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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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Commuter Services says parking availability not a problem

By By David Servatius, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

According to U Commuter Services, there is more than enough parking for all students who drive to campus. Finding it, however, depends to a large degree on when students are looking and, more importantly, where they are looking.

Redfest goes green

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

The fall music festival Redfest is named to represent U school spirit, but this year the name Greenfest wouldn't be far off.

The Associated Students of the University of Utah's Presenter's Office will be promoting sustainable lifestyles at the annual music concert Sept. 18.

U ranked 3rd most ?wired? school in the nation

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

The U recently ranked among the top three most "wired" campuses in the nation, according to a survey done by PC Magazine in conjunction with the Princeton Review.

U concert donates proceeds to chinese earthquake relief

By By Sylvia O'Hara, Staff Writer September 8, 2008

After Sichuan University, the U's sister school in China, felt the effects of the earthquake in May, the U Confucius Institute rallied people together to raise $3,000 to help victims recover from losses.

With the help of the School of Music, the Confucius Institute raised an additional $1,000 through a benefit concert Aug. 30.

Wind power program provides campus with energy

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 8, 2008

As the U's commitment to sustainability grows, so does its wind power program, which was established in 2005.

Regents prioritize Business School renovations

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 8, 2008

The Utah State Board of Regents put the David Eccles School of Business renovation and construction plans on top of its $283 million development priority list Friday.

The list, which includes seven other projects statewide, requests $28.5 million in state funding to go toward the school's $71 million goal.

Union working to debug fire alarm system

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 7, 2008

A glitch in the Union's fire alarm system sent students streaming outside for the third time in two days Friday afternoon.

U offers options for emergency alerts

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor September 7, 2008

Students and faculty can now sign up on their Campus Information System page to receive emergency notifications of situations such as snow closures, power outages, traffic jams or a campus shooting.

Local internships still available through HIP

By By David Servatius, Staff Writer September 7, 2008

Working as a local intern for the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Pasker, a senior majoring in economics, addressed concerns Utah residents had in the senator's local office rather than in Washington, D.C., ranging from veteran and military affairs to Department of Corrections and local business issues.

Diversity office changes name to promote equality

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 4, 2008

The U Office of Diversity announced Thursday that it has changed its name to the Office of Equity and Diversity. Octavio Villalpando, associate vice president of the office, said the new name will more accurately reflect the U's growing student and faculty diversity and ensure greater equality in all aspects of campus life.