UVU hosts Samoa’s former head of state

September 25, 2018

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 […]

Poly Strong empowers community to pursue education, professional success

August 20, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes According to Poly Strong founder Frank Tusieseina, one goal of the Poly Strong Leadership Summit and Summer Charity Games is to challenge the paradigm that Pacific Islanders will only succeed as football players. Non-profit organization Poly Strong and Multicultural Student Services teamed up to bring this first-ever summit to UVU for the benefit of the […]

Multicultural luau

September 20, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes   UVU had the chance to let loose and experience a true Polynesian luau right in the courtyard last Friday evening.The night started out with a hearty traditional Polynesian luau dinner and included lots of mingling of students and families in the community, laughter, music and friends.   The event was put on by the […]