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STEM Internship & Career Fair

The STEM Internship and Career Fair is a great opportunity to explore career opportunities, network with employers, and find an internship or full-time job in your field. Not actively looking yet? We’d still love to have you. It’s never too early to start exploring career options and connecting with employers. A bit of preparation will help you make the most of this opportunity. Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach before the fair to get help fine tuning your resume and learning how to present your best self. ,  Check the event’s Handshake link to see which employers will be at the fair so you can research them ahead of time. , Print copies of your resume so you can hand them out to recruiters and hiring managers while you network at the fair.   Dress code: Employers know your time is limited as you visit between classes, but coming to the fair well-groomed in business casual clothes will help you make the best impression. If you don’t have the clothes you need for interviews and networking events,… Event Categories: Careers. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Ballroom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com.

Major Expo

Exploring majors, minors or certificates? Come to the Major Expo to learn about academic programs and involvement opportunities at the U! Representatives from majors, minors and certificates will be in attendance in addition to various campus partners. Open to current and prospective students! Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Union Ballroom. Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://advising.utah.edu/majors/events/index.php. Contact Name: Madeline Rencher. Contact Phone: 8015818146. Contact Email: madeline.rencher@gmail.com. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

College of Education Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series: Special Event with U of U Impact Scholar Arthur Brooks

The College of Education Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series continues with Arthur Brooks, U of U Impact Scholar and Professor of Business and Government at Harvard University. Join us for his lecture titled "Leadership and Happiness" on Wednesday, September 24 | 3-4 p.m | SAEC Art Works for Kids Auditorium (1151). RSVP here, Learn more about Brooks and his research, Read the @theU feature: Bestselling author Arthur Brooks named Gardner Institute Impact Scholar. Event Categories: Lectures. Campus Locations: Sorenson Arts and Education Complex (SAEC). Room Name/Number: SAEC Art Works for Kids Auditorium Room 1151. Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_kaXnP0-lHoqE6Xo0hHpd0Tw7Hqid6HeHGhI7mVXjHhNAgw/viewform. Transportation / Parking: Central Garage & Playfield lot, floor 3. Contact Email: collegeofeducation@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit education.utah.edu.

Climate Grief Circle

Are you overwhelmed by the state of the world? Are you looking for a supportive community where you can process your feelings? Do you believe in the transformative power of grief work? If so, this group is for you! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm in GC 1760 on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. The events are open to all U of U students, staff, and faculty. We're modeled on the Good Grief Network's 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program. The ten steps are: , Accept the severity of the predicament, Practice being with uncertainty, Honor my mortality and the mortality of all, Do inner work, Develop awareness of biases and perceptions, Practice gratitude, witness beauty, and create connections, Take breaks and rest, Grieve the harm I have caused, Show up, Reinvest into meaningful efforts, Every week we work one step together moving from one to ten. You can come every week to work all ten… Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Room Name/Number: 1760. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

salt 17 Artist Talk

Adama Delphine Fawundu in conversation with Yvonne Mpwo Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 6–8 pm | Free   Join artist Adama Delphine Fawundu as she discusses her work and the exhibition salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu in conversation with Yvonne Mpow. This free artist talk in the Dumke Auditorium at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts will deepen your understanding of the works on view in the latest salt exhibition and their connection to the UMFA’s African Art collection. The works in this exhibition were made with a process that Fawundu calls “kpoto patchwok,” a combination of the Mende word for gathering fruits and nuts for communal nourishment (kpoto) and the Krio word for piecing together textiles (patchwok). By drawing together materials from Congo, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Brazil, Nigeria, and Utah, Fawundu stitches together a collective history of the African diaspora that imagines a more interconnected future. Her work is displayed in conversation with objects from the UMFA’s African Art collection, which… Event Categories: Public Event. Lectures. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Daniel Mendelsohn, translator of Homer’s Odyssey

