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STUDENT MEDIA @uiwlogos | www.uiwcommarts.com/the-logos/ @uiwtv | www.uiwcommarts.com/uiwtv/ @kuiwradio | www.uiwcommarts.com/kuiw/ Vol. 124, No. 6 | MARCH - APRIL 2024
STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER FOR UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
EST. 1935
Students plan Heroes Health Fair
Special to the Logos A student-led, healthcare movement is behind the launch of a new event at the University of the Incarnate Word that is designed to heighten awareness of the special-needs community. The first-ever Heroes Health Fair is set 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. Luis Valdes, the founding president of Future Health Care Heroes of UIW, said the health fair will be a “unique event, blending the concept of superheroes with a fresh approach to collaboration between our university
and professional organizations that work with the special-needs community citywide. This endeavor not only introduces novel avenues for student volunteering but also promises to forge impactful experiences.” Valdes, a senior rehabilitative sciences major from Eagle Pass, Texas, said the goal of this event is “to expand awareness even further, by bringing together professional organizations that work with the special-needs community from all around San Antonio, student organizations, and our sister professional schools in a health fair
tailored specifically to the special-needs community. “This event is unique for many reasons. We are bringing the concept of superheroes and creating new collaborations between the university and professional organizations from all around the city. We are opening new doors of opportunity for students to volunteer and create meaningful experiences.” Valdes enlisted the support of the Student Government Association, Society of Therapeutic Rehab Students, JUMP TO PG 2 “HEALTH”
Artistic swimming team, coach win national titles Special to the Logos The University of the Incarnate Word is still glowing about the artistic swimming team winning UIW’s first national title and its coach getting National Coach of the Year. The team won over such strong competition as Ohio State University and Stanford University. “This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for the team and is also the first national championship team title for UIW Athletics,” according to a statement UIW released March 23 after the win was clinched at the USA Artistic Swimming Collegiate Championship held March 22-23 in Lewisville, Texas.
And Head Coach Alyson Haylor, who came aboard in 2022 and led the team to a third-place finish at nationals last year, also was named National Coach of the Year. “(This title) marks the culmination of the last two years of hard work under the guidance of Coach Haylor,” UIW Athletics Director Richard Duran said. “These exceptional student-athletes have excelled academically with UIW’s highest cumulative team GPA and have also made a significant impact in the community. We proudly present our program as national champions in competition. I commend the entire program and thank them for representing JUMP TO PG 2 “SWIMMING”
Artistic swimming team members pose after winning the national championship.
Officials: Improvements planned for closed courtyard By Marisa Allen LOGOS STAFF WRITER University of the Incarnate Word students have had to find alternative routes and hangouts this spring around the closed courtyard in the rear of the heavily trafficked Administration Building. The courtyard – once a popular spot to study, eat and gather -- has been closed this semester for what university officials describe as future maintenance work that will lead to a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment
to enjoy. While there is no direct connection, student Cameron Day, a psychology major from San Antonio who uses a wheelchair, cited the courtyard in a Logos story last December as an area he found difficult to negotiate due to the unevenness of the brick pavement. On Jan. 16, the then-dean of Campus Life, Dr. Chris Summerlin, sent an e-mail to students regarding the courtyard’s closing. On Feb. 20, the Office of Communications and Brand Marketing, which
hands public relations, sent an e-mail to the community regarding the closure, saying the planned maintenance will address “various issues and aesthetics in the courtyard.” Meanwhile, many of the tables and chairs formerly in the courtyard have been relocated to other areas on campus. The planned improvements are in the early design phases, so there is not a set date or time when the UIW community can expect a reopening, officials said.
“We are performing engineering exploratory work that will help inform our decisions and the precise changes,” said Philip Lopes Jr., associate vice president for Planning and Campus Management Facilities. “However, we anticipate making changes or improvements to stormwater drainage, area lighting, pavers, and landscaping.”