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Dear Friends:

“Why, then, are we even considering a medical school? The answer is rooted in our 132-year history. In other words, ‘Mission drives vision.’”

Many of you have probably heard that we’re investigating the viability of opening a medical school at UIW. The question I’ve been asked repeatedly since this process began last summer is, “Why?” It’s true that starting a medical school from scratch is an intricate and highly expensive proposition. It’s fair to say that if we do open a medical school, it would be the most complex task most of us have ever undertaken at UIW. Why, then, are we even considering a medical school? The answer is rooted in our 132-year history. In other words, “Mission drives vision.” From early on, health care has been an integral part of Incarnate Word. For example, we have the oldest accredited nursing program west of the Mississippi River, and today, UIW nurses are found throughout Bexar County in hospitals, clinics and in many other settings. During the last decade, we’ve developed the most comprehensive academic health care programs of any private university in Texas through the addition of doctoral programs in pharmacy, optometry, nursing and physical therapy. Plus, we launched the world’s first center devoted to medical tourism research, something of growing importance given our proximity to Mexico. And we’re looking at starting a physician assistant program in the near future. In fact, our health care programs have expanded to the point that we’re in the process of bringing them together under a separate UIW Health Science Center. A medical school would be a natural extension of our health care programs. There’s currently just one private medical school in the southwestern U.S., the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (which hasn’t been affiliated with Baylor University since 1969). A UIW medical school would be the only one in our part of the country located at a faith-based university. Its focus would likely be on two areas of critical need in San Antonio and South Texas – pediatric and emergency care. Opening a medical school would also allow us to meet another important part of our mission – providing access and opportunities to populations historically underserved by higher education. Sadly, Hispanics and African Americans are severely underrepresented as physicians in the U.S., much like they are in just about every other health care field. The students of a UIW medical school would reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of Texas, where Hispanics and African Americans now make-up about half of the state’s population. We’ll keep you posted on whether a medical school ends up being a fit for UIW. In the meantime, let me close by taking this opportunity to bid farewell to Board members Alan Dreeben and Fully Clingman, who stepped down as active Trustees and have moved to Emeriti status. Both have been exemplary Trustees in their advocacy of UIW, and have also been instrumental in all that we’ve accomplished in the last few years. Please join me in thanking them for their outstanding service, although I reminded them they’ll always be on speed dial. I encourage you to read the rest of this issue to catch-up on what else has been happening at Incarnate Word, including a profile on Board of Trustees member Joe Reyes. Please remember, it’s because of your commitment to our community that we can continue fulfilling UIW’s goal of offering students the best possible educational opportunities within a context of faith. An investment in higher education is something that will yield returns for a lifetime for you, your family and our community. Special blessings on you and your loved ones throughout 2013. Best Wishes,

Louis J. Agnese Jr., Ph.D. President

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UIW’s 26th Annual “Light the Way” event filled with surprises On Saturday, Nov. 17 nearly 7,500 guests joined UIW President Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr. at the Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium for the 26th Annual Light the Way event, A Miracle on Broadway. Dr. Agnese officially kicked off the holiday season by flipping the switch and illuminating the campus in nearly a million twinkling lights and setting off a fireworks display to end the show. He was assisted by Congressman Henry Cuellar, his daughter Christi and H-E-B’s Director of Public Affairs Dya Campos. The campus lighting was the final event in a fun-filled evening sponsored by H-E-B. In addition to Cuellar and Campos, special guests for the evening included T-Bone from the San Antonio Rampage, Red the Cardinal and the ever favorite Santa and Mrs. Claus who entered the stadium on a horse drawn carriage accompanied by angels from the elementary schools of UIW’s Brainpower Connection. Emcees for the evening were KSAT 12 anchors Ursula Pari and Steve Spriester. The audience enjoyed special performances by UIW’s Chorale and Cardinal Marching Band as well as choirs from Incarnate Word High School, St. Anthony Catholic School and St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic School. The St. Anthony Catholic High School jazz band with featured singer Sarah Centeno also entertained the crowd along with headliner Tejano music legend Patsy Torres and jazz crooner Ken Slavin who performed a duo reminiscent of a classic Christmas.

Students from UIW’s Feik School of Pharmacy take a moment to enjoy the lights at UIW’s 26th Annual Light the Way event held Nov. 17. After the official switch was flipped, Mariachi Las Coronelas led a candlelight procession through campus to UIW’s Dubuis Lawn for a complimentary reception hosted by H-E-B. The campus was open for self-guided tours through Jan. 6 and an additional 2000 guests visited the campus over the holiday period.

UIW partners with H-E-B to provide a hearty holiday gift for 1,000 undergraduate students and their families As the fall semester came to a close, UIW and H-E-B joined together to provide students with a tasty gift to take home to their families. On Dec. 13, as a special gift of thanks from UIW President Dr. Louis Agnese and the university, turkeys were given away on campus to the first 1000 full-time undergraduate students who responded to an email invitation. Faculty, administrators, staff, and H-E-B representatives were on-site to distribute the turkeys and bid students farewell for the holidays.

The UIW student turkey holiday giveaway was phase 2 of UIW’s 2012 holiday bonus awards. Turkeys were also distributed to Sodexo and ARAMARK employees. Despite current economic conditions, UIW was proud to note that this year UIW distributed over 770 H-E-B gift cards to current full-time employees who were employed before June 1, 2012. An annual holiday bonus has been awarded to full-time university employees since 2008. Larry Kennan, Cardinal football head coach, and Kim Harle, H-E-B public affairs, display one of the turkeys given during the giveaway.

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UIW awarded funding for university-wide initiative

Guitarist Jackie King (seated far left) performs with the UIW Jazz Ensemble, John Magaldi’s Prime Time Jazz Orchestra, Butch Miles, John Panzarella, and Jim Waller during “A Night of Jazz on Broadway.”

UIW Music Department hosts “A Night of Jazz on Broadway” On Dec. 6, the UIW Music Department and KRTU Radio presented “A Night of Jazz on Broadway” featuring guitar legend Jackie King in UIW’s Fine Arts Auditorium. The event brought together many truly talented and accomplished musicians who love to create music for the sheer joy it provides audiences and themselves. Proceeds benefited the UIW Fine Arts Campaign. The night included performances from King, who has performed and recorded with such renowned artists as Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, and Tony Bennett to name a few. The night also featured performances from the UIW Jazz Ensemble, the only local university jazz ensemble to perform at Montreux Jazz Festival; John Magaldi’s Prime Time Jazz Orchestra, celebrating their 10th anniversary performing in South Texas; and drummer Butch Miles who has played with Frank Sinatra, David Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and 17 years with Count Basie. Other performances included vocalist John Panzarella, a member of the UIW Jazz Ensemble and Prime Time Jazz Orchestra; and Jim Waller, instructor of music and director of the UIW Jazz Ensemble. A grand finale culminated the evening with all the performers sharing the stage for several traditional jazz numbers. In addition to performing at the event, King conducted a Music Business Workshop on campus. For his complete biography, visit www.uiwjazz.com/jackie_bio.html. To learn more about the UIW music department, visit http://www.uiw.edu/music/. To view information about Jim Waller, visit www.uiw.edu/music/waller.html.

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UIW and the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions received federal funding to support a university-wide initiative in developing an Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) model of health care. This initiative will be used in a primary health care setting on San Antonio’s Eastside. The award is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, and the Division of Nursing. Twenty-four projects were funded across the country; only two in Texas. The Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) ProgramInterprofessional Collaborative Practice is a three-year cooperative agreement. It provides funds to support the development of safe, efficient, effective and equitable healthcare in collaborative practice environments. This year is viewed as a pilot program with initial participation from nursing, optometry, pharmacy, and healthcare administration. “Our collaborating community partner is CommuniCare Health Centers of San Antonio. Initially, our UIW Faculty IPE Practice Team will be developing a model of care coordination with staff of the Dr. Frank Bryant Health Center. We will then move to the new UIW Eye Care and Health Center,” said Dr. Mary Elaine Jones, UIW IPE initiative project director. The Dr. Frank Bryant Health Center, located at CommuniCare’s East Campus, provides health services to San Antonio’s Eastside.

campus news Approximately 750 students participated in the Fall 2012 Commencement ceremony at Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum held Sunday, Dec. 16.

UIW celebrates the Fall Class of 2012 UIW conferred degrees to graduates at a commencement ceremony held Dec. 16 in the Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum. The commencement honored over 900 students who completed their undergraduate, graduate, or professional degrees either in August or at the end of the fall semester. Approximately 750 students participated in the ceremony. The commencement speaker was UIW’s Moody Professor Dr. Sally Said. She joined Incarnate Word in 1988, where she has served as chair and co-chair of the modern languages department for 15 of the last 24 years and as an officer and senator of the Faculty Senate for 16 years. Said received the Mulcahy Award for Ecological Stewardship in 2010, in part for work helping to found the Headwaters Coalition; the Mother Columkille Colbert Award for Service in 2006; and the CCVI Spirit Award in 2011 in recognition of her service to the university and wider community.

The 2012 Alumna of Distinction for Professional Achievement, Gloria Berumen Kelly ’76 BA, was also presented at the ceremony. Kelly joined Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives, Inc. (RMYA) as business manager and found her passion – helping children in crisis. She became RMYA’s executive director in 1994 and has served as CEO since 1998. In addition, Dr. Gilberto Hinojosa, professor of history, was honored with emeritus recognition. Hinojosa joined UIW in 1993, serving as dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Later, as dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, he worked with faculty from the School of Education to restructure the doctoral program. He plans to continue teaching at UIW part-time, pursuing his research interests, and serving the university community.

UIW commemorates the “Forever First” football team with a farewell banquet

Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr., speaks during the “Forever First” dinner held in Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center on Friday, Nov. 9. An official plaque commemorating the team is displayed on stage.

On Friday, Nov. 9, a “Forever First” banquet was held in the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center for members of UIW’s first football squad. The event honored the 48 players who were on the field in 2009 for the first game against Monterrey Tech and who played out their collegiate eligibility at UIW. They included members of the inaugural recruiting class of 2008, the signing class of 2009 and transfer players. A crowd of nearly 200 attended the dinner including

most of the players along with family and guests. UIW President Dr. Louis J. Agnese and Head Coach Larry Kennan spoke before the players were introduced. Prior to the dinner, the players gathered in the Benson Field House to meet and greet and to sign a large poster which is displayed outside of the locker room entryway. An official plaque was also dedicated to the players at the event and is on display in the Benson Field House. THE WORD | SPRING 2013 5

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UIW celebrates 10th Annual Veterans Day At a ceremony held on Nov. 8, UIW honored those who have served our country at the university’s 10th Annual Veterans Day ceremony. UIW is home to approximately 1300 veteran students that are active duty, veterans or dependents using federal tuition assistance (TA) or VA benefits. The annual Veterans Day ceremony is an opportunity for UIW student veterans and their families to share insights on how their experience of military service blends with the university’s Mission of service. UIW students Sgt. James Jones and Maj. Andrew Montoya served as speakers for the event. After four years of exemplary enlisted service, Jones was honored with acceptance to the Army’s Green to Gold program, which provides an ROTC scholarship leading to his commissioning after graduation. Jones is currently working toward his Bachelor of Business Administration in general business. Montoya is active duty and is a doctoral student working toward a Ph.D. in organizational leadership. Special guests for the event were Col. Vincent T. Simmons, assistant chief of staff, Support G4 U.S. Army South; G4 Sgt. Maj. Malik Shabazz, U.S. Army South; Lt. Col. Lewis Carpenter, deputy chief of plans, Support G4, U.S. Army South; and Maj. David Steele, current operations, U.S. Army South. In celebration of the event’s 10th anniversary, a commemorative coin was designed and unveiled. The coin was given as a gift to all in attendance. The two-sided coin has an American Flag design on one side showing 22 stars honoring the 22 million living American veterans with five red stripes below, one for each branch of the armed services. The opposite side features the UIW logo. A formal presentation of the Flag Folding Ceremony was included in the day’s events

Sgt. James Jones, UIW student veteran, speaks to the community during the Veterans Day Ceremony. Jones said his decision to attend UIW was inspired by the Mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

to share the heritage and history of what this important ceremony represents. For the first time, UIW students also hosted a “Toys for Tots” collection during the event. “Toys for Tots” is a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve sponsored program. Following the ceremony, an honor wreath was placed on the lawn of the Brackenridge Villa on the UIW campus.

