post-doctoral residents. the district attorney, “when I was in my Antonio Express-News. and Affordable Care Act, followed by In addition, Barisa maintains an active 30s and knew everything.” Now, “there Later a key witness who identified discussion of the impact of healthcare role in research and is an accomplished is no way to have that kind of certainty.” Cantu as the perpetrator of the 1984 policy on psychology research and clini- presenter and speaker, making numerous He went on to say that if Cantu was murder recanted his story. In December cal practice,” said Dr. John Velasquez, an invited addresses at local, national, and innocent, that means the person who 2005, as a result of investigative report- associate professor of psychology at UIW. international conferences covering a wide committed the murder remains free. ing by the Houston Chronicle, serious “This will include a detailed discussion of array of topics including neuropsychol- In February 2006, Millsap was a questions were raised concerning Cantu’s how outcomes/evidence-based research ogy, rehabilitation psychology and the featured speaker at the World Congress guilt. Millsap, acknowledging he made will play a vital role in the implementa- business aspects of psychological practice. Against the Death Penalty in Paris, an error in judgment when he decided tion of healthcare policy and the future His research interests have focused on France. In October 2008, Millsap spoke to seek the death penalty on the basis of clinical practice.” outcome measurement in rehabilitation, at the United Nations in support of its of the testimony of a single eyewitness, At Baylor Institute, Barisa provides functional correlates of neuropsycho- death penalty moratorium resolution. He has assumed personal responsibility for inpatient and outpatient consultation/ logical data, and return-to-work issues has worked closely with abolition groups Cantu’s execution. Since then, Millsap liaison services. following injury/illness. in New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana, said he has changed his stance on the He received his doctorate in counsel- Barisa is the author of the book, “The California, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, death penalty. ing psychology from the University of Business of Neuropsychology: A Practi- Ohio and Georgia. Memphis and completed his internship cal Guide.” In a 2005 interview with the Express- ELS Center takes foreign students to higher levels

By Veronica Riojas 9 of the program, they are able to LOGOS STAFF WRITER take undergraduate classes.” The majority of students who University of the Incarnate enroll with the ELS Center will Word houses the only English continue their studies at UIW. Language Learning Center in Ayako Ogawa, a former South Texas, providing foreign- ELS and UIW student, said the exchange students a comfortable, classes helped not only with her one-on-one English-learning speaking abilities but also with atmosphere. her confidence. The ELS center offers lan- “I think since I knew there are guage classes to students through a lot of people who make mistakes four-week programs. During a set when they speak English, I also of four weeks, students are able can make mistakes,” Ogawa said. to advance to a higher language- “This makes me more positive.” learning level. Class sizes average Students come in knowing about 15 students and every pro- various levels of English. In order gram session contains anywhere to ensure each student is properly from 120-180 students in total. placed, they must take a place- The center also offers courses on ment test to determine the levels American Literature and film. they’re at. Erin Melton, an international “I didn’t talk English when I student adviser at the center, de- was in Japan and I couldn’t talk scribes the program as a stepping- with people after I arrived in stone to attending a university. San Antonio,” Ogawa said. “ELS “The ELS Center has a special Center is the place to stretch and partnership with UIW,” Melton use English before the university said. “Once a student reaches Level classes.” page 12 HEALTHYwww.uiwlogos.org HEARTSFebruary 2013 Red Dress Pageant spotlights heart awareness

By Leticia Neve LOGOS STAFF WRITER

Eight students strutted the runway Tuesday, Feb. 5, wearing original outfits designed for the 10th annual Red Dress Fashion Show and Health Fair in Mar- ian Hall Ballroom. The fashion show only lasted a few minutes but it was among the highlights of the event designed to increase awareness of women’s heart diseases by promot- ing cardiac health and providing information and tips to maintain a healthy life. Students, faculty and staff showed their support to the cause not only by at- tending but by wearing red -- creating a very “healthy” and pleasant atmosphere. During the Health Fair, attendants were able to buy purses, jewelry, scarfs and other accessories and eat some chocolate snacks while learning and evaluating their health in the different stands manned by students from the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions, John and Rita Feik School of Pharmacy and the Department of Nutrition Science. Participants could have their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked. UIW student´s participation was very noticeable. The fashion show began at noon. The apparel varied from fancy dresses and classy capes to casual clothing. The crowd turned in ballots to show their favorites. First place went to Allison Speakmon, second to Kossla Veasna and third to Ricky Yanez.

