salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Master of Business Creation: Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2026
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Join the Master of Business Creation In-Person or Online program for fall 2026 at the University of Utah Davide Eccles School of Business. The MBC is an affordable and high-value program for serious entrepreneurs committed to building a sustainable, profitable company. Learn more and apply here: eccles.utah.edu/mbc.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026.
For more info visit eccles.utah.edu. Dermatology Grand Rounds
School of Medicine
Campus Locations: Healthcare, Educators, Leaders & Innovators Complex (HELIX). Colleges & Programs: Health Sciences Programs. Departments: Dermatology. Event Type: Grand Rounds. Event Audience: Department Faculty & Staff Only. Hospitals & Clinics staff. Non U of U Physicians & Health Care Providers. School of Medicine Faculty. School of Medicine Residents. School of Medicine Students. Full Description: Skylar Westerdahl, MD, will be presenting: “Dr. Curtis, Please Like My Sunscreen: a Review of International Sunscreen Agents”. Event Contact Name: Tiffany Nguyen. Event Contact Phone: 801-581-7254. Event Contact Email: tiffany.nguyen@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No. Location: Hybrid: Helix Limber Conference Room & Zoom.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Hybrid: Helix Limber Conference Room & Zoom.
In Conversation with Professor Susie Porter: Señorita Telefonista
Department of Ethnic, Gender & Disability Studies
In conversation with Professor Susie Porter
Señorita Telefonista: Sexual Harrassment, Gender Discrimination, and Class Identities in Early Twentieth-Century Mexico City.
Event Categories: Lectures. Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Special Interest Group: AI Infrastructure
Responsible AI Initiative
For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on AI Infrastructure, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/sig-ai-infrastructure/.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://utah.zoom.us/j/83681632066?pwd=fAoUgwH3lmi8LVaVOI0SaCZ43zohE6.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 836 8163 2066
Passcode: 839270
The AI Infrastructure SIG will meet on the third Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. Department of Theatre presents "Imaginary" [U Arts Pass Event]
Theatre
Book & Lyrics by Timothy Knapman
Music & Lyrics by Stuart Matthew Price
Directed by Penny Caywood
An unforgettable musical adventure about friendship, growing up, and the magic we sometimes leave behind.
In Imaginary, one young student and their best friend share a world where anything is possible - crafted entirely through the power of their imaginations. Together, they turn the everyday into epic quests and wild adventures. But with a new school on the horizon, questions arise: Is it time to move on? Can imagination survive the pressures of growing up? And what happens when the line between real and imaginary starts to blur?
Filled with heart, humor, and a touch of the otherworldly, Imaginary is a whimsical and deeply moving story for audiences of all ages. Featuring a vibrant cast of youth and university performers, this production celebrates the boundless creativity of childhood—and the friendships that shape us for a lifetime.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/imaginary/. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/imaginary/. Transportation / Parking: For the most current information about where to park, cost, and shuttle availability for any performance, call our box office at 801-581-7100.
The Northwest Parking Terrace at 100 South and Wolcott, just one block from Kingsbury Hall and Libby Gardner Hall (see map at right), is designated parking for most performances. For some performances, there will be a charge to park in this lot. ADA parking is available directly east of Kingsbury Hall; enter from Presidents Circle. The Stadium Trax station is lo… Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Career Connections with Janessa Parker
The Center for Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement invites you to attend a CIRCLE Program Career Connections event featuring author Janessa Parker, writer of I Am the Sun. Join us for an engaging and inspiring conversation as Janessa shares her personal and professional journey, offers insight into the art of storytelling, and discusses career pathways within the humanities. This session will provide a valuable perspective on creative development, cultural narrative, and building a career grounded in purpose and community.
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 12 PM - 12:35 PM
Location: Guest House.
Campus Locations: University Guest House (GUEST). Contact Name: Tashina Barber. Contact Phone: 8015870954. Contact Email: tashina.barber@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM.
Reflect & Regroup (Group)
Center for Disability & Access
A dedicated space for students to pause, reflect, and reset. Through guided discussion and peer support, they review what went well, identify what didn’t get done, and explore strategies to move forward. It’s a chance to celebrate progress, learn from setbacks, and realign goals for the week ahead.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Lassonde Information Session & Tour (In-Person or Virtual)
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Register for our weekly information session and tour on most Fridays. You can choose from an in-person tour at 12:30-1:30 p.m. or a live virtual tour at 2-2:30 p.m. We provide an overview of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and a tour of the spaces at Lassonde Studios. This is a great opportunity to learn what Lassonde can offer you and see our building. All are welcome.
Registration is requested: lassonde.utah.edu/visit.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Contact Name: Lassonde. Contact Phone: 801-587-3836. Contact Email: lassonde@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Meet the Drapers Startup Pitch
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
All are welcome to audition for the Meet the Drapers pitch competition and attend a special regional event at Lassonde Studios on the University of Utah campus on March 20, 2-4 p.m. The winner will advance to a national competition for a chance to win a $1 million investment. The application deadline to audition is Feb. 25. Apply to audition and register as a spectator below. Meet the Drapers is a global, unscripted startup competition series where visionary founders pitch their companies directly to legendary Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper. The show blends real investment decisions, authentic founder stories, and high-stakes competition, offering audiences a rare inside look at what top venture capitalists look for when backing the next generation of transformative companies.
Apply to audition (deadline: Feb. 25): https://www.meetthedrapers.com/apply, Register to attend public event (on March 20): https://lassondeentrepreneurinstitute.as.me/?appointmentType=88838940 .
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.meetthedrapers.com. Econ Week- Case Competition Launch
Division of QAMO
Want to know where business is headed?
Join leading economists as they break down the policies driving today's biggest questions.
Case Competition Launch
Apply economic thinking to real-world challenges.
(Mandatory for participation).
Campus Locations: Garff Executive Education Building - Robert H. and Katharine B. (GARFF). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Department of Theatre presents "Imaginary" [U Arts Pass Event]
Theatre
Book & Lyrics by Timothy Knapman
Music & Lyrics by Stuart Matthew Price
Directed by Penny Caywood
An unforgettable musical adventure about friendship, growing up, and the magic we sometimes leave behind.
In Imaginary, one young student and their best friend share a world where anything is possible - crafted entirely through the power of their imaginations. Together, they turn the everyday into epic quests and wild adventures. But with a new school on the horizon, questions arise: Is it time to move on? Can imagination survive the pressures of growing up? And what happens when the line between real and imaginary starts to blur?
Filled with heart, humor, and a touch of the otherworldly, Imaginary is a whimsical and deeply moving story for audiences of all ages. Featuring a vibrant cast of youth and university performers, this production celebrates the boundless creativity of childhood—and the friendships that shape us for a lifetime.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/imaginary/. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/imaginary/. Transportation / Parking: For the most current information about where to park, cost, and shuttle availability for any performance, call our box office at 801-581-7100.
The Northwest Parking Terrace at 100 South and Wolcott, just one block from Kingsbury Hall and Libby Gardner Hall (see map at right), is designated parking for most performances. For some performances, there will be a charge to park in this lot. ADA parking is available directly east of Kingsbury Hall; enter from Presidents Circle. The Stadium Trax station is lo… Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Imaginary [U Arts Pass Event]
PERFORMED BY YOUTH THEATRE AT THE U
In Imaginary, one young student and their best friend share a world where anything is possible— crafted entirely through the power of their imaginations. Together, they turn the everyday into epic quests and wild adventures. But with a new school on the horizon, questions arise: Is it time to move on? Can imagination survive the pressures of growing up? And what happens when the line between real and imaginary starts to blur?
Filled with heart, humor, and a touch of the otherworldly, Imaginary is a whimsical and deeply moving story for audiences of all ages. Featuring a vibrant cast of youth and university performers, this production celebrates the boundless creativity of childhood—and the friendships that shape us for a lifetime.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Kids/Family. Theatre. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $10-$20, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/imaginary/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.utahpresents.org. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Generative AI Hackathon
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI Hackathon
Eccles Business Case Competition Hosted by Information Systems and Marketing, student teams use AI to create value for their sample company. Winning teams receive prizes.
Hackathon: 8 AM - 7 PM
Presentations & Awards Ceremony: 3 - 7 PM.
Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. Imaginary [U Arts Pass Event]
PERFORMED BY YOUTH THEATRE AT THE U
In Imaginary, one young student and their best friend share a world where anything is possible— crafted entirely through the power of their imaginations. Together, they turn the everyday into epic quests and wild adventures. But with a new school on the horizon, questions arise: Is it time to move on? Can imagination survive the pressures of growing up? And what happens when the line between real and imaginary starts to blur?
Filled with heart, humor, and a touch of the otherworldly, Imaginary is a whimsical and deeply moving story for audiences of all ages. Featuring a vibrant cast of youth and university performers, this production celebrates the boundless creativity of childhood—and the friendships that shape us for a lifetime.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Kids/Family. Theatre. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: General Public: $10-$20, U of U student $5 with ID, Prices increase week of show. Ticket URL: https://www.utahpresents.org/events/imaginary/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.utahpresents.org. University of Utah Pow Wow
Our traditional teachings are cast into the night sky. Like stars placed with care by our loved ones, they form constellations that connect knowledge, our relationships, and our existence. When the Sun rises, those teachings become an enduring foundation that guides us forward and calls us to new heights.
This year’s Pow Wow theme is “Threading Our Legacies.” Inspired by the cultural teachings and responsibilities carried through our families and ancestors, we invite everyone to the Jon M. Huntsman Center to gather in celebration and to honor the living legacy of our Pow Wow. This event is free admission, and all are welcome to attend.
Campus Locations: Huntsman Center - Jon M. (JHC). Contact Name: Kyri UNGATAVINEKENT DUNCAN. Contact Phone: (801)587-0953. Contact Email: Kyri.Duncan@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit nativeexcellence.utah.edu. Third Saturday for Families: Design a Chess Set
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
Want to create your very own chess set and test your strategic skills against other art enthusiasts? Visit the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City for a free museum day with the whole family! Admission to the UMFA is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family.
Chess is one of the oldest games in the world. Find inspiration in the games on view in ACME Lab: The Art of Play. You can make your own one-of-a-kind chess set by drawing a chessboard and designing a set using found objects. Once your masterpiece is complete, set up your board in the Great Hall and test your strategic skills in a rousing game of chess, or discover how movie magic comes to life through stop-motion animation!
This month, the UMFA is collaborating with the Utah Film Center and their Tumbleweeds Film Festival. Explore how everyday objects (like your chess set) can become animated characters with just a camera and your imagination! Utah Film Center will provide devices,…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Kids/Family. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Contact Email: reply@umfa.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Make It: Solder Music Box
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Build a portable electronic music box from scratch. Learn soldering techniques on perfboard, get a basic introduction to coding sound components, and enclose your project in a custom wooden box. This Make It is limited to eight students and available on a first-come, first-served basis. No experience needed.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, March 22, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. IT Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC)
UIT - University Information Technology
The Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) is entrusted with addressing IT issues and proposing recommendations that affect IT architecture and architecture standards, IT common services, and the adoption and implementation of significant new technologies.
Agendas and summaries (authentication required).
Governance committee members will receive the meeting information via email.
If you're a current U community member (faculty, staff, student) and wish to participate in the online meeting, please email Aimee Ellett for access.
