The Word Spring 2018

Spring 2018

ONE MISSION

ONE WORD THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION OF DR. THOMAS M. EVANS

A Celebration 300 Years in the Making

Alumni Enterprises Taste Sweet Successes

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CONTENTS

IN EVERY ISSUE 2 The Universe

University news, here and abroad

18 Class Notes

Happy announcements and life milestones from your fellow alumni

21 Living the Word

Celebrations and reflections on the UIW Mission

22 University Collective

Awards, achievements and publications from our esteemed faculty

26 Cardinal Athletics

Cheer on your teams, coaches and stellar athletes.

28 Calendar

Mark your datebook for these events.

FEATURES 6 A Global University. One Word.

The UIW community came together to commemorate Dr. Thomas M. Evans' inauguration and found new inspiration in his message of solidarity in the Mission.

10 A Living Legacy

As San Antonio celebrates its 300th anniversary, UIW commemorates the mission and legacy of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

12 Succeeding in Tomorrow’s Classroom

The Dreeben School of Education readies future educators to reach students of all abilities.

On the Cover: Dr. Thomas M. Evans was inaugurated as the 10th president of the University of the Incarnate Word.

Photo by Robin Jerstad

14 Sweet Successes

UIW alumni-turned-restaurateurs take a bite out of the culinary world.

17 Special Assignment: White House

After caring for the first family, Maj. Betty Moore, UIW alumna and nurse, reflects on the post of a lifetime and what comes next.

29 Farewell

UIW says goodbye to three friends and benefactors of the Cardinal community.

Do you know someone interested in attending UIW? For more information on what UIW has to offer or to schedule a campus visit, go to uiw.edu/admissions

the universe UIW students are hard at work making planters in a school youth garden.

Gardening Initiatives Cultivate Community Education and Climate Leadership Award Thanks to the efforts of the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS), a communitywide gardening program is blooming.

Rooted in the desire to share UIW’s sustainable mission, this multifaceted initiative makes tangible impacts in important ways.

At elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), children are rolling up their sleeves to work in youth gardens.

“The program’s goal is to teach sustainability and inspire participants to leave a better ecological footprint,” says Ricardo Gonzalez, director of the ECCLS. “What better way to do that than with young people?”

Assisted by UIW students and faculty members, these little sprouts are taking part in experiential learning about topics such as plant life, wellness and nutrition, just to name a few.

On the Eastside of San Antonio, ECCLS is collaborating with the Ella Austin Community Center to foster community resilience in a socioeconomically vulnerable neighborhood. By working with nonprofit organizations that in turn work with local community members, the ECCLS can educate, assist and support the planting and harvesting of food, helping address food insecurity and empowering participants by giving them new skills.

What’s more, the program has

Graduation by the Numbers Students Conferred Degrees Bachelor's

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In December, nearly 1,000 Cardinals became graduates.

Each one can be proud of their momentous achievement and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.

Here’s a look at the Fall Class of 2017.

Top 5 Undergraduate with honors Programs By Graduates 41% Male

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planted seeds for new growth. The University received the 2017 Climate Leadership Award from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and EcoAmerica Solutions Generation. With the $10,000 award, the ECCLS plans to expand programs to include a Rainbow Recycling Initiative in the Southwest Independent School District (SWISD) and establish an EcoFriendly Anti-Bullying Student Center at an SWISD elementary school. This research-based initiative could then potentially roll out to other schools, said Gonzalez. "Our focus is to not only to support the schools and the students, but teach about ecology, health, wellness and the importance of gardening.”

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A Signature Showcase As senior art students prepare for their final exhibition at UIW, they are contemplating their futures. “Who do you want to be? That’s the big question for the show,” says Kathy Vargas, associate professor of art. It’s at the heart of “Signatures,” the art department’s senior capstone show, which brings together the drawings, photographs and paintings in an exhibition at the Semmes Gallery.

This annual show is one of the students’ first forays into the professional art world. Having prepared their work for showing, curated a guest list of local art scene players, penned artists’ statements and considered how to present their pieces, it’s as much a showcase of their newly honed professional skills as it is their artistic talents.

“You never know who is going to come to an exhibit that you are in,” says Miguel Cortinas, associate professor of art and department chair. Over the years, the exhibit has been visited by collectors, journalists, gallery owners and curators interested in the art and artists. Some students may even choose to make their works available for sale, taking another step toward professional artistry.

The final days of college can be bittersweet for students and for faculty members who have helped them cultivate their work and begin their careers. But for Vargas, moving on is part of the artist’s process. “I tell them, if we have done our jobs and trained you well, and you keep working, we will see you again, but as fellow artists,” she says. “My hope is that you don’t remain students, you become peers.”

From top: “Louis with Camera” by Kailey Rubalcaba; seniors practice framing techniques in preparation for the show; senior capstone class photo by Maurice Ortega

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Signatures: Senior Capstone Exhibition

Opening Reception, Friday, May 4, 6-8 p.m., Exhibit on display through Thursday, May 31.

Semmes Gallery

Expanding Their Horizons

Inset: A student puts the final suture in her subject; Above: Two attendees explore augmented reality on mobile devices.

With needle and thread in hand, the young participants of the Expanding Your Horizons conference were learning how to stitch. But in lieu of craftmaking, these future scientists were learning to suture wounds from women faculty at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine.

That was just one of the exciting sessions at the UIW-sponsored science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) conference for girls in grades 6 through 8. Workshops – all conducted by women leaders in STEM – included music in mathematics, DNA extraction, augmented reality and more, and also introduced attendees to concepts of physics, medicine, chemistry, biology and computing.

“We partner with women inside and outside the University who work in STEM,” said Dr. Theresa Martines, assistant professor of mathematics. By sharing their paths, middle schoolers discover how to succeed from women who have done it.

Young women from UIW undergraduate programs play a vital role as well. As volunteers, they guide participant groups, get to know the girls and become mentors. “At the end of the event, the girls are so excited about science, and to see the undergraduates turn into women leaders in STEM is amazing,” says Martines.

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Building Peace in the World For two years, Dr. Osman Özturgut wanted to start a conversation.

“Peace is a topic we are constantly talking about, with all the conflict around the world,” said Özturgut, UIW dean of Research and Graduate Studies. Inspired by a desire to foster a greater understanding of issues facing global communities among students, he collaborated with San Antonio universities, the Fulbright Association, World Affairs Council of San Antonio and Dr. Ana Hagendorf, research officer in UIW’s Office of Research Development, to develop an international Peacebuilding Symposium.

This spring, that work came to fruition. Together, the University of the Incarnate Word, Trinity University, Our Lady of the Lake University and St. Mary’s University brought four

Fulbright Scholars from Poland, Turkey, Armenia and Kazakhstan to San Antonio to discuss their work and experience, illuminate the challenges confronting today’s global community and find collective solutions that promote and facilitate peace.

“We wanted our students to be exposed to different voices, different ideas, different colors,” said Özturgut. “Part of our mission is to help bring people together. This dialogue is a very small step to achieving peace.”

The event was designed to provide deeper insight into the nature of conflict, the promise of peace and the multidisciplinary work it takes to achieve it.

Dr. Damira Sikhimbayeva, research fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies in Kazakhstan; and Dr. Kacper Gradon of the University of Warsaw.

Research Week Marks 11 Years of Mission-Driven Scholarship Latin-American decolonization, auto industry disruption, scientific findings: the scope of academic research on display at the 2018 Research Week was broad and deep, and highlighted discoveries and their impacts on nearly every facet of life.

Presented by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, this year’s event brought together minds from different fields of study over five days of dynamic presentations, lectures, panel discussions and more. Established in 2008 as Research Day, it’s since developed into a weeklong celebration of scholarly achievement, innovation and discovery by UIW faculty members and invited scholars.

Whether sharing their knowledge about critical human-trafficking research or business innovation in the face of changing ecological landscapes, each presenter shined a light on a critical field of study and inspired future scholars in the process.

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From top: Dr. Sona Manusyan of Yerevan State University in Armenia; and Dr. Mehmet Emre Hatipoglu of Sabanci University in Istanbul

Mayor Nirenberg Goes to Heidelberg

During a trip to visit Tel Aviv, Israel, and Darmstadt, Germany, both cities with close ties to San Antonio, Mayor Ron Nirenberg made a special visit to UIW’s European Study Center (ESC) in Heidelberg, Germany. Nirenberg; Paula Gold-Williams, CEO of San Antonio City Public Service and a UIW Board Member; UIW students; ESC educators; and a delegation led by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce came together in the spirit of strengthening cultural and educational ties.

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Big Band, Big Bang If you ask Jim Waller, assistant professor of music, how the U.S. Air Force band Dimensions in Blue decided to perform with the UIW Jazz Ensemble, he’ll tell you: “It’s a pretty cool story.” Last fall, Air Force musicians visited UIW’s Luella Bennack Music Center to record songs for their upcoming CD and were more than impressed.

“They were excited about the studio sound,” said Waller. “Most people don’t know this, but our studio is as good as a studio in L.A., New York, anywhere.”

After the session, Waller and the bands concocted an idea about a big show that would incorporate both Air Force and UIW talent. Putting on a show of this scale, however, with the heavily in demand Dimen-

sions in Blue would be no simple endeavor. Navigating a formal process, a little red tape and some vetting, the show was approved and the music team could focus on the tunes.

“We are doing a lot to prepare for this concert,” he said. The free concert brings together the Dimensions in Blue Band and the UIW Jazz Ensemble for a show that highlights a selection of each group’s best numbers, one of which includes a piece arranged by Waller. “It’s going to be good.”

