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STEM Barbie

In partnership with National Geographic, forest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni helped develop a product line including Wildlife Conservationist, Astrophysicist, Polar Marine Biologist, Wildlife Photojournalist and Entomologist.

U professor’s research leads to legislation to protect consumers from predatory lenders

Research by Christopher L. Peterson is at the foundation of the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act, which aims to cap interest rates on consumer loans to all Americans.

Balancing art and architecture

The Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah presents the 2019 Tanner Lecture on Human Values given by artist and designer, Maya Lin, Nov. 20, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall.

What’s waste got to do with climate change?

The #UBYO campaign encourages the U community to bring their own reusable bottles, mugs, containers, utensils and more to reduce plastic waste.

Four ways to be an ally for transgender members of our community

Transgender and gender-nonconforming members of our community face homelessness, violence, incarceration and suicide at alarming rates. Learn what steps you can take to end transgender discrimination.

Celebrating music students

The Camerata Awards Concert Gala celebrates the School of Music’s talented students, outstanding faculty and generous supporters that ensure its success.

Squeezing an electron crystal

Researchers have determined the energy required to add an electron to a Wigner crystal—an ordered crystalline state made of electrons rather than atoms.

Invest in U now an option for more students

The income share agreement program is now available for students close to graduating in any of 41 majors.

New and improved resources in HRE

New leadership is putting procedures in place to keep residents safe and make sure their concerns are heard.

Campus Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
Holiday festivities and decorations

Follow these guidelines for a safer, healthier holiday season.


Sugar House Health Center now open

The new University of Utah Health Center is now open to serve the community.


Send personal packages home, please

As the holiday season approaches, please do not misuse the campus mail system for personal use.


New CIS interface goes live Dec. 28

The new interface will improve usability and reduce load demands on the portal during periods of peak use.


Candidates for NHMU executive director on campus this week

Come meet the candidates for the new executive director for the Natural History Museum of Utah.


U professor and chair named Fellow of American Mathematical Society

Davar Khoshnevisan, professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics, has been named a member of the 2020 Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society.


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Campus Events

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Senate Summary | November 2019

If you missed the November Academic Senate meeting, then read all the highlights here.

HR Updates

New information about IRS withholding and flu shots available at RedMed clinic in November.

Construction & Commuter Updates

Road construction near the Huntsman Cancer Hospital starting soon.

 
Campus Events

CAMPUS EVENTS

 
NOV
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Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Washington - Musical Monday
 
NOV
20
Apple One Day Sale
 
NOV
21
Managing Stress
 
NOV
21
Healthcare: Stories of Rebellion
 
NOV
22
Meet with an Admissions Expert for University of Utah Employees
 
NOV
22
Strolling for Scholarships
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