UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD!
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
What’s the Word? UIW Men's Soccer Hosts First Round of NCAA Tournament UIW men's soccer team will host Midwestern State on Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m., at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, in the first round of the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Tournament. UIW's "Run to the Championship '11" begins at home! We are five wins away from being crowned NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. Tickets will go on sale starting Tuesday, November 8, and are available by going to www.cardinalathletics.com and clicking on "Cardinal Tickets" in the lower left-hand side of the page. Prices: Adults: $4 Students: $2 Seniors (55 years of age and over): $2 Children 3 - 12 years of age: $1 Children under 2 are free. UIW students with a valid UIW student ID card can receive complimentary admission if they are one of the first 500 students to claim their ticket on Thursday, November 10, at the east ticket booth (closest to the tennis courts) starting at 10 a.m., courtesy of the Athletics Department and University Events & Student Programming. For more information, go to www.cardinalathletics.com. Story: http://www.cardinalathletics.com/news/2011/11/7/MSOC_1107115033.aspx?path=msoc
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SPOTLIGHT: 2011 CARDINAL HOMECOMING WEEK
SPOTLIGHT: UIW GREEK FOOTBALL
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Pool Tourney Nov. 9th, 2011 @ 7pm Sign up at the Student Center Desk
Free
snacks & drinks
Sponsored by Student Center
’90s Night Nov. 16th, 2011 @ 7pm
Free
snacks & drinks
Sponsored by Student Center
Follow Campus Life on Twitter @UIWCampusLife 100th follower will win a goodie bag! !
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UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD!
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
SPOTLIGHT: 2011 CARDINAL HOMECOMING WEEK CONTINUED
SPOTLIGHT: GREEK FOOTBALL GAME: CONGRATS CHEER/DANCE TEAM & MENS FRATERNITIES FOR THE WIN!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a Student Organization with 12-15 volunteers able to assist with the 6th annual Festival of Lights. 8 - 11:30pm on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Dinner is provided. Attire required: jeans and UIW t-shirt or organization shirt. Contact: Kristy Waltston 210-299-2738 KWalston@Family-Service.org
REMINDER: STUDENT LOGO CONTEST
UIW students are encouraged to participate in the Alamo Heights Night速 2012 logo contest. The logo should include some reference to the event and year of the event. All finished computer separated artwork should be provided on a disk no later than Dec. 2. For more information and the contest guidelines, http://www.alamoheightsnight.org/
Alamo Heights Animal Care Services: Love Animals? Be a foster pet parent today!
The Alamo Heights ACS is seeking college students interested in opening up their home to a kitten. Fostering is perfect for college students because ACS will pay for all food, liter, and medical care so there is no cost and you may have a kitten without long term commitment. Interested? Please contact Cathe Eldredge-Graczyk at 210-822-3321 or via email at CEGraczyk@alamoheightstx.gov for more information. Visit the Alamo Heights ACS facebook page: facebook.com/alamoheightsanimalcareservices
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SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE 2011 HOMECOMING MEMORY
Let us showcase your favorite Homecoming memory on next week’s What’s the Word newsletter! Send in your favorite picture of any Campus Life sponsored homecoming event. Submit all photos in JPEG format to crluna1@student.uiwtx.edu Include your full name and brief description of picture. SPOTLIGHT: WALK, ROLL, & READ FREEDOM CHALLENGE
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UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD!
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
International Education Week International Education Week, Nov. 14-17, is a free event celebrated worldwide in which faculty, students, administrators and other outside international organizations/non-profits, etc., showcase their international knowledge, research, skills and artistic abilities. UIW’s International Affairs Department will host several events on campus during the week for students, faculty, staff and the San Antonio community to enjoy. A complete schedule will be posted in front of the library during International Education Week. For more information, contact Jose Martinez at 210-805-5705 or at jfmartin@uiwtx.edu.
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NOVEMBER 7, 2011
SPOTLIGHT: HOMECOMING TAILGATE
SPOTLIGHT: WINDOW WARS
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NOVEMBER 7, 2011
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
University Events & Student Programs Team Paul Ayala, M.B.A. Director of University Events & Student Programs Melissa Sayre, M.S. Judicial Educator & Student Development Specialist
Graduate Assistants: Anna Lilia Castorena Assistant to the Judicial Educator Student Events Coordinator Mehmet Kula Student Center Manager Cristina Luna Greek Life & Student Organizations Coordinator Dean of Campus Life
Dr. Renee Moore
Get Involved! Click Here! SPOTLIGHT: CAMPUS LIFE ADVISOR LUNCHEON Congratulations Father Tom Dymowski, advisor to The Red C, in winning a lovely gift basket courtesy of Origins at La Cantera.
What’s the Word Contact: Cristina Luna crluna1@student.uiwtx.edu
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