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EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER MARCH 2012
Changing lives with as little as $50
Third-world countries receive aid from BYU-Idaho students
» Jessica McIntyre: Graduate, Communication
Walking down an uneven dirt road in Abundancia, Paraguay, the
hot, sticky air swirls dust around the ankles of a local woman as
she makes her way home. In this sparsely settled wilderness lays
a Mormon enclave, and with members lacking basic necessities,
the Church has been helping residents reach self-sufficiency by
helping them build wells, plant crops, and raise chickens.
To further make life easier in this village and for others
around the world, four student groups in Tyler Watson’s
international health class were given $50 to build a prototype that
could be implemented in a third-world country to address specific
health issues.
“Living in the U.S. we don’t realize how lucky we are and that
something as simple as $50 can really change thousands of lives,”
Watson said.
Students in the class researched the struggles people deal with
in these countries such as poor food quality, inadequate water
sanitation, and insufficient access to fuel. After they chose a
situation, students set to work creating prototypes for $50 or less,
addressing health needs ranging from solar-powered fridges for
street vendors, indoor stoves, a distillery that creates ethanol, and
a septic system.
Cooking dinner over an aluminum can
After talking with a family member currently living in the
Philippines, one group realized that many people there spend
a majority of their day over a hot stove that creates respiratory
problems from smoke inhalation. By creating a stove from
aluminum cans, tin, and ethanol fuel, they have decreased
cooking time and have helped to alleviate health problems. “Our
group realized that we can really change the standard of living for
others, and its potential is immense,” said Gretchen Gill, a senior
studying health science.
From a mixing bowl to septic system
Trying to help the people in Abundancia, a second group
created a prototype septic system with a mixing bowl, silicone,
a five-gallon bucket, and a PVC pipe. “In Abundancia people
share an outhouse, and when it’s full they just move it — it’s
a nightmare for health officials because of possible soil
contamination,” said Landin Hagge, a student studying public
health. “Once created on a large scale it will cost only $200. This
will improve sanitation and create jobs by training people how to
install the septic system and build toilets.”
LEFT: Septic system made from a mixing bowl, silicone, bucket, and PVC pipe. TOP RIGHT: Chicken cooking on a stove made from aluminum cans, tin, and ethanol fuel. BOTTOM RIGHT: Home distillery that can
power household items such as stoves, refrigerators, and lights.

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Physics demonstration
shows science in action
The light bulbs sit motionless in the
microwave. After displaying vibrant neon
colors of yellow, blue, and orange, a sudden
pop is heard and darkness fills the room.
As overhead lights are slowly turned on,
the presenter echoes what all parents are
internally pleading, “Kids, this is why you
do not put light bulbs in the microwave.”
With parents exhaling a sigh of relief and
giddy laughs coming from the 50 kids in
attendance, students in the Physics Society
continue with their demonstration.
Every semester the small team of
student scientists puts on a show for
the community. They have over 15
demonstrations showing physics principles,
including bowling balls illustrating the law of conservation of energy, beds of nails
portraying pressure distribution, and a metal pipe featuring sound waves by fire.
“We hope to enrich science education in schools,” said Karl Decker, outreach officer in
the Physics Society. “Our purpose is to inspire children to become physicists themselves
or at least appreciate the field a little bit more.”
A new articulation agreement between BYU-Idaho and Idaho State University makes it
possible for BYU-Idaho students to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as
little as five years.
BYU-Idaho students can obtain early admission to ISU’s graduate programs after
they obtain 60 undergraduate credits and maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA, allowing
them to work toward a master’s degree at ISU while completing their bachelor’s at
BYU-Idaho. Two master’s degrees are currently available as part of this initiative —
Historical Resources Management and Political Science — with more expected to be
added in the future.
“This program will promote greater educational and career opportunities for students.
They will be expediting their education, but not sacrificing the quality of it,” said John
Ivers, dean of the College of Language and Letters. “We have been working on this for
years, and to see it come together is exhilarating.”
Students involved will take the majority of their graduate-level courses in Pocatello, but
some classes may be offered at ISU’s Idaho Falls campus. Students interested may contact
their individual department chair, dean, or the Academic Discovery Center.
Students showcase research
The MC Ballroom was the center of
hustle and bustle at the end of winter
semester during a showcase of dance,
research, and engineering innovations.
