UVU kicked off Global Engagement Week (GEW) Nov. 16-20 with the International Community Festival in the Student Center Ballroom. A diverse crowd of students and members of the community had the opportunity to learn about a variety of cultures by visiting booths filled with authentic crafts, country information, games and ethnic finger foods. Remembering Our […]
Nov. 13 girlfriends and wives of students at the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) were invited to watch as their husbands and boyfriends demonstrated what they’ve been up to all semester. Class is held each day at 7 a.m. at the academy, however the students are expected to be there at 6:15 a.m. to […]
Rick Hall, the managing editor of the Deseret News, spoke to members of the Exchange Club on Nov. 18 at Mimi’s Café. Hall, who has worked for the Deseret News for more than 30 years, began his speech by acknowledging that newspaper sales and subscriptions have dropped for not only his paper but for almost […]
Cash for Clunkers, global warming issues, and the ugly, grey haze that consumes much of Utah Valley during the winter months, all serve as constant everyday reminders of our need to “Go Green.” As stated on the UVU Clubs website, the Environmental Awareness Club (EAC) helps raise ethical concerns about the environment to students, discusses […]
Nov. 12 the Pre-Medical Club held a dinner with doctors to give students a chance to mingle with practicing physicians from the community. Four local doctors were invited to the dinner, held in the Timpanogos room of the library and about 25 pre-med students attended. Representatives from Kaplan addressed the group, offering students help preparing […]
Although every seat was taken by both those eager to be enlightened and those looking to disagree, a full auditorium did not discourage those determined to be members of the audience in LI 120 on Nov. 19, who lined up determinedly against the back wall. The Fifth Annual Symposium on Restorative Justice and the Death […]
Students enjoyed a benefit concert hosted by Stephen Carnegie and headlined by Mark Slaughter, vocalist and rhythm guitarist for metal band Slaughter on Nov. 17. The concert was held to raise money for the Donner-Galbraith Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created out of the memory of UVU students, Blake Donner and Jennifer Lynn Galbraith who […]
At the end of any college semester, one of the last things on a student’s mind is car care. But on Nov. 18, the Automotive department held a free car care clinic to help students out by checking their cars’ fluids, tires, filters, wipers and other basic items. The clinic took place in the Sparks Automotive […]
It might feel as though the budget cuts UVU suffered recently have not had much of an impact on your education, mainly because the changes have been subtle. So subtle in fact, you may not have noticed Spring classes filling up faster. According to a presentation President Holland gave to the State Board of Regents […]
Looking to add to its growing number of Bachelor’s degrees, the addition of a new marketing degree is in the foreseeable future for the Woodbury School of Business. Though a R401 report still needs to be completed and presented to the deans, the VPAA, Board of Trustees and Board of Regents, students may expect to […]