SUU News for 2007
Explore the yearly archive of Southern Utah University (SUU) News and articles published during 2007. This page features the latest campus updates, student successes, and faculty achievements, organized chronologically by month.
These articles were published more than 3 years ago and might contain outdated information or broken links. As a result, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
January
- Presidents Help Induct Friends into Old Main Society at Gala Event (January 1, 2007)
- Governor Acknowledges Outstanding SUU Students (January 1, 2007)
- SUCCESS Academy Reinforces Students' Intentions to Attend College at SUU (January 1, 2007)
- SUU Receives Daniels Fund Grant (January 1, 2007)
- Benson Named New President of Southern Utah University (January 2, 2007)
- SUU Professor Receives Fulbright to Azerbaijan (January 8, 2007)
- Artists Exhibit Varied Views of Seeing the World at SUU (January 24, 2007)
- Southern Utah Sculptor at Art Insights (January 24, 2007)
February
- Zions Bank Delivers Checks Personally to New President of SUU (February 1, 2007)
- President Benson Secures Major Gift For New Science Center (February 1, 2007)
- SUU’s School of Business Announces Prestigious Winners of Best Business Idea Competition (February 1, 2007)
- SUU Theatre Production Revived for New York City Run (February 2, 2007)
- Career and Summer Job Fair at SUU, February 21 (February 14, 2007)
- Utah Arts Council Traveling Exhibition Now at SUU (February 15, 2007)
March
- Next Wells Fargo Executive Speaker Series at SUU, March 8 (March 1, 2007)
- Vice President Barton of Southern Utah University Steps Down (March 1, 2007)
- Live Music and Las Vegas Flare showcased in Journeys (March 1, 2007)
- Pastel Artist at Art Insights (March 1, 2007)
- SUU’s Vice President Thompson Retires (March 1, 2007)
- Ceramic Artist at Art Insights (March 6, 2007)
- SUU and Dixie Presidents Join in Welcoming UCESP (March 7, 2007)
- New Utah Law Aids Nevada Students in Attending SUU (March 16, 2007)
- Gordon Slack to be Honored on Founders' Day (March 19, 2007)
- Al Tait to be Honored on Founders' Day (March 19, 2007)
- Highly Acclaimed Web Designer Presents at Art Insights (March 19, 2007)
- Ruth Challis to be Honored on Founders' Day (March 19, 2007)
- John Yardley to be Inducted into SUU’s Hall of Honor (March 19, 2007)
- Painter and Draftsman Presents at SUU Art Insights (March 23, 2007)
- Miss SUU Kicks Off Her Platform with a Reading Marathon (March 26, 2007)
- SSS Honors Four TRIO Achievers (March 26, 2007)
- Hatch Taps SUU’s Nicole Anna Frazier for Senate Internship (March 26, 2007)
- Printmaker Presents New Techniques at Art Insights (March 28, 2007)
April
- Qualified Students Offer Free Tax Help at SUU, Saves You Money (April 1, 2007)
- Case To Direct Summer Games, Then Assume Leadership of Huntsman World Senior Games (April 4, 2007)
- “Carpe Diem” Taught at SUU (April 4, 2007)
- Alumni Returns to SUU to Share His Success (April 4, 2007)
- SUU Student Honored by NEWH (April 4, 2007)
- Utah Court of Appeals Hold a Special Session at SUU (April 4, 2007)
- Printmaker Presents New Techniques at Art Insights (April 10, 2007)
- Something/Not Something: Conceptual Artist Validates Artful Expression (April 11, 2007)
- SUU Presents Ridge 2000 Distinguished Lecturer (April 16, 2007)
- Two Daniels Scholars Commit to SUU (April 16, 2007)
- Bridging Bridges: a celebration linking cultures through dance (April 16, 2007)
- Business Ethics Taught at SUU (April 17, 2007)
- SUU Presents A Speacial Convocation In Connection With Cedar City’s Big Read Project (April 17, 2007)
- Management Simulations Announces Winners of Bi-Annual International Challenge (April 27, 2007)
May
- Governor to Deliver Commencement Address at SUU (May 1, 2007)
- Mayor Gerald R. Sherratt to Receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree from SUU (May 1, 2007)
- Southern Utah University Adds a Master’s Degree – MPA (May 1, 2007)
- Marie “Ree” Zaphiropoulos to Receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree from SUU (May 1, 2007)
- SUU Recognizes Three Co-valedictorians (May 3, 2007)
- SUU Geoscientists to Present at Geological Conference (May 3, 2007)
- SUU Professor Honored at Alpha Chi National Convention (May 3, 2007)
- SUU Goes Virtual to Broadcast Commencement (May 4, 2007)
- Athletic Trainer Inducted Into RMATA Hall of Fame (May 10, 2007)
- New Dean Announced at SUU's College of Education (May 10, 2007)
- Southwestern Schools Take Cooperation to a New Level (May 21, 2007)
