Success Stories published in University of Utah yieldbook

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FINDING SUCCESS

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH


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Imagine discovering a

way to improve genetic

understanding of autism and

having a profound impact on

thousands of lives. Imagine

being given the opportunity to

design a theoretical architectural

project at the Ground Zero site

in New York City, then traveling

there to present it in person.

Imagine proposing a concept for a

sustainable living apartment that

tests new ideas of lowering energy

consumption and then winning a

$70,000 grant to actually build it.

You dont have to just imagine those

things when youre a student at the

University of Utahyou can nd

yourself doing them every day. At

the U, when youre not collaborating

with peers and being mentored by

world-class faculty in the classroom,

you can choose to meet with

community leaders and business

professionals outside the classroom

to develop and test your ideas.

Thats what makes an education at

the University of Utah so unique.

If you can imagine it, you can do it.

At Imagine U.

The boundaries of our campus and

our students opportunities now

extend across the globe. Recently,

Business Scholars in the David Eccles

School of Business traveled to Seattle,

Washington where they networked

with alumni and met with leaders

at JP Morgan Chase Foundation,

Madrona Ventures, Harken Capital

and Thermo-King International,

and alumni at Costco and Microsoft.

Networks like this are what await

you at the University of Utah, and

they can help turn your vision of the

future into a reality.

My City as Textclass that I took as part

of my Honors College Core Experience

was really fun and interesting! We

were able to travel around Salt Lake

City in small groups researching

assigned locations before presenting

our findings with photos and other

materials later in class. I discovered

a lot of new and fascinating things

about the city even though I have

lived here my whole life.

Madeline Rencher

Pre-med, currently undecided

Class of 2017

UTAH S

CIENCE TECHNOLOGY

& RESEARCH BUILDING


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LEARNING ABROAD

Imagine studying art history in

Florence, environmental conict

in Ecuador, or disaster and crisis

management in Japan. Having an

international experience with an

emphasis on global collaboration

will help prepare todays students

for their future careers and provide

a unique perspective of how

cultures interact and aect us all. At

the University of Utah, we believe

that these exciting and rewarding

experiences are an integral part

of each students undergraduate

experience and encourage eachstudent to spend at least one

semester abroad.

The Center for Learning Abroad can

help you choose a program that

complements your studies, provide

information about nancing your

trip, and walk you through the

application process. And once you

return, theyll be there to help you

take the skills and experiences you

gained while away and integrate

them into your studies. They can

even provide the resources for

international jobs, internships, and

volunteer opportunities.

learningabroad.utah.edu

UNDERGRADUATE

RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES

PROGRAM UROP

Inquisitive minds are always

searching to improve the way we do

thingscreating tools and machines

that simplify tasks and lives, and

discovering new ways to treat diseases

or provide care for healthier and

longer lives. Providing opportunities

for our brightest young minds to

engage in these practices means

that students at the U are currently

working on new discoveries today

that will shape our lives tomorrow.

As a tier-one research institution,

the University of Utah is uniquely

positioned to provide research

opportunities to undergraduate

students not available at other

institutions. The Undergraduate

Research Opportunities Program atthe U provides entering freshmen

the chance to partner with faculty

members to collaborate on research

or creative projects something

usually only available to graduate

students.

Whether you partner with a leading

professor on a current project or

propose your own ideas and work

with a mentor, youll learn what

its like to sponsor, research, and

plan your project. Just imagine the

invaluable experience of bringing an

idea from just a spark to reality!

urop.utah.edu

MUSE MY UTAHSIGNATURE

EXPERIENCE

How do you connect students withgreat learning experiences across

campus? What is an innovative

instructors magic formula for

inspiring a class or student to make

a discovery in a way they never

anticipated? These are questions

that the MUSE Project (My Utah

Signature Experience) tackles in order

to help provide every student at the

University of Utah the opportunity to

have a truly unique experience.

Through community engagement,

global learning, innovation,

leadership, internships, research,

and learning communities, the

MUSE Project has built a network of

programs, leaders, and outreach so

each student has the opportunity to

have a signature experience while at

the U.

Like the nine muses of Greek

mythology that inspired mankind

in the arts and sciences, the MUSE

Project seeks for every student

to have a profound educational

experience that will shape their

studies and have a positive eect

during their time on campus and

throughout their lives.

muse.utah.edu

Creating an interface between the human brain and technology was once

the stuffof science fiction. Florian Solbacher, a University of Utah engineering

professor, is making connections that transmit brain activity to a computer

a reality today. The research and work hes doing to develop new neural

interface technology could have limitless applications, including developments

for prosthetic limbs, nervous system disorders (epilepsy, Parkinsons, deafness,

blindness, etc.) and countless other fields.

STEP ONE. IMAGINE.STEP TWO. DO.

Being a part of the Business

Scholars and the Student

Alumni Board has opened up my

entire college and professional

experience. I have been

able to travel nationally andinternationally, network with

teachers and businesses, and be

a part of an experience I would

have never dreamed of.

