UIW College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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.

Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 6-8 PM.

The human story is a story of movement, and A Memory Palace of Migration gathers stories – through sound, image, and video – of that movement inside Texas, across the United States, and throughout the world. As you see and hear other peoples’ stories of movement, across history and geography, you will have an opportunity to contribute your personal and family stories of movement to the evolving exhibition, creating a palace of community memory. Free and open to the public.

🎨 Installation Design: Mikiko Uesugi
🎥 Video Design: Ryan Yu
🎧 Sound Design: Dr. Andrew Bergmann
📝 Essays & Installation Leads: Dr. Lopita Nath, Dr. Kevin Salfen, Dr. Tanja Stampfl
🎭 Project Leads: David Crandall, Jubilith Moore, Dr. Kevin Salfen
🎨💻✨ Graphic Designer: Astrid Ortega
📸 Photographer: David A. Surtasky from series Mika Oskarson-Kindstrand at Kyoto Station
🤝 Supported by Humanities Texas | In partnership with Theatre Nohgaku

🎉 Opening Reception: Friday, November 21 | 6–8 PM
🗓️ Exhibit on Display: Monday, November 24 – Friday, December 19, 2025
📍 Semmes and Condos Galleries, Kelso Art Center, University of the Incarnate Word

The pilot exhibition, "A Memory Palace of Migration," is part of a larger performance/installation project, "In a Memory Palace," by Edith Reisner Newton, with a San Antonio premiere scheduled for Summer 2026.

We’re excited to invite you to Gather for Good, a special fundraising event in support of Little Angels of Mary, a nonprofit organization working to provide education and nutrition to some of the poorest children in Guatemala.

📅 When: Saturday, October 25
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Christus Heritage Hall, University of the Incarnate Word

Join us for an evening of entertainment, appetizers and beverages, guest speakers, a presentation, and a silent auction—all in the spirit of community and giving.

🎟️ Tickets: $25 donation per person

All proceeds go directly to the Little Angels of Mary to support their programs in Guatemala. You can purchase tickets here:
https://givebutter.com/c/QoTUih

💡 Student Discount: We’re offering a special student rate! Use the code STUDENT at checkout to receive your discounted ticket. Please share with your students. They can also volunteer for credit hours!

If you’re unable to register in advance, we will also be accepting registration and donations at the door—everyone is welcome!

If you can’t attend but would still like to help, please consider becoming a supporter or making a donation. Your generosity—no matter the amount—helps bring education and nourishment to children who need it most.

Please RSVP or purchase your tickets by Friday, October 24, so we can prepare for a wonderful evening together.

We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring night of connection, community, and compassion.