A Place to Dream
May 12 – 14, 2025
Summer University is a three-day professional and personal development conference for full- and part-time staff. It is a mixture of self-improvement, service, and fun events for employees at UVU to show our appreciation for the exceptional care you do every day to support our students.
Registered attendees can pick up their belt bag and food voucher from a table in the
Hall of Flags on Friday, May 9, or Monday, May 12, from 8:30 am-3 pm.
Only registered attendees can pick up bags and vouchers. If there are extras, others
can pick them up on Tuesday, May 13, from the People and Culture Service Desk in HF
105.
Stop by Scoops at the Campus Store starting Monday, May 12, and pick up your unlimited soda refill sticker for only $2! This will get you all the refills you want from Scoops during Summer University at the low, low price of $2. Bring your own cup or pick one up there.
The UVU Campus Store is having a special sale of 25% off select items for the duration of Summer University (May 12-14)!
Not sure if you registered? Can't remember which sessions you signed up for? Follow the button to check:
Make sure to post any pictures on social media with the hashtag #UVUSU25 !
Monday
Activities (Note: Limit 1 activity per employee)
| 7:00 am | UCCU/UVU Employee Golf Tournament at Sleepy Ridge ($35.00), see notes below. |
| 9:00 am | Topgolf ($20.00): Check-in starting at 8:30am, see notes below. |
| 9:00am – 2:00pm |
• Bingo
• Bowling • Massage Chairs • Pickleball • Disc Golf • Sound Bath
• Climbing Wall • Vivation Breathwork • Yoga class • Embroidery class
• Chess Tournament • Pour paint class • NRG Dance Fitness class |
Sleepy Ridge Tournament: If you registered and paid for tournament, arrive by 7:00 a.m. for check-in. Golf will start at 8:00, and lunch is provided (breakfast will not be provided this year). Questions can be directed to Christian Brinton, Chair of Golf.
Topgolf: If you registered and paid for Topgolf, arrive at the Vineyard TopGolf by 8:30 a.m. for check-in. Golf will start at 9:00 and run until 12:00, with brunch available from 10:00-11:30. Booths hold six people, are on the second floor, and are first-come, first-served. The only way to ensure you get a booth with your friends is to show up together early.
Tuesday
Morning
| 9:00am | Breakfast and kick-off |
| 9:50am – 10:00am | Break |
| 10:00am – 10:50am | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:50am – 11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am – 11:50pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:50am – 1:30pm | Lunch — Pick up meal vouchers at People & Culture |
Afternoon
| 1:30pm – 2:20pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:20pm – 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30pm – 3:20pm | Breakout Sessions |
Check your registration email for your custom breakout session schedule or check your registration here.
Wednesday
Morning
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Service projects: See options below |
Lunch
| Noon – 1:30pm | General Session Closing (Lunch Provided) Closing Keynote: Akwasi Frimpong Location: SC Ballroom |
FAQ
Check your email for your "2025 UVU Summer University Registration Confirmation". You can also go to CLICK HERE for your personalized schedule. If you cannot find this email, reach out to Sam Gedeborg, chair of Registration.
You will receive an email if you are moved out of the waitlist and are now able to attend.
Yes. Dietary restrictions were taken into account when ordering both breakfast and lunch. Questions can be directed to Alex Metzger, Chair of Food.
All questions can be directed to those on the Summer University Committee.
Note: we are no longer accepting proposals for Summer University presentations, activities, service projects, or sponsors.
If you are having troubles registering for the Sleepy Ridge golf tournament or Top Golf through the UVU Ticketing System, it is probably one of two problems:
1) The capacity limit for the event has been filled (136 for Sleepy Ridge and 60 for Top Golf), or
2) You were not signed in to the UVU ticketing system when you clicked the link in the registration to purchase your ticket. To resolve this, sign into the ticketing system, then go back to the registration form to click on the link.
If issues persist, contact Christian Brinton, Golf Chair, at [email protected].
If you are unsure which service project you registered for, where it is located, or when it starts, check your email for your registration confirmation. Questions can be directed to Jennyfer Gaede, chair of Service Projects.
If you are unsure which activity you registered for, where it is located, or when it starts, check your email for your registration confirmation. Questions can be directed to Kerri Scott, Chair of Activities.
If you are unable to attend, Keynote will be recorded and can be viewed here.
NOTE: Limit 1 activity per employee
All activities take place on Monday, May 12th. Register for an activity via your Summer University Registration. Spots are limited. Be sure to coordinate activity availability times with your personal schedule.
| Activity | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|
| UCCU/UVU Employee Golf Tournament ($35) | 7:00am | Sleepy Ridge |
| Topgolf ($20) | Check-in 8:30am, Activity 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topgolf Vinyard |
| NRG Dance Fitness Class | 9:00am | SL 311 |
| Yoga Class | 9:00am | SL 305 |
| Pickleball | 9:00am | SLWC Mac Court |
| Disc Golf | 9:00am | TBA |
| Massage Chairs | 9:00am-1:00pm (15 minute session blocks) | SL 211 C |
| Sound Bath | 10:00am | SC 213 A/B |
| Embroidery Class | 10:00am | SC 206 A |
| Pour Painting | 10:00am | SL Demo Kitchen |
| Vivation Breathwork Session | 11:00am | SC 213 A/B |
| Rock Climbing | Anytime between 12:00pm-2:00pm | The Project Climbing Wall in SLWC |
| Bowling | 12:00pm-1:00pm | SL Bowling Alley |
| Bingo | 1:00pm | Center Stage |
| Chess Tournament | 1:00pm-4:00pm | SC 206 A |
NOTE: Limit 1 option per employee. Additional instructions will be provided after sign-up.
