Whats the Word April 11th Issue

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APRIL 11, 2015

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SPRING 2016

10 Tips for Surviving Fiesta

By RenĂŠ A. Guzman Updated 1:05 am, Saturday, April 21, 2012 Fiesta tests the fortitude of even the most ardent fight the ill effects of alcohol, such as dehydration and partygoer; so it pays to strengthen body and mind for all weak Fiesta gritos. the colorful events. Here are some survival tips to conquer the citywide celebration.

Apply sunscreen Fiesta promises tons of outdoor fun; so apply sunscreen Buy tickets in advance. often or you'll end up redder than King Antonio's cape.

You'll stand in line long enough for turkey legs and portable potties; so why add to the wait by lining up for Skip the strollers tickets at the gate? The Fiesta Store at 2611 Broadway Fiesta is mostly a family affair, but that doesn't mean you sells tickets for the Texas Cavaliers River Parade, NIOSA, should tow the kids in strollers the size of hot dog carts. the Battle of Flowers Parade and other events.

Do yourself and Fiesta crowds a favor and walk with your Call 210-227-5191 for information. child hand-in-hand or carry him in your arms.

Pack cash Fiesta isn't very credit card-friendly; so don't leave home without plenty of cash.

Take the bus There's no such thing as a cheap or close Fiesta parking spot, but you can get the next best thing to curbside service with VIA Metropolitan Transit Park and Ride.

Dress light Service goes to the Fiesta Oyster Bake and other Fiesta Fiesta means springtime heat, cool beverages and confetti events. Round trips cost $5 for adults, $2.50 for kids ages showers. Keep cool or at least cooler with casual wear 5 to 11. Call 210-362-2020 or visit viainfo.net for more info. such as T-shirts, shorts and sneakers.

Feast! Fiesta serves up a motley array of delicious edibles, Hydrate early and often many on greasy paper plates and pointy sticks. Far from Carry a water bottle in your purse or pocket to keep you nutritious but that's kind of the point. and your child or elder revelers hydrated. Water also helps

Try something different You love NIOSA and the Battle of Flowers Parade, but what about those 100-plus other Fiesta events? Explore new Fiesta foods at A Taste of New Orleans or Fiesta Gartenfest.

Try all-new events such as Best of the West and the Best Little Hoedown in Texas. When you see more sides to Fiesta, you help support more of the nonprofit organizations that make it all possible.

Plan for time off There's plenty of Fiesta to be had in the evenings and on weekends, but what about the Fiesta River Art Show that runs Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.?

Or Friday's Battle of Flowers Parade, which drums up the fun at 11:35 a.m. with the vanguard and then all those shoe-showing queens on floats about an hour later?

FIESTA FACTS https://my.uiwtx.edu/group/mycampus/home

In 1891, a group of ladies decorated horse-drawn carriages, paraded in front of the Alamo, and pelted each other with flower blossoms. The parade was organized to honor the heroes from the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Little did they know, 118 years later, Fiesta San Antonio would be one of the largest and greatest festivals in America.

Eleven days, 108 events, 101 local nonprofit member organizations, Up to 3.5 million attending, $284 million economic impact -- this is the modern day Fiesta San Antonio, considered by many to be one of two great American celebrations. (The other would be Mardi Gras in New Orleans.)

Fiesta San Antonio! As every Texan knows, Fiesta in San Antonio is one big party. Folks travel from all across Texas, the U.S., and even from around the world to participate in this time-honored tradition. When William Barret Travis, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and the other 180-plus defenders took to the walls of the Alamo to protect San Antonio and to claim her independence as part of the newly formed Texas Republic, no one thought about a future celebration that would honor that event. Yet Fiesta has long been the ultimate tribute to the Alamo heroes a festival as rich in culture as it is a memorial to the Alamo's fallen defenders. In modern times, Fiesta San Antonio is considered one of largest and most colorful celebrations in North America.

HISTORY OF THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS PARADE By 1890, San Antonio, Texas, was a thriving trade center with population of 38,000. In 1891 a group of citizens decided to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto with a Battle of Flowers.

The first parade had horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh flowers and floats carrying children dressed as flowers. The Belknap Rifles represented the military. The participants pelted each other with blossoms.

The Battle of Flowers Parade is the only one in the country to be planned and directed completely by women. Today it’s the largest parade in Fiesta. It’s second in size nationally only to the Tournament of Roses Parade.

THE FIESTA RIVER PARADE For years King Antonio had no set tradition for his official arrival at Fiesta. He used planes, trains and automobiles.

