Horticulture Club Unveils Newest Campus Garden

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July 24, 2018

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UVU has many sights to behold that are not only pleasant to look at, but also serve a purpose to benefit students, faculty and staff. One of the newest of these is the Horticulture Club Garden. Located east of the UCCU Ballpark and southwest of the Pope Science Building, the new garden is right off […]

Parking at UVU: Everything you need to know

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July 10, 2018

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[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”] As any returning student can attest, parking on campus is one of (if not the biggest) headaches that come with the beginning of the fall semester. Long lines at all intersections and constant congestion is to be expected the first […]

UVU, city officials break ground on pedestrian bridge

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June 20, 2018

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Photo by Johnny Morris Officials representing UVU, UDOT and Orem City broke ground at the Orem Central Frontrunner Station Thursday, June 14, celebrating the first step toward construction on the long-awaited pedestrian bridge for UVU students. The project is expected to be completed August 2019 and is in partnership with UVU, UTA, UDOT, and Orem […]

Student research plays role in greenhouse operations

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April 23, 2018

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Photo by Kimberly Bojorquez Hidden on the top floor of the Science Building, one place stands like none other on campus: the UVU Greenhouse. Comprised of three rooms, each with its respective climate and purpose, this house of horticulture is home to various research projects and over 300 specimens of plants. Constructed in 2012, the […]

UVU addresses mental health issues with group therapy

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February 23, 2018

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Student Health Services is continuously pursuing ways to assess and treat mental health issues on campus — one being affordable and accessible group therapy. Located on  the second floor of the Sorensen Center, Mental Health Services offers free group therapy sessions as a resource for students on campus struggling with issues ranging from depression to […]

MLK keynote encourages curiosity over judgement in approaching racism

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January 22, 2018

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When it comes to approaching racism, Brittany Packnett’s message is simple: We must all bend the moral arc toward justice. Students and faculty attended the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on campus Jan. 16, where Packnett, the keynote speaker of the two-day event, spoke on racism and ways to break false beliefs. Packnett, an activist, […]