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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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U seeks input on Universe Project

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor January 23, 2009

The U will hold three community workshops with Inland American Communities to discuss how to develop the mixed-use development project, which will be built adjacent to Rice-Eccles Stadium, where the parking lot is located.

UCard office sees effects of legislative budget cuts

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer January 23, 2009

As the economy has fallen into a state of recession, budget cuts from the Utah Legislature are starting to hit home for smaller departments such as UCard services at the U.

New $5M grant to aid birth defect research

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor January 23, 2009

The U received a $5 million grant to study environmental and genetic factors that cause birth defects, despite the fact that other institutions participating in the study lost funding.

U to offer fellowship for Mormon studies

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor January 23, 2009

In an effort to make use of resources right in the heart of the LDS religion's headquarters, the U is now offering a fellowship for graduate or postgraduate students to research aspects of the LDS Church and its impact on society.

Students adjust to library changes

By By Rosemary Campell, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

The final phase of renovation at the library began in December and will be completed this summer, said Mary Ross, a spokeswoman for the library.

UMNH prepares for move

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

The Utah Museum of Natural History is preparing to make its big move with a half-million dollar grant from a national partnership.

Candidate highlights similarities

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

Candidates running with the Revolution Party for ASUU elections hope to unite students by helping them realize that many student groups face similar challenges.

U profs recommend policy toward Israel

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor January 22, 2009

Guiora, an S.J. Quinney College of Law professor and former judge advocate in the Israel Defense Forces, said the recent ceasefire called between Hamas and Israel was primarily put in place because of the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

U prof shares Arctic experience

By By Krista Starker, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

During his seven-week expedition to Antarctica, Ken Golden learned that sea ice plays an important role in global warming.

Brain Center has new director

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor January 22, 2009

Since its inception in 2005, the U Brain Institute has recruited top research faculty and organized funds for projects including neuroscience and behavioral physiology, and now it has recruited John White as executive director.