Nearly $1 million in federal money has been awarded to the University of Utah to be used to train Native American or Alaskan Native American students to become teachers. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education earmarked the $945,887 Title VII money for preparing undergraduate students to become instructors-especially in the disciplines of math, science and reading.
Read MoreFans driving to Rice-Eccles Stadium for Saturday’s Utah/Indiana football game won’t have any trouble parking, in spite of the construction surrounding the TRAX Light Rail extension to the University Hospital. However, fans are encouraged to plan their trip to Rice-Eccles Stadium in advance, since larger than normal crowds are expected. Season ticket sales are up 10 percent this year over last.
Read MoreKristen Hawkes, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and chair of the anthropology department, was honored at today’s Commencement with the Rosenblatt Prize, the University of Utah’s highest award for excellence. The $40,000 gift is presented annually to a faculty member who displays excellence in teaching, research, and administrative efforts.
Read MoreAbout 80 physicists will meet at the University of Utah on Fri. Feb. 28 through Sun. March 2 for a scientific meeting on gravitational science and for “PriceFest” – a celebration of the 60th birthday of U physicist Richard Price.
Read MoreThis week students at the University of Utah are learning about study abroad opportunities, viewing international films and sampling cuisine from other cultures. These and other activities are part of the University’s participation in International Education Week, Nov. 18-22, sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Education and State and dedicated to teaching young people around the world about science, health, languages, education, business and government.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, September 4, Assistant Professor of Finance Mike Lemmon, will speak at the Business at Breakfast lecture series on corporate governance issues. Lemmon, the Jake Garn Faculty Fellow in Finance, will present, “The Implications of Legal Systems and Corporate Governance for Investing in International Financial Markets.”
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s Bennion Center recently named nine students as 2002 Service-Learning Scholars. The recognition honors those who complete 400 hours of community service, 10 credit hours of service-learning classes and a major integrative service project that combines academics with concentrated community work.
Read MoreNearly 200 University of Utah students affiliated with the U’s Bennion Community Service Center and the U’s Greek sororities and fraternities will converge on Neighborhood House this Saturday, March 1, for “Phood, Phun & Philanthropy.” The students will spend four hours, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., engaged in several work projects at the nonprofit agency, which provides day care for children and adults based on their ability to pay.
Read MoreAs Internet content is unrated and unregulated, parents and grandparents, educators and legislators are increasingly concerned about what images and information children can access on the World Wide Web-especially in a library setting, away from parental guidance and home and family Net rules. But does the installation of software that filters what some may deem objectionable material in a public library constitute censorship? Who should take responsibility for what can be accessed in a library?
Read MoreNot only will the University of Utah’s football team go head to head with the Utah State University (USU) Aggies in Logan next week, both university communities, long-time, instate rivals, will go for the most blood–literally–in a competitive blood drive prior to the Aug. 31 game. The winner will secure bragging rights and both schools will replenish much-needed local blood supplies.
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