September, 2011 - University of the Incarnate Word

September 2011Barrio Bash returns for second-year runBy Lauren SilvaLOGOS STAFF WRITERThe second annual “Barrio Bash” on Dubuis Lawn – sponsored by the Campus ActivitiesBoard -- kicked off the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Thursday,Sept. 15.Strings of colorful beads and bright paper fans adorned the tables as Latin musicboomed through the speakers. Aguas frescas, a Latin American fruit drink, was readilyavailable as well as a selection of paletas, a type of Latin American ice pop. A moonbounce with a rotating surfboard drew a small audience as brave individuals tried to holdtheir balance and have a bit of fun.The highlight of the evening was a performance by the university’s Zumba class.Seven women performed three, high-energy dance numbers. A crowd began to gatheras passer-bys stopped to get a better look at the event to and from classes.“They look like they’re having so much fun,” visitor Trey Harris said. “It’s great thatthere’s a group like this for students.”Despite the colorful decorations and refreshment stand, the event turned out to bea small gathering, as opposed to the big fiesta the Campus Activities Board was hopingfor.“This year we had roughly 75 people who attended our event,” CAB Vice PresidentVictoria N. Enriquez said. “This is usually a small crowd for an outdoor event.”Enriquez, a junior accounting major, attributed the small crowd to scheduling. Thisyear’s Barrio Bash was held on a Thursday at 4 o’clock, a time most students are headinghome.Although the event didn’t draw as many people as last year, the Barrio Bash willcontinue to be an annual gathering. Enriquez did not divulge details about next year’sevent.“You never know what theme we might have,” she said.FEATURESpage www.uiwlogos.org3JOANN JONES/LOGOS STAFFA student gets her face painted during the second annual 'Barrio Bash' that took place again on Dubuis Lawn.ALYCIA HESTER/LOGOS STAFFLeah Smith, a government major from San Antonio, argues a point during a moot court demonstration.Students argue casesin moot court displayBy Gaby MedinaLOGOS STAFF WRITERSeveral University of the Incarnate Word students witnessed a moot courtdemonstration as part of “Constitution Day” activities Tuesday, Sept. 20, at J.B.and L.E. Mabee Library Auditorium.Four students -- Leah Smith, Daniel Ryan, Patrick Cardenas and Victor Reyes– played “lawyers” arguing an intense constitutional case involving the First andFourth Amendments before two “Supreme Court justices.”Dr. Michael P. Forrest, an associate professor of business law in the H-E-BSchool of Business and Administration, served as the “presiding” or chief justicewhile Dr. Gary A. Keith, an assistant professor in the Department of Governmentand International Affairs, played an “associate” justice.“Undergraduate moot court competition is relatively new and an extracurricular[activity],” said Keith, who also serves as pre-law adviser. “It is a legitimateway to learn constitution law.A moot court consists of oral arguments in a fictitious setting before an appellatecourt. It is designed for participants to take part in simulated court proceedings.In this timed court setting at Mabee Auditorium, the students were interruptedby questions from the judges.“It’s a question of preparedness; whether they’ve done enough research ornot,” Keith said.The students are preparing for moot court competition. Keith and Forrest, whoserves as a volunteer coach, will accompany the team to an Oct. 7 competition atTexas Wesleyan University’s law school.“Other participants are planned to compete in about four to five tournamentsthis semester and there will be one or two tournaments in the spring,” Keithsaid.

CAMPUSpage 4 www.uiwlogos.orgSeptember 2011Teledermatology accessgets under students’ skinBy Dana SootodehLOGOS STAFF WRITERGot a skin problem?University of the Incarnate Word students have a new way to get a dermatologist’sconsultation regarding skin problems within a matter of minutes. It’s called “teledermatology”and UIW students need only access dermavisit.com to get answers.Dermavisit.com is a HIPAA-secure website that allows students direct accessto a dermatologist for their skin care issues. HIPAA is an acronym for the HealthInsurance Portability and Accountability Act, which requires the establishment ofnational standards for electronic health care transactions and national identifiers forproviders, health insurance plans, and employers. The standards are meant to improvethe efficiency and effectiveness of the nation's health care system by encouraging thewidespread use of electronic data interchange in the U.S. health care systemThrough the means of a computer, UIW students can receive quick answers, includingdiagnosis and treatment.This is how it works. A picture of the student’s skin problem is taken in UIW’sHealth Services Office. The picture is immediately forwarded to a board-certifieddermatologist on dermavisit.com. The student then can be diagnosed and prescribedsomething to help her or his situation.Longtime Health Services Director Marveen Mahon, a registered nurse, workswith Dr. Scott Henslee at San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic to help make teledermatologypossible.“Telemedicine is the wave of the future,” Mahon said. “Teledermatology providesa time-saving, cost-effective way to get a diagnosis online and if necessary, provide aprescription within 24 hours.”Dermavisit.com allows students to work around their schedule, instead of waitingfor weeks to be seen, she said.“For more complicated cases, it’s a very fast way to find out if you need a followupwith a dermatologist in person.” Mahon says.Students are charged $50 a visit, with follow up e-mails from the dermatologistincluded in the cost.“Students have to pay online with (a) credit card at the time of the referral,”Mahon said. “In the future, the doctor hopes to get insurance to cover this type oftelemedicine.”Health Services adds dental spaceBy Ashley RamirezLOGOS STAFF WRITERThe Campus Health Center now permanentlyhas a dental office that will caterto basic dental needs a student has. Andthe services are free if you have studenthealth insurance.If you have insurance from the university,you can visit Dr. Olaf Haerens,the on-site dentist. Haerens, a graduateof the University of Texas Health ScienceCenter dental branch in Houston, hasbeen doing dentistry 15 years.The dental service has been availablefour years, but now has become permanentwith the permanent office, which is veryunique because before the doctor wouldhave to his equipment with him. TejasDental Care PA is working in conjunctionwith student insurance services to providethis service.Haerens and his assistant, Cassie Rice,are the personnel for the office whichprovides basic dental services includingteeth cleaning, fillings, some extractions,and just overall basic dentistry. They comeabout once a month, usually on a Wednesdayfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointmentsare recommended to ensure being seen.“Sometimes it’s hard for studentsto find a dental office, especially for theinternational and out-of- state students,”Haerens said. “Here, it is very consistentwith the staff and the work we do.”ASHLEY RAMIREZ/LOGOS STAFFDr. Olaf Haerens, right, and his assistant, Cassie Rice, get ready to examine Teddy Namirembe, a UIW gradstudent, in the new dental suite available in the Health Services office. Appointments are highly recommended.Headwaters Coalition seeks volunteers for workdaysBy JoAnn JonesLOGOS PHOTO EDITORThe Headwaters Coalition is looking for volunteers to help beautify the HeadwatersSanctuary of the San Antonio River.Volunteer work includes gathering brushpiles and logs to be placed in the woodchipper, the dispersal of mulch piles and the removal of dry brush from along the streetto reduce the risk of fire hazard. Volunteers also will be tasked with invasive speciesremoval from the headwaters trails.Any volunteers interested are asked to dress appropriately as most of the volunteerwork is done in wooded areas. Appropriate attire includes closed-toe shoes, glovesand pants.The Headwaters work days take place on Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdaysfrom 9 a.m. to noon through the semester. Fridays include Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Nov. 4and Dec. 9. Saturdays include Oct. 1, Nov. 12, Dec. 3 and Jan 7.For more information or inquiries about the work days, contact Helen Ballew,director of the Headwaters Coalition, at helen@headwaterscoalition.org or HowardS. Homan at howard.homan@gmail.com.Alpha organizations beginsBy Sana HarharaLOGOS STAFF WRITERFirst-generation college students –the first in their families to seek a degree-- have some needs a group of facultywho teach them want to address.At the University of the IncarnateWord, that faculty group is calling itselfAlpha.A recent study found first-generationstudents tend to face more obstacles intheir academic career that come fromfamily with a potentially misguided imageof college, and some lack of orientationthan traditional students.Alpha wants to work with thesefirst-generation students. Ten facultymembers in the group met Sept. 20 withstudents who came to a meeting in MarianHall Ballroom. Plenty of pizza wasthere to help feed the conversation thattook place between students and facultyaround several tables.The concept for Alpha sprang fromfaculty involved in a book club meetingorganized by Dr. Susan Hall, directorof the Center for Teaching and Learningat UIW. Dr. Tanja Stampfl, anassistant professor of English, and Dr.Tim Milinovich, an assistant professorof religious studies, are co-founders ofAlpha.“Our main goal for this semesteris to find out about past and ongoinginitiatives that benefit first-generationstudents and to start to reach out tothis group, primarily the freshman class,which contains a large number of firstgenerationstudents,” Stampfl said.Alpha’s goal for next semester is tobuild a mentoring network that is led byfaculty members in the task force and bypeer mentors (first-generation juniorsand seniors), she added.JOSCELYNE PONDER/LOGOS STAFFUIW students and faculty enjoy refreshments at the first Alpha meeting for first-generation college students.“Each leader team will be assigneda specific number of students and meetwith them regularly throughout thesemester, and the various leaders willmeet in monthly meetings to discusstheir findings and exchange strategies,”Stampfl said.At some point, Alpha, which plansto meet again Oct. 13 in Marian HallBallroom, would like to conduct a moreformal study of student needs, experiences,and successes of first-generationstudents at UIW that will benefit thosecoming in the future.Freshman Eric Pitty, a double majorin English and psychology, was amongthe students who attended the first Alphameeting.Although no one else in his familyhad attended college, Pitty said, he wasdetermined to seek a degree.