Daniel Mendelsohn will discuss his acclaimed new translation of Homer’s Odyssey, published in April 2025 by the University of Chicago Press. His talk will be followed by a conversation with Scott Black, Professor of English and Director of the Tanner Humanities Center.  A book-signing with The King’s English Bookshop will follow the event.  Mendelsohn is Editor-at-large of The New York Review of Books, and author of several influential works, including Ecstasy and Terror: From the Greeks to Game of Thrones (2019) and Three Rings: A Tale of Exile, Narrative, and Fate (2020). His essays and reviews have appeared widely, including in The New Yorker, Esquire, Harper’s, and The New York Times. In 2025, he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, recognizing his significant contributions to literature and criticism. The Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah supports academic research, public engagement, and educational programming in the humanities. Views… Event Categories: Lectures. Public Event. Campus Locations: Quinney College of Law - S. J. (LAW). Room Name/Number: Moot Courtroom. Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://tanner.utah.edu/center-events/daniel-mendelsohn/. Contact Name: Beth James. Contact Phone: 801-581-8473. Contact Email: beth.james@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:00 PM. For more info visit tanner.utah.edu.

University of Utah Impact Scholar Presentation - Dr. Arthur C. Brooks

Dr. Arthur C. Brooks, a University of Utah Impact Scholar, will present on leadership and happiness at the S. Quinney College of Law. University of Utah Impact Scholars include distinguished scholars and public intellectuals chosen for their ability to contribute to an exceptional student experience, engage with and inform local policymakers, participate in joint research opportunities, and consult with U leadership on societal impact. Event Categories: Lectures. Campus Locations: Quinney College of Law - S. J. (LAW). Room Name/Number: Level 6. Cost: Free and open to the public. Transportation / Parking: TRAX – Take TRAX Red University Line to the Rice Eccles Stadium Stop. Parking – Please park at an available A or U permit parking space in the Rice Eccles Stadium parking lot. Contact Name: Kris. Contact Email: events@law.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. For more info visit www.law.utah.edu.

Life After Dead Pool

After decades of drought, the American West is stretched to the breaking point. A changing climate and design flaws in the Glen Canyon Dam have pushed the once-massive Lake Powell reservoir to the brink of collapse—putting at risk millions of people who depend on the Colorado River for water, agriculture, and electricity. Now, as Glen Canyon reemerges, its surprising ecological rebirth reminds us that nature’s capacity to heal may well outpace our own imaginations. Environmental journalist Zak Podmore explores the complex challenges ahead and reframes the inevitable loss of Lake Powell as a turning point for a more sustainable future. Through an arresting mix of science and storytelling, Life After Dead Pool debunks the notion that the West’s water challenges are unsolvable and invites us to secure a future where the Colorado River once again runs free. Campus Locations: Quinney College of Law - S. J. (LAW). Room Name/Number: Level 6. Cost: Free and open to the public. Transportation / Parking: Take TRAX line to the University Stadium stop. Walk 1/2 block north. Contact Name: Kris. Contact Email: events@law.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM. For more info visit www.law.utah.edu.

Lee E. Teitelbaum Utah Law Review Symposium - Fireproofing the FDA: Power, Politics, and Public Health

This symposium will explore a revitalization of the FDA’s original missions—public health and consumer protection—by probing the intersection of politics, public health, and power at the organization.  The FDA is currently facing political interference as well as cuts to its staff and budget that could compromise its ability to appropriately vet medical products.  At the same time, FDA experts have observed that the agency needs significant reform to meet U.S. needs in the 21st century. This convening will emphasize the “how”: the methods and approaches to strengthen medical product vetting while defending the FDA from interference.  These goals bear some tension—and yet law and policy are well familiar with managing competing goals.  Lessons for how the FDA can be “fireproofed,” drawing from FDA history, administrative law, political science, or other regulatory agencies, are encouraged.  At the same time, changes to the way FDA operates may be needed to optimize the review of medical products on behalf o… Event Categories: Conferences. Campus Locations: Quinney College of Law - S. J. (LAW). Room Name/Number: Level 6. Cost: Free and open to the public. $75 for CLE credits. Transportation / Parking: TRAX – Take TRAX Red University Line to the Rice Eccles Stadium Stop. Parking – Please park at an available A or U permit parking space in the Rice Eccles Stadium parking lot. Contact Name: Kris. Contact Email: events@law.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, September 26, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit www.law.utah.edu.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Den. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, September 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Campus-Wide Internship & Career Fair

Don’t miss this chance to explore career opportunities, connect with employers, and apply for roles. This career fair brings in employers from a huge range of industries who want to meet you. Not actively looking yet? Everyone is welcome—including first-year students! It’s never too early to start exploring career options and connecting with employers. A bit of preparation will help you make the most of this opportunity. Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach before the fair to get help fine tuning your resume and learning how to present your best self. ,  Check the event’s Handshake link to see which employers will be at the fair so you can research them ahead of time. , Print copies of your resume so you can hand them out to recruiters and hiring managers while you network at the fair.   Dress code: Employers know your time is limited as you visit between classes, but coming to the fair well-groomed in business casual clothes will help you make the best impression. If you don’t have the clothes you… Event Categories: Careers. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Ballroom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com.

