As the University of the Incarnate Word works to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment for our diverse student body, we invite our greater UIW family to join us in our commitment to daily reflection on how we can "improve, listen more closely and consider how to better serve our University community (UIW President, Dr. … Continue reading A Time for Learned Engagement
Cardinal Chronicles: Christopher Marmolejo, UIW Class of 2020
It takes a special kind of person to answer the call to serve their country. It's a vocation that requires bravery, perseverance and above all, faith. Christopher Marmolejo has all three. His military honors include the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and more than a … Continue reading Cardinal Chronicles: Christopher Marmolejo, UIW Class of 2020
Cardinal Chronicles: Lauren Rein, UIW Class of 2020
What do the UIW synchronized swimming team captain, a student double majoring in Mathematics and Mechatronics Engineering, the president of the UIW Society of Women Engineers, a student athlete advisory committee representative, a San Antonio Math Scholar and the vice president of the Engineering Club have in common? Well – they’re all the same person. … Continue reading Cardinal Chronicles: Lauren Rein, UIW Class of 2020
Cardinal Chronicles: Nicholas LeBlanc, UIW Class of 2020
The arrival of COVID-19 derailed college students’ plans and expectations around the world, and UIW Cardinals were, unfortunately, no exception. Still, members of the UIW Spring Class of 2020 have made a lasting impact on our community – an impact that could never be forgotten, despite missed end-of-year celebrations and ceremonies. We reached out to … Continue reading Cardinal Chronicles: Nicholas LeBlanc, UIW Class of 2020
An Earth Day Message from the Office of Mission & Ministry
Context Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated.[1] Like all major historical events, there was a close confluence of events and people that gave birth to this momentous event. First, there was the publication of a 1962 seminal book entitled Silent Spring[2] that denounced the use of pesticides (i.e., DDT) and initiated … Continue reading An Earth Day Message from the Office of Mission & Ministry
From the Classroom to Zoom: A Faculty Perspective on Online Learning
When students and faculty wrapped up their final classes before spring break, they had no idea it would be the last time that they would gather in person. In response to the growing threat of COVID-19, CDC guidelines for social distancing and ever-changing local ordinances, University leadership made the difficult decision to complete the semester … Continue reading From the Classroom to Zoom: A Faculty Perspective on Online Learning
Easter Sunday – The Empty Tomb
An entry from UIW Mission & Ministry "On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb.” - John 20:1-9 Imagine the scene: Mary of Magdala racing to the tomb. We don’t know why she went: was it to grieve, pay her … Continue reading Easter Sunday – The Empty Tomb
Daily Reflections and Prayer: April 8
Psalm 139 O Lord, you search me and you know me. You yourself know my resting and my rising;you discern my thoughts from afar. You mark when I walk or lie downyou know all my ways through and through. For it was you who formed my inmost being,knit me togetherin my mother’s womb. I thank … Continue reading Daily Reflections and Prayer: April 8
Daily Reflections and Prayers: April 7
Prayer of Love and Praise From Birth, A Guide for Prayer, 11 Lord my God, when Your love spilled over into creationYou thought of me. I am from loveof lovefor love. Let my heart, O God, always recognize, cherish,and enjoy your goodness in all of creation. Direct all that is me toward your praise. Teach … Continue reading Daily Reflections and Prayers: April 7
Daily Reflections and Prayers: April 6
By Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. Holy Creator,give us patience to trust in Your slow and constant creative power. We are quite naturally impatient in everythingto reach the end without delay.We should like to skip the intermediate stages.We are impatient of being on the wayto something unknown, something new.And yet it is the law of … Continue reading Daily Reflections and Prayers: April 6
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