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Utah's Responsible AI Community Consortium

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) Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation by editing your name in the subject line and sending an email message through this link. Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Alternate Location: Zoom. Room Name/Number: Meldrum Conference Room (WEB Room 2760) & Zoom. Contact Name: Penny Atkins. Contact Email: rai@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Special Interest Group: Workforce Development and Education

For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on Workforce Development and Education, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/opportunities/community-consortium/sig-workforce/. The Workforce Development and Education SIG will meet on the first Monday of each month from 3 to 4 pm. Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button. Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Special Interest Group: AI Policy and Frameworks

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   Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button. Room Name/Number: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

AI + Ethics

Join the second session in our quarterly AI + Ethics series, exploring the opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions shaping AI’s role in our work and lives.  Open to all aspects of AI + Ethics, this session will feature experts exploring how generative AI intersects with intellectual property across domains. An open-problem session and ample time for discussion will support interdisciplinary connection and collaboration. All are welcome. Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Room Name/Number: Evans Conference Room, 3rd floor. Contact Name: Callie Reed & Madeline Burton. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

AI & Security Special Interest Group (SIG) | Informal Discussion

In collaboration with the One-U Responsible AI Initiative, the Office of the Chief Research Officer and Vice Provost for Research Planning and Partnerships invites you to an informal discussion to reconnect as a group and share perspectives on current developments in AI & Security.  Since last year, we've hosted the AI & National Security Lightning Talks and several preliminary discussions. As it’s been a few months since our last meeting, we welcome the opportunity to gather again to discuss potential topics, activities, and future directions for the group.  We encourage you to share this announcement with research faculty, staff, community partners, industry professionals, and other interested affiliates. Please reach out to Natalie McElroy with any questions.  Hybrid Meeting - email Natalie McElroy for access to Zoom option. Campus Locations: Zoom. Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Room Name/Number: Evans Conference Room, WEB 3780. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Responsible AI Community Engagement Special Interest Group

The Community Engagement SIG will meet every other month on the second Tuesday from 12 to 1 PM To receive the monthly calendar invitation, and for more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on AI Community Engagement, visit our webpage. Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Lassonde DevDay vibe-code hackathon & business pitch

All University of Utah students are welcome. No experience is required. Cash prizes and other awards. Learn more & apply: https://lassonde.utah.edu/devday/ The application deadline is Nov. 10. The event day is Nov. 20. Contact Email: thad.kelling@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, November 20, 2026.

Special Interest Group: AI Infrastructure

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/. The AI Infrastructure SIG will meet on the third Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM. Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button. Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

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.

Special Interest Group: AI Policy and Frameworks

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   Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button. Room Name/Number: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

RAI Community Consortium

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. Room Name/Number: Meldrum Conference Room (WEB Room 2760) & Zoom. Contact Name: Penny Atkins. Contact Email: rai@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, December 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Special Interest Group: Workforce Development and Education

For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on Workforce Development and Education, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/opportunities/community-consortium/sig-workforce/. The Workforce Development and Education SIG will meet on the first Monday of each month from 3 to 4 pm. Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button. Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, December 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Special Interest Group: AI Infrastructure

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/. The AI Infrastructure SIG will meet on the third Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM. Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button. Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, December 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

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.

Special Interest Group: Workforce Development and Education

For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on Workforce Development and Education, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/opportunities/community-consortium/sig-workforce/. The Workforce Development and Education SIG will meet on the first Monday of each month from 3 to 4 pm. Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button. Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, January 4, 2027, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Responsible AI Community Engagement Special Interest Group

The Community Engagement SIG will meet every other month on the second Tuesday from 12 to 1 PM To receive the monthly calendar invitation, and for more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on AI Community Engagement, visit our webpage. Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Special Interest Group: AI Infrastructure

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/. The AI Infrastructure SIG will meet on the third Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM. Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button. Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 15, 2027, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.