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U of U PreMed Students to Collect Donations for “Cure For The Cold”

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The University of Utah’s Premed Chapter of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) will sponsor its second annual “Cure For The Cold” campaign to help the homeless. The event is designed to raise awareness of homeless issues while providing an opportunity for students, faculty and staff, community members and local businesses to make a meaningful contribution to Salt Lake’s homeless population.

March 25, 2011

Auto-Pedestrian Accident on U of U Campus

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An accident involving a van and several pedestrians occurred on the University of Utah campus today at 8:10 a.m. A van traveling eastbound on South Campus Drive struck a group of pedestrians who were headed south in the crosswalk. The pedestrians – three U students and one instructor – were transported to local hospitals and are listed in fair to good condition. All four were able to give their names and other information to the University police on the scene. The U Police are investigating the cause of the accident and should have their report later today.

March 25, 2011

UDOT’s Snowplow Drivers Utilize High-Tech Simulators To Improve Skills

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Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) snowplow drivers are undergoing training with state-of-the-art snowplow simulators Nov. 10-21 in an effort to better develop their skills. The training program is a joint project by UDOT, General Electric’s Driver Development unit and the University of Utah.

March 25, 2011

Food Banks Set To Win At Utah/BYU Football Game

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It’s one of the biggest rivalries in college football, but the University of Utah and Brigham Young University can agree on one thing, it’s time to get tough with hunger. For the tenth year in a row, both schools will raise food for the needy centered on their annual football game. The Utah/BYU Food Drive will run from Nov. 10, until kick-off of the big game at 1 p.m., Nov. 22.

March 25, 2011

500 Latina/o Youth to Attend MeChA Conference

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On Tuesday, Nov. 4th, over 500 Latina/o youth will be on the University of Utah campus to participate in a youth leadership conference titled “The Power of Tomorrow is in Your Hands Today: Excuses or Education?”

March 25, 2011

New Ivory Homes Scholarships Offered at U of U For Hispanic American Students

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In recognition of the contribution Hispanic Americans have made to the construction industry, Ivory Homes has established 10 University of Utah scholarships for outstanding Hispanic American students.

March 25, 2011

Victims of Domestic Violence Sing Out in “Finding Voice: The Music of Utah Battered Women” at U of U

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Each of the women who will perform in the upcoming “Finding Voice: The Music of Utah Battered Women” has her own tale to tell, a story of domestic abuse or violence.

March 25, 2011

A Realistic Way to Save Rainforests

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Misty-eyed idealism alone will not save Earth’s dwindling tropical rainforests. But a five-year, $3 million study in Panama indicates rainforests can be protected if the pharmaceutical industry establishes Third World laboratories and hires local researchers to look for new medicines extracted from plants that evolved defenses against insects.

March 25, 2011

University Hospital Is Consumers’ Choice For Fifth Straight Year

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University Hospitals & Clinics has won the Consumer Choice Award for the Salt Lake City metropolitan area for the fifth consecutive year-the only Utah hospital to receive the award for 2003.

March 25, 2011

$7.5 Million for Biodiversity, Computer Projects

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University of Utah researchers have won more than $7.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two new research projects.

March 25, 2011