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What you need to know for staffing during winter break

While employees may be working remotely, the University of Utah is open and services will continue and be accessible.

Answers to questions about the U’s COVID testing

The goal is to identify those who are asymptomatic and provide them with an opportunity to isolate themselves on campus or at home while the virus runs its course.

A turning point for the U’s libraries

Four town halls are scheduled to discuss evolving needs.

Air pollution’s effects on homeless populations

Whether or not they reside in shelters, people without housing are impacted by Utah’s air quality.

Pronouns matter

Pronouns are an important part of our identities—they are the basics of how we want to be referred.

U partners with Taiwan universities for dual degree program

The agreement allows students studying geology or atmospheric science to concurrently earn degrees.

Recognizing extraordinary community outreach

APLU named the University of Utah the 2020 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award winner.

Spring 2021 Semester tuition questions answered

The U will implement a previously approved 2% tuition rate increase for spring 2021.

Changes to campus mental health services

Session fees are now a thing of the past for the U community thanks to the U Student Mental Health Fee and other creative solutions.

Campus Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
Help stop relationship and sexual violence

Join us in implementing the strategic plan for the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention.


Next Academic Senate virtual town hall on Nov. 30

Do endowment fund investments at the University of Utah balance the institution’s economic, ethical, community and environmental concerns? Join the discussion.


Research on sea ice featured in mathematics journal

Professors review significant recent advances in sea ice modeling.


Go global during International Education Week

All of this year’s events will be offered in a virtual format following COVID-safe guidelines.


Managing your money & your career

Attendees will be eligible to win Amazon gift cards.


Drive-thru flu shot clinic

Vaccines available for ages 6 months and up.


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Campus Events

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Friday Forum: A Racially Just Workplace

Register for the Nov. 20 Friday Forum on Racism in Higher Education.

‘Behind the Scenes Reimagined’ with Ty Burrell

Join the “Modern Family” actor for a five-part webcast examining the Natural History Museum of Utah’s collections.

Humans of the U: Rebecca Walsh

“I feel like I’m doing something to protect the people I love.”

Continuing to Recycle Rice-Eccles COVID-style

Many of us don’t realize how much waste our day-to-day life can generate, so here are a few suggestions to make your virtual tailgate a little less wasteful.

 
Campus Events

CAMPUS EVENTS

 
NOV
16
Utah vs. Arizona State Food Drive
 
NOV
16
Hinckley Forum: Monumental Racism?
 
NOV
16
Coping with COVID Chaos
 
NOV
18
Global Public Health Food Tour
 
NOV
20
Lee E. Teitelbaum Utah Law Review Symposium
 
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