“It (his decision to attend college)occurred sometime within my junioryear of high school when and where Iwas able to speak freely with my Englishdual-credit professor, whom I nowconsider a very good friend of mine,”Pitty said.“She, unlike my family who merelywent through the motions of saying ‘Goto school’ without actually offering anyguidance, expected me not only to havegood grades in high school, but to goonto college and really make somethingof myself -- something beyond whateven my family expected from me. I oweher for where I am today, no question.”For first-generation students, Pittysaid, “we are opening the door for ourfamilies into the collegiate world. As wepave a way outside what our family hashenceforth traversed, we make the visionfor attending college more psychologicallyviable for those generations still tocome.”'Light the Way' gets some helpBy Urshila OroscoLOGOS STAFF WRITERMore than 200 students showed up at two “Light the Way” workdays earlierthis month, eating free tacos and earning community service hours along the way,the coordinator said.Liz Valerio, special events coordinator for the Office of Public Relations, said 110students showed up Saturday, Sept. 10, and 115 on Saturday, Sept. 24, including thewomen’s soccer team, to inspect and replace bulbs on the strands of light bulbs inpreparation for the traditional holiday display set to kick off Saturday, Nov. 19.“They were told to replace old faded light bulbs on each strand of lights,”Valerio said.To pass the time, Valerio played Christmas music and every couple of hoursduring the three-hour sessions gave door prizes. She said six door prizes were givenat each workday, usually T-shirts, flash drives and water bottles.Valerio said she wrapped the door prizes in Christmas wrapping and encouragedthe winners to open up the packages they chose.“ ‘It’s Christmas in September,’ I would tell them. ‘Open up your presents.’ ”DESIREE SANCHEZ/LOGOS STAFFStudents work hard to inspect strands of old Christmas lights for UIW's annual 'Light the Way' celebration.

September 2011University of the Incarnate Word optometry studentsbanded together at Rosenberg School of Optometry tocommemorate the end of Ramadan with a Feast-of-Eidcelebration.The celebration was spearheaded by the school’sNational Optometric Student Association and MuslimStudent Association.“We’ve had Ramadan celebrations before on campusbut never a celebration of Eid,” Dr. Lou J. Agnese Jr.,UIW president as well as a NOSA sponsor. “Not onlyis this the optometry school’s inaugural class, but thisis the inaugural expression.”Many faculty members felt this was a significantexperience for the school on Datapoint Drive.“This is really a momentous event for IncarnateWord and the School of Optometry,” said Dr. AndrewBuzzelli, acting dean for the school.“In all of my years at the University of the IncarnateWord, we have never had such a lovely celebration,”said Dr. Denise Doyle, UIW provost and a NOSA cosponsorwho will have an office at the school when shebecomes chancellor at the end of the 2011-12 academicyear. “Today was the warmest feeling of community,brought around a meal and in celebration of our diversityand unity.”Agnese and Doyle lent financial support as well astheir presence at the event.“The students had written to me and the presidentasking for support so that they could have this celebration,”Doyle said. “I immediately decided to contribute. Ithink the MSA is really important for the university becausewe encourage students of all faiths to get involved,so when students join together in an organization basedon their religious convictions, I think it strengthens theuniversity.”Doyle said the students wanted the Feast of Eid tobe a celebration welcoming all religions. An openingprayer from each religion was given to accommodateall the NOSA members in attendance.“They wanted to reach out to everybody,” Doyle said.“The university’s mission statement says we welcomestudents from all religious backgrounds. We are diversebut united, that’s the idea.”Third-year optometry student Roya Attarhousseini,president and co-founder of the NOSA chapter atRosenberg, said she launched the chapter last summer,and the university was very open and responsive to theidea for the 3-year-old school.“Right now we have close to 100 members inMISSIONpage www.uiwlogos.org5Rosenberg Optometry School observes post-Ramadan feastBy Clarissa RodriguezLOGOS STAFF WRITERProject Africa shares storyon Mali school projectBy Katrina TorresLOGOS STAFF WRITERProject Africa shared its story of how it raised money to builda school in Mali at a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27, of the BusinessClub in the Special Collections Room at J.E. and L.E. MabeeLibrary.“Empowering people through education by acting locally andthinking globally” is Project Africa’s mission statement, accordingto a PowerPoint presented Tuesday.About 60 students, faculty and visitors enjoyed pizza andsandwiches at the Business Club event. Dr. John Velasquez, facultyadviser for Project Africa, was there but let students do thepresentation.Project Africa, a non-profit organization, is associated with alarger non-profit group called BuildOn (BuildOn.com). BuildOnbelieves in breaking poverty through education.Project Africa met its $32,000 goal to build the Mali schoolthrough BuildOn for illiterate, impoverished children. Mali istwice the size of Texas. The main language is French. The numberof illiterates in Mali would be like adding the entire populationsof Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.Spiritual, educational and entrepreneurial components makeup the focus of Project Africa’s mission. The money for the Malischool was raised through a series of special events on and offcampus.Plans for the school include three classrooms with drainageand lighting systems. Students will learn basic literacy and mathskills, and the Ministry of Education of Mali will provide teachersand school supplies.Project Africa plans to continue recruiting students to keeptheir project going and spread the word about their purpose.KEVIN DUONG/COURTESY PHOTOOptometry School faculty, staff and students enjoy food from around the world at the Feast of Eid celebrating the end of the Muslim Ramadan fast.NOSA,” Attarhousseini said. “Almost every student is amember. We are the biggest NOSA chapter of all of theoptometry schools. Dr. Buzzelli is our biggest supporter.It was he who steered the way for us. We couldn’t havedone it without him.”At the optometry school, under the umbrella ofNOSA, there are Christian, Jewish, Hispanic/Latino,Asian and Muslim student associations.“I am a Muslim and as a Muslim I fast for 30days,” Attarhousseini said. “So today is an event for theMuslim students to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr, the end ofRamadan.”All NOSA members were invited to the feast, Attarhousseiniexplained.“I am here today because I am a member of NOSA,”third-year student Chidinma Odoemenem said. “I am apart of the CSA (Christian Student Association) whichis under NOSA.”Odoemenem, originally from Nigeria, said NOSAis an organization for optometry students, created byoptometry students, meant to represent the diversityin the optometry school.This past summer, I had the opportunity to attendWorld Youth Day, which was a six-day event,gathering close to 3 million people in celebrationwith Pope Benedict XVI.World Youth Day was celebrated this pastyear in Madrid, Spain, the third-largest city inEurope. It is a great worldwide encounter withthe pope and is celebrated every three years in adifferent country. Madrid hosted the 2011 WYDfestival from Aug. 16-21. Countries from all overthe world flooded the streets in commemorationof their Catholic faith.Through the six days and five nights I spentat WYD, I was continuously in shock by thefellowship of the brothers and sisters in Christ.Everywhere I went youth from different countrieswere singing in the streets, waving their country’sflag and asking to trade items with one another.From pins, bracelets, hats and flags, anything I hadrepresenting my country was subject to trade. Ialso was asked to take pictures of people of othercountries.My most memorable experience came after“Stations of the Cross” when people ran to seethe pope as he was escorted through the streets ofdowntown Madrid. I squeezed my way throughcountless amounts of people and saw the pope nomore than 15 feet away from me. I could hear theyouth shouting in unison, “Esta es la juventud del“In previous years there has been mainly a white andAsian population at optometry schools,” Odoemenemadded. “The African-American, Native American andMuslim populations are very underrepresented, andthat’s why NOSA came about, to represent the manydifferent cultures in optometry school.”Odoemenem said she decided to move to Texasto pursue a degree in optometry at Incarnate Wordbecause it is the only faith-based optometry school inthe country.“I think it is awesome how Incarnate Word is afaith-based university,” Odoemenem said. “I am a strongCatholic and that was a big reason why I wanted tocome here.”Attarhousseini explained that this was the first year alunch was able to come together. In years past, studentssimply brought dessert for the school.“NOSA really is the social aspect of the university,”Attarhousseini said. “It helps people to learn about diversityand encourages them to embrace it. I think [theFeast of Eid had] an excellent turnout and I hope ournext event is just as big."World Youth Day captivates studentBy Adrian LealLOGOS STAFF WRITERPapa!” (This is the Father’s Youth).Concerts were held throughout the days, andAmerican artists such as Matt Maher and JoshBlakesley performed. More than 2 million peoplegathered at night at a field called “Cuarto Vientos”and stayed up till morning. Here a vigil was heldby the pope until the ending of Mass on Sundaymorning. It was then that the pope announced thenext WYD would be in Rio de Janerio in 2013rather than 2014.I was able to attend this event through HolySpirit parish in McAllen, Texas. For two years, weraised funds and planned a pilgrimage that wouldtake us to four different countries including Italy,France, Portugal, and of course Spain. The parishtook a group of 45 people including the parishpriest, Father Louis Brum.Although our main focus of our pilgrimagewas to attend WYD in Madrid, we had the luxuryto experience other cities such as Rome, Italy;Lourdes, France; and Fatima, Portugal. All thiswas possible due to Madrid’s fantastic geographicallocation.The pilgrimage was a journey of our Catholicfaith that enabled us to experience immense history,spiritual companionship and the love of ourLord Jesus Christ.E-mail Leal at arleal1@student.uiwtx.eduADRIAN LEAL/COURTESY PHOTOAdrian Leal, right, a communication arts major,, at the University of the Incarnate Word, fellowships with others at World Youth Day.