Alternate Location: Virtual. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Aimee Ellett. Contact Email: aimee.ellett@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit it.utah.edu. CSME Exchange | AI and Data Science in STEM Classrooms
Mining Engineering
In this brown bag session, Nancy Songer, Associate Provost of STEM Education and Professor in the College of Education, will deep dive into the National Academy Report about AI and data science in STEM classrooms.
Campus Locations: Crocker Science Center (CSC). Contact Name: David Stroupe. Contact Email: david.stroupe@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Center for Science and Mathematics Education Exchange: AI in Education
Artificial Intelligence
The Center For Science and Mathematics Education (CSME) presents its 2025–2026 Exchange series, which will continue to explore the evolving role of AI in education. Each session will be held from noon to 1 pm in CSC 206.
The series is an opportunity for colleagues in the College of Science and the College of Education to talk about ongoing issues of teaching and learning. It's not limited to STEM scholars—everyone is welcome!
Please mark your calendars for the following dates: October 27, 2025—Chenglu Li (College of Education): GenAI 101—Potential tools and time for tinkering , November 17, 2025—Michael Gruenwald (College of Science): ChatGPT and teaching , December 8, 2025—TBD: Assessments and AI , January 26, 2026—Yao Mao (College of Science): Students’ use of AI during class , February 23, 2026—Tuba Yilmaz (College of Education): AI and multilingual learners , March 23, 2026—Nancy Songer (College of Education): National Academy Report on AI and data science in STEM classrooms , April 27, 2026—TBD: Online…
Event Categories: Seminars. Lectures. Campus Locations: Crocker Science Center (CSC). Contact Name: David Stroupe, Director of the Center for Science and Mathematics Education. Contact Email: david.stroupe@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Organizing Your Week (Group)
Center for Disability & Access
A guided space where students take time to organize their week, set goals, and schedule tasks. With peer support and structured prompts, they break down assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and build a realistic plan—turning intention into action and reducing stress through clarity and accountability.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Econ Week- Taxation and Business Organizational Form
Division of QAMO
Want to know where business is headed?
Join leading economists as they break down the policies driving today's biggest questions.
Taxation and Business Organizational Form
Wojciech Kopczuk - Columbia University.
Campus Locations: Garff Executive Education Building - Robert H. and Katharine B. (GARFF). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Marriner S. Eccles Econ Week: Taxation and Business Organizational Form
Marriner Institute
Wojciech Kopczuk, Columbia University
Monday, March 23, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Richard and Marian Warner Auditorium (GARFF 1425).
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Richard and Marian Warner Auditorium (GARFF 1425).
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. This week's meeting is held in the Den room of the A. Ray Olpin Union Building.
Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit campusconnect.utah.edu. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. It's our Dirty 30! Support the Edible Campus Gardens
Sustainability Office
As a program of the Office for Sustainability Education, the Edible Campus Gardens engages our community through garden-based education and urban food production to foster environmental stewardship, community resilience, and belonging on campus. We provide hands-on learning experiences, provide free, fresh, hyperlocal produce to students, and cultivate true community on campus. The Edible Campus Gardens have created spaces of belonging, well-being, and ecological learning since 1996. These giving days, your support will plant the seed for the next 30(+!) years of garden-based education at the University of Utah.
Click the link to give!
Event Categories: Sustainability. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
For more info visit donate.utah.edu. It's our Dirty 30! Support the Edible Campus Gardens
Edible Campus Gardens
As a program of the Office for Sustainability Education, the Edible Campus Gardens engages our community through garden-based education and urban food production to foster environmental stewardship, community resilience, and belonging on campus. We provide hands-on learning experiences, provide free, fresh, hyperlocal produce to students, and cultivate true community on campus. The Edible Campus Gardens have created spaces of belonging, well-being, and ecological learning since 1996. These giving days, your support will plant the seed for the next 30(+!) years of garden-based education at the University of Utah.
Click the link to give!
Event Categories: Sustainability. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
For more info visit donate.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. SCI Seminar: Closing the Fluency Gap: AI Literacy That Builds Real Competency
Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI)
Jewoong Moon
Closing the Fluency Gap: AI Literacy That Builds Real Competency, Abstract: Most AI literacy programs teach people to use AI tools. Few ask whether learners can actually think when the AI is wrong, unavailable, or raises a difficult ethical question. This talk shares thoughts on how to close that gap. I present a program of research built around a simple but stubborn problem: students who look fluent with AI are not necessarily learning. Behavioral data tells a different story. Prior tool exposure predicts surface performance, not deep understanding, and the learners who appear most confident often show the shallowest transfer. We call this the fluency trap, and my research is designed to detect, disrupt, and replace it with something more durable. My work unfolds across three streams. The first explores how AI literacy curricula can be redesigned to build genuine critical thinking rather than prompt-engineering habits, including current work on how students reason through ethical dilemmas in…
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
AI Community of Practice Meeting
Artificial Intelligence
Meeting for the AI Community of Practice, _, Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now, Meeting ID: 256 264 709 089, Passcode: iY4Ymn.
Campus Locations: Microsoft Teams. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tech Tips Tuesday: Adobe Learning Kits — Adobe Explainer Videos
Digital Learning Technologies
Join Digital Learning Technologies (DLT) staff each week for tips on the university’s digital teaching and learning tools, including Adobe, Canvas, and Kaltura. The topic varies each week.
Event description: Introduce students to concise, engaging explainer video creation using Adobe Express. This session covers how to add the kit to Canvas, discipline-specific assignment ideas, a guest showcase example, and 30 minutes of guided template remixing.
Free, but registration is required using the link below.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Alternate Location: Zoom. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Melody Carver. Contact Email: melody.carver@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.zoom.us. Sorenson Impact Institute - Explore Your Impact
Impact and Prosperity Epicenter
Want to make an impact but not sure where to start? Join the conversation led by the Sorenson Impact Institute Representatives to explore your passions and discover how to take the first step.
📍 Epicenter Forum
🗓 1:00 - 1:30 PM
☕ Snacks + Support included.
Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Contact Name: Shannon Segale. Contact Email: shannon.segale@sorensoninstitute.com. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Get Seeded: Final Pitch Event
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Attend the Get Seeded final pitch event to hear pitches from the finalist startup teams from the March round of regular grant awards. Free food will be available, and everyone will be able to ask questions and vote on which startups receive funding. All are invited.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Planting & Pizza
Impact and Prosperity Epicenter
Planting & Pizza, Hosted by Epicenter Community Council
Take a break and join us for an evening of pizza and hands-on fun! You’ll have the chance to plant your own succulent while enjoying great food and community.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Epicenter Forum.
Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Contact Name: Tim Torgerson. Contact Phone: 801-581-4700. Contact Email: TTorgerson@housing.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
NHMU Lecture Series: Bonnie Bassler, Ph.D.
Natural History Museum of Utah
Tiny Conspiracies: How Bacteria Talk To Each Other
Join world-renowned microbiologist Bonnie Bassler, Ph.D. at the NHMU Lecture Series on March 24 for a captivating journey into the unseen conversations that govern the microbial world.
Bacteria are tiny ancient organisms. Harmful bacteria have the capacity to kill humans, animals, and plants, while beneficial bacteria play vital roles in keeping humans, animals, and plants alive. How do bacteria do it? They are so small, yet they carry out such big jobs. The answer is that bacteria work in groups: They communicate, count their numbers, and act as collectives. This talk offers a rare window into the social lives of bacteria – and how understanding their conversations could transform modern medicine.
This event is free to attend with RSVP at nhmu.utah.edu/LectureSeries. Dr. Bassler will give the same lecture the next day at the County Library's Viridian Event Center in West Jordan.
About the Speaker
Bonnie Bassler is a member of the National Academy of…
Event Categories: Lectures. Public Event. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free with RSVP. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/2026-lecture-series-bonnie-bassler-phd-nhmu. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Newsmaker Breakfast: Utah's Olympic Future
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
From Milano-Cortina 2026 to Utah 2034: Lessons and Strategies for a Successful Olympic Future
Join Olympic leaders and local experts as they discuss how lessons learned in Italy are informing strategies for Utah’s success in 2034.
Panelists
Brad Wilson, CEO, Utah 2034
Scott Doughman, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Olympic Planning, University of Utah
Jennifer Wesselhoff, President & CEO, Visit Park City
RSVP.
Campus Locations: Monson Center - Thomas (BLDG 3621). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. Headshot Wednesday
Digital Learning Technologies
Let Digital Learning Technologies (DLT) help you put your best face forward!
Join us for Headshot Wednesday, a weekly event hosted by DLT Learning Experience Manager Tony Sams. Drop by the Video Studio in Marriott Library Room 1705 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for a complimentary professional headshot session.
No reservations are needed — just walk in, and we'll take care of the rest. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, Headshot Wednesday is the perfect opportunity to update your professional profile and make a great first impression. DLT is here to support you, so come by and say hello!
Event Categories: Other. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Contact Name: Tony Sams. Contact Email: tony.sams@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
2025-2026 Oncological Sciences Research in Progress
School of Medicine
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Colleges & Programs: School of Medicine. Departments: Oncological Sciences. Event Type: Research. Research in Progress. Students. Event Audience: All University of Utah Faculty. Hospitals & Clinics staff. Non U of U Physicians & Health Care Providers. Department Faculty & Staff Only. Open to Public. School of Medicine Faculty. School of Medicine Residents. School of Medicine Students. Full Description: 2025-26 Oncological Sciences Research in Progress Seminar Series. Event Contact Name: Jason Carrillo. Event Contact Phone: 801-585-7774. Event Contact Email: jason.carrillo@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Location: Huntsman Cancer Institute -Research South - 1st Floor Auditorium.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Research South - 1st Floor Auditorium.
Craft & Connect
Center for Disability & Access
Join us in a fun craft each week or you are welcome to bring your own! This is a space to meet people, learn about campus resources, and build connection. All students are welcome, you do not have to be connected to the CDA.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free! Contact Name: Shalyse McKnight. Contact Phone: 801-585-1814. Contact Email: shalyse.mcknight@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Econ Week- The Economics of Tariffs
Division of QAMO
Want to know where business is headed?
Join leading economists as they break down the policies driving today's biggest questions.
The Economics of Tariffs
Elena Patel - Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center.
Campus Locations: Garff Executive Education Building - Robert H. and Katharine B. (GARFF). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Marriner S. Eccles Econ Week: The Economics of Tariffs
Marriner Institute
Elena Patel, Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center
Wednesday, March 25, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
GARFF 1120.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
GARFF 1120.
AI Tinker Lab
Artificial Intelligence
AI Tinker Lab at Kahlert Village, Adobe Creative Commons
Welcome to the AI Tinker Lab—a drop-in, experimental playground where curiosity leads and perfection politely waits in the hallway. This is a hands-on space for faculty, staff, and students to dabble, test, stretch, remix, and tinker with emerging AI tools in a low-pressure, high-creativity environment.
Join in person or online.
Campus Locations: Kahlert Village. Contact Email: tony.sams@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.zoom.us. How to ProtoSpace
Protospace
How to Protospace sessions showcase equipment and services available to library patrons in the Marriott Library Protospace. Each week we'll focus on a unique service or piece of equipment and provide training and examples for each service.
