College of Social & Behavioral Science|Anthropology

Fall 2026 - Census deadline

Monday, September 14, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

The AI Jobs Apocalypse? What Economists Really Think

Monday, September 14, 2026, 12 – 1pm

As artificial intelligence transforms workplaces across industries, concerns about job displacement and economic disruption continue to grow. What does the evidence actually suggest? This forum will explore how economists are assessing AI's impact on employment, productivity, wages, and the future of work, while separating popular narratives from economic realities.

Panelists:
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Elena Patel, Brookings Institute
Paul Oyer, Stanford University
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics

Register with this link.

Campus Locations: Virtual
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: eccles.utah.edu…

Who Gets Hired in the Age of AI? The Economics of Hiring—and How Students Can Compete

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Hiring is an economic problem: employers cannot observe what candidates can actually do, so they rely on signals—degrees, résumés, referrals, and interviews. AI is rewiring those signals on both sides of the market. This panel explores why hiring is so hard for firms, examines how AI is changing the ways employers identify talent, and explains how students can credibly signal their skills when a polished application no longer proves very much.

Panelists:
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Megan Westover, Bamboo HR
Brandon Doyle, Walleroo
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics

Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC)
Room Name/Number: 2900
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Fall 2026 First Half - Last day to withdraw from classes

Friday, September 18, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

From Campus to the CIA: A U Alum’s Journey

Monday, September 21, 2026, 12 – 1pm

Join representatives of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for an information session led by a University of Utah alum who is excited to be back on campus to share their career journey and insights. The CIA is the nation’s premier intelligence agency, responsible for providing global analysis on political, social, economic, technological, and military issues — with career paths ranging from analysis and research to language, technology, and beyond.

Don’t miss this chance to explore how your degree can lead to a meaningful career at the CIA!

From Campus to CIA Handshake link.

Room Name/Number: TBA
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: utah.joinhandshake.com…

So You Want to Be a Therapist

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:10 – 1:50pm

More info coming soon!

Handshake link.

Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC)
Room Name/Number: 2900
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: app.joinhandshake.com…

Fall 2026 First Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option

Friday, October 2, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Fall 2026 First Half - Classes end

Friday, October 9, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Fall 2026 - Fall Break (Oct 10-18)

Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 18, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Fall 2026 First Half - First-half grades due

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: registrar.utah.edu…

Fall 2026 Second Half - Classes begin

Monday, October 19, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes

Friday, October 23, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to wait list

Friday, October 23, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

How Did Housing Get So Expensive — and What Solutions Would Actually Work?

Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:15 – 2:30pm

Why has housing become so expensive, and which policies would actually improve affordability? Join our panel of expert economists for an accessible discussion of what has driven rising housing costs, what determines whether new housing gets built, and which local, state, and federal solutions are most likely to work.

Panelists
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Andra Ghent, Ivory Boyer Institute
Elena Patel, Brookings Institute
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics

Campus Locations: Garff Executive Education Building - Robert H. and Katharine B. (GARFF)
Room Name/Number: 1425
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to withdraw from classes

Friday, October 30, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Can America Keep Its Promises? Social Security and the Math Washington Avoids

Monday, November 9, 2026, 12 – 1pm

The United States faces significant fiscal challenges driven by demographic changes, rising federal expenditures, and long-term budget pressures. This forum will examine the future of Social Security, federal spending priorities, and the policy tradeoffs economists believe policymakers must confront in the years ahead.

Panelists
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Elena Patel, Brookings Institute
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics

Register with the link.

Campus Locations: Virtual
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: eccles.utah.edu…

Careers in Criminology

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5 – 6pm

More info coming soon!

Room Name/Number: TBA
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes

Friday, November 13, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes

Holiday: Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27, 2026

Event Categories: Academic & Holiday
Campus Wide Event: Yes