At The U Email

August 26, 2024

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

U and U.S. Army Reserve announce historic agreement

At a groundbreaking on Aug. 19 at Camp Williams in Bluffdale, Utah, the university and Army Reserve formalized a deal years in the making, marking a milestone in Utah’s commitment to military support.

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FEATURED

Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

Neighbors to partners: Fort Douglas and the U

Almost since its founding in the foothills above Salt Lake City, the U has historically grown by absorbing the surrounding federal land.

New video series explores free speech policies at the U

The university dedicated to protecting the First Amendment Rights of all campus community members. Learn more about free speech policies at the U with the new Time-out Series.

Big 12 football opener: Plan for parking impacts

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, the university is making preparations and providing important information regarding potential impacts and necessary adjustments.

It’s time to FanUp!

We want you to help us create a welcoming environment for all who attend Utah athletic events.

Collaborative partnership between Housing and the Department of Public Safety

These interactions allow public safety staff to work with residents and staff in a positive, non-threatening environment, with a focus on finding solutions.

STEM Safety Day

The free event offers seminars, training and interactive sessions to help the science, engineering and medical community better understand the hazards and mitigate health and safety risks for STEM disciplines.

How marine snail venom can improve medicines

New research explores how one venom mimics a human hormone that regulates blood sugar, which could lead to better treatment for diabetes.

Decoding mysterious seismic signals

Utah geophysicists find link between seismic waves called PKP precursors and strange anomalies in Earth's mantle.

The big book giveaway

This year, President Taylor Randall is giving all first-year students copies of a unique self-help book: "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier."

Getting to know the Marriott Library

There’s lots to figure out when starting the semester, especially for new students. Here are some of the tools the J. Willard Marriott Library offers.

‘Hire’ your success team and achieve your personal best

Meet your "Success Team"—academic advisors, career coaches, and student success coaches—here to help you drive up the score from day one to graduation.

New U ‘benefit’ company helps students connect to education

Proxima delivers on a promise made to the West Valley City community nearly three years ago.

Humans of the U: Gabrielle James

"The Gardens are special to me because my involvement with the program changed the track I was on as a student."

Humans of the U: Alon Meir

"My apprenticeship taught me a lot of time management skills and general responsibility."

TO KNOW

Announcements

Legacy of Lowell Saturday Service Project

Students, staff, faculty, and community members will be able to choose from over 20 organizations on and off campus to volunteer their time and care.

Update to Marriott Library technology lending policy

Effective immediately, students can check out laptops for 60 days.

2024 Gould Lecture explores how AI can help at-risk populations access healthcare

This year's lecture is entitled 'Inclusive Innovation: Technology for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention' and will be given by Fátima Rodriguez.

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Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Aug

Illustration Capstone Show

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New Transfer Student Welcome

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Faculty Book Talk: The Complicity of Silence

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Aug

U of U Farmers Market

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