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University statement condemning racism
SVPPA candidate open forums
Remembering Zeke Dumke
RedFest 2018 information
Sun Safe poster contest
Cart guidelines
Chemist Luisa Whittaker-Brooks wins Cottrell Scholar Award
University of Utah Health DNA Cycling Kits Available for Purchase
University transitioning to Google Custom Search Engine
Join the Wasatch Experience
HCI Total Cancer Care support study: Looking for cancer-free volunteers
Campus Store UTech one-day event
UNIVERSITY STATEMENT CONDEMNING RACISM
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OPEN FORUM DATES AND CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
Following these sessions, you can provide feedback via an electronic survey posted on the SVP-AA search website.
Candidate information, including CVs, will be available on the SVP-AA search site one day prior to their campus visit.
Each finalist will open their forum with a brief presentation, followed by discussion.
- Senior Vice President Candidate C:
Monday, April 16 | 2 p.m.
Gould Auditorium, first floor Marriott Library
I will especially miss Zeke’s intellectual curiosity. Even toward the end of his life, he welcomed and wanted to hear new ideas from all areas of campus. He loved asking questions of everyone he met — faculty, staff and students alike. His enthusiasm and energy were unmatched. He and Kay were more than just philanthropists; they were partners in helping the university achieve its mission.
My condolences go out to his daughters Betsy, Claire, and Andrea, his son Zeke III, and their families. On behalf of the entire University of Utah community I want to thank the Dumke family for sharing Zeke with us. We will miss him.”
— President Ruth V. Watkins
A noise variance has been secured from Salt Lake City and will be valid from 2-11 p.m. This year’s headliner is Grammy-nominated music group Migos, with special guest Aminé.
Traffic and Noise Impacts:
Directional signage will be placed around campus to ensure proper flow of traffic. The University of Utah promotes sustainable transportation whenever possible. Students, faculty and staff can ride TRAX and UTA for free with their valid university ID.
Sound checks could begin as early as 2 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. University security will be present as they are at all campus events with large crowd.
University students can receive one free ticket with a valid U student ID and $5 for a second.
General public: $35 per ticket
Click here to read more.
Learn more about the contest rules, how to enter and partner events at uofuhealth.org/sunsafe.
Please review the Cart Use Guidelines found at Risk & Insurance Services under the VEHICLE section.
Chemist Luisa Whittaker-Brooks wins Cottrell Scholar Award
In her research efforts, Whittaker-Brooks will use part of the award to develop novel materials that can become transistors in an alternative electronics system called spintronics. Unlike conventional electronics, where the charge of electrons is used to store information in transistors, spintronics uses the spin (angular momentum) of electrons to carry digital information. Whittaker-Brooks is focusing on three different metal-carbon hybrid molecules, looking for materials with, in her words, “fundamentally tunable spin that operate with high reliability, low potential for overheating, low cost, and minimization of defects.”
In her teaching, Whittaker-Brooks intends to design an interdisciplinary general chemistry course that incorporates hands-on activities and evidence-based teaching methods “while fostering a culture of inclusivity,” she says, “across the rapidly diversifying demographics at the University of Utah.”
Adapted from a press release by Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
University of Utah Health DNA Cycling Kits Available for Purchase
Pricing:
- U of U Health Men’s Century Jersey: $65.00 each
- U of U Health Ladies Century Jersey: $65.00 each
- U of U Health Men’s Century Bib Short: $75.00 each
- U of U Health Ladies Women’s Short = $65 each
Contact wellness@utah.edu with any questions.
University transitioning to Google Custom Search Engine
Websites using GSA will remain fully functional. Sites with their own GSA search collection (i.e., searches that only look in a specific “collection” of sites) will be migrated to a GCSE collection, and continue to function as before. University Information Technology’s University Support Services (USS) team will migrate campus OmniUpdate (OU) websites to use a local GCSE search page, as has been done with it.utah.edu.
Even though search boxes will remain fully functional, campus web developers are encouraged to make changes to existing search code, and take advantage of the ability to host a local search results page. Instructions are available here.
Barb Iannucci, USS associate director of Content Management & Usability, will host a UIT Talks event on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 1-1:30 p.m., to address any remaining questions.
If you would like further instructions and guidance, please email Iannucci at barb.iannucci@utah.edu.
Join the Wasatch Experience
Apply by May 4 at tinyurl.com/wasatchexp
The Wasatch Experience will be Aug. 8-9, 2018. Apply now.
HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE TOTAL CANCER CARE SUPPORT STUDY
Looking for cancer-free volunteers
Who can participate? Volunteers who are willing to share samples and data for research. These can be family, friends and anyone who wants to help advance our knowledge on cancer.
How do I participate? You are willing to give blood, and possibly other samples from your body such as urine, stool and saliva. You are willing to fill out questionnaires in regards to your physical and emotional health, and lifestyle. We would also like to collect information and samples at six, 12 and 24 months after you join the study. This is optional.
Why should I take part? This study is an opportunity to contribute samples and information that will be used to accelerate cancer research and improve patient care. Participants like you are vital to our success.
We invite you to participate in this important research or learn more.If you have study questions or want to participate please contact: SUPPORT Study Team at 801-213-6166 or email tcc.support@hci.utah.edu.
Campus Store UTech One-Day Event
All discounted items are limited to the stock on hand on April 25. Faculty and staff are encouraged to pre-order their desired Apple products at campusstore.utah.edu/UTechoneday before Friday, April 20, at 11:59 p.m. These pre-ordered items will be in-store, ready for pick-up on the day of the event, or ready for pick-up at the Campus Store Health starting on April 25.
Full-time faculty and staff are also eligible for zero-interest payroll deduction on their new Apple products. Those who use payroll deduction pay only $20 on April 25 and the rest is taken automatically out of their paycheck for up to 12 pay periods.
For more information about the University Campus Store’s UTech One Day Event, please visit the store or call its Apple certified sales experts at 801-581-4776.
24th Annual HONORS FOR NURSING ANNOUNCED Come celebrate with us. Added bonus: When you support Honors for Nursing, you provide much needed student scholarship funding. Visit honorsfornursing.org by April 20, 2018 Hosted by the University of Utah College of Nursing Alumni Board of Directors. Honoring today’s nurses. Preparing tomorrow’s nurses. Please come prepared to support future nurses through scholarships.
Friday, May 11, 2018
Little America Hotel