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In May 2006, the President's Task Force on Internationalization, composed of nine faculty and two students plus two representatives from central administration as ex-offico members, submitted its report to the President. Its purpose was to provide advice and recommendations to the President on how to engage more students and faculty in international study and research in an era of increasing globalization. The report included key recommendations to enhance student international experiences, facilitate faculty involvement in international scholarship, create an international institute to provide overall leadership, attract resources for the University’s commitment to internationalization, and work collaboratively with the governor’s office to enrich the state of Utah’s international involvement. In November 2006 a progress report on internationalization was presented to senior administrators and college deans. Here are some highlights. • President Young has declared 2007-2008 as the Year of Internationalization. A new website, which will be accessible from the U’s home page, will present information on international events and all major areas of international engagement on campus. The year will conclude with a publication highlighting the U’s achievements in internationalization. • Thanks to a generous donation from Asian philanthropist Li Ka Shing, the Hinckley Institute of Politics will now offer paid internships in China, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Scotland, and Thailand. • Colleges are taking steps to strengthen area centers, with particular emphasis in Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. • A faculty research-interest website identifies campus entities engaged in international research projects. “Internationalization should not be viewed as an end in and of itself, but as a dimension of the University’s educational, research, and service mission,” says Francis. “We educate students who increasingly find that their vocations and avocations cross borders. Our research work takes faculty and students to every continent. We work with citizens of other countries to share knowledge and understanding that leads to improved quality of life.”
In February, David Entwistle will assume duties as the new chief executive officer of University Hospitals & Clinics. Entwistle is currently senior vice president and chief operating officer of the University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics where he is responsible for a $565 million budget and ovesees nursing and patient care services; a children’s hospital; heart and vascular care services; transplant programs; and a cancer care service line. He developed and led construction of a new children’s hospital and projects to expand access to services, improve efficiencies, and increase patient and employee satisfaction. “I’m pleased to be joining such a prestigious health system recognized nationally for its passion for excellence and quality of patient care,” says Entwistle. “I look forward to building on the legacy of past leaders as we move the organization forward in new ways to serve our patients and the community.” Entwistle is a graduate of Brigham Young University and received a master’s degree in health services administration from Arizona State University. He succeeds Richard A. Fullmer who died earlier this year. Gordon Crabtree, who has served as interim CEO since that time, will return to his previous role as chief financial officer.
Advances in technology combined with diligent volunteers at the U and from the Intermountain West are helping to bring justice to people wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. The Rocky Mountain Innocence Center is the focus of a podcast interview (www.utah.edu/podcast under Politics and Society) with center president and U law school professor Jensie Anderson. The center has had one exoneration since its founding by longtime U law school professor Lionel Frankel four years ago. Bruce Dallas Goodman was found guilty of the 1984 beating death of his girlfriend near Beaver, Utah. After spending 18 years in prison—but claiming innocence—DNA testing arranged by the center proved he was not at the scene, despite eyewitness accounts to the contrary. He is now a free man. Between 1989 and December 2005, 183 people have been exonerated nationwide. Mistaken eyewitness accounts were involved in more than 75 percent of those cases. Anderson was recently cited by the Utah State Bar Association for her pro bono work at the center. She notes that the center “exists as a source of hope and a last resort [for] innocent but mistakenly convicted persons.” —Jim
Thalman FYI
Mystery Photo Contest!
Photo by Roger Tuttle Send your answer (be specific!) to FYI@ucomm.utah.edu by noon on Thursday, Dec. 7 for a chance to win two tickets to the Utah vs. Albany men’s basketball game on Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The winner will be randomly selected from the pool of those submitting the correct answer. The winner will be listed in the next FYI News due out Jan. 10. Thanks to Athletics for providing the prize! This contest is open to U of U faculty and staff only.
Holiday Gift Ideas from Campus • The Department
of Art & Art History •
Under the Bridge Boutique •
Utah Museum of Natural History •
Utah Museum of Fine Arts •
University Golf Course •
Campus Recreation Services •
The Division of Physical Therapy •
Pioneer Theatre Company •
U of U Singers •
Virginia Tanner Dance Program •
Department of Geography •
THE RED PLANET •
University Guest House •
U Print and Copy Services
• It’s here! Annual Faculty & Staff Night is Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m. Your UCard is required for admittance and you’ll receive 30 percent off your entire purchase (excluding electronics, current textbooks, medical books and equipment, computer items, campus orders and special orders). Most computer department items will be tax-free, including PCs and software. In addition to refreshments and free gift wrap, author Pat Bagley will sign his books and you can have your picture taken with Santa! A children’s area with crafts and story-telling will be provided. • The Campus Store’s annual 12 Days of Christmas sale continues through Dec. 16. Discounted items change daily so check often at www.bookstore.utah.edu. Deliveries can be made to departments on campus. • The post office, conveniently located in the Campus Store, offers holiday stamps and mailing supplies Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • For Campus Store hours, visit www.bookstore.utah.edu.