Don’t Miss It

UIW Jazz Ensemble Concert featuring Dimensions in Blue Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall

All-American Game The history of baseball, that favorite, allAmerican national pastime, also has a rich and complicated Latin American history. That was the crux of "¿Dios Bendiga América? Béisbol, Identity, and Competing Theologies of Patriotism," the 2018 Pierre Lecture given by Dr. Carmen M. Nanko-Fernandez, professor of Hispanic Theology and Ministry and director of the Hispanic Theology and Ministry Program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in February.

In the 19th century, as the U.S. was recovering from the Civil War, baseball emerged as a source of national pride and a bright point in the newly forming national identity. But it soon gained traction in Latin America, complicating the sport’s origin story. The lecture explored critical questions about patriotism and resistance, and examined the issue from a Latino/a theological perspective.

The Pierre Fund Speaker Series, which began in 2003, brings distinguished women scholars to the UIW campus to address current issues in relationship to social justice, ecology and globalization.

This lecture is made possible by a grant from The Pierre Fund of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Naughty or Nice?

Findings from a study conducted by the UIW Child and Adolescent Lab suggest that babies and young children prefer “nice” over “naughty” long before they can pen letters to Santa.

The research team led by Dr. Teresa TaylorPartridge, chair of the psychology department, studied young participants between the ages of 6 months and 6 years as they watched short computer-animated videos of simple interactions between three characters – a square, triangle and circle. In some scenarios, the triangle and square behaved kindly to the circle by helping it up a hill, giving it things or showing it affection, for instance. Other times they were much less considerate.

Via a head-cap dotted with electrodes, research-

ers measured the tots’ brain activity and found little minds busy processing the social scenarios.

The participants’ frontal lobes showed activity on opposite sides after watching the videos and seeing a still image of the characters, suggesting a preference for the kind characters over the mean ones.

While that might sound reassuring to mom and dad, there’s still much to understand about what goes on in the minds of babies and young children as they learn more about their social world.

Dr. Taylor-Partridge and her team are already at work on their next research endeavor focusing on babies and humor. Parents and guardians interested in participating should contact Dr. Taylor-Partridge at tpartrid@uiwtx.edu.

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THE INAUGURATION

A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

ONE WORD The University of the Incarnate Word inaugurates its 10th President, Dr. Thomas M. Evans

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y its very nature, an inauguration is a welcoming of a new beginning. It’s a time of renewal and of ushering in new ideals. In his inaugural address as UIW’s 10th president, Dr. Thomas M. Evans shared his vision for the future by first reflecting on the past and looking back in gratitude at the leaders who came before him.

“The University of the Incarnate Word has what can be called an inescapable origin story, a legacy of acting on faith and courage, leaving the shores of what’s known and comfortable and pioneering in search of and in service to a higher good,” Evans said.

Guided by that history, UIW has evolved to become the large and complex University that it is today. While UIW may be many parts, Evans said, it is but one body – “One Word,” united in Mission, service and values.

The president’s message of unity resonated with the hundreds who gathered to celebrate his inauguration, including members of the University community, friends, family and dignitaries from across the country. And in his address, he shared how that pioneering spirit and reverence for UIW’s core values of faith, service, innova-

Opposite page: Dr. Thomas M. Evans walked under the clocktower as he and faculty members processed to the McDermott Center for the inauguration ceremony.

Left: The Evans family received a blessing from the Most Reverend Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S., Archbishop of San Antonio, during the Inaugural Mass at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word.

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Top right: Faculty members, deans and visiting presidents attend the inauguration.

Right: Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI congregational leader, and Charles Lutz, president of the Board of Trustees presented Evans with the University mace and presidential medallion.

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tion, truth and education guides the formation of future plans – a new vision for the University.

“How will we shape a new world of possibility for University of the Incarnate Word students, alumni and supporters?” asked Evans. “Our founding order makes clear where we should begin and the direction we should take.”

Based on the devotion to human dignity promoted by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Evans committed to caring for every student and their families while working to help them graduate with the lowest possible debt and secure a career that lifts their lives and their communities.

Together, the UIW community will work hard to allow our students to live life to its fullest sense with the genuine abundance of God's love and grace. Additionally, UIW will be committed to facilitate and support the work of the faculty and staff.

To bring that vision to life, Evans’ strategic plan outlines principal goals. First, increasing Endowed Scholarships and doubling the endowment over the next 10 years will support high-ability, low-income students to achieve their higher education dreams. A $1 million gift, the largest

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WE WILL LIFT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD AND ALLOW IT TO BECOME A BEACON SHINING FOR THE WORLD TO SEE ALL OF LIFE’S POSSIBILITIES AND PROMISE OF THE ABUNDANCE THAT AWAITS.

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Above: The Most Reverend Gustavo Garcia-Siller speaks with Evans at the Eucharistic Celebration.

endowed scholarship commitment to date, by UIW benefactor Carlos Alvarez will begin the work.

The plan also commits to improving the student experience by advancing student academic support levels for study abroad, summer research, mentoring and other valuable student experiences. UIW will also become a premier provider of education for military service members and veterans, deepen pathways to success that begin with Brainpower Connection schools and continue through graduation,

THE INAUGURATION

A COMMUNITY UNITED UIW Comes Together for Inauguration Festivities

President Evans' inauguration festivities included special events celebrating the “Word in Action.”

Community Picnic

and create more value for students and families. The University will also work to build stronger bonds with other CCVI ministries and identify ways to bring the University together and be "One Word."

What’s more, new task forces will ensure that the University continues its pursuit of diversity, inclusion and serving the underserved, as well as develop a living and learning environment that brings out the best in every person who calls this campus home.

“We will lift the University of the Incarnate Word and allow it to become a beacon shining for the world to see all of life’s possibilities and promise of the abundance that awaits,” he said.

To discover more about President Evans' inauguration as the University of the Incarnate Word’s 10th president and watch a recording of the ceremony, visit uiw.edu/inauguration.

Staff, students, faculty and friends joined President Evans for this kickoff to the inaugural festivities. Guests enjoyed live music, a picnic lunch, icy treats and fellowship.

Academic Colloquium

Faculty members gathered to discuss what makes UIW unified. Moderated by Dr. Paul Lewis, chair of the Department of Philosophy, educators shared their experiences and discovered ways they can work together guided by the Mission.

Top: Faculty members, staff, students, alumni, parents and friends participated in the Liturgy.

Center: Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, including Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery, CCVI `43, former UIW chancellor and president, celebrate President Evans.

Bottom: UIW Cardinal Singers, under the direction of Professor William Gokelman, provided a beautiful soundtrack to the festivities.

Day of Service

Members of the UIW community put the Word into action by donating their time, talents and efforts to charitable and social good initiatives on the UIW campus and locations throughout San Antonio.

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T A LIVING

LEGACY

As San Antonio celebrates its 300th anniversary, UIW commemorates the mission, service and legacy of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word that has helped transform the city for nearly half its history.

Above: Sr. Alma Neilan and students at Mission Espada School in 1941. Right: Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI, and Dr. Gilberto Hinojosa present one of the photo panels from a traveling exhibit of CCVI history.

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heirs is a story that much of the UIW community knows by heart. Whether a student, alumnus, staff or faculty member, many can recount the tale of the three young Sisters who arrived in San Antonio in 1869 at the behest of Bishop Claude Dubuis. Their undertaking to care for the sick, poor and orphaned during a cholera epidemic was daunting. Yet, driven by faith, the Sisters were undeterred. Today, nearly 150 years after the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) began their mission, their ministries have helped build the city and shape its approach to healthcare and education, and they are still at work.

The CCVI Sisters’ living history is also at the heart of Incarnate Word’s tricentennial celebration.

Their contribution to the citywide festivities, known as SA300, brings together the Sisters’ ministries, including the University of the Incarnate Word and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System, and celebrates how those missions moved San Antonio forward for nearly half its history.

“The Incarnate Word Sisters were founded in civic engage-

Top left: Mission Espada School; Above: Mothers St. Pierre Cinquin and Madeleine Chollet; Top right: College and Academy of the Incarnate Word graduation, 1900s; Right: Sr. Charles Marie Frank and a nursing student, 1950s. Historical images courtesy of the CCVI Archives, San Antonio.

ment,” said Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI, professor of religious studies. “Everything we have done has been in response to the city’s needs.”

Sr. Kirk is UIW’s representative to the governing Tricentennial Commission's Higher Education Subcommittee. And along with Dr. Gilberto Hinojosa, professor emeritus and historian, she has helped shape the commemoration of the University’s unique role in the city. In collaboration with other CCVI ministries and the UIW community, they have built a dynamic program of events highlighting the Incarnate Word mission at work. Via a free event for the entire family, a traveling photography exhibit, a historical tour and more, the events provide a rich historical context, but more than that, they celebrate the spirit in which the mission continues.

During the Sisters’ earliest years in San Antonio, prayer was central to religious life, but so too, was service. Through work, these young, determined women eagerly met new challenges. “They said, ‘We pray

not only on our knees, but we pray with the work we do,” said Hinojosa.

“They faced all kinds of challenges as the city began to grow,” said Hinojosa. The infirmary became a hospital, which then began to address the need of orphaned children. From the orphanage sprang a need for childhood education, which called the Sisters to open a parish school, later a secondary school, and then a college.

“The world around us is changing and brings different needs and different challenges,” he said. Through time, the heart of the Mission endures, but needs and responses change. “This is the wisdom of the congregation and the leaders of the University. There is a constant adjustment.”

Today’s UIW is an international hub of learning and innovation guided by the Mission, which produces socially engaged students who become leaders.

