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Campus safety recommendations

Leaders across the University of Utah campus presented an update on the status of the 30 campus safety recommendations, including action items for implementation, and answered questions from the U’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019—focusing on training and education, staffing and improved communication processes.

U announces 2019 Commencement speaker

Civil rights veteran and U alum Rev. France A. Davis will deliver commencement address exploring the power of unity.

First in the family

Hear what it’s like to be a college pioneer at First Gen-Con, an event to help first-generation students connect, share their experiences and meet staff and faculty who can help them navigate the college experience.

The politics of blame

Professor Martha Nussbaum—one of the world’s most celebrated political philosophers—will visit the U on Feb. 22, for the 2019 Tanner-McMurrin Lecture to examine the current political crisis and recommendations for how to mend divides in the country.

Mythical beasts, lyrical words

Poet Katharine Coles and artist Maureen O’Hara Ure to discuss their limited-edition book printed by Red Butte Press.

Commitment to sustainability

The U honors seven campus leaders with leadership awards at the Environment and Sustainability Research Symposium.

The U’s impact on air quality

How is the U curbing its own emissions?

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Goff Strategic Leadership Center becomes the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute

Founded on the belief that leadership is for everyone, the Goff Institute has grown into a premier hub for strategic leadership development.

5 great books for Black History Month

From paintings and photos to a reading revolution, these book recommendations from librarian Allyson Mower provide unique explorations for readers during Black History Month. 

The University of Utah’s Campus Shuttle System: Just hop on!

Multiple routes and schedules make it easy for students, faculty, and staff to navigate the campus and surrounding areas.

Humans of the U: Mike Wilkinson

“The responsibility of safety comes naturally to me; I don’t have to think about it.”

What ‘mass deportation’ means for housing costs

By reducing the labor force, stepped-up immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities for U.S. citizens, study finds.

Sediment Stories

Unraveling the changing landscape of Utah’s Colorado and San Juan rivers and the shrinking Lake Powell.

Medical Plaza demolition signals end of an era

After more than five decades, the view of the University of Utah is about to change.

An introduction to the Sustainability Office’s pop-up thrift shop

What Goes Around Comes Around, also known by its lovably clunky acronym WGACA, pronounced “wuh-gah-kah,” is a free, on-campus pop-up thrift shop that promotes a circular economy and moves our campus closer to being a zero-waste community.

Celebrating MLK, the ongoing march to justice

More than 300 people braved the frigid cold on Jan. 20, 2025, to participate in a program meant to create a sense of unity and shared optimism.

Are LA’s wildfires a look into Utah’s future?

Tom Cova, expert in environmental hazards emergency management, gives insight into the Los Angeles wildfires and the best practices for keeping fire-prone communities safe.

Sit down to a smorgasbord of campus dining

Living on campus comes with numerous advantages, and having easy access to quality dining is one of them.

A hidden powerhouse in the College of Humanities

One only needs to scratch beneath the surface to reveal the tremendous value, both intellectual and practical, that L2TReC and second language learning offers.

Goff Strategic Leadership Center becomes the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute

Founded on the belief that leadership is for everyone, the Goff Institute has grown into a premier hub for strategic leadership development.

5 great books for Black History Month

From paintings and photos to a reading revolution, these book recommendations from librarian Allyson Mower provide unique explorations for readers during Black History Month. 

The University of Utah’s Campus Shuttle System: Just hop on!

Multiple routes and schedules make it easy for students, faculty, and staff to navigate the campus and surrounding areas.

Humans of the U: Mike Wilkinson

“The responsibility of safety comes naturally to me; I don’t have to think about it.”

What ‘mass deportation’ means for housing costs

By reducing the labor force, stepped-up immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities for U.S. citizens, study finds.

Sediment Stories

Unraveling the changing landscape of Utah’s Colorado and San Juan rivers and the shrinking Lake Powell.

Medical Plaza demolition signals end of an era

After more than five decades, the view of the University of Utah is about to change.

An introduction to the Sustainability Office’s pop-up thrift shop

What Goes Around Comes Around, also known by its lovably clunky acronym WGACA, pronounced “wuh-gah-kah,” is a free, on-campus pop-up thrift shop that promotes a circular economy and moves our campus closer to being a zero-waste community.

Celebrating MLK, the ongoing march to justice

More than 300 people braved the frigid cold on Jan. 20, 2025, to participate in a program meant to create a sense of unity and shared optimism.