OPINIONpage 7September 2011www.uiwlogos.orgGaby’s garageTake action in thepresent for your futureIndicator lights show trouble aheadBy Gaby GonzalesLOGOS STAFFWRITERWhen you are out on the road and an indicator light on the dashboard appears,do you ever wonder why?A lot of people ignore those lights in hopes it will eventually disappear, orothers rush their vehicles over to an auto shop and overspend. To avoid such actions,you should be aware of the meanings of every light on your dashboard. Howdo you do that? The best way would be to look in your owner’s manual because itincludes a list of all the indicator lights that would appear on your dashboard.For example, if a light appears portraying a symbol such as a circle with anexclamation mark in the center, this means your tire pressure levels are unbalanced.You should then take out your tire pressure gauge and measure the PSI(pounds per square inch) in each tire. The maximum and minimum amount ofair will be measured in PSI and will be printed directly on the tire.Another common example is the appearance of an oil can. One can assumeits meaning is for an immediate oil change. If you are slow at making it to anauto shop, be sure there is oil in the engine. How do you do that?Open your hood and you will see a dipstick next to the engine. Pull the dipstickout, cleanly wipe it with a towel, and place it back in. Once more, remove thedipstick and notice the measurement of oil. Most likely the oil will be runninglow. Be sure to run to your nearest automotive store to purchase the amount ofquarts of oil you need to fill up to the max line on the dipstick. After completingthese steps, be sure to take your vehicle to an automotive shop as soon as possiblefor an oil change. For more information on how to change the oil in your caryourself, view my column at www.uiwlogos.org.These are just two examples of the common lights that could appear whileyou are driving, but there are many more. Remember, if a light appears on yourdashboard and you’re unsure of its meaning, take a look at your owner’s manualfor clarification.E-mail Gonzales at gagonza1@student.uiwtx.eduBy Sarah HudsonLOGOS STAFFWRITERSomething marvelous about the presentis that each decision we make in thatmoment, in an instant, creates our pastand affects our future.Unfortunately, we don’t always havecontrol over certain decisions and thingsmay happen to us. Sometimes, theseexperiences are so significant they notonly become our past, but they continueto be our future. Some events are so traumatizingthey consume our past, presentand future. Do these events determinehow we live our lives? Do the thingsthat happen to us make us who we areand who we are to become? Do we evenhave a choice?In one of my classes where we discussedchild psychology, I was introducedto Erikson’s eight stages of psychosocialdevelopment, also known as “The EightStages of Man.” We started out discussinghow from birth to 18 months, humansbattle with the issue of trust. From18 months to age 3, humans battle withthe topic of shame and doubt, and need tobe encouraged and positively supported.From ages 3 to 6, humans struggle withinitiative and start to thrive for a senseof independence which leads to moreof a desire for decision-making. Fromages 6 to 12, humans then struggle withinferiority as they enter the academicworld, needing reassurance they arecapable of success. During adolescence,peer relationships are key factors, as issuesof identity and role confusion come intoplay. However, when I reached the categoryof young adulthood where love andrelationships are imperative, I couldn’thelp but wonder: “What would happenif one reached one stage without havinggraduated from another?”As we discussed the stages in class, Isoon realized why we make the decisionswe do when it comes to our relationships.We base our decisions on what has beendone to us in the past. For example,should someone be neglected as a childduring the first stage of their life, theymay have issues with accepting love fromothers. If someone is always discouragedwhen it comes to performing skills eitherat home or at school, they may have issueswith believing in themselves directly affectingtheir self-worth. On the positiveside, should one grow up experiencinglove and safety, they may approach relationshipsknowing they are capable ofdeserving something marvelous.In this class, we also discussed studiesmade by various psychologists. Welearned the human brain is so powerfuland so complex it rarely forgets experiences.Although we may not rememberwhat happens to us, the emotions we feltduring those events are still lingering inour brains. That is why we sometimesmake the decisions we do.With all the compassion in my heartI must admit I feel deeply for those whohave experienced negativity in their lives.Whether it has to do with neglect, anyform of abuse, or low self-esteem, I canunderstand why those issues may affecthow you live your life today. However, donot let that negativity hinder you frombecoming who you want to become.Something I learned about the humanbrain long ago is it has the power tomake choices. Despite our past, we havethe God-given ability to make choicesand think for ourselves. We cannot letour past determine our present and ourfuture. We have the power now to affecttoday and tomorrow.If you find yourself struggling, whetherit be in abusive relationships or findingsomeone to make you whole, stop andask yourself, “Is this what I want?” “Isthis who I am?” YOU have the powerto make that decision for yourself. Giveyour brain some credit! Give yourself achance! I encourage you to try and lookat your past and see if there is anythingyou would like to improve, regardless ifyou’re experiencing difficulties in any relationships.Do you find yourself needingmore reassurance? Do you find yourselfstruggling with power in relationships?If so, you should see what you can do tochange it. You may not be able to changeyour past but you can certainly shape yourfuture. You’re in control, and relying onyour past as an excuse for negativity justisn’t going to cut it.Each decision we make in the momentwill directly and indirectly affectour future. Don’t let your past determinewho you are or who you are going to be.You have been given a gift of free will.Don’t let that go to waste. You determinewho you are. Don’t let anyone take thataway.E-mail Hudson at shudson@student.uiwtx.eduLOGOS STAFFEditor: April Lynn NewellAssistant Editor: Teresa VelascoNews/Feature Editor: Paola CardenasSports Editor: Jane Clare VosteenOpinions Editor/Business Manager: BiancaGuzmanPhoto Editor: JoAnn JonesCampus Editor: Kara EpsteinWeb Editor: Gayle BustamanteCartoonists: Felicia Eischens and Logan RagerGraphic Artist: Joscelyne PonderContributing Writers: Destine’e Flores, GabyGonzales, Sana Harhara, Sarah Hudson, SpencerLadd, Adrian Leal, Alfred MacDonald,Shayvonna Malcolm, Gaby Medina, UrshilaOrosco, Ashley Perez, Ashley Ramirez, JenaRakowitz, Danielle Reyna, Aisha Rodriguez,Clarissa Rodriguez, Sarah Ruan, LaurenSilva, Dana Sotoodeh, Katrina Torres, MarcTrevino, Secilie Villarreal, Jazzmine Walkerand Phil YoungbloodPhotographers: Aaron Brooker, Joe Concepcion,Kevin Duong, Alycia Hester, AdrianLeal, Jared Ozuna, Eric Patrick, Fred Pompa,,Joscelyne Ponder, Ashley Ramirez, Jena Rakowitz,Aisha Rodriguez, Desiree Sanchez,Chris Sullaway and Emilia SilvaAdviser: Michael MercerSigned editorials in The Logos are the expressopinions of the writer, and not necessarily that of thisnewspaper, its staff or administration.The Logos office is in AD 211. 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Heritage Week events scheduled for mid-OctoberUniversity Mission and Ministry has scheduled a series of special events markingannual Heritage Week beginning with the traditional opening prayer in CCVICemetery on Wednesday, Oct. 5.And the observance will end Friday, Oct. 14, when a noted theologian discusses“What Makes a University Catholic?” in a public presentation that will end with aworkshop.Oct. 5 events besides the 8 a.m. prayer in the Sisters of Charity of the IncarnateWord Cemetery include a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dubuis Lawn areacosponsored by the Office of Campus Life and Sodexo, which handles food servicesand catering at the University of the Incarnate Word.A noon Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady’s Chapel marking “InternationalTeachers’ Day.”The day will climax with an Employee Recogition Awards Ceremony at 2 p.m. inthe Chapel of the Incarnate Word. A reception will follow at Brackenridge Villa.The annual dialogue between Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word membersand UIW students will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Dubuis Lounge.The Mass of the Holy Spirit will be celebrated at noon Friday, Oct. 7, in Our Lady’sChapel, followed by a cake-and-punch reception in Sister Buckley’s Courtyard.Father John Haughey will give his presentation – cosponsored by the Office ofthe Provost -- at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the auditorium at Dr. Burton E. GrossmanInternational Conference Center. Lunch will be served before the workshopcommences at 12:45 in the ICC.Haughey currently coordinates Woodstock’s