While San Antonians will always need compassionate care, healthcare and education, the city may soon increasingly rely on technological innovation, environmental

sustainability and other cutting-edge efforts ensuring care for all of creation in this increasingly global landscape.

“University of the Incarnate Word students can carry forward the tradition of compassionate service and truly build San Antonio as a city of compassion,” said Sr. Kirk. “Students see the needs of the world today and respond, just as the Sisters did so many years ago. It’s the trajectory for the future.”

For more information on the celebration, visit sa300ccvi.org.

Sr. Walter Maher, CCVI, vice president for Mission and Ministry, shares CCVI history with UIW students today.

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FEATURE Dreeben School of Education students at work supporting children at the Brighton Center.

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t wasn’t long ago that many special education students were shuttled off to separate classrooms for much of the day.

But in today’s classrooms, inclusivity is key.

Now, students with special needs are being increasingly included in general education classes – and teachers are tasked with teaching children with a wide range of abilities.

“With the push for inclusion, every classroom teacher is going to have a student who learns differently,” said Dr. Elda Martinez, a professor in UIW’s Dreeben School of Education and the director of Teacher Education. “It’s not a choice of whether or not you will teach a special learner, but when.”

Martinez and Dr. Stephanie Grote-Garcia, associate professor of education and a reading specialist, are leading the efforts at UIW to prepare future teachers to work in classrooms that include students who have a range of challenges and abilities. Theirs is a challenge that previous generations of teachers perhaps didn’t often face.

“Our focus is to keep the children in the general education setting as much as is appropriate for that child’s learning,” Martinez said. “In order to do that well, we have to make sure we’re collaborating and training and preparing teachers.” Preparing teachers to help all kinds of learners, they explain, is a way of living the University’s Mission.

“The field of special education is a move toward and an act of equal rights,” Grote-Garcia said. “For example, every child has a right to be in a general education classroom.”

In practice, that means teachers create Individualized Education Plans, or IEPs, for special education students so those children can have the attention, accommodations or access to tools that enable them to be as successful as their potential allows.

“You hear the term, ‘learning disabilities.’

We talk about ‘learning differences’ instead and how that frames your understanding of that concept,” Martinez said. “They process information differently, but they still process it. The term ‘learning disabled’ speaks to an inability to learn, and we don’t believe that in practice.”

For these professors, focusing on abilities instead of disabilities sets the tone for the entire approach to educating future teachers. Connecting with special educa-

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The field of special education is a move toward and an act of equal rights. For example, every child has a right to be in a general education classroom.

tion students is more than a matter of good teaching. It also requires keen insight and an ability to find solutions and different approaches to ensure lessons stick and that students come away with the knowledge they need – something that’s perhaps much easier said than accomplished. Nonetheless, they are essential skills these education professors are determined to ensure tomorrow’s teachers possess.

“Even if they don’t have disabilities, every single student learns differently,” said Jennifer Lingsch, a third-year student in UIW’s education program. “It’s about accommodating and making modifications so that each learner can succeed, whatever their differences are in learning.”

Beyond learning educational strategies, UIW students undertake field work providing invaluable real-world experience and access to progressive and international approaches. Grote-Garcia takes students to Respite Care, an organization that helps families care for children with developmen-

tal disabilities and provides an emergency shelter for children with special needs.

There, the education students can work with the residents and get to know them over multiple visits. Martinez also leads a group to attend a symposium on learning differences. Among the activities are some designed to give people an idea of how specific disabilities present. And this year, Grote-Garcia took a group of education students to Finland to see how educators in one of the best school systems in the world meets the needs of all students.

“We talk about being global citizens and being aware of other countries and other needs,” Grote-Garcia said. “When you have that exposure, it influences you in your own classroom and your teaching practices.”

Today’s education students are learning not only about how disabilities or differences affect learning, but also about the moral urgency of reaching all students. The result is a new class of educator, armed with leading strategies for connecting with every student and better prepared to support pupils than perhaps ever before.

“There are younger teachers who are coming into the profession who have been trained differently,” said Martinez. “We may have a more informed teaching force coming through in the coming decade.”

Above: Dr. Elda Martinez, third from left, and her education class at an education symposium.

Left: A future teacher and elementary school student learn from each other.

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Sweet Successes UIW Alumni-turned-Restaurateurs Take a Bite Out of the Culinary World

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By Kiko Martinez

ith all the attention San Antonio’s diverse and emerging culinary scene is receiving, it’s no surprise that eateries owned and operated by University of the Incarnate Word alumni have become standouts on the city’s exciting new menu. From bakeries to tea rooms to favorite Mexican restaurants, UIW graduates-turned-restaurateurs are doing some great things in the kitchen and in business.

For Charlie Biedenharn ’12 BA, co-owner of Bakery Lorraine, starting up his own business in the culinary arts industry developed from his entrepreneurial vision.

After graduating from high school in 2000, Biedenharn said he would occasion-

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ally “pick up a semester or two” at UIW between working and traveling. In 2010, he told himself it was time to get serious about school and finish earning his degree in English. The idea of becoming an entrepreneur also started to intrigue him.

The following year, Biedenharn and his business partners, Jeremy Mandrell and Anne Ng, started selling macarons and croissants on weekends at a farmer’s market to see whether local customers were interested in what they had to offer.

“There were some great local panaderías already in San Antonio, but there wasn’t really anything like we wanted to do – something with an emphasis on pastry,” Biedenharn said of the popular Mexican bakeries. “We thought, ‘Maybe one day we can have our own little shop somewhere.’”

Fast forward seven years, and Bakery Lorraine has moved on from its tiny farmer’s market stand and now operates out of three locations – local hot-spot The Pearl, the always-bustling Medical Center and a recently opened third location at The Rim shopping center. The bakery is also expanding to Austin this fall. With his partners, Biedenharn also runs the artisan donut stand Maybelle’s Donuts at The Pearl and operates a kid-friendly café inside the children’s museum The DoSeum.

“I almost have no recollection of the early years of Bakery Lorraine because I was working nonstop,” Biedenharn said.

“Success depends on what you put into the business. You’re going to have to give up a lot at the beginning with the hope that one day you’ll be able to grow your idea into

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from the Philippines) after they graduated, the two would soon decide to move back to San Antonio and invest in their own business. Since the origins of bubble tea are Taiwanese, the Lees studied up on their new business venture before returning to Texas.

“We wanted to bring something authentic to San Antonio,” Frances said.

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something that can generate income for years to come.”

The beginning is exactly where UIW graduates and former international students Frances Lee ’08 BA ’12 MAA and her husband, Billy Lee ’03 Ph.D., find themselves now. The couple opened Brew’s Lee Tea, a bubble tea shop, in November 2017 purposefully down the

Success depends on what you put into the business. You’re going to have to give up a lot at the beginning with the hope that one day you’ll be able to grow your idea into something that can generate income for years to come.

road from UIW. Frances earned her undergraduate degree in interior design and a master’s in organizational development.

Returning to Billy’s home country of Taiwan for two years (Frances is originally

“We wanted to learn how to brew tea the right way.”

They learned how to source the tea leaves (Brew’s Lee Tea doesn’t use powder mix) and were educated in the fine art

of brewing through the guidance of tea masters.

Frances said she and her husband make the perfect business partners because he manages finances and drives to Houston once a month to purchase tea leaves in bulk, which are shipped to the city’s port from Taiwan, while she focuses on the creative side, which includes developing new menu items and managing the digital marketing for the shop. It’s been a lot of hard work for the Lees, but they’re enjoying their new adventure.

“It was always a dream of mine to open my own shop,” Frances said. “Now that it’s here, I couldn’t be happier to live it.”

While the Lees’ dream is just getting started, Roland Treviño ’98 BBA and his wife, Diana Barrios-Treviño, have been living theirs for years. The couple are the owners and operators of Los Barrios Mexican Restaurants, which include the original Los Barrios, La Hacienda de los Barrios, La Hacienda Scenic Loop and Viola’s Ventanas.

The original Los Barrios was opened in San Antonio in 1979 by the late Viola Barrios. Passion for her beloved restaurants now lives in the hearts and minds of her family. Treviño, her son-in-law, began attending Incarnate Word College, now UIW, later in life when he learned Previous page: A busy day at Bakery Lorraine.

Left: Charlie Biedenharn, center, and his business partners. Photos by Josh Huskin.

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Roland Treviño and Diana Barrios-Treviño are all smiles in front of their popular La Hacienda de los Barrios restaurant.

Everything I learned at UIW played a major role for me [at Los Barrios].

about the University’s Adult Degree Completion Program (now the School of Professional Studies) in 1994.

“It caught my eye because it was something that fit my lifestyle at the time,” Treviño said. “I was working, and I had a family, but I wanted to get that degree. I wanted to do it for my wife and kids.”

With the full support of his wife, a graduate of Incarnate Word High School and St. Mary’s University, Treviño, who was 31 at the time and already a manager at the original Los

Barrios, fought for one of the few open spots in the program. He was chosen and started attending Incarnate Word to major in business management.

Treviño earned his degree in May 1998 and made the Dean’s List.

“Everything started to make sense to me as a manager once I started learning how things worked in business – the accounting and finance and business law,” Treviño said. “Everything I learned at UIW played a major role for me [at Los Barrios].”

The Los Barrios family of restau-

rants have earned their place as staples in the San Antonio community, and they continue to grow. As two of the forces behind that success, Treviño and his wife have wisdom to share: Their hope is that new restaurateurs understand that owning a business is a challenge and that building a strong foundation is the only path to success.

“My advice would be to work your way up that ladder incrementally and earn it,” Barrios-Treviño said. “Then, when you get to the top, you’ll stay at the top.”

