Sequel - Spring 2008 - (Page 14)

at our best ALUMNUS WINS $1 MILLION ON CBS’S “SURVIVOR” Todd Herzog ’05, a longtime fan of “Survivor,” was declared the 15th winner of CBS’s 2007 season of the show. Herzog, from Pleasant Grove, Utah, beat out a 26-year-old PHOTO BY STEVEN STONE woman from New York and a 23-year-old hiking guide from Los Angles during the program’s finale, scheming his way through all 39 days. For more than a year, Herzog sent in audition tapes. He found out only eight days before he went to China that he was chosen for the show. A flight attendant for Southwest Airlines, Herzog admitted he probably wasn’t the most physically superior of the group, but he may have been the best planner. “I wasn’t the strongest, I wasn’t the smartest, but I was definitely the most strategic,” he said after the victory. Prior to becoming a contestant, Herzog would pack 20 to 30 of his friends in his home to watch "Survivor" every week. He would then study previous contestants' moves and motives of how they played the game. “One of my tactics was to get along with everyone,” Herzog said. Upon winning the $1 million dollar grand prize, Herzog has already bought a car and plans to travel and invest the rest. Herzog attended UVSC from 2003-2005 where he took classes in writing, journalism and film. He also participated in a Disney World internship through UVSC, but has yet to graduate. “UVSC is an excellent institution,” Herzog said. “When things settle down with press tours and the media, I may very well return to earn that degree.” UVSC STUDENTS CONDUCT RESEARCH STUDY FOR UNITED WAY Recently, seven undergraduate human resource students had an opportunity to be involved in a real-world employee survey that would also assist nonprofit agencies in Utah County. “I created an independent course, Workforce THE TRIBE HAS SPOKEN: UVSC ALUMNUS TODD HERZOG ’05 BEAT OUT OTHER CONTESTANTS ON REALITY TV’S “SURVIVOR” FOR THE $1 MILLION PRIZE. Jan. 20, George Herbert Walker Bush inaugurated as 41st U.S. President The new Science building is completed. In November, enrollment is the highest ever, almost 7,800 students October, Vice "Seinfeld" President Dan debuts on Quayle speaks on campus NBC UVCC celebrates Breakup its 50th of Soviet Anniversary Union November, the first President’s Scholarship Ball is held Nov. 3 Bill Clinton elected U.S. President March, the Board of Regents approve several bachelor degree programs May, the Sparks Automotive Building is dedicated July, the institution name is officially changed again, from UVCC to Utah Valley State College April, the Losee Learning Center is dedicated Summer, the first edition of Sequel Magazine is published January, the McKay Center opens April, Barbara Bush speaks on campus Sept., the Woodbury Business Building is dedicated 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996 14 SPRING 2008 utah valley state college alumni magazine

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