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SAFEUT: HELP IS JUST A TEXT AWAY

The U is making the SafeUT app, which provides real-time confidential crisis intervention through live chats and calls, available to students.

2018 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Ben Nemtin, No. 1 New York Times best-selling author and star of MTV’s “The Buried Life,” to share message of accomplishing the impossible as graduates pursue future endeavors.

DIVERSE EXCELLENCE

“Grey’s Anatomy” Star Jesse Williams to be keynote for C.O.D.E.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Housing applications open Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.

Student Life
TRAX-Union Shuttle route up and running | Academic Senate February meeting and agenda announced | Sidewalk safety reminder | Financial Aid priority date is Feb. 1 | Nominate an outstanding academic advisor | Alta Sustainability Leadership Awards nominations due
The Arts and U
World premieres and beloved favorites showcased at Spring Utah Ballet
A Healthier U
Salty 6: Foods with surprising amounts of sodium | Stay away from sugar | Exercising in the cold

CLEARING THE PATH REPORT

Two words sum up the U’s strategy for helping students get an exceptional education: Students First. A new report shows that strategy is working.

DON’T GET SCAMMED!

Last week, a number of university email accounts were targeted in a spam attempt and University of Utah Department of Public Safety warned the public of an ongoing scam in our community.

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT LEARNING ABROAD

Hear from fellow students about the financial and language barrier myths surrounding learning aboard programs.