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100+ WEST SALT LAKE U OF U GRADS TO BE RECOGNIZED BY UNP’S PARTNERS IN THE PARK
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Over 100 west Salt Lake University of Utah graduates will be honored at University Neighborhood Partners 4th annual “Partners in the Park” kick-off evening on Tuesday, June 12 from 6:00p to 8:00p at Jordan Park (1060 S 900 W). University of Utah Vice President for Institutional Advancement Fred Esplin will offer congratulations to the 117 University of Utah 2007 graduates. Also recognized are six West High School graduates who participated in a UNP partnership at West High that are attending college in the fall. Utah House Representative David Litvack is scheduled to attend.
Read MoreNew Task Force on Campus Security
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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.
Read MoreA Sound Way to Turn Heat into Electricity
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University of Utah physicists developed small devices that turn heat into sound and then into electricity. The technology holds promise for changing waste heat into electricity, harnessing solar energy and cooling computers and radars.
Read MoreBYU, U. of Utah retain attorney to improve distribution of sports broadcasts
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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.
Read MoreNew Book Shows How the American Indian Vote Could Influence 2008 Presidential Election
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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.
Read MoreU OF U HONORS STUDENTS TO RELEASE UTAH IMMIGRATION GUIDE
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“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.
Read MoreRETURNING TO THE U
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“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.
Read More2007 ROSENBLATT PRIZE AWARDED TO MARY C BECKERLE
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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.
Read MoreU OF U COMMENCEMENT REMARKS FROM PRESIDENT THOMAS S MONSON
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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.
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