UIW celebrates students with a presidential sized dinner It was an Italian Christmas at UIW as President Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr. hosted his 27th annual Spaghetti Dinner for all UIW students on Dec. 5 in the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. The President’s Spaghetti Dinner is the university’s yearly way of saying “thank you” to students who make UIW such a unique and special place. Over 900 students enjoyed Dr. Agnese’s delicious family recipe with the ambiance of a five-star dining experience; it marked the largest turnout in the history of the dinner. UIW faculty, staff and administrators volunteered to host, serve food and bus tables. Prior to the event, 47 faculty, staff and administrators helped prepare for the dinner by rolling 170 pounds of meat into 2,960 meatballs. The evening included live musical entertainment by James Waller, professor of music, and his talented jazz band colleagues. 6

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Dr. Louis J. Agnese stirs spaghetti sauce in Marian Hall in preparation for this year’s annual President’s Spaghetti Dinner.

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Congressmen Henry Cuellar and Lamar Smith announce $1 million grant for UIW Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Lamar Smith (R-TX-21), along with UIW President Dr. Louis Agnese, announced the receipt of a $1 million federal grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) at a press conference at the Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO) on Oct. 31. The grant will fund specialized optometric equipment to be used at the new UIW Eye Care and Health Center on San Antonio’s Eastside. “With just one private optometry office available to serve the Eastside of San Antonio, this clinic will not only provide necessary medical treatment to San Antonians, it will also give an opportunity for students to complete their medical practice requirements,” Cuellar said. “The grant is helping to alleviate 11 percent of the total project cost – bringing taxpayer dollars back home for a project that is centered on serving the community.” The public facility will increase access to health care for residents of the inner city by providing professional eye care services to the community. UIW is constructing a three-story, 30,000 square-foot center that will serve 25,000 patients yearly. When fully operational, the facility will create and sustain an estimated 40 to 50 new jobs. “There is a significant need for this facility in this part of San Antonio,” said Agnese. “Some of the diseases that can destroy vision such as diabetes and glaucoma are over-represented in areas like the Eastside. So we’re very appreciative of the efforts of Congressmen Cuellar and Smith in making this critically-needed center a reality for San Antonio.” Patients will be served by licensed eye care doctors and interns from the RSO. In addition, UIW will partner with St. Philip’s College to assist in training students and increasing the number of nearby residents qualified to serve as ophthalmic technicians. Future doctors will also be able to train at the facility. An estimated one-fourth of the 65 graduates yearly will remain in the area to practice. “Vision problems make it harder for kids to learn in school and eye infections, if left untreated, can lead to permanent vision loss. The facility will help San Antonio residents get much-needed eye care regardless of their ability to pay. And this federal grant will ensure that the doors are open sooner and residents have access to eye care faster,” said Smith.

RSO Dean Dr. Andrew Buzzelli; U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21); U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28); President Dr. Louis Agnese; UIW Grant Writer Armando Saliba; EDA Regional Director Pedro Garza; and UIW Director of Foundation, Corporate & Government Relations Robert Sosa display a check for $1 million awarded to UIW by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) during a press conference held on Oct. 31.

Red Goes Green

Julian Gonzalez, ARAMARK director of custodial services, and Red the Cardinal, pose in the nursing building with one of two new Electrically Activated Water (EAW) cleaning system units on campus.

UIW continues “green” efforts with EAW instillation UIW has taken another unique step in the direction of becoming a “green” campus. In December 2012, the university, in collaboration with ARAMARK, custodial service provider to the university, installed an innovative Electrically Activated Water (EAW) cleaning system called Hydris. Utilizing the university’s water, Hydris is an onsite system that produces three powerful cleaning and sanitizing products to clean multiple surfaces. The innovative technology was developed by Ecolab, a global provider of water, hygiene and energy technologies serving the food, energy, health care, industrial and hospitality markets. Some of the major benefits of using the Hydris technology include: less chemical residue on floors which will lead to higher slip resistance; cleaner carpets which will extend the life of newer instillations; the emission of less chemical aerosol odors which will allow ARAMARK employees to work diligently in populated areas without concern for aggravating allergies; and, because EAW is not harmful to eyes or skin, an increase in the level of safety for employees, students and staff. UIW’s installation of the Hydris system is also progressive in terms of its use on a national level. “No other cleaning company in San Antonio will be able to match our sustainability efforts because UIW was the first location in the country to receive this new technology,” explained Julian Gonzalez, director of custodial services at UIW. To learn more about Ecolab and its technologies, please visit www.ecolab.com. To read more about sustainability on campus, visit www.uiw.edu/greenuiw/. THE WORD | SPRING 2013 7

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Dr. Renee Bellanger, associate professor of pharmacy practice, has published an article “Migraine in Women: The Role of Hormones” in “U.S. Pharmacist,” volume 37(9): 29-32, September. Dr. Rebecca Attridge, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the Feik School of Pharmacy, published “Internal Medicine: A Guide to Clinical Therapeutics,” in January 2013. Her book is a peer-reviewed, clinical guide that highlights important therapeutic options for the most common disease states managed by clinicians practicing internal medicine. Dr. Stephanie Boswell’s, assistant professor of psychology, study “Predicting Trainee Ageism Using Knowledge, Anxiety, Compassion,

and Contact with Older Adults” was published in “Education Gerontology,” in November 2012. The study used multiple regressions to investigate the relationship between knowledge of aging, aging anxiety, and the degree of older adult contact with ageism in undergraduates training for careers in allied health and mental health settings. It also investigated the relationship between compassion and ageism. Dr. Pat LeMay Burr, professor and distinguished chair of international business, was awarded the 2012 Women’s Leadership Award for Public Service/Education. She was honored by the “San Antonio Business Journal” at a special awards luncheon on Oct. 5. The award recognizes women who have achieved success while serving as an elected official, governmental employee or educator.

Dr. David Foglesong, professor of biology, has been awarded a grant from the William & Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation for $27,257 to support his research on the activation of DNA topoisomerases in human T cells. This grant will support two graduate students engaged in thesis research toward their MS degrees in biology in addition to funding research supplies. The grant is the third grant to Foglesong from this foundation and the fifth extramural grant that he has received in the last five years to support this research project. The total support he has received in this period is $155,865 which has provided support for eight graduate students in the MS program in biology. 8

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Dr. Andrew Buzzelli, dean of the Rosenberg School of Optometry, was invited to present a lecture series Jan. 10-13 at the Beuth University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany. The university, one of the largest and oldest in Germany, is host to the International Studies Program of Salus University. The program awards degrees of Master of Clinical Science to practicing optometrists throughout Europe and Asia. Buzzelli’s topics covered the vision examination of children, pediatric ocular disease diagnosis and treatment and disabilities of visual perception. Buzzelli is one of only 36 optometrists worldwide awarded Diplomate status in Binocular Vision and Visual Perception by the American Academy of Optometry.

her ongoing instruction of law enforcement personnel, her evaluation research of their training program which has become a national model, and her involvement of UIW students in CIT work as volunteer interns.

Dr. William Carleton, professor and chair of the human performance program, Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing, received the 2012-2013 Robert J. Connelly Faculty Leadership Award.

Dr. Narges Kasraie, assistant professor at the Rosenberg School of Optometry, has been certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. This is a rigorous process including graduation from a school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, having an active license to practice therapeutic optometry in a state, District of Columbia, U.S. commonwealth or territory, and adherence to principles of the Optometric Oath. Additionally, the process

Dr. Maria FelixOrtiz, assistant professor of psychology, has been recognized by the San Antonio Police Department for seven years of volunteer work with their Crisis Intervention Unit. They recognized her willingness to ride along with them and assist in crisis intervention,

Sr. Germaine Corbin, CCVI, professor of theatre arts, has published “Myr shegin dy ve, bee eh. What must be, will be,” a memoir from collected letters to Corbin from Humberto Leal, Jr., a death-row inmate executed by the State of Texas in 2011. Dr. James Creagan, director of the Center for International Studies, presented “Our Man in Havana” to the World Affairs Council of San Antonio in November. The presentation followed Creagan’s trip to Cuba.

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involves the completion of the exam application requirements, which include the completion of 150 points of post-graduate requirements and evidence of three years of active licensure and clinical practice or completion of an ACOE-Approved Residency. Dr. Gary Keith, associate professor of government and international affairs, has a book forthcoming from the University of Texas Press: “Rotten Boroughs, Political Thickets, and Legislative Donnybrooks,” to be released in July 2013; it is number 37 of the Jack and Doris Smothers Series in Texas History, Life, and Culture. On Jan. 24, KRVS Playlist featured Cajun poems written by Dr. Jo LeCoeur, professor of English, and read by Darrell Bourque. Her introduction to a book of poems, “Collected Poems of William Corrington,” was published in December. Dr. Tiffany-Jade Kreys, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, participated in the American Federation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, Sept. 29. The event raised money for AFSP’s vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide,

and assist survivors of suicide loss. The Feik School of Pharmacy raised the most money of any participating group in San Antonio. Dr. Hsin-I (Steve) Liu, associate professor of communication arts, was invited to present a paper entitled “I have a Face and a Thousand Books, so I Don’t Need Facebook: A Critical View on Social Media” at the 2012 Beijing Forum in November 2012. The Beijing Forum was organized by Peking University, which is the oldest university in China and was ranked 46th globally by the 2012-2013 “Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings.” Dr. Richard Peigler, professor of biology, has published a paper entitled, “Diverse Evidence that Antheraea Pernyi (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) is Entirely of Sericultural Origin.” The work was published in December in the peer-reviewed journal “Tropical Lepidoptera Research.” As part of the 2012 Mission Continues Faculty Awards, College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) faculty member Dr. Julie Miller, associate professor and chair of cultural studies and religious studies, received the Sr. Eleanor Ann Young Award for Truth. Dr. Lopita Nath, assistant professor of history and Asian

In October, Tim Porter of the H-E-B School of Business, received a Characters Unite award from representatives of USA Network and Time Warner Cable. Porter is one of 10 recipients from across the country to receive the award from hundreds of entries. He received the honor, which included a $5000 prize, for his development of an anti-bullying app which was piloted at UIW’s Brainpower high schools in the fall. studies, received the Sr. St. Pierre Cinquin Award for Faith. And Dr. Pat Lonchar, associate professor of English and assistant dean, received the 2012-2013 Robert J. Connelly Faculty Leadership Award, named in honor of the previous CHASS dean. Dr. Sushma Ramsinghani, assistant dean, department chair and associate professor, in the Feik School of Pharmacy, has been accepted as a fellow in the Academic Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP) with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), July 2012 to June 2013. Dr. Srihari Narayanan, associate professor and director of cornea and dry eye service at the Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO), has coauthored a scientific research article titled, “Effect of TGF-β on Ocular Surface Epithelial Cells,” published in the journal “Experimental Eye Research,” volume 107, February 2013. The research was

done in collaboration with the IOBA-University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain and the Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBERBBN), Spain. In October, UIW Moody Professor Dr. Sally Said presented “Oil and Water: Competing Roles of Arabic and English for Transnational Literacy” in South Sudan at the Western States Rhetoric and Literacy Conference on Transnational Literacy at the University of Winnipeg, Canada. Dr. Michael Tallon, chair, department of modern languages, attended the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) 2012 Annual Convention in Philadelphia, Pa., in November, where he presented “Reducing Foreign Language Anxiety in Heritage Language Students” at the Research Roundtable Session and “A Social Justice Project in a First-Year Spanish Class” at the Electronic Poster Presentations. THE WORD | SPRING 2013 9

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A Walk in My Shoes donated 500 pairs of shoes to SAMMinistries on Friday, Jan. 11.

