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Folklife specialist at U.S. Library of Congress to speak at BYU Nov. 13

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
The William A. Wilson Folklife Archives Founder’s Lecture will feature Todd Harvey, folklife specialist at the Library of Congress, who will present “Your Ballad Man: Alan Lomax, Radio and Folk-Populism, 1939-1957,” Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. in the Harold B. Lee Library Auditorium at Brigham Young University.

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BYU to premiere "Houseboat Honeymoon" at Pardoe Nov. 12-Dec. 6

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Department of Theatre and Media Arts presents BYU alumnus Joel Bree’s comic production of “Houseboat Honeymoon” Wednesday, Nov. 12, through Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU hosts "Christmas Literacy Giving Tree" for United Way

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
The BYU Bookstore is once again sponsoring the “Christmas Literacy Giving Tree” to help the United Way of Utah County Sub For Santa program, which provides Christmas gifts for families in need through donations from caring Utah County residents.

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NCIS topic for BYU career lecture Nov. 4

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
“Inside the ‘Real’ NCIS” will be the topic of a Career Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. in the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies conference room, 238 Herald R. Clark Building, at Brigham Young University.

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What’s New at BYU for November 2008

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
What’s New at BYU November 2008

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KBYU-TV to post special Election Night coverage Nov. 4

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 10 pm, KBYU-TV, Channel 11, will provide viewers with special local and national election coverage including live information from the KBYU/Utah Colleges Exit Poll.

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BYU hosts Fall DanceSport Championships in Wilkinson Student Center Nov. 14-15

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host the Fall 2008 BYU DanceSport Championships, featuring performances by Victor Fung and Anna Mikhed, U.S. representatives to the world and finalists in the British Open Championships, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, in the Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom.

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April Clayton to present faculty flute recital Nov. 14

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music presents a faculty flute recital by April Clayton Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center Auditorium.

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BYU Singers, Concert Choir in performance Nov. 14-15

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
The BYU Singers, conducted by Ronald Staheli, and the Concert Choir, conducted by Rosalind Hall, will join forces in concerts Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center at Brigham Young University.

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BYU to raise undergraduate tuition 5.1 percent in 2009-2010

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will raise tuition by 5.1 percent, or $105, for the 2009-2010 academic year, bringing the undergraduate rate per semester to $2,145.

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Lee Library exhibit, lecture series honors Thomas L. Kane

October 29, 2008 10:00 PM
A new exhibit at Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library, “In Honorable Remembrance: Thomas L. Kane and the Latter-day Saints,” will honor a man who was a great friend and defender of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in its early years. The exhibit will be available Nov. 12, 2008, through June 30, 2009.

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BYU study: Curbing cussing within First Amendment, dang it!

October 28, 2008 10:00 PM
Just as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a major case about broadcast indecency for the first time in 30 years, a new study from Brigham Young University points to evidence that society can and does put limits on profanity without undermining the First Amendment.

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BYU dancEnsemble to present fall concerts Nov. 14-15

October 28, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Department of Dance presents dancEnsemble’s fall concert “Build Connections, Bridge the Divide” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio Theatre, 166 Richards Building.

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How memories are made: study uncovers a motor the brain uses to record experiences

October 28, 2008 10:00 PM
A Brigham Young University researcher is part of a team that has pinpointed a crucial motor that drives the cellular process our brains use to record memories. The findings mean that someday, if future research determines how to safely supercharge that motor, memory could be enhanced and memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease or other afflictions might be slowed.

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BYU recital to feature electronic music Nov. 13

October 28, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music will host an Electronic Music Concert Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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First annual Dee R. Winterton Memorial Lecture at BYU scheduled for Nov. 13

October 27, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Dance Division will sponsor the first annual Dee R. Winterton Memorial Lecture, “Embodied Lives,” Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. in 185 Richards Building.

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Juilliard-based American Brass Quintet at BYU Nov. 12

October 27, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host the American Brass Quintet, resident brass quintet at The Juilliard School in New York City, Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU to honor Utah Archives Month with lectures Oct. 29, Nov. 5

October 27, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host a pair of lectures as part of the celebration of Utah Archives Month.

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Current state of the U.S. educational system topic for Wheatley lecture Oct. 31

October 27, 2008 10:00 PM
Gary Fenstermacher, professor of education at University of Michigan, will present “Why We Educate” at a Wheatley Institution lecture, Friday, Oct. 31, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Brigham Young University’s Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center Assembly Hall.

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BYU Bookstore announces annual Photo Competition winners

October 26, 2008 10:00 PM
The BYU Bookstore has announced the winners of its 2008 BYU Bookstore Photo Competition, with winners receiving more than $3,000 in prizes.

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Guest duo to go to "Extremes" in BYU recital Nov. 11

October 26, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music presents “Extremes,” a duo recital featuring guest artists Jean Kopperud on the clarinet and Stephen Gosling on the piano, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU's Group for New Music to present works for chamber orchestra Nov. 5

October 26, 2008 10:00 PM
Group for New Music, Brigham Young University’s avant-garde and new music ensemble, will present “The Fall Collection” Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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University of Utah archaeologist to speak at BYU Oct. 30

October 26, 2008 10:00 PM
Bradley J. Parker, associate professor of history at the University of Utah, will present “Provincial Power in the Assyrian Empire: A Microhistory of a Provincial Administrator” at a David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies Ancient Near Eastern Studies lecture Thursday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. in 2113 Jesse Knight Building at Brigham Young University.

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How artists depict the Divine topic for BYU Museum of Art symposium Nov. 7

October 26, 2008 10:00 PM
Throughout the history of humankind’s creative endeavors, artists have concerned themselves with representing the Divine. This year’s biennial Art, Belief, Meaning Symposium at the BYU Museum of Art will examine how artists — both past and present — have responded to the challenge of representing Godliness.

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The Commons at the Cannon Center welcomes faculty, staff, students

October 26, 2008 10:00 PM
The BYU campus community is invited to check out one of the newest dining facilities on campus, The Commons at the Cannon Center, which brings an international flair to BYU. Instead of carrying on the cafeteria-style of its predecessor at Helaman Halls, The Commons has a unique environment with a variety of food from around the world.

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Cougar Marching Band plans Nov. 11 concert at BYU

October 26, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band will present a “Pass in Review” concert Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

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BYU Fine Arts and Entertainment Calendar for November 2008

October 26, 2008 10:00 PM
BYU Fine Arts and Entertainment Calendar for November 2008

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Princeton profesor to discuss "Faith and Intellect" at BYU lecture Oct. 27

October 23, 2008 10:00 PM
Robert George, the McCormick professor of jurisprudence at Princeton University, will present “Faith and Intellect” during a Wheately Institution lecture Monday, Oct. 27, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Brigham Young University’s Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitor's Center Assembly Hall.

