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Dedication Ceremony: The Ethos Forum (Mar 21, 2025) Photos

President Oliver welcomed guests at the dedication ceremony for The Ethos Forum, which houses the McAfee School of Business and departments of computer science and engineering. - Photo by Jim Gandy 3/21/25 | 31175 | XL
President Oliver welcomed guests at the dedication ceremony for The Ethos Forum, which houses the McAfee School of Business and departments of computer science and engineering. - Jim Gandy

The Ethos Forum dedication ceremony featured remarks from several key figures, including Tom McAfee, whose family provided the lead gift for the building.  - Photo by Lyla Dietz 3/21/25 | 31189 | XL
The Ethos Forum dedication ceremony featured remarks from several key figures, including Tom McAfee, whose family provided the lead gift for the building. - Lyla Dietz

Hyran Barefoot (center), Union's 14th president, was in attendance for The Ethos Forum dedication. He championed the building from the beginning and gave significant gifts to ensure its completion. The Joyce Barefoot Lobby on the first floor of the building is named in memory of Barefoot's wife, the 14th first lady of Union.  - Photo by Lyla Dietz 3/21/25 | 31178 | XL
Hyran Barefoot (center), Union's 14th president, was in attendance for The Ethos Forum dedication. He championed the building from the beginning and gave significant gifts to ensure its completion. The Joyce Barefoot Lobby on the first floor of the building is named in memory of Barefoot's wife, the 14th first lady of Union. - Lyla Dietz

Union dedicated its newest building, The Ethos Forum. Taking part in the Ribbon Cutting: (left to right) Jeannette Russ, Dan Slater, Brian Glas, Hyran Barefoot, Carolyn McAfee Brewer, Tom McAfee, Julie McAfee, Lili Pettigrew, Dub Oliver, Randy McKinnon and Rusty Linkous. - Photo by Lauren Steed 3/21/25 | 31180 | XL
Union dedicated its newest building, The Ethos Forum. Taking part in the Ribbon Cutting: (left to right) Jeannette Russ, Dan Slater, Brian Glas, Hyran Barefoot, Carolyn McAfee Brewer, Tom McAfee, Julie McAfee, Lili Pettigrew, Dub Oliver, Randy McKinnon and Rusty Linkous. - Lauren Steed

Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the co-working commons in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Photo by Lyla Dietz 3/21/25 | 31179 | XL
Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the co-working commons in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Lyla Dietz

Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the new 3D printers in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Photo by Jim Gandy 3/21/25 | 31176 | XL
Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the new 3D printers in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Jim Gandy

Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the innovation lab in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Photo by Lauren Steed 3/21/25 | 31177 | XL
Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the innovation lab in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Lauren Steed

Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the Baja project in the Shop during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Photo by Jim Gandy 3/21/25 | 31181 | XL
Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the Baja project in the Shop during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Jim Gandy

Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the co-working commons in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Photo by Jim Gandy 3/21/25 | 31183 | XL
Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the co-working commons in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Jim Gandy

A Hub Tech shows a family how the laser cutter works in The HUB at The Ethos Forum during the building's dedication. - Photo by Jim Gandy 3/21/25 | 31182 | XL
A Hub Tech shows a family how the laser cutter works in The HUB at The Ethos Forum during the building's dedication. - Jim Gandy

Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the co-working commons in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Photo by Jim Gandy 3/21/25 | 31184 | XL
Students, alumni, donors, and guests check out the co-working commons in The HUB during The Ethos Forum dedication. - Jim Gandy

The north face of The Ethos Forum, home to the McAfee School of Business and the departments of Engineering and Computer Science. - Photo by Karley Hathcock 4/1/25 | 31185 | XL
The north face of The Ethos Forum, home to the McAfee School of Business and the departments of Engineering and Computer Science. - Karley Hathcock

The southwest face of The Ethos Forum, home to the McAfee School of Business and the departments of Engineering and Computer Science. - Photo by Karley Hathcock 4/1/25 | 31186 | XL
The southwest face of The Ethos Forum, home to the McAfee School of Business and the departments of Engineering and Computer Science. - Karley Hathcock

Brian Glas, chair of the Department of Computer Science, teaches in a new computer lab in The Ethos Forum shortly after its dedication. - Photo by Karley Hathcock 4/1/25 | 31187 | XL
Brian Glas, chair of the Department of Computer Science, teaches in a new computer lab in The Ethos Forum shortly after its dedication. - Karley Hathcock

Brian Glas, chair of the Department of Computer Science, teaches in a new computer lab in The Ethos Forum shortly after its dedication. - Photo by Karley Hathcock 4/1/25 | 31188 | XL
Brian Glas, chair of the Department of Computer Science, teaches in a new computer lab in The Ethos Forum shortly after its dedication. - Karley Hathcock

Duncan Nicol, associate professor of marketing, teaches in a new classroom space in The Ethos Forum shortly after its dedication. - Photo by Karley Hathcock 4/7/25 | 31173 | XL
Duncan Nicol, associate professor of marketing, teaches in a new classroom space in The Ethos Forum shortly after its dedication. - Karley Hathcock

Duncan Nicol, associate professor of marketing, teaches in a new classroom space in The Ethos Forum shortly after its dedication. - Photo by Karley Hathcock 4/7/25 | 31174 | XL
Duncan Nicol, associate professor of marketing, teaches in a new classroom space in The Ethos Forum shortly after its dedication. - Karley Hathcock