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UIWBy Adrian Leal accepts Southland invitation LOGOS STAFF WRITER The University of the Incarnate Word was extended an official invitation to join the NCAA’s Division I Southland Conference at a packed Aug. 20 news conference in Rosenberg Skyroom. In a room filled with news reporters, student-athletes representing vari- ous sports, faculty and staff, UIW Athletic Director Mark Papich opened up the conference with a brief introduction followed by the projected invitation given by SLC Commissioner Tom Burnett. UIW, presently an NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference member, will begin a four-year transition into Division I athletics, which will go into effect July 1, 2013. As of the 2014-15 school year, UIW will be considered an NCAA Division I school for scheduling purposes and will be eligible to officially compete for NCAA championships during the 2017-18 school year. So this is the last year UIW will compete in NCAA Division II. Since 2007-08, 20 teams have been crowned champions in their leagues and ad- vanced to the postseason. Incarnate Word now has 21 total teams competing in men and women’s sports. It’s a legacy now headed for Southland. “We are truly blessed to be joining such an outstanding conference like the Southland,” said Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr. Southland Board Chairman Dr. Baker Pattillo said he was honored upon ERIC PATRICK/LOGOS STAFF receiving UIW’s acceptance of the SLC offer and looks forward to a “…Dr. Lou J. Agnese Jr., left, president of the University of the Incarnate Word, welcomes Southland Commissioner Tom Burnett. beneficial partnership with UIW.” -Cont. on page 2 -Southland Conference

Game planning By testsCaitlin McKinney university LOGOS STAFF WRITER

College football calls for roaring crowds and excitement, but there is more than meets the eye when organizing the anticipated football games at the University of the Incarnate Word. It takes hundreds of helping hands and plenty of patience to make every detail just right -- from large-scale duties such as security and press box duty, to the small tasks of loading soda bottles in the fridge at the concession stand. Without the immense dedication from workers, volunteers and other organiza- tions, the fun-packed games would not be as successful as they are. Campus police play their own role at football games, along with local police of- ficers directing parking and traffic in order to avoid chaos. “We are fortunate that our UIW home games are on Saturday evenings,” Campus Police Chief Jacob Colunga said. “This allows us to efficiently utilize our parking MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF areas. With games being held on Saturday evenings, the parking that is usually taken Offensive and defensive players square off in drills at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. The Cardinals will open the up by students is empty enough to allow outside crowds a place to park for games. season at 7 p.m. Saturday against Texas College from Tyler. It is the first season for Cardinals coach Larry Kennan. Outside help from the San Antonio Police Department also is used as an extra -Cont. on pg. 2 -Pre-game Planning Coordinator: Phonathon help can lead to 30 jobs Special to the Logos a record number of student volunteers.” If you volunteer to help with this fall’s Greener manned a table Tuesday, Workdays signal annual Phonathon, it could lead to you getting possibly getting paid in the long Aug. 28, at the Stu- run. dent Government Coordinator Patrick Greener esti- Association’s fall mates he’ll be hiring possibly 30 people Activities Fair to Special‘Light to the Logos the Way’ nity service hours required for gradua- from the volunteers who begin training add to the number tion as they check a million Christmas Friday, Aug. 31, for the program that of student volun- “Volunteer and have holiday cheer,” teers who can earn bulbs to see if they still work. raises money for the University of the Patrick Greener the flier says. The bulbs are stringed up annually Incarnate Word. up to 15 of the 45 Christmas in September? No, not across the campus later this fall for the Alumni are called and asked to community service quite. But it’s a sign of things to come 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 kickoff of “Light the give money for scholarships, technology hours required for graduation and possi- when the annual fall “Light the Way” Way,” an annual holiday kickoff the upgrades, student activities and other bly later work their way into getting paid. workdays get under way at the Univer- Saturday before Thanksgiving started university needs. During the Phonathon, students sity of the Incarnate Word. more than 25 years ago by Dr. Lou J. “I’m excited about this year’s Phona- reach out to alumni from a call center set The workdays will be 9 a.m.-noon Agnese Jr., UIW’s president. thon,” said Greener. “It begins on Satur- up in Henry Bonilla Science Building on Saturday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 22, Agnese was in town interviewing day, Sept. 29, and goes through Thursday, campus. Formerly held in the Dr. Burton in Marian Hall Ballroom. for the job that now leaves him amongst Oct. 4,” Greener said. “AT&T has agreed E. Grossman International Conference That’s when Kayla Rice, special the longest-serving presidents in the to loan us about 50 cell phones so we can Center, this new location will allow for events coordinator for the Office of - Cont. on page 2 nation when he was inspired during a reach out to our alumni so we can ask for -Phonathon Public Relations, said she hopes to see - Cont. on page 2 their financial support. We have recruited many UIW students earning commu- -Light the Way page 2 NEWS www.uiwlogos.org August 2012 Australian ‘no Indian’ job Attack against Amazon tribe

A group of gold miners attacked the Yanomami tribe ad A job advertisement posted on the Gumtree website in Venezuela, setting fire to a communal home, and appealing for cleaners for an Australian supermarket’s leaving about 80 people dead. The attack took place cleaning firm has caused anger among many because it about a month ago in the Irotatheri community close stated ‘no Indians or Asians please.” Coles supermar- to Brazil’s border, but because of the tribe’s remote ket is the second-largest in Australia. Authorities have location, it took several days for those who discovered begun an investigation for racial discrimination in that the burnt bodies to walk to the nearest settlement and company. Jim Cooper, a spokesman for Coles, said under report what had happened. According to Yanomami no circumstances did they give an OK to post an ad organizations, only three survivors have been reported. Compiled by Paola Cardenas, Assistant Editor with such directives. Hijack situation in Dutch Israel not guilty in peace Child preacher gets activist’s death airport The Israeli court has ruled the state of Israel not ordained guilty in the death of Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old Lack of communication between the pilot and the At only 11 years old, Ezekiel Stoddard has been ordained as a minister by his family’s church. His peace activist who was killed in 2003 by a bulldozer. control tower caused a passenger plane to forcefully land Corrie was trying to stop the Israeli army from demol- Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport. mother and stepfather are both pastors who two years ago started their own church, Fullness of Time. Eze- ishing civil Palestinian homes. The judge stated Cor- Dutch F-16 Fighters quickly boarded the plane due to a rie’s death was a regrettable accident and the state was fear of hijackers being involved. However, there was no kiel’s older brother is also involved in the church as a deacon. Their younger brother also plans to follow the not to be held responsible. Corrie’s parents had filed a threat to be found. It was simply miscommunication. It civil claim for negligence against the Israeli ministry was the second incident on the airport that day. Flights same path they have. Other child preachers have been noted in other countries such as Brazil and Indonesia. of defence. Corrie’s parents say it was “an accident that had been delayed earlier that day because of a World could have and should have been avoided.” War II bomb found by workers near Pier C. Pre-game Planning Cont. from page 1 Cont. from page 1 Southland After the hoopla, UIW cheerleaders chanted “U-I-W,” as those on hand began precaution to handle crowds and the media coverage and outside aspects are to converse with one another about the news. traffic, Colunga said. “We also coordinate discussed and planned. Not only does “It’s an exciting time for the university and its athletic program,” said former with SAPD to assist with the exit of our the staff have to consider everything that Cardinal baseball player Matthew Flores, now a graduate assistant. “Division I is a crowds at the end of the game.” needs to be done within the stadium, big step forward and the preparation to compete at a high level starts now.” CSC, a security company, also is con- but there are also other organizations Although the shift to Division I looks promising for UIW Athletics’ future, not tracted to provide extra help at football that complete the full college football being able to compete in the postseason for four years falls at the feet of current games. experience. The cheerleaders, the band student-athletes. Before each game, there are the tra- and dance team are all associated with “It’s disappointing knowing we won’t be able to compete and accumulate points ditional tailgate parties that happen in having complete success at games. And in next year’s meets,” said swimmer Kelsey Cooke, a junior. “So we really have to the designated areas near Gayle and Tom fans expect everything to be right and ensure that we do well in competition this year.” Benson Stadium. So officers are present do not want to worry about dealing with to ensure no rules are broken. any problems such as dirty restrooms or “Our various groups and student trouble finding parking spots. organizations have been very coop- “There’s a lot of pressure to not only erative and compliant,” Colunga said. get it right on the field, but to get it right “[Although], along with athletic staff, off the field,” Smith said. “There’s a lot of Cont. from page 1 we remind, and if necessary, enforce the pressure, from all areas, to get everything Phonathon tailgate policies issued to each tailgate correct.” up to 70 student callers. group prior to the season. “ As for the crowds, fans at UIW foot- When the student volunteers make their calls to UIW alumni, they also update External Business Manager Rick ball games do not normally cause any their potential contributors on the latest campus news and events. No experience is Smith said a lot of planning and team- problems, but there is always a chance needed, and the event provides students the opportunity to network and gain valu- work goes into each game. that could change before, during or im- able experience, Greener pointed out. “The planning starts as soon as the fi- mediately after the game. Volunteers also will have the opportunity to be entered into drawings at the end nal whistle blows on the previous season,” “We have to make sure we have a set of the event for gift cards to places such as James Avery, UIW Bookstore, Subway Smith said. “What worked? What didn’t plan” for safety and efficiency, Lou Fox, and Frost Bank. work? How many tickets did we sell? assistant to the president for commu- Although faculty, staff and some alumni also assist in placing calls, the majority Those types of questions are answered nity relations and campus security, said. are made by student volunteers. over several weeks of meetings.” “There is always ‘What if?’ and we have “The community has chipped in by helping us feed the volunteers and other Meetings are the very beginning to be prepared for that.” businesses have provided wonderful caller incentives and achiever rewards,” Greener of planning. Subjects about schedules, said. “Every penny raised will be put to good use right away. We plan to hire about 30 of our best volunteers so we can continue the program into November. These are exciting times.” In case of an emergency, use text rather than call LightCont. from page 1 the Way phone towers trying to find loved ones. tour of the Christmas lighting he saw in prizes offered in the Oct. 20 “Light the Third, rescue operations were hampered the Windcrest area. Way Display Board Paint Day and Con- by the loss of one communications Now “Light the Way” has become test” that will be conducted 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Eric Patrick LOGOS STAFF WRITER tower in one of the Twin Towers. When a celebration that attracts thousands to on Dubuis Lawn. Organizations have emergency workers were unable to use Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium for the until Sept. 28 to register for the contest. radio communications, they resorted to kickoff ceremony. The boards also are displayed around the cell phones. At the workdays, students also will get campus during “Light the Way.” While I was in Gulfport, Miss., for a free breakfast, participate in games and The boards’ “design must reflect the Hurricane Katrina, we had one spot in possibly win prizes. After the workdays, organization’s interpretation of ‘Light In the wake of Hurricane Isaac’s the parking lot where we were able to student organizations can compete for the Way,’ ” Rice said. landfall in Louisiana, I am reminded of make cell phone calls to our loved ones my days of responding to hurricanes as to let them know we were OK. As we an EMT. fanned out across the city in rescue opera- I am also reminded of the lack of tions, cell phone coverage was spotty at Ministry University Mission and to Ministry toil will observe bells 9-11 at for9 a.m. and9-11 4:30 p.m. food, clean water, power, and cell phone best and most of the time we were unable Tuesday, Sept. 11, with special programs. service. It is the lack of cell phone service to make phone calls until the cell phone “The bell will ring one time each for those that perished in the World Trade I wanted to quickly mention something companies either brought in mobile cell Center, for those who perished at the Pentagon, for those who perished in the about. In the event of an emergency, if towers, or power was restored to the area. fields of Pennsylvania and for fallen members of the armed forces,” Alexander said. you have a loved one who has been af- I understand you want to find out if The afternoon Interfaith Prayer Service will be in Our Lady’s Chapel. fected, please resist the temptation to call whoever you’re calling is OK, but what “We will prayerfully reflect on the tragedy of 9-11 and honor those who have your loved one. The best thing to do is you may not realize is you could be tying fallen, those who are still fighting to protect our freedoms, and commission our send a text or two and wait for your loved up a line for an emergency worker who own UIW Police force,” Alexander said. one to call or text you back. is in the area looking for your loved one. On Sept. 11, 2001, three things The next time you need to find your happened which hampered emergency loved one in an emergency, think about The Logos erroneouslyCorrections reported in the Back-to-School edition that the Printing responders. First, Verizon and AT&T texting them instead of calling them. You Services office was responsible for producing some “No Smoking” signs. The office both lost a cell tower in one of the Twin may be saving another life by doing so. had nothing to do with the signs. The Logos regrets the error. Towers. The second thing that happened was millions of people from around the E-mail Patrick at epatrick@student. The Logos erroneously reported freshman football player Joseph Sadler was country jammed the phone lines and cell uiwtx.edu the holder of two national records and received a magazine’s nomination for high school player of the week when he played for the Devine High School Warhorses. The Logos regrets the errors. August 2012 FEATURESwww.uiwlogos.org page 3 Instructor’s stop-bullying app receives USA Network grant A technology instructor at the Uni- “Characters Unite Award winners versity of the Incarnate Word who has deserve to be recognized for their developed a smartphone application to tireless work in fighting hate and curb bullying has been named a USA discrimination and promoting accep- Network Characters United grant tance in their communities,” Bridget winner. Baker, president of NBC Universal TV Timothy M. Networks Distribution, said in a news Porter, the CEO release. “Along with our distribution and founder of Ap- partners, we salute these winners on pddiction Studio, a the incredible efforts they lead." company specializ- Porter, who lives in Cibolo, started ing in smartphone Appddiction Studio, LLC, a service- application devel- disabled, veteran-owned small business opment, launched that specializes in mobile and web- his “StopBullies” based technology solutions, last year. Timothy Porter mobile app to His company works with smartphone help students and apps and web apps for clients in schools stand up to bullies. federal, commer- The app allows bullying victims cial, nonprofit,

