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PACIFIC ISLANDER INITIATIVE

The U is in the process of hiring two new full-time faculty in Pacific Islander studies and recently created a new scholarship aimed at recruiting and retaining talented Pacific Islander students.

INFORMATION SESSIONS ON SEXUAL ASSAULT

Reports of an aggravated sexual assault on campus on Monday, Oct. 31 were upsetting to members of our campus community. Three information sessions will outline resources for campus safety.

HUMANS OF THE U

Meet November’s Humans of the U: Sharing compelling stories from the heart of the University of Utah campus.

PAUSE FOR PAWS

Take a break (and a deep breath) with therapy dogs.

Student Life
Alternative Spring Break deadline is Monday, Nov. 28 | Crimson Internship Program application deadline extended to Friday, Dec. 9 | Open textbooks survey deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 30 | Massage therapy extends hours to Saturday and Sunday | Campus Rec gift certificates now on sale
A Healthier U
Snoozing your way to better health | Are e-cigarettes a good way to quit smoking? | Avoiding asthma attacks this winter
Student Discounts
UCard discount at Aubergine and Company

A TRADITION OF KINDNESS

U professor’s book teaches children the importance of small acts of kindness.

PAKISTANI YOUTH LEADERS

U holds re-entry workshop teaching exchange students how to implement their learning abroad experiences in their communities.

‘TOXIC FAT’

Research could help explain why some obese people are more prone to diabetes than others.