UIW student donates time, heart and soles By Crystale Lopez

ll it took was a walk last summer for Eric Castillo, UIW kinesiology/communications major, and his partner Jessica Renee, a pharmaceutical representative for Pfizer, to take a good look around and realize a community need they had the ability to help fulfill. “Eric and I recognized the need others have for a pair of shoes,” Renee said. “Whether it be a homeless person who does not have any shoes at all or a less fortunate person that lives in an underprivileged area and may not have a good pair of shoes – there are so many people out there who need shoes.”

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In seeing this great need, Castillo and Renee looked at the opposite end of the spectrum, at those who have extra pairs of shoes in their closet. “So many of us have many pairs of shoes in our closet and being able to donate several or even one pair is pretty easy for a lot of people,” Renee said. The duo saw this as an opportunity to help the less fortunate and on July 1, 2012 they founded A Walk in My Shoes, a charitable organization that collects new or gently worn shoes to help others. “When we started out we had the idea to hold monthly shoe drives,” Castillo said. “At our first drive at a local H-E-B we only expected to gather a few pairs of shoes but ended up collecting 500 pairs. At our drive the following month at John Marshall High School 1,400 pairs were donated in a four-hour period.” Castillo and Renee said after hosting the first two shoe drives, A Walk in My Shoes went viral through media attention, networking and Facebook. The organization went from one monthly drive to having eight to 10 shoe drives at one time through UIW, the San Antonio community, and local school districts, offices and businesses. “The UIW community has been so helpful,” Castillo said. “From October to November, the UIW Eye Institute offered us a $1 donation for each ‘like’ their page and our page received on Facebook. They ended up donating $1,200 to our organization to purchase brand new shoes.”

Castillo said UIW professors have asked him to attend their classes to talk to other students about the charitable organization. “UIW is its own community and such a good place to target to spread the word,” he said. “Professors and students have really come together and before we knew it, there were students tracking us down on Facebook to let us know they were bringing shoes to school for us.” Castillo, a UIW football player, said he has also received generous support from the football team and coaches, including Head Coach Larry Kennan. “At the beginning of the fall 2012 football season, Coach Kennan told me that for the first game he wanted to offer free admission to anyone who brought a pair of shoes to donate to A Walk in My Shoes,” Castillo said. “I thought it was so impactful to others to see UIW stepping up so big to help.” Kennan added, “At UIW we always talk about helping others and being a source of service for the community – it is a great part of who we are. Eric and each player on our team are like a part of my family and if we can help each other out we will.” Renee, being in pharmaceutical sales, has also had doctors’ offices offer to keep baskets at their locations to collect shoes or bring bags of shoes from their neighborhoods and families. “It is amazing how this has spread like wildfire,” Renee said. “We knew it was going to grow and that people would donate shoes but we had no idea it would happen so quickly.” Castillo and Renee began with the initial goal of collecting 500 pairs of shoes in one year but rapidly collected more than 5,000 pairs in the first six months of operation. Once collected, they work with local organizations including, but not limited to, the Boys and Girls Club, SAMMinistries, Haven for Hope, and Dress for Success. A Walk in My Shoes has furnished shoes ranging from toddler to size 14 running shoes, cleats, high heels, boots and more. While helping local organizations on a regular basis, Castillo and Renee also find it necessary to reach out directly to those in need. “We pack our trunk with 100 pairs of shoes, drive around the streets in underprivileged areas and when we see people in need of shoes we open our trunk and let them pick what they want,” Castillo said. “Actually fitting someone for a pair of shoes and seeing one-on-one where the shoes are going makes what we are doing mean that much more to us.”

Castillo, Renee, and Rodriguez share a photo with children of families living at SAMMinistries Transitional Living and Learning Center.

(Pictured L-R): Navarra R. Williams, president and CEO of SAMMinistries, Jessica Renee, co-founder of A Walk in My Shoes, Eric Castillo, UIW student and co-founder of A Walk in My Shoes, and Vanessa Rodriguez, volunteer to A Walk in My Shoes, display donated shoes at the administrative offices of SAMMinistries. On Jan. 11, “A Walk in My Shoes” delivered 500 pairs of shoes to SAMMinistries, an interfaith ministry dedicated to providing shelter and care to the homeless of San Antonio. The organization serves children and adults of all ages and Navarra R. Williams, its president and CEO, said some of the shoes are now being used to get parents to and from work, students to school, and are even helping children learn how to walk. “A Walk in My Shoes is not only important to those in need of shoes but is also a way for the community to come together and support those less fortunate,” Williams said. “It truly does take a community to do God’s work in San Antonio.” A Walk in My Shoes has also had the opportunity to step out globally to help other countries. “It truly has taken on a life of its own to go beyond San Antonio,” Renee said. “We have sent shoes to Kenya, Syria, Guatemala, Haiti and shoes have been requested to be sent to other countries as well.” While Castillo and Renee are constantly being approached about going global with their organization, the two prefer to keep the main focus on San Antonio. Castillo and Renee said they could not have grown their organization without the support of UIW and the San Antonio community. “Not only has UIW been a great source of help, but I am truly grateful to be a part of the university and for the many opportunities they have offered me while attending school and playing football,” Castillo said. “It was important to me to give back and help and inspire others.” Now that the organization has been running for months and Castillo and Renee have seen the positive impact it has had on the community they do not see a stopping point and hope to continue growing and getting more people involved. “The many shoes we have dropped off so far are a small dent to what we can do in the future,” Castillo said. To volunteer, host a shoe drive, donate shoes, or for more information about A Walk in My Shoes, visit www.facebook.com/aWalkInMyShoesSanAntonio.

Read more about A Walk in My Shoes at www.uiw.edu/thewordonline.

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Pennies-a-day make a global impact By Brance Arnold ’10 MA

People of the village of Awuku Gua in Ghana, Africa gather for the dedication of the water well funded by the FSOP’s Pennies for Pure Water campaign.

ittle gestures can often achieve paramount results. The Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP) recently implemented a philanthropic program utilizing the idea of small generosities to make a global impact, Pennies for Pure Water. Early in the spring semester of 2012, Dr. Arcelia JohnsonFannin, founding dean of the FSOP, asked Andrew Prado, former chairman of the Dean’s Student Council, if the students might be interested in raising funds for a local non-profit to finance the building of a water well in Ghana, Africa. The nonprofit, Small Beginnings—Big Results (SBBR), is a San Antoniobased organization whose main goal is to provide clean drinking water to communities in Africa through the building of wells and to assist faith-based organizations in meeting their goals of helping those in need. “Last November, I thought to myself, ‘My students are constantly doing things. They’re involved in health fairs. They’re raising money for many initiatives, but we’re not doing enough globally as a school,’” said Johnson-Fannin. Two years prior, she decided to build her own well after being inspired by the efforts and tenacity of Dr. Patricia Lieveld, FSOP professor of pharmacy practice. Lieveld collaborated

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with the Global Women’s Water Initiative, as part of the Women’s Earth Alliance, to train selected women in Bukoba, Tanzania to build rainwater harvester tanks. As a result, the women have built five tanks for their community in less than a year. “I believe my struggles, discouragement, and ultimately persistence is what has inspired Dean Johnson-Fannin with her own clean water project,” Lieveld said. Johnson-Fannin serves as vice president of the Board of Directors for SBBR. “It was Dr. Lieveld’s work that stimulated me to say, ‘Here I am on a board trying to raise money, but I need to do something myself,’” said Johnson-Fannin. “So, I built my first well and dedicated it to my parents.” She chose to build a well every 18 months by contributing $100 per month to SBBR until she raised enough funds to finance the projects. And when her first well was completed, she decided to approach the council. “I spoke with my student council president so he could take it back to the council and see if they were interested,” she explained. “I gave them a picture of my well and some informa-

The village of Awuku Gua in Ghana, Africa. tion.” The approximate cost to build a well in Africa is $1800 Johnson-Fannin informed her students she would contribute the remainder of the expense if a goal of $1500 was achieved. “If we could get 300 people out of the 450 plus members of the FSOP faculty, staff, and students to contribute five cents a day, five days a week, for five months, we would have the $1500 and I would personally pay the rest, so pennies a day for pure water,” expressed Johnson-Fannin. Prado took the proposal back to the council of 17, consisting of the class presidents and all active pharmacy organizations, and found they were so enthusiastic about the opportunity that they brainstormed everything over one meeting. By the time he met with Johnson-Fannin to confirm student participation, cardboard collection stations had been created and donations were underway. The collection stations, which were designed by students to resemble water wells, were placed in each of the three main classrooms at the FSOP. Donations from faculty, staff, students, and alumni were collected, all on an anonymous basis. “We don’t know which students participated and which students didn’t; that’s the beauty of it,” said Johnson-Fannin. “We don’t know who put in a lot or a little, but collectively we met our goal.” By mid-May, the school had collected $2000, more than enough to finance the well. Prado said classmates Cesar Trevino and Alex Green, vice chair and secretary, helped make Pennies for Pure Water a success by sending out numerous email reminders to students, faculty and staff. Green helped motivate students by making weekly announcements to each class during breaks. The amount of money collected was placed on a graph and displayed on the collection wells to motivate each class into a competition. According to Prado, donations received from alumni helped make the goal a reality. Upon learning from Johnson-Fannin that the FSOP was going to participate in the Pennies for Pure Water campaign, Mattie Kinard, founder and director of SBBR, said the board was overjoyed. “I was very emotional and tears came to my eyes,” said Kinard. “The Board of Directors was excited.” When the amount needed was collected, the student council presented Kinard with a check to fund the well. The well was built in honor of the FSOP and dedicated in the village of Awuku Gua, Akiwapem North Municipal District, Eastern Region, Ghana on Aug. 31, 2012. Kinard established SBBR in 2005 after several visits to Africa where she discovered the difficulty of attaining clean water in African villages.

“Fortunately, the willingness to work and discover ways to ascertain clean water exists; unfortunately, the financial resources do not,” said Kinard. “I was struck by the relatively low cost of building functional water wells and the enormous impact it could make in the life of a village. Thus began the idea of the non-profit, Small Beginnings—Big Results.” Kinard explained that in Africa, people, particularly women, have to walk sometimes eight to 10 miles to access the nearest water source and the women carry heavy containers on their heads to transport, in most circumstances, unsanitary water back to the village. “More than half of Africa’s villages lack access to clean water,” said Kinard. “Children die each year from disease with unsafe water and nearly a billion people do not have access to clean water. The problem is dire in Ghana where diarrhea causes 25 percent of all death of children by the age of five each year.” To date, SBBR has sponsored 23 wells in Ghana, two in Nigeria, and one each in Liberia and South Africa for Operation Blessing International, a non-profit organization that works to alleviate human need and suffering in the U.S. and around the world. According to Kinard, SBBR plans to continue to build 475 more water wells in Africa toward their goal of 500. The FSOP seeks to continue the initiative by having a Pennies for Pure Water campaign every even year. They plan to build the next well in 2014, another in 2016 and hope to maintain the tradition for many years. Now that the well is built, Prado expressed the pride he has for his classmates, the FSOP and UIW as a whole. “Seeing the involvement of students, faculty, staff and alumni, all I kept feeling was pride, pride in the school I have chosen,” said Prado. “Knowing that we are fulfilling our school’s Mission at an international level is indescribable.” Former Chairman of the Dean’s Student Council Andrew Prado, along with the council and Dr. Johnson-Fannin, presents a check to fund the building of the well in Ghana to Kinard.