Future Foodies Find their Footing at UIW In 2016, UIW students Bret Robert and Samantha Long hatched a plan.

Like many savvy entrepreneurs, the pair spotted an emerging trend, a growing market and a product they could get behind.

The result was a solid strategy for the launch of Signature Artisan Kombucha, which would earn the title of H-E-B School of Business and Administration (HEBSBA) Business Plan Competition Winner. The award also comes with $2,000 to help support their dreams.

“When we think about an entrepre-

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neur, we always think of a person that is creative and likes to take risks,” said Dr. Jose Moreno, competition coordinator and associate professor of finance and economics. “However, those skills or talents are useless if they are not associated with strong commitment, patience and tenacity.”

Now in its ninth year, the competition stresses those areas as it supports new entrepreneurs through the ideation and planning of their business ventures.

“The Business Plan Competition supports the entrepreneurial spirit in different ways,” Moreno said. First, it

is an extracurricular activity, meaning that only those students dedicated and determined to see it through will succeed. Second, but no less important, the process also includes team-building workshops, a professional seminar, and a mentorship program that offers opportunities to be advised by business owners and consultants.

Guided by support from HEBSBA, mentors who instill real-world skills, and their own small-business dreams, these future entrepreneurs are sure to write their own recipes for business success.

alumni

Special Assignment: White House

alumna Maj. Betty Moore reflects on the post of a lifetime and what’s next

By Crystale Galindo

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very day, Maj. Betty Moore ’06 BSN, walks in to work and thinks, “I still can’t believe I work here.” Since graduating from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), Moore has completed her Master of Science from Walden University and has had a successful career that’s driven her all the way to the White House.

“My current tour of duty is to provide nursing care to the first and second families and their staffs,” she said.

For many, Moore’s work is a dream.

She’s had the opportunity to work alongside the Obama and Trump administrations, flown in Air Force One and traversed the globe. “We provide this care in Washington, D.C., all over the country and all over the world,” she said. “Wherever they go, we travel with them.”

A position caring for the families of the nation’s leaders comes with enormous responsibility and is a task for which only the very best in their fields are chosen.

“This is a special duty assignment you get nominated for by your leadership, then go through an interview process, and are ultimately notified if you have been selected,” she said. “There is no way to ‘get the job,’ you just have to be really good at your job and recognized for it.”

Moore’s appointment is the result of years of study and rigorous training, which paved her way through UIW, and then on to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

When Moore chose the University of the Incarnate Word to pursue her degree in nursing, it was because of the program’s high first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

What she found was a nursing program that helped build a solid foundation for her career in the medical field and supported her military track.

“I am incredibly passionate about helping people, whether that is providing bedside care, advocating for patients when they cannot speak, or helping their family members.”

“I enlisted in the Texas National Guard when I was a senior in high school,” she said. When that contract was up, she signed on with the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) while completing the nursing program at UIW. Moore said the combination of joining the ROTC program and completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UIW helped her tremendously in achieving her goals.

“The hands-on approach in clinicals and classes really have an impact in teaching you to think critically in situations faced in the nursing field,” Moore said. She also credits the nursing faculty for making a huge impact on her while she was in school and the ROTC program, which she says produces great officers and nurses.

Above: Maj. Betty Moore stands proudly at the White House. Lower left: Moore at work caring for patients.

Moore said working for the White House has been an honor, and she is thrilled knowing she has gotten to be a part of history. The term of her special duty assignment comes to end this summer. A leadership course at Command and General Staff College in Leavenworth, Kan., awaits Moore after she wraps up at her current duty station. The course, which is open to only four nurses, is 11 months long and a requirement for promotion to the next rank of lieutenant colonel. This next venture is another demanding endeavor, and she’s excited for the challenge it will bring.

Along the way, Moore’s strong Christian faith has been a major part of why she chose nursing and why she continues to live the Mission of UIW. “The founding Sisters of Incarnate Word had their passion for the sick and the poor,” she said. “I am incredibly passionate about helping people, whether that is providing bedside care, advocating for patients when they cannot speak, or helping their family members.”

Moore said that as a nurse in the military, she gets to serve our country and serve others. “This has truly been the best of both worlds for me.”

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2010

Dr. Christopher Alvarado ’10 PharmD received the Fall 2017 Alumni of Distinction Award. An honors graduate, Alvarado earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010 and was presented with the inaugural Feik School of Pharmacy Dean’s Pinnacle Award for excellence in education and leadership. Currently a pharmacist at Oakdell Pharmacy in San Antonio, he has worked in the industry for more than 30 years. Throughout his career, he has worked to support future pharmacy professionals as a motivator and preceptor to select pharmacy students. As part of that mission, he founded the Alvarado Advocacy Scholarship, which grants a $1,000 scholarship to one pharmacy student annually. Alvarado has been awarded the 2013 Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year, 2015 TPA Pharmacist of the Year and 2017 Bowl of Hygeia. The proud alumnus also serves as president of the UIW Pharmacy Alumni Network and as a past member of the Board of Directors of the UIW Alumni Association.

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1970s Melanie DeMore ’76 BM is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, which focuses on African-American roots and folk music. DeMore has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and at folk festivals around the globe. She has shared the stage with notables, including Gloria Steinem, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Judy Collins and Ani DiFranco.

She performs solo, does residencies with choirs nationwide and teaches a program called Sound Awareness to elementary school children, midlifers and senior citizens.

Maria A. Rocha ’78 BSN recently retired after 39 years in the nursing profession.

Rocha started her nursing career on the Westside of San Antonio at Grace Lutheran General Hospital in 1978 as a graduate nurse and then as an RN in pediatrics. She continued at Santa Rosa General Hospital in gynecology/oncology for four years, and then transferred

to Metropolitan General Hospital where she worked in postpartum care and gynecology.

She later worked in triage nursing for Optum Nurseline and worked for the Armed Forces through Tricare.

She has two grown children, Joel, a middle school educator, and Antoinette, an elementary school educator. She has been married to her husband, Rene, for 40 years and has a granddaughter, Natalie Rebecca.

2000s Eddie Martinez ’01 BBA was elected the new chairman of the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Board (CCRTA). In his role, Martinez will support the mission and values of the CCRTA by developing policy, providing legal and judiciary oversight, and working with the CEO and various departments.

He will focus on good financial stewardship and accountability of public funds, advocate for customer representation, and engage in strategic planning.

Allison Ramsey ’05 BS is the founder

and CEO of Empire Life, a conscious tech company helping entrepreneurs launch online empires.

Ramsey and her team help entrepreneurs create stellar online presences and fill live events. She is also an international speaker on women in tech, entrepreneurship and confidence.

For more information, visit www. allisonramsey.co.

Joe Rocha III ’07 MAA was recently elected to the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) South China Board of Governors.

Edward J. Dennis ’08 MBA has been appointed assistant vice president of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at Berkeley College.

2010s Juan Jose Acuna Jr. ’10 BS completed graduate school this summer at Mississippi State University and received a Master of Science in Geosciences with an emphasis in Applied Meteorology. Acuna is a former member of the UIW Student Government Association.

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Dr. Cristina Zavaleta ’01 BS joined the University of Southern California’s (USC) Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience, a newly opened research hub focusing on the intersections of technology, engineering, medicine, health and innovation via experts in different fields.

Zavaleta, a Gabilan Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, is at work developing “nano-based molecular imaging strategies,” such as contrast agents. These agents can be manipulated to illuminate nano particles, which helps spotlight different cancer types in their very early stages. This technology can also help physicians see a tumor’s perimeter, which can aid in a more complete removal and offer potentially better outcomes for patients. She is a 2001 graduate of UIW’s nuclear medicine program.

Photo by Valentina Suarez/USC

Roberto Hoffman ’11 BA recently helped open Morgan’s Inspiration Island, the world’s first ultra-accessible splash park and the latest addition to the unique Morgan’s Wonderland theme park.

Hoffman, who worked in the UIW grounds department from 2009 to 2013, took the lead in landscaping the tropically themed splash park, which opened June 17, 2017.

Phillip James ’11 BA works in the

film and video industry. James landed an internship at FXVille.

Six months later, he was offered a full-time position with the company as an FX Artist with his first full contract to help develop the video game Shadow of War. He went on to earn the opportunity to lead the development of key FX moments in the game, almost all elemental FX for various characters, fire effects for the Drakes [dragons], and a substantial majority of the FX

for in-engine cinematics.

Marciel Whitehurst ’11 BBA currently serves as the student-athlete development assistant at Baylor University and recently began the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program with a concentration in Sport Ministry at George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Previously, Whitehurst served as the student-athlete development assistant at the University of

Arkansas and football academic affair graduate assistant at Louisiana State University. During the fall semester of 2016, he received a master’s in Sport Administration from Louisiana State University.

Jennifer Silva ’12 BA is certified as an elementary educator. Silva spoke to students in UIW’s undergraduate special education course on Nov. 17, 2017 and presented on gifted and talented students and programs.

Dr. Harley Seyedin ’16 HONOR recently received the 2017 Oslo Business for Peace Award, the highest recognition a global business person can receive.

Natalia Hernandez ’16 BA has been modeling with Lari Nelson Fashion Group for a year.

Hernandez says it has been a great way to express herself. She turned to modeling as a way to find out who she was by doing something she has always wanted to do.

Jenness Gough ’16 MBA started a new position as the marketing and communications coordinator for VelocityTX, a sister company of the Texas Research and Technology Foundation, in September 2017.

Gough is also on the board of MavPAC, Young Texans Against Cancer and Emerging Leaders of San Antonio.

