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Show NEWS A3 Iraqi Ambassador receives award on behalf of UVU By JULIA POSEY Asst. News Editor The Middle East is a region known for turmoil. However, UVU looked to bring insight from a man who has experienced war and changed his circumstances. Iraqi Ambassador T. Hamid Al-Bayati, a permanent representative of Iraq to the United Nations since April 2006, spoke on the Middle East state's transitory challenges on June 1. The event was held in SC 213B and was free and open to the public. "Obviously there's considerable interest in any areas where the United States is heavily engaged," said Rusty Butler, UVU's associate Vice President of International Affairs and diplomacy. "Iraqi Ambassador Al-Bayati was a natural to befriend and talk to about coming to UVU to share his perspective on what the future holds for Iraq." Previously, Butler met with Al-Bayati last fall at his U.N. mission in New York City, in which he agreed to speak at UVU. After living in exile for many years in London, AlBayati worked to educate the world on the human rights violations taking place under the former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. In addition, he led campaigns to win the support of the international community in order to remove Hussein from power. For some time, Al-Bayati was also imprisoned in Iraq but eventually fled out of the country to avoid execution. Several of Al-Bayati's family members also faced adversity. Criminals of the former regime kidnapped and killed his brother in 2005. With grace and humility, Al-Bayati spoke briefly about his mother and the work she accomplished, such as organizing a charity in her own home for those less fortunate during such hostile times in Iraq. As a woman in Iraq, his Students fear effects of new law UVU prepares for the outcome of the new immigration law By HENRY CERVERA News Writer Some UVU undocumented students have the benefit of paying in-state tuition, but they could also be at risk of deportation if the Supreme Court rules on July 14th that the Utah Immigration Enforcement Law, HB497 is constitutional. As a public school, UVU is subject to a law that allows some undocumented students to pay in-state tuition. During fall of 2010, there were more than 130 undocumented students registered at the school whom qualified for the waiver. Even though some undocumented students pay in-state tuition, that, does not mean they are able to fix their immigration status. "I qualify to pay in-state tuition but I can't get an internship or a job in the field I have chosen to study. I still ear I can get deported if an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer asks me about my immigration status," said one of the undocumented students whose name will not be revealed as per her request. The fear of deportation has increased among UVU's undocumented students since the state of Utah passed a bill that allows local police officers to check the immigration status of anyone arrested. Police separately," said Alexis Palmer, director of UVU's Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. "UVU is part of the community. We have a responsibility to serve in our community, and vice versa, our community supports us and finds value in what we do." Despite the rainy weather, over 400 employees participated in a total of 21 projects. At one of the 23 different service locations, 15 participants were found at UVU's Habitat for Humanity house in Provo, clad with hooded sweaters and work gloves as they worked in the steady rain planting trees and shrubs. Other service projects included cleanup for Orem and Provo Parks and Recreation, visiting with residents at rehab and nursing facilities and helping out at community centers. UVU is being recognized for its community service efforts. Just recently, UVU was honored with the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth year in a row. However, this is the first year that UVU received distinction on the Honor Roll, and was the only state school to receive such recognition in the state. Laura Moster, who is in charge of running the South Franklin Community Center in Provo, talked over the whir of a carpet cleaner run by a Summer University vol- officers can even check the immigration status of those arrested for a traffic violation if the officer has reasonable suspicion that the person detained or any of the occupants are in the country illegally. "Unless they were charged with some serious crime, I wouldn't think it should be an issue that they even have to look into. This is going to be a violation of rights here," said Megan Anderson, an Elementary Education student. "Even if I was from England, even if I was from France, they wouldn't check my status because I look white," said Mark Cerda, member of the Kapa Sigma Club and Physics student. Professor Eileen Nagle strongly supports immigration laws that benefit the ones who are contributing to this country she is opposed to a law that requires police officers to check immigration status, "I don't think it is their job to check their immigration status, it is a federal situation. The police have too much work already." According to Cerda, as soon as this law goes into effect, the "stress level of the immigrant community will increase" and Nagle strongly believes that potential international students will prefer to go to other states for their education rather than coming to Utah. "Any student who is here whether documented or undocumented are making their lives better, why not let them?" Nagle said. SERVICE FROM Al unteer. "Everything here is completely run on contributions; we have no official budget," Moster said as she expressed appreciation for the service. "UVU is leading the state in community engagement and service learning," Palmer said. "It's something that UVU is invested in." With its continued growth, UVU still strives to engage its students and teach them the importance of being a part of the community. "When students leave UVU, they aren't just leaving with a degree," Palmer said. "My hope is that they leave finding value in being an active citizen in their community." President Holland summarized the purpose of bringing UVU employees together at the Summer University concluding luncheon. "Summer University is us putting our money where our mouth is in being a community-based university committed to service," Holland said. This year, UVU worked with more than ten local organizations including, the Boys and Girls club, the Red Cross, Kids on the Move, Habitat for Humanity and the Food Bank. To learn more about how to get involved, visit www.uvu. edu/volunteer. J IMP GILBERT CISNEROS/UVU REVIEW Concerned UVU community members speculate how students will adapt. En UVU se habla Espanol Was estudiantes estan reconociendo la importancia de saber mas de una idioma. