This past weekend, Feb. 5-6, the UVU Dance team, along with artistic directors Mark Borchelt and Jamie A. Johnson, presented a Repertory Ballet Ensemble in Concert. Director Johnson said, “As a director, I am always looking for ways to be relevant, challenge the students and show the breadth of the field. Ballet encompasses a wide […]
Fur coats, the Egyptian Theatre, Kevin Smith and celebrity sightings. All traditions of years gone by of the Sundance Film Festival–until now. The festival took a new approach this year to debut the films to a mass audience through on-demand streaming. This was due to the ongoing restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Esteemed as one […]
Loosely based on Walter Scott’s 1819 historical novel “The Bride of Lammermoor,” this tragic opera centers on the troublesome love story of Lucia Ashton, the hopeful, guileless sister of Lord Enrico Ashton. Finding herself bound by the dueling forces of love and duty, Lucia is forced to make a choice with ulterior implications. The Italian-language […]
Taking advantage of virtual events, UVU welcomed award-winning comic book artist Will Sliney for an interactive draw-along. Leaning on his experience drawing for Marvel, Sliney, who joined live from Ireland, took the audience along the same process he uses to illustrate many of the iconic characters we know and love from acclaimed series including Spider-Man, […]
This year’s State of the University address looked different than years past, but its intent was still the same; to inform students, staff and faculty of the details of another year here at UVU. President Astrid Tuminez spoke to the university virtually, covering everything from faculty successes to campus expansion. Additionally, Tuminez highlighted the unprecedented […]
A Story of Hope and Forgiveness The United States has experienced turmoil, broken hearts and division among governmental and pandemic difficulties. Reflecting on the powerful influence of Martin Luther King Jr. can heal much of the division felt during 2020. As we move forward the story of community educator Anthony Ray Hinton may serve as […]
On the last day of November, UVU students completed the Virtual Turkey Trot, which spanned the entire month and was hosted by UVU Intramurals. The Turkey Trot was conducted virtually so participants could complete on their own time and run it anywhere they wanted. Using the tracking device, Strava, runners could keep track of their […]
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 […]
The UVU Wasatch Campus has initiated a service project for the Peace House in Park City from Nov. 1-14. The Peace House is a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The Peace House was opened in 1995 after a woman was killed by her husband in a Park City parking […]
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 […]