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Panel to discuss Middle East nuclear policy at BYU Oct. 29

October 22, 2008 10:00 PM
Students can expect frank and interesting answers to questions when a panel of Middle East experts presents “Iran, Nuclear Non-proliferation and Middle East Policy,” Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studiesconference room (238 Herald R. Clark building) at Brigham Young University.

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Diane Thueson Reich to present BYU faculty vocal recital Nov. 8

October 22, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University faculty artist Diane Thueson Reich will present a vocal recital featuring pieces by living American composers Saturday, Nov. 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU Ballet Showcase Nov. 7-8 to feature variety of styles

October 22, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Ballet Showcase will present a collection of choreography ranging from the classical pas de deux to contemporary styles Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio Theater, 166 Richards Building.

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Bishop Richard C. Edgley to give BYU devotional address Nov. 4

October 22, 2008 10:00 PM
Bishop Richard C. Edgley, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will give a Brigham Young University devotional address Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center.

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BYU Men's, Women's Choruses plan joint concerts Nov. 7-8

October 21, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Men’s Chorus and Women’s Choruses will come together for a joint fall concert Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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Orpheus Winds to present recital Nov. 5 at Hinckley Center

October 21, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University faculty wind quintet Orpheus Winds will present a recital Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall of the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center.

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BYU biz prof's system gets more timeshare owners the weeks they want

October 21, 2008 10:00 PM
A new timeshare method, developed at Brigham Young University, helps timeshare exchange companies better schedule vacation time at affiliated resorts, leading to happier customers and opportunities for increased revenue.

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BYU plans Eleventh Annual Economic Self-Reliance Conference Nov. 6-7

October 21, 2008 10:00 PM
The Eleventh Annual Economic Self-Reliance Conference will bring together social entrepreneurs to address domestic and international poverty and economic development Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6 and 7, at Brigham Young University’s Conference Center.

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BYU Folk Music Ensemble to present variety of styles in Nov. 6 concert

October 21, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Folk Music Ensemble, directed by Mark Geslison, will perform Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU film series offers 1953 "Invaders from Mars" Oct. 24

October 20, 2008 10:00 PM
Just in time for Halloween, the 1950s sci-fi classic film "Invaders From Mars" will play at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library auditorium.

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BYU prof, undergrads team with Harvard and Stanford to show how breastfeeding protects newborns

October 20, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University microbiology majors Kathryn Distelhorst and Elizabeth Nielsen Low are co-authors alongside scientists from the Harvard and Stanford medical schools on a research paper that made an important discovery about how breastfeeding protects babies from infection.

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BYU Jazz Ensemble to perform Oct. 28

October 20, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Jazz Ensemble will present a variety of jazz tunes Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall.

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ORCA grant applications due Friday, Oct. 24

October 20, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Office of Research and Creative Activities would like to remind students that ORCA grant applications are due Friday, Oct. 24, before midnight.

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Zagreb Saxophone Quartet plans BYU concert Nov. 1

October 19, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host Croatia’s world-renowned saxophone ensemble, the Zagreb Saxophone Quartet, presenting music ranging from Baroque to 20th century, Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU to host ambassador from Uganda in lecture Oct. 29

October 19, 2008 10:00 PM
His Excellency Perezi Kamunanwire, Ugandan ambassador to the U.S., will speak at a Global Awareness Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at noon in the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies conference room (238 Herald R. Clark Building).

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BYU to stage Tony-winning “Dancing at Lughnasa” in Margetts Theatre

October 19, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Department of Theater and Media Arts will present the Tony award-winning play, “Dancing at Lughnasa,” Friday, Oct. 31, through Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Margetts Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU statistician simulates “If the election were held today”

October 19, 2008 10:00 PM
A new method of simulating elections shows that if the election were held today, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama would beat Republican John McCain 353 to 185 in the Electoral College, and Senate Democrats could come away with 59 seats.

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BYU Museum of Peoples, Cultures hosts mystery date night Oct. 24-25

October 19, 2008 10:00 PM
On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at 6 p.m., Brigham Young University’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures will host a mystery date night where couples will team up to solve “The Disappearance of the Horned Toad.”

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BYU Bean Museum hosts free Halloween Party Oct. 27

October 16, 2008 10:00 PM
The Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum at Brigham Young University invites the community to its second annual Halloween Night at the Museum, Monday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.

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BYU's Beth Vaughan Cole named Fellow of national nursing organization

October 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Beth Vaughan Cole, dean of the Brigham Young University College of Nursing, will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing as one of its 2008 Fellows during the Academy’s Annual Awards Ceremony and Induction Banquet in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Nov. 8.

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BYU lecture features culinary tour of Italy Oct. 27

October 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Luca Bonomi, an expert in Italian art and language, will present “Eating Italian Culture: A Culinary Journey through Art, History, Music and Literature” Monday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. at the David M. Kennedy Center at Brigham Young University (238 Herald R. Clark Building).

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School sustainability in Cambodia topic for BYU lecture Oct. 22

October 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Author and photographer Kari Grady Grossman, who has spent nearly two decades traveling, writing and producing documentaries, will present "The Relationship Matters as Much as the Money: Sustainability for Schools in Cambodia" at a Global Awareness Lecture in the David M. Kennedy Center conference room (238 Herald R. Clark Building) on Wednesday, Oct. 22 ,at noon.

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BYU School of Music hosts recitals Oct. 28, 30

October 15, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University School of Music will host two solo concerts featuring guest artist Oscar Ruiz and faculty artist Claudine Bigelow, Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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Ambassador from Mali to speak at BYU Oct. 24

October 15, 2008 10:00 PM
Abdoulaye Diop, Malian ambassador to the U.S., will speak at an Ambassadorial Insights Lecture at Brigham Young University Friday, Oct. 24, at noon in the Kennedy Center Conference room (238 Herald R. Clark Building).

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Princeton's Robert P. George to present BYU forum address Oct. 28

October 15, 2008 10:00 PM
Robert P. George, founder and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, will give a Brigham Young University forum address Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center.

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BYU Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band plan joint performance Oct. 29

October 14, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University School of Music’s Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band will perform a combined concert Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU's Lee Library hosts new Juvenile Literature blog

October 14, 2008 10:00 PM
From helping with homework to creating Japanese cartoon characters, the Harold B. Lee Library’s new Juvenile Literature Blog is designed to inform students and faculty about upcoming literary events and to recommended Web sites and new resources.

