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U Explores Lives and Legacies of Three Prominent LDS Intellectuals

The Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah celebrates its 25th anniversary with a symposium focused on the legacy of three men who served the LDS Church, the U, their state and the nation in pursuit of more enlightened and humane society. The contemporary impacts of Lowell Bennion, Sterling McMurrin and Obert Tanner will be examined April 11 – 12. All events are free and open to the public.

42nd Annual Powwow at the U

The culture and traditions of America’s native people will once again be the focus of a day-long event at the University of Utah campus – the 42nd annual Powwow, Saturday April 19, 2014, is free and open to the public.

Less Sprawl Equals Better Quality of Life

A new report shows positive economic and health benefits for those living in more compact metropolitan areas. The study was released today by Smart Growth America and authored by Reid Ewing, director of the Metropolitan Research Center at the University of Utah.

U Grad Students Take First Place in National Policy Contest

Recently, a three-member team of graduate students from the University of Utah won the national Policy Solutions Challenge competition in Washington, D.C.

U Honors State’s Social Justice Advocates

On Friday, April 4, the University of Utah College of Social Work will celebrate the work of four of Utah’s social justice advocates and activists with the Moving It Forward Social Justice Awards.

Utahns Believe High Quality Workforce Responsible for Economic Growth

Results of a recent statewide poll indicate a significant percentage of Utahns view the high-quality labor force as the single greatest driver of state growth, while many believe that low levels of funding for public education pose the greatest threat to Utah’s future economy.

U Professor Honored for Establishing Physical Education Program for Children with Disabilities

Hester Henderson, associate professor of exercise and sports science will receive the University of Utah’s Distinguished Faculty Service Award for creating a student-led program for children with disabilities and their families. Henderson will be honored with other annual awardees at the Bennion Center’s Community Engaged Recognition Luncheon, March 27, noon in the Ray Olpin University Union.

U Commemorates Holocaust

The University of Utah honors victims of the Holocaust with its annual Days of Remembrance commemoration March 31 through April 2. This year’s theme, “U Remembers,” focuses on communal memory – how people collectively look back at events through memorials, artwork, museums and other actions.

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U Presents the ‘Physics of Freestyle’

University of Utah’s College of Science presents its first Physics of Freestyle event, March 27, 2:30-5 p.m., at the Eccles Center in Park City, 1750 Kearns Blvd. The program, which explores the science behind skiing and snowboarding, is geared toward K-12 students in the Park City School District but is free and open to the public.