UVU’s Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism kicked off their annual Super Spectrum Showcase and Soiree with a new, online spin this year. The gallery, which offers individuals on the autism spectrum the opportunity to present their artwork, will be hosted via webpage this year. A “surprise blessing” said Laurie Bowen, associate director at the university’s […]
Despite social distancing limitations, the Utah Valley University Woodbury Art Museum has developed innovative solutions to share art by making the 2020 Faculty Art Show virtual. The show boasts more than 70 original pieces designed to investigate themes of systems, surfaces, subjects and symbolism. Inspiration for the concept of the show came from Italian Renaissance […]
Last spring, when UVU went full online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several dance concerts were canceled last minute. This semester, UVU’s dance companies have been working hard to keep dancing, even though it might have to look different than normal. Ballroom Dance Company: The ballroom dance company has been hit the hardest. One of […]
Utah Valley University’s Interfaith Council has worked hard to find ways to share religious messages even while they are unable to physically meet. On Wednesday night, Brylee Bromley, co-president of the Interfaith Council, hosted an Instagram Live video on the Council’s Instagram page, @interfaithuvu. The current goal of the Interfaith Forums at this stage is […]
Education is about accessing “different points of view” and is most successful when students have an active choice in learning, said Tara Westover to a virtual audience of UVU students. Westover, who is known for her best-selling book “Educated: A Memoir,” appeared as part of UVU’s Presidential Lecture series, hosted by President Astrid Tuminez. The […]
The month of October brings lots of Halloween fun and the UVU Housing office has made sure to get in on it this year. Residential community leaders (RCL’s) have planned dozens of activities for students to join virtually. Many of these activities are offered at local apartment complexes, but any UVU student is welcome to […]
In any normal year, the first theatre production of UVU’s academic season would be met with a packed house, patrons waiting with bated breath for the curtains to open. Cast members would be checking makeup and costumes one last time while the stage manager ensured all props and set pieces were in place. Finally, the […]
From dance concerts to butterfly biospheres, spooky season is in full swing throughout Utah. For students, however, holiday fun can come with a high price tag, which is why we have compiled a list of five different activities students can enjoy on a budget this fall season. Butterfly Biosphere Spooktacular Halloween: First up is the […]
Lights flicker across each member of Dum Luv. The heavy beat of the drums indicate the start of another original song. The lead guitarist trickles in a quick rift prior to a fully developed melody. A steady rhythm from the bass trails the drums in anticipation of the coming lyrics. Slowly, Dante Rhymes approaches the […]
Photo Courtesy of Hot Tea Improv Ever had an “Oscar-worthy” moment in a car dealership? How about a mortuary? These scenes and more have been acted out by Hot Tea Improv, a group at UVU that has resumed their performances, now livestreamed on Facebook Live on Thursday nights. Improv is short for “improvisational theater,” which […]