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Third Saturday for Families: Mosaics

Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 1–4 pm | Free Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This Third Saturday for Families activity celebrates mosaics from ancient history to the present day! The mosaic Touchstone by Shahzia Sikander is a whirl of colors and shapes made from ceramic tile and stone. The Mosaic Pavement Panel from Ancient Rome is beautiful and sturdy. Learn about the mosaics at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and create your own mosaic! (Detail) Shahzia Sikander, Pakistani American, born 1969, Touchstone, 2021, Glass mosaic with patinated brass frame, Purchased with funds from the Phyllis Cannon Wattis Endowment Fund, UMFA2023.11.1. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/events/third-sat-mosaics. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Botanical Alchemy 40th Anniversary Party

An extraordinary evening of art, nature, and enchantment, celebrating Red Butte Garden and Arboretum's 40th anniversary. Featuring a progressive dining experience through the Garden, with innovative garden-inspired cuisine & cocktails, and live performances in a stunning natural setting. Event Categories: Public Event. Campus Locations: Red Butte Garden & Arboretum (CVC). Cost: $200. Ticket URL: https://redbuttegarden.org/events/garden-party/. Transportation / Parking: Valet parking. Contact Name: Mindy Wilson. Contact Phone: 801.581.4938. Contact Email: pr@redbutte.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more info visit redbuttegarden.org.

OVPR Town Hall

To ensure support and awareness for our research community, we are holding another town hall. Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Clarisa Depari. Contact Email: clarisa.depari@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit utah.zoom.us.

Native Excellence Gala

The Native Excellence Gala brings together Tribal Nation heads of state, community partners and members, educators, and students to celebrate changemakers and leaders who are making a positive impact on behalf of the Indigenous community. With prestigious awards bestowed upon nominated individuals, the evening includes a VIP reception, dinner and entertainment to honor and celebrate award recipients. Event Categories: Community Engagement. Other. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Cost: $50-$75. Ticket URL: https://umarket.utah.edu/um2/NETE/productlist.php?category=5. Contact Name: Center for Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement. Contact Phone: 801-581-7392. Contact Email: Native-Excellence@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, June 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit nativeexcellence.utah.edu.

Once Upon an Art Museum

Storytime for Families Every First Wednesday | 11:00–11:30 | Free Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries! Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday. Image Credit: H. Jerome Epstein, Young boy reading a comic book, undated, gelatin silver print, Purchased with funds from Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl for the Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl photograph collection, UMFA1999.49.21. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/list/event-type/storytime-families. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

OVPR Town Hall

To ensure support and awareness for our research community, we are holding another town hall. Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Clarisa Depari. Contact Email: clarisa.depari@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit utah.zoom.us.

Summer Science Day

See science in action at the 2025 Summer Science Day! -Hear from real scientists who are working on some of our toughest health problems. -Dive in to hands-on activities, demonstrations, and games to learn how our bodies work. -Tour real lab spaces and see what it's like to be a scientist. This FREE activity is open to the public with activities for kids, teens, and adults. Go to gslc.utah.edu for more info and a full schedule. Full Description: See science in action at the 2025 Summer Science Day! -Hear from real scientists who are working on some of our toughest health problems. -Dive in to hands-on activities, demonstrations, and games to learn how our bodies work. -Tour real lab spaces and see what it's like to be a scientist. This FREE activity is open to the public with activities for kids, teens, and adults. Go to gslc.utah.edu for more info and a full schedule. Event Contact Name: Paul Gabrielsen. Event Contact Email: paul.gabrielsen@utah.edu. Event Contact Phone: 801-585-6861. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Eccles Health Sciences Education Building. For more info visit gslc.utah.edu.

Year of Compassion

Year of Compassion Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 12–2 pm | Free, Gateway to Himalayan Art introduces the main forms, concepts, meanings, and religious traditions of Himalayan art. Though the exhibition's time at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is drawing to a close, Gateway is on view through July 27, and there are new beginnings ready to be celebrated! Join the Museum and the Utah Tibetan Association for a special program to celebrate Gateway to Himalayan Art and His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Year of Compassion. Explore the galleries, learn about Himalayan art, and enjoy brief remarks and performances by the Tibetan community! Event Categories: Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Cultivating Wisdom & Wonder with Amy Stewart

The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession July 17, 6-7:30pm Join bestselling author Amy Stewart on a captivating journey into the world of tree collectors—passionate individuals whose love for trees goes beyond horticulture to something deeper: a longing for community, a vision for the future, and a path to healing. Registration required. Event Categories: Lectures. Campus Locations: Red Butte Garden - Cottam Visitors Center - Walter P. (CVC). Red Butte Garden & Arboretum (CVC). Cost: $20. Ticket URL: https://redbuttegarden.org/speaker-series/amy-stewart-speaker/. Campus Wide Event: No. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit redbuttegarden.org.

Third Saturday for Families: Cyanotype Prints

Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 1–4 | Free Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This Third Saturday, we will harness the power of the Sun, learn about framing and design using found objects, and create our own unique cyanotype prints. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is home to an expansive photograph collection that we will explore to find inspiration for our own photographic art. Cyanotypes are one of the oldest and most approachable photographic processes. You don't even need a camera! Cyanotype prints, like the ones we will be creating, are made by placing objects on top of special paper treated with a UV-sensitive solution. When the paper is exposed to sunlight, the UV-sensitive solution will darken, leaving silhouettes of the objects left on top. Image: Charles Lummis, "Canon of Pine Creek, Arizona… Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

OVPR Town Hall

To ensure support and awareness for our research community, we are holding another town hall. Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Clarisa Depari. Contact Email: clarisa.depari@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit utah.zoom.us.

Once Upon an Art Museum

Storytime for Families Every First Wednesday | 11:00–11:30 | Free Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries! Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday. Image Credit: H. Jerome Epstein, Young boy reading a comic book, undated, gelatin silver print, Purchased with funds from Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl for the Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl photograph collection, UMFA1999.49.21. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://umfa.utah.edu/list/event-type/storytime-families. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Part-Time & On-Campus Job Fair

Looking for a part-time job while getting your degree from the University of Utah? Then this fair is for you! The Part-Time & On-Campus Job Fair will have on-campus departments looking to hire employees and interns as well as off-campus companies looking to fill part-time positions that can be flexible with your class schedule. Get ready! Make the best use of your time by viewing registered employers in advance and check out their available roles on Handshake. Bring printed copies of your resume to stand out. Some recruiters take notes on them to remember you by. For help presenting your best self (elevator pitch, resume, etc.), schedule an appointment with a Career Coach for one-to-one support. U Career Success is here for you! Dress code: Employers know your time is limited as you visit between classes. However, paying attention to grooming and dress goes a long way. If business casual clothes are out of your reach, stop by the Career Closet in the U Career Success suite in GARFF Building for clothing tha… Event Categories: Careers. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Room Name/Number: Ballroom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com.

Once Upon an Art Museum

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

Cultivating Wisdom & Wonder with Terry Goedel

The Circle of Light: A Native American Hoop Dance Story Sept 10, 6-7:30pm Take a fascinating journey with Terry Goedel, author and nine-time Native American World Hoop Dance Champion, as he explores his Native American roots and proudly embraces his cultural identity. Registration required. Event Categories: Lectures. Campus Locations: Red Butte Garden - Cottam Visitors Center - Walter P. (CVC). Red Butte Garden & Arboretum (CVC). Cost: $20. Ticket URL: https://redbuttegarden.org/speaker-series/terry-goedel-speaker/. Campus Wide Event: No. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit redbuttegarden.org.