Pathways Computing Career Expo

Explore career opportunities, network with employers, and find an internship or full-time job in the computing field. You don’t need to be actively looking for an internship or job to attend. We also encourage first-year students to attend to begin connecting with employers and exploring career opportunities. Get ready! Make the best use of your time by viewing registered employers in advance and check out their available roles on Handshake. Bring printed copies of your resume to stand out. Some recruiters take notes on them to remember you by. For help presenting your best self (elevator pitch, resume, etc.), schedule an appointment with a Career Coach for one-to-one support. U Career Success is here for you! Dress code: Employers know your time is limited as you visit between classes. However, paying attention to grooming and dress goes a long way. If business casual clothes are out of your reach, stop by the Career Closet in the U Career Success suite in GARFF Building for clothing that you can borro… Event Categories: Careers. Campus Locations: Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI). Room Name/Number: 2nd floor. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com.

Once Upon an Art Museum

Storytime for Families Every First Wednesday | 11:00–11:30 | Free Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries! Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday. Image Credit: H. Jerome Epstein, Young boy reading a comic book, undated, gelatin silver print, Purchased with funds from Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl for the Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl photograph collection, UMFA1999.49.21. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/list/event-type/storytime-families. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Climate Grief Circle

Are you overwhelmed by the state of the world? Are you looking for a supportive community where you can process your feelings? Do you believe in the transformative power of grief work? If so, this group is for you! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm in GC 1760 on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. The events are open to all U of U students, staff, and faculty. We're modeled on the Good Grief Network's 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program. The ten steps are: , Accept the severity of the predicament, Practice being with uncertainty, Honor my mortality and the mortality of all, Do inner work, Develop awareness of biases and perceptions, Practice gratitude, witness beauty, and create connections, Take breaks and rest, Grieve the harm I have caused, Show up, Reinvest into meaningful efforts, Every week we work one step together moving from one to ten. You can come every week to work all ten… Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Room Name/Number: 1760. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Sculpting in Time: Land Art in the 21st Century

As historical land artworks re-enter public view, this panel asks what it means to care for artworks made from stone, fire, and time. Using new installations on Powder Mountain as a starting point to explore land art in the region more broadly, this discussion explores how institutions can honor the integrity of past works while introducing them to new audiences, in new contexts. What do maintenance and stewardship mean when the original impulse was anti-institutional, ephemeral, or site-specific? This discussion is grounded in the specific challenges of land art in the American West, from its geographic isolation to the logistical demands of presentation. But it also pushes beyond logistics: What principles should guide us when we revisit historical works? How can we remain artist-centered in our approach to conservation and re-presentation? And what might a next generation of land art look like—responsive to climate, history, and public life? The panel will explore the need for long-term commitment an… Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Lectures. Campus Locations: Dumke Auditorium (UMFA). Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sculpting-in-time-land-art-in-the-21st-century-tickets-1685338977249?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl. Contact Email: reply@umfa.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: 323. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, October 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Climate Grief Circle

Are you overwhelmed by the state of the world? Are you looking for a supportive community where you can process your feelings? Do you believe in the transformative power of grief work? If so, this group is for you! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm in GC 1760 on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. The events are open to all U of U students, staff, and faculty. We're modeled on the Good Grief Network's 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program. The ten steps are: , Accept the severity of the predicament, Practice being with uncertainty, Honor my mortality and the mortality of all, Do inner work, Develop awareness of biases and perceptions, Practice gratitude, witness beauty, and create connections, Take breaks and rest, Grieve the harm I have caused, Show up, Reinvest into meaningful efforts, Every week we work one step together moving from one to ten. You can come every week to work all ten… Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Room Name/Number: 1760. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Ballet Hispánico [U Arts Pass Event]

UtahPresents is excited to welcome back Ballet Hispánico to Salt Lake City. Based in New York, they’re the nation’s leading Hispanic/Latine dance company and the largest cultural institution of its kind in the United States. For over five decades, Ballet Hispánico remains a beacon of artistic excellence, celebrated for its bold repertory. Described as “a cutting-edge crowd pleaser” by The Washington Post, the group has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, and inspired generations through performances, education, and community engagement. Recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico continues to redefine what it means to be an American dance company. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Dance. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $10-$50, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/hispanico/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit www.utahpresents.org.