The Research and Creative Works
Conference is a venue for students to
share their original work.
“The conference empowers students
as they prepare for internships, ad-
vanced education, and the workplace,”
said Hector A. Becerril, conference
chair. “It also builds awareness of what
is being done on campus, provides
direction for students who may be
unsure of their emphasis, and allows
for networking opportunities between
students, student researchers, and fac-
ulty mentors.”
Some research findings showcased
at the conference include whether
smartphones really make people
smarter, how video games affect
marriage, parenting methods, how
people view their body image, the
amount of bacteria found on everyday
household items, and a remote-
controlled snow plow.
Two students win prestigious
international scholarships
Two students in the Department of
Languages and International Studies
have earned prestigious, international
scholarships.
Lindsey Pruden, a senior studying
chemistry and German, was accepted
into the Research Internships in Science
and Engineering (RISE) program, which
only has a 6 percent acceptance rate. For
three months Pruden will be researching
inorganic chemistry alongside a German
Ph.D. student at the University of Pader-
born in Germany.
Matthew Longmore, a senior study-
ing communication, was accepted into
the Critical Languages Scholarship
Program (CLS) and will live in Indone-
sia for 10 weeks studying the Indonesian
language at Universitas Negeri Malang.
The CLS Program has a 10 percent
acceptance rate and is part of a U.S.
government effort to expand the number
of Americans studying and mastering
critically needed foreign languages.
University News Briefs
Agreement with ISU offers master’s degrees
to BYU-Idaho students
A college student lies between two beds of nails, as a young girl stands on top.

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Web conferencing pilot begins in five buildings
Adobe Connect. Google+ Hangouts. Go To Meeting. These are all
online tools to connect two or more people in separate locations
via live video feed. The university will be piloting the use of all
three of these tools this spring to determine which one faculty like
best and which fits best within university infrastructure.
Academic Technology has identified five campus buildings to
pilot this initiative. Initially, five classrooms will be equipped with
software, cameras, and microphones that will allow connectivity
from the classroom to multiple remote sites. The designated rooms
are Benson 270, Clarke 351, Ricks 227, Romney 277, and Spori
071. Faculty who teach in these rooms will be trained on how to
use the technology.
One way faculty can use the new technology is to record a class
lecture with the goal of posting portions of the recording online
to highlight essential material. These clips can then be used for
student preparation assignments prior to class discussion. This
is a way for the instructor to create learning objects using key
moments from within the classroom.
“This technology is increasingly being used by teachers
attending conferences, conventions, and meetings that are away
from campus,” said Arlen Wilcock, manager of the Academic
Technology Center. “It’s a great way for them to either teach or
connect with their classes while they are not physically present.”
Chemistry research reveals new findings,
paves path for further experiments
For the last two-and-a-half years, eight students in the Department
of Chemistry have researched and written new findings that have
further branded the department among professionals. Appearing
in the International Journal of Quantum Chemistry on April 15,
the students explain the previously unknown shape and potential
reactions of a destroying aerial molecule.
The group of student scientists stepped into unknown territory
Fall 2008 when they began research on radicals. These tiny
particles may potentially wreak havoc as they glide through the
air destroying ozone where we need it and creating ozone near
ground level, where we don’t want it. Having radicals close to
ground level can be hazardous for breathing and lung activity.
“Understanding radicals is a 1,000-step process. We’re on
step five,” said Dr. Ryan Dabell, instructor in the Department of
Chemistry. “However, as we move closer to understanding these
particles, we will be able to find ways to reduce their impact and
eventually get rid of them. This would improve human lives as well
as preserve the global environment.”
Contrary to popular procedure for undergraduate students,
the group was invited to participate by Dr. Jaron Hansen, associate
professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at
BYU. Dr. Hansen provided BYU-Idaho students with research-
level access to the BYU Fulton Supercomputing Center, a resource
necessary for conducting this research. This relationship will open
doors for chemistry internships for BYU-Idaho students. With the
research complete, BYU researchers will be able to create related
experiments to test the data provided by BYU-Idaho students.
new agribusiness emphasis
to be offered this fall
The Department of Agribusiness, Plant, and Animal
Sciences will introduce a new emphasis this fall: Global
Food and Agribusiness Management.
Agribusiness management covers all business-related
activities involved in the production, processing, finance,
marketing and distribution of food and fiber products.
