Talking to Tesla

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 5 minutes UVU professor’s award-winning book, Talking to Tesla, inspires readers, artists, and a new club Art holds a great power to change communities, neighborhoods and, most importantly, a single person, both through the experiencing and creation of art. As human beings, everyone has an ability to create; that is what separates us from the animals. One […]

Four countries in four weeks

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute From musicals to comedies, dramas, cutting-edge works, classical and contemporary pieces, students attending the theater study abroad can look forward to four exciting weeks in four countries. Geared specifically towards theatrical text and performance, the program features experience and training in Spanish theatre and French mask. With trips to cities such as Madrid, Paris, London, […]

Nursing

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Students who have completed one semester of nursing fundamentals should consider developing their nursing skills in the western-Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi. “Students have the opportunity to experience healthcare in a developing country and the ability to compare and contrast it with current healthcare in the United States,” said Marianne Craven, co-director of the program. “They […]

Study abroad programs

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Applications are available in the International Center in WB147 or at www.uvu.edu/international/isp. Financial aid: Pell grants and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to any programs, based on eligibility. Applicants must have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (BA105) and complete all necessary application forms for financial aid. Many […]

Spain

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Info Box: Cost: $2,995 for four week programs, $5,195 for the eight week program Tentative dates: Early May-early June 2010- Four weeks of classes in Cáceres and four days in Madrid Early June-early July 2010-Four days in Madrid and four weeks in Cáceres Early May-early July 2010- Eight weeks in Cáceres and four days in […]

The pulse of Russia

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Moscow, the symbolic heart that has always sustained vast Russia, is open to students wishing to study abroad. Accepted participants have the chance to live in the capital of Moscow, while studying Russian in partnership with Moscow State University. “This is one of the world’s most respected and intellectually rigorous universities,” said Marina Panina, Russia […]

Students exceed space in Science and Health Building

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute According to the State Office of Education, UVU needs a larger facility for its College of Science and Health, based on the number of students. The current building was completed in 1989 and no longer meets the needs of the students with only 60,000 usable square feet. It is the smallest in the state based […]

London

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you had a recent hankering for some bangers and mash? Well now is your chance to fill that appetite. The London Literature and Cinema program is set to begin in May 2010. The program, designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore global cultures, will offer both English and film courses to participating […]

All Roads Lead to Rome

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Scheduled to travel May 2010, the Italy Art History program offers the chance to study outside of the classroom and experience art within the context of history and culture. You will have the opportunity to view art of the Baroque and Renaissance periods in cities such as Rome, Florence and Venice. Extracurricular trips include visits […]

Identity theft an issue even to students

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and the students of the nation’s colleges and universities have been drawing special attention from thieves. Students are an especially lucrative market for thieves because they rarely track their finances and may not notice any credit problems until they apply for financial […]