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Future Cardinals Steven Burgamy ’12 BBA ’12 MS and Austyn Burgamy ’16 BA are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Brooke Elizabeth, on Nov. 8, 2017 in San Antonio. Brooke was 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 20 inches long. She is the family’s first child.

Jennifer Willborn Torres ’12 BA and Alexander Torres ’13 BS welcomed their first child, Colton Alexander, on Nov. 9, 2017, in San Antonio. The future Cardinal was 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 20.5 inches long.

Engagements and Marriages Betty Ferrero ’73 MA and her husband will celebrate their 53rd anniversary in August.

The couple has lived in Round Rock for 32 years. A fourth generation of the family is now attending UIW. Ferrero’s mother, Myrtle Frerich Moos ’30 BA, was the first in their family to graduate from then-Incarnate Word College.

Julie Ko (Greene) ’10 BA and Kyu Ko met in Seoul, South Korea, where Julie was teaching English. After teaching for four years, the couple moved to the U.S. and now live in Dallas. They are planning their stateside wedding for December 2018 in Dallas.

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Ana P. Bribiesca ’12 BA and Brandon M. Hoff announced their engagement in the summer of 2017. They will be married on June 9, 2018, in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Bribiesca is a development associate at UIW. Alixzandra Peña ’15 BBA and Jeremy Gonzales ’16 BA were engaged Dec. 1, 2017 and plan to be married in December 2019 at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word and McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. The couple met during their freshman year in 2012 and reside in the San Antonio area.

Mercedes Moreno ’13 BA ’16 MAA and Paul Villanueva Jr. were married on Nov. 18, 2017, in San Antonio at the Menger Hotel.

Moreno is the assistant director of alumni relations at UIW. Cristal Ann Gonzalez ’13 BA and Michael Mullis announced their engagement in the summer of 2017. They are planning to wed in the spring of 2018 in Magnolia, Texas. The two met in 2014 in Houston during graduate school and have two French bulldogs named Penelope and Oliver.

In Memoriam Elsa Claire Hartman Rohrbough ’36 ALND Hazel Nelle Astin Buchanan Nelson Spillman ’39 BA Virginia Helen Anderson Boeck ’42 BA Nettie Mae Parker Wells ’42 ALSR Margaret Elizondo Pena ’45 BS Betty Jean Conley ’49 IWHS ’53 ALND Charlotte Walker Jennings ’56 BA Sr. Teresa Grabber, CCVI ’58 BA former UIW faculty Irma Rodriguez ’62 BA Rosalina Marroquin Ayala ’64 BS ’81 MA Sr. Mary McGuinness, MSC ’66 MA Karen Elizabeth Bishop ’69 BA Margret Simon ’69 BA Sr. Teresa Marilia Alvarez, CCVI ’71 BA Marjorie Ann Eglsaer ’71 BSN Rebecca Ann Madrigal Regan ’71 IWHS ’03 BBA Bobbye Alexander Behlau ’72 ALND Robert A. Mendenhall ’75 BA Sr. Francis Allien, C.V.I. ’76 MA Fima Varnas Bellos ’77 BA Helen Marie Elder Bowen ’78 BA ’86 MA Aida L. Guerrero ’79 MA Sr. Jo-Michele Sierra, SSCJ ’81 MA Patricia E. Hutcherson ’85 MBA Jennifer Lynn Ramirez ’92 BS David Salinas ’92 BA Rebecca Castro Mitchell ’98 BA Travis Lamkin ’00 BA ’04 MA UIW faculty Natalie Diane Smith Mike ’00 BSN Michael Mark Becerra ’14 MAA Juan Alvarez UIW employee Paul David Aschbacher Sr. former chair, UIW Development Board Dr. Benjamin Lee Blanco UIW adjunct faculty Monsignor Liam Patrick Brosnan former UIW chaplain Roger William Clark UIW employee Sr. Joseph Alphonsus Dederichs, CCVI former UIW faculty Miranda Flores West current student

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Opportunities to Serve

Moment for Reflection

A Mission in Today’s World

By Dr. Caroline Goulet, founding dean of the School of Physical Therapy

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or me, the story of the Sisters of for healthcare professionals prepared Charity of the Incarnate Word to meet individual and community (CCVI) is a contemporary tale of needs in today’s dynamic healthcare faith, love, passion, determination and environments. I believe that these a little boldness! same values distinguish our graduates Theirs is a congregation, as they who, like the Sisters, must see God in write, that’s “… dedicated to make everyone and act when faced with the real and tangible the love of Jesus, the day’s needs.

Incarnate Word, in todays’ world.” In During my journey at the Universi1869, three young women came from ty, I have found kindred spirits in the Galveston to San Antonio to minister leaders of Women’s Global Connecto the sick. When tion, another CCVI children lost their ministry, founded by parents, the Sisters the beloved late Sr. “I am only one, but still opened an orphanDorothy Ettling and I am one. age to provide Sr. Neomi Hayes to them a home, and I cannot do everything, but foster education and then founded a leadership among still I can do something; school to educate women, especially And because I cannot do them. The story those in disadvaneverything, I will not refuse taged and developing remains relevant to this day through to do the something that parts of the world. the work of those Through exchanges I can do.” who contribute to and discussions, – Edward Everett Hale the Sisters’ minisknowledge is shared tries of education, and relationships are health, pastoral and social care, and developed. Women gain confidence justice, peace and integrity of creation. and feel inspired to accomplish what I realized over the years that there was previously thought impossible, are few coincidences in life. Drawn which is perhaps just as the Sisters inin by the story of these young women tended through their work to improve and called by the mission of the Sisters’ lives and foster dignity. ministry, I joined the University of the This year is full of promises for Incarnate Word in 2010. I believe in its women and men around the world. commitment to educational excellence Movements such as #MeToo and Time’s in the context of the Catholic faith, to Up will, hopefully, dramatically chalthe development of the whole person lenge the workplace environment to be and to life-long learning through a more mindful, respectful, fair and eqliberal education. I believe that the uitable. In the footsteps of three young institutional values of faith, search for women, I believe the change I want to truth, service, education and innovasee in the world begins with me. tion are integral parts of the formation Praise be the Incarnate Word!

Words of Inspiration

Get inspired by the spirit of service and embrace the opportunity to do some good.

University organizations and ministries of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word invite the community to take part in these special campaigns and events.

Restore the Headwaters Sanctuary

Select Wednesdays and Saturdays in April and May Help heal the land and maintain the beauty and environmental health of the Headwaters Sanctuary, the 53-acre urban forest adjacent to the UIW baseball fields that includes the original source of the San Antonio River.

Volunteers work to clean and clear, remove debris and invasive plants, restore walking trails, and plant native flora. For more information and to apply to volunteer, visit the Headwaters at Incarnate Word website, headwaters-iw.org/volunteer-information.

Craft Making

Wednesday, May 30 & Friday, July 13 Creativity and care come together in this special service opportunity that benefits The Village at Incarnate Word, a senior retirement community and CCVI ministry. Volunteers assist Village residents as they create a number of special handicrafts for the seasons.

They also socialize and lift spirits. For more information and to apply to volunteer, visit The Village at Incarnate Word website, iwretire.org/volunteer-opportunities.

Un Verano con ARISE

This one-week summer immersion experience, offered through the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability via a collaboration with ARISE (A Resource in Serving Equality), brings together groups of 15 to 35 students to serve economically disadvantaged children and families in colonias in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Not only do they plan summer camps for the children, but participants also gain a critical understanding of border issues. For more information, contact the Ettling Center at 210-283-6423 or visit uiw.edu/eccl.

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University Collective Dr. Diana Allison, assistant professor of interior design and program coordinator, organized and facilitated the professional interior designer panel at the 31st Annual San Antonio Fall Home and Garden Show.

Dr. Lydia Andrade, professor and chair of the Department of Government and International Affairs, co-edited Considering American Government: A Reader with James W. Riddlesperger Jr. The book was published by Kendal Hunt.

Dr. David Armstrong, assistant professor of English, published “Let Mythical Beasts Flourish” in The Tishman Review.

Armstrong’s novella Missives from the Green Campaign, winner of the Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction Prize, was published by Omnidawn Publishing. His collection of short stories, Reiterations, winner of the New American Fiction Prize, was published by New American Press. His flash fiction piece “Quality of Light” won the August 2017 Prime Number Flash Fiction Contest and was published in Prime Number Magazine’s January 2018 edition. His work “Parabolic” won the 2017 Slippery Elm Prize in Prose and will be published in the next Slippery Elm Literary Journal.

Dr. Miguel Cortinas, associate professor and chair of the Art Department, presented an original painting in Ugly, an international juried show sponsored by Linus Gallery in Long Beach, Calif.

Dr. Luella D’Amico, assistant professor of English, published “Finding God’s Way: Amelia Johnson’s Clarence and Corrine as a Message of Religious Resistance for African-American Children,” a chapter in Who Writes for Black Children? African American Children’s Literature Before 1900. D’Amico also published “The Soundtrack of Charlotte Temple: Teaching Sympathy in the Early American Novel through Music” in Teaching American Literature: A Journal of Theory and Practice.

Dr. Amy Diepenbrock, assistant dean of Student Affairs in the Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP), presented “Assessing the Use of Social Media by U.S. Pharmacy Schools” (Diepenbrock, A., Frei, B., Horlen, C.) and took part in the panel presentation “Leveraging Diversity to Building our Declining Pipeline” at the 2017 American Association of Colleges and Pharmacy Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Dr. Scott Dittloff, professor of Government and International Affairs, joined the editorial board of the Journal of Arts and Social Science.

