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STUDENT MEDIA @uiwlogos | www.uiwcommarts.com/the-logos/ @uiwtv | www.uiwcommarts.com/uiwtv/ @kuiwradio | www.uiwcommarts.com/kuiw/ Vol. 121 No. 4 | NOV. - DEC. 2020
STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER FOR UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
EST. 1935
Drive-Through set to celebrate grads The University of the Incarnate Word is adding a new way to celebrate its graduates who have been unable to physically cross the stage for their diplomas during the pandemic. For the first time ever, UIW is planning a Drive-Through Graduation Celebration over two consecutive evenings on the Main Campus at Broadway and Hildebrand.
The drive-through will begin at the entrance off U.S. 281, proceed downhill through the “Light the Way” route and end with a complimentary photo opportunity in front of the Administration Building. Graduates from the School of Professional Studies are asked to go through 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, while grads from all the
other schools will go through 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. The remaining schools include the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; Dreeben School of Education; John and Rita Feik School of Pharmacy; H-E-B School of Business and Administration; Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions; Rosenberg
School of Optometry; School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering; School of Media and Design; School of Osteopathic Medicine; and School of Physical Therapy. “We are excited to honor the UIW Class of 2020 in a special drive-through graduation procession through campus, where attendees can enjoy Jump ’Drive-Through’ page 2
Founders Hall gets new sign
By Ian Comuzzie LOGOS STAFF WRITER The University of the Incarnate Word has big plans for Founders Hall and its role in the community. Purchased last summer for an undisclosed amount, the eight-story AT&T building at 4119 Broadway -- now marked with UIW signage – adds 350,000 square feet of office space, 10 acres, and more than 1,000 parking spaces to expand the main campus as well as improve the school’s community and global outreach. Renovation work is expected to begin next year on Founders Hall, named in honor of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, founders of the University. Dr. Raphael D. Hoyle, assistant vice president for planning and campus management, is charged with helping
KUIW notes 15th year KUIW, the University of the Incarnate Word’s Internet campus radio station, is celebrating its 15th year 1:302:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, with an anniversary party – and you’re invited. Viewers can sign on at https:// uiw.zoom.us/j/97841101509 to see an hourlong program put together by the Department of Communication Arts’ Event Planning class under the tutelage of Dr. Darlene Carbajal, an assistant professor.
Cameron Brennan/LOGOS PHOTO Founders Hall will undergo several renovations to accommodate academic departments that will be moving into the complex, which includes 350,000 square feet of office space on its 10 acres.
implement President Thomas Evans’ vision for Founders Hall. Hoyle shared some of the plans with the Logos earlier this year. “The end goal for this building will be to bring in as many of our academic units together in one place to take
us to an entirely new level in terms of our prominence in the community and the world,” Hoyle said. “The building will be the embodiment of the president’s strategic priority of having us become ‘One Word.’ ” The new Liza and Jack Lewis III
The program will feature music trivia, a talk from frequent Radio Practicum instructor J.J. Lopez, and recognition of KUIW’s founder, Hank McDonnell, program director emeritus of the department where KUIW is housed. The station aired for the first time March 23, 2005. Plans to celebrate the anniversary last spring were delayed
The new year also heralds a new approach at the University of the Incarnate Word in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. In fact, Dr. Arturo Chávez is coming in as an administrator with perhaps the longest title at UIW: associate vice president for Mission & Ministry and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. In this new role, Chávez, who formerly was president of Mexican American
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Institute of the Americas will be housed in Founders Hall. This will allow for more interaction between UIW’s international programs. Also, many other UIW schools and departments will work through the institute. Jump ‘Founders Hall’ page 2
Dr. Arturo Chávez