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Show A16 JULY 15, 2013 What to do at UVU By Cameron Simek Life Editor @Skabomb Our school provides a lot of great activities for its students so don't miss out So you've made the big decision of picking a school, and you may be wondering what there is to do now that you're here. Fret not; we are here to help you find some activities just for you. Our school is full of fun things to do on a daily basis. Whether it be just playing volleyball outside in the afternoon, or a late night game of laser tag, the school seems to offer something for everyone. For starters, the school offers a few dances for students over the course of the year. Those are fun events to meet new people and have a good time. One is usually scheduled at the beginning of the year for new students to get to know each other, so be on the look out for that. For those that are fans of the great outdoors, the Outdoor Adventure Center offers some great trips, including an upcoming Full Moon Hike on July 22. If you have any questions, or want to sign up, the Outdoor Adventure center is located in SC 103H, which is right next to Scoops. For those that enjoy sports, UVU offers a pretty robust Intramurals program. Whether it's flag football, soccer, or ultimate Frisbee, they have you covered on most sports under the sun. To sign up, or to ask any questions and see a schedule of events for the fall, you can stop in and talk to them. The intramurals office is located in SC108H. It's pretty hard to miss, because it's covered in posters for new intramurals events. For those that prefer more intellectual endeavors, UVU hosts many speakers and tends to advertise those with a fiery passion. Throughout the school year, if you pay attention, there are usually a few signs and fliers up to inform students of the times and dates of these speakers and panels. Our school is proud of the people it brings in to speak to students, and they are always fun to sit in on. Maybe you'll meet some new people and learn something you didn't know. The best advice for making sure your time here at school isn't wasted just sitting in your room alone is to get out and find an adventure. UVU offers a lot of activities throughout the school year, and tends to do a great job at letting students know what is available to them. As you walk through the halls, pay attention to those bulletin boards. They are everywhere. It never hurts to talk to people before and after class as well. There is always something to be done on campus, and sometimes what this school offers may just surprise you. How to keep a "social" pulse on campus life Hamlet Gordillo Assistant Web Master @hamletfg Email is just too much of a hassle for many students to keep up on what's going on campus, so we have put together a list of our recommended social media profiles you should be following to make your college life that much better. Utah Valley University official Facebook page (facebook.com/UVUwolverines): UVU does a good job at keeping its facebook page up to date with the latest going on at UVU. From activities coming up to the latest happenings you'll be in the know. UVU Intramurals (facebook.com/uvuintramurals): What's better than playing laser tag throughout UVU at night, or Frisbee golf by the pond? If those types of activities interest you Intramurals keeps UVU students entertained with some really creative activities. UVU Review (www.facebook.com/UVUReview.) Let's be friends. UVUCHSS (@uvuchss): Having established a nice tradition of posting not just great pictures of the university, but of the valley, UVU College of Humanities and Sciences is one worth following just for the great pics. UVUReview (@UVUReview): So yes we are shameless in putting ourselves in this list, but hey we put out some great things on Instagram. From cool shots of the University, to events happening on and off campus we will keep you up to date visually. UVU Study Abroad (@uvustudyabroad): UVU has students all over the world, and you get to see a really neat glimpse into the international life through all the pictures posted by those students on the Study Abroad Instagram feed. TWITTER Utah Valley University (@utahvalleyuniv): Find out what is going on in the world of UVU with the latest on news, events, and... UVU Outdoor Adventure Center (@UVU_OAC): Utah is like a giant outdoor playground, and the UVU OAC makes it even easier to enjoy by putting together cheap trips, renting equipment and keeping you up to date on the latest happenings. UVUs The Zone (@UVUsTheZone): Directly across from the UVU Bookstore, the Zone hosts daily learning and engaging activities from ukulele lessons to couponing and it's all free to students. UVU Athletics (@WolverineGreen): Sports at UVU are going to get a whole lot more interesting now that they are part of the WAC. UVU Athletics twitter account does a great job on keeping you up to date on anything UVU sports related. UVU Review (@UVUReview) Of course you would want to follow us on Twitter, I mean why not? Dear Students Welcome to Utah Valley University. I am so delighted you have chosen to pursue your educational goals at one the most dynamic, engaging, and innovative universities in the west. You will be surrounded by a caring faculty and staff who are dedicated to your success as a student. Your decision to pursue a higher education at UVU was obviously a personal one. Maybe you have lofty career aspirations or academic ambitions such as graduate school. Perhaps you simply love to learn and are energized by a particular area of study. Or, maybe you aren't quite sure what you want to do yet, but are in hopes that your time here at college can help you sort that out. Whatever the case, I urge you to commit fully to the UVU experience. Immerse yourself in your studies. Seek out mentors. Explore the many resources of support UVU offers. There is also much here to enjoy in terms of extracurricular activities and the lively social scene. You may want to join a club, run for student office or participate in an engaged learning project. Above all, I hope you will commit now to graduate. Regardless of your reason for coming to UVU, earning a degree will greatly benefit you throughout your life. Few things will equal it in importance. Once again, welcome to UVU, home of the Mighty Wolverines. Sincerely, Matthew S. Holland President I'm Jono Andrews and the current Student Body President. I've been a wolverine since 2007! While playing lacrosse for UVU I realized how important it is to be involved with this school. Since being elected into this position my team and I have worked diligently to making sure the school year of 2013-2014 will be a fun and exciting time at UVU. Through out the year I hope you will take a second to breath in the hallways and see what fun activities and opportunities there are for you. While I have been in meetings with Administration I have seen them worry and fight for your experience here at UVU. This school's motto and current foundation is built off of being engaged. I hope you will take the administrations advice and search for more ways to be engaged. If you do I promise you that you will not regret it. This school allows so much potential of growth for you as a student. I know this because I am currently living it. I took the advice of a former friend and applied myself not only to school but to also having fun at the school. Our new Student Life and Wellness Building will bring more activities to our campus. Our team and I are working hard to making sure your student fees are being well spent on something everyone can enjoy! If you ever find yourself this year upset or distressed please reach out to me or to one of the members of UVUSA. We are here for you! If you as a student want to see changes I will personally be your voice when I meet with the current administration. My team and I want you to "FIND YOUR FIRE" this year! This means to get involved in anyway possible! If you need a little help in finding something that you are passionate in, stop by my office at SC 105 and we can chat! I am excited to personally get to know you on face-to-face bases. Good Luck this year and good luck finding out what it means to be a WOLVERINE! |