Forum Focuses on Prison Reform in Utah
The Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a discussion on as prison relocation as the debate heats.
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Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership
Former chair of the University of Utah Board of Trustees Clark Ivory established the U’s most prestigious student award last year, the Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 award.
Read MoreU Film Professor Key in Sundance Beginning
The history of the University of Utah Department of Film & Media Arts is more entwined with that of the Sundance Film Festival than most people realize. Professor emeritus Tom Sobcheck was integral in the programming for the festival.
Read MoreThe Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The U presents its 31st annual celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17-22. Princeton professor, activist and author Imani Perry will give the week’s keynote address, Jan. 22, where she’ll discuss recent police shootings, the battle of racial inequality and American race relations in the 21st century.
Read MoreU Announces 2015 Commencement Speaker
University of Utah President David W. Pershing and the Board of Trustees have announced that U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, a U alum, will deliver the university’s general commencement address on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Read MoreProfessor Highlights Latino History in Utah
A new book by Armando Solorzano, Ph.D., will be used in many K-12 schools throughout Utah to bring a better understanding of Latino history to students.
Read More“[Con]text”: The Art of Language from Stone Reliefs to Plexiglas
“[con]text,” a new exhibition on view now through July 26 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, mines its richly varied permanent collection to explore the many ways in which visual artists have harnessed language to communicate, relate, entice, advocate and illuminate.
Read MoreU No. 2 For Nontraditional Students
For more than a decade, nearly a third of the students enrolled at the U were over age 25, a trend that’s catching on with the rest of the country. It’s no surprise BestColleges.com names the U a top choice for nontraditional students.
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PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY SECURES NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF “THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO” 2015-2016 Pioneer Theatre Company will produce the professional North American Premiere of a new musical, “The Count of Monte Cristo,” by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy in its 2015-2016 season. “The Count of Monte Cristo,” the musical based on the 1844 novel […]
Read MoreA Healthier U
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Should I be exercising when the air quality is bad? According to the experts, unless your doctor has specifically told you not to exercise, keep up with your exercise routine. Based on a review of the current medical literature, for otherwise healthy people, the benefits of physical activity outweighs the risks of exposure to air […]
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Tips and resources for helping new employees If you are new to the U, or assisting a new employee get oriented and situated, here are a few tips and resources: For the hiring department: Submit the hire ePAF at least one business day prior to the employee’s first day of work. Complete section one of […]
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EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCES Utah Valley University Jan. 20-22 For information on the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning (HETL) Association and Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement (SoTE) VII Conference: Reaching the Summit — Explorations in Meaningful Learning through Community Engagement, click here. Kanab Feb. 26-28 Click here for information regarding the Red Rock Great […]
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