This week in COVID-19: UVU, BYU presidents urge students to follow COVID-19 guidelines as cities go ‘orange’

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September 23, 2020

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President Tuminez and President Kevin J. Worthen of Brigham Young University issued a warning to students that unless COVID-19 cases in Utah County decrease soon, both campuses may shut down and move online—possibly for the rest of the semester.  The joint letter was published the morning of Sept. 22, hours before Governor Herbert announced that […]

Students hike Mount Timpanogos with President Tuminez

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September 23, 2020

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Fourteen students had the opportunity to hike Mount Timpanogos with UVU President Astrid Tuminez, on Saturday, Aug. 29.  “President Tuminez has wanted to hike Mount Timpanogos since she began her tenure here,” said Andrew Jensen, research assistant and the coordinator for the event. “She knows that her predecessor, President Holland, used to have a tradition […]

This week in COVID-19: Dance groups rebuff calls for social distancing

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September 21, 2020

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After being called out by health officials, universities and elected leaders, many involved in dance parties in Utah County are rejecting calls to tighten health restrictions – or cancel their events altogether. Provo-based company Young/Dumb, which promotes brands to college-aged students through these parties, recently came under scrutiny after videos of party attendees dancing close […]

Five Activities to Welcome Fall

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September 19, 2020

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(Graphic by Ysabel Berger) As Utah inexorably turns away from summer — from endless barbecues and trying to figure out what to stuff into that little space between the window AC unit and the heat outside — Utah County residents are eagerly turning their eyes toward fall. With the promise of cooler weather and warmer […]

Theatre Department Forced To Innovate With COVID-19 Crisis

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September 19, 2020

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(Graphic by Riley Andersen) Utah Valley University’s Department of Theatrical Arts is finding new ways to be innovative with different teaching modes and streaming performance services to adhere to health guidelines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. After switching to remote learning in the spring, the faculty and students have spent time reinventing their performance art to […]

11 COVID-19 cases traced to Noorda Center

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September 18, 2020

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One of the few departments on campus that has been permitted to have face-to-face classes during the COVID-19 pandemic is now at risk of halting in-person classes. In an email sent to the students, faculty and staff of the School of the Arts on Tues. Sept. 15, SOA Dean Stephen Pullen announced that 11 cases […]

Reported COVID-19 cases rise, but remain lower than other schools

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September 17, 2020

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Coronavirus cases are rising on campuses statewide – and UVU is no exception. In the week ending Sept. 7, self-reported cases rose to 96 for the semester, a 39 percent increase from the previous week. However, UVU has avoided the outbreaks and incidents seen at other state schools like Brigham Young University. The nearby school […]

Jonathan Burns Headlines Virtual Homecoming Comedy Night

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September 17, 2020

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(Photo courtesy of UVUSA) The Utah Valley University Student Association plans to kick off homecoming week with a virtual performance by comedian Jonathan Burns, on Monday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. MT.  Burns is a “comedy contortionist,” who is best known for his appearance on season 14 of the talent reality show, “America’s Got Talent.” […]

Vocalist Kaylie Ross on How Her Art Form Enriches Her Life

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September 17, 2020

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(Photo courtesy of Chad Braithwaite, Faces Photography) Kaylie Ross, 21 and a junior majoring in Social Health Education at Utah Valley University, shared her experience as a vocalist, and spoke about how her time with the arts has helped her grow as a person. Ross has been a vocalist since the age of six — […]