SUU News for 2011
Explore the yearly archive of Southern Utah University (SUU) News and articles published during 2011. 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These articles were published more than 3 years ago and might contain outdated information or broken links.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
- Flippin' Birds Spring into 2011 Season at the Top (January 4, 2011)
- SUU Community Engagement Earns Carnegie Nod (January 6, 2011)
- Freeze Your Buns 5K Fun Run for Scholarships (January 7, 2011)
- Old Hollywood Returns with "History of Moviemaking in UT" (January 10, 2011)
- "Other Land" Through the Looking Glass (January 12, 2011)
- History Professor Hits Homerun with MLB Research (January 12, 2011)
- 2011 Convocations with 'The School of Life' (January 12, 2011)
- WAC Champion Thunderbird Gymnastic Events (January 13, 2011)
- Spring Semester Opens with Spring Career Fair (January 14, 2011)
- Thunderbird Gymnastics Upset UCLA With Incredible Meet (January 18, 2011)
- Public Lands Policy on Topic for Convocations Lecture (January 19, 2011)
- Vice President Wes Curtis Resigns in Formal Statement (January 24, 2011)
- Local Public Lands Seek to Employ SUU Graduates (January 24, 2011)
- Global Hero to SUU: Peace Through Education (January 25, 2011)
- Braithwaite Presents Art & Design Faculty Exhibit (January 26, 2011)
- PVA to Present American Classic, The Glass Menagerie (January 26, 2011)
- Top Awards Find a Home in Range Management (January 26, 2011)
- Festival City Meets the City of Lights (January 28, 2011)
- Thunderbird Awards Honors Exceptional Students, Faculty, Staff (January 31, 2011)
February
- Southern Utah University Convocation: The New Global Economy (February 1, 2011)
- Southern Utah's Annual Snow Fest Showcases Winter's Best (February 3, 2011)
- Quarters for Queensland Helps Sister School Half a World Away (February 3, 2011)
- Benson’s Influence Reaches Far Beyond Cedar City (February 9, 2011)
- SUU aims to help Iron County economy via UCAP initiative (February 9, 2011)
- SUU Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Band Concert (February 10, 2011)
- Campus Wide Survey Tallies T-Bird Satisfaction (February 10, 2011)
- SLC Firm Chosen to Design SUMA for SUU Campus (February 14, 2011)
- Outdoor Education Series Continues (February 14, 2011)
- Roger Clawson Presents Building a Purpose Driven Business (February 14, 2011)
- Former Miss Utah to Discuss Substance Abuse at SUU (February 22, 2011)
- Cedar Breaks National Monument Works to Create Wayside Exhibits (February 23, 2011)
- SUU Convocation Celebrates Native American Week (February 25, 2011)
- Inspiration Strikes at Best Business Competition (February 28, 2011)
March
- Mendini Takes Center Stage as Dean for Performing & Visual Arts (March 3, 2011)
- SUU Administrators Hold Truth in Tuition Hearing (March 3, 2011)
- Music Masterworks Presents Comic Masterpiece: The Mikado (March 7, 2011)
- Top Administrator Receives National Nod for Leadership (March 7, 2011)
- Amateurs Become Stars at Annual Dance Competition (March 7, 2011)
- Thunderbird Nursing Soars to the Head of the Class (March 11, 2011)
- Founders Banquet Honors Community’s Best (March 16, 2011)
- eLearning gets an Upgrade with new Canvas Platform (March 17, 2011)
- Award-winning Author to Speak at annual Driggs Lecture (March 21, 2011)
- College of Science Receives $1 million for New Science Center (March 21, 2011)
- Science at its Best in SUSEF Science Fair (March 21, 2011)
- Student Support: Helping Students Beat the Odds (March 24, 2011)
- President Benson Invites All to Spring Campus Forum (March 25, 2011)
- Vocalists Wanted: Sing the National Anthem at Graduation (March 28, 2011)
- Explore the Female Perspective: Women’s Week 2011 (March 28, 2011)
- History Workshop First in Series for Students of all Majors (March 30, 2011)
- Brains and Brawn: Student-athletes recognized for Academic Merits (March 31, 2011)
April
- Spring Enrollment Indicative of Focus on Quality (April 4, 2011)
- Learning on Location: T-Birds Flock to Death Valley (April 4, 2011)
- School of Business Hosts Top Execs in Wells Fargo Speaker Series (April 4, 2011)
- SUU Conference to Tackle United States and Afghan Relations (April 4, 2011)
- Thunderbird Film Festival Features Award Winning Local Talent (April 7, 2011)
- Best in the Biz: School of Business Earns Top Accreditation (April 12, 2011)
- SUU Welcomes Explorer & Filmmaker Céline Cousteau (April 12, 2011)
- Award-winning Broadway & TV Director to Teach at SUU (April 15, 2011)
- Director of Theatre to Open Tenor on London's West End (April 26, 2011)
- Business as Usual: Clarke to lead University College (April 27, 2011)
May
- Valedictorian takes Success in Stride and Humility (May 2, 2011)
- Acclaimed Advisor, Author & Educator Brings Insight to Campus (May 4, 2011)
- Education Without Borders: United Arab Emirates Classroom (May 9, 2011)
- Future SUMA Artists: 3-inch Community Art Show Opens (May 13, 2011)
- SUU on President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll (May 18, 2011)
- SUU Faculty Awarded for Excellence (May 20, 2011)
- Making a Scene: T-Bird Wins Kennedy Center Competition (May 25, 2011)
- Join the Fight, Bring Funding for Cancer Support to SUU (May 26, 2011)
June
- Campus Welcomes the Special Olympics (June 1, 2011)
