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UIW students wear masks University of the Incarnate Word students came masked for the first day of fall classes on the Main Campus Monday, Aug. 23. After spending most of 2020 and 2021 online during the COVID-19 pandemic, students are returning to mostly in-person instruction requiring masks for the vaccinated

and unvaccinated due to the emergence of the more contagious and more potent Delta variant. The University is asking employees and students to upload proof of their COVID-19 vaccination in the University’s registry as soon as possible, but no later than by Aug. 30.

Med team keeps eye on COVID-19

By Victoria Velazquez LOGOS STAFF WRITER The University of the Incarnate Word’s medical team established on-campus safety provisions as the community welcomes returning students and faculty. Since Aug. 9, the Broadway campus remains in phase yellow, recorded as minimal to moderate community transmission prompting mask mandates and COVID-19 testing policies. The COVID-19 testing policy states all vaccinated people will provide one test unless exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case. Weekly testing will be required for non-vaccinated persons as recommended by CDC guidelines. If tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 90 days, you may submit proof of the exposure date. For students who have tested at alternative locations, they may e-mail their results to

UIWBroadwaystudentcovid@uiwtx.edu. The mask mandate requires masks to be worn by all -- vaccinated and non-vaccinated. In-class, students are prohibited from eating and drinking. Students are required to wear masks while seated, as instructors are required to wear masks. Meanwhile, students and faculty have begun preparation to ensure their safety throughout this semester. Dr. John M. Kainer, chair and assistant professor in sociology, said he supports COVID-19 provisions to ensure a “safe” return to in-classroom instruction. “The UIW COVID-19 task force is concerned with the safety of our students, faculty, and staff and has demonstrated a willingness to adjust the rules with the changes in COVID-19 rates,” Kainer said. “That is the most that we can ask of our institution, that they be willing to hear our concerns and to act on them for

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the benefit of the common good.” Senior Grace Landwehr said she received the Pfizer vaccine. “I got it at the Alamodome,” Landwehr said. “It was super-easy and quick. I did not have any negative side effects from the first dose. (After) the second dose, I had body aches for a day. I chose to continue wearing my mask because I have people in my life who have pre-existing conditions that put them at a higher risk of being sent to the hospital. I got vaccinated and continue to wear my mask to protect other people around me.” Robert Pachecano, an instructor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, said he received the Moderna shots earlier this spring.

“I had a moderate reaction to the second dose -- fever, headache, fatigue,” Pachecano said. “It was terrible but (I’m) glad I did it. I’m getting the third vaccine booster when I can.” Pachecano said he remains concerned for the safety of his 83-year-old father, a disabled military veteran who suffers from significant health problems. “It’s not about how I feel or even what I believe,” Pachecano said. “It’s about protecting him and keeping him alive. If he got (COVID-19), I would be burying him. Let’s do what we can to keep each other safe and healthy. At this point, we all know someone who has COVID-19, some mild, some serious, and some deadly. It doesn’t have to be this way.”

Event to address suicidal awareness An interactive, outdoor suicide awareness event is set 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, to help the University of the Incarnate Word community with resources concerning mental health issues. “Let’s Taco ‘bout Mental Health” will have UIW mental health resources and support departments for students, as well as mental health resources from community partners for students, faculty or staff, said Dr. Kevin Milligan, director of UIW Behavioral Health Services. The event will take in an area involving the SEC Patio, Friendship

Garden and Westgate Circle. A taco truck will be on hand. Games, music and prizes also will be featured. “There is no hour-by-hour breakdown,” Milligan said. “It will be open for students, faculty and staff to come and go as they’d like during the three-hour block. (It will) allow for a fun and safe environment to normalize mental health while continuing to support the suicide awareness initiative and provide education and resources to the UIW community.” For Milligan, it’s his first such event since becoming director of Behavioral Heath four months ago. In June

2019, he started serving as assistant director. He’s a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision as well as a licensed professional counselor. UIW’s special event is occurring during National Suicide Prevention Week. “It is a tragic truth that suicide remains the second-leading cause of death among college-aged students in the United States, and here in Texas that rate has escalated and is higher than the national average,” Milligan said. “The UIW community has undoubtedly seen the profound effect that a student’s mental health has on

their well-being as a person, and their success as a student. For some, these health issues can become a seemingly Dr. Kevin Milligan insurmountable burden that can lead to dark thoughts and intensions. Nationwide, the month of September is dedicated to breaking this downward spiral and raising awareness to prevent suicides, and we seek to support this with an event for our community.”

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Evalinda Davila

Julianna Sandoval

Abigail Velez

Rebecca Engle

Tiana DeVaughan

Chloe Hipolito-Uribe

Ana Muniz

Skyler Burnett

Marcela Pineda

Elizabeth Doan

SGA council features historic female group For the first time since the University of the Incarnate Word became coeducational, the Student Government Association’s Executive Council is an all-female group, according to officials. President Evalinda Davila will lead the council which includes six other officers – who receive stipends – and three interns for the 2021-22 academic year. According to the SGA website, the organization “encourages all students to participate within the University community through student organizations and sponsored activities. It fosters the open sharing of knowledge of University affairs among the students. The (SGA) encourages the development of, and provides the means for, responsible student participation in campus affairs that promote the mission of the University. (The SGA) is committed to upholding the University’s longstanding traditions and to innovatively creating new traditions for the students. It continues to help the University grow and move forward with a student-minded perspective. The (SGA) is completely dedicated to upholding the University’s Mission Statement, and to fostering unity among the students with the utmost dignity and respect.” Davila, the new president, said she had not even planned to seek the presidency after serving last year as a senator representing

commuters in the junior class. “I had no intention on running for president,” Davila said. “However, I spoke with several students in my classes and on campus and found there was a need. My conversations and observations have brought me to this new chapter.” A double major in political science and criminal justice, Davila is a San Antonio native. Since enrolling at UIW, she has served as a representative for Ministry and Mission, chaired the Sweet Ambassadors, and chaired a committee looking at diversity, equity and inclusion. “As president of SGA, I aspire to bring back celebrated traditions to symbolize a new way of life through a pandemic as well as a beginning that will solidify our courage as a UIW family,” Davila said. “With the traditions established by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, they will once again join us on campus to remind us of the Mission we each will carry with us -- not only as students but as individuals. “Tradition and Spirit will be (among) the many focuses the Executive Council, and I, will focus on in a world that is very different now. We will start the year as a new generation overcoming a pandemic and like the Sisters of Charity who were brought

to San Antonio during a pandemic we too shall persevere and maintain the traditions born of this University.” One of the SGA’s campus traditions is to hold a fair featuring UIW’s student organizations. The fall one is scheduled 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, in Westgate Circle. Julianna Sandoval, a San Antonio native majoring in biology, will back Davila up as vice president. “I look forward to advocating for the undergraduate body and addressing their needs and concerns this year,” Sandoval said about her goal. El Paso native Abigail Velez, a communication arts major, is serving as chief of staff. She transferred to UIW last year, taking classes remotely but moved to the Alamo City this summer. “This year, I plan to serve our student body by ensuring the UIW Student Government Executive Council acts fast and swiftly on issues concerning our University, to provide a better college experience for our students,” Velez said. Attorney General Rebecca Engle is an interdisciplinary studies major concentrating in elementary education. Hailing from Oklahoma City, Okla., Engle said, “My goal for the year is to help further tradition and serve as an example of the values UIW holds and an advocate for all students seeking a voice in their educational pursuits.” Tiana DeVaughn is serving as

