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BYU School of Music to Perform La Bohème Oct. 15, 18-22

October 11, 2016
One of the most beloved operas of all time will transport you back to Paris in the early 1800s, where you will share in romance, friendship and death.

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Guest Artists Boguslaw Furtok and Ewa Warkiewicz to Play for Recital

October 11, 2016
The BYU School of Music presents guest artist Boguslaw Furtok and his wife, Ewa Warykiewicz for an open recital Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center.

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OcTUBAfest brings world-renowned Norwegian tuba soloist to BYU

October 11, 2016
The Saturday night performance features BYU Tuba performers and other guest artists.

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Kristen Bromley to Perform for Faculty Recital on Oct. 26th

October 11, 2016
BYU School of Music faculty member Kristen Bromley presents a jazz guitar trio recital Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center. 

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“OPERA-tion Opera!” comes to the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Family Concert Series

October 11, 2016
This opera event will lead the audience on a hunt for the mysterious secrets of what makes opera so exciting.

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Intellect

Step Into Culture: Museum of Peoples and Cultures Opens New Exhibit on Ancient Footwear

October 11, 2016
The exhibition features a collection of shoes from around the globe and shoes from various time periods.

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Announcements

BYU Tuition to Increase 3 Percent for 2017-2018 Academic Year

October 10, 2016
Brigham Young University will implement a 3 percent increase for both undergraduate and graduate tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year.

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Cougar Queries: Serving in the Navy taught me to appreciate sacrifices and freedoms.

October 10, 2016
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Lemikki Westlund, an ITI Database Coordinator.

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Intellect

Leveling the playing field: Understanding and minimizing the gender gap in U.S. politics

By Brooke Adams
October 09, 2016
Professor Jessica Preece has authored several new studies that show how women respond to efforts recruiting them to run for political office. 

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Professor Michael Scott becomes 3rd at BYU to earn 'Highly Cited' distinction

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 09, 2016
BYU professor Michael Scott is one of 54 American professors recently named as a “Highly Cited Researcher” by Thomson Reuters.

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Intellect

Rubbing Elbows with UN Diplomats: BYU Students Win International Language Competition

By Alec Sears
October 06, 2016
Humanities students Rachel Lott and Jamie Clegg felt honored when the women realized they were among only 10 Arabic language finalists chosen from students worldwide to address a United Nations General Assembly.

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Intellect

BYU prof one of four in U.S. invited to Italy quake sites for drone reconnaissance

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 04, 2016
BYU professor Kevin Franke was one of four U.S. professors invited to a special geotechnical engineering reconnaissance mission to learn how the earthquake impacted ancient and modern infrastructure.

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Faith

Orson Hyde, the Holy Land and Brigham Young University, Professor David M. Whitchurch Speaks at Devotional

By Trevor Morgan
October 03, 2016
Recently returning from a three-year assignment at the BYU Jerusalem Center, Ancient Scripture Associate Professor David M. Whitchurch delved into the center's history which began as early as the Restoration.

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A Farewell Cougar Query: "My favorite hobby is… questing to find the best hot chocolate"

By Trevor Morgan
October 03, 2016
Emily Hellewell: Until very recently I worked in University Communications. I created the current version of Y News; a bi-monthly email to students; and these Cougar Queries profiles. Now I work at Deseret Digital Media.

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Events

Guest Artist Michael Schütze and BYU School of Music’s Robert Brandt to Perform for Vocal Recital

October 02, 2016
The recital features BYU music professor Robert Brandt singing baritone, accompanied by guest artist Michael Schutze on the piano.

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Final Cut Film Festival to Feature Best Student-Made Films Oct. 13-14

October 02, 2016
Final Cut showcases a collection of the best student-made fiction films, documentaries, commercials, animations and more.

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Announcements

Super Monday: 19 Arts Performances in November to go on Sale Oct. 3

September 29, 2016
Tickets for all major BYU Arts events in November 2016 will be available beginning Monday, Oct. 3, featuring performances from the Utah Symphony, David Archuleta and Nathan Pacheco.

