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The world of business administration is a rewarding one, with many unique paths to success. Whether you want to specialize in information technology business administration, or as an administrator for a chain of restaurants, the options are endless.

In your pursuit of placing yourself in the business administration career of your choice, proper education and credentials are vital. Read more…

No one knows who is in the Green Man Group, a drum line of talented percussionists, dancers and entertainers at Utah Valley University, but that is part of what makes them a big hit around campus and in the community.

With their identities completely concealed in green spandex body suits, the group started performing about 18 months ago during UVU basketball games. Their support of UVU athletics and their school spirit have made them a popular attraction. And beginning Feb. 13, the group is adding a Slam Dunk team to their performances to perform acrobatics during halftime shows.

“Being anonymous gives them more freedom while performing,” said Bob Rasmussen, UVU Student Life assistant vice president and dean of students, who provides support for the group’s performances. “As m

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This weeks episode is a reflective one, where we talk about the importance of teacher inquiry and the examination of teaching practices. In fact, its not a bad thing in any profession to reflect on the way you do things, see how others do them, and seek to improve your own practices.

Dave talks to Dr. Tony Clarke, a professor in the Curriculum & Pedagogy department here in the Faculty of Education. Dave and Tony touch on self-inquiry among educators as the central principle of Investigating Our Practices (IOP), a conference held here each May.

Tony demystifies the academic conference experience, discussing how IOP makes newcomers feel comfortable, how its more collaborative than traditional conferences, and what makes it fun.

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What makes you happy?

Money? The newest iPhone? The good health of your family? A promotion at work?

Some interesting work by University of California, Riverside researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky not only suggests where our happiness comes from, but shows how to get more of it.

Pieces of the happiness pie

Dr.

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Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett proposed the first cut to school construction funding in more than 20 years, delaying middle and high school modernizations amid an enrollment boom that is straining the school system.

Leggett’s $4.21 billion capital improvement program proposal offers $1.36 billion to Montgomery County Public Schools, a 3 percent cut from two years ago

and 9 percent less than the $1.49 billion that Superintendent Joshua Starr requested.

Leggett’s proposal covers the cost of two new elementary schools, one new middle school, six elementary school additions and one middle school addition.

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