Thriving Communities Workshop and Breakfast at Utah Valley University

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 am to 10:30 am UTC-06:00

Sorensen Student Center | Orem

The Herbert Institute for Public Policy
Publisher/HostThe Herbert Institute for Public Policy
Thriving Communities Workshop and Breakfast at Utah Valley University
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City administrators are invited to a breakfast workshop to help inform the development of a new Thriving Communities Initiative at UVU.
About this Event

Location: Utah Valley University, 800 W. University Parkway, Orem, UT

Sorensen Center (SC) 206

Date: April 16, 2026

Time: 8:00–10:30 AM

University Relations at UVU invites city administrators in Utah County to a complimentary breakfast workshop to help inform the development of a new Thriving Communities Initiative.

UVU values the leadership and vision of city administrators in our community and seeks to deepen partnership opportunities. The Thriving Communities Initiative aims to leverage the talent of UVU faculty and students eager to apply classroom instruction to real-world scenarios in surrounding cities and towns.

How to get here:

By UTA FrontRunner – Orem Central Station: You can either cross I-15 via the pedestrian bridge to main campus or take the UVX bus line to the UVU Station located south of the Keller Building (KB).

By Car – The parking garage is located adjacent to the Sorensen Center. Parking fee is $1/hr with a two-hour minimum and is facilitated through the Passport Parking app.

By Bike / Scooter – Bike parking is found at the north end of the parking garage on level 2.

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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Complimentary Breakfast
πŸ•‘: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Welcome and Overview of Thriving Communities Initiative

Info: Sarah Bateman, Program Manager – Strategic Relations //

Justin Jones, Executive Director – Gary R. Herbert Institute of Public Policy;//

Robert Burton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor – Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative;//

Paul Monson, Assistant Professor – Architecture and Engineering Design//


πŸ•‘: 08:50 AM - 09:50 AM
Breakout Groups

Info: David Connelly, Ph.D., Associate Professor – History //
Small group discussions for city leaders to share valuable input about how UVU’s Thriving Communities Initiative may best serve their communities.


πŸ•‘: 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Group Reporting
πŸ•‘: 10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Wrap Up and Next Steps
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sorensen Student Center, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, United States

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