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Show Study abroad: learning in a practical way Amanda Hale went on a service-oriented study abroad program to Ghana in West Africa this summer and helped teach and educate young adults and students in technical colleges. They educated the people about the various myths surrounding HIV and AIDS. Hale and the group she went with also taught junior high schools around Accra, Ghana various concepts in health related issues, as well as English and Math. "It was really rewarding to see you can help someone else," Hale said. "It was an eye opening experience. I was humbled." Hale returned back to UVU this fall and changed her major to Community Health because of her experience in Ghana. "I changed my major after visiting Ghana because I think it's important to be a humane person," Hale said. "I want to go back to African and help people." Between 2010 and 2011, the international study abroad program has grown to 160 students, 17 programs and 16 countries, thereby increasing the faculty members from 18 in 2009, to 24 in 2011. One aspect of the study abroad program that makes it unique and different from other schools is that the study abroad program is opened to other Utah universities and colleges. However, despite all the growth experienced in this program, there is a challenge with financial support since UVU is a state school and does not have private funding. At this point, students are responsible for the program fees, tuition and their own airfare. BY GLORIA KAJO News Writer GILBERT CISNEROS/UVU REVIEW Sexual assault can happen anywhere and to anyone, but campus police can help. Sexual assault in Happy Valley BY TIFFANY FRANDSEN News Writer Victims of the most violent crimes locally often remain invisible. "This is happy valley, but crimes do happen here," said Sergeant Sprague of the University Police. "People think that things don't happen here, but they do." Groping is the most common form of sexual assault on UVU campus, with many instances occurring in the Liberal Arts building and the library during both day and night. Generally this type of assault occurs between strangers. Students can protect themselves by being observant of their surroundings and walking with friends. UVU offers self-defense classes through the Physical Education department and the Student Health Center. Cameras have been installed in hallways, and brochures have been printed outlining steps to take after being sexually assaulted. Students should look for red flags in relationships to make sure their relationships are healthy. Any time a crime has been committed, victims are urged to report it. Details should be noted and 911 should be called. Police can use any detail provided, from physical description of an assaulter to a full or partial license plate number or description of a vehicle. Since victims of sexual assault have been known to go into a state of shock, it is strongly suggested that 911 be called as soon as possible. Timing is critical - the more time that passes, the less evidence exists. There is no statute of limitations on sex crimes in Utah. Victims are encouraged to report crimes even if time has passed. After filing a report, the victim has the choice of whether or not to press charges. People think that things don't happen here, but they do. -Sgt. Sprague University Police Nationwide and specific to UVU, there are sexual assault cases that go unreported, known because of a discrepancy between victims at the student health center and reports filed to the police department. While the majority of victims are females, males can also be victims of sex crimes and are similarly encouraged to file a report and seek counseling. Statistically, most sexual crimes happening to students nationwide occur in oncampus housing. Since UVU doesn't have on campus housing, fewer rapes are reported to University police. In the case of sexual assault happening in an apartment, report to the city police. University police appreciate any information involved, and there are counseling options available through UVU. Students can call University Student Health Services, the Rape Crisis Center, and the Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment center, with locations in Provo, Salt Lake and throughout Utah. Counseling can last four to six months, but Carol Lundwall from ISAT in Provo suggests regular "check ups" at times of flashbacks. Although there haven't been many cases involving GHB , date-rape drug since a few years ago, Sgt. Sprague still suggests students to "not trust anyone." Drinks are easily tampered with. Students should not accept drinks from anyone, nor should they return to a drink that has been set down. There has been a decline in verbal harassment in the last 10 years. This direction could be attributed to the evolution of society. The Clery Act, a law placed requiring universities to report sexual crimes committed on campus, has been in place since 1986, when a 19-year-old freshman Jeanne Clery was raped and murdered by a fellow student. Students can check this report to see trends and other information on uvu.edu/police at the Clery report link All sexual crime should be reported, whether by the victim or an observer, in order to keep the University safe. Downtown "Live" Rock n' Roll Night Bike, Board, Blade rock out with us at this FREE event Friday Night, September 23, 2011 6:30 to 9:30 PM Downtown Provo, Center Street between Univ. Ave and Freedom Blvd. Presented by the Downtown Alliance of Provo Center Street will host heavy duty rock n' rolling of all kinds! Bike, board and blade your way around Center Street to classic rock played by the band ONE. Dancing is also encouraged! Sonoran Hot Dogs and Street Eats available by Sabor de Tucson. Come 25% to all UVU students with ID or sporting UVU t-shirts on Street Eat orders UVU takes its learning process to a different level as the International Center embarks on study abroad programs to give students a more practical learning experience. UVU's International Study Abroad Program is a facultyled program available for students of all disciplines. "We don't just send students out there," said Marianna Henry, coordinator of the International Study program. "We have faculty members that go with them as mentors and guides." The International Study Abroad Program is done in various countries with different programs including Languages , Bioarchaelogy, Peace and Justice, Art History, Dance, Nursing and Photography. UVU is on the verge of bringing more practical experience to its students. "We traveled to Rome, Florence and Venice, the birth place of ancient and modern art," said Brittany Morrill, an arts senior who went on an academic based study abroad program in 2009 to Italy. "It was good to be there, to see the art and feel the texture. You learn a lot better when you see things." The program at UVU is structured in such a way that students and faculty members going to a particular country must have met each other and become familiar with each other before the trip. This is a result of mandatory meetings taken to get them prepared for the trip. When done with the study abroad program, which is usually done in the summer, students get UVU credit for the classes they registered. The International Center is there to help students with their programs. Some programs have grants available for students and tuition is discounted for study abroad programs. Sessions can also be cut down to work with students and their budget. The International Center is there to make this program accessible for anyone interested and hopes for a better future with more financial support. Students can pick up application materials in the International Center room WB147 or print application from the International Center's webpage. http://www.uvu. edu/international/isp/summer_programs/index.html APPROVED PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER 2012 France - French Germany - German Peru - Bioarchaelogy Israel, Jordan, west bank Peace and Justice studies China - Chinese London - Theatre and English literature Costa Rica - Biology and Geology Samoa - Nursing and Community Health Italy - Art History Italy - Dance Barcelona, London, Paris - Art History and Photography Australia - Science (Natural History) - fall 2012 I)ISCOVER NVIIAT I"1 'AlEANS TO BE EMPONVERE1) BY ' MASTER OF LIBRARY SCIENCE • We offer Utah's only face-to-face MIS program • Classes are hybrid - course content is delivered online and in face-to-face class meetings. These class weekends are Friday 5-9 and Saturday 9-5, usually two per class per semester. You can expect about 14 class weekends per year • Fully accredited by the ALA • MIS is 36 credit hours, usually completed in two years (six consecutive semester) • The innovative structure of the program allows a balance between personal attention from instructors, networking with fellow students, and online classes with the working professional in mind • You will go through the program with a cohort of students who will be there to help you along the way, and have a built in network when you graduate • Cohort begins January 2012, classes will be held in Salt Lake City. Application deadline is October 1, 2011. Go to slim.emporia.edu or email Adrianne Juarez (ajuarez@emporia.edu ) for more information Sword fighting, romance and comedy: this is a great show! Join us for the live, on-stage, sword-fighting fun of The Three Musketeers. The swords are real, the costumes are authentic, and the set is amazing. And to top it all off, it's really funny! 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