secretary. A business administration major from Katy, DeVaughn said she is “most looking forward to bringing student involvement and excitement back to the campus.” Treasurer Chloe Hipolito-Uribe, an El Paso native, is double majoring in communication arts and theatre arts. “My goal for the year is to make sure the students’ voices get heard,” she said. The director of public relations, Ana Muniz, calls San Marcos home. “I will help promote events that will make the UIW community stronger and come together,” Muniz, a criminal justice major, said. SGA intern Skyler Burnett, a theatre arts major from Boerne, said her goal is to “bring together the community on-campus by creating traditions that are meaningful to the student body and university staff.” Marcela Pineda, a double major in biology and psychology, is also doing double duty as an intern to with the vice president and secretary. “I want students to feel that SGA is there to help them and listen to them,” said the native of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Biochemistry major Elizabeth Doan, from Orange, Texas, is interning with the chief of staff. “My goal is to provide opportunities to connect students to the campus while staying safe here at the University of the Incarnate Word.”

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Office of Career Services offers work-study fair By Christina Emmett LOGOS STAFF WRITER University of the Incarnate Word students seeking federal work-study jobs got a chance to find them almost a month before classes started, thanks to the Office of Career Services. The office held a two-hour job fair July 27 in SEC Ballroom. Many of the employers and participating students wore masks or tried to remain socially distant due to the pandemic, although masks weren’t required at the time as more people were getting COVID-19 vaccinations and the Delta variant wasn’t raging. Career Services Director Jessica Lane Wilson said about 90 percent of the students seeking work-study jobs through the fair get hired or get placed eventually at mostly front-desk jobs. Having the fair before classes started gave students a chance to start work earlier, she stressed. Career Services also works closely with the community. When businesses are hiring in the area, the employers have an opportunity to post positions with Wilson’s office through an online job board. These jobs can be paid

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Christina Emmett/LOGOS Staff Dawn Morris, right, a freshman nursing major from Devine, Texas, chats July 27 with Yesenia Caloca Yafout at a work-study, job fair in the SEC Ballroom sponsored by the Office of Career Services. Yafout is assistant director of the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability. Several university offices were at the annual job fair.

internships, full-time jobs or part-time jobs. If interested, students can apply for those jobs by creating their own profile. job board. “We are hosting (the fair) for

our students so they can support their finances whether it be to pay for school, clothes or food,” Wilson said.

Other Office of Career Services events this fall include: Tuesday, Aug. 31: Office of Career Services open house, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., SEC 3030. Features goodie bags, coffee and doughnuts. Wednesday, Sept. 1: Career Hall, 3-4 p.m., SEC 2030. Wednesday, Sept. 22: HEB School of Business and Administration Career Fair, 3-6 p.m., Virtual (TBA). Register through Handshake. Sunday, Sept. 25: JCPenney Suit-Up Night (online), 10 a.m.-1 p.m., remote and in-person at North Star Mall. Students will have an opportunity to shop discounted prices on professional dress. Register via Handshake. Thursday, Oct. 7: Fall Etiquette Dinner, 5-7 p.m., SEC Ballroom. Fifty seats only. Register through Handshake. Wednesday, Oct. 13: International Alumni and Employer Panel, 4-5 p.m., SEC Ballroom. Tuesday, Oct. 26: Investing in You (Personal Branding) Workshop, 3-4:15 p.m., SEC 2030. Monday, Nov. 1: LinkedIn Workshop, 3-4 p.m., SEC 2030. Tuesday, Nov. 9: Be a Star (How to Ace Your Interview) workshop, 2-3:15p.m., SEC 2030.

Theatre plans to return live to stage Live plays are coming back to the University of the Incarnate Word’s stage for the 2021-22 academic year – but the audience should expect to wear masks, an administrator said. If health and safety conditions permit during the pandemic, expect to see in-person stagings of four productions – two this fall and two in the spring – said Dr. David McTier, chair and professor of the Department of Theatre Arts. The productions include “All Hail Hurricane Gordo,” set Oct. 1-3 and 7-9; “Little Women,” Nov. 12-14 and 17-19; “Tartuffe,” Feb. 18-20 and 24-26; and “Ordinary Days,” April 2-3 and 6-9. McTier is directing “All Hail Hurricane Gordo,” by Carly Mensch. Here’s the plot: “The routines of daily life get blown apart when two brothers take in a plucky young houseguest. While she is running away from her relatively normal family, the brothers struggle to find normalcy in the one they already have. Is it possible to be your brother’s keeper and have a life too?” Mark Stringham, an associate professor, is directing “Little Women,”

Virtual auditions set for plays For safety reasons, the Department of Theatre Arts is planning virtual auditions for the first round of hopefuls for roles in two fall productions. All University of the Incarnate Word students – regardless of major -- are welcome to audition for this fall’s productions, said Dr. David McTier, chair of the department. “To take extra precautions against the Delta variant, general auditions will be held virtually,” McTier said. Interested students should submit one video -- hopefully in YouTube format -- no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, to department secretary Bianca Hooi at hooi@uiwtx.edu “The audition video should include two memorized contemporary, contrasting monologues, no longer than two minutes each -- five

minutes total,” McTier said. “Students should choose monologues that are their age and type and be free of accents and dialects.” In the e-mail submission to Hooi, hopefuls should include a headshot and resume, if you have them. If you don’t, then include a recent photo along with a brief bio. After the directors screen the audition tapes, the callbacks or secondary auditions will be in-person observing safety protocols Wednesday, Aug. 25, for “All Hail Hurricane Gordo,” and Thursday, Aug. 26, for “Little Women.” Further details about the time and place for callbacks will be provided. For questions regarding auditions, e-mail Associate Professor Mark Stringham at mstringh@uiwtx.edu

based on the classic coming-of-age series by Louisa Mae Alcott. This version – adapted for the stage by

Kevin M. Cunningham – looks at how “four sisters navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their own

path. (The play is) a timeless and heartfelt testament to the endurance of family, the power of love, Dr. David McTier and what it means to stay true to oneself.” “Tartuffe by Molière,” considered one of the great comedies of French Theatre, “mercilessly examines the evil that men can commit in the guise of religious fervor while imperiling those who believe only what they choose to believe, despite evidence to the contrary.” “Ordinary Days,” a musical with music and lyrics by Adam Gwon, is billed as a “refreshingly honest and funny musical that tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love, and cabs.” For questions about the season and/or the department, e-mail McTier at mctier@uiwtx.edu

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SGA president: ‘Welcome to the Nest’ Dear UIW Students, I would like to welcome all Cardinals to UIW! Whether this is your first semester or your last, it will be a fall semester of new beginnings. I am honored and privileged to have been elected to serve as your Student Government president. This last year was a challenge for many students. However, with the support from faculty, staff, and peers, we have achieved the next step towards our degree and graduation. As we embark on this new year, the commitment of the Student Government Association to you, the

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student body, has not changed. SGA is a student-led organization that represents the VOICE of the student. Because of your passion for knowledge, truth, and change, the University will continue to remain one of excellency and prestige. You are the priority of the University and the future of innovation. As a student at UIW, each of you is a member of Student Government. The Executive Council and I welcome any ideas which benefit students or issues that encourage change. SGA is dedicated to the students of UIW to ensure all students are not just seen but also heard as valued stakeholders

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your professors, be accepted as individuals, and be engaged with your community and UIW family. Should you have a concern you deem necessary to address by the SGA, please do not hesitate to reach me at ebdavila@student.uiwtx.edu Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Student Government president of the University of the Incarnate Word. Congratulations and Welcome to The Nest.

