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Love at UIW – A Faculty Interview

We have heard of many different love stories that began at UIW, but what about couples who made the choice to come to UIW together not as students but as working adults? In the HEB School of Business and Administration, you will find a married couple who did just that Dr. Alberto Rubio, marketing coordinator and Dr. Alicia Rubio, BBA director. You may not have taken a class with either of these…

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New Year’s Resolutions for the Busy Student

People usually feel one of two ways about New Year’s resolutions. They either love them and consider January 1 a fresh start or think they’re ridiculous and feel the beginning of a new year brings no more opportunity for change than any other day. If you’re the latter, bear with us. We understand that sometimes the best resolutions aren’t those that immediately bring about drastic changes, but…

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Keeping Christ in Christmas

As Christmas Day fast approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Shopping malls are flooded with last minute gift seekers, commercial after commercial encourages us to buy the next big thing,and travelers fill roads and airports. It also seems that every year, stores begin putting up Christmas decorations just a little bit earlier. As soon as Halloween…

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“Realities of a Ride-Along,” and Mental Health in Medicine

UIWSOM students take steps to mentally prepare for traumatic experiences in the medical profession

By: Kaitlyn Hennessey

“Put your notes away and double glove,” she was told. Uncertain of the circumstances, she followed the paramedic’s orders. The ambulance arrived at the scene with police officers all around, body bags laying on the ground, helicopters flying off…she stops. The sinking reality…

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5 Dorm Hacks That Will Make You Never Want to Leave Your Room

It may still be hot out there, but summer is quickly coming to an end. While we’ve enjoyed the sunshine, time off, summer travel and days by the pool, nothing beats the start of a new school year. Interesting classes, new friends, football games and more are giving us so much to look forward to as we head into another fall semester, but if you’re an incoming freshman (or transfer student) you’re…

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10 Things to Do the Summer Before College

You did it! High school is now officially behind you, and it’s time to start looking ahead…but where do you begin? Here’s a list to help you make the most of your time during the summer between high school and college.

Take inventory of your closet. College has so much to offer – tailgating, job fairs, volunteer opportunities and more! Make sure you have something for every occasion. Donate…

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UIW Participates in SA300 Tree-Centennial Program

By Teofilo Reyes, Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability Community Outreach Coordinator, and Phillip Lopes, Assistant Facilities Director and Energy and the Environment Subcommittee Member

The University of the Incarnate Word took part in San Antonio’s Tree-Centennial program on Tuesday, May 2. The Tree-Centennial initiative, led and managed by the City of San Antonio Parks and…

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Viva Fiesta!

It’s that time of year again. Something in the air is different, there’s excitement in the streets and vibrant colors and delicious scents captivate our senses. For most, Christmas may come to mind when reading those first two sentences. For San Antonians, we know there’s only one thing this could mean – Fiesta is here! Like Incarnate Word, the history of Fiesta dates back to the late 1800s.…

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Three Days, Three Words: He is Risen!”

By Dr. Glenn Ambrose, Professor of Religious Studies Three days in the life of Christ have shaped Christian worship more than any other. The time frame beginning with the Last Supper and ending with the discovery of the empty tomb have given rise to rich liturgical traditions. In the 20th century, the nomenclature of the “Paschal Triduum” came to be widely used to designate the liturgies of…

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Lent Invites Us to Join Jesus in the Desert

By Dr. Gilberto Hinojosa, professor emeritus Lent invites us to join Jesus in the desert. But what about that good old Catholic school refrain: “What should I give up for Lent?”? Is it on its way out? In some way, that would be good because it was simplistic. After all, giving up ice cream, sodas, or Girl Scout Cookies does not automatically make us better persons. In fact, few of those Lenten…

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Lent is a Journey

By Dr. Gilberto Hinojosa, professor emeritus Lent is a journey to Holy Week. It is a season of anticipation of the celebration of the central mystery of our faith: Christ’s death and resurrection. In some way, Lent is like the Gospels, all of which are, according to some scholars, long introductions to the core story of the passion, death, and resurrection of the Lord. So, Lent is a season of…

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An Interview with the Dean of UIW’s Feik School of Pharmacy on National Pharmacist Day

To most people, it may come as a surprise that today, January 12, is National Pharmacist Day. To commemorate the occasion, we sat down with UIW’s very own Dr. David Maize R.Ph., Ph. D., Dean of the Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP) and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Learn more about him and the University of the Incarnate Word’s Feik School of Pharmacy below! UIW: Did you know that there was…

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Season of Service: Four Opportunities to Give at UIW

Christmas is a time of happiness, togetherness and cheer, but for many, the holiday season isn’t joyous or magical. Throughout the San Antonio area, needy and underserved children and families often go without basic necessities, much less holiday’s special tokens, treats and gifts. However, caring people are hard at work to help make their Christmases a bit brighter. Right here at UIW, dedicated…

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Mark Your Calendars: Light the Way 2017 is Nov. 18!

We are counting down the weeks until Nov. 18! Light the Way is UIW’s annual holiday event where the San Antonio community is invited to enjoy music, Santa, a spectacular firework show and the famous flip of the switch that turns on the gorgeous twinkling lights around campus! This year’s format is going to be different than before. The theme is “Holiday Festival,” which will allow for a fun and…

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UIW Gears Up for Homecoming 2017

UIW’s Homecoming 2017 is Oct. 26-29. A variety of fun events for students, alumni and the community are scheduled. You can’t forget the Homecoming Football Game vs. Nicholls on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Benson Stadium. This is a great moment for UIW alumni to come back to the nest and check out how much the campus has changed! If you haven’t toured the new Student Engagement Center, this is also a…

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H-E-B School of Business and Administration Develops Brown Bag Research Series

The H-E-B School of Business and Administration introduced the Brown Bag Research Presentation Series this semester to promote business research and draw attention to the ongoing academic exploration occurring within the school. The first session was held Wednesday, Sept. 20. Dr. Roberto Saldivar, assistant professor of marketing, presented Developing a Typology of Native Advertising. Dr. Roberto…

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Fiber Artists of San Antonio (FASA) has partnered with the UIW Department of Art to host the FASA 43rd Juried Fiber Art Exhibit in the Semmes Gallery of the Kelso Art Center. An opening reception will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, in the Kelso Art Center.

Fiber artwork typically consists of artwork constructed with linear, pliable elements as a major material. Fiber art may be constructed by methods traditionally associated with textile fibers such as stitching, wearing and dyeing.

Local artists submitted fiber art pieces to FASA to be showcased in the upcoming exhibition at UIW. Doshi, a costume designer from Encinitas, CA, juried the entries to pick the top three selections to be featured. The winners are:

First Place: Janis Hooker, Boro Quilt

Second Place: Rebecca Segura, Abby

Third Place: Kim Paxon, Secret Life of Things

Boro Quilt

Abby

Secret Life of Things

The FASA 43rd Annual Juried Fiber Art Exhibit will run through Friday, Nov. 17, in the Semmes Gallery of the Kelso Art Center. For more info on the gallery hours of operation, visit this link. For more info on FASA, follow this link.

UIW Department of Art Hosts 43rd Annual FASA Fiber Art Exhibit Fiber Artists of San Antonio (FASA) has partnered with the UIW Department of Art to host the FASA 43rd Juried Fiber Art Exhibit in the Semmes Gallery of the Kelso Art Center.

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