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Utah Symphony plans BYU performance Oct. 30

October 14, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host the Utah Symphony performing “A Big Brass Show” Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU industrial design student wins national scholarship

October 14, 2008 10:00 PM
The Industrial Designers Society of America awarded Brigham Young University industrial design student Nico Li the IDSA Scholarship of $2,500.

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BYU Silent Film Night to feature "Phantom of the Opera" with live organ accompaniment

October 14, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host a Classical 89 silent film night featuring “The Phantom of the Opera,” accompanied by Mike Ohman on the organ, Friday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU wins second straight top industrial design student award

October 13, 2008 10:00 PM
A national award granted to a Brigham Young University design student represents a two-year winning streak for BYU's industrial design program.

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Lee Library hosts documentary film series during fall semester

October 13, 2008 10:00 PM
The Fall 2008 Documentary Cinema Film Series, which begins today (Oct. 14) at Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library, will feature a diverse set of films on subjects ranging from Steinway pianos to China’s industrial revolution. All screenings will begin at 5 p.m. and will be shown in the first floor auditorium of the Lee Library. The series is open to the public and admission is free.

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Peruvian Ambassador to the U.S. plans BYU address Oct. 23

October 13, 2008 10:00 PM
His Excellency Felipe Ortiz de Zevallos, Peruvian Ambassador to the U.S., will present “Peru at the Global Stage” at an Ambassadorial Insights Lecture at Brigham Young University on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Kennedy Center conference room (238 Herald R. Clark Building).

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"Face of England" photo exhibit featured at David M. Kennedy Center

October 12, 2008 10:00 PM
Images captured during Brigham Young University’s fall 2007 London Study Abroad program are currently being exhibited at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies in the Herald R. Clark Building.

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BYU economics professors to discuss current crisis in Oct. 15 lecture

October 09, 2008 10:00 PM
In response to requests to address the current economic crisis, the Brigham Young University Economics Department will host a lecture, “Economic Perspectives on the Current Crisis,” Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. in 151 N. Eldon Tanner Building.

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Lee Library exhibit features work by recent BYU graduate

October 09, 2008 10:00 PM
“Proclaim,” a new exhibit by recent Brigham Young University fine arts graduate Rachel Mary Smith, will be on display in the level one auditorium gallery of the Harold B. Lee Library through Nov. 7.

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CANCELLED: "Charge of the Light Brigade" at BYU film series Oct. 17

October 09, 2008 10:00 PM
"The Charge of the Light Brigade," starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, will be shown in the Harold B. Lee Library Auditorium at Brigham Young University Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. as part of the ongoing BYU Motion Picture Archive Film Series.

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BYU to celebrate Y-days Oct. 13-17 with service projects

October 08, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Center for Service and Learning will host the 101st year of Y-Days Monday through Friday, Oct. 13-17, with a week of sponsoring service activities and recruiting for campus service organizations.

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BYU's "Final Cut 2008" to screen student-produced films Oct. 24-25

October 08, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Department of Theatre and Media Arts will present “Final Cut 2008,” BYU’s annual student film festival, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25.

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CORRECTION: STARTING TIME IS 7 P.M. BYU Opera to present Mozart's "Don Giovanni" Oct. 22-25

October 07, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music will feature BYU Opera and the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra in a production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 22-25, at 7 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU Bookstore announces winners of Textbook Grant Program

October 07, 2008 10:00 PM
The BYU Bookstore recently announced the winners of its 28th semiannual Textbook Grant Program, awarding more than $2,500 to ten students through Bookstore gift cards. Winners were randomly chosen from 31,149 students who swiped their BYU ID cards while making textbook purchases. The grants ranged in value from $156 to more than $500.

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Give spouse’s blood pressure a rubdown, BYU study says

October 07, 2008 10:00 PM
A new study involving couples shows that massages can lower blood pressure and tension, particularly among husbands.

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Babies and Beethoven: Infants can tell happy songs from sad, BYU study shows

October 06, 2008 10:00 PM
A new Brigham Young University study shows that 5-month-old babies can distinguish an upbeat tune, such as “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, from a lineup of gloomier compositions.

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Group for New Music, BYU avant-garde ensemble, plans Oct. 21 concert

October 06, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Group for New Music will perform avant-garde music Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU professor of nursing presents simulation work at national summit

October 06, 2008 10:00 PM
Patricia Ravert , an assistant dean at Brigham Young University’s College of Nursing and a nursing simulation technology expert, presented her work on the Simulation Innovation Resource Center at the National League for Nursing Education Summit in San Antonio on Sept. 19.

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Popular BYU OcTUBAfest features several concerts Oct. 22-25

October 06, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music presents OcTUBAfest, an annual four-day festival of horn music, Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 22-25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU Museum of Peoples, Cultures offers free children's story time

October 05, 2008 10:00 PM
Every Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. through December, Brigham Young University's Museum of Peoples and Cultures is hosting story time for toddlers and preschoolers. Each week, folk tales will be used to explore common elements like music, prayer and art among the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica, Africa and South America.

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CANCELLED: Ambassador from Ghana to address BYU students Oct. 16

October 05, 2008 10:00 PM
His Excellency Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, Ghanaian ambassador to the United States, will speak at an Ambassadorial Insights Lecture at Brigham Young University on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. in the David M. Kennedy Center conference room, 238 Herald R. Clark Building.

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North Creek archaeological site topic of BYU lecture Oct. 16

October 05, 2008 10:00 PM
Joel C. Janetski, professor of anthropology at Brigham Young University, will present “The Archaeology of North Creek Shelter: 10,000 Years of Human History in Southern Utah” Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7:00 p.m. in room 309 at the Provo Library at Academy Square.

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Student filmmakers urged to submit work for SPARKY Awards

October 05, 2008 10:00 PM
Student filmmakers can now submit short, homemade videos for the 2008 SPARKY Awards, a contest promoting the open exchange of information. This year’s contest theme is “MindMashup: The Value of Information Sharing.”

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BYU College of Nursing plans Homecoming service project Oct. 11

October 01, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s College of Nursing Alumni Board will host a Homecoming 2008 service project to prepare newborn baby kits for local mothers in need Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Nursing Learning Center, 130 Spencer W. Kimball Tower.

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Finding common ground with sports topic of education workshops Oct. 8-9

October 01, 2008 10:00 PM
Several Brigham Young University organizations will host a workshop for Utah secondary school teachers titled “Sports and Global Society: Rethinking School Cultures,” Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 8 and 9, at 4 p.m. Wednesday’s session will be held at the BYU Salt Lake Center at the Triad Center downtown, while Thursday’s session will be held at Jordan High School in Sandy.

