What should you expect from your BYU experience?
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What should you expect from your BYU experience?
Pull-out Ultimate BYU Survival Guide | after page 10 New Student Edition June 2, 2011 Provo, Utah universe.byu.edu Serving the Brigham Young University Community Rise all loyal Cougars Photos by Luke Hansen (left) and Jamison Metzger (right) National player of the year Jimmer Fredette (left) shoots with less than a second remaining in the first half of January’s away game against Utah. This basket from just inside the half court line was three of Fredette’s 47 points that night as the Cougars defeated Utah 104-79. Freshman quarterback Jake Heaps (right) yells before a play as the Cougars beat New Mexico 40-7 on November 20, 2010, at LaVell Edwards Stadium. For more about the year in sports, see page 11. What should you expect from your BYU experience? Dear New Students: I am pleased to welcome you to Brigham Young University. You are about to embark upon a journey where your spiritual and secular learning will be interwoven with personal growth and development. Along with the fun and excitement of the BYU social life, we seek something far richer. Our mission at BYU is “to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” In order to achieve this mission, we hope your experience will be (1) spiritually strengthening, (2) intellectually enlarging, and (3) character building, which leads to (4) lifelong learning and service (Aims of BYU Education). Here are some students’ experiences with the BYU Aims: When you enter BYU, you will see a sign that states “Enter to learn, go forth to serve.” Over the coming years, you will refine your divine gifts and capabilities in your chosen field of study. These discoveries will serve you, your family and your community throughout your life. BYU’s mission supports the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in that we strive “to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” I assure you that the university’s faculty, staff, and administrators are more than willing — even eager — to make their service and scholarship available to you. I encourage you to make the most of your experience. Immerse yourself in what takes place at Brigham Young University. Take part in the New Student Orientation activities, learning all you can about BYU’s rich heritage and vast opportunities. Make new friends; our students come from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Prepare yourself mentally and spiritually for demanding, yet exhilarating course work. Commit yourself to living fully BYU’s Honor Code, knowing that it reflects your personal integrity and our foundation in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Be sure to become involved in your student ward or local congregation and make the time and effort to attend campus Devotionals and Forum assemblies. Photo by Andrew Van Wagenen Elder Cecil O. Samuelson is the 12th president of Brigham Young University. He also serves as a member of the Seventy in the general leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, the sponsoring institution of BYU. Finally, and importantly, study BYU’s mission statement and the “Aims of a BYU Education” (aims.byu.edu), incorporating these guidelines into your own individual educational quest. In the “AIMS of a BYU Education,” we read that “BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives.” As your president, I am committed to upholding this charge — one I view as an inspired vision that will lead you and this university to even greater heights. Together, with the faculty and staff, we will accomplish Brigham Young’s desire to see this institution not only affect the course of higher education but also the world in which we live. Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. Sincerely yours, Cecil O. Samuelson Office of First-Year Experience Spiritually Strengthening After hours of waiting in line with thousands of other students, I thought the time would never come for the doors to open. We had all been anticipating this event for months now. The prophet was coming to speak at a devotional. I do not remember the exact words he spoke that day, but I do remember being in the presence of our prophet, Thomas S. Monson. It was a wonderful feeling. While there are many opportunities like this that have strengthened me spiritually at BYU; the day-to-day experiences have contributed more to my spiritual growth. The experiences that have helped me develop spiritually are the weekly devotionals and examples of friends and neighbors. I am continually surrounded with opportunities to have faith-building experiences; these experiences have come from my willingness to listen and seek them out. Whether it is the devotional speaker who suggested we wake up 20 minutes earlier to have personal study time, my professor who took time out of his class daily to share a spiritual thought or my neighbor who left roses to wish me good luck on finals; these are the examples I will remember. These examples have taught me simple life lessons that have strengthened my faith in unexplainable ways. –Becca Jack, junior Intellectually Enlarging Taking Music 101 was a life-changing experience for me. I decided to take it with a friend because he heard it was an “easy” class. Because of that advice, we didn’t study as diligently as we should have for the first exam. After the first exam, we were both stunned to see our grades. It was the lowest grade I had ever received on a test. At first I was a little devastated, but the goal is not only to develop depth in a specific major but also to build breadth in general learning. I knew that even though music wasn’t “my thing,” I could still learn from being in this class. I made a better study plan. I took time to really study the material and tried to understand what my professor was trying to teach. I learned a lot about music from Music 101, but more than that, I learned the importance of enlarging my intellect in all of the subjects I study at BYU. –JT Wiser, junior Character Building Character is a desirable characteristic, but let’s be honest – we often don’t really want the experiences that develop it. Because high school was not particularly difficult for me, I came to BYU unprepared. People told me it was going to be difficult, but I thought I could handle it because I barely had to study in high school. Cue: This was going to be a character-building experience. BYU is a challenging university. I was no longer “smarter” than everyone else. I was no longer able to finish homework in a matter of minutes. Studying for tests? That was something new. Surprisingly, my first report card was not pretty. Learning to work at school was difficult. It took a level of self-discipline that I hadn’t previously possessed, and it wasn’t fun. I had to curtail the fun in order to succeed. It worked. –Brice Johnson, sophomore Lifelong Learning and Service I took American Heritage during my first BYU semester. Part of the requirement was to perform 20 hours of service. I remember thinking, “How am I to do this much service? I’m struggling just to stay afloat with my normal homework.” I volunteered at a retirement home and was assigned to visit an elderly woman once a week. After weeks of visiting her, we formed a friendship that continues to this day. Now having graduated from BYU, I try to continue serving others. The opportunity to be at BYU was an incredible blessing and privilege. Since I have been given so much, it is my opportunity to pay forward some of what I have been given. –Stephanie Hillam, graduate 2 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition Orientation Events New student events and activities will help you adjust as you transform into a BYU Cougar. 2011 Y GROUP Freshmen are grouped into their Mentoring Bundles to experience BYU together throughout orientation and their core classes. Transfer students are in groups with other transfer students. CONVOCATION The official opening of orientation starts with a welcome from BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson and BYUSA President Ryan Greenburg. COUGAR WALK A walking tour of campus led by Y group leaders intended to familiarize students with buildings and key locations. EDUCATION IN ZION A tour through the exhibit in the JFSB displaying the rich heritage of education in the LDS Church that led to the tradition of learning at BYU. SERVICE & INFORMATION FAIR COLLEGE ORIENTATION & ADVISEMENT The Center for Service and Learning showcases different service areas available for students to participate in. Simultaneously, the Information Fair hosts off-campus vendors and campus services to answer student questions and help new students prepare in nonacademic areas. The 10 unique colleges and schools at BYU promote careers that majors can lead to. Robots, high tech toys and chemical reactions lure students to each department. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Creating a budget, how to use My Financial Center and financial aid information are topics covered at this monetary endurance training. TRADITION OF HONOR A night of entertainment with Jericho Road and the BYU Young Ambassadors familiarizes students with the Honor Code in a fun, upbeat environment. DEVOTIONAL Begin your BYU experience with weekly devotionals starting at NSO. BYU religion faculty teaches how the academic experience of religion classes at BYU differs from seminary. FRESHMAN MENTORING MEETING SATURDAY NIGHT FINALE Freshman Mentoring assigns a peer mentor to all first-year students. As a freshman bundle, meet with your mentor to begin the transition to university life. The NSO experience climaxes to a grand finale Saturday night. The Wilkinson Center offers a variety of activities including a student life comedy show, dating game, dance, gaming competition, inflatables and karaoke. You can make a Pursue difference! a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Be a part of the team that will keep the world healthy, thousands at a time. Choose from 4 tracks: Health Promotion Promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent illness and diseases 1.7 million people die each year from a chronic disease like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Many of these could have been prevented. Environmental/ Occupational Health Protect populations from harmful environmental and worksite hazards A wide range of antibiotics and other drugs have been found in the drinking water supply of at least 41 million Americans. Though the amounts are small, public health scientists are worried it will affect human health. Epidemiology Investigate diseases and discover their causes On October 5, 2006, 199 people across the United States got sick from an E. coli outbreak. The cause was contaminated spinach. Health Science Treat disease in populations through medicine and dentistry Women with limited or no prenatal care in California are three times more likely to have a premature baby than women with full prenatal care. Sign up for Health 100 Intro to Public Health (1 cr.) this fall! http://hs.byu.edu The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition From the academic vice president A university full of resources for your academic success Dear New Students: I congratulate you on qualifying for admission to BYU through your strong academic and personal preparation, and I extend to you a hearty welcome to Brigham Young University. The time you spend here on campus will, in many important ways, define you for the rest of your life. The faculty at BYU are anxious to welcome you in their classrooms and are committed to providing a rigorous education. Adjusting to the demands of university coursework may be a bit challenging for some. You are likely to find less time is spent in formal classroom settings in college than in high school, and the academic expectations may be higher than previously accustomed to. You will perhaps need to accept greater personal responsibility for your own learning than you have done previously. I encourage you to get started right, stretching the high academic standards you have already set for yourselves. Take advantage of every opportunity and access to help in your classes — study groups, lab groups, faculty office hours, informal student study groups, etc. Significant resources exist to help you succeed. In addition to your formal coursework, I encourage you to vigorously pursue other learning opportunities on BYU Photo campus. Decide now to attend the Brent W. Webb, a BYU mechanical campus-wide forums and occasional engineering professor began lectures sponsored in departments. serving Feb. 1 as BYU’s academic vice It is likely that at no other time in president. He has published widely your life will there be such availability and lectured extensively in the of rich intellectual opportunities for United States and abroad. you. Further, make attendance at campus Devotionals in the Marriott Center a priority. For many students, the chance to hear General Authorities speak with such frequency is a significant and rare opportunity. Campus Devotionals will also permit you to hear faculty discuss their faith and testimonies, often in the context of their disciplines. Please don’t fall into the trap of thinking you don’t have time for these weekly experiences. Begin this year to cultivate a practice of engaging your professors in formal and informal ways. As you mature in your chosen discipline, you may pursue opportunities to work with a faculty member in extracurricular research or creative work. Such mentoring experiences will give you a unique perspective into learning and will position you for opportunities in the future. I look forward to seeing you on campus and hope that when I do, your faces will reveal that you are enjoying your experience here. Best wishes, Brent W. Webb Academic Vice President 3 By L O K Y I C H A N Finding the right classroom, in the right building at the right time is a common difficulty many new BYU students encounter. Another difficulty? Finding the right people and offices for help. BYU does provide a lot of useful academic resources which can be found throughout campus. They are free and ready to help students anytime. Here are resources new students might find useful: The BYU website (byu.edu) provides access to all college and department websites, as well as an academic calendar, campus map and tools to manage your college life. Blackboard (blackboard.byu.edu) provides an online platform for student interaction and access to tools such as course materials, grades and communication, etc. One Stop (onestop.byu.edu) covers everything from registering classes and paying tuition to buying an All-Sport Pass and finding a job. Checklists guide students on what they need to do and how to accomplish each item. The Transfer Evaluation Office (D-148 ASB, 801-422-8522, transfer@ byu.edu) oversees the application of transfer credit for BYU general education requirements, including college transfer credits, AP and IB credits. It also provides online transfer guides for other colleges and universities. The Wilkinson Student Center (wilk.byu.edu) is where a lot of offices are located and big events are held. You can go there to eat, rest, study, serve, apply for a job, buy event tickets, ask questions and so much more. The Harold B. Lee Library (HBLL, lib.byu.edu) was ranked third in the nation in 2007. It provides services from checking out materials and reserving a study room to generating bibliographies and helping you do your genealogy. The University Advisement Center (2500 WSC, 801-422-3826) helps students who have open or undecided majors make decisions choosing majors, careers and classes. Pre-professional Advisement (3328 WSC, 801-422-3044) provides prelaw, pre-health (including pre-med, pre-dental, etc.) and pre-management (MBA, MPA, etc.) consultation to students who plan to go into these areas. The Office of First-Year Experience (fye.byu.edu, 2006 JKB) organizes Jumpstart and New Student Orientation and provides help to new students. They work to make sure every new student gets the most out of their first year of college life. Freshman Mentoring (freshmanmentoring.byu.edu, 2014 JKB) provides peer coach support to guide through the freshman year and gives them priority access to some highdemand university core classes. The BYU ID Center (signaturecard.byu.edu, 2310 WSC, 801-4223866) is the place to receive, replace, renew and load money onto your ID/ Signature card. Not all classes have teaching assistants (TAs), but many do. They help with everything from entering your grades to holding study reviews. Some TAs have office hours, but it is always good to make an appointment with them before walking in. Professors’ office hours. Most professors have office hours. They are there to help you with class-related questions. To guarantee a spot during office hours, email in advance. The Writing Center (english.byu. edu/writingcenter, 4026 JKB, 801422-4306) provides free one-on-one writing help for all students with a focus on aspects including thesis construction, organization, transitions, idea development and style at any step of the writing process. Writing and Research Labs provide help with writing any paper and finding library sources for any research assignment. A detailed schedule and location is available at lib.byu.edu/sites/instruction under the writing and research lab tab. Special help for first-year, advanced and major-specific writing is also available. Math Lab (math.byu.edu/home/ mathlab, 801-422-4695) provides free assistance in upper-and lower-division math courses. Tutoring provides free peer-topeer tutoring for students. All tutors are volunteers who have passed the classes they teach with a B or better, are native speakers of a language or have AP or transfer credits in the course. To find a tutor, contact the Center for Services and Learning in 2010 WSC. International Services (1351 WSC, 801-422-4695) helps international students adapt to BYU’s life and provides services and advice related to issues such as immigration status, visa status, cultural programs and resource referrals. They also authorize travel and employment eligibility for international students. The Office of Information Technology (OIT, 801-422-4000) helps students resolve technology issues from Internet problems to losing your Net ID. Open Access Computer Labs provide access to computers and printers for all students. A complete list of all open access labs is shown on the campus map in the enclosed survival guide (after page 10). The Multimedia Lab (mmlab.lib. byu.edu, 4826 HBLL, 801-422-5627) provides tools to help students with projects involving graphic design, web design and digital audio and video. Students must make reservations and equipment is available for checkout. Free software classes are also provided by OIT on most of the programs available on the lab computers. Classes are taught by student employees and usually last for 50 minutes each session. Computer Rental Service (ELLB, 76 W. 2230 North) is provided by OIT. Students can rent a computer. Only a limited supply of laptops is available. For the first few days of each semester, the Ellsworth Building has extended hours. Temporary booths will also be set up in the on-campus housing areas. Computers are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The best computers will be distributed first. More information, including pricing, can be found at the computer rental tab under Service Catalog at it.byu.edu. Open Access kiosks allow students to access computers and the Internet. They are found across campus and some have printing capabilities. Only current students, faculty and full-time employees can access the kiosks. BYU Information (801-422-INFO) can answer many campus-related questions from office numbers and locations to BYU activities and events. start commanding attention. start out on top. start raising the bar. Brigham Young University Brigham Young University invited to a areareinvited to a BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT Tuesday, August 23 -Tuesday, August 30 BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. & start higher. DIMOND BOULEVARD ANCHORAGE 1 COSTCO 800 EAST HWY NEW SEWARD are invited to a Please present this invitation at entrance. Questions? Please contact: OLD SEWARD HWY start one step ahead. 