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Show • Upcoming discussions and events BY ANNE SQUIRE News Writer While students are busy buying textbooks, paying tuition, or finding that lost classroom in the Gunther Trades, do not forget that UVU has some great events coming up that they will not want to miss Fall Part-Time Job Fair Aug. 30 at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hall of Flags If students are searching and searching for a job only to be turned down before even get a chance to interview? At the UVU Part-Time Job Fair, students can look forward to meeting with recruiters who come offering full- and parttime jobs. "Outcasts United" Discussion with President Holland Aug. 30 at 7 p.m-9:30 p.m. at President Holland's Home at 602 W. College Drive. This year's Freshman Reading Program selection, "Outcasts United," by Warren St. John, will be the basis for discussion led by President Holland. Hosted by President Holland in his own backyard, this free event is open to all new freshman. Pick up your copy of "Outcasts United" at the UVU Bookstore. Fiscal Future: Tax & Entitlement Reform Aug. 31 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in the Ragan Theater. Senator Orrin Hatch, as well as Congressman Dave Camp (Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means), will be bringing the discussion of the nation's financial future to UVU in a seminar entitled Fiscal Future of America: Tax and Entitlement Reform. Family Fun Fair Sept. 10 at 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at UVU's East Entrance at 960 South 400 West in Orem. Come join the UVU Alumni at the Family Fun Fair for a morning of free food, cook offs, face painting, and a parade. Do not forget to try the legendary green pancakes and ice cream, free to those with a UVU student ID or UVU Alumni card, and their immediate family members . For more information visit: www.uvualumni.org/ familyfair Legacies of the Civil Rights Movement Symposium, Sept. 12-13 in the Library Auditorium, LI 120. "Legacies of the Civil Rights Movement: The New Scholarship," will start with a defining presentation at 7 p.m. on Sept. 12 and continue with panel discussions on Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. According to the UVU website, "The new scholarship focuses on the grass roots organizing of the Civil Rights Movement, including the Freedom Riders, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Additional information can be found at http://www.uvu. edu/sei/events/legacies.html. UVU Police officers are available to students whenever they are in need. Campus police BY NATHAN EVANS Asst. News Editor Dates to Remember Aug. 30 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fall Part-Time Job Fair 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. "Outcasts United" Discussion with President Holland Aug. 31 - 10-11:30 a.m. "Fiscal Future: Tax & Entitlement Reform" by Senator Orrin Hatch Sept. 10 - 9 a.m.-Noon UVU Alumni Family Fun Fair Sept. 12-13 - Legacies of the Civil Rights Movement Symposium GILBERT CISNEROS/UVU REVIEW A box of 9mm cartridges sits on the desk in front of him, bearing testimony to the reality of his work. These are not rent-a-cops patrolling campus. These are true-blue police officers. "People need to be observant," said Police Sergeant Sprague. For security purposes, the number of officers employed by Utah Valley University is kept secret, but they do have jurisdiction over all of UVU campus. UVUPD officers are paid and employed by the university, although they do work closely with Provo and Orem city police departments, occasionally inviting them onto campus. Over the summer, campus police conducted several drug investigations. Drug problems on campus are "bigger than people think they are," Sgt Sprague said, who serves as second-in-command to Police Chief Brewer. "Prescription drugs are probably the biggest problem." Theft on campus has also been an issue. They repeatedly emphasize to students not to leave things unattended, even just to go get a book off a shelf or use the restroom. "Textbooks, backpacks, laptops; those things can walk away." Faculty and students alike are encouraged to call the police, 801-863-5555, if they feel uneasy about a situation. When asked what message they would like students and faculty to have, police said, "be aware of their surroundings. If things don't seem right, they typically aren't." Responding to a false alarm is preferred than to have a crime occur. Police need to be aware of potentially dangerous situations, and can also run background checks on suspicious people, so you are encouraged to bring concerns to their attention. Besides crimes, UVUPD offers assistance to students who suffer mental breakdowns, stress-outs, and other non-emergency situations. They respond to all types of emergencies as well—medical, fire, etc. Campus police and other police officers are the only ones authorized to carry weapons on campus, in the open. Concealed firearms are permitted, provided that the wearer has a concealed weapons permit. Open carry is illegal. If you see a gun on campus, call the police. UVU police officers remind students to not assume someone else has alerted police about a situation. Multiple calls add credit to a report and provide more information, so do not be afraid to call. 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