Catholic HigherEducation Project and is involved with the Arrupe Program in SocialEthics for Business. As part of his work for the Catholic HigherEducation Project, he recently wrote “Where’s Knowing Going:Horizons of the Knowing Subject” and edited “In Search of theWhole: 12 Essays on Faith and Academic Life.”Another area of theological interest for Haughey is the role ofcharism in the church and world: how does the Holy Spirit moveeach individual person to his or her individual call to work for thecommon good?Haughey holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Catholic University. He wasappointed by the Vatican's Council on Christian Unity to serve as a member of itsinternational dialogues with Pentecostalism and World Evangelical Alliance.Haughey also served as associate and corresponding editor for “America: magazine.He has taught theology and religion at Georgetown University, Fordham University,Seton Hall University, Weston School of Theology, John Carroll University, andMarquette University, and was a professor of religious ethics at Loyola UniversityChicago.His other books include “Revisiting the Idea of Vocation,” “Housing Heaven'sFire,” “Virtue and Affluence,” “Converting Nine to Five: A Spirituality of Daily Work”and “The Holy Use of Money: Personal Finances in Light of Christian Faith.”UIW gets new portal for social student interactionBy Shayvanna MalcolmLOGOS STAFF WRITERmyWord, a new portal offering convenience, can be seen on the home page abovethe search bar next to the previously existing links to mail and Blackboard.Launched Sept. 26, development of the myWord portal began in April 2010.The portal is currently in “Phase 1,” which consists of the features that University ofthe Incarnate Word students, faculty and staff can access now.“Our hope is that the portal will be the central point for current students andfaculty,” said Sandy Givens, director of enterprise systems for UIW’s technologydepartment.There are plans for a “Phase 2” which will include a messenger system and theability to send text messages from the portal. Also, plans are in the works to expandthe portal to offer resources useful to alumni and other groups.The university is in the process of conducting focus groups to see what additionalfeatures students would like to see on the portal. Enterprise systems also encouragesusers to access the “Suggestion Box” located at the top of the portal home page tosubmit feedback.“It is important to get feedback so we know what is important to the students,”Givens said.When users first log in to the portal, they are prompted to complete four securityquestions. These questions make it simple to reset passwords at any time. Passwordresets sync over the entire UIW network with the exception of Bannerweb. Withaccess to Blackboard, e-mail, and Bannerweb within inches of one another, the portaloffers convenience that has previously been unmatched at the University.For example, once logged into the portal, there is no need to re-type log-ininformation to access the other features. Simply click the icon.“I like not having to memorize a bunch of different passwords,” said FrederickBroussard, a sophomore pre-pharmacy major. “I also like that everything is in a littleFather John Haugheyblock. You don’t have to open a whole new window every time (to) want to see yourtranscript or e-mail.”Grad student Vanessa Garza, who also works for the university, also likes my-Word.“I come from an employee and student perspective so I like the convenience ofbeing able to access my paycheck stubs and my grades,” Garza said.Additionally, the portal offers instant access to social networking sites such asFacebook and Twitter as well as links to other helpful University resources such asthe library, housing portal, and Cardinal Cars. University e-mail calendars syncwith the University events calendar and can also be edited by the user. The portalalso has the capacity to sync with Yahoo, Google, and other external e-mail serversin the future, given expressed interest from portal users.One of the notable features for myWord portal is the ability for mobile access.By logging in to https://my.uiwtx.edu with a smart phone, the same web featurescan be accessed in seconds even when the UIW homepage is down.Alex Ruiz, database administrator for enterprise systems, said myWord is a“one-stop-shop,” adding, “The portal is meant to consolidate and cut down onconfusion.”The myWord portal has the ability to go beyond strictly University functions.One of its purposes is to replace the library VPN client, thus allowing access to thedatabases and other library resources easily from home. The portal also features theStoneware Cloud Operating System which offers storage space. In the future, themyWord portal will offer an option for remote access to Office Suite programs. Italso will house its own social networking system, blogosphere, and personal webspace for users.“We’re just really excited (about myWord),” said Angela Williams, applicationsupport analyst for Enterprise Systems.

LOGOSSPORTS:VOL. 112, NO. 3 www.uiwlogos.org September 2011Men’s soccer ranks in top 10JOE CONCEPCION/LOGOS STAFFSenior Callum Riley leads the Cardinals as men's soccer achieves a No. 2 spot in the Lone Star Conferenceand is ranked No. 8 for NCAA D2. The soccer team's coach, Vincent Martinez, was assistant coach last year..By Jane ClareVosteenLOGOS SPORTSEDITORThe men’s soccer team blazed pastlongtime rival Midwestern State on Sept.16 to secure a top-10 ranking going intotheir second month of competition forthe 2011 season.The Cards, who failed to make the top25 in the rankings before the game, upsetNo. 3 Midwestern off a lone goal by MaxGunderson, the first of his college career.This 1-0 victory propelled the team intoNo. 8 spot in the national rankings."After I scored it just felt like a weightwas lifted off my shoulders," Gundersonsaid. "In the past we have struggledagainst Midwestern but with the hardwork that we had put into this year, wefeel we can achieve anything.""If we keep working hard and neversettling for mediocrity we will have agood chance of winning the nationalchampionship"After dropping their first game againstthe Colorado School of Mines, the teamregrouped and won the next six games,shutting out four opposing teams.“We're all on the same page to go outthere and win a national championship,"said senior forward Jon Stephenson.Returning senior and team captainCallum Riley has played an integral partin the season so far. Named OffensivePlayer of the Year, Riley topped the LoneStar Conference in goals last season andhas accumulated six goals this season,including a hat-trick against Texas A&MInternational last Friday, Sept. 23.The next match-up for the men’ssoccer team will be at 8:30 p.m. Friday,Sept. 30 on their home turf vs. EasternNew Mexico.Vincent Martinez, formerly the assistantcoach for the program, took overafter the sudden departure of previoushead coach John Smith.“We already had a good team last year,”Martinez said. “It’s all here and I thinkwe’re going to improve both on the offensiveand defensive sides of the ball.”E-mail Vosteen at vosteen@student.uiwtx.eduUIW Hall of Fame inductstennis coach, soccer playerThe UIW Hall of Fame added a longtime university tenniscoach and a soccer player who excelled on the field and in theclassroom at halftime of the first football game Sept. 3.Coach John Newman and former soccer player Ricardo “Kiki”Lara are the newest members of the hall, which now has 16.Since 1991, Newman has been the face of Incarnate Wordtennis, both men’s and women’s. Over those now 20 years ofcoaching at the UIW, his teams have rolled up a cumulative markof 411-256-1.“Those remarkable numbers break down almost in the middleas the men have won 202 matches while the UIW women havebeen victorious 209 times,” UIW Sports Information Director John NewmanWayne Witt said.Newman has coached nine All-Americans at UIW and won two national championships.In 1993 he had a singles player win the NAIA national championshipand then team up to capture the national title in doubles.Lara, a native of Las Cruces, N.M., played four years on the soccer pitch forthe Cardinals and two of those seasons UIW advanced to the regional finals of theNCAA Division II national tournament. And three of those years, Lara achievedAll-American status as a midfielder. Over his four years, UIW was a cumulative 58-15-6. And two times, before he graduated in 2004 magna cum laude in mathematics,he was an Academic All-American.Those who enter the hall must meet the criteria, Witt said.