Sequel - Spring 2008 - (Page 5)

by the numbers It’s not only the College’s name that’s evolved over the years, but the campus itself and the programs offered have seen dramatic changes since it was built at the Orem location more than 30 years ago. THEN PARKING STALLS SQ. FOOTAGE OF CAMPUS EATING ESTABLISHMENTS COLLEGE NAME CHANGES COLLEGE PRESIDENTS STUDENTS APPROVED DEGREES PRESENTED TO GRADUATES (INCLUDING BACHELOR’S, ASSOCIATE’S, CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS) 1977 NOW 7,500 2008 250 50,000 sq. ft. 1 2 2 3,793 approx. 2 million sq. ft. 10 5 6 23,840 226 18,525 20 3,409 214,000 345 LIBRARY VOLUMES CLASSROOMS Since its establishment in 1941, UVSC has developed a rich history. Check out some of the College's most significant landmarks, as well as some of pop culture's historical contributions. Central Utah Vocational School is created. Hyrum E. Johnson serves as first president of the institution December 7, Japanese bombers attack Pearl Harbor Daylight Savings Time goes into effect in the United States The Great Depression officially ends in the United States January Harry S.Truman becomes President Central Utah Vocational School faculty is limited to 10 instructors The microwave oven is invented Wilson Sorensen becomes the School’s second president CUVS’s first basketball team is organized Practical Nursing program begins at CUVS Velcro is invented 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 5 utah valley state college alumni magazine SPRING 2008

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Sequel - Spring 2008 Contents Campus News At Our Best Q & A A Storybook Tale Uvu.edu Alumni News Gearing Up for UVU Outstanding Educators of the Year Donations Scholarship Report

Sequel - Spring 2008

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