Spring 2026 Schedule:
Week 0 (Jan 7-8): First week of class, no formal session
Week 1 (Jan 14-15): Button Making
Week 2 (Jan 21-22): 3D Printing
Week 3 (Jan 28-29) : Sewing - Dice Bags, Chalk Bags
Week 4 (Feb 4-5): Zines
Week 5 (Feb 11-12): Blender/3D Design
Week 6 (Feb 18-19): Embroidery
Week 7 (Feb 25-26): Virtual Reality
Week 8 (Mar 4-5): 3D Scanning with Artec
Week 9 (Mar 11-12): Spring Break - No Session
Week 10 (Mar 18-19): CLO3D/ Pattern Making
Week 11 (Mar 25-26): Podcasting
Week 12 (Apr 1-2): Textile mending/alteration
Week 13 (Apr 8-9): 3D Scanning with Scaniverse
Week 14 (Apr 15-16): Ableton and Modular Synthesis
Week 15 (Apr 22-23): Reading Day - Games with Archipelago
Week 16 (Apr 29-20): Finals Week, no formal sessions.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: TJ Ferrill. Contact Email: thomas.ferrill@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Calming Tools Discovery Drop-In
Center for Disability & Access
Sensory Exploration is a weekly drop‑in space designed to help students discover tools that support focus, regulation, and overall well‑being. During these open hours, students are welcome to stop by and try out a variety of sensory support items—including weighted blankets, fidget tools, textured objects, noise‑reduction options, and other calming or stimulating resources. This space offers a low‑pressure environment where students can explore what works best for their individual needs. Staff are available to answer questions and guide students through different sensory options. Open to all students and those interested in learning about neurodiversity or sensory supports.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Applying to Graduate Schools
College of Humanities
Applying to Graduate Schools
Wednesday, March 25 | 3:00 - 4:20 PM | JTB 120
This workshop offers a comprehensive overview of the graduate school application process, helping students understand key timelines, required materials, and effective preparation strategies. The session will break down elements such as personal statements, letters of recommendation, interviews, and selecting programs that align with academic and professional goals. Students will gain clarity on how to plan ahead, strengthen their materials, and navigate the application cycle with confidence. The session also provides space to explore different pathways and consider what type of graduate program best supports their future direction.
RSVP at https://utah.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1871090
Join virtually at: https://utah.zoom.us/j/94263501015.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Talmage Building - James (JTB). Alternate Location: 120. Contact Name: Cameron Vakilian. Contact Email: cameron.vakilian@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM.
For more info visit utah.joinhandshake.com. Science Community Social
Mining Engineering
Hosted by the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, this event is your chance to connect with fellow scientists over show-and-tell style experiments, charcuterie snacks and good conversation. Open to all College of Science faculty, staff, postdocs and students.
Campus Locations: Crocker Science Center (CSC). Contact Name: Bianca Lyon. Contact Phone: 8013900963. Contact Email: bianca.lyon@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Faculty Meeting
Bioscience
Colleges & Programs: School of Medicine. Departments: Biomedical Informatics. Event Type: Faculty Meetings. Event Audience: Department Faculty & Staff Only. Full Description: DBMI's Faculty Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Classroom 1470 from 3:30 - 5 pm. Event Contact Name: Colleen Kenost. Event Contact Phone: 8015814080. Event Contact Email: colleen.kenost@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No. Location: Classroom 1470.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Classroom 1470.
Study Power Hour (Group)
Center for Disability & Access
A supportive space where students work alongside one another to stay focused and motivated. By studying in the presence of peers, each student gains a built‑in accountability partner—helping them stay on track, manage their time, and make real progress on homework or projects.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Missing Maps with Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
The most crisis-prone parts of the world need mapping. With your help, we can directly improve the lives of some of the planet’s most vulnerable people.This is the aim of the Missing Maps Project, an open, collaborative initiative founded by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the British Red Cross, the American Red Cross and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).
Twice a month the Friends of Doctors Without Borders U of U Student Chapter will be meeting to participate in the Missing Maps Project. Volunteer mapping is a great way for students to make an impact, and is something that anyone can do on their own, from anywhere, at any time. Bring your laptop and come learn how to map with us!
Event Categories: Student org. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit cglink.me. Movie Night at the Epicenter
Impact and Prosperity Epicenter
Join us for one of our favorite weekly traditions! A different movie each week with the same great popcorn and friends.
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Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
WIB x KPMG Panel
Student Engagement
KPMG will host a panel for WIB members to discuss the firm, the type of work performed across its different practice areas, career paths and mobility within KPMG, and what motivates employees to build long-term careers there. The session will give members valuable insight into accounting career paths and a better understanding of what it’s like to work at a consulting firm. All are welcome.
Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
Art + Wellness: Yoga
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
Do you need to shed some stress after work? Yoga is the perfect solution, and it’s back at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts this spring! Wait out the rush-hour traffic and decompress at the Museum before heading home.
Join Micha Hori from YogaSix Sugarhouse in the UMFA Great Hall every Wednesday, March 25 through April 15, to learn the art of yoga and explore the unique connections between yoga practice and themes in the UMFA galleries. All levels of experience and ability are welcome! There will be four sessions in all, and guests are welcome to attend as many as they would like.
RSVP is encouraged for this free event, but not required.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-wellness-yoga-tickets-1982382876548. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Service Corner Nites
Bennion Community Service Center
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Kahlert Village. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sandbox Info Session
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
All University of Utah students are welcome to attend an info session about the Sandbox software accelerator program on Wednesday, March 25, 6-7 p.m. at #LassondeStudios. Free pizza will be provided. Sandbox is a senior-year and upper-division experience designed for students who are ready to build a software product and launch a business. Students receive academic credit for participating. Students at the University of Utah can enroll starting fall 2026. Register for the info session by applying to the program here: https://bit.ly/sandbox-UU.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. IMPACT Health Science Research Mornings
Artificial Intelligence
Location: HELIX Canyon Maple 3C115
You’re invited to join IMPACT HSR Mornings, a weekly, inclusive gathering to connect, learn, and collaborate on health services and outcomes research, with conversations that include how AI is being used to support research, patient care, and daily work.
Ongoing IMPACT HSR Morning Cadence: Main Program: 10:00–11:00 a.m. – structured content such as work-in-progress talks, thematic discussions, and invited speakers. , Connection Hours: 9:00–10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – informal networking, mentoring, coffee, and collaboration.
Campus Locations: Healthcare, Educators, Leaders & Innovators Complex (HELIX). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Doman Startup Studio 2A
Doman Innovation Studio
Our founder Studios provide a collaborative environment where accountability, peer mentorship, and networking thrive. We use proven coaching and documentation methods to help founders clarify goals, make progress, and identify blind spots and alternate paths.
Operating for seven weeks at a time, our Startup Studio model provides maximum flexibility for founders to tackle their "next hardest step" — from product development and market alignment to operational processes and fundraising preparation. Depending on the individual circumstances of each project, our participants can “stack” cohorts to tackle broader, long-term challenges, or join for one cohort to address a specific challenge.
Participation in the Studio is application-based.
Visitors are welcome! If you are interested in observing the Studio, please email doman@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Contact Name: Samuel Martinez. Contact Phone: 3037485543. Contact Email: samuel.martinez@eccles.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Data Drop-In Hours
Artificial Intelligence
Join us for weekly drop-in hours focused on all things Research Data!
When: Thursdays | 12pm to 1pm
Where: Digital Matters, J. Willard Marriott Library (Level 2)
Hosted by: Kaylee Alexander & Madison Golden, Research Data Librarians Need help organizing, describing, or sharing your research data? , Wondering what FAIR data means? , Struggling to write a Data Management & Sharing Plan? What We Can Help With: Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) , Organizing data and file structures for active projects , Finding and accessing research data , Curating and sharing your research data , Understanding funder and publisher data requirements , Making your data more FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), No appointment needed—just drop in!
Can’t make it? Email us to schedule a consultation.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Contact Email: mlib-data@lists.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Research Data Drop-In Session
Data Management
Got Data Questions? We've Got Answers.
Hosted by: Kaylee Alexander & Madison Golden, Research Data Librarians
Need help organizing, describing, or sharing your research data? Wondering what FAIR data means? Struggling to write a Data Management & Sharing Plan? Join us for weekly drop-in hours focused on all things Research Data!
Whether you're starting a new project, wrapping up a grant, preparing for publication, or just curious about best practices, we're here to support you.
What We Can Help With: Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) , Organizing data and file structures for active projects , Finding, accessing, and reusing data , Curating and sharing your research data , Understanding funder and publisher data requirements , Making your data more FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), Stop by to learn more, ask questions, or talk through your data needs.
No appointment needed – just drop in!
Can't make it? Email us at mlib-data@lists.utah.edu to schedule a consultation.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Madison Golden. Contact Email: madison.golden@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Department of Oncological Sciences Seminar Series - Matt Lazzara, PhD
School of Medicine
Colleges & Programs: School of Medicine. Departments: Oncological Sciences. Event Type: Education. Research. Research in Progress. Seminar Series. Students. Event Audience: All University of Utah Faculty. Department Faculty & Staff Only. Hospitals & Clinics staff. Non U of U Physicians & Health Care Providers. Open to Public. School of Medicine Faculty. School of Medicine Residents. School of Medicine Students. Full Description: The Department of Oncological Sciences presents: Matt Lazzara, PhD, University of Virgina, Professor, Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, “Mechanistic Modeling and Machine Learning Approaches for Understanding Signaling Network Control of Complex Cancer Phenotypes”” March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM, HCI RS 1st Floor Auditorium, HOST: Michelle Mendoza. Event Contact Name: Mercede Campbell. Event Contact Phone: 8012300589. Event Contact Email: mercede.campbell@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Location: HCI Research South 1st Floor Auditorium.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
HCI Research South 1st Floor Auditorium.
Biochemistry Seminar Series Bin Wu
Bioscience
Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Colleges & Programs: School of Medicine. Departments: Biochemistry. Event Type: Seminar Series. Event Audience: School of Medicine Faculty. School of Medicine Residents. School of Medicine Students. Full Description: The Department of Biochemistry is hosting Dr. Bin Wu, Associate Professor from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine on for a seminar lecture on Thursday March 26th 12-1pm in the HSEB Alumni Hall.
Title: "Ribosomes under surveillance: single-molecule imaging of bursts, collisions, and modifications on mRNAs".
Brief Description: Protein synthesis isn’t smooth—it occurs in bursts, stalls into collisions, and is reshaped by epitranscriptomic modifications, yet bulk measurements blur these dynamics… Event Contact Name: Taegan Keep. Event Contact Phone: 8086522335. Event Contact Email: taegan.keep@biochem.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Location: HSEB 2600 Alumni Hall.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
HSEB 2600 Alumni Hall.
Master of Business Creation: Virtual Info Session
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Attend a Master of Business Creation virtual information session to learn more about this unique program at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business. Register and find all dates here: http://eccles.link/mbcinfo. The MBC is an affordable program for serious entrepreneurs committed to building a sustainable, profitable company aided by an application-focused curriculum, one-on-one mentoring, networking opportunities, marketing support, access to business grants, and more. Founders work on their companies, take entrepreneurially focused classes, and receive personalized support. Learn more about the program here: https://eccles.utah.edu/mbc.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Phone: 801-581-7676. Contact Email: lassonde@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit eccles.utah.edu. From Earth to Outer Space: What and Whom is Worth Saving in the Race for Critical Minerals?
