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- Campus Information Technology Streamlined
Stephen H. Hess has been named the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the University of Utah and will report directly to the president. Hess is currently Associate Academic Vice President for Information Technology. This change will help streamline the data processing needs of faculty, staff, and students in areas such as research, financial management, and planning.
2007-06-08 15:37:56 - New Task Force on Campus Security
A new task force has been created by University of Utah President Michael K. Young to respond to security concerns in light of legislative response to the University's policies regarding guns on campus and recent events of violence on university campuses. The Task Force on Campus Security will review security issues ranging from individual assault to catastrophic incidents.
2007-06-05 14:50:55 - BYU, U. of Utah retain attorney to improve distribution of sports broadcasts
Brigham Young University and the University of Utah have retained a sports broadcasting attorney to explore all possible options in improving the distribution of athletic broadcasts to their fans.
2007-06-01 15:10:45 - New Book Shows How the American Indian Vote Could Influence 2008 Presidential Election
American Indian voters are poised to begin playing a much bigger role in election politics, if past trends are any indication. That's just one of the conclusions in a new book titled "Native Vote," co-authored by Daniel McCool, Susan Olson and Jennifer Robinson of the University of Utah.
2007-05-22 12:11:14 - UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND PHYSICS DEPARTMENT PARTNERSHIP MAKES FOR FREE FAMILY FUN
Free Family Monday at the Utah Museum of Natural History at the University of Utah has families in constant motion .bouncing balls off walls, launching small rockets, flying mini-helicopters and more as they learn about the physics of our world. This new program is a partnership with the U of U's Physics Department and is brought to the community through the Salt Lake County's Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) program.
2007-05-22 12:08:32 - U of U Invites Nominations for Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Program
The University of Utah will host its tenth annual Veterans Day Commemoration Program on Friday, November 9, 2007 to honor Utah veterans who have served our country in military service. Veterans Day is usually observed each year on November 11, however because that date falls on a Sunday this year, the University will hold its program to honor veterans on the Friday before. Again this year, the U is inviting members of the Utah community to submit nominations for honorees.
2007-05-17 13:58:36 - College of Fine Arts Welcomes New Associate Dean
Brent Schneider, associate professor in the University of Utah's Department of Modern Dance, will replace David Dynak as associate dean of the College of Fine Arts on July 1, 2007.
2007-05-16 11:33:25 - U OF U HONORS STUDENTS TO RELEASE UTAH IMMIGRATION GUIDE
"Immigration in Context: A Resource Guide for Utah," will be distributed to educators, lawmakers, leaders and community members Tuesday May 15. The guide, developed by members of the Honors Think Tank on Immigration, studies the complex issues surrounding the debate over immigration and contains historical, legal, economic, media literacy, and other pertinent information, as well as personal observations from immigrants and members of the think tank.
2007-05-11 13:12:29 - Two at U Named Best of State
George White, Jr., director of the Public Health Program in the University of Utah's School of Medicine and Bryan Eldredge, associate director of the David Eccles School of Business Master's Program, have been named "Best College/University Teacher" and "Best Administrator" respectively in the 2007 Best of State competition.
2007-05-11 11:03:46 - RETURNING TO THE U
"There are more than 4,000 students in the last ten years who have completed 90 or more credits at the University but not completed their degree," stated University of Utah President Michael K. Young at U of U commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 4. These are the students a new University initiative, announced by Young on Friday, hopes to draw back to the classroom.
2007-05-09 10:53:51 - University of Utah Singers Perform Annual Benefit Concert
The University of Utah Singers' annual benefit concert will take place on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Edgar Thompson Chamber Music Hall of David P. Gardner Hall. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through the Kingsbury Hall ticket office.
2007-05-09 10:51:12 - 2007 ROSENBLATT PRIZE AWARDED TO MARY C BECKERLE
Mary C. Beckerle, professor of biology and executive director of Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, was honored at today's University commencement ceremonies with the Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence, the U's most prestigious award. The $40,000 gift is presented annually to a faculty member who displays excellence in teaching, research and administrative efforts.
2007-05-10 14:20:47 - U GRADUATES MORE THAN 7,100 STUDENTS
This morning, the University of Utah graduated 7,166 students from 75 countries, 48 U.S. states and 27 of Utah's 29 counties. University President Michael K. Young officiated at the commencement ceremony, held in the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
2007-05-04 14:52:38 - U OF U COMMENCEMENT REMARKS FROM PRESIDENT THOMAS S MONSON
President Young, distinguished members of the faculty, esteemed guests and graduating class of 2007, I express to you my sincere appreciation for the privilege which is mine to be a part of these services. I am honored to be here today.
2007-05-04 14:49:58 - U OF U COMMENCEMENT REMARKS FROM STUDENT SPEAKER SOPHIA SAID
President Young, distinguished faculty and guests, my fellow students, friends and family: Rumi, the great Sufi mystic and the most widely read poet around the world once said, "Your soul is worth more than the heavens and the earth; don't sell it at a lower price."
2007-05-04 14:05:16
