UC Conference on Student Success: call for proposals

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January 30, 2022

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Utah Valley University’s University College will be hosting the second annual Conference on Student Success. The theme for this year’s conference is, “From Student Access to Success.” Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to submit proposals for this event.  This year, the UC Conference on Student Success will be held Thursday, Feb. 24 […]

Controversial mask mandate in response to Omicron surge

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January 18, 2022

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The Utah Department of Health reported a record-breaking count of 12,990 COVID-19 cases in a single day on Thursday. In response to the highly infectious Omicron variant, Salt Lake County has issued an indoor mask order Jan. 8 through Feb. 7.   The order applies to all Salt Lake County residents and visitors, regardless of vaccination […]

A quick guide to CDC’s new isolation guidelines

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January 8, 2022

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With a surge in cases of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the isolation period from 10 days to five days with use of a mask.  The first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was reported in the United States Dec. 1, 2021, according to […]

Colorado winter wildfires: a cautionary tale for drought states

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January 7, 2022

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Nearly a thousand homes and buildings were destroyed between Christmas and the new year during the Marshall fire in Boulder County, Colorado, reported the Boulder County sheriff’s department. The fire started from an unknown cause on Thursday, Dec 30.  Historically, dry conditions due to droughts, accompanied by high speed winds, led to a quick and […]

Roots of Knowledge celebrates five years

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December 11, 2021

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The artwork of the Bingham Gallery, also known as Roots of Knowledge, has been lighting the halls of the Fulton Library for five years to date.  At ten feet high, the stained glass art piece stretches 200 feet in length, including 80 window panes, 60,000+ individual pieces taking 12 years to complete, according to the […]

Learning conversation skills at crucial conversations workshop

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November 13, 2021

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The UVU chapter of the Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) partnered with the Professional Association of Campus Employees (PACE) will be hosting a Staff Crucial Conversations Workshop on campus this week. Staff were invited to join the UWHEN workshop on Friday, Nov. 12 from 12 – 1 p.m. The purpose of the crucial […]

Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research Call for Papers

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October 29, 2021

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Applications are now open for next year’s Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR). At UCUR, students can showcase their research, and engage with other peers and academic professionals.  Students attending institutions throughout Utah are invited to celebrate, “academic, professional, and personal achievements resulting from undergraduate research projects or creative endeavors,” during this year’s Utah Conference […]

Students present at Geological Society of America’s national conference

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October 23, 2021

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Undergraduate students and staff members from Utah Valley University attended the Geological Society of America’s Connects 2021 conference in Portland, OR, UVU students and faculty delivered four poster presentations and participated in three different sessions.  The Geological Society of America (GSA) is an organization of professionals, students and other individuals who are interested in earth […]

UVU is 80 years young

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October 10, 2021

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2021 marks 80 years of education at Utah Valley University.  Before becoming the university it is now, UVU began as Central Utah Vocational School in 1941, with the primary function of war production and training. Over time, the school grew and its purpose changed alongside the growth.  During the 80’s and 90’s, educational opportunities were […]

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