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Show News Monday • October 13, 2008 What's in a name? LBRITNEE NGUYEN News edilor As people enter the first level of the library on the east side, they cannot miss the massive oil-painting mural that graces the stair-side wall. This artwork has a name. "The UVU Story." With a simple title, the artwork summons UVU's 34 years of history of excellence and growth. The mural was painted by Robert Barmim. a Michigan artist who lias received more than 35 awards in national and international competitions. He was named Michigan's Artist of the Year in 2003. Barnum's piece for UVU features many different aspects of the school. In the mural. Barnum portrays ballroom dancers, aviation workers, nurses, athletes. scientists, computer techs, musicians and tradespersons. The background of the pieceis set with mountains and a lake, depicting UVU's natural surroundings. "It's about the change and energy of the school," said Barnum of his artwork. When comparing UVU to other universities, Barnum said V\'V is a classic example of the atmosphere a university should have. Barnum is an associ- "The UVU Story," a mural by Michigan artist Robert Barnum is now on display on the first level of the library. Dave Iba/UVU Review See NAME • A5 MOCKINGBIRD from-AI The shelter he provides not only keeps them clean, led. and warm, but offers something few Ugandan children can afford: an education. Ssejinja's organization. The Ssejinja Children's Foundation, works hard to see that these children have a future in the world. This requires a lot of hard work involving volunteers and fundraisers. Several such events have been held on UVU campus: 5k runs. sales of beautiful Ugandan art, and concerts -- like the latest event to help benefit the children of Uganda, "Mockingbird Fly." Hosted by UVU's Contemporary Dance Ensemble and Resonance Story Theatre, "Mockingbird Fly" explored issues of race and proponents of freedom, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Atticus Finch. It encouraged the audience to take on the cause of helping to end social injustice. "Mockingbird Fly" was sponsored by the UVU Multicultural Center, the Department of Dance, and the UVU Dave Iba/ UVU Review School of Arts. The project The performance explored the issues and proponents of free- was funded in part by an dom and encouraged audience members to take on the case Orem City Care Grant. Proceeds from the event are beof helping to end social injustice. ing used to purchase school supplies, food, equipment to grow crops and drill wells. toiletries and other necessities. For more information, including donations and volunteer services, visit w\v\v.t Live it. Live i t ssejinja.com Read it. Same-Sejc Marriage mm. m 23RD RAGANT Read it. wilTSe se S I UU IWVS/L Welcomes President Dieter F. Uchtdorf • 0A * iw ii i - tut JPP Oct. z8th 11 a m McKay E.C. UTAH VALLEY UNIVER5IT Student I<D <Re~ STUDENT ASSOCIATION |