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November 10, 2025

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

A full schedule of events will honor veterans on campus the week of Nov. 10, including the 28th annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Friday, Nov. 14.

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Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

Saving the Legacy: Honoring veterans through oral histories

This November—and every month—take a moment to listen, learn and remember. These voices are our history.

Personal connections are key to reaching Utah veterans with suicide-prevention resources

This valuable research shines a light on where focus is needed in prevention efforts. One life lost to suicide is one too many.

Don your pink and see ‘Legally Blonde’

The show features students from the U's Department of Theatre, as well as two beloved rescue dogs.

Star parties: Back with a bang

Saturn, Neptune and the Ring Nebula were just some of the astronomical wonders seen by stargazers at the U’s star party kick-off.

Prevent bike and e-scooter theft by locking smart and staying alert

Keep campus safe and rolling smoothly by following some easy steps.

Transit tips for a successful game day on campus

Utah Football season is in full swing at Rice-Eccles Stadium, while the Jon M. Huntsman Center’s busy event season is kicking off.

Stormwater pollution prevention

The stormwater drains you see in parking lots and along the roadways discharge directly into state water bodies.

Instruments of the U: Motion Capture Lab

The lab equips Games students with skills in animation, technology and creative problem solving.

Freestyle icon Tom Wallisch returns to the U for ASUU Rail Jam

For Wallisch, the ASUU Rail Jam is deeply personal. The setup sits steps away from where he once went to class.

Marriott Library’s Ski and Snow Sports Archive celebrated, awards presented

The annual Ski Affair benefits the archives, one of the largest in the world dedicated to the history of the ski industry, regional competitions and the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Driving Impact: University Advancement ranks among the top public universities in the nation

The department raised $518.49 million for the U during the 2025 fiscal year.

U joins AAU campaign in support of university research

This fall, the U is spreading the word about how research can improve the lives of Americans.

Humans of the U: Christopher Smith

"I knew I'd find it [law school] intellectually stimulating and I also liked the fact that lawyers are uniquely placed to be advocates for people."

Humans of the U: Jonah Knubel

"This whole thing—the kick, the crowd, the attention—still feels like a fever dream. It’s been wild, but mostly just really fun."

TO KNOW

Announcements

2025 Friendsgiving Social

Join Student Leadership & Involvement for a free Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, Nov. 26!

New Open Access journal eligibility checker

The University of Utah Libraries are excited to introduce a new resource to support your publishing goals: the Journal Search Tool.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Nov

Backcountry Cooking

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Nov

Disagree Better: Research on Dialogue & Debate

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Nov

Medicine Wheel Workshop

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Nov

Great Campus Debate

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Nov

Literature & Healthcare Discussion - On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service

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Nov

Imagined Futures Panel Event

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