KATIE BOSWORTH/LOGOS STAFF and bystanders to anonymously alert education and Diego Fresquez and Amanda Belscamper rehearse their roles for the two-character musical, 'The Last Five Years.' school administrators to bullying other indus- activity. In addition to its reporting tries. features, the application also pro- Since 2009, vides helpful Porter, a na- information and resources about tive of Vicks- Curtains to open on bullying, such as warning signs burg, Miss., has and where to find help. The app worked at UIW. also tackles cyberbullying. If a Before coming to student is being harassed online, UIW, he served 10 ‘The Last Five Years’ they can take a screenshot of the years in the Army. messages or photos they have He was injured in a received to send to administra- bomb explosion and tors. With this app, Porter has was medically dis- in Coates Theatre devised an innovative method charged as a sergeant “The Last Five Years,” a musical, will a wedding song to harness the power of technol- first class. open the fall theatrical season at 8 p.m. in the middle as ogy to combat the scourge of bullying. Porter said he was excited Friday, Sept. 28, at the University of the their timelines Porter, 40, is one of 10 honorees to win the award and make a contribu- Incarnate Word. intersect. from the hundreds that were nomi- tion to stop bullying. The play by Jason Robert Brown will Brown’s play nated on charactersunite.com during “Bullying is a senseless problem that continue at 8 p.m. Sept. 29, Oct. 5-6 and was inspired by “Characters Unite Month” in February is growing in number and severity in Oct. 12-13 in Elizabeth Huth Coates Brown's failed “for their extraordinary efforts in com- communities across the country and it Theatre Building. marriage to bating prejudice and discrimination,” needs to stop,” Porter said. “This award Those auditioning for the musical had Theresa O'Neill. according to the cable network. helps to raise awareness of our app that to perform 16 to 32 measures of a Broad- O'Neill threat- Porter gets a $5,000 grant from uses technology to put a solution to way show-tune, preferably from Brown’s ened legal action USA Network, and is featured on-air work for bullying prevention.” play, which premiered in Chicago in 2001 on the grounds in a public service announcement and and was then produced off-Broadway in the story of the online at charactersunite.com. 2002. It’s billed as “an emotionally power- musical repre- ful and intimate musical about a man and sented her re- a woman who fall in and out of love with lationship with each other over the course of five years.” Brown too Professor William Gokelman Researcher to view presidential Mark Stringham, an assistant pro- closely, and fessor of theatre arts and director of the Brown changed play, chose Diego Fresquez to play rising the song, “I Could Be in Love With novelist Jamie Wellerstein and Amanda Someone Like You,” to “Shiksa Goddess” politics for Constitution Day Two special events will mark the Uni- Handbook of Southern Politics. Belscamper to play struggling actress in order to reduce the similarity between versity of the Incarnate Word’s celebra- Stewart, who received a doctorate Cathy Hyatt, the two main characters. the character Cathy and O'Neill. tion of Constitution Day in September. from the University of Houston in The play uses a form of storytelling Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $9 for Dr. Joseph Stewart Jr., a professor 1977, has previously held teaching or in which Cathy's story is told in reverse seniors, $8 for non-UIW students with in the Department of Political Science research positions at the University of chronological order (beginning the show I.D., and $6 for groups of 10 or more. at Clemson (S.C.) University, will New Mexico, University of Texas at at the end of the marriage), and Jamie's is UIW students, faculty and staff can discuss “Presidents, Justices, and the Dallas, Educational Testing Service, told in chronological order (starting just attend free with I.D., but may purchase Constitution” in a presentation at 4:30 West Virginia University, University after the couple have first met). The char- a second ticket for a guest at the $8 dis- p,m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in J.E. and L.E. of New Orleans, Rice University in acters do not directly interact except for counted rate. Mabee Library Auditorium. Houston and Wichita State University. And the auditorium will be the His research interest location of the second program at 4:30 spans civil rights poli- p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, featuring UIW’s cies, racial and ethnic Rosenberg professor, moot court teams in a debate, said Dr. politics, public policy, Gary Keith, an assistant professor in and educational policy. the Department of Government and His work has appeared student receive honors International Affairs. Keith also will be in a variety of politi- assisting Dr. Michael Forrest in the in- cal science, education, troduction of the moot court program. public policy, public from Optometry Groups Stewart’s research interests span administration, public An assistant professor and a student at over the summer in civil rights policies, racial and ethnic law, and interdisciplin- the University of the Incarnate Word’s Chicago. She also got politics, public policy, and educational ary journals. Dr. Joseph Stewart Jr. Rosenberg $200 spending money policy, Keith said, adding the speaker’s He serves on the School of Optometry have received and a 16 GB iPad work has appeared in a variety of po- editorial board of the special recognition. Wi-Fi. litical science, education, public policy, University Press of Virginia’s­ “Race, Dr. Philip Aitsebao- The program is public administration, public law, and Ethnicity and Poli­ tics”­ se­ries, is co- mo was named “Mentor offered to third- and interdisciplinary journals. editor of Rowman & Littlefield’s of the Year” at the 2012 fourth-year optome- Three of Stewart’s books have re- “Spectrum” series, past president of the National Optometric try students who have ceived Myers Awards as “Outstanding Southwestern Political Science Asso- Association convention an opportunity to not Salma Kiani Books on the Subject of Human Rights ciation, Southwestern Social Science in Toronto. This award is only win $1,000 but in the United States.” Those books are Association, and vice president of the presented to NOA op- qualify for the overall prize -- a $6,000 “Race, Class, and Educa­tion” (with Ken Southern Political Science Association. tometrists who display scholarship awarded at the AOA con- Meier and Robert England, 1989), Stewart also works with K-12 “the most interest in vention. “The Politics of Hispanic Education” teachers to improve pre-collegiate civic Dr. Philip Aitsebaomo helping students across To be considered, Kiani submitted an (with Ken Meier, 1991), and “Can educa­tion. He is the former chief reader the different schools ePoster case study involving the use of a We All Get Along? Racial and Ethnic for the College Board’s advanced place- of optometry,” as voted by the NOA HOYA product. HOYA Vision Care of Minorities in American Politics” (with ment government and politics exams executive council and NOSA members. the Americas makes and supplies oph- Paula McClain, fifth edition, 2010). In and has served as a judge at the State of Rosenberg has the largest NOSA chapter thalmic lenses to eye care professionals addition, he is the co-author of “Public New Mexico, State of South Carolina, in the nation. in the United States, Canada and South Policy: An Evolutionary­ Approach State of Georgia and National finals of Student Salma Kiani has been award- America. (with James Lester, West, third edition, the Center for Civic Education’s “We ed $1,000 in the 2012 Hoya Vision Care Judging is based on originality, ap- 2008), which was published in Chinese the People” Pro­gram. Grant and Scholarship Program and plication of technology involved, prod- editions in 2001 and 2004. His lat- He was honored with a Special Rec- all-expense-paid trip to the American uct knowledge and overall analysis and est publication is “Buenas Dias, Y’all: ognition Award by the College Board Optometric Association convention composition. Latinos in the South,” in the Oxford Southwestern Regional Office. page 4 CAMPUSwww.uiwlogos.org August 2012

