Theodor Seuss Geisel didn’t receive his famous name “Dr. Seuss” from getting a degree in medicine. He was however given an honorary doctorate from his alma mater back in 1956 from Dartmouth. Ted chose the name “Dr.” because of his father’s desire to become a doctor. He started using the name Seuss in college, thus, the penname Dr. Seuss was born.
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American jazz trumpeter Derrick Gardner will be featured at the Winter Jazz Festival concert on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Auditorium at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg.
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The spilt-second decisions a nurse makes in a hospital room can be the difference between life and death. The occupation itself has always been essential in the medical world. Nursing is a profession where the focus is on an individual who is in need of help whether it be physically or mentally. Nursing students at BYU-Idaho train in simulated real-life situations to prepare them for the medical field and what they’ll need.
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Five former BYU-Idaho and Ricks College students shared their life experiences with the next generation of students at the Power to Become Conference (P2B) earlier this month. Their stories inspired students with the possibilities awaiting them as they leave BYU-Idaho as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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A BYU-Idaho education blesses students world-wide
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BYU-Idaho is taking a focused approach to achieving its mission through the use of 11 strategic priorities to keep the university’s aim on target.
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One of BYU-Idaho’s four core themes is to provide a high-quality education that prepares students of diverse interests and abilities for lifelong learning and employment. How does the university measure if students have achieved the desired learning outcomes of their program and of a general BYU-Idaho education?
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This past weekend BYU-Idaho held the Barbershop Music Festival on campus and Sound Check Quartet from Salt Lake City came to perform for the festival.
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BYU-Idaho dancers are nearly ready for Extravadance, a dance performance by BYU-Idaho dance students who share their talents with the community. This semester’s show is called “Celebration in Color,” which celebrates dance. Brenna Olsen is a performer and representative for the show, she said one emotion she feels before she dances is adrenaline.
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From modern to religious art, from Argentina to Japan, Jorge Cocco has impressed the world with his unique perspective of the life displayed through his paintbrush. Now, March 5 through April 9, his newest art exhibit, “Sacred events from the Book of Mormon,” will open in Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Spori Art Gallery. An artist reception with Jorge Cocco will also be held on March 4.
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“How do we figure out what’s true?” That’s the question the BYU-Idaho Forum speaker tried to answer in his presentation called, “Learning from Science; Learning from Faith.”
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Brigham Young University-Idaho will be hosting its 15th Annual Hymn Festival on Friday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Barrus Concert Hall at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg.
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