Final Article

Utah Valley State College in Orem is making its final preparations in what has been a multiple year process in becoming a University. The new and high tech library is giving the soon to be university a new and sleek look.

For the past three years Utah Valley has been making strides to become a University. With its student enrollment at over 23,000, which is more than most Universities nation wide, it seems to be their time.

Ground was broken in the fall of 2006 as this started the transformation of the new Utah Valley University look. Students and faculty are preparing for a new and high tech library. There will be five floors of computers and research stations, a café, multiple study rooms, and ample area for students to mingle.

“I’m really excited for it to be done. It’s going to give students a lot more areas to study and do research. I think it’s exactly what we needed,” UVSC student Jamie Everson said.

Locals have seen the new building making progress day-after-day. The building which is compiled of what looks to be mostly beautiful red brick and big windows to let in sunlight is planned to be finished no later than July first.

On July first the school will celebrate its first day as Utah Valley University. Along with parties and fun all around campus the library will hold its grand opening.

“We’ve planned lots of events for the night before and that day. I think that all the students and community should come out and celebrate. It’s a big day for the school and the community,” Johny Johnson said.

Johnson is a member of the student board that is planning the events for the opening of the library and the first day of university status.

An over night party will be held the night before at the David O. Mckay Events Center and activities On July First will be held campus wide.

For more information go to www.uvu.edu


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