Swoop Sprint presented by Clean Simple Eats & iHeartMedia

Help us kick off Homecoming at the annual 5k. This yea's Swoop Sprint is presented by Clean Simple Eats and iHeart Media. There will be more prizes, games and activities than every, thanks to the generosity of the McCarthey Family Foundation, the winning male and female student racers will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for their Spring '26 tuition.  Register before September 30th to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing! Event Categories: Community Engagement. Competitions. Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI). Cost: Varies. Ticket URL: https://www.raceentry.com/u-alumni-scholarship-5k-/race-information. Contact Name: Lauren Hoss. Contact Phone: 8012136505. Contact Email: lauren.hoss@alumni.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.raceentry.com.

Nuestro pasado es presente/Our Past is Present

Our Past is Present, a Community Celebration Music, dance, art making, workshops, and food! Join us for the opening of the Mexican and Central & South American galleries at the UMFA. All are welcome! ___ Nuestro pasado es presente, Celebracion Comunitaria El Sábado 18 de Octubre | 10 am-7 pm | Gratis Musica, danza, talleres de arte, conferencias, y gastronomía! Festejemos juntos la apertura de la galería representativa de México y Centro & Sudamerica. Todos son bienvenidos! Event Categories: Exhibitions. Kids/Family. Community Engagement. Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Den. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Climate Grief Circle

Are you overwhelmed by the state of the world? Are you looking for a supportive community where you can process your feelings? Do you believe in the transformative power of grief work? If so, this group is for you! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm in GC 1760 on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. The events are open to all U of U students, staff, and faculty. We're modeled on the Good Grief Network's 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program. The ten steps are: , Accept the severity of the predicament, Practice being with uncertainty, Honor my mortality and the mortality of all, Do inner work, Develop awareness of biases and perceptions, Practice gratitude, witness beauty, and create connections, Take breaks and rest, Grieve the harm I have caused, Show up, Reinvest into meaningful efforts, Every week we work one step together moving from one to ten. You can come every week to work all ten… Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Room Name/Number: 1760. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Art + Cinema: The Rider

In partnership with the University of Utah Department of Film and Media Arts, the UMFA is excited to host a special screening of The Rider (2017), the critically acclaimed film from director Chloé Zhao.  After a tragic riding accident, young cowboy Brady (Brady Jandreau), once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, is warned that his competition days are over. Back home in South Dakota, Brady finds himself questioning what remains when he can no longer do the one thing that gave his life meaning: to ride and compete. In an effort to regain control of his fate, he sets out on a deeply personal journey to rediscover his identity and redefine what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. The film features a remarkable cast of non-professional Lakota actors from the Pine Ridge Reservation playing fictionalized versions of themselves, including Jandreau—who grew up riding and training horses—as well as his father, sister, wife, and close friends.  Following the screening, join us for a post-film… Event Categories: Films. Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Jesmyn Ward, author of Let Us Descend

Jesmyn Ward, celebrated as “the heir apparent to Toni Morrison” (LitHub) and one of the most acclaimed novelists of her generation, will deliver the 2025 David P. Gardner Graduate Lecture in the Humanities and Fine Arts.  Book signing to follow, with sales by The King’s English Bookshop Ward is the author of Salvage the Bones (2011) and Sing, Unburied, Sing (2017), both winners of the National Book Award, as well as editor of the influential anthology, The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race (2016). Her work explores the rural South, race, environmental justice, and historical memory. Her most recent novel, Let Us Descend (2023), an Oprah Book Club pick, was named one of the year’s best books by The Washington Post, Time, The New Yorker, and others. The title, drawn from Dante’s Inferno, reflects the novel’s engagement with history and spirit. NPR described it as “the literary equivalent of an open wound from which poetry pours.” Ward is professor of English and Andrew W. Mellon Professor… Event Categories: Lectures. Public Event. Alternate Location: Salt Lake City Public Library. Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://tanner.utah.edu/center-events/jesmyn-ward/. Contact Name: Beth James. Contact Phone: 801-581-8473. Contact Email: beth.james@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM. For more info visit tanner.utah.edu.

Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix [U Arts Pass Event]

Five-time Grammy nominee Lakecia Benjamin is an alto saxophonist, MC, and bandleader known for her captivating live performances. Her acclaimed albums Phoenix and Pursuance: The Coltranes have firmly established her among jazz’s foremost artists, with praise from The New York Times, The Guardian, and DownBeat who described her performance as “musical storytelling at its finest, and your toes are still tapping.” Phoenix earned her three Grammy nominations and an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Jazz Album. In 2024, she released Phoenix Reimagined (Live), which received two Grammy nominations. Her performance was highlighted on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and she was featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Music. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $10-$60, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/lakecia/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit www.utahpresents.org.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Den. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Readings by Utah Book Award honorees from the U

The Utah Center for the Book at Utah Humanities and the Tanner Humanities Center are hosting a reading by University of Utah writers who have been honored by the Utah Book Awards for 2025. Free and open to the public. Limited seating. Ticket reservations strongly recommended. Writers who will be reading from their celebrated works: Paisley Rekdal, author of West: A Translation (Copper Canyon Press) — Winner, 2025 Utah Book Award for Poetry An unflinching hybrid collection of poems and essays drawing a powerful connection between the railroad's completion and the Chinese Exclusion Act. Winner, 2024 Kingsley Tufts Award; longlist, 2023 National Book Award. Rekdal is Distinguished Professor of English and Creative Writing and director of the American West Center. Lindsey Drager, author of The Avian Hourglass (Dzanc Books) — Finalist, 2025 Utah Book Award for Speculative Fiction A reflection on the intersecting crises of mental health, the climate emergency, political polarization, and the exponentially… Event Categories: Lectures. Public Event. Colloquia. Competitions. Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Room Name/Number: Jewel Box. Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://tanner.utah.edu/center-events/readings-by-utah-book-award-honorees/. Contact Name: Beth James. Contact Phone: 801-581-8473. Contact Email: beth.james@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 3:00 PM. For more info visit tanner.utah.edu.

Climate Grief Circle

Are you overwhelmed by the state of the world? Are you looking for a supportive community where you can process your feelings? Do you believe in the transformative power of grief work? If so, this group is for you! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm in GC 1760 on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. The events are open to all U of U students, staff, and faculty. We're modeled on the Good Grief Network's 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program. The ten steps are: , Accept the severity of the predicament, Practice being with uncertainty, Honor my mortality and the mortality of all, Do inner work, Develop awareness of biases and perceptions, Practice gratitude, witness beauty, and create connections, Take breaks and rest, Grieve the harm I have caused, Show up, Reinvest into meaningful efforts, Every week we work one step together moving from one to ten. You can come every week to work all ten… Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Room Name/Number: 1760. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Den. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Marketing & Communication Career Expo

Network with employers and talk to experts about careers and opportunities in creative fields, including marketing, communications, journalism, graphic design, and more. Explore career opportunities, network with employers, and find an internship or full-time job at companies eager to meet students with skills in communications, visuals, and other content creation. Whether you’re actively seeking or just beginning to explore, now is the best time to begin connecting with employers and exploring opportunities—an effort that will pay off before you know it. First-years, all undergrads, and grad students welcome! Get ready! Make the best use of your time by viewing registered employers in advance and check out their available roles on Handshake. Bring printed copies of your resume to stand out. Some recruiters take notes on them to remember you by. Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach for one-to-one support. U Career Success is here for you! Dress code: Employers know your time is limited time as you v… Event Categories: Careers. Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Room Name/Number: 1st floor. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com.

