The Daily Utah Chronicle

Nuclear knowledge

By By Paige Fieldsted and By Paige Fieldsted | February 22, 2007

Danielle Endres has been passionate about the environment since she was a teenager. Now the U communication professor has been awarded a professorship to fund her research on nuclear waste and its connection to the environment. After Endres received her bachelor's degree in history from the University of Oregon, Endres changed her emphasis and received a master's and doctorate degree in communication from San Diego State University and the University of Washington, respectively.

Engineering building dedicated

By By Paige Fieldsted and By Paige Fieldsted | February 19, 2007

Over two years ago, ground was broken on what was to be the John and Marva Warnock Engineering Building. And Friday the building, named for the former U graduates, was officially opened in a dedicatory ceremony. David Pershing, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs said of the Warnock's, "They dreamed of a new facility for faculty and students to working.

U professor works to improve airplane safety

By By Paige Fieldsted | February 16, 2007

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Breaking the barrier

By By Paige Fieldsted | February 15, 2007

In the heart of the Languages & Communication Building, a small room houses the essence of language and sounds. The Speech Acquisition Lab is run by Rachel Hayes-Harb, who first became interested in linguistics as an undergraduate studying to become an English as a second language teacher at the University of Iowa.

Heritage Center store gets makeover

By By Paige Fieldsted and By Paige Fieldsted | February 13, 2007

Fresh doughnuts and cinnamon rolls, cappuccinos and smoothies and a wide variety of food are just a few of the new products students will find in the recently remodeled Heritage Center C-Store. "It is bigger and has more to offer," said Nicole Simper, a sophomore in art.

Lecture series examines global justice

By By Paige Fieldsted | February 8, 2007

This Thursday, Tom Farer, dean of the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver, will present his lecture, "Is the Idea of Just-War Quaint?" as part of the Dee Lecture Series. The lecture series, organized by U philosophy professors Bruce Landesman and Deen Chatterjee, will cover various topics under the main theme "Global Justice: Poverty and War.

U hires researchers under USTAR initiative

By By Paige Fieldsted | February 6, 2007

The U recently hired three researchers under the Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) initiative. Cameron Charles, Brian J. McPherson and Guido Gerig are the first three of 30 researchers the U hopes to hire. The initiative's main goal is to attract world-class scientists and researchers to help boost Utah's economy.

Famous music writer to visit U

By By Paige Fieldsted | February 4, 2007

Joseph Horowitz, a prominent American music writer, will be at the U next week for the annual Gardner Lecture Series. Horowitz--an artistic consultant, teacher and author--has written seven books that offer a detailed history and analysis of American symphonic culture.

Mutant genes may have affected Lincoln

By By Paige Fieldsted | February 1, 2007

Abraham Lincoln was famous for the Gettysburg address, freeing the slaves and his awkward gait he walked. And new research suggests that Lincoln had spinocerebellar ataxia type 5 (SCA5), a disease that attacks and degenerates the nervous system. A study done by the U's brain institute may have found an explanation for SCA5.

NASA scientist explores possibility of life on Mars

By By Paige Fieldsted | January 26, 2007

Many civilians and scientists alike have asked the question: Is there intelligent life beyond Earth? Matthew P. Golombek, senior research assistant at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and author of popular book Mars: Uncovering the Secrets of the Red Planet, will be at the U on Jan.