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Industrial Design Students Work to Improve Wheelchairs
The students had to get a feeling of the utility and the comfort a wheelchair provides to those who use it on a daily basis and come up with ideas to improve the use of electric wheelchairs.

Tired? Take a Nap
Most students have dealt with either sporadic or sustained sleep deprivation at some point but may cope with it in different ways.

Florence Nightingale: the Innovator Behind Modern Nursing
Today is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer behind modern nursing and reform of hospital sanitation.

Serving the Community in All Walks of Life
This spring term, more than 150 nursing students are receiving clinical training all over the world with BYU's Global Health and Diversity course.

Young Alumni Board to Host Basball Game Tailgate Party
Alumni will gather Saturday May 10, at 11:30 a.m., to watch BYU baseball take on the San Diego State University Aztecs following the "Take Me Out to the Ballgame Tailgate Party."

Y to Offer New Doctoral Program
Educational Inquiry, Measurement and Evaluation (EIME) is a newly designed doctoral degree program which will be offered by the McKay School of Education at BYU beginning this fall.

Cell Phones Used to Improve Campus Communication
Now the BYU Police Department hopes to use cell phone technology to warn the campus community in case of emergency.

Focus on Time Management, Not Multitasking Alum Says
Dave Crenshaw, a BYU alumni, suggests throwing out the myth of multitasking and getting priorities straight.

BYU STudents Present Research on European Union Affairs
BYU students won scholarships and rights to publication at the annual Undergraduate Research Conference in Claremont, Calif.

ROTC Team Lauded at Competition
The BYU Reserve Officer Training Core found success at the Sandhurst Competition at West Point

Personal Attitude Carries Weight With School Choice
For many BYU students, who come to college with a variety of schooling backgrounds, educational success is more about attitude toward learning than where learning takes place.

Laboratory Gives Students Real Experience
BYU's Child and Family Studies Laboratory gives students opportunities to observe and practice what they learn in their classes in a real, functioning private preschool and kindergarten.

Students Include Exercise in Their Daily Activities
Students find different ways to incorporate exercise into their daily routine, like climbing the stairs at the RB.

Energy Drinks Give Boost
Students all over campus find themselves feeling sleep deprived and exhausted. Some students find energy drinks a perfect pick-me-up.

Unexpected Journey: The Story of a Gates Scholarship Recipient
A gifted BYU student found her niche for history and politics.

Taxpayers Can Check Refund Status Online
Taxpayers should be able to check their current refund status seven days after filing electronically or four to six weeks after mailing it in.

BYU Graduates Share Their Experiences From Ghana
BYU illustration graduates shared stories of the people they met during a trip to Ghana in 2006.

Police Educate BYU Community on Surviving Active Shootings
The BYU Police Department has attached a professionally produced video to its Web site to teach students and faculty how to handle an active gunman situation.

Missionaries Aid in Development of Indonesian Language Course
Indonesian was started this semester to teach students not only speaking and listening skills, but also reading, writing, grammar and culture.

Revisions And Cancellations Made to the Social Work Programs
The masters program is currently in the process of revising curriculum to place a stronger emphasis on research and the undergrad program has been canceled.

College Prep Course Aids in Higher Education for Multicultural Students
The SOAR program gives hope to first generation college students from various backgrounds.

Unhealthy Food Options Tempt Students
Students find a lack of variety in healthy choices on campus.

Premarital Counseling Can Provide Helpful Insights for Couples
The BYU Comprehensive Clinic, located near the Creamery on 9th, offers couples an opportunity to discuss important marital issues in a relaxed group setting.

Former Students Returns as Professor
BYU grad Peter Rich only began teaching Instructional Psychology and Technology at BYU last fall, but to students like Andrea Velasquez, it's hard to tell he's new.

Business Leaders Enter to Serve
BYU grad John Richards approached the Marriott School of Management and asked if he could give back to students. Since then he has mentored many students in areas of his expertise.

Student Advisory Council Has Success
A BYU student has participated with the Student Advisory Council (SAC) for the past year to better help students with hearing disabilities.

BYU Bookstore Awarded
The BYU Bookstore won two separate marketing awards, one for best window display and the other for most creative flier.

