Reading Time: 9 minutes Although every seat was taken by both those eager to be enlightened and those looking to disagree, a full auditorium did not discourage those determined to be members of the audience in LI 120 on Nov. 19, who lined up determinedly against the back wall. The Fifth Annual Symposium on Restorative Justice and the Death […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes BYU has chosen to discontinue its Women’s Research Institute (WRI) in an effort to expand resources for and encourage participation in women’s studies. No doubt many are wondering how discarding the sole campus entity dedicated to women’s research will facilitate this lofty objective. “This reorganization acknowledges the fact that women’s studies at BYU and elsewhere […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Although women nationwide enroll in and obtain degrees from institutions of higher education at a greater rate than men, these are not the dynamics seen throughout Utah. Dr. Susan Madsen, associate professor of Management, began researching this anomaly in May and will continue to do so through fall of 2010 at the request of Utah […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU has an on-campus resource ready to help women with struggles they may have. The Women’s Resource Center (WRC), located in LC 405K, is a place where displaced homemakers, victims of abuse and those struggling academically or financially can access information and support to help them further their education. “I help women through the difficult […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Open your wallet and rifle through its contents. Your student I.D. card, a few receipts, a fully stamped card redeemable for frozen yogurt, a few family photos … is there anything missing? Your wallet is undoubtedly lighter because there was an increase in tuition this semester. During the 2008-2009 school year, full-time residents were paying […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes With the opening of the new Utah Valley University Library on July 1, 2008, the Losee Library was soon neglected. This space, which once housed students through their academic struggles and achievements, became obsolete in comparison. It was soon forgotten, and its legacy was degraded to mere brick and concrete. However, it was not forgotten […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Death is the final equalizing element of human existence. For those whose lives end, the experience is absolute, for those they leave behind, the experience is prolonged and painful — especially in the case of suicide. Between 2003 and 2008, 13 UVU students are deceased due to suicide. Others have attempted unsuccessfully. Garrett Lee Smith, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes A surprise visit from the in-laws at dinnertime and your cupboard is a barren wasteland. Fortunately, you have the ability to combine unlikely ingredients into a savory dish that will make the perfect impression. This skill, among others, can be acquired in both the Italian and Vegetarian cooking classes to be offered through UVU Community […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes A surprise visit from the in-laws at dinnertime and your cupboard is a barren wasteland. Fortunately, you have the ability to combine unlikely ingredients into a savory dish that will make the perfect impression. This skill, among others, can be acquired in both the Italian and Vegetarian cooking classes to be offered through UVU Community Education this fall.
Reading Time: < 1 minute In honor of Conflict Resolution Day coming up on Oct. 15, The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) has announced the addition of two new contests intended to involve students and promote awareness. The ACR is an organization committed to improving the practice and community understanding of conflict resolution.