What’s The WordOctober 20, 2014

It’s a great day to be alive

and be a cardinal!Cardinals,

It’s homecoming week! Don’t forget to vote this week on Orgsync for homcoming King & Queen! To the right you will find the names of those who will be soaring to claim the thrown for the 2014-2015 year.

This week will be the Greeks annual homecoming powderpuff game, 10/22/2014, at Benson Stadium. The sororities and cheer team game will begin at 8:00 pm with ROTC and fraternities following. There is a $2.00 donation entrance fee and all proceeds will be donated to ‘Cardinals for Kids”.

Don't Let the Ghosts and Goblin Steal Your Money! Don't forget to stop by the Office of Financial Assistance's SALT Table on Thursday, October 30th from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm for FREE goodies and money knowledge for college and beyond. 

Mercedes MorenoUIW Newsletter Editor

VOTE!VIA ORGSYNC

Homecoming Court! ! ! This poll is open until Oct 23, 2014

! ! 2014 - 2015 Homecoming Court Elections

! ! Vote for ONE King & Queen from the list below. 

! !! ! Jonathan Aur ! ! Carl Aponte! ! Patrick Matulich ! ! Jay Perez ! ! Raul Pena

Lauren McDonaldCyntya UriegasCissy GutierrezDominique HunterMegan Gaitan

Who will be this years

homecoming court?

University of the Incarnate Word 2014 Football Schedule

October 25 McNeese State* (Homecoming)November 1 @ Nicholls*November 8 Sam Houston State* (Senior Night)November 15 @ Lamar*

* Indicates Southland Conference gameAll home games played at Benson Stadium

Homecoming WeekOctober 20-25, 2014Window WarsMarian Hall-Student Center

Tuesday 10/21 Pick up paintsWedesday 10/22 Paint your window

Thursday 10/23 Judging

ThursdayHosted by UIW Athletics

Beacon of Light8:00 pm

Blackout Pep Rally8:15 pm

Shirts are $8

Available for pickup Tuesday, Oct. 21

&Wednesday, Oct. 22

between 8 a.m.& 5 p.m. Natatorium, room 102

Attend ’s Using Time Wisely

Workshop

Presented by Alpha Peer Mentors

Courtney Schmidt & Marina Bermea

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 4:30-5:30 PM AD 330

University of the Incarnate WordFall 2014 Etiquette Dinner

REGISTRATION FORM

Event: Fall 2014 Etiquette Dinner

Date: Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 PM Location: McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room

Registrant Information:

Name:

Student ID:

E-mail:

Phone: ( )

Major:

Classification:

Address

City, State, zip:

ATTENDANCE AGREEMENT

I, the undersigned, will attend the Etiquette Dinner on November 13th, 2014. By signing below, I agree to pay a $25 fee if I cannot attend and do not cancel my registration before

November 3rd, 2014 at 4:00 pm. I understand that to be considered present for the event, I must arrive on time and in

professional attire. Not doing so will also be considered absent and will incur the $25 fee. Further, I understand I must contact

Career Services & Professional Development at (210) 829-3931 to cancel.

Print Name:

Signature: Date:

Hosted by Career Services & Professional DevelopmentAdministration Building, Room 112

*Please note that all individuals planning to attend must register including small children*

(210) 829-3931 careers@uiwtx.edu

SGA General Assembly

The meeting will consist of budgeting, bills/referendums, student organization updates and anything else that concerns UIW. A Social Hour will follow all General Assemblies. For more information, please contact Desmond Ndikum at (210) 829-3833 or ndikum@student.uiwtx.edu. 

General Assembly Schedule:

October 28, 2014

November 11, 2014 Join the sororities in their mid-semester recruitment event! Here you will have the opportunity to meet all 4 sororities in one night!

RESIDENCE LIFE SPOTLIGHTRESIDENT ASSISTANT(S) WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT:

RA of the Month: Victoria Turner

RA(’s) of the Week: Carrie TroutNataly MendozaCynthia Uregas

RA of the Week is a weekly acheivement that each RA has the opportunity to reach. During the week Residence Life Area Coordinators observe the RA’s work ethic, weekly reports, programs for the halls, etc.

“It’s a time for the RA’S to be appreciated for the work that is unseen” - Mannuel Esquivel

MANUEL ESQUIVELSt. Joes, McCombs, Hillside 2, Avocameesquiv@student.uiwtx.edu

EMILY URQUIDIDubuis, Agnese, Clement, Marian, Tobin Loftsurquidi@student.uiwtx.edu

LAUREN PESINAHillside 3, Joerislpesina@student.uiwtx.edu

A Spooktacular UIW Alumni Association Halloween Event

Sunday, October 26, 2014 3pm – 7pm

In the parking lot beside the UIW Natatorium

RSVP your student group at www.uiwalumni.org/trunkvolunteer

Service hours will be provided for interested student groups!

Decorated vehicle trunks will serve as the backdrop. Come in costume & bring treats to hand

out to kids! For more information contact Steve Hemphill, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

at 210-805-3595

Interested In Greek Life?

Recruitment Applications

are now available!

Send your application today VIA Orgsync!

SAVE THE DATE:

Interested in joining a sorority?

Have the chance to meet all 4 sororities

at our Mid-Semester Event: “Welcome to the

Good Life”November 6, 2014

4:30-6:30Marian Ballroom

S A N A N T O N I O R I V E R F O U N D A T I O N ’ S

F i r s t A n n u a l

Registration ends on October 27th.Packet pickup will be on October 29th and 30th at the

San Antonio River Foundation at 100 E. Guenther Street.

All participants must be 18 years or older.There will be no Race-Day Packet Pick-up or Registration.

A B O U T T H E S A N A N T O N I O R I V E R F O U N D AT I O N :

The San Antonio River Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that depends solely on the support of individual, community,

and corporate partners. The San Antonio River is a priceless gem running through the lives of all who call San Antonio home.

By participating in River Relay, you can help us create a lasting legacy of beauty and stewardship.

TO SIGN UPTODAY!

Scan Me

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2014Arrival at 7:30am at Confluence Park

F O R M O R E I N F O & R E G I S T R AT I O N , V I S I T:

www.sariverfoundation.org

Grab a partner and kayak and run a 3 mile reach of the San Antonio River!

Kayaks will be available on a first come first serve basis and must be reserved in advance. Call April Carnahan at (210) 224-2694 for reservations.

Each participant will receive a water bottle, t-shirt, and beer ticket (21+)!

$100 $75 $45

Two PersonRelay Team

SoloKayak/Run

SoloRun

Playground Build

Come Join Us

11·15·2014 8:00am ·4:00pm

13th Annual

Join the San Antonio Rotary Club Kingdom for Kids &

City Year San Antonio in bringing the children at

St. Peter- St. Joseph Children’s Home & P.F. Stewart Elementary School a

playground they can enjoy for generations to come.

University Events and Student Programs(210) 829-6034

Paul Ayala Director of UESP

Paulina Mazurek

Assistant Director of UESP

Ellyse SanchezStudent Organizations Coordinator

Nataly GutierrezStudent Center Coordinator

Mercedes MorenoGreek Life Coordinator

Do you have an advertisement you want students and/or faculty to see?

Call Campus Life at 210-829-6034 on how to submit your request!

Newsletters are sent once a week and are sent campus wide.

FREE CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS DANCING! MUSIC! IMPROV!

POETRY SLAM!

OCTOBER 23, 5:30-7:30PM MARION CIRCLE AND MARIAN STUDENT CENTER

Chorale Coffeehouse and Art Gallery in the Student Center

Original art and jewelry for sale All proceeds go to the new Fine Arts Building fund