BYU Bookstore extends hours
The BYU Bookstore has extended its fall and winter business hours to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday hours remain the same, with the bookstore open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parents Encouraged to Form Traditions
V-Ann Ludlow, homemaker, author and speaker stressed to audiences at Education Week Wednesday morning that "establishing patterns early save our children later [in life]."
George Washington Inspired by God, Researcher Says
Despite being born nearly 100 years before the restoration of the gospel, George Washington was inspired by God throughout his life, according to Education Week presenter Robert Young.
Humor a Part of LDS Culture, Speaker Says
One class during Education Week is focusing on some of the light-hearted, but not light-minded, part of the LDS culture: humor.
Prophet's Descendant Speaks of Emma
Joseph Smith's great-great-granddaughter shared stories and history of his beloved wife Emma and their children, which she has gathered over the years since her conversion into the church.
Teacher Offers Ways to Clear Emotional Clutter
Trying to be the very best mother, wife, visiting teacher and overall Latter-day Saint woman can take its toll, said speaker Connie E. Sokol.
Tips Given for Influencing Behavior
Kerry J. Patterson, who holds a Masters degree in organizational behavior, spoke on how to influence to change the behaviors of people around you.
President Samuelson Stresses Testimony of Christ
BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, spoke Tuesday about faith in Jesus Christ and gaining a testimony of Him.
Parents Counseled on Raising Children Who Never Fall Away
Parents and grandparents listened to S. Michael Wilcox as he offered advice on how to strengthen future generations and prepare their arm before they enter the battle of life in the latter days.
Book of Mormon Colorfully Showcased in Local Play
Bringing any literary work to the stage is a long process and the same can be said for a new local production depicting a familiar story from the Book of Mormon.
Grads to be Honored Thursday
BYU's August 2008 Commencement Exercises will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Marriott Center.
A Night in Beijing Brings Games to Provo
BYU students will be able to experience the culture and cuisine of Beijing Friday night when A Night in Beijing takes place in the WSC Terrace.
Intercultural Class Teaches Etiquette for Abroad
Students at BYU can learn how to avoid cultural faux pas and publish their international experiences simultaneously in a class offered by the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies.
Kennedy Center Fills Specialized Campus Niche
The Kennedy Center is an unusual office on campus. It does not employ permanent faculty, and it is not under the umbrella of a college. However, it graduates more than 600 students each year, 70 percent of which usually go on to graduate school.
TutorTrac Available for Students
Starting today, BYU students can easily take advantage of the more than 1,000 volunteer tutors on campus through a streamlined database on the Y Serve Web site, yserve.byu.edu.
New Dining Center Open for Business
As of Tuesday morning, the old Cannon Center is officially closed for good. A new dining center, The Commons at the Cannon Center, opened this morning for breakfast. The center will be serving three meals a day, seven days a week.
Study Finds Debt up Among College Students
Utah bankruptcies have increased compared to previous years, according to a new report, and BYU students are being affected by it.
Students Sacrifice Saturdays to Serve
BYU students are turning lazy Saturdays into a time serving and enhancing the beauty of the Provo and Orem communities.