Reading Time: 2 minutes Many students at UVU come from out of state to join the UVU team and learn about new cultures even to be thrown into a new environment, as well as become a part of the largest university in Utah and enjoy it’s diverse cultures. One experience students can have to help them delve into a […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] UVU hosted His Highness, Tupua Tamasese Tupuola Tufuga Efi, the Head of State for Samoa to talk to students about the importance of genealogy. Pacific Islander students, future students, community members and lovers of island food all gathered at Center […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Attraction is an interesting thing. I have noticed that many base their attraction on a first love, a first kiss or a first crush. Another determining factor when it comes to attraction is culture. When I went to Snow College there was a house where a bunch of guys from Hong Kong and Macau lived. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Each person’s definition of attraction is different and usually acuired at a young age. In my opinion, it is also largly influenced by culture.
Reading Time: 2 minutes While, for example, moving from Saudi Arabia to Orem brings a dramatic change in culture, our international students speak positively about their time here. Though Utah County’s quiet and conservative social reputation has earned it the nickname “Happy Valley”, the melting pot of cultures that has grown on campus is something appreciated by international students. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU is home to a large variety of clubs, sports and other organizations run by students. These organizations are an integral part of the positive experiences colleges have to offer. With so many options, people are able to find peers with similar interests. The Utah Valley Interfaith Association is an organization for those interested or […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sounds of the thunderous banging of huge taiko drums contrasted with the peaceful, almost hypnotic sound of the harp-like koto music in the Ragan Theatre Saturday night, Feb. 11, in front of a nearly sold out auditorium. This conglomeration of culture, the third annual Japan Culture Night, focused on the intense gratitude of the […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes A couple of shrouded figures on campus, huddled against a random wall, were enough to make some students feel like they were hallucinating. The figures, two students participating in an art installation three separate days, showed up at three different places on campus. Friday’s installation was punctuated by the two artists shouting, “I dare […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hundreds of kids bubbled with excitement in the halls of Dixon Middle School Friday night, bearing toothy grins and chatting amongst themselves. The line to get into the multi-purpose room filled the maze-like halls of the school. Centro Hispano, a non-profit organization whose mission is to “orient and mentor immigrant families in Utah County,” […]