Heather Barton-Weston, instructor of human performance, presented “Bringing Back the Excitement of Teaching: Get Over Burn Out,” at the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 33rd Annual Summer Conference, in San Marcos, Texas.

Dr. Christopher J. Edelman, associate professor of philosophy, joined a select group of faculty from the Council of Independent Colleges and the Center for Hellenic Studies to participate in an Ancient Greece in the Modern Classroom seminar called “The Verbal Art of Plato” in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Raymond Blanton, assistant professor of Communication Arts, and Dr. Trey Guinn, Communication Arts program director and coordinator of the Communications Arts graduate program, presented “Travel is Fatal to Prejudice: Reflecting/Responding to the Legacy/Relevance of Travel in/as Education” at the National Communication Association, Seminar in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Bradi Frei, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, published “Can we OPTIMIZE Zoledronic Acid Use for Breast Cancer Patients with Bone Metastases?” (Glaess, S.S., Frei, B.L.) in Topics in Evidence-Based Pharmacy Practice.

Frei also presented “The Latest on Hazardous Drugs: Practical Concerns and Regulations” in San Antonio.

Michael Clayton, associate professor of graphic design and program coordinator, participated in the International Sketchnote Camp in Hamburg, Germany.

Dr. Jeffrey Copeland, assistant dean of Experiential Programs and professor of Pharmacy Practice, was elected president of the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International at the CPFI 2017 Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, Colo. Copeland also presented “Stand Firm to Implement Your Vision” and “Virtual Poster Session” (Copeland, Stoehr) at the conference.

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Dr. Maria D. Gillespie, assistant professor, and Dr. Julie Nadeau, undergraduate program chair and Traditional BSN director, authored “Predicting HESI Exit Exam Success: A Retrospective Study,” which was accepted for publication in Nursing Education Perspectives.

William Gokelman, professor and chair of the Music Department, took part in an invited lecture and recital with soprano Merrin Guise at the College Music Society national conference. The lecture-recital, titled “The Chicago

university collective Connection,” focused on the songs of African American composers Margaret Bonds, Florence Price and Betty Jackson King.

Gokelman also gave an invited performance of original compositions at the National Association of Pastoral Musician’s convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dr. Caroline Goulet, dean of the School of Physical Therapy (SOPT), was invited to attend the 4to Congreso de Terapia Fisica in Mexico City as an IPETH Curriculum Advisory Board member. Goulet co-chaired the 4th Annual Geneva R. Johnson Forum on Innovation in Physical Therapy Education in Columbus, Ohio. She published “Third Annual Geneva R. Johnson Forum on Innovations in Physical Therapy Education – Formation of a Doctoring Professional: Are We Shying Away from Education That Really Matters in the Lives of Our Graduates?” (Tschoepe, B.A., Goulet, C.) in the Journal of Physical Therapy Education.

Dr. Christina Guerra, assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, published “Evaluation of Filgrastim Therapy in Kidney Transplant Recipients” in Progress in Transplantation.

Dr. Sharon Gustowski, chair of the Department of Osteopathic Principles, Practices and Integration, was appointed vice chair of the American Osteopathic Association Bureau on Scientific Affairs and Public Health.

Dr. Adreain Henry, chief of the Bowden Eye Care and Health Institute and clinical assistant professor, received an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

Dr. Lila LaGrange, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, was appointed to serve as chair of the Biological Sciences Strategic Plan Revision and Update Task Force at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting.

“Medication Management of Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Pharmacotherapy” (Kalich B.A., Hollis I.B.) in Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy.

Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI, professor of Religious Studies, hosted The Gathering: State Conference on Service Learning and Civic Engagement at UIW, which joined 10 faculty members and staff of the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability with other participants from all over the state. Sr. Kirk was an invited speaker at the Sutherland Springs Vigil at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. She was also appointed to the Inter-University Higher Education Committee that serves under the History and Education Committee of the San Antonio Tricentennial Commission.

Dr. Christopher Leeth, associate director of Behavioral Health, received a $10,000 award to establish a 24-hour Behavioral Health Crisis line for UIW students. Counseling services and workshops will be expanded to include health professions schools.

Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson, founding dean of UIWSOM, was a keynote speaker at The Final Acts Project: Spirituality and Healthcare Conference at the Oblate School of Theology. She spoke on “Medical Education as an Agent of Change.” Phillips-Madson was also introduced as one of the 2018 honorees of the Patient Institute.

Dr. Anil Mangla, associate professor and director of Public Health and Research, published “Using Systems Science to Inform Population Health Strategies in Local Health Departments: A Case Study in San Antonio,” (Li, Y., Padrón, N.A., Mangla, A.T., Russo, P.G., Schlenker, T., Pagán, J.A.) in Public Health Reports. Mangla also presented at The Final Acts Project: Spirituality and Healthcare Conference at the Oblate School of Theology with Dr. Mark Clark, associate professor of Clinical and Applied Science Education.

Dr. Corinne Jedynak-Bell, medical director of UIW Health Services and associate dean of Student Health Services in the School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), was recognized by the Bexar County Medical Society and received the Women in Medicine Award.

Dr. Bethany Kalich, assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, received a FSOP Internal Stimulus Grant for “Factors Influencing Provider and Patient Choice of P2Y12 Inhibitor Therapy” (Kalich, B.A., Benitez, R.L., Lusk, K.A., Ahmed, S.H.) She presented “Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation” at the University of Texas 20th Annual Cardiology Fiesta in San Antonio.

She presented the poster “Outcomes Associated with Intravenous Diltiazem Continuous Infusion Use in Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response” at the ACCP Annual Meeting in Phoenix.

She also presented “Put Down That Highlighter! Helping Students Annotate Texts Effectively” (Kalich, B.A., David, A., Robbins, J.) at the UIW Center for Teaching and Learning. Kalich published

From left: Dr. Rachell Booth, associate professor of biochemistry, Dr. Julian Davis, assistant professor of organic chemistry, and Dr. Robert Garner, assistant professor of inorganic chemistry, received a Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program, or S-STEM, grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant, totaling $1,000,000 over the next five years, will provide scholarship money to academically gifted chemistry and biochemistry majors in need of financial assistance. It will also sponsor the creation of the Cardinal Chemistry Scholars Program, CS2 for short, which will support the academic success and professional development of all chemistry and biochemistry majors.

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university collective Dr. Elda Martinez, professor and director of Teacher Education, presented at the 67th Annual Conference of the Literacy Research Association in Tampa, Fla. Martinez presented “Concepts of Web-based Print and Media,” with team members from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Oklahoma State University.

Christopher McCollum, Theatre Arts instructor, received the Alamo Theatre Arts Council Award for Excellence in Scenery for UIW’s production of Rosmersholm at the council’s annual ceremony at the Charlene McCombs Empire Theatre.

Dr. Brandon Metroka, assistant professor of Government and International Affairs, coordinated a faculty-led trip to the Law School Admissions Council Forum, in Houston for 10 UIW students. Metroka also secured a grant subsidy from the Law School Admissions Council to enable students to attend.

Adam Mulder, assistant professor of art, is now showing an original sculpture in the outdoor sculpture garden of the San Antonio Art League.

Mulder’s sculpture was selected in the Inspire Fine Arts Center’s 8th Annual Juried Art Competition in San Antonio and for the Artprize International Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Dr. Srihari Narayanan, professor and director of Cornea/ Optometric Competencies, was the inaugural recipient of the Korb-Exford Dry Eye Career Development Grant from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation.

Narayanan’s proposed study, “Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Management to Relieve Contact Lens Discomfort,” will provide critical data for discomfort management associated with the dysfunction.

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tor, presented the poster “Shots for Hope: A Service-Learning Academic Model for Community-Based Immunization Services” (Nguyen, C.N., Hampton, K., Hook, L.) at the AACP Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Dr. Marcos Oliveira, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and coordinator for Pharmacy Latin American Activities, presented “Leading with Your Strengths,” a workshop at the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability. Oliveira was faculty adviser to a student team competing for the Robert Connelly Award for Research on Sustainability with their research project, “Tailpipe Dream to Reality: An Initiative to Reduce Automobile Emissions of PM2.5.” He was team adviser, with Dr. Christina Guerra and Dr. Bradi Frei, for three student groups vying to represent FSOP at Mission Life 2017, a competition of innovation and entrepreneurship at Kent State University.

Dr. Katherine Payne, assistant professor of Management Information Systems, received, along with her co-authors, the Best Paper Award for the Collaboration in Teams and Organizations track for the paper “Development and Validation of the Information Systems Creative Self-Efficacy Scale” (Payne, K., Keith, M., Babb, J., Spruill, A.) at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2018.

Dr. Doshie Piper, assistant professor of criminal justice, presented “Think, Learn, and Share: Writing for Teaching and Learning in Criminology” at the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr. Cynthia Purcell, assistant professor of nursing, presented the poster “Impact of the Pain Matters Documentary on BSN Nursing Student Attitudes Regarding the Chronic Pain Experience: A Pilot Study” at the 2017 AACN Baccalaureate Education Conference in Atlanta.

Dr. Zazil Reyes-Garcia, assistant professor of Communications Arts, presented in two panel discussions, “Our Legacy, Our Relevance in Latin@ Communication Studies: Theories, Method, and Practice” and “Latina/o Legacies: Examining the Evolution of Latina/o Popular Film and Television,” at the 103rd Annual National Communication Association Convention in Dallas.

