Living traditions celebrated at Native American Powwow

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November 15, 2011

schedule 4 min read

On Friday Nov.11, there was a momentous gathering of Native Americans. From very young children to the respected elders, people from many different tribes came together to keep an important aspect of their heritage alive.   The grand finale of UVU’s Global Engagement week was the 8th Annual Native American Powwow, sponsored by the Native […]

Have lunch from around the world without stepping off campus

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November 14, 2011

schedule 2 min read

International Food Extravaganza By Kelly Cannon Life Editor   It was an extravaganza of the senses, combining the sights, smells, sounds and tastes from around the world. As part of the Global Engagement Week, the International Student Council and the UVU International Center hosted the International Food Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Centre Stage. […]

International Festival showcases students far from home

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November 14, 2011

schedule 4 min read

  The wide line of students, chatting excitedly while they waited for free food from Tucanos Brazilian Grill, snaked through the dense vines and various tropical plants decorating the foyer of the Grande Ballroom. Volunteers with foot-tall parrots were sharing their colorful pets with patrons of all ages while music from the far corners of […]

Yes, UVU has a campus in Heber

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November 14, 2011

schedule 3 min read

The distant drone of passing vehicles on Highway 189 was the only sound as the sun set, casting long shadows across Heber Valley onto UVU’s Wasatch Campus.   Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains just outside Heber, the Wasatch Campus offers a family oriented learning environment with a small-town feel to almost 500 students.   During […]

Homecoming tailgate party

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November 14, 2011

schedule 3 min read

The wolverine is the largest land-dwelling member of the weasel family, known for its ferocity as a hunter and fighter. Wolverines have actually been known to take down prey many times their size. With homecoming just around the corner, students can showcase another type of wolverine, fierce and daring with school spirit.   On Saturday, […]

Homecoming Events: Part I

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November 14, 2011

schedule 3 min read

Despite the fact that UVU is associated with the color green, it’s not uncommon to see blue or red shirts around campus.   But with the newer university status, students are slowly painting their hearts green. And to help raise school spirit and create a deeper connection to this Wolverine institution, UVUSA will help by […]

Homecoming Events: Part II

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November 14, 2011

schedule 4 min read

The UVU Student Association will host a series of events that will try to help out students by giving them free things, showing a movie to get them excited about the snow season, an event to show off the dancing talent of students at UVU and a chance for any parents involved at UVU to […]

Aaron Eddy’s “The Art of Flight” premiers

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November 14, 2011

schedule 3 min read

Aaron Eddy could be considered one of the luckiest people in this economy. He has found a way to get paid by combining two of his favorite things: snowboarding and the energy drink Red Bull.   Eddy is the Red Bull Student Brand Manager here at UVU. Red Bull hires a couple hundred students to […]

International Festival at UVU: No passport required

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November 8, 2011

schedule 2 min read

With all the traffic in the parking lots at UVU Monday night, it looked like 10 a.m. instead of 8:30 p.m.   Students swarming into the Sorenson Student Center warmed the fall chill off of their hands by the two fires outside the doors before making their way into the transformed ballroom.   Volunteers from […]

On the road with Charley Jenkins

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November 7, 2011

schedule 9 min read

An inside look at a potential music industry internship   It’s almost 10:45 a.m. as I wait outside the Home Depot in Lindon, Utah. This is our meeting place. Today, Saturday, Oct. 29, I am going to experience firsthand what it is like to be on tour with a country music star.     Charley […]