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The choice to come to BYU is a choice that if you are obedient will make you independent of the things of the world.” ELDER ROBERT D. HALES Quorum of the Twelve September 14, 2010 Daily Universe Photo Photo by Luke Hansen Who are you? A glance at those admitted for Summer and Fall 2011 11,260 3.80 21.5% new freshman applicants average high school GPA have 3.98 or higher high school GPA 7,189 freshmen admitted 28 average ACT score 29.2% 95.8% 33.7% 86.5% declared open majors graduated from four years of seminary scored 30 or better on their ACT were enrolled in AP classes in high school 75.2% 9.3% 1.3% have 3+ siblings in their household are first generation college students are citizens of countries other than the U.S. Using the entire second floor of the Heber J. Grant Building and administering more than 800,000 tests each year, the Testing Center is one of the busiest places on campus. Filling in the right ovals at the Testing Center By K AT E B E N N I O N Despite your chosen field of study at BYU, you will undoubtedly spend time at the Heber J. Grant Building, better known as the Testing Center. Kylie Durham, Testing Center supervisor and secretary, thinks the Testing Center gets a bad rap unnecessarily. “It’s a great service to campus,” Durham said. “We give back class hours to instructors and to students too. Who doesn’t want three days to take a test?” Administering more than 800,000 tests per year, the BYU Testing Center is the largest college testing facility in the United States and Canada. Professors give the tests to the Testing Center and schedule a few days when the test will be available to students. Often tests can be taken on a late day for a fee determined by the department. Students present their ID card at the entry desk, designate which test they are taking and Testing Center proctors give them a cover or bubble sheet. Then, they enter the testing area where tests are completed. After time to find housing... you sn o testing, students return their tests to a proctor. On multiple-choice exams, students can view their score on a computer screen on their way out, where it is displayed as a percentage next to the last five digits of the student’s ID number. When taking a test at the Testing Center, be sure to have: Your student ID (or other government-issued identification). Your class and instructor name. A No. 2 pencil. Pencils can also be purchased for 30 cents at the entry desk. Other materials authorized by your teacher, such as dictionaries for foreign language classes. Time. Give yourself plenty of time to take your test. Check online (testing.byu.edu) for the Testing Center hours. The last tests are handed out one hour before closing time, and all tests are collected promptly at closing. Know the availability dates for your test as well. Don’t bring: Your phone. “If your phone’s out, we assume you’re cheating, so keep it away and off,” Durham said. “If we catch you texting, we have to pull your test.” A beard. Part of the Testing Center’s job is to enforce the Honor Code. Make sure you observe the Dress and Grooming standards. Things you didn’t know the Testing Center had: A website. The Testing Center can service almost 650 students at once, but the website features a live camera so you can keep your eye on the line. A music room. “It’s a smaller testing room that plays classical music,” Durham said. Some students enjoy soothing music while they test. Notes. The windowsill at the Testing Center exit is an unofficial depository for encouraging notes to friends taking tests. Friendly employees. “We try to make it as painless as possible,” Durham said. “Employees are helpful. They’d rather you ask questions.” A free pencil on your birthday. Otherwise, pencils cost 30 cents. Blue books (for essay tests) are also available for 50 cents, and calculators can be rented for 50 cents. All Testing Center costs are charged to your university account. Campus Villa Apartments housing for men oze - yo u lose Days week s mont hs The longer it’s put off, the less options you have. Get up and get looking! Don’t wait for the last minute. For help visit: BYU Off-Campus Housing (C-141 ASB) byu.edu/offcampushousing 2-3 Bedrooms 1-2 Bathrooms Eat-in Kitchen Walk to BYU Off-Street Parking + 182 W. 960 N. Provo (801) 434-8840 Cable Internet Dishwasher Washer/Dryer The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition 5 6 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition The Hub: reserved parking for freshmen in the library By S T E P H A N I E H I L L A M New Student Orientation Coordinator When you need a comfortable place to study but don’t feel like walking all the way back to the dorm, The Hub can help solve your study woes. It is located conveniently behind the Info Commons in the No Shh Zone of the library. The Hub was developed as a place for freshmen to relax, study and have a place to call their own. This space is furnished with lounge chairs, couches and group project tables. It has a flat-screen monitor to keep freshmen posted on upcoming activities and opportunities, wireless Internet access and plenty of power outlets for students who bring their laptops along. Many students who want to Daily Universe photo The Hub is a section of the No Shh Zone in the Lee Library reserved for freshmen to study, relax and visit. study in a more relaxing area on campus use this space. Alex Jafek, a freshman in 2010, said, “The Hub is a great addition to the library. It’s a wonderful place that is a little more relaxed.” It is a great place to study in groups, work on group projects or just work on your own. “It’s nice that you are allowed to talk, sit on comfortable chairs and couches, and can still get work done,” Jafek said. The Hub is also a great place to meet with your peer mentor. A few stations are located in this space where freshmen can meet with a mentor to discuss anything from your classes to study tips, or even the BYU basketball team. Chad Harrison, a peer mentor, explains mentors help make The Hub an open and inviting space. “It’s nice to know that when one of your students go there – even if you’re not there – one of the other peer mentors will be, and they’ll be happy to help,” Harrison said. The Hub can be a relaxing place to study with friends or to just unwind between classes. Jafek sums up the uniqueness of The Hub nicely. “It is a special and distinctive addition to the library where studying and relaxing can coexist in peaceful harmony,” Jafek said. Significant events in the history of BYU 1875 Brigham Young Academy is established on a 1962 LaVell Edwards comes to BYU as an assistant 1891 1963 1963 1964 1903 1906 1911 1951 1951 1952 1956 1956 1958 1958 1961 1961 little over one acre of land. Campus is moved to new facilities off of University Avenue. Name is officially changed to Brigham Young University. The Y first appears on the mountain. The Y is one of the largest school emblems of its kind in the United States. The Maeser Building is completed and is the first permanent building on upper campus. Ernest L. Wilkinson is inaugurated as the seventh president of BYU. Last year for basketball games in the Springville High School gym before the George Albert Smith Fieldhouse was completed. President Harry S. Truman visits BYU campus and speaks at a special assembly. BYU enrollment reaches 10,542. Heritage Halls is completed. The first BYU student stake and 12 student wards organized. BYU football team defeats the Utes for the second time ever and the first time in 16 years. Baseball team turns down an invitation to play in the College World Series because games were to be played on Sunday. BYU’s Engineering Department receives its first computer. U.S. Forest Service deeds the Y on the mountain to BYU. 1965 1965 1965 1970 1970 1970 1973 1974 1976 1991 football coach. Construction begins on Cougar Stadium. BYU enrollment hits a record 14,042. Construction of the Y Center, the Harris Fine Arts Center and the Stephen L. Richards Building continues. The Board of Trustees announces the Y Center will be named the Ernest L. Wilkinson Center after the then-current BYU president. “The World Is Our Campus” and “Enter To Learn, Go Forth To Serve” entry signs are unveiled. BYU football team defeats the University of Utah 25-20. This is the first victory over the Utes in Provo. BYU announces that Fall 1971 registration will be computerized, eliminating long lines. BYU Academic Vice President Robert K. Thomas calls for teachers to tighten up on “coeds” wearing slacks. “Slacks are not to be worn in regular classes,” he wrote. LaVell Edwards is named BYU’s head football coach. The Honor Code Office permits young ladies to wear knee-length skirts and dresses. The new 12-feet-high, 2,000 pound bronze cougar mascot is placed in front of Cougar Stadium. It is the graduating class’s gift. Ronald Reagan visits campus. A bomb, disguised as a book, is found in the Harold B. Lee Library. It is removed from the building and detonated. 1992 Rosa Louise Parks speaks at BYU. 1993 During a televised fireside in the Marriott Center, President Howard W. Hunter is threatened by Cody Judy. The 17,000-member crowd sang “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet,” distracting Judy, who was then apprehended. 1996 Lady Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, speaks at BYU’s graduation and receives an honorary doctorate. 1999 The BYU men’s volleyball team makes history when it wins its first NCAA championship. 2000 Non-motorized scooters are banned from campus. 2000 In a change to BYU’s Honor Code, women are permitted only one pair of earrings. Tattoos and body piercings are prohibited. 2000 Before the last home game coached by LaVell Edwards, President Gordon B. Hinckley announces the renaming of Cougar Stadium to LaVell Edwards Stadium. 2003 Cecil O. Samuelson is inaugurated as BYU’s 12th president. 2007 The Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitor Center is dedicated on President Hinckley’s 97th birthday – exactly one year after ground breaking. 2008 Deseret Towers is completely demolished. The buildings were last occupied by students in 2007. 2010 Construction started on new four-story Heritage Halls dorms. Mentors help freshman transition group leaders said the study group benefited him in more Peer Mentor Coordinator ways than one. “I was impressed to find that BYU is home to some of the students are willing to work best and brightest students with one another to make in the world, and U.S. News a product worth more than & World Report recently the sum of its parts,” Powell announced it is the most popu- said. “We didn’t merely study together. We developed netlar school in America. One new addition draw- working skills by coordinating ing attention to BYU is when we could meet to study. the Freshman Mentoring We introduced different ways Program. of t h i n kT his pro ing to each gram allows other.” students priPeer menority access tors are a resource to a variety for students of General Education to be succourses, crecessful. For Photo courtesy Office of First-Year Experience ating bunexample, a dles in which new students student approached mentor Jill can get to know each other Christensen worried he wasn’t and develop relationships that managing his time as well as will last throughout their col- he could. lege experience. Freshman “I suggested planning out Mentoring also connects new a day at a time and making a students to a peer mentor, an priority list,” Christensen said. older BYU student who assists “We also talked about planning in the transition to college life. ahead and starting projects New students come to BYU and papers a couple of weeks with open minds, trying to do in advance. He had never tried all they can and find time to anything like that before.” follow their dreams and goals. Christensen worked with Peer mentors give students him throughout the semester, encouragement and resources offering suggestions and helping him get where he wanted they need to meet their goals. One peer mentor, Taleah to be. During this time, Howard, heard concerns from Christensen was impressed he several of her students about was willing to make changes the Music 202 class in their she had never even considered. bundle. They expressed inter“His g rades improved est in forming study groups. immensely, and he told me, ‘I’m “They weren’t totally sure now in control of my assignwhere to get started, though,” ments and my time,’” she said. Howard said. “I contacted six Freshman Mentoring is students and asked them if designed to help students they would be willing to be accomplish the things they study group leaders, and then dream about when they come I opened up a workshop for any to college. Mentors and stustudent who wanted to come.” dents agree that those who In the workshop she gave the take advantage of the program students ideas that successful are far more likely to particistudy groups used in the past. pate in mentoring experiences “After that, they ran with it,” throughout their lives. We Howard said. invite students to make this The groups met through- program a high priority when out the semester, working on they come to BYU; they’ll see assignments and preparing for the difference having a mentor tests. Drew Powell, one of the working with them can make. By B R Y C E B U N T I N G 893 x10 bw Managing college expenses doesn’t have to be difficult Let us help you find ways to lighten your financial load When it comes to managing your college finances, Wells Fargo has all kinds of tools to help you make smart decisions. And it starts with College Combo.® Check it out online at wellsfargo.com/backstage Visit us at our office conveniently located inside the BYU Bookstore © 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. (513708_01893) 513708_01893 11x10 bw.indd 1 5/3/11 9:43 AM The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition TRADITIONS OF THE Cougar Fight Song The Cougar fight song is sung at sporting events accompanied by the Cougar Band. The sooner you know the words, the better. Photos by (left to right) Stephanie Rhodes, Christine Armbruster, Jamison Metzger, Stephanie Rhodes Devotionals from (left to right) President Thomas S. Monson, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, President Cecil O. Samuelson and Elder Jon M. Huntsman make up part of the 2011 First-Year Reading Program. The addresses can be accessed at fye.byu.edu/fye/reading. A summer learning from Presidents Monson, Samuelson and others Become part of the BYU community before you step foot on campus by joining more than 5,000 freshmen who will participate in the First-Year Reading Program this summer. Rather than assigning a book to students, the Office of FirstYear Experience has chosen a collection of seven recent BYU Devotionals. Each speech supports the standards of BYU and has been specifically selected for the incoming class of 2011. “Our goal is to introduce students to the values of a BYU education stated in the mission statement,” said Heather Hammond, assistant dean for First-Year Experience. This year’s reading assignment includes the following messages and Devotional speeches: • BYU Mission Statement • Aims of a BYU Education • “Guideposts for Life’s Jou r ney,” P r e sident Thomas S. Monson (Nov. 2007) • “Remember Lot’s Wife,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (Jan. 2009) • “Seven Suggestions,” P r e sident C e ci l O. Samuelson (Jan. 2011) • “Integrity,” President Cecil O. Samuelson (Sept. 2004) • “God Did Not Put Us Here to Fail,” Elder Jon M. Huntsman (Nov. 2009) • “Our Journey Through Mortality,” J. Matthew Shumway (Jan. 2009) • “What is Your Calling in Life?” Jeffery Thompson (June 2010) Links to PDF, audio or video files can be accessed at speeches.byu.edu. A mobile version is available at fye.byu. edu/fye/reading. In the fall, the Office of FirstYear Experience and Education in Zion will host the Creative Works Contest based on the reading assignment. Students are invited to submit creative works in the categories of written, performing and visual arts. This year’s reading should not only introduce you to the values and standards of the university, but hopefully motivate students to follow a path of disciple scholarship throughout their entire BYU experience. “First of all, we want freshmen to have an understanding of the aims of a BYU education,” Hammond said. “Second, we want to help students open up communication and discuss those values. Next, we want to help students understand the importance of attending Devotionals and Forums. Finally, underscoring all of it is to strengthen the campus community through a core value and understanding.” Rise all loyal Cougars and hurl your challenge to the foe. You will fight, day or night, rain or snow. Loyal, strong, and true Wear the white and blue. While we sing, get set to spring. Come on Cougars it’s up to you. Oh! CHORUS: Rise and shout, the Cougars are out along the trail to fame and glory. Rise and shout, our cheers will ring out As you unfold your victr’y story. On we go, to vanquish the foe for Alma Mater’s sons and daughters. As we join in song, in praise of you, our faith is strong, We’ll raise our colors high in the blue, And cheer our Cougars of BYU. RULES GOVERN PARENTAL ACCESS TO RECORDS Once you enroll at BYU, the days of your parents checking your report card are over. Ever since the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act passed in 1974, students have exclusive rights to their academic records. Parents do not have a right to know what grades their children receive at BYU, the charges on their student account or how they are doing in a class. Students may authorize their parents to access a confidential academic record, but a strict process must be followed in order to do so. The student must: 1.Specify the records to be released. 2.Indicate the purpose of the release. 3.Identify the party to whom the disclosure may be made. 4.Sign and date the release. After that, the parent must present the written release to the record keeper as well as a picture ID showing that he or she is the party identified in the release. If parents provide copies of tax forms showing they claimed their student as a dependent on last year’s income tax forms, BYU is legally permitted (but not obligated) to release academic data to the parents without the student’s permission. Despite the strict rules and policies, Jearlene Leishman, assistant registrar for BYU, said she hopes students won’t be pitted against their parents when it comes to their education. “We encourage all parents to work with their students when desiring access to educational records at BYU,” Leishman said. Expand \our world through . . . International and Area Studies Degrees Lectures b\ ambassadors and scholars International Internships Direct Enrollment at an International Universit\ Stud\ Abroad Cross-Cultural Field Studies Visit us at the HRCB for free New York Times daily and learn more about what the Kennedy Center has to offer online at kennedy.byu.edu. 7 8 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition Discover the traditions of a unique campus life Plugging in to the latest campus tech By A S H L E Y B . J O H N S O N Computer labs around campus are full of students taking advantage of the technology available at BYU, from working on homework to checking Facebook. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) works to help students and faculty access computers, create projects on specialized software and complete everyday assignments. Computers There are more than 600 computers in eight openaccess computer labs on campus. They are located in the Jesse Knight Building, Harold B. Lee Library, Spencer W. Kimball Tower, Student Athlete Building, John A. Widtsoe Building, Wilkinson Student Center, Wymount Administration Building and Heritage Halls Administration Building. Other computer labs are run by departments on campus and are primarily meant for students of that department. For students who do not own a computer of their own, a rental service is available. Desktops and laptops, both Windows and Mac can be rented for $12–$30 per month. Rentals are available at the Leo B. Ellsworth Building, with booths near on-campus housing the first few days of the semester. Devon Janke, an electrical engineering major, rented a laptop his freshman year and thinks it is a good option for those planning on serving a mission soon. “It just doesn’t make sense to buy a computer before your mission,” Janke said. “By the time you get back, the computer is obsolete.” Printing Whether or not students have a computer, they can print on campus printers. Printers on campus use Pharos technology, which means students can slide their student ID card to access documents they have sent to the printer. Documents can be printed in black and white or in color for 7 cents a page. For a directory of printer locations on campus, go to oit. byu.edu. Search “open access printing,” click the first result and scroll down to the Printer Locations link near the bottom. This provides access to a database of printer locations. wireless devices with OIT so that the login and anti-virus verification only happens when their registration runs out. This service is available on the OIT website and can be found by searching “wireless access.” Similar to the printer locations database above, OIT has a database of wireless access points. Click on the Accesspoint Locations link on the OIT wireless access page. Because there are hundreds of wireless access points on campus, students living on campus are not permitted wireless routers, but are provided with Ethernet connections. Software BYU has licensed with Symantec to provide free anti-virus protection to students. Download the software at software.byu.edu as well as the Pharos printing software. Students are eligible for Photo by Luke Hansen discounts up to 80 percent on With campus wireless access academic software. Software points, any bench can be a such as Microsoft Office and place to access the Internet and Adobe Creative Suites are available to students with continue your studies. valid ID in the BYU Bookstore. For training on programs On that same page, students can download the software to like Photoshop, Flash, Excel print on campus printers from or Qualtrics, OIT offers free their own computer. The com- classes. Classes range from puter needs to be connected to 4–12 hours of instruction the Internet to send the job to divided into smaller blocks. Students unable to attend the campus printers. classes can use the online Wireless Lynda.com tutorials. For BYU campus has more more information or to access than 350 wireless access the tutorials, visit it.byu.edu/ points. There are two net- training. works: BY USecure and BYUGuest. BYUSecure is a Email secure and faster connection Students are able to regthan BYUGuest, which is ister email aliases through open to everyone. To use the Route Y. Email aliases can be BYUSecure network, students professional email addresses will need to enter the pass- that forward to your personal word, login as a BYU student email. Students who regisand have valid anti-virus soft- ter with a domain ending in ware on their device. byu.edu can take advantage Valid anti-virus software of student discounts, such as providers include AVG and Amazon Student. Symantec. A Symantec client Some email providers, such is available free to students as as Gmail, also allow students described below. to send email from the alias Students are able to register address. AUTO LOAns 2.85 % APR * dfcu.com By H E AT H E R H A M M O N D Assistant Dean Office of First-Year Experience What do you think about when you hear the word tradition? Tevye breaking out into song on Fiddler on the Roof? Family activities? High school rituals? Traditions bring people together. Traditions build a community. At BYU, we want to bring students together and help them feel like a part of the BYU community. So, we are giving you the inside scoop on the BYU traditions you have to look forward to. Ask anyone about traditions at the Y, and you will hear either Hiking the Y or Tunnel Singing. Hiking the Y: President George H. Brimhall commissioned students to put the letters B, Y and U on what is now known as Y Mountain. Students stood eight feet apart and passed lime, sand and rocks to create the Y. After so much effort to create the Y, no attempt was made to construct the B or U. Standing 380 feet tall, the Y is now the largest college symbol in the U.S. The 1.2 mile trek up to the Y is not for the faint of heart, but it is a must for every Cougar. Tunnel Singing: By some strange marvel of physics, the tunneled walkway that leads to the Marriott Center happens can’t go wrong with massive amounts of blue foam, a Slip ‘n’ Slide and hundreds of students. While you are slipping and sliding, perhaps you will meet someone you want to get to know a little bit better. There is no shortage of dating traditions; the ever-popular tandem bike ride, International Cinema or one of BYU’s exceptional comedy groups. Perhaps even better than the date itself is the tradition of hearing about the date afterward. BYU dating stories are known to be epic. On a more serious note, attending weekly Devotionals is one of the most rewarding traditions at BYU. When papers are due, exams are looming and skipping Devotional is the path of least resistance, do not do it! Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to renew your spirit and learn from BYU scholars and General Authorities. If you want to learn more about traditions at the Y, get a free copy of “The Y Book” at New Student Orientation. Daily Universe Photo The book includes the Cougar Challenge in which to try it out. Bring your own students complete traditions hymnal and flashlight. to earn a True Blue Pin or BYU traditions don’t stop Medallion. Secondly, register there. While these are indeed for University 101, section 1 this the most obvious BYU tradi- fall. This seminar for new stutions, there are many more. dents covers all kinds of BYU Homecoming week is packed traditions and includes field with traditions, and although trips to some of BYU’s best homecoming is not unique to kept secrets. Seats are limited, BYU, True Blue Football is. You so sign up early. to have perfect acoustics for singing. Back in the early ’90s, a campus housing RA put this surprising discovery to use by organizing tunnel singing every Sunday night, followed by announcements of mission calls. This is a freshman-only tradition, so don’t wait too long MyMap helps you find the path to pursue minors and academic standing. Nancyann Adams, a sophomore from Willard, Mo., uses MyMAP to find classes that satisfy the general education requirements. “I use it to figure out what GEs I still need,” Adams said. The Planning tab allows students to view requirements for their major, minor and general education. It shows if students have planned a class for can see when classes are offered and place them in difBy A S H L E Y B . J O H N S O N ferent semesters and terms. This helps students organize With hundreds of majors, upcoming courses and mainminors and general educatain a more consistent class load through their time at BYU. tion requirements, students use My Major Academic Plan All planned classes start in (MyMAP) to plan, organize and the unorganized section and register for their classes. can be moved to other times. MyMAP offers the opportuClasses with prerequisites not nity to explore their major and yet completed will have a “Not minor requirements. met” notification in red under Starla Awerkamp, a junior the prerequisites column. from Sandy, began college as A “Y” in a column typian English major. After two cally indicates there are years, Awerkamp was haveither requirements or specific times for the class. ing difficulty picking from an option of good minors in Hovering over and clicking time to graduate. on the Y reveals the text. “I planned out a lot of The organized classes options,” Awerkamp said. appear at the bottom of the Awerkamp discovered Register tab. When registration is open, students can the linguistics major on MyMAP. The major gave her click “Add” by the class in the organized semester they the flexibility in classes she wanted while also allowing are registering for. This for a timely graduation. shortcut brings up the regAwerkamp planned her istration page specifically classes and organized them for that class in that semeson MyMAP before going to ter instead of navigating Photo by Jamison Metzger through departments. meet with her adviser. The registration page is “It is always a good idea to In addition to registration, MyMAP helps meet with them, just in case,” students organize their future class where students may drop Awerkamp said. withdraw from classes or schedules and prepare for graduation. or MyMAP has five tabs check their finals schedule for st udent s : Welcome a requirement or if they have by clicking on the Enrollment Summary button. and Instructions, Student completed the requirement. A button on the side allows MyMAP also lays out the Summary, Plan MyMAP, Organize MyMAP and Register. students to explore require- class schedule in a table with The first tab gives students ments for other programs. hours, class name and section information on using MyMAP MyMAP allows students to and classroom number. find classes they want to take The Academic Advisement and useful academic links. The Student Summary shows and plan them. Planning the Center encourages students to credits earned, credits graded class allows students to move use MyMAP and meet with an and the overall GPA. It also to the Organize tab. adviser from the college adviseincludes declared majors and In the Organize tab, students ment center as needed. DESERET FIRST C R E D I T U N I O N Visit our ATM in the bookstore *Annual Percentage Rate. As low as. OAC. Membership and eligibility required. See branch for details. No time for teeth? S M T Th F SATURDAY! W Good thing we’re open Saturdays. 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Reuben Clark Law School Military Science (Army) (Graduate only) Philosophy Am er Stu ican die s JFSB Co mm un ica tio ns BRMB Chart by Marianne Jolley Advisement Center Advisement Center Geological Sciences Physics & Astronomy JSB Communication Disorders Religious Education No undergraduate degrees. College of Life Sciences Fulton College of Engineering and Technology 242 CB www.et.byu.edu/college-advisement-center-0 102A MSRB honors.byu.edu/Main/Advisement/advisement College of Humanities TLRB 801-422-4789 College of Life Sciences ESC 1175 JFSB humanities.byu.edu/advisement 379-380 WIDB lifesciences.byu.edu/studentservices Kennedy Center for International Studies 273 HRCB kennedy.byu.edu/advisement/advisement Marriott School of Management David O. 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McKay School of Education Ins Ce Adv & S Cou Edu & F Edu & Te truc c t nt is pe ns ca ou ca er em ci el ti nd tio hnol iona og l P en al E ing on ati na t y syc on l L du Ps s ea ca yc ho de tio ho log rsh n log y ip y Health Science 151 SWKT fhss.byu.edu/fhssadv 801-422-3541 801-422-5497 HRCB MCKB College of Family, Home and Social Sciences Honors Program David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies Spanish & Portuguese Advisement centers are linked to every department, school, center and college. Officials there can help in academic planning and pursing majors. Students who have not declared a major should go to the University Advisement Center. The centers are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and of course, closed during Devotionals. 801-422-4325 ec En hani gin ca l S eer Te choo ing ch l o no f log y School of Social Work (Graduate only) HFAC JRCB I Co ra A E ll . F & T ngin ege ulto ec ee of n hn rin olo g M gy FOB So cio lo Ad gy vis e Ce m nt en As er t ian Ea & N ste e rn ar En Lang gli sh uage s Fre nc h& It Ge rm alia La an n i ng c & ua S ge lav s ic Ma Bus na ine ge ss me n Ac Sch t co oo un l o Ad tanc f vis y em Ce ent nt er Finance Ad vi Ce sem nt en er t TNRB is more than a few buildings and a couple of professors. With 12 colleges and schools, BYU has many areas of study. Within these 12 colleges and schools are departments, centers and other schools. This highly stylized map shows the colleges, Marriott School of Management schools, departments and centers granting degrees to students. In addition to an advisement center for undecided majors (University Advisement Center), there is an advisement center for each College of Physical college and school. Follow the paths and explore other areas & Mathematical in your college and locate the buildings where the offices Sciences School are located. Classes are held across campus and are of Music not confined to classrooms near a department, Theatre & center, school or college office. Ma th Ma ema th t Ed em ics uc ati ati cs on Sta tis tic s Co m Sc pute ien r ce Information Systems BYU College or School 801-422-3426 120 MCKB education.byu.edu/ess College of Nursing 551 SWKT 801-422-4173nursing.byu.edu/academics/undergrad/advisement College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences 801-422-6270 N-179 ESC cpms.byu.edu/advisement Bachelor of General Studies (Continuing Education) 315 HCEB 801-422-4351 ce.byu.edu/bgs University Advisement Center (Undecided Majors) 2500 WSC 801-422-3826 byu.edu/ccc/uac Improve your citizenship: being polite in a crowd of 30,000 By K I M B E R LY M I C H E L S Some students looked longingly at the harvest orange soup but did not dare take the first bite. At a campus etiquette dinner, students seemed the picture of proper etiquette. White cloth napkins rested on their laps and many breathed the phrases “thank you” and “please” in every sentence they uttered. Now, compare this scene to dinnertime at the Cannon Center. The remnants of a saucy barbecue dinner may marinate in a collapsed dish of ice cream on students’ platters. When students remember to say “thank you,” they often mumble. However, proper etiquette should be demonstrated beyond etiquette dinners. Here are a few reminders: Eat Up and Clean Up Generally, students are not dining on five-course meals. However, proper etiquette still applies. No matter where you are, no one wants a public display of your chewed food. Perhaps more rude than lolling leftovers in your mouth while talking is using your roommates like servants. You are in charge of cleaning up after yourself. If your roommates find remnants of halfeaten meals, the clean-up may not inspire fond feelings. Walking Between Classes When the bell rings, a herd of students begin their migration across campus. To be polite, remember to swim downstream. Katie May, a sophomore from Sacramento, Calif., said the students who stop in the middle of pathways frustrate her. “It’s so obnoxious because I am trying to get to class and I only have 10 minutes to get from the JKB to the JSB,” May said. “I get frustrated when others stop right in front of me with no warning.” Now at University Mall’s Village: Cinemark Iggy’s Sports Grill 5 Guys Burger and Fries Terra Mia · Wing Nutz Farr’s Fresh Ice Cream Deseret Book Facebook During Class Do not distract your neighbors or professor by snickering over a text or shooting angry birds at chunky pigs. “It is embarrassing to professors,” said Robert Freeman, a professor in Church History and Doctrine. Freeman said professors often notice students checking their emails or watching clips during class. “What I’m teaching, what I’m talking about, is it so much less important than the most recent highlight from yesterday’s game?” Freeman said. Save It for Date Night The lovebirds that coo to each other during class should be warned: they are not making friends with students around them. To be polite, wait for date night. Thank You The phrases “please” and “thank you” add delicacy and refinement to life. Simply be polite by being kind. 9 Shop • Dine Play University Mall has evolved over the past 35 years into Utah County’s favorite shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. With over 180 stores and restaurants, there is something for everyone. Nordstrom • Macy’s • Costco • 10am-9pm www. shopuniversitymall.com • (801) 224-0694 More Stores. Better Stores. 10 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition More than just stone-cold sober Although we’re proud the Princeton Review has ranked BYU as the #1 “stone-cold sober” school for 13 years, there are a few other rankings we don’t mind mentioning. 1 # 1 # Accepted students who enroll (yield) U.S. News & World Report Accounting Program, according to recruiters Wall Street Journal 1 Business: Return on tuition, private school # 3 Undergraduate accounting program # 3 Masters of Accountancy program # 4 Undergraduate entrepreneurship # 4 Graduates with least debt # 4 Graduate entrepreneurship # 5 Top public relations program # 10Graduates who go on to earn doctorates # 11 Top-rated graduates by recruiters # 11 Undergraduate business programs # 16MBA program # 20Great schools, great prices # 25Best law library # 33MBA program # 34Undergraduate business programs # 42Law School # 51MPA Program # 59Mechanical engineering specialty # 72Graduate nursing program # 75Best national universities # 77Best overall return on investment # 78Undergraduate engineering program # Photos by Carolyn Carter (left), Chris Bunker Perspectives from those who once shared your view By A S H L E Y VA N W A G O N E R BYU represents unlimited opportunities and a wide-open future: the trick is taking advantage of your time here. There are many things said former freshmen about their first year and what they learned. Students agreed on feelings of being overwhelmed, excited, scared and ready for the adventure. One commonality which stood out to all was their experience with homework. Their advice? Do it. Not only do it, but pace yourself and avoid cramming for finals and save yourself a world of unnecessary stress. Merilee Strong, a soon-to-besophomore from Richland, Wash., said she wished she would have found a better balance between friends and homework, but admitted it took time for her to find what was best for her. “I wish somebody would have told me that homework is more important than partying,” Strong said. “There must be a balance.” Strong said once she found her personal balance through trial and error, she was able to find greater peace. Lauren Kimball, also a soon-tobe sophomore from Salt Lake City, said living with her best friends has been a distraction for her at times, especially as she overloaded herself right from the start; however, she said she gained greater insight having done it the hard way. “I wish I would have known to just start off slow,” Kimball said. “I took too many hard classes right at the beginning which wasn’t smart. It’s hard to learn how to balance everything. One thing to remember is that one bad grade isn’t the end of the world.” Kimball also encouraged her soon-to-be peers to remember to stay social. “It’s good to be social,” Kimball said. “It is something you should focus on as well; it isn’t a waste of time.” BYU dating, according to some students, has a history which creates big expectations for incoming freshmen. Logan Hill, a sophomore from Idaho Falls, Idaho, said he wouldn’t advise the guys to get serious with a girl before the mission. “Pre-missionaries shouldn’t expect to have a lot of girls commit to write to them,” Hill said. “I wouldn’t try to get a steady girlfriend before you leave. First and foremost, you should keep a mission in the front of your mind.” Hill also reminded freshmen to stick to the basics when it comes to their spiritual growth and to not let go of those things they’ve learned their whole lives. “It’s kind of the Sunday School answers,” Hill said. “Make sure you’re going to church on Sundays, read your scriptures every day and don’t forget to pray. Make time to go to the temple, even to do baptisms. These are the things that really help.” Courtney Severson, a junior from Bentonville, Ark., said to just be yourself, and don’t try to live up to anyone else’s expectations of how your dating life should be. “Dating is an important part of your social life,” Severson said. “My dad told me as a freshman to not get married. Don’t expect to live up to any standard anyone else sets – just be yourself.” Jeff Sayer, a BYU alumnus, said to keep your sights high and never settle for less when it comes to your relationships. “Never sacrifice your standards,” Sayer said. “Even if it’s a little bit more lonely of a stance, wait for someone who matches your vision.” In the mix of everything, sleep is always a critical component that often gets put on the back burner. Severson encouraged freshmen to realize their limits, especially when it comes to sleep. “Roomies keep you social, so set limits,” Severson said. “Know when to get sleep. I would stay up until 3 a.m., and it was really hard to wake up for my classes.” In an effort to help incoming freshmen stay afloat and keep them progressing toward graduation, students are not left alone in their experience. Past freshmen said to recognize that other freshmen are just as new to the college scene as you – it’s impossible to know what to expect until you’ve truly experienced it. Nathan Beck, a senior from River Side, Calif., said he didn’t know until later in his college Bloomberg BusinessWeek U.S. News & World Report & Public Accounting Report career there was more available to him than he could even consume – things which would have greatly eased his efforts and made him more efficient and productive earlier on. “I wish I’d have known the resources that BYU has,” Beck said. “For example, the computer labs – they are way more functional than I thought they would be. There is just a lot the university offers that I wish I would have taken advantage of. Research, and find out what you have right at your fingertips.” Taking advantage of the moment requires knowing what is out there for you. Past students advised freshmen to step out of their social bubble and look around them. Sayer said he came to BYU intimidated by the size of everything – a bigger school, more students and basically everything was bigger than he imagined it would be. According to Sayer, there is so much more out there for students to grasp hold of and run with – things that can change their lives forever – the trick is realizing it while you are still in the moment. “I wish I would have realized that ‘big’ meant vast,” Sayer said. “It’s a vast opportunity to meet new people and make new friends, some of the finest and elect individuals. We need to pull out of our social circles. Instead of being intimidated, I wish I would have flipped my perspective and seen it as an opportunity to gain new knowledge and find lifelong friends.” All the convenience of a computer lab in the convenience of your room. That’s twice the convenience. Public Accounting Report Entrepreneur U.S. News & World Report Entrepreneur PR Week Magazine NORC/University of Chicago Wall Street Journal Bloomberg Businessweek Forbes U.S. News & World Report The National Jurist U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report Bloomberg Businessweek U.S. News & World Report Rent a Computer From the Office of IT Prices • PC On-Campus–$12.00/month (Includes high speed Internet) • PC Off-Campus–$15.00/month (Internet not included) • iMac Rental–$20.00/month (on or off campus) • Laptop Rental–$30.00/month (on or off compus) Software Installed: • • • • OS: Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.5 Microsoft Office Pro Suite Symantec Antivirus An most of the software programs in the Open Access Computer Labs Typical PC Specs: • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ (Dual Core) • Monitor: 19 Inch Flat Panel • Hard Drive 160 GB • RAM: 2.0 GB • DVD/CDRW Combo Drive • Ethernet Card • 4 USB Ports (2-Front, 2-Back) Typical Laptop Specs: • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ (Dual Core) • Hard Drive: 80 GB • RAM: 1.5 GB • DVD/CDRW Combo Drive • 15.4 Wide Screen • Wireless 802.11g • Windows 7 Office of Information Technology Computer Rentals Hours: 7:00—6:00 Monday—Friday Phone: (801) 422-4000 http://it.byu.edu Ellsworth Building, 76 West 2230 North (Between University Ave. and Freedom Blvd.) Typical iMac Specs: • • • • • Processor: 2.2 GHz PowerPC G5 Monitor: 20 Inch Flat Panel Hard Drive: 250 GB Ram: 512 MB DVD/CDRW Combo Drive This is the definitive guide for all nest fliers, greenhorn wanderers and rookie adventurers. The Daily Universe’s Ultimate Survival Guide covers everything from getting some grub to scouting out your classroom turf. Fully illustrated and easy to use, this guide assists in finding study oases, navigating campus and surviving your new adventure! Here we go, tenderfoot! A mighty campus citadel, the Wilkinson Student Center (WSC or the Wilk) is a refuge for the hungry, the crafty, the multicultural, the poorly groomed, the career aspirants, the book readers, the gamers, the seekers of lost items, the outdoor adventurers, the letter mailers and the service givers. Shhh! This colossal book repository is a quiet sanctuary for the studious, offering incalculable volumes on an array of topics. The Harold B. Lee Library shelters adventurers of every breed — the unobtrusive scholars, the rambunctious learners — and even designates a special hub for tenderfoot adventurers. The Smith Fieldhouse and Richards Building are popular stomping grounds for active adventurers. These recreational retreats house swimmers, weight lifters and competitors of all kinds. The most agile contenders can be found facing off on the gridiron at LaVell Edwards Stadium or on the court at the Marriott Center. Campus offers not only a habitat for the studious, but also a haunt for the affable. Journeyers can explore ancient artifacts, artistic exhibitions, athletic accolades, biological specimens and Jurassic remains at one of the many museums. Campus also offers a planetarium for the stargazers and performance halls for patrons of the arts. This handy pathfinder will help you identify campus landmarks and locate your classrooms as you transform from a tenderfoot adventurer to a campus connoisseur. Happy trails, greenhorns! us on Facebook Prizes and promotions for the people who ‘Like’ us on Facebook are coming soon! To Like us, just go to gamescenter.byu.edu and click one of the ‘Like’ buttons. 