New Plans for 2008 (Press Release)

The Interfaith Student Association at Utah Valley University has announced its student officers and initiatives for 2008.

The new officers, Curtis Jensen, president, and Hillary Kirkman, vice president, were named by an executive committee in February.

"I am impressed by the enthusiasm and hard work that the new officers are showing towards the membership of the Interfaith Student Association," Chaplain Linda P. Walton of the committee said. "There are many students that are interested in safely investigating various faiths and our officers are dedicated to helping them in the process."

The group is also pleased to announce a new center for worship and prayer to be located on the fifth floor of the new UVU library, created with the integral help of UVU President William Sederberg and library director Michael Freeman.

“It will be a quiet place, similar to ones found in airports and other busy places, for individuals and small groups to pray, meditate, read or just clear their minds," Walton said.

Since 1996 the Interfaith Student Association has worked to provide a safe forum where students can learn about other religions in accordance with its motto, “From tolerance to love.” It is funded by an interfaith base of religious groups and promotes fundraising for religious education and service activities, including the Food and Care Coalition.

The association also maintains a Web site at www.utahvalleyinterfaith.org, which features easily accessible information on world religions and local congregations, along with a calendar of interfaith events along the Wasatch Front.

Information on the Interfaith Student Association can also be found on the Facebook group. Jensen also has a president's blog which addresses interfaith issues: http://studentpresident-uvu-interfaith.blogspot.com.