Evalinda Davila of the University. Our commitment to you is to provide a continued atmosphere to be challenged by

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E-mail Davila at ebdavila@ student.uiwtx.edu

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New CAB team plans Dance Party Under a new administrative makeup, six University of the Incarnate Word students will make up the Campus Activities Board, kicking off the 2021-22 academic year with an Aug. 27 Dance Party. The party, cosponsored by the Office of Campus Engagement, will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, in the parking lot near Skyview residence hall. CAB is promoting the event as “an evening of dancing under the stars” featuring music, food and giveaways with dance games “to celebrate the end of the first week of school,” according to

a flier. This year’s board, whose members receive stipends, is led by Aryan Kapoor serving in a new position called “Director of Administration I.” Kapoor, a business administration major from San Antonio, said he hopes “to help create a tight-knitted Cardinal community by hosting events that people would love to come to.” Director of Administration II Tai Valardi is an occupational therapy major who hails from Houston. His goal is to ensure “everyone can get involved in the community.”

McAllen native John W. Meehan is serving as director of external affairs. A biology major, Meehan said his goal “is to meet people and have fun.” The director of student involvement, Ophelia Sanchez, is from Elgin, Texas. An interdisciplinary studies major concentrating in elementary education, she said her goal “is to help students get the most out of their college experience by getting involved as much as possible, and hopefully make some new friends along the way,” Waxahachie native Mark McLachlan is serving as director of

operations. The biology major said his goal “is to work hard with other members of CAB to create memorable events for our student body that also promote the values of our establishment.” The director of marketing, Maryn DeMaio, is a marketing major from Georgetown. Her goal, she said, “is to help promote fun events happening around the school to get more students to engage with their peers. Overall, creating another memorable experience at the University of the Incarnate Word.”

Artist’s photography set for display “Humanity in Black and White,” a photography exhibit featuring the works of a fine arts senior at the University of the Incarnate Word, will go on display this month at Kelso Arts Center. A reception for the artist, Alejandro Abarca, will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, said Roland H. Sul, coordinator for Semmes Gallery where Abarca’s work can be viewed 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays beginning Aug. 30 through Sept. 30. At 5:15 p.m. Sept. 16, Abarca

will be participating in a discussion called “IMAGO DEI. How do we learn to recognize the face of God?” He and his adviser, Professor Kathy Vargas, will be among several discussing how to move “among the unsheltered and the vulnerable.” Born in Corpus Christi and raised in San Antonio, Abarca said he uses his photography to “show injustice within America, bringing awareness to those afflicted by systemic injustice, as well as

those suffering across the world. “My photography conveys a pang of societal guilt,” Abarca said. “This guilt, I hope to spread through contagion. The homeless, a class unspoken for, neglected and unheard. Black Lives Matter, a movement seeking change in the face of relentless opposition. These are the subjects of my work. They inspire reflection in me, as I hope they do in you.”

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Participants in ‘Stories of Truth and Transformation’ see ‘The heart and conscience’ mural at the San Antonio Cultural Arts Center. The conference had the theme: ‘Stories of Truth and Transformation: Compassion, Civic Engagement, and Teaching Social Justice.’

Institute looks at fostering compassion Special to the Logos

A three-day institute earlier this month began a year of action for a more compassionate and just community locally and globally. University of the Incarnate Word graduate students uniting through the Compassion Student Peer Organization -- “Rooted in Compassion,” the “Compassionate Researcher” Class -- and participants in the Robert Wood Johnson Grant for city wellness were main catalysts in the institute which drew more than a hundred registrants to focus on the theme: “Stories of Truth and Transformation: Compassion, Civic Engagement, and Teaching Social Justice.” UIW’s Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability, along with UIW’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office -- both a part of UIW Mission and Ministry -- provided organizational leadership. The institute was cosponsored by UIW groups; the City of San Antonio Faith-Based Office, Compassionate San Antonio, in partnership with GivePulse and the Interfaith San Antonio Alliance; Justice, Peace, and Creation Committee of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, founders of the university; PaxChristi San Antonio; Raindrop Foundation San Antonio; and SoL (Source of Light) Center. The UIW contingent included Dr. Glenn James, vice provost; Bishop Trevor Alexander, Protestant chaplain for Mission and Ministry; Dr. Arturo Chavez, associate vice president for Mission and Ministry as well as the DEI office; Sheena Connell, assistant director for the Office of International Student and School Services; Dr. Sandy

Guzman Foster, an associate professor in the Graduate Studies Department in the Dreeben School of Education who serves as the Theophane Power Endowed Chair and is this year’s Moody Professor; Sister Martha Ann Kirk, a longtime religious studies professor; Dr. Lopita Nath, a history professor and director of the Asian Studies program; and Dr. Mourad Takawi, an assistant professor of religious studies. A number of the institute leaders are part of the team of the “Institute for Interfaith Excellence” which has provided grant funding for the year from the Interfaith Youth Core to promote diversity. Vice Provost James, quoting an Indian storyteller, Father Anthony de Mello, reminded the participants: “ ‘You have to understand, my dears, that the shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story.’ ” Chavez and a UIW graduate, the Rev. Anne Helmke of the City Faith-Based Office, introduced the institute within its growing “City of Compassion.” Dr. Alfredo Ortiz Aragón, an associate professor in UIW’s Dreeben School of Education, advised participants to recognize and use stories for healing and growth. In another session, he urged participants to focus on “Giving our stories wings: Helping our stories travel by creating visuals from our experiences to connect with others.” Dr. Roger Barnes, a professor emeritus of sociology after retiring this spring as chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, discussed the history of America’s Civil Rights Movement. San Antonio Express-News