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Douglas E. Bush to give organ recital at BYU Oct. 10

October 01, 2008 10:00 PM
Douglas E. Bush, a faculty member in the Brigham Young University School of Music, will present a faculty organ recital Friday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. This program was originally scheduled for Sept. 19

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Frederik Willem de Klerk to give BYU forum address Oct. 14

October 01, 2008 10:00 PM
Frederik Willem de Klerk, former president of South Africa, will present “Bridging the Gap: Globalization Without Isolation” at a Brigham Young University forum assembly at the Marriott Center Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 11:05 a.m.

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Pianist Stephen Beus plans guest recital at BYU Oct. 17

October 01, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music will host guest artist Stephen Beus in a piano recital Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU Speech, Debate Team compete in Twin Falls tournament

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Speech and Debate Team competed last weekend at the CSI Debate Tournament in Twin Falls, Idaho.

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BYU Homecoming Parade Oct. 11 to draw more than 1,000 participants

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
More than 1,000 alumni and students will participate in the BYU Homecoming Parade Saturday, Oct. 11, in one of the oldest traditions at the university.

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National study finds religiosity curbs teen marijuana use by half

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
While many congregations of different faiths preach against drug abuse, it has been unclear whether a youth’s religious involvement has any effect on his risk of drug abuse.

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President Rex E. Lee to be honored founder at BYU Homecoming 2008

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
When a search committee selected 36-year-old Rex Edwin Lee as the founding dean of Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1971, it was a risky decision.

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BYU Homecoming Spectacular to "Go the Distance" Oct. 9-10

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
Loving wives weep as their husbands join the Mormon Battalion and carry on as they await the return of their loved ones.

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BYU to honor seven during Homecoming 2008

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will recognize seven outstanding alumni and friends during Homecoming activities in October. J. Blair Buswell (BA ’82), James S. Olson (BA ’67), Steven T. Densley (BS ’70), and Michael K. Young (BA ’73) will each receive the Distinguished Service Award. In addition, Sean D. Reyes (BA ’94) will receive the first-ever Young Alumni Distinguished Service Award, Alice Schindler Cannon (BA ’58) will be honored with the Service to Family Award, and Jack W. Sunderlage will be presented the Honorary Alumni Award.

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Homecoming 2008 calendar

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
Schedule of Events

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From barbecues to dances, students to join BYU Homecoming festivities

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
Students are integral to Brigham Young University’s Homecoming 2008, and they will show how they support the theme, “Go the Distance,” with events that begin Oct. 7 and continue through Oct. 11.

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Film and TV aggression rubs off on viewers, BYU study shows

September 30, 2008 10:00 PM
A new Brigham Young University study finds that watching film characters behave rudely makes viewers just as aggressive as watching actors try to kill each other.

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New York Times reporter to speak at BYU Oct. 6

September 29, 2008 10:00 PM
New York Times reporter Matthew L. Wald will present “A ‘Low-Carb’ Diet for the Planet” Monday, Oct. 6, at noon in 238 Herald R. Clark Building at Brigham Young University.

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BYU Television to air Utah State University vs. BYU football game live

September 29, 2008 10:00 PM
On Friday, Oct. 3, BYU Television will provide live coverage as the Brigham Young University Cougars take on the Utah State University Aggies. The game will originate from Romney Stadium in Logan, Utah, and kick-off is at 6 p.m. (MT). Viewers can tune into the game via Dish Network, Channel 9403, and via DirecTV, Channel 374.

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Administrative Advisory Council seeks input from campus community

September 29, 2008 10:00 PM
The Administrative Advisory Council is a committee of full-time BYU administrative and staff employees which serves as a liaison between the university's administration and support staff. The AAC facilitates communication and participation by the staff in the decision-making process.

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Museum of Peoples, Cultures hosts "Survivor Date Night" Oct. 3

September 29, 2008 10:00 PM
On Friday, Oct. 3, BYU’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures will host a "Survivor Date Night" where dates will test their ability to survive in an ancient world. The activity will be held twice that evening at 7 and 9 p.m.

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BYU's Lee Library continues House of Learning Lecture Series

September 29, 2008 10:00 PM
The Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University will continue to host its House of Learning Lecture Series, with each lecture taking place at 2 p.m. in the library auditorium on the first level.

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Museum of Peoples, Cultures extends hours

September 29, 2008 10:00 PM
The Museum of Peoples and Cultures at Brigham Young University has returned to its fall schedule and will remain open on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7 p.m.

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What's New at BYU for October 2008

September 28, 2008 10:00 PM
What's New at BYU for October 2008

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Harold Meltzer wins 2008 prize from BYU's Barlow Endowment for Music Composition

September 28, 2008 10:00 PM
The Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University has awarded Harold Meltzer with its 2008 Barlow Prize. This award commissions the composer with a $12,000 grant to create a new work for string quartet.

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Annual Sperry Symposium Oct. 24-25 to consider Doctrine and Covenants

September 24, 2008 10:00 PM
The 37th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium on the scriptures will be held at Brigham Young University Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, featuring keynote speaker Elder C. Max Caldwell, emeritus member of the Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Marriott School professor pursuing Fulbright Fellowship in Mongolia

September 24, 2008 10:00 PM
Retired Marriott School of Management professor Gloria E. Wheeler will teach as a Fulbright Scholar at the Institute of Finance and Economics in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where she will help develop Mongolia’s economy during her 10-month stay.

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BYU hosts McGill University professor for annual Palmer Lecture Oct. 2

September 24, 2008 10:00 PM
Antonia Maioni, director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, will be the guest of honor at the 2008 Asael E. and Maydell C. Palmer Lecture in Canadian Studies Thursday, Oct. 2, at noon in 238 Herald R. Clark Building at Brigham Young University.

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Elder Robert R. Steuer to speak at BYU devotional Sept. 30

September 24, 2008 10:00 PM
Elder Robert R. Steuer of the Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will deliver a Brigham Young University devotional address at the Marriott Center Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 11:05 a.m.

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Brotherhood and compassion transform "devil's island," says devotional speaker

September 23, 2008 10:00 PM
Kalaupapa is a peninsula on the Hawaiian Island of Molokai. This beautiful area is home to many religious faiths, and includes Protestant, Catholic, Latter-day Saint and Buddhist places of worship. Kaluapapa is also home to a leprosy settlement, and has been for more than 100 years.

