begin to to gearannounce up for the Fall 2021 thrilled to I As amwethrilled that as semester, part ofI am a landmark share that the vast majority of all Dixie State University classes be partnership, Dixie State University and the Greaterwill Zion held face to face at that time. We have heard our students loud and Convention & Tourism Office have entered into a strategic clear as they’ve expressed their desire to return to participating in marketing agreement that will result in Greater Zion receiving the active learning experiences that are possible through in-person more than $2 million in annual marketing exposure and instruction. Trailblazer Stadium being renamed Greater Zion Stadium. Dixie State continues to follow local, state, and national health departments’ guidance as well as health and hygiene best practices The 20-year, $10 million agreement maximizes revenue to ensure we can offer a safe and meaningful learning environment. generated by visitors—not Washington County taxpayers—to Thanks to this commitment, a number of our classes were held fully on create a superior experience for both visitors and residents. campus this spring with great success. We look forward to continuing The partnership is truly a win-win-win situation for everyone; it to embrace our “active learning. active life.” approach to education promotes the area nationally, builds the community, and fuels and offer ideal in-person learning. economic growth by bringing more people to our gorgeous In another demonstration of active learning, Dixie State is now corner the of the world.Utah community a more comprehensive array offering southern of health careeffort, services than ever before, to our partnership Asoral part of this the Tourism Officethanks will establish a visitor with the University of Utah School of Dentistry. center at the stadium and information kiosks at other key This spring, we renovated the DSU Public Dental Hygiene Clinic, locations on campus to showcase visitor activities to all those which has offered oral health care education and dental hygiene who attend events on the Dixie State campus. Additionally, services for more than twenty years, and added the University of Dixie State will better be able to tell prospective students Utah School of Dentistry’s full dental clinic. The clinics, located in the what an amazing full ofonabundant recreational Russell C. Taylor Healthbackyard Sciences Center the Dixie State campus, opportunities they will have when they attend DSU. provide students with hands-on learning experiences while offering discounted dental care to underserved populations. By working with The timing of this partnership couldn’t be more perfect, local organizations such as Root for Kids, the Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic, as it will assist Dixie State during our transition to NCAA and Workforce Services, our students reach vulnerable populations Division I status through opportunities to expand athletic such as the elderly, blind, and TAM Medicaid-eligible residents. facilities. The university plans on adding state-of-the-art press boxes and comfortable event space to the existing westside grandstands, which will help attract more athletic, and community events. As a member of the 10 entertainment, www.saintgeorgewellness.com
PracticingAthletic under the supervision Western Conference of licensed faculty and professionals, starting this July, Dixie State students extensive education will takereceive on competitors based and training and demonstrate everywhere from Washington, competency in clinical services prior to California, Arizona, and New serving the community. Brette Barney, Mexico to Illinois, Missouri, and an alumna of Dixie State’s Dental Texas. This will give Greater Zion Hygiene program, has shared that she access to audiences it would treats each patient with confidence, otherwise leave unreached. thanks to how well the DSU Public Dental Hygiene clinic prepared her for Plus, partnering with Greater her career. Brette also shared about Zionunique is a natural fit of for treating Dixie her experience Statemost University. Tourism those in need ofThe her help. One Office’s vision to “Inspire Greater. particular patient, a twelve-year-old boy who wasGreater. in severe pain due to Experience Live Greater.” Richard “Biff” Williams having decay in almost everyState’s tooth, “active had a profound impact on her aligns perfectly with Dixie learning. active President of life.” training. This patient and others motivated her to further volunteer approach to education. Both philosophies takeState advantage of the Dixie University her skills and time to those in destination the community. beautiful, world-renowned we live in by encouraging Whether you are looking to receive dental services or train for the students, visitors, and residents alike to learn by exploring. dental hygiene career of your dreams, learn more about the great Here at the University, we recognize that valuable learning work being done in Dixie State University’s Public Dental Hygiene experiences take place inside and outside of the classroom. By Clinic and Program at health.dixie.edu/dental-hygiene. taking advantage of learning experiences available Greater Zion, we By embracing active experiences andinworking together to all can grow academically, actively, and holistically. help protect the health of our community, we will continue to make every day a great day to be a Trailblazer. This unique, trailblazing partnership certainly will enhance our community for years to come. I can’t wait to see you at upcoming games, concerts, and community events in Greater Zion Stadium!
