March
16-17
Date: March 29th, 2023
Time: 9:00a.m. - 4:50p.m.
Location: UVU Fulton Library - Timpanogos Room (4th floor, NE corner)
Free and Open to the Public
March
30
Date: March 30th, 2023
Time: 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Location: UVU Fulton Library 120 (FL-120)
Free and Open to the Public
April
3rd
Date: April 3rd, 2023
Time: 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Location: Clarke Building, Room 510 (CB-510)
Free and Open to the Public
March
16-17
Date: March 16-17th, 2023
Time: Film Screening: 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Speakers and panel discussions: 9:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.
Location: Clarke Building, Room 510 (CB-510)
Free and Open to the Public
Date: October 26th
Location: Online and in-person at CB 511
Free and Open to the Public
Apr
18
Date: September 26-30th
Location: Online and in-person at CB 511
Free and Open to the Public
Apr
18
Date: April 18th, 2022
Time: 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Location: Clarke Building 510 (CB510)
Free and Open to the Public
Apr
09
Date: Wednesday, April 20th
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Clarke Building Auditorium (CB101a)
Free and Open to the Public
Apr
09
Date: March. 31st, 2022
Time: 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Location: UVU Fulton Library 120 (FL120)
Free and Open to the Public
Apr
09
Date: Thursday, March 24th
Time: 11:30a.m. - 12:20p.m.
Location: Keller Building Auditorium (KB 101a)
Free and Open to the Public
Apr
09
Date: Wednesday, October 20th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Online LiveStream
Apr
09
Date: September 28th - October 1st, 2021.
Location: Online LiveStream
Apr
09
Date: May 11-14
Location: Online & In-Person
Description:
Among the fiercest cultural debates of the past decade has been the role and value
of higher education. Rising costs, technological innovation, and political polarization
have led critics to question the social and economic contributions of American colleges
and universities. This seminar is designed to address challenging questions surrounding
higher education and to provide a forum to explore how these questions may apply to
Utah Valley University.
Guest Scholar:
Dr. Randall Curren
Professor of Philosophy,
University of Rochester
Apr
09
Date: April 21
Time: 12pm
Location: Online Livestream
Robert P. Jones
Public Religion Institute, CEO
Author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity
Description:
This event is co-sponsored by the Interfaith Student Council, Center for the Study of Ethics, Religious Studies Department, Center for Social Impact and the UVUSA Independent Branch. This event is part of the Center for the Study of Ethics' Symposium on Religion, Culture, and Diversity
Apr
09
Date: April 09
Time: 10am
Location: Online Livestream
Description:
This dialogue will explore American political culture and the need to build bridges
across political divides. The Appomattox Project is pleased to host two political
leaders known for their commitment to bipartisanship and civil dialogue. Moderated
by UVU President Astrid Tuminez, the discussion will engage ideas for mutual cooperation
and how to strengthen our fragile public square. This virtual event is free and open
to the public via YouTube Live
Participants:
- Gary Herbert, former Governor, State of Utah
- Ben McAdams, former Congressman, 4th Congressional District, State of Utah
- Astrid Tuminez, President, Utah Valley University (moderator)
Video Link and Additional Resources
Apr
09
Date: April 1
Time: 3:00 - 4:30pm
Location: Online Livestream
Joanna Brooks
Professor of English & Comparative Literature, San Diego State University
author ofMormonism and White Supremacy: American Religion and the Problem of Racial Innocence
(Oxford University Press, 2020)
Description:
The Center for the Study of Ethics and the Department of English & Literature are
pleased to present a Virtual Speaker Series entitled “Mormonism and the Challenges
of Whiteness." This year-long series features cutting-edge scholarship on Mormonism's
engagement with race and its connection to the evolution of whiteness in the United
States. Scholars and activists will engage these issues through a variety of academic
disciplines including History, Religious Studies, Literary Criticism, and Sociology.
VIDEO LINK
Mar
01
Date: March 01
Time: 3pm - 4:30 pm
Location: YouTube Livestream
Description:
The Center for the Study of Ethics and the Department of English & Literature are
pleased to present a Virtual Speaker Series entitled “Mormonism and the Challenges
of Whiteness." This year-long series features cutting-edge scholarship on Mormonism's
engagement with race and its connection to the evolution of whiteness in the United
States. Scholars and activists will engage these issues through a variety of academic
disciplines including History, Religious Studies, Literary Criticism, and Sociology.
Schedule and Video Link
Mar
03
Date: March 03
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: YouTube Livestream
Description:
This lecture will explore dynamics in American history that have led to this era of
Remarkable fragmentation. Based on her book, The Upswing (with Robert Putnam), Shaylyn Romney Garret will engage timely questions regarding
how we can move towards a more cooperative, unified, and generous society.
Video and Additional Resources
Sep
28
Date: September 28 - October 02
Time: 12:25 pm - 1pm
Location: Online Livestream
Description:
Oct
21
Date: October 21
Time: 3pm
Location: Online
Description:
The Center for the Study of Ethics is pleased to announce that Bike Utah is the recipient of the 2020 David R. Keller Sustainability Prize.
Bike Utah is a statewide bicycle advocacy leader working to create networks of cycling
lanes, paths, and trails that contribute to livable, healthy communities. The grant
will support the use of GIS to evaluate bicycle infrastructure throughout the state.
Data gathered will help in the policy-making process for various municipalities to
help make streets more equitable and safe
More Information
Oct
21
Date: October 21
Time: 3pm
Location: Online Podcasts
Description:
This year's event will focus on the contributions of UVU faculty and staff working on projects, courses, and research related to environmental ethics. These conversations have been recorded as podcasts so our audience can listen at their leisure. Because these recordings represent only a fraction of the good work at UVU, we plan to record more interviews in the coming months.
Feb
06
Date: February 06
Time: 1pm
Location: Online
Description:
Participants: Park City, Timpanogas, Waterford, Grand County West High School, and
Utah Academy of Arts & Sciences
More information
Dec
07
Date: December 07
Time: 1pm
Location: YouTube Livestream
Description:
How did misinformation spread during the 2020 election? Who is responsible? What are
the consequences? This online panel will engage issues related to political communication
and the implications for American democratic culture.
Video and Additional Resources
