UVU culinary chair wins national Chef of the Year award

August 17, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Beating out four other regional winners, UVU’s Culinary Arts Institute director Todd Leonard was named the 2018 National Chef of the Year. Accompanied by his two student apprentices AnnaLis Nielsen and Lydia Harris, the trio competed at the American Culinary Federation’s national convention held in New Orleans July 14-19. With only 90 minutes to prepare […]

Orem’s new event center will be more than just a music venue

August 16, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Rise, a new venue in Orem, recently launched its release party showcasing diversity in talented local artists on Aug. 4. The grand opening, which lasted from seven p.m. to midnight last Saturday, included eclectic musical performances from bands and artists in varying genres. Although rain pounded on the streets outside, the booming bass lines […]

UVU board of trustees release statement regarding student housing

August 16, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute UVU’s Board of Trustees approved a statement Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. confirming its support for student housing developments proposed by the university. The statement says that the board “affirms its support of the University’s current state-approved facilities master plan, which identifies three properties contiguous to the Orem Campus as potential future sites for student […]

Utah Valley Express makes debut at UVU

August 16, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”15.8958px|0px|15px|0px|false|false” _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”] UVU IDs can double as UTA bus passes as of Aug. 1, just a few days before the new Utah Valley Express (UVX) opened on Aug.13. However, the new line is not estimated to be fully completed until October […]

UVUSA features “I Feel Pretty” in ongoing movie series

August 16, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute Free popcorn in hand, UVU students came to the Ragan Theater for the showing of the new comedy, “I Feel Pretty” on Aug. 9. It was part of the ongoing Summer Movie Series held by the UVUSA, which will be going on till Aug. 30. Movies are typically shown at the Fountain Courtyard at 9 […]

Tuminez addresses faculty, staff at PACE Fall Forum

August 15, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes [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”]Astrid Tuminez spoke for the first time since being elected UVU president on August 15, saying her first 100 days in the presidency will be ones of listening and learning. Held by the PACE Staff Association, the forum held in the […]

Cultivate your talent through UVU arts

August 14, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] UVU art students are given opportunities to further their education and gain valuable experience in whichever way they choose to express themselves. In both performing and visual arts, UVU supports their art departments with classes and showcase opportunities where they can share the love of what they do with an audience. Whether […]

3 exciting activities UVU freshmen need to try

August 8, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes [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” custom_padding=”15.8958px|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10″ custom_margin=”-36px|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone”] photo by Johnny Morris [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Freshmen at UVU might not know about different activities available that offer a great break from the stress of classes. Here are three fun ways to pass the time during your first […]

UVU partner, Sundance Summer Theatre, showcases outdoor production of Oklahoma!

August 7, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sundance Summer Theatre is currently showcasing Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”, a musical production full of stunning costume designs and choreography set against the pine trees surrounding the Sundance Mountain Resort. The outdoor theatre, after being closed for several years, made its return in 2008 after resort founder, Robert Redford, wanted to re-emphasize live performance amongst […]

Woodbury Art exhibit explores the influence of mythology in comics

August 7, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute UVU’s Woodbury Art Museum is currently hosting “Heroes and Villians: How Mythology Made Comics”. The exhibition started on the 28 of July and will be hosted at the Woodbury until the 15 of September. The purpose of this exhibit is to recognize the influence Greek Mythology has on character types, displaying the artists’ favorite heroes […]