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Institute to study nanotechnologies

The U is opening a Nano Institute that will help researchers across campus work together to develop new insights into small-scale technologies.

ASUU proposes service graduation requirement

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer October 20, 2008

In an effort to introduce students to community involvement, ASUU and the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center have drafted a proposal that would require students to complete some kind of community service prior to graduation.

Marriott Library reopens east doors

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 20, 2008

The east entrance to the Marriott Library reopened Monday on the one-year anniversary of its closure.

U student-athletes shine on academic field

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 20, 2008

One year after the U's athletic department began implementing new programs to better monitor student-athletes' academic progress, the U's athletes are among the best students in the nation, according to a report from the U's Athletics Advisory Council.

Early voting starts Tuesday at Union

October 19, 2008

Election Day is still more than two weeks away, but U students will be able to cast their ballots on campus as early as Tuesday.

Museum to open basement collections

By By Michael Olsen, Staff Writer October 9, 2008

With more than a million artifacts ranging from dinosaur bones to a diverse insect collection, people can head to the museum to see the things that aren't usually on display.

Law school working to establish Iraqi justice

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor October 9, 2008

A team of faculty and students from the S.J. Quinney College of Law is working on legislation to establish the rule of law in Iraq and bolster the independence and performance of the Iraqi judicial system.

Deans faced with 4% budget cut

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 9, 2008

Fall Break won't be very relaxing for U college deans, who will spend the majority of their week off figuring out where they can trim their departments' budgets by 4 percent.

Students, faculty make fall break plans

By By H. Rachelle Graham, Staff Writer October 9, 2008

Unlike students who sometimes travel to exotic locations during Fall Break, faculty use their week away from students to work on research and catch up on grading.

UMFA holds writing contest

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer October 8, 2008

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is holding its second annual writing competition to encourage U students from all backgrounds to write a response to a work of art in the museum.