“Criteria includes a UIW degree, having completed competition at least five yearsago, having been a coach or administrator for a minimum five years, or be a significantfactor in the development of Incarnate Word’s athletic department,” Witt said.Is Division I in Cardinals’ future?By Marc TrevinoLOGOS STAFFWRITERWhen the 2011 Incarnate Word footballschedule was announced, the Sept.17 matchup against Lamar Universitywas instantly circled on my calendar. Andapparently I wasn’t the only one.Dr. Louis Agnese announced recentlyhis intentions to take UIW to NCAADivision I Athletics by the 2014-2015season. All of this comes on the heels ofa Cardinals vs. Cardinals showdown withDI opponent Lamar University.UIW (1-3) held its own against thefiery offense of Lamar (2-1), but cameup short in a tough loss 45-35 againsta possible future Southland Conferencefoe in DI. What began as an offensivebattle ended with UIW falling short ofa fourth-quarter comeback led by juniorquarterback Paden Lynch and juniorrunning back Trent Rios.Rios rushed for 120 yards on 23 carriesfor two touchdowns. Lynch showedpoise and maturity, passing for 203 yardsand completing 21 of 28 passes with oneinterception and a rushing touchdown.But the question remains to be answered:Can UIW athletics move up toDI status and garner more fans, and moreimportantly, student interest?Last year’s average attendance figuresfor home games held at Benson Stadiumwere 3,089, where the average SouthlandConference game attendance -- thepreferred home of Cardinal athletics-- was 9,083.At this point it’s hard to say if Dr.Agnese’s plan will pan out, but whatis certain is that the Cardinal footballprogram has only the sky to shoot foras they proved they can hang with thebig boys.E-mail Trevino at metrevi1@student.uiwtx.eduWomen’s soccer keepsseason’s hopes highBy Spencer LaddLOGOS STAFF WRITERComing off their first season in theLone Star Conference and a 9-7-2 overallrecord in 2010, the UIW Women’sSoccer Team is more than optimisticabout this season.Being selected as the fourth seed inpre-season polls had not fazed the Cardinalswhatsoever.“It's good to be underestimated sometimesbecause we can prove people wronglater in the season,” said Tori Puentes,Inside Alice P. McDermottConvocation Center,groups of students gatheredin circles stretchingand shaking off nerves.Cheerleading anddance tryouts were backand best impressions hadto be made on Saturday,Sept. 3.Among the new facesin the gymnasium wasthat of new cheer anddance coach, MelissaMartinez, originally fromLaredo. Martinez actedas head cheer and dancecoach at the University ofTexas-San Antonio, is amember of the NationalCheerleaders Association(NCA), and was a SpursSilver Dancer.“I just want a goodgroup of kids that willtake pride in the school,will perform, will be wherethey need to be and justhave a good time doingit,” Martinez said, addingshe hopes to expand bothteams, taking them to newand higher levels.To these students, makingthe team does not justsenior goalkeeper and an LSC SecondTeam All-Conference team member.Puentes has plenty of experience andleadership on the field, being a very successfulgoalkeeper the past three years forthe Lady Cards.“I have one last season left to play soI'm giving it 110 percent,” Puentes said.Also optimistic is sophomore mid-Cont. on pg. 10-Women's soccerCheerleaders, dance squad hopefuls try outBy Aisha RodriguezLOGOS STAFF WRITERCHRIS SULLAWAY/LOGOS STAFFmean attending gamesfree and wearing specialcostumes. Students makingeither team will havean opportunity to obtainscholarships throughtheir talents.“I’m definitely planningon applying forscholarships throughcheerleading,” said NicoletteBerton, a third-yeartransfer student fromNorthwest Vista College.As for the personalmeaning of either sport,“Dance has become ahuge part of my life,”Desiree Tober, a 19-yearoldsophomore, said. “Ilove performing. I feellike that’s what I live for. Ilike the competition andjust putting everything Ihave into the routines.”Although cheerleadingand dancing are notconsidered National CollegiateAthletic Associationsports, the squads arerequired to follow NCAAstandards. All studentsin cheer and dance mustmaintain a grade pointaverage of 2.0 or higher,a standard set for all student-athletes.Cheer and dance membersfeel like they learn avariety of skills and lifelessons. Most of the studentssaid it helps teachthem time management,as well as build their confidence.“Cheerleading hastaught me how to be patientwith others,” BertonCont. on pg. 10-Cheer and dance

SPORTSpage 10 September 2011Women's Soccerfrom pg. 9fielder/defender Amber Guenther, also an All-ConferenceSecond Team LSC member. When she was a freshman,Guenther also was placed on the Daktronics All-SouthCentral Region Team.“So far we have had a great start,” Guenther said. “Wehave a lot of work to do as a team to play against the topteams in the conference. I believe we have so much potentialto go just as far as last year, if not farther. We all haveso much heart and the ability to go as far as we want.”As of Sept. 25, the team was 4-1-2. As it is only thesecond year that UIW has been active in the Lone StarConference, not many rivalries have been established yet.Last season UIW dropped games to Abilene Christian andMidwestern State in one weekend. This year the team tiedthe Abilene Christian Wildcats in overtime Sept. 16 andlost 0-4 Sept. 18 to Midwestern State.“I think they are our toughest games,” Guenthersaid.E-mail Ladd at sladd@student.uiwtx,eduCheer and Dancefrom pg. 9Cardinal SportsSoccer photos by EricPatrick and Fred PompaMen's and women's soccercontinue to excel in theLone Star Conference.as football faces toughcompetition. Sophomoresetter Danielle Suarezwas named LSC Setterof the Week as volleyballtook its first sweep ofthe season against TexasA&M International. Evenoff-season teams workhard as men and women'stennis prepare for theirtournament in Missouri thisweekendsaid. “It has also taught me important leadership skills.Most of all, cheerleading has taught me the importanceof hard work and working together.”The students at the tryouts definitely worked together,helping each other with the routines, movements andsteps throughout the process.“I do it for the love of the sport,” said Sarah Alvarado,22, who was on the UIW cheerleading squad when shewas a freshman but took time off. “I’m looking forwardto this year. I hope we become a competitive squad. Itwould really put our team and school on the map if wedid.”The expectations for both groups are high, but bothMartinez and her athletes are eager to reach them.“The whole year is an audition,” Martinez said.“Everyone has to re-try-out in April.” This will helpstudents push themselves to work harder, buildingstronger teams.“I just don’t want them to be the cheerleaders anddance team. I want them to be known as studentathletes,”Martinez said. “I’m hoping I can get thatgoing.”BIANCA GUZMAN/LOGOS STAFFERIC PATRICK/LOGOS STAFFFRED POMPA/LOGOS STAFFBIANCA GUZMAN/LOGOS STAFFERIC PATRICK/LOGOS STAFFCatch the CardinalsOctober home games calendarSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayFootball vs MidwesternState University 7 p.m..1Women's Soccer vs. WestTexas 12 p.m.Men's Soccer vs. WestTexas A&M 2:30 p.m..2 3 4 5 6 7 Men's Cross 8Women's Volleyball vs.Texas A&M-Kingsville7 p.m.9 10 11 12 13 1415Women's Volleyball vs. WestTexas A&M 7 p.m.Women's Soccer vs..Abeline Christian 6 p.m.Men's Soccer vs. St.Edward's University 8:30p.m.Country vs. 6th UIWInvitational 8 a.m..Women's CrossCountry vs. 6th UIWInvitational 8 a.m.Women's Volleyball vs.Eastern New Mexico 2p.m.Football vs. Texas A&MUniversity Kingsville 7 p.m.Women's Soccer vs.Midwestern State 12 p.m..16 17 18 19Women's Volleyball vs. St.Edward's 7 p.m.20 21Women's Soccervs. Texas Woman'sUniversity 7 p.m.22Men's and Women'sCross Country vs. LoneStar Conference 9 a.m.Men's Golf vs. St. Mary'sUniversity23 24Men's Golf vs. St.Mary's University25Men's Soccer vs. Texas A&MInternational 7 p.m.Women's Volleyball vs. St.Mary's 7 p.m.Men's Golf vs. St. Mary'sUniversitySaturday 29th: Women's Synchronized Swimming vs. 2011 UIW Synchro Water Show 2: p.m. and 7 p.m.Sunday 30-Monday 31st:: Women's Golf vs. UIW Lady Cardinal Classic

ORGANIZATIONSpage 11September 2011SGA leader stays busy tackling campus issuesBy Bianca GuzmanLOGOS STAFF WRITERparticipate and let their ideas be knownto the SGA.the situation. It is crucial that they understandwhat students are experiencing“I sawthis poster forStudent Government Association“I’m for supporting any organization and what needs to be done on campus in SGA and I noticedthat thePresident Johnny Guajardo is taking lessonshe learned in middle school to keepthat wants to have an event on campus. I order to make UIW grow and be in stepam willing to work with them on getting with its students.”deadline forhim motivated as he tries to achieve manyit done ASAP.”Before coming to UIW, Guajardo applicationsgoals for the student body.Guajardo, who represents the students attended Central Catholic High School. was within the“When I was in middle school I triedon the university’s Board of Trustees, said The Department of Communication hour. I appliedplaying football, but I got hit severalhe’s been hearing about shuttle, parking Arts at UIW caught his eye by his senior right away andtimes,” said Guajardo, now 20. “But I’dand residential issues.year.lost, but I didalways get back up. It actually has taughtStudent want the shuttles to run longerdays and they want to see improved munication arts department,” he said. tern with SGA.