2 The Daily Universe Guide to Navigating Campus Upper Floors Honor Code Office ID Center Students can us different way e their IDs in many s on campus. Th is where you grin and get e ID Center your card. 2310 WSC Mon-Fri 8 a.m .-6 801-422-3866 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. signaturecar d.byu.edu/idce nter This office serves as a resource for students to receive advice concerning the Honor Code. They also handle Ecclesiastical Endorsements and Honor Code violations. 4440 WSC Student E Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Students can mployment 801-422-2847 co employers at nnect with on-campus honorcode.byu.edu the Student Em Office by chec ployment ki postings in th ng out available job Center for e office and on 2024 WSC line. Conflict Resolution Mon-Fri 7:45 a. m Outdoors Unlimited The Center for Conflict Resolution 801-422-3561 .-5:15 p.m. Affordable prices and new gear rentals provides mediation services involving jobs.byu.edu make Outdoors Unlimited a campus hot any BYU student and another party such spot for many students, from rock climbers as landlords, roommates or business BYU Games Center to snowboarders. Outdoors Unlimited also individuals. With bowling, arcade games and Orville 4412 WSC & Wilbur’s snack bar, the Games Center is offers full-service bike repair. 1151 WSC Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. a great place for friends or a date. BYU Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 801-422-5068 students also receive one free bowling 801-422-2708 ccr.byu.edu game per school year with student ID (Must be redeemed Mon-Fri before 6 p.m.). outdoors.byu.edu 1171 WSC Mon–Thurs 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.Lost and Found midnight, Sat 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Bring picture ID to retrieve lost items at 801-422-4370 the Lost and Found. gamescenter.byu.edu 1055 WSC ic Mon 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Academ d n a r e e 801-422-3024 Car ter cles.byu.edu/content/lost-and-foundcess nCd eAcnademic Succeessssment c u S contact-information er a ass The Care inisters career a career d dm Center a help students fin ic m t e a d a th c a ts s y te ajor. Dail ailable. m d n a v oa path ps are als worksho rs 8 C S Tues-Thu 2590 W .-5 p.m., .m a 8 i Mon & Fr . a.m.-6 p.m 89 6 801-422-2 u d ccc.byu.e First Floor or o l F n i a M Cougareat Food Court The Cougareat is one of many spots on campus where students can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner or any snack in between. The Cougareat provides variety and space to enjoy a meal on campus. Restaurants include: Cougar Express, Freschetta, LT Salad & Soup, Scoreboard Grill, Subway, Sugar ’n’ Spice, Taco Bell, Teriyaki Stix and Tomassito’s Cafe. WSC South Side Hours vary, generally Mon-Sat 7 a.m.–9 p.m. 801-422-1607 dining.byu.edu/cougareat Wilk Terrace Located in the center of the Wilk, the Terrace is a great place to study, eat or hang out. Promotional events like Front Row Fanatics and other activities take place here. Center for Service and Learning The Center for Service and Learning has a unique focus on student service on campus and in the community. The Center offers a range of services to assist students in locating service opportunities that best suit their interests, schedules and aspirations. 2330 WSC Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 801-422-8686 yserve.byu.edu BYU Bookstore The three-story store contains textbooks, computer products, clothes, LDS-themed books, BYU products, BYU apparel and other products students need. Southwest corner of 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. Mon 7:50 a.m.-6 p.m., Tue-Fri 7:50 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 801-422-2400 byubookstore.com The The The Cougareat Cougareat Cougareat Food Food Food Court Court Court isisaa isgreat great a great place place place with with with 88amazing amazing 8 amazing locations. locations. locations. ItItisis Itaa isplace place a place filled filled filled with with with meals meals meals as assumptuous as sumptuous sumptuous as asa as a a feather feather feather bed. bed. bed. 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The The The Cougareat Cougareat Cougareat isisso so is convienent so convienent convienent that that that you you you can can can grab grab grab mouth-watering mouth-watering mouth-watering food food food almost almost almost anytime. anytime. anytime. dining.byu.edu/cougareat dining.byu.edu/cougareat dining.byu.edu/cougareat •• 801-422-1607 801-422-1607 • 801-422-1607 •• 2107 2107 • 2107 WSC WSCWSC The Daily Universe Guide to Navigating Campus Main Floor (3) No SHH Zone Groups can talk freely in this area and meet here for projects. The snack zone, an extension of the No SHH Zone, is located by the Honors Reading Room. 801-422-2927 lib.byu.edu/sites/informationcommons Upstairs Writing Research Lab Get help writing any paper or research assignment. Receive unlimited one-on-one assistance from experienced staff. Tue, Wed, Thurs 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Library Info Commons 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 2231 HBLL. 801-422-7089 lib.byu.edu/sites/instruction/writing-andresearch-labs Study Rooms Working on a group project? Reserve a group study room at various locations in the library to complete your assignment without disruption. Every Hour groupstudy.lib.byu.edu Media Center Freshman will start the required library tour here. The Multi-Media Lab is located within the Media Center providing photo and video editing equipment. 4840 HBLL Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-11:45 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.- 11:45 p.m. 801-422-1623 lib.byu.edu/sites/mediacenter The Hub This area of the No SHH Zone is designated for freshman use. They can use one of the comfy sofas as they meet with peer mentors or study groups. Circulation Desk Step up to this counter to check out and return books or pay library fines. Course reserve and books on hold can also be found here. 3445 HBLL Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m. 801-422-6061 Outside the Library Labs Testing Center Biology Lab Many General Education and other tests are taken here instead of being administered in the classroom. Most tests are available for three days; however, a late fee is usually charged on the last day. Mon 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Tues noon-8 p.m., WedThurs 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., last test administered an hour before closing. 801-422-2861 testing.byu.edu Freshman Mentoring All newly admitted freshman will participate in the freshman mentoring program which provides students with priority registration in essential university core classes and a peer mentor during their first year at BYU. 2014 JKB Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 801-422-8176 freshmanmentoring.byu.edu JSB Auditorium Most large lecture courses such as BIO 100 and A HTG 100 are held in this 900 seat room. 140 JSB Downstairs Special Collections A true gem of the library, the L. Tom Perry Special Collections is a plethora of rare books and manuscripts. 1130 HBLL Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 801-422-3175 lib.byu.edu/sites/sc Periodicals The Periodicals provide references and other research information with one of the largest collections of periodicals and newspapers in the state. 2100 HBLL 801-422-3666 lib.byu.edu/sites/periodicals Auditorium The BYU Motion Picture Archive Film Series hosts a film once a month. Special Collections presentations and other conferences are held in the audi-torium. 1060 HBLL Accounting Lab 3330 HBLL 112 HRCB American Heritage Lab 162 SWKT Chemistry Lab (Exploratory Lab) C-170 BNSN Math Lab 159 TMCB Statistics Lab 244 TMCB Physical Science Lab N-237 ESC Writing Lab 4026 JKB 801-422-4306 english.byu.edu/writingcenter Family History Library Volunteer consultants or missionaries are here to help in the family history process. Classes are also held to teach family history techniques. 2250 HBLL Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-midnight, Sat 8 a.m.midnight 801-422-6200 lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory 3 The Core of Campus f ESC Carl F. Eyring Science Center C – 284 Pendulum Court MSRB Maeser Building HGB Heber J. Grant Building Testing Center JSB Joseph Smith Building 2 2 163 Print & Copy Center: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. BNSN Ezra Taft Benson Building 3 HRCB Herald R. Clark Building CB W. W. Clyde Building FB Harvey L. Fletcher Building SFH Smith Fieldhouse WSC Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center 3 5 ATMs BYU Bookstore 1010 Print & Copy Center (Cougar Creations): Su: M on– Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 1111 Open Access Lab: Su: Mon – Sat 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. 1171 Orville & Willbur’s 2300 Information Desk Jamba Juice 2690 Cougareat Food Court: Cougar Express, Freschetta, L&T Salad and Soup, Score Board Grill, Subway, Sugar ’n’ Spice, Taco Bell, Teriyaki Stix, Tomassito’s Italian Café 6000 Skyroom Restaurant SW Twilight Zone Convenience Store CTB Roland A. Crabtree Technology Building WIDB Widtsoe Building NICB Nicholes Building MARB Martin Building CB Clyde Engineering Building SWKT Spencer W. Kimball Tower MCKB David O. McKay Building HRCB Herald R. Clark Building FOB Faculty Office Building RB Stephen L. Richards Building FOB Faculty Office Building TNRB Tanner Building TNRB N. Eldon Tanner Building 10 550 Print & Copy Center: Su: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. W117 Blue Line Deli & Market TMCB James E. Talmage Math Sciences/Computer Building CTB Crabtree Technology Building WSC Wilkinson Student Center ASB Abraham Smoot Administration Building HFAC Harris Fine Arts Center MOA Museum of Art JRCB J. Reuben Clark Building Heritage Halls Vending Machines in Building OIT Printers 5 To Helaman Halls & Cannon Center JKB Jesse Knight Building JKB Jesse Knight Building 8 HC Hinckley Alumni 1005 Open Access Lab: Su: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Visitors Center MOA Museum of Art 452 MOA Café 2 JFSB Joseph F. Smith Building 10 B – 115 Print & Copy Center: Su: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2001 Education in Zion N HFAC Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center 7 C – 358 Harris Fine Arts Center Ticket Office TMCB Talmage Math Sciences/ Computer Building HBLL Harold B. Lee Library FB Fletcher Building RB Richards Building JFSB Joseph F. Smith Building ESC Eyring Science Center SNLB HBLL Harold B. Lee Library 23 William H. Snell 2210 Open Access Lab: Su: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., Building Sat 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – midnight, Sat 8 a.m. – midnight 2212 Open Access Lab: Su: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – midnight, Sat 8 a.m. – midnight 4840 Open Access Lab: Su: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – midnight., Sat 8 a.m. – 11:45 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – midnight, Sat 8 a.m. – midnight 3 SAB Student Athlete Building SWKT Spencer W. Kimball Tower 8 101 Open Access Lab: Su: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. SNLB William H. Snell Building JRCB J. Reuben Clark Building N Wing Howard W. Hunter Law Library SAB Student Athlete Building 353 Open Access Lab: Su: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jamba Juice Legends Grille MCKB David O. McKay Building BNSN Ezra Taft Benson Building MARB Thomas L. Martin Building 5 BRMB Brimhall Building JSB Joseph Smith Building WIDB John A. Widstoe Building 2 3 442 Open Access Lab: Su: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., F/W: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. SFH George Albert Smith Fieldhouse BRMB George H. Brimhall Building HGB Heber J. Grant Building NICB Joseph K. Nicholes Building MSRBKarl G. Maeser Building HC Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni & Visitors Center ASB Abraham Smoot Administration Building C – 3 Print & Copy Center: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Additional Facilities CANC Cannon Center 141 The Commons at the Cannon Center 159 Helaman Creamery CONE Creamery on Ninth East 1209 N. 900 East CSC Culinary Support Center Creamery Outlet HRCN Heritage Halls Central Bldg MC Marriott Center SHC Student Health Center 900 E. University Parkway WPCB Wyview Park Central Building 1990 Wyview Creamery WT Wymount Terrace Administration Building 202A Open Access Lab: Su: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.5 p.m., F/W: Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Museums MLBM Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum 645 E. 1430 North ESM Earth Science Museum 1683 N. Canyon Road ALLN Allen Hall Museum of Peoples and Cultures 700 N. 100 East 6 The Daily Universe Guide to Navigating Campus Sporting Events LaVell Edwards Stadium Join the 63,725 BYU fans cheering the Cougar football team to victory at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Marriott Center Track ns an indoor The Fieldhouse contai s facility to “Run thi short track. Utilize .” Life r you for SFH p.m. Closed Mon-Sat 5:30 a.m.-10 ctice and for other midday for track pra campus events. hhps.byu.edu ll/ Tennis/ Racquet BaCo urts ll ba et sk Ba uired for use of all A wristband is req campus facilities. ation. Call to make a reserv 4 364 221-4 80 Locker Room access to all Wristbands granting e daily. Sports facilities are issued her locker rental ut, cko equipment for che also available. are e vic ser el tow and Women’s 161 RB Men’s 139 RB . Mon-Sat 6 a.m.-10 p.m 1-422-2781 80 M: 0, 403 221-4 80 W: The Marriott Center is the third-largest on-campus arena in the country. Not only is it home to BYU basketball, but also devotionals and CES firesides are held here. At the Marriott Center Ticket Office tickets are sold for events like the Stadium of Fire, BYU football, basketball and other BYU sports. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 801-422-BYU1 byutickets.com Swimming Pool The pool consists of two lap pools and a diving well with four diving boards. Hours are subject to change due to intramurals, classes and athletic events; call or go online to check hours. 146 RB Hours vary by semester. 801-422-3980 hhps.byu.edu Weight Room The expansion of the weight room will include new extensive weight equipment, cardio, treadmill and elliptical machines. 293 SFH Hours depend on classes but generally Mon-Sat 6 a.m.10 p.m. Planetarium ing the Students produce shows tour didn’t you gs thin g eilin unv universe or know about the solar system. 465 ESC Fri 7 p.m, 8 p.m., 801-422-5396 planetarium.byu.edu Concert Halls The many different con cert halls in the HFAC house major musical and dance productio ns, operas, workshops, and special events. www.byuarts.com/ven ues Museums BYU Museum of Paleontology Education in Zion 1683 N. Canyon Road Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 801-422-3680 cpms.byu.edu/ESM 3183 JFSB Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon and Wed evenings until 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 801-422-6519 educationinzion.byu.edu Museum of Peoples and Cultures Museum of Art 100 E. 700 North September-April: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue-Thurs 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May-August: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 801-422-0020 mpc.byu.edu Intramural Office Get information about the sports offered; start building your intramural team, and get your schedule at the Intramural Office. 145 RB Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 801-422-3992 intramurals.byu.edu North Campus Drive Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 801-422-8287 moa.byu.edu Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum 645 E. 1430 North Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 801-422-5051 mlbean.byu.edu Legacy Hall This athletic museum and Hall of Fame celebrates more than 109 years of BYU athletics. SAB Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call for afterhours tour appointments. 801-422-2118 byucougars.com/legacy_hall HFAC Art Displays There are more than 100 exhibitions a year. Galleries primarily exhibit work from the campus community with 90 percent of shows centered on student work. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Gallery 303) Mon-Sat 6 a.m.-11 p.m. (B.F. Larsen) visualarts.byu.edu/gallery HFAC Ticket Office Purchase tickets to events housed in the HFAC, including performances by the BYU School of Music, Theatre Department, Dance Department and the Performing Arts Series. C-358 HFAC F/W Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., S/S Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 801-422-4322 byuarts.com/tickets Varsity Theatre The Varsity Theatre hosts many events, including a $1 movie night, Acoustic Explosion and other events sponsored by Student Life. WSC Hours vary according to event. 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E 4 University Avenue that runs north to south, has D 150 East (Canyon Road) W132A BNSN C University Avenue 1 ALLN Allen Hall (Museum of Peoples and Cultures) . . . . . . C 14 When you’re used 2 AXMB Auxiliary Maintenance Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 5,6 to having a class 3 B-21, B-32 B-34, B-38, B-41, B-51 (Service, Temp Bldgs.) . . . . . H 12 4 B66 B-66 Classroom/Lab Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 12 in room 15, what 5 B67 B-67 Service Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C 2 do you do when 6 MLBM Bean Life Science Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H 8 Benson Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F, G 12, 13 your schedule says 78 BNSN WSC Bookstore, BYU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G, H 11 9 BRWB Brewster Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 12 W132A BNSN? Some 10 BRMB Brimhall Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E, F 12 buildings on campus 11 BYUB BYU Broadcasting Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H 7 12 BELL Centennial Carillon Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H 8 are more difficult to 13 PPCH Central Heating and Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H 12 14 CMB Chemicals Management Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 12 navigate than others. 