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Teacher Licensure and Educational Leadership Programs meet the rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards in the preparation of educators for PK-12 Classrooms
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced today that the Teacher Licensure and Educational Leadership programs at the University of Utah have received full accreditation approval for their educator preparation programs.
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William A. Smith to receive the 2023 Albert B. Fritz Civil Rights Award through the NAACP Salt Lake Branch
Professor William A. Smith will receive the 2023 Albert B. Fritz Civil Rights Worker of the Year Award on Friday, October 27, 2023, from the NAACP Salt Lake Branch Life Membership and Freedom Fund.
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Capitol Reef National Park Hosts Educators in Groundbreaking Field Experience
This past June the park played host to a remarkable group of visitors: Utah educators participating in a groundbreaking professional development program called Learning to Observe: Unpacking the Development of Science Teacher Observational Expertise in Field Settings.
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Dr. Paula Smith Receives Service to the Society for Prevention Research Award
Dr. Paula Smith was recently honored for service and outstanding contributions to the Society for Prevention Research.
Introducing Dean Laanan
Beyond being Dean, Dr. Frankie Santos Laanan is also a professor in the Departments of Education, Culture, & Society as well as Educational Leadership & Policy. He believes in education as a tool for social good and is dedicated to advancing educational access and removing educational inequities.
Events
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Dec 05
Tuesday
Ongoing through 12/17/23Christmas in Connecticut [Arts Pass Event]
Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT)
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Dec 05
Tuesday
Ongoing through 12/25/23Advent
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Dec 05
Tuesday
Stress Buster Week - Day 2
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Dec 05
Tuesday
8am - 9amGeriatrics Grand Rounds
Hybrid - HELIX 2C050 or Zoom
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Dec 05
Tuesday
10am - 5pmTatau: Marks of Polynesia
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
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Dec 05
Tuesday
10am - 5pmNHMU