September 15, 2006
For Immediate Release
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Utah ’s First Lady to speak at UVSC
UVSC, the Office of the President and the Center for the Study of Ethics will host Utah’s First lady, Mary Kaye Huntsman. Huntsman’s speech titled “Empowering you,” will focus on overcoming depression, achieving dreams and the power of cultivating a positive attitude September 29 at 10 a.m. at the Ragan Theater in the Sorensen Center. Huntsman’s goal is to help students recognize the power within themselves to tackle any challenge they may face in life.
“Having Mrs. Huntsman speak on our campus is an extraordinary learning opportunity for our students,” said Elaine Engelhardt, Professor of Philosophy and Distinguished Professor of Ethics, who was instrumental in bringing Huntsman to campus. “She has really helped Utah’s youth to understand that power to become and achieve what they want.”
Huntsman, the wife of Governor Jon Huntsman Jr., has been an influential advocate of youth in Utah, and helped create several programs aimed at helping kids cope emotionally with various challenges. With help from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Huntsman created the “Bag of Hope,” a nationwide program that delivers a care package of valuable information to children newly diagnosed with diabetes. Huntsman also currently serves as honorary chair of the Governor's Commission on Literacy, the Utah Coalition against Sexual Assault and the Violence against Women and Families Cabinet Council.
Huntsman has recently been involved in a new program called, “The Jason Foundation,” aimed at reducing the youth suicide rate in Utah. The Jason Foundation helps provide a school-based curriculum for students, in-service presentations for teachers and community-based presentations and seminars for parents.
“Mrs. Huntsman is a great representative for our state, and an outstanding community servant,” said Engelhardt. “Everyone is welcome to come and would benefit from listening to such an inspirational lady.”
Admission is free and open to the public.
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