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2020/2021 Graduates Convocation Updates!We are glad to bring students some happy news about convocation! The College of Social and Behavioral Science will hold in-person convocation for undergraduate and graduate students of the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020. Attendance is limited to graduates, with no audience allowed.
Click here to submit your graduation picture and highlight your experience at the U! For those of you who are not comfortable attending an in-person gathering, convocation will be live-steamed so that you can be part of the festivities as well.
Candidates for Bachelor’s Degree:
Undergraduate convocation for the classes of 2020-2021 will be held outdoors in the Rice-Eccles Stadium on Friday, May 7, at 11:30 a.m. Attendance is not mandatory but we hope that those who graduated last year and those who will graduate this year will be able to attend this ceremony and celebrate with your classmates. More information to come.
Candidates for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees:
In special recognition of 2020-2021 graduates receiving their master’s degree or Ph.D., an in-person ceremony will take place Aug. 27 at Red Butte Garden amphitheater. This will allow for the traditional in-person hooding of Ph.D. students. More details will be provided later.
Note: Family and friends of graduates are invited to watch the live-streamed event of the General Commencement on Thursday, May. 27, and the College convocations on May 7 and Aug. 27. Find more details here!
Regalia:
Pre-orders for regalia are now available through the Campus Store. A Grad Fair will be March 25-27.
Keep up-to-date with graduation news and announcements here!
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2021 CSBS Virtual Student Research DayWednesday, April 28th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Both graduate and undergraduate students in the college will be given the opportunity to showcase original research projects using virtual poster presentations. Students, faculty, and the University of Utah community are encouraged to attend.
Three cash prizes will be awarded for best virtual poster presentation in each of the graduate research and undergraduate research categories. The Student Choice Award will be given out to the student whose poster receives the most votes during the main exhibition period.
First Prize: $250
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100
Student Choice Award: $100
As an exciting part of the 50th celebration, we are asking all participants to submit a research abstract with their registration to be a part of the inaugural digital journal archive.
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Utah Youth Village- Seeking Students to HireDo you want to change lives, make a difference in your community, and help stabilize children and families?
Utah Youth Village is seeking a Families First Specialist to go into families’ homes to teach behavioral skills that heal relationships and help create a healthy, stable home environment.
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree (complete or nearing completion) in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or a related field preferred
•Professional oral & written communication
•Great organizational and time management skills
•Able to type 40 WPM
•Able to read and write English proficiently
•Strong interpersonal social skills
•Able to solve practical problems, address emotional issues, and deal with a variety of human variables
•Able to drive your own car to get to clients’ homes
•Willing to be flexible in accommodating clients’ schedules, primarily in afternoon/evening hours
•Special consideration/additional compensation given to candidates who are bilingual Spanish speaker
Benefits Include:
•Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
•Vacation/Sick Time Accrual
•Paid Holidays
•Flexible schedule
•Opportunities for raises and professional growth
•24/7 job support from supervisor
•Cell phone & computer stipend
•Counts for Internship credit
• Starting Salary: $31,500 Negotiable BOE
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2021 Fulbright ScholarshipsFulbright 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!
The next virtual info session will be held on Monday, March 22 from 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM here!
Please join us to learn more about this prestigious opportunity!
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Grand Challenges for Social WorkThe COVID-19 crisis has brought our health into focus in a number of ways. This Thursday, March 18th, please join the University of Utah College of Social Work at noon (MST) for a discussion about the intersections of economic inequality and the health of people of color. Sociologist Dr. Rebecca Utz will shine a light on the disparities, both locally and nationally.
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Ask An Ambassador: Internships
Hear from our CSBS Student Ambassadors each month as they host discussions open to all students on a range of topics. This month, hear from our CSBS Internship Coordinator and CSBS Student Ambassadors about how to find an internship, internship experiences they've had, and ways to get credit towards your major! We will have a panel discussion with resources, discussing experiences with internships, and time for Q&A.
This month's discussion will be held on March 22, at 3:00 PM.
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Tanner Center March Film SeriesCoinciding with Women’s History Month, Utah Film Center’s March programming celebrates and recognizes bold women making history, one brave act at time.
These films will be available as part of our free live-streamed screenings. The next screening will be March 16 at 7:00PM.
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Union ScholarshipsThis 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Free Access to Microsoft Office 365Did you know all UofU students have free access to Microsoft Office 365 through their uNID? When your instructors have enabled the Office 365 plug-in in Canvas, you can submit your assignments directly without having to download or upload any files. Even without the plug-in enabled, there is so much Microsoft 365 makes available to you to free, including:
•OneDrive: 1TB of storage, allowing you to securely store all of your school-related documents and files.
•Word: Word processor and document creation.
•Excel: Tabulate data and create graphs.
•PowerPoint: Create interactive presentations.
•Microsoft Teams: Connect with peers and professors via chat, call, or video.
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Upcoming Deadlines
Monday, March 15
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Featured Event
Thursday, March 18
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