SUU News for 2009
Explore the yearly archive of Southern Utah University (SUU) News and articles published during 2009. 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These articles were published more than 3 years ago and might contain outdated information or broken links.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
- SUU Students Nationwide Encouraged to Seek Graduate Scholarships in Competition (January 14, 2009)
- SUU Students Spend Holiday Hard at Work in Mexico (January 14, 2009)
- Benson Addresses State of the University, Budgets at Campus Wide Forum (January 15, 2009)
- LDS President Monson to Speak at SUU's 110th Commencement Ceremony (January 15, 2009)
- Local High School and SUU Students to join British Royal Ballet School in Public Performance (January 26, 2009)
February
- Students Can Get Credit for Participation in Black History Month Events (February 2, 2009)
- New Miss SUU To Be Crowned Friday (February 3, 2009)
- Gallery Features SUU Faculty Perspective on Zion (February 8, 2009)
- University Hosts "RecyleMania" - Highlights Campus-wide Recycling Effort (February 8, 2009)
- Workman Crowned New Miss SUU (February 10, 2009)
- SUU To Host Regional FFA Contest (February 11, 2009)
- SUU to Host Pregnancy Issues Conference (February 11, 2009)
- SUU To Welcome Home Former Governor, Secretary Leavitt (February 12, 2009)
- SUU Student Takes Top Honors in National Broadcast Awards (February 17, 2009)
- The Future on Display: SUU's 10th Annual Scholarship Luncheon (February 19, 2009)
- 17th Annual Friends of the Braithwaite Art Auction (February 24, 2009)
- SUU to Host Spring Career Fair Wednesday (February 24, 2009)
- Federal Budget for FY 2010 Lands Nearly $500,000 for SUU (February 24, 2009)
- "America's Rabbi" Returns to Convocations Lineup (February 25, 2009)
- History in the Making: Gov. Leavitt Leads New Project at SUU (February 27, 2009)
- SUU Shines at National Cross Cultural Research Convention (February 27, 2009)
- SUU To Host Women's Week (February 27, 2009)
March
- Life's a Beach at SUU Polynesian Club Luau this Saturday (March 4, 2009)
- Leavitt to Talk International Relations, Healthcare in Lecture at SUU (March 5, 2009)
- Something for Everyone: Convocations Program to Host Three Events in One Week (March 9, 2009)
- Psych Student Research Earns Top Honors (March 9, 2009)
- Commencement Tickets Cut Back (March 11, 2009)
- Congrats to New SUUSA Leaders (March 12, 2009)
- Arlene Braithwaite Named 2009 Higher Ed Art Educator of the Year (March 13, 2009)
- SUU Secures Funding for Gibson Science Center (March 16, 2009)
- Miss Native American SUU to be Crowned Tuesday Evening (March 23, 2009)
- Introducing the New Miss Native American SUU (March 26, 2009)
- SUU Softball & Alpha Phi Team Up to Combat Cancer (March 27, 2009)
- African Percussionist to Perform at Convocation Lecture (March 27, 2009)
- Students Bring Home Gold and More from State SkillsUSA Competition (March 30, 2009)
- Art Grads to Open Last Gallery Showing as T-Birds (March 31, 2009)
April
- Fabrizio to Interview Leavitt Live from SUU (April 3, 2009)
- Convocation Lecture to Analyze the Future of Higher Ed (April 3, 2009)
- Lady T-Birds Fight Breast Cancer One Game at a Time (April 7, 2009)
- SUU to Host SOS Staffing Founder at Speaker Series (April 7, 2009)
- Four at SUU Awarded for Civic Engagement (April 13, 2009)
- 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist to Visit, Speak at SUU Tuesday (April 13, 2009)
- SUU to Welcome Utah Senior Senator Orrin Hatch (April 15, 2009)
- University Installs Pedestrian Crosswalk Light (April 15, 2009)
- Students Face Obstacles but Persevere, Scholarships Awarded at TRiO Ceremony (April 16, 2009)
- Excalibur CEO to Talk Success amidst Economic Downturn at Speaker Series (April 17, 2009)
- Engineering & Technology Focus Day next Thursday (April 17, 2009)
- Third Ceremony Ticket for SUU Grads (April 20, 2009)
- SUU’s Earth Day Unveiling to Impact Science Ed across the Region (April 20, 2009)
- J.R. Payne Named Women's Basketball Head Coach at SUU (April 20, 2009)
- The Last and Largest of the Decade: Presenting SUU’s Class of 2009 (April 21, 2009)
- Missed the Deadline? Get your Commencement Tickets Now (April 27, 2009)
- Don't Have a Ticket? Watch Commencement on the Big Screen (April 30, 2009)
May
- Psych Professor Recognized for Contributions to Student Research (April 11, 2009)
- Sprint to the Summit League Track Championships This Week (May 7, 2009)
- T-Bird Men Capture Conference Track & Field Title; Women Finish Second (May 18, 2009)
- Huntsman Appoints Benson to State Appellate Nomination Committee (May 20, 2009)
- Dollar for Dollar, an SUU Education seems Hard to Beat (May 29, 2009)
June
- New Legacy Scholarship to Help Out-of-State Students, SUU Alumni (June 10, 2009)
- Local Artists Featured in Annual Art Show and Sale (June 19, 2009)
July
- SUU Press Publishes Mountain Meadows-themed Haight Biography (July 27, 2009)
