Character
BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character. The true value of an education should be measured by who we become, not just how much we know. Etched in stone at the western entrance to campus are the words, “Enter to learn; go forth to serve.” Here are stories of people who make a difference in a world we wish to improve.
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Cougar Query: "Students don’t think I notice their shoes (especially if they're Air Jordans)"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Anthony Sweat, an associate teaching professor of church history and doctrine.
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Cougar Query: "You’ll never find me without my glasses. With them, I feel like a superhero in disguise!"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Megan Sanborn Jones, chair of the Department of Theater and Media Arts.
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Cougar Query: "I'm currently working on a constitutional biography of George Washington"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Justin Collings, law professor and associate dean.
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Utah Jazz scholarship paying dividends for BYU freshman Ben Lopez
Having lived most of his life in Provo, Lopez says he often envisioned studying at BYU and being part of the campus community. After finding a passion for dance at age 13, one of his dreams included joining BYU’s Living Legends, an award-winning song and dance group that celebrates the native cultural heritage of North and South America and the South Pacific through music, costume and dance.
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Christmas at BYU: Employee holiday traditions
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat–and BYU employees are staying busy with their special holiday traditions. Check out some of their favorite holiday celebration suggestions and find some new ideas for your Christmas!
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BYU freshman living out a lifelong dream at BYU thanks to scholarship from the Utah Jazz
Education has always been important to the Lopez family. In high school, she worked hard to earn a 4.0 GPA while juggling other extracurricular activities such as being cheer captain, manager of the school soccer team, and member of the student council. She says receiving the scholarship represents something bigger than herself and her hard work.
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Cougar Query: "I’m most looking forward to shooting my age on the golf course"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Gilbert Fellingham, professor of statistics.
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Cougar Query: "My favorite quote is 'Be the change you want to see in the world'"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Julie Valentine, associate dean for the College of Nursing.
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The confidence to continue: BYU freshman receives full-ride scholarship from Utah Jazz
For George Martinez, the thought of attending BYU was something of a dream. Martinez's parents, who immigrated to Utah from Mexico, never had the opportunity to attend college.
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Cougar Query: "When I have 30 minutes of free time, you can find me down a rabbit hole in FamilySearch"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Shaunna George, business manager for BYU General Education.
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Cougar Query: "The best-kept BYU secret is Aspen Grove!"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Craig Freeze, director of Aspen Grove.
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Cougar Query: "On Saturday mornings you’ll find me engaged in deep spiritual work – I love to meditate!"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Jane Birch, assistant director for faculty development at the Faculty Center.
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Cougar Query: "You’ll never find me without a Pilot Razor pen in my pocket"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet David Morgan, industrial design associate professor.
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Cougar Query: "One of my secret talents is I am pretty good at disco roller skating"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet John Bingham, Donald L. Staheli Professor and associate dean for the Marriott School of Business.
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Cougar Query: "My favorite spot on campus is the HFAC — it houses nearly every part of my heart"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Amy Jensen, College of Fine Arts and Communications associate dean, professor and BRAVO! series executive producer.
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BYU to be well represented at 2021 Tokyo Olympics
From swimming to volleyball to rugby, five athletes with BYU ties will compete and two coaches with BYU ties will be on the sidelines in this pandemic-delayed version of the Olympiad.
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Cougar Query: "You’ll never find me without lipstick and an opinion"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Lisa Valentine Clark, host of "The Lisa Show" on BYUradio.
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Cougar Query: "You’ll never find me without my running shoes"
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Melissa F. Western, associate professor of accounting.
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