By London Prince ‘Meet the Greeks’ Lambda Chi Alphabeckons member Crawford Eagans newcomers Lambda Chi Alpha, which participates in the North LOGOS STAFF WRITER said, “Our main focus for ‘Meet the Greek’ is to get our American Food Drive every November, says its purpose “Meet the Greeks,” an annual campus event, took fraternity’s name out and publicized on campus in the is to foster a high Christian standard of life and ideals, to place Monday, Aug. 27, on Dubuis Lawn offered stu- best way possible. Through this event our goal is to have establish brotherly love and connections between alumni dents to come and see what each Greek organization a solid and strong ‘rush.’ ” and undergraduates, by teaching each other about cour- has to offer. age, self-control, democracy and respect toward all with whom they may come in contact with. Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority members Erica Howi- son and Courtney Casares jointly said the “Meet the Greeks” event is an opportunity “to let the students know that sororities are growing and we as a group conduct a positive spin on Greek life.” “Whether students are pledging or not we want to encourage them all to come out and support our events and activities here on campus,” Howison said. The motto of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to help young ladies develop poise and purpose through aspiring, seeking and attaining. Every year Alpha Sigma Alpha holds philanthropy events that help out organizations such as the Special Olympics, Girl on the Run, and S. June Smith Center l in Pennsylvania. Alpha Sigma Tau sorority includes Habitat for Humanity among its charities, a member said. Every September, members also participate in an annual walk for Alzheimer's disease. “Through the event of ‘Meet the Greeks,’ we just would like to let everybody know that we are the best sorority out there with the highest overall student GPA,” Vice President Yelica Padilla said. Does prevention of domestic violence and cultural diversity interest you? Well, if so the sorority of Delta Xi Nu could be your best fit if you are looking to in- form others in the community. The sorority organizes philanthropies such as clothing-line projects and par- ticipates in a 5K run for cancer awareness. Delta Xi Nu has donated more than $1,000 to the American Cancer Society. The Greek gentlemen of Chi Phi say they strive for excellence and welcome new students with open arms. Their goal as a fraternity is to break all the negative stereotypes while maintaining a deep-rooted love for fraternal values. Events they set up include Phi Fridays, hookah fundraising, and volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club. “Our mission is to help build better men through leadership and opportunity,” said member Tab Eliot. “We have unique individuals in our club that can help students though and after college. “We are working diligently to recruit high-quality members. We are hoping to double our active member- ship very soon. So be sure to keep an eye out for us on campus. You never know what amazing event the Chi Phis have planned next.” August 2012 www.uiwlogos.orgMISSION page 5

Faculty, students and representatives with Women's Global Connection pause in Peru for a picture.

Sister Martha Ann Kirk, right, a religious studies professor at the University of the Incarnate Word, chats with two residents. Peru experience leads to ‘global understanding’ By Ana D. O'Connor Special to the LOGOS programs in which they provided services was essential. We learned As an alum of Incarnate Word our common goals of working to College, one of my fondest memo- help families, children, and advocat- ries is participating in the Spina ing in our communities are similar. Bifida Conference. This conference We learned how the essential ele- was one part of my educational ex- ments of caring do not vary from perience at “The College.” culture to culture. The synergy in I learned that being part of the each workshop started prior to and community, giving back, and real- continued after the session was over. life experience were keys to learning. The breaks afforded opportunities After graduation I have continued for trainers and participants to ex- to work within the field of educa- change ideas and discuss the topics. tion and I volunteer with various Many journeyers research the sites to which they will travel community agencies. Yet, working These two girls benefit from Women's Global Connection work supported by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. with the Women’s Global Connec- by obtaining books, visiting web tion immersion trips have provided pages, and discussing with people me with a global understanding of who have been there before. I did teaching, collaboration, and grass- get a book, and through meetings roots work. The WGC’s three main with the WGC and the sharing goals for these trips: for participants of pictures I was able to get some to understand different cultures, to information on Chimbote. learn about collaborative relation- Yet, the experience of being in ships, and how to provide educa- Peru cannot be found in a book or tion for women using a grassroots from a website. Until I was walk- leadership process. ing the streets, visiting with our As a volunteer, the first step is to teachers, and visiting programs, the prepare six months in advance for beauty of Peru and her people could the trip. I met with the WGC staff not be fully appreciated. to develop and prepare for the ses- sions to be conducted. A key com- E-mail O’Connor at aoconnor@ ponent is to understand our roles alamo.edu and responsibilities. We entered into our immersion trip to Chim- EDITOR’s NOTE: The writer bote, Peru, with the understanding was among five Women’s Global our participants come with their Connection travelers knowledge, beliefs and an amaz- Partnering with professionals in ing desire to learn more. Our role the community, Incarnate Word was to merge what we had to offer faculty and students to travelers while respecting our participants. partnering with professionals in This initial preparation helped with the community, Incarnate Word modification throughout the train- faculty and students to collaborate ing week. in Chimbote to teach 11 different A WGC core value is relation- topics to nine organizations a total ship-building. The sessions were of 18 times. Classes such as leader- full of activities, role-playing, and ship, SPSS, time management, mar- sharing from our participants. My keting, business and early childhood trip was spent working with teach- education reached 445 participants ers, community leaders and home during the 10 days the team spent health workers. Spending time with in the Ancash Region. our participants and visiting the ‘Meet the Mission’

scheduledAbout three weeks are left before Sept. tered women’s shelters21 and recovery the Sept. 21 launch of “Meet the homes. In addition, 26 faculty team Mission,” a special effort to get leaders provided 156 hours. A fac- University of the Incarnate Word ulty event organizer put in 10 hours students to do community service the day of the event. hours needed for graduation. And that’s not counting many Planners are hoping for a record hours of frequent meetings, admin- turnout of students and faculty to istrative work and agency-related join in the effort. Last year’s mission activities that take place year-round, had the largest turnout in its history, the professors said. according to a joint statement from Nearly 20 community service Dr. Chris Edelman, an assistant agencies are anticipated to partici- professor of philosophy, and Dr. pate in the fall mission. Michael Frye, an assistant professor “Because of this breadth of ser- in engineering management. vice, (Meet the Mission) continues The 2011 effort had 180 students to embody the spirit of service that completing 1,080 hours of commu- is foundational to this university nity service hours in such activities and its stated mission,” they said. as preparing meals, serving food, “Student involvement in service engaging children, handicapped leads to a greater understanding of people, and addressing needs at bat- the UIW mission.” page 6 OPINIONwww.uiwlogos.org August 2012 From the UIW participants push Editor’s Desk: By Gayle Bustamante for peace in Mexico