- Quality Control: Nursing Department Receives Top Accreditation (June 6, 2011)
- Cameron Levins Back at NCAA Championships (June 8, 2011)
- SUU students create new Beaver City website (June 8, 2011)
- Levins Records First-Team All-American Finish (June 14, 2011)
- State’s Top Students Summer on Campus (June 14, 2011)
- Canyon Arts Residency to Feature Internationally Acclaimed Musicians (June 21, 2011)
- Art Home Tour to Benefit Future Southern Utah Museum (June 27, 2011)
- SUU Cowgirls Prove their Mettle at CNFR (June 27, 2011)
July
- T-Bird Athlete Jeff Evans Takes State Amateur Title (July 11, 2011)
- T-Birds Partner to Celebrate Cedar Native, Helen Foster Snow (July 18, 2011)
- International Photo Competition to Showcase T-Bird Travels (July 26, 2011)
- Educational Allies: SUU & Bryce Canyon to Renew Partnership (July 27, 2011)
August
- University, Bryce Canyon Renews "Alliance for Education" (August 2, 2011)
- SUU Grad Trenten Dopp Takes Gold in SkillsUSA Championships (August 2, 2011)
- Your T-Bird Experience with SUU's "Outdoor Adventure" (August 8, 2011)
- SUU's Princeton Review Affirms University’s Progress (August 8, 2011)
- Bard's Beach Bash celebrates festival's 50 Anniversary (August 9, 2011)
- New Academic Programs Enhance Undergrad Opportunities at SUU (August 10, 2011)
- Counseling and Psychological Services Earns Top Nod (August 12, 2011)
- University News | Great Things to Come (August 17, 2011)
- A Welcome Tradition: Carillon Marks Ultimate T-Bird Accomplishment (August 24, 2011)
- Sen. Reid to Visit Southern Utah University (August 29, 2011)
September
- Homecoming Week for the Thunderbirds (August 8, 2011)
- Utah Shakespeare Festival Offers a New Student Access Card (2011) (September 1, 2011)
- On a Mission: SUU’s New Directives Chart Impressive Course (September 1, 2011)
- Leading the Pack: SUU Nursing Grads Shine in Licensure Exam (September 1, 2011)
- Inaugural English Career Workshop Opens Sept. 7 (September 2, 2011)
- Thunderbirds Open Home Slate vs. No. 12 Sacramento State (September 6, 2011)
- Outdoor Education Series Begins with Wilderness Adventure (September 6, 2011)
- ROTC to Host Event for National POW/MIA Recognition Day (September 7, 2011)
- Innovators join Campus in Convocations Line-up (September 8, 2011)
- Cardboard Boats to fill the P.E. Pool in Annual Competition (September 8, 2011)
- Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Always Having to Say You’re Sorry (September 9, 2011)
- SUU Dedicates New Center for Health and Molecular Sciences (September 12, 2011)
- Sept. 16 Campus Road Closure: University Boulevard (September 13, 2011)
- Celebrate the Future at Campuswide Celebration (September 13, 2011)
- Theatre Arts & Dance to Present King Lear (September 15, 2011)
- SUU on the Rise: University Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign (September 19, 2011)
- Performing and Visual Arts Opens Impressive Fall Line-up (September 21, 2011)
- SUU Tops U.S. News' "Best Colleges" List (September 26, 2011)
- SUU Hosts Future Farmers of America Competition (September 27, 2011)
- Help Families in Need Through USF's Fall Food Drive (September 27, 2011)
- Jeopardy! Champ Ken Jennings to Speak (September 27, 2011)
- Wind Symphony Launches 2011-12 Music Masterworks Series (September 27, 2011)
- Upcoming Convocation to Present “Stories from Home” (September 30, 2011)
October
- Mosaic, A Fall Choral Concert at Southern Utah University (October 3, 2011)
- 35th Shakespeare Competition at Utah Shakespeare Festival (October 3, 2011)
- KSUU Recognized at Statewide Competition (October 14, 2011)
- Career Café to Host Graduate School Fair (October 19, 2011)
- Utah's Assistant Attorney General Coming to Campus (October 24, 2011)
- Senator Urquhart to Kick-Off Higher Ed Reform Campaign at SUU (October 25, 2011)
- Failed Heating System Triggers Relocation of SUU Students (October 30, 2011)
- Southern Utah’s Top Nurses to be Honored Thursday (October 31, 2011)
- Former Jazz Coach Frank Layden speaks at Leadership Luncheon (October 31, 2011)
November
- Final Weekend: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (November 2, 2011)
- Center for Politics Provides Opportunities for SUU Students (November 3, 2011)
- Greening Our Nest: T-Birds to Open Community Recycling Celebration (November 8, 2011)
- En Francais: Third Annual French Spelling Bee (November 10, 2011)
- Students First: Juniper Hall Relocation Handled with Utmost Care (November 10, 2011)
- Student-run Media Proves Professionalism with Top Industry Awards (November 14, 2011)
- Utah Shakespeare Festival Announces New Season for 2012 (November 16, 2011)
- Harry Reid Center to Launch New Adventure Program (November 17, 2011)
- Live Campus Broadcast: Levins & Jewkes Run for NCAA Title (November 17, 2011)
- Thanksgiving in Cedar? Turkey Day Traditions without the Travel (November 22, 2011)
- A Holly, Jolly Christmas: Holiday Service Opportunities (November 22, 2011)
- Best Business Idea Competition Seeks Aspiring Entrepreneurs (November 29, 2011)
- SUU Wind Symphony in Concert on December 7 (November 29, 2011)
December
- SUU Brings Holiday Cheer with Activities throughout December (December 2, 2011)
- SUU Adds New Popular Language Offerings (December 9, 2011)
- Gymnastics Finishes Second in Academic National Championship (December 15, 2011)
- SUU Students Perform on Grammy Award-nominated Recording (December 29, 2011)