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MATT CHAMBERS Summer University allows faculty and staff to work hard for local organizations within the UVU community. By LIDIA ABANTO News Writer Cada dia. hay mas estudiantes que hablan espaflol en UVU. Hablar espatiol esta permitiendo que los alumnos tengan mas oportunidades laborales y tambien les permite acercarse e integrarse a la cultura latina. De acuerdo con las tiltimas estadisticas proporcionadas por el Departamento de Idiomas en UVU, el numero de alumnos que estudia espaflol ha incrementado notablemente. En el otoflo del 2009 y el verano del 2010 hubo 2,231 estudiantes de espatiol. Entre el otoilo del 2010 y el verano 2011 hay un total de 2,353 estudiantes que llevan clases en espariol. "Ahora mother faced many immense struggles for not only her family but as a woman surviving in a country where women are considered less than men. Today, Al-B ayati has a Master's Degree from Cairo University, a Doctorate in Politics from Manchester University in England, and Bachelor's Degree from Baghdad University. Also, Al-Bayati has published over nearly a dozen books and research papers on Iraq's political struggles to raise awareness for the strug- gles, outcomes, and further goals he wishes to achieve while working as the Iraqi Ambassador for the United Nations. "Each one of us in the world need to unite with each other," Al-Bayati said. "Each one of us is like a drop of water and together we are capable to achieve an ocean of peace." UN engages UVU interns By KAITI PRATT News Writer This summer, UVU sent two seniors to intern in Switzerland with the United Nations for a period of three months under the Women and Education Project, directed by Dr. Susan R. Madsen. "This is not a normal internship," Madsen said. "It gives them global skills to work internationally. Their lives will be changed and this will transform them." By focusing on student internships, UVU is paving the way for students to leave an impact in the world. UVU's mission of engaged learning encourages student internships that are creating successful professionals. Madsen founded the Women and Education Project after learning about the low percentage of women graduating from high school and college in Utah. She set out to find the cause of the problem. Her two-year project has come to a close, and she is now compiling her findings with videos. The videos encourage women to attain higher education and demonstrate how families and other women can help. Madsen recently had the opportunity to present for the UN in Geneva and formed a relationship with the Vice President of International Affairs over the Worldwide Organization for Women, also known as WOW. Nicolle Johnson, a communications and business management major, will be working with the World YWCA to plan their upcoming Interna- tional Women's Summit. "There are currently 48 approved [breakout sessions] and they will include approximately 1,000 participants," Johnson said about the Summit. "We are planning to have roughly 100 different countries participate, including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Iceland, Nigeria, India, Palestine, and Sri Lanka." Meanwhile, Jessica Burnham, an Integrated Studies major with emphasis in Peace and Justice Studies, Sociology with a minor in Gender Studies will be attending various conferences and meetings with the World Health Assembly and the Human Rights Council. Some of her responsibilities include note taking, writing reports, and event planning. "I have also met some incredible people who are extremely passionate about what they are doing with their lives, which is simultaneously inspiring and informative," Burnham said. UVU's representation in Switzerland helps to add credibility to the University and exemplifies the mission of engaged learning. Both students received support from various departments on campus including the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Internship Services. "My opportunity with WOW displays UVU's willingness to invest in its students," Burnham said. "UVU makes a great effort to foster the potential within their students." GILBERT CISNEROS/UVU REVIEW Que Bien suena que los estudiantes pueden aprender Espaiiol para mejorar sus carreras. hay mas alumnos que quieren aprender espailol "dijo Greg Briscoe profesor de esdesde hace 9 afios en UVU. Esto nos muestra el enorme deseo de aprender a hablar espatiol. Fatima Vera es profesora del curso de espanol 3200 y nos permitio observar la clase y conversar con los alumnos Ellos expresaron el por que ellos desean aprender a hablar espailol. Jeremy Jorgeson, estudiante de fisica expreso; "Estoy aprendiendo espaflol porque esto me da mas oportunidades de trabajo porque hay mucha gente latina viviendo en los Estados Unidos." Igualmente llevar el curso de espanol no es solamente un requerimiento en la curricula sino que es tambien una importante herramienta laboral que esta abriendo las puertas al mercado internacional. Roberto Wemerson, estudiante de negocios en UVU dijo que "En el area de negocios interna- cionales hablar espaflol to da mas oportunidades." Hablar espaflol es tambien una forma de acercarse mas a la cultura latina y poder comprender su idiosincrasia ya que es uno de los grupos minoritarios mas grandes en los Estados Unidos. Marco, estudiante de fisica dijo que; "Para estar en la cultura profunda tienes que aprender el idioma para entender coin° los latinos se sienten y piensan." Este acercamiento cultural es vital en una comunidad multicultural. "Como futura psicologa quiero trabajar con los jovenes y si hablo espailol me ayudard a comprender lo que piensan porque hay muchos hispanos aqui', expres6 Elana McGaughy. Los estudiantes de UVU reconocen que hablar espaflol es mas que aprender un idioma, es tambien estar involucrado en una nueva realidad social que los acerca a una nueva cultura. |