15 HRCB Clark Building, Herald R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G 11, 12 For example … 16 JRCB Clark Building, J. Reuben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 10, 11 17 CLFB Cluff Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G 13 18 CB Clyde Engineering Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G, H 12 19 CONF Conference Center, BYU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 7 20 LVES Cougar Marching Band Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D 6 21 LVES Cougar Room, Edwards Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D 6 Wing or Floor Room number Room within Building Abbreviation 22 MC Cougar Room, Marriott Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G 7, 8 section another room 23 CTB Crabtree Technology Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H 11, 12 24 CONE Creamery on Ninth East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J 10 four floors including the basement. Key points to 25 CSC Culinary Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H, I 7 The east-west annex was added later remember with three floors. If the four-digit room 26 DTRA Deseret Towers Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 6, 7 27 ESM Earth Science Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C 6 number is in the annex, the second • If the first character of a room 28 LVES Edwards Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D, E 5, 6 digit will be a 1. If it is in the original number is a letter, it usually 29 ELLB Ellsworth Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 1 part, the second digit will be a 0. represents a wing/direction. ESC Eyring Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F, G 12 Although in some buildings (JFSB) Tanner Building (TNRB) 30 31 FOB Faculty Office Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F 11 B stands for basement. If you enter from the east side of the 32 FB Fletcher Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G, H 12 • Next follows a three or four digit Tanner, you will be on the fourth of 33 FLSR Foreign Language Student Res. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J 4 number where the first digit seven floors. When you enter from the 34 FPH Former Presidents’ Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 12 indicates the floor number. first floor, anything east of you is the 35 HGB Grant Building (Testing Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E, F 13 • Rooms (usually offices) within a original building and anything west of 36 PPGO Grounds Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I, J 12 larger room use the same room you is the new west wing addition. Any 37 HCEB Harman Bldg. (Cont. Education) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 6 number as the larger room, but room number beginning with a W is in 38 HFAC Harris Fine Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G, H 10 with a letter to distinguish the the new addition. Harrison Arboretum and Botany Pond . . . . . . . . . . . . F 13 39 individual rooms. Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C 12 HAWF 40 Eyring Science Center 41 HL Haws Harris Fine Arts Helaman Halls and Cannon Center (CANC) . . . . . D–F 8, 9 42 HLRA Helaman Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D, E 7 (ESC) Center (HFAC) (HRCN) . . . . . . I 9, 10 If you enter the four-floor ESC from the 43 HR Heritage Halls and Central Building The HFAC has six wings and five floors. F 9 Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visitors and Alumni Hinckley HC 44 west side of the building, you will be Wings E, C and A are to the west, and C, D 12 Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Practice Indoor IPF 45 on the second floor. The ESC is divided wings F, D and B are to the east. 46 IWRA Intramural Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A, B 4–6 into three sections: north, central 47 ITB Information Technology Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C 8, 9 Smoot Building (ASB) and south. 48 SWKT Kimball Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F 12 The ASB is in the shape of an X, Martin Building (MARB) 49 AKH Knight Hall, Amanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C 14 dividing it into four wings, A through D. The MARB connects with the Widstoe 50 JKB Knight Building, Jesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F, G 10 From the south entrance, wings A and building (WIDB) on the Widstoe’s fourth 51 AXLB Laundry Bldg., Auxiliary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J 6 B will be to your right (east) while C floor and floor numbers correspond 52 LDSP LDS Philanthropies Office Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C 8 and D will be to the left (west). to the Widstoe. Therefore, the MARB’s 53 HBLL Lee Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G 11 Benson Building (BNSN) ground floor entrances are on the 54 MSRB Maeser Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 13 third floor and the basement is the 55 MC Marriott Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G 7, 8 The BNSN is split into three sections: second floor. 56 MARB Martin Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G 12 east, central and west. There are five 57 B49 Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship . . . . . . . F 14 floors, including a basement. You Wilkinson Student 58 MB McDonald Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G, H 13 enter on the first floor. The central 59 MCKB McKay Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F 12 wing connects to the Nicholes Building Center (WSC) 60 MLRP Miller Park (Baseball/Softball) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E, F 7 (NICB). Almost everything you need in the 61 MTC Missionary Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H, I 4, 5 WSC is located on the first, second Jesse Knight Building 62 MORC Morris Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 8 and third floors. If you enter from the 63 PPMV Motor Pool Vehicle Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 12, 13 (JKB) north, south or west, you will be on the 64 MOA Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G, H 10 second floor, but if you enter from the The JKB is L-shaped. The original 65 NICB Nicholes Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F, G 12 east, you will be on the first building, 14 I 44 hc 45 ipf 46 iwra J 66 OLVH Oliver House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J 11 67 RB Richards Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 10, 11 68 RBF Richards Building Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D 10, 11 69 JSB Smith Building, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E, F 1 70 JFSB Smith Building, Joseph F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F 13 71 JFSG JFSB Parking Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F 11 72 SFH Smith Fieldhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D, E 12 73 SFLD Smith Fieldhouse South Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D 12 74 ASB Smoot Administration Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G 10 75 SNLB Snell Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 12 76 STEH Stadium East and West (STWH) Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . E 5 77 SAB Student Athlete Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D 11 78 SASB Student Auxiliary Services Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H 5, 6 79 SHC Student Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J 5 80 TMCB Talmage Math Sciences/Computer Building . . . . . F 10, 11 81 TNRB Tanner Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E, F 10 82 TLRB Taylor Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J 10, 11 83 TCB Tennis Courts Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 12 84 TCF Tennis Courts, Outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D 13 85 TRAK Track and Field Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D 7, 8 86 UPC University Parkway Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C 6 87 UPB University Press Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H, I 5, 6 88 ROTC Wells Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 11 89 WIDB Widtsoe Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G 12 90 WSC Wilkinson Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H 11 91 WT Wymount Terrace & Administration Bldg. (WOAB)J–L 3–7 92 WP Wyview Park and Central Building (WPCB) . . . . . A, B 2–4 BETTER THAN BROWN BAG LUNCH pick up your meal plan today Brigham Young University MEAL PLANS 20060TH2011 dining.byu.edu/mealplans 8 The Daily Universe Guide to Navigating Campus Save hundreds of dollars on software with Academic Pricing Main Level: must be student or full time faculty & staff to be eligible for discount Books (General & Religious) Cougar Wear Candy Counter Church Distribution Items Gifts Etc. Mens Clothing Photo/Book Machine Twilight Zone (Sandwiches, Drinks, Snacks, and Health & Beauty Items) Wells Fargo Womens Clothing Upper Level: Books (Textbooks) CougarTech (Computers, Electronics, and Movies) Customer Accounts Service Desk (Gift Wrap) Lower Level: Art & Frame Books (Childrens) Cougar Wear (Childrens) LDS Clothing Pack & Ship (Full Service Post Office) School & Office Supplies visit byubookstore.com for more details The Store With More 801-422-2400, 800-253-2578 byubookstore.com BYU Bookstore is owned and operated by Brigham Young University The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition 2010–11: The year in BYU sports 11 FIRESIDE MOMENT “Thoughtful planning and preparation are key to a rewarding future, but we do not live in the future — we live in the present. It is day by day that we work out our plans for the future; it is day by day that we achieve our goals. It is one day at a time that we raise and nurture our families. It is one day at a time that we overcome imperfections. We endure in faith to the end one day at a time.” Photos by Stephanie Rhodes (left and center), Victoria Harris (right) RB JJ Di Luigi scores the first touchdown against SDSU, guard Haley Hall works her way down court against UW and BYU rugby players celebrate during the Cougars’ 14-11 win over Colorado State. By J . J . D E S P A I N BYU has collected many academic honors over the years, but the university is perhaps more famous as a sports mecca. Cougar fans fill up LaVell Edwards Stadium and the Marriott Center regularly for football and men’s basketball, and also take pride in the success of the other sports BYU offers. BYU is home to 21 teams participating in the NCAA, as well as club teams like hockey, men’s soccer and rugby. And for all these sports, victories and championships are the norm. During the 2010-11 season alone, 11 of BYU’s 21 NCAA sports had winning seasons and six competed in NCAA championships. The men’s track team, led by the record-breaking Miles Batty, reached the highest of any BYU team in 2010-11 with a third place finish in the NCAA indoor championships. The club sports have also found plenty of success. Men’s rugby and lacrosse made it to the championship game in their league, with lacrosse took the title. And the BYU racquetball team recently won fourth place at a national championship. No matter what the sport, BYU students love to cheer on their Cougars. “The atmosphere at sporting events is so fun, because all the students are really into it, and usually pretty passionate about the sports,” said Kimberlie Haner, a sophomore from Portland, Ore., and a BYU superfan. “It’s a lot of fun to be around other people who care as much as you about what’s going to happen.” BYU is fresh off an extraordinary year led by Jimmer Fredette and the men’s basketball team. Fredette was the center of a season-long media frenzy, with a whopping 28.9 points per game average and a mesmerizing style to match. He led the Cougars to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA basketball tournament, the farthest BYU has advanced in 30 years. But what makes Fredette even better, Haner said, is the positive attention he brings to BYU. “It’s just really cool to have someone out there who’s the same as us here, same beliefs, goes to our school, is just a great guy in general,” Haner said. “And so it’s really great having him out there in the media as a role model for tons of people.” In fact, the Honor Code is what helps Haner enjoy BYU sports even more. “The athletes have the same standards as us, so that makes it special as well,” Haner said. “You can go to any sporting event, and you won’t hear people yelling out curse words or coming to games drunk.” This year, most BYU sports will make their debut in the West Coast Conference, after an 12-year dominance over the Mountain West Conference. While those sports switch to the WCC, BYU’s legendary football program begins its independence, led by sophomore quarterback Jake Heaps. “I think football will be good, because we got Heaps, and he’s good,” Haner said. Last year, Heaps broke every record for a freshman quarterback at BYU, and threw 2,316 yards and 15 touchdowns. Haner said new students should do whatever it takes to attend BYU’s sporting events. “I would say don’t be afraid to go. Some people are nervous to go, ‘Oh, I don’t want to have to wait in line,’ or ‘What if I don’t know people sitting around me?’” Haner said. “It doesn’t matter if you don’t know who you’re sitting next to. They love sports, too. I’ve made so many friends at basketball games, and I’ve made some at football games.” ELDER D. TODD CHRISTOFFERSON Quorum of the Twelve CES Fireside, January 9, 2011 Photo by Jamison Metzger Sport passes – your chance to ‘rise and shout’ By A S H L E Y L . J O H N S O N For devout Cougar fans and avid lovers of sports, a BYU All-Sport Pass is your golden ticket to all campus sporting events. The BYU All-Sport Pass is for all Cougars who love being at BYU sporting events. Everyone from freshmen to seniors are able and encouraged to purchase the pass which grants access to all BYU intercollegiate (NCAA) events. Students can buy one student pass and up to three guest passes for family and friends. You can attend any NCAA BYU sporting event just by showing your All-Sport Pass. For football games, attendants are required to show printed tickets sent to your email prior to gameday and valid student ID at the gate. There is also a cheaper option to purchase an All-Sport Card for $65 and up to three student guests for $90. The cheaper option grants access to all sports excluding football games. Seating for sports passes is on a first-come, first-serve basis, but most events never turn down students for admission. “This past basketball season with Jimmer, almost every game was sold out,” said Bill Hoops, marketing coordinator for BYU Athletics. “we still made it possible for students to watch the games with watch parties on campus and provided reserved seating.” Present your All-Sport Pass at the entrance of any sporting event. Even though sometimes students have to wait and are seated early, the experience can be even more entertaining for both t he students and the teams. Hoops said students this year have been incredibly dedicated to their team. “A lot of the time when visiting coaches would come to the Marriott Center, they would comment on how great BYU’s student section was,” he said. Hoops suggested All-Sport Passes are the best deals for student sports fans. “It is clearly the best option,” he said. “We want students to be able to come and enjoy the games. We love the support, we love when they wait in line, we love when they cheer and we love giving them priority.” All-Sport Passes will be ava i l able mid-August at byutickets.com. Photo by Jamison Metzger Paying for college the smart way TogeTher, We can do This. If your fInancIal aId package Isn’t coverIng all of your expenses, the sallIe Mae sMart optIon student loan®* for ZIons Bank clIents can Make up the dIfference. smartstudentloanoption.com 866-530-9527 SallieMae We haven’T ForgoTTen Who keeps us in Business.® Member Fdic *Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loans are made by Sallie Mae Bank® and are subject to Sallie Mae terms and conditions. Zions Bank is not affiliated with or responsible for the products and services of Sallie Mae, Inc. or Sallie Mae Bank. The Sallie Mae logo, Sallie Mae, Smart Option Student Loan, and Sallie Mae Bank are registered service marks of Sallie Mae, Inc. SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sallie Mae, Inc., are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America. © 2011 Sallie Mae, Inc. All rights reserved. 4/11 MKT2543 12 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition Working it out and enjoying your roommates Photos by Stephanie Rhodes (left) and Carolyn Carter Whether it is the latest iPad or a Human Physiology text, the Bookstore has what you need to survive and thrive on campus. Textbooks, school supplies, software, clothes and fudge: It’s all at the BYU Bookstore The university account is paid online through “My Financial Center.” Funds generated by the Bookstore are returned to BYU, helping fund university programs and facilities. Be prepared to spend on average $400 per semester on books. The Bookstore implements several programs to reduce the cost of course materials. First, swipe your BYU ID and produced on campus are often cheaper than nationally By F R A N K T O VA R published equivalents, savBYU Bookstore ing students up to 50 percent. Students are also able to rent In 1906, the BYU Bookstore textbooks online or in-store. started in a small broom closet, If textbooks are available for carrying only school supplies rental, they will appear as an and textbooks. option on “mybooklist.” Now celebrating 105 years of Textbook sellback at the end service to the BYU community, of each semester allows you to the Bookstore has grown into sell your used textbooks back one of the largest campus bookto the Bookstore, if a professtores in the nation, sor has requested employing hundreds your textbook title QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE BYU BOOKSTORE of students while for future use and the §The General Book significant savings on Desk offers free gift§The Art and Frame Bookstore sellback selling books, BYU department offers more academic-priced hardwrapping for purchases department can help apparel, school sup- than 90,000 fiction, limit has not been ware and software. over $5. with framing jobs with a plies, academically non-fiction, academic, reached. wide selection of mats §Pack and Ship provides §The Candy Counter T he B o ok store discounted comput- religious, children, and frames. packing, shipping and satisfies your sweet pays 50 percent of ers and software, bargain and reference mail services. In addition tooth with more than §Other Bookstore titles. to mailing supplies, Pack 100 kinds of candy and gifts and more. the new book price departments include snacks perfect for study BYU apparel, women’s You can purchase §The CougarTech depart- and Ship offers samefor needed titles day delivery to the MTC, food or a post-Testing and men’s clothing, textbooks online at ment offers computers, (the highest amount U.S. Mail, FedEx, UPS, Center reward. electronics, music and gifts, school and office byubookstore.com. paid by college bookDHL or freight shipping §The Photo Shop offers supplies, LDS Clothing Click on the tab DVDs, as well as comstores throughout the services. 