DIVERSE TRIO AT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HONORED FOR INVENTIVE ACHIEVEMENTS Faculty members in electrical engineering, medicine and metallurgical engineering have been elected as fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. The three newly named fellows are: – Cynthia M. Furse, professor of electrical and computer engineering and associate vice president for research – David R. […]
Read MoreSETTING HEALTHY GOALS? GRAB YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK. By Robin Marcus, P.T., Ph.D. Chief Wellness Officer, University of Utah Health Sciences OK, so there are some things that you might hate about your yearbook picture. The glasses, your hairstyle, those clothes! Take a look and see what you wish you could forget and do […]
Read MoreDo you hate Utah’s dirty air during the winter inversion months and are you curious about what university researchers are doing to understand and address the problem? Here’s your chance: The University of Utah Program for Air Quality, Health and Society is partnering with the Utah Division of Air Quality to host a workshop on Jan. 13 titled “Air Quality in Utah: Science for Solutions.”
Read MoreREDUCTION IN DISABILITY INSURANCE RATES EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 2015 The university’s Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance is provided through The Standard. Based on the university’s utilization of the insurance, The Standard has announced reduced premium rates effective Jan. 1, 2015. Employees enrolled in disability coverage will receive a separate notice about the rates […]
Read MoreWelcome to a new semester! Here are some resources that might benefit you as you’re mapping out this semester: Visit utah.instructure.com for useful tips on designing your course syllabus. Looking for new ideas on how to create a quality course? Check out this public Canvas tutorial on creating quality courses. Click here to start the […]
Read MoreThirty-one faculty artists who teach, inspire and make significant contributions to the cultural landscape of Utah, showcase their work through “New Narratives” art exhibition.
Read MorePart-time infant care available on campus through the ASUU Child Care Center starting Jan. 12. The center has expanded its service and will now care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Read MoreFrank Lloyd Wright once said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” The University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library, with a generous contribution from Katherine W. Dumke, will provide students with a bit of nature, right in the library.
Read MoreDean Raymond Tymas-Jones was awarded the Utah Cultural Alliance’s 2014 Cultural Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the arts, humanities and culture in the state of Utah.
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