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BYU math alumni to discuss careers in new lecture series beginning Oct. 2

September 22, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University alumni will be returning to campus during fall semester to share their experiences in the workforce in the first-ever Careers in Mathematics Lecture Series.

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African unity subject of BYU David M. Kennedy Center lecture Oct. 1

September 22, 2008 10:00 PM
F. Abiola Irele will present “African Unity: History, Problems, Prospects” at a Global Awareness Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at noon in 238 Herald R. Clark Building at Brigham Young University.

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Paul Y. Hoskisson named director of Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies, FARMS

September 22, 2008 10:00 PM
Paul Y. Hoskisson has been appointed director of Brigham Young University's Laura F. Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies and the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. He replaces S. Kent Brown, who is retiring from the university.

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BYU Human Resource Services lists staff changes

September 22, 2008 10:00 PM
BYU Human Resource Services has announced several organizational changes:

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ORCA plans proposal-writing workshops for undergraduates Sept. 25-26

September 21, 2008 10:00 PM
Continuing Brigham Young University’s focus on mentored student research, the Office of Research and Creative Activities (ORCA) will host four proposal-writing workshops aimed at teaching undergraduates the basics of how to write a grant or research proposal.

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Danish a cappella group Basix to perform at BYU Oct. 8

September 21, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music will host the award-winning Danish a cappella group, Basix, Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU museums host educator services open house Sept. 24

September 21, 2008 10:00 PM
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the four Brigham Young University museums will host an educator services open house from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the BYU Museum of Art’s Lied Gallery that will display the learning opportunities each museum provides.

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Witnessing the processes of creation

September 21, 2008 10:00 PM
BYU Magazine recently accompanied BYU professors and students to Italy and some of the world's most active volcanic sites to gather samples and conduct tests for scholarly work and to study Earth's primordial processes.

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Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band swings into BYU Oct. 9

September 21, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University School of Music will present the toe-tapping music of the Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend.

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Mike Leavitt to headline BYU Law and Religion Symposium Oct. 5-8

September 21, 2008 10:00 PM
Michael O. Leavitt, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, will headline the 15th Annual International Law and Religion Symposium Sunday through Wednesday, Oct. 5-8, at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School.

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David Dollahite to address OPAC brown-bag lunch Oct. 9

September 21, 2008 10:00 PM
BYU’s Office Professionals Advisory Committee (OPAC) and Human Resource Services will host a brown-bag presentation Thursday, Oct. 9, at 12:05 p.m. in 3220 Wilkinson Student Center featuring David C. Dollahite from the School of Family Life.

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BYU Jazz Showcase takes the de Jong Concert Hall stage Oct. 2

September 18, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music will present the annual Jazz Showcase Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m., in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine arts Center.

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John Ford's "Stagecoach" featured at BYU film series Sept. 26

September 18, 2008 10:00 PM
The 1939 classic John Ford western "Stagecoach," starring John Wayne and Claire Trevor, will be shown on Friday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Harold B. Lee Library Auditorium at Brigham Young University.

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BYU Church History Symposium Oct. 10 to consider John Taylor

September 18, 2008 10:00 PM
To commemorate the 200th birthday of John Taylor, third President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Third Annual Religious Studies Center Church History Symposium will explore Taylor’s life and teachings Friday, Oct. 10, from 1-5 p.m. at the Brigham Young University Conference Center.

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Fred E. Woods to deliver BYU devotional Sept. 23

September 18, 2008 10:00 PM
Fred E. Woods, professor of Church history and doctrine, will present a Brigham Young University devotional address at the Marriott Center Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 11:05 a.m. The devotional will be broadcast live on the BYU networks. For rebroadcast information, visit byubroadcasting.org.

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BYU design students internationally recognized

September 17, 2008 10:00 PM
School of Technology students representing BYU in the 2008 International Woodworking Fair last month in Georgia were well received, coming away with awards in two categories.

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BYU Instrumental Showcase to feature top ensembles in concert Oct. 1

September 17, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University bands, symphonies and orchestras will present the annual Instrumental Ensemble showcase Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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New BYU Television series promises "real answers" for "real families"

September 17, 2008 10:00 PM
Families everywhere are under fire, but a new documentary television series is stepping up with real answers for the challenges they face. “Real Families, Real Answers” is a 13-part television series that tackles challenges like strengthening marriages, managing family finances, dealing with blended families, protecting family time, managing emotions and avoiding and overcoming pornography.

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LDS Sports and Recreation Oral History Project topic for BYU lecture Oct. 2

September 17, 2008 10:00 PM
On Thursday, Oct. 2, Jessie L. Embry, associate director of the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University, will discuss the LDS Sports and Recreation Oral History Project and her new e-book, “Spiritualized Recreation: Mormon All-Church Athletic Tournaments and Dance Festivals, 1908-1971” during a Harold B. Lee Library House of Learning Lecture.

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Vietnamese ambassador to visit BYU for lecture Sept. 25

September 17, 2008 10:00 PM
His Excellency Le Cong Phung, Vietnamese ambassador to the United States, will speak at an Ambassadorial Insights Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. in 238 Herald R. Clark Building at Brigham Young University.

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Guest cellist Nathan Jasinski to give BYU recital Oct. 3

September 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music presents “From Russia with Love,” an all-Russian performance by guest cellist Nathan Jasinski Friday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU show "Real Families" nominated for Rocky Mountain Emmy

September 16, 2008 10:00 PM
"Real Families Real Answers," a program sponsored by the School of Family Life and the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences, has been nominated for a Rocky Mountain Emmy.

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KBYU-TV to host digital television test night Sept. 20

September 16, 2008 10:00 PM
On Saturday, Sept. 20, from 7-10 p.m., KBYU-TV (Channel 11) is helping viewers prepare for the change to digital television, which will take place in February 2009.

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Ruth Christensen to present BYU faculty recital Oct. 2

September 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music presents mezzo-soprano Ruth Christensen in a faculty recital Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall.

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Shangri-la Chinese Acrobats plan BYU performance Oct. 3

September 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Sensational Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats and martial arts will entertain during the “Shangri-la Chinese Acrobats” show Friday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Brigham Young University de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU Special Collections to once again offer classic film screenings

September 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Now in its tenth year, the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Motion Picture Archive Film Series promises a diverse offering of classic films at Brigham Young University.

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BYU Fine Arts and Entertainment Calendar for October 2008

September 16, 2008 10:00 PM
All Month At the BYU Museum of Art:

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BYU economist honored by national conference

September 16, 2008 10:00 PM
Rulon D. Pope, professor of economics at Brigham Young University, received the Quality of Research Discovery award at the national conference of the Agriculture and Applied Economics Association in Orlando in July.