Visit Small Beginnings—Big Results’ website at http://www.smallbeginningsbigresults.com/ to read more, view video footage, and learn how to donate. Read more about Pennies for Pure Water at www.uiw.edu/thewordonline

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UIW golf teams strive for excellence on and off the course By Shane Meling

Austin Wylie competes during the St. Mary’s Invitational in October.

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f you don’t expect someone to do something they probably won’t do it.” That was the first sentence uttered by University of the Incarnate Word Men’s and Women’s Golf Head Coach Brad Martin in a recent interview and it shows exactly what he is trying to do for his program—raise expectations. Currently, both of his teams are at their highest national ranking in years with the women ranked 35th and the men ranked 53rd in NCAA Division II by GolfStat. Martin asks that his teams and players expect they can win rather than just hope they can win. He works extensively with his teams on tournament preparation to put them in the position to excel. “I expect the players to prepare for a tournament and not just show up the day before and hit (golf) balls,” said Martin. “Playing for Coach Martin has been a great learning experience. He keeps us on our toes,” said Jessica Cornish, UIW senior and member of the women’s team. Martin served as assistant head coach at St. Mary’s University for two years prior to coming to UIW. When not coaching at the university, he provides golf lessons at Rolling Oaks Golf Center. He has worked in the San Antonio area at a number of courses and clubs to include La Cantera Golf Academy and Northern Hills Country Club. Martin joined UIW’s athletic department in the Spring of 2011 as the assistant coach. He became the interim head coach after the departure of Head Coach Doug Quiere and on July 1, 2011 Martin had the interim tag removed.

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While Martin has both the men’s and women’s team playing at a high level this year, he knows there is still work to be done. “Right now, we have the potential to make the Regional Tournament,” says Martin. But Martin admits the teams are still working on their consistency. The NCAA Division II Super Region 4 Tournament is open to the top 10 teams in the entire region and will be played May 5-7 in DuPont, Wash. The top four teams in each of the four Super Regions will advance to the NCAA Division II National Champi-

(Pictured L-R) Assistant Coach Rob Lee, and team members Alejandro Flores, Austin Jordan, John Paul Taylor, Austin Wylie, and Archie Ramos won first place in September at the Cameron Golf Tournament at The Territory Golf Course in Duncan, Okla.

(Pictured L-R) Team members Maddy Buhler, Samantha Martinez, Flower Castillo, Jessica Cornish, and Christina French pose for a photo during the UIW Fall Invitational at The Club at Sonterra South in October. The women’s team took first place at the tournament.

Lizeth Escobedo on the course at the UIW Fall Invitational. onships in Hershey, Pa. on May 15-18. Both teams began the fall schedule with a tournament victory. The women opened the season by winning the UIW Fall Invitational at The Club at Sonterra South. Junior Flower Castillo, the 2012 Lone Star Conference Champion, won that tournament and followed it up with a second place finish at the Angelo State Concho River Classic and a fourth place finish at the prestigious Gus Harvey Invitational played at the PGA National Golf Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The men’s team has been a little more up and down than the women’s. They began the season with a 10th place showing at the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate. Two weeks later, they won the Territory Classic that included Abilene Christian, the No. 6 team in the nation. October proved to be similar to September as they took eighth place at the Ryan Palmer Invitational, but then tied for second place at the Bruce Williams Memorial Invitational hosted by St. Mary’s University to close out the fall schedule. Martin’s star pupil has been Castillo, a San Antonio native who graduated from Lee High School. “No one works harder than she does,” said Martin. “But she is also working hard on her academics as well, which is a good thing.” Martin believes that Castillo has the ability and work ethic to accomplish great things. “She can do whatever she wants to do and right now I think she has a future beyond college golf,” said the coach.

“Being a part of this team has helped me grow and improve not only as a player but in all aspects of my life,” said Castillo. “My experience with the golf team has been amazing and extremely memorable.” Martin’s goal is to build a program that focuses on academics and outstanding play on the course. When I am recruiting the first thing I look at is grades,” said Martin. “Incarnate Word is a place where the teachers know their students and if someone isn’t in class I will hear about it.” Martin has high expectations for his teams in the classroom as well as on the course and is clear with his current players and recruits that they have to be willing to put the time into both endeavors to be successful. One area that sets Martin apart from his coaching counterparts is his willingness to allow walk-ons onto his teams. A normal NCAA Division I golf program carries eight men and eight women. The UIW squads currently feature 18 men and 15 women. He holds a special place in his heart for walk-ons because he is a former NCAA Division I walk-on himself. “I like to be able to give players a chance to earn a spot on our traveling team and we have already had one walk-on earn a scholarship in the short time I have been here,” said Martin. With Incarnate Word moving to Division I next year, Martin plans to carry two to four walk-ons per team. He wants to keep 13 to 15 per team and noted that if his teams started to get too big he would conduct a tryout for the walk-on spots. Martin is cautiously optimistic about UIW’s future in Division I. “The competition will be very tough and we will have some budget limitations, but I think player-wise that we can compete,” said Martin. Cornish said the team is excited about the vision he has for the team. All-in-all it should be an exciting spring for the Cardinals and the future is bright. To learn more about UIW’s men’s and women’s golf team, and to view the roster, stats and competition schedule, visit www.cardinalathletics.com. T H E W O R D | S P R I N G 2 0 1 3 15

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Stephen Lucke poses with the UIW Community Vegetable Garden behind the Gorman Business and Education Center.

UIW student grows a community By Brance Arnold ’10 MA

n the summer of 2012, as a student employee for UIW’s grounds department, Stephen Lucke had a vision to create a UIW Community Vegetable Garden on campus. He sought to bring the UIW community together for a project that would not only serve an ornamental purpose, but a functional one as well. And now his vision has come to fruition. The inspiration for the project stemmed from Lucke’s experience with the grounds department. “If we can do all this work for ornamental gardens,” explained Lucke. “We can find a garden that could produce fruits and work in symbiosis to serve a beautiful purpose for aesthetics but also serve a functional purpose by providing nutrition.” Located behind the university’s Gorman Business and Education Center, the garden’s initial planting consisted of edible fall and winter crops such as kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, collard greens, leafy greens, and a variety of herbs including cilantro, basil, parsley and rosemary. Ornamental plants were also introduced into the garden such as petunias, pansies (which are edible), and snapdragons. The garden includes a compost bin to recycle decomposing, organic matter for use as fertilizer and soil amendments. After the fall harvest, Lucke plans to plant and harvest spring crops followed by a summer planting. The process of creating the garden and designating a location on campus began with facilities management and the Superintendant of Grounds William Mulcahy. “The plot assigned to him was in the educational development area,” explained Mulcahy. “This area was not used and was neglected and needed improvement. It seemed natural for Stephen to clean up and create a sustainability garden in this area.”

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According to Mulcahy, the Gorman building plot was chosen for the amount of light that would reach the beds and because it was in a central location that could be easily accessed. “So, Mr. Mulcahy said clean up that area and you can put your garden there,” said Lucke. “And so I began the process in September.” In implementing the idea for the UIW Community Vegetable Garden, Lucke garnered the support of members of the UIW community such as Dr. Glenn James, associate provost, Dr. Alison Whittemore, chair of the department of engineering, and Roberto Hoffman, UIW’s master gardener. Lucke also spoke with Dr. Richard Peigler, professor of biology, and Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI, professor of religious studies, who were both instrumental in creating UIW’s Holy Land Garden located in front of the AT&T Science Center. The Holy Land Garden contains plants cited in the Holy Scriptures of the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions. Lucke even assisted in cleaning up the Holy Land Garden after meeting with Peigler. “Stephen did a wonderful job because the garden got really overgrown. He volunteered to do some work and I was delighted,” explained Peigler. “He’s on a different track with the other garden because it’s about sustainability. I think he’s poured his Lucke demonstrates the heart into it.” Kirk believes Lucke’s garden further edibility of a Swiss chard leaf from the garden.

Lucke (pictured top left) shares a photo with UIW student volunteers on Dec. 1, 2012 during a Saturday Morning Wellness/Garden Volunteer Workday. Students can earn community service hours by participating in the workdays. accentuates the themes of stewardship and compassion intended with the Holy Land Garden. “The UIW Community Vegetable Garden is continuing the common-good theme of the Holy Land Garden and helps our students carry on this initiative for the common-good of all the community,” expressed Kirk. The grounds department provided the plants and equipment needed to begin planting. To initiate and maintain the UIW Community Vegetable Garden, Lucke decided to host Saturday Morning Wellness/Garden Volunteer Workdays. Workdays provide an opportunity for the community to work in the garden and practice wellness. “That’s how we got the garden started,” Lucke shared. “We put out advertising. We had workdays where people came out and cleared out the area and planted. The Dimensions of Wellness class led by Dr. Heather Barton-Weston really helped out.” Lucke looks to also incorporate wellness education and activities into the workdays. “We need to keep it growing and why not tie in wellness with education and awareness,” said Lucke. “Whether we’re in the gardens, Headwaters Sanctuary, going for a jog, or doing yoga, it will be about education in a fun sense.” The workdays provide a chance for UIW students to earn community service hours. And though he plans to share the garden’s produce with the UIW community, Lucke is looking to work with outside entities like the San Antonio Food Bank and create opportunities for off-campus community service hours. “You need 45 hours to graduate so it makes sense that students are getting the community service,” said Lucke. “We are working with outside organizations to give a portion of our proceeds to these sources and not just affect Incarnate Word, but the San Antonio community. We know there are so many people underprivileged and not as blessed as we are, so we are giving back and it makes it a broader impact.” Justin Arrendondo-Guerrero, a UIW student who has assisted Lucke with the garden, said the workdays have become more than community service and social outings. “We have begun integrating education and interest regarding green culture, fresh foods, and environmental wellness,” said Arrendondo-Guerrero.

“Our goal is to promote campus sustainability and pride that will leave a lasting impression even after graduation.” Lucke seeks to make his efforts a collaborative venture with UIW’s other organizations such as the Sustainability Committee, Beautification Committee, and the student organization SUSTAIN as well the Headwaters Coalition, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. He wants to involve the schools of the Brainpower Connection; St. Peter Prince of Apostles Elementary School, St. Anthony’s Elementary School, Incarnate Word High School, and St. Anthony Catholic High School, giving younger students an opportunity to be outdoors, be active and learn about nature and sustainability. The ideal goal for Lucke is to have the garden continue after he leaves UIW and for it to remain a source of education and an essential part of UIW’s sustainability efforts for years to come. Another goal is to have the UIW Community Garden be included in student orientation to help perpetuate themes of sustainability as students ascend in classification. Lucke, who graduated in December 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in both bio-chemistry and chemistry, is now pursuing his master’s degree in multi-disciplinary studies with a concentration in nutrition. He attributes his ability and knowledge in successfully planting the garden to his studies at UIW and his experience as a work study and student employee for the grounds department. “I think coming to Incarnate Word and seeing the nature on campus, working with grounds, my education, and my natural inquisitiveness have all melded together,” said Lucke. “I consider Incarnate Word a sanctuary; it’s my sanctuary and this is an opportunity to have a place to perhaps center oneself. And a garden isn’t a bad place to do it.” UIW’s Community Vegetable Garden is one more profound addition to the efforts of the university in becoming more sustainable. And Lucke feels the university is actively taking measures to be stewards of the environment. “We are on the right track,” he said. “We have the system in place. It’s just making it more efficient. I’m hoping I can help do that.” To learn more about The Holy Land Garden, visit www.uiw.edu/garden/index.htm. Visit the UIW Community Vegetable Garden on Facebook for more information and schedule of workdays at www.facebook.com/UIWCommunityGarden. Read more about the UIW Community Garden at www.uiw.edu/thewordonline

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Young shares a photo with a group of ladies in Kyoto, Japan during a neighborhood festival. The mini-shrine shown with the group was carried to various neighborhoods.