- SUU is “Best in the West” (July 28, 2009)
- Governor’s Commission to Address State’s Record-low Voter Turnout (July 29, 2009)
August
- SUU Serves (August 4, 2009)
- SUU Convocations Announces Fall Schedule (August 13, 2009)
- Fall is in the Air and on the Field (August 14, 2009)
- SUU’s New Provost Moves Forward with Confidence (August 14, 2009)
- SUU Student Project sets Land Speed Record (August 18, 2009)
- SUU Gymnastics Finishes No. 2 in Academic National Championship (August 18, 2009)
- SUU Encourages Students to 'Get a Life' (August 24, 2009)
- A New Nest for the Thunderbirds (August 27, 2009)
September
- A Sea of Red Carries T-Birds on to Victory (September 4, 2009)
- SUU Non-trads get Much-needed Childcare Assistance (September 9, 2009)
- A Rich History of Desolation (September 11, 2009)
- Feeding the City One Bowl at a Time (September 15, 2009)
- Heroes and High School Converge at Creative Writing Conference (September 16, 2009)
- SUU Remembers: 20 Years After the Tiananmen Square Massacre (September 17, 2009)
- Religious Liberty Debated at upcoming Public Panel (September 18, 2009)
- Former Fed to Discuss Economic Turbulence, Policy (September 22, 2009)
- SUU Professor Unearths New Dino Discovery (September 23, 2009)
- SUU Music Dept. to Host Main Street Carnival (September 24, 2009)
- Former Student & Professor Takes College of Science Helm (September 25, 2009)
- SUU to Host State FFA Competition Tuesday (September 29, 2009)
- SUU Alumnus and Award Winning Author to Speak at Convocation (September 29, 2009)
- Thunderbirds to Retire Cannon's Number Nine (September 29, 2009)
- Michael O. Leavitt Center: Not Just for Politicos (September 13, 2013)
- State of the Art Lab Finds Home in P.E. Building (September 26, 2013)
October
- Gov. Herbert appoints SUU Senior as 2009-10 Student Regent (October 1, 2009)
- Computer Science Programs Receive Top Accreditation (October 1, 2009)
- SUU Students Explore a Middle Eastern Understanding in NYC (October 5, 2009)
- SUU Enrollment up yet Again, Renewing Focus on Quality (October 6, 2009)
- Kicks for a Cure (October 7, 2009)
- Attorney General Shurtleff's ID Theft Tour hits SUU Tuesday (October 8, 2009)
- Spend an Evening with Friends in Support of the Sherratt Library (October 8, 2009)
- Opportunity will Knock at Fall Career & Internship Fair (October 9, 2009)
- Braithwaite Gallery opens Jimmie Jones Collection Thursday (October 12, 2009)
- Documentary of SUU Students in Mexico to be Screened at Convocation (October 12, 2009)
- True to SUU, Homecoming Traditions Promise Fun for All (October 16, 2009)
- CIET Students set Sail in Cardboard Vessel this Thursday (October 20, 2009)
- SUU Music Masterworks Series to Present “Choral Collage” (October 23, 2009)
- Study of South Asia Continues at Convocations (October 23, 2009)
- Ability Week offers Insightful Entertainment (October 23, 2009)
- A New Nest for the Thunderbirds: The Sterling R. Church Auditorium (October 26, 2009)
- Business Exec. Speaker Series to begin with International Perspective (October 26, 2009)
- SUU Women (and Men) Take Back the Night (October 27, 2009)
- Artists Invited to Participate in Artist-in-Residence Program at Zion N.P. (October 28, 2009)
- Music in the Air, Soup on the Table: Guitars Unplugged joins Bread & Soup Night (October 29, 2009)
November
- Reuse a Shoe at SUU (November 2, 2009)
- Thornton Wilder’s Our Town to Grace SUU Stage (November 3, 2009)
- SUU Women Place First in XC Championships (November 4, 2009)
- SUU’s Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration (November 5, 2009)
- KSUU Once Again earns UBEE Gold (November 6, 2009)
- Obama Signs Energy, Water Bill, Tipping $1 million to SUU (November 6, 2009)
- Students Benefit from Thriving Pre-Health Programs (November 9, 2009)
- Leavitt Group CEO to talk Crisis Managment (November 10, 2009)
- Music Department filled with "Vixens, Rascals and Saints" (November 10, 2009)
- In Concert: Brass, Woodwind, String & Piano Ensembles (November 12, 2009)
- The World in Dance (November 12, 2009)
- Calling all Entrepreneurs: Best Business Idea Competition (November 17, 2009)
- Five Years and Flourishing: Excellence in SUU Nursing (November 18, 2009)
- A Novel Professor: Todd Petersen's Latest Work hits Store Shelves (November 23, 2009)
- SUU Music Masterworks Series to Present "Gloria" (November 24, 2009)
- SUU to Discuss Liberal Education Objectives (November 30, 2009)
December
- SUU Wind Symphony "Tour of Europe" Concert to Feature U.S. Premier (December 1, 2009)
- Optimism Theme of President’s Campus Forum (December 1, 2009)
- Breaking Bounds Student Dance Concert to end Fall Semester (December 1, 2009)
- Waxing Against Women's Violence (December 2, 2009)
- Ballroom Dance Company Wins National Titles (December 2, 2009)
- A Feast of Ideas: Spring Convocations Schedule has Something for Everyone (December 14, 2009)