columnist Cary Clack also shared perspectives from growing up in San Antonio. He also interned at the Atlanta-based Martin Luther King Center for Social Change. Thursday morning led participants more deeply into facing what lack of truth can do. Dr. Dennis Patrick Slattery, a former English professor at UIW, shared “Transforming Moral Injury into Communal Healing.” Dr. Emily Clark, an English professor at UIW, moderated discussion. Then, Chavez discussed the complex history of “Stories of La Llorona (the Woman Weeping) and the Truth about Race.” On the institute’s last day, Guzman Foster invited participants to personal reflection, leading “The Cajita Project as a Contemplative Activity.” Cajitas allow a space for students and anyone to develop a cultural autobiographical story told in carefully selected artifacts such as family photos, personal jewelry, newspaper articles, candles, food, and prerecorded music. The stories people create through their cajitas honor ancestry, family struggles, and triumphs, as well as the contributions of different family members. Several workshops were presented on compassion-related or servicelearning topics, or ones offering teaching tools such as a session led by Dr. Laura Cannon, an assistant professor of history who will coordinate the new UIW concentration in Social Justice and Peace. She gave practical examples of games and other things to engage students. Michelle Vasquez, Jeff Neal and Kimberly Cox presented “Storytelling

for Social Justice: Helping Parents of Children with Disabilities Discover Services and Support through Action Research in San Antonio.” “Stories of an Alternate Everyday World: The LGBTQ+ Experience” was facilitated by William Anthony with Deborah Myers, a leader in Dignity, a Catholic organization. Dr. Kevin Salfen, a professor of music, shared the heroic story of Father Mychal Judge, who was killed as he was helping at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Salfen’s “Stations of Mychal,” a series of songs that reflect on the Franciscan priest who was known for his ministry among the LGBTQ community, will be performed at UIW Aug. 28 and in New York at Mychal’s church on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Kirk led a Mural Tour of southwest San Antonio, starting at Inner City Development and finishing with a potluck supper there The institute was just the beginning of relationships, research, and joining in solidarity creating new stories. Derrick Camarillo, a UIW business major, cited one particular session of the instituter as insightful for him. “This meeting has really opened my eyes to the injustice that the LGBTQ community faces,” Camarillo said. “Working for a company that is so supportive of all has led me to believe that this kind of treatment no longer exists, but after attending this meeting, I could see that injustice does indeed still exist today. We shouldn’t feel judged by our doctors because of who we are, and I believe that we deserve the right to seek medical treatment without the fear of being judged.”

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A memory of imagination and injury By Justin Kraiza LOGOS EDITOR The Hill Country Villas apartments usurped by a sunny overpass of humidity reflected our posse’s attitude: Hopeful, energetic, and insipid. We were an unimaginative group, searching for something to keep our attentiveness for longer than a few minutes. Our days of lightsaber dueling and bike racing had long lost their luster. They were soon to become memories stored in the chapters of my reckless youth. Reckless?! Where is the unwanted danger in a silly Star Wars battle? Or a joyous bike ride? Plenty. We weren’t your stereotypical group of kids, playing to our heart’s desire and returning home at sunset for an early bedtime. Yes, we did have a bedtime, as most children do. Often, we disregarded it. We were a mean, aggressive, and raucous bunch. Sandlot kids, personified. We were always looking to maximize excitement and laughter by any means necessary. The excitement of bike racing came to an end following a harrowing accident I experienced in 2008. It was a hot sunny afternoon. We had a complete set of riders -- a rare occurrence within our sort. My bike had recently been stolen, so I borrowed Leaf’s bike. Yes, you’re reading that correctly. His name is Leaf. We called him “Tarzan” since he walked barefoot everywhere. We anxiously rode the apartment complex streets placing small traffic

cones to mark our speedway racetrack. With preparation complete, and our minds hungering for adventure, we set in motion with an eagerness for competition. My skinny, long legs gave me the advantage on the onset. They propelled me with celerity past my grimacing friends. I never touched the brakes. I became one with the wind. That was until an unsuspecting vehicle raced to the apartment gate in front of me. I reversed the rotation of my feet to activate the brake pedals. Alas, there were none. CRASH! Aside from minor bruising, I left the incident relatively unscathed. The precautionary lesson I learned as a naive 10-year-old wasn’t to wear a helmet. It wasn’t to slow down. And definitely not keep an eye on my surroundings. It was never to use a bike without brake pedals ever again. Upon returning the bike to Leaf, he jokingly remarked that today’s stunt must’ve rivaled something from “Jackass.” My friends and I looked at him with perplexity. “What’s ‘Jackass?’ ” I asked. Leaf smirked and gleefully invited us inside. After 90 minutes of balling laughter, my friends and I hit the Hill Country streets with inspiration. Inspiration to do something stupid. “Jackass” director Jeff Tremaine had a stranglehold on our imagination. We even assigned film production roles to become just like them. I was responsible for filmography. This entailed handheld filming or ducktaping my video camera on the front end of a skateboard to achieve those

incredible, go-pro-looking shots. Daniel provided the equipment, skateboards, scooters, helmets, and kneepads. The most important responsibility of all was to ensure safety. GOTCHA! It was to ensure total participation. We needed to film all the time, especially during stunts. From grinding on stairway railings, and 360 scooter jumps, we did it all. Many times, unsuccessfully. We built a reputation as troublesome kids. We were chasing the emotion of laughter at any cost -- the cost of sustained falls and injuries. But, hey! We wore helmets and kneepads. Past the stunts, my enjoyment resided in cinematography. Thanks to my MacGyver camera invention, we were getting POV shots from the skateboards and bikes. They didn’t look half bad, despite the shakiness and motion blur. Little did I know, these experiences would be a steppingstone for future improvement. Weeks of scraped knees and elbows passed, and we were back to square one, insipid. The footage we filmed on my camera collected dust on the bookshelf. We spent our days indoors playing video games, my scooter unused, yearning for the next outdoor adventure. It eventually came -- horror filmmaking. I opened my friends up to the opportunity of shooting such movies when I developed a penchant for Wes Craven films. “Scream” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street” fascinated me based on Craven’s ability to shock and frighten

me. Movies had never had that effect on me before. Soon, it would have that effect on my friends, too. Just like the laughter we Justin Kraiza experienced during “Jackass” shoots, I wanted to evoke the same emotion from my friends. Their gasps and laughter is indicative of my success. I prepared by establishing directional cues. Where actors will go, where the jump scares will happen, and when I will shift between stationary and moving tripod positions. The dialogue was impromptu, with minimal guidance on my part. In retrospect, the results were subpar. Though, that was saying something since our budget was non-existent. In the absence of a camera or tripod, this film excursion wouldn’t be possible. But, we made do with what we had, and I was proud of the results. The production value was a step up from our “Jackass” stunts, and through the magic of iMovie editing, I turned this short film into watchable junk that managed to scare the youngest of our group. Success! Email Kraiza at Kraiza@ student.uiwtx.edu

Back-to-College anxiety reduction techniques By Ruby Filoteo LOGOS ASSITANT EDITOR Anxiety is nothing new to college students. However, the last couple of semesters for the University of the Incarnate Word has likely been more stressful than most. Students who are unaware of what to expect when they return to campus this fall may experience anxiety. Here are some strategies for dealing with anxiety both before and after you come on campus.

