UIW College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

CHASS's own Claudia Cruz Hidrogo, Kelso Art Gallery Director and Art Department Secretary, will be a featured speaker for the Fiber Artists of San Antonio meeting on Monday, July 13, at the San Antonio Garden Center.

In her presentation, "Presentation Matters" Claudia will discuss how thoughtful display choices enhance artwork and contribute to a professional exhibition experience.

Members are also invited to bring examples or photos of their own unique presentation methods for a casual show and share during the program.

Congratulations, Claudia!

Please join CHASS’s own Dr. Lopita Nath (History) and Dr. Michelle Tabit (History) on Thursday, July 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at Thousand Oaks Branch Library, for their presentation “Local Lives, Global Impacts: The Holocaust, Human Rights, and Racial Landscape of Wartime San Antonio,” part of the series “Americans and the Holocaust.” Scan the QR code for additional information about this presentation and the whole series.

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Proctor (Criminal Justice) and Dr. Erika Haskins (Religious Studies) on receipt of the 2026-27 CHASS Excellence in Teaching Award and Dr. Denise J. Doyle Excellence in Teaching and Service Award, respectively. These are CHASS's most prestigious awards for part-time faculty, acknowledging a sustained commitment to our students and campus community. Thank you, Dr. Proctor and Dr. Haskins, for all you do for CHASS and UIW!

Join us in celebrating the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the CHASS Heritage Festival! We are spending the day reflecting on the history and lasting impact of the humanities, arts, and social sciences on our campus and community.

The schedule includes:

10:30 AM: Philosophy Lecture on vocation and the "whole person" (Seddon Recital Hall)

4:30 PM: Special CHASS history presentation (Seddon Recital Hall)

6:00 PM: Heritage Exhibition and Reception (Kelso Art Gallery)

We will also wrap up the celebration this Sunday, March 22, with a special concert at Bennack Concert Hall. All events are open to the public.

The Glass Slipper and the Cross: A Catholic Reading of Cinderella”
Dr. Yamil Samalot Rivera
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Monday, March 23, 2026
3:00–4:15 PM (CT)
Mabee Library, Watson Auditorium
(Dr. Samalot Rivera will join us via Zoom.)
What if Cinderella is not simply a fairy tale about romance and rescue, but a story shaped by sacrifice, humility, and grace? Drawing on theology, literature, and the Catholic intellectual tradition, Dr. Samalot Rivera will explore how the glass slipper and the Cross illuminate one another, revealing themes of suffering, transformation, and hope.
This inaugural lecture marks the beginning of a series dedicated to deepening our shared engagement with the Catholic imagination and strengthening our collaboration within the CHARISM Alliance.

Join CHASS’s own Dr. LuElla D’Amico (Associate Professor of English) for her lecture “Catholic Imagination, Children’s Literature and Formation” today (Thursday, February 19) at 12:30 p.m. at the Mengler Conference Room, University Center, at St. Mary’s University. The lecture is part of the MacTaggart Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture Series sponsored by the Center for Catholic Studies. The event is free and lunch is provided!

Lunch N’ Learn: Setting the Important Things First ✔️

Join us this Thursday, January 15 at noon for our final Lunch N’ Learn of the semester!

This virtual faculty led talk will be led by Dr. Javier Clavere, Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

This event will offer an opportunity to learn strategies for prioritization, planning, and cultivating a “Quadrant II- mindset,” and to review essential skills for enhancing professional productivity, fostering well-being, and advancing both personal and institutional goals.

Register today through the link below.

https://events.uiw.edu/event/lunch-n-learn-setting-the-important-things-first

Dr. LuElla D’Amico, Associate Professor of Literature, has released a new book, Wondrous Reading: Encountering the Catholic Faith in Children’s Literature. The book explores how shared reading can spark children’s moral and spiritual imagination, offering practical guidance for families, educators, and catechists seeking to renew faith formation through story.