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The U and other Pac-12 student video game clubs form a group to compete in popular multiplayer titles.
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The Beautiful Game By Josi Dubois, Department of Theatre The University of Utah’s Department of Theatre returns to the Babcock Theatre with the U.S. premiere of “The Beautiful Game” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Ben Elton. This politically and religiously charged romantic musical tells the story of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Choreographed […]
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“Out West with Buffalo Bill” — UMFA Hosts Historian of Gay West By Mindy Wilson, UMFA marketing and communications director A writer and historian who studies the hidden gay history of the West will speak at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. The event, “Out West with Buffalo Bill” featuring […]
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World Premieres and Beloved Favorites Showcased at Spring Utah Ballet The School of Dance presents the Spring Utah Ballet, Feb. 8-10 on stage in the Hayes Christensen Theatre in the Marriott Center for Dance. Showcasing both classics and original works, Utah Ballet will offer the audience four unique approaches to the art of Ballet. The […]
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During the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, a documentary will premiere depicting the courageous story of physician Kristen Reis, a retired U professor, and her partner (both in life and work) Maggie Snyder. “Quiet Heroes” depicts Reis’ selfless career as the first doctor in Utah to treat HIV/AIDS patients at a time when others cruelly turned them away.
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Molly Sweeney By Sheri Jardine, UtahPresents Written by Ireland’s master storyteller Brian Friel and inspired in part by researcher Oliver Sacks’ essay “To See and Not See,” “Molly Sweeney” tells the story of a woman who was blind since childhood. Prompted by the “medical miracle” hopes of both her husband and her surgeon, Molly agrees […]
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Your Ucard is a free ticket to the arts at the U There are hundreds of arts experiences on campus every year, such as modern art exhibits, sultry jazz concerts, poignant theatre productions, thought-provoking dance performances, film screenings, musicals, symphonies and more. Your UCard gets you into all of them for free or deeply discounted […]
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U professor provides 10 tips for discussing race and culture with small children.
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Native Artist Hosts Alternative Tours, Presentations around Go West! Native American performance artist DeLesslin George-Warren offers a thought-provoking perspective on the art and history of the West through free tours and presentations around “Go West! Art of the American Frontier from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West” at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts this week. The events are part […]
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New UMFA Exhibition Takes Fresh Look at Art and History of the West By Mindy Wilson, UMFA marketing and communications director A new exhibition at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts explores one of the most important chapters of American history through celebrated artworks from one of the nation’s finest collections of western art. “Go […]
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Art + Wellness at the UMFA: Living Better through Art By Mindy Wilson, UMFA marketing and communications director If you’ve been to the university’s fine arts museum, you know it’s a great place to look at and learn about world-class art from around the world. But did you know that visiting the Utah Museum of […]
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PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS The J. Willard Marriott Library seeks proposals for outdoor sculptures for the newly constructed Katherine’s Courtyard. All materials, themes and scales are welcome. Preference will be given to proposals that give consideration to site specificity. Site visits are encouraged. Two selected proposals will each receive $1,000 for materials. Sculptures will be on […]
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