At The U Email

July 8, 2024

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Airborne dust from Great Salt Lake playa has bigger impact on communities of color

New research demonstrates particulate pollution arising from the dry lakebed is harder on lower-income neighborhoods, highlighting another benefit of restoring GSL's water levels.

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Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

From volunteer to co-author: One U student’s dinosaur journey

Savhannah Carpenter’s route to being the only student listed on the research team credited with finding the world’s newest horned dinosaur didn’t follow a straight line.

Get ready for fall football with an intro to our Big 12 peers

As the U enters a new power athletic conference, get to know the history, traditions and unique flair of each Big 12 member university.

What to do with your UCard this summer

Looking for some free summer fun? Here are a few options you can access with your UCard.

New art from the Utah Asia Campus

The four posters featured on the provost’s wall were produced in the FILM 3530 Directing course in the fall of 2022.

U leaders visit alums where they are—in Europe

It was a weekend filled with culture, history, beautiful landscapes and most importantly—good company!

‘Centéotl, The Utmost Oaxacan Fiesta’

This non-ticketed event at Pioneer Theatre is free and open to the public, promising an evening of magic, culture and tradition.

Humans of the U: Eliza Stewart

"As I was deciding where I wanted to go to school, I loved the way everyone is accepted at the U and encouraged to pursue their individual interests."

Humans of the U: Kobe Jeppesen

"I want to continue my education because getting my master’s degree will really allow me to specialize in my field."

TO KNOW

Announcements

Kurt Dirks takes helm at David Eccles School of Business

Throughout his career, Dirks has focused on values-based leadership, which in turn has spurred work to boost access and success for all students.

NSF-funded team launches reVISit

ReVISit is a free, open-source platform that enables researchers to observe how users engage with online visualizations—from images to forms to interactive websites—and share the results.

Last Call Before Football

Scheduled on Friday, Aug. 23, this gathering offers a chance to become a club member with a special joining offer.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Jul

Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

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Jul

22nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence

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Jul

Summer Faculty Writing Retreat

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