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Public Invited to Attend U Symposium on Consumer Policy

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The public can learn more about consumer policy-challenges of advocacy, deceptive advertising claims, consumer scams and the bankruptcy debate-at a symposium, sponsored by the University of Utah Department of Family and Consumer Studies. The event, held in honor of the retirement of Associate Professor John Burton from the department, is free and will be held Monday, April 25, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., in rooms 220 and 320 of the Alfred Emery Building, 225 S. 1400 E.

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March 25, 2011

University of Utah Sponsors 21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

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The University of Utah’s 21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Celebration, “The Challenge for a Multiracial Democracy in America,” Jan. 12-17, will feature Carlos Muñoz, Jr. as the keynote speaker. Muñoz is an internationally recognized expert on ethnic and racial politics, multiculturalism, immigration and affirmative action. All MLK events are free and open to the public. (See below for a calendar of events.)

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March 25, 2011

Scott D. Folsom Named New U Police Chief

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The University of Utah today announced the hiring of Scott D. Folsom as the new Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police. Folsom begins his duties at the U June 1, 2004. He will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the safety activities and operations for the Department of Public Safety.

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March 25, 2011

NAE President to Speak at U of U on Maintaining a Leading Role in a Global Economy

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William A. Wulf, president of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), will present the Gould Distinguished Lecture on Technology and the Quality of Life on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at noon, in the University of Utah Marriott Library’s Gould Auditorium. The lecture, “America’s Technological Challenge: Maintaining a Leading Role in a Global Economy,” is free and open to the public.

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March 25, 2011

What Do You Love About Your Body?

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When Associate Professor Justine Reel came to the University of Utah in 2001, she immediately saw the need to help students develop better images of their own bodies. In 2002, she and four students developed a research team to combat the destructive behaviors that she saw in many students.

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March 25, 2011

Families To Enjoy a Week of Fun, Healthy Activities at Be Well Utah

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Utah families will have an opportunity to participate in hundreds of healthy activities during Be Well Utah: A Family Health Week, September 13-18, 2010. Presented by University of Utah Health Care and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Be Well Utah will feature complimentary health screenings, informative lectures with health care experts, and activities to encourage people to make healthy choices. Events will take place at various locations around the U of U campus and the surrounding community, culminating with a fair on Saturday, Sept. 18 at Fort Douglas on the U of U campus. All activities are free.

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March 25, 2011

It’s Cool to be Crimson at Rivalry Week Pep Rally

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Ute fans are urged to wear their crimson gear this coming Monday, Nov. 23 for the annual Rivalry Week Pep Rally beginning at noon on the J. Willard Marriott Library plaza. Join Utah coaches, players, band and cheerleaders as they rally to help the team beat BYU in the annual rivalry football game. There will be free lunch, giveaways, and other fun activities.

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March 25, 2011