Race, place and the politics of pollution
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Robert Bullard will discuss the ways that justice, sustainability and human rights are inextricably linked.
Read MoreMonth: January 2019
A Healthier U
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] STARTING THE NEW YEAR HAPPIER IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR HEALTH We all strive to be happy, but sometimes events in your life can bring you down. Did last year not go as well as you were hoping? Wondering how you could be happier in the new year? Psychiatrist Anne Lin says a negative outlook will […]
Read MoreNew UMFA exhibition promotes tolerance
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The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) presents a thought-provoking, conversation-starting, socially relevant exhibition in the museum’s interactive ACME Lab space this spring. “The International Tolerance Project: Promoting Dialogue Through Design,” on view Jan.17 through June 23, features more than 20 artworks by international designers that illustrate the power of visual communication and encourage community dialogue […]
Read MoreHR updates
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Do the right thing—report suspected fraud or abuse The university is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and encourages employees and others to report any dishonest or improper act that violates the law, wastes money or endangers public health or safety. Employees are encouraged to report suspected improprieties to their supervisor or to […]
Read MoreRenew your commitment to safety
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With the new year, we would like to remind everyone to take time to recommit to workplace safety and the prevention of job-related injuries.
Read MoreResponse to editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune regarding campus safety
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In an op-ed article in today’s Salt Lake Tribune, the parents of Lauren McCluskey raised important questions and understandable concerns about campus safety and whether the university’s public safety, student housing and other departments did everything they could to prevent the crime that took their daughter’s life. Lauren’s friends, teachers and all the other members […]
Read MoreMaking New Year’s resolutions
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for adults—kids can make them too. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says by helping children make and keep resolutions, parents can teach their children important values such as commitment. Dr. Gellner has some tips for helping your children choose a resolution or two, and how best to hold them to it. […]
Read MorePreventing falls in winter conditions
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There is always a potential for serious injury when winter storms create snow, ice and slippery conditions. For best practices, when walking in winter conditions use these walking tips.
Read MoreNew year, new parking options
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Starting today, there are new parking lots opening, shuttle routes starting and special prizes for those who use public transportation.
Read MoreProtecting our winters
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Rising temperatures and other compounding factors are impacting our snowfall and our snowpack. Pledge to cut down on your carbon footprint this winter. And forever.
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