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December 2, 2024

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

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2024 University of Utah gift guide

Looking for unique holiday gifts? We’ve got you! From handmade products by local artisans to experience-based gifts, there's something for everyone on your list in this gift guide.

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Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

6 books for the Winter Solstice

Get in the solstice spirit with these book recommendations from the J. Willard Marriott Library.

Native American ethnobotany at Red Butte Garden

November was National Native American Heritage Month, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate one of Red Butte Garden's Heidi Simper's favorite topics—Native American ethnobotany!

Purity at a premium in critical metals

University of Utah researchers secure major funding to advance domestic critical metals production.

It might be wrecking the climate, but CO₂ is actually good for your cells

U chemists discover how bicarbonate can protect cells from oxidative stress in a study that challenges how cell damage has been studied for decades.

Stroke patients may benefit from virtual rehab

Stroke care is expensive, and telerehabilitation may give patients better results and be cheaper than the usual therapy they’d receive in a clinical setting.

Seemingly ‘broken’ coronavirus genes may be essential for viral survival

U geneticists are trying to find out why 'accessory' genes that don't produce a working protein persist in coronavirus genome. They must be doing something vital, but what?

Discovering the traits of extinct birds

Analysis by U biologists found birds endemic to islands, lacking flight, with large bodies and pointy wings are the most vulnerable.

Humans of the U: Nino Reyos

“It’s important to share the cultural knowledge that we received from our elders with the next generation and other communities. If we don’t, it may get lost.”

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Announcements

Annual Holiday Art Sale

Peruse a variety of prints, ceramics, drawings and paintings at the Department of Art & Art History's Holiday Art Sale. Purchase knowing you’re supporting student clubs.

We Appreciate U: Student, staff and faculty appreciation day

Check out the Campus Store for this annual event on Dec. 6. From 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy holiday shopping with an exclusive 30% discount.

Free on-campus, pop-up thrift shop

Looking to refresh your wardrobe sustainably or find unique treasures? The Sustainability Office is excited to host this semester’s Pop-Up Thrift Shop and Swap!

2024 Eccles Broadcast Center winter food and clothing drive

Bring frozen turkeys, hams, and other food or clothing items to help Utah families in need during the holiday season.

Support student parent families this holiday season

Thank you for making the holidays brighter for these families!

Community Champions summer program applications opening Dec. 2

U Career Success is launching an innovative summer program aimed at empowering students and supporting local small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

College of Engineering researchers receive DOE grants to put carbon back underground

Faculty wins $35 million to expand research into commercial-scale carbon storage across Utah to tackle climate change.

‘All Creatures Great & Small’ advance screening events

PBS Utah is holding two advance screening events for the upcoming season of "All Creatures Great & Small" on Masterpiece.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

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Destress with Dogs and Donuts

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The Leonardo & One-U RAI: AI in Pop Culture vs. Reality

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Holiday Market

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