Student Spotlight
Scholarship and Financial Aid Workshops
Fall 2018 Digests
Week of: September 24-28
Student Spotlight
Ryan Murdock
Meet Ryan Murdock, psychology major and Solutions Scholar! "When I first heard about the Solutions Scholars, I was interested in the chance
to work on real, important problems. I would like to do my part in attempting to address
these vital issues. Aside from how research could help me, I believe that advancements
in the social and behavioral sciences will be integral to improving society's future.
I cannot think of anything more useful than being able to change human behavior in positive ways, and it looks like the Solutions Scholars program aims to do just
that.
I grew up in American Fork, Utah, and I just recently moved to Salt Lake City. During my free time I play the guitar, read, and make generative art. I have just started working as a tutor for student athletes. In the future, I would like to go to graduate school in cognitive psychology."
Online Courses
The Spring 2019 Semester Schedule is now online!
The college has many generation 2 courses available to take online. What is a generation
2 course you ask? It’s a course that has been taught online for years in some form
and has now been updated. There is a consistent template to the homepage and modules.
This course utilizes the full functions and tools of Canvas. They have recorded lectures,
introductions from the instructor, a course overview, and weekly feedback. Some assignments
may be multi-media based as well as group work and online discussions.
Internship
See the change you make! Utah Community Action seeks dedicated interns to assist with research related to their Head Start program. Apply with your Internship Coordinator for more details!
September 27-29 | Gardner Commons
The University of Utah Department of Economics is proud to present The Great Polarization: Economics, Institutions and Policies in the Age of Inequality.
Over the course of this three day conference, students and members of the community will have the privilege of hearing from the illustrious modern thinkers of economics. Our special keynote speaker will be Joseph Stiglitz, a recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and the John Bates Clark Medal. National as well as local economic topics will be covered. Check out our line up of speakers and reserve your spot today!
Featured Events
2018 Neal Maxwell Lecture
“White and Deadly”: The Sweet Taste of Freedom in a Global Era
September 27, 2018
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Week of: September 17-21
Student Spotlight
Jesse Craig
Meet Jesse Craig; she graduated with a BS in Economics and a BA in English in May!
Last week she participated in the Miss America competition where she received a Non-Finalist
Talent award. Since she was named Miss Utah in June, she has been promoting a platform
called, "Get Up and Serve: Increasing Young Adult Involvement." In an interview with
KSL TV she said, "My generation has earned its title of the 'selfie generation.' We
tend to be very focused on ourselves. My goal is to help young adults shift the focus
to others, and therefore find human connection and happiness." After her time as Miss
Utah, Jesse plans to become a lawyer specializing in Family Law and adoptions.
Online Courses
PSY 3150-090: Sensation and Perception
How do you perceive color, recognize faces, or navigate through a space? In this course
you'll explore how we experience and understand the world around us. You will learn
about properties of the environment, such as light and sound, that are necessary for
sensation and perception and much more. This course is taught each semester.
Internship
The Office of the Utah Attorney General is seeking a driven and empathetic college student to assist the Victim Advocate program in a part-time internship. Contact your Internship Coordinator for more details!
Featured Events
The Great Polarization:
Economics, Institutions and Policies in the Age of Inequality Conference
September 27-29, 2018
Popular Links
Week of: September 10-14
Student Spotlight
Taylor Silkey
Meet Taylor Silkey, anthropology major! "I grew up in a military family, and I've
lived in a few different places, so I don't really have a "hometown". But Utah has
got to be one of my favorite places I've lived in so far! I love all of the outdoor
activities it has to offer, like hiking and snowboarding. And I also love the University
of Utah and the degree I'm pursuing. The classes I'm taking analyze how human evolution,
culture, and psychology affect health, which I think is super interesting and important.
I'm also minoring in Spanish because I think it's an absolutely beautiful language,
and want to have as many excuses to practice it as I can. Plus: knowing Spanish opens
up so many more opportunities for work, travel, service, and communication! I'm optimistic
that both of these areas of study will properly prepare me for my long-term goal of
becoming a genetic counselor."
Online Courses
ECON 4010-090: Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics talks about the Price Theory. Take gasoline for instance. The
Price Theory asks why does gasoline cost the amount of money is costs? What is it
about gasoline in the economy that give rise to the price or any other? This course
is taught online each semester.
Legacy of Lowell Day of Service
Saturday, September 22 | 8 AM-12 PM | Glendale Middle School*
Join CSBS at the Bennion Center's Day of Service! Breakfast provided. There are over
30 service projects in which you can participate. Community partners include Best
Friends in Utah, Primary Children's Hospital, Days for Girls, Utah Food Bank, Bags
to Beds and many more! For more info, please visit the Bennion Center website.
*There are a limited number of buses leaving from the Peterson Heritage Center and the LDS Institute of Religion promptly at 7:45am to transport volunteers to Glendale Middle School.
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Week of: September 4-7
Student Spotlight
Mohan Sudabattula
Meet Mohan Sudabattula, Health, Society & Policy and Philosophy double major. He'll
be the first student to present on the TEDx Salt Lake City stage this Saturday! Mohan
is founder and executive director of Project Embrace, an international medical nonprofit
that aims to reduce global health disparities and promote sustainable healthcare.
Project Embrace does this through the reuse and repurposing of previously owned medical
equipment from the U.S. to meet the need of patients worldwide.
“Ten years ago, I visited an orphanage in India where children suffered from these exact same diseases (of U.S. patients), but didn’t have access to the medical devices needed to treat them. Those images stuck with me. So, I started Project Embrace, a non-profit that repurposes unwanted medical devices for patients-in-need abroad. Right from the beginning, I knew I wanted to partner with that orphanage.” Read more.
Internships
Looking for a last-minute fall internship? The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking a PAID Research and Development Intern to work with their TravelWise program for one year. For more information, contact your Internship Coordinator!
Online Courses
ANTH 1020-090 Human Origins: Evolution & Diversity
Physical (also known as Biological) Anthropology is an exciting discipline that studies
humans, and their closest living relatives, as biological beings living in cultural
and natural settings. After this course, you will be able to answer questions regarding
human origins, the relationship of humans to the rest of the animal kingdom, the origin,
patterns, maintenance, and significance of human biological variation. You will also
learn about the nature of heredity and how the environment has shaped many of our
defining characteristics. The course will features new videos of monkeys from the
Hogle Zoo and interactive assignments.
Job Opportunity
Utah Community Action is hiring 15 HEAT workers. This is a great opportunity for college students, as they hire part-time morning and afternoon shifts, to work around school schedules. They pay $14 hourly and offer meaningful experience working with diverse populations. Bi-lingual applicants are appreciated, as many of our clients speak English as a second language. Learn more.
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Week of: August 27-31
Internships
Looking for a last-minute fall internship? The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking a PAID Research and Development Intern to work with their TravelWise program for one year. For more information, contact your Internship Coordinator!
Student Spotlight
Tamara Calzado-Real
Meet Tamara, a first-generation Junior majoring in Economics and minoring in Business.
She serves as President of ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America)
which promotes professional development among the Latinx community on campus. Her
Economics elective classes have motivated her to be involved in case studies where
she can apply research skills to issues she is passionate about. This year, her team
took 1st place in the Diversity and Business Ethics Case Competition in Boulder, Colorado.
She was born in Morelos, Mexico and has been dancing traditional Mexican folklorico dances from a young age. She recently started her own student group, Ballet Folklorico Metzonalli. In its first year, they’ve performed in 9 events both on and off campus including International Night, globalFEST at Kingsbury hall, Cesar Chavez Peace and Justice Awards and more. Directing this group allows Tamara to share her passion and culture with other students and spread awareness about Mexican culture in the Salt Lake Community.
Online Courses
PSY 3171 Human Factors and Ergonomics
Human Factors and Ergonomics focuses on the role that human factors play in our daily
lives. It happens when things don't work the way you expect or things are too similar.
It also happens when things are hard to see or things get in the way and they don't
work well together. This course is taught during Spring and Fall semesters.
August 30 | 7 PM | UMFA
For 25 years, Ann Burroughs, President and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, has worked with leaders, organizations and networks in the USA and abroad to promote social justice and human rights. More info.
Complimentary access to "Chiura Obata: An American Modern" which documents the mass relocation and life in Topaz, where Obata was held 1942-1943.
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Week of: August 20-24
Back to School
To our new students, welcome! To our returning students, we're glad you're back! Discover our new building and how it will help you continue to #bethesolution.
August 22 | 1-3 PM |Gardner Commons Plaza
Come explore everything Gardner Commons has to offer you! Free food and prizes for anyone who participates in the scavenger hunt. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to join the hunt!
CSBS Student Success Center is open!
Suite 2455 in the new Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons is your one stop shop for ALL undergraduate advising needs. Here you can meet with your CSBS major advisor, internship coordinator, honors advisor and student success advocates.
This week, major advisors will be holding walk-in appointments. See full list of times and locations.
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