International Studies
Space exploration, energy generation, warfare, disaster recovery: these activities rely on technologies and infrastructures positioned on Earth or in space. Hardware is comprised of minerals, metals, and materials—many now designated as ‘critical’ by national governments—that must be wrested from the Earth and fed into supply chains. Nearly all large-scale problems, and therefore nearly all solutions, rest on this extractive imperative. Yet this very imperative exacerbates many of the same problems it purports to solve: displacement, insecurity, and human suffering. This dilemma shapes our collective imagination of what kinds of futures are possible on Earth and in Space, and therefore what kinds of legal and physical infrastructures are needed for their realization.
Based on fieldwork in mining, energy, policy, and space development on four continents, this talk investigates how this dilemma plays out across sectors and places through common but often conflicting needs for critical minerals and interrogates…
Campus Locations: Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make It: Remote Control Racecar (Gamma 2.0 Build)
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Design and build your own remote control racecar using 3D printing, soldering, and assembly techniques. Follow a guided Gamma 2.0 build to learn how each component fits together. You’ll finish with a functioning RC car and hands-on experience in electronics and mechanical design. Space and supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No experience needed.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Doman Startup Studio 2B
Doman Innovation Studio
Our founder Studios provide a collaborative environment where accountability, peer mentorship, and networking thrive. We use proven coaching and documentation methods to help founders clarify goals, make progress, and identify blind spots and alternate paths.
Operating for seven weeks at a time, our Startup Studio model provides maximum flexibility for founders to tackle their "next hardest step" — from product development and market alignment to operational processes and fundraising preparation. Depending on the individual circumstances of each project, our participants can “stack” cohorts to tackle broader, long-term challenges, or join for one cohort to address a specific challenge.
Participation in the Studio is application-based.
Visitors are welcome! If you are interested in observing the Studio, please email doman@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Contact Name: Samuel Martinez. Contact Phone: 3037485543. Contact Email: samuel.martinez@eccles.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
How to ProtoSpace
Protospace
How to Protospace sessions showcase equipment and services available to library patrons in the Marriott Library Protospace. Each week we'll focus on a unique service or piece of equipment and provide training and examples for each service.
Spring 2026 Schedule:
Week 0 (Jan 7-8): First week of class, no formal session
Week 1 (Jan 14-15): Button Making
Week 2 (Jan 21-22): 3D Printing
Week 3 (Jan 28-29) : Sewing - Dice Bags, Chalk Bags
Week 4 (Feb 4-5): Zines
Week 5 (Feb 11-12): Blender/3D Design
Week 6 (Feb 18-19): Embroidery
Week 7 (Feb 25-26): Virtual Reality
Week 8 (Mar 4-5): 3D Scanning with Artec
Week 9 (Mar 11-12): Spring Break - No Session
Week 10 (Mar 18-19): CLO3D/ Pattern Making
Week 11 (Mar 25-26): Podcasting
Week 12 (Apr 1-2): Textile mending/alteration
Week 13 (Apr 8-9): 3D Scanning with Scaniverse
Week 14 (Apr 15-16): Ableton and Modular Synthesis
Week 15 (Apr 22-23): Reading Day - Games with Archipelago
Week 16 (Apr 29-20): Finals Week, no formal sessions.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: TJ Ferrill. Contact Email: thomas.ferrill@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Workshops: Software Entrepreneur Series
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Learn what it takes to create a software product and startup in this workshop series for technology entrepreneurs. We'll be joined by an experienced software entrepreneur or developer to share lessons and insights. Each event will feature a presentation followed by discussion.
Registration is requested: lassonde.utah.edu/workshops.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. WEST Speaker Series - Stephen Plont, U. Georgia
Environment, Society & Sustainability (ESS)
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 3:40 PM – 5:00 PM.
School of Biological Sciences Seminar, Aleksandra Skirycz, Associate Professor, Michigan State University
Biology
TBA.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Skaggs Biology Building - Aline Wilmot (ASB). Contact Name: April Mills. Contact Email: aprilmills@bioscience.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
TEK Club: Bowling Social w/employers
Student Engagement
Network Beyond the Career Fair. Join the IS Program and TEK Club for an exclusive, high-impact networking event at the Union. Connect with recruiters from top firms like KPMG in a relaxed, face-to-face setting. Register here.
Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Ethics Explored Discussion - The Missing Humility in Current Public Health Strategies to Make Neighborhoods Healthier
University of Utah - Health Sciences
Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Colleges & Programs: Health Sciences Programs. Departments: Center for Health Ethics, Arts, and Humanities. Full Description: Ethics Explored Discussion - The Missing Humility in Current Public Health Strategies to Make Neighborhoods Healthier
Among peer wealthy democracies, the United States has infamously poor health overall, and especially large gaps between segments of its populations, including between neighborhoods. Led by philosopher of health Sean Valles, we will discuss the need for humble, community-grounded, and collaborative approaches, backed by decades of scholarship and policy. We will address current public… Event Contact Name: Camila Castaneda. Event Contact Phone: 8015875884. Event Contact Email: ethicshum@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Location: Location: In-person & Zoom
In-Person: A. Ray Olpin Union - Room 312
Virtual: Click here to register.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Location: In-person & Zoom
In-Person: A. Ray Olpin Union - Room 312
Virtual: Zoom.
King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. MOMIX: Alice [U Arts Pass Event]
Known internationally for presenting works of astounding inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists founded and directed by Moses Pendleton. Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. Join this dazzling company on a mind-bending adventure, as Alice encounters time-honored characters including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and a variety of other surprises.
“A show of jaw dropping loveliness, mind-boggling visuals and remarkable athleticism…spectacular in the best sense of the word” - VEER Magazine.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Dance. 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/momix/. Contact Name: UtahPresents Box Office. Contact Phone: 801-581-7100. Contact Email: utahpresents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit www.utahpresents.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Spring 2026 Second half - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026.
Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge: Finalist Video Voting Ends
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Voting ends for the best video in the Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. Everyone is welcome to vote. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. Utah's Responsible AI Community Consortium
Responsible AI Initiative
This will be a hybrid meeting, held in the Meldrum Conference Room of the Warnock Engineering Building (Room 2760) and on Zoom.
Recurring monthly meeting on the last Friday of the month from 10-11am MT.
January 30, 2026
February 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
April 24, 2026
May 29, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 31, 2026
August 28, 2026
September 25, 2026
October 30, 2026
December 4, 2026 (Note: First Friday to replace November and December meetings)
Penny Atkins is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://utah.zoom.us/j/86166893229?pwd=1Ou65iZp3x2lpWhPoP5IrIVtOGjVud.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 861 6689 3229
Passcode: 035018.
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Alternate Location: Zoom. Contact Name: Penny Atkins. Contact Email: rai@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
SCI Seminar: From Self-Efficacy to Systemic Change: Building an Equitable Computing Education Research Program
Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI)
Erdogan Kaya
From Self-Efficacy to Systemic Change: Building an Equitable Computing Education Research Program, Abstract: This talk examines a foundational question in computational STEM education: to what extent can targeted interventions improve pre-service elementary teachers’ computational thinking teaching efficacy beliefs? I present a study of pre-service elementary teachers who participated in a three-week CT intervention integrating EV3 robotics, Code.org, and Zoombinis. Using the CTTEBI in a pre-post design, results show significant gains in personal CT teaching efficacy, pointing to important directions for future work. I then present my current AI education research program, including the “Educate AI” project developing AI literacy curriculum through linguistically inclusive elementary robotics, the Rural AI project integrating AI concepts for rural upper elementary students, and the Compose with AI platform guiding grades 4-8 students in critically evaluating AI-generated content. I will also…
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Google’s AI Journey: From Research to Real-World ROI
Artificial Intelligence
Justin Spangler (Google) and Aaron Davis (Google)
Time and Location: March 27, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.| CRCC 115
RSVP: https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Op0V2ILgzB1JD8
Abstract: Get an inside look at Google’s AI journey, from decades of foundational research and DeepMind breakthroughs to today’s agentic tools that are transforming how businesses operate. Learn how teams are moving from experimentation to production AI with measurable ROI, including examples such as AI generating nearly half of the organization’s code, reducing security mitigation time by 96%, and accelerating global marketing asset creation by up to 60%. The session will also explore what is next, including quantum computing (Willow) and Gemini-powered robotics, with practical insights on building an AI-ready workforce.
Campus Locations: Christensen Center - C. Roland (CRCC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Faculty Friday Work in Progress - Chris Low, Director of the Middle East Center
International Studies
Distilling Empire: Britain's Archipelago of Coal-Fired Water.
Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
AI Office Hours
Artificial Intelligence
Questions or comments about AI at the U? Drop into AI office hours
University of Utah faculty, staff, and students with questions or suggestions about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at the U are encouraged to attend virtual office hours held by the AI leadership team every other Friday from noon to 1 pm.
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 237 174 996 299
Passcode: Mm9L6hw7
These meetings give the entire campus community informal access to the U’s top AI research and policy experts. Attendees can use the time to brainstorm use cases, discuss best practices, understand what’s allowed, find collaborators, suggest new tools, and more.
Office hours are one way the U is working to strengthen AI literacy—the most relevant discussions will be shared with the campus community, including via an FAQ webpage. Feedback may also shape future AI strategy and tool procurement.
Each meeting is led by at least two members of the AI leadership team, which includes research, AI, IT, and compliance officials from acro…
Event Categories: Info Sessions. Campus Locations: Microsoft Teams. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit teams.microsoft.com. Reflect & Regroup (Group)
Center for Disability & Access
A dedicated space for students to pause, reflect, and reset. Through guided discussion and peer support, they review what went well, identify what didn’t get done, and explore strategies to move forward. It’s a chance to celebrate progress, learn from setbacks, and realign goals for the week ahead.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Lassonde Information Session & Tour (In-Person or Virtual)
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Register for our weekly information session and tour on most Fridays. You can choose from an in-person tour at 12:30-1:30 p.m. or a live virtual tour at 2-2:30 p.m. We provide an overview of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and a tour of the spaces at Lassonde Studios. This is a great opportunity to learn what Lassonde can offer you and see our building. All are welcome.
Registration is requested: lassonde.utah.edu/visit.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Contact Name: Lassonde. Contact Phone: 801-587-3836. Contact Email: lassonde@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Fulbright Taiwan Info Session
In partnership with the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (ONCS), Fulbright Taiwan representatives will be visiting the University of Utah on March 27 and will present on their programs. Fulbright Taiwan enables applicants to complete postgraduate study, conduct research, or work as an English Teaching Assistant after graduation. There is also an award for being a Debate Coach/Trainer.
If you're interested in learning more about completing a Fulbright award in Taiwan, come chat with Fulbright Taiwan representatives!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck5b_0JwxG84BWT21WlaUHYejAIA113qvkc40BPB69jGchUg/viewform.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Public Event. Info Sessions. Careers. Campus Locations: Marriott Honors Housing Community (MHC). Contact Name: Alison Shimko. Contact Email: alison.shimko@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Muslim Student Association Weekly Call to Prayer
Center for Business Health, and Prosperity
Muslim Student Association Weekly Call to Prayer
Fridays | Through April 17 (no gathering March 6) | Impact & Prosperity Epicenter | Training RoomJoin the Muslim Student Association for a weekly call to prayer. This gathering provides a consistent space for reflection, community, and spiritual practice. To learn more, visit the Muslim Student Association on Instagram.
Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Snowdance Student Film Festival Final Showcase
Digital Learning Technologies
The Snowdance Student Film Festival culminates in a high-energy final screening in which student filmmakers debut their best short films inspired by snow, movement, and mountain culture. Featuring bold storytelling, stunning winter cinematography, and interdisciplinary creativity, this showcase highlights the top projects developed through months of hands-on workshops and collaborative production.
Join us as we celebrate emerging talent, award standout films, and bring the campus community together for an unforgettable night of art, adventure, and winter stoke. Event includes free food, music, and swag.
Please register for free tickets.
Event Categories: Competitions. Films. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Dumke Auditorium (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snowdance-2026-tickets-1981356743356. Contact Name: Tony Sams. Contact Phone: tony.sams@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Snowdance: Student Film Festival
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
Join us for the annual Snowdance Student Film Festival, where emerging filmmakers showcase their creative vision and storytelling talent.
Agenda 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Live DJ, Food, & Swag , 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM SHOWTIME: Film Festival, Awards to follow
Student Teams of 4 are eligible to create a short 5-10 minute film showcasing your passion for winter sports.
Event Categories: Competitions. Films. Public Event. Campus Locations: Dumke Auditorium (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snowdance-2026-tickets-1981356743356?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl. Contact Name: Tony Sams. Contact Phone: 8015859780. Contact Email: tony.sams@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.instructure.com. Lassonde 400: Casino Night (Residents Only)
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Join other Lassonde Studios residents for a casino night! There will be various casino games with dealers. This is a great way to meet your fellow residents and have some fun.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Hillel for Utah Shabbat Dinner
Center for Business Health, and Prosperity
Hillel for Utah Shabbat Dinner
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Impact & Prosperity Epicenter – Center Studio
Join Hillel for Utah for a Shabbat gathering as students come together to mark the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath. The evening will include traditional blessings, a shared meal, and time to connect in community.
All students interested in learning about or participating in Shabbat are welcome.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Department of Theatre presents "Studio Series: MTP Freshman Showcase" [U Arts Pass Event]
Theatre
Doors open 30-minutes prior to showtime, and will close at the scheduled time listed on your ticket. Due to the seating layout and actor entrances, there is no late seating in this venue.
If you wish to use an ARTSPass, you may redeem it for one free ticket at the Studio 115 box office up to one hour before the desired performance. To learn more about ARTSPass, visit this website: https://www.finearts.utah.edu/arts-pass.
Additional info about venue accessibility can be found at https://theatre.utah.edu/studio-115-accessibility.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Studio 115 (PAB). Cost: Pay What You Can $5-25. Ticket URL: https://utheatre.booktix.com/dept/SS/e/FS. Contact Email: studio.series.psm@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 28, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge: Competition Final Event
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Attend the final showcase and awards event for the Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. Teams from colleges across the state are competing for $75,000 in cash and prizes in this business-model competition. The public showcase and awards is 3:30-5 p.m. All are welcome.
Register for public showcase and awards: https://lassondeentrepreneurinstitute.as.me/?appointmentType=59142722 .
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. 13th Annual Networking Event: Internships: How to Jumpstart Your Career
Theatre
REGISTER NOW
Join ArtsForce for our 13th Annual Networking Event, bringing together College of Fine Arts students, alumni, and local arts organizations. Gain valuable insights on preparing for internships and hear from a panel of fine arts professionals as they share how internships shaped their careers.
Lunch provided!
Event Categories: Info Sessions. Meetups. Contact Name: Kate Wolsey. Contact Email: kate.wolsey@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon: Main Event
Center for Business Health, and Prosperity
Dance Marathon at the U: Main Event
Saturday, March 28 | 2:00–9:00 p.m.
Impact & Prosperity Epicenter
Join Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon for their first-ever Main Event—a national Dance Marathon tradition brought to campus.
This seven-hour event will feature games, music, service projects, and fundraising activities in support of Primary Children’s Hospital. Be part of an energetic day of advocacy and impact as students come together to support children’s healthcare.
Registration required. DM UTAH MAIN EVENT 2026
**Dinner will be provided for registered and active participants.**.
Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Department of Theatre presents "Studio Series: MTP Freshman Showcase" [U Arts Pass Event]
Theatre
Doors open 30-minutes prior to showtime, and will close at the scheduled time listed on your ticket. Due to the seating layout and actor entrances, there is no late seating in this venue.
If you wish to use an ARTSPass, you may redeem it for one free ticket at the Studio 115 box office up to one hour before the desired performance. To learn more about ARTSPass, visit this website: https://www.finearts.utah.edu/arts-pass.
Additional info about venue accessibility can be found at https://theatre.utah.edu/studio-115-accessibility.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Studio 115 (PAB). Cost: Pay What You Can $5-25. Ticket URL: https://utheatre.booktix.com/dept/SS/e/FS. Contact Email: studio.series.psm@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, March 29, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Garden with Sustainability Education - Nuh Eevaat Garden
Edible Campus Gardens
Come volunteer in the Nuh Eevaat Garden during our open volunteer hours! Whether you need service hours for a class, want to get more involved on campus, or are just curious about gardening, this is the perfect opportunity to dig in. No experience? No problem! We’ll provide the tools and guidance—you just bring yourself and a willingness to get a little dirty.
Gardening is a great way to de-stress, connect with nature and contribute to a more sustainable campus. Plus, growing food in our high-desert climate can be tricky, but together, we can learn how to cultivate a thriving garden. Everyone is welcome, so stop by, breathe in the fresh air and be part of this rewarding community effort. See you in the garden!
Learn more about volunteering with the Edible Campus Gardens here: (https://sustainability.utah.edu/edible-campus-gardens/ ).
Event Categories: Sustainability. Alternate Location: Nuh Eevaat Garden. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit sustainability.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. SCI Seminar: Principled Learning for Medical AI: Structure, Reliability, and Interpretability
Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI)
Xiaoling Hu
Principled Learning for Medical AI: Structure, Reliability, and Interpretability, Abstract: The widespread deployment of AI in medicine demands not only predictive accuracy but also structural awareness, reliability under uncertainty, and interpretability for clinical trust. In this talk, I will present a unified research agenda toward principled learning for medical AI, grounded in these core pillars.
First, I will discuss how incorporating explicit structure, such as topology and spatial priors, into neural networks enhances the model's ability to reason about fine-grained anatomical and pathological features, which are critical for tasks like brain and tumor segmentation. Second, I will focus on reliability, exploring how we can quantify and mitigate uncertainty arising from imperfect labels, limited data, and domain shifts, using methods such as distributional modeling, hyperparameter learning, and probabilistic inference. Third, I will show how these approaches naturally support…
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Spain in Sanmao and Sanmao in Spain
International Studies
Professor Wan Sonya Tang will present a new research project on the Taiwanese author, Sanmao, who achieved Asian superstardom in the 1970s through her work chronicling her life in Madrid, Spanish Sahara, and the Canary Islands. However, Sanmao remained unknown in Spain (and the West in general) until her writing was translated into Spanish in 2016. Professor Tang’s project investigates how this oft-exoticized Asian woman in turn exoticized Spanish society, particularly from Spain’s peripheral territories. She also examines how the various Spanish lands she wrote about now claim Sanmao as part of their historical heritage. Ultimately, the study rethinks traditional models of Orientalization through an analysis of Sanmao’s work and Spain’s engagement with her.
Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Bioinformatics Student-Faculty Mixer
Biology
Join us for a pizza lunch mixer hosted by the Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the College of Science, the School of Biological Sciences, the Department of Biomedical Informatics, and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, where faculty, staff, and students can learn about the bioinformatics degree and career opportunities from industry and health sciences experts.
Campus Locations: Crocker Science Center (CSC). Contact Name: Bianca Lyon. Contact Phone: 8013900963. Contact Email: bianca.lyon@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Organizing Your Week (Group)
Center for Disability & Access
A guided space where students take time to organize their week, set goals, and schedule tasks. With peer support and structured prompts, they break down assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and build a realistic plan—turning intention into action and reducing stress through clarity and accountability.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 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. This week's meeting is held in room 319 of the A. Ray Olpin Union Building.
Event Categories: Student org. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit campusconnect.utah.edu. Themed Community Crossover Event: Health and Faith Discussion
Center for Business Health, and Prosperity
Themed Community Crossover Event: Health & Faith Discussion
Monday, March 30, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Impact & Prosperity Epicenter – Center Studio
By Invitation Only
Join members of the Health Innovation, Global Health, and Interfaith Themed Communities for an interactive discussion led by Michael Magill exploring complex medical ethics cases from across the United States. Students will review real-world case studies and participate in guided discussion about potential courses of action, considering both medical decision-making and, in select cases, faith-informed ethical perspectives.
This event is designed to encourage thoughtful dialogue at the intersection of healthcare, ethics, and personal values.
Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Graduation Extravaganza
College of Humanities
The College of Social & Behavioral Science, College of Humanities, and College of Science, with support from the University of Utah Alumni Association and U Career Success, present: 2026 Graduation Extravaganza!
When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Where: Alumni House, Students will receive graduation information, pick up cords, engage with community partners who are hiring, connect with the Alumni Association, enjoy delicious food and more! Questions? Email graduationextravaganza@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI). Contact Name: Karen Marsh Schaeffer. Contact Email: karen.marsh@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit csbs.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. SCI Seminar: Advancing GeoAI and Earth observation for environmental monitoring
Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI)
Dr. He Yin
Advancing GeoAI and Earth observation for environmental monitoring
Abstract: Landscapes around the world are changing rapidly, with important consequences for sustainability, climate resilience, and society. Yet monitoring these changes across regions and scales remains difficult. In this talk, I present a research program that combines multi-sensor Earth observation, geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI), and land system science to better understand how land systems are changing, what drives those changes, and why they matter.
I begin by presenting my studies using satellite image time series to map land use change and, in collaboration with environmental scientists and ecologists, to examine its implications for carbon sequestration and biodiversity. These studies also reveal key limitations of conventional remote sensing approaches, including sensor constraints, limited transferability, and scarce training data. I then show how these challenges motivate my more recent work in sensor…
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Tech Tips Tuesday: Poll Everywhere Student Response System
Digital Learning Technologies
Join Digital Learning Technologies (DLT) staff each week for tips on the university’s digital teaching and learning tools, including Adobe, Canvas, and Kaltura. The topic varies each week.
Event description: Learn how to boost engagement and gather real-time feedback using Poll Everywhere. This session covers creating interactive polls, integrating them into presentations, and viewing responses instantly. Optionally use for attendance.
Free, but registration is required using the link below.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Alternate Location: Zoom. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Melody Carver. Contact Email: melody.carver@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.zoom.us. Study Entrepreneurship: Virtual Info Session
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Learn more about classes and programs provided by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business. Options include electives, minor, major, and master's.
Registration is required: https://lassondeentrepreneurinstitute.as.me/schedule/73ecdbf8/?appointmentTypeIds[]=16557842 .
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit eccles.utah.edu. Frontiers of Science lecture: Curiosity, Research and the Wisdom of Dr. Seuss
Mining Engineering
"Curiosity, Research and the Wisdom of Dr.Seuss" with Geri Richmond
Presidential Chair in Science and Professor of Chemistry, University of Oregon
Curiosity is a powerful driver in discovery, exploration and understanding of the world we all inhabit. Join celebrated chemist Geri Richmond as she explores with us this uniquely human trait that fuels research, helps build knowledge, drives technological progress and even influences evolutionary adaptation and our ability to form unbiased beliefs. As scientists and researchers, this “itch to understand” can often take our efforts and experiences in directions and places we may never have imagined.