This emphasis will center on giving students the
opportunity to utilize their education and personal skills
in a global economy.
“The Global Food and Agribusiness Management
emphasis is attracting a lot of students from other areas
of study into the major who want to make a difference
in the world,” said Jeremy Slade, agribusiness faculty.
“This major will prepare students for a variety of careers,
in areas such as international development, food
marketing, agribusiness finance, international trade, and
agricultural policy. Individuals who work in these careers
can have a positive effect on people around the world.”
The new emphasis will allow students to develop and
utilize complimentary skills in finance, accounting,
agribusiness, agroscience, technology, economics,
marketing, foreign language, international studies, and
international politics. And perhaps most important, the
new major will require an international experience, such
as a study abroad, internship, or international study tour.
“Food is such an integral part of life. You could
substitute a lot of things in life — except for food,” said
Slade. “Working in this industry provides the opportunity
to change the world for good. I believe what Dr. Ray
Goldberg of the Harvard Business School said that
agribusiness has significant political as well as economic
implications and is as a driver of societal and economic
health around the world.

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President’s Q&A Recap
FROM April 4, 2012
QUESTION 1
Q: Why doesn’t BYU-Idaho offer a full physician’s assistant
program?
A: BYU-Idaho does not offer master’s degrees because they
are very expensive. Even though we offer many of the courses
that transfer into a PA program, this sort of degree has to be
accredited, and the standards for accreditation are very high.
Therefore, the university would have to invest a lot of money to
make programs like this work well. Instead, we’ve chosen to forge
agreements with other schools that will open up graduate-level
opportunities for our students.
QUESTION 2
Q: What can be done to improve student employment
on campus?
A: First, the university has made a conscious effort to increase
the number of jobs on campus, and we want to create even more.
Second, there is a significant need to train both students and
supervisors so that the employment experience involves both
getting the work done as well as providing a learning experience
for the student. We also want to continue incorporating leadership
experiences for our students where they are not only the workers
but are also the supervisors.
$50 projects for third-world countries
continued from pg. 1
Heat of the sun cooling your food
When visiting a crowded street in a foreign country, food is
sold from street vendors selling their goods from bikes or carts.
For many of these vendors the food has sat under the hot sun
for hours, making it an attraction for bugs and bacteria. “For
these people the sun is a problem because it makes their food
unsanitary, so our group decided to use the sun to our advantage,”
said Kristin Dona, a senior studying health science. “By using a
plastic storage bin, an aluminum container, sand, pillows, straw,
and a fan, street vendors can refrigerate their foods, keeping
them fresh longer. This will make the vendor more marketable,
bringing in more money.”
Renewable energy coming from your kitchen
By using leftover apples and bananas, a fourth group has
produced clean fuel from a home distillery that creates ethanol,
which in turn can power stoves, fridges, and lights. “It was really
exciting the first time we saw our finished product. We have also
combined our project with the group making the stove,” said
Emma Bazzell, a junior studying health science. “Our hope is that
once it’s implemented people will be able to power their homes
and maybe even make a business of creating ethanol fuel.”
SHARING AND SERVING
While created at BYU-Idaho, these projects won’t be staying
in Rexburg — many of them will be helping the people in
Abundancia, and others will go to benefit individuals in other
areas. Starting this fall, Larry Shaw, faculty member with the
Department of Health, Recreation and Human Performance, will
be taking a sabbatical to help Abundancia dig wells, install septic
systems, and create local jobs.
“While I am there BYU-Idaho students will have the chance
to come to Abundancia for a week or two to help with the
humanitarian efforts,” said Shaw. “This will be an amazing
opportunity for students interested in international public health
to see how they can make a change and to apply what they have
learned in the classroom.”
Pathway program expands;
26 additional sites open this fall
BYU-Idaho’s Pathway program has recently received Board
approval to expand to 26 additional locations beginning this fall
for a total of 55 domestic and 10 international sites.
Intended to be both affordable and accessible, Pathway offers
BYU-Idaho courses online at a relatively low cost. All classes
are conducted online, but Pathway students also gather in small
groups at least weekly at their local institute building or church
meetinghouse to work on course assignments and collaborate
on educational activities. Volunteer missionary couples in each
location donate their time to help these students and provide
additional support.
