New structured enrollment policy

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September 12, 2011

schedule 1 min read

The state of Utah needs UVU to grow over the course of the next ten years to accommodate students, but UVU will take steps to ensure that the students that come will be prepared and ready for school.   President Matthew Holland unveiled the school’s new structured enrollment policy. And the plan will lead to […]

Emails that lead to student success

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September 12, 2011

schedule 3 min read

In the upcoming weeks, students struggling academically may find themselves with an email offering support and solutions to their academic needs.   Five years ago, UVU received a Title III grant to fund programs helping retention rates in universities.   The Early Alert program, headed by Marcy Glassford, program director for Student Success and Retention, […]

Woodbury Art Museum presents faculty art show

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September 12, 2011

schedule 3 min read

The murmur from patrons shuffling between exhibits drifted above the neatly-tiled floors and illuminated walls toward the vaulted warehouse-style ceilings of the museum. The Woodbury Art Museum brought UVU students and faculty together with members of the community Tuesday night at the 2011 Faculty Art Show. Soon to be celebrating ten years at its location […]

Campus offers options to vegans and vegetarians

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September 12, 2011

schedule 2 min read

Eggs, sausage, bacon, hamburgers, tacos, pizza and steak are just some of the many foods that Americans love to eat. With a growing student body, Campus Food Services has been making attempts to better accommodate different diets and food choices including vegetarians and vegans. “There has been a noticeable increase for these types of requests,” […]

UVenue

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September 12, 2011

schedule 2 min read

Whether using a solo instrument, singing a capella or performing in a full ensemble, music has respectfully been referred to as the universal language because of its ability to sway the mood of audiences.   UVenue, formally known as Café Night and sponsored by UVUSA, has provided an opportunity for student to showcase their musical […]

Let us never forget

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September 12, 2011

schedule 4 min read

                It’s been ten years since the greatest tragedy of our time. It was an attack on America. It was an attack on the American way. I remember where I was, waking up seeing the images and videos.   I don’t think I will forget.   I don’t think […]

The Princess and the Goblin

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September 12, 2011

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One magical princess, one young mine laborer and one army of menacing goblins: the scene is set for a work that influenced J.R.R. Tolkien to write about the battle for Middle Earth and for C.S. Lewis to write about the imaginary world of Narnia. In partnership with Resonance Story Theater, the Noorda Theater will be […]

Movies about 9/11 that Oliver Stone didn’t direct

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September 12, 2011

schedule 4 min read

The Cannonized Cinema column welcomes guest writers John-Ross Bocye and Matthew Jonassaint.  The Great Depression had “City Lights.” The 60s had “The Graduate.” The films of John Hughes dominated the Me Decade. Every era has its important movies – the ones that are defined by their cultural context, and in turn inform future generations about […]

Put out the light and put on a show

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September 12, 2011

schedule 4 min read

It is a tale of jealousy, selfishness and the downfall of a once great man. And for the first time, people can see a live performance in Utah Valley. “Othello,” directed by Dr. James Arrington, has never been performed in Utah Valley before. The Shakespeare play tells the story of Othello, a moor whose weakness […]

Monster Bash

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September 12, 2011

schedule 2 min read

Darkness. Monsters. Murder. Spaghetti? The event was titled “An Affair to Dismember,” and the night of gruesome mayhem welcomed all who dared join in the mysterious murder over a “worm” spaghetti dinner served on good china. It was a taste of Halloween in early September. Zombies, pirates, an evil bridesmaid, a pilot and even a […]