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Career Placement Services hosts Career Fair Oct. 1

September 15, 2008 10:00 PM
Career Placement Services will host more than 150 employers during the Fall 2008 Internship and Career Fair Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom at Brigham Young University.

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BYU honored alumni to give lectures Oct. 9

September 15, 2008 10:00 PM
Each of Brigham Young University’s 11 colleges will recognize a distinguished alumnus or alumna with the College Honored Alumni Award at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in various locations. The recipients will give a lecture as part of the honor.

  • Kristen E. Cox will be recognized by the David O. McKay School of Education. Her lecture, titled "Thriving In Uncertainty: How Complexity, Discomfort, and the Unknown Can Work to Your Advantage," will be given in 115 MCKB.
  • Douglas C. Welling will be recognized by the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology. His lecture, titled “Build it Strong Boys, Build it Strong!” will be given in 140 JSB.
  • John R. Jensen will be recognized by the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. His lecture, titled “Advancements in Remote Sensing of the Earth from Airborne and Satellite Platforms,” will be given in 250 SWKT.
  • J. Stephen Rizley will be recognized by the College of Fine Arts and Communications. His lecture, titled “Galloping Along on the Creative Frontier,” will be given in the Pardoe Theater, HFAC.
  • Clayne R. Jensen will be recognized by the College of Health and Human Performance. His lecture, titled “Roots and Realization of the College Programs,” will be given in 267 RB.
  • E. Markham Bench will be recognized by the College of Humanities. His lecture, titled “English Major? How Do You Intend to Support Us?” will be given in B092/94/104 JFSB.
  • Stephen J. Dahl will be recognized by the J. Reuben Clark Law School. His lecture, titled “The Indispensable Lawyer,” will be given in 306 JRCB.
  • Craig L. Hanis will be recognized by the College of Life Sciences. His lecture, titled “The Accessible Genome: Individuality, Commonality and the Genetics of Complex Disease,” will be given in 1456 MARB.
  • Kevin B. Rollins will be recognized by the Marriott School of Management. His lecture, titled “Happiness,” will be given in 151 & 251 TNRB.
  • Dallas L. Earnshaw will be recognized by the College of Nursing. His lecture, titled “Live Your Vision,” will be given in W140 BNSN.
  • Michael J. Cannon will be recognized by the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. His lecture, titled “How Epidemiology Got Under My Skin and Now I’m Trying to Prevent the Worst Disease You’ve Never Heard Of,” will be given in 1170 TMCB.
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BYU's Milton L. Lee to give lecture following Chemistry Department award ceremony Sept. 23

September 15, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will honor Milton L. Lee, H. Tracy Hall Professor of Chemistry, with The Reed M. Izatt and James J. Christensen Faculty Excellence in Research Award on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m. in W140 Ezra Taft Benson Building at BYU.

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BYU opens Pardoe Theatre season with "Dial M for Murder" Sept. 24

September 14, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Department of Theatre and Media Arts will present a thrilling story of betrayal, mystery and revenge with its season-opening production of “Dial M for Murder” Wednesday, Sept. 24, through Friday, Oct. 10, in the Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m.

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BYU OPAC announces theme for 2008-2009 year

September 14, 2008 10:00 PM
BYU’s Office Professionals Advisory Committee (OPAC) and Human Resources Services will again host a series of brown bag lectures in the Wilkinson Student Center on the second Thursday of each month from October through February. Attendees should bring their own lunches.

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"Byugle" gives BYU community access to educational video from any campus network

September 14, 2008 10:00 PM
With the increasing use of multimedia in the classroom, the Harold B. Lee Library Multimedia Production Unit has created Byugle (pronounced bugle), a new online service giving faculty and students universal access to educational video content from any campus network.

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Russia, Georgia and Ossetia topic of BYU lecture Sept. 24

September 14, 2008 10:00 PM
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Dodge Billingsley will present “Ossetia in Perspective: Georgia Plays Russian Roulette” at a Global Awareness Lecture Wednesday, Sept. 24, at noon in 238 Herald R. Clark Building at Brigham Young University.

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BYU Faculty Women's Association to hold opening event Sept. 29

September 14, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Faculty Women’s Association will host award-winning author Joseph Grenny during its opening event Monday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Assembly Hall of the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center.

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BYU to stage Utah Classical Greek Theatre production of "Medea" Sept. 29

September 14, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host the University of Utah’s Classical Greek Theatre in its presentation of Euripides’ “Medea,” the story of a Greek goddess, Monday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU hosts debate on balance of power Sept. 17 to celebrate Constitution Day

September 10, 2008 10:00 PM
The College of Family, Home and Social Sciences at Brigham Young University will host a special Constitution Day debate Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in 1102 Jesse Knight Building.

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Opera star Sherrill Milnes will give BYU master class Sept. 23

September 10, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s School of Music will present a master class with acclaimed operatic baritone Sherrill Milnes Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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Tenor and Paralympic athlete Ronan Tynan to present BYU forum Sept. 16

September 10, 2008 10:00 PM
Award-winning singer, physician and paralympian Ronan Tynan will present a Brigham Young University forum address, "Hitting the High Notes: Living Life to the Fullest," at the Marriott Center Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 11:05 a.m. The forum will be broadcast live on the BYU Broadcasting channels. For rebroadcast information, visit byubroadcasting.org.

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BYU trumpets 100th anniversary of Cougar Marching Band with new band hall

September 09, 2008 10:00 PM
After 100 years of performing, day or night, rain or snow, the Cougar Marching Band will rise and shout this fall to celebrate its centennial anniversary with a new home.

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BYU professor receives teaching award from national math association

September 09, 2008 10:00 PM
Michael Dorff, an associate professor in the Brigham Young University Department of Mathematics, has been honored with the 2008 Mathematical Association of America Distinguished Teaching Award for the Intermountain Region.

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BYU's Young Company to present Shakespeare's "Pericles" Sept. 24-Oct. 3

September 08, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Young Company will present a theatre for young audiences production of “Pericles,” William Shakespeare’s classic tale adapted by Chris Clark, Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 24-Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Nelke Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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Norwegian soprano to give guest recital at BYU Sept. 24

September 08, 2008 10:00 PM
Soprano Veslemøy Fluge Berg will present a Brigham Young University guest artist recital Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m.

