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Les Olson Company partners with UBTech to provide scholarships for IT students

Les Olson Company partners with UBTech to provide scholarships for IT students By Lezlee E. Whiting Students who enroll in one of three IT programs at Uintah Basin Technical College will be the beneficiaries of a new scholarship donated by Les Olson Company. “The Matt Olson Memorial Scholarship will make scholarships available annually,” said Les Olson Company CEO, James Olson. Les Olson Company offers office technology products and managed IT services. The 64-year old family-owned business has offices throughout Utah and Las Vegas. Pictured left to right: James Olson, Les Olson Company CEO; Jim Olson, Les Olson Company [...]

Les Olson Company partners with UBTech to provide scholarships for IT students2020-08-17T19:16:33-06:00

Miller Electric Mfg. Co and AWS Honor Dalton Van With Welding Scholarship for UBTech Students

Miller Electric Mfg. Co and AWS honor Dalton Van with welding scholarship for UBTech students By Stephanie Carter and Lezlee Whiting An accomplished welder who earned both state and national recognition for his work will be remembered through a memorial scholarship at Uintah Basin Technical College. Dalton Van, who graduated in 2019 from UBTech’s welding program, was killed in a one-vehicle rollover near Price on June 13. He was 19. Dalton Van earned both state and national recognition for his work will be remembered through a memorial scholarship at UBTech. Miller Electric stated the donation is “in remembrance [...]

Miller Electric Mfg. Co and AWS Honor Dalton Van With Welding Scholarship for UBTech Students2022-09-15T16:58:14-06:00

Buxton family creates a legacy honoring their parents

Buxton family creates a legacy honoring their parents trough, the Dr. Terry and Diane Buxton Endowment Memorial Scholarship Fund By Stephanie Carter and Lezlee Whiting After the passing of Dr. Terry Mackley Buxton and his wife Diane Christensen Buxton, their children: Julie Wilkins, Greg Buxton, Ginger Rust, and the children of the late Chris Buxton, along with the Buxton’s many grandchildren, knew they needed to find a way to continue to honor Terry and Diane’s passion for the Uintah Basin and the medical field. The family of the late Dr. Terry and Diane Buxton is donating $60,000 in [...]

Buxton family creates a legacy honoring their parents2020-07-28T19:49:45-06:00

UBTech Plans for Fall 2020

UBTech Plans for Fall 2020 Written by, UBTech Last month, while maintaining CDC guidelines, UBTech campuses opened to the public, once again allowing face-to-face instruction and new student enrollment. UBTech’s fall 2020 plan is to continue student enrollment with hybrid and face-to-face instruction. To facilitate learning, UBTech programs & courses will be offered within the flexibility parameters of UBTech’s accreditation guidelines. “We’re confident, as our faculty continue using a combination of face-to-face and hybrid instruction, through the Canvas Learning Management System, UBTech students will be successful, while meeting the social distancing and personal safety parameters of our current education [...]

UBTech Plans for Fall 20202020-07-21T08:30:14-06:00

UBTech’s Message of Unity

UBTech’s Message of Unity Uintah Basin Technical College expresses concern and acknowledges lives and communities being impacted by racial bias and violence. UBTech is an inclusive college. We stand firmly against racism and violence in any form and are committed to promoting a culture of safety, kindness, respect and love. The UBTech Way includes the principle of being “Campus and Community Connected.” We pledge to communicate respectfully and listen to understand others. As we strive to live these principles and values, we invite our students and community to join us in these efforts. At UBTech, we seek to create an [...]

UBTech’s Message of Unity2020-06-11T14:44:13-06:00

Historic UBTech Commencement Graduates 485

Historic UBTech commencement graduates 485 Written by, UBTech Uintah Basin Technical College virtually celebrated 485 students on Facebook, YouTube and on Channel V6 website during the college’s first ever on-line graduation ceremonies. During the virtual UBTech commencement exercises, 539 technical certificates were displayed individually on the screen to highlight each graduate. The unique graduation was the result of the Coronavirus pandemic, which put a halt to the school year throughout Utah and much of the nation in mid-March. UBTech instructors and administration worked quickly to bring classes on line, allowing students to complete the year and graduate as planned. [...]

Historic UBTech Commencement Graduates 4852020-07-21T08:30:11-06:00

Leigh Lloyd named Educator of the Year by UBTech

Leigh Lloyd named Educator of the Year by UBTech Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) has announced their selection of UBTech Medical Assistant instructor, Leigh Lloyd, as their Educator of the Year. “Leigh was chosen because of her hard work and efforts to provide students with quality education.” Said UBTech President Aaron K. Weight. Lloyd, along with a few other select educators from the Uintah Basin, were slated to receive their special recognition for their accomplishments at the annual Education Summit, but due to COVID-19 the annual event was cancelled. “We have an incredible Medical Assistant Program here at UBTech,” [...]

Leigh Lloyd named Educator of the Year by UBTech2022-08-12T15:53:08-06:00

UBTech Graduate Becomes Contestant on Television Series

UBTech Graduate Becomes Contestant on Television Series When you first look at McKinlee Thacker, with blonde hair and blue eyes, it may come as a surprise to find out she graduated with these three certificates: Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Intermediate Welding Technician, and CDL. McKinlee Thacker, UBTech graduate of three certificates is selected as one of the 12 contestants on series Bitchin’ Boot Camp. The news that McKinlee is one of 12 contestants on MotorTrend’s new competition digital series Bitchin’ Boot Camp won’t be all that shocking. Dave Kindig and Kevin “Kevdog” Schiele from Kindig-it Design, [...]

UBTech Graduate Becomes Contestant on Television Series2020-04-22T13:14:56-06:00

UBTech announces virtual 2020 graduation commencement exercises

UBTech announces virtual 2020 graduation commencement exercises “I’m excited to announce, UBTech’s graduation will be virtual in 2020. Unprecedented times provide opportunities to celebrate the success of UBTech’s graduates in advanced ways,” announced UBTech President, Aaron Weight. “Our partners, today’s technology leaders at STRATA Networks and V6 Media, make virtual solutions a reality. As a technical college, we will be utilizing the technology of today to recognize the future leaders of tomorrow.” UBTech President, Aaron Weight said, “Our partners, today’s technology leaders at STRATA Networks and V6 [...]

UBTech announces virtual 2020 graduation commencement exercises2020-05-06T16:58:51-06:00

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Updates April 8, 2021 Dear UBTech Community, On March 24, 2021, Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill 294, terminating the statewide mask mandate effective April 10, 2021. Beginning April 12, 2021, masks will be encouraged and welcomed, but no longer required at a UBTech campus. At UBTech the health and well-being of our faculty, staff and students remain our highest priority. We ask all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus to remain vigilant in continuing positive hygiene practices, social distancing, and staying home if you are feeling ill. COVID-19 testing will continue to be available weekly for faculty, staff and students, [...]

COVID-19 Updates2021-04-12T09:55:28-06:00
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