Editor: Justin Kraiza Assistant Editor: Ruby Filoteo Contributing Writers: Christina Emmett, Angelo Mitchell and Victoria Velazquez Photographers: Christina Emmett and Abigail Velez

UIW Behavioral Health Services Make use of UIW University Resources. There is no charge for counseling services for students who are registered at UIW or any of its affiliate schools and are currently residing in the state of Texas. Contact Your Friends Connect with your school friends now to offer support as you prepare to return to school. Self-Care Anxiety symptoms that persist for a long time might lead to more

significant mental and physical health issues. You may start improving your health today by getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet. Whatever challenges you’ve had since the COVID-19 pandemic began, keep in mind that everyone experiences anxiety in different ways and to different degrees. Never feel bad about your anxiety. Finally, in order to set a positive course for your future, it’s critical to focus on what you can control,

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President: Stay safe ‘working together as One Word’ Dear Cardinals, I am so pleased to welcome you to the 2021-22 academic year at the University of the Incarnate Word. Every year, I share how much I love the fall semester with all its hope and promise for the transformational teaching and learning that will take place, the new relationships that will be formed, and, of course, the anticipation of the cooler weather that will come. Even as we continue to navigate pandemic-related challenges, I find that this year is no exception. These past few days as more and more Cardinals have moved into their residence halls and explored campus, I have felt the familiar buzz of energy that accompanies the start of the new school year. Last week, I was blessed to take part in Move-In Day for our first-year students and meet several of our newest Cardinals and their families. They shared with me their hopes for their university experience, the on-campus activities they are most looking forward to, and their dreams for their futures. I was moved by their choice to embark on their journeys with us and inspired by their excitement

to begin. They also shared that they chose UIW for our culture, our faith, and our commitment to caring for one another. Here, they are part of a University community that often feels more like a University family. This is evident in many ways, but perhaps most especially so in the way we currently support and care for each other and share in the responsibility to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. I have been pleased to see so many doing their part by wearing their masks and getting tested. UIW Health Services also provides vaccination services, and I encourage everyone who can be vaccinated to do so. By working together as One Word, we can contribute to a safer UIW for everyone now and into the semesters ahead. I often look to Scripture at the start of any new endeavor, be it a new academic term or a new goal. Recently, I have been reflecting on Chapter 3 of Ecclesiastes, a portion of which reads: “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every matter under heaven … A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. …

A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing.” Cardinals, every season has its difficulties, and we have been through a very painful one. But, as Ecclesiastes tells us, seasons do not last forever and a new one always lies ahead, though we cannot be certain of when. Until then, tend to your educations, your goals and one another. Have faith that a time will come when you can reap the benefits of the hard work you have done in the classroom while keeping our community safe. Your University is behind you and ready to support you through any challenge that lies ahead. I pray that Fall 2021 is safe, successful and the very best it can be for you and for everyone who lives, works and learns at UIW. Praised be the Incarnate Word!

Dr. Thomas Evans

Provost: ‘Love and pray for one another’ A moment of silence, a sacred space, a meeting with the CEO of the World. This past year was filled with many challenges for us -- as individuals, within our families, in our shared work environments, and in our communities across the United States and the world. In our embrace of the challenges we faced, we created strategies and innovative ways to keep ourselves centered and safe while maintaining connections with our loved ones and our students and colleagues, and with our God. As a member of the UIW faith community, under the guidance of Sister Walter Maher, Father Tom, Rev. Trevor and the Mission and Ministry staff, we continued to pray and worship together on Sundays for Mass, both by Zoom and faceto-face, this past academic year. We also found our sacred places and prayed as we began our administrative meetings. We found solace sharing our anxieties and concerns with one another, whether by Zoom or in person, as we embraced the uncertainties of the COVID pandemic and racial unrest. We each found our

sacred space to think, cry, remember those we lost, and to pray. Every morning, I am blessed to be able to spend a moment of silence in a sacred space -- a private meeting with the CEO of the World. Yes, the CEO of the World, Jesus Christ our Lord, the Incarnate Word who calls each of us to dialogue and pray with Him. In this sacred space, I try to listen more than speak and I quiet my soul to hear the guidance of our Lord. In the words of Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, spiritual master, and leader of interfaith understanding: “Prayer does not blind us to the world, but it transforms our vision of the world, and makes us see it, all men, and all the history of mankind, in the light of God.” As we continue to embrace the challenges ahead and welcome each other back for a new academic year, let us continue to reach out to one another -- our new faculty, administrators, staff, and our students across our educational platforms -- as “familia” in Christ the Incarnate Word. Let us remind each other of the words of the Christian hymn, “It Is Well with My Soul,” by Horatio Spafford: “Whatever

Dr. Barbara Aranda-Naranjo my lot, Thou hast taught me to say; It is well, it is well with my soul,” because the Creator has each of us in the palm of His gentle hands. I share with each of you the prayer below by Thomas Merton, a fellow prayer warrior. “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I

am following Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please You does in fact please You. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that, if I do this, You will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust You always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for You are ever with me, and You will never leave me to face my perils alone. Amen.” May each of you continue to be the light of Jesus in your work and interactions with others and continue to love and pray for one another and our students. E-mail Aranda-Naranjo, the provost and chief academic officer, at naranjo@uiwtx.edu Dr. Barbara Aranda-Naranjo

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‘Finish!’: Football’s theme for new season By Angelo Mitchell LOGOS SPORTSWRITER

Head Coach Eric Morris sums up and defines the fall University of the Incarnate Word football season in one word: “Finish!” For Morris, “Finish!” is more than the team’s motto for his fourth season at the helm of the Cardinals. It’s more than an aspiration. It’s a mandate. “During each of the last two seasons, we were leading the (Southland) conference midway through the schedule but had a sharp fall off at the end,” Morris said. “As coaches, we’ve worked to define the problem and find a solution for it. Offensively, we’ve been explosive at times, but at other times we didn’t play well enough (on offense) to help the defense. You’ll see us mount a more balanced attack this year.” The season kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, on the road when the Cardinals meet Youngstown State in Ohio. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. The first home game in Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, Prairie View A&M. The Cardinals’ players said they’re prepared and motivated to play each game from start to finish. “ ‘Finish’ on every little thing,” said Robert Ferrel, a 5-foot-9, 170-pound senior wide receiver from Sparks, Nev. Ferrel led UIW in pass receptions (35) and yardage (474) in the six-game spring season developed after the fall 2020 season was postponed to the pandemic. Ferrel gave some perspective on the obsession with finishing. “I catch the ball and finish to the end zone,” he said. “Finish everything we do – because we did indeed start hot last season, 3-0, and then we lost our last three games. We want to finish the fall season strong, just like we started strong last spring.” UIW returns seasoned leadership -- 24 starters for the fall season, 10 on each side of the ball and four special team members. “No excuses for this team,” Morris said. “Everybody is back, great roster, top to bottom. Very deep team. Most depth we’ve had coming back.” The Cardinals’ ability to average 42 points per game during the six-game spring schedule, plus the number of returnees from that team, promise an exciting brand of football this fall. It starts with two standouts in the offensive backfield. Running back Kevin Brown and quarterback

Abigail Velez/LOGOS Staff UIW quarterback Cameron Ward talks to the media.

