At The U Email

August 19, 2024

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Weeks of Welcome 2024

Check out these great events to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 school year.

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FEATURED

Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

Q&A: Free Speech and Academic Freedom on Campus

The university supports creative, thoughtful, and respectful discourse.

New Title IX regulations

The United States Department of Education is implementing sweeping changes to Title IX regulations. Here's how they impact the U.

University launches guaranteed admissions pilot program

High school seniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 in four Utah school districts won’t need to wait to find out if they’ll be accepted to the U.

Part-time & On-campus Job Fair

Looking for extra cash this semester? Join us Aug. 21 to find a job that fits your student schedule.

U unveils School of Environment, Society & Sustainability

While the school represents a new name and academic structure, undergraduate and graduate degree offerings remain unchanged.

Explorer Corps app, a Utah road-tripper’s best friend

Download the free app before Labor Day 2024 to enter a summer sweepstakes to win a prize package of nearly $1,000 in camping equipment.

Exposing myths about ballot collection on Native American reservations

U researchers find ballot collection lowers barriers to voting for Native Americans, while resulting in no documented cases of vote fraud.

Beyond the genome

U of U Health launches project to map DNA modifications and gene activity across lifespan and generations.

Cancer ‘moonshot’ project aims to revolutionize tumor surgeries

U computer scientists collaborate on major grant to develop technology that guides tissue resection to ensure removal of all cancerous cells.

How our biases are reflected in how fast we make decisions

Quick decisions more likely flow from biases, while people who take longer make better decisions, according to study led by U mathematicians.

The connection between reproductive health and certain cancers

New research from the U documents an association between early menopause and significant increased cancer risk.

Humans of the U: Meghan Broadbent

"Ultimately, all I've ever really wanted to do is help people by using my skills with data and statistics to make a lasting, positive impact on society."

Humans of the U: Sam Snell

"I have also learned to live in a gray space because the typical law school answer to questions is 'it depends.'"

TO KNOW

Announcements

Grand opening for new student centers

Come learn about the resources the Center for Student Access and Resources and the Center for Community and Cultural Engagement have to offer at a joint grand opening

Ballpark Community Open House

At the open house, representatives will be present to answer questions.

Get your body moving at the U

Fitness classes to keep you active! Your journey awaits.

Campus farmers market returns

From Aug. 22- Oct. 3, the market will be held on the Tanner Plaza outside the Union every Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fall 2024 Get Involved Fair

The fair will be hosted on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Union Patio.

Campus Connect update

Campus Connect is expected to be live and accessible to the entire U community no later than the beginning of the Fall 2024 Semester.

New location for the Center for Disability & Access

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to visit the temporary office for any assistance or inquiries

First Academic Senate meeting scheduled

The meeting will be held on the Zoom online meeting platform, and its agenda is available.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Aug

First Day of Classes - Snow Cones!

Event details →

Aug

Eccles Welcome

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Aug

Cultural Context Welcome

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Aug

CCE X CSAR Grand Opening

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Aug

Drop-In Advising Week

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Aug

Fridays w/Faculty: Dr. Laura Grantier

Event details →

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