At The U Email

September 9, 2024

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Just how dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research looks for clues

U scientists determine sediments from the dry playa have elevated 'oxidative potential,' indicating greater risk to human health.

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Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

U research secures $691M in research funding

This funding achievement solidifies the U's role as a major driver of innovation and economic growth for the state.

New bioinformatics major opens doors to thriving careers

Beginning fall 2024, the new degree provides rigorous interdisciplinary training to help graduates thrive in rapidly growing sectors.

How to find your ‘third place’ in college

As fall semester begins and the U’s campus community springs back to life, here are some suggestions for finding your third places.

Empower yourself for the 2024 election

Classes to ease stress, anxiety and enhance civic engagement through Lifelong Learning.

Using a bike to get around the U? Register it now!

Bicycle registration is quick, easy and free of cost, and helps return your property to you if it is stolen.

Building interfaith bridges

Eboo Patel spoke to an audience of U business students about the virtues of finding common ground.

Ultrasound device shows promise for treating chronic pain

U engineers developed Diadem, which noninvasively stimulates deep brain regions, disrupting faulty signals that lead to chronic pain.

In search of new microscopy tools to observe how cells function

U chemists discover how key contrast agent works, paving way to create markers needed for correlative microscopy.

Microsoft Copilot: Compliance and ethical considerations for the AI tool

Be transparent when you use Copilot or other generative AI tools.

Senate Summary | August 2024

Here are the highlights from the first Academic Senate meeting of the 2024-25 school year.

Late summer bloomers at Red Butte Garden

School may be back in session for many, but the garden doesn't know that. Come see all the late summer bloomers.

Humans of the U: Telle Whitney

"I feel very blessed because when I found my passion [for computer science], it just shone."

TO KNOW

Announcements

Morrison named new director of OEO

Morrison highlights that the OEO has managed significant events this year including assisting students, staff and faculty, seeking to ensure their compliance with other state and federal laws.

Join the Employee Appreciation Day U of U Plus virtual challenge

You could win two tickets to a U football home game or other fabulous prizes.

Employee Appreciation Day canned food drive

All donations will go to help the community through the Feed U Pantry.

Student Parent Week

We are here to support parenting students as they attend the University of Utah.

Football season is here

Join the Ken Garff University Club for the ultimate game day experience.

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Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Sep

Donuts with the Deans

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MegaFair

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Prosperity U Taco Tuesday

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Top Rope Belay Clinic

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Uinta Backpacking & Climbing

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Mental Health, Brain & Behavioral Science Research Day

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