Once Upon an Art Museum

Storytime for Families Every First Wednesday | 11:00–11:30 | Free Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries! Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday. Image Credit: H. Jerome Epstein, Young boy reading a comic book, undated, gelatin silver print, Purchased with funds from Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl for the Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl photograph collection, UMFA1999.49.21. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/list/event-type/storytime-families. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Climate Grief Circle

Are you overwhelmed by the state of the world? Are you looking for a supportive community where you can process your feelings? Do you believe in the transformative power of grief work? If so, this group is for you! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm in GC 1760 on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. The events are open to all U of U students, staff, and faculty. We're modeled on the Good Grief Network's 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program. The ten steps are: , Accept the severity of the predicament, Practice being with uncertainty, Honor my mortality and the mortality of all, Do inner work, Develop awareness of biases and perceptions, Practice gratitude, witness beauty, and create connections, Take breaks and rest, Grieve the harm I have caused, Show up, Reinvest into meaningful efforts, Every week we work one step together moving from one to ten. You can come every week to work all ten… Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Room Name/Number: 1760. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Kurbasy [U Arts Pass Event]

Embodying the notion that music is an affirmation in a time of violence and resistance, Kurbasy channels contemporary connections to an archaic past with its time bending Songs of the Ukrainian Forest. An avant-garde musical project, the duo’s folk-based multimedia performances vibrate in tight vocal harmonies, resonant lyrics, distinctive instrumentation, and phantasmagoric visual imagery. Born out of the renowned, progressive Les Kurbas Theatre in Lviv, Ukraine, the group has performed across the world – from the front lines of occupied Ukraine to celebrated concert halls in the West. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Music. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $10-$40, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/kurbasy/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit www.utahpresents.org.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Den. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Climate Grief Circle

Are you overwhelmed by the state of the world? Are you looking for a supportive community where you can process your feelings? Do you believe in the transformative power of grief work? If so, this group is for you! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm in GC 1760 on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. The events are open to all U of U students, staff, and faculty. We're modeled on the Good Grief Network's 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program. The ten steps are: , Accept the severity of the predicament, Practice being with uncertainty, Honor my mortality and the mortality of all, Do inner work, Develop awareness of biases and perceptions, Practice gratitude, witness beauty, and create connections, Take breaks and rest, Grieve the harm I have caused, Show up, Reinvest into meaningful efforts, Every week we work one step together moving from one to ten. You can come every week to work all ten… Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Room Name/Number: 1760. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Cindi Textor, Department of World Languages and Cultures

Cindi Textor, Associate Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah, will give a public talk this spring drawing from her research on transnational Japan. Her scholarship examines Japan not as an isolated culture, but as a site where ideas and empires meet, focusing especially on the enduring legacies of Japanese imperialism and its intersections with American and other western empires. Her first book, Intersectional Incoherence: Zainichi Literature and the Ethics of Illegibility (University of California Press, 2024), analyzes moments of incoherence and unintelligibility in the work of Koreans in Japan, challenging conventional approaches to literary representation. She is now at work on a second book that explores how modern Japan has engaged with and reconfigured white supremacist ideology, often through processes of translation. This new project argues that, even in a population largely considered non-white, white supremacy can operate and thrive when whiteness… Event Categories: Lectures. Public Event. Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Room Name/Number: Jewel Box. Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://tanner.utah.edu/center-events/cindi-textor/. Contact Name: Beth James. Contact Phone: 801-581-8473. Contact Email: beth.james@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM. For more info visit tanner.utah.edu.

To Be a God, featuring Little Moon [U Arts Pass Event]

Presented with 801 Salon Our Stage Door series continues this season with Little Moon, an indie folk rock band from Springville, UT that won the NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2023. Little Moon is the project (and childhood nickname) of singer-songwriter Emma Hardyman. Her soaring vocals and rich arrangements are hallmarks of a sound that falls somewhere between a Zelda soundtrack and Vashti Bunyan. In this immersive concert experience, she’s joined by Bly Wallentine, Bridget Jackson, Chris Shemwell, Grace Johnson, and Nathan Hardyman. As SLUG Magazine put it, “Little Moon is like a warm hug from a good friend or feeling the sunlight blush your face.... pure emotional processing and ecstasy.” Our presenting partner 801 Salon is a multidisciplinary art and performance series founded in 2021. They present pop-up exhibits and performances around Salt Lake City, providing an accessible, inclusive, and sustainable platform for emerging and established local artists. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Music. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $40, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/littlemoon/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit www.utahpresents.org.