Photos by Ashlynn Morales

and Jalen Cain Rocha Students model some of the 'Go Red' fashions on a runway in Marian Hall Ballroom. A health fair also was part of the festivities. February 2013 CAMPUSwww.uiwlogos.org CAPERS page 13

Students try crafts, connections

Photos by Maegan Peña

University of the Incarnate Word students stood in line to try their hands at making license plates and keychains the first week of school. Mary Bustamante, left, and Megan Rae Guitan display their plates proudly. Another student, wearing a disguise, poses for various photographs going in a flipbook. At a comedy concert, ben Kronberg pulls out notes to ensure he censures himself during a performance in Marian Hall Ballroom. He also played guitar and rapped silly songs. Below, the Student Government Association's spring Activities Fair seeks to help students make connections with various organizations. The event was held in Marian Hall Ballroom.

Photos by Laurel Smyth page 14ENTERTAINMENTwww.uiwlogos.org February 2013 Feb. Movies Compiled by Mae'gan Peña ‘The Memory of Water’

Feb. 1

Warm Bodies Rated: PG-13 reveals family’s secrets Genre: Romance, Comedy, Thriller By Sophia A. Rodriguez Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa LOGOS STAFF WRITER Palmer

Stand Up Guys “The Memory of Water,” a play by Shelagh Stephenson with Rated: R a message of how to never lose love and hope, opens at 8 p.m. Genre: Comedy, Drama Starring: Al Pacino, Christopher Feb. 22 in Cheever Downstage Theatre. Walken, Julianna Margulies The Department of Theatre Arts bills the two-hour play as a “gloriously funny and deeply felt story about three bereaved sisters Bullet to the Head who have come together for the funeral of their mother, (Vi).” Rated: R Genre: Crime, Action, Adventure, This reunion of the sisters – Catherine, Mary and Theresa – Gangster who bring their spouses along leads to the uncovering of family Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Sarah Shahi secrets, quarrels over funeral arrangements and the sisters’ mixed memories of a “highly feminine working-class mother.” Mark Stringham, an assistant professor of theatre arts, is di- Feb. 4 recting a cast that includes Sandra Alonso as Mary; Eric Montoya Josh Groban Live: All as Mike; Joshua Hutchinson as Frank; Caitlin Roberts as Teresa; That Echoes Kristin Mancha as Catherine; and Lauren Garcia as Vi. Rated: G Stringham said he has encouraged the cast to be honest Genre: Music Starring: Josh Groban in their roles, which will captivate the hearts of the audience. Costumes are by Margaret Mitchell. Scenery and lighting is by Feb. 8 Melissa Gaspar. “Time of grievance is complex and extremely emotional,” Stringham said. “The realistic depiction during this process will Identity Thief Rated: R ring familiar with those who have experienced this firsthand. We Genre: Crime, Comedy hope to see the good and the bad within each character, thereby Starring: Jason Bateman, Melissa raising some tough questions about ourselves and how we treat McCarthy, John Cho others.”FYI Side Effects “The Memory of Water” runs 8 p.m. Feb. 22-23 and March 1-2; 2 p.m. Feb. 24; and 7 Rated: R p.m. Feb. 28 at Cheever Downstage Theatre. Genre: Thriller UIW students, faculty and staff may attend free with their UIW ID. Starring: Channing Tatum, Jude Otherwise, tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for non-UIW students, and $6 for groups of 10 or more. Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones, MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF Rooney Mara, Vinessa Shaw For more information or reservations, call (210) 829-3810 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays or the theatre box office at (210) 829-3800 beginning at 3 p.m. during 'The Memory of Water' cast takes a break from rehearsals in UIW's Cheever Downstage Theatre. production weeks. Feb. 14 Escape From Planet Earth Rated: PG Fashion show to honor deceased designer Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Animation, Kids Starring Voices: Brendan Fraser, The University of the Incarnate Word in Las Vegas. In 1968, Joske’s, a San Anto- Rob Corddry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Craig Robinson and the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate nio department store, gave her the Camillia will pay tribute Wednesday, Feb. 20, to a Award for the opening of The Hemisphere. Safe Haven deceased designer who put her stamp on The Institute of Mexican Fashion gave her Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Romance the fashion world and UIW. a Golden Scissors Award, and her cloth- Starring: Josh Duhamel, Cobie The late Lila Bath, an international ing has been exhibited many times