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- UVU Orientation
| | UVU Orientation |
| | Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Jun 5 |
| | Location: Grande Ballroom, Sorensen Student Center |
| | Orientation will help new Utah Valley University students make their transition to university life a success. They will discover a variety of student services, programs and resources that will enhance their university experiences. They will also get direction from orientation leaders and current students who will take them on a campus tour, explain campus procedures and give them insights on how to be successful at UVU. In addition, they will find out how to get involved on campus, learn about their student rights and responsibilities and receive valuable tools to help them start off on the right track. |
| | Parking Instructions: Parking will be available in lot L14. Located on 1200 W/ College Dr. by the outdoor track. |
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- Fire Alarm Layout Schedule
| | Fire Alarm Layout Schedule |
| | Currently, work is being done on a daily and nightly basis to map out the fire alarms campus wide. Please refer to the schedule below for details.
Date: Thursday, 5/23/13: Sorensen Center
Date: Friday, 5/24/13: Finish Physical Education building and anything left at the Liberal Arts and Computer Science buildings
Date: Tuesday, 5/28/13: Business Administration building
Date: Wednesday, 5/29/13: Woodbury Business building
Date: Thursday, 5/30/13: Pope Science
NOTE: The dates for these buildings may change slightly depending on the time it takes to map.
Date: Friday, 5/31/13: Sparks Auto building
Date: Saturday, 6/1/13: Gunther Trades building
Contact Ron Whiting, Assistant Fire Marshal, X8025, with any questions. |
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- Power Outages: June 2013
| | Power Outages: June 2013 |
| | The following Power Outages have been scheduled for work related to the Student Life Building construction.
Date: June 4 (Tuesday)
Start: 5:15 PM
Duration: 8 hours
Building: Losee
Date: June 16 (Sunday)
Start: 6:00 AM
Duration: 12 hours
Building: Sorensen Student Center
Date: June 23 (Sunday)
Start: 6:00 AM
Duration: 4 hours
Buildings: Admin, EN, Pope Science, PE, UCCU Center, Sorensen Center, Central Plant, Woodbury Business
Date: June 30 (Sunday)
Start: 6:00 AM
Duration: 16 hours
Buildings: Admin, EN, Pope Science, PE, UCCU Center, Sorensen Center, Central Plant, Woodbury Business
Call Frank Young, x7202, with any questions. |
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- Bookstore Dollar Days Sale
| | Bookstore Dollar Days Sale |
| | Location: UVU Bookstore |
| | Stop by the Bookstore for Dollar Days June 3-5. Great selection of items for home, office, reading enjoyment and UVU wear. Shop early for best selection. |
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- UVU Orientation
| | UVU Orientation |
| | Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Jun 3 |
| | Location: Grande Ballroom, Sorensen Student Center |
| | Orientation will help new Utah Valley University students make their transition to university life a success. They will discover a variety of student services, programs and resources that will enhance their university experiences. They will also get direction from orientation leaders and current students who will take them on a campus tour, explain campus procedures and give them insights on how to be successful at UVU. In addition, they will find out how to get involved on campus, learn about their student rights and responsibilities and receive valuable tools to help them start off on the right track. |
| | Parking Instructions: Parking will be available in lot L14. Located on 1200 W/ College Dr. by the outdoor track |
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- PACE-Staff Education Fund
| | PACE-Staff Education Fund |
| | Applications are now being accept for the PACE Staff Education Fund. The purpose of the Staff Education Fund is to provide for Full-time Exempt and Nonexempt Staff (Faculty and Executives are excluded) to be reimbursed for personal expenses related to course work/ test/certification in job-related education, specific to their position or to obtain a degree (Master’s level or higher). This excludes application fees, preparatory exams, etc. The procedures and application can be found online at www.uvu.edu/pace. Applications must be submitted to the PACE Staff Education/Development Chair, Shalece Nuttall, no later than June 15, 2013. You can save the application to your desktop to fill it out and email it to Shalece.Nuttall@uvu.edu or send to MS 296. |
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- June 2013 Employee Training and Devolpment
| | June 2013 Employee Training and Devolpment |
| | New Employee Orientation ? Monday, June 3rd 2013, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm, SC 213a
Full-time Employees: 8:15am – 4:00pm; Part-time Employees 8:15am — 10:15am
Financial Seminar 1:30 pm—4:00pm
– Facilitated by Evelie Giddings and Irene Whittier
New Employee Orientation is designed to introduce new full-time employees to the Utah Valley University and assist new employees in the transition to working in the university environment. The orientation gives newly hired staff an overview of Utah Valley University, information regarding general policies and procedures, a comprehensive review of employee benefits, and an overview of campus events and opportunities.