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BYU Lee Library exhibit features work by Welsh convert John Davis

September 08, 2008 10:00 PM
The L. Tom Perry Special Collections at Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library is hosting an exhibition of rare Welsh Mormon publications by John Davis, an early convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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BYU plans Choral Showcase Sept. 25-26 in de Jong Concert Hall

September 08, 2008 10:00 PM
More than 1,000 students spent the first week of school auditioning for 450 spots available in Brigham Young University’s top choirs. After only three weeks of rehearsal, those choirs will perform during the annual Choral Showcase Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25-26, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU Harold B. Lee Library exhibit commemorates 9/11 attacks

September 07, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University students and faculty as well as community members will have the opportunity to remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by viewing artist Frank McEntire’s “Spontaneous Memorial” on display in the Harold B. Lee Library auditorium gallery until Oct. 3.

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Nancy Wentworth new associate dean in McKay School of Education

September 07, 2008 10:00 PM
Dean K. Richard Young of Brigham Young University’s David O. McKay School of Education announced the appointment of Nancy Wentworth as the new associate dean over teacher education.

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Douglas E. Bush to present BYU faculty organ recital Sept. 19

September 07, 2008 10:00 PM
Douglas E. Bush, a faculty member in the Brigham Young University School of Music, will present an organ recital Friday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall.

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BYU Bookstore now offers on-site screen printing service

September 04, 2008 10:00 PM
The BYU Bookstore now has its own screen printing service on campus which can print up to four colors.

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Museum of Art to display Japanese woodblock prints from BYU collection

September 04, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Museum of Art presents a new exhibition, “Windows on a Hidden World: Japanese Woodblock Print from the BYU Museum of Art Collection,” on display from Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 through Jan. 17, 2009.

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"Road to Zion: Hawaii" to air on KBYU-TV on Sept. 8

September 04, 2008 10:00 PM
Host Shaunna Thompson will retrace the steps of the first missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who arrived in Hawaii in 1850 in “Road to Zion: Hawaii,” which will air on KBYU-TV on Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m.

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President Cecil O. Samuelson, Sharon Samuelson to address students Sept. 9

September 04, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University President Cecil O. Samuelson and his wife Sharon will address the campus community during their regular back-to-school devotional Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 11:05 a.m in the Marriott Center.

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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland to speak at Sept. 7 CES Fireside

September 03, 2008 10:00 PM
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak at a Church Educational System fireside Sunday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Marriott Center on Brigham Young University campus.

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BYU Museum of Peoples, Cultures plans free celebration Sept. 13

September 03, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures will participate in the statewide “Celebrate Your Museum” Day with a special museum opening Saturday, Sept. 13, with games, crafts, prizes, tours and activities available from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Executive director of Pacific American Foundation to speak at BYU Sept. 17

September 03, 2008 10:00 PM
“Integrating Traditional Knowledge with 21st Century Education Strategies: Relevance, Rigor and Relationships” will be presented by Herb Lee, Jr. at a Global Awareness Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at noon in 238 Herald R. Clark Building at Brigham Young University.

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BYU hosts popular "World of Dance" concerts Sept. 17-20

September 03, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Department of Dance will present its popular "World of Dance" concerts Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 17-20, in the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU engineering professor, student win national paper award

September 03, 2008 10:00 PM
A paper co-authored by Brigham Young University civil and environmental engineering professor Rollin Hotchkiss and former graduate student Brad Singley was selected as this year’s Best Zone Paper by the American Society of Engineering Education.

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Taal Yatra to bring Indian music, culture to BYU Sept. 13

September 02, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host Taal Yatra, an innovative Indian musical ensemble, in “An Odyssey into Rhythm” Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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Baritone J. Arden Hopkin to present recital of Spanish songs Sept. 12

September 02, 2008 10:00 PM
J. Arden Hopkin, a professor in Brigham Young University’s School of Music, will present a baritone faculty recital, “Spain in Song,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU Taggart Symposium Sept. 18-19 to offer instruction for insurance professionals

September 02, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University will host the 20th annual Grant Taggart Symposium, featuring keynote speaker and nationally known author Stephen R. Covey, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18-19, in the BYU Conference Center.

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BYU shows a new shade of green by mulching forks and spoons

September 02, 2008 10:00 PM
At Brigham Young University's recent campus-wide conference, thousands of employees ate breakfast, and then were told to put their utensils and paper plates in the grass.

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Value of international education topic for BYU lecture Sept. 10

September 02, 2008 10:00 PM
Lynn Elliott, director of International Study Programs at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies at Brigham Young University, will discuss the value of academic study abroad on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at noon in 238 Herald R. Clark Building.

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BYU Television to air "Berlin" Sept. 6

September 01, 2008 10:00 PM
BYU Television will air "Berlin: An Original Musical" by Erik Orton, which was staged and filmed last season by the Brigham Young University Department of Theatre and Media Arts, on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 9 p.m.

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BYU food science students win top honors at Idaho competition

September 01, 2008 10:00 PM
A team of food science students from Brigham Young University took top honors in the Product Development Competition, bringing home $10,000 from the Idaho Milk Processors Association Annual Conference Aug. 14 in Sun Valley, Idaho.

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BYU Master of Social Work program information session set Sept. 5

September 01, 2008 10:00 PM
An information session for all students interested in applying for the Master of Social Work program at Brigham Young University will be held Friday, Sept. 5, at noon in 2198 Joseph F. Smith Building. The application deadline is Jan. 15, 2009, for fall 2009 admission.

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BYU Bookstore extends weekday hours to 8 p.m. for fall, winter semesters

August 27, 2008 10:00 PM
The BYU Bookstore is now extending its operating hours to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday evenings during fall and winter semesters. Hours will remain the same on Saturdays, with the BYU Bookstore open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Endowed BYU scholarship to honor retiring Intermountain Healthcare CEO

August 27, 2008 10:00 PM
The Intermountain Healthcare Board of Trustees will honor its outgoing president and CEO William H. Nelson by endowing a scholarship in his name for nursing students at Brigham Young University.

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From Carnegie Hall to the Olympics, BYU performers dazzle audiences during summer tours

August 27, 2008 10:00 PM
In a single summer, Brigham Young University performing groups delivered more than 100 shows and countless workshops to thousands of people worldwide.

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National math champ enrolls at BYU, passing on MIT and Stanford

August 27, 2008 10:00 PM
When incoming freshman Sam Dittmer meets his classmates at Brigham Young University, he probably won’t introduce himself as the 2006 national high school math champion – nor would he mention turning down an acceptance letter from MIT and $25,000 in annual financial aid from Stanford.