Dedicated to serving others By Rebecca Esparza ’99 BBA & ’03 MBA

hen Katie Young ’11 BA started her freshman year at UIW, she had no idea what she wanted to study. But she did know one thing: she wanted to make a special impact on the lives of others. “I was ready to study anything and everything,” she said. “I knew I wanted to make a difference.” Born at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in North Carolina and raised in Abilene, Young grew up with many family members in the teaching profession. When she was younger, she thought perhaps that’s where her future would take her someday. Eventually deciding on a major of religious studies at UIW, she recalled her four years of religion classes had one significant recurring theme: social justice. Young took the message to heart and wasn’t content to merely listen passively. “We would talk about the struggles of others and how as Christians and human beings we are called to help by any means possible,” Young said. She decided to participate in the study abroad program at UIW and chose the Dominican Republic. Young said she realized her choice may have seemed rather random, but she

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wanted to learn Spanish and study in a country she didn’t know much about. “I love meeting new people and going to different places,” she noted. “I wouldn’t trade that experience for the world. I learned a lot about myself and how interconnected our world really is.” Alanna Taylor, study abroad coordinator at the university, said she recalled Young’s enthusiasm for learning different cultures. “Katie was so open-minded. She was comfortable working with different people and open to learning, especially when you consider she willingly chose the Dominican Republic. Not many students choose to study in a developing country. Most automatically choose Europe,” Taylor said. “I recall she was also heavily involved in campus ministry activities, which seemed to make her an ideal match for the study abroad program.” The university has 123 sister schools in 40 countries around the world. In addition to Young, a handful of other former study abroad program students are still currently working overseas, including one teaching English in Thailand and three teaching English in Korea.

Students meet with an advisor to ensure classes taken abroad transfer back to UIW seamlessly. Summer sessions last four to seven weeks and fall/spring sessions last 16 weeks. “Honestly, study abroad is different for everyone and each student has a unique experience. Overall students become more open-minded, globally aware and flexible. They also gain problem-solving skills and learn to work with people from different backgrounds. These skills are valuable for their future careers, regardless of what career they pursue,” Taylor added. But for Young, her experience in the study abroad program was not enough. During her senior year at UIW, she applied for a program through the Episcopal Church called the Young Adult Service Corp. The group sends young adults all over the world to serve in various programs. She asked them to send her anywhere she was needed. “I just wanted to be a part of their wonderful work,” said an enthusiastic Young. “So, they sent me to Nagoya, Japan. It’s the last place I ever thought I would go. In Nagoya, I worked in two youth centers teaching English, helping a pre-school class and working with a homeless program.” Young enjoyed her work with such fervor that the 23-year-old signed on for yet another year of missionary work. This time, she was sent to Sendai, Japan with the Anglican Church of Japan and their Let Us Walk Together project, which was started to assist victims of the tsunami and earthquake of March 2011. Having lived and served in Japan for over a year and a half, she has come to appreciate its long history and people. “I love Japan. Its history has produced so many traditions with so many hidden bits of wisdom. But every place I’ve been has been great in its own unique way,” she marveled. “Each one has impacted me in a special way. I loved the Dominican Republic because of how open the people were and how they interact with each other.” After her current commitment in Japan has finished, Young is contemplating pursuing a career in community development.

Young and friends at a summer festival in Gujo Hachiman, Japan. The three week-long festival is meant to bring the community together regardless of social status and celebrate the warm weather.

Young poses for a photo in the former house of the Mirabal Sisters in the Dominican Republic. The Sisters opposed dictator Rafael Trujillo and are considered modern day heroes in their country. But one thing is certain at this point: she still wants to make the world a better place to live. “What I do know for sure is whatever work I do or wherever I go, I want to serve the community around me,” said Young. “I do not want to have a job that just pays the bills. I want a job that is working for something I can take pride in, something that I know is going to change the lives around me for the better.” She understands the hesitancy some may feel about working in an entirely different country with a different language, culture and economy. That’s because she’s had some of the same reservations about working in Japan. But the feelings didn’t last long. “Last year when I was working in Nagoya and doubting whether I was supposed to be in Japan doing this work, I heard a fable that stuck with me,” Young shared. “A long time ago some animals in the forest were talking about hospitality. As they were talking, a beggar came into the forest and made a fire. The animals immediately went about collecting food for this beggar to eat. The monkey gathered fruit from the trees, the otter caught fish, and the fox stole some milk from another animal in the forest. The rabbit however didn’t know what to offer the beggar except grass. So he jumped into the fire and offered himself. The beggar then revealed that he was a god. He then saved the rabbit from the fire and put a picture of him in the moon. That way everyone from then on would remember the sacrifice this rabbit made.” “The meaning I gathered from this story is that when you don’t know what you can offer, offer yourself. Offer everything you have to everyone you encounter. It was a reminder of how I am supposed to live and serve in this world. It was a reminder that you are enough as long as you give of yourself fully,” said Young. For more information about UIW’s Study Abroad Program, email Alanna Taylor at studyabroad@uiwtx.edu. Follow Katie Young’s blog to keep track of her overseas adventures at: www.peaceloverice.blogspot.com.

To view more photos of Young’s experiences abroad, visit www.uiw.edu/thewordonline.

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alumni Alumnus Trey Ibarra assists a member of Trey’s House during the non-profit’s yearly trip to the Texas State Capitol.

UIW alumnus shines in internship, changes lives By Deyanira Romo Rossell

hatting for six hours a day may not sound like the most effective use of time for a young college intern, but when the conversation is with people suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can change lives. While internships give college students a very beneficial jump start on their career aspirations, every once in a while, as in the case of Richard “Trey” Ibarra, III ’10 BA the benefit the intern provides is equally as great. Ibarra, who graduated from UIW with a degree in psychology, interned with Trey’s House, a nonprofit clubhouse dedicated to improving the lives of survivors of acquired or traumatic brain injury. He took the internship above and beyond expectations. “My internship was supposed to last three months, but I believed so strongly in the cause and the good it was doing that I stayed on for two years,” said Ibarra. “I believed in the passion that everybody at Trey’s house had and how it was helping not

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only the members but also the community. It is a holistic approach to deal with traumatic brain injuries that is successful.” While having the right nickname didn’t hurt, it was because of his devotion to the members of Trey’s House, that Ibarra was appointed executive director of the nonprofit by its founder, Margaret Griffith. Known as Maggie to all who visit the clubhouse, she named Trey’s House after her son, another Trey, Wayland Griffith, III, who suffered injury to his brain following surgery to remove a tumor at age 22. Griffith left her job and put everything aside to help her son heal. “I was advised to place him in a group home or adult day care, where he could remain for the rest of his life. I refused,” she said. “I had a group of friends of his who wouldn’t let him go. They hung out on the back porch. They brought over guitars and games. We watched him heal. We watched everything rewire. We knew if it worked for him, it would work for others, so we

decided to open Trey’s House based on my back porch,” Griffith added. The back porch quickly got crowded with new members seeking camaraderie, healing and a new life. Griffith found herself needing more space. She opened the clubhouse at a new, more central location on Blanco Road in San Antonio, serving even more people with brain injuries similar to the one suffered by her son. “It started out as three or four people chit chatting for about six hours every day, then we had as many as 10 to 20 at a time,” Griffith recalls. Ibarra began his internship at this new location, where the extra space and easier access meant more survivors of traumatic brain injury could seek solace in a safe and comfortable place. “Part of the problem with brain injury is fear. Having a community surround you is a good thing. It allows you to practice speaking. The fear of talking in public and to other people is great when you have aphasia or difficulty speaking,” said Griffith. Completely immersed in the community-centered healing, Ibarra leant an ear, hearing and seeing firsthand how the conversations with the clubhouse members became more fluid and interesting. “There was one member that I would talk to every day, just about anything and often the same thing every day. Then one day something happened and it got to where I could actually have a conversation with him about different topics,” said Ibarra. While the success stories piled up, the funding dried up and Griffith met with another life challenge. Rather than close Trey’s House, Griffith, with the support of stalwart volunteers like Ibarra, kept the clubhouse going, where it all began, at her home. “The need is still there. The members still come over. We sing, we play music and even offer crafts,” she said. “It is a place where they can feel completely comfortable talking without any concerns about the societal stigma placed on them,” she added. Trey Griffith, now 34, and while forever changed, is a living testament to how Trey’s House really can help survivors of traumatic brain injury heal. He pleasantly converses and enjoys the company of Ibarra, who is like part of the family now. While completely comfortable hanging out with the club members, as executive director, Ibarra is also in charge of fundraising, marketing and financial planning. Ibarra’s degree from UIW, as much acquiring it as achieving it, has a lot to do with the devotion he has to service. From humble beginnings, Ibarra worked and scraped together money to pay for his education on his own. “I wrote about 100 letters trying to get scholarships and financial aid. It was always my dream to go to UIW and I did it,” he said. This can-do attitude is what made him such an asset to Griffith and Trey’s House. “Trey (Ibarra) pulled himself up by his boot straps. He did not have a family member to write a check, but he wanted to go to UIW and he made it happen. He put himself through school,” Griffith said.

Pictured (L-R) Mary Goodhue, executive assistant of Trey’s House; Trey Ibarra, executive director of Trey’s House; Trey Griffith; and Maggie Griffith, founder of Trey’s House; meet for a strategy session on Friday, Jan. 13. Serving out the Mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the founders of UIW, Ibarra selflessly gives of his time to serve the most vulnerable--the members of Trey’s House. For him it is not just a job; it is fulfilling a commitment to service. “It was incredible to see how the clubhouse members made progress every day. It made it impossible for me to step away from the internship,” Ibarra said. For him, the internship and the learning experience were invaluable, and for the members of Trey’s House, his leadership and compassionate attention to their needs both engenders hope and healing in them and energizes Griffith to keep the clubhouse open. “Trey (Ibarra) has compassion and empathy but does not pat someone on the head and feel sorry for them which is hypercritical in the healing process. He has just the right balance,” said Griffith. Ibarra is making sure that Trey’s House can again thrive in a central location where anyone suffering from traumatic brain injury can seek the care and healing of the clubhouse. These days he balances two jobs with his nonprofit leadership of Trey’s House. “I want to make sure the great progress she (Griffith) has made in helping survivors of traumatic brain injury continues,” said Ibarra. Ibarra is working with Griffith to solicit donations from the local community, with a goal of raising $50,000 to reopen Trey’s House as a coffee house offering the same fellowship and support that has continued since it all began. He is looking for development board members and seeks out families with loved ones who have suffered from the devastating effects of traumatic brain injury. For more information on Trey’s House or to make a donation, call (210) 771-4489, email treyshousesa@ yahoo.com or visit http://treyshousesa.org/about_us. To learn more about traumatic brain injury (TBI), visit www.uiw.edu/thewordonline.

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alumni Mary Jane Hardy, holding her book “Spiritual Treasures of Downtown San Antonio,” poses for a photo at the Brackenridge Villa on the UIW campus.

Sharing spiritual treasures with the next generation By Steve Hemphill

faith journey can lead you down a path that sometimes unfolds right in front of you. For many, this journey can be difficult or bewildering at times and transcendent at others. For alumna Mary Jane Hardy ’63 BS, her faith journey has taken her through San Antonio history and back. Hardy, a retired educator of 15 years in the Harlandale and Southside school districts, recently authored, “Spiritual Treasures of Downtown San Antonio.” The book outlines a brief history of numerous downtown churches that many in San Antonio, both locals and tourists alike, pass every day, often without a second glance. Some of the churches included in the publication include St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and San Fernando Cathedral. Her attention to detail as well as her focus on local historical human interest stories makes this book a must read for any San Antonian. Hardy’s journey began in local churches including St. Mary’s Catholic Church as well as the Chapel of the Incarnate Word 22 T H E W O R D | S P R I N G 2 0 1 3

during her college years. In 1963, with a passion for teaching, she graduated with a degree in education. Along the way, she taught numerous students and told many stories. “My passion for teaching was driven by the sacrifices that my family, and the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word have made throughout their lives,” said Hardy. About fifteen years ago, her faith journey found her once again downtown, although for different reasons. Her husband, Kenneth, had fallen ill and his treatments led them to revisit these downtown treasures to seek out prayer and consolation. While frequenting the downtown churches, they made a promise to share the history of these beautiful treasures with others. Together, they began research to create a pamphlet. As her husband’s condition worsened and she started treatment for breast cancer, the research waned. When he passed away more than four years ago, Hardy committed herself to fulfilling the promise she made with her husband.

