CTE/ITAP Workshop Effective Teaching Strategies for International Students in the U.S. Classroom
Description: This workshop is designed for international graduate students, international instructors, and scholars who are currently teaching or may teach in U.S. Classrooms in the future. Participants will learn practical strategies for facilitating and engaging learners, collaborating with both introverted and extroverted students, and developing techniques for navigating difficult conversations.
Registration link: https://utah.zoom.us/meeting/register/RHLUhbj2Rda1p-qwYOowYQ.
Campus Wide Event: No.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Spring 2027 - Registration dates begin
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Academia Career Club - Teaching to Teach
Bioscience Graduate Programs
Have you thought about what will come after your PhD? Do you want to pursue a tenure track position? Do you want to be in the lab behind the scenes? Are you still trying to figure that out? If so, this event is for you!
The Academic Careers Club has teamed up with representatives from Utah's Center for Teaching Excellence for a special workshop: Teaching to Teach: Using Education to Turn Your Degree into a Career. We will cover how resources from the center can help you bolster your resume for academic careers, how to use education build a portfolio of work that will appeal to those hiring, and how you can make best use of resources that are already at your disposal to achieve the goals you have.
Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Contact Name: Philip Comeaux. Contact Email: phillip.comeaux@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Thesis Open Workshop Hours
Thesis Editor Trista Emmer is available for hands-on help with thesis and dissertation manuscript formatting and accessibility compliance in Word from 2:30-4:30.
Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Genetics Interest Group Seminars - Aaron Quinan
Bioscience Graduate Programs
Aaron Quinan
Department of Human Genetics
University of Utah.
Campus Locations: Eccles Institute of Human Genetics (EIHG). Contact Name: David Grunwald. Contact Email: dgrunwal@genetics.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM.
School of Medicine/Benning Seminar Series Presents: Mark von Zastrow
Bioscience Graduate Programs
Mark von Zastrow, MD, PhD
Professor
University of California, San Francisco
“Opioids in Modern Medicine: Promise, Peril, and the Path Forward”
Hosted by: Benjamin Myers, PhD
Department of Oncological Science.
Campus Locations: Eccles Institute of Human Genetics (EIHG). Contact Name: Andrew Pannier. Contact Email: andrew.pannier@genetics.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CTE/ITAP Workshop Technology-Enhanced Teaching for International Students in the U.S. Classroom
Description: This workshop is designed for international graduate students, international instructors, and scholars who are currently teaching or may teach in U.S. Classrooms in the future. Participants will learn practical strategies for using technology in U.S. Classrooms, tips and tricks of using Canvas for course design, content creation, and assessment.
Registration link: https://utah.zoom.us/meeting/register/RHLUhbj2Rda1p-qwYOowYQ.
Campus Wide Event: No.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Biochemistry Seminar Series - Chi-Min Ho, PhD
Bioscience Graduate Programs
“Integrated Structural Biology of Malaria Parasites”
Research in the Ho Lab focuses on understanding how malaria parasites co-opt and remodel membranes at the host-pathogen interface. The complexity and breadth of its host-cell remodeling machinery make the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum a rich and exciting system for the study of host-pathogen interfaces. Unfortunately, many of the molecular mechanisms underlying this parasite’s ability to hijack human red blood cells remain enigmatic, as much of the P. falciparum proteome has proven recalcitrant to structural and biochemical characterization using traditional recombinant approaches. To address this major knowledge gap, the Ho Lab develops and applies novel approaches for endogenous structure determination from malaria parasites, combining cutting-edge CryoEM and in situ CryoET with biophysics and parasite genetics to overcome longstanding barriers to high resolution structural study in malaria parasites.
Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Contact Name: Biochemistry Events. Contact Email: events@biochem.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Adapting to NIH in 2026 Webinar Series - Finding Your Fit with NIH Priorities
Bioscience Graduate Programs
In this session, NIH-funded faculty will provide tangible case studies on how they have used NIH resources to identify fit with funding opportunities and successfully adapt their applications to new funding priorities. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with peers about their experiences finding their best funding fit for NIH opportunities.
