After months of searching and interviews of more than 46 applicants, Matthew S. Holland was chosen as the next president of UVU. He will assume his presidential duties on July 1, 2009. What does this new president mean for students? “Students can expect great involvement in student activities from him,” said Jed Pitcher, chair of the presidential search committee.
The Body Image Fair was held in the Hall of Flags Feb. 25 through Feb. 26 in an effort to raise awareness in regards to physical well-being and healthy self-perception. The fair was largely produced by Pilar Steele, a BYU graduate who is now interning in the UVU Student Health services department.
FORMER SISTER-IN-LAW OF O.J. SIMPSON TO SPEAK ON CAMPUS Tanya Brown, sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson and ex-sister-in-law of recently convicted O.J. Simpson, will speak to UVU students regarding domestic violence March 10 at 1 p.m. in the Ragan Theater.
The election is over. All of the posters and banners that have feverishly campaigned in the past week are no longer cluttering the hallways and windows. Trevor Tooke, Richard Portwood, Kyle Brown and Kim Rasmussen of Team UVoice are breathing easier with a victory against Najib Niazi, Jack Waters, Joseph Demke and Britnee Nguyen of Team Engaged.
Higher education enrollment across the state is consistently rising as the economy continues on a downward slope. “Our universities and colleges play a critical role in the economic vitality of our state. When job opportunities lessen, people return to college for more education or training.
During a recent visit to the Food Bank, one volunteer noted that the shelves were nearly empty. In response, the health club teamed up with the Health Education Association of Utah (HEAU) to collect canned, boxed and dry products, as well as items such as diapers and toothpaste to donate to the Utah Food Bank and Community Action Services of Utah.
2/20/09- The Orem LDS Institute of Religion adjacent to the UVU Campus held a talent show on Friday evening called: “An Evening on Broadway.” Students performed scenes from Wicked, My Fair Lady, High School Musical, Les Miserables and others. Popular Broadway songs were sung and performed instrumentally, such as a rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow played on an upside-down violin, as well as Chopsticks, performed by Ellen Amatangelo & Josh Sackett.
In a drastically changing world and economy, college students are feeling like their future is just as unsure. Many college students are struggling to find internships or are questioning the importance of and their dedication to do unpaid work. An increase in job layoffs, however, has also meant an increase in internship opportunities — that is, if students are willing to work hard for free.
Nunchucks, Tahitian dancing, guitar-playing, opera and reciting monologues were some of the varied talents seen at the 2009 Miss UVU that took place a week ago. UVU student Lauren Burton took home the crown along with a full-tuition scholarship for next year and a $200 book scholarship from the UVU bookstore.
Suggestion: An extremely common suggestion for the Education Building is to bring in some kind of food cart that provides healthier food options for students to purchase. Reply: It has been recognized by the administration and food services that there is a need for better food options in the Education Building.