November, 2013

VOL. 114. NO. 5 www.uiwlogos.org November-December 2013 WorldFest Diwali Page 4 'Light the Way' Celebration Pages 12 and 13 Page 8 Bronze Bird Page 9 Holiday President’s pasta pleases students By Darlene Jasso Sweet LOGOS STAFF WRITER Professors, faculty, staff and even Dr. Louis utes -- now that’s dedication,” Treats J. Agnese Jr., president of the University of the Carlton said. He said he also Compiled by Joshua Cantu/ Incarnate Word, served students at the annual enjoyed volunteering his time LOGOS FEATURES EDITOR President’s Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday, for the students. He said it is a Nov. 20. way for the university to show The holiday season is The elegant dinner doesn’t just come to- its appreciation. “It’s all for the here and this is a guide gether with a blink of an eye though. Hours students,” he said. to what you should be of preparation take place to present the What students needed to indulging on during this well-attended event in McCombs Center get in were their student IDs. holiday break. Rosenberg Skyroom. Once they checked in, they The day before the dinner, employees of waited in the long line to be This is a list of many the university gather in the cafeteria to roll seated. sweets that go in with our meatballs and fold silverware in napkins. The night was a special gift festivities. Altogether, they made more 2,500 meatballs from the president and all the to serve an estimated 1,000 people. employees at UIW. With the student from Austria. “It was really nice to •Ginger Bread cook- Mary Jinks, a UIW librarian, folded silver- restaurant-style setting, students were seated see that so many people came. It was well- ies: The obvious staple ware in napkins along with Dr. Bill Carlton, at the decorated circle tables, and went to the attended, and the food was really good. There holiday treat is sure to put kinesiology department chair. Jinks said she line to get served food. was a three-course meal, a starter, a main a smile on your occasional has been participating in the spaghetti dinner Professors, faculty and staff were serv- course and a dessert. I was expecting for it to holiday blues. preparation more than 20 years. ing food, drinks and seating the students just be spaghetti.” “Sometimes I do the silverware and other throughout the entire night. The plate included salad, cooked veg- • Star-Shaped Sugar times I roll the meatballs,” said Jinks. “Either Students attending the dinner for the first etables, sausage, and the president’s secret cookies:Easy Do-it- way, I enjoy participating.” time were really impressed by how the night family recipe for penne pasta spaghetti and yourself project while Carlton joked about the hard work and was presented. meatballs. After students finished their plates, bored at home. effort it was for him to participate. “I didn’t expect it to be so classy and ex- UIW employee volunteers came around of- “We’ve been here for an entire 15 min- clusive,” said Omar Amin, an international fering different varieties of desserts. • Abuelita Hot Choc- - Cont. on page 2 -President's Pasta olate or regular Hot Chocolate: Definitely a must. You can either go the safe route and get some instant hot choco- Acupunture en route to UIW late, but if you want to By Sana Harhara experience a little culture LOGOS STAFF WRITER definitely go with the amazing Mexican hot Acupunture is coming to key mover in this arrangement as he also is on the board of trustees choicolate. the University of the In- for THSU. carnate Word in January Although some details are yet to be worked out, there are expected • Pumpkin Pie: Can’t through its Debbie & Naty to be some academic benefits for UIW’s physical therapy students and go wrong with anything Saidoff Center on the north- health benefits for UIW employees. pumpkin or pumpkin west side of town. THSU will offer day classes at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral spice. The center, at Tezel and levels in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in ADCaP Guilbeau road, is home to classrooms. • Buñelos: Just do it! UIW’s School of Physi- THSU was looking for space to expand the Austin programs in You can’t say no to this cal Therapy, Christus Santa San Antonio and UIW had space for lease at Saidoff Center where amazing holiday treat Rosa Physical Rehabilita- Christus Santa Rosa Health System Rehabilitation Services already that’s submerged in cin- tion Center and an ADCAP offers outpatient rehabilitation services to the public. namon and sugar. (Adult Degree Completion Until THSU releases its courses and schedule, it’s uncertain how Program) unit. School of Physical Therapy students will be able to fit anything else • Truffle:Makes a good But in January, Texas Health and Science University, formerly in their busy schedule, said Dr. Caroline Goulet, founding dean of gift when you don’t know the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine based in Austin, the School of Physical Therapy . exactly what to give. Texas – is scheduled to open a Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic The addition of the acupuncture program is a plus for all students at the center, adjacent to the School of Physical Therapy and Christus in health-related professions who might be interested in taking • Peppermint candy Santa Rosa Physical Rehabilitation Center. courses, she said. Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr., UIW’s president, was the -Cont. on page 2 canes: Classic sugar -Acupuncture boost; you’ll definitely need them while Christ- mas shopping in those dreadful crowds. Service dogs aid students By Paola Cárdenas • Kettle Corn: Every- LOGOS ASSISTANT EDITOR thing sweet is your friend during this season of Dogs are not only man’s best friend. They are also here to protect and People stopped to pet him and take pictures of him, as well as tried awesomeness. serve -- as Sherman the German Shepherd has done with University to give him all sorts of food.” of the Incarnate Word student Chris Sullaway. Michelle Beasley, coordinator of student disability services at • Cheese Cake: Sherman and Sullaway are among three pairs of students with UIW, said there is no paperwork required to bring a service animal Enough said. Graham service dogs on campus. Sullaway, a communication arts senior to campus. cracker crust. concentrating in convergent media, was partnered up with Sherman “The first service dog that I am aware of was in January 2013,” earlier this year. said Beasley. • Apple crumble pie: Sherman is a retired veteran. He has led a life dedicated to serv- International business major Melina Gomez said she remembers Make sure it’s on the ing the United States; he was stationed in Iraq for some time. Now, what her initial reaction was when she first encountered Sherman. table waiting for you. he has been trained to be by Sullaway’s side. Gomez recalled: “At first I thought, ‘I wonder what is wrong “I've only had Sherman for a few months,” said Sullaway, a dia- with his owner. Why does he have him? I also thought Sherman • Chocolate pie: betic. “He has had a truly remarkable impact on my life by notifying was a really sweet and well-behaved dog. I wanted to pet him but I Dreams packaged as me when my blood sugars are extremely low or by helping me get wasn’t sure if I could.” a pie. out of a seizure.” Although Sullaway said he and Sherman have a great relationship, Walking into places where dogs aren’t normally seen causes Sherman is only assigned to be with Sullaway for five years. Sullaway, • Dulce de Leche: many heads to turn. While attending Fiesta’s NIOSA – a “Night in who is graduating in December, said he has experienced nothing but Make sure you pair it Old San Antonio” -- this year, Sullaway said he had an interesting good things since he and Sherman have been together. with a hot cup of coffee. experience with Sherman. “Since I've had him I have yet to experience any drawbacks,” “NIOSA was a crowded night,” said Sullaway. “Sherman caught Sullaway said. everyone’s attention as well as made way for me and my friends. page 2 NEWSwww.uiwlogos.org November-December 2013 Typhoon shows response issues The devastating Typhoon Haiyan emphasized Bombs kill soldiers, police limitations of the Philippine government’s disaster A suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden car preparation and relief capabilities. into a convoy of buses, killing 11 troops headed While supplies and goods were flown citizens in home on leave and wounding another 35 in Egypt. American cargo planes, it shined a uneasy spotlight on The incident was one of the deadliest attacks the island nation’s military as an overstretched, poorly against security forces there since 25 police officers funded force that has been criticized for its late arrival were executed near the town of Rafah in August. to the disaster zone. While there was no evidence last Wednesday’s at- Compiled by Gaby Galindo/LOGOS STAFF WRITER tacks on the security forces were coordinated, they highlighted the broadening nature of a budding Billionaire to bank Mars trip Islamist insurgency. Politician: ‘Guilty’ of coke Billionaire Dennis Tito has revealed his plans of launching two astronauts to the Red Planet as early as December 2017. Police: Son likely stabbed father Rep. Henry “Trey” Radel, a freshman Republi- Dubbed “Inspiration Mars,” it would be a 501- The day before apparently stabbing his father, Vir- can from Florida, pleaded guilty in D.C. Superior day, fly-by mission, no landing, and would exploit a ginia State Sen.

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