To Be a God, featuring Little Moon [U Arts Pass Event]

Presented with 801 Salon Our Stage Door series continues this season with Little Moon, an indie folk rock band from Springville, UT that won the NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2023. Little Moon is the project (and childhood nickname) of singer-songwriter Emma Hardyman. Her soaring vocals and rich arrangements are hallmarks of a sound that falls somewhere between a Zelda soundtrack and Vashti Bunyan. In this immersive concert experience, she’s joined by Bly Wallentine, Bridget Jackson, Chris Shemwell, Grace Johnson, and Nathan Hardyman. As SLUG Magazine put it, “Little Moon is like a warm hug from a good friend or feeling the sunlight blush your face.... pure emotional processing and ecstasy.” Our presenting partner 801 Salon is a multidisciplinary art and performance series founded in 2021. They present pop-up exhibits and performances around Salt Lake City, providing an accessible, inclusive, and sustainable platform for emerging and established local artists. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Music. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $40, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/littlemoon/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit www.utahpresents.org.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Den. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Climate Grief Circle

Are you overwhelmed by the state of the world? Are you looking for a supportive community where you can process your feelings? Do you believe in the transformative power of grief work? If so, this group is for you! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4-5pm in GC 1760 on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. The events are open to all U of U students, staff, and faculty. We're modeled on the Good Grief Network's 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program. The ten steps are: , Accept the severity of the predicament, Practice being with uncertainty, Honor my mortality and the mortality of all, Do inner work, Develop awareness of biases and perceptions, Practice gratitude, witness beauty, and create connections, Take breaks and rest, Grieve the harm I have caused, Show up, Reinvest into meaningful efforts, Every week we work one step together moving from one to ten. You can come every week to work all ten… Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Room Name/Number: 1760. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Den. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Buddhist Sangha Meeting

Join the weekly Buddhist Sangha meeting for an hour-long discussion of Buddhist teachings and a guided meditation. All are welcome. Cushions and chairs are provided. No prior experience or commitment is required. Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Den. Contact Name: Jack Rouse. Contact Email: jack.rouse@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Once Upon an Art Museum

Storytime for Families Every First Wednesday | 11:00–11:30 | Free Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries! Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday. Image Credit: H. Jerome Epstein, Young boy reading a comic book, undated, gelatin silver print, Purchased with funds from Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl for the Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl photograph collection, UMFA1999.49.21. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/list/event-type/storytime-families. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

The Lower Lights Christmas Concerts [U Arts Pass Event]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that means one of Utah’s favorite holiday traditions is making its joyful return to Kingsbury Hall! Gather your loved ones and get ready to sing, sway, and celebrate, as The Lower Lights light up the stage with their signature blend of foot-stomping energy and heartfelt harmonies. From timeless Christmas classics to fresh seasonal favorites, this beloved Utah band brings a spirited twist to the songs you know and love. Whether it’s your first time or your annual tradition, this festive evening is packed with holiday cheer, musical magic, and fun for the whole family. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Music. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $10-48, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/lowerlights/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit www.utahpresents.org.

The Lower Lights Christmas Concerts [U Arts Pass Event]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that means one of Utah’s favorite holiday traditions is making its joyful return to Kingsbury Hall! Gather your loved ones and get ready to sing, sway, and celebrate, as The Lower Lights light up the stage with their signature blend of foot-stomping energy and heartfelt harmonies. From timeless Christmas classics to fresh seasonal favorites, this beloved Utah band brings a spirited twist to the songs you know and love. Whether it’s your first time or your annual tradition, this festive evening is packed with holiday cheer, musical magic, and fun for the whole family. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Music. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $10-48, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/lowerlights/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit www.utahpresents.org.

The Lower Lights Christmas Concerts [U Arts Pass Event]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that means one of Utah’s favorite holiday traditions is making its joyful return to Kingsbury Hall! Gather your loved ones and get ready to sing, sway, and celebrate, as The Lower Lights light up the stage with their signature blend of foot-stomping energy and heartfelt harmonies. From timeless Christmas classics to fresh seasonal favorites, this beloved Utah band brings a spirited twist to the songs you know and love. Whether it’s your first time or your annual tradition, this festive evening is packed with holiday cheer, musical magic, and fun for the whole family. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Music. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $10-48, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/lowerlights/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit www.utahpresents.org.