Cameron Ward both have been named to the Stats Platform FCS Preseason All-America team. Brown, a 5-foot-9, 204-pound graduate student from Mount Pleasant, S.C., made the Stats second team as an all-purpose specialist. Last spring, he rushed for 775 yards and had 205 yards receiving. His 10.5 yards-per-carry average led the nation. In two years of play for the Cardinals, he has rushed for 1,495 yards and caught passes totaling 311 yards. He has 10 career touchdowns. “The way the offense is built, we want to get him touches, not necessarily carries,” Morris said about Brown. “Brown averaged over 11 yards every time he touches the ball. We plan on getting him out of the backfield, on some screens and out on the perimeter any way we can. Yes, we’re going to get him the rock a ton, I’m sure. We’re looking forward to running the ball more effectively.” Brown said he’s up for the challenge. He credits Bret Huth, director of UIW’s strength and conditioning program, for helping him prepare. “I’m ready and comfortable with the 25-plus touches,” Brown said. “I’ve worked on my body, getting in the training room. Mentally and physically I’m ready to take those touches.” Ward, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound true freshman last spring, shattered three school records in the shortened spring

season with 24 touchdowns -- including six twice in a game -- and his 146.5 passing efficiency rating. He ranked second nationally in passing yards, pass completions and touchdowns. His passing yards-per-game average was third in the nation. Ward’s startling performance earned him the Jerry Rice Award, given annually to the best freshman player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). He also enjoyed Hero Sports Freshman All-America status. The recognition continues. Ward, who’s from West Columbia, Texas, is one of 15 quarterbacks on the 35-player preseason Walter Payton Award Watch List, considered by some in the FCS as comparable to the Heisman Trophy awarded annually to the best college player in the nation. The Payton Award honors the FCS national offensive player of the year. Ward ranked in the top five in the FCS for passing yards per game (376.7) and total passing yards (2,260). Despite all the accomplishments, records and recognition, Ward said he is not satisfied. “I’ve still got a chip on my shoulder,” Ward said. “Each Saturday I still have something to prove. Coming out of high school, I wasn’t highly recruited. I had no other scholarship offers. But Coach Morris took a chance on me. I want to prove that he made the best decision.” Since the offensive line is where it starts and finish, for Brown and Ward to have success, it starts with the big guys up front. One of the major centerpieces of the line is senior lineman Dawson Kier, a 6-foot-3, 279-pound grad student from Coldspring, Texas. “For our success, we need to focus on ourselves, do our job and do it to the best of our ability and everything else will take care of itself,” Kier said. “Having two pre-season All-Americans behind us makes our job that much easier. We’re only improving. As an O-line, if we stick true to ourselves, everything else will care of itself.” On the other side of the ball, Defensive Coordinator Justin Deason said the team has added a couple new pieces on the defense. “The defense is excited about what we’re doing, playing for each other,” Deason said. “We’ll display an exciting brand of football on our side. We’ve asked some guys to do multiple things. Should be a fun year.” Three seniors are expected to be defensive leaders: Cameron Preston, a defensive tackle charted at 6 feet and

279 pounds from Crowley, Texas; Kelechi Anyalebechi, a 6-foot, 210-pound linebacker from Pearland, Texas; and Angelo Mitchell Gerald Bowie III, a 6-foot, 210-pound linebacker from Duncanville, Texas. Preston said he’s taking it personally that the defense gave up a lot of points last season. He said he wants UIW’s defense to be among the best in the nation. “For this upcoming season, the defense is more about action than talking,” Anyalebechi said. “We’re here to prove ourselves, day in and day out. We’d rather show action than do all this talking. Us believing in ourselves because a lot of people didn’t believe in us. I’m ready for this upcoming season. I do what’s best for the team and what the team wants me to do. I encourage other guys to be leaders, seeing me stay after practice and doing the small things. Got to be hard on the guys during practice so they don’t make these mistakes during the game. During the game, you can’t get that play back.” “Everybody is putting in work after practice,” Bowie said. “We’re not just checking boxes. These are not chips on our shoulders. These are bricks on our back.” Junior strong safety Shawn Holton, a 5-foot-10, 166-pounder from Fort Worth, said he plans on making plays all over the field and doing whatever the coach calls upon him. Coach Morris also is holding himself accountable to finish, challenging himself and the coaching staff. “It starts with self-reflection and starting to dig into it and holistically,” Morris said. “I’ve surrounded myself with great coaches. Made a list and went over it with all my full-time position coaches and got all their inputs, to really share their opinions with me. Dive into as a staff, find out where our problems were and find a solution to solve that problem. To put our players in the best position on Saturdays to really use their skillset and find our best 11 players on both sides of the ball and an effective scheme to get them all out there competing and having fun.” E-mail Mitchell at ammitch1@ student.uiwtx.edu

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New softball coach gets solid peer reviews

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The University of the Incarnate Word’s new head softball coach, Kimberly Dean, has received kudos from other programs she’s helped lead to success in Indiana and Georgia. A 12-year coaching veteran, Dean spent the past four seasons as head coach at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Before then, she was head coach at Armstrong State University in Savannah. Dean succeeds Joe DiPietro, who was hired in 2017, as UIW’s coach. She inherits a team that recorded a 16-27 overall record and 9-18 Southland Conference slate last spring. Dean was a stellar softball player at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in the Kenosha area and is used to winning. She was a two-time, all-Great Lakes Valley Conference honoree and twice led the team in batting average. After graduating in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in coaching, Dean remained a year as a student assistant before joining the softball program at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville as an assistant coach. Over the next seven years, Dean helped lead the team to four conference tournaments, three regional tournaments and an overall record

Kimberly Dean

of 209-167. She also assisted in all aspects of recruiting, practice planning and execution, scouting reports, and pitch calling. And she monitored the academics of a program that featured 56 academic all-conference honorees, four CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees and two CoSIDA Academic All-America honorees. While at USI, she earned a master’s degree in public administration. At her next stop, Armstrong State, Dean and her staff received the Coaching Staff of the Year award in 2017. Then came Georgia Southern where Dean went 103-77 as head coach of a program that qualified three of her four years for the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The program also led

the nation in community service hours in 2018, 2020 and 2021. Her success has earned her accolades from her peers. Sara Kubuske, head softball coach at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, called Dean a “knowledgeable coach who will produce results in the win column, but more importantly, she will provide the student-athletes with a great collegiate experience. Not only does she know the ins-and-outs of the game, but she knows how to relate to the student-athletes and get them to perform at their optimal level. Most importantly, Coach Dean is a first-class person and leader and will be a great role model for the UIW softball student-athletes. Under her guidance, the softball program will reach new heights, and I look forward to following her successes.” Suzanne Kunkle, head coach for the Southern Indiana program where Dean was an assistant, said she is confident Dean “will excel and continue great success working for a university that supports her and will bring out her passion for coaching. She is an extremely hard-working and driven individual with a fire to win.” And Thomas Kleinlein, deputy athletic director at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in Oxford, added this: “Kim Dean has demonstrated the

skillset to lead a team to postseason and transition a program into a new conference while laying a foundation for future success. I fully expect her to lead the UIW program to new heights and to develop student-athletes that UIW would be proud of.” With this show of support for Dean, it’s no wonder UIW Athletic Director Richard Duran is poised to see the softball team succeed. “We are excited for what Coach Dean will bring to the UIW softball team,” Duran said. “We have high expectations for her and the future of UIW softball, and we know she will take our program to new heights. Coach Dean is a true servant-leader with head coaching experience at the DI level, so we have no doubt she will successfully lead our program.” Dean said she was “extremely grateful” to UIW’s administrators “and all those involved in the hiring committee for entrusting me in taking over this up-and-coming softball program. UIW felt like home from the first stages of the interview process to the first time stepping on campus. I truly believe in the Mission of the University and its Athletic Department. UIW is creating the best experience for the student-athletes and building great leaders. I’m excited to build a culture of excellence and hit the ground running.”

