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WATKINS TAKES THE HELM

As Ruth V. Watkins takes office as the 16th president of the U, she has a message for the campus community.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Campus events seek to raise awareness and rejuvenate prevention efforts.

HILL LEAVES A LEGACY

NCAA’s longest tenured athletics director announces decision to retire this spring.

STAY ON TRACK

UTA will be adjusting its FrontRunner schedule, all TRAX schedules and nearly all bus schedules beginning April 8, 2018.

Announcements
Global Learning retreat call for applications | Amy Wildermuth named dean of University of Pittsburgh School of Law | Linda K. Amos Award winner announced | Binge worthy: UMC Film festival | The Great ShakeOut drill | Summer tech and UKids summer camps | Beacons of Excellence Award nominations due by April 6
A Healthier U
Home safety tips | Rethinking back pain treatments | How to easily stop nausea and vomiting
Safe & Sound
Open flames (Bunsen burners) in biosafety cabinets
The Arts and U
Department of Theatre closes the 2017-18 season with “Our Country’s Good” by Timberlake Wertenbaker, April 6-15 | University of Utah Wind Ensemble to premiere David Maslanka’s final composition
HR Updates
University of Utah HR would like to notify main campus employees of a survey request hitting inboxes Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Uncovering sustainability

Faculty across campus are enhancing education by implementing the big ideas of sustainability — equity, economy and environment into their courses and departments.

A DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Global health fellows help the smallest patients at home and abroad.

CRIME RESEARCH

U researchers identify link between Chicago homicide spike and decline in stop-and-frisk policing.