“UIW has a recognizable com-begin as an in-SGA President Jonathan Guajardome something about life.”EMILIA SILVA/LOGOS STAFFGuajardo, junior communicationparking. Guajardo said the SGA had “Not only that but it is very affordable This providedarts major concentrating in production,taken a poll of the students riding the through the many scholarships offered. me great experience and when electionssaid he learned motivation is the key toshuttles and found students were still Not to mention, my family attended this came around again, I applied to be thesuccess. And that’s what keeps him goingwaiting at shuttle stops in the evening university as well.”vice president.”as a student leader, one who is focused onwhen the shuttles already had stopped When as a freshman, Guajardo soon Although he lost that election, Guajardobecame parliamentarian, gainedtackling some major issues, including therunning.realized he was not really taking fulllevel of student spirit and involvement.“I think about the commuter students advantage of what the university had more experience, and kept his sights on“I’ve seen other universities and Ias well as residents on campus,” he said. to offer.becoming president.think we can be more supportive of our“We’re trying our best to get more shuttle “In high school I was involved “I am very passionate about the schoolteams as well as all other parts of thehours extended for those who park their in everything. The golf team, student and student body, especially the growthuniversity,” said Guajardo, who is activevehicles at the garage or on the hill. council, ambassador, everything. I loved of the university in general.”with the Red C spirit group and can beSafety is a must at night and we are makingthat a priority.”whole aspect of helping out the entire out to students and give them the op-doing student council speeches and the Guajardo plans to continue to reachseen running a celebratory flag at footballgames whenever the Cardinals score.As for housing, Guajardo said: “Honestlyit is just a matter of time before After that first year, he quickly realized their ideas or opinions out, and be able tostudent body.”portunity and the outlets to speak, get“Why would you attend here if you don’tcare about the school?”the administration board and board of how much he missed being involved with get things done as quickly and efficientlyGuajardo said he thinks studentsdirectors will resolve this. We are doing school activities. It was then he came as possible.sometimes lose interest because they lackour best and as a member of the board of across the one poster which brought “Remember, I am here for you. I wantinformation. He wants all students totrustees with the alumni, I am currently back that drive to participate in the to hear what you have to say.”helping them understand the urgency of forefront.Study Abroad Fair brings in studentsBy Joe ConcepcionLOGOS STAFF WRITERThe Study Abroad Office and its sister schools werethe main attractions at the annual Study Abroad Fairin Marian Hall Thursday, Sept. 15.The fair was designed to raise awareness and encourageUniversity of the Incarnate Word students to expandtheir horizons including the newest opportunity to studyabroad in Germany, an administrator said.Beginning in 2012, students will have the opportunityto spend a semester in Germany at the UIWStudy Abroad Center in Heidelberg, said Alanna Taylor,coordinator for the UIW office.Currently, UIW partners with more than 90 sisterschools in more than 30 countries, she added.Representatives from each school and returningstudy abroad students set up various tables with informationpamphlets, photos and artifacts of each country.Students shared their experience and informed peers ofthe many benefits in studying abroad, both personallyand academically.A student from UIW’s Mexico City campus wasamong those sharing opportunities for study abroad.“I am here for one semester then I will return toMexico again,” said sophomore Ana Paulina Alvarez, aninternational student from Centro Universitario IncarnateWord. She is studying psychology. “It's importantthat I am here because not many students know thatthere is a UIW campus in Mexico.”Senior Serena Elizondo, a communication artsmajor, spent the last year studying in Spain.“I really wanted to learn Spanish,” Elizondo said.“I improved my Spanish tremendously when I studiedabroad. But I also made so many friends. The people youmeet, that's the experience you bring home with you. Istill have my friends from France, Italy, Germany andSpain. That will always stay with you.“You're just in this huge adventure and everything islike a fairy tale and you come back and you're like, ‘OK,I have to work now and I have to graduate.’ It really isawesome, it brings a new perspective on cultures andideas you would have never thought about."Elizondo also was a recipient of the 2010-2011Gilman International Scholarship. The scholarship isawarded to students studying abroad for a minimumof four weeks in one country. The deadline for studentsapplying to study abroad in the spring is Oct. 4.Exposing students to new ideas and unique experiences,studying abroad helps students to grow academicallyas they gain different views of international affairs.Having spent months interacting with various cultures,students return to the United States with different perspectivesand approaches to their lives at home.“From my point-of-view, having seen a lot of studentscome and go, it's knowing that there's somethingelse,” said Basia Szkutnicka, study abroad director at theLondon College of Fashion. “People tell you about it.Unless you go and see it yourself, you think your worldis where you are, in the town that you live in, and it'snot. The world is huge. The more exposure you have itmakes you a much rounder person and also makes youmore employable. The people in our program don't doit for fun. They do it to enhance their employability inthe industry that they want to enter.”Emphasizing the opportunity in gaining exposure tothe world personally, the fair also encouraged studentsto take an exciting leap academically as well. Returningstudents spoke about the benefits including their experienceon their resume, and the internships available bothduring and after their trip. Studying in a different part ofthe world allows students to broaden their appreciationfor different cultures while advancing in their career aswell, they said.IF YOU WANT TO STUDY ABROADThe Study Abroad Office encourages students to begin their applicationprocess at least a semester before they plan on leaving.Those applying may choose to study for a full academic year, a semester,or part of the summer. Eligible students must have a minimum 2.4 GPAand are advised to meet with their major adviser and dean to gainapproval.Although the Study Abroad Office and its counselors guide prospectivestudents in the application process, it is critical for students to researchthe schools and curriculums offered. Students also are responsible forairfare and other travel expenses so it's important to plan ahead financiallyas wellFor more information about studying abroad, contact Alanna Taylor inthe Study Abroad Office located in Dr. Burton E. Grossman InternationalConference Center. Students also may e-mail her at studyabroad@uiwtx.edu, visit the office's Facebook page (UIW StudyAbroad) or call her 8a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at (210) 805-5709.

MEET THE MISSIONpage 12www.uiwlogos.orgSeptember 2011Students, faculty fan out to serve communityBy Secilie VillarrealLOGOS STAFF WRITERAbout 180 students and faculty spent volunteer hoursat about 20 different agencies Friday, Sept. 16, for thesixth annual “Meet the Mission.”Teams tackled such diverse sites at the solar Houseof CARDS on campus to the mostly off-campus sitessuch as Inner City Development where students madelunches, prepared food baskets and sorted clothes forthe agency.The day began with a breakfast and prayer at MarianHall Ballroom before the teams dispersed, most of themtaking VIA buses to their destinations. Traveling by busallowed many of the students to learn more about SanAntonio’s public transportation system and meet peoplewho use it as their primary means of travel.When they returned to Marian that afternoon, sometime was spent in reflection and in discussion about whatthey saw and felt during the day.“The smallest things that many people take forgranted are always needed by those that don’t ever getany sign of affection or attention,” said freshman ErikaMartinez, a Cardinal cheerleader.Students earned community service hours requiredfor graduation. “Meet the Mission” is a continuationof the mission of service that brought the first Sistersof Charity of the Incarnate Word to San Antonio in1881, according to a UIW Office of Public Relationsnews release.But community service hours aren’t all the studentsgot, said Dr. Harold Rodinsky, a psychology professorwho served as coordinator.“ (‘Meet the Mission’ also) improves academic skills,improves self-awareness and self-esteem, and (gives you)a positive outlook on life,” Rodinsky said.For freshman Brandon Gonzales, his mission was amemorable experience.“(Volunteering) is fun to me and to see the joy inthe people that you help just makes me feel happier,”he said.Photos byJared OzunaandAaron BrookerStudents volunteers gladly do service work for 'Meet the Mission'.'Student are given intructions (top right). Clean (bottom right) box,(middle left), and talk to children. Many students participated in theevent for community service hours required for graduation.