RSVP: Contact Saydi Tillman, ext. 8207 or saydi.tillman@uvu.edu, by Thursday May 30th, 2013.
SafeHire (AA/EEO) Training
– Facilitated by Evelie Giddings
The purpose of SafeHire (AA/EEO) training is to certify UVU employees for service on hiring/search committees. Every staff/faculty search committee member is required to go through SafeHire training and every committee must also have a trained AA/EEO representative who can assist with compliance with UVU policy and State and Federal employment law. This training will include an introduction to employment law and focus on practical application in UVU hiring/search committees. Previously certified employees are welcome to come for refresher training if needed. It is recommended that certifications be renewed at least every two years to remain current.
RSVP to: Human Resources Front Desk at ext. 8207 or UVU_HR_Training@uvu.edu
??Thursday, June 6, 2013, 10:00am-11:00am, BA110m
??Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, BA110m
??Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:00am-11:00am, BA110m
??Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 3:00pm-4:00pm, BA110m
Know Your Benefits
– Facilitated by the HR Benefits Team
This training is to help full-time employees understand the new benefit options for the 2013-2014 year.
??Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 9:00am-10:00am, SC213a
??Thursday, June 20th, 2013, 2:00pm-3:00pm, SC213a
Work Limits
--Facilitated by Christie Snyder and Judy Martindale
Information sessions open to all employees to discuss the changes to part-time work limits in regards to the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). These sessions will include a short presentation followed by Q&A.
If you would like to attend, please choose a date that will work with your schedule. No RSVP needed.
?Thursday, June 13, 2013, 11:00am-12:00pm, SC213a
?Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 10:00am-11:00am, SC213a
Health Savings Account (H.S.A) Training
--Facilitated by Taylor Lockwood and Judy Martindale
We are pleased to offer a training session facilitated by our Health Savings Account provider – Tango Health. This session will go over the basics of a Health Savings Account, as well as provide in-depth training on the workings of the Tango system. The trainings will be broadcast live in the Sorensen Center.
The dates and times for the sessions are as follows:
??Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 1:00pm-2:00pm, SC213a
No RSVP needed.
We also have made it available for employees to join the trainings via their own personal computer. If you plan on utilizing that option, RSVP to Taylor Lockwood at tlockwood@uvu.edu to get the link for whichever session you plan on attending.
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- Updated Purchasing End-of-Year Deadlines
| | Updated Purchasing End-of-Year Deadlines |
| | As this fiscal year reaches a close, many of you are evaluating your budgets and planning procurements. In order to provide the high level of customer support you expect from Procurement Services, we would like to provide the following deadlines for certain types of procurement.
All requisitions greater than $30,000 must be submitted as soon as possible.
All requisitions that need to be bid but are less than $30,000 need to be submitted and approved prior to this date.
By helping us keep these deadlines, you ensure that you will receive fast, prompt service and your procurement requests will be completed prior to the end of the fiscal year.
Thank you for your help in these matters.
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- High School Graduation Schedules
| | High School Graduation Schedules |
| | Location: UCCU Center |
| | Several High School Graduation Ceremonies will be held at the UCCU Center between May 21 - June 6. The complete schedule is listed below to assist everyone in preparing for any disruptions in traffic flow and parking.
