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Utah Veterans Honored for Heroic, Selfless Defense of Country at Annual Commemoration

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When Air Force Pilot Jay Hess was shot down over the Chinese-North Vietnam border 42 years ago, he was taken to the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” prison and never imagined he could survive the horrible starvation and torture at the hands of his captors. Determination and the hope of one day returning to his wife and five kids back home in Utah helped pulled him through. On Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olpin Union Ballroom, Hess and ten other Utah veterans will be honored at the University of Utah’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. They will be awarded medallions in a full-dress military ceremony prior to being hailed with a cannon salute.

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March 25, 2011

The Real Battle? Religious Freedom v. Terrorism

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The root cause behind terrorism in the 21st Century and how to curtail it could involve putting restrictions on freedom of religion. The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law will host a symposium on October 23 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. focused on religious rights, counter-terrorism and national security. The half-day event is based on Professor Amos N. Guiora’s new book “Freedom from Religion: Rights and National Security.”

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March 25, 2011

Oil, the Environment and the Western Landscape on Display with Famed Author’s Visit

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Award-winning author Alexandra Fuller knows of what she writes. She lives and works in Wyoming, where oil has shaped the lives of those around her. That foundation inspired her latest book “The Legend of Colton H. Bryant,” about the life in oil-producing Wyoming of a kid who grows up with a good heart and spirit, and a lot in life that allows no escape from the oil patches.

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March 25, 2011

Simple Things That Save Lives

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“What is hope? Is it a thought? Is it a feeling? How do we know when it’s there and how do we know when it’s not?” asks David Rudd, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science and professor of psychology. “Suicide is more about the absence of hope then the presence of hopelessness.”

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March 25, 2011

Stock Up on Ways to Avoid Future Financial Meltdowns

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Economists, business analysts, and financial experts all have their own thoughts about what happened to cause the current economic crisis facing the country. Now, the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law will bring some of the brightest economic experts together to discuss and debate the cause and effect of the financial meltdown.

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March 25, 2011

The University of Utah’s Alumni Association Welcomes Six New Board Members

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The University of Utah Alumni Association recently welcomed six prominent U of U alumni to its Board of Directors. In addition to assisting with the myriad activities sponsored by the Association throughout the year, they represent the Association across campus and in the community. The six new members, representing professionals in the fields of business, law, and education, join 18 other U of U alumni currently active on the board.

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March 25, 2011