Archive for the 'News Updates' Category

After numerous delays, and a complicated funding approach, the proposed expansion of the university’s science center is nearing the ground-breaking stage. Chris Holmes reports.

Former Utah Jazz star, current Utah Jazz TV analyst, singer/song writer, and entrepreneur Thurl Bailey recently spoke to SUU athletes. Chris Holmes reports.
Friday Journal Presents Forum

In a special edition of Friday Journal, KSUU News presents the November 30, 2009, Semi-annual University Forum with President Michael T. Benson (edited for time).
To listen, follow this link to be directed to the Friday Journal podcast site.
Finals Loom Over SUU Students

As the final week of scheduled class passes, and final exams looms over SUU students, stress can prove a problem even with the best of plans. Brenna Hall reports.
SUU Sticks H1N1

An effort to immunize as many as 1100 SUU students against the H1N1 virus went off without a hitch Tuesday, thanks to expert planning on the part of Southwest Utah Public Health, the Student Health Clinic, and the office of the Dean of Students. Chris Holmes reports.

Students and faculty of Southern Utah University’s College of Performing and Visual Arts recently entertained a scientist from the BLM to enlighten them on the natural history, archeology, and anthropology of the Parowan Gap. The Gap is the focus of an exhibit, Parowan Gap: God’s Own House, scheduled to begin in January. Steve Swift of Power 91 news speaks with Professor Brian Hoover.

The life and works of Jimmy Jones, Cedar City native and renown landscape painter are currently on display at the Braithwaite Fine Arts Center on the campus of Southern Utah University. The exhibit opened October 15, and will run through December 12. A documentary film “Jimmy Jones, Red Rock Painter” is also a part of the exhibit. Cal Rollins of Power 91 news reports.

(Photo: First Wind)
A Massachusetts company called First Wind announced a scholarship program to benefit high school students from Millard and Beaver counties. Meanwhile, the company continues construction on its wind turbine project north of Milford. Chris Holmes reports.
Dado: SUU in Mexico Film

Ben Peterson’s film Dado: Southern Utah University in Mexico will be screened as a University Convocation on October 13, at 11:30am in the SUU Auditorium. The film chronicles the experiences of SUU students participating in Alternative Spring Break in March of 2009.

A group of 12 students from Southern Utah University recently returned from New York City. These 12 young academics joined 100 additional college students from across the country in a diplomatic cultural exchange with influential world leaders and political groups. Chris Holmes reports.
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