Sign up for a two hour volunteer shift to organize, restock, and assist guests at the Community Action Food Bank in Provo.
Time: 8 am – 10 am
Location: 815 South Freedom Blvd. Ste. 100, Provo, UT 84601 - by the Provo Frontrunner station
Organize, restock, and assist guests at the Community Action Food Bank in Provo. The 2-hour shift starts at 8am and ends at 10am. When you arrive, please check in with Kass, the pantry supervisor. They will assist in the check-in process. There are 10 opportunities to serve at The Food Bank. The UVU lead in charge of this service project will organize a carpool leaving UVU at 7:45am if you are interested.
We have the opportunity of building Help Me Grow kits for United Way. The kits are used to help children learn and develop. Projects involve simple cutting apart components and assembling booklets or game pieces. On-campus and remote options are available. Access to scissors recommended.
United Way distributes Help Me Grow kits to all children throughout Utah. The kits have been designed to help develop crucial neurological connections while simultaneously encouraging ways to bond with adults through easy and fun activities.
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Please do not come into the room prior to 9:00AM to allow time for set up. Thank you!)
Location: BA – Center Stage
This project involves tracing through a plastic sheet protector, cutting through cardstock, and taping. Each flashlight will take approximately 15 minutes to create. We will have some scissors available, but please do bring whatever you are most comfortable cutting with.
Activity 2: Animal Matching Game
Location: Remote/From your desk
Back by popular demand, the Animal Matching Game is a desk project ideal for those who for a variety of reasons cannot attend the Day of Service in-person, and is on a first come, first serve basis. You’ll need to be able to cut out a set of cards on cardstock and place them into a sandwich baggie. That’s it!
This activity will be ready for pick up at the front desk of People and Culture beginning Monday, May 12th at 9:00am and will be available until Tuesday, May 13th at 5:00pm. Please note it will be your responsibility to get completed projects back to Ann Drayer by Wednesday, May 14th by 11:00am during the in-person event. People and Culture is not collecting the completed projects.
G.R.I.T. stands for "Growing Resilience and Inclusiveness Together". The GRIT Garden works towards this mission through "three P's of Sustainability": people, planet, and prosperity. University faculty and staff have an opportunity to get involved by working in the garden. All of the crops produced in the garden go to the UVU food bank to support at-risk students. Come and support UVU's sustainability efforts by helping in the GRIT Garden!
Location: GRIT Garden (940 W 800 S, Orem – North of the CB Bldg. and East of UCAS)
Recommended Equipment:
With help from volunteers like you, The Magic Yarn Project creates magic in the lives of children battling cancer and other medical issues by making yarn wigs that are soft, hypoallergenic, sturdy for playtime, and machine washable. Medical hair loss from chemotherapy, alopecia, trichotillomania, burns, and more can leave children’s scalps tender and raw. Magic Yarn wigs are inspired by beloved Disney characters and invite children back to the world of play and daydreaming. They are a beacon of fun, laughter, and imagination during a scary time. Kids can choose from over 50 different characters!
This project is very simple. Volunteers can work alone or team up in groups of two to tie the yarn onto each premade hat to create the princess wig. Wigs take 60-90 minutes to complete.
What to wear/bring: This craft does not require any particular skill-set, just a desire to serve.
Time: 9 am – 11 am
Location:SC 206 A,B,C
Equipment needed: None
Akwasi Frimpong
We are thrilled to welcome Akwasi Frimpong, an international athlete and proud UVU alum, as this year’s speaker!
In 2018, Akwasi made history as the first Skeleton athlete from Ghana to compete in the Winter Olympics, proving that perseverance and determination can break barriers. His inspiring journey from UVU student to world-class competitor is a testament to the power of resilience, and we can’t wait for him to share his story with us!
Akwasi Frimpong is a groundbreaking athlete and philanthropist, recognized as Ghana's first skeleton Olympian and Africa's first elite skeleton race winner. Born in Ghana and raised in the Netherlands, Akwasi's journey is marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of excellence. A former Dutch junior sprint champion, he has earned over a dozen international medals, proving that challenges can become stepping stones to success.
In addition to his athletic achievements, Akwasi is a devoted father and entrepreneur. He and his wife, Erica Shields-Frimpong, founded the Hope Of A Billion Foundation (HOAB) in 2022, aiming to empower underserved communities through sports, business, and educational opportunities. Inspired by his own Olympic journey and the promise he made to his grandmother, Akwasi is dedicated to fostering hope and motivation in youth. His story serves as a powerful reminder that with belief, hard work, and perseverance, dreams can be transformed into reality.
"I want to be the example that any dream, whether it is being a doctor, a lawyer,
or an Olympian, is possible with hard work, dedication and perseverance."
— Akwasi Frimpong
