On September 29, the Office for Global Engagement, Peace and Justice Studies and the Reflection Center collaborated on presenting International Day of Peace. Keanani Afu, Reflection Center Coordinator, give the introdution to the event. Lizzy Jensen, Program Director Interfaith Engagement, gave a short presentation about peace. Chris Davey, Peace and Justice Studies Program Director, spoke about what peace means to us. Then led an activity that had atendees write on a long paper, what peace meant to them. There were 40 people in attendance.
On September 23, we had a Global Spotlight event, facilitated by Charlotte Poulson from the Art & Design Department. She invided Dr. Beth Krensky, local artist and art professor from the University of Utah, to explore "Sacred Journeys: Relics, Place, Memory & The Art of Pilgrimage." 3 classes attended the event during which, participants were able to to craft their own personal relequiess.
Our first Global Spotlight of the seemester was in collabortion with the department of Architecture & Engineering Design. Dr. Paul Monson, arranged to bring Yasmeen Lari, a renown architect visitng from Pakistan. She and Dr. Monson had an open discussion with architecture students before her lecture where she elaborated on several traditional, sustainable architecture projects she led in Pakistan. Approximately 100 were in attendance.
On Tuesday September 8, 2026, the Global Engagement partnered with School of Education to celebrate International Day of Literacy. Several classes participated in the event, consisting of literacy related activity stations where students read an intercultural children's book, made a bookmark, gave book suggestions, and learned about literacy initiatives.
On Tuesday September 1, 2026, the Global Engagement Student Council toured the Roots of Knowledge. This excursion was a great way to help our students explore global unifying ideals.
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, Savannah, and Elsa - UNESCO Benin trip student participants, Emily - Utah Valley Refugees.
On August 25, 2026, The Office for Global Engagement held a "Welcome to the Semester" event for the Global Faculty & Staff Networking group. With over 60 in attendance, it was a great opportunity to renew friendships and make new connections on campus.
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.
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.
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.
