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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Students struggle with assimilation to campus culture

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 25, 2009

Jared Walking Eagle said he is disappointed with the lack of regard on campus for American Indian students and their cultures.

Finances, perceptions stall enrollment

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer February 25, 2009

Administrators say low American Indian enrollment at the U is the result of cultural differences, stereotypes, lack of time and money and not enough preparation to go to college.

Week promotes global education

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer February 24, 2009

Students can learn about experiences such as Williams' at International Week, which lasts until Friday. Besides traveling to China, the U's study abroad program offers trips to Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, France, Italy and Mexico.

Brittain to leave business school

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer February 24, 2009

Jack Brittain, dean of the U's David Eccles School of Business, will be stepping down from the post he has held since 1999 to concentrate on his role with U Technology Ventures.

Conference addresses student leadership

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 24, 2009

Michael Benitez took off his flat brim hat, sunglasses and bright-red shirt decorated with a skull in the Union Saltair Room and told the audience, "I'm deconstructing myself."

Students support sex education bill

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer February 24, 2009

Students at the U are fighting to help younger students become informed about the reality and consequences of sex and many signed a petition supporting House Bill 189, the reformed version of the present sex-education bill.

Parties begin Dialogue Week

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer February 23, 2009

On Saturday morning, candidates for the Associated Students of the University of Utah elections spread these colors across campus on Posting Day, which also kicked off Dialogue Week, in which candidates can approach students about campaign issues.

Forum urges for students to join to fight H.B. 208

By By Deborah Rafferty, Staff Writer February 23, 2009

At a forum on immigration in Utah and the United States held Friday, Charles Kuck, national president of the American Immigrations Lawyers Association, discussed the need for minority groups to come together to help fight the bill.

Math professor wins prize for algebra

By By , Staff Writer February 23, 2009

U math professor Christopher Hacon took the stage Jan. 6 in front of nearly 6,000 of his colleagues and accepted one of the most prestigious awards in the field of algebra.

Alzheimer?s Association honors U professor

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Rothstein, a physician and professor of geriatrics at the University Hospital, will receive the A Lifetime of Exceptional Achievement Award on Saturday from the Utah Alzheimer's Association.