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Veterans Day, 2009

joan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:14:04 +0000

I was a greeter for the U’s Veterans Day celebration last week. My charge was to welcome honorees at a luncheon after the ceremony, but I went a little early to get oriented and had time to watch…

Istanbul pictures

audemutah — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:16:43 +0000

We arrived in Istanbul safely and embarked on a walking and photo tour immediately. You now can see the photos too:

Slow Coffee

happygolucky — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:47:21 +0000

In a world of instant gratification and multi-tasking, take a moment to do one thing slowly and well.

So what’s wrong with the TV show SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

Stephen Koester — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:00:39 +0000

Follow the New Season of SYTYCD with Stephen Koester, Choreographer & University Professor of Dance

The first fall season of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” is underway. Happily for RedThread blogheads, Stephen Koester is watching, commenting, and answering questions about…

Pathways

sweetlybroken — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:02:02 +0000

Students aren't the only ones to frequent this spot by the library...

Home Again…The After Effects

whitneyevans — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:21:10 +0000

I have been home now for almost one month and am staring down the face of another school year. In reflecting upon my experiences in Costa Rica, I have many insights, this one in particular: study abroad has…

And the winner of the Tour of Utah stage one: sunscreen.

Tour de U — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:15:36 +0000

Before I get on my bike, I always go through a standard checklist: Spandex? Yep, nice and tight. Water bottles? Ice cold. Power music? Cued up. Helmet, gloves, and other safety gear? Ready as always. After attending stage one of…

Canyon Serenity

Invictus — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:48:18 +0000

Frequently, I take this beautiful state for granted. I have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of scenic views. Utah has crystal clear lakes, mountains that shoot to the heavens, hiking and biking trails that rival the best this world…

Volunteering in Costa Rica

SW on the road again — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:16:18 +0000

Yesterday, over lunch on the deck looking out over the tropical vegetation, we had an opportunity to chat with our students about their experiences in Costa Rica. The students mentioned the usual challenges and frustrations with foreign travel: not…

Pura Vida! Ahhhh! Watch out for that ……………..

sapphodite — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:35:45 +0000

My travel companion, partner, and fellow classmate, Whitney, and I arrived in Costa Rica on Wednesday, July 1, after a grueling 12 hours and 2 plane flights later. We rapidly caught a taxi to the scummiest bus terminal in the…