A theatrical glimpse into the origins of film: Solid acting, provocative questions and quirky production make for memorable performance

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Playwright and UVU professor Melissa Leilani Larson debuted her most recent work, “A Flickering” on April 8 at the Provo Theatre. Directed by Heidi Hathaway, the story concerns the early days of film. It is set in 1916 New York City, when Hollywood was only a risky idea in some investor’s mind. Themes of morality, […]

Synergy inspires audiences through an evening of dance performances

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The house lights above the Ragan Theater slowly dimmed, and the audience gently inhaled as the music began to play. The sapphire lights steadily illuminated the stage, and the lifeless dancers, who for a moment appeared to be statues, shot to life. On April 8, UVU’s contemporary dance company, Synergy, dazzled an audience of eager […]

Touchstones: MyWord! event exposes the creative talent on campus

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Whether you create or simply appreciate art, prose, or poetry, you are welcome to attend MyWord!, the Touchstones release party which will be taking place on Wednesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in SC 206 A/B. Touchstones, the feature of the event, is a biannually-published journal of literature and visual art created by some of […]

Letter from the United States Department of Commerce

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE U.S. Census Bureau Local Census Office 2015 North 550 East Provo, UT 84604 Dear Student, The 2010 Census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and authorizes the U.S. Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce to enumerate every person living in the United States every 10 years. Participation by responding […]

Seniors help with their capstone project

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes A crowd of around 40 people gathered at the Spanish Fork Fire Department on April 5 to witness the presentation of a $700 check to the family of a girl diagnosed with spinal meningitis. Students Dave Kreis and John Pine collected donations for the family to complete their senior capstone project for the Technology Management […]

Czech Ambassador speaks on human rights at UVU

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s God and Human Rights Conference kicked off with a thought-provoking speech from Martin Palous, Czech Ambassador to the United Nations, last Wednesday in LI120. Sponsored by UVU’s peace and justice studies program, in collaboration with the religious studies and honors programs, the symposium featured a day-long barrage of speakers representing all sides of the […]

UVU Auto Expo and Scholarship Fundraiser

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The UVU Automotive department will hold its twenty-third annual UVU Auto Expo and Swap Meet scholarship fundraiser May 14-15. Friday will be the pre-show cruise-in and barbeque. The pre-show cruise-in starts at 1 p.m. at Barber Brothers Motor Company in Spanish Fork with entertainment provided by JC Hackett from Real Oldies 1060 AM KDYL. At […]

A hidden talent

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute Taiwan native Daniel Parish is one of UVU’s best kept secrets. Parish arrived here from Taiwan two years ago at age 22. Having been a math tutor in Taiwan, he instinctively gravitated towards the Math Lab to tutor again. Parish enjoys the volunteer work that he does in the math lab and the opportunity he […]

Deaf Studies today!

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes April 8-10 marked the fourth Deaf Studies Today! Conference held since its founding in 2004. It is the largest deaf studies conference in the U.S., and was founded by UVU faculty. Held bi-annually, the conference is a conglomerate of local, national, and international professionals in the deaf studies field, as well as deaf community members […]

The Valley Guide April 19 – April 25

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: 6 minutes Editor’s Pick of the Week: Thanksgiving Point will be hosting its annual half marathon at 7 a.m. this Saturday. Those participating will be running through the immaculate Thanksgiving point grounds, including the Thanksgiving Point gardens. You can participate also in the fun run beginning at 9 a.m. Orjust cheer on those who are participating. Call […]