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MLK WEEK EXPLORES YOUTH ACTIVISM

Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli to give keynote address.

Clean air for U

Take action: Join the Travelwise Challenge to drive less and help improve Utah’s air quality.

SPACE EXPLORERS

Spend an evening with astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at 7 p.m. in Kingsbury Hall.

U’S 2016 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Princeton professor, foreign policy expert and work-life balance thought leader Anne-Marie Slaughter will deliver the U’s general commencement address on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

UTAH GYMNASTICS HOSTS STAFF APPRECIATION DAY

Faculty and staff receive free tickets to see the Red Rocks this Saturday, Jan. 23, in their blackout meet against Oregon State.

Announcements
Nominate an academic advisor, Hatch Prize deadline this Wednesday, snow-free covered parking, legislative advocacy efforts and more
A Healthier U
Tips for a good night’s sleep, the best diets for 2016 and high heels’ damage to feet
Safe & Sound
Incident reporting information

NEW DIRECTOR FOR HINCKLEY INSTITUTE OF POLITICS

Jason Perry to take on new dual role as the U’s vice president for government relations and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.

HELPING HANDS

U Facilities Management personnel donated more than 200 handmade hats to hospitalized infants and the homeless as part of their annual service project.

BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE

Bennion Center leader Kimberley Mangun wins national teaching award for using personal experiences, photos and artifacts that brings history to life for her students.