1-hour photo service and and the Twilight Zone puter repair services. nation). In addition, a BYU Textbooks to §The Customer Service low-priced digital prints. convenience store. BYU students receive access “mybooklist.” wholesaler is invited Follow the mybookto buy books after the list prompts (including logging Returns of purchases made at the register and enter the Bookstore has all it needs, but in with your Net ID), click “Buy to the university account or “Textbook Giveaway” for a they pay less for books. Come mybooklist,” complete the Signature Card are credited chance to win free textbooks early for the best offer. transaction and your materi- back to those accounts. Your used textbook helps the for the semester. Second, the Students also have a pay- Bookstore acquires used text- Bookstore re-stock its shelves. als will be shipped to you or reserved for you to pick up at ment option through their stu- books when possible, passing The Bookstore seeks to offer as the Bookstore. dent university account. When on savings to students. Used many used books as possible, The Bookstore serves more asked payment type, present textbooks are 25 percent less and would rather pay students than 30,000 students during your BYU ID and say, “univer- than new ones, so buy early to supply the inventory. For more information, check the back-to-school rush, so sity account.” The account is because used books go fast. The lines can be expected; however, interest free and allows 45 days Bookstore publishes a selection our FAQs on the BYU Bookstore with up to 32 textbook cashiers to pay the account balance. of textbooks. Materials written Facebook page. available, the wait is not long. You can preview textbook lines before arriving by checking the webcams at webcams.byu.edu. The Bookstore accepts cash, checks, credit or debit cards and BYU Signature Cards. If a student is using a parent’s credit card, the cardholder must be present for purchases and returns. If the cardholder is not available for a return, only in-store credit is issued. I got in ... now what? expects from you and in turn let them know what you By N E D R A S O R E N S O N expect. You may like different Residence Life music or have different study habits. One of you may be a Dear Mom and Dad, night owl, the other a mornSo far BYU is just OK. Don’t ing person. Is your roommate get me wrong, school is great a neat freak? What if you’re and I love my classes … but not? Learning to talk things I have the most out is great, but awful roommate! learning to listen BRING Sounds like a Bedding and personal is even better. worst-case sce- linens Consideration means respectna rio, right? Alarm clock ing the other Wouldn’t it be Telephone or cell phone person’s point of sad if you were Sewing kit view (we all have writing this letLaundry bag and one), feelings (we ter? Wouldn’t it supplies all have those, be worse if you too) and propwere the awful Flashlight Iron roommate? erty. Your room It’s likely, if Dishes, cookware and or apartment is your home away you are coming utensils (apartment-style from home while to campus as a housing) at school. But freshman, that Entertainment it’s your roomthe only other equipment mate’s home as people you’ve Bicycle (limited outdoor well. It’s a place ever lived with storage at on-campus you should both have been your housing) feel comfortable family. Living DON’T BRING living in. with a roommate – often a Fireworks (or any Cooperation stranger – can explosive or flammable is the final C. be an exhilarat- materials) Establishing ing, but frighten- Small appliances and hou s e r u le s ing, experience. space heaters toget her a nd Getting to know Incense or candles committing to someone from Weapons (firearms, BB them makes living together easanother part of guns, paint/pellet guns, ier. Sometimes the country or wrist rockets, airsoft learning about a guns). Large knives and it’s helpful to new culture from ammunition must be write out a roomsomeone who checked at the local mate agreement. You’r e sh a r comes from a central housing office. different country Skateboards, longboards ing a living can be reward- and in-line skates (not space and that ing. Still, worry- allowed on campus) means sharing ing about what Pets responsibilities. Be willing to kind of roommate you’ll get is normal. be accountable not only to But do you ever worry about your roommate, but also to what kind of roommate you’ll yourself. be? Being a good roommate is You’ve come to BYU to get all about following three Cs. an education, but not every You’ve got to communicate. lesson you learn will come Being open and honest with from the classroom. Getting your roommate from day one along with people, making lays a good foundation for the life-long friends and learning relationship. Ask questions. to live with others is a valuFind out what your roommate able skill. LIVe THE RIV just north of I f you want to raise a family and change the world, the Marriott School can help you achieve your dreams. A business degree offers the skills to further your profession, help your family, build the church, support your community, and influence the world. Sounds good, right? Now all you need to do is: Register for Bus M 180 (Business Career Lecture Series) Attend the Marriott School’s New Student Orientation Friday, 27 August, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. Want even more info? Visit the Business Advisement Center in 460 TNRB or call us at 801-422-4285. BYU free tanning sand volleyball court pool and spa - bbq area business center monthly activites largest bedrooms in the valley UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 1505 North Canyon Rd PROVO, Utah 84604 marriottschool.byu.edu 888.870.5176 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition TRADITIONS OF THE BYU’s new custom portal: myBYU Each year, Helaman Field becomes a sea of blue foam as BYU fans play True Blue Football, flag football played in a thick layer of BYU-blue foam. Participants can also slide down the side of the hill through the blue cloud. The tradition of True Blue Football evolved from an older tradition – the Mud Bowl. BYU used to plow up a field and the Provo fire department would hose it down until it was all mud. BYU fans would then play tackle football in the muck. Photo by Natali Wyson Dining on campus is easier with a meal plan BYU meal plans are helping hungry students satisfy the munchies while keeping their piggy banks full. Meal plans seem to be the most convenient and easiest way to find meals and snacks on campus, and because there are multiple plans to choose from, there is a plan for everyone. “We offer a variety of meal plans that meet the different needs of students, because every student has a little different dining need,” said Dean Wright, director of dining services. “We’re trying to meet the lifestyles of students, the ones who live in Helaman Halls, the ones who like to go grocery shopping, the ones off campus, to the students who live in a traditional home and need to have their meals on campus.” There are five meal plans students can choose from including EZ Dining, Cannon Block of Meals, Open Door, Diner’s Platinum and, the most popular, Dining Plus. “Meal plans take away the stress of having to shop for and cook our own food,” said Rachel Wade, a freshman living in Helaman Halls who uses a Dining Plus plan. “If we’re in a hurry on campus, it lets us grab a snack quickly from the vending machines.” Wade chose the Dining Plus plan because it allows her to eat not only at the Cannon Center, but at all the eateries on campus. With several on-campus dining locations open at various times of the day, students are sure to find the perfect meal even during early mornings and late nights. “Food is so much easier to find with a meal plan,” said Alexis Sienicki, a student who believes every freshman should have a meal plan. “I have constant access to the Cannon at Helaman Halls, vending machines on campus, the Cougar Eat, Blue Line, Skyroom, you name it. I never run out of options of where, when and how I can get my next meal.” Meal plans can be paid for monthly, after which funds to purchase food are sent directly to a student’s signature card. “Our signature cards are like debit cards,” Sienicki said. “I love using mine because I always have it with me. I don’t need to carry around cash wondering whether I have enough, and I don’t have to carry around loose change. It helps me keep track of my money better.” Students who purchase meal plans can eat at some of the most popular BYU eateries Campus restaurants and eateries SUMMER HOURS FALL/WINTER HOURS Blue Line Deli & Market W117 TNRB (Tanner Building) Getting its name from the New York subway line, the Blue Line reflects the variety of foods of New York: soups, salads, hot sandwiches, beverages and snacks. Mon – Thurs: 8 am – 5 pm, Fri: 8 am – 3 pm. Closed for Summer term. Re-opens for Education Week. Commons at the Cannon Center Helaman Halls Mainly used by residents of Helaman Halls, but open to anyone. Serves a variety of foods within six stations: fusion, exhibition, grainery, grill, salads and wraps, and euro kitchen. Mon – Fri: 6:30 – 9 am, 11 am – 1:30 pm, Mon –Thurs: 7 am – 9 pm, Fri: 7 am – 8 pm, Sat: 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Sat: 7 – 9 am, 11 am – 1:30 pm, 7:30 am – 6:30 pm, Sun: 11 am – 6 pm, Fast Sun: 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Sun: 1:15 – 2:30 pm, 5 – 6 pm, Fast 3 pm – 6 pm. Sun: 3 – 4:30 pm. Cougareat 2nd floor WSC (Wilkinson Student Center) The campus food court. With nine different options, there’s always something good. Cougar Express Packaged fresh salads, sandwiches, convenience store Mon – Fri: 8 am – 6 pm, Sat: 11 am – 4 pm. Mon – Fri: 7 am – 9 pm, Sat: 8 am – 9 pm. Freschetta Personal pizzas, calzones and dessert pizzas Mon – Fri: 11 am – 5 pm. Mon – Fri: 11 am – 8 pm, Sat: 11 am – 6 pm. L & T Salad & Soup Soups, salads and wraps Mon – Fri: 11 am – 4 pm. Mon – Thurs: 10:30 am – 7:30 pm, Fri: 10:30 am – 4 pm, Sat: 11:30 am – 3 pm. Scoreboard Grill Made to order breakfasts, burgers and fries Mon – Fri: 8 am – 6 pm, Sat: 11 am – 4 pm. Mon – Fri: 7 am – 7:30 pm, Sat: 8 am – 7 pm. Subway Submarine sandwiches and salads Mon – Fri: 7 am – 7:30 pm, Sat: 8 am – 4 pm. Mon – Fri: 7 am – 9 pm, Sat: 8 am – 8 pm. Sugar ’n’ Spice Freshly baked bread, doughnuts, sandwiches, treats and ice cream Mon – Fri: 8 am – 6 pm. Mon – Fri: 7:30 am – 9 pm, Sat: 8 am – 5 pm. Taco Bell Tacos, burritos, nachos and something called a chalupa Mon – Fri: 10 am – 9 pm, Sat: 11 am – 7:30 pm. Mon – Fri: 8 am – 10 pm, Sat: 11 am – 9 pm. Teriyaki Stix Rice dishes with a variety of meats and vegetables Mon – Fri: 11 am – 2:30 pm. Mon – Fri: 11 am – 6:30 pm. Tomassito’s Café Pastas and other Italian fare Closed. Mon: 11 am – 6 pm, Tues – Thurs: 11 am – 7:30 pm, Fri: 11 am – 4 pm. Creamery With five locations, the Creamery is your place to get BYU’s infamous ice cream, cheeses and other dairy products. You will also find a variety of groceries. Creamery on Ninth East 1209 North 900 East including the Cannon Center, Subway, Taco Bell, LT Soup & Salads, Jamba Juice, Sugar & Spice and more. Students who want to cook their own food can purchase specific meal plans that let them buy groceries at three BYU creameries. “I wouldn’t limit meal plans to freshmen,” Wright said. “Meal plans help with budgeting. [They] help the students plan out their day so they know they’re getting some nutrition. I believe the students that have meal plans generally eat healthier, and I believe that the meal plan choices that we offer are varied enough to meet the savings of money and time.” Although meal plans are often associated with freshmen, Wright said for every freshman who purchases a meal plan, three upperclassmen purchase one. “Dining services is always looking at new meal plans to meet the students’ needs,” Wright said. “We meet with students to try to determine what is the best meal plan, because the majority of students at BYU that have meal plans are voluntary. I believe this shows that BYU offers value to its students.” For more information or to purchase a meal plan, visit dining.byu.edu/mealplans. [email protected] By J E N N A C A S O N Similar to customizable startpages and web portals such as My Yahoo or iGoogle, myBYU allows users to access campus information on a tailored page that contains personalized portlets and tabs. Sparked by advances in technology, myBYU was generated to replace the previous system, Route Y. “Route Y has served us well, but technology has evolved,” said Michael Brown, director of Information Technology Communications. “We now have the ability to personalize and customize a little more, so users are able to control what they see and look at when they log in.” MyBYU consists of four major parts: Portlets which are small self-contained windows that contain information, links or services. Tabs are pages with predefined or customizable collections of portlets. Settings provides various ways to customize myBYU. Banner Area includes links to the BYU home page, BeSafe, Help and a search window. To access myBYU, go to my.byu.edu click the orange Sign In button, and log in using your BYU net ID and password. The first time you sign in to myBYU you will see three tabs: Home, Tools and News. Each tab includes a collection of portlets that have been preselected for you. Users can create additional tabs with personalized content. The Add Content feature of myBYU takes users to a list of external material that can be added to their personalized homepage. By default, campus-related notifications will be located on the myBYU Home tab. The Home tab is the only tab that cannot be renamed, moved or deleted. Likewise, the “my announcements” portlet is the only portlet that cannot be deleted since the university will be using that portlet to notify students of important information. Users can subscribe to targeted campus notifications by selecting the “my announcements” link. “It’s Route Y and more,” Brown said. “It’s the ability for us to make more information accessible to our users. They now have the ability to personalize their experience and have more information than before. It’s a more personalized way to receive campus information.” To learn more, visit it.byu. edu/go/mybyuhelp. Wisdom Teeth SAVE True Blue Football By J U L I E S T O D D A R D 100 00 OFF $ Extraction of 4 Wisdom Teeth Not valid with any other discount or offer. Mon – Thur: 7 am – 11 pm, Fri – Sat: 7 am – midnight. Grill: Mon – Fri: 11 am – 9 pm. Fountain: Mon – Thur: 11 am – 11 pm, Fri – Sat: 11 am – midnight. Creamery Outlet Culinary Support Center Mon – Fri: 8 am – 7 pm, Sat: 9 am – 7 pm Helaman Creamery Mon – Thur: 7 am – 10 pm, Fri: 7 am – 6 pm, Sat: 11 am – 6 pm. Grill: Mon – Thurs: noon – 10 pm. Fri – Sat: noon – 6 pm. 141 Cannon Center Mon – Fri: 7 am – 11:30 pm, Sat: 10 am – 11:30 pm. Grill: Mon – Fri: 11 am – 11:30 pm, Sat: 11 am – 11:30 pm. Wyview Creamery 1990 North 40 West Mon – Sat: 7 am – midnight. Jamba Juice Healthy smoothies that keep you energized throughout the day. At the Wilkinson Center Mon – Fri: 9am – 6:30 pm, Sat: 10:30 am – 4 pm. At the Student Athlete Building Mon – Fri: 10 am – 4 pm. 2047 WSC Mon – Fri: 8 am – 9 pm, Sat: 10 am – 7 pm. 102 SAB (Student Athlete Building) Mon – Fri: 7:30 am – 7 pm, Sat: 11 am – 5 pm. Legends Grille 106 SAB With 11 plasma screens, Legends Grille is the perfect place to enjoy the game while eating delicious food. Chefs prepare specialty salads, hearth baked pizzas, grilled steaks and salmon, oven toasted sandwiches and more all right in front of you. Mon – Fri: 7:30 am – 8 pm, Sat: 11 am – 8 pm. Pizza TBA delivery: Mon – Sat: 4 – 10:30 pm. MOA Café Mezzanine of the Museum of Art (MOA) After enjoying the art exhibits in the MOA, head up to the Museum Café to dine on specialty sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. Mon – Fri: 11 am – 2 pm. Closed Orville & Wilbur’s 1st floor WSC in the Games Center Come here to enjoy some food and fun. Choose from buffalo wings, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, nachos, fries and more while you bowl with your friends. Mon – Fri: 11 am – 10 pm, Sat: 11 am – 10 pm. Closed Pendulum Court ESC (Eyring Science Center) 2nd Floor Center Court Register for BYU Salt Lake Center classes the same way you do for classes on campus. Dietetics students run the Pendulum Court as a lab for hands-on food service training. Reservations are required and can be made at pencourt.byu.edu. Closed 8 weeks each Fall and Winter semester. Mon – Thurs: 11:30 am – 1:10 pm. Skyroom Restaurant 6th floor WSC The Skyroom overlooks campus and offers everyday specials along with a buffet. It is open for lunch only and accepts reservations. Mon – Fri: 11 am – 1:30 pm. Closed Skating Putting together an ideal schedule can be a challenge— unless you’ve discovered the BYU Salt Lake Center. the BYU Salt lake Center, at 3 triad Center in downtown Salt lake City, is the perfect location for students living or working in the Salt lake area and surrounding counties or for students who find themselves with schedule conflicts. Just 5 minutes off I-15, our beautiful campus in the high-tech triad Center is easily reached by car, bus or traX. Here, you’ll find everything you need to succeed: • Small classes, convenient schedules, once-a-week classes, and personal attention. Ward Parties FHE discount on Mondays 250 S. State Street Orem www.classicfuncenter.com . 801-224-4197 13 • Two hundred different classes each semester, filling University Core, major, and elective requirements. • A wholesome atmosphere with inspired instructors and fellow students who share your ideals. Plus, at the BYU Salt lake Center, you’ll enjoy the BYU experience in downtown Salt lake City just west of temple Square. Contact us today to learn more about how the Salt Lake Center can become a part of your educational success. 801-933-9400 http://slc.byu.edu 345 W. North Temple 3 Triad Center S a lt l a k e C e n t e r 14 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition Built with religion in mind with teaching religion.” Students are required to complete 14 hours of religion credit in order to graduate. Many students do not know Each religion class is two what to expect when they credits, and students are walk into their first religion required to take the first and class at BYU. second half of the Book of Are religion classes like Mormon, one New Testament early-morning seminary? class and one Doctrine and Are grades based mostly on Covenants class. The remainattendance and the ability to ing six credits are satisfied memorize a few scriptures? with elective religion classes. Are there doughnuts? Bennett said because religion classes While are required, attendance is necessary and in order to succeed to mainin any class tain BY U’s accreditation and having as a univera lesson is sity, religion an obvious aspect of reliclasses must gion classes, be as academthere is much ically rigorous as classes more to these in other classes. departments. Associate Dean of “Our Religious faculty must have Education, academic Richard Photo by Luke Hansen degrees, they Bennett, said religion Academically rigorous religion must have cl a s s e s at classes are a hallmark of BYU. Ph.D.s, they BYU are more Students can choose from must be able challenging to publish as a variety of classes with an and compre- emphasis on the scriptures. a scholarly enterprise, or hensive than a standard seminary class. they can’t stay on the faculty,” Bennett said BYU uses the Bennett said. same manuals and handMelissa Connor, a junior books for classes as the insti- from Fayetteville, Ark., said tutes, but religion classes she likes religion classes differ from institute. because the teachers are “Religion here at BYU is more professional. “You get people who have not peripheral to the university curriculum, but studied it, and that’s really central,” Bennett said. “At refreshing,” Connor said. every university you have “You get people who are these institutes which are experts in that field.” Bennett said religion satellite, or external, to the academic courses. BYU was classes are intended for stubuilt with religion in mind. dents to take one religion A BYU education is infused class every semester. By S TA C E Y W A L L A C E The Wilkinson Center jobs board serves as a central location for students to find and apply for campus jobs. In November 2010 BYU employed a record 14,054 students. Photo by Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo Finding jobs for diligently seeking students By S U L G E E L E E Since the economy has dropped, gas prices and unemployment have gone up. Regardless of the economic circumstances, most college students still have to find a way to make ends meet in order to pay tuition and rent. BYU students have resources to find a job either on- or offcampus, and it’s not impossible to get hired as long as they keep certain values in mind. “Be patient and be consistent,” said Collette Blackwelder, the manager at the Student Employment Office. “These are the best two pieces of advice I can give.” The Student Employment Office answers questions and provides information regarding jobs. They do not find actual jobs for students, but they help with the hiring process once students are hired to on-campus jobs. “They think we’ll find their jobs for them, but we don’t,” said Lauren Harris, a freshman who works as an employment services representative. “They need to do a lot of searching on their own and get hired. Then we can start their hiring process. It needs a lot of hard work.” BYU has about 30,000 students and 14,000 employment opportunities and job openings, but there are off-campus jobs available, Blackwelder said. Harris said even though it took her about three months to find her current on-campus job, she was consistent in putting her resumes in and following up, and most importantly, she was not discouraged. Blackwelder’s emphasis on being patient and consistent has worked for Harris, but getting a job may take a little more than that. “Sometimes it’s just being at the right place at the right time,” Blackwelder said. “You may need to be around the right people, too.” Is finding the right type of job important? Teacher’s assistants and custodians are the most employable jobs on campus, but any job will give good experience such as learning, leadership or working as a team, according to Blackwelder. “Work is good work,” she said. “It’s a good, honest job.” Some resources for finding job openings are: • Jobs.byu.edu for on-campus jobs. This website enables students to create a resume or an online profile. • Monster.com and other job searching websites for offcampus jobs. • The classified section in The Daily Universe or online at newsnet.byu.edu/ classified for off-campus jobs. • The Ad Board on the first f loor of the Wilkinson Student Center for offcampus jobs. Students looking for a job should: • Think ahead about what kind of job they might want. • Think about personal interests and skills. • Do research on the websites described above before applying. • Create a professional-looking resume. Assistance on interviewing, creating cover letters and making resume are available at hrs.byu.edu/hr/ students/student-jobs/ applicant-help. Network with people around them, such as friends, roommates and professors for available job openings. Always look for job opportunities. Take resumes to managers or employers of businesses with possible job openings. Dress and act professional when in contact with managers or employers. Check up on job postings and contact the business as soon as possible. First-come is most likely first-served. Despite the rising unemployment numbers, Blackwelder thinks there are still enough job opportunities available for students who do their best in looking for one. “Many [students] do struggle to find work,” she said. “But there is always a need for good, hard workers.” The Student Employment office is in 2024 WSC and also available at 801-422-3562. [email protected] ballet · ballroom · tap · clogging BYU’s YSA wards: a classroom may be your chapel By M E G A N H AT C H Step into a dancer’s paradise without tripping over your budget. 