at the Smulders, Julianne Hough, David fashion designer who has a UIW gallery Goldstein Gallery at the University of Lyons, Noah Lomax, Mimi Kirkland and scholarship bearing her name will be Minnesota. In Mexico and San Antonio, honored in a “Hats off to Lila” fashion she was the founding regional director of Beautiful Creatures show at McCombs Center Rosenberg Fashion Group International, a professional Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Romance Sky Room. organization of fashion industry executives. Starring: Alice Englert, Viola Davis, The event marks the 100th year since Bath's love of fashion design and the Emma Thompson, Emmy Irons, Bath’s birth. realization that a good education extends Thomas Mann Bath was raised in New York City beyond the traditional classroom inspired A Good Day to Die Hard where she studied at Parson’s School of her to donate her designs and a monetary Rated: R Design and the Art Students’ League. gift to UIW. The result of her generosity Genre: Thriller, Adventer, Crime, Action She started as a commercial artist but is the Lila Bath Scholarship – primarily Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, her experience with fashion merchandis- meant for Mexican citizens enrolled in the Cole Hauser, Amaury Nolasco, Sebastian Koch, Julia Snigir ing led to a career as a buyer for Best and UIW design program -- and the Lila Bath Company in New York where she honed Gallery in the Joyce Building. Her gallery is her fashion sense and retail skills. In 1943, the foundation of the UIW Textile and Ap- Feb. 22 Bath moved to Mexico City where she parel Collection. The scholarship is awarded Lila Bath Snitch was hired as a buyer by Salinas y Rocha, in April in conjunction with The Cutting Rated: R the owner of a furniture store who wanted to is constructed using tucked cotton and lace. Edge Fiesta® Fashion Show. Genre: Adventure, Drama, Crime, Action, Gangster expand it to include apparel. Her signature trademark was found in the The Lila Bath Gallery is designed as an Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Susan After four years of traveling to Chicago, way she highlighted blouses, skirts and pants interdisciplinary venue incorporating fashion Sarandon, Michael Kenneth New York and California as a buyer, Bath made of Mexican cotton paisley with sequins design, theatre production and other academic Williams, Barry Pepper, Harold Perrieneau, Jon Bernthal decided to set up her own fashion design shop and beads. During her time in Mexico, she also specialties at UIW. The gallery serves as a in Taxco, Mexico, with the backing of a local worked with native craftsmen, teaching them teaching and research facility for students. Dark Skies businessman. how to develop their skills for haute couture. Both visiting and permanent exhibits address Rated: PG-13 Genre: Thriller, Suspense At the 1948 International Trade Fair She was a pioneer in the apparel industry in current issues of society, expressed through Starring: Dakota Goyo, Keri in Chicago, her Mexican-inspired designs Mexico and brought worldwide awareness to works of art and design. Russell, Josh Hamilton, Annie Thurman, Trevor St. John, Michael were shown for the first time. The fabrics she the beauty of the fabrics and artistry of the The vision of the Lila Bath Gallery is to: Patrick McGill used were loomed, painted and embroidered country that inspired her designs. • Enhance and supplement the teaching, re- by hand. Many of her ideas were inspired Bath’s works have been exported all over the search and marketing missions of the Fashion by Mexican regional costumes, adapted to world. In the 1950s, some of her major clients Management program and related disciplines; the needs of the included Neiman-Marcus, Saks and Harrods • Involve university students in the plan- modern day. She of London. She eventually owned several ning and execution of exhibits and programs reportedly re- boutiques in Acapulco and Mexico City but sponsored by the Lila Bath Gallery; garded a Mexican closed her businesses in the early 1980s. • Schedule visits of top international design- wedding dress as Throughout her distinguished career, Bath ers and local talent to share their expertise and her most popular, received many awards including the Golden experiences with University students; original design. It Accolade at the International Fashion Show • Host events with major fashion retail- ers in support of the Fashion Management program; • Create a permanent collection of fashion expanding on Bath’s historically significant collection to include other classic and con- temporary works; and • Promote an appreciation of the impor- tance of Latino culture. Bath died in 2006.