Unforum Uncomparable
Tuesday's 11 a.m. devotional hour will feature different BYU performing groups in the annual unforum, which will have an Academy Awards theme.

Spring Block Party
BYUSA offers students an opportunity to relax and have some fun today at the Spring Block Party.

Hollywood House Hosts Charity
Hollywood House are hoping to take advantage of students' eagerness to celebrate by hosting a party Tuesday from 9 p.m.

Finding Your Perfect Job
Students searching for a summer job or internship can use the career placement center, alumni directory or LDS employment services to find a job that will advance their careers.

Students Seek Fame on Police Beat
Students and Facebook groups think of stunts to catch the police's attention.

Free Food for Finals
As a part of BYUSA Finals Relief, free Jamba Juice will be available at 9 a.m. Friday and Monday in 3400 WSC. At noon both days students can collect a free sack lunch as well.

Police Beat: April 16, 2008
BYU police responded when they heard an explosion near a Helaman Halls dorm. Upon further investigation they discovered the remnants of an Axe Body Deodorant Spray Can. They have no suspects.

BYU Professor's Animated Film Premieres Today
"The Turtle and the Shark," a famous Samoan legend brought to life by a BYU animation professor and four students, will premiere today at 7 p.m. in the HFAC Nelke Experimental Theatre.

ASL Students Experience a Part of Deaf Culture
American Sign Language is used by thousands of deaf Americans, yet thousands of hearing Americans know little, if anything, about the language and the people that use it as their primary source of communication.

Law School Grads Ready to Excel
This month, around 80 percent of the 2008 J. Reuben Clark Law School graduating class will join a private practice, work for the government or start their own firm.

BYU Student Overcomes Much, Gains New Perspective on Life
Jessica Anderson awoke to a spinning image of insect-laden mosquito netting hanging over her bed. The right side of her body was completely numb and the fever, which began a few days prior, soared.

Music, Religion Bring Professor to Y
Dr. Lloyd Miller spent much of his life scouring the globe in search of musical knowledge and spiritual enlightenment, eventually becoming a famous musician and making several albums.

Theatre Majors Must Balance Standards with Career Options
Many BYU theatre and media arts (TMA) students face the challenge of keeping their standards in their field of work.

Internships Offered to Married Students
BYU offers various international academic experiences for married students as well as single students.

Immigration Facts in Article Series Clarified
In a recent series of articles in The Daily Universe, some quotations were misprinted which gave a false image of immigration facts at BYU.

Law School Welcomes New Professors
BYU's law school announced five new changes in the faculty and administration to take place within the next two years.

Parents Work to Juggle School, Work, Church and Family Demands
According to the most recent BYU fact file on demographics, 25 percent of the BYU student body is married, and many in that group have children.

Students, Faculty Should be Alert for Suspicious Behavior
Recent school shootings have caused some to wonder whether students at BYU are prepared to react to an active gunman situation.

Unforum Draws Crowd, Recaps Year
The Unforum is put on by BYUSA and, as the final forum of the semester, is a recap of the year's events. With an Academy Award theme, the program gives the university an opportunity to showcase talent and award excellence.

Textbook Sell-Back to Begin Friday
The BYU Bookstore is having its annual textbook sell-back next week. Sell-back will begin April 18 at 7:50 a.m. and end April 24 at 6 p.m.

Professor Develops Device for Chemical Identification
A BYU chemistry professor has developed a device able to identify the chemical composition of a substance.

BYU Advertising Team Wins L'Oreal Contest
A team of BYU advertising students won first place at the national L'Oreal Brandstorm competition in New York City on Friday, allowing them to progress to the international competition in Paris, this June.

Robots Soar in Engineering Competition
Over the course of this semester, five electrical engineering teams have been pushed to their limits, toiling over an autonomous robot, and their hard work was put to the test Thursday.

Events Calendar: April 14-28, 2008
Events Calendar: April 14-28, 2008.

Students and Alumni Enjoy Traditions Ball
BYU alumni, faculty and students swayed to the music of a live jazz band Saturday night at the inaugural BYU Traditions Ball.

Faculty, Students Compete for Motorcycle Parking
BYU professors and students are both vying for motorcycle parking all around campus. Some motorcycle parking stalls are currently faculty only parking, but students who drive mopeds can easily squeeze through the security arm near the Tanner Building.


 

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