The Anthropocene: Beyond the Natural
Dr. Homes Rolston III recently explored humankind’s responsibility to the planet. When it comes to the wellbeing of our planet, human beings are incredibly selfish, or so said Dr….
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‘Honk!’ brings anti-bullying message to young students
Based on the story of the Ugly Duckling, ‘Honk!’ focuses on bullying and teasing. Elementary and middle school students throughout Utah County are benefiting from morals taught in UVU’s…
Elders will ‘Quest’ for scholarships at seminar
The day a 101-year-old member of Elder Quest ceased participation in the group’s activities was the day she died. A little-known “lifelong learning” organization for senior students over 55,…
Student nominees’ night to shine
Co-hosts lend novel perspective to 17-year-old event. Seeing how the Wolverine Achievement Awards program hasn’t changed much from the previous 17 years, emcees Dr. Bob Rasmussen and Phil Clegg…
In search of more green men
The rhythmic pulse of booming bass drums drove the abrasive cadence of snare drums late into the evening in the Gunther Technology’s Music Department. With another school year coming…
Skate for Jeromiah
Jeromiah Drennen is no regular 14-year-old kid. Drennen received the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce “Great Kid Award” for his outstanding academic abilities and personal integrity in 2011. Jeromiah…
Male students compete for Mr. UVU title
Traditional pageant season has ended, which means it’s the perfect time for outstanding UVU men to break out of the woodwork. Outstandingly brave men, that is. Mr. UVU 2012:…
Student volunteers time to improve hometown
Scott Twitchell has found a way to give back to his community using the skills he is learning here on campus. Last year, Scott Twitchell ran for city council…
‘How to’ succeeds
The theater department’s latest production “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” delights audiences with wit, satire and just enough innuendo. The business world can be a rough…
Breaking the silence
Without the general population’s notice, every two minutes a sexual assault occurs here in the U.S. With silence, the problem only grows. Only 40 percent of sexual assaults or…
Red Bull teams with UVU for high altitude fun
Provo Municipal Airport hosted Red Bull’s Paper Wings competition Friday and allowed students to test their mettle with the art of making and flying paper airplanes in UVU’s private hanger….
Graphic design department offers expertise at conference
Nearly 500 technology oriented high school students poured into the conference center of Salt Lake Community College’s Miller campus for an 8:30 a.m. keynote address. The annual conference of…
Protecting online privacy
Students at UVU and around the world are faced with the difficulty of deciding what belongs online and how to control private data. In recent years, the Internet has…
Two classes breathe life into summer term
Students yearning for a means to meld academia and notions of pop culture may find deliverance this summer in two classes taught by Humanities Professor Steven Hall. Originally developed…
Annual volunteer week commences with benefit concert
The Annual UVoluneer Week will kick off on March 26 with a charity concert to benefit the Nurture the Creative Mind Foundation performed by John Allred and Jesse Wride. All…