FYI The “Hats off to Lila” fashion show will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with This gallery is a major foundation for textile and apparel study at UIW. ID. Children under 12 get in free. ADMINISTRATIONFebruary 2013 www.uiwlogos.org Page 15 Faculty members receive accolades Eight University of the Incarnate Word faculty members received special awards at an annual preschool workshop and reception. The awards given and the recipients included: Robert J. Connelly Faculty Leadership Award: Dr. William Carleton, professor and chair of the Human Performance Program in the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing; and Dr. Pat Lonchar, professor of English and assistant dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Piper Professor Nominee: Dr. Annette Craven, professor of business and director for Doctorate in Business Administration program in HEB School of Business and Administration. Craven, who has served as Faculty Senate president the past four years, donated the $1,000 stipend that comes with the award to the capital campaign for the Fine Arts Building. Dr. William Carleton Dr. Patricia Lonchar Dr. Annette Craven Dr. Pat LeMay Burr Sister Maria Goretti Zehr Innovation Award: Dr. Pat LeMay Burr, professor and distinguished chair of business in HEB School of Business and Administration. Sister Eleanor Ann Young Truth Award: Dr. Julie Miller, associate professor and chair of religious studies in College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Sister Margaret Rose Palmer Education Award: Dr. Alakananda Chaudhuri, professor of analytical chemistry in School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering. Mother Columkille Colbert Service Award: Dr. Michael Frye, assistant professor of engineering management in School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering Sister St. Pierre Cinquin Faith Award: Dr. Lopita Nath, assistant professor of history in College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Dr. Julie Miller Dr. Alakananda Chaudhuri Dr. Michael Frye Dr. Lopita Nath Grad, professional students Rosenberg School professor start ‘Women of the Word’ receives historic certification By Yosi Ortiz to principles of the Optometric Oath. LOGOS STAFF WRITER mainly focuses on fitting extracurricular An assistant professor at the University Additionally, the process involves the activities in their schedule because of of the Incarnate Word’s Rosenberg Female graduate and professional stu- completion of the exam application their full-time jobs, family or heavy School has been certified as a dents at the University of the Incarnate requirements, which include the comple- course load. Diplomate of the American Board of Word are getting in on a new organiza- tion of 150 points of post-graduate re- “We realized there is limited student Optometry. tion – Women of the Word. quirements and evidence of three years organization at the graduate level, so “As a member of Students met Jan. 23 in the Special of active licensure and clinical practice we wanted a program that would allow the UIW communi- Collections Room on the second floor of or completion of an optometric council- women to have some type of support ty I am so proud to J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library to discuss approved residency. system that fits the needs of a graduate be the first doctor at final details about the new organization Kasraie provides patient care as an at- student and accommodate their sched- (Rosenberg) to be- which recognizes most of UIW’s grad tending optometrist at UIW Eye and Vi- ules,” grad student Trinidad Macias, a come a Diplomate of and professional students are women. sion Care Clinic and also teaches lectures founding member, said. the American Board Many may assume grad and pro- and laboratories in various optometric As a result, Women of the Word of Optometry,” said fessional students don’t have the time fields at Rosenberg, the only faith-based will not only reach out to students on Dr. Narges Kasraie. or interest to school of optometry in the country. campus, but also try to reach out to the “The board certifica- participate She earned her Doctor of Optometry outside community and practice strong tion process is meant in dif- Dr. Narges Kasraie degree from Southern College of Op- networking, said Macias, originally from to enable optometrists ferent tometry in Memphis and also completed Corpus Christi and a doctoral student to stay current with organi- her residency in primary care optometry in international education and entre- the most recent changes in the profession zations at Veterans Affairs Hospital in Memphis. preneurship. The organization’s goal is enabling us to continue to provide an because Rosenberg matriculated its first class to provide its members with a society excellent quality care to our patients and of their in 2009 after receiving approval by the that will have time for them and not vice education to our interns at (Rosenberg).” schedules; Accreditation Council on Optometric versa; however, undergraduate students Board certification is a rigorous pro- however, Education of the American