BYU landscaping students earn 10th NALP Championship
A group of 60 BYU students and faculty members traveled to Colorado State University for the 49th annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
During the competition, students competed in 30 different events that showcased their skills in landscape maintenance operations, interior plant identification, landscape design and maintenance technology. This national title is one of six earned by BYU in the last seven years. BYU students also earned 15 scholarships from this event.
Professor Ray Merrill receives the Beatty Award
On April 3, BYU Professor Ray Merrill received the Beatty Award, presented by the Utah Public Health Association.
The Beatty Award, considered to be the the association’s top honor, recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of public health in Utah. Professor Merrill currently serves as the director of the BYU gerontology programs and has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles on his research regarding cancer epidemiology and aging.
BYU Marriott School celebrates Indian culture
On March 26, the Whitmore Global Management Center hosted an event in the Tanner Building to celebrate Indian New Year.
The celebration included complimentary henna tattoos and naan bread for those in attendance. International program coordinator and organizer of the event Veronica Stoltz said the event was designed to both introduce students to Indian culture and spur interest in future international experiences such as exchange programs and studies abroad.