Or as Dr. Seuss would say, "Oh, the places you'll go! Oh, the people you’ll meet!”
Details and registration here.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Contact Name: Katelin Goings. Contact Email: katelin.goings@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit science.utah.edu. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Hours With Experts: One-on-One Session Registration Opens for April
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Hours with Experts one-on-one session registration opens today for this month. The sessions allow students to sign up for private meetings with experts on topics including entrepreneurship, law, business formation, finances, sales, marketing, product development, operations, and more. Visit the program webpage to see available experts, dates, and times.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Day of Kindness: Kindness for the Earth and U
Sustainability Office
It's the University Day of Kindness! Come pick up reusable silverware kits, seeds from the Seed Library- including pollinator friendly varieties, play garden games, and learn about our upcoming events to celebrate Earth Month and the 30th anniversary of the Edible Campus Gardens.
Event Categories: Sustainability. Alternate Location: Office for Sustainability Education, BUC 50. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit belong.utah.edu. Day of Kindness: Kindness for the Earth and U
Edible Campus Gardens
It's the University Day of Kindness! Come pick up reusable silverware kits, seeds from the Seed Library- including pollinator friendly varieties, play garden games, and learn about our upcoming events to celebrate Earth Month and the 30th anniversary of the Edible Campus Gardens.
Event Categories: Sustainability. Alternate Location: Office for Sustainability Education, BUC 50. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit belong.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. SCI Seminar: Efficient and Reliable AI for Real-World Healthcare Deployment
Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI)
Md Mostafijur Rahman
Efficient and Reliable AI for Real-World Healthcare Deployment, Abstract: Healthcare is one of the highest-impact domains for AI, yet reliable deployment at scale remains difficult. To truly improve patient care and clinical workflows, AI must operate under real clinical constraints, not just in ideal lab settings. In practice, deployment is limited by high compute and memory costs, scarce labeled data, and distribution shifts across sites and time. Many clinically important findings are also rare and long-tailed, which makes generalization especially challenging. My research makes deployability a design objective by developing methods that stay accurate under strict resource and data constraints. In this talk, I will first discuss high-performance lightweight deep learning architectures built by redesigning core building blocks. I will then present training-time generative supervision strategies that improve data efficiency and generalization to rare and long-tailed cases with no…
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Once Upon an Art Museum
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
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.
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: U Arts Pass. Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Headshot Wednesday
Digital Learning Technologies
Let Digital Learning Technologies (DLT) help you put your best face forward!
Join us for Headshot Wednesday, a weekly event hosted by DLT Learning Experience Manager Tony Sams. Drop by the Video Studio in Marriott Library Room 1705 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for a complimentary professional headshot session.
No reservations are needed — just walk in, and we'll take care of the rest. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, Headshot Wednesday is the perfect opportunity to update your professional profile and make a great first impression. DLT is here to support you, so come by and say hello!
Event Categories: Other. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Contact Name: Tony Sams. Contact Email: tony.sams@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Monthly Affiliate Call
University of Utah - Health Sciences
Event Audience: Hospitals & Clinics staff. Non U of U Physicians & Health Care Providers. All University of Utah Faculty. Full Description: The Monthly Affiliate Call, led by Dr. Ted Kimball, serves as a forum to collaborate and address regional issues and challenges that affect health care in the Mountain West. All University of Utah Health partners are encouraged to participate in the call via Zoom. Topics change monthly to reflect trending issues and current needs. Event Contact Name: Annie Romano. Event Contact Phone: 8015563135. Event Contact Email: annie.romano@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Location: https://utah.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rceuppzguHtTGCzylN4n_nLNt1psFVfju.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Virtual - https://utah.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rceuppzguHtTGCzylN4n_nLNt1psFVfju.
For more info visit utah.zoom.us. 2025-2026 Oncological Sciences Research in Progress
School of Medicine
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Colleges & Programs: School of Medicine. Departments: Oncological Sciences. Event Type: Research. Research in Progress. Students. Event Audience: All University of Utah Faculty. Hospitals & Clinics staff. Non U of U Physicians & Health Care Providers. Department Faculty & Staff Only. Open to Public. School of Medicine Faculty. School of Medicine Residents. School of Medicine Students. Full Description: 2025-26 Oncological Sciences Research in Progress Seminar Series. Event Contact Name: Jason Carrillo. Event Contact Phone: 801-585-7774. Event Contact Email: jason.carrillo@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Location: Huntsman Cancer Institute -Research South - 1st Floor Auditorium.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Research South - 1st Floor Auditorium.
University of Utah IT Professionals Forum
UIT - University Information Technology
The Information Technology Professionals (IT Pros) Forum is an independent University of Utah group governed by an elected Board of Directors. IT Pros members meet monthly to discuss IT concerns shared among university colleges, departments, and offices.
The meeting agenda is to be determined.
Email list members will receive meeting info via email. Please contact Jeff Jonsson at jeff.jonsson@utah.edu if you are interested in attending.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Alternate Location: Zoom. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Jeff Jonsson. Contact Email: jeff.jonsson@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Special Interest Group: AI Policy and Frameworks
Responsible AI Initiative
This is the new recurring meeting for the Responsible AI Special Interest Group (SIG) on policy and frameworks. This meeting will occur on Zoom at from 12:00-1:00pm MT on the first Wednesday of each month.
November 5, 2025
December 3, 2025
January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
July 1, 2026
August 5, 2026
September 2, 2026
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026
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Penny Atkins is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://utah.zoom.us/j/85437186979?pwd=qhGf1WlwS4uVJVn6JaKYpQxbBVOvdt.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 854 3718 6979
Passcode: 974947.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Craft & Connect
Center for Disability & Access
Join us in a fun craft each week or you are welcome to bring your own! This is a space to meet people, learn about campus resources, and build connection. All students are welcome, you do not have to be connected to the CDA.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free! Contact Name: Shalyse McKnight. Contact Phone: 801-585-1814. Contact Email: shalyse.mcknight@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Drop-in Drawing Disco
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Grab your sketchbook and head on over to a Drop-in Drawing Disco at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! This free, laid-back event invites you to explore your artistic potential.
Explore Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Find inspiration in Watt’s print practice and create your own linoleum prints. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or current project to work on. All levels of experience are welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not required; join at any time as space allows.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-drawing-disco-tickets-1983100417733. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. AI Tinker Lab
Artificial Intelligence
AI Tinker Lab at Kahlert Village, Adobe Creative Commons
Welcome to the AI Tinker Lab—a drop-in, experimental playground where curiosity leads and perfection politely waits in the hallway. This is a hands-on space for faculty, staff, and students to dabble, test, stretch, remix, and tinker with emerging AI tools in a low-pressure, high-creativity environment.
Join in person or online.
Campus Locations: Kahlert Village. Contact Email: tony.sams@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.zoom.us. How to ProtoSpace
Protospace
How to Protospace sessions showcase equipment and services available to library patrons in the Marriott Library Protospace. Each week we'll focus on a unique service or piece of equipment and provide training and examples for each service.
Spring 2026 Schedule:
Week 0 (Jan 7-8): First week of class, no formal session
Week 1 (Jan 14-15): Button Making
Week 2 (Jan 21-22): 3D Printing
Week 3 (Jan 28-29) : Sewing - Dice Bags, Chalk Bags
Week 4 (Feb 4-5): Zines
Week 5 (Feb 11-12): Blender/3D Design
Week 6 (Feb 18-19): Embroidery
Week 7 (Feb 25-26): Virtual Reality
Week 8 (Mar 4-5): 3D Scanning with Artec
Week 9 (Mar 11-12): Spring Break - No Session
Week 10 (Mar 18-19): CLO3D/ Pattern Making
Week 11 (Mar 25-26): Podcasting
Week 12 (Apr 1-2): Textile mending/alteration
Week 13 (Apr 8-9): 3D Scanning with Scaniverse
Week 14 (Apr 15-16): Ableton and Modular Synthesis
Week 15 (Apr 22-23): Reading Day - Games with Archipelago
Week 16 (Apr 29-20): Finals Week, no formal sessions.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: TJ Ferrill. Contact Email: thomas.ferrill@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Calming Tools Discovery Drop-In
Center for Disability & Access
Sensory Exploration is a weekly drop‑in space designed to help students discover tools that support focus, regulation, and overall well‑being. During these open hours, students are welcome to stop by and try out a variety of sensory support items—including weighted blankets, fidget tools, textured objects, noise‑reduction options, and other calming or stimulating resources. This space offers a low‑pressure environment where students can explore what works best for their individual needs. Staff are available to answer questions and guide students through different sensory options. Open to all students and those interested in learning about neurodiversity or sensory supports.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Impact Capital Community Meeting - Diligence in Practice Pt. 3
Impact and Prosperity Epicenter
Impact Capital Community Meeting - Diligence in Practice Pt. 3
The ICC community will continue building on their analysis and connecting the dots across their research. By this stage, students should be working toward a clear, well-rounded understanding of each company’s strengths, risks, and potential red flags.
Invite Only
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 1st
⏰ Starts @ 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Impact Capital Community End-Cap.
Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Contact Name: Shannon Segale. Contact Email: shannon.segale@sorensoninstitute.com. Campus Wide Event: No.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
TEK Club: Future of Technology Panel
Student Engagement
Decode the Next Decade of Innovation. Join a panel of industry executives and academic futurists to explore the intersection of global politics, history, and AI strategy. Gain a strategic lens on how "Digital Empires" and "Humanist-Futurism" are reshaping the professional landscape. Register here.
Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Study Power Hour (Group)
Center for Disability & Access
A supportive space where students work alongside one another to stay focused and motivated. By studying in the presence of peers, each student gains a built‑in accountability partner—helping them stay on track, manage their time, and make real progress on homework or projects.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Movie Night at the Epicenter
Impact and Prosperity Epicenter
Join us for one of our favorite weekly traditions! A different movie each week with the same great popcorn and friends.
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Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Art + Wellness: Yoga
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
Do you need to shed some stress after work? Yoga is the perfect solution, and it’s back at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts this spring! Wait out the rush-hour traffic and decompress at the Museum before heading home.
Join Micha Hori from YogaSix Sugarhouse in the UMFA Great Hall every Wednesday, March 25 through April 15, to learn the art of yoga and explore the unique connections between yoga practice and themes in the UMFA galleries. All levels of experience and ability are welcome! There will be four sessions in all, and guests are welcome to attend as many as they would like.
RSVP is encouraged for this free event, but not required.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-wellness-yoga-tickets-1982382876548. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Transformación Cultural
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
Panel Discussion
In October of 2025, the UMFA unveiled two new galleries celebrating art from México, Central, and South America. This three-year collaboration with Artes de México en Utah and the Transformación Cultural work group resulted in a space that reflects the richness of living cultures, identity, and art.
Join us for a panel, gallery conversations, and refreshments in celebration of the new galleries and the Transformación Cultural work group members who made them possible. This group of community leaders and creatives will share more about the project, the art, and how the past is present in these new spaces.
