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Donzaleigh Abernathy to Celebrate Black History Month in Utah

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On February 7 and 8, 2007, Continuing Education, the Office of Diversity, and the Office of Institutional Advancement at the University of Utah will celebrate Black History Month with Donzaleigh Abernathy, daughter of Reverend Ralph David Abernathy. Donzaleigh is the youngest daughter of Rev. Abernathy, who co-founded the Civil Rights Movement with his closest friend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As far back as she can remember, Donzaleigh’s father greatly impacted her life, leading her to publish a book, Partners to History, and to create a play, NIAGARA REMEMBERS JOHN BROWN, honoring Black History month. She will bring both of these to Utah in early February, in public appearances on February 7 and 8.

March 25, 2011

The LouseBuster Kills

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University of Utah biologists invented a chemical-free, hairdryer-like device – the LouseBuster – and conducted a study showing it eradicates head lice infestations on children by exterminating the eggs or “nits” and killing enough lice to prevent them from reproducing.

March 25, 2011

Response to Utah Supreme Court Decision on Guns on Campus

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We are disappointed with the Utah Supreme Court’s decision but recognize that this resolves the state issues we raised in filing our suit. This case was initially filed in Federal court, and Federal constitutional issues remain. The University was instructed by the federal court to submit the state law issues to the Utah courts, and to notify the federal court once the state issues were resolved. We intend to notify the judge of the outcome of this decision. Our only goal from the beginning has been to keep our students safe. Universities across the country uniformly prohibit guns on campus.

March 25, 2011

Fire!

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The Utah Science Center’s “Science in Society” free public dialog series will present “Fire!” on Thursday July 6, 2006 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the auditorium of the main downtown Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 East 400 South.

March 25, 2011

U of U Election Expert to Present Research to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission

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Today and tomorrow, Thad Hall, a nationally recognized voting expert and assistant professor of political science at the University of Utah, will present an update on his research about best practices in vote counting and recounting to the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Standards Board and its Board of Advisors in Washington, D.C.

March 25, 2011

Bitter Truth: Humans, Chimps Developed Ability to Taste Toxic Compounds Through Separate Genetic Mutations

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Humans and chimpanzees share the ability to taste, or not taste, a bitter synthetic compound called PTC-as well as numerous other sour and toxic substances-but contrary to longstanding scientific thought, they developed that ability through separate genetic mutations, according to new research led by a University of Utah and University of Washington geneticists Stephen Wooding, Ph.D., and Michael Bamshad, M.D.

March 25, 2011

University of Utah Celebrates International Week

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The International Center at the University of Utah will host the 2006 International Week celebration Monday, February 27, through Friday, March 3. University President, Michael K. Young, will kick off the week long festivities on Monday at noon in the Union building dining area by announcing the names of fifteen study abroad scholarship winners. Immediately following Young’s remarks the African Student Association will present “Africa Day” featuring African inspired performances and food. International Week events highlight international students at the University as well as international opportunities for University of Utah students, staff and faculty.

March 25, 2011

The New Faraday Chemistry Lectures

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The University of Utah’s wildly popular Faraday Chemistry Christmas lecture series began in 1980 and has been presented every year during the holiday season. This year, the lectures will feature new faces: chemistry department Chair Peter B. Armentrout and Professor Chuck Wight. Dressed like 19th century chemists in tuxedos and top hats, they will introduce a dynamic new series of experiments and demonstrations that will educate and entertain audiences of all ages.

March 25, 2011

First Cohort of Community-Based Latino Students to Graduate from University’s English Language Institute

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Many immigrants come to Utah with knowledge and strong job skills, but lack fluency in the English language. Not speaking and writing the language well severely limits opportunities for employment and educational advancement. That is why the University of Utah’s English Language Institute (ELI), within the U’s division of Continuing Education, and Zions Bank teamed up earlier this year to offer community-based English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for graduates of local public school ESL programs who desired advanced training.

March 25, 2011

Science Fair to Highlight Student Scientists; Public Invited

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The Utah Science Center and the University of Utah will host the 2005 Salt Lake Valley Science and Engineering Fair this Thursday March 17 and Friday 18 at the University of Utah.

March 25, 2011