Optomet- are also welcome to assist with mentoring cess including graduation from a school it is not ric Association. Optometrists provide and volunteer at events. or college of optometry accredited by the the case comprehensive eye and vision care which Women of the Word’s mission, Macias Accreditation Council on Optometric with many includes refraction and dispensing, said, is to “promote networking, leader- Education, having an active license to of them. For in- detection, diagnosis, management and ship and mentoring within our organiza- practice therapeutic optometry in a stance, graduate students rehabilitation of the conditions of the tion, so we could work with the university state, District of Columbia, U.S. com- at UIW have special needs, which visual system. community and outside community.” monwealth or territory, and adherence Y2K, Mayan Apocalypse and other imagined catastrophes and the number of extraterrestrial objects roaming 2000-1999=1 but 00-99 =? – the so-called “Y2K crisis.” around out there brought on the asteroid/comet and So companies whose software contained this potential volcano catastrophe movies such as “Deep Impact,” problem handled it in different ways (not to trivialize By Phil Youngblood “Armageddon” and “Dante’s Peak.” this process – more than $400 billion in 2013 dollars Aliens have long been a source of potential catas- were spent globally to fix, or at least put a “bandage” trophe and movies about them over the decades have on, the problem)… and some did not (there were some ranged from the serious “War of the Worlds” and “The interesting results), but the world did not come to an Day the Earth Stood Still” to the less-serious “Inde- end, just as we are still here after 2012. pendence Day” and “Mars Attacks!” Weather, plagues, Not many know that Y2K was only one part of the Why are we so attracted to “imminent” catastrophes? failures of various means of transport, and the concept problem and that there was a similar software problem Hollywood has certainly taken advantage of our fasci- of the “living” undead, a favorite theme today, all have in 2010 (as a result, 20 million bank cards in Germany nation and their movies are seen worldwide. I remember starred in disaster movies. became unusable) and a software problem in 2038 may watching “Earthquake,” “The Towering Inferno” and The movie, “2012,” released in 2009, seemed to cover arise as well (or, more than likely, companies will clear “The Poseidon Adventure” when I was a college student just about every disaster imagined except an alien attack. up the problem without much publicity). in the early 1970s. It was based on the far-fetched premise that somehow What will be the next disaster movie theme? What- One explanation I read about the common message the Mayan calendar turning over to the next b’ak’tun ever it is, you can be assured it will have a tiny germ of of these movies was they were released in a time when (Long Count 13.0.0.0.0) on Dec. 21, 2012 (one equiva- truth embedded in a huge amount of imagined catas- many viewed American society, with its riots over race lent date anyway, in the Gregorian calendar), would trophe because we love our disasters! and the Vietnam War, as coming apart, on fire, or over- bring about the end of the world (by various possible This eary I will be writing a series of articles on turning traditions. causes, which is likely why the movie contains so many the global impact of computer technologies. In past Traveling back in time, movies in the early 1960s of them). Just as the alarm over that date has a germ years the theme has been social impact (2012), virtual included the chilling “Fail Safe” and campy “Dr. Stran- of truth in it (the calendar exists), the catastrophe was environments (ways we communicate other than face- gelove,” both about the catastrophe of thermonuclear imagined. A similar situation occurred in the computer to-face, 2011), and computer literacy (2010). As always, war, which was also the topic of the chilling “The Day world with the turnover of the Gregorian calendar to I invite your feedback, dialogue, and differing opinions After” and less serious “War Games” nearly in the early 2000 A.D./C.E. and, yes, there was a disaster movie on this topic. 1980s, nearly 20 years later, when that fear persisted. called “Y2K” made about it in 1999. The germ of truth Back in the 1950s, popular alarm about the effects in this situation was that programmers were unsure E-mail Youngblood, head of the Computer Informa- of nuclear radiation led to the “Godzilla” movies. Before what software that did not contain the full year (81 tion Systems program, at [email protected] that, the popular alarm about the effects of modern rather than 1981) either as part of a date or imbedded technology precipitated movies such as “Metropolis” in data would in the 1930s. do when the Of course the disaster genre is nothing new (think date changed “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” “The Great Flood,” and mil- from Dec. 31, lennial scares). Each age has its themes. In the 1990s, 1999 to Jan. 1, for example, the discovery of the demise of the dinosaurs 2000, because