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Show 02.08.2010 news Putting your best foot forward JAREEGASKIN lews'writer" On Jan. 26 many students had the opportunity to participate in the Career . Fair sponsored by the Career Services and Student Employment department. This was a great opportunity for students to "mingle with representatives from major U.S. and 'international companies, ' make valuable contacts through social networking and gather information on available internships. Amber Collins, career counselor for CSSE, points out that many employers return each year to UVU because they are so impressed with the caliber of students that attend the fair. Employers have remarked that UVU students are be putting their best foot open, enthusiastic and gen- forward. "It is important to uine, a definite advantage remember that students are for UVU in comparison to representing UVU," said another nearby university. Collins, "and that dress and Though no definite statisappearance are the initial tics are available, Collins draw that future employers estimates that an average look for while recruiting." of 30 percent of students There are several hints dressed in appropriate to keep in mind that may business attire for the fair, help impress future ema vast improvement from ployers at the next career approximately 5 percent of fair. Make sure to dress students last year. "We are in appropriate business seeing definite improveattire, maintain a competiments in our student body," tive edge by being professaid Collins. With the sional in conversation with downswing of the economy recruiters and always keep and the enforced hiring in mind that your actions freeze that many companies reflect on UVU. are experiencing, it really For more information on pays to be competitive. career counseling or emCollins feels that ployment advice contact there is always room for CSSE, located in LC 409, improvement and that at 801-863-6364 or online students should always at www.uvu.edu/csse uvu review. Executive Editor In chief Jennie Nicholls-Smlth Managing editor Kyle Jelllngs Edltor-at-large Dave Iba Advisor Brent Sumner Office Manager Robbin Anthony Sections News editor Meggie Woodfield ' Asst. News editor Kyle Hunt Culture editor Jessica Burnham Asst. Culture editor Andrea indgren-rrr»r: pinions editor David Self New! In .— : \ >- Asst. Opinions editor Andy Sherwin Sports editor Matthew Beaudln Asst. Sports editor Kira Terry Features editor Meghan Wiemer Asst. Features editor Matthew A. Jonassalnt Events editor Kenneth Styles Copy Copy chief Emma Hunt Copy editor Mel Sundqulst Art and Production Lead designer Merlnda Davis Senior designer Marcus Jones ~ Designers Jared Maglll and Audrey Moore Photo editor Trent Bates Asst. Photo editor Al Mitton Web and Multimedia Web editor Greg Wilccx Video producer Rob Steffen Illustrator David Moore CONTACT US: Student Media 800 W. University Parkway Orem,UT 84057 TEL: 801.863.8688 FAX: 801.863.8601 E-MAIL: cobblna@uvu.edu UVU Review Is a student operated newspaper which Is published once a week during Fall and Spring semesters. .'"' Views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of UVU Review or UVU. .. Cost: First Issue Is free, each additional copy $1. TRENT BATES/ UVU Review Inspirations for the movie "Blind Side" encourage students to make a difference. Leigh Anne and Tuohy leave students with a challenge chael Oher, a current NFL star, came into their lives News writer" and how his life was turned around. "This whole jourLeigh Anne and Collins Tuohy, mother and daughter ney is so crazy," said Leigh Anne. of the family that inspired After a rough childhood, the movie "The Blind Side," spoke to students on campus Oher was taken into their last Tuesday urging them to home and eventually adopted by the Tuohy family. Today make a difference. Oher plays for the Baltimore "We all can do something, every single person in Ravens. "We're in amazement every day of this story this room. If you were capable of getting yourself into and the fact that Michael Oher who is a contributing, this auditorium today then thriving member of society you are capable of doing right now is where he is; it's something to help someone a miracle," remarked Leigh... else," said Leigh Anne. Anne. "Whatever it is you choose to do, just do it well." She urged those in attendance to not form opinions The Tuohys shared their experiences from the journey about people before they that inspired the blockbuster know them. "Someone today you will pass and in your film, including how Mip * KIRA TERRY 1 mind you will place a value on them and the problem is a lot of times we don' t know the true value of that person," she said. She concluded by telling students, "It's truly been an amazing journey, but I do challenge everyone here to make a difference. It's human nature that we want to do good and there are ample things out there for us to do to make a difference." Collins Tuohy spoke about the process it took for their story to go from a booLto the .big screen. She also touched on some of her experiences while at college with Oher at the University of Mississippi. NOTICE OF HEARING ON UVU TUITION Utah Valley University is proposing to increase student tuition rates beyond the a o i o - n first-tier tuition increase (yet to be determined) for the Utah System of Higher Education to be set by the Utah State Board of Regents. •sfci. UVU's proposed second- tier tuition increase per semester is as follows: - Resident tuition increase of 6 to 10% or $104, to $173 • Non-resident tuition increase of 1.84 to 3,06% or $104 to $173 ALL CONCERNED STUDENTS AND CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED INCREASE TO BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010, AT 12:00 NOON, IN CENTRE STAGE. NO SNO INDOOR5K 5I< Indoor Run/Walk Register early al Campus Connection. February 27, 2010y 9:00 am, Center Stage Registration begins at 8:00 am UTAH VALLEY UVU UNIVERSITY Registration is $10 in advance, $15 day of the race. FREE l-shirt and FREE pancake breakfast after the race! All proceeds will go to the UVU Habitat for Humanity House, Call 863-3786 with any questions. Stress Management W Want some help managing stress? Come to one or all eight workshops. They're free and no need to sign upl Open to all students and staff of UVU. m Habitat for Humanity* of Utah County Feb. 10- Introduction - Stress and why we need to give it upl Feb. 17 - Organizational Skills -Time, money, and all that messl Feb. 24 - Time to Relax - A class on Progressive Muscle Relaxation March 3 - How to Form Healthier Habits - Changing is hard, even when we want to. Come to this class for ideas on how to add the positive! March 10 - Healthy Relationships - Let's work on some interpersonal skills! March 24 - Mindfulness Lessons - How to be more aware of self and less stressed! March 31 - Thinking Too Much - Can't shut out the stress? This class is for you) April 7 - Eating Right, Sleeping, and Exercise- Yes, it's important, now let's make time to do it. THE WHERE AND WHEN UVU-Student Health Services SC 221 Wednesdays 11AM-11:SOAM Questions call 801-863-6015 or 801-863-7134 «Y |