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sor, have established endowments for students studying social work, physics, and also created a scholarship for undergraduate research achievements. “We both have academic degrees from state universities and believe deeply that public education is critical for maintaining the health of our society and economy,� Peak said. He said having access to scholarship funding in his own education was essential in earning a degree. Though the campaign began in 2003, not many knew it was happening until 2007 because it was kept in its “silent phase,� Simmonds said. When the campaign was announced, it seemed as

though it had just begun and powered the momentum. “Because our quiet phase was quiet enough, we had a celebration on Founder’s Day to announce the second phase, called the public phase,� Simmonds said. “To keep the momentum we have going we need to match potential donor’s passions to the direction USU is taking.� She said one of the biggest reasons the campaign has been so successful is because President Albrecht has connected and built many relationships with current and future donors. He also saved the campaign during economic struggles by establishing sturdy relationships with Utah legislators, Simmonds

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Utah State University administrators gathered at the Utah Botanical Center for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Community Education Building. The center is part of USU’s Regional Campuses and Distance Education programs for Davis, Morgan and Weber counties. “This is an exciting new addition to RCDE,� said Ronda Menlove, vice provost for Regional Campuses and Distance Education. “These are cornerstone USU degrees offered in a unique location, giving students access to hands-on learning.� The groundbreaking took place Thursday, Aug. 12, and launches the first of three phases at the site. Phase one will be completed March 2011 and includes 6,400 square feet housing

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11 classrooms, all fully equipped with cutting-edge technology. The building can receive interactive broadcast courses from Utah State University’s Logan and regional campuses. The new facility provides residents in Davis, Weber and Morgan counties enhanced opportunities to continue and complete a university education. There is also space for community classes, meetings and events. With its location at the Utah Botanical Center, the new building furthers USU’s commitment to sustainability. Several graduate programs will be offered at the facility, including computer science, human resources, engineering, business administration, instructional technology, family and human development, social work, school counseling and special education. In addition to the extensive graduate program offerings, students at the new education center can currently earn bachelor’s degrees in special education and horticulture, with agribusiness and recreation resource management degrees on the horizon. Professional educators will also be able to earn licenses and endorsements, such as school library media, at the new center. The center’s location at the Utah Botanical Center will be beneficial to programs in agriculture and natural resources. Additionally, USU Cooperative Extension will use the facility to benefit the community by holding classes, trainings and seminars on gardening, nutrition, home canning and more. Earlier, Zions Bank provided a donation of $75,000 to support the building’s construction.

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said. “We saw a slight dip in donations during the down economy,� Simmonds said. “We have been impacted so much less than we could have been because of Albrecht.� The comprehensive campaign experiences peaks and valleys in the amount of funding it has received over the years, but between Oct. 2007 and Feb. 2008, the campaign raked in $80 million, Peterson said. Though all the campaign money is promised to USU, a large portion of it will be used throughout the next ten years. Peterson said: “I try to learn from departments and colleges to know what their priorities are and raise

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Utah State University Honors student Justin Hinh was awarded a 2010 Pearson Prize for Higher Education in June and travels to Boston Aug. 4-6 to be honored. Hinh is one of 50 students nationally to be named a Pearson Prize Community Fellow and is the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the Pearson Foundation. Additionally, 20 students were named Pearson Prize National Fellows and will receive $10,000 over two years. The Pearson Foundation is flying the prize winners to Boston Aug. 4-6 to formally recognize their achievements and service at an awards ceremony. The Pearson Foundation is a non-profit arm of Pearson, an educational textbook and media company. The foundation strives to promote learning by supporting students who give back to their respective colleges and communities. The prizes identify these students and enable them to continue their work. Applicants must attend a two- or

four-year accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, have completed at least one year of college and demonstrate leadership through community service. Hinh attended high school in Farmington, Utah, where he became involved in debate, leading to an interest in politics. Now a political science major at Utah State, Hinh is working to gain the experience and knowledge he needs to pursue a career in politics. “Due to this award, I can continue to support my university and fellow peers and pursue my goals,� Hinh said. In the 2009-10 academic year, he competed with the USU Debate Team, contributing to its first place ranking at the 2010 Northwest Forensic Conference. Hinh also worked with fellow USU student lobbyists to get their voices heard concerning state education budget cuts. For fall semester 2010, Hinh will volunteer for the Honors Mentor Program, a new peerto-peer program dedicated to furthering the academic and leadership skills of USU Honors students.

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