In a post on the U’s new blog, Whitney Evans, a graduate student in social work, recounts an after-school Costa Rican cooking class. “Beat, fold, blend, pour and plop in the oven… no big deal. Gata magically pulls the other pre-baked cakes out and they are lovely… and loaded with tiny ants. No big deal… wipe them off with a towel.” Lucky thing she’s not there to learn to cook.
Read MorePrescott Muir, award-winning architect practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah and southern California since 1976, is the new director of the School of Architecture at the University of Utah, officials announced today. The School of Architecture is a department in the College of Architecture + Planning.
Read MoreSchool is out, summer is on, and many young students will spend it transported through story to other worlds. Yet for many others, summer is merely a pause in their ongoing struggles with literacy.
Read MoreM. David Rudd has been named dean of University of Utah’s College of Social and Behavioral Science, effective July 1, 2009. He will replace Steve Ott, who will divide his time between directing the Institute of Public and International Affairs and the Center for Public Policy and Administration, teaching and academic research.
Read MoreTaylor Randall, associate dean of academic affairs at the David Eccles School of Business, will replace Jack Brittain as the dean of the David Eccles School of Business on July 1, 2009. While Randall will not formally become dean until July 1, he will be in the leadership role immediately with Brittain’s support as he makes the transition.
Read MoreThis morning, the University of Utah graduated 7,132 students from 76 countries, 50 U.S. states and 28 of Utah’s 29 counties. University President Michael K. Young officiated at the commencement ceremony, held in the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Read MoreEmployers will hire 22 percent fewer college graduates nationwide this year, according to an annual survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). However, employers recruiting at the University of Utah this spring indicate they are still hiring. Tight budget restrictions mean fewer job openings than last year, but new job postings continue to come into the U’s Career Services Office.
Read MoreTen University of Utah students who completed 400 hours of community service each will be honored at the U’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8, at 9 a.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center on the University of Utah campus.
Read MoreApril 27, 2009 — Commencement ceremonies at the University of Utah will be held on Friday, May 8, at 9 a.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The class of 2009, comprised of 7,132 graduates, will receive degrees that morning. The procession of diverse students, who come from 76 countries, 50 U.S. states and 28 of Utah’s 29 counties, will begin at 8:20 a.m. Guests should plan to be in their seats prior to 8:20 a.m. Tickets are not required.
Read MoreSeveral graduate level programs at the University of Utah moved up multiple spots in the just released issue of U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.”
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