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Nearly 500 people – among them Save the defensive members of the University of the In- carnate Word community – pushed for peace and an end to violence in Mexico mechanisms for the ring last Friday at a local rally. I remember my first day of college parking lot. Students, teachers and staff from like it was yesterday rather than three Trust me, I understand and share the the University of the Incarnate Word years ago. I was a determined 18-year- same frustrations as a commuter at this and Incarnate Word High School were old with the goal of flying through her school. Leaving your house two hours among those helping to welcome, serve college years. before your class starts, taking three food, interpret Spanish and English in I distinctly remember entering the different highways, trying to survive the small-group discussions, and lead prayer university through the Hildebrand en- morning rush hour and then battling and a vigil during the Caravan for Peace trance and roaming past the commuter for parking is no way to start anyone’s with Justice and Dignity at St. Leonard’s parking lot with false hopes of finding a morning. Parish Hall. vacant parking spot. My jaw dropped in However, don’t let that frustration get The caravan -- two buses bearing astonishment as I told myself, “So, this the best of you or your car or someone Photo by Sister Maria Teresa Flores about a 100 people from Mexico -- A Mexican mother holds up a photo of her missing son. is college, the so-called ‘best years of my else’s car for that matter. stopped in San Antonio. The riders were to stop such cruelty.” life.’ ” Drive responsibly and considerately. mostly family members of persons who Fatima Perez, a biochemistry major It is safe to say, I was really missing my I have heard students’ stories and had been killed or kidnapped in Mexico at UIW, said, “Every day in the news we personal parking spot from high school at have had my own experiences to attest as violence has escalated since 2006. hear about tragedies around the world, the time. How I was not late to my first to the reckless driving in the parking lot Lauren Bennett, a UIW freshman on but getting to hear the actual voices of the class remains a mystery. and garage this year. Be smart out there, the swimming and diving team, said she victims’ family members is what makes us I remember this day so clearly mainly students. People need their vehicles. was moved by one of the testimonies of feel their pain. On the other hand, seeing because I relive it again every year. I have Stop at STOP signs. Watch your a mother who lost her son. the caravan united makes me proud and left my house at least two hours before speed. Look out for students walking in “(The local authorities) could not happy that they have raised their voices.” my class starts ever since. However, no the parking lot. Lay off the tailgating. even provide her with body parts for a Dr. Lopita Nath, an assistant pro- amount of strategizing can prepare me Don’t drive in the middle of the road. Be proper burial,” Bennett said. “She then fessor at UIW who spoke at the event for the back-to-school clutter as the aware of where you’re driving and what is started her own investigation at her own from the Hindu tradition, thanked Sister school continues to excessively expand. around you. Also, be extra careful around risk. This was inspiring to me because al- Martha Ann Kirk, a professor of religious This year stunned me the most after construction sites this year. though her son was already dead, she was studies at UIW who organized the Inter- letting out a sigh of relief when I finally If the driver in front of you manages willing to risk her life to provide justice faith prayer at the gathering. found parking on the fifth level of the to find a spot, let them park instead of not only for her family, but for others.” “Thank you for giving me an op- Ancira parking garage at 7:45 a.m. racing around their car with envy. What Javier Sicilia, a noted Mexican poet, portunity to be a part of the Caravan of To those who arrive to school at least else can you do? organized the caravan after his son was Peace,” Nath said. “No amount of reading an hour later: I am sorry! Yes, parking can be very aggravating killed. Sicilia said drug addiction is first or media coverage could be a substitute I know, I know. This issue is not and potentially ruin your day, but don’t let of all a medical problem calling for care. for the personal testimonies of the victims exactly new to UIW students or faculty, that be your excuse to ruin someone else’s. Medical solutions are called for, not just and the families of the victims. It was but it is a growing matter nonetheless. We all share the same goal here: do military. heart-wrenching to listen to those stories. Don’t worry though. This column is not well in classes and manage to find an Linda Mockeridge, a San Antonio To all who were there, I'm sure it was a going to be a long rant on the atrocious empty, non-towing zone on a daily basis. social worker and speaker from the lesson in human rights. I wish them suc- parking situation on campus. Beaks up, Cardinals. It’ll get better! Buddhist community, pointed out that, cess in their search for justice and peace.” I would just like to take the time “When I was in graduate school the drug Dr. Adrienne Ambrose, who is teach- to address the importance of taking E-mail Bustamante at gbustama@ prevention grant I was part of on the ing several religious studies at UIW this precautions with fellow drivers in the student.uiwtx.edu south side was discontinued to put the fall, said, “It was clear that the speakers money into the ‘war on drugs,’ that was took strength from the presence of so into guns, planes and agents.” many supporters. I'm hopeful that their William Walker, an instructor in reli- courage will serve to awaken those of us Back-to-school fashions gious studies who is teaching Christian in the U.S. who can push for real change.” Ethics courses this fall at UIW, said, Dr. Gilberto Hinojosa, a history pro- “After several very deeply saddening and fessor at UIW, said many of the victims follow seasonable trend disturbing stories from victims' family were simply ordinary people whose lives members were shared, it was especially were abruptly ended, with huge conse- moving and empowering to hear the quences for their relatives whose lives, in shouts of solidarity from those listening By Emilia Silva turn, would never be the same. LOGOS STAFF WRITER that followed: ‘No esta sola, no esta sola!’ Bo Han, a management information (you're not alone, you're not alone!).” systems instructor in the HEB School “And Sicilia did a good job relating of Business and Administration, said the suffering of the Mexican people with he learned the drug war is not “only the the corresponding hardship being expe- Once again we are back in school and fashion is in fights among gangsters, but is influencing rienced by many in the U.S. as a result full swing. innocent people and the community in a of mass incarceration for drug-related Whether you are a returning student or a fresh- worse and wider way. We can't just be an offenses, which disproportionately affects man or transfer, the trends do not change. Trends for outsider anymore, but we need to stand the black and Latino/Latina communi- back-to-school include maxi dresses and skirts in an up and do something.” ties in our country,” Walker said. array of colors and patterns, as well as skinny jeans or Blanca Diego, a government and For Cherie Pineer Huff, a junior biol- pants in bright colors and pastels or with rips in them. international affairs major at UIW, said ogy major, the caravan was an experience Many are wearing loose-fitting tank tops with she was inspired by the bravery of the “that not only served as an eye-opener for bandeau tops underneath. Several female students have caravan participants. me, but it was also an experience that I been seen wearing sequins in summer colors. Back-to- “It is inspiring to see people’s bravery shall never forget. school trends include cropped pants, tank tops, and in gathering and in sharing experiences to “I was overwhelmed at the pain and cardigans for the cold classrooms. Prints, prints, prints inform people of the injustices occurring,” suffering these violent acts are causing galore --everything from plaid to the typical floral Diego said. “They are taking a stand that to innocent people,” Huff said. “I could print to bird and other animal prints. Sheer blouses hopefully will bring unity and change.” and summer-colored lace tops are all the rage. only wonder why is nothing being done Male students can be seen wearing polo shirts, EMILIA SILVA/LOGOS STAFF bright shoes or shoes with bright details, and jeans. Chasity Taylor, a fashion design major, models her outfit in the Joyce Building. E-mail Silva at [email protected]

The Caravan for Peace made a stop in San Antonio last Friday, Aug. 24, at St. Leonard Parish Hall, 8510 S. Zarzamora St., for rest, food, a silent vigil and interfaith opening. Several UIW students and faculty participated in the event, some having major parts on the program such as Sister Martha Ann Kirk and Dr. Lopita Nath. August 2012 www.uiwlogos.orgOPINION page 7 Fitness Foundations Stretching exercises prepare user for workout a. Start in a prone (face-down) position on the floor. Bend the right knee at a 90-degree angle. Keep opposite leg extended. The bottom of your foot should be By Barbara Trevino facing the ceiling. LOGOS STAFF WRITER b. Using your right hand, pull ankle of bent leg towards buttock. c. Hold this position for 30 seconds until you feel a stretch in your quadriceps. Alternate legs and repeat the exercise. Make sure to stretch both legs for 30-second holds three times. This exercise can also be executed with a Thera-band. These stretches can be modified to everyone’s needs. There are many variations of stretches for different muscle groups, but these basic stretches can be achieved If you are anything like me at the gym, stretching is the last thing on your mind by almost everyone. Instead of jumping right into your workout, take at least five when all you want to do is max out your deadlift and squat. minutes of your time to stretch before and after exercise. Not only will you be do- However, it is essential to keep your body limber and flexible when performing ing your body a favor by preparing for workout, you will also help prevent injury. strenuous workouts. Stretching before and after exercise prevents injury and prepares the body’s muscular system to do work. E-mail Trevino at [email protected] As a physical therapy technician for Momentum Physical Therapy and resident gym rat of Gold’s Gym, I have learned effective stretching exercises that can be executed in minimal time, almost anywhere. Hamstring Stretch a. For this stretch, you will need either a small towel or Thera-band. However, it can be modified without using equipment. b. Start in a supine (face-up) position on the floor. Keep one leg bent and the op- posite extended. Maintaining this position, use the towel or Thera-band and wrap around the ball of the foot of the extended leg. Make sure to hold the ends of the towel or Thera-band in each hand. c. Slowly, bring the ends of the towel or Thera-band towards you. Only lift the leg to as high as you can sustain. You should only feel a small stretch on the hamstring. Hold this position for 30 seconds and continue stretch on opposite leg. Do this three times for 30-second holds on each leg. Gastroc (Calf ) Stretch a. Start this stretch facing a wall. Standing at an arm’s length, place both hands on the surface of the wall. Position legs at shoulder width, keeping one of them extended behind the other. b. Lean towards the wall and hold this position for 30 seconds. You should be able to feel the calf of the extended leg being stretched. c. Alternate legs and repeat the exercise. This should be done on both legs three times for 30-second holds. Photo provided by mysanantonio.com Prone Quad Stretch

CigaretteBy Rachel Cywinski butts ‘dirty’ campus LOGOS Staff Writer smoking on campus, as reported in the minutes of the Sept. 29, 2010, meeting. Similar surveys were used in The trees around J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library are the Alamo Community College District, which has a mulched in cigarette butts. They pile up in the leaves current enrollment of 62,400, before the district, all five above the concrete drainage ditches until a gully washer of its colleges, all satellite campuses and district property takes them away and then they start piling up again. went smoke-free five years ago. “We’re well aware that there are smokers,” said Dr. In the Sept. 14, 2007, edition of The Ranger, San Cheryl Anderson, dean of library services. “We have Antonio College’s student newspaper, reporter Monte had students complain of the smoke.” Ashqar wrote: “With the first day of school, this college And Dell Davis, head of public services at the library, and all of the district facilities and buildings became doctoral program but has begun exploring a smoke-free said, “Dr. Anderson and I have received complaints more smoke-free, including the parking lots. This smoking and more accessible option at Texas State University in in line with concerns about second-hand smoke from ban was first discussed during the 2003-2004 academic San Marcos. active smokers. We think that the proper placement of year, when students, faculty and staff discussed a smok- “My two primary concerns aside from the academic a cigarette disposal container will encourage our campus ing policy in forums and agreed to prohibit smoking on program are those pertaining to my health and safety, smokers to move away from the entrance and will also the San Antonio College campus for health reasons.” namely accessibility and a smoke-free environment,” help resolve the problem with the litter from cigarette The article goes on to explain: “According to that Miranda said. “Personally, I believe campuses should remains.” policy, out of 422 students surveyed, 70 percent sup- be smoke-free. Smokers choose to smoke. Those of us Davis observed that although there are several en- ported smoking restrictions, including 39.6 percent of who are forced to breathe second-hand smoke do not trances to the library, students tend to use a particular students who self-reported as smokers. The policy also choose to do so. Since I am an asthmatic, I prefer to one in order to avoid inhaling smoke. She has requested mentions that smoking is a primary cause of fires, which attend a smoke-free campus. It has been my experience facilities managers purchase a disposal container. cost schools $5.9 million in direct property damage in on other campuses that the smoking areas tend to be Several administrators were contacted to determine 2002. Since 2005, incremental restrictions have been near faculty parking or near the entrances of buildings. which department has the assigned responsibility to in place. What changed on Aug. 27 was that smoking As a result, I often have to pass by smokers on my way remove cigarette butts from campus. None claimed it. became illegal even in the parking lots.” to class or work. I end up having to use my inhaler once “It has been my observation that our landscapers In a Ranger article dated Nov. 17, 2005, Julie Ann I am inside.” cleaned this area when they were performing their Sanchez detailed an employee survey at St. Philip’s Col- Miranda added: “When an issue such as this affects scheduled lawn maintenance around the library,” Davis lege, the oldest college in the district: “An online survey the health and well-being of employees and students, said. “I suppose our groundskeepers are simply being was conducted…with faculty and staff participating. action needs to be taken. If a policy making UIW a thorough – which is good, since they have not been With more than 200 responses, 20 were against a no- smoke-free campus is enacted, the campus must be tasked with focusing on cigarettes, but just removing smoking campus.” willing and able to enforce the policy in order for it to trash (litter).” St. Philip’s instructional skills specialist Jamie Mi- actually effect positive change.” A Student Government Association poll found 74 randa, who teaches the college’s developmental English percent of 181 participants want more restrictions on laboratory courses, said she has considered UIW’s

