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UVU Police Nab Felony Serial Collegiate Burglary Suspect

Utah Valley University’s Police Department arrested a suspect Oct. 5 near University Mall in Orem wanted by law enforcement agencies in at least three states for a series of felony burglaries to university athletic facilities and offices.

Teto Peter Faust, 30, of Colorado Springs, Colo., was taken into custody after UVU police located a 2004 Toyota Corolla parked near the Cinemark University Mall matching the description of the suspect’s stolen vehicle. Police were notified by an alert UVU employee who saw the vehicle and thought it looked remarkably similar to a photo taken from security camera footage from a Sept. 23

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7 Tips for Setting Your Purpose & Defining Your Success

In the months before my wedding, there were more celebratory events than I can count on my body parts. (Forget just using fingers!) Bridal showers, lunches, dinners, drinks with friends, drinks with family, bachelorette parties — events galore.

At every single one of these events, I was showered with love — and with desserts.

If youve ever tried to fit into a wedding dress or even an old pair of pants, you know what Im talking about. Saying no is all it takes, but resisting a luscious piece of cake is probably the hardest thing EVER!

Know what made it worth it? I fit into that wedding dress — and I rocked it all night long.

Most of the time, Im totally against setting lofty goals. Theyr

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Utah Symphony to present Oct. 3 Mozart and Tchaikovsky concert in its first UVU appearance

Utah Valley University’s School of the Arts will present a rare opportunity to enjoy the Utah Symphony in Utah County when it performs Mozart and Tchaikovsky during a special “Utah Symphony at UVU” concert Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sorensen Student Center’s Grande Ballroom. Led by current music director Thierry Fischer, the Utah Symphony is one of the most celebrated full-time orchestras in the U.S. that in 2002 merged with the Utah Opera. Fischer, a native of Switzerland, was previously principal conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and will conduct with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in 2014. He is a recipient of the International Classical Music Award in the opera category.

At the Oct. 3 UVU c

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How to Jumpstart Your Personal Development to Mind-Blowing Results

I found my very own definition for personal development. For me, personal development is the continuous progression of personal growth by expanding my self-awareness and improving my personal skills. But where do I really have to start, what is the most important thing that would take me the furthest? And what is the best first step? I really thought long and hard about that, tried a lot, read all the books and listened to all the talks. In essence, I think I found my most important steps that lead to optimal personal development:

I soon noticed: nothing really happens if I am not willing to really change myself. This is not really a personal development step but rather a necessary state of mind.

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UVU Geomatics Club To Host Utah Council Of Land Surveyors Fall Forum

The Utah Council of Land Surveyors (UCLS) holds annual meetings to provide continuing education for the organization’s survey technicians and licensed professional land surveyors. For the first time ever, one of those meetings will be held at Utah Valley University and hosted by UVU’s Geomatics Club. The UCLS Fall Forum on Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the UVU Sorensen Student Center’s Centre Stage, where the organization’s members will receive professional and technical training from multiple experts in the field. UVU’s Geomatics Club plans to begin hosting the annual professional-development meetings on a regular basis.

“UVU has recently begun to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in geomatics. Because of

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4 Ways to Have the Competitive Mindset of Olympic Athletes

Written by Brant Secunda and Mark Allen – 5 Comments Categories: self improvement

What does it take to arrive at the pinnacle of ones game? Whats the competition mindset and how does one acquire it?As an Ironman World Champion, Mark knows a lot about competing and winning. But it wasnt always this way. Read more…