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Show A7 NEWS Test drive your job By VARUM SHARMA News Writer Pioneer day offers students and residents the opportunity to reflect on the beginnings of this state and it's parentage of strength. u>uren siraaonAJvu Review Pioneer Day reminds Utahans of their rich heritage By LUKE RAY News Writer On Saturday, July 24, residents from across the state will be celebrating Utah's pioneer heritage by participating in a grand parade, fireworks and other seasonal activities. While most students are grateful for a late-summer holiday, few are familiar with its significance. Saturday marks 163 years since the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley and Brigham Young famously declared, "This is the place." The Mormon pioneers' determination is commemorated every year on July 24 in the "Days of '47" parade in Salt Lake City. Local businesses, community groups and high school marching bands sponsor floats and music for the event. This year, UVU will enter a float in the Days of '47 parade. Members of UVUSA will be marching in the parade directly behind the float. "Our float celebrates the legacy of the Utah Pioneers," said Erin Fleming, Peer Academic Advisor for UVUSA. "We believe that it is important to remember where we came from and to leave a legacy for those who come after us." One popular event is the Deseret News Marathon, which starts at Big Mountain at 5:30 a.m. on July 24. Later, it will join the parade route in Salt Lake City, allowing participants to be encouraged by thousands of spectators. Regardless of plans over the Pioneer Day weekend, remember to be safe. The Utah Safety Council reports that from 2000 to 2009 more people died in traffic accidents in Utah on Pioneer Day than any other day of the year. Additional details about the parade and related events can be found at www.DaysOf47.com Internships can often be thought of as a test drive for the real work environment. Being an intern gives a student a first-hand look at what life in a particular job or with a specific company is like. According to a 2009 study by the National Association of College and Employers (NACE), 44.6% of employers surveyed hired people from their internship programs. In a slowly recovering job market, becoming an intern can help many students find a job. An internship is an opportunity for students to work for a company and garner experience that can be extremely beneficial in their future career. Amber Collins, career counselor, said, "Students who do internships ... typically find it easier to find jobs when they graduate because they are trusted to already have the experience in their field. Instead of just the book learning, it's hands-on practical experience." During an internship, the intern has the opportunity to make inside connections with individuals that can help find them a job. An internship gives students the experience and skills to become appealing to future employers. Including an internship in a resume can separate many individuals from the crowd. Most internships are unpaid, but many degree programs offer college credit for the internship. If interested in taking part in an internship, visit Career Services and Student Employment in LC 409. Better buildings By WILLIAM DENAM News Writer The library, which opened in 2008, was the first of its kind and continues the school's trend of smart design and reduced energy consumption. Technologies such as heat reflection, light shelving, evaporative cooling, automatic light monitors and ample insulation have made lighting and temperature regulation feasible in an otherwise very inefficient building. The innovative design of the library leads the way in the state when it comes to building construction. Windows reflect heat without reducing available light. Cooling is done through an evaporative process while heating utilizes the heat from the library's computer servers and circulates it throughout the building. The result has been a 65 to 90 percent reduction in energy consumption and an annual $100,000. savings in energy costs. This library was a beginning step in former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman's 2006 goal to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent by 2015, according to a June 2008 press release. The library's innovation in design was recognized in April 2009 by the National Library Association. As part of a Utah State statute, all new state buildings must be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified and with a minimum rating of silver. This ensures that the building sites are sustainably chosen and used, and that the finished building will be water and energy efficient. In addtion, they will be innovatively designed and constructed. The library has set the standard for future building projects both at UVU and in Utah at large. As the current science building is operating at more than three times its capacity, the need for expansion has become very apparent. The construction contract of the new science building has been awarded to Big D construction, according to Richard Portwood, student body president. Out of the firms considered, Big D seems to be the best fit with UVU's philosophy, planning and with its management style. While specifi^details on the upcoming science building are not yet available, the hope is that it will fall in line with the efficiency of the library and offer the school much needed space in addition to savings in energy costs. ** Jako BuntjorAJVU Roviow \ |