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BYU piano program seeks students for free lessons

August 27, 2008 10:00 PM
The Supervising Teaching Class for piano majors at Brigham Young University's School of Music has room for two or three children to receive free weekly lessons during fall semester.

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BYU honors top faculty, staff during Annual University Conference

August 25, 2008 10:00 PM
Brigham Young University President Cecil O. Samuelson honored the university’s most outstanding faculty and staff members during the Annual University Conference on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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First book on Doonesbury chronicles Trudeau’s ‘Obama-New Yorker-cover’ moments

August 24, 2008 10:00 PM
The first scholarly book to examine Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury comic strip notes that for all its cultural significance and political influence, the cartoon has been at times as misunderstood as another artist's New Yorker cover satirically depicting the Obamas as terrorists.

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Robin Hancock to perform all-Gershwin recital at BYU Sept. 5

August 24, 2008 10:00 PM
Robin Hancock, a member of the piano faculty at the Brigham Young University School of Music, will present a recital celebrating the music of George Gershwin Friday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

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BYU group hosts Monopoly world record attempt site Aug. 27

August 24, 2008 10:00 PM
In celebration of the release of the new "Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition," fans at Brigham Young University as well as enthusiasts worldwide will unite on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 8 a.m. in an attempt to set a world record for the most people ever playing Monopoly at the same time.

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Tzu Chi Buddhist University of Taiwan to present musical program at BYU Sept. 4

August 24, 2008 10:00 PM
More than 20 students and faculty members from the Tzu Chi Buddhist University’s College of Technology in Taiwan will present “Love Transcends the Sky Line,” a modernistic fusion of Chinese operatic storytelling, Chinese sign language and music, Thursday, Sept. 4, at Brigham Young University.

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DNA barcoding in danger of ’ringing up’ wrong species, says new BYU study in PNAS

August 20, 2008 10:00 PM
DNA barcoding is a movement to catalog all life on earth by a simple standardized genetic tag, similar to stores labeling products with unique barcodes. The effort promises foolproof food inspection, improved border security, and better defenses against disease-causing insects, among many other applications.

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BYU will host United Way Day of Caring Sept. 4

August 20, 2008 10:00 PM
United Way of Utah County will host a Day of Caring for all Brigham Young University full time-employees on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

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BYU-Cornell study reveals how diet, antioxidants prevent blindness in aging population

August 18, 2008 10:00 PM
A new study reveals part of the magic behind a diet rich in antioxidants, showing how artichokes, blueberries and pecans can hold at bay the leading cause of age-related blindness in developed countries.

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BYU Fine Arts and Entertainment Calendar for September 2008

August 18, 2008 10:00 PM
BYU Fine Arts and Entertainment calendar for September 2008

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What's New at BYU for September 2008

August 17, 2008 10:00 PM
What’s New at BYU for September 2008

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BYU Debate Team attends Wyoming Debate Cooperative

August 13, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Debate Team recently attended the 2008 University of Wyoming Debate Cooperative in Laramie, Wyo., where nearly 50 students took part in workshops and labs that were designed to enhance and expand their knowledge of debate and the structure of argumentation.

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"Education in Zion" exhibit to open at Joseph F. Smith Building Gallery at BYU

August 11, 2008 10:00 PM
“Educating in Zion: Our Tradition of Learning and Faith,” the permanent exhibit in the Joseph F. Smith Building Gallery on the Brigham Young University campus, will be open to the public beginning Monday, Aug. 18.

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82-year-old Hermine Horman finishes at home what she started at BYU 60 years ago

August 04, 2008 10:00 PM
When asked, “Will you be walking at graduation?” Hermine Horman, at age 82, answers with a smile, “Do you think I need a wheelchair?” A mother of seven children and a grandmother of 36, Hermine will be this year’s oldest graduate at Brigham Young University’s commencement ceremony at the Marriott Center on Thursday, Aug. 14.

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Open house scheduled Aug. 8 for BYU MSW program

August 04, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University School of Social Work will host a question-and-answer session about applying to its master’s degree program on Friday, Aug. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. in 2198 Joseph F. Smith Building.

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Elder Robert D. Hales to present BYU Education Week devotional Aug. 19

August 03, 2008 10:00 PM
Elder Robert D. Hales, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will speak at the Education Week devotional Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 11:10 a.m. in the Marriott Center at Brigham Young University.

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BYU study finds trauma, PTSD followed by reduction in region of the brain involved with memory

August 03, 2008 10:00 PM
While debate continues over the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study indicates traumatic events and PTSD symptoms may be followed in some cases by a size reduction in a part of the brain called the hippocampus.

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BYU's Student Expected Learning Outcomes recognized

July 30, 2008 10:00 PM
A student video produced by Brigham Young University students detailing Student Expected Learning Outcomes was featured in a "Best Practices" Showcase at the July 2008 Higher Education Summit in Chicago.

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Family specialist Craig Hart will present BYU devotional Aug. 5

July 30, 2008 10:00 PM
Craig Hart, from the Brigham Young University College of Family, Home and Social Sciences faculty, will speak at a campus devotional on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 11:05 a.m. in the Joseph Smith Building Auditorium.

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Wendy C. Archibald named assistant dean at BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School

July 29, 2008 10:00 PM
Wendy C. Archibald is the new assistant dean for students and internal relations at the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.

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BYU law librarian named chair of national special interest group

July 29, 2008 10:00 PM
Dennis S. Sears, senior law librarian at Brigham Young University's Howard W. Hunter Law Library, was recently elected chair of the Foreign, Comparative and International Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries.

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BYU Fine Arts and Entertainment Calendar for 2008-2009

July 29, 2008 10:00 PM
September 2008

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Elder Richard G. Scott to receive honorary doctorate during BYU August Commencement

July 29, 2008 10:00 PM
Elder Richard G. Scott, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will receive an honorary doctorate and will be the presiding authority during Brigham Young University’s August 2008 Commencement Exercises Thursday, Aug. 14, at 4 p.m. in the Marriott Center.

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Each of us must seek revelation, says BYU devotional speaker

July 28, 2008 10:00 PM
Just as the Prophet Joseph Smith received revelation through direct prayer to the Lord, we must also seek to receive personal revelation, Rodger Sorensen, chair of BYU's Department of Theatre and Media Arts, told students at Tuesday's devotional in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.

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Alumni Association hosts Grad Fair, BYU Day events for Commencement

July 28, 2008 10:00 PM
The Brigham Young University Alumni Association will host a cap and gown pickup event Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7-8, as well as a graduate celebration on Thursday, Aug. 14.

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