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Intellect

Brandon Sanderson launches new generation of BYU authors

November 28, 2017
Brandon Sanderson’s growing legacy isn’t limited to his literary works. Every year, he spends four months teaching a creative writing at BYU that transforms aspiring authors into very successful professionals.

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Intellect

BYU Forum: Nations must work together to improve global health

By Kristine Hoyt
November 28, 2017
Laurie Garrett, Senior Fellow for Global Health on the Council on Foreign Relations, discussed the health of the world at Tuesday's BYU Forum.

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Announcements

BYU Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for everyone on your list

By Trevor Morgan
November 26, 2017
There's something for everyone.

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Announcements

BYU creates new Office of Experiential Learning

November 26, 2017
In response to President Kevin J Worthen’s 2016 University Conference address and the introduction of the inspiring learning initiative, Brigham Young University has created a new BYU Office of Experiential Learning.

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Events

BYU Christmas Events 2017

By Kristine Hoyt
November 26, 2017
Festivity, fun and inspiration are everywhere this holiday season, especially at BYU.

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Events

Chinese students to join in performances of ‘Christmas Around the World’

November 22, 2017
The East meets the West as BYU's International Folk Dance Ensemble joins forces with students from Minzu University of China to present "Christmas Around the World"

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Intellect

BYU research: Mental health apps are a cheap, effective self-help tool

By Bekah Peterson
November 19, 2017
A trio of BYU professors — health science researchers Josh West, Benjamin Crookston and Cougar Hall — has published new research that finds people are finding mental health apps effective and helpful.

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Events

BYU Choirs and Philharmonic join together for Christmas celebration

November 16, 2017
The annual "Celebration of Christmas" concert will feature Christmas favorites and the premiere of a new music video.

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Announcements

A national expert’s take on BYU’s Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault

November 16, 2017
Lindsay Orchowski of Brown University consulted with BYU in the development of its campus climate survey and shared her reaction to the survey results.

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Intellect

Want safe travels? Find freeways with these features

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
November 16, 2017
A solid median, wide shoulders, minimal hills — and a high speed limit? BYU researchers explore freeway features that minimize crash risk.

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Announcements

Results of BYU's 2017 Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault

November 15, 2017
BYU has completed and published its report on a survey conducted earlier this year about incidents of sexual misconduct, awareness of resources for victims and perceptions of the campus on this issue.

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Events

Jazz Ensemble rings in the Christmas season with “Just Around the Corner”

November 15, 2017
The first concert of the winter season features the BYU Jazz Ensemble on Nov. 28.

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Faith

BYU Devotional: Elder Ballard's "questions and answers"

By Trevor Morgan
November 13, 2017
​Elder M. Russell Ballard, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints answered questions from Latter-day Saint young single adults at this week's BYU Devotional. 

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Events

Dallyn Vail Bayles makes directing debut with ‘Into the Woods’

November 12, 2017
BYU's production of "Into the Woods" will open Nov. 17 in the Pardoe Theater

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Intellect

What works in workplace giving? Step one: don't have coworkers do the asking

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 08, 2017
Tis the season… for workplace giving, and new research from BYU professor Rob Christensen reveals a blueprint for institutions looking to increase charitable donations.

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Events

Ballet Showcase Redefines Classical and Contemporary Dance

November 08, 2017
New forms and approaches will be illuminated in this year’s production of Ballet Showcase, exhibiting the new direction the world of ballet has been heading in recent years.

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Events

dancEnsemble Returns to its Roots this November

November 06, 2017
The BYU Department of Dance will present "dancEnsemble" Nov. 10-11. The performances highlight contemporary dance and student creativity.

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Faith

BYU Devotional: Escaping the "Pride Cycle"

By Kristine Hoyt
November 06, 2017
According to Elder Wilford W. Andersen, there are two ways to escape the pride cycle: we either move closer to God and or toward further despair.

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Character

Cougar Query: "When I have 30 minutes of free-time, you can find me thinking of new songs my classic rock band should play."

By Trevor Morgan
November 05, 2017
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Will Terris, Gardening Maintenance Manager.  

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Events

BYU Jazz Voices explore facets of jazz

November 05, 2017
The innovative vocal group will perform a concert filled with a variety of new arrangements and familiar tunes on Nov. 15.

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Events

BYU Baroque Ensemble performs music composed by expatriates

November 05, 2017
“All of these composers spent significant amounts of time working, living and being influenced by a country other than their native origin. The results are truly amazing.”

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Events

BYU Philharmonic performs dramatic masterpieces

November 05, 2017
“Scheherazade” by Rimski-Korsakoff is one of the most famous and popular classical works of all time, based on the classic folk tales, “One Thousand and One Nights,” also known as the “Arabian Nights.”

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Intellect

Workplace myth-making

By Alec Sears
November 01, 2017
A BYU linguistics professor is exploring the ways companies use myth and storytelling to foster unity and support during times of change.

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Intellect

Family favoritism: Younger siblings impacted more

By Bekah Peterson
October 31, 2017
A new BYU study shows if a younger sibling feels like they’re the favorite and their parents agree, their relationship is strengthened. With older siblings, whether they feel favored or not, it has no major effect on the relationship.

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Events

BYU welcomes back The King’s Singers for 50th anniversary

October 30, 2017
BYU and The King's Singers have long been friends. It seems only fitting that The King's Singers include BYU in their 50th birthday celebrations by performing on campus in November. 

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Distinguished BYU choirs to perform in upcoming concerts

October 30, 2017
The three concerts will feature a little bit of everything, from competitive choral repertoire to familiar toe-tapping tunes

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Intellect

BYU Forum: President Obama's former chief strategist speaks on politics and the media

By Trevor Morgan
October 30, 2017
David Axelrod, American political operative and political analyst, gave this week's forum address sharing stories from his journey in presidential politics.  

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Events

Symphonic band plays a world tour of song and dance

October 29, 2017
Kirt Saville gives a sneak peek for the upcoming Symphonic Band concert, "A Song or Dance," which will be performed on Nov. 7. 

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Character

Cougar Query: "The title of my autobiography would be 'She Lived The Dream'"

By Kristine Hoyt
October 28, 2017
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Chelita Pate,  Coordinator of International Study Programs.

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Events

BYU Noteworthy shares inspirational music through new album and concert

October 26, 2017
BYU women's a capella group Noteworthy will release their new album, "How Sweet the Sounds: Songs of Inspiration," at a concert on BYU campus November 9. 

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