Recent News and Events 

September 1, 2026 | Global Engagement Student Council Roots of Knowledge Tour

GESC RoK

On Tuesday September 1, 2026, the Global Engagement Student Council toured the Roots of Knowledge.

August 27, 2026 | UN International Day for People of African Descent

African Descent 26

On August 27, 2026, The Office for Global Engagement, along with the Ssejinja Foundation and Utah Valley Refugees, celebrated United Nations International Day for People of African Descent. We heard from Herby Fullmer - UVU Student Body President, David Ssejinjia - Sejinja Children's Foundation, Gloria Mensah - GK Folks Foundation, Abigail Savahhan and Elsa - UNESCO Benin trip student participants, Emily - Utah Valley Refugees.

August 25, 2026 | Global Faculty & Staff Semester Welcome Event

Global Faculty & Staff Networking

On August 25, 2026, The Office for Global Engagement held the a welcome to semester event for the Global Faculty & Staff Networking group. 

August 18, 2026 | Global Engagement Student Council Retreat

GESC Retreat

On August 18, 2026, The Office for Global Engagement held their Global Engagement Student Council Retreat, welcoming our 2026-27 council members: Howard Cheung, Camila Dickson, Emujin Chinbold, Bishakha Tamrakar, Marthina Jensen, Ethan Chournos.

July 14-15, 2026 | UN Day: International Day of Friendship

Friendship Day

On July 14-15, 2026, The Office for Global Engagement collaborated with the College of Science to show the Semi-Finals of the World Cup for all students, faculty and staff.

June 17, 2026 | UN Day: World Yoga Day

World Yoga Day

On June 17, 2026, The Office for Global Engagement collaborated with Kim Reynolds from the UVU GYM to recognize Yoga Day. The UN celebrates the day annually to raise global awareness about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of the practice.