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AUDITION FOR ABC’S ‘SHARK TANK’ AT THE U

All University of Utah alumni, faculty, staff and students are invited to pitch their business ideas on Thursday, April 16 at an exclusive casting call hosted by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.

U BACKS COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN GHANA

Students gain global perspective and research opportunities through a unique partnership.

‘Drop, Cover, Hold on and Evacuate’

Participants in the Great Utah Shakeout learn how to better prepare and keep the campus community safe during a disaster. Brush up on what you need to know for the earthquake preparedness drill coming Thursday, April 16 at 10:15 a.m.

MEET THE GRADUATES

Jason Chen, who’s double majoring in biology and Spanish with a minor in international studies, refused to settle by picking just one or a few of his many academic interests—he pursued them all. Chen took advantage of the many opportunities the U offered and will graduate this May with multiple study abroad trips, research projects and a wide breadth of volunteer experience under his belt.

Announcements
The U’s legislative wrap-up, Treetop Barbie created by U researcher, faculty awards and more
A Healthier U
Tracking your zzzs, why you need health insurance and Diabetes Prevention Program
Benefiting U
Interviewing job candidates – strategies and best practices
Teaching Resources
Creating video lectures and Taft-Nicholson Center program now accepting instructor applications

ROCK THE U

ASUU’s annual “Rock the U” dance marathon fundraiser for the Huntsman Cancer Institute takes place in the Huntsman Center March 27-28. All students, faculty, staff and their guests are invited.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS

College of Law climbed seven spots in 2016 U.S. News & World Report rankings and is rated seventh nationally for environmental law. The school also improved in number of students passing bar exam, student employment and student quality measures.

ENTREPRENEURS COMPETE FOR CASH

Utah’s best college entrepreneurs compete for $40,000 this weekend in the 2015 Entrepreneur Challenge. Come meet the top 20 teams at a public showcase and award ceremony Saturday, March 28 from 4-6 p.m.

EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED IN CLIMATE CHANGE

Studying polar ice and tropical glacier ice samples, Lonnie Thompson and his team reconstruct climate and environmental histories going back 25,000 years – findings they say may help explain devastating population disruptions throughout history.