When the Works Progress Administration completed improvements to the San Antonio River in 1941, the Cavaliers decided to introduce the king in a river parade— the first event to take place on the river after the improvements.

Today the River Parade is one of the few in the nation in which the floats really do float. About 250,000 people line the banks to enjoy the event.

FIESTA FLAMBEAU PARADE When it comes to Fiesta, there is so much to talk about: The Fiesta Flambeau Parade began in 1948. The parade’s The hundreds of colorful events, the many parades and name comes from the French word for a candlestick or pageants and a host of related activities that are torch. In the event’s early years, four-man brigades associated with the eleven day celebration. But how much marched between the other units, carrying torches on do you really know about Fiesta, how it started and the five-foot poles. Today Boy Scouts carry safety flares. All the story behind the festival? floats in the Flambeau Parade are lighted.

Again, we don't have the space to cover them all. But here are a few Fiesta facts perhaps you didn't know - or have Fiesta San Antonio is being held this year all across San forgotten: Antonio April 16-26. Don't miss it.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

NOW HIRING! WHO:

UIW Students

WHEN:

April 8 - April 17

HOW:

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The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is looking for enthusiastic individuals to create electrifying events for students on campus! As part of CAB, you will gain event planning and leadership experience. We need CAB positions are bi-monthly paid positions.

Any questions about the Campus Activities Board can be directed to Natay Gutierrez, Student Engagement Coordinator at nagutie1@student.uiwtx.edu

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April 13, 2016 · 10:00 a.m.−2:00 p.m.

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Do you have what it takes to make the world a better place?

30-SECOND PSA

CONTEST

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Calling all San Antonio area college & university students to create a 30-second video to raise awareness on a sustainability-related topic of your choosing (air quality,recycling, organic gardening, energy/water conservation, nature, clean energy, etc.) PSAs will be showcased at a Green Carpet event during

EcoExchangeEdu on Earth Day , April 22, 2016, at Eco Centro .

Prizes for the top three winners.

Send youtube link to drichter@alamo.edu by April 8 at 12 noon.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Sustainability in Action: Classes, Campuses, and Communities EcoExchangeEdu – San Antonio

On Friday, April 22, 2016, from 2 to 5 p.m., we will hold our second EcoExchangeEdu Showcase. This event highlights the sustainability initiatives and research in the classroom and beyond, with presentations by students representing local colleges and universities. The event will be held at San Antonio College’s EcoCentro (1802 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212).

We invite all students from San Antonio‐area colleges and universities to submit proposals to present at this exciting collaborative event. The deadline for proposal submission is Wednesday, March 30, 5 p.m.

Submissions may take any form, including (but not limited to) performance art, fine art, platform presentations, and poster presentations. Staged submissions (platform presentations, performance art pieces, etc.) should not exceed eight minutes in length. Students submitting static displays (fine art, posters, etc.) should anticipate being available during a designated period of time for Q&A and discussion with attendees if their submission is selected. Submissions will be juried and students will be notified about the selection results no later than one week prior to the event.

This year, the EcoExchangeEdu Showcase will be entitled “Sustainability in Action: Classes, Campuses, and Communities”. San Antonio’s institutions of higher education are preparing students to address the challenges of sustainability in their professional, civic and personal lives regardless of academic discipline.

Presentations that celebrate how sustainability education fosters transformation – a commitment to action where skills, attitudes and knowledge are applied to issues of sustainability – are of particular interest.

Your presentation proposal should include the following: 1. Title of Presentation – Please list academic discipline(s) embodied in the presentation if not apparent in the presentation title.

2. Description (limit 250 words) – Please explain clearly how the format is appropriate for your proposal, what you plan to do, and the connection to sustainability.

3. Detailed List of Technology and Special Needs – Please list all audio/visual requirements. Also include spatial and equipment requirements for performance/activity.

4. College or University Affiliation, Class Year, and Institutional Contact Information ‐ Your university e‐ mail address will be utilized to confirm your institutional affiliation.

5. Brief Introduction for Presenter(s) – This introduction may be used in promotional materials and for introductions at the EcoExchangeEdu Showcase. Submissions may be edited for length and uniformity in publication.

Please submit proposals and questions about EcoExchangeEdu’s Showcase to EcoExchangeEdu@gmail.com

EcoExchangeEdu is a group of faculty, staff, and students from San Antonio‐area colleges and universities who have been meeting since 2014 to share ideas about sustainability in our campus and civic communities.

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