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Faith

BYU Devotional: A Banquet of Consequences

By Trevor Morgan
February 06, 2017
Elder Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke about the adversary's efforts to falsely interpret  the blessings of living according to God's plan.

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Events

Celebrate Black History Month

February 06, 2017
BYU has several free events and activities this month recognizing the key roles that African Americans played in U.S history.

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Events

BYU Philharmonic to perform BYU premiers of Schumann and Schoenberg’s works

February 06, 2017
The widely-acclaimed ensemble, showcasing approximately 95 of BYU’s finest student musicians, will feature three landmark works for the orchestra. 

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Events

BYU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Voices to perform together, Feb. 7

February 05, 2017
Brigham Young University’s Jazz Voices and Jazz Ensemble will be coming together Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. for a night of American classics. Audience members can expect to hear a variety of jazz sub-genres.

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Events

BYU’s four auditioned choirs to perform in ‘Winter Choirfest’

February 05, 2017
The Winter Choirfest is an annual event featuring all four of the BYU auditioned choirs: BYU Singers, Concert Choir, Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus.

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Intellect

Picking teams and picking music in P.E.

By Alec Sears
February 01, 2017
BYU education professor David Barney recently published two studies on P.E. practices that can help kids have better experiences: listening to music and picking teams privately.

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Faith

BYU Devotional: Faith Begins with How You Talk to Yourself

By Trevor Morgan
January 30, 2017
Craig Manning, BYU Athletics' Mental Strength Coach, spoke Tuesday about the psychological ability to think positively under extreme pressure or boredom and how it relates directly to the first principle of the gospel: faith.

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Events

BYU Contemporary Dance Theatre to perform with 'Limón Dance Company'

January 30, 2017
As part of the 2016-2017 BRAVO! season, BYU Arts will be hosting the Limón Dance Company. Limón Dance Company is known as one of the legendary companies associated with modern dance in the United States. 

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Intellect

Hey students, when is the last time you had a real meal?

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
January 30, 2017
If you want students to eat well, what they really need is a real meal—at least that’s according to a new BYU study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

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Character

Cougar Queries: "Parenting is bar none the toughest challenge I've faced and almost the most rewarding."

By Trevor Morgan
January 29, 2017
Name: Craig Manning
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Events

Solo banjoist Noam Pikelny to perform sold out show at BYU

January 26, 2017
Known as the preeminent banjoist of his generation, three-time Grammy nominee Pikelny will perform in the Madsen Recital Hall

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Events

BYU Young Company adapts ‘Macbeth’ for young audiences

January 26, 2017
Young Company will perform a unique rendition of Macbeth targeted for young people ages 9-14 years old, although the story and performance is meant to be enjoyable for ages 10 and older. 

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Events

Capturing the Magic of Mary Poppins

By Alec Sears
January 25, 2017
Outfitting the musical world's most iconic nanny requires creativity, engineering, and a spoonful of sugar.

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Announcements

New Assistant Administrative Vice Presidents for Human Resource Services and Auxiliaries and Programs

January 24, 2017
Brad Taylor has been named the new assistant administrative vice president over Human Resource Services. Carr Krueger has been named the new assistant administrative vice president over auxiliaries and programs.

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Announcements

BYU Names Michael Dunn as Managing Director of BYU Broadcasting

January 23, 2017
Brigham Young University has named Michael A. Dunn as the new managing director of BYU Broadcasting. Dunn will oversee BYU’s radio, television and digital channels, including BYUtv.

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Announcements

Update on Richards Building Pool

January 23, 2017
BYU has finalized design plans for a new pool that will fit in the current space of the university’s existing aquatic facility. The new design is almost 50-percent larger in water capacity and allows for much greater flexibility.

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Intellect

'Arrival' Oscar noms got you pumped about linguistics?

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
January 23, 2017
Inspired by Tolkien, Dirk Elzinga created his own language as a teenager. That dabbling eventually led to a career as a linguist: one who is documenting a trio of endangered Native American languages.

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Intellect

Forum: Susan Cain, Leaders and Thinkers Come in All Personality Styles

By Trevor Morgan
January 23, 2017
Want to know where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum? Take Susan Cain's personality quiz on Quiet Revolution
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Intellect

Chirp, chirp, chirp...crickets coming to a protein bar near you?

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
January 18, 2017
Apparently bugs are a great source of protein. That’s why food science researchers at BYU are looking at how to process insects, specifically crickets, to make them more palatable to the western world.

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Events

BYU Theatre to perform unique take on 'Mary Poppins' Jan. 26-Feb. 4

January 17, 2017
Beyond the unique additions of character development, the show also includes two Marys and a unique set design based on inspiration gathered from a trip to London.

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Events

BYU Theatre Ballet to perform in concert, Feb. 2-4

January 17, 2017
Theatre Ballet will perform excerpts from La Sylphide, Birthday Variations by Gerald Arpino and other assorted works.

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Announcements

New Associate International Vice Presidents and Kennedy Center Director

January 16, 2017
 Jeffrey F. Ringer has been appointed as a new associate international vice president. Additionally, Renata Forste has been named the new director of the Kennedy Center and an associate international vice president.

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Faith

BYU Devotional: The Quest to Come Unto Christ

By Trevor Morgan
January 16, 2017
Brother Douglas D. Holmes, First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared a message on growing more diligent and joyful by focusing on the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

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Character

Q&A with BYU's New Title IX Coordinator and Victim Advocate

January 12, 2017
Tiffany Turley, the manager of BYU’s Women’s Services and Resources, has been named as the university’s new Title IX coordinator. Additionally, Lisa M. Leavitt, a psychologist who has worked in BYU’s student counseling center for more than a decade, has been named as a full-time advocate for victims of sexual assault.
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Announcements

BYU Names New Title IX Coordinator and Victim Advocate

January 12, 2017
Tiffany Turley, the manager of BYU’s Women’s Services and Resources, has been named as the university’s new Title IX coordinator. Additionally, Lisa M. Leavitt, a psychologist who has worked in BYU’s student counseling center for more than a decade, has been named as a full-time advocate for victims of sexual assault.
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Intellect

Team up with innovative greats from centuries past

By Alec Sears
January 12, 2017
BYU’s new collaborative alternate reality game, designed to attract youth to STEM, lets teens join forces with a mysterious group of innovators to fight the destructive entity known as “S.”

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Events

Fourth season of 'OFF THE MAP: BYU International Theatre Festival' starts this weekend

January 11, 2017
The festival consists of three contemporary theatre productions from the UK and Australia: Every Brilliant Thing, It’s Dark Outside and The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer.

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Intellect

Seeking spirituality in pop songs: BYU researchers identify criteria for ‘secular hymns’

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
January 11, 2017
"Don't Stop Believin'" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" are among the list of pop songs researchers say people are connecting to on a spiritual level. 

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Events

BYU Vocal Point Performs at Home this Weekend

January 10, 2017
BYU Vocal Point will take the stage Jan. 13-14 at the Harris Fine Arts Center. The nine-man group will present a variety of innovative a cappella arrangements and choreography.

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Renowned Austrian violist to perform at Primrose Memorial Concert

January 10, 2017
Born in Vienna, Puchhammer-Sedillot has performed with the Frauen Kammerorchester as a guest soloist in all the major European venues. ​

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