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But according to some BYU students, it also facilitates a greater unity within the ward. “Everyone is the same age, which makes it easier to get involved in activities and creates more fellowshipping,” said Dustin Bates, a junior majoring in economics. Bates also said it is Photo by Jamison Metzger easy to relate to ward Every Sunday BYU students attend LDS members who are going through the same life Young Single Adult wards that meet experiences as him. on campus using BYU classrooms and Because almost all lecture halls. ward callings are filled by members in the ward, it is in a variety of callings. not uncommon for an elders “Make sure you have a callquorum president to have ing,” said Blake Miller, a sophoserved in a priests quorum more majoring in information just a few weeks earlier or for systems. “If you don’t have a a Relief Society president to be calling, talk to your bishop.” new to visiting teaching. But Outside of Sunday serstudents agree YSA wards are vices, YSA wards also proa great place to learn how the vide for interactions among Church works by participating students. One way is through family home evening groups. Members of each ward are split into family groups, generally determined by apartment, to hold FHE with each other every Monday night. Janelle Taysom, a junior majoring in civil engineering, said her family home evening group acts as a support system while she is at college. “My family home evening groups have actually become my family away from home,” Taysom said. YSA wards often change every semester as members move in and out, yet the wards tend to build some of the strongest relationships found at BYU. “Make friends in your ward early,” said Jessica Church, a junior majoring in public health. “A lot of your ward friends will end up being your closest friends.” One common practice is holding ward prayer Sunday nights. During this time, the ward will typically gather for a thought before a prayer to start the week. Taysom said she enjoys ward prayer because it allows her to talk to members of the ward she typically won’t see during the school week. “Ward prayer brings us all together,” Taysom said, “which is essentially the purpose of young single adult wards in general.” The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition Going forth to serve others children, making quote boxes By C A M LY N G I D D I N S for assault victims or recyService Corps Program Director cling bags to send to Africa for craft making. They also The cure to all concerns, teamed up with various whether academic or social, other programs in the Y-serve may be involvement, specifi- Center, including Sport’s cally in service. Hero Day, Adaptive Aquatics, Rachel Pulsipher from St. Adopt-a-Grandparent and George innocently walked Y-ACT and several others. Tiffani Bodhaine from into the Y-serve center one day to get training for a men- California served on the toring program, but ended Freshman Service Corps last year and up with a completely will be one of the program different result. After directors an encounnext year. “An advanter with the tage to being C ent er for a leader on Service and Learning campus is direct h at yo u t or, C a s ey get to betPeterson, she t er k now campus ended up on and people the planning like Casey committee of the Freshman Photo by Jamison Metzger or BY USA Service Corps. Freshmen can volunteer at the members Fittingly, that might Pulsipher sat Y-serve center to help other be able to in the Stop ’n’ freshmen and participate in help you in Serve office for service projects. The freshman the future,” her interview corps contributed over 3,200 Bodhaine said. “It also and laughed, hours of service last year. “Everybody’s makes you story starts more comwhen they walked into the fortable on campus. Lastly, it office and Casey saw them,” introduces you to other leadshe said ership opportunities you can The Freshman Service take on and expand.” Corps is run for freshmen by “When you put [freshmen] freshmen (although others in the position of being the are never turned away). Each helper instead of the insemonth, the Service Corps cure, inadequate person, it Council and their committees balances out all of that and organize a service activity for helps them to find their place freshmen to take on. In 2010, and to start to build into somethe service corps had more thing bigger and greater than than 638 volunteers contrib- themselves,” Peterson said. uting over 3,277 hours. L i ke m a ny ot her s , Activities included yard Pulsipher recommends getwork at the Provo Library, ting involved in service, but caroling at retirement especially with the Freshman homes, playing with disabled Service Corps. Provo, Orem offer places to shop, eat, play By M I C H A L A S H Swapping your siblings for roommates, your car for a bus pass and your sleep for study time can be tough adjustments to make, but knowing where things are and how to get there can help ease the transition from home to student life. Understanding Utah An important part of getting around Utah is understanding the area. Utah addresses are determined by a grid system. There is a focal point of each area that can be considered “0 North, 0 East, 0 South, 0 West.” In Provo, that point is the intersection of Center Street and University Avenue. From there, you can determine how far north or south on University Avenue and how far east or west down Center Street your destination is. The Y on the mountains is east of where you are, always. So long as you know the address of where you are, the address of where you’re going and which way points east, you should be able to find your way around. Where can I get groceries? Knowing where to get food is a top priority for new students. With meal plans, most students don’t need to travel more than a few hundred yards for most meals. There are four BYU Creameries on campus: at the Cannon Center, south of Heritage Halls on 900 East, east of the Marriott Center and at Wyview. In addition, here are a few local grocery stores: Macey’s, 1400 N. State St., Provo. Within a reasonable walking distance of most campus and student housing. Smith’s, 350 N. 200 West, Provo. Smith’s offers groceries and merchandise. Sam’s Club, 1313 S. University Ave., Provo. A membership warehouse store. Walmart, 1355 S. Sandhill Rd., Orem. Approximately five miles from campus. Once you get here, however, you can find clothing, food and goods galore. Costco, 648 East 800 South, Orem. Another membership warehouse store. Where do I shop? Almost all young adults love, or at least need, to shop. You may have forgotten to pack your winter coat or realize that you have more skirts than pants and need to stock up for winter. There are three major shopping areas that carry all the products you’ll need. University Mall, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem. Filled with plenty of clothing stores, food vendors and entertainment opportunities. It’s easy to get to as well. Provo Towne Center, 1200 Towne Centre Boulevard, Provo. Larger than University Mall, but also a little further from campus. Riverwoods Shopping Center, 4801 N. University Ave, Provo. The Riverwoods isn’t technically a mall, but it does have clothing outlets, higher-end restaurants and a movie theater. Brita Harris, a junior studying travel and tourism at BYU, said one of her favorite activities is hanging out at the Riverwoods. Where do I work out? Many students use the student gym, located on the second floor of the Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), because it’s free. There is also a track on the first floor of the SFH which is open to students in the morning and evening. The outdoor track, north of Helaman Halls, is open to students unless the track team is practicing. Harris said she enjoys bike riding for exercise. University Police offer tips to remain safe, secure and ticket free By LT. A R N O L D L E M M O N University Police Welcome to BYU! My name is Arnie Lemmon, a lieutenant with the University Police. BYU is one of the safest campuses in the United States. Our department wants each student to have a great university experience. With everyone’s help, we can keep our campus a safe living and learning environment. There are several factors that contribute to a safe campus. The most important factor is our outstanding students, faculty and staff. Another factor is that BYU has its own police department. The University Police Department is a Utah State certified law enforcement agency comprised of 29 fulltime and nine reserve police officers supported by a stateof-the-art 911 dispatch center. Here are some suggestions to keep yourself and our campus community safe: • Take responsibility for your own personal safety. • Read the Campus Security Report found on our website, police.byu.edu. • View the videos, “Shots Fired” and “Flashpoint,” on our department’s website. These two videos can save your life. • To receive notification by way of your cell phone, text messaging and email of any significant emergency or dangerous situation involving campus, complete the fields under “Campus Emergency Alert Contact” in your myBYU Personal Information section. • Be selective as to whom you date. Set standards and communicate those standards. • Protect your personal identity and property. • Stay safe on social network sites. The Internet makes it easy for people to misrepresent identities and motives. • If you are involved in a traffic accident, no matter what the damage is, notify the local police department. • If you become a victim of any crime occurring on campus, notify the University Police 15 immediately by calling 801-422-2222. There are some things that a few individuals choose to do which often wrecks their BYU experience and burdens them with a criminal record. The more common ones that we see are: • Stealing the personal property of others at t he • S hopl i f t i n g Bookstore u n ive r sit y • S t e a l i n g property • Starting fires • Manufacturing and detonating dry ice and other types of explosive devices; severe injuries have resulted from this type of activity. • Trespassing in buildings and areas that are closed to the public. • Stalking; if she doesn’t want a relationship with you, “leave me alone” means exactly that – leave her alone. The university has plenty of parking stalls, but you may have to walk a short distance. The upside is all BYU parking is free. Students with cars need to register their vehicles on the University Police website. The department has an electronic license plate recognition system that recognizes cars for the appropriate registration and parking privileges. The University Police treats everyone the same. If anyone elects to commit a crime on campus, we utilize all of our resources in identifying and prosecuting them. Come to our department at 2120 JKB and let us take you on a tour. If you have any law enforcement or security concerns, questions or suggestions, please contact me at 801-4225208 or arnold_lemmon@byu. edu. “Provo is really accessible for bikers,” she said, adding that her favorite trails are down to Utah Lake and up Provo Canyon. “There are good trails and lots of beautiful scenery.” Isdanish Pierce, who lived in Provo as a student before getting married and moving to Orem, said she and her husband also enjoy biking in the warmer months. “The Provo River Trail practically runs through campus,” she said. “It’s a pretty area and it’s really close by.” Where do I eat? Most students find that eating is the easiest way to spend time with friends. Provo is notorious for being a frozen yogurt mecca. “You can walk half a mile off campus and run in to at least eight frozen yogurt places,” Pierce said, laughing. Provo also has a great selection of food vendors. Sammy’s Cafe, 27 N. 100 West, Provo. Sammy’s is a classic burger and shake joint located just north of Center Street. Guru’s Café, 45 E. Center Street, Provo. Guru’s has an urban hipster feel. It showcases local artists every Wednesday night, has vegetarian and vegan-friendly options and displays quotes by Ghandi and other inspirational icons. Café Rio, 2250 N. University Parkway, Provo. A Utah-based fresh-Mex restaurant famous for its pulled pork salads. It’s a must try for newcomers. Jess Barringer, a junior from Charlotte, N.C., said she loves Café Rio. “It’s a fun place to go with friends, grab something cheap and hang around and talk,” she said. El Salvador, 332 W. Center Street, Provo. Harris said it’s one of her favorite places to grab a bite. “[It has a] great hole-in-thewall vibe, and is seriously good,” she said. “And cheap.” Café Zupas, 408 W. 2230 North, Provo. Another Utahbased restaurant, famous for gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches. Pizza Pie Café, 2235 N. University Parkway, Provo. For less than $8, students can enjoy all-you-can-eat salad, pasta and, of course, pizza. Harris said it’s at the top of her favorites list. “They have a really good variety,” she said. “The Spud pizza is a favorite, the Oreo pizza, too.” How do I get around? Most places are within walking distance from campus. For further destinations, UTA has several bus routes that extend anywhere from Payson to Salt Lake City. Route 830 for example, starts by UVU and extends down to the Provo Towne Centre mall. Bus passes and routes can be found at rideuta.com. Provo has a variety of things to do and places to be. Friendly Provo residents are willing to help newcomers find products and places they need. 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New Pharmacy Benefit Added for 2011 BYU Student Health Center 1750 North Wymount Terrace Dr. (corner of 9th E. and University Pkwy.) 801-422-2771 Health.byu.edu 16 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition ENTERING A MAJOR... Economics andcan Family Living Applying toHome a major be like trying to complete an obstacle course. There are many different requirements for each major. Here are six general major entry requirements. GPA VOLUNTEER ESSAY/ENTRANCE EXAM/INTERVIEW A+ Construction Management w Facilities and Property Management Athletic Training w Dietetics w Nursing A B A A Special Education: Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities Mechanical Engineering w Technology and Engineering Education Teaching Social Science w Communication Studies w Theatre Arts Education French Teaching w Spanish Teaching w Clinical Laboratory Science Neuroscience w Accounting D C B D C Journalism w Public Relations w English Teaching Spanish Translation w Information Systems w General Business Entrepreneurship w Management: Finance, Global Supply Chain Management, Organizational Behavior/HR Management, Strategy w Marketing Management OPEN MAJORS Exercise Science w Psychology w English w Computer Science Economics w Political Science w Public Health w and many others Dance w Dance Education w Music Dance Theatre w Acting Jazz Studies w Music w Media Music Studies w Music Composition Music Education: K-12 Choral, K-12 Instrumental, Elementary Music Performance: Brass, Piano & Organ, Percussion, Piano, String, Vocal, Woodwind w Sound Recording Technology PORTFOLIO Industrial Design w Advertising w Journalism w Media Arts Studies Art Education K-12 w Visual Arts w Animation w Graphic Design Illustration w Photography w Studio Arts YES! WE’RE OPEN PORTFOLIO AUDITION All university majors are not listed above. Majors listed entail more requirements than mentioned. Contact the appropriate academic advisement center (see page 9) for a complete list of majors and requirements. THE K EYS TO HO USING Illustration by Alyssa Watson Finding help in a major choice By M O N I C A C H AV E S Deciding a major during freshman year can be an overwhelming task to many students, but BYU students do not have to make such an important decision alone. Weston Hawkings, a Middle East studies/Arabic student, said he had already chosen his major before coming to BYU. “After the Sept. 11 attack, I knew I wanted to study something about the Middle East,” Hawkings said. “I was fascinated by Arab culture.” Hawkings said choosing a major was easy, but for some the decision isn’t as easy. Last year, there were 2,780 students with undeclared majors. With more than 130 majors, BYU provides a vast number of options. Karen Evans, a coordinator at the University Advisement Center, said there are several reasons for such indecision. “Students may have so many interests it may be hard for them to decide just one major,” Evans said. “Another reason might be that the student has a particular major he wants, but has been denied to it. Others have a hard time making a decision, because they think their major may not lead to the career they want.” Evans said BYU students have numerous resources to help them. The first one is the University Advisement Center, where students can talk to a trained adviser. She said in cases where students have an area in mind, they might talk to advisers in specific college advisement centers, faculty and professionals. They may also enroll in a Career Exploration class (STDEV 117). Evans said students who are interested in two majors may choose one as a major and the other one as a minor; however, it is always good to talk to an adviser. “Some students take too long to decide, while others decide too soon, without exploring their options,” Evans said. Vanessa Koch Santos, a genetics and biotechnology student, had a counselor help her follow the best path. “It took me a year to decide my major,” she said. “A counselor helped me choose my emphasis, and helped me plan my schedule.” Whatever decision students make, it is important to know about new BYU policies. Students with undeclared majors must declare one before they reach 75 BYU credits, and cannot switch majors after reaching 90 BYU credits without petitioning the university. Evans said the policies are “to help the students, not to punish them.” “We want students to choose a major to help them have a plan, accomplish a goal and allow other students to come to the university,” Evans said. Men’s & Women’s Folkdance Auditions Wednesday • August 31st @ 6:30 p.m. Every semester all students must update their address on All single undergraduate students must either myBYU to avoid being charged fees. live on campus or in BYU contracted housing. If they do not, a waiver to the policy must be approved. Main Ballroom • Wilkinson Center A reminder from the BYU Off-Campus Housing Office (C-141 ASB) byu.edu/offcampushousing Women must come with a man who is also trying out, in order to audition. Women wear knee-length skirt or dress. Men, no shorts please. No experience necessary. The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition A powerful card: your BYU ID By M A D I S O N S M I T H A new backpack full of fresh pencils and paper presses against the shirt you’ve been waiting to wear for weeks as you walk to your first college class. Day one at BYU is going great, until you decide to use your meal plan in the Cougareat, do laundry, hit the gym or check out a book. What’s missing from your college experience? You forgot your BYU Signature ID Card: the key to many campus amenities. To acquire an ID card, students can visit the ID Center in room 2310 of the Wilkinson Student Center, near the Information Desk and Jamba Juice. A driver’s license or other photo ID is required. Make sure to meet dress and grooming standards; the ID card photo is often the first impression BYU students make on a professor or potential employer. “The BYU ID card has two main functions,” said Rachel Engler, an employee of the ID Center, in an email. “[To] identify [the] cardholder as a current member of the campus community [and] to provide university service areas with a quick and easy way to identify a cardholder’s role and associated entitlements.” Some of those entitlements include: accessing a meal plan at dining services such as the Cannon Center or a BYU Creamery, checking out books from the Harold B. Lee Library or gaining entrance to the Testing Center and campus athletic facilities. “When a cardholder’s ID number is read at a service location, the cardholder’s record is accessed,” Engler said. “This record tells the service area what services or entitlements are available to the cardholder. For example, when your ID card is swiped at the library, TRADITIONS OF THE your library record identifies you as a current student, entitled to check out books. When you swipe your card at a dining services location, your