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BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications honors alumnus Gary Dixon

Brigham Young University's College of Fine Arts and Communications presents Gary Dixon as their homecoming honored alumnus for the Communications department on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall.

Dixon's topic for his lecture is "Will Your Values Change the World? The Story of The Foundation for a Better Life."

Dixon received a master's degree in communications from BYU. He currently lives with his family in Denver and is president of The Foundation for a Better Life, a nonprofit organization encouraging individuals to maintain values and responsibility in their lives.

As the honored alumnus, Dixon will be a guest at all homecoming activities during Oct. 12-16 and will be honored at a luncheon with President Samuelson.

Writer: Rebekah Hanson

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