2020/2021 Graduates Convocation Presentation Submissions

If you graduated in 2020, or will be graduating in 2021, join the College of Social & Behavioral Science Convocation presentation! Help us highlight your experience during your time at the U! Submit a photo of your own unique graduation, your cap and gown, family and friends, or how you found inspiring solutions to this year’s grand challenges to be featured in the presentation showcased during the upcoming 2020-21 CSBS Convocation.

Submit Here!

2021 Fulbright Scholarships

Fulbright provides annual grants for U.S. students wishing to conduct research, teach English, or obtain an MA degree in a foreign country. Senior undergrads and graduate students in all disciplines are eligible to apply. The deadline is always in October so there’s plenty of time to learn about this award!
Virtual info sessions will be held on Wednesday, March 3 from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM here, and on Monday, March 22 from 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM here!
Please join us to learn more about this prestigious opportunity!

Union Scholarships

This year the Union is giving out over 30 scholarships!
To apply for Union Scholarships as well as any other at the University of Utah, fill out a general application on Academic Works. Then, you will be notified if there are any additional scholarships you should apply for.

Apply here!

FCS Policy Platter

Does Neighborhood Fast food Put Residents on the Fast Track for Developing Type 2 Diabetes?

Join us on Wednesday March 3 at 1:00PM for a preliminary Ecological Investigation presented by Professor Cathleen Zick of the College of Social and Behavioral sciences Family and Consumer Studies department.

Meeting ID: 987 8176 0736
Passcode: ZICK

Jameson Family Scholarship

Apply now for the Jameson Family Scholarship! This scholarship is available to undocumented or DACA students accepted as an HB144 student at the University of Utah. The Jameson Family Scholarship looks for motivated students who have been involved in leadership and/or community activities, have a good academic record, have financial need, and are enrolled as full-time students at the time the award is used.

Learn More & Apply!

Bennion Center Student Leader Applications

The Bennion Center is now accepting applications for new student leaders to fill around 80 open positions in a variety of our community engagement programs. Previous engagement with the Bennion Center is not required to apply and the positions are open to all majors. This is a great way to get involved outside of the classroom, build personal connections, earn leadership experience, and make a difference in our community.

The available student leader positions are for the following programs:

Alternative Breaks
Bennion Scholars
Communication Team
Community Engagement Cohorts
Community Partnership Programs
Utah Reads

Learn More & Apply!

Sacrifice, Serendipity & Service - A conversation with Rebecca Chavez-Houck

Please join us on March 25 from 12:00PM - 1:00 PM in celebrating Rebecca Chavez-Houck as the 2021 Founder's Day Distinguished Alumni. Rebecca will share her insights regarding her journey from her degrees in communications and Masters of Public Administration through her many years of public service. Senator Luz Escamilla will facilitate a time for questions as well.

Check it out and RSVP!

Undergraduate Infant Mental Health Certificate

Interested in infant and early childhood mental health?
Earn an Undergraduate Certificate with the new Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate program.
The purpose of infant mental health certificate, offered jointly through Family and Consumer Studies & Psychology, is to promote the health and development of all young children. By training the next generation of students in a culturally sensitive and relationship-focused manner, students will become expert consultants in the field of infant and early childhood mental health.

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A More Accessible Classroom with Ally

Ally is a tool in Canvas that gives feedback to instructors on how to make their documents more accessible for students, helping ensure that all students have equal opportunities for success. More importantly, it also creates accessible versions of Canvas documents and files –for example, with Ally, you can download audio files of your course readings! It also automatically converts files to other accessible formats, such as HTML files, ePub files, and electronic braille files. To learn how to download these automatically converted accessible formats, visit TLT’s guide for Ally.

For more information about Ally, visit the Ally student knowledge base.