NEW PATHWAY LOCATIONS
Domestic
Phoenix, AZ
San Marcos, CA
Victorville, CA
Colo. Springs,CO
Littleton, CO
Hartford, CT
Idaho Falls, ID
Chicago, IL
Schaumburg, IL
Boston, MA
Lowell, MA
Concord, NH
Gresham, OR
Portland, OR
Providence, RI
Allen, TX
Arlington, TX
Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX
Sandy, UT
Bellingham, WA
Moses Lake, WA
International
Sorocaba, Brazil
Accra, Ghana*
Mexico City, Mex.*
Lima, Peru
*second location

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LEFT: Teens at the St. Anthony Juvenile Corrections Center jog behind a group of BYU-Idaho students. RIGHT: Students in Steve Stokes’
juvenile delinquency class listen as teens at the corrections facility share their personal stories.
Our main concern
isn’t about getting
ourselves home, it’s
about getting our
peers home.
student, Juvenile correc-
tions center in St. anthony
From behind bars
sociology students learn from
juveniles at detention center
» Stephen Henderson: Graduate, Communication
“My committing offense is three charges
of battery,” says a 17-year-old girl standing
against the dormitory wall. “I’ve been
here for almost 18 months and I’ve finally
learned that my friends here actually care
about me.”
This teenager is one of 120 high-risk
juvenile offenders who have been placed
under state custody for an indeterminate
amount of time. For teens with recurring
drug, alcohol, theft, and violence
problems, a brief term in the county jail is
often not enough to effect lasting change.
This is where Juvenile Corrections Center-
St. Anthony (JCC) comes in.
Visiting Hours
For the past 15 years, Steve Stokes, an
instructor in the Department of Sociology
& Social Work, has brought his juvenile
delinquency classes to JCC for a firsthand
look at the corrections system at work.
And for the last few years, groups from
JCC have visited BYU-Idaho, where
they’re able to interact with Stokes’ classes
and take a tour of campus.
The interaction has offered each
group a glimpse into a completely
foreign lifestyle. For one, a view into
higher education, social life, and career
opportunities; for the other, a look at
positive peer culture (PPC) and how it’s
reshaping the lives of at-risk teens.
Positive Peer Culture
Jimmy Osborne, a psychology student,
worked with the teens at JCC last fall.
Twice a week, Osborne observed therapy
sessions and led team-building activities.
His experiences, he says, prepared him for
a future working with teens.
“It was an awesome experience to
watch the way they work as a group and
see their progress,” said Osborne. “They
learned that friendship isn’t about getting
into trouble. There’s nothing else like it.”
For years, Stokes’ juvenile delinquency
classes have studied the concepts of
positive peer culture, or, how to help
juveniles create positive relationships.
“PPC teaches the juveniles how to
be accountable and how to show care
and concern for each other, something
they haven’t experienced until now,”
said Stokes.
Twelve groups, with mascots ranging
from Knights to the Greek goddess Athena,
make up the JCC student body. Each group
works as a team to set its own rules and
participate every day in therapy sessions.
Each group also has the power to grant an
individual’s release from the center.
T-Shirts
During their visit to BYU-Idaho, JCC
teens describe to Stokes’ class how they
landed in detention, how long they’ve
been there, and the steps they’re taking
to reverse their negative behaviors. “The
beauty of this type of presentation is that
my students get a real look at the change
these teens are making,” says Stokes. “And
the more the teens explain it to others, the
more they sell themselves on it. It’s a win-
win for everyone.”
On their tour of BYU-Idaho, juvenile
students learn about the possibilities of
applying to the university and receiving
financial aid, options most of them have
never dreamed of. At the end of the tour,
the university sends each member of the
group away with a BYU-Idaho T-shirt.
“Of all the T-shirts the university gives
out, those are probably worn with the
most pride,” says Stokes.
The Courage to Change
As the sociology students finish their
tour of JCC, they make one final stop
at the female dormitory where 20 teens
spend their nights and portions of their
days. After almost two years at the center,
one of the girls from the Athena group is
scheduled for release in a few weeks. She
has gone from being an addict and a thief
to being a leader in the group. She knows
how to handle herself with her peers and
knows each girl’s story. She understands
their problems and potential. And she
understands what it takes to change.
“Our main concern isn’t about getting
ourselves home,” she says. “It’s about
getting our peers home.”
The group of 10 brings it in for the final
huddle, where they chant their team cheer.