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L GOSSPORTS: VOL. 113, NO. 2 www.uiwlogos.org August 2012 Root, root, root for the Cardinals

By Geno Encina LOGOS STAFF WRITER

Saturday, Sept. 1, is the big date for our very own football team as we open up our season against Texas College. Be on the lookout for an enticing game as both teams are eager to start off the year strong, looking to prove we are ready to step up toward Division 1 when we join the Southland Conference. MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF Incarnate Word will definitely be ready to show everyone what we are truly made The Cardinals hope to rebound from a 2-8 season for their last run in the Division II Lone Star Conference.. of. Even though the Texas Steers didn’t win a single game last year they aren’t to be taken lightly. Having come off a 2-8 season, the Cardinals will be hopeful contenders the Cardinals. Trent and many others are ready to help send the message that the in the last year of being in the Lone Star Conference and strive to stand out this fall. Cardinals are a team who can have a shot at the conference title and be contenders With not too many seasons under our belt, the Cardinals football team is strung in the playoffs. together with a good amount of seasoned athletes and upperclassmen not only mak- So remember to be there Saturday at Benson Stadium. We expect to see the ing their mark out on the field but also in the classroom. student body of Incarnate Word attending and rooting for the Cardinals as we start The Cardinals’ backbone this year consists of 20 seniors, among them running back off the year with a win. Trent Rios, the all-time leader at Incarnate Word for rushing yards and touchdowns. Come out with a friend, wear your favorite UIW shirt, and expect nothing less He enters his senior year with 1,931 yards and 20 rushing touchdowns. After being than a great game as we support our 2012 football team and upcoming season. named an honorable mention All-Lone Star Conference the past two consecutive years, his impact on the team this season should definitely spark attention towards E-mail Encina at [email protected] Coaches address preseason predictions Lone Star Conference preseason polling has men’s placing seventh among eight teams, men’s cross country soccer at the University of the Incarnate Word nearly placing ninth among nine teams, women’s cross country on top but football, volleyball, women’s soccer and cross seventh among nine teams, football seventh among nine country/track teams near the bottom. teams, and volleyball 10th among 11 teams. The league’s head coaches, sports information direc- “I have no idea where we’ll finish,” Larry Kennan, tors and various media representatives cast votes in the new head football coach at UIW, said at the Media poll announced July 31 at Lone Star’s annual Media Day luncheon. Day held this year at the Holiday Inn Airport in San “I am not surprised we were selected to finish where Antonio. they have us,” said Dr. Derek Riedel, who coaches the The men’s soccer team is expected to finish second men’s and women’s cross country and track-and-field Larry Kennan Dr. Derek Riedel Jennifer Montoya this fall to Midwestern State in preseason polling among teams. “I think most coaches don’t put any thought into - Cont. on page 10 -Preseason Predictions four teams. Other polls predict UIW’s soccer women it and just place each team where they finished last year

Fencing joins lineup through new center Fencing will become the 20th sport at the University of the Incarnate Word in conjunction with the opening of the Fencing and International Sports Center on the campus of St. Anthony High School. Ground was broken May 23 on the multimillion-dollar center at the school, 3200 McCullough Ave., made possible by a $2 million contribution from the Bexar County Venue Tax. UIW will fund an additional $1 million toward the facility expected for occupancy in 2013. The 17,000-square-foot fencing and international sports facility will include 12 fencing strips; several practice strips; training rooms; spectator and exercise areas; and an armory. The center will serve as a multipurpose facility allowing UIW to develop an NCAA fencing program; provide facilities for a U.S. Fencing Association club for the community; serve as a training facility for fencing athletes including hosting of regional and national competitions; and support community initiatives such as the Dreams for Youth fencing. Some Olympians past and present were at the groundbreaking. Besides the community and UIW, the center will serve students at St. Anthony’s and Incarnate Word high schools, part of the Brainpower Connection. “We’re pleased to provide new opportunities for students interested in pursuing fencing at both the collegiate and high school levels with what will be the fin- est fencing center in Texas,” Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr., UIW’s president, said at the groundbreaking. “Bexar County voters overwhelmingly approved the venue tax referendum in Dr. Lou J. Agnese Jr., center, president of the University of the Incarnate Word, is joined by other officials digging the ceremonial first dirt for the Fencing and International Sports Center at St. Anthony High School's campus. 2008 because they realize the physical and mental importance of having athletic op- portunities for our youngest citizens,” Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo said. “Fencing is a prime example of a sport that develops the athlete mentally and physically, so we are very happy to collaborate with the university on this project.” page 10SPORTSwww.uiwlogos.org August 2012

PreseasonCont. from page 9 Predictions at the conference championships. I don’t players this year that will fill the gaps. vote like that because I think it’s short- Transfer Chetina Chavis (a senior from sighted to do so but the preseason polls Houston) will be a big presence at the net are what they are – a prediction. both offensively and defensively. Return- “Hopefully, we can blow past those ers Beth Soukup (a junior from Helotes, predictions and finish higher than we Texas) and Stephanie Bonura (a senior have our first two years in the league. This from Houston) are expected to contribute is a very strong league so any finishes in offensively along with redshirt freshman the top half can be considered a success- Angelique Vidaurri (San Antonio), who ful finish.” we could not utilize last year. Angelique Volleyball Coach Jennifer Montoya has had an entire year to train and mature. begs to differ with the poll as far as her We have seen her game really improve. team is concerned. By the end of our spring season, she was “When you look at our roster and see a dominant force at the net, raising the MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF that we have lost six seniors to gradua- level of play in our gym. We will look to tion, who were all major contributors for returning senior, Lydia Werchan (Smith- the past two years, it is easy to see why the son Valley, Texas) to lead our defensive majority of voters feel we are No. 10,” said effort. Senior setter Danielle Suarez (San Montoya of her team, which opens its Antonio) will quarterback our offense. season with four matches at a tournament “Bottom line is it's going to be a in Golden, Colo., at the School of Mines team effort. We will train to have a very against Dallas Baptist, Colorado Mesa, aggressive defense both at the net and at Arkansas Fort Smith and the host team. the back line, and to produce a balanced “Of course, I have a completely dif- attack. This is the tallest team UIW has ferent opinion of our team this year,” ever had. We will use our size to our ad- Montoya said. “Yes, we lost about half vantage. As long as we can stay healthy, of our team. However, we have several we can compete.”

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Members of the men's soccer team practice at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, site of their home games. Preseason polls in the Lone Star Conference CardinalsThe Athletics Department has created via a Twitter Twitteraccount for each sport at the have the team placing second but players consider University of the Incarnate Word. that a challenge to prove the pollsters wrong. This All URLs below begin with www.twitter.com/insertsporthere will be the last season for the team in Division 2 as MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF the university begins making a transition next year. Sport/Team

UIW Men’s Soccer UIWMensSoccer UIW Women’s Soccer UIWWomensSoccer UIW Volleyball UIWVolleyball Men's soccer player UIW Men’s Basketball UIWMensHoops UIW Women’s Basketball UIWWomensHoops UIW Men’s Swim and Dive UIWMensSwimDive UIW Women’s Swim and Dive UIWWomSwimDive earns preseason prize UIW Men’s Tennis UIWMensTennis Lone Star Conference preseason poll- ship and finished 14-3-3 UIW Women’s Tennis UIWWomensTennis ing resulted in Incarnate Word’s James on the year. He helped the UIW Men’s Track and CC UIWMensTrackCC Nero being selected Defensive Preseason defense post 10 shutouts, UIW Women’s Track and CC UIWWomenTrackCC Player of the Year among soccer players while scoring twice to earn UIW Synchronized Swimming UIWSynchroSwim and the UIW men expected to finish All-LSC first team acclaim. UIW Baseball UIWBaseball second. The men’s soccer team UIW Softball UIWSoftball Nero, a defender from Charlotte, is expected to finish second UIW Men’s Golf UIWMensGolf N.C., was a key piece of the Cardinals this fall to Midwestern UIW Women’s Golf UIWWomensGolf team that advanced to the third round State in preseason polling UIW Cheer and Dance Team UIWSpirit of the NCAA Division II Champion- among four teams. James Nero UIW Football UIW_Football Catch the Cardinals September home games calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28 29 30 31 Women's Volleyball vs, 1 Colorado Mesa 10 a.m.

Women's Volleyball vs. Arkansas- Fort Smith 2:30 p.m.

