At The U Email

April 15, 2024

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

President Randall announces $1 million service program

"What's exciting about this is it allows us to attract students that care about our community, that want to serve, that want to get engaged in building what we have here in Utah."

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FEATURED

Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

U launches updated climate action plan

This updated plan highlights progress made and outlines new ways the U will contribute to positive climate outcomes through research, education and operational policies and practices.

Take action to end sexual violence

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Building Connected Communities.”

Why controversial speakers come to campus

As a state university, the U is a public space. Not every location on campus is a free speech zone, but many are.

Celebrating the U’s unsung women leaders

Recognizing the tireless work of individuals who blaze the trail for women in leadership.

Athletes might pay with quick return to play

ACL tears need time to heal according to new research.

Paving the way

One engineering student’s impact on Utah’s asphalt industry.

Utah refugee teens build cosmic ray detectors

Nearly 60 refugee students participated in InSPIRE, a program built from their cultures, languages and experiences to contribute to a worldwide project to measure cosmic ray activity on Earth.

History and humanists in the gaming industry

What role do historians have in the gaming industry? How are historical authenticity and accuracy balanced when mixing entertainment and market forces?

Possible connection between male infertility and cancer risk

This discovery could lead to a more personalized approach to cancer risk assessments, making cancer prevention more effective.

Undergraduate researchers and mentors honored

Each year, the Office of Undergraduate Research hands out several awards.

The Great Utah ShakeOut and campus emergency response exercises

A decision was made a few years ago to not hold the traditional drill during ShakeOut week because of its impact on our academic operation.

Giving Day 2024: Thank you

The U’s sixth Giving Day is in the books, and it was a historic one.

Remembering Ted Wilson

The U is mourning the loss of Ted Wilson, teacher and mentor to generations of Hinckley Institute of Politics interns and politicians alike.

Humans of the U: Leslie Jara

"I wanted to create a space where people could feel welcome and aren’t discriminated against for their size, weight, height, skin color or anything else."

Humans of the U: Aaron Bia

"It’s a rewarding experience to go from having a dream as a little boy to be a doctor to having now gone through college and medical school."

TO KNOW

Announcements

Salt Lake City Marathon 2024 starting line on campus

Campus will host the starting line for the 2024 marathon Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Outdoor equipment sale

Attention all adventure seekers! The Outdoor Adventures Department at the U's Campus Recreation Center is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to gear up for your next outdoor escapade.

Biannual UTech Apple event

Visit the main Campus Store, Campus Store Health or check out our online store to access this exclusive offer.

Celebrate the Basic Needs Collective

Mark your calendars for Monday, April 22, from 12-2 p.m.

New Digital Learning Technologies media retention policy

All media files uploaded to or currently stored in Kaltura in Canvas and at mediaspace.utah.edu will be subject to the new policy.

UIT will move some users to web-only Microsoft licenses starting April 17

The change will not affect user data, files or permissions.

North Medical Drive roadway project

Thank you for your continued patience on this roadway project.

Mathematics professor Aaron Fogelson, who models blood clotting, named SIAM Fellow

This year's 26 SIAM Fellows form a crucial group of researchers advancing the fields of applied mathematics, computational science and data science.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Apr

Spring Book Sale 2024 - Fill a library bag for $8

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Apr

End of Year Affinity Org Bash

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Apr

Robin Wall Kimmerer & Kyle Whyte

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Apr

Career Clubs - Finding and Applying to a Postdoc

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Apr

ECE April Social Hour

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Apr

School of Biological Sciences Seminar

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Apr

Prosperity U Speaker Series

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Apr

Keys to a Successful Career with Holly Rowe

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