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State Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for Sunday September 20, 2020 ( 3 items )  

BYU Announces Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership
PROVO, Utah, Sept. 19 (TNSCon) -- Brigham Young University issued the following news on Sept. 17: Brigham Young University announced the creation of the David E. and Verla A. Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership. The new Center was made possible by a $40 million endowment from the Sorensen Family, longtime supporters of BYU and members of the BYU President's Leadership Council. The mission of the new Center is to encourage ethical and moral behavior by supporting the development of  more

Mike Roberts Named Managing Director of BYU Alumni and External Relations
PROVO, Utah, Sept. 19 (TNSPer) -- Brigham Young University issued the following news on Sept. 18: Brigham Young University Advancement Vice President Keith Vorkink announced today that Mike Roberts has been named the managing director of BYU Alumni and External Relations. Roberts replaces Steve Hafen who was appointed vice president of administration and finance at BYU in June. In his new position, which will begin Monday, September 21, Roberts will direct the university's Publications and G  more

Utah Gov. Herbert Appoints New Education Policy Advisor
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Gary R. Herbert, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Gov. Gary R. Herbert announced the appointment of Karen Peterson as his new Education Policy Advisor. Ms. Peterson has been serving as the Deputy Education Policy Advisor for the past five years. She has had extensive experience in both education policy and the legislative process. Peterson is also currently a member of the Clinton City Council. "I am grateful and humbled by this appointment from  more