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Where is Roots of Knowledge?
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Roots of Knowledge is located in the Bingham Gallery on the first floor of the Fulton
Library. Utah Valley University is located in Orem off of the I-15 University Parkway
exit (#269) on the east side of the freeway. Turn left from University Parkway to
enter campus, and take the first right from the roundabout onto College Drive. View
the campus map.
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When is the best time to see Roots of Knowledge?
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The Bingham Gallery has external lighting to illuminate the windows after sunset,
so the mural’s details will be visible any time the gallery is open. However, the
windows can appear somewhat different depending on the sun’s position in the sky and
the current weather. For example, in late afternoon on a sunny day, Roots of Knowledge
glows brightly in the direct sunlight, and its colors appear especially warm. On the
other hand, when the gallery first opens in the morning, or the sun is blocked by
clouds, the colors generally appear cooler. Please be advised that although the Bingham
Gallery is equipped with climate control, the (literal) temperature in the gallery
is also affected by the sun, especially in the space directly next to the windows! |
| You will need to use one of UVU’s pay lots when you park on campus. There are 13 total.
The Parking Garage next to the Student Life and Wellness building in the middle of
campus is close to Fulton Library and costs $1 per hour, with a 2-hour minimum. It
has a parking meter that will accept all major credit cards (we transitioned to a
cashless system). The L4 Pay Lot is also close to the library but requires payment
through the Passport phone application. You can find maps highlighting our pay lot
locations and learn more about visitor parking options at the parking website. |
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Where is disabled parking available?
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Disabled parking stalls are available in all UVU visitor lots. Vehicles displaying
state-issued disabled license plates or placards may park in the disabled visitor
pay stalls, at no charge, for up to 2 hours. Parking for longer than 2 hours in these
disabled stalls will require payment at the regular posted rate. |
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Is there wheelchair access?
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The Fulton Library entrances and the Bingham Gallery are wheelchair accessible. The
Fulton Library has a limited number of wheelchairs available for check out. Visit
the circulation desk on the first floor (across from the Bingham Gallery) to inquire
about availability during your visit.
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How can I learn more about the content of Roots of Knowledge?
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Other free resources are available to help you learn about Roots of Knowledge in addition
to asking question of our docents. Some can be accessed online, allowing you to use
them at home or on the go. Feel free to use these resources as a supplement or substitute
for an in-person visit.
Three audio tours are available: the Introductory tour, the Behind-the-Scenes tour,
and a Combination tour.
The virtual tour features a photo of each window and provides identification and background
information about any column, panel, or individual object the user selects.
Mobile App
The mobile app provides another version of the virtual tour that can be downloaded
onto personal devices. This app will be available soon!
Brochure
Physical brochures are available for free near the doors to the Bingham Gallery.
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Is seating available in the Bingham Gallery?
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The Bingham Gallery is equipped with a limited number of benches placed near the windows
at intervals. A few chairs are usually present in the room as well. If you schedule
using our online form, you can explain your seating needs in the “Additional Needs”
box. If you schedule using our online form, you can explain your seating needs in
either the “Additional Needs” box or “Event Set-Up Requests” box. If you schedule
by calling Event Services, please explain your seating needs to the event coordinator.
You can request additional accommodations through either of these means as well. |
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Does it cost to visit Roots of Knowledge?
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| Roots of Knowledge is free and open to the public for both drop in visits and scheduled
tours. (If you would like to donate to Roots of Knowledge, visit our give page and select “Learn More” under the Roots of Knowledge section. Thank you!) |
| Drop in visits are welcome, and docents will be on hand to answer questions most days
unless extenuating circumstances require modified operations. Usual docent hours are
Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, and Saturday from 11am-5pm. Please check our Visit the Bingham Gallery webpage for information about modified operations. |
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How can I tell what is scheduled in the Bingham Gallery?
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| To avoid encountering tour groups or arriving when the gallery is closed for an event,
we recommend checking the tour & events calendar before planning a visit. |
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May I take pictures or record videos of Roots of Knowledge?
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Guests are welcome to take pictures or record videos of Roots of Knowledge for personal,
non-commercial use. This applies to school assignments and social media posts that
are not monetized. Copyrights for Roots of Knowledge are held by Utah Valley University
and Holdman Studios.
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