The Alumni Association and Young Alumni Board-sponsored Spring Awards Banquet, which takes place on April 21, will honor an outstanding University of Utah "young" alumna, Utah State Senator Luz Robles MS'00 MPA'05, with the Par Excellence Award; and student advisor Nevon Bruschke BS'72, in the Department of Art and Art History, with the Perlman Award for Excellence in Student Counseling. The event also acknowledges Outstanding Seniors, Incoming Freshmen, Achievement Scholars, and more...

Association News

Six Achievement Scholarships have been allocated by the Alumni Association to exceptional U of U students for 2011-2012.

Chapter Chatter: Fifth Annual So. Nevada Scholarship Golf Tourney Recap
Career Corner: Career Management 2.0: "You can't hire someone to do your push-ups"
Founders Day Video and Photo Gallery: Distinguished and Honorary Alumni Honored on March 3
Save the Date: Coach Kyle Whittingham speaks to the Orange County and Los Angeles alumni chapters, April 28, 29
Head's Up! Celebrity Golf Tourney Coming to Southern Utah May 13

U of U Features

Commencement 2011: The U will present five outstanding individuals with honorary doctoral degrees at this year's commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 6, in the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Condolences to Japan from U of U President Michael Young
University of Utah Health Care Partners with Apa Sherpa to educate the public about heart health
New Home for U of U Students in the Honor Program Hearkens Ancient Themes
U of U Continues to Climb in World Ranking Based on Internet Footprint
Will We Hear the Light? Surprising Discovery that Infrared Can Activate Heart and Ear Cells

Campus Events

Environmental Artist Christo visits the U to speak about his current projects and life’s work with Jeanne-Claude – April 19

College of Fine Arts Events Calendar – "Who Likes Short Shorts?" Film Festival registration/submission
April at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts: The Smithson Effect and Chamber Music Series
April at Red Butte Garden: Another sneak peak at the Garden's Summer Concert series
Tribes to Wall Street: A corporate anthropologist’s use of social networks – April 4
The Nature of Things, sponsored by the Museum of Natural History – April 6
The Friends of the Marriott Library Spring Banquet, featuring Prof. Katharine Coles – April 12
Hinckley Forum: The University of Utah's Role in the Birth of the United States Peace Corps – April 18
Pioneer Theatre Company: Sunset Boulevard – April 29-May14
Helen Levitt Photographs at the UMFA – until June 12

Association Departments

Honor Roll: News from Alumni: Debra Daniels MSW’84 has been named a recipient of the Inclusion Center for Community and Justice’s 44th Humanitarian Award.

Campus All-Stars: Achievements of U of U faculty, staff, and students
In Memoriam: Farewell tributes to U of U friends we wish to remember
Reading Room: Recent publications by members of the U of U community
This and That: Things you should know about on (and occasionally off) campus
Travel Adventure: Journey from Provence to the French Alps: Experience the joie de vivre in the Rhône River valley of provincial France on this unique journey – October 18-27

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Association Services

Member Benefit of the Month: Summer will be here before you know it, which means it's time to start thinking about your vacation plans.

Alumni Association Membership: Linking you with the U!
Alumni Career Services: Jobseekers: Take a look at Job Club—It's free!
Scholarships Offered: Some alumni chapter scholarships are still available for 2011-12
U for Higher Ed: Become an advocate for the U
U of U License Plates: Show your Ute pride!

U of U Athletics

Anthony Levrets Named Utah Women's Basketball Coach: After 31 years of coaching women's basketball, Elaine Elliott announces her retirement.

Table Tennis: The U of U Team is Numero Uno
Utah Gymnasts Prepare for NCAA Regionals on Saturday, April 2, in Oklahoma
Pac-12 Logo Unveiled in YouTube Video; Official Start is July 1
Utah Men's Basketball 2011-12 Season Tickets On Sale Now
The Ute volleyball team will hold its Utah Spring Tournament on Saturday, April 2, at Crimson Court

Alumni Association

Campus

This month's poll:

April Poll

The 2012 Presidential Elections are already looming. Which Republican do you think has the best chance of becoming the party's presidential nominee?
(Answers are totally and utterly anonymous.)

Results of March Poll l: Current legislation being considered in the U.S. Congress would cut all federal funding for public broadcasting (PBS, NPR). What's your take: To cut or not to cut?

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