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Show twv, A3 ilwaiettieikoNEWS Science building Members of the Board of Trustees broke the ground for the new science building on Aug. 6, 2010. This building has been under construction through the school year and is scheduled to be opened in March of 2012. The building will feature 27 labs and 12 state-of-the-art classrooms with a 400-seat auditorium. Randyl Nelson/UVU Review Plane crash Jake Buntjer/UVU Review The school and community were brought together when the news that a university-owned aircraft crashed in Payson, Utah on Nov. 17, 2010. The crash killed Jamie Bennee, a 34-year-old flight instructor and David Whitney, a 25-year-old aviation student. The flight was a routine training session that turned fatal. Though the crash killed the two passengers, no Payson residents or structures were harmed. On Nov. 30, 2010 a memorial service was held at the Provo Airport for Bennee and Whitney. Immi g Andrea Whatcott/UVU Review UCCU Center On Aug. 30, 2010, President Holland announced the continuation and expansion of a long standing relationship with Utah Community Credit Union. With donations of $250,00 a year from UCCU over the next ten years, the Events center received a new name, the UCCU Center. The Events a center had been without a name eight months prior to the new agreement; in January 2010 the McKay name was moved to the Education building. AI. ration With Arizona's recent immigration bill, S .B . 1070, Utah residents became weary with the prospect of a similar act being pushed by Republican Representative Stephen Sandstrom. The Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act will go into effect on July 1, 2011, but on Jan. 24, 2011, Utah residents hit the steps of the Capital Building in Salt Lake City to rally in opposition of the proposed law. The rally also coincided with the first day of the Utah Legislative session. Protestors held signs saying: "No human is illegal," "Fund education, not deportation" and "Shame on Sandstrom." Gilbert Cisneros/UVU Review Food pantry opening A much-needed resource became available to UVU students on Sept. 17, 2010 when the Volunteer and Service Learning Center, in conjunction with Community Action Services and The Utah Food Bank opened the UVU food pantry. The pantry was established to decrease student food insecurity, increase healthy eating choices and help improve student retention numbers. The food pantry was stocked with food items like peanut butter, soups, canned fruits, vegetables, meats and beans. Andrea Whatcott/UVU Review Elections Elections come and go every year; however, the 2011 elections were very different from the years previous. This year, the incumbents ran unopposed by any other team or individual. However, the running team had to still receive 50.1 percent of the votes cast in order to be elected. On March 1, Team Innovate won the student elections. Chris Loumeau was voted student body president. Sam Hadlock became the executive vice president and David Millet became the vice president of academics. Joe Jurisic was elected the vice president of student activities. Also, during the election period a new vice president over clubs was elected, Sarah Roseborough. However, Roseborough did have opposition in the clubs election. Jake Buntjer/UVU Review t. Japan On March 11, 2011, the world was shaken by the devastating tsunami, followed by an earthquake in Japan. Though Utah did not experience these natural disasters directly, many of the international students felt the effects. Some students had family and friends back in Japan who were in the midst of the carnage. In order to reach out to their fellow countrymen, the Japan club, with the help of the Korean club, held fundraisers for several weeks after. The two clubs folded thousands of cranes, which according to Japanese legend, would grant Japan a wish. Shane MaryotVUVU Review Veterans Day Each year Americans have the opportunity to pay tribute to those who fought for this country and defended freedom. On Nov. 11, 2010 the UVU Army ROTC celebrated those who have gone before them through a Veterans Day ceremony. Students from Vineyard Elementary school also came to show their support for American soldiers. Colonel Action, who spoke at the event had the opportunity to thank the elementary children for care packages that they and other local elementary schools put together to send to soldiers in Afghanistan. Lyndi Boone/UVU Review |