Neumont Students: Arts Festival is Happening Today!

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Utah Arts Festival, June 21-24

Drawing more than 80,000 patrons each year, the Utah Arts Festival is held downtown in Library Square & Washington Square. The Utah Arts Festival is the largest outdoor multi-disciplinary arts festival in the state and features 140-plus visual artist, more than 100 performing arts groups and nearly 20 culinary artists. 

• Dozens of national and local performers headline the festival during the four days, including Curtis Salgado, Oz Noy, Blue Highway, Third World and James McMurtry.
• The 2012 Artist Marketplace will feature more than 155 local and national artists. From photography to metalwork to pastels, this year's show has it all. Invited artists include Blake Palmer, Lori Mehan, David Estes, and Troy Hunter.
• Daily admission is $10 (12 and under are free, 65+ is $5)
• Lunch pass (TH/F 12-3) is $5, and a 4-day pass is $30
• For tickets and details visit www.uaf.org 
• www.facebook.com/utahartsfestival
• twitter.com/#!/utahartsfest

Stop it, we're blushing

We hate to blow our own horn....Okay, actually we don't.  We're very proud of what we're doing here at Neumont University, and we love to share the kudos we receive with the outside world.  Here are a couple of quotes and reviews about Neumont Unviersity from industry that you might like to read:

“REI Systems views Neumont graduates as elite in their field; highly-sought after employees worthy of attractive first year compensation, this is why REI Systems partners with Neumont University year after year in our search for qualified graduates….REI needs more access to the kind of qualified graduates Neumont [can] yield.”- Veer Bhartiya- President, CEO, REI Systems 

"We are thrilled with our partnership with Neumont University and the technical prowess of its graduates. They make meaningful contributions from week one- the clear result of an extremely practical, project-based educational model.” - Scott Fletcher- VP/COO, REI Systems

"My experience working with Neumont University students has been a very positive and enjoyable one. They were able to successfully meet their challenges, work well in our environment, and present themselves in a professional manner to our company."— Elizabeth Yukman, R&D Project Manager, Medicity Corporation

“The students I've met at Neumont have a depth of understanding of development—certainly more than we typically see in new grads."— Steve McNamara, Systems Development Director for ODM Tools Group, ACS

"Neumont graduates hit the ground running from day one on the job—equivalent to someone who has two years of development experience."— Dan LaRiviera, Vice President, Digital Draw Network

"Even more than being bright, Neumont University graduates are in touch and in tune with current business challenges."— Shawn McNinch, IBM Client Manager

"We're looking for future employees at Neumont because they're focusing on the latest technologies vs. older, outdated technologies."— Jason Thelin, Co-Founder, Solution Stream


Find more quotes, stories, and news articles on our website.

The Neumont Difference

Every once in a while, and probably at least once per week, I am reminded of why the Neumont difference is superior...for a certain type of student.  Today, on a beautiful summer day in Salt Lake is one of those days.  Neumont University instructor, Jamie King sent me the photo below because he gets it, as do all of our faculty.  Learning in groups, interacting, working together, gaming together, and growing together is just more fun. Why do you think the Neumont Difference is superior?

Why do I point out that the Neumont difference is superior 'for a certain type of student?'  Well, anyone who attends classes at Neumont can tell you that it takes a little something extra to go to NU. We'll call those things stamina and passion.

Stamina - Neumont isn't a walk in the park.  We're not some weak-sauce institution printing out diplomas just because you paid your tuition every quarter.  A Neumont degree is earned. The Neumont logo begins with a pixelated mountain which represents the North Face of a Summit.  The North Face gets less sun, and therefor for rock climbers and adventurers is the most satisfying side to summit.  Same with the Neumont experience.  Sure, you could earn a computer science degree from a state institution - but you won't have developed stamina.  Stamina is built, over time, by challenging your mind or body to work longer and harder than you thought possible.  Stamina comes from sweat - mental or physical, and stamina is something a Neumont graduate has developed by working for 500 intense days at a pace they didn't think they'd be able to keep.

Passion - Neumont isn't for the student who wants to dabble in a little of this and a little of that.  You won't take classes that engage in esoteric musings on Proust.  We'll immerse you in technology from day one, and make you an elite professional, one who studied in an environment unparalleled in CS education, a University where 100% of the student population is focused on the same topics and challenges you are.  Can you think of a better way to hard-wire your brain for a future career in tech?

But, I am just one voice.  I wonder what students see as the major differences between Neumont and the traditional options.

Neumont Zombie Outbreak, Coding Competition, and Trampoline Outing

TRAIL OF THE DEAD / ZOMBIE DASH

This Saturday’s “Trail Of The Dead / Zombie Dash” will be postponed until next quarter’s Unplug & Play Festival.

CODING COMPETITION

Keep your mind clear for future zombie survival with our first student-run Coding Competition, presented by USG.  The competition will be in room 300 this Saturday from noon until 4 pm (no need to sign up in advance).  As is true with zombie survival, bigger teams are better.  Survive in this competition as a solo player or with teams up to three people.  Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.  Contact Kenneth Lin for any questions about the competition. klin@student.neumont.edu

JUMP ON IT

With the Zombie outbreak on hold for now, celebrate with us after the Coding Competition as we jump for joy at the “Jump On It” trampoline center.  This jumping center has 10,000 sq. ft. of trampolines and inflatable fun. $8 to jump for 1 hour and $5 for a second hour of jumping.   A free shuttle will leave Four Seasons Clubhouse at 6pm on Saturday.  Please sign up with JP to secure your spot on the shuttle.