Are LA’s wildfires a look into Utah’s future?

Tom Cova, expert in environmental hazards emergency management, gives insight into the Los Angeles wildfires and the best practices for keeping fire-prone communities safe.

Sit down to a smorgasbord of campus dining

Living on campus comes with numerous advantages, and having easy access to quality dining is one of them.

A hidden powerhouse in the College of Humanities

One only needs to scratch beneath the surface to reveal the tremendous value, both intellectual and practical, that L2TReC and second language learning offers.

Goff Strategic Leadership Center becomes the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute

Founded on the belief that leadership is for everyone, the Goff Institute has grown into a premier hub for strategic leadership development.

5 great books for Black History Month

From paintings and photos to a reading revolution, these book recommendations from librarian Allyson Mower provide unique explorations for readers during Black History Month. 

The University of Utah’s Campus Shuttle System: Just hop on!

Multiple routes and schedules make it easy for students, faculty, and staff to navigate the campus and surrounding areas.

Humans of the U: Mike Wilkinson

“The responsibility of safety comes naturally to me; I don’t have to think about it.”

What ‘mass deportation’ means for housing costs

By reducing the labor force, stepped-up immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities for U.S. citizens, study finds.

Sediment Stories

Unraveling the changing landscape of Utah’s Colorado and San Juan rivers and the shrinking Lake Powell.

Medical Plaza demolition signals end of an era

After more than five decades, the view of the University of Utah is about to change.

An introduction to the Sustainability Office’s pop-up thrift shop

What Goes Around Comes Around, also known by its lovably clunky acronym WGACA, pronounced “wuh-gah-kah,” is a free, on-campus pop-up thrift shop that promotes a circular economy and moves our campus closer to being a zero-waste community.

Celebrating MLK, the ongoing march to justice

More than 300 people braved the frigid cold on Jan. 20, 2025, to participate in a program meant to create a sense of unity and shared optimism.

Are LA’s wildfires a look into Utah’s future?

Tom Cova, expert in environmental hazards emergency management, gives insight into the Los Angeles wildfires and the best practices for keeping fire-prone communities safe.

Sit down to a smorgasbord of campus dining

Living on campus comes with numerous advantages, and having easy access to quality dining is one of them.

A hidden powerhouse in the College of Humanities

One only needs to scratch beneath the surface to reveal the tremendous value, both intellectual and practical, that L2TReC and second language learning offers.

Goff Strategic Leadership Center becomes the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute

Founded on the belief that leadership is for everyone, the Goff Institute has grown into a premier hub for strategic leadership development.

5 great books for Black History Month

From paintings and photos to a reading revolution, these book recommendations from librarian Allyson Mower provide unique explorations for readers during Black History Month. 

The University of Utah’s Campus Shuttle System: Just hop on!

Multiple routes and schedules make it easy for students, faculty, and staff to navigate the campus and surrounding areas.

Humans of the U: Mike Wilkinson

“The responsibility of safety comes naturally to me; I don’t have to think about it.”

What ‘mass deportation’ means for housing costs

By reducing the labor force, stepped-up immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities for U.S. citizens, study finds.

Sediment Stories

Unraveling the changing landscape of Utah’s Colorado and San Juan rivers and the shrinking Lake Powell.

Medical Plaza demolition signals end of an era

After more than five decades, the view of the University of Utah is about to change.

An introduction to the Sustainability Office’s pop-up thrift shop

What Goes Around Comes Around, also known by its lovably clunky acronym WGACA, pronounced “wuh-gah-kah,” is a free, on-campus pop-up thrift shop that promotes a circular economy and moves our campus closer to being a zero-waste community.

Celebrating MLK, the ongoing march to justice

More than 300 people braved the frigid cold on Jan. 20, 2025, to participate in a program meant to create a sense of unity and shared optimism.

Are LA’s wildfires a look into Utah’s future?

Tom Cova, expert in environmental hazards emergency management, gives insight into the Los Angeles wildfires and the best practices for keeping fire-prone communities safe.

Sit down to a smorgasbord of campus dining

Living on campus comes with numerous advantages, and having easy access to quality dining is one of them.

A hidden powerhouse in the College of Humanities

One only needs to scratch beneath the surface to reveal the tremendous value, both intellectual and practical, that L2TReC and second language learning offers.

 
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