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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]RETHINKING BACK PAIN TREATMENTS By Libby Mitchell, University of Utah Health Low back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world. It is estimated that more than 100-billion dollars is spent in the U.S. alone each year on treatments — more than almost any other health condition. And now there is […]

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The Arts and U

By Josiane Dubois, College of Fine Arts Our Country’s Good The University of Utah’s Department of Theatre closes the 2017-18 season with “Our Country’s Good” by Timberlake Wertenbaker, based on the novel “The Playmaker” by Thomas Keneally, April 6-15 in the Babcock Theatre. Directed by Sarah Shippobotham, professor of theatre, this play-within-a-play is a story […]

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HR Updates

April 2 – Look for the biennial HR survey email University of Utah HR would like to notify main campus employees of a survey request hitting inboxes Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The survey is intended to assess employee opinions regarding job satisfaction, staff benefits, and other related topics. It’s important to hear from you. These […]

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Safe & Sound

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Open Flames (Bunsen burners) in Biosafety Cabinets Open flames, including the use of Bunsen burners, are not allowed to be used in Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) at the University of Utah. Early microbiologists had to rely on open flames to ensure sterility. However, with the advancement of modern technology, including the introduction of the BSC, […]

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JUMP TO: Personalized graduation announcements 2018-19 Student Regent applications due March 27 Examining the urban-rural divide U honors novelist Amitav Ghosh The Great ShakeOut drill Summer technology camp UKids summer camp 2018 Beacons of Excellence Award call for nominations Personalized Graduation Announcements [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Class of 2018—you’re almost to the finish line! Let us […]

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Ladder Safety: Do’s and Don’ts If you are new to working with ladders or if you have worked with them for years, please follow the do’s and don’ts of ladder safety. DO use the right ladder for the job. Ladder classification and capacity should be clearly labeled on the side rung of the ladder. DON’T […]

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Announcements

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JUMP TO: Examining the urban-rural divide U honors novelist Amitav Ghosh The Great ShakeOut drill Summer technology camp UKids summer camp 2018 Student Media Council faculty applications open Alumni honored at Founders Day gala Fall textbook adoption requests due Beacons of Excellence Award call for nominations EXAMINING THE URBAN-RURAL DIVIDE[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Honors students at […]

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A Healthier U

[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] IS THIS KETO DIET THE SECRET SAUCE TO WEIGHT LOSS OR JUST ANOTHER FAD Weight loss is  an ongoing challenge for Americans. Throughout the years, we have found ourselves slurping cabbage soup, feasting on grapefruits, exploring diet prospects on South Beach and the Mediterranean, and eating like prehistoric cave dwellers (on the assumption […]

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The Arts and U

Manual Cinema By Sheri Jardine, UtahPresents Performance group Manual Cinema combines live theatre with movie-making to create a live cinematic experience. The audience can watch the “film” on screen, but can also see the actors, technicians and musicians below the screen who are creating the story live using overhead projectors, multiple screens, puppets and live […]

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