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Show ;0l5 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, PROVOST continued from page H """xj j j ; j 1 university is and where it is going. He said DSU is embarking on an ambitious growth plan and that is very attractive because its the type of personal challenge he finds most rewarding. I was most impressed with the excitement and energy I sensed from VETERANS continued from page 2 1 I N and blue ribbons that U white were distributed to support DSUs past, present and veterans. Chaplain David Jones, the events keynote speaker and a family and consumer science instructor at DSU, served in the army national guard for nearly 15 years and recently transitioned to the future army reserves. I dont regret it for a mo- ment, Jones said. For those of you who know the military life: There are certainly and a. iters times where its not fun, but dont esof when we look back, we )pera regret it for a moment. a Many students testa realize there nter- - on campus, are veterans said Mely-ss- a Walton, a sophomore major from Rancho Cucamonga, California. She said she was at the event because she is a veteran of the army herself. A lot of veterans sacrificed a lot of years, she said. I went overseas twice, and a lot of people who look at biology d ir dont 2015 DIXIESUNNEWS.COM everyone I met, especially President (Biff) Williams, Lacourse said. It was clear to me that the entire campus community had come together over the past year as a team... while creating greater access to new degree programs and elevating student learning and success. As provost, Lacourse will assist the deans of DSUs six schools with all educational matters, me in regular clothes would never know that. According to a press release, DSU has been designated as a 2016 Military-Friendl- y School by Victory Media. This designation is awarded to schools that are focused on providing military personnel resources to aid in their success in and out of the classroom, according to the press release. Williams said a member of the Veterans Club approached him shortly after he became president and asked him for more resources for veterans on campus. Williams said he would oblige, and he felt like he didnt even need to be asked. Rylan Kellum, a freshman nursing major from Mountain View, Wyoming, and singer in the choir that performed at the event, said performing on Veterans Day was emotional, especially during Amazing Grace. Emotions ran high, he said. Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day because it signified the signing of the armistice of the allies in Germany on the but his primary responsibility will be to develop new academic programs. Lacourse said his goal is to fully implement and surpass the goals in the strate- recently-approve- d gic plan, Dixie 2020: Status to Stature, which he hopes will make DSU the university a first choice for students in Utah. Lacourse said his background and professional experience over the last 10 11th hour of the 11th day in the 1 1 th month in 1 9 1 8, which brought an end to the hostilities of WWI. The Veterans Day celebrated nowadays was first observed in 1954 when Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the Veterans Day Proclamation years makes him well suited for the expectations of the position. He has been a professor, researcher and, most recently, the founding dean at two universities. He served as the dean at the College of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, since 2013 and as the dean of the School of Health and Human Services at National University in San Diego, that changed the name of the holiday in order to recognize honor to be involved in the event because it was a small way to show respect for veterans. Although he served in California. He was responsible for creating over 16 new degree programs at National University, which resulted in a dramatic increase in enrollment. Williams said: I am excited to welcome Dr. Lacourse to the DSU family. His background of strong leadership and program development will be a great asset to the university as it continues to grow and provide the community the academic offerings they desire. Lacourse said its an honor and privilege to be appointed as DSUs new provost. I am excited to become part of a very special campus community, Lacourse said. I felt a strong culture of family when I visited, so I sense I will be joining not just a university community, but an extended family as well. the army, he said hes never really wanted any kind of recognition. Being part of the Veterans Club isnt about being recog- nized, but its about helping veterans, Dursteler said. Its not just about is- sues, but its to help them get back on track with civilian life because its so different. Jones said Veterans Day signifies much more than just commerce and recreation, which is why its not served as a federal holiday, Its about remembrance, he said. ob-oth- er n i , li WHAT CAN DIXIE SUN DO FOR YOU? yJ Get published in college Develop writing, photography, video and editing skills Contribute to a creative team Know whats happening on the Dixie State campus Enhance confidence with communication skills Network with students, faculty and staff Build a portfolio that will lead to internships and jobs you want ; -- i - ! u ! 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