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BYU Store Debuts New Look to Connect to the Spirit of the Y

September 28, 2016
If you were away from campus this summer, you may have noticed that the BYU Store is looking pretty different. Somewhat fresher, perhaps. Sure, nothing is where it used to be, but there seems to be a new energy to the space.

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Cougar Queries: "I get most excited about my work when…I see students learning for the right reason"

By Trevor Morgan
September 28, 2016
The speaker at tomorrow's BYU Devotional is Ancient Scripture Associate Professor David A Whitchurch. Before you go to the Devotional (T, Oct. 4; 11:05a; Marriott Center, BYUtv.org), meet David.

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Jaren Hinckley to Perform for Faculty Recital Sept. 30

September 27, 2016
Performance Date: Friday, Sept. 30 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU Price: Free BYU School of Music professor Jaren Hinckley presents a clarinet recital Friday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center. Admission to the performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
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Brian Mathias and Neil Thornock to Play at Centennial Bell Tower for Carillon Recital Oct. 4

September 27, 2016
Brian Mathias and Neil Thornock to Play at Centennial Bell Tower for Carillon Recital Oct. 4
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BYU School of Music Showcases Top Choirs

September 26, 2016
Performance Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27
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Faith

Receiving the Eternal, Professor David Dollahite speaks at Devotional

By Trevor Morgan
September 26, 2016
Raised in the Episcopal Church with a Jewish Godmother and an Episcopal Priest for a Godfather, BYU Professor David Dollahite found God's eternal love from the words in the Book of Mormon. Dollahite shared his "journey to Christ" at this week's Devotional, emphasizing the blessings of the eternal and the need to resist the ephemeral.
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Intellect

Republican or Democrat, Incumbent or Newcomer? BYU Research Show Substantial Shift in Who Newspapers Endorse for President

September 25, 2016
Editorial endorsements of presidential candidates have been a long-standing tradition for many newspapers, but new research shows a substantial shift in how the endorsements have changed throughout the last 50 years.

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Fall 2016: Nearly 40 percent of female students have served a mission

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
September 22, 2016
The enrollment reports for Fall 2016 are in, and we thought it would be fun to share a few highlights. From returned missionaries to transfer students, here are some of the most notable facts and figures.

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Events

Claudine Bigelow and Geralyn Giovannetti from BYU School of Music to Perform at Joint Faculty Recital

September 21, 2016
The recital features Claudine Bigelow on the viola and Geralyn Giovannetti on the oboe. They are joined by graduate student Michelle Papenfuss on the piano.

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Cellist Matt Haimovitz to Perform for BRAVO! Performing Arts Series Oct. 6

September 21, 2016
Haimovitz will showcase Bach’s Suites for Unaccompanied Cello (1717-1723), which are some of the most moving and spiritual compositions for a solo instrument in history.

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Guest Artist Regan Brough to Play for Jazz Bass Recital Sept. 24

September 21, 2016
Performance Date: Saturday, Sept. 24 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: BYU Museum of Art, Auditorium Price: Free Tickets: Available in person at the BYU Ticket Office in the Harris Fine Arts Center or Marriott Center, by phone at 801-422-2981 or online at byuarts.com The BYU School of Music hosts guest artist Regan Brough for a jazz bass recital Saturday, Sept. 24, at 4:30 p.m. in the BYU Museum of Art Auditorium. Dan Waldif, piano, joins Brough on stage for the free performance.
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Guest Artist Performance by the PEN Trio on Sept. 29

September 21, 2016
Performance Date: Thursday, Sept. 29 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU Price: Free Tickets: Available in person at the BYU Ticket Office in the Harris Fine Arts Center or Marriott Center, by phone at 801-422-2981 or online at byuarts.com The BYU School of Music presents a guest artist performance by the PEN Trio on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center. Admission to the event is free.
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Intellect

Learning with Head, Heart and Hands: New Exhibit on Karl G. Maeser Opens at BYU

September 20, 2016
Writer: Roger LaytonBesides Brigham Young, there is probably no other person whose name is as connected to Brigham Young University than Karl G. Maeser. A new exhibit opening on campus will explore this university founder’s life, from his beginnings in Germany to his teaching legacy, which is still felt at BYU today.
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