As she resumed her research, she started to reflect on how her own children had missed out on these treasures and planned to write about them in more detail to share these unique stories with future generations. The project grew from a pamphlet to a book. Writing the book led her out of her comfort zone forcing her to practice many skills she never knew she possessed. “The process was so much more than I realized it would be. It was a great experience learning the business side of publishing a book,” said Hardy. Throughout the last ten years, Hardy continued her research, talked with many people, visited and worshipped with numerous downtown churches all the while working on her promise to complete the book. As her writing progressed, she decided to pay a visit to her former English teacher, Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery, CCVI. In Slattery, she found a determined editor and mentor to push her through the difficult writing and rewriting process. When Hardy was discouraged by setbacks, Slattery would encourage her to pray and over time, this faith journey unfolded. “I am grateful to Sr. Slattery for her high caliber editing skills as well as the patient but firm way she guided me through the process,” said Hardy. Throughout the writing and editing process, Hardy found volunteers ready to take on the needs of developing and completing the research that would ultimately result in the completed work.

St. Joseph’s Downtown Church located on East Commerce Street.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church located downtown on E. Nueva St. As she came to the finish of her project, there was one last barrier. Printing the book would be very costly. An anonymous donor, who many years earlier had promised to help publish the pamphlet, made good on a promise to see this project through to completion and with that, this treasure about downtown San Antonio became a reality. In return for the generosity of the anonymous donor, Hardy offered to have one hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the donor’s charity of choice, the Down Syndrome Foundation. Today over 700 books have been sold and over $6,320 has been gifted to the Down Syndrome Foundation. Hardy’s faith journey is not yet complete. She is already talking about a sequel, and of course the first church on her list to highlight is the Chapel of the Incarnate Word. With momentum on her side and a passion for sharing history with others, she looks to meet the challenge and continue her life’s passion of educating people for years to come.

Check the special online content for excerpts from the book that include unique anecdotes about the Alamo and San Fernando Cathedral at www.uiw.edu/thewordonline.

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UIW Executive Council 2012-2013 1. Sr. Walter Maher, CCVI, vice president for Mission and Ministry, has been with UIW since 1972. Maher previously served as a general councilor for the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. She has a Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy from St. Mary’s University (TX); a Master of Arts in library science from Dominican University (IL); and a Bachelor of Arts in history and English from Incarnate Word College. Maher’s areas of responsibility include Mission, identity and ministry. 2. Douglas B. Endsley, vice president for business & finance, has been with UIW since 1993. A certified public accountant, Endsley has a Master of Business Administration from St. Mary’s University (TX); a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University; and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Indiana University. His areas of responsibility include the financial stability of the university and the two high schools managed by UIW. 3. Louis J. Fox, assistant to the president/community relations and campus security, has been with UIW since 2006. He has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas; a Senior Executive Certificate from the JFK School of Government at Harvard University; a Bachelor of Science in public adminis-

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tration from the University of Missouri; and an Associate Degree in pre-business from Harris Teacher’s College (MO). Fox previously served as city manager of San Antonio and Lubbock. At UIW he is responsible for the management of the police department and he also assists and counsels the president on governmental and business matters as they pertain to UIW. Fox is also an instructor of management theory and practice in the H-E-B School of Business and Administration. 4. Dr. David M. Jurenovich, vice president for enrollment management and student services, has been with UIW since 1988. He holds a Ph.D. in guidance and counseling from St. Mary’s University (TX); a Master of Business Administration from Gannon University (PA); a Master of Science in counseling/college student personnel from Gannon University; and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Gannon College. Jurenovich’s areas of responsibilities include admissions, athletics, campus life, the registrar’s office and the financial assistance office. 5. Marcos Fragoso, vice president for international affairs, has been with UIW since 2004. He has a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word. Fragoso is responsible for

international initiatives including reciprocal agreements for education, study abroad programs, the management of UIW campuses in China, Mexico, and Germany, and also the management of the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room and the International Conference Center. 6. Vincent Rodriguez has served as assistant to the president/ communications at the University of the Incarnate Word since 2000. Rodriguez has a Master of Arts in journalism from the University of Iowa (with thesis), where he was a Graduate Fellow. He has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from TCU, with a minor in geography, and an executive education certificate from the JFK School of Government at Harvard University. He facilitates communications with internal and external constituencies of the president and conducts special projects on behalf of the president. 7. Dr. Marshall Eidson, vice president for information resources, has been with UIW since 2010. He holds an Ed.D. in higher education administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX); a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Denver; a Master of Arts in religion from the Iliff School of Theology (CO); and a Bachelor of Science in finance from Trinity University (TX). His areas of responsibility include information technology, library services, institutional research, and web services. 8. Dr. Cyndi Wilson Porter, vice president for Extended Academic Programs, has been with UIW since 2000. She holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Akron; a Master of Science in chemistry from the University of Akron; and a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from the College of Wooster (OH). Porter’s areas of responsibility include ADCaP (Adult Degree Completion Program); Universe Online; and management of high schools operated by UIW, Incarnate Word High School, St. Anthony Catholic High School, and UIW Prep. 9. Dr. Kathleen Light, provost, has been with UIW since 1981. She holds an Ed.D. in adult and continuing education from Texas A&M University; a MSN in parent-child nursing from

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (TX); and a BSN from Incarnate Word College (TX). As UIW’s chief academic officer, Light is responsible for all academic affairs. 10. Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI, is vice president for institutional advancement. She has been with UIW since 2002. Coughlin has a master’s degree in healthcare administration from St. Louis University and a Bachelor of Nursing from Incarnate Word College. Her areas of responsibilities include major gifts, development, alumni relations, grants, fundraising, public relations and printing services. 11. Cynthia Escamilla, general counsel, has been at UIW since 2006. Escamilla has a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a Bachelor of Science in advertising. Her areas of responsibility include human resources and directing all legal matters that pertain to the university and the high schools managed by UIW, including facilities, personnel and students. 12. Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr. has been president of the University of the Incarnate Word since 1985. He holds a Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Pittsburgh; an Ed.S. in supervision of counseling services from Gannon University (PA); a Master of Education in counseling from Gannon University; and a Bachelor of Arts in history and psychology from St. Mary of the Plains College (KS). His areas of responsibility include management of the University of the Incarnate Word and the high schools operated by UIW, Incarnate Word High School, St. Anthony Catholic High School, and UIW Prep. Not pictured: Dr. Annette Craven, president of the faculty senate, has been with UIW since 1999. A certified public accountant, she holds a Ph.D. in higher education administration and human communications from the University of Denver; a Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma; a Master of Education from the University of Oklahoma; and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the College of the Ozarks (MO). Craven, who is an associate professor of management, serves as the liaison between the faculty and administration.

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UIW’s Development Board, cultivating a community for the future By Brance Arnold ’10 MA

1. Pictured (L-R) Development Board Members Frank Kudla, Marian Suarez, and Scott Lammert. 2. Development Board Member Paula Plofchan.

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ounded in the early 1970s by former university President Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery, CCVI, UIW’s Development Board collaborates closely with the university’s Institutional Advancement staff. The board helps to generate and ensure the financial support necessary to provide quality education to students beyond tuition expenses. Board members work with President Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr.; Vice President of Institutional Advancement Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI; and Director of Development Rose Mary Garcia in identifying and cultivating individuals, foundations and corporations in the community who are able to assist with addressing the university’s financial needs for operation, capital and endowment. The members actively participate in programs, activities and events sponsored by the Development Board. The Swing-In Auction Party and Golf Tournament, founded by Slattery in 1977 and the board’s largest annual fundraiser, includes a live and silent auction party and first-class golf tournament. Proceeds from the event benefit the UIW Scholarship Fund. Board members call upon their contacts in the community to secure auction items and sponsorships. According to Garcia, the proceeds generated from Swing-In have a superlative effect on helping students to attend UIW. “Last year the event raised over $319,000,” said Garcia. “The Development Board’s efforts are key to our ability to raise so much money from Swing-In. Without this annual infusion of funds, fewer students would be given access to a college education.” Marian Suarez ’12 Ph.D., senior manager of training and development at NuStar Energy, has served as a board member for three years and is the current chair of the Swing-In Auction Party. “We have several different ways people can contribute to our UIW fundraising efforts—they can buy silent auction items (there are items at every price level), they can buy a live auction bigticket item, or they can buy a raffle ticket where, if they are the lucky winner, they get to pick one of five prizes, one being a trip to Paris,” said Suarez in reference to the auction party. “There is always a fun theme,” continued Suarez. “Last year it was Carnival and this year is Swing-In Sock Hop. People dress up. There’s always terrific music, food and activities.” Former chairperson and board member for six years Scott Lammert, executive vice president of Republic National Distributing Company, strongly believes access to obtaining a higher educa-

tion allows individuals to reach their full potential and succeed in modern society; and this is at the heart of why members serve on the board. “Serving on the board with the primary mission to help raise funds for scholarships allows me to be part of an organization to help individuals who may otherwise not have the opportunity to reach their potential,” said Lammert. Board members also attend and support campus events including fine arts programs, athletic events, and fashion shows such as the Cutting Edge Fiesta® Fashion Show. And to help “open the door” to their contacts in the community, the board hosts cultivation events throughout the year. Another principle function of the Development Board is to help recruit individual and corporate donors to give at the Associate Level. “They also help cultivate and steward Associates,” explained Garcia. “These are donors who make a gift to the annual fund of $1000 or more.” Members of the board themselves contribute annually through a personal or corporate gift at the Associate Level or above per the criteria of their membership. The gifts assist UIW in realizing fundraising goals. In its full membership, the board consists of 50 members each of whom serve a three-year term. Members are eligible for reappointment after the completion of their term. Nominated by a committee selected by the chairperson of the Development Board, members are appointed by the UIW Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Development Board. To ensure continuity, approximately one-third of membership is rotated every year. Permanent committees were established in 1998 to better focus the board’s efforts. Currently, the committees consist of the Executive Committee, Friends, Nominations, Awards & Recognitions, Swing-In Golf Committee, Swing-In Auction Committee, and Communications & Outreach. The board is made up of a variety of individuals, both distinguished business professionals and community volunteers. Alumni often become members as well and ten alumni currently serve on the board. Suarez, who graduated from UIW in December, said the board reached out to her company for representation and, thus, provided her the opportunity to give back to her alma mater and her community. “The CEO of my company was approached about having a representative from NuStar be on the board,” said Suarez. “I was asked since I was attending UIW at the time pursuing my Ph.D. in organizational leadership.” “I knew firsthand the value of a UIW education and wanted to help raise money so that deserving students would be able to experience the wonderful learning community that is the University of the Incarnate Word,” shared Suarez. A crucial function of the board is to act as a liaison in developing working relationships with the communities of San Antonio and South Texas from which it receives much of its student-base and support. The board, as well, advises the university administration in planning and executing programs and activities that may best serve these ever growing communities. “The board seeks to spread the word in the community about the uniqueness of the University of the Incarnate Word— what separates us from other San Antonio universities and

why people should want to assist us in helping more students receive a UIW education,” said Suarez. As for the future, Garcia said the board and Office of Development will continue to grow UIW’s fundraising success with both the Associates program and Swing-In. “Our goals for 2013 are to secure 430 Associates and exceed the $319,000 we raised last year through Swing-In,” said Garcia. As a board member, Lammert hopes for the Development Board to maintain its commitment to supporting the university and aide in the financial support to offer higher education to the future of tomorrow. Be sure to join UIW for the 36th Annual Swing-In Auction Party & Golf Tournament. The auction party is scheduled for Thursday, May 2 in the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room and the golf tournament will be held Friday, May 3 at The Republic Golf Course. For more information, contact the Office of Development at (210) 829-6013. To view a list of all current Development Board members, visit www.uiw.edu/thewordonline.

