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U of U Inauguration Symposia to Feature Former Secretary of State James Baker

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As part of the celebratory events prior to the installation of Michael K. Young as 14th president of the University of Utah, the University will host a series of symposia. The April 15th inauguration will be the culmination of 10 days of activities, ranging from cultural and community events to lectures on global issues. All events are free to the public on a first-come/first-served basis. The arts performance requires tickets, which are also free. Detailed inauguration programming can be found at http://www.inauguration.utah.edu/.

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March 25, 2011

Ute Coach Urban Meyer to Give Students Pep Talk Before Annual Rivalry Game with BYU

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It has come down to this! The Ute football team and first year coach Urban Meyer win their last game of the year against BYU and they take the Mountain West Conference crown-lose and they could share the title with New Mexico. With that much on the line, Coach Meyer and his players will rally fans on the steps of the Park Building at noon Friday, Nov. 21. The Utes play Brigham Young University the following day. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. in Provo.

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March 25, 2011

Regulating Sexuality

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Is sexual self-expression a fundamental human right? Should we treat harassment and victimization against sexual minorities the same as that committed against racial and ethnic minorities? What are the most effective strategies to prevent and address the violence that is used to control sexuality?

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March 25, 2011

The University of Utah’s Alumni Association Welcomes Six New Board Members

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The University of Utah Alumni Association recently welcomed six prominent U of U alumni to its Board of Directors. In addition to assisting with the myriad activities sponsored by the Association throughout the year, they represent the Association across campus and in the community. The six new members, representing professionals in the fields of business, law, and education, join 18 other U of U alumni currently active on the board.

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March 25, 2011

The U Spins Off Another 23 Companies in 2008

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The 2008 fiscal year-end results for the generation of new businesses prove what many economists have long claimed, that the University of Utah is an economic engine for the State of Utah. Twenty-three companies were launched from technologies developed at the University within the last year. The companies not only help move research forward through the licensing royalty revenue they bring in, but they provide jobs for the people of Utah and help to strengthen the economy in the state.

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March 25, 2011

U to Focus on Global Warming Solutions

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The University of Utah is participating in Focus the Nation, a national educational and civic engagement initiative aimed at uniting millions of US citizens to find solutions to global warming. With more than 10,000 volunteers hosting events at over 1,300 schools, and with faith, civic, and business organizations participating on Thurs., January 31, Focus the Nation will be the largest Teach-in in history. For more information visit: http://www.focusthenation.org/nationalteachin.php.

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March 25, 2011

Violence in Identity

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Amartya Sen, distinguished economist, philosopher, Nobel laureate and Lamont University Professor at Harvard will speak on Friday, March 2 at noon at Libby Gardner Hall. The talk, titled “Violence in Identity,” is part of the “Values & Violence: Intangible Aspects of Terrorism” conference, sponsored by the Institute of Public & International Affairs (IPIA), the College of Social and Behavioral Science, the Barbara L. & Norman C. Tanner Center for Nonviolent Human Rights Advocacy, and the S.J. Quinney College of Law.

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March 25, 2011

Prisoner Abuse, Human Rights are Topic of Debate

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What techniques should military personnel use when trying to extract information from enemy combatants or terrorist suspects? Is obtaining questionable information worth compromising fundamental democratic values? Does the president have the authority to circumvent the law during an undeclared war? These and other hotly contested issues will be debated Tuesday, April 11, at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law.

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March 25, 2011