Charla Comunitaria
En octubre de 2025, el UMFA inauguró dos nuevas galerías dedicadas al arte de México, Centroamérica y Sudamérica. Esta colaboración de tres años con Artes de México en Utah y el grupo de trabajo Transformación Cultural dio vida a espacios que reflejan la riqueza de las culturas vivas, la identidad y la expression artística.
Los invitamos a acompañarnos en un panel…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Lectures. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Dumke Auditorium (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transformacion-cultural-tickets-1984390876530. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. Epicenter Concert Series
Center for Business Health, and Prosperity
🎶 Epicenter Concert Series — April 1
7:30 p.m. | Epicenter Forum
Wrap up the semester with live music at the Epicenter. This final concert of the spring semester will feature student talent, free food, and an easygoing space to gather, listen, and celebrate community.
🎤 Live performances
🎉 End-of-semester energy
Artists to be announced.
Sponsored by Prosperity U and Interfaith U.
Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Garden with Sustainability Education - Nuh Eevaat Garden
Edible Campus Gardens
Come volunteer in the Nuh Eevaat Garden during our open volunteer hours! Whether you need service hours for a class, want to get more involved on campus, or are just curious about gardening, this is the perfect opportunity to dig in. No experience? No problem! We’ll provide the tools and guidance—you just bring yourself and a willingness to get a little dirty.
Gardening is a great way to de-stress, connect with nature and contribute to a more sustainable campus. Plus, growing food in our high-desert climate can be tricky, but together, we can learn how to cultivate a thriving garden. Everyone is welcome, so stop by, breathe in the fresh air and be part of this rewarding community effort. See you in the garden!
Learn more about volunteering with the Edible Campus Gardens here: (https://sustainability.utah.edu/edible-campus-gardens/ ).
Event Categories: Sustainability. Alternate Location: Nuh Eevaat Garden. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. Thrift Pop Up!
Sustainability Office
Come celebrate Earth Month at our FREE Thrift Pop-Up! The Earth Month Thrift Pop-Up is an opportunity for the University of Utah community to practice sustainability by participating in a free, secondhand self-serve market. Attendees are invited to take their pick from a collection of used clothing items. This event encourages thrifting as a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, helping divert clothing from landfills while promoting reuse within our campus community.
🌍 Earth Month Thrift Pop Up
🗓️ Thursday, April 2nd
⏱️ 10am-2pm
📍Union West Ballroom
📲 Register now by clicking the link!
Event Categories: Sustainability. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Alternate Location: Union West Ballroom. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com. IMPACT Health Science Research Mornings
Artificial Intelligence
Location: HELIX Canyon Maple 3C115
You’re invited to join IMPACT HSR Mornings, a weekly, inclusive gathering to connect, learn, and collaborate on health services and outcomes research, with conversations that include how AI is being used to support research, patient care, and daily work.
Ongoing IMPACT HSR Morning Cadence: Main Program: 10:00–11:00 a.m. – structured content such as work-in-progress talks, thematic discussions, and invited speakers. , Connection Hours: 9:00–10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – informal networking, mentoring, coffee, and collaboration.
Campus Locations: Healthcare, Educators, Leaders & Innovators Complex (HELIX). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Doman Startup Studio 2A
Doman Innovation Studio
Our founder Studios provide a collaborative environment where accountability, peer mentorship, and networking thrive. We use proven coaching and documentation methods to help founders clarify goals, make progress, and identify blind spots and alternate paths.
Operating for seven weeks at a time, our Startup Studio model provides maximum flexibility for founders to tackle their "next hardest step" — from product development and market alignment to operational processes and fundraising preparation. Depending on the individual circumstances of each project, our participants can “stack” cohorts to tackle broader, long-term challenges, or join for one cohort to address a specific challenge.
Participation in the Studio is application-based.
Visitors are welcome! If you are interested in observing the Studio, please email doman@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Contact Name: Samuel Martinez. Contact Phone: 3037485543. Contact Email: samuel.martinez@eccles.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Data Drop-In Hours
Artificial Intelligence
Join us for weekly drop-in hours focused on all things Research Data!
When: Thursdays | 12pm to 1pm
Where: Digital Matters, J. Willard Marriott Library (Level 2)
Hosted by: Kaylee Alexander & Madison Golden, Research Data Librarians Need help organizing, describing, or sharing your research data? , Wondering what FAIR data means? , Struggling to write a Data Management & Sharing Plan? What We Can Help With: Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) , Organizing data and file structures for active projects , Finding and accessing research data , Curating and sharing your research data , Understanding funder and publisher data requirements , Making your data more FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), No appointment needed—just drop in!
Can’t make it? Email us to schedule a consultation.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Contact Email: mlib-data@lists.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Research Data Drop-In Session
Data Management
Got Data Questions? We've Got Answers.
Hosted by: Kaylee Alexander & Madison Golden, Research Data Librarians
Need help organizing, describing, or sharing your research data? Wondering what FAIR data means? Struggling to write a Data Management & Sharing Plan? Join us for weekly drop-in hours focused on all things Research Data!
Whether you're starting a new project, wrapping up a grant, preparing for publication, or just curious about best practices, we're here to support you.
What We Can Help With: Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) , Organizing data and file structures for active projects , Finding, accessing, and reusing data , Curating and sharing your research data , Understanding funder and publisher data requirements , Making your data more FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), Stop by to learn more, ask questions, or talk through your data needs.
No appointment needed – just drop in!
Can't make it? Email us at mlib-data@lists.utah.edu to schedule a consultation.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Madison Golden. Contact Email: madison.golden@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Workshop: Trustworthy AI with Synthetic Data
Artificial Intelligence
Synthetic data is transforming how healthcare advances—unlocking innovation while protecting patient privacy. Join us April 2 & 3 for a two‑day workshop on Trustworthy AI with Synthetic Data featuring Professor Guang Cheng (UCLA), a national leader in AI trustworthiness, privacy, fairness, and generative data science.
Sponsored by the CTSI Study Design & Biostatistics Center (SDBC) and Biostatistics, Informatics, and Data Science (BIDS) team, this workshop will cover:
- Practical data synthesis methods for tabular data
- LLM ‑ and transformer‑based approaches for text synthesis
- Synthetic data generator evaluation
Whether you work with sensitive health data or are exploring generative AI methods, this workshop offers timely insights and practical expertise.
Dates & Times:
Thurs, April 2, 2026 ∙ 12:00-2:00pm
Fri, April 3, 2026 ∙ 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm
Venue: Williams Building, Room 238A.
Contact Email: josh.taylor@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit ctsi.utah.edu. Doman Startup Studio 2B
Doman Innovation Studio
Our founder Studios provide a collaborative environment where accountability, peer mentorship, and networking thrive. We use proven coaching and documentation methods to help founders clarify goals, make progress, and identify blind spots and alternate paths.
Operating for seven weeks at a time, our Startup Studio model provides maximum flexibility for founders to tackle their "next hardest step" — from product development and market alignment to operational processes and fundraising preparation. Depending on the individual circumstances of each project, our participants can “stack” cohorts to tackle broader, long-term challenges, or join for one cohort to address a specific challenge.
Participation in the Studio is application-based.
Visitors are welcome! If you are interested in observing the Studio, please email doman@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Contact Name: Samuel Martinez. Contact Phone: 3037485543. Contact Email: samuel.martinez@eccles.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
How to ProtoSpace
Protospace
How to Protospace sessions showcase equipment and services available to library patrons in the Marriott Library Protospace. Each week we'll focus on a unique service or piece of equipment and provide training and examples for each service.
Spring 2026 Schedule:
Week 0 (Jan 7-8): First week of class, no formal session
Week 1 (Jan 14-15): Button Making
Week 2 (Jan 21-22): 3D Printing
Week 3 (Jan 28-29) : Sewing - Dice Bags, Chalk Bags
Week 4 (Feb 4-5): Zines
Week 5 (Feb 11-12): Blender/3D Design
Week 6 (Feb 18-19): Embroidery
Week 7 (Feb 25-26): Virtual Reality
Week 8 (Mar 4-5): 3D Scanning with Artec
Week 9 (Mar 11-12): Spring Break - No Session
Week 10 (Mar 18-19): CLO3D/ Pattern Making
Week 11 (Mar 25-26): Podcasting
Week 12 (Apr 1-2): Textile mending/alteration
Week 13 (Apr 8-9): 3D Scanning with Scaniverse
Week 14 (Apr 15-16): Ableton and Modular Synthesis
Week 15 (Apr 22-23): Reading Day - Games with Archipelago
Week 16 (Apr 29-20): Finals Week, no formal sessions.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: TJ Ferrill. Contact Email: thomas.ferrill@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. School of Biological Sciences Seminar, Franziska Beran, Head of RG BIOTIC 2
Biology
TBA
Host: Talia Karasov.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Skaggs Biology Building - Aline Wilmot (ASB). Contact Name: April Mills. Contact Email: aprilmills@bioscience.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Garden with Sustainability Education - Nuh Eevaat Garden
Edible Campus Gardens
Come volunteer in the Nuh Eevaat Garden during our open volunteer hours! Whether you need service hours for a class, want to get more involved on campus, or are just curious about gardening, this is the perfect opportunity to dig in. No experience? No problem! We’ll provide the tools and guidance—you just bring yourself and a willingness to get a little dirty.
Gardening is a great way to de-stress, connect with nature and contribute to a more sustainable campus. Plus, growing food in our high-desert climate can be tricky, but together, we can learn how to cultivate a thriving garden. Everyone is welcome, so stop by, breathe in the fresh air and be part of this rewarding community effort. See you in the garden!
Learn more about volunteering with the Edible Campus Gardens here: (https://sustainability.utah.edu/edible-campus-gardens/ ).
Event Categories: Sustainability. Alternate Location: Nuh Eevaat Garden. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.utah.edu. Service Corner nItes
Bennion Community Service Center
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Kahlert Village. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. Department of Theatre presents "Studio Series: Taskmaster" [U Arts Pass Event]
Theatre
Doors open 30-minutes prior to showtime, and will close at the scheduled time listed on your ticket. Due to the seating layout and actor entrances, there is no late seating in this venue.
If you wish to use an ARTSPass, you may redeem it for one free ticket at the Studio 115 box office up to one hour before the desired performance. To learn more about ARTSPass, visit this website: https://www.finearts.utah.edu/arts-pass.
Additional info about venue accessibility can be found at https://theatre.utah.edu/studio-115-accessibility.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Studio 115 (PAB). Cost: Pay What You Can $5-25. Ticket URL: https://utheatre.booktix.com/dept/SS/e/TM. Contact Email: studio.series.psm@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. AI + Ethics Workshop
Responsible AI Initiative
Join researchers from across the University of Utah on Friday, April 3, 2026, for a one‑day, on‑campus workshop dedicated to AI + Ethics and the social, cultural, and institutional impacts of artificial intelligence.
This event is designed for both those who build or study AI technologies and also for faculty and researchers in humanist disciplines whose perspectives are essential for understanding AI’s influence on people, communities, and society.
The workshop will feature talks, panels, posters, and highly interactive “open problem” sessions where participants explore pressing questions, meet collaborators from across campus, discover ongoing AI‑related work beyond their own fields, and help shape new interdisciplinary approaches to some of the most important ethical challenges of our time.
Registration is required for all attendees. Please register by Friday, March 20.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to each registrant. An off-site mixer will follow in the evening.