MEET THE MISSIONpage 13September 2011www.uiwlogos.orgGroup getssolar homeset for tourBy Aisha RodriguezLOGOS STAFF WRITERFaculty and students took the fence away and set out to work on the solar Houseof CARDS (Cardinals Achieve Renewable Design with Solar) on Friday, Sept. 16.All had the same mission, carrying out a series of jobs despite the rain, mud andhumidity that came their way.Partnering with “Meet the Mission,” Dr. Alison Whittemore, chair of the Departmentof Engineering Management, held a volunteer service opportunity that wouldallow students to receive community service hours required for graduation. Startingthe event at 8:15 a.m., students and faculty began working on the environmentallyfriendly, energy-efficient home.Several senior project teams with the department have worked together to create,build and oversee the sustainable solar home. Several students majoring in engineeringmanagement participated at the “Meet the Mission” site. Other students theremajored in pharmacy, political science and psychology.Everyone took part by pulling down the security fence and picking trash up aroundthe surrounding area. Some students helped pile leftover construction materials in theback, to be carted off. The interior of the house also was swept out and cleaned.“The jobs were relatively easy, but the rain is what caused the most problems inmy opinion,” Matthew Hernandez, an 18-year-old psychology major, said. “Overall,I feel what I did benefited others and I’ve made a small difference.”“Nobody hesitated or took a break,” Whittemore said, describing the hardworkingvolunteers. “They were all willing to pitch in.”Along with learning endurance and the power of teamwork, at the end of the daystudents took away their own learned lessons by participating in the event.“Taking part in today’s volunteer activity has taught me how the utilization ofengineering methods can help build structures that can not only conserve energy,but also promote recycling of materials,” said Christopher Vasquez, a 23-year-oldpharmacy major. “The House of CARDS is just the beginning process of producingstructures with similar functions to come in the future.“I chose to volunteer with the engineering committee because of the close relationswith the students and faculty involved,” Vasquez said. “They made interacting andworking in close quarters more comfortable, efficacious and of course enjoyable.”Work for the House of CARDS is not done, but will continue moving forwardnow that all of the necessary permits have been obtained. Daniel Potter, the home’sproject manager, has helped organize the needed documents and paperwork. Hehas assisted with the site’s development, overcoming many of the project’s obstacleswith patience and dedication.With all this new progress in place, drywall installation and painting were thenext projects set to have the house done by the end of the month.Whittemore said she was grateful that the House of CARDS was among theentities benefitted by “Meet the Mission” this year.“I think ‘Meet the Mission’ is a great way for students to interact with professorsand other students outside of the classroom,” Whittemore said. “I am sure wewill have lots of opportunities in the future to work on maintaining the House ofCARDS. For three years I have been focused on details and paperwork. Now I canstep back and see the terrific place we have created in an empty parking lot.”Photos by Aisha RodriguezUIW students volunteer by cleaning and picking up trash forthe new UIW solar House of CARDS. Despite the weatherand no matter how dirty the job was, UIW students weremore than willing to help with any necessary preparations tokeep the facility looking its best.See House of CARDSThe House of CARDS will be part of the “Solar San Antonio 2011 Tour” takingplace 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.Visitors will have an opportunity to answer questions. And students whohelped design and build the house will share their own personal experiences withthe home.The solar home is one of 40 locations for the free tour.For more information about the solar home or tour, e-mail Dr. Alison F. Whittemore,chair of the sponsoring Department of Engineering Management, at whittemore@uiwtx.eduor call (210) 829-3151.

ENTERTAINMENTpage 14 www.uiwlogos.orgSeptember 2011Oct.Moviescompiled by Teresa VelascoOct. 5Hell And Back AgainRated: Not RatedGenre: DocumentaryOct 7The Ideas of MarchRated: RGenre: Drama, ThrillerLook for: Ryan Gosling, GeorgeClooney, Philip SeymourHoffmanReal SteelRated: PG-13Genre: Drama, ActionLook for: Hugh Jackman, DakotaGoyo, Anthony Mackie,Dirty GirlRated: RGenre: Drama,, ComedyLook for: Juno Temple, JeremyDozier, Mila Jovovich, WilliamH Macy, Dwight Yoakam, TimMcGrawBlackthornRated: RGenre: WesternLook for: Sam Shepard, EduardoNoriega, Stephen ReaOct 14FootlooseRated: Not RatedGenre: Romance, DramaLook for: Kenny Wormald,Julianne Hough, AndieMacDowell, Dennis QuaidThe Big YearRated: PGGenre: ComedyLook for: Owen Wilson, JackBlack, Steve Martin, RashidaJonesFireflies in the GardenRated: RGenre: DramaLook for: Julia Roberts, RyanReynolds, Emily Watson, WillemDafoeThe Skin I Live InRated: RGenre: Drama, ThrillerLook for: Antonio Banderas,Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes, JanCornet, Robert AlamoOct 21Paranormal Activity 3Rated: Not Yet RatedGenre: Drama, ThrillerLook for:Three MusketeersRated: RGenre: Action, Drama, HistoricalLook for: Logan Lerman, MillaJovovich, Luke Evans, MatthewMacFadyen, Ray StevensonMargin CallRated: RGenre: Drama, ThrillerLook for: evin Spacey, PaulBettany, Stanley Tucci, JeremyIrons, Zachary QuintoMartha Marcy MayMarleneRated: RGenre: Drama, ThrillerLook for: Elizabeth Olson, SarahPaulson, John Hawkes, HughDancy, Christopher AbbotSnowmenRated: PGGenre: Drama, FamilyLook for: Bobby Coleman, JoshFilter, Ray Liotta, ChristopherLloyed, Beverly MitchellOct 28In TimeRated: PG-13Genre: Drama,ThrillerLook for: Olivia Wilde, AmandaSeyfried, Justin Timberlake,Brendan MillerThe Rum DiaryRated: RGenre: Drama, Crime, MysteryLook for: Johnny Depp, AaronEckhart, Amber HeardSleeping BeautyRated: Not Yet RatedGenre: DramaLook for: Emily Browning,Rachael Blake, Peter CarrolReview: ‘13th Floor’A haunting we will goBy Kara EpsteinLOGOS CAMPUS EDITORThis September marked the second anniversary forthe 13th Floor Haunted House in San Antonio.The 40,000-square-foot historic building, 1203E. Commerce Street, just across from Sunset Station,opened its doors to the public at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.23. The attraction opens every weekend in Octoberthrough the first weekend in November.The haunted house ranked 12th in Haunt WorldMagazine for the publication’s annual “Top 13 BestHaunts in the Country” in 2011, after only being openfor one year.“There’s no question about it,” Greg Salyer, generalmanager of the 13th Floor, said about the two-parthaunted house. “We scare people.”Part one of the house, titled “Unearthed,” residesin the basement of the building. The second part isthe “13th Floor.”The haunted house did exceptionally well for onlybeing in business a year.“Last year we exceeded every expectation,” Salyersaid. It is no wonder they are back again this Halloween season, preparingto scare more audiences.What makes this haunted house unique from others is the creativitythat goes on behind the scenes. The house combines live, trainedactors with state-of-the-art, high-tech animatronics.“Nothing here is store-bought,” Salyer said. “Everything is custommade.”More than 90 percent of the set is designed and built by 13thFloor employees.“The passion of the people that actually want to be here is great,”Salyer said. “We really do have a lot of artistic talent on board. Youcan see it in the details. A lot of time was spent on making everythinglook realistic.”The 13th Floor also uses different types of scare tactics, attackingall of your senses.“Everyone reacts differently to different types of scares, so we tryand get everyone. It’s what you see, feel and even smell,” Salyer said.The 105-year-old building, which used to be a cold storage facility,itself alone is a scare. Renovations were made to accommodate all thechanges the haunted house included.“We rebuilt the whole thing, and have been working on it on-andoffall year since last season ended,” Salyer said. “We added more tothe basement and spent a lot of time working on safety.”E-mail Epstein at kepstein@student.uiwtx.edu‘Jack and Jill’ to fill theatreBy Destinee FloresLOGOS STAFF WRITEROld feelings will resurface between a couple two years divorced in Jane Martin’s “Jack and Jill,” aromantic comedy scheduled Oct. 7-9 and Oct. 13-15 at Cheever Downstage Theatre.Jack, played by junior Garrett Anderson, and Jill, a role won by UIW freshman Caity Roberts,reignite a romance in an airport in the two-act play billed as showing “the road to romance maybe rockier than you think.”May 2011 theatre arts graduate Clyde Compton, who was a McNair Scholar asan undergraduate, is directing the play, which will bring the ups-and-downs of thetwo characters’ modern upperclass lives through a dynamic and abstract hue of setdesigns and 26 or more costume changes.“These people aren’t perfect,” Compton said of his eccentric characters whobanter back and forth through their past and present. “(It is) a real moderndayromance.”“ ‘Jack’ is needy, constantly trying to make the situationgood,” Anderson said of the character he plays.“In the beginning of the play, Jill is very d a r kand feels that there is no such thingcalled ‘love,’” Roberts said of hercharacter. “As the play goes on,she learns to love.”Garrett Anderson and CaityRoberts star in 'Jack and Jill.'Extended Run Players to stage ‘Tenn to One’By Jena RakowitzLOGOS STAFF WRITERIt’s been 100 years since writer Tennessee Williams was born – andthe Extended Run Players will celebrate it with “Tenn to One: TheLetters of Tennessee Williams,” in October.The play, set Oct. 28-30 in Cheever II Downstage Theatre, is anadaptation of a book called “Five O’Clock Angel” by Eliz Kazan. Thebook is a collaboration of the collection of letters between Williamsand Lady Maria St. Just, a Russian-born British actress who met Williamsin 1948 London.Sister Germaine Corbin, artistic director for the Players and a theatrearts professor at UIW, adapted Kazan’s book about the Williams-St. Just exchange of letters and stories.Thomas Lanier “Tennessee” Williams III (1911-1983) was anAmerican writer who worked principally as a playwright in theAmerican theater. He also wrote short stories, novels, poetry, essays,screenplays and a volume of memoirs. His professional career lastedfrom the mid-1930s until his death in 1983, and saw the creation ofmany plays that are regarded as classics of the American stage. Hisarchives are at the University of Texas-Austin.For 10 years, the Extended Run Players, a seasoned group of actorsand actresses, has been using the UIW and involving students in thetechnical part of their productions to raise money for the Departmentof Theatre.The Players aren’t your usual actors, as they participate in a certaintype of performing called reader’s theater. This means they may haveJOSCELYNE PONDER/LOGOS STAFFJOE CONCEPCION/LOGOS STAFFtheir scripts in front of them while performing. There’ll also be someblack-and-white costuming and original, live piano music.The Players perform each fall and spring, donating 100 percentof their profits towards an Endowed Scholarship for Theatre Artsmajors.JENA RAKOWITZ/LOGOS STAFFSister Germaine Corbin, left, serves as the artistic director for the Extended Run Players.