UCCU Graduation Schedules:
Payson High School
May 21st 10:00 a.m. Rehearsal
May 22nd 6:00 p.m. Graduation
Springville High School
May 22nd 8:00 a.m. Rehearsal
May 23rd 2:00 p.m. Graduation
Spanish Fork High School
May 22nd 10:00 a.m. Rehearsal
May 23rd 10:00 a.m. Graduation
Maple Mountain High School
May 22nd 12:00 p.m. Rehearsal
May 23rd 6:00 p.m. Graduation
Provo School District Graduation Schedules:
Provo High School
May 29th 9:00a.m. Rehearsal
May 29th 2:00 p.m. Graduation
Timpview High School
May 29th 11:00 a.m. Rehearsal
May 29th 6:00 p.m. Graduation
Alpine School District graduation schedule:
Mountainview High School
May 28th 1:30 p.m. Rehearsal
May 30th 12:30 p.m. Graduation
Orem High School
May 30th 9:00 a.m. Graduation
Timpanogos High School
May 30th 4:00 p.m. Graduation
Westlake High School
May 30th 7:30 p.m. Graduation
Bingham High School
June 4th 10:00 a.m. Graduation
Riverton High School
June 4th 3:00 p.m. Graduation
Alta High School
June 6th 10:00 a.m. Graduation
Jordan High School
June 6th 2:00 p.m. Graduation
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- Computer Shop Deadlines
| | Computer Shop Deadlines |
| | Computer Shop Year End Purchasing Deadlines
As this fiscal year reaches a close, many of you are evaluating your budgets and planning procurements. In order to provide the high level of customer support you expect from the Computer Shop, we would like to provide the following deadlines for certain types of procurement.
May 20, 2013 – All requests for more than 10 computer systems must be submitted online and approved prior to this date.
June 3, 2013 – All requests for computer systems and/or laptops must be submitted online and approved prior to this date.
June 17, 2013 – All requests for computer parts must be submitted online and approved prior to this date.
June 27-28, 2013 – Computer Shop will be closed for inventory.
Orders that are received after the deadlines above will be held and processed in the new fiscal year. Thanks.
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- In-House Job Open : Faculty, Lab Lecturer, Chemistry
| | In-House Job Open : Faculty, Lab Lecturer, Chemistry |
| | Faculty, Lab Lecturer, Chemistry (Current UVU Employees Only)
Summary of Duties: Aid in design and teach assigned chemistry laboratories up to 15 ICHE per semester. Plans, prepares, and follows an approved lab course of study correlated with associated lecture course for that lab that includes measurable objectives for each laboratory taught. Prepares laboratory instructional materials (mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary. May assigned by the department chair, teaches lower division chemistry lecture courses as a minor part of the ICHE load.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in chemistry or a closely related area.
This position is an In House posting:
An individual who meets at least one of the following criteria may apply for
this position as an in-house applicant:
-Adjunct faculty status for at least two full semesters immediately prior to the position's opening date, OR
-Non-Student Part-time hourly employee hired through the official University screening process, or informal hiring process employed a minimum of 12 consecutive months, working at least an average of 20 hours per week, immediately prior to the position's opening date, OR
-Salaried employee employed a minimum of 6 consecutive months, working at least an average of 40 hours per week, immediately prior to the position's opening date.
Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access Employer.
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- New Director for Prospective Student Services
| | New Director for Prospective Student Services |
| | As a result of recent budget cuts in the university, Prospective Student Services and the Center for the Advancement of Leadership have been merged. Through a re-organization, Kirk Young is the Director for Prospective Student Services and Center for Advancement of Leadership. Kirk has a MS degree from Brigham Young University and is currently finishing his dissertation on Leadership Studies for his PhD from Gonzaga University. Kirk has been the Director for the Center for the Advancement of Leadership (CAL) since 2011. He was the Assistant Director for Prospective Student Services from 2009 to 2011. Future student leadership projects will be focused upon recruitment and retention. This is an exciting time for recruitment at UVU. Kirk brings the leadership and vision to capitalize on the opportunities available using students as recruiters and ambassadors for UVU. Please welcome Kirk to this important new role with Enrollment Management. |
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- WSB Conference - Faith and Social/Applied Sciences
| | WSB Conference - Faith and Social/Applied Sciences |
| | The Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University is pleased to host a conference on Religious Faith and Social and Applied Sciences, Oct. 10-12, 2013.