• LDS Institute
of Religion • U of
U Faculty Club • U of
U Women’s Club • Children’s
Holiday Party
With over 80 performances a year and more than 1,300 practice and performance hours per school year, the University of Utah marching band is at the top of its game. “People don’t realize the time and energy the students put into this,” says Eric Peterson, conductor for the band. “We’re the hardest working and most visible student group on campus. For every minute of drill on the field, two hours of practice time is required.” The performances are usually nine to ten minutes, which makes each show about a 30-hour practice process. The hard work and dedication paid off at the Utah/BYU game on Nov. 25. At the start of the half-time show, the Marching Utes lined up on the home sideline and marched in unison onto the field and performed selections from Bizet’s Carmen. With precision in every move, the marching Utes showed just how much hard work they had put into making the halftime show one that the audience wouldn’t forget. The show ended with an arrangement of John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever featuring the bands from both schools in a joint performance. The field was covered with red and blue in a moment that brought Utah and BYU fans together. At the close of the song, the crowd cheered, and this time it wasn’t only one group of fans cheering, it was both Utah and BYU. Apart from their appearances at the football games, select members perform at basketball games, gymnastic events, community events, and other recruiting trips. With only 30 percent of the marching band being music majors, the students represent virtually every academic discipline on campus. So the next time you hear the band practicing or see a band member walk by, stop and congratulate the hard-working Marching Utes! —Jennifer Mann
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Olpin Union to celebrate 50 years •
KUER / KUED Winter Charity Drive • Annual
public meeting to review campus construction projects • MARRATECH—Marriott
Library’s new interactive tool
With the cold winds of winter settling in and the first snow storms of the season already here, preparation is essential to ensure safety on campus. Plant Operations’ snow crews will continue to do everything possible to ensure your time on campus is as safe as possible. With 200 buildings; 40 miles of sidewalks; 120 acres of ramps, stairs, and patios; and 150 acres of parking lots requiring special attention, snow removal can be daunting. All snow removal efforts are scheduled, but sometimes the weather can overwhelm our resources. Our mission is to keep the campus open 24-7 with special emphasis on the hospital and emergency services. Crews are called in to start the snow removal operation as soon as the snow begins to stick. Depending on the weather system, you may see only a narrow path cleared and de-iced from where you park to your building destination, but as the storm subsides we open all walks, stairs, and ramps which may extend into the next day. We need your help to maintain the high standards of accessibility and safety on campus. The following suggestions will assist you to be prepared for those days that test our patience: • Vehicles should have, at the very least, an aggressive tire tread for the extra traction that might be required for steep campus grades. • Keep a shovel in the trunk of your car for emergency situations during a snowstorm. Snow plows will try to straight blade the parking lanes during the day, but piles of snow can be left depending on the amount of snow accumulated. • Wear footwear that provides the best traction possible, even if it requires changing shoes when you arrive at your destination. Please be patient with us for storms that last a long time or come in rapid succession as we may need to split our crew’s shifts covering 24-hour time periods to maintain able-bodied employees and safe working conditions. We take our jobs and your safety seriously and have spent a lot of time to develop a solid plan. With every storm, we assess and make the necessary changes to better serve our campus community. Please feel free to contact us with questions, observations, and particular needs. Brian
Nielson, Director Buildings and Grounds Sue Pope,
Supervisor Landscape Maintenance
Culture
With Some Altitude Located along the base of the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the Foothill Cultural District has kicked off a new outreach campaign and is offering—to the general public—two-for-one admission (must bring the coupon available to download at www.foothillcd.com) at all venues (except the University Guest House & Conference Center) through Jan. 31. The Guest House is offering a special Foothill Cultural District rate of $59 per night (regularly $72) for the same time period (with the coupon). Four of the seven member organizations are located on campus including Red Butte Garden, University Guest House, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, and the Utah Museum of Natural History. Close by are the Fort Douglas Military Museum, This is the Place Heritage Park, and Utah’s Hogle Zoo. On Saturday, Dec. 9, gift shops at each location will offer items at a 10 percent discount (with the coupon at www.foothillcd.com). The outreach campaign is designed to attract visitors to the district, especially during this holiday season. For more information, call Linda Hunt at 532-7057.
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