Session Speakers:Guilherme Del Fiol, MD, PhD, Professor of Bioinformatics, Jody Lin, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Jason Lyons, MPP, Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Research Program Development, Sarah Fogarty, PhD, Senior Manager, Research Program Development.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Ticket URL: https://luma.com/NIH2026. Contact Email: researchcomm@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 13, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 13, 2026.
Biochemistry Seminar Series - Lydia Finley, PHD
Bioscience Graduate Programs
“Decoding metabolic signals during cell fate transitions”
Cellular metabolism converts nutrients into the molecules that cells need to function. As cellular functions change during differentiation, so does demand for the products of metabolic pathways. Accordingly, cell fate transitions are accompanied by metabolic remodeling that enables emergence of new cell states. In turn, metabolites also can provide information that shapes the likelihood of cells undergoing a given cell fate transition. In this presentation, I will present our latest work on how intracellular metabolites provide information that determines the outcomes of cell fate transitions during mammalian development.
Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Contact Name: Biochemistry Events. Contact Email: events@biochem.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Biomedical & Health Science Career Panel and Networking
Bioscience Graduate Programs
November 17, 2026, 1 -3:30 pm at EHSEB 2600 and Alumni Hall
Explore how your research training translates into impactful careers in the biomedical and health sciences industry. This event connects University of Utah graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with professionals across biotech, pharma, healthcare, regulatory, diagnostics, and related sectors.
Through a career panel and networking reception, you’ll gain insight into industry pathways, workforce expectations, and potential next steps while building relationships that may lead to internships, employment, site visits, or future collaborations to enhance awareness, communication, and opportunities between yourself and local biomedical industry professionals.
Schedule1 - 2 pm | Career panel (EHSEB 2600), 2 - 3:30 pm | Career networking (EHSEB Alumni Hall).
Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Ticket URL: https://tinyurl.com/yjp4d6ar. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Adapting to NIH in 2026 Webinar Series - What Early-Career Researchers Should Know About a Changing NIH Landscape
Bioscience Graduate Programs
Wondering what recent NIH changes mean for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty seeking their first NIH awards? Join University of Utah experts for a discussion of key developments and considerations for researchers early in their NIH journey. The session will provide an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with those who support trainees and early-career investigators.
Session Speakers:Michael Rubin, MD, PhD, MS, Director, VPCAT Research Scholars Program; Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development, Department of Internal Medicine, Erin Wachs, BS, Research Manager, VPCAT Research Scholars Program, Sean Flynn, PhD, Director, Biomedical Research Education Office, Jessica Kieper, BBA, Associate Director, Training Grants and Fellowships, Kristin Stephens, BFA, Grant Specialist, Biomedical Research Education Office, Neil Vander Most, PhD, MS, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Ticket URL: https://luma.com/NIH2026. Contact Email: researchcomm@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Genome Instability and Cancer Seminar Series - Abby Green MD
Bioscience Graduate Programs
We would like to bring your attention to a new monthly seminar series at HCI/University of Utah, focused on the role of genetic instability (at the DNA, RNA and ribosome levels) to cancer etiology, progression, and treatment.
This seminar series, called GStaC (Genome Instability and Cancer), will bring both established and early career investigators in the field to showcase their recent research and data to our community. Attached, you will find the line-up of speakers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Seminars will happen on the 3rd Friday of each month, and refreshments will be served. We would love to count on the presence of all of you (and your groups), showcasing the interest of our institution to this area of research.
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research North - Huntsman (HCI North). Contact Name: Katie Kvam. Contact Email: katie.kvam@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Plagiarism Lecture with Dr. Michael Kay
Bioscience Graduate Programs
Scientific Writing: How to Make it Your Own. Learn when and how to properly cite sources. Review Academic Standards.
Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Contact Name: Bioscience PhD Programs. Contact Email: bioscience@genetics.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM.
Holiday: Thanksgiving Break
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026.
Spring 2027 - Open enrollment
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 30, 2026.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 4, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 4, 2026.
Genetics Interest Group Seminars - Ofer Rog
Bioscience Graduate Programs
Ofer Rog
School of Biological Sciences
University of Utah.
Campus Locations: Eccles Institute of Human Genetics (EIHG). Contact Name: David Grunwald. Contact Email: dgrunwal@genetics.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM.
Extracelllular Matrix (ECM) Mini-Symposium 2026
Bioscience Graduate Programs
Hosted by the University of Utah ECM Interest Group, the symposium will bring together researchers from across campus to share their work, make new connections, and identify opportunities for collaboration. ECM-related research is broadly welcomed, including work in biology, medicine, engineering, biomaterials, bioinformatics, and computational approaches.
A highlight of this year’s event will be a networking activity led by Dr. Kendell Clement (Department of Biomedical Informatics). The activity will use participants’ research interests and expertise to identify promising connections, followed by dedicated time to meet and talk with suggested collaborators.
We also invite participants to share their work through a 10-15-minute flash talk or poster presentation. Students are especially encouraged to present. Student presentation awards will be selected by random drawing.
Campus Locations: Healthcare, Educators, Leaders & Innovators Complex (HELIX). Ticket URL: https://luma.com/p9hvah82. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Reading day
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 11, 2026.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Final exam period
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 14, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Fall 2026 Second Half - Second-half grades due
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Genome Instability and Cancer Seminar Series - James Gagnon, PhD
Bioscience Graduate Programs
We would like to bring your attention to a new monthly seminar series at HCI/University of Utah, focused on the role of genetic instability (at the DNA, RNA and ribosome levels) to cancer etiology, progression, and treatment.
This seminar series, called GStaC (Genome Instability and Cancer), will bring both established and early career investigators in the field to showcase their recent research and data to our community. Attached, you will find the line-up of speakers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Seminars will happen on the 3rd Friday of each month, and refreshments will be served. We would love to count on the presence of all of you (and your groups), showcasing the interest of our institution to this area of research.
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research North - Huntsman (HCI North). Contact Name: Katie Kvam. Contact Email: katie.kvam@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Holiday Recess (Dec 19 - Jan 10)
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Semester-length grades due
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Holiday: Christmas Day
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 25, 2026.
Spring 2027 - House Bill 60 registration
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Spring 2027 First Half Classes - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, January 11, 2027.
Spring 2027 Term Length - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, January 11, 2027.
Spring 2027 First Half Classes - Last day to add, drop, audit
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 15, 2027.
Spring 2027 First Half Classes - Last day to wait list
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 15, 2027.
Spring 2027 Term Length - Last day to add without a permission code
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 15, 2027.
Spring 2027 Term Length - Last day to wait list
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 15, 2027.
Genome Instability and Cancer Seminar Series - David Cortez, PhD
Bioscience Graduate Programs
We would like to bring your attention to a new monthly seminar series at HCI/University of Utah, focused on the role of genetic instability (at the DNA, RNA and ribosome levels) to cancer etiology, progression, and treatment.
This seminar series, called GStaC (Genome Instability and Cancer), will bring both established and early career investigators in the field to showcase their recent research and data to our community. Attached, you will find the line-up of speakers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Seminars will happen on the 3rd Friday of each month, and refreshments will be served. We would love to count on the presence of all of you (and your groups), showcasing the interest of our institution to this area of research.
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Contact Name: Katie Kvam. Contact Email: katie.kvam@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 15, 2027, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, January 18, 2027.
Spring 2027 - Deadline to apply for graduation
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 22, 2027.
Spring 2027 - Tuition payment due
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 22, 2027.
Spring 2027 Term Length - Last day to add, drop, audit
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 22, 2027.
Spring 2027 - Census deadline
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, February 1, 2027.