Butterfly swimmer to represent student-athletes nationally Special to the Logos

A butterfly swimmer who has been leading student-athlete activities for years at the University of the Incarnate Word will now get to represent the Southland Conference nationally. Marissa Watters, a sports management major from Katy, has recently been named Southland National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Representative for 2021-22 As the conference representative, Watters will attend various NCAA Division I SAAC meetings throughout the year. In her role, Watters will represent the Southland alongside 30 other Division I Conference Representatives. These studentathletes work together to best serve and represent all 160,000 NCAA Division I student-athletes. As a group, they help vote on NCAA legislation and create initiatives concerning student-athlete well-being. “ ‘Grateful’ is an understatement,” Watters said about her selection. “SAAC, (UIW) Athletics, UIW and the

Southland Conference have given me so much during my time here and I’m honored to be able to give back to them on a national level. When I was given the news, I actually teared up because I knew this was a huge honor for UIW SAAC. Our members work hard to positively impact our Cardinal community and I’m grateful that our institution gets to lead the way for the Southland.” Watters, who plans to earn a master’s in her field, is going into her fourth year on UIW’s SAAC, her third year as president. As president of SAAC, Watters has helped oversee the committee’s strategic plan, constitution, well-being initiatives, service projects, meetings, and communicating with more than 50-plus members each year. Even before graduating from Katy High School in 2017, Watters showed evidence of leadership. She was the team captain on the Tigers Swim Team during the 2015-16 season and earned the Coach’s Award in 2017. She was named to the First Team All-District and earned Honorable Mention in 2016.

Marissa Waters

Watters was also a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. While leading the UIW SAAC, she had a hand in some of the group’s accomplishments this year including: Hosting three Athletics Open Forums. Leading eight virtual “Word Wednesdays.” Collaborating with the University of Texas-San Antonio to donate $1,500 to the San Antonio Food Bank.

Participating in the NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Campaign. Creating social media giveaways to interact with UIW students. Hosting an Amazon Gift Drive to give 140 gifts to San Antonio ChildSafe. Donating and creating Cardinal Care Kits for 100 people without homes. Adopting two elementary children to make their wishes come true. Celebrating National Student-Athlete Day with doughnuts and peers. Learning about StrengthsBased Leadership. Completing 752 community service hours as a SAAC group. Aiding in Life Skills initiatives with SAAC Adviser Amanda Pulido. Now as a conference national representative for SAAC, Watters said, “I’m most excited to able to create and implement Division I SAAC initiatives across the nation as well as learn from other institutions in how they continue to ignite and engage their student-athlete population to become the next generation of leaders.”

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UIW pays tribute to potter for molding clay, Special to the Logos

The University of the Incarnate Word community remembered a longtime faculty member for the lives she helped mold and inspire over 32 years teaching ceramics. Nancy Emma Ray Pawel, who joined then-Incarnate Word College’s art faculty in 1969, died July 15, at the age of 93, in San Antonio. At Incarnate Word, she taught beginning and advanced ceramics. Former students, including some current and retired UIW professors, have fond memories of the times they took her classes for credit, research, and expressed passion for art in the “Pot Shop” of the old Fine Arts Building. Many also bought or collected her pieces. When Pawel starting teaching beginning and advanced ceramics at Incarnate Word, Sister Martha Ann Kirk, a longtime religious studies professor at UIW, was in Pawel’s first classes. “Between teaching high school art and drama and going to get a master’s in Albuquerque, I had an opportunity to study with her in 1969 learning ceramics, but also much more about teaching and life,” Kirk said. “The classroom studio was where Pawel built community, gently counseled, and showcased talent -- she was like mother and mentor, creative genius and joyous friend. The Pot Shop was a very popular place on campus. It was also a sanctuary where one could integrate spiritually as arts led us to deeper places of contemplation.” Catherine Ciarrocchi, who earned a bachelor’s degree in art in 1988, called Pawel a “premier San Antonio ceramicist.” Ciarrocchi, who has lived and worked in Italy and Indonesia, but teaches at Mexican American Catholic College in San Antonio now, recalled some of the “wonderful glazes” -- Boney-Stoney, Turquoise Blue, Marshmallow White, Celadon Green and Iron Red – that Pawel formulated in the Pot Shop. “Cherished memories of raku glazing outside in the spring semesters, late-night gas-kiln watches, and the constant perseverance of students trying to master throwing techniques on the potter’s wheels remain in my heart,” she said. “(Pawel) inspired art students and non-art majors alike. Under her guidance, I was encouraged to expand upon my talents and gained considerable confidence as my artwork flourished in the Pot Shop. Beauty was not only apparent in her distinctive ceramic creations, it also shone from

FYI Read Nancy Pawel’s obituary further listing her accomplishments at https://www.missionparks.com/ obituaries/Nancy-Pawel/#!/Obituary her generous heart through her teaching, creative soul, and friendship.” Bann Williams, who graduated from Incarnate Word in 1980 in art and Native American Studies, served as one of Pawel’s pallbearers. He is now a district landscape architect for the Florida Department of Transportation in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. Williams said he couldn’t have imagined “that at a small Texas college in a basement ceramic studio that one’s life would be so influenced by one individual. Not only did Mrs. Pawel have a great influence on my perception of the visual arts and aesthetics, she inspired confidence and integrity that I have carried through all aspects of my life.” Dr. Esmeralda de los Santos, professor emerita of marketing for the HEB School of Business and Administration, said she took Ceramics I under Pawel. “Nancy was such a good friend, sharing her extensive knowledge of glazes and pottery techniques with interested faculty,” De Los Santos said. “I admired her work ethic and dedication to the students. She was generous with her time, allowing me to observe her work during the summers and guiding my efforts in (class). One summer, she introduced me to pottery from Mata Ortiz (of) Chihuahua. As a result, I traveled to Mexico multiple times to interview the artisans. The research led to the publication of several papers on the export trade of contemporary Mexican ceramics.” When Michael Reily was a student, he said his introduction to the Pot Shop was not unusual. He said Pawel invited him to “climb through the window, which was a rite of passage in itself. And so began one of the most important relationships of my entire life. From that first meeting where she let me sit down and make a complete muddy mess of myself, I was hooked. I’d change my intended major from pre-med to fine art and spent every moment I could in the basement of the Art Building where I’d go on to meet many of my lifelong friends. “I’d take something on the wheel, feeling pretty full of myself. She’d have a look and say, ‘That’s fine. Now make a hundred more.’ I’d soldier on. Slowly the pots got a little better and better. Then it was time to learn about glazing. I’d mix chemicals in measured

