Investing in sustainability
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On March 2 the Sustainability Office and Alta Ski Area teamed up to award deserving members of the U community with the Alta Sustainability Leadership Award.
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TURN YOUR KEY, BE IDLE FREE
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A group of U students take air quality matters into their own hands by launching an idle-free campus initiative.
Read MoreBREATHE EASY
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Student project makes air filtration masks available to campus community at a discount.
Read MoreSafe & Sound
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SAFE FOOD-HANDLING GUIDELINES [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]The food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. However, when certain disease-causing bacteria or pathogens contaminate food, they can cause foodborne illness, often called “food poisoning.” The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – […]
Read MoreU PROFESSOR NAMED STATE EPSCOR DIRECTOR
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Paul Brooks, of the geology and geophysics department, has been named as the new program director of the Utah Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Recent poor air quality has focused attention on non-occupational respiratory protection usage. While certain types of respiratory protection can be effective in protecting individuals against the negative effects of poor air quality, there are a few factors to consider prior to using or purchasing. Respiratory protection can place an […]
Read More10 ways you can improve air quality
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Inversion season is here. Peruse this list of ideas for ways you can make an impact on Salt Lake’s air quality. Together, we can make a difference.
Read More10 ways the U is improving air quality
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The Sustainability Office has put together a list of the ways the U is working to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
Read MoreClean air for U
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Take action: Join the Travelwise Challenge to drive less and help improve Utah’s air quality.
Read MoreAnnouncements
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U STAFF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT The University of Utah Staff Council is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for staff development scholarships for the Spring Semester 2016. Each scholarship is worth up to $500 and can be used towards the employee’s tuition bill. Scholarships can be used towards professional trainings, symposiums, conferences […]
Read MoreTHE FUTURE OF PEDIATRIC ASTHMA RESEARCH
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Interdisciplinary U team awarded $5.5 million for investigation of impact of air quality, other environmental exposures.
Read MoreAIR QUALITY FOR THE WIN
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A 2014-15 Honors Praxis Lab will be awarded with the Utah Medical Association’s Environmental Health Award on Sept. 18.
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