UVU volleyball drops five-set match against CSU Bakersfield

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October 1, 2018

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Utah Valley University’s volleyball team lost their battle against CSU Bakersfield on Saturday, Sept. 29. This is now the Wolverine’s eighth five-set series since their season began. The game was tight all the way, but UVU couldn’t pull through. Even though the team wasn’t able to come away with a win, it was able to […]

Pepsi sponsors this year’s homecoming week festivities

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September 29, 2018

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Photos by Abby Van Buren Over the course of the week, a multitude of Pepsi-based activities have occurred around campus. To continue the university’s mission of student engagement, UVU and Pepsi have partnered up this year to make Homecoming Week one to remember. Pepsi along with iHeartRadio and Motive Marketing have collectively worked with UVU […]

Panel suggests that empowering women can improve gender equality at UVU

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September 28, 2018

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] As a part of Ethics Awareness Week, the Utah Women and Leadership Project hosted a panel to discuss the need for a better approach to dealing with gender issues both on campus and in the general public sphere. The panel […]

Panel discussion focused on setting professional standards at UVU

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September 27, 2018

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Written by Paige Melton Kicking off Ethics Awareness Week was a panel discussion focusing on UVU’s role as a trusted public entity. Held in the Clarke Building, the event was   The first of its kind, the panel focused specifically on UVU as an institution, the role of the faculty and staff in ethical policy […]

UVU addresses poor air quality conditions from pollution

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September 27, 2018

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Firefighters from multiple states fight to contain the fires throughout the valley . The Pole Creek fire has burned over 100,000 acres and is currently 65 percent contained and the Bald Mountain fire has burned over  18,000acres and is currently 76 percent contained. The smoke from these fires has caused hazardous conditions […]

President Tuminez enlightens students at UVU’s presidential meet and greet

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September 27, 2018

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]To continue the festivities of homecoming week, students got a chance to ask questions and speak directly with president of UVU, Astrid Tuminez over pizza and Pepsi at the Presidential Meet and Greet on Sept. 26. Held in the Grande Ballroom, […]

Aviation instructor who posted anti-Muslim remarks resigns

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September 13, 2018

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UVU has confirmed that Captain Jim Green, the professor who posted anti-Muslim sentiments on Canvas, has resigned from his position. “Captain Green voluntarily resigned as an adjunct instructor in UVU’s School of Aviation Sciences last night,” UVU said. Green’s resigned the night of Sept. 12 after his statements were made public. Theo R. Okawa, program […]

Getting involved with UVU Club Sports

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September 13, 2018

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UVU has a wide range of club sports available for students. Some of the club sports allow walk-ons While others have required tryouts. Club sports give students the opportunity to compete against other schools, but is less intense than a Division 1 collegiate team. The list of club sports includes Esports, Men’s & Women’s Hockey, […]

Aviation adjunct instructor posts anti-Muslim comments on Canvas

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September 12, 2018

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An aviation adjunct instructor at Utah Valley University posted anti-muslim remarks in a Canvas discussion to students, writing that 9/11 is the reason he is “‘very’”opposed to allowing Muslims to immigrate to the USA!” and that “they hate us and always will.” Captain Jim Green shared these views on Sept. 11 while discussing his personal […]

UVU Board of Trustees support Proposition 5

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September 7, 2018

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UVU’s Board of Trustees released a statement in support of Orem City’s vote on Proposition 5, which is the proposed zone change in the Palos Verdes neighborhood. The zoning change would allow Property Enhancement Group (PEG) to develop high-density student housing on the property known as Palos Verdes. The development became political after Orem residents […]