Football vs. Texas College 7 p.m. 5 7 8 2 3 4 6 Women's Soccer vs, Regis Women's Volleyball vs, New Men's Soccer vs. Colorado The Cardinal Football College 4 p.m. Mexico Highlands 9:30 p.m. School of Mines 1:30 p.m. Coaches' Show Women's Volleyball vs. Women's Volleyball vs. 7-8 p.m.KKYX Radio (680 Ouachita Baptist 5 p.m. William Jewell (Mo) 2:30 AM) p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Southeastern Oklahoma Noon Men's Soccer vs. West 9 10 Men's Golf vs. UIW Fall 11 12 The Cardinal Football 13 Texas A&M University 5 14p.m. 15 Women's Soccer vs. Women's Golf vs. UIW Fall Invitational 2012 Women's Coaches' Show Women's Volleyball vs. Texas Metropolitan State College Invitational 2012 Women's Fall Golf Schedule Women's Volleyball vs. Texas Women's 2 p.m. of Denver 11:00 a.m. Fall Golf Schedule 7-8 p.m.KKYX Radio (680 A&M-Commerce 7 p.m. Women's Golf vs. UIW Fall AM) Women's Golf vs. UIW Fall Invitational Women's Soccer vs.Abilene Invitational Christian University (Red & Women's Golf vs. UIW Fall Black Welcome Back Night)7:30 Invitational p.m. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Women's Soccer vs. The Cardinal Football Football vs. West Texas A&M Midwestern State University Coaches' Show 7 p.m. (Rally Red Day, Residence Life BBQ) 12 p.m. 7-8 p.m.KKYX Radio (680 AM) Men's Soccer vs. OLLU Texas 7:30 p.m,

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 The Cardinal Football Men's Soccer vs. Ouachita Coaches' Show Baptist University 1 p.m.

7-8 p.m.KKYX Radio (680 Women's Volleyball vs. AM) Abilene Christian 7 p.m. AugustMcNAIR 2012 www.uiwlogos.orgSCHOLARS page 11 UIW students to present research Eighteen University of the Incarnate Texas, on “Zombies! The Application of Timothy Porter, an instructor of informa- (1962-1989).” Her mentor is Dr. Kevin Word students will share the results of Genetic Algorithms to Model Artificial tion systems. Salfen, an assistant professor of music. their summer research as McNair Schol- Agents.” Her mentor is Dr. Michael Frye, Annalisa Moore, a mathematics major Jan Santos, a history major from ars in a Saturday, Sept. 15 conference at an assistant professor of engineering. from Helotes, on “Public Health Policy Union City, Calif., on “Pacifying Drag- UIW. Victoria Figueroa, a government and and Managing Bioterrorism.” Her men- ons? U.S.-China Policy from 1970 to The South Texas Regional McNair international affairs major from San An- tor is Dr. Zhanbo Yang. 2010.” Her mentor is Dr. Lopita Nath, Scholars Research Conference also will tonio, on “Comparing China’s Economic Alfonso Pagaza, a government and an assistant professor of history. feature several scholars from other insti- Development: Guangzhou, Haudu, and international affairs major from Mexico, Scott Torres, a business adminis- tutions in presentations that take place Panyu.” Her mentor is Dr. Lopita Nath, on “Turkish EU Accession Bid: A Po- tration major from San Antonio, on 9-10 a.m., 10:15-11:15 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. an assistant professor of history. litical Study.” His mentor is Dr. Kevin “Trading Liberty for Convenience: An in Henry Bonilla Science Hall. Jenny Gomez, a mathematics major B. Vichcales, dean of Graduate Studies Examination of the Separation of Powers UIW’s scholars, their majors, home- from San Antonio, on “Apparel Size and Research. and Executive Rulemaking.” His mentor towns, topics and mentors include: Standards within the Fashion World.” Darleny Pagaza, an accounting major is Dr. Kevin Vichales. Paul Amador, a biology major from Her mentors are Dr. Joleen Beltrami, an from Siguatepeque, Honduras, on “UIW Valerie Velez, a double major in math- Katy, Texas, on “Generation of Aggu- instructor of mathematics, and Dr. Jesús VITA and other VITA Sites: A Com- ematics and engineering management lutinin-like Sequence (ALS) Mutants Cuéllar Fuentes, an assistant professor of parative Study.” Her mentor is Robin from Helotes, Texas, on “Control of Lego in Selected Clinical Strains of Candida mathematics. Guerrero, an instructor of accounting. MINDSTORMS: Robot Balancing on tropicalis.” His mentor is Dr. Ana Vallor, Ralonda Green, a communication arts Eric Salas, a psychology major from a Ball.” Her mentor is Dr. Michael Frye. an assistant professor of biology. major from San Antonio, on “Disney: Ex- San Antonio, on “Transitions Project.” Jannelly Villarreal, a biology major Judith Arriaza, a mathematics major posing the Myth.” Her mentor is Dr. John His mentor is Dr. Maria Félix-Ortiz, an from San Antonio, on “Analysis of a from San Antonio, on “Growth Patterns Perry, a professor of communication arts. associate professor of psychology. Neurogenic Response in a Viral Model of Ethnic Groups in Bexar County with Jaime López, a cultural studies major Shannon Samples, a double major in of Multiple Sclerosis.” Her mentor is Dr. Modified Leslie Models.” Her men- from San Antonio, on “Body Talk: Ex- mathematics and engineering manage- Ernesto R. Bongarzone, principal inves- tors are Dr. Zhanbo Yang, an associate ploring Dance in Theory and Practice.” ment from San Antonio, on “Skin Safe tigator for the Department of Anatomy professor of mathematics, and Dr. Flor His mentor is Dr. Douglas Gilmour, an Sunscreens.” Her mentor is Dr. Joleen and Cell Biology for the College of de María Garcia-Wukovits, an assistant associate professor of philosophy. Beltrami. Medicine at the University of Illinois- professor of mathematics. Celia Martinez, a marketing major Marsha Sanchez, a music major from Chicago. Carmen Cortazar, an engineering from San Antonio, on “Are Grocery Store San Antonio, on “Liturgical Music of management major from Converse, Apps the Next Big Thing?” Her mentor is Spanish Language Catholic masses

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Shannon Samples Marsha Sanchez Jan Santos Scott Torres Valeria Velez Jannelly Villarreal

Born Died Sociologist to address Oct. 21, 1950 Jan. 28, 1986

South Texas luncheon Salt Lake City,, S.C. Challenger A 2002 University of the Incarnate from universities across the nation will Word sociology graduate who now has attend to recruit the undergraduate Mc- her doctorate will speak Saturday, Sept. Nair Scholars who are presenting their Dr. Ronald E. McNair 15, at UIW for the South Texas Regional research at the conference from 9 to 10 McNair Scholars Research Conference. a.m., 10:15-11:15 a.m., and 1-2 p.m. Dr. Sarita Mo- in Henry Bonilla Science Hall. A 2:15 linar-Bertinato, who reception will close the event. holds a doctorate When Molinar-Bertinato was a Mc- from Texas A&M Nair Scholar at UIW, Dr. Roger Barnes, Dr. Ronald E. McNair University in Col- a professor of sociology, was her mentor. Dr. Ronald E. McNair was the nuclear physicist who died aboard the space shuttle lege Station, will Her research topic was on “Robert K. Challenger in 1986. speak 11:35 a.m.- Merton’s Anomie Theory: The Applica- In 1989, Congress approved funding for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate 12:45 p.m. in Mar- tion of Ritualism in Everyday Societal Achievement Program to support and promote “the high standards of achievement ian Hall Ballroom Relationships.” exemplified by (McNair).” during lunch for the After earning a Master of Criminal In 1999, the U.S. Department of Education, which administers the McNair Dr. Sarita Molinar-Bertinatoconference that will Justice degree from Boston University in Scholars Program, selected the University of the Incarnate Word as a site for one of involve more than 2005, she entered the sociology doctoral 14 McNair programs in the state. 100 McNair Scholar students, faculty program at Texas A&M and completed The purpose of the McNair Scholars Program is to support and prepare less- and staff. her Ph.D. in sociology with concentra- affluent, first-generation college students, as well as students from under-represented Besides UIW, other participating tions in political sociology, social change groups in pursuing graduate studies leading to a Ph.D. schools include Our Lady of the Lake and policy formation. Her dissertation Those selected begin preparing for a “doctoral study through faculty mentor- University, was on “Próspero: A Study of Success ing, active participation in research, learning assessments, financial assistance, and St. Edward’s University, St. Mary’s Uni- from the Mexican Middle Class in San preparation for the graduate school application process.” versity, Texas A&M University-Kings- Antonio, Texas.” Interested in being a McNair Scholar? “The ideal candidate for this program ville, Trinity University, the University She currently lives in the New York is an academically successful student with a high level of dedication, commitment, of Texas-Austin, and UT-San Antonio. City area. desire, and emotional maturity.” This year graduate representatives page 12 WELCOMEwww.uiwlogos.org WEEK August 2012

By Angela Hernandez VendorsLOGOS STAFF WRITER draw many to market

Wide arrays of local business made appearances in Marian Hall Ballroom Tuesday, Aug. 21, for the Cardinal Marketplace. Some of the vendors included Princeton Review, Bed Bath and Beyond, La Madeleine restaurant, Chase Bank and freelance crafters. “I think the fair is a great way to reach our target market since we are across the street from the university,” said Mike Long, regional sales manager for La Madeline. “The restaurant even has free Wi-Fi for customers that come in and want to eat and work.” Bed Bath and Beyond donated some goods such as a comforter set and white erase boards for raffles that took place every 10 minutes. The biggest door prize of the event was a scholarship from Kaplan College. “Each year the fair has a great turnout because students come and mingle while enjoying food and getting to shop for items they can’t always get in stores,” said Valerie Pena, a Student Activities worker handing out raffle tickets and bags of popcorn. “When the local businesses learn that the fair is coming up they come to us [Student Activities Center] because they know this event showcases the many of the things to do and places to eat nearby,” Pena said. MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF For many of the vendors, this wasn’t their first time at the fair. Most of the booths selling crafts and jewelry have set up shop on campus at other times. Much merchandise was available from several vendors participating in the Cardinal Marketplace on Aug. 21. Art major Margret “Midge” Johnson had a table set up for her business, Made by Midge, where she was selling crocheted hats and hair accessories. “Last year I was only promoting Mary Kay makeup products, but this year when Johnson said she was even willing to negotiate the prices of her items. I got a call saying the fair was coming up, I knew I would have to introduce the “Students are usually in a bind for cash so I understand they can’t always afford ‘Usana Dietary’ products I have been working with because there is always a great to buy what they want over what they need,” she added. turnout at these kinds of campus events,” Boles said. Emily Knife, a bartender at Lion & Rose British Restaurant and Pub, said the The marketplace is one campus event that likely will stay on the back-to-school establishment has the schedule. “only smoking-allowed restaurant in San Antonio, having Tuesday night trivia and “As long as there will be businesses that want to promote themselves and stu- ‘Pint Night -- when a customer buys a pint they get to keep the glass at no charge.” dents who are interested, we will continue to make the vendor fair an annual event Rebecca Boles she was back for her second year at the event, showcasing products. for years to some,” Pena said.

