BYU News

British composers focus of BYU Singers, Concert Choir performances Nov. 13-14

The BYU Singers and Concert Choir will join forces for an evening of works by English composers Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall.

Museum of People's and Cultures hosts date night Nov. 20

BYU’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures, located on 700 North 100 East in Provo, will host a date night where couples can learn about other cultures and traditions through ancient pottery Friday, Nov. 20, at 6 and 8 p.m.

It's on! BYU-U of U food drive competition begins Nov. 13

The BYU Student Alumni Association — determined to beat the University of Utah off the field as well as on — will launch its annual food drive competition Friday, Nov. 13. It is now calling upon students, faculty and community members to donate canned foods and money for local food banks.

New works, old favorites at BYU "Ballet Showcase" Nov. 13-14

BYUs Department of Dance will present a “Ballet Showcase” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13- 14, in the Dance Production Theatre, 166 Richards Building.

BYU student Saxophone Quartets in free concert Nov. 17

Two BYU Saxophone Quartets will be performing Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall in a free concert.

Elder Jon M. Huntsman Sr. to speak at BYU devotional Nov. 10

Elder Jon M. Huntsman Sr., founder and chairman of the Huntsman Corporation and Area Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will speak at a BYU campus devotional Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. in the Marriott Center.

Call for proposals for 2010 Biennial Restoration Scripture Conference

BYU’s Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship has issued a call for paper proposals to be considered for presentation at the 2010 Biennial Restoration Scripture Conference, to be held at BYU during fall semester 2010.

BYU World Fest celebrates international cultures Nov. 17-20

World Fest, BYU’s annual celebration of international cultures and people, will take place Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 17-20, in the Wilkinson Student Center as a part of International Education Week.

BYU plans “Evening of Percussion” Nov. 20

BYU student groups Panoramic Steel, Percussion Ensemble and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu will be joining in an “Evening of Percussion” Friday, Nov. 20, in the de Jong Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Conductor Alexander Jiménez joins BYU Philharmonic for Nov. 19 concert

BYU’s Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing Thursday, Nov. 19, in the de Jong Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Conductor Kory Katseanes and the orchestra will be joined by guest conductor Alexander Jiménez.

BYU Track Team seeks officials for certification clinic Nov. 12

The BYU Track Team is need of officials for upcoming track meets. Individuals who have participated in track or have an interest in helping with track meets are invited to attend an officials certification clinic Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. on the second level of Legend's Grill in the Student Athletes Building.

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada speaks at BYU Nov. 9

The Honorable A. Anne McLellan, former deputy prime minister of Canada, will speak at BYU’s annual Asael E. and Maydell C. Palmer Canadian Studies Lecture Monday, Nov. 9, at noon in 238 Herald R. Clark Building.

Benefit of a mentor: Disadvantaged teens twice as likely to attend college

Two findings from a new national study reveal the power of mentors, particularly those in the teaching profession:

Music innovator Malcolm Goldstein in BYU guest recital Nov. 13

Guest artist Malcolm Goldstein will be performing Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. Admission is free. He will be performing with Christian Asplund, BYU School of Music faculty artist, and BYU’s Group for Experimental Music.

Student performers share BYU with international audiences during summer tours

While many others their age were sleeping in and getting a tan, this past summer BYU student performers were sharing their talent, their values and their friendship with audiences all over the world.

BYU's Randy J. Olsen named Director of Libraries for LDS Church

Randy J. Olsen, University Librarian at Brigham Young University's Harold B. Lee Library, has accepted the position of Director of Libraries in the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City beginning Jan. 4, 2010.

BYU Studies holding personal essay, poetry contest

Brigham Young University Studies is now accepting entries for its annual personal essay and poetry contests. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three entries in each category.

Faculty welcome to apply for two university research grant programs

The Academic Vice President's Office encourages faculty members to apply now for two grant programs.

Nominations now accepted for administrative and staff awards

The BYU Administrative Advisory Council invites members of the campus community to nominate administrative and staff employees to receive the Ben E. Lewis Management Award, the Fred A. Schwendiman Performance Award or a President's Appreciation Award.

Darren G. Hawkins to present Phi Kappa Phi lecture Nov. 12

Darren G. Hawkins, chair of the Political Science Department, will deliver the Annual Phi Kappa Phi Distinguished Faculty Lecture, “Have I Done Any Good in the World? Accomplishing the Impossible in International Affairs,” Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in 3380 WSC.