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Nature of Things Lecture Series is "Sharing Science Stories" in 2012

This is a press release provided by the Natural History Museum of Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY - A vibrant raconteur of scientific concepts, physicist Dr. Brian Greene, will headline the Natural History Museum of Utah's Nature of Things lecture series as it sets about "Sharing Science Stories" during its 2012 season. Over the course of four lecture events, master science storytellers working in a variety of different media will share amazing science stories and discuss the challenges of communicating complex, nuanced scientific ideas to a mass audience.

Exhibitions Celebrate Tenth Anniversary of Games

The following is a press release provided by The University of Utah.

January 23, 2012 – Let the games begin! Believe it or not, it’s been 10 years since Salt Lake City hosted the Winter Olympic Games.

The Utah Ski Archives, part of the Special Collections Department at the J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, will be hosting the Olympic Experience Exhibition February 1-29 in the George S. Eccles Reading Room on level 4 of the library. This exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will highlight the many Utah residents – volunteers, athletes, and staff – who participated in the Olympic Games and the events on the University of Utah campus.

Pershing named 15th U of U President

Pershing named 15th U of U President

The following is a  press release from The Utah System of Higher Education.

The State Board of Regents has selected Dr. David W. Pershing as the 15th President of the University of Utah. Dr. Pershing, who is currently the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University of Utah, will succeed Dr. Michael K. Young who left in 2011 after accepting the Presidency at the University of Washington, and Dr. Lorris Betz, who has served as Interim President.

A 20-member Presidential Search Committee chaired by Regent Nolan Karras, narrowed the search down to two finalists announced earlier this week. Working with a search firm, the committee considered more than 80 potential candidates and recommended Pershing as a finalist after an in-depth screening process and several days of comprehensive interviews.

Regents Announce Finalists for University of Utah President

 

The following is a press release from the University of Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY - The State Board of Regents announced Tuesday the two finalists it will interview for the position of President of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Presidential Search Committee working with a search firm considered over 80 potential candidates and recommended the finalists after an in-depth screening process and several days of comprehensive interviews.

"We have received a wealth of public input over the past few months, and now the U Presidential Search Committee is pleased to advance the names of these two highly qualified finalists," said Search Committee Chair, Regent Nolan Karras. "The support of U faculty, students and staff, along with the statewide community as a whole has been tremendous throughout this search process. We look forward to speaking with these candidates further as the Board of Regents moves closer to finding a new leader for our state's flagship university." The finalists, widely viewed as national leaders, were felt to bring exceptional strength and possibilities to the University of Utah.

Jazz players spread Christmas cheer in hospitals

Utah Jazz players and the Nu Skin Jazz dancers were at Primary Children's Medical Center Thursday to spread some holiday cheer.

Coach Corbin went room-to-room with Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Josh Howard, Earl Watson and the dancers to talk to the kids.

"Christmas is a time for everyone to be happy so to see us come and put a big smile on their face really means a lot to me and the rest of the team," said Jefferson.

Jazz players also went to Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Ballet West Mourns Death of Ballet Master Mark Goldweber

Ballet West Mourns Death of Ballet Master Mark Goldweber

The following is a press release from Ballet West.

Mark Goldweber, Ballet Master for Ballet West and Director of Ballet West II, has died Friday evening, December 9, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 53.

"Mark Goldweber was my right hand and one of my dearest friends," said Adam Sklute, Artistic Director of Ballet West. "He was a genius in the dance studios and had infinite knowledge about his art form. Mark's passion and enthusiasm for ballet, music, and culture was infectious and inspiring for everyone around him."

Birthplace of Gordon B. Hinkley up for sale

The birthplace of Gordon B. Hinkley, the former president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is listed on the real estate market.

The 115-year-old home, located at 840 E and 700 S in Salt Lake City, is listed at $369,000 and has been on the market for a few weeks.