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Midge Johnson, left, an art major, brought along friends who also sold their handmade products for the event.. A vendor, left, talks to potential customers about the variety and diversity of the products available on her table. Cardinal Splash

Photos by Emilia Silva WELCOMEwww.uiwlogos.org WEEK page 13 August 2012 SGA Fair

Photos by Katie Bosworth

FreshmanBy Marina Rodriguez Diary: Coming to UIW a moving experience With summer coming to a close, students made the much-anticipated big step in their college career Aug. 16 for move-in day at the University of the Incarnate Word. The event-packed day was busy but emotional for students leaving their families and homes for the first time. Cars were filled with every student’s lives packed away. Students arrived at campus as early as 8 a.m., ready to move in. In order to monitor the move-in process pro- gressed in a smooth and timely fashion, some UIW upperclassmen stood by to offer assistance. In addition, faculty and staff made themselves available to limit the chaos. To help the students meet among themselves, a picnic was held by Campus Life on Dubuis Lawn. Many freshmen did not finish moving until 4 p.m. Some finished minutes before the pinning ceremony at 6 in Alice McDermott Convocation Center where administrators, faculty and staff were present to welcome and pin new students. The candle lit by each student represented the light that will guide him or her through the four-year journey here at UIW. The Student Government Association was host for a luau to close off the night. A tropical reception was held at Marian Ballroom. Students had the opportunity to make new friends, say farewell to their families and enjoy the wide variety of free food. Overall, moving-in day was a memorable and tiring one for freshman Megan Garza. BEAD KERR/LOGOS STAFF “Moving in was a workload especially with the (hot) weather and the stairs,” Garza Various stations were set up on Dubuis Lawn to offer water and fan-driven air to help cool down the movers. said. “I had helped my sister move into her apartment the previous day. Although I was very tired by the time it was my turn to move in, it was definitely worth it.”

Photos by Bead Kerr Cristina Luna, above, a graduate assistant assigned to the Office of Campus Life, prepares to serve beverages to freshmen moving in on Thursday, Aug. 16. Many parents, families and friends also enjoyed the refreshments. page 14ENTERTAINMENTwww.uiwlogos.org August 2012

Sept. Movies Compiled by Charlie Young Sept 7 Bachelorette Rated: R Genre: Comedy Starring: Rebel Wilson, Kirsten Dunst and Isla Fisher

Keep the Lights On Rated: Not Yet Rated Genre: Drama Starring: Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth and Souleymane Sy Savane

The Words Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Starring: Olivia Wilde, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF The Cold Light of Day Roland Sul serves double duty as administrative secretary for the music and art departments as well as director of Semmes Fine Arts Gallery in UIW's Dougherty Fine Arts Center. Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action Starring: Henry Cavill, Sigourney Weaver and Bruce Willis Sept 14 Resident Evil: Retribution ‘Arequipenos’features ‘white city’ works Rated: Not Yet Rated The Art Department is holding a reception 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. These artists – ranging in age from their 20s to their early 40s -- all Genre: Action 31, to kick off a special display featuring 11 Peruvian contemporary hail from the Arequipa area in southern Peru known as the “white Starring: Milla Jovovich, Sienna artists from a fabled city, an administrator said. city” for its beautiful colonial buildings that are built of sillar, a white Guillory and Colin Salmon The “Arequipenos” exhibit will hang 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays volcanic stone, Sul said. Finding Nemo: 3-D Aug. 31-Oct. 5 in Semmes Fine Arts Gallery in Genevieve Tarleton Arequipa is located in southern Peru, situated 2,335 meters above Rated: PG-13 Dougherty Fine Arts Center, said Roland Sul, gallery director and sea level and is a gateway to the Andes. The city is surrounded by three Genre: Family, Animation Starring: Albert Brooks, Ellen administrative assistant for the Art Department at the University of volcanos: Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu. As Peru’s second-largest DeGeneres, Alexander Gould the Incarnate Word. city, it has nearly doubled in population in the last quarter of a century The display features the works of German Rivera Pinto, Nancy and today is home to 800,000. 10 Years Rated: PG-13 Carpio, Mitchell Factor Lama Daza, Carlos Alfredo Sanchez Nina, “The 11 young artists of this exhibition represent a new vision, art Genre: Drama Jaime Antillaque, Patricio Garcia-Velarde Paredes, Tani Brun Velando, that is fully aware of the present as it explores national and self-identity Starring: Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson and Justin Long Nereida Apaza Mamani, Raul Chuquimia Ramos, Milko Torres Torres and a social consciousness linked to the complex cultural and historical and Erick Huanca Zevallo. situation in Peru,” according to a news release. The Master Rated: Not Yet Rated Genre: Drama Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams

Liberal Arts Rated: Not Yet Rated ‘Guild Wars 2’ eliminates some role-filling Genre: Comedy, Drama to this level of mobility in combat situations to beat another player to a resource node. Any Starring: Zac Efron, Josh Radnor, and Elizabeth Olsen requires a higher skill cap so keyboard turn- MMO player with experience in leveling up ers beware. crafting professions in a highly populated area Stolen By Ariana Abrigo One of the most surprising elements in can rest assured that the iron vein or lavender Rated: R LOGOS STAFF WRITER Genre: Action “Guild Wars 2” is the elimination of the “holy patch seen on your screen is “instanced” and Starring: Nicolas Cage, Mark Valley trinity” or the need to fill roles for a tank, cannot be stolen. and Josh Lucas healer or DPS (damage dealing) slot. This Two things you should know if you are Sept 19 most prominently affects PvE scenarios such intending to pick up “Guild Wars 2”: Hollow as dungeons-and-raid instances where the 1.) Party formation is shaky. Due to the Rated: Not Yet Rated ArenaNet is looking to redefine the Genre: Horror, Thriller responsibility of your characters’ health bar is implementation of overflow servers which MMORPG -- Massively Multiplayer Online shifted from a group of players dedicated to compensate for overcapacity, it is possible Role Playing Game -- genre with the release healing the party to you. Mechanics such as to be separated from other members in your Sept 21 of its newest installment of the “Guild Wars” End Of Watch dodging and the implementation of a self-heal party. So if you plan on leveling with a friend, Rated: R franchise five years in the making. for each available class makes the player re- consider a lower population server. ArenaNet Genre: Action, Thriller “Guild Wars 2,” which was released this sponsible for her or his own success or demise. is offering free server transfers for the first Starring: Jake Gylenhaal, Anna week, is a MMORPG focusing on the social Kendrick, and America Ferrera Community is king in “Guild Wars 2” seven days of release to accommodate players aspect of the genre, gaining the attention of and ArenaNet has made a point to emphasize looking to congregate. The Perks of Being a the “casual” community. However, “Guild the importance of social interaction within 2.) Exploring is highly encouraged and Wallflower Wars 2” is not strictly for casuals. Hardcore Rated: PG-13 the game through dynamic group events and rewarded in “Guild Wars 2.” Completion of Genre: Drama, Comedy PvE and PvP patrons will find the implemen- shared questing. What this means is that you an area map results in experience and loot. Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma tation of mechanics such as dodging incoming and your comrades both benefit from your Watson and Ezra Miller attacks and the ability to cast while moving to contributions and efforts towards an objective E-mail Abrigo at [email protected]. House at the End of the be refreshing and challenging. Many seasoned without requiring you to join a party. edu Street MMO enthusiasts will agree the introduction Even more impressive, there is no racing Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Thriller Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue and Gil Bellows