ADMINISTRATIONPage September 2011www.uiwlogos.org15UIW grad returns to help students seek careersBy JoAnn JonesLOGOS PHOTO EDITORTony Almendarez graduated in businessfrom the University of the IncarnateWord, but he’s returned to take care ofsome UIW business as the new coordinatorof Career Services.“My mission as coordinator of CareerServices is to foster employer and campuspartnerships to create an ongoing interestin the employment and internshippotential of UIW students and alumni,”Almendarez said.Almendarez returns to UIW froma background in hospitality. For severalyears, he was the concierge for the MarriottRiverwalk and the Hyatt Regency.“My background is in hospitality,serving guests,” Almendarez said. “In away, I am still in the service industry, butthis time I am providing a career serviceto students.”Almendarez said his interest in highereducation came from volunteering in thecommunication resource center at a communitycollege in Corpus Christi. There,he helped students with their speechesand communication homework.Now, Almendarez is helping studentsfind potential internships and jobs withthe many services offered through CareerServices.“One of my main duties as the coordinatorof Career Services is job development,trying to build relationships withemployers and increase interest in UIWalumni and students.”In addition, Almendarez said hewishes to increase campus awarenessabout the Office of Career Services,which is a free educational service availableto all UIW students.“I think that students are really unfamiliarwith what Career Services doesand offers. I think [more awareness] isbeneficial to the students, to really utilizeour services. Some of the services thatCareer Services offers are resume andcover letter assistance, career counselingand on-campus recruitment. We lookand seek individual companies, big andsmall within the community, to come oncampus to do recruitments.”Recently, the U.S. Department ofState and Northrup Grumman participatedin one of Career Services’ oncampusrecruitments.Career Services also offers mockinterviews, career workshops and careerassessment tools, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which is typicallyused to help undeclared majors find a“Is it live or is it Memorex?”That was a long-running and effectiveadvertisement by Memorex, a recordablemedia company and now a brand of Imation.Accompanying that tagline was asong or music effecting physical objects,such as a high note breaking a glass.This year I am writing a series of articlesabout virtual environments, whichI have defined as: any technology thatenables us to communicate other thanface-to-face, in-person. In this articleI get to the heart of the matter: Whatdoes it mean to be face-to-face and whydoes it matter?I am hoping my article might provokeyour response or discussion because I amheading an effort to write a guide forteachers at the University of the IncarnateWord about the use of virtual technologyfor education and I need your opinion.During our first School of Media andDesign meeting this year, the topic happenedto come up and it led to a heateddiscussion about the relative merits ofteaching in a traditional face-to-faceenvironment as opposed to using virtualtechnologies.Last spring, I was a member of a UIWcommittee to regulate the use of virtualtechnology in place of Main Campus,face-to-face, class sessions and the majorityconsensus that resulted from anotherheated discussion was that face-to-facecould only mean the situation wherepeople were physically near one another.I was of the minority opinion that itreally does not matter if you cannot tellthe difference or the difference does notmatter for what you are doing, which iswhy I differentiate between “face-to-face”and “face-to-face, in-person.” I can understandthe rationale behind opposingviewpoints, but I also want to understandwhy this topic seems to have an emotionalaspect whenever it’s discussed.In this Part I article I want to sharesome of the reasons people give for whyand when face-to-face, in-person is moreappropriate than virtual and suggestsome underlying concepts behindwhy this topic seems to elicit theemotional reactions I frequently experiencewhen I hear it discussed.A cursory look at literatureranging from student testimonialsto CIO White Papers reveals tome that looking someone in theeye helps to build trust and minimizesmiscommunication. Writers referto honest face-to-face communicationand to its warmth. They seem to preferface-to-face communication as a meansto convey appreciation (having enoughrespect or consideration to see someoneface-to-face) and as the only acceptablemeans to provide someone with seriousfeedback or criticism and when assigningimportant tasks or resolving conflictsamong people.Still others recall the days whenneighbors actually conversed with eachother -- people still do in certain neighborhoods-- and lament that society is indecline because of virtual communication,which I feel is a convenient excuse for acondition that virtual communicationdid not cause. Some point to the healthy(mental and social) aspects associatedwith human contact (in the proximaland communicative sense). Others pointto the impersonal nature of virtual communicationsand the trivial relationshipsestablished virtually vs. the real ones thatface-to-face interaction can foster. Stillothers point to the higher likelihoodfor more caustic comments and extremereactions that might not be experiencedin face-to-face interactions.Malcolm Gladweel in “The TippingPoint” points out that much of communicationis non-verbal and that messagesand emotion can be conveyed withoutwords in face-to-face communication.Another argument is that in face-to-facecommunication, participants tend moretowards self-control than virtual communication.This is a quick first look at some ofthe arguments on the topic. How they,including other opinions, research andconcepts on this topic pertain to educationwill be the focus of my next article.This is my fifth article in this series. Ihave written about the impact of socialmedia, thinking and writing in 140 charactersor less, and what I have learnedfrom live and virtual birds. As always,I invite your feedback and dialogue. Iparticularly invite discussion and opinionon this topic.E-mail Youngblood, head of theComputer Information Systems program,at youngblo@uiwtx.educareer path that will bestsuit them.One of Career Services’largest tasks is tohold the annual springjob fair.“The job fair, whichis scheduled for March,is designed to help UIWstudents and alumni findjobs or internships,” Almendarezsaid.Whether a senioror a freshman, studentsTony Almendarezare encouraged to usethe services provided byCareer Services, such as Career Circuit,which lists full-time and part-time jobsand allows students to upload their resumeinto a job database.“I think that it is really important forstudents to understand that they shouldstart planning for their success early on,especially for freshmen. They think thatgraduation is four years away. But if youwant to put it in a different perspective,they have 48 months before they graduate.When you think about it in thoseterms, there really isn’t a lot of time, so itis really important to plan early and planahead. It’s always good to be prepared.”Almendarez said he hopes to helpstudents find their potential.“Every day is different,” Almendarezsaid. “There is nothing monotonousabout this job. Every individual studenthas a different story, need or want. Itmakes my position very unique in thatI get to meet these students one-on-oneand learn about them and sometimesempathize with them because of similarbackgrounds or experiences.“We want our students to be successful.I am a graduate of UIW, so I have avested interest in making sure that UIWstudents do well.”‘Is it real? Is it virtual? Why does it matter? Part I’By PhilYoungbloodLOGOS STAFFWRITEREDITOR’S NOTE: The Logos mistakenlyoverlooked Professor Phil Youngblood’sregular column in the August 2011 issueand broke his string of 51 consecutivecolumns.JOANN JONES/LOGOS STAFF