Articles Archive for July 2011
Academics, Community »
July 21, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Written by: Cheryl Kamenski (801) 863-6351 Elder Quest, a Utah Valley University-sponsored program, is pleased to announce that funds raised at its annual spring seminar in April will provide 18 scholarships to non-traditional students attending UVU starting fall semester. “One of [...]
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July 20, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Utah Valley University’s Woodbury School of Business announces a new Bachelor of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning (PFP) beginning fall semester 2011. The curriculum will provide an interdisciplinary mix of courses registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, [...]
Arts & Entertainment, Community »
July 14, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Written by: Katherine Hall (801) 863-4200 People don’t usually think of a museum as a place where kids are encouraged to explore but Utah Valley University’s Woodbury Art Museum is doing just that. With its new summer program full of I [...]
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July 13, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Written by: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 During an official signing ceremony on July 13 at the state capitol with Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, Utah Valley University formalized cooperative academic ties with Qinghai Normal University in western China. UVU President Matthew S. [...]
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July 13, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Written by: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Utah Valley University is pleased to announce that Steven Roy has been selected to fill the new position of associate vice president for economic development. The position’s creation coincides with UVU’s emphasis on fulfilling its [...]
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July 11, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Written by: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Utah Valley University’s President’s Scholarship Ball will be presented in celebration of the institution’s 70th anniversary on Friday, Oct. 14, at the UCCU Center on UVU’s Orem Campus. Nu Skin Enterprises is the title sponsor [...]
Community »
July 11, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Written by: Cheryl Kamenski (801) 863-6351 Utah Valley University’s Community Alumni Program is working with local communities to present UVU Days during which the University will conduct service projects and forge cooperative relationships with residents and city officials. “We look forward [...]
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July 5, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Craig Huish, Utah Valley University professor and hospitality management coordinator, is the 2011 recipient of the prestigious Lamp of Knowledge Award for Outstanding United States Educator presented by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Huish received the award during [...]
Academics, Community, Engaged Learning »
July 5, 2011 For Immediate Release University Marketing & Communications: Mike Rigert (801) 863-6807 Written by: Cheryl Kamenski (801) 863-6351 When it comes to hands-on skills, Utah Valley University students use their classroom instruction and experience to excel in real-world situations. UVU students won medals in 12 different competitions and placed second overall among competing [...]