Nikki Sellers

AccountingClass of 2014


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WOMENS RESOURCECENTER

The Womens Resource Center (WRC)

at the University serves as the hub

for educational and support services

for student on campus. Honoring the

complexities of womens identities, the

WRC facilitates choices and change

through programs, counseling, and

training grounded in a commitment to

advance social justice and equality.

womenscenter.utah.edu

ACCESS SCHOLARS

PROGRAM FOR WOMEN

The ACCESS Program oers

approximately 40 women each

year extraordinary opportunities

and experiences in science and

mathematics.

A typical ACCESS recipient spends

the summer of her freshman year

with some of the brightest women

entering the University of Utah.

Through a specially designed course

taught by enthusiastic and celebrated

professors, the student is introduced

to hands-on experiences with real-

world problems through instruction,

laboratory work and team work on

assigned projects. The class is designed

to give participants not only valuable

laboratory experience, but also a taste

of each of the major sciences.

Additionally, the ACCESS student

receives a $3,500 award on top ofany other scholarships or awards

she may have received from other

sources. As word of the programs

excellencespreads, competition

to gain admittance intensies.

science.utah.edu/students/

access.html

PRESIDENTIALCOMMITTEE ON WOMEN

At the University of Utah we believe

that providing leadership and expertise

in promoting women in their roles

and activities is part of what makes

our institution great. The Presidential

Commission on the Status of Women

was founded in 1995 as a way to shareand exchange ideas, continuing the

Us ongoing commitment to femalefaculty, staand students.

Issues and solutions discussed by

the Commission aect everyone on

campus and include identifying keyissues concerning women; building

awareness among the administrationand campus community; nding

ways to support our commitment

to Armative Action and EqualOpportunity; oering networking

opportunities for the advancementof female faculty, sta, and students;

recognizing achievements of womenin the local communities as well as

on campus; preparing and providing

reports to educate the University aboutwomens issues; and suggesting action

plans to administration for addressingpersonnel policies, salary and benet

issues, and student services.

pcsw.utah.edu

I have felt just as included as every

other student during my time at

the U. There is a strong support

system for women on campus and

I have never once felt excluded.

There are several pre-medicalinstitutions dedicated to women

here, and hundreds of inspirational

female staffto mentor and guide

women students.

Anna Jones Hardesty

Anthropology,emphasis on Health

Class of 2015

The real-world experience and connections you can make in an internship during

college are invaluable. At the U, students in the College of Mine & Earth Sciences are

experiencing graduate-level internship and research opportunities as undergrads at

Shell Oil, Exxon, and SM Energy Company. Research opportunities like mapping the

Salt Lake segment of the Wasatch fault, studying carbonate nodules at a Utah national

monument, or studying the chemical composition of ludwigite, are core to the Us

revamped curriculum because its never too early to start making things happen.


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SCHOLARSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

One of the main missions of the

University of Utah is to make sure

that a degree at Utahs agship

institution of higher education is

never out of reach especially due

to nancial circumstances.

The Oce of Financial Aid & Scholarships

can help you locate possible scholarships

and stipends to which you may apply.

Also check your majors campus website

for awards that may be available in your

choseneld of study.

nancialaid.utah.edu

DEFERRING YOURADMISSION TO A

LATER TERM

We know that school sometimes

takes a temporary back seat to other

things in your life, and there may be

a need for newly accepted freshman,

transfer, or readmitted undergraduate

students to defer their start date to

a later semester. The University of

Utah has a newly revised admissions

procedure allowing students to apply

for an admission deferment once

theyve been admitted.

Deferment requests will be reviewed

on a case-by-case basis and may be

granted for reasons including illness,

military service, and humanitarian

or religious service. Supporting

documentation must be provided

with the application for deferment,

and you can defer up to a maximum

of seven consecutive semesters

(including summers).

For more details and information about

deadlines and other requirements, visit

the deferment policy website.

admissions.utah.edu/deferment/

SAFETY ON CAMPUS

The U takes the safety of all of our

students on campus very seriously

and provides a range of services to

ensure that students feel welcome

and secure here. Campus is well

lit at night, but if any student needs

to be on campus late or during

odd hours, safety escorts are

provided by the University Police.

If a student is walking some distance

to a vehicle, residence hall, or

other campus building, they can

call 801-585-2677 and request an

escort to their location.

Every year the Us Department of

Public Safety issues a safety report

detailing the number and type of

incidents that occurred on campus.To receive more information about

campus safety or download a PDF of

the report, visit their site (youll nd

the report link listed under Reports

& Statistics on the home page).

dps.utah.edu

You can also sign up for the Campus

Alert System, which will notify you

email, phone message, or text about

any risks or inclement weather that

may be aecting classes, as well as

campus closures. Visit the Campus

Alert site to learn more information

and sign up.

campusalert.utah.edu

There has never been a moment

when I did not feel safe on campus.

Knowing that I can have one of

the Universitys police officers

escort me through campus at

night definitely lifts some weight

offof my shoulders.