“The wisdom and courage to change …
Athena!”

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➝ LEARNING MODEL
special
feature
An interesting twist in the Snake River
Student researchers make geological discovery
» Spencer Allen: Junior, Communication
The Snake River is known for the way it
wraps and curls around bends and streams
from Wyoming to Washington. With more
than 1,000 miles of fly-fishing haven and a
whitewater rafting sanctuary, thousands of
tourists flock throughout the year to enjoy
the scenic serenity.
But in addition to its natural appeal,
the river is gaining exposure for a new
reason. With the guidance of instructors
in the Department of Geology, students
recently noticed a twist in the river’s
course, more unusual than expected.
Supported by grants from the United
States Geological Survey and the
BYU-Idaho College of Physical and
Mathematical Sciences, three BYU-Idaho
students researched the cause of the
change.
During their investigations, geology
majors Toby Dossett, Tyler Reed, and
Sherri McIlrath discovered remnants of
basaltic lava from two eruptive periods.
The lava from the second period, which
erupted 1.5 million years ago, dammed
the Snake River. Prior to the eruptions the
river flowed along the southwest side of
Swan Valley. After it eroded through the
dam it changed course — flowing across
the valley to the northeastern side and
then back again.
“This is what BYU-Idaho is all about,”
explains Department of Geology Chair
Dan Moore. “Students are practicing their
craft. These students have had a graduate
school experience as undergraduate
students. The experience they gained sets
them apart from their peers.”
The students spent six weeks in the
field observing the distribution of rock
type, followed by a full semester of
digitizing their data. “It was a learning
experience,” shares McIlrath. “There were
times we weren’t too sure what was going
on. We’d have to come together and draw
back upon materials we had learned in our
geology classes.”
Dossett, Reed, and McIlrath recently
presented their findings at the BYU-Idaho
research conference. Competing among
more than 30 other students, the group
won first place.
With the motivation from the victory,
the group applied and was accepted
to present their research at a regional
conference hosted by the Geological
Society of America in Albuquerque, N.M.,
on May 11.
“It will be two-and-a-half years from
start to finish,” shares McIlrath. “It will
be a once-in-a-lifetime experience
presenting our work for the Geological
Society of America.”
LEFT: Students Scott Bergendorf (left) and Toby Dossett (right) stand on an ancient basaltic lava dam. The lava flows that capped the dam lie just over their heads. RIGHT: An image from one of the research sites.
In the distance the new river pattern that formed 1.5 million years ago bends around the corner.

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Every BYU-Idaho student has gone
through the process: fill out an admissions
application, get an ecclesiastical endorse-
ment, and receive an acceptance letter.
And everything gets processed in one
place: the Admissions Office. But what else
happens in Kimball 110? Following are just
a few of the unique and vital aspects of the
university’s Admissions Office.
prospective student gatherings
Along with other Church Educational
System representatives, Admissions Office
personnel travel the country speaking at
firesides, seminaries, and high schools.
Last year alone, Admissions Office
personnel visited 3,783 high school
students in Idaho and Utah, 2,074 people
at college fairs, and 16,585 people at Be
Smart firesides. “These tours aren’t meant
to persuade a future student to attend
a certain CES school, but to educate
them on the importance of furthering
their education and the options available
to them through the CES,” said Tyler
Williams, Admissions director. The
Admissions Office also travels to every
high school in Idaho and Utah to inform
students about BYU-Idaho.
campus tours
In 2011, the Admissions Office
conducted tours for 5,607 prospective
students and parents. Tours consist
of a student employee taking visitors
around campus for 45 minutes, teaching
about the history of the university,
showing select campus buildings,
and explaining the variety of services
BYU-Idaho provides. “Doing campus
tours is definitely a learning experience,”
said Jordan McMurtrey, a student
employee in the Admissions Office.
“It requires a lot of studying and
memorization because each tour is unique
to the individual we are giving it to,
depending on what they want to see or
what major they want to pursue.”
ONE JUMP AHEAD OF THE REST
While the rest of campus feels the
impact of a new semester on the first
day of classes, the Admissions Office is
already planning for the next year. “Being
one year ahead helps other services on
campus prepare for the incoming group,”
said Williams. “Housing can plan new
construction, academic departments can
plan for classes and enrollment needs,
and the University Store can plan for what
books and supplies to purchase.”
