calendar items
(For a full list of all UVU Staff holidays, see the PACE calendar)
Now through May 15
Annual FT staff performance evaluations
April 20
Talk with Tuminez - legislative updates
April 20
Dx All Hands meeting - in-person & virtual; lunch at 11:30 am and Half-Time meeting at 11:45 (watch for details/updates)
April 21
Benefits Fair 10:00-2:00 in Hall of Flags
May 6
UVU Commencement and Convocations
May 13
UBUG conference (Utah Banner Users Group) at Utah State University
May 16-18
Summer University
May 17-19
Tableau conference - virtual (free)
May 30
Memorial Day - UVU Staff Holiday
June 6-9
AIR conference in Phoenix, AZ
need to know
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information items
2022 summer university
The schedule for Summer University (Monday, May 16 through Wednesday, May 18) is now live on UVU's website: www.uvu.edu/summeruniversity (but registration is not open yet). The keynote speakers will be former Utah governor Gary Herbert and James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy.
2022 Dx All Hands Meetings
Dx All Hands meetings are scheduled for April 20, June 8, October 5, and December 7. They will begin with a buffet lunch at 11:30, Half-Time will start at 11:45, and at 12:00 pm will be the All Hands meeting. The Half-Time Teams meeting link will be used to stream and record the meeting for those who are unable to attend. We hope everyone who is able to will attend in person.
APRIL 20 PREVIEW
This meeting will include an update on the renovation and move to the new Dx building, the announcement of Dx Excellence Award recipients, and other topics.
2022 Tableau conference
The 2022 Tableau conference will be held on May 17-19. It will be in a hybrid format with an in-person and virtual option. If you are interested in attending, talk to your supervisor. Leadership would like employees to utilize the virtual (free) option.
2022 AIR conference
Early Bird registration for the 2022 AIR conference ends on March 31. If you are interested in attending this in-person conference, please talk to your supervisor. It will be June 6-9 in Phoenix, Arizona. Please make sure you get the registration fee paid before the end of March.
Conflict happens - April PACE Development Forum
Register through Qualtrics. This event will be held in-person in FL 428 (Lakeview Room) AND virtually (Teams) on April 14 at 3:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided for those attending in-person.
Performance Management Trainings and New Staff Competencies
The training sessions will introduce new staff competencies that will take effect July 2022 with proficiency evaluations beginning March 2023. A link to the new competencies will be coming soon.
We encourage all UVU staff to register for a class at UVULearn.
COVID-19 Info Resources for Staff
- For COVID Case Count Info (updated daily):
returntocampus - case-count - For Return to Campus Information:
return to campus - faculty-staff - For Emergency notifications:
uvu.info - For HR Information in regard to COVID-19:
Coronavirus Employee Guide - For Staff/Employee FAQ:
Employee FAQ: - To schedule Free COVID-19 Test:
Make an Appointment
Free COVID-19 testingwill be expanded to family and friends at UVU starting January 28. The tests will be free of charge from the Utah Department of Health. Only PCR tests are available. Results will be available within 24-36 hours.
Students and employees may also utilize the State testing. If you test positive, please complete the COVID-19 Self Reporting Form.
Freerapid testswill continue to be available at UVU for students and employees. Due to short supplies, we ask that only those exposed to the virus or experiencing signs of COVID-19 utilize this resource.
Free COVID-19 vaccines are also available to students, employees, and those in their immediate families.
We ask that you continue to follow health and safety guidelines. Stay home if you are sick and stay well!
Dx Half-time
Every Wednesday at 11:45 is the Dx Half-Time meeting. You can access the meeting in the OIT - Public Team (in Microsoft Teams) in the Half-Time channel (Hidden channel). This meeting is only 15 minutes long, and everyone in Dx is invited.
board game lunch
On Wednesdays, the conference room will be open from 12:00-1:00 pm for all those who want to play board games on their lunch break.
wolverine sightings
Want to say thanks to someone for a job well done? Send a Wolverine Sighting!
pace wants to hear from you!
Did you know that PACE has an anonymous suggestion box for comments, suggestions, or concerns for the PACE board at https://www.uvu.edu/pace/submit/suggestion.php? If you would like a personal response, please include your name.
student center construction
The Sorensen Student Center is undergoing the first phase of its rebuild. The food court, UVU Campus Store, UVU Utah Community Credit Union, and Center for Social Impact will remain open during construction. See UVU's Pardon Our Dust site or the map of construction around the SC building.
events and parking alerts
Food Service Hours of Operation
Food trucks will be provided Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Fulton Library.*
*Note: Due to the weather, some food trucks may reschedule without notice. For updates
on hours and Food Truck announcements, see their Facebook (UVU Dining Services) and
Instagram (UVUDining) pages.
Food Trucks this week (April 4-8):
Monday, April 4
Kolache Krave, Chimi Salsa
Tuesday, April 5
Kolache Krave, El Taco Rapido, Chimi Salsa
Wednesday, April 6
Kolache Krave, Chimi Salsa
Thursday, April 7
Kolache Krave, Chimi Salsa
Friday, April 8
Chimi Salsa
Follow on Instagram: UVUDining and Facebook: UVUDining Services
| Restaurants | M – Th | Friday | Saturday |
| Starbucks (SC) | 7:30 am–6:00 pm | 7:30 am–5:00 pm | 9:00 am-1:00 pm |
| Scoops (SC) | 7:30 am–6:00 pm | 7:30 am–5:00 pm | 9:00 am-1:00 pm |
| Scoops (CB) | 7:30 am–5:00 pm | 7:30 am–4:00 pm | Closed |
| Taco Bell (RL) | 8:00 am–8:00 pm | 8:00 am–5:00 pm | 10:00 am–2:00 pm |
| Mom Fulton's Cafe (FL) | 7:00 am–8:00 pm | 7:00 am–5:00 pm | 11:00 am-3:00 pm |
| Jamba Juice (RL) | 7:00 am–7:00 pm | 7:00 am–5:00 pm | Closed |
| Subway (RL) | 9:00 am–8:00 pm | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | Closed |
| Wendy's (SL) | 8:00 am–4:00 pm | 8:00 am–4:00 pm | Closed |
| Guru's Cafe (CB) | 8:00 am–4:00 pm | 8:00 am–4:00 pm | Closed |
| Sodalicious (KB) | 8:00 am-5:00 pm | 8:00 am-5:00 pm | Closed |
| Trades Cafe (GT) | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | 8:00 am-4:00 pm | Closed |
| CupBop (FL) |
11:00 am–3:00 pm | 11:00 am–3:00 pm | Closed |
| Food Trucks (FL) | 11:00 am–3:00 pm | 11:00 am–3:00 pm | Closed |
| New Store/Reopening | Location | Estimated Completion | |
| SC Construction | Student Center | June 2022 | |
| Chick-Fil-A | Student Center | Summer 2022 | |
| Panda Express | Student Center | Summer 2022 | |
| E.A.T.S. | Student Center | Summer 2022 |
spotlight
New Keller Building
In addition to the usual construction photos around the quad, today there are 28 pictures taken from inside the new Keller Building. If you haven't taken a tour yet, it's worth the walk over. There are stairs and elevators to get between the four floors.
construction photos
UVU News
- One Utah university is increasing tuition 5.5%. Another 0%. Here’s the rundown.
- UVU gets funding for mixed-reality digital media program
- UVU to host conference on domestic violence
- Exciting new program for local entrepreneurs (WIN100 awards lunch at UVU on May 10 with an appearance from President Tuminez)
- Tesla expanding in Utah; new dealership planned for Utah County
- UVU conference seeks to build bridges through dialogue