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What are you saving for?
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Saving money and creating a budget can be stressful. Learn financial tips and tricks during U Saves Week, Feb. 23-25.
Read MoreLEAVING THE GANG LIFE
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The College of Social Work recently hosted the Rev. Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, a non-profit that helps former gang members start anew.
Read MoreMOMMY AND ME
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U study found that certain parenting strategies can combat the negative effects of a mother’s depression on an infant.
Read MoreADJUSTING TO CIVILIAN LIFE
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Roger Perkins, director of the Veterans Support Center, is dedicated to helping student veterans thrive at the U.
Read More‘The Suzan-Lori Parks Show’
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The first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama to perform at Kingsbury Hall on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.
Read MoreU PROFESSOR NAMED STATE EPSCOR DIRECTOR
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Paul Brooks, of the geology and geophysics department, has been named as the new program director of the Utah Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
Read MoreAnnouncements
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IVORY PRIZE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS [bs_row class=”row”] [bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Former chair of the University of Utah Board of Trustees Clark Ivory established the U’s most prestigious student award, the Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership, in 2014. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 award. In an effort to enhance the undergraduate […]
Read MoreA Healthier U
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″]CORN DOG OR CANCER DOG? A recent statement by the World Health Organization is causing quite a stir among the meat loving crowd. The WHO along with the IARC have linked red and processed meats to the big “c” word, cancer (namely, colon cancer). Although processed meats have been named as known human […]
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Recent poor air quality has focused attention on non-occupational respiratory protection usage. While certain types of respiratory protection can be effective in protecting individuals against the negative effects of poor air quality, there are a few factors to consider prior to using or purchasing. Respiratory protection can place an […]
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SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Slips, trips and falls can happen in any part of the workplace, inside or outdoors, regardless of the job you work in. Some of the issues that can lead to employees, students and visitors being exposed to these hazards are the following: · Distracted walking (listening, […]
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] TOP FIVE CHANGES TO THE U.S. DIETARY GUIDELINES 2015 The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020) were made public in January 2016. While some recommendations remained similar to previous years, others were altered, added or made more precise. Here are five top changes that may be useful when thinking about maintaining […]
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