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April 22, 2024

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Kindness is contagious. Pass it on.

President Taylor Randall has designated April 24 as Day of Kindness at the U.

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FEATURED

Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

4 ways to investigate international perspectives

The U's Honors College believes there’s no better way to challenge students’ assumptions about the world than through international experiences.

U working to preserve essential student support efforts

University leaders are conducting a thorough review of the people, programs and projects that have been dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Stadium, Arena & Campus Event Services is here to serve the U community

Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center have many exciting, large events on the horizon.

Moving science forward by imaging data

Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute celebrates 30 years of supporting research at the U.

Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged heart tissue, while other fish species cannot?

Utah biologists discover that tiny tropical fish's "superpower" lies in an immune response to heart injuries.

Treating chronic pain with ultrasound

U researchers demonstrate potential of new technology that stimulates regions of the deep brain.

B.O.A.T. Brightest of All Time

A gamma-ray burst so bright it “blinded” space telescopes and shook Earth’s atmosphere.

First-Gen Con 2024

The University of Utah's Center for First-Generation Success and the J. Willard Marriott Library hosted this years first gen conference.

Student Affairs launches three strategic initiatives

The initiatives are aimed at enriching the student experience and strengthening student skills.

Golden Spike Monument’s western-state tour kickoff event

The 43-foot-tall Golden Spike Monument, a golden public art piece, will be on display in Presidents Circle on April 24 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Statewide Career Fair to be hosted at the U

The annual career fair for all new grads and alumni in the state of Utah is coming to the University of Utah. Here’s everything you need to know.

4 Earth Month books to read this April

These titles are rooted in appreciating and understanding the natural world.

Humans of the U: Alyssa Pretty On Top

"Coming to college is better than I could have imagined with all the resources I have access to."

Humans of the U: Bella Tukuafu Johnson

"For me, my master’s program was taking a leap of faith but everything about it has been ridiculously amazing for me."

TO KNOW

Announcements

Stress Busters Week spring 2024

From art projects to food to study resources, there is something for everyone!

Come celebrate student created games

These games have taken a full year to create and are the result of student teams that manage every aspect of the game creation process.

2024 Bench 2 Bedside winners

This year's student winners developed a novel syringe accessory to prevent adhesions that may occur in mothers during a caesarian-section surgery.

New ‘Innovate U’ website showcases the U’s cutting-edge research and discoveries

Now there’s a streamlined website and an easy way to find out what innovations the University of Utah and its students, faculty, staff and community are working on.

Red Butte Garden Arbor Day celebration

A day of events for all dendrophiles!

Academic Senate meeting on April 29

Join the Academic Senate meeting on April 29 from 3-5:30 p.m.

Sonic Blossom

This special participatory artwork by Taiwanese-American artist Lee Mingwei is on view now through May 5, 2024.

Red Butte Garden announces its 2024 Outdoor Concert Series

The Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre offers an outdoor concert experience like no other.

U humanities professor receives NEH Grant to memorialize children incarcerated at the Waialeʻe Industrial School for Boys in Hawai’i

The grant is part of an initiative to fund projects on the history of Federal Indian Boarding Schools.

Gardner Institute honors community leaders with ‘Informed Decision Maker of the Year’ Award

The annual award recognizes individuals and entities that work to help the community prosper.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

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Earth Day Qigong & Tai Chi at Red Butte Garden

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Archiving the Archives

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