What's The Word Aug 31 Issue

WHAT’S THE WORD UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD

AUGUST 31, 2015

RUSH/RECRUITMENT INFO

FALL 2015

10 TIPS FOR

RUSHING A

FRATERNITY BOGEY WELLS http://totalfratmove.com

Don’t dress like an idiot

Don’t dress like an idiot. There are two types of idiots: those who overdress and those who underdress. I do not want to see you wearing a sports coat and a bow tie just as much as I do not want to watch you walk into my house sporting your finest white undershirt with some killer Walmart gym shorts. I recommend sticking to the classics: a polo shirt and khaki shorts. It’s easy and it looks good. We notice it, too.

Don’t mindlessly follow friends

People change from high school to college. Just because a kid you knew fairly well in high school wants to go to a certain fraternity, it does not mean that fraternity is a great fit for you, too. Remember, you’re choosing your home for the rest of your college career. It’s not a decision you should make lightly.

Avoid discussing polarizing topics Where I’m from, social protocol states that you are to never start a conversation with a stranger with divisive and polarizing topics. If I met you on the streets and immediately began criticizing the president, you’d be taken aback by my boldness, regardless of your agreement or disagreement with my opinion. The same goes for rush. Topics such as politics, religion, racial issues, and anything else that could cause friction should be avoided.

Don’t be drunk

This is another one of those tips that I wish I didn’t have to give. DO NOT pregame formal rush. Very, very few of you can hold your alcohol as well as you think you can. It doesn’t impress us that you’re secretly drunk for a sober function, nor does it give us any incentive to invite you back for the next round.

It’s just an awful idea.

Find a brother and talk to him This seems so simple, yet you’d be amazed at how many PNMs stand in the doorway waiting for a brother to go out of his way to converse with them.

We WANT to talk to you. It kills time, and, who knows, we may find a potential bid.

Whether you are too nervous to start a conversation or too cocky to approach us, it’s killing your chances of finding a home. Never be afraid to approach any free brother and ask him questions. Trust me, if you can give us a semi-respectable conversation, we’ll most likely invite you back for the next round. As I said earlier, most rush classes are not filled with orators.

Feel free to ask us about stuff other than partying I love bragging about our social calendar for the upcoming semester–it’s full of a ton of fun parties and events, and it’s one of the strongest on campus.

However, I have probably been asked about it 15 times before you even stepped into the house. I’m more than happy to answer your questions about the partying side of fraternities, but there are plenty of other aspects that I’d love to discuss, too. Besides, it shows me you may actually have an interest in academics or service, and most likely you won’t be the pledge who flunks out his first semester.

DO NOT BEG FOR A BID Nothing aggravates me more than a kid blatantly begging for a bid. Not only is it a huge red flag, but 90 percent of the time, this kid will be a PNM I’ve known for all of 10 minutes. We aren’t going to lead you on. If we’re interested, you’ll know. It serves us no purpose to continuously invite a kid back who we know we’re not giving a bid to. It’s a waste of everyone’s time, and it’s a cruel move in general. If you can convince me that you’re a normal guy who is genuinely interested in our chapter, you will have nothing to worry about. My rush chair will hear your name in a positive light.

Don’t lie to us When you registered for formal rush, you most likely filled out a long form with every bit of personal information IFC could squeeze out of you. Guess where that information is sent? Yep, to the individual chapters. I already have every bit of personal information on you that I could possibly want.

If you want to lie to us about your high school activities or GPA, go ahead. We already have that information from IFC. If you’re going to lie, hopefully you lied in your registration, too. But either way, we’ll find out.

Don’t act like you’re already in Don’t refer to us as your brothers, or anything along those lines. You haven’t even received a bid yet, much less been initiated. While it’s not the biggest problem I face during rush, it’s one that happens every year and really makes me think twice about a kid.

Please just be yourself

It all boils down to this. It is said repeatedly, yet many PNMs fail to understand that it is the one way to have guaranteed success during rush. Do not try to be someone you’re not. The only way to find the right home for you is to go through rush with an open mind. Temporarily molding yourself into someone you’re not will always end disastrously. In the end, it’s best for everyone if you put your true self on display. Be proud of who you are.

