U Inaugurates President’s Gallery and Art Exhibition
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A creative spirit that dates back at least a century is thriving on the campus of the University of Utah campus, and in some unexpected places.
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Archive Highlighting Noted 20th Century Women Launched
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Visionary, high-spirited leaders aren’t easily found these days. Most fortunately, a number of women fitting this description have landed on the doorstep of the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah, bringing with them the Clyde 20th Century Women’s Legacy Archive.
Read MoreU Celebrates Women’s Week
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The University of Utah presents its annual Women’s Week celebration Feb. 28 through March 6, with the theme “What Matters.” This week of events allows women to connect with each other, identify goals and passions and learn skills to confront the challenges that continue to inhibit women’s progress.
Read MoreKorean Ministry of Education Approves University of Utah Asia Campus
The Korean Minister of Education today announced approval for the University of Utah Asia Campus to be located within the Incheon area, part of one of Asia’s largest free economic zones. The university will begin classes in September, and students enrolling can choose from three undergraduate degrees: social work, communication and psychology. The university will also offer one graduate degree in public health. Additional degree programs will be added to the Asia Campus offerings beginning in the fall of 2015 with the goal of 2,000 U students enrolled at the campus within six years.
Read MoreMuch Ado About Nothing
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Pioneer Theatre Company, Salt Lake City’s professional theater located at the University of Utah, presents the charming Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing, opening on Friday, Feb. 21 and running through March 8, 2014.
Read MoreUnderstanding The Global Challenges Of Peace
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The Tanner Human Rights Center at the University of Utah will examine new challenges to achieving peace during its annual conference, Feb. 19-20, on the U campus, with the opening keynote address at the downtown library.
Read MoreAir Art: Living Gallery Explores Pollution
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The University of Utah has bridged the gap between art and life with its first “living art gallery” of environmentally focused works addressing different aspects of air pollution.
Read MoreMayor’s Symposium Blends Mountains and Urbanism
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Feb. 6, 2014 –Everyone is talking about Salt Lake air pollution and how to fix it. University of Utah urban planners are talking instead about the city’s mountains, diverse arts, cultural opportunities and landmark architecture. Is there a connection? Planners say absolutely, because it is those unique treasures that draw people to the city, and […]
Read MoreExploring the Lives Affected by American Health Care
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Actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will give the 2014 David P. Gardner Lecture in the Humanities and Fine Arts, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle. This event is free and open to the public but tickets are required. Tickets are available through the Kingsbury Hall box office, www.kingtix.com or 801-581-7100.
Read MoreU Celebrates MLK with Week of Events
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The theme for this year’s event is “Beneath the Hoodie: A Look at Racial Profiling in America.” A conversation with Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, and a keynote address by award-winning journalist, activist and author Marc Lamont Hill headline the week’s activities.
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