Photo by Don Ewers The artist, Nancy Emma Ray Pawel, seen in 1991 with one of her many ceramic works from Pawel’s Pot Shop.

formulas, then apply them to my wares -- from there learning to load and fire the gas kiln. The kiln would fire over the course of a day -- then another day to cool. We’d all wait anxiously to see the various artists projects emerge. Then we would discuss them. Again she’d say, ‘That’s fine now make a hundred more.’ I’d soldier on. The pots got better.” Pawel shared “the gift of creativity, persistence, hard work, humility, collaboration, and constructive criticism,” Reily said. “More importantly than all of that, (she) showed me what I was capable of if I believed in myself -- something that’s served me in all aspects of my life. I will miss (her), cherish all the memories and lessons learned. I’ll make (a) hundred more, and soldier on.” While teaching English at Incarnate Word in the early 1990s, Dr. Dennis Slattery said he decided to take Pawel’s classes. Now a distinguished professor emeritus at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, Calif., Slattery said his experience with Pawel inspired him to write “Earth’s Balance,” a poem he wrote in honor of Pawel that he published. Dr. Amalia Mondriguez, a professor of modern languages at UIW, said she always likes to visit the Garden for the Blind at the Botanical Gardens and see Pawel’s “ ‘The Sleeping Beauty Castle,’ one of the many

gorgeous castles that she made. “Nancy was so talented, witty, and friendly. I remember the frequent fun lunches in her pottery studio and loved to hear her talking about her family. Once, she said that she removed all the kitchen tiles in her daughter Charlotte’s new home and replaced them with her own handmade tiles. Many of us at UIW loved to buy pottery in the pottery sale that she hosted for many years. I am so grateful to Nancy in so many ways. She hosted my baby shower in 1996 in her home.” Pawel’s granddaughter, Margaret Elizabeth (M.E.) Jonas, eulogized her grandmother at the funeral. Jonas, a student in UIW’s School of Osteopathic Medicine, said Pawel encouraged her daughters and grandchildren to be creative and to develop their full potential. Inspired by Pawel, Brother Martin Erspamer, a liturgical artist, said the Pot Shop was the beginning of a “a lifelong love affair with clay.” “There have been many wonderful influencers in my life, people who breathed into me a spirit of inspiration that has lasted these 60-plus intervening years. But Nancy is right at the top of the list. Nancy lives now in her children and grandchildren, in her friends and students and in her work. May she continue to shine in our hearts like the stars of the sky.”

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John and Rita Feik School of Pharmacy 703 E. Hildebrand, San Antonio, Texas 78212

Landmarks and Fields

E. HILDEBRAND AVENUE

E. HILDE

UIW CAMPUS MAP AND SURROUNDING AREA 1. The Chapel of the Incarnate Word **

31. Dubuis Residence Hall

55. Practice Infield

2. CHRISTUS Heritage Room *

32. Slattery Leadership Center, Office of the Provost

56. McCombs Center: Housing/Rosenberg Sky Room

3. Pierre House *

33. Cervera Wellness Center (WC)

4. Dubuis House *

34. Student Engagement Center: 1st level-Concourse Dining, Cardinal Shoppe (upper); 2nd level-Student Organization Complex, Meeting Rooms; 3rd levelOffice of the President, Veterans Affairs, Career Services, Campus Engagement, SGA Offices, Graudate Assistants, Writing & Learning Center, Tutoring Services, Sodexo, CAB Activities, Greek Life, Lounge, All Faiths Reflection Room, University Advising Lab, University Advising Center, TRIO, Offices; Basement-Red's, Cardinal Shoppe (lower), Post Office, Help Desk; Mezzanine65 Ballroom

5. Madeline House * 6. Village at Incarnate Word * 7. Alphonse House * 8. George Washington Brackenridge Villa ** 9. DeMatel House * 10. Angelique House * +

MT. ERIN PASS

DEVINE RD.

11. Blue Hole

12. Bernard O’Halloran Garden

57. Residence Halls, Hilllside Residence Hall 58. Residence Halls, St. Joseph’s Hall 281 59. Henriette Leonard Auditorium 60. AT&T Boardroom

61. Grossman International Conference Center, Ballroom 63 (ICC) JOERIS RESIDENCE HALL

62. Ancira Parking Tower 63. Residence Halls, Joeris Residence Hall 64. Residence Halls, Skyview Residence Hall

35. Gorman Business and Education Center,67 Dreeben School of Education H-E-B School of Business (GB)

65. McCracken House

36. Residence Halls, Sr. Clement Eagan Residence Hall, Campus Police

67. Founders Hall

MCCRACKEN HOUSE

14. Incarnate Word Generalate **

FEIK SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

15. Admissions Center Columkille Administration Building: Admissions Center, Registrar, Business Office, Campus Ministry, Ettling Center (AD) 16. Bennack Music Center 17. Concert Hall 18. Fine Arts Complex (FA)

ANCIRA PARKING GARAGE

66. Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP)

19. Joyce Design & Technology Center (JB) 20. Sr. Antoninus Buckley Courtyard 21. Maureen Halligan-Ronald Ibbs Theatre and Dance Center (HIT)

43. Solar House 44. Softball Field 45. McDermott Center, offices (2nd floor) (CONV)

23. Financial Aid (1st floor) (CHAPEL)

47. Village of Avoca: Dowling Avoca A, Escobar Avoca B (A&B)

25. Coates Theatre (EHMT) 26. Cheever Theatre (EHMT) 27. Bonilla Science Hall (BSH) 28. The Marjorie Jordan Carillon Plaza 29. Mabee Library, McCreless Art Gallery, Counseling (LIBR) 30. AT&T Science Center (AT&T) * Village at Incarnate Word

E. HILDEBRAND AVENUE

42. Barshop Natatorium (NATA)

22. Kelso Art Center (FA) 24. Our Lady’s Chapel (CHAPEL)

39. Lourdes Grotto and Angel of Hope Statue**

46. Mabry Tennis Center

48. Sullivan Ceramic Studio 49. Village of Avoca: Smiley Avoca C 50. Village of Avoca: Molloy Avoca D 51. Sullivan Field 52. Benson Stadium 53. Village of Avoca: Hayes Avoca E 54. Practice Soccer Fields + Headwaters Sanctuary

ST. JOSEPH’

HENRIETT LEONARD AUDITORIU AT&T CONFERENCE ROOM

38. Frank Nursing Building (NB)

41. Buckley-Mitchell Advancement Center (BUCMIT)

61 GROSSMAN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER

37. Agnese-Sosa Residence Hall

40. Student Health Center

HILLLSIDE RESIDENCE HALL

ANCIRA PARKING TOWER SKYVIEW RESIDENCE HALL

INCARNATE WORD HIGH SCHOOL

13. Mission Plaza

Incarnate Word High School 727 E Hildebrand Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 (not indicated on map) St. Anthony’s High School 3200 McCullough Ave. San Antonio, Texas 78212 (not indicated on map) This publication is available in alternate format by request. To request an alternate format, please contact Admissions at 829-6005. 5/21

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