This event is sponsored by…
Alternate Location: University of Utah Campus: exact location shared after registration. Ticket URL: https://luma.com/2sgzwn8t. Contact Name: Madeline Burton. Contact Email: rai@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit rai.utah.edu. Garden with Sustainability Education - Nuh Eevaat Garden
Edible Campus Gardens
Come volunteer in the Nuh Eevaat Garden during our open volunteer hours! Whether you need service hours for a class, want to get more involved on campus, or are just curious about gardening, this is the perfect opportunity to dig in. No experience? No problem! We’ll provide the tools and guidance—you just bring yourself and a willingness to get a little dirty.
Gardening is a great way to de-stress, connect with nature and contribute to a more sustainable campus. Plus, growing food in our high-desert climate can be tricky, but together, we can learn how to cultivate a thriving garden. Everyone is welcome, so stop by, breathe in the fresh air and be part of this rewarding community effort. See you in the garden!
Learn more about volunteering with the Edible Campus Gardens here: (https://sustainability.utah.edu/edible-campus-gardens/ ).
Event Categories: Sustainability. Alternate Location: Nuh Eevaat Garden. Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. Workshop: Trustworthy AI with Synthetic Data
Artificial Intelligence
Synthetic data is transforming how healthcare advances—unlocking innovation while protecting patient privacy. Join us April 2 & 3 for a two‑day workshop on Trustworthy AI with Synthetic Data featuring Professor Guang Cheng (UCLA), a national leader in AI trustworthiness, privacy, fairness, and generative data science.
Sponsored by the CTSI Study Design & Biostatistics Center (SDBC) and Biostatistics, Informatics, and Data Science (BIDS) team, this workshop will cover:
- Practical data synthesis methods for tabular data
- LLM ‑ and transformer‑based approaches for text synthesis
- Synthetic data generator evaluation
Whether you work with sensitive health data or are exploring generative AI methods, this workshop offers timely insights and practical expertise.
Dates & Times:
Thurs, April 2, 2026 ∙ 12:00-2:00pm
Fri, April 3, 2026 ∙ 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm
Venue: Williams Building, Room 238A.
Contact Email: josh.taylor@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit ctsi.utah.edu. “Imaginaries of Desertion: Settler Heterotopias in The Adventures of China Iron”
International Studies
Faculty Fridays
Center for Latin American Studies, University of Utah
Title: “Imaginaries of Desertion: Settler Heterotopias in The Adventures of China Iron”
Maria Laura Martinelli (Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish)
This talk examines how contemporary fiction revisits and reworks colonial spatial imaginaries in the Southern Cone of Latin America. I focus on The Adventures of China Iron (2017) by award-winning author Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, a story that reimagines the nineteenth-century Argentine poem Martín Fierro from the perspective of his unnamed wife, “La China.” I explore how the novel envisions desertion—moving tierra adentro, into the “desert,” or “Indian Territory”—as a gesture of radical freedom. Set in Mapuche territories east of the Andes, this fictional, heterotopic space unravels the sexual and gendered dynamics of settler colonies while portraying the frontier landscape as emptied of history and politics, both challenging and echoing settler colonial logics.
Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Faculty Friday Work in Progress - Maria Laura Martinelli
International Studies
Title coming soon!
Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Reflect & Regroup (Group)
Center for Disability & Access
A dedicated space for students to pause, reflect, and reset. Through guided discussion and peer support, they review what went well, identify what didn’t get done, and explore strategies to move forward. It’s a chance to celebrate progress, learn from setbacks, and realign goals for the week ahead.
Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Lassonde Information Session & Tour (In-Person or Virtual)
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Register for our weekly information session and tour on most Fridays. You can choose from an in-person tour at 12:30-1:30 p.m. or a live virtual tour at 2-2:30 p.m. We provide an overview of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and a tour of the spaces at Lassonde Studios. This is a great opportunity to learn what Lassonde can offer you and see our building. All are welcome.
Registration is requested: lassonde.utah.edu/visit.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Contact Name: Lassonde. Contact Phone: 801-587-3836. Contact Email: lassonde@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Muslim Student Association Weekly Call to Prayer
Center for Business Health, and Prosperity
Muslim Student Association Weekly Call to Prayer
Fridays | Through April 17 (no gathering March 6) | Impact & Prosperity Epicenter | Training RoomJoin the Muslim Student Association for a weekly call to prayer. This gathering provides a consistent space for reflection, community, and spiritual practice. To learn more, visit the Muslim Student Association on Instagram.
Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Workshop: Trustworthy AI with Synthetic Data
Artificial Intelligence
Synthetic data is transforming how healthcare advances—unlocking innovation while protecting patient privacy. Join us April 2 & 3 for a two‑day workshop on Trustworthy AI with Synthetic Data featuring Professor Guang Cheng (UCLA), a national leader in AI trustworthiness, privacy, fairness, and generative data science.
Sponsored by the CTSI Study Design & Biostatistics Center (SDBC) and Biostatistics, Informatics, and Data Science (BIDS) team, this workshop will cover:
- Practical data synthesis methods for tabular data
- LLM ‑ and transformer‑based approaches for text synthesis
- Synthetic data generator evaluation
Whether you work with sensitive health data or are exploring generative AI methods, this workshop offers timely insights and practical expertise.
Dates & Times:
Thurs, April 2, 2026 ∙ 12:00-2:00pm
Fri, April 3, 2026 ∙ 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm
Venue: Williams Building, Room 238A.
Contact Email: josh.taylor@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit ctsi.utah.edu. [RESCHEDULED] Make It: Digital Lomography
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Build your own lo-fi digital camera for lomography! This project combines soldering, 3D printing, and simple coding to create a customizable digital camera. Learn to assemble electronic components and explore creative modifications. Space and supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No experience needed.
Campus Locations: Lassonde Studios (LSND). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Department of Theatre presents "Urinetown, The Musical" [U Arts Pass Event]
Theatre
Music by Mark Hollmann, Lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and Book by Kotis
Director David Eggers
Urinetown is a smartly written musical comedy that cleverly uses references to musical theatre classics to make us consider the ridiculousness of power and greed, the establishment, the anti-establishment, politics, capitalism, and rebellion, all while laughing. The grim realities of water scarcity is part of everyday life in some parts of the world right now, and as we look globally at environmental issues, and locally at the state of the great Salt Lake, it’s not hard to imagine the farfetched circumstances of Urinetown being closer than they were when the show opened on Broadway in 2001.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Cost: https://theatre.utah.edu/this-season/tickets-parking. Ticket URL: https://theatre.utah.edu/this-season/our-productions/2025-2026-season/urinetown-the-musical. Transportation / Parking: The Babcock Theatre is on the lower level of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, located at 300 South University Street (1400 East), across the street from Rice-Eccles Stadium. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the theatre and on nearby streets; may require payment. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
This exhibition is on view September 13, 2025–June 14, 2026. Visit umfa.utah.edu for Museum hours.
Adama Delphine Fawundu is a New York-based artist of Mende, Krim, Bamileke, and Bubi descent. Her practice embodies ancestral memory across space and time, reconnecting places, objects, plants, animals, and spirits of the global African diaspora.
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, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Malta, Cuba, and the United States, 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 were selected by the artist for their resonance with her practice.
In the true spirit of…
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free with UID. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/visit. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Bug World: A special exhibition at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah
Imagine What’s Possible in a World Built by Bugs!
Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!
Bug World was created by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and built by Wētā Workshop, the five-time Academy Award-winning special effects masters behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. They teamed up with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to use their masterful modeling and set design to unveil the genius of insects like you’ve never seen before.
Museum admission, including this special exhibit, is free for Univers…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: Free for University of Utah faculty, staff, and students. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/exhibitions/bug-world. Transportation / Parking: Free on-site parking. Contact Name: Mark Johnston. Contact Phone: 801-585-0233. Contact Email: mjohnston@nhmu.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nhmu.utah.edu. Guns to Gardens (Utah Presents)
Sustainability Office
Join us for a meaningful community event where previously surrendered firearms are transformed into gardening tools. Guns to Gardens brings together sustainability and nonviolence, creating space for reflection, healing, and positive change. By reshaping weapons into tools that grow food and flowers, we plant seeds of resilience, hope, and peace in our community.
All materials used in this event have been collected in advance. No operational weapons will be present on site. All components will be handled in accordance with established safety protocols by trained professionals.
All are welcome to attend and witness this powerful act of transformation.
Event Categories: Sustainability. Alternate Location: Nuh Eevaat Garden, University of Utah (Just east of Pioneer Memorial Theatre). Contact Email: sustainability@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Department of Theatre presents "Urinetown, The Musical" [U Arts Pass Event]
Theatre
Music by Mark Hollmann, Lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and Book by Kotis
Director David Eggers
Urinetown is a smartly written musical comedy that cleverly uses references to musical theatre classics to make us consider the ridiculousness of power and greed, the establishment, the anti-establishment, politics, capitalism, and rebellion, all while laughing. The grim realities of water scarcity is part of everyday life in some parts of the world right now, and as we look globally at environmental issues, and locally at the state of the great Salt Lake, it’s not hard to imagine the farfetched circumstances of Urinetown being closer than they were when the show opened on Broadway in 2001.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Cost: https://theatre.utah.edu/this-season/tickets-parking. Ticket URL: https://theatre.utah.edu/this-season/our-productions/2025-2026-season/urinetown-the-musical. Transportation / Parking: The Babcock Theatre is on the lower level of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, located at 300 South University Street (1400 East), across the street from Rice-Eccles Stadium. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the theatre and on nearby streets; may require payment. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org. Department of Theatre Presents "Theatre Teaching Showcase"
Theatre
Theatre Teaching students showcase their performance work.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Studio 115 (PAB). Cost: Pay What You Can $5-$25. Ticket URL: https://utheatre.booktix.com/dept/SS/e/TT. Contact Email: studio.series.psm@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Department of Theatre presents "Urinetown, The Musical" [U Arts Pass Event]
Theatre
Music by Mark Hollmann, Lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and Book by Kotis
Director David Eggers
Urinetown is a smartly written musical comedy that cleverly uses references to musical theatre classics to make us consider the ridiculousness of power and greed, the establishment, the anti-establishment, politics, capitalism, and rebellion, all while laughing. The grim realities of water scarcity is part of everyday life in some parts of the world right now, and as we look globally at environmental issues, and locally at the state of the great Salt Lake, it’s not hard to imagine the farfetched circumstances of Urinetown being closer than they were when the show opened on Broadway in 2001.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Cost: https://theatre.utah.edu/this-season/tickets-parking. Ticket URL: https://theatre.utah.edu/this-season/our-productions/2025-2026-season/urinetown-the-musical. Transportation / Parking: The Babcock Theatre is on the lower level of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, located at 300 South University Street (1400 East), across the street from Rice-Eccles Stadium. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the theatre and on nearby streets; may require payment. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Theatre Company
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Miriam Laube
March 20-April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Loyalty, Legacy, and Love for the Game, LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court there. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Einar Nielsen Field House.
“Game on! King James is just the ticket!” — Daily Beast
“Exuberant and terrific!” — The Wall Street Journal.
Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Cost: $44-57 ($5 for students/50% off for staff and faculty). Ticket URL: https://pioneertheatre.org/production/king-james/. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
For more info visit pioneertheatre.org.