Dr. Jakob Rinderknecht, assistant professor and Pastoral Institute director, became a regular invited contributor to PrayTellBlog.com, a major voice in contemporary Catholic engagements with liturgy, theology and ecumenism. Rinderknecht presented “On the Way Together: Roman Catholic Ecumenism since the Second Vatican Council,”

Dr. Michael Moon, associate professor of nursing, received the 2017 National Emergency Nurses Association Nurse Educator Award, which recognizes a nurse who has made significant contributions to the education of colleagues, nursing students, EMS personnel, patients, families and the community through published articles, formal or informal courses, and the development of emergency nursing programs or curricula. Moon also presented “Current Research Trends in Trauma Care” at the Concepts of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing Conference in San Antonio.

He published “The Experience of Advanced Practice Nurses in U.S. Emergency Care Settings” (Wolf, L.A., Perhats, C., DeLao, A.M., Moon, M.D. and Carman, M.J.) and “Triaging the Emergency Department, Not the Patient: United States Emergency Nurses’ Experience of the Triage Process” (Wolf, L.A., Delao, A.M., Perhats, C., Moon, M.D. and Zavotsky, K.E) in the Journal of Emergency Nursing.; and he published “Workplace Bullying in Emergency Nursing: Development of a Grounded Theory Using Situational Analysis” (Wolf, L.A., Perhats, C., Clark, P.R., Moon, M.D. and Zavotsky, K.E.) in International Emergency Nursing.

university collective at St. Thomas University in Houston and “The Pastoral Institute and MACC” at the Archdiocesan Ministry Days.

Dr. Kevin Salfen, associate professor of music, published “Anthologizing Christmas: Britten’s Literacy and A Boy Was Born,” a chapter in Essays on Benjamin Britten from a Centenary Symposium and “Traces of Nô: Modularity and Saturation in The Burning Fiery Furnace and The Prodigal Son,” a chapter in Benjamin Britten Studies: Essays on an Inexplicit Art. Salfen served as musical director and chorus member for a workshop performance of Elizabeth Dowd and David Crandall’s Gettysburg, an American Nô at the Alvina Krause Theater in Bloomsburg, Penn. He also composed an arrangement of How Great Thou Art for the visit of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to San Antonio.

Dr. Gabriel Saxton-Ruiz, associate professor of Spanish, published “Symphonies of Literary Violence: A Conversation with Pedro Novoa” in Latin American Literature Today.

Saxton-Ruiz presented “The Literary Selfie: Autofictional Writing from Peru” at the South Atlantic Modern Language Association in Atlanta. He presented “Autoficción y Bildungsroman en la nueva narrativa peruana” at the II Congreso Internacional de Literatura Latinoamericana at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru. He also provided the literary translation of Peruvian author Jorge Eduardo Benavides’ “Cosas de niños” for Hiedra Magazine.

Dr. Laurie Singel, assistant professor of nursing, presented her research “Influence of an Innovative Teaching Design on BSN Students’ Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance” at the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society 44th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Greg Soukup, professor and director of kinesiology, published “Primary Physical Education (PE): School Leader Perceptions About Classroom Teacher Quality Implementation” (Lynch, T., & Soukup, G.J.) in Cogent Education.

Dr. Denise Staudt, associate provost and dean of the Dreeben School of Education, and Dr. Stephanie Grote-Garcia, assistant professor, presented literacy workshops for English coordinators and teachers at the Instituto Miguel Ángel de Occidente in Guadalajara, in Jalisco, Mexico. Staudt and Grote-Garcia led professional development workshops ranging in topics from grammar to classroom technology for elementary school, middle school and high school teachers and English coordinators from CCVI schools across Mexico.

Mark J. Stringham, associate professor of Theatre Arts, directed Classic Theatre of San Antonio’s production of You Can’t Take It With You. Stringham was also chosen as the Area 1 One Act Play Lead Adjudicator for the University Interscholastic League Texas State One Act Play Festival.

Matt Tovar and Jingtian Li, assistant professors of 3D Animation and Game Design, presented at the International Conference on Computer Graphics Animation in Berlin, Germany.

Dr. Elizabeth Urteaga, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, presented “Assessment of SOAP Notes in Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy” (Bradley, C.L., Frenzel, J.E., Kirwin, J., Sando, K.R., Skoy, E.T., Urteaga, E.M.) at the AACP Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Kathy Vargas, associate professor of art, curated the exhibition “A Women’s Place Is … ,” which features 48 works by 15 artists that address themes of power, spirituality, politics, history, family, community and the examination of women’s roles in each. The exhibition is presented by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture at Centro de Artes.

Dr. Matt Walk, assistant professor, Dr. Evan Petersen, associate professor, Dr. Stephanie Thurmond, assistant professor and director of the Post-Professional DPT Program, and Dr. Jaime Gonzalez, assistant professor in the SOPT, presented “Facilitation and Assessment of Clinical

Reasoning in 1st year DPT Students in an Integrated, Problem-Based Learning Curriculum” at the American Physical Therapy Association Education Section 2017 Clinical Reasoning Symposium in Omaha, Neb. Dr. Rachel Walker, associate professor of psychology, published “The Legacy Lives On, a Year Later: Stan A. Kuczaj: A Special Issue – Part 2” (Eskelinen, H., Hill, H., Walker, R. T. and Trone, M.); “Seasonal, Diel, and Age Differences in Activity Budgets of a Group of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) Under Professional Care” (Walker, R.T., Miller, L. and Kuczaj, S.A.); and “Thunks: Evidence for Graded Harmonic Structure in an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Sound.” (Ames, A.E., Zapetis, M.E., Witlicki, K.L., Wielandt, S.J., Cameron, D.M., Walker, R.T. and Kuczaj, S.A.) in the International Journal of Comparative Psychology.

Dr. Karen Weis, professor and Brigadier General Lilian Dunlap Endowment Chair, published “Mentors Offering Maternal Support Reduces Prenatal, Pregnancy-Specific Anxiety in a Sample of Military Women” (K.L., Lederman, R.P., Walker, K.C. and Chan, W.) in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing.

Dr. Lucy Wilkening, assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, served as handling editor and peer reviewer for the Mental Health Clinician.

Wilkening also presented “Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution: Therapeutic Option for Management of the U.S. Opioid Epidemic” at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Districts VI, VII and VIII meeting in San Antonio.

Phil Youngblood, instructor of Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security, was selected for and began a virtual internship with the U.S. Embassy in Iceland, a prestigious U.S. State Department program.

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cardinal ATHLETICS

Game Changers

2018 is an exciting year. New energy, new players and new faces of Cardinal Athletics coaching staff are electrifying UIW sports fans and earning new ones. Meet five new coaches who are changing the game.

Samantha Dabbs Head Coach, UIW Volleyball

Eric Morris Head Coach, UIW Football

Growing up, Eric Morris’ family followed three important guidelines: faith, family and football. “We call them the three Fs,” he said. “I don’t think I could have picked a better institution in America to help me grow in those three areas.” Morris joined the Cardinals as UIW Football head coach in December 2017 coming from Texas Tech University where he served as the offensive coordinator for the past five seasons. During his tenure with the Red Raiders, he helped the team break records, make three bowl appearances and take their place among top program rankings.

What’s more, he’s also been called “one of the brightest offensive minds in college football” by Texas Tech Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury. At UIW, the excitement for fall’s new season is bubbling. Not only is he injecting new energy into the program thanks to a roster that includes 20 new players, but his “players first” approach ensures that football student-athletes are at the core of the game. The future of UIW football is bright, he says. “It’s something I’m excited to be a part of.”

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After six seasons coaching beach and indoor volleyball at the University of North Florida (UNF), it was UIW Volleyball that brought San Antonionative Samantha Dabbs back home. Dabbs brings with her a lot of energy, enthusiasm and a long track record of success that started in the Alamo City. A standout player at Churchill High School, she graduated as the No. 22 college recruit in the nation, according to PrepVolleyball.com. She took that strength to the University of Louisville and then Louisiana State University, where she took home a host of honors. She brought that winning strategy to her coaching career, and at UNF her teams broke records, earned tournament titles and ascended to championship play. This year, Dabbs is already at work preparing for a dynamic new season. Led by Dabbs, supported by new Assistant Coach Evan Case and powered by talented players, it will be exciting to see what big things UIW Volleyball serves up.

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here are a few games you can’t miss.

Find schedules and tickets for All sports at cardinalathletics.com.

UIW Baseball vs. Sam Houston

UIW Softball vs. Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Friday, May 4,

Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 1 p.m. Make some noise as UIW Baseball takes on Sam Houston. Sullivan Field

5 p.m., Saturday, May 5, noon.

Support UIW Softball as they close the season. Cardinals Field

UIW Women’s Soccer vs. University of Houston Sunday, Aug. 26,

5 p.m. Cheer on the team during the season’s first home game.

Gayle & Tom Benson Stadium

UIW Football vs. Stephen F. Austin Saturday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Pack the stands at the season opener.

Gayle & Tom Benson Stadium

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Patrick Hallmark Head Coach, UIW Baseball

Since UIW Baseball Head Coach Patrick Hallmark started, there hasn’t been a single day that the team hasn’t worked hard on the field, he told Cardinal Athletics. “The guys are all in.” That dedication is evident. Under Hallmark’s leadership, UIW Baseball is in the midst of an exciting season, even beating out No. 30-ranked Notre Dame. The former pitching coach at the University of Missouri helped the team reach the third round of the Southeastern Conference tournament and two pitchers reach the SEC’s Top 10. A former coach at Rice University, his guidance spurred the team to earn national recognition and take part in the College World Series three years in a row. Hallmark has brought next-level coaching and big-league buzz to UIW, and it’s only the beginning.