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Congratulations to Jennifer Brown ’96 BBA (left) and Teri Grubb ’99 BA ’11 MAA (right), who were selected for the annual San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 under 40 listing. Brown serves as vice president for sales and marketing at Koontz-McCombs and Grubb serves as chief operating officer at South Texas Money Management, Ltd.

notes

The window of UIW’s success stories! Submissions: alumni@uiwtx.edu

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1960s Teddy L. Jones ’66 BSN has published a new book, “Halfwide: A Novel.” It’s available in both paperback and eReader formats from Amazon or your favorite independent bookstore. She received her MFA from Spalding University in Louisville, Ky. in May, 2012. Linda Raya ’68 BA was named a People’s Choice winner in the teacher category of the Preston Hollow neighborhood newspaper in Dallas.

1970s Ann Goetz ’71 BSN retired after 41 years at Methodist Hospital, the last eight at Methodist Specialty and Transplant as vice president of nursing. She now plans to travel abroad, fix up the house and volunteer.

Edna Mae-Barrera ’78 BBA was named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. She was also chosen to represent her school as Teacher of the Year. She had been at the school for 14 years and has now retired from the Fort Worth Independent School District.

1980s Mary Pohlmann ’84 BA is an artist living in Miami, Fla. Her drawing “Swimming to the Beat of a Different Drummer” recently won Best of Show at a juried exhibit at the Glass Gallery in Pembroke Pines, Fla. She will be exhibiting her slightly fractured fairytale drawings in July 2013 also at the Glass Gallery.

1990s

Wanda Vanessa Thomas Littles ‘77 BA has published her first novella, “Preacha,” which was published in the Spring of 2012. She has also just completed a memoir called “A Desperate Faith.” Five of the seven volumes she has written are Christian poetry and have been featured in “A Time of Singing,” “Focus on the Family” and “Clubhouse Jr.” magazines. Currently she writes for Urban-Faith.com and Primetime newspapers.

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Linda Calvert Jacobson ’90 BA was recognized for her signature Texas wildflower paintings by being selected as Artist of the Month by Art House Licensing in the UK. Jose Ruben De Leon ’92 BA and Gypsy Pantoja ’95 BA have started a theatre company, Teatro Farolito, that will focus on Latino theatre arts.

Singer Cristal Smith ’92 BA just released her new Gospel CD, “Favor of God” and served as a featured soloist with the San Antonio Symphony during the Holiday Pops concert. Ruben Galdeano ’93 BBA is retiring from the Office of Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez after 29 years of service to the Congressman and his father Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez. Joni Luna ’93 BS has completed her threemonth candidacy at Saint Mary-of-theWoods College with the Sisters of Providence in Indiana. Mary Lou Hymel, ’97 BA, has begun working her fifth tax season with H&R Block. Over the last year, she put in several hundred hours of study to pass three Special Enrollment Exams. As a result of passing these three tests, Hymel is now an Enrolled Agent with an H&R Block certification level of Master Tax Advisor.

Jon-Paul McGowan ’99 BA has a play that will premiere on March 28, at the Pocket Sandwich Theatre in Dallas. “Robin Hood: Road to Sherwood” is a part of the theatre’s 2013 season. This is an original three act play retelling the Robin Hood story as a Bob Hope & Bing Crosby style road show. The play will run through May 11.

2000s Eloisa Tobias ’00 BBA was recently promoted to department manager at H-E-B. Arnulfo Maldonado ’01 BA, a designer for stage and film, worked on the Tiffany holiday windows this year. His ‘kissing couple’ design was displayed in Tiffany’s flagship locations in NYC, London and San Francisco.

Meliza Feigle ’03 BA recently opened Evolve, a full service fitness center and gym that provides personal training. Angel Acosta ’05 BSN completed the MSN program in nursing administration from Western Governors University and also serves as nurse manager of emergency services for El Paso’s first separately licensed children’s hospital. Dawn Cunningham ’06 MAA has recently accepted a position as human resources advisor at SeeKing HR.

Jason Rivas ’01 BBA (right) traveled to Los Angeles to watch UIW player Devan Avery play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in January.

Kristin Garcia ’09 MAA started a new position with Western Governors University (WGU) as a trainer for the mentoring department in Texas and is currently working with a startup based out of San Francisco on a free mobile app (“Call Dibs”) for the U.S. Military that is now available through iTunes. It launched June 1 and has over 1,500 downloads. Additionally, she works as a part of the business faculty for WGU and teaches students all over the globe.

Howard H. Lutz ’02 MBA joined Broadway Bank as group executive vice president of private banking. For the past several years, Howard has served as a senior vice president of private banking for a regional bank where he founded the San Antonio private banking division, including team recruitment and product and business development. Prior to that, he spent over 10 years in various leadership and advisory roles—in both a domestic and international capacity—for global financial organizations.

2010s

Sandy Hernandez ’02 BA is now a board approved LPC supervisor and has been working at Good Samaritan Community Services for the past two years.

Alfreda Blanche Carnes Poth ’28 IWHS, ’36 BA Laurita Grider Barber ’37 BA Mary Clare Lawler Garrison ’40 BA Mary Louise Morris Mengden ’38 IWHS, ’42 BS Shirley Jean Hagens ’44 BA Marie Catherine Riley Gattuso Henery ’45 BA Harriet Budow Singer ’46 BA Capt. Helen Louise Wilson Hiatt ’51 BSN

Sandra Tibbs ’03 BS has started a new leadership blog on the Cardinal’s Nest alumni website. Check it out at www.uiwalumni. org/blog/neverestsolutions

Mary Ann Carpenter Childs ’51 BSN Diana Keeran Koontz Massey ’52 BA Bernardina C. Wilde Knipp ’57 BSN Sr. Rosalie Glynn, CCVI ’57 BSN Col. Judith E. Williamson USAF, ’58 BSN Sr. Hilda Meismer IWBS, ’60 BA Carmen Gomez Gill ’60 BA Laurentina Valdes Villareal ’62 BS Mary Ledlow Tibett ’62 BS Florence (Suzy) White Kernan ’63 BSN Stella Dunphy Gildemeister ’61 IWHS, ’64 BA Sr. Stephen Marie Glennon, CCVI, ’64 BS Sudie Mae Evans Speer ’65 BS Margaret Cuellar DeLaRosa ’65 BA Sr. Mary Isabel Estrada, IWBS, ’67 BA Margaret S. Dietert ’67 BA Sr. Margaret McCormack, CCVI, ’68 BA Sr. Muriel Rose, OSU ’68 BA Sandra Gail Priess Tolbert ’68 BSN Sr. Mary Louise Delavega, DHMC ’69 BA Naomi Morgan Robinson ’72 BA Julia E. Goldback Terry, SRMC ’74 BSN Nancy Jones Helms ’77 BSN Cheryl Ann Cook Pfeiffer ’87 BA Ida R. Mendoza ’07 BBA ’09 MS Dr. Earl Lewis Hon ’89 James R. Ellwanger, first IWC baseball coach and faculty member Thomas (Tommy) Hultgren, former UIW photographer Sr. Mildred Warminski, CCVI

Weddings and Engagements UIW Director of Alumni Relations Lisa Hutzler Schultz, ’86 IWHS ’91 BA ’95 MA married Richard McNary on Dec. 14, 2012 at the grotto on the grounds of the UIW campus.

Chris Alvarado ’10 Pharm.D. was recently elected as president of the Bexar County Pharmacist Association. Nicholas Vaughan ’11 MAA was selected for commissioning via the Navy’s Medical Service Corps In-Service Procurement Program.

In Memoriam

Lauren Ibarra ’12 BA became engaged to Brian Ramirez. Jessica Marie Garcia ’03 BA and Juan Francisco Berrones were married on Oct. 27, 2012. Ashley Lara ’10 BA is engaged to Michael Davis ’11 BBA MS

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Moment for Reflection

“Utility” – What’s That? By Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery, CCVI President Emerita

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r. Pierre Cinquin, one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, often told the Sisters in the early days of the religious congregation, “In everything we do, the glory should be for God, the utility for others, and the trouble for ourselves.” Sr. Pierre had come to Texas from France in 1869, and her use of the word “utility” seems curious in the age of iPads, email, and smartphones. Quite clearly, however, she was talking about the Mission of service that prompted the first Incarnate Word Sisters in the 1800s to establish hospitals, schools, and orphanages in Texas. It is also quite clearly a statement of the Mission of the University of the Incarnate Word as it is today – to give glory to God by offering service to others and assuming the difficulties ourselves. As the university continues to grow in enrollment and to expand to different areas of San Antonio as well as to different countries, people often ask, “Do you think the spirit at Incarnate Word is still the same? Is there still a focus on the importance of service to others? Is the Mission alive and well? What about alumni? Are they still involved in the Mission?” I am always pleased to respond that I think it is truly ALIVE and VERY WELL. And I say that, believing it is true, because of my encounters with so many graduates who are doing great and wonderful things for the glory of God and the service of others without counting the cost of the trouble for themselves. Most recently, I had the opportunity of working with Mary Jane Hardy, who earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education from the university. She graduated in 1963 and had a long and successful tenure teaching in the public schools of San Antonio. Upon retirement, she launched into a new career of writing a book about the early churches of downtown San Antonio, both Catholic and Protestant, giving details of how and why they were founded, and focusing on their religious and historical significance to the city. You can read her story on page 22 of this magazine. It was an effort that she had become interested in when her husband was seriously ill in Metropolitan Hospital. Mary Jane took her small children to visit their father and afterwards propelled them to San Fernando Cathedral, St. Mary’s Church, and St. Joseph’s Church to pray for his recovery. Only then did she realize that the children had never before visited any of these churches of old San Antonio and knew nothing about how their founders, all of different nationalities and beliefs, had shaped the future of the city. What a terrible loss for young people to grow up in San Antonio, a city so rich in its religious and historical background and never develop an awareness or appreciation for it. If it could happen to her children, Mary Jane realized, it must be happening to many, many others. It was the beginning of a dream for her, a dream

that would take many years of dedication, a dream she would share with her husband upon his recovery, a dream that she would pursue even through her own bout with cancer, a dream that would give glory to God and service to others, although it meant persevering efforts and trouble for themselves. Like Mary Jane Hardy, many other graduates are carrying forth the founding Mission of the university in their own way. Beth Buchek, who happens to be my niece, earned her bachelor’s degree at Incarnate Word in 2007. She had majored in religious studies and upon graduation was immediately offered a teaching position at Nerinx Hall, a Catholic high school for young women in St. Louis, Mo. Beth loves teaching, particularly courses in social justice, and sharing with other young people what she learned at the University of the Incarnate Word. Her first-year contract offered her only part-time employment, but it was a God-send for her because it gave her the opportunity to become involved with the St. Louis social justice community, focusing on such issues as anti-war, anti-racism, anti-violence, and anti-death penalty. Her new-found friends also introduced her to Karen House. It was founded in 1977 as a Catholic Worker house of hospitality and emergency shelter for homeless women and children. The house is based on the Catholic Worker vision of Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day, which is grounded in a firm belief in the God-given dignity of every human person and the practice of the corporal works of mercy. Approximately 13 women and their children live at the house for periods of four to five months at a time, or even longer in case of extreme need, while trying to cope with emergency situations of homelessness and extreme poverty. The house is operated totally by volunteers who provide food, shelter, clothing, hygienic supplies, counseling and at times even financial assistance. Their work is supported by generous donations from the community. Beth moved into Karen House, serving as a parttime volunteer worker, trying to put into practice what she was teaching her students at Nerinx Hall. “It felt like the answer to questions I had been asking my whole life,” she said. “I had always wondered how I could best help the homeless people I saw on the streets. I had felt a pull to welcome them into my home, give them rides in my car, share my food with them. At Karen House, I was able to live the gospel more fully than ever before.” She believes strongly in the message of Peter Maurin, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement: “The world would be better off, if people tried to become better. And people would become better if they stopped trying to be better off. For when everybody tries to become better off, nobody is better off. But when everybody tries to become better, everybody is better off. Everybody would be rich if nobody tried to be richer. And nobody would be