The conference will bring together scholars and researchers who have done work on the impact of religious faith on all areas of social and applied sciences, including economic behavior, health, education, welfare, criminal justice, business policy, environmental behavior, foreign policy, regulation and decision making (including collective decision making), and global policy. The conference also welcomes papers on the impact of any of these fields on religious faith.
Researchers are invited to submit a 300-word abstract by July 15, 2013. The abstract should include the title of your paper, your full name, current position, institutional affiliation, email address and at least three keywords that best describe the subject of your submission.
All abstracts submitted to the conference will be blind reviewed. Papers accepted to the conference will be considered for publication in a special issue of The Journal of Business Inquiry, subject to review report, editorial comments and conference feedback. The journal is JEL classified and is an open access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for scholarly research in economics and finance that is clearly applicable to business and related public policy issues. The journal is published by the Woodbury School of Business at UVU.
Important deadlines
Abstract: July 15, 2013 (Decisions about acceptance will be made as soon as possible but at the latest by July 31, 2013)
Full paper submission: Oct. 1, 2013
Registration (with or without a paper presentation): Oct. 1, 2013
Registration fee before Sept. 10, 2013: US$150 (free for full-time students)
Registration fee after Sept. 10, 2013: US$200 (US$50 for full-time students)
No registration fee for UVU faculty members and students who present a paper at the conference.
The registration fee covers access to all sessions of the conference, conference materials, two lunches, a reception dinner and refreshments during breaks. Special arrangements will be made with a local hotel for a limited number of rooms at a reduced rate.
Cancellations made 15 days before the event will receive a 75 percent refund of the registration fees. Cancellations made less than 15 days before the event are not eligible for a refund.
For more information, please contact the conference office at relsciconf@uvu.edu.
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- Research Religion at the UVU Library
| | Research Religion at the UVU Library |
| | May is Jewish American Heritage Month. While our weekly first floor book display will celebrate the creative work of Americans of Jewish ancestry, online we're looking at our research tools for religion. |
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- Travel Back in Time with the UVU Library
| | Travel Back in Time with the UVU Library |
| | May 16 is the 170th anniversary of the first major wagon trail heading out on the Oregon Trail. According to some estimates, over 400,000 people would follow the trail during the next few decades. In addition to sharing our collection of materials about the Oregon Trail in our weekly book display, we're also spotlighting the George Sutherland Archives collection of historic books and our American history research materials. |
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- International Service Abroad: Alex Boyé Video
| | International Service Abroad: Alex Boyé Video |
| | Location: Grande Ballroom UVU |
| | International Service Abroad is proud to work with Alex Boyé in producing this music video featuring many talented UVU students. Both ISA and Alex have a global influence for good, and we know that music is powerful. In addition to bringing amputees prosthetics this summer, we will bring along this song that was made for them.
Translated Lyrics:
Thank you, God,
Look at all that nature has brought us.
Thank you, God,
Look how misery has ended for us.
The rain has fallen,
The corn has grown,
All the children that were hungry are going to eat.
Let's dance the Congo,
Let's dance the Petro,
God said in Heaven
That misery has ended for us.
