The Sixth Annual Students of Social Work Diversity Conference, which will feature Public Radio International’s Special Correspondent Tony Kahn as the keynote speaker, will be held March 28, 2003, in the auditorium (room 134) of the University’s Social Work Building, located at 395 S. 1500 E.
Read MoreThe University of Utah remembers the millions of victims of the Holocaust during its annual Days of Remembrance activities. The events include a keynote address, a workshop, and a film screening, beginning March 25. This year, national Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 29.
Read MoreFour of the top business women in Utah will speak at the Women’s Business Forum Friday, March 14, 7:30 a.m. at the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. The David Eccles School of Business is sponsoring the event and Dean Jack Brittain will moderate. Tickets are available by calling 587-8622.
Read MoreEarly in his college studies an academic advisor told Ed Diener that writing a research paper on happiness would ruin his career. Now, more than 20 years later and with plenty of research on the subject under his belt, the University of Illinois Psychology Professor is an expert on the topic.
Read MoreFormer U. S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders is the keynote speaker for the 2003 Women’s Week celebration at the University of Utah, “Women’s Health, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Lives,” March 24-28.
Read MoreToday, the University of Utah Board of Trustees approved honorary degrees for five outstanding individuals, including an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities for Terry Tempest Williams, who is also this year’s commencement speaker. The other four honorary degree recipients include: Afton B. Bradshaw for Doctor of Humane Letters; William H. “Bill” Child for Doctor of Business; Tom C. Korologos for Doctor of Humane Letters; and, E. W. “Al” Thrasher for Doctor of Public Health.
Read MoreSome college students think they are not eligible to receive scholarships and grants-their parents earn too much money, they don’t belong to a minority group or they lack a stellar grade point average (G.P.A.). However, these are widely held misconceptions, according to University of Utah Assistant Librarian Peter Kraus, who teaches a University class on finding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. In fact, he says, every year there is money that goes unclaimed.
Read MoreAbout 80 physicists will meet at the University of Utah on Fri. Feb. 28 through Sun. March 2 for a scientific meeting on gravitational science and for “PriceFest” – a celebration of the 60th birthday of U physicist Richard Price.
Read MoreNearly 200 University of Utah students affiliated with the U’s Bennion Community Service Center and the U’s Greek sororities and fraternities will converge on Neighborhood House this Saturday, March 1, for “Phood, Phun & Philanthropy.” The students will spend four hours, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., engaged in several work projects at the nonprofit agency, which provides day care for children and adults based on their ability to pay.
Read MoreU.S. Senator Bob Bennett of Utah will speak about “corporate accountability and public trust” at the annual Distinguished Lecture Series Banquet sponsored by the University of Utah Garn Institute of Finance. The event takes place this Thursday evening, February 20, 2003 in the Grand America Hotel Ballroom. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner following at 7:30 p.m.
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