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David Eccles School of Business Executive MBA Program Ranks #30 in the U.S. and #69 in the World by the Financial Times

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The Financial Times has once again ranked the David Eccles School of Business Executive MBA program among the top programs in the world. According to the report, being published in the Oct. 23rd issue, the David Eccles School of Business Executive MBA program was ranked #30 in the United States and #69 in the world. Faculty research output was ranked #28 in the world.

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March 25, 2011

U of U to Offer Undergraduate Certificate for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Training

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According to data gathered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), almost 20 million Americans are regular users of illicit drugs. Six million more abuse prescription drugs. Sixteen million abuse alcohol, with the number increasing over the last six years. Employed substance abusers cost their employers approximately twice as much in medical and worker compensation claims as non-using workers.

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March 25, 2011

More than 7,000 Set to Graduate from U of U on May 6

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Commencement ceremonies at the University of Utah will be held on Friday, May 6, at 9 a.m., in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The class of 2005, comprised of 7,414 graduates, will receive their degrees that morning. The procession of diverse students, who come from 68 countries, 50 U.S. states and 26 of Utah’s 29 counties, will begin at 8:20 a.m. Guests should plan to be in their seats prior to 8:30 a.m. Tickets are not required

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March 25, 2011

U’s Middle East Center Presents Lectures on U.S. Public Diplomacy in the Middle East

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The Middle East Center (MEC) at the University of Utah, one of 15 national resource centers in the U.S. devoted to the academic study of the Middle East, will sponsor a series of six public lectures titled “U.S. Public Diplomacy in the Middle East.” The presentations are part of the MEC’s continuing mission to increase understanding of Middle East history, culture, religions, literature, politics and contemporary dynamics. Each free lecture, followed by a question-and-answer discussion, will be held from 3 until 4:30 p.m., in the Dumke Auditorium in the Museum of Fine Arts, located south of the David Eccles School of Business.

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March 25, 2011

Celebrating the 20th Summer Institute in the Human Services Featuring The Four Agreements Workshop

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The University of Utah College of Social Work Professional and Community Education (PACE) program is proud to present the 20th Summer Institute in the Human Services, July 6 through 16, 2004. Courses taught during the Summer Institute will focus on traditional intervention models, current cutting-edge trends in assessment, prevention, and treatment, evidence-based practice models, and non-traditional holistic methods designed to benefit both clients and caregivers.

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March 25, 2011

U Lecture Series Examines Pathways to Peace in the Middle East

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As part of its ongoing mission to increase understanding of Middle East history, culture, religions, literature, politics and contemporary dynamics, the Middle East Center at the University of Utah will sponsor a series of eight spring lectures titled “Learning from Past Failures: Pathways to Peace in the Middle East.” All presentations, which will be held from 3 until 4:30 p.m., in the Museum of Fine Arts’ Dumke Auditorium, located south of the David Eccles School of Business, are free and open to the public. Each event will include a lecture and a question-and-answer discussion afterwards.

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March 25, 2011