Dr. Doris Kearns Goodwin’s love of history began when she was only six years old. As a child, Goodwin’s father asked her to listen to the broadcasts of the Dodgers games that he would miss while at work. When he arrived home, he had his young daughter retell him the events of the game. This […]
The Turning Points in History program, sponsored by the History department, provides several opportunities for history enthusiasts to get their fix each semester. The program is in its eighth year, and invites between one and three historians per semester to not only speak to the public, but also to provide a seminar for a select […]
A short time after the South seceded from the union, 150 years ago this year, a war which caused brother to turn against brother broke out. Scholars have referred to the Civil War as a “brother’s war.” However, Dr. Nina Silber of Boston University, believes it was as much a woman’s war as it was […]
As part of National Suicide Prevention Week, students, faculty and community members will have the opportunity to hear the popular band SafetySuit speak about suicide prevention and self-esteem building. The band will be the keynote speakers at the “Celebrating U” event, hosted by The Second Chance Foundation of Utah. The event will start at 5 […]
Senator Orrin Hatch’s annual economic summit took place in the Grande Ballroom on Sept. 9. As part of the conference, three notable guests spoke and participated in an open forum with Sen. Hatch. The guests included Donald Danner, CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business; Dr. Ed Catmull, President and co-founder of Pixar Animation […]
Garrett Smith was not too different than the average student. On the Sunday before his 22nd birthday, he changed his voicemail message to, “This is Smith. I’m not feeling well. Please don’t call me any more.” When he failed to show up for class on Monday, one of his friends went to check on him. […]
During a press conference on Monday, Aug. 30, President Holland announced the continuation and expansion of a long standing relationship with UCCU. “We are entering into a 10-year agreement. [The school will receive] $250,000 a year from Utah Community Credit Union in return for the naming of the events center,” Holland said. The events center […]
As Friday night comes around, students quickly gather their books and belongings after classes and head away from school to participate in various evening diversions. If plans for the new Student Life and Wellness Center continue to proceed smoothly, the new structure will offer students a place to spend not only Friday evenings, but a […]
During a press conference on Aug. 30, President Holland announced the continuation and expansion of a long standing relationship with UCCU. “We are entering into a 10 year agreement, in return for $250,000 a year from Utah Community Credit Union, in return for the naming of the events center,” said President Holland. This University and […]
The naming of the Events Center will bring a much needed source of revenue to this University. Today beginning at 11 a.m., a press conference will be held near the PACE Park, located on the west side of the Events Center ticket office. At this time, the new name of the building will be announced. […]