TEST DAY, EVERY DAY
With more than 50,000 phone calls
received last year alone, student employees
in Admissions must know it all. They
field questions about every department
and office on campus, not just their own.
But it’s not just questions they deal with;
students handle every type of situation
from confused students to overprotective
parents to excited and grateful students
wanting to know what to do next.
YES, NO, MAYBE SO
Every November the application
process starts for the coming year. The
Admissions Office sees more than 23,000
applicants for daytime, Continuing
Education, Pathway, and Online programs
each year. “So many people want to come
to BYU-Idaho, and we do the best we can
to accept as many applicants as possible,”
said Williams. “Unfortunately, we have to
say no to some, but we do the best we can
to work with them so they can qualify for
admission in the future.”
BY THE NUMBERS
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
1,771,901... Total Inquiries
1,653,028... Website Hits
25,691 ������� Contacts via Facebook,
Blogs, YouTube, and
Print Media
16,585 ������� People Visited at
Be Smart Firesides
10,361........ Live Chats in 2011
5,607 ��������� People Attending Tours
in 2011
96%............. Acceptance Rate
Department Spotlight: Admissions
» Jessica McIntyre: Graduate, Communication
A student employee gives a campus tour to prospective students and parents. Nearly 6,000 people attended tours in 2011.

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Sitting on the edge of the folding chair,
Sam Tsukamoto clenches his hands
tight, knuckles beginning to turn white.
Watching the game unfold on the court,
the ball begins to make its way toward the
goal with a herd of 7-year-olds behind it.
Amongst the tangled swarm of blue and
yellow jerseys, the ball emerges with one
player guiding it. Escaping the pack he
swings back his leg and kicks the ball into
the net, and before the swish of the net can
be heard, Tsukamoto leaps out of his chair
and cheers with pride for his son Jeron.
As Jeron’s futsal coach and father,
Tsukamoto has been teaching his son the
fundamentals of soccer, and because of
Tsukamoto’s experience with soccer it’s no
mystery why his son does so well.
“I have been playing soccer since I was
five and it has been a big part of my life
since I first touched a soccer ball,” said
Tsukamoto. “I played on school and club
teams until college and then played on
the BYU-Hawaii soccer team as a center-
midfielder. It has been a great source of
pride watching my son play soccer and
really love the sport.”
After serving his mission in Brazil,
Tsukamoto transferred to BYU-Idaho to
finish his degree in business management.
He then moved to Seattle to work for
Nintendo of America but came back to
Rexburg when a friend informed him
about a job opening in IT.
“I never thought I would come back
here, but I am glad I did,” said Tsukamoto.
“For my job I deal with the back end of
the campus network — I provide network,
Internet, and phone services to all students
and employees.”
Growing up in a family where she was the
ninth of 11 children and only one other
girl to rely on, Julie Bradshaw toughened
up and gave her nine brothers a run for
their money.
“I was the biggest tomboy growing
up because of all the boys in my house. I
eventually learned to love playing the
rougher games,” said Bradshaw. “My
family used to be big, but now we are just
monstrous. For our last family reunion we
had to rent a port-a-potty.”
Bradshaw grew up in San Diego and
received her bachelor’s in English at San
Diego State University. She then moved to
Washington, D.C., went to graduate school
at George Mason University, but on the
side took Bollywood dance classes.
“My friends and I thought it would be
fun, and we all fell in love with it,” admitted
Bradshaw. “We became close friends with
our instructor, and when he got engaged
he asked us to dance in his wedding in
India. We all went of course; how could we
pass that up?”
After living in D.C. and traveling to
India, Bradshaw began teaching online
English classes for BYU-Idaho and
eventually moved to Provo where she
taught freshmen honors English at BYU.
“Teaching online has empowered me
to teach in the classroom, and I hope to
continue teaching both online and in the
classroom,” said Bradshaw.
Along with teaching, Bradshaw loves to
run. She will run her eighth marathon this
summer. “My favorite and most difficult
marathon to run was the second time I ran
the Boston Marathon,” she said. “It was an
exhilarating feeling to cross that finish line.”
Sam Tsukamoto
Infrastructure
Network Engineer
Start Date: September 2008
Hometown: Olympia, Wash.
Julie Bradshaw
Online Instruction
Remote Adjunct Faculty
Start Date: September 2010
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
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