CLEAR THE AIR CHALLENGE July 1-31 The Clear the Air Challenge is all about improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion and conserving energy in Utah by eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips. By eliminating a few vehicle trips throughout your week, you can make a big difference in your community while competing for weekly prizes, grand prizes […]
Read MoreSTAYING HYDRATED IN THE SUMMER HEAT Dehydration and heat stroke are dangerous conditions that can be life threatening if left untreated. These conditions are more common over the summer months, but can be easily prevented by proper planning and monitoring. Dehydration occurs when your body loses fluid that is not being adequately replaced. We lose […]
Read MoreBEWARE OF PHISHING Please remain wary of emails linking to websites crafted to mimic legitimate U resources. Phishing emails continue to be sent to campus accounts and stolen login credentials are being used submit direct deposit change forms. Effective immediately, all direct deposit changes must be accompanied by a copy of your University ID card. […]
Read MoreHOW TO FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN ONLINE DISCUSSIONS By Rob Kelly Threaded discussions can provide excellent opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking. But critical thinking isn’t an automatic feature of these discussions. It needs to be nurtured through clear expectations, carefully crafted questions, timely and useful feedback and creative facilitation. In […]
Read MoreDISTINGUISHED INNOVATION AND IMPACT AWARD Nominations open now, due Dec. 4 The Distinguished Innovation and Impact Award recognizes outstanding faculty innovators for contributions that improved the lives of people. The DIIA recognizes contributions by faculty from all academic disciplines, including health care, energy, environment, business, law, communications, technology or the arts. Awards are given each […]
Read MoreGOOD GRILLING Many of you have already dusted off your backyard grill in preparation for a summer of grilling fun, but did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to grill? Research has shown that overcooking and under cooking your food on a grill can increase your risk for illness […]
Read MoreEMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY Employee Appreciation Day is coming up on Sept. 24. Our organizing committee has started making plans and is excited about this year’s event. We have one spot open on our committee: co-chair for volunteer coordination. This position will assist our volunteer chair in scheduling and managing our wonderful EAD volunteers. […]
Read MoreA REMARKABLE WEEK FOR TEACHERS June 22-26 The Huntsman Seminar in Constitutional Government for Teachers is a five-day (June 22-26), summer seminar for teachers and administrators sponsored by the Jon and Karen Huntsman Foundation. The primary focus of the seminar is to improve the quality of civic education in Utah schools. Participants gain valuable knowledge […]
Read MoreFreelance journalist Casey Coombs was freed earlier this month in Yemen after being held hostage for two weeks by the Houthis, a rebel group that overthrew the Yemeni government earlier this year.
Read MoreNot sure where to eat while simultaneously enjoying the summer weather? Look no further than the Marriott Library Plaza.
Read MoreJ. Steven Price has been appointed to the University of Utah’s Board of Trustees, effective July 1.
Read MoreA remarkably detailed picture of the climate and ecology during the Triassic Period explains why dinosaurs failed to establish dominance near the equator for 30 million years.
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