Green syllabi
In an effort to put “going green” into the minds of professors and students, UVUSA is asking professors to stop printing out their syllabi at the beginning of each semester….
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Praise and progress
In his annual state of the university address, President Matthew Holland had two major points. First, “The state of the university is sound.” Despite this, the bulk of his speech…
$75,000 for Navajo students
NOVA Corp adds money to scholarship fund Starting in the fall of 2011, NOVA Corp. will be adding another $75,000 to its scholarship program for Navajo college students. NOVA is…
Service animal or not
Opinions about trained dogs vary Two officers stood in the LA building hallway speaking to a young man with a dog. Although the young man insisted that his animal was…
Latino parent night
Initiative aims at educating about college opportunity A long line formed at the front of the room. Latino parents, usually dragging their children along, were waiting to speak to Marcelina…
Harmony among diversity
Religious harmony advocate group visits from Canada The Canadian organization Promoting Moderate Voices visited campus Friday morning. The group, whose aim is to promote religious harmony between sects, met with…
Student hit on I-15
On Jan. 13, Zach Harrell, a freshman and member of the rodeo team was struck by a vehicle while trying to help a woman on the shoulder of I-15 near…
Food pantry spices it up
By putting a little more pizzazz in the name, the food pantry is taking its operation up a notch. Formerly the “UVU Food Pantry,” the Volunteer and Service Learning department…
Sing it and win big
Stand up and cheer mighty green We are the proud Wolverines As part of Homecoming Week, the Activities Committee will test students’ knowledge of the school’s fight song. “Can you…
Student fee hearings
Students can see where their money goes For students who wonder about a $308 student fee added to their tuition, the annual student fee hearings might be a good place…
Origins of race
Operating with the idea that learning from the past can prevent future mistakes, three students presented papers that examine racism in literature. It was part of a panel discussion entitled…
No money, big problem
Local budgeting software company owner offers free workshop Any student can experience financial woes. If you haven’t, you might be at the wrong university. For those who feel they need…
Money for Mexican descendents
The Latino Initiative received a $20,000 scholarship grant to be dispersed to students of Mexican descent this semester. The money will help many students who may have had to quit…
Surveying 2.0
New Geomatics degree provides more rounded education for future surveyors A new four-year degree is coming to the university and some students may have never even heard of it. This…
Flying high above the clouds: Jamie Bennee
In a tragic plane crash that also claimed the life of a student, Aviation Science instructor Jamie Cope Bennee died Nov. 17. Family, friends, co-workers, students and community members gathered…
