Career Connections Meeting with Abigail Echo-Hawk
The Center for Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement invites you to attend a CIRCLE Program Career Connections event featuring Abigail Echo-Hawk, MA (Pawnee), Executive Vice President of the Seattle Indian Health Board and Director of the Urban Indian Health Institute. Join us for an engaging conversation as Abigail shares her personal and professional journey, her work supporting the health and well-being of urban Indian communities and Tribal Nations, and her leadership in advancing Indigenous data practices. This session will provide valuable perspective on career pathways in public health, research, leadership, and service to Native communities.
Event Categories: Careers. Campus Locations: School of Medicine (SOM). Cost: Free & Must Register on Campus Connect. Ticket URL: https://cglink.me/2zF/r385861. Contact Name: Native Excellence. Contact Phone: 801-581-7392. Contact Email: native-excellence@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM.
For more info visit cglink.me. Utah Tribal Health Data Summit
The Center for Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement is excited to partner in supporting the Utah Tribal Health Data Summit and its work to advance American Indian and Alaska Native health through data, collaboration, and shared learning.
Learn about Utah’s data systems and tools that can help advance AI/AN health, while exploring ways to engage with public health systems.
The summit will feature leading Tribal health professionals, Utah data system experts, and a keynote presentation on “Tribal Data Sovereignty” by Abigail Echo-Hawk.
Campus Locations: Quinney College of Law - S. J. (LAW). Contact Name: Tashina Barber. Contact Phone: 801-587-0954. Contact Email: tashina.barber@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Monthly Study Hall
Join us for Study Hall and use dedicated time to focus, catch up, and stay on track. Whether you are working on assignments, preparing for exams, or organizing your week, this is a supportive space to be productive alongside your peers.
Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Contact Name: Tashina Barber. Contact Phone: 801-587-0954. Contact Email: tashina.barber@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Elder-in-Residence Lanes of Learning: Intergenerational Mentorship Through Bowling
Join us for Lanes of Learning: Intergenerational Mentorship Through Bowling, an Elder in Residence program centered on connection, conversation, and shared learning across generations. Students are invited to bowl alongside our Elder-in-Residence while building relationships and learning through stories, experiences, and mentorship.
Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Contact Name: Tashina Barber. Contact Phone: 801-587-0954. Contact Email: tashina.barber@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Day After Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 27, 2026.
Christmas Day
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 25, 2026.
New Year's Day
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 1, 2027.