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Vice presidential debate planning gears up

National debate at Kingsbury Hall will proceed as scheduled on Oct. 7, but size and scope will be scaled back.

Awarding compassion and kindness

University of Utah Police Chief Rodney Chatman awards an officer for his compassion toward the community.

Mapping gender-based violence

U researchers hope to raise awareness of gender-based violence in Utah and beyond.

Return to Campus webinar: Faculty instruction guidelines and scheduling

The focus is on faculty instruction guidelines, and scheduling.

COVID-19 complication clues

An overactive defense response may lead to increased blood clotting, disease severity and death from COVID-19, but a naturally occurring protein may quiet that response.

#CheckOnYourUCrew

Throughout July, U leaders encourage students, staff and faculty to check on their U crew and share wellness tips using #CheckOnYourUCrew.

The show must go on: Youth summer theatre 2020

Many students were still committed to summer theatre, in whatever format it had to take.

 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
Sorenson Impact Center names impact investor Geoff Davis CEO

Davis is a seasoned entrepreneur turned social entrepreneur turned impact investor.


Plans canceled for U December convocations

Due to still-evolving COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates in Salt Lake County and the rest of the state, university leaders have postponed plans for winter convocations until spring 2021.


Free mental health workshop

Learn how to cope with stress, anxiety and depression during this four-week, online workshop open to faculty, staff and students.


Free facilitated drop-in meditations

Drop-in for a free facilitated 30-minute meditation session starting May 11, 2020.


U center awarded $20 million grant to improve the sustainability of synthetic chemistry

Center brings together chemistry disciplines to improve industrial safety and sustainability.


Property insurance deductible now $2,500

Tips to prevent loss or damage to U property. 


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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Letter from Director of Athletics Mark Harlan and Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham

Coach Scalley will remain in his position on the football staff.

Fall 2020 Semester instructional guidelines

COVID-19 is changing the way classes will happen.

Conversations for Change with recap video

This series of dialogues will focus on university policies and procedures that directly affect marginalized and underrepresented communities.

Advisor of the Month: Justin Nistler

This peer-nominated award is given in recognition of an advisor’s ability to go above and beyond in the support they provide to students.

 
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CAMPUS EVENTS

 
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