For more info about Alex Boyé, please visit:
http://alexboye.com
FOR MORE INFO, AND HOW YOU CAN HELP. VISIT
http://welovethecause.com |
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- Race Discounts for UVU Students & Employees
| | Race Discounts for UVU Students & Employees |
| | Listen up, runners and first-time runners! Many popular races have agreed to work with UVU Wellness Programs in setting up discounts for all students and employees! Race discounts apply to: Utah Valley Marathon and Half Marathon, The Color Run 5K, Porter's Half Marathon and 10K, and American Fork Half Marathon and 5K! To see the discount details and promotion codes, visit our website: http://www.uvu.edu/wellnessed/race.html |
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EVENTS
- 4A/5A HS Baseball Tournament
| | 4A/5A HS Baseball Tournament |
| | Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, May 20 - May 21, May 23; 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, May 24; 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM, May 22 |
| | Location: Brent Brown Ballpark |
| | Admission: $6.00 Adults, $4.00 High School-5 yrs old and Seniors |
| | HS State 4A/5A Baseball Tournament. For teams, specific times and more information please go to uhsaa.org |
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- Outdoor Doubles Volleyball Tournament at UVU
| | Outdoor Doubles Volleyball Tournament at UVU |
| | Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, May 27 |
| | Location: UVU intramural grass fields, near 1138 South 400 West, Orem |
| | Admission: $25 |
| | Utah Valley University club volleyball will host an outdoor doubles volleyball tournament at UVU on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors! This tournament is open to the public with various skill levels (participants under 18 years old must have written permission).
Get more information and and pre-register online at: http://www.uvu.edu/clubs/volleyball/tourney/outdoor.html
All divisions will play on short (8m x 8m) courts with antennae. Coed teams may play in men's divisions. Boys 14 and under may compete in any women's division. Four 2 on 2 Grass Divisions with great prizes for both men and women will be offered:
Novice (new players developing their skills)
B (consistent recreational players)
A (experienced competitive players)
AA/Open (highly competitive collegiate athletes and professional players)
Check-in and registration will be from 7:30 to 8:30 AM on Monday, May 27, at the UVU intramural grass fields, near 1138 South 400 West in Orem. Play will begin at 9 AM.
Each player's $25 early registration fee must be PAID ONLINE by 12 noon on Sunday, May 26, or pay the $30 regular registration fee on-site on the day of the tournament. UOVA members receive a $10 discount - become a member at http://www.uova.org.
Contact the Tournament Director, Bob Ward, for more details at mensvolleyball@uvu.edu . |
| | Parking Instructions: Parking lot M28 next to the Extended Education Building is closest to the intramural grass playing fields on the East side of campus. |
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- Payroll Office TIMS Training
| | Payroll Office TIMS Training |
| | Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 29, Jun 5, Jun 12, Jun 19 |
| | Location: HR Conference Room |
| | The Time Information Management System (TIMS) is a new way to enter, track, and approve part-time hours worked on campus. Come find out how TIMS can help you better track hours worked by your part-time employees. Attend training as soon as possible; TIMS will be replacing all other time entry methods used on campus (Web Time Entry and Department Time Entry).
If your department is not currently using or preparing to go live with TIMS, please review the training sessions listed below and RSVP to the Payroll Office for the one you would like to attend (callahco@uvu.edu or ext. 5158). The goal is to have all departments using TIMS by July 1, 2013.
• Wednesday, May 01, 2013, 10 a.m. in the HR Conference Room
• Wednesday, May 08, 2013, 10 a.m. in the HR Conference Room
• Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 10 a.m. in the HR Conference Room
• Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10 a.m. in the HR Conference Room
• Wednesday, June 05, 2013, 10 a.m. in the HR Conference Room
• Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10 a.m. in the HR Conference Room
• Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10 a.m. in the HR Conference Room
TIMS training should be attended by individuals responsible for tracking, reviewing, and/or approving time worked by part-time employees in their area (administrative assistants, supervisors, managers, etc.).
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- Alpine School District Graduations
| | Alpine School District Graduations |
| | Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM, May 30 |
| | Location: UCCU Center |
| | Orem High School - 9 a.m.
Mountain View High School - 12:30 p.m.
Timpanogos High School - 4 p.m.
Westlake High School - 7:30 p.m.
Other Alpine School District High Schools will graduate at BYU on the same day. |
| | Parking Instructions: Handicapped parking in UCCU Center Visitor Lot. Public parking in lots L3, L5, and L8. |
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