signature card and meal plan record tells the cashier that you have sufficient funds in your signature card or meal plan account to pay for your purchase.” The card also provides access to a debit signature account students can use at campus amenities like vending machines, laundry facilities, the Bookstore and print and copy centers. Jared Brown, a freshman from Houston, majoring in pre-communications, said he uses his ID card at the gym every other day and for laundry because the card gets a discount. “It’s all in one place; it’s like a debit card, really,” Brown said. “You only have to keep track of one card.” ID cards provide student identification, which can be useful for student services like purchasing textbooks at the Bookstore. Student status sometimes has extra benefits as well, such as discounts from businesses off-campus and admittance to BYU football games with All-Sport Pass tickets. “I sometimes use it to check out movies and watch them in the viewing room at the library,” said Sierra Smith, 17, a freshman from Houston. “It’s super cool because it’s free movies at the library.” If a student loses an ID card, the ID Center recommends deactivating the card to prevent unauthorized use and waiting two weeks for someone to turn it in. If the ID doesn’t turn up, a replacement costs $10. New students should also be aware the ID card doesn’t last forever. For most part- or full-time students, it needs renewal after around two years. For more information, contact the ID center online at signaturecard.byu.edu or at 801-422-3866. Whoosh, Cecil In recent years, a tradition has developed amongst the student section at men’s basketball games. After a BYU player successfully makes a basket during a free throw attempt, students simultaneously yell, “Whoosh, Cecil!” and point to President Cecil O. Samuelson’s regular seat opposite the student section. During the 2010–11 season, President Samuelson started to acknowledge students’ exclamations by giving them a thumbs up. Photo by Luke Hansen Staying within the circle of the Honor Code By S T E V E N B A K E R Director, Honor Code Office It’s a pleasure and an honor for me to live and work in this great community where every member has made a commitment and signed a pledge to live on his or her honor. I feel strongly that most of the students here at BYU are striving to honor their commitment. The Honor Code and the students who sign a pledge to live by it make BYU unique. One of the main reasons most students chose to come to BYU is so they could live, work and study with people who share their values. They enjoy being in an environment that is conducive to learning and personal growth. This is a marvelous benefit for all of us at BYU. The Honor Code is not a law but a set of guidelines distilled from principles of the gospel. Living by the Honor Code is about living in a community. The Honor Code is only as strong and effective as a person individually and collectively makes it. When we chose to reap the benefits of living in a community, we also chose to accept the responsibility of preserving that community and those who live in it. We have to be willing not only to voluntarily obey the community’s standards ourselves, but to help others understand their role and encourage them to also be contributing community members. The Honor Code Office is not alone in preserving and sustaining the Honor Code and the resulting atmosphere. It is a collective effort of roommates and friends, an army of good bishops and the willing members of the BYU commu- because they are forced to, but because it brings them great blessings. I have been the director of the Honor Code Office for more than 10 years. I know the overall community of students has integrity and character. How do I know this? The students I work with show me almost every day. The Honor Code is not about enforcement. It is really about encouraging students to honor their agreement and reap the benefits from doing so. One of my daughters once asked me if she had to go to BYU. She wasn’t sure she agreed with all of the dress and grooming standards. I told her she did not have to attend BYU. I also told her that if she decided to attend, I would expect her to do her best to honor her own commitment. I reminded her that attending BYU is not about rules and regulations; it is really about honoring our Daily Universe Photo commitments. Karl G. Maeser indicated that A statue of former president Karl if he drew a circle around himG. Maeser looks out from the self and gave his word of honor east side of the Maeser Building to stay within that circle, no toward campus. power on earth could get him to break his promise. Are we nity. The Honor Code at BYU individually and collectively has endured and will continue willing to keep that great BYU to endure because it is an inte- tradition of honor and commitgral part of the BYU experi- ment? My opinion is that we are ence. Most students who come indeed willing and anxious to to BYU do not have to alter their continue this great tradition lifestyle. 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Some incoming freshmen “As educated people, as people who are being given the gift of the transformative power of education, you have special responsibilities. You are fortunate that you are in a place here at Brigham Young University that believes that faith and reason go together, that does not see your intellect and your faith as enemies of each other, but sees them as integrally related in what you are.” FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE January 13, 2011 Photo by Luke Hansen Make College A because they wanted to be with their friends,” Stacey said. By M I C H A E L R I C H A R D S O N The new housing will erase this issue, said Julie Franklin, Four new buildings, two of director of Residence Life. which will be filled by this fall, “There will be ample spaces will house nearly 800 students for students who want on-camas an extension of Heritage pus housing this fall,” Franklin Halls. said in an email. The buildings are Franklin also said of being constructed on the the two buildings that will site of the former Deseret be available this fall, the Towers. women’s building will be The dorm feeling of slightly larger. Two addiDeseret Towers is being tional buildings will be replaced with apartmentavailable for Winter 2012. like housing, giving The buildings will have students two- or threea traditional academicbedroom options, with residential feel with kitchen, living room and Rendering courtesy BYU Residence Life pitched roofs and red brick dining area, according Heritage Halls buildings 25–28 will add on– walls. Each will be four to the BYU on-campus campus housing options beginning this fall. stories high and able to housing website. house approximately 200 “I would rather have lived in have faced difficulties with lack residents. Heritage,” said Ryan Boyce, a of on-campus housing after Students will have the option senior from St. George major- Deseret Towers’ destruction. of two- or three-bedroom units ing in math. “I was mad that Taylor Stacey, a freshman complete with a kitchen, living I couldn’t make food in my from Alpine studying public room, dining area, bathroom apartment.” health, said she barely made it and additional vanity with The cost to live in the new into Helaman Halls, but knows sink. Laundry facilities and extra storage will be located in four-story complexes will be friends who didn’t. more than the older Heritage “They were frustrated the basement. Mythbusting the BYU Honors Program Collage! By K R Y S TA L B A I L E Y BYU Honors Program Choose Liberty Square! www.chooseliberty.com Liberty Square Apts Find 556 us onNfacebook! 400 E Provo 801.374.7900 chooseliberty.com Square Apartments AsLiberty low as 556 N 400 E Provo UT $120/mo 801-374-7900 Spring/Summer Fall/Winter spots are filling fast, apply today! How much do you know about the BYU Honors Program, what Jeffrey R. Holland called the “crown jewel” of higher education at Brigham Young University? Here are a few facts to dispel the myths swirling around the program. Myth 1: A student must complete an extensive application process to be accepted into the Honors Program. Busted: No application for Honors exists; any student can go to the Honors Advisement Center and fill out a form to declare their intent to graduate with Honors. However, you need to maintain a 3.5 GPA and fulfill the Honors Program requirements to graduate with Honors (see honors.byu.edu). Myth 2: Honors classes are extremely rigorous and not worth the extra effort. Busted: Most Honors students say their Honors classes are intense but easier than, or just as rigorous, as their other classes. Ryan Greenburg from Georgia is a strong advocate of the Honors program. “[T]here is definitely more work in Honors classes but it is easier because most of the work … [is] pertinent and interesting,” Greenburg said. “I feel these classes successfully Daily Universe Photo The Maeser Building houses the university’s Honors Program. eliminate mediocrity – it is far more stressful to jump through a series of arbitrary hoops and massive memorizing of random facts than it is … to internalize complicated ideas and assignments and then form my own opinions and ideas about them. I absolutely love the Honors Program’s style and ambition to create a rich learning environment.” Myth 3: Only a few Honors classes are offered every semester, and those are extra sections for General Education classes. Busted: In Fall 2010, 111 sections of Honors classes were offered and 19 departments and schools across campus offered Honors classes in Winter 2011. Many different departments, from Exercise Science or Statistics to Dance, offer Honors sections, which means classes are available to every student and in almost every discipline. In addition to the large number of course sections available, Honors offers a variety of unique classes whose subjects vary from figuring out how to escape off a desert island with limited resources in Honors 259, “The Daedalus Project,” to studying how film portrays mental disorders in Honors 261, “Movie Madness.” If you want to challenge yourself and associate with other people who enjoy learning, check out the Honors Program (honors.byu.edu), contact the Honors Advisement Center in 102A Maeser Building at 801422-5497 or at [email protected]. Daily Universe offers front row ticket opportunities for fanatic students By J E N N A C A S O N What would you do for the chance to cheer on BYU football, men’s basketball and men’s volleyball from the best seat in the house? Fanatics across campus answer this question in public, displaying their Cougar Pride in attempts to obtain coveted front row tickets. “Front Row Fanatics is a fun way for The Daily Universe to reward devoted fans of BYU athletics and provides a nice break in the middle of the day for students to have friendly, competitive fun,” said Shayne Durrant, advertising director for The Daily Universe. Provided by The Daily Universe, Front Row Fanatics competitions are held in the Wilkinson Student Center just days before most football, men’s basketball and men’s volleyball home games. Cameron Lam, a junior from Palos Verdes, Calif., won front row tickets to last year’s BYU vs. Utah men’s basketball game. Lam was ecstatic after making the ticket-winning shot in a Front Row Fanatics’ shooting competition. “I think it’s amazing how the program gives back to the students and lets them have fun at the same time,” Lam said. Event competitions range from relay races using pizza boxes and pingpong balls to speed texting contests. The dates and times of events are announced in The Daily Universe. “We have an awesome student section, and being at the very front of it was simply amazing,” said Katlin Ball, another winner of Front Row Fanatics. “I am so glad The Daily Universe gives us these chances to win front row tickets. I will definitely be standing in line to win more tickets next year.” The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition Working out the nickels, dimes and dollars of financial aid By J E S S I C A J E N S E N non Reid, payroll manager at BYU. “Be careful with your student loans and credit cards. You have to know where your loan is at because you will have to pay that back. If you’re borrowing to go to school, try to stick within your means so you don’t get caught short.” Another resource students have are freshman mentors. Freshman mentors can help new students adjust and develop college skills. “My advice is to set priorities ahead of time and know if there is something you want to do,” said Amy McGreevy, a freshman mentor from Folsom, Calif. “If you’re budgeting, then you’ll be able to spend your money on more important opportunities and experiences instead of wasting it on frivolous things that seem important at the time.” After budgets have been made and money divided out, consider Israelsen’s question to his students: Why does everything have to cost? “I ask my students to consider Walden Pond and only spend money on crucial things for a week or a month and instead of buying things, we create our own activities,” he said. “Most people discover it’s a better week in some ways.” Katie is an honor student, a volunteer in her community and a wonderful big sister. October 19, 20, 21 Katie illegally downloads at least one movie a week. Be Consistent. To learn more about the acceptable uses of digital media please visit us at: www.copyright.byu.edu 2011 New Student Edition Volume 64, Issue 170 universe.byu.edu 152 BRMB, BYU, Provo, Utah 84602 SPECIAL SECTIONS COORDINATORS Jenna Cason Jani Winder Stephanie Rhodes PHOTOGRAPHERS Chris Bunker Luke Hansen Jamison Metzger Josh Bolding Daniel Sam The Daily Universe is an official publication of Brigham Young University and is produced as a cooperative enterprise of students and faculty. It is published as a laboratory newspaper by the College of Fine Arts and Communications and the Department of Communications under the direction of a professional management staff. The Daily Universe is published Monday through Friday, except during vacation and examination periods. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the student body, faculty, university administration, or Board of Trustees or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Copyright 2011 The Daily Universe/ Brigham Young University For more news, including audio and video, visit universe.byu.edu GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Alyssa Watson James Gardner Marlena Prophet Bryce Holland PROFESSIONAL STAFF MANAGING DIRECTOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ed Carter I T DIRECTOR DOCUMENT PRODUCTION PHOTO CHIEF STUDENT AD MANAGER Daryl Gibson BUSINESS MANAGER Ellen Hernandez METRO/SPORTS ADVISER Rich Evans CAMPUS/A & E ADVISER Kaye Nelson MULTIMEDIA EDITOR COPY SUPERVISOR Rich Johnson Brandon Judd ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Shayne Durrant ADVERTISING DESIGN & LAYOUT MANAGER Warren Bingham Advertising 801-422-4591 Circulation 801-422-2897 Classifieds 801-422-2897 News 801-422-2957 Fax 801-422-0177 [email protected] Parents Weekend 2011 October 21 –23 As new freshmen pack up and leave the financial comfort of their parents’ homes, they quickly find out one thing: living costs money. Between rent, utilities, food and random expenses such as makeup remover and dish soap, many new college students don’t realize the kind of expenses they will have. Fortunately, at BYU there are many resources for students needing assistance adjusting to financial independence. Professor Craig Israelsen teaches family finance at BYU and applies managing money to running a race. “Money is kind of like energy,” he said. “In a marathon, for example, sometimes runners that aren’t accustomed to a race start running too fast and a few miles into it, they run out of gas. Without planning a budget people either get lucky and overspend, or, more often, they don’t get lucky because there is just so much to buy – so many toys.” Lindsey Poch, a junior enrolled in Israelsen’s family finance class, has applied the importance of budgeting to her own life. “It really opens your eyes to living on your own and the expense of things,” Poch said. “When you have to pay for it all, you’re more careful with your money, while when you The BYU Financial Aid and important thing to remember Scholarship Office offers an when applying for scholareasy to follow eight-step pro- ships. Students must reapcess that outlines the amount ply by Feb. 1 every year to be of money students will need considered for scholarships. for school, what resources are We encourage all students to available and how to obtain complete the Comprehensive those resources. 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File your income taxes. tion and loan All finan2.Fill-out your FAFSA at fees. cial aid and The second scholarship www.fafsa.ed.gov. step is deterfunds are first disbursed into mining what 3.Complete the BYU financial aid application your BYU stutype of finanon My Financial Center. dent account. cial aid best These funds fits your situ4.Complete To-Do List. will automatiation. There cally pay any are m a ny 5.Check Message Center opportunities applicable messages periodically. available at tuition and fees, and then BYU to help excess funds finance your education, such as part-time are refunded. BYU encourwork, scholarships, federal ages all students to setup grants, federal loans and direct deposit for their excess BYU loans. Specific details student account refunds. For information on the about the different options for financial aid are outlined remaining steps, see the on the office’s website under BYU Financial Aid and step two. Scholarship Office website at Deadlines are the most financialaid.byu.edu. Parents Weekend 2007 Budgeting a part of university life live with your parents, you don’t really pay attention to how much things cost.” Sometimes, students view the process of sitting down and making a budget as restricting their spontaneity, Israelsen said. “The easiest way to do a low technical budget is to get a piece of paper and draw boxes that represent different categories of a personal budget,” he said. “Some categories you know in advance, like rent and utilities, some are surprises such as recreation and eating out. As each month begins we allocate the amount of money we have to work with on that piece of paper.” Besides family finance, other courses helpful to planning and managing budgets include FSL 260 and Business Management 110. Along with learning to budget, it’s also important to understand your income and taxes. “As you’re getting ready to make a budget, you should understand how taxes work on your paycheck,” said Shannon Kelly, assistant payroll manager at BYU. When working on campus, if you’re taking at least half the amount of credits as full time, then you are not going to have to pay for Social Security and Medicare. Also, the number of jobs you have per year and how much you make can provide different tax exemptions. “The brethren have told us to stay out of debt,” said Shan- 19 Be Part of Tradition! Come Home to Cougar Town Experience BYU this fall with your student Friday, October 21 Saturday, October 22 Discover campus as you take one of our excellent guided tours. Run or walk in the Family 5K through BYU’s picturesque campus. Experience BYU this fall with your student Campus Tours Family 5K Walk/Run Friday, October 19 Service Project Saturday, October 20 of service projects. Show variety your humanitarian spirit and participate in a varietyMuseum of service projects. of Art Stroll & Reception Enjoyof a presentation on one of the museum’s main Museum Art by light refreshments and a stroll Enjoy exhibits, a guidedfollowed tour through one of the museum’s top through the galleries. exhibits then be treated to a light reception. BYU Behind the Scenes Tours BYU Behind the Scenes Take a look behind the scenes for a view of BYU that Take amost lookstudents behind the a view of BYU that andscenes faculty for don’t experience. most students and faculty don’t experience. ago.or Those traverse one-mile BYU’s trail will be Run walkwho in the familythis 5K through rewarded with spectacular valley and campus views. picturesque campus. Show your humanitarian spirit and participate in a Service Project Blue-au Family Dinner (Luau & Pep Rally) Blue-au Dinner (Luau & and PepbeRally) DiveFamily into a festive island buffet entertained Delve by into a festive Island buffetperforming and be entertained some of BYU’s premier groups. by some of BYU’s premier performing groups. Hike the Y Family 5Kin a Y tradition that began over a century Participate Tailgate Hike theParty Y Join BYU fans for a tailgate before the BYU/Idaho Traverse this one-mile trail for spectacular valley State game and show your cougar spirit. and campus views. Football: BYU vs. Idaho State Tailgate Party Rise and shout as the Cougars take on the Bengals Join other BYU fans before the BYU football game. at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Go Cougars! BYU Football Game Rise and shout as the Cougars take on Eastern Washington at LaVell Edwards Stadium. For more information and to register, visit For more information and to register, visit parents.byu.edu SPonSoRED BY ThE SPONSORED BY THE 20 The Daily Universe, 2011 New Student Edition