- National Accreditation for SUU Department of Art and Design (May 29, 2007)
June
- SUU to Host Community and Campus Cardboard Drive (June 4, 2007)
- Brooklyn Student Takes Historic Photo of Black Bear (June 6, 2007)
- SUU Hosts Honors Students at Bryce Canyon (June 6, 2007)
- Southern Utah University to Break Ground for New Landmark on Campus (June 6, 2007)
- New Provost Announced at Southern Utah University (June 6, 2007)
- SUU Student Awarded National Journalism Award (June 7, 2007)
- New Communications Director Announced at Southern Utah University (June 18, 2007)
- Eddleman Selected as New Student Services Vice President (June 19, 2007)
- SUU Again Ranked in Consumers Digest Top Ten (June 22, 2007)
- Reinhold selected as new Chair of SUU’s National Advisory Board (June 25, 2007)
- SUU Opens Doors for Non-Traditional Student Success (June 26, 2007)
July
- SUU Welcomes Jones as New VP for Advancement (July 3, 2007)
- Childcare Center Reopens to SUU Community (July 6, 2007)
- SUU Senior Places Third at National SkillsUSA Competition (July 11, 2007)
- SUU Offers New Sports Conditioning & Performance Graduate Degree (July 23, 2007)
- Free Parking for T-Bird Pride (July 25, 2007)
August
- SUU's Second Community Cardboard Drive (August 2, 2007)
- SUU Graduate Programs Garner National Attention (2007) (August 17, 2007)
- McClellan Replaces Case as Summer Games Director (August 22, 2007)
- SUU Observatory Ready for Total Eclipse (August 24, 2007)
- New Department Chair and Faculty Join SUU’S College of CIET (August 28, 2007)
- SUU Cardboard Drive Continues (August 30, 2007)
September
- A Presidential Celebration: SUU to Inaugurate Michael T. Benson (September 4, 2007)
- SUU’s Wells Fargo Business Exec Speaker Series (September 5, 2007)
- SUU Announces Fall Convocations Schedule (September 5, 2007)
- SUU Inauguration Week: Mock Debate to Honor Benson (September 5, 2007)
- SUU Inauguration Week: Panel to Discuss Presidential Rhetoric (September 6, 2007)
- SUU Inauguration Week: Speakers Forum to Host Acclaimed Leaders (September 10, 2007)
- SUU Inauguration Week: Goo Goo Dolls to Rock Campus (September 11, 2007)
- SUU Inauguration Week: President Benson’s Formal Installation (September 12, 2007)
- Successful Alum to Visit SUU Campus (September 18, 2007)
- Readings & Workshops Slated for SUU’s Writing Conference (September 24, 2007)
- NASA Engineer to Visit SUU (September 25, 2007)
- SUU International Partnership Offers Double Degree (September 27, 2007)
- SUU Cardboard Drive Next Weekend (September 28, 2007)
October
- SUU & Utah State Archives Partner to Provide Archives Training (October 3, 2007)
- SUU to Host Fall Career & Internship Fair (2007) (October 9, 2007)
- SUU Enrollment Again Leads USHE (October 9, 2007)
- SUU Convocation: Five BYU Professors Address the War in Iraq (October 11, 2007)
- SUU to Host Stampin' Up! CEO (October 11, 2007)
- Free Depression Screenings for Community (October 15, 2007)
- SUU’s Ashcroft Observatory Open to All (October 16, 2007)
- Support a Troop on Iron County’s Annual Make a Difference Day (October 16, 2007)
- Scott Phillips to Direct Utah Shakespearean Festival’s Future (October 17, 2007)
- SUU Convocation Lecture Promotes Human Rights (October 18, 2007)
- SUU to Offer Grad Courses at DSC this Spring (October 19, 2007)
- SUU Geoscientists to Present at National Geological Conference (October 23, 2007)
- George Washington to Visit SUU (October 26, 2007)
- Voucher Debate Rescheduled for this Wednesday (October 29, 2007)
- SUU Radio Productions Take Gold (October 29, 2007)
- SUU Hosts Esteemed CEO in Wells Fargo Speaker Series (October 31, 2007)
- SUU Donors Set Funding Records (October 31, 2007)
November
- A Time for Thanks at SUU (November 7, 2007)
- SUU to Host 20th Annual Veterans Day Program (November 8, 2007)
- Object Theatre to Perform at SUU (November 9, 2007)
- SUU in Kanab (November 12, 2007)
- SUU at DSC (November 13, 2007)
- Innovation Trumps at Business Competition (November 19, 2007)
- SUU Swimming Pool Closure (November 21, 2007)
- Purge Before the Holidays at SUU Cardboard Drive (November 26, 2007)
- Child Care at SUU to Continue (November 27, 2007)
- Nobel Laureate to Inspire SUU Grads (November 29, 2007)
- SUU Inducts Five into Old Main Society (November 30, 2007)
December
- SUU Professor in Utah Arts Council Showcase (December 6, 2007)
- SUU Music Educator, Best in State (December 18, 2007)
- Thunderbirds Tab Lamb for Football Post (December 20, 2007)
- Final SUU Cardboard Drive (December 21, 2007)