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TECH ASSIST EXPLORE YOUR TECHNOLOGY

August 28 Noon – 1:00 pm Student Blackboard Lunch and Learn GB212

Blackboard 101 - This is a student-centered event that will focus on Blackboard from the student’s perspective. Join Terry Peak for free pizza and learn how to navigate Blackboard, discuss the finer points of MyWord.

September 25

Noon – 1:00 pm Student Lunch and Learn GB212

Effective PowerPoint- This is a student-centered event that will focus on how to effectively share information with your audience using PowerPoint. At the end of this half-hour session, you will know the secrets to minimizing boredom and maximizing attention. In other words, you learn how to stop your PowerPoint presentation from becoming PowerPointless.

October 30

Noon – 1:00 pm Student Blackboard Lunch and Learn GB212

Blackboard 201- In this session, Terry will be explaining some of the finer points of the Blackboard LMS. Topics include accessing collaborative tools such as blogs and wikis, reviewing the student resource tab, and using the mashup tool. Attendees will be fed, which is perfect for that student whose wallet is empty after attending homecoming.

September 8-10 No Phone Zone Finnigans 9am - 2pm

your friends can wait, make a new one!

U are... I am... We are...

Cardinal Courtyard

Three large boards will be set up for students to express “who U are...”, “who I am...”, “who We are...”

Tuesday, September 8 Civility March Dubuis Lawn 11am - 2pm

Students will march around the library and stop at four stations to contemplate Different perspectives about respect. Students will receive a t-shirt once they complete the walk.

Wednesday, September 9 “What would you do?”

Library Auditorium 4pm- 5pm

You’ve seen the show, now answer the question “What Would You Do?” In this Friendly and engaging discussion that will challenge your views and perceptions of our community. Hosted by Monica Solis - Hoefl.

Thursday, September 10 A Conversation on Civlity Library Auditorium 4pm - 6pm

Red, Yellow, Black, and White, Male, Felmale... we’re all alike. Our panel will provide perspectives on gender, race, ethnic and religious similarities and differences.

Brought to you by Campus Life and Ettling Center for Civic Leadership

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UIW Phonathon 2015 What are you doing?

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Attending Phonathon Sat., Oct. 3 through Wed., Oct. 14 • • • • •

Free training available Great networking opportunity Potential paid opportunities Community service hours Win prizes

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so I thought this would help get me out of my shell a little bit. I really like the atmosphere and everyone is so friendly and warm Computer Information Systems (CIS) major, ’16 #uiwphonathon Contact Patrick Greener for more information: 210-805-5832 or greener@uiwtx.edu

/uiwphonathon www.uiw.edu/phonathon The University of the Incarnate Word provides reasonable accommodation with adequate notice. To request disability accommodation for this event, visit www.uiw.edu/ada 8/15 50

UIW STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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Speak to prospective students and families Organize and facilitate Admissions Recruiting Events Conduct campus tours Participate in UIW commencements Network with UIW administrators

The core values of UIW: 1. Education

2. Truth 3. Faith

About us:

The Student Ambassadors are an on-campus organization who assist the Office of Admissions in recruitment and retention, to foster a sense of community among students and visitors, and to act as official representatives of the University of the Incarnate Word, and the community at large.

4. Service 5. Innovation

CONTACT US: Maryssa Bustamante Coordinator mabustam@uiwtx.edu Amanda D. Gamez Membership Chair amgamez1@uiwtx.edu

For more information, visit:

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Jessica Medina Advisor jamedin1@uiwtx.edu

Fall 2015 Auditions When: Friday, August 28, 2015 - 10:00 a.m.

(Please be there at 9:45 a.m.)

Where: AD 290 We are seeking on-air talent to help build and present our original programming throughout the semester.

Auditions are open to all currently enrolled UIW students, regardless of major.

Students interested in auditioning are advised to dress professionally for screen (similar to news anchors on WOAI/KENS/KSAT/etc.) and to familiarize themselves with the script prior to their audition.

For scripts and further information, visit us at AD 281 or send us an e-mail to dew@student.uiwtx.edu

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