Astronomer and best-selling author Ken Croswell will speak at the University of Utah on Tuesday Feb. 24 as part of a 15-city, nationwide tour promoting his latest book, “Magnificent Mars.”
Read MoreJami Miscik, Deputy Director for Intelligence for the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will speak on “The Role of Intelligence in Foreign Policy,” Monday, Feb. 23, at noon, in the Olpin Union Ballroom, located at 200 Central Campus Drive, on the University of Utah campus. Her talk, which will include a question-and-answer period, is free and open to the public.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah philosophy student Markham McReynolds was so inspired by the movie “Patch Adams” and Adams’ book Gesundheit, that last semester he founded the campus Compassionate Care Group, which is now bringing the real-life Patch Adams to campus on Thursday, Feb. 19. Adams will present “Medicine for Fun, Not for Funds,” from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m., in the Skaggs Hall Auditorium at the College of Pharmacy, located at 30 S. 2000 E. Copies of Adams’ book will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Read MoreSo you’ve survived hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings associated with menopause? You have officially entered the post-menopausal stage, and now have a new set of concerns.
Read MoreIn recognition of V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls, the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) Presenter’s Office will present a special benefit production of “The Vagina Monologues.”
Read MoreAt last, Utah’s economic recovery appears to be underway. The persistent weakness of the job market-21 consecutive months of job losses-has finally given way to year-over-year job gains. That’s the conclusion of a new study by the University of Utah’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR).
Read MoreFor more than two decades, the University of Utah has recognized and celebrated the historical and contemporary contributions of women during Women’s Week at the U. This year Women’s Week will be held March 1 through 6 and will include a variety of activities centered around the theme “Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future.” All Women’s Week events are free and open to the public.
Read MoreIn 1954, the United States Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools. In recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the Brown v Board of Education decision, and as part of Black Awareness Month 2004, the University of Utah will present “‘With All Deliberate Speed’?”, a variety of free, public activities throughout February.
Read MorePropelled by strong single-family construction activity and unexpected growth in nonresidential construction, the value of permit-authorized construction in Utah during 2003 reached a record $4.56 billion. The University of Utah’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the David Eccles School of Business revealed the record figure in a new study published this week.
Read MoreAs 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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