UVU community says farewell to Holland
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Video messages recorded to send memories, best wishes
Photos by Abby Van Buren
During the 9 years of Matthew Holland’s presidency, students, faculty and the UVU community have made memories that they were able to share through video recordings across campus March 29, April 4 and 5.
Video booths were set up in various locations on campus so individuals could share memories and give well-wishes. Clips will be compiled into a single video that will be presented to Holland.
“He’s been a phenomenal president,” said the dean of University College and video participant, Forrest Williams. “I’ve been here for 25 years, and I have known several of the presidents really well. We needed this president at this time, and I feel like he has taken the university to new heights. His vision for the dual mission, his concern for the student… I just think he has kind of set the foundation for years to come, and I will really miss him.”
Students who participated in the video recordings believe Holland served the students and community well during his time as president.
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Ariel Van Dyke is recorded while sharing a memory she has with President Holland.
“I’m obsessed with President Holland, and I am so sad that he’s leaving, but I am so excited that [we] are doing this so that he can have a way to remember all of us,” Ariel Van Dyke, a video submission participant and a junior studying school health education, said.
The next president has big shoes to fill, according to Rianna Kee, a psychology junior.
“[Holland has] really worked well with our Native American community [at UVU] and our students,” said Kee. “He’s brought us together and made us feel welcomed. We’re all sad that he’s leaving.”
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Rianna Kee sends her wishes to President Holland.
Holland will serve his final day as president sometime in early June.
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