Kelly Ann Deleon

Hospitality Management

Class of 2014

Every actor dreams of someday

making it to Broadway. ForClaybourne Elder that dream has

become a reality. A graduate

of the University of Utahs

Department of Theatre, he

has waited for years and gone

through many an audition to get

to where he is now. Not only did

he make his debut in Bonnie

and Clyde recently but is set to

star alongsid e Jason Alexander

this spring in the musical Two

by Two, featuring music by

Richard Rodgers.


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Teaching. Make your volunteer hours

count by joining us.

bennioncenter.org

The Oce of Engagement connects

the University of Utah with the

greater community by fostering

collaboration, participation, and

dialogue between students and

leaders to build partnerships

and lasting connections beyond

graduation.

engagement.utah.edu

The Oce of UndergraduateStudies is charged with

implementing the Universitys

educational mission, improving and

supporting the academic curriculum,

assisting students as they transition

from high school to college, and

providing support for departments

and administration.

ugs.utah.edu

The Center for Disability Services

provides accommodations and

support for the educational

development of students with

disabilities. We strive to improve

understanding and acceptance of

students with disabilities throughout

the University community.

disability.utah.edu

Career Services provides

assistance to students seeking

positions in their eld of study,

helps with job search skills and

applications, connects students with

professionals and leaders, and oers

career counseling.

careers.utah.edu

The great thing about higher

education is discovering newinterests and nding your career

path. The University College can

help you if youre still undecided,

have questions about policies and

requirements, and make plans for

graduation. Since its important

to stay on track, the Mandatory

Advising Program is required for

new students in their rst semester

and transfer students.

advising.utah.edu

The Associated Students of the

University of Utah (ASUU) is the

place to get involved outside of class

and provides concerts, movies, free

food, and gets students involved in

campus life. With over 500 clubs and

organizations to join (including student

government itself), youll always nd

new friends and opportunities to

experience what its like to be a Ute.

asuu.utah.edu

Staying active and t between

classes is not only fun, its also been

proven to help students achieve

success in their studies. Campus

Recreation Services manages

the tness facilities available to

students on campus, rents outdoor

equipment and gear for year round

sports, and can connect you with

one of the many club sport teams

you can join in on.

campusrec.utah.edu

STUDENT RESOURCES

AND OPPORTUNITIES

Once the semester starts you may

nd you need help with a particular

subject or class. The ASUU Tutoring

Center provides individual tutoring

($7 per hour) and group tutoring

sessions ($4 per hour) for currently

enrolled students. Our tutors

schedules are exible and can plan to

meet when its convenient for you

including evenings and weekends.

tutoringcenter.utah.edu

At the U, we believe a well-rounded

student should graduate with all

the tools they need for a successful

and healthy life. The Center for

Student Wellness assists students

in developing their intellectual,

physical, social, spiritual, and

emotional skills to help them achieve

personal success. Our services

include information and guidance on

stress, sleep, nutrition and tobacco

use, and many other health concerns

facing college students.

wellness.utah.edu

The rigors of college life can

sometimes be challenging. We know

that when youre facing personal,

academic, and career concerns it

helps to seek out counsel or advice.

The Counseling Center at the U oers

support for students in a collaborative,

goal-oriented, and multi-culturally

sensitive environment. Well help you

develop more personal awareness

and learn the skills you need to be

successful at the U.

counselingcenter.utah.edu

Need help with a rhetorical analysis

paper, preparing arguments for a

class, or organizing your lab reports

and research results? The UniversityWriting Center can help you with

rewrites, brainstorming ideas, or

improving your own writing skills.

Our tutors will work with you in a

collaborative atmosphere to make

you a better, more condent writer.

writingcenter.utah.edu

We all know its critical to plan

and budget accurately to cover

college expenses and make every

dollar count. But learning to handle

personal nances and manage

homework and classes all at once

can be overwhelming. The Personal

Money Management Center can

help you create budgets, handle

credit and debt management, learn

to protect your money, and stay

nancially t.

asuupmmc.utah.edu

Each year the Lowell Bennion

Community Services Center

engages more than 8,500 students,

sta, faculty, and alumni in over

223,000 hours of service. In fact, the

Bennion Center recently helped the

U earn the Community Engagement

classication by the Carnegie

Foundation for the Advancement of

This year Ive had the

opportunity to serve as

the Manager of Concerts in

ASUU, which has completely

changed my career goals. Ive

loved the experiences Ive had

collaborating with other student

leaders and faculty in planning

and organizing student events,

and its made me realize a new

career path that I would never

have been drawn to otherwise.

Miranda Stocks

Psychology

Class of 2014

As a ballet major at the U of U,

Sara Rodriguez is working hard

to one-day dance professionally.

Her ultimate goal is to create a

nonprofit organization that brings

the art of ballet to low-income

neighborhoods that otherwise

would be without it. Like all other

departments on our campus, the

Department of Ballet is working

with its students to make their

visions a reality.


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Success Stories published in University of Utah yieldbook