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The school year is in full swing and its great to see the campus full with students.
Its finally September, which means football season is just around the corner! Our first tailgate party is today, September 1 at 3:45-5:45pm at the Alumni House. We hope you can join us for free food, games, and fun.
We have included the complete tailgate season schedule later in this newsletter and we hope you can attend many of our upcoming events.
Next month is Homecoming week on October 17-22 and we invite you to come back to campus and reminisce of the glory days with us!
Until next month, DSU Alumni Relations, Kalynn, Chet, Hal, & Andrea 435-652-7535 |
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Kelly Kendall | September 2016
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Kelly
Kendall graduated from Dixie State in 1986. He learned many life lessons at Dixie and will always cherish his time as a student as well as the Alumni President, serving on the Board of Trustees and as an employee. "We get out of life what we put into it!" Kelly said. "There are people who truly care about the individual and helping students succeed. Believe in yourself, the sky is the limit so "go for it"!"
His education at Dixie has influenced his desire to 'live big", think outside the box and try new opportunities as well as pay it forward and make a difference where ever he goes and with whoever he meets. Kelly is involved with many organizations. He is the Utah State University Fatherhood Education Coordinator for Washington County. CEO - Practice Partners LLC, V.P. Health & Wellness Solutions LLC, Dixie State University Adjunct Faculty Member, and President/Founder of Socks for Souls Non-Profit.
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Tailgate Party | Sept. 1 & 10 | Southern Utah Chapter
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We are excited for the first tailgate party of the season at the newly renamed, Legend Solar Stadium.
We have two tailgates this month, this Thursday, September 1 and Saturday, September 10 from 3:45-5:45pm. Join us at the Alumni House for free food, games, prizes, and fun! Be sure to wear your Dixie red t-shirts and bring your vehicles to tailgate out of if you'd like!
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Lakeside Party | Sept. 16 | Phoenix Arizona Chapter
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It's not too late to get your RSVP in for the Lakeside Party in Gilbert Arizone! Escape the heat with us and enjoy free food, water games, paddle boats, kayaks, swimming, wallyball, sand volleyball, team activity on the lake, and much more!
September 16, 6-8pm at Val Vista Lakes (1600 E Lakeside Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Please RSVP by September 14 to Koby Glasgow at 480-258-2017 or
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Dinner & Silent Auction | Nov. 19 | Northern Utah Chapter
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We are excited to see many of you in Northern Utah for our annual Dinner and Silent Auction.
November 19, 2016 at 6:00pm. This year it will be held at Thanksgiving Point in the Great Room. This event is free for you and a guest.
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Injured DSU rugby player recovering after 28 day coma
Tuttle, a sophomore psychology major from St. George, and a player for Dixie State University's men's rugby club had a longboarding accident in April that led him to a devastating 28-day coma.
Tuttle's teammates and family have been supporting him and not giving up on his recovering. 7,079 dollars were raised for Tuttle on his GoFundMe account for medical expenses. Four weeks ago, he had brain surgery where his skull was placed back onto his brain. Since then, he has been able to talk better, he can eat by himself and he is able to remember everything about his life before the accident. He is currently at a rehabilitation facility in St George, where he is being helped to make physical progress and achieve his goals of walking with out any problems, lead normal life and one day play rugby again. He has been using a cane to walk, but it has been extremely difficult as the left side of his body is still weak.
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Largest Incoming Freshmen Class of Trailblazers
A sense of excitement ushered in Dixie State University's first day of school Monday, when the institution welcomed its biggest class of incoming freshmen in the institution's history.
Described by some as an air of celebration, the energy associated with a large class was palpable as students hurried from class to class, became reacquainted with friends and professors, and prepared for another semester of active learning experiences. Joining this year's returning students, approximately 2,300 first-year freshmen registered for classes for the Fall 2016 semester, which amounts to some 400 more new freshman students than seen before at Dixie.
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Social Issues to be Highlighted at 2016 DOCUTAH Film Festival
Allie Macier picks up a catalog one week before DOCUTAH, and circles all the documentaries she hopes to see.
Macier, a senior communication major from St. George, said she found herself in the digital film emphasis after a helpful adviser encouraged her to find a career path. She has been an avid supporter of the annual documentary-based film festival ever since, and she hopes to help produce documentaries and music videos after graduation.
"I was always highly affected by books, movies and music," Macier said.
This will be Macier's fourth year attending DOCUTAH. She is one of many students and community members looking forward to the education and entertainment provided at the festival, which will open on Sept. 6 and run through Sept. 10. A wide selection of 68 documentary films will be shown at multiple venues across campus and in the community and will be free to students all week.
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DSU Tailgate Parties | Fall 2016 Schedule
Tailgate Season is finally here! We are very excited to welcome you back to campus and join us at the Alumni House for food, games, and fun! Here is a schedule of tailgate dates, we hope you, your family and friends can come!
-Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 3:45 p.m.
-Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 3:45 p.m.
-Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 10:45 a.m.
-Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 10:45 a.m. (Homecoming)
-Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 10:45 a.m.
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Upcoming Class Reunions
Class of
'52 & '54 reunion
Thursday, October 20, 2016.
We'd like to invite all former classmates to join us during homecoming. Please call or email us to RSVP.
Helene Porter Amos
702-453-4272
mamamanv@aol.com
Dixie High Class of '56 Reunion
Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Alumni House
Bring your 'other' and memories of the 'GOOD OLD DAYS' for a 60 year reunion and a free dinner. RSVP to Billie at freisfolly@infowest.com or 435-673-2118.
If you have a class reunion coming up, please let us know so we can add it to upcoming newsletters and other marketing materials! Send information to alumni@dixie.edu
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