[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Harvest time: How to use up vegetables I love to garden and have fresh vegetables available during summer and fall. However, sometimes it can be difficult to come up with new and delicious ways to use all my veggies…especially those that are in abundance. It seems that everyone’s garden is a […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] 5 tips to moderate your carbohydrate intake You’ve seen the headlines circulating the past few days: “It’s carbs, not fats that are bad for you.” However, the truth is a bit less black and white than that. The research in question followed more than 135,000 adults from 5 continents (Prospective Urban Rural […]
Read MoreCHEMICAL SPILL CLEANUP PROCEDURES In the event a chemical spill takes place while working at the University of Utah, follow the steps outlined. Attend to anyone who may have been contaminated or injured by the spill. Notify occupants in the immediate area about the spill. Evacuate all nonessential personnel from the spill area. If the […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Top 6 reasons to give Zumba a try A Zumba class is an instructor-led workout with simple dance moves to upbeat music. The choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo. Zumba takes the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. […]
Read MoreOn the job injury reporting Should a university employee experience an on-the-job injury or illness, especially of a severity listed above, OEHS should be notified as soon as possible, 801-581-6590 or (after business hours) 801-585-2677 and request the OEHS On-Call. In some incidences, it will be necessary to secure the incident scene for an independent […]
Read MoreA new student-led initiative has made its way through the Academic Senate and will make the U a tobacco-free campus.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] What fitness class is right for me? PEAK Health and Fitness provides a variety of different group exercise classes for employees of the university. From Bootcamp to Indoor Cycling to Yoga for Stress Relief, we strive to provide employees with the best exercise experience to keep the U happy and healthy. Because […]
Read MorePedestrian Crosswalk Safety With the fall semester starting, the campus will again be busy with students, faculty and staff trying to get to where they need to be; stay alert and safe, especially when using or driving through crosswalks. For pedestrians: Always cross at marked crosswalks. They are designed and put in for your safety. […]
Read MoreONLY CLEAN WATER CAN GO DOWN THE STORM DRAIN ON CAMPUS In urban areas, like the university, where there are mostly parking lots, sidewalks, paved streets and rooftops, less rainfall can soak directly into the ground. The runoff is carried by curbs or gutters into storm drains or spillways. Storm drains are separate from the […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Who needs fiber? Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. It works to keep your gut healthy while also helping to keep your body functioning properly. What you may not know is that there are many benefits of fiber beyond the well-known benefits to gut health. In general, fiber can […]
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