You May Not Kiss the Bride Rated: PG-13 Genre: Romance, Comedy Starring: Dave Annable, Katharine Comedianbecame ticklescomfortable with the crowd at once,Cardinals McPhee and Rob Schneider embarrassing anyone who left, came back, came in late or was on their cell phone. Stu- Sept 28 By Noel Herrera Looper dents were perfectly fine with it though. They LOGOS STAFF WRITER Rated: Not Yet Rated interacted right back, talking to him about Genre: Drama, Thriller their majors and campus life. Starring: Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt As for Edwards, he poked fun at several targets, including his observations of several Won't Back Down music stars. Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Laughs, tears and fears. “Saturday Night “Lil Wayne sounds like -- you know Starring: Viola Davis, Maggie Live” veteran comedian Dean Edwards like when your stomach growls, it’ll be like Gyllenhaal and Lance Reddick covered all the bases and more with his act aaaaahhhoooh…,” Edwards said. “Drake seems sad all the time. Hey, Drake! Cheer up, Hotel Transylvania Thursday, Aug. 23, in Marian Hall Ballroom. Rated: Not Yet Rated “Fellas, is anyone in here wearing skinny man! It’s gonna be OK. And Nicki Minaj is Genre: Animation, Comedy schizophrenic all the time!” MAEGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin jeans?” Edwards asked. Incarnate Word men Dean Edwards mixes with the crowd in Marian Hall Ballroom. James, Fran Drescher, David Spade responded with whoops and screams. “That’s The crowded ballroom screamed with and Cee Lo Green laughter. a man?” Everyone cracked up, especially when off in the long run. Edwards imitated running with skinny jeans Edwards related to the crowd easily. Bringing Up Bobby Because he’s from Brooklyn, he said he un- Edwards also said his wife, who is Brit- Rated: PG-13 on. ish and Jamaican, is an educational success Genre: Comedy, Family The Student Government Association derstood college students like rap a lot. He Starring: Milla Jovovich, Spencer shared that he went to community college story. She has her doctorate and is a tenured List and Marcia Cross and Office of Campus Life brought Edwards for a short period of time while in the Army professor. to town, putting him up at the Courtyard by “I’m so proud of you!,” Edwards said Solomon Kane Marriott on Broadway where many UIW Reserves, ultimately choosing his comedy Rated: R career over both options. He said he’s proud he told her. “We got tenure! Then she’s all, Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy upperclassmen are staying due to campus of UIW students being in a four-year college ‘Whatcha mean ‘we’?” Starring: James Purefoy, James crowding. Babson and Laura Baranik instead of community college, encouraging The comedian shared a little of the spotlight E-mail Herrera at [email protected] with the students of UIW as well. Edwards Cardinals to keep pushing because it’ll pay ADMINISTRATIONAugust 2012 www.uiwlogos.org Page 15

Scott By Stephanie Sendejo fills interim role as HEB school’s dean LOGOS STAFF WRITER

As interim dean of the ferent challenges involved. HEB School of Business This has allowed her to and Administration, Dr. become the professional Jeannie Scott has had to liaison with the outside leave the classroom this community, internship fall to become a full-time director, MBA director administrator. and assistant dean. Scott, formerly assis- “I like helping people tant dean, has been HEB’s achieve their personal leader since the former goals and I like the class- dean, Dr. Shawn Daly, left room,” she said. to become the dean of the MeanwhiIe, the new business school at Niagara provost, Dr. Kathi Light, (N.Y.) University. said it may be January or As HEB’s assistant June 2013 before a perma- dean the past four years nent dean is named. and a teacher through the She’s assembled a summer, Scott said she got search committee made “the best of both worlds. up of faculty and people (I got) to be a part of the from the wider commu- administration and work nity to find possible appli- with the faculty and the cants. The provost is look- students, help solve prob- ing for someone who has MEAGAN PENA/LOGOS STAFF lems and help with the a doctorate in business or Dr. Jeannie J. Scott is not teaching any classes while she serves as interim dean and internship director at HEB School of Business and Administration. curriculum, and I was still a field related to business, narrows down the ap- president, Dr. Louis J. who understands and ap- in the classroom, which I teaching experience in ness community in some plicants, the finalists are Agnese Jr. preciates who we are and really like too.” undergraduate and gradu- way, appreciates UIW’s invited to the university “This process is set up wants to work at a faith- Scott started at the uni- ate levels, done research in vision and mission and for about two days to meet so that there’s input from based institution, which versity as a teacher, slowly the business area such as understands who UIW the UIW community and the committee,” Light we call sort of an intan- gained more responsibili- publishing and presenting, students are. be evaluated for the com- said. “We try to make sure gible institutional fit.” ties and enjoyed the dif- been active in the busi- After the committee mittee, provost and the we’re selecting someone

Virtual environments, simulations Teaching Center and real life – Part II that require body language or a tactile experience, but most teaching and learn- sets fall calendar ing (and training and meeting) does not The Center for Teaching and Learning By Phil Youngblood require this. at the University of the Incarnate Word Also virtual environments may not be has several events lined up on its fall appropriate if you believe the only way to calendar for faculty development, said its keep someone’s attention is through the director, Dr. Susan M. Hall. intimidation of physical presence. How- The scheduled topics include: “We all live every day in virtual environ- ever, that argument does not work for the Sept. 14: “Informal Writing,” ments, defined by our ideas.” same reason we live in the world in our 1-2 p.m., Gorman 119. Presenter: Dr. I started my last article with this quote mind. Just because you are staring at the Amanda Johnston, director of the Writ- from Michael Crichton (1942-2008) to instructor does not mean you are in the ing and Learning Center. Description: explain how we can have such diverse same world as they are at that moment. Short writing tasks can help students ideas about topics that it seems we live Daydreaming, doodling and work- think more deeply about material they in different worlds. ing on something else during class are learning. Participants will explore My argument was that because we predate technology by centuries. Many writing prompts that can be used in first CTL “journal club” meeting. Think view the world through our experiences instructors realize the value that virtual many disciplines but that do not require of it as a book club with no continuing and temperament, that we do in fact live environments such as Blackboard play extensive grading. commitment -- for a discussion of “Here’s in different worlds, the virtual environ- by providing a virtual space to commu- Sept. 19: Open House, 11 a.m.-1 Hoping.” ment of our minds, so there is no such nicate and manipulate objects outside of p.m., AD 212. Description: Drop in for Oct. 31: “Researching Student thing as an absolute shared “real life.” limited class sessions. Others add virtual snacks. Meet Sonia Jasso, director of the Learning,” noon-1:15 p.m., Special The reason I broached this was be- environments such as “slides,” music or Directions and Connections Center. Collections Room in Mabee Library. Fa- cause invariably when I suggest using videos to the face-to-face encounter in Learn how to submit “Early Alert” grades. cilitator: Dr. David Fike, senior research technology-created virtual environments the classroom to help focus or enhance Instructors in 1000- and 2000-level statistician. Description: This session on (ways we communicate and interact with the teaching and learning experience. courses will submit these grades in late the scholarship of teaching and learning objects other than through a face-to- Audio and visual media, while passive September to provide early and realistic (SOTL) will consider framing a research- face collocated experience) in teaching experiences, can serve to expand the lim- feedback to all students in lower-division able question from both quantitative and and learning or other purposes, I am ited size of the classroom when people in courses. All faculty members who attend qualitative perspectives. A panel of UIW told these experiences are not “real life,” different locations and times are featured. this Title V-funded session will receive a faculty engaged in SOTL projects will which means they are not “face-to-face” Virtual environments also can be ac- thank-you gift. also discuss research projects in several (f2f ) and are therefore of inherently tive experiences for the student. Texting Sept. 25: “Blackboard Announce- disciplines. lesser valuable. The explanation is usually can be used constructively for students to ments: Best Practices,” noon-1 p.m., Nov. 5-6: “Writing Your Teaching that virtual communications lack body share experiences with each other and to Room 230 at J.E. and L.E. Mabee Statement,” 4:30-5:45 p.m., Room 478, language and a tactile experience so that confirm and explain what was said while Library. Presenter: Jessica Martinez-Pa- Nov. 5, in Feik School of Pharmacy, and even talking face-to-face with a full-sized not interfering with the teacher’s pre- lacios, an instructional designer. Descrip- noon-1:15 p.m., Nov. 6, Room 1107 of person on a high-resolution screen in sentation. Blackboard Collaborate and tion: In addition to welcoming students, School of Physical Therapy. Presenter: which body language is apparent would other technologies that provide two-way announcements can help them navigate nationally known expert Barbara Mil- not be considered by them the same as virtual communications can bring “visi- the course. Participants in this hands-on lis will lead participants as they begin talking “face-to-face.” tors” (perhaps experts or practitioners in session will learn to use Announcements to write their own teaching statements. This brought me to the argument the field) into the classroom. 3D virtual to direct students to specific resources, Description: Writing a philosophy of about what was required for effective worlds such as Second Life can add a vir- such as YouTube, Flicker and SlideShare. teaching helps instructors to identify teaching and learning (or conducting a tual “tactile experience” as well as be used Oct. 8: “Organizing your Blackboard what they most value about learning and meeting or other activities) and examples to talk with others around the world and site with Folders and Modules,” noon-1 to consider ways to make their practices where a virtual environment would not to conduct “field trips” to places where p.m., AD 212. consistent with those values. Additionally, (yet) be appropriate, such as learning how it might otherwise be too expensive or Presenter: Jessica Martinez-Palacios. statements of teaching philosophy are to recognize a chemical smell or what a unsafe or culturally prohibitive. Each of Description: Learn some strategies for often needed for faculty self-inventories, computer part feels like, but also where these virtual environments can add to the making a Blackboard site more user- promotion files, or teaching awards. a virtual environment could enhance value of a class by expanding beyond the friendly for both students and instructor. Except for walk-ins and open houses, teaching and learning, such as simula- limited space, limited time, and one-to- Martinez-Palacios will illustrate pos- reservations are requested, Hall said, tions of how a chemical reaction or how many or one-person-at-a-time limita- sibilities with before-and-after versions because they make it easier to send re- computer communications work. tions of face-to-face communications in of a site. The design suggestions, based minders and do other planning. That is where I left off in my last the traditional class. on the “Quality Matters” rubric, work for “If you forget to make a reservation, article. I felt it necessary to develop This is my fifth article in a series this traditional, blended and online formats. please attend the event anyway,” Hall these ideas further in this article because year on the social aspects of “computers in Oct. 11: “Hope and Student Success,” said, adding participants may reserve simulations are not the only way that your life.” I invite your feedback, dialogue 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tilton Room ( Joyce 106). a spot by going online at https://www. virtual environments can enhance the and differing opinions on this topic. Facilitator: Dr. Pat Lonchar, assistant surveymonkey.com/s/CTLevents or by educational (or training or meeting or dean and professor of English in the calling or e-mailing her – (210) 283-5030 other personal) experience. Since they E-mail Youngblood, head of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social or [email protected] lack these qualities, virtual environments Computer Information Systems (CIS) Sciences. Description: Participate in the may not be appropriate for experiences program, at [email protected]