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Mindfulness training provides a natural high, study finds

New U study shows meditation treatment can lower instances of opioid abuse in the addicted brain.

$1.5M Wilkes Center Climate Prize announced

Utah donors contributed to the global prize to support science, education and entrepreneurial and practical solutions to climate change.

Nature-based climate solutions explained

A new report calls for research funding to develop natural systems that fight climate change.

New scholarship program in College of Pharmacy

The First Year Free scholarship initiative is for all first-year Pharm.D. students entering the four-year program in fall 2023.

Engineering and computer science fields booming in Utah

The two fields generated 230,400 jobs, $25.2 billion in GDP in 2020.

Raising awareness about domestic violence

Follow along this month to learn more about domestic violence, attend events and spread the word throughout the campus community.

COVID-19 testing available on campus

To keep our environment safe and functional, we all need to play a part and take a few precautions.

Brain-like organoids grown in a dish provide window into autism

Models of developing brains help with study of developmental disorders and neural disease.

Bionic-powered partnership

It’s the most advanced bionic leg ever created.

Campus Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
Update on public service loan forgiveness

Through Oct. 31, the rules for obtaining forgiveness have been relaxed slightly.


Free Adobe Creative Skills Series courses for students

Courses include “How to Create Stunning Presentations” and “Create Compelling Application Materials,” with more coming soon.


Campus dining survey

Your feedback is extremely important to us and will be used to help us reinvent your dining experience here on campus.


It’s UHRM Retirement Week

If you have questions, you will very likely find the answers in one of these sessions.


LGBTQ&A Trivia Night

The LGBT and Women’s Resource centers are joining forces to host “LGBTQ&A: An LGBT History Trivia Night,” Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Union Unity Lounge.


How to secure your devices via software and system updates

Are your programs up to date?


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Campus Events

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Lauren McCluskey memorial walk and 5K events

The community is invited to participate the walking and 5K events to honor Lauren’s memory.

20 years of empowering LGBTQIA+ students

The current LGBT Resource Center staff has big plans for the work ahead.

Senate Summary | October 2022

Here are the highlights from the Oct. 3 Academic Senate meeting.

Beyond the story: Great Salt Lake in the New York Times

The question is whether or not the lake has passed its ecological threshold.

 
Campus Events

CAMPUS EVENTS

 
OCT
17
3D Printing for Cosplay Workshop
 
OCT
17
DYNOWEEK
 
OCT
18
Graduate School Diversity Preview Day
 
OCT
19
Celebrate LGBT History Month with Special Collections & Zine-Making
 
OCT
19
Bench to Bedside: Reverse Pitch Night
 
OCT
20
Fall Writing Retreat
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