poor if everybody tried to be the poorest. And everybody would be what they ought to be if everybody tried to be what they want others to be.” Also, the Mission is ALIVE and WELL on the campus of the university. It is evident in the work of the faculty in their classrooms and even beyond. It is evident in the efforts of Sr. Dorothy (Dot) Ettling, CCVI, professor of education working in the Graduate Studies Program. Her title suggests a full-time profession, but in addition to her teaching, counseling of students, guiding them in the writing and defending of their dissertations, and serving on university committees, she is also director of Women’s Global Connection, which, together with Sr. Neomi Hayes, CCVI, fellow alumna and former dean of Students at UIW, she founded in 2001. Sponsored by the university, Women’s Global Connection is a program to reach out to the women of Africa and other third world countries in an effort to guide and assist them in gaining meaningful employment for their own sup-

port and that of their families. In their travels to Zambia and Tanzania, Srs. Dot and Neomi discovered, to their dismay, that many women living in poverty in these countries have the innate skills necessary for some kind of useful and profitable kind of employment but because of a lack of education as well as suffering brought on by poverty and disease, they were unable to better themselves or support their families. Through the efforts of the Sisters, as well as those of other faculty and students who have accompanied them on many trips to these disadvantaged areas, the Sisters have been able to develop projects in women’s empowerment, in economic development, in the techniques of early childhood development, in discovering methods for accessing water for irrigation and personal health, and in training in communication technology. The program has now spread to Peru, and Sr. Dot travels regularly to visit the young women she is guiding. The two-day journey, which she often makes with faculty

members and students, is not a pleasure trip but a necessary means of educating and encouraging young women who are earnestly trying to better themselves and their families and to create change in their impoverished communities. In addition to the hands-on work of guiding the women whom they serve, the Sisters must raise the necessary funds to support the travel, the networking, and the workshops. Much of their time is spent in planning fund raising events and seeking grants and donations from generous donors. It is truly a dedication to serving people in need. So many other graduates could be included in this short article on the survival of the Mission at the university, and I wish I could share more of them with you. In so many wondrous and impressive ways, they all reflect the words of Sr. Pierre, “In everything we do, the glory should be for God, the utility for others, and the trouble for ourselves.”

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Have great news you want to share? Have you gotten married, changed jobs, been promoted, retired, had a baby or received an award? We want to know, so drop us a note. You can update us on what’s going on in your life by signing into the Cardinal’s Nest alumni website at www.uiwalumni.org. Make sure to submit pictures that are 2MB or larger for possible inclusion in a future Word magazine. Congratulations to the UIW Rock’ N Red Birds on a 1st place showing! The UIW Rock’ N Red Birds took back first place in the 2012 Get Fit Challenge for the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and ½ Marathon. With a total of 102 team members, UIW won the top prize in the Large Category competing against other businesses and universities. UIW is once again poised to challenge the other teams for the top prize in the city for participation. Save the date for Sunday, Nov. 17 and plan to take on the challenge with UIW. You can walk, jog or run with us; we just want your participation. Sign up for more info at www.uiwalumni.org/rocknredbirds We will provide training for all who are interested in helping UIW win the Get Fit Challenge! 1. UIW alumni employees enjoy the annual alumni employee luncheon at the Brackenridge Villa at the start of Homecoming 2012. 2. Alumni Board members Laurie Aguillon ’11 BBA, Steve Hemphill and Joan Shepack ’79 BSN setup the registration table for the Homecoming tailgate and BBQ. 3. In December, International alumni graduates reception at the Brackenridge Villa-11 international alums who graduated in December joined us for an international alumni mixer to wish them well in their future endeavors. 4. Jason Herrera ’09 BBA MS, alumni board events chairman, starts the Homecoming BBQ in style.

UIW Alumni Theatre series Join UIW alumni for our “Broadway Across America” series as we plan to watch: Million Dollar Quartet, April 2 The Addams Family, May 7 Flashdance, June 18 For each event, Alumni Relations will sell tickets to the Broadway shows at the Majestic Theatre. The group meets for a pre-mixer with other alumni prior to the show. Join us, bring your friends and meet some new friends! All tickets will be available for purchase through the Cardinals Nest at www.uiwalumni.org T H E W O R D | S P R I N G 2 0 1 3 31

Meet the Board

In this issue, meet Board of Trustees member Joseph A. Reyes

Joseph A. Reyes, a San Antonio native who resides in Washington D.C., has served as a member of the UIW Board of Trustees since 2004. “Some friends of mine recommended I serve on the board and they told Dr. Agnese about me,” said Reyes. “So we reached out to each other and I was more than happy to help out with the university.” Reyes believes it is important to provide youth with a faith-based education that encourages growth. He feels UIW, as a Catholic university, fulfills this mission with a strong Christian viewpoint. The opportunity to serve along with UIW’s other board members is something Reyes enjoys most about his involvement with UIW. “I enjoy being on a board with very sharp and educated members who are active in the business world and who are involved with many good things for our country and the university,” said Reyes. “The staff and leadership are outstanding,” he said. “And Lou is a leader who listens and gets things done. The Sisters are tremendous.” Reyes is chair emeritus for Reyes Holdings, Inc. and founder and president of Orion Enterprises, a business management consulting company. He has over 40 years of experience in the creation and development of new businesses.

He served as an electronic technician in the U.S. Navy and a naval aviator on active duty. Reyes comes from a long line of family members who have served the country, including a great, great grandfather who fought in the Battle of Gonzales, often considered the first battle of the Texas Revolution. “They have all stood their watch,” said Reyes. As R&D Program Manager for General Precision, Inc. during the 1960s, Reyes directed engineering activities for the space field including the implementation of task objectives for NASA Headquarters and the Field Centers. He also served as a senior engineer for the Westinghouse Corporation. Reyes previously held membership with the National Association of Hispanic Naval Officers, Washington Board of Trade, and Hemisphere National Bank. He was honored by the Presidential Advisory Committee for Small Business from 1972-75 and named Hispanic Businessman of the Year in 1985 and 1990. Reyes and his wife, Frances M. Collins Reyes, have a daughter, eight sons, and 22 grandchildren. “I am very proud of my family,” he professed. “They are true Americans and I teach them that it is important to serve on boards to help better the country.”

UIW awards 200th Ph.D. UIW’s 200th Ph.D. was awarded to Natasha Schmittou during the Fall 2012 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 6. Schmittou earned her doctorate degree in education with a concentration in organizational leadership from the Dreeben School of Education. From the age of seven, she aspired to obtain her Ph.D. and with the encouragement of her parents she set out to achieve her scholastic dreams. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in children studies from UTSA and a master’s degree in organizational learning and behavior from UIW. A native of Panama, Schmittou believes her biggest passion in life was given to her by God. “He assigned me the position of a philanthropist 14 years ago,” explained Schmittou. “This is when my desire to pursue my Ph.D. became stronger than ever.” At age 14, she volunteered at a military base where she nurtured babies while their parents were serving the country. By 21, she began speaking to youth groups, some juveniles, empowering them to make positive changes while building their faith in God. And today, as a Ph.D. graduate, she continues her philanthropic pursuits. Schmittou has worked and held leadership positions in the fields of business, education, military and mental health. Currently, she works as curriculum/instructional designer for Alamo Colleges where she teaches faculty and professors pedagogical and technological best practices in higher education to diverse populations. UIW attained accreditation to award the interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy in the Dreeben School of Education in 1998 and produced the first graduate in 2001. To date, graduates have come from 15 countries with 190 students currently enrolled in the program. “Over the years, the doctoral program has evolved into a vibrant part of the Dreeben School of Education,” said Dr. Denise Staudt, dean of the Dreeben School of Education. “By honoring the 200th graduate of this program, we honor the history of the program and its impact on the field of leadership.”

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Dr. Natasha Schmittou was awarded her Ph.D. during the Fall 2012 Commencement ceremony.

Larger than Life I

n April 2012, the university lost one of its dear nursing directly and was involved with the nursing staff. Her managealumni… Capt. Margaret Cathlene Donoghue NC, USN, ’54 ment style took her directly into the patient care areas where she BSN. Anyone who knew “Maggie” would tell you she was larger interacted with patients and all levels of hospital/clinic staff. It than life. Donoghue stood six feet tall and projected herself in a was clear that she was a true advocate for high quality nursing way that demanded attention. Her comcare. manding presence was integral to who she Her career spanned 41 years. The last 28 was professionally and personally. of which were served with the U.S. Navy. Her tough outer shell was softened by her After 12 duty stations all over the country heart of gold. In her role as director of nursand overseas, Donoghue retired from the ing for several naval hospitals, Donoghue Naval Hospital in San Diego in 1986 and was a teacher and leader. She was concerned continued to live in California. She was an for the growth and development of the avid sports fan and an accomplished tennis nurses, hospital corpsmen and others in her player and golfer. charge. There are many nurses around the A native Texan, Donoghue came home world who would remember her for giving one last time for interment at Ft. Sam them the nudge to further their education Houston. Friends from across the country and pursue a professional degree. gathered in San Antonio for the services. Whether in her role of a patient, proAfterwards, Donoghue’s friends congregatvider, or administrator, Donoghue would ed at the Brackenridge Villa for lunch and a offer others encouragement and advice. celebration of her life. Even when she broke her hip and was conDonoghue’s friends will tell you that valescing at home, she took the opportunity Capt. Margaret C. Donoghue in anyone who knew her benefitted from her to encourage her home health provider to generous and giving spirit; that generosity May 1979. return to school. has continued at UIW. Her estate has proAs an officer Donoghue was an influential member of the vided over $600,000 to establish The Capt. Margaret C. DonoNavy Nurse Corps. She always had an eye to the future where ghue, NC, USN Nursing Scholarship Endowment. The endowit pertained to nursing and health care, particularly in how the ment will provide scholarships to UIW nursing majors seeking role of nurses was evolving and developing. She helped shape undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees in nursing. personnel policies and was influential in directing how the Navy Donoghue’s passion for nursing and concern for the betterNurse Corps evolved as a professional organization. Donoghue ment of others was indeed larger than life. Although she is no identified a need and advocated for the development of the longer with us, through her legacy at Incarnate Word, she will nurse practitioner in adult care as part of the Navy’s nursing continue to encourage and provide for the growth and developprogram. ment of future generations in nursing. As an administrator Donoghue spoke with the patients

(Seated L-R) Judith Pattinson; Pinky (Joan) Glass; (Standing L-R) Mariann Stratton, former director, Navy Nurse Corps; Syble Horn; Dottie Leonard; Betty Nagy; Elayne Stewart; Tom Nunns; Anne Marie Nelson; Joan Tulich; and Sandra Peppard share a photo at the Brackenridge Villa on June 26, 2012. All but Horn and Stewart are retired Navy Nurses. Donoghue’s friends congregated at the Brackenridge Villa following her memorial services.

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