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Emma Wright-Cates Head Coach, UIW Women’s Soccer

Emma Wright-Cates has joked that she swam an ocean to come and play. A native of England, Wright-Cates crossed the pond when she was 19 to play stateside at the collegiate level. After a winning college career at Central Connecticut State and Slippery Rock University, she became a powerhouse coach. As a college coach, she helped the Division I Southeastern Louisiana University Lions advance to the Southland Conference semifinals two years in a row, and she led the George Washington University Colonials to claim more than double their victories over a year. As a club director and coach, she led the Fort Worth Panthers, a member of the Women’s Premier Soccer League. At UIW, Wright-Cates is putting that vast experience to work energizing players, bringing new talent on board and building a strong soccer culture.

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Dr. Carson Cunningham Head Coach, UIW Men’s basketball

The newest addition to Cardinal Athletics, Dr. Carson Cunningham, joined UIW as head coach of men’s basketball in March. As a former head coach at Carroll College in Montana, Cunningham became an agent of change for the men’s hoops team. In just five years, he transformed a team with two wins in the regular season into a successful program boasting four consecutive winning seasons, two Frontier Conference Tournament championships and three NAIA National Tournament spots. Cunningham led student-athletes to take home all-conference honors and earned himself the 2017-18 Frontier Conference Coach of the Year award. A former-student athlete at Oregon State University and Purdue University, he worked to excel in both athletics and academics, earning Academic All-American honors twice. Cunningham has played basketball professionally in the United States and abroad, and he is the author of five books.

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calendar Special Events 41st Annual UIW Swing-In Thursday, May 3 Friday, May 4 Get into the swing of giving! Support the UIW Scholarship Fund while taking part in this fun-filled two-day event, featuring an ol’ San Antone-themed auction party and a golf tournament. See our back cover for more information.

San Antonio Sports Corporate Cup 2018 Saturday, June 2 UIW is once again proud to host this celebration of athletics, sportsmanship and teamwork. More than 80 companies and their employees descend upon main campus to compete in Olympic-style competitions. Employees are invited to join Team UIW, or cheer them on as they play to win and support the Cup’s charitable partners. For more information and to register, visit uiw.edu/teamuiw.

7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Gayle & Tom Benson Stadium Remembering Incarnate Word Sisters History and San Antonio History Tour Saturday, Oct. 6 Walk in the footsteps of the Incarnate Word Sisters 28

Thirsty Thursdays May 10, June 14, July 12 Toast to your fellow alumni at these monthly mixers held every second Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m.

Locations are announced via the monthly newsletter and at uiwalumni.org. in this tour that showcases their important works and reflects on their legacy of faith, care and leadership.

Register by contacting the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability via eccl@uiwtx.com, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chapel of the Incarnate Word

Special Services National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 3 Join University Mission and Ministry as they honor this coast-to-coast commemoration of faith with a moment of prayer. 2:30 p.m., Mission Plaza at the University of the Incarnate Word main campus Baccalaureate Mass Friday, May 11 The Spring 2018 Commencement festivities begin with a Mass celebrated in the spirit of gratitude with blessings for the graduates before they embark on their next chapters. 5 p.m., McDermott Center Mother’s Day Mass/ Solemnity of the Ascension Sunday, May 13 Honor your mother, the Holy Mother Mary, and

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mothers everywhere during this celebratory Mass that includes a Mother’s Day blessing and recognition.

10:30 a.m., Our Lady’s Chapel Father’s Day Mass Sunday, June 17 Share in prayers of thanks and appreciation for St. Joseph and all fathers during this Mass, which will offer them a special blessing and recognition. 10:30 a.m., Our Lady’s Chapel Welcome Mass Sunday, Aug. 26 A beloved tradition, this Mass welcomes new Cardinals to the University of the Incarnate Word community. Complimentary luncheon at CHRISTUS Heritage Hall will immediately follow. Two Masses will be said this Sunday; 10:30 a.m., Chapel of the Incarnate Word, and 10:45 a.m., Our Lady’s Chapel

Alumni Events Book of Mormon Thursday, May 3 Join fellow alumni for an evening production of this popular play at the Majestic Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at uiwalumni.org.

Meet the coaches Thursday, Aug. 9 Get to know UIW Athletic Director Dr. Brian Wickstrom and Football Head Coach Eric Morris.

6 p.m., La Hacienda de los Barrios. Visit uiwalumni.org for more.

Arts & Exhibits SignatureS: Senior Capstone Exhibition Saturday, April 21 – Friday, May 25 Works from gifted UIW student artists are on display in the Kelso Art Center and showcase styles and approaches as diverse as the creators themselves. Semmes Gallery

Music & Performance

Orchestra of the Incarnate Word Concert Saturday, May 5 Conducted by Terence Frazor and composed of music students, faculty and members of the community, the orchestra performs classical tunes and standards.

8 p.m., Concert Hall Cardinal Chorale & Cardinal Singers Concert Sunday, May 6 Two powerful ensembles join forces and voices for this exhilarating concert.

The Cardinal Chorale delights with an array of numbers, while the Cardinal Singers serenade with chamber music.

Free and open to the public. 3 p.m., Concert Hall CASA: Made In SA IV Sunday, May 20 The Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA) unites local musicians and talented students to perform new, original works by San Antonio composers. Free and open to the public.

3 p.m., Concert Hall

Mozart Festival Texas 2018 Saturday, July 28 – Sunday, Aug. 5 Hear selections from UIW Jazz Ensemble Concert Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Thursday, May 3 Symphony No. 38, Violin The Cardinal Jazz Band Concerto No. 5 and more, and the Dimensions in performed by the Festival Blue, the Air Force Band Orchestra and special of the West, take the guests. Visit stage. Listen as they recremozartfestival.org for the ate favorite 1940s-era, full schedule. Concert big band sounds from Hall yesteryear. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall

FAREWELL

UIW says goodbye to three friends and benefactors of the Cardinal community.

Tom Benson

Peggy Lewis

Robert O. Sosa

A brilliant and successful businessman, Tom Benson was one of Catholic education’s strongest proponents. A New Orleans native, Benson became a transformative leader, building an automotive enterprise and leading sports organizations. Together with his wife, Gayle, a former member of the UIW Board of Trustees, Benson empowered charitable, medical, faith-based and educational institutions with his philanthropy. Benson’s support of the UIW Mission provided student scholarships and strengthened the athletics program. In 2007, the Bensons’ generosity enabled UIW to establish an intercollegiate football program and to build the Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.

An advocate for Catholic education, Benson contributed to Catholic schools and organizations, including St. Anthony Catholic High School. In the 1980s, he endowed the Benson Chair in Banking and Finance in the H-E-B School of Business and Administration. In 2010, the Bensons received the 20th Annual St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award from the National Catholic Educational Association.

His works on behalf of the Church were honored in 2012, when Pope Benedict XVI bestowed the couple with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal, the highest papal honor for lay people.

At UIW, and indeed throughout the country, Benson’s legacy will live on.

When Peggy Wolff Lewis ’12 Hon. Ph.D., was appointed to the University’s Board of Trustees in 2001, she was already considered a beloved member of the San Antonio community.

Lewis, the wife of UIW Emeriti Board Member A.J. “Jack” Lewis, was actively involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors.

Lewis was a lifelong servant leader in our community, guiding and inspiring others to give. Her efforts on behalf of the School of Nursing and Health Professions’ capital campaign helped the school successfully achieve its goal.

Lewis and her husband traveled the world and shared their passion for globetrotting with their large family, which includes three children, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A creative spirit, she also launched an interior design business and authored the novel Crossing Stars.

As a UIW Trustee, she brought people together and added beauty to every endeavor. In 2015, the new Friendship Garden, a gathering place adorned with flowers under the canopy of a 500-yearold oak tree, was dedicated in honor of Lewis and friends Tena Gorman and Ruth Eileen Sullivan.

For her dedication and work on behalf of the University over the course of more than a decade, she was awarded an honorary doctorate.

Simply stated, Robert Sosa transformed lives. The former high school teacher, and later adjunct college professor, is still remembered fondly by the students he educated over decades. A passion for literature and justice would fuel Sosa’s instruction at San Antonio colleges and universities.

Sosa was also a brilliant artist, and his vibrant watercolors adorn the walls of some of his innumerable friends and colleagues. A love of exploration and world cultures led him to travel to Mexico, Central America, Europe and beyond.

At the University of the Incarnate Word, in his native San Antonio, his presence was felt throughout the campus.

As an academic, he illuminated and enlightened. As the director of Foundation, Government and Corporate Relations, he worked to ensure that the University could aid as many students as possible.

During his 22 years at UIW, he raised $80 million, which in turn supported countless students’ academic dreams and helped propel the University to fund new innovations and advancements.

Of all the gifts Sosa gave to the world of education, it’s his last that is perhaps the most significant. The million-dollar Robert O. Sosa Scholarship Fund established by the gift of his estate at UIW will make higher education possible for first-generation students and champion their success, just as Sosa did every day.

A Stalwart Supporter

A Legacy of Giving

A Champion for Education

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Auction Party

Bid on exciting items, including jewelry, dining experiences, trips, hotel stays, entertainment tickets and more, via a live and silent auction.

May 3, 2018 6:30 p.m.

McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room The University of the Incarnate Word provides reasonable accommodation with adequate notice.

To request disability accommodation for this event, visit www.uiw.edu/ada.

Golf Tournament

Hit the links, network and perfect your putt with fellow UIW supporters.

May 4, 2018 Tee times at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Republic Golf Course

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Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a trip to Rome, Paris or Ireland! Or, win a $5,000 credit balance on a credit card.

All proceeds benefit the UIW Scholarship Fund, which empowers students to achieve their academic dreams.