November 18, 2009 • Volume 20, Number 19
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TOGETHER WE REACH—THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE UNIVERSITY

Now that the public phase of the U’s capital campaign has been up and running for one year, we checked in with Fred Esplin for an update on the effort. MORE>

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FROM THE VP FOR RESEARCH

Heads Up: NSF proposals for postdoc support require a separate mentoring plan. MORE>

Barbara Snyder

12 QUESTIONS FOR BARBARA SNYDER

Read about Barbara Snyder, Vice President for Student Affairs. MORE>

Tillie Rosenblatt

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: THE ROSENBLATT PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE

The Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence honors excellence in teaching, research, and administrative efforts in behalf of the University. MORE>

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U GRADUATE CENTER IN ST. GEORGE

The Graduate Center gives students in Washington County and the surrounding region an opportunity to earn graduate degrees from the U. MORE>

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PLAN AHEAD FOR BEING ABSENT

Academic Senate President Jim Anderson is encouraging faculty in all departments to have pandemic planning in place, including a plan for their own absenteeism. MORE>

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COURSE EVALUATIONS BY STUDENTS GET AN UPGRADE

The first phase of improvements to the U’s student course evaluations process is under way this semester. MORE>

Eccles Health Sciences Library

ECCLES HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR RENOVATIONS

The library will close mid-December through July 2010 for ceiling renovation, but library staff will be available to serve patrons throughout the project. MORE>

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FACULTY & STAFF NIGHT AT MEN’S BASKETBALL

Athletics is offering reduced prices to faculty and staff for its men’s basketball game against Utah State on Wednesday, Nov. 18. MORE>

Rivalry Week: Cool to be Crimson

HELP OUT THE UTAH FOOD BANK

The Utah Food Bank hasn’t seen demand like this since its inception. So during the build-up to this year’s Utah-BYU football game, help build up the stocks at the Utah Food Bank. MORE>

University Guest House

CONSIDER THE GUEST HOUSE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY GUESTS

Family or friends coming to town for the holidays? Make this season less stressful for you and your guests by having them stay at the University Guest House. MORE>

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LAST CALL: CAMPUS HOLIDAY GIFT & SERVICE LISTING

The annual holiday gift and service listing will be included in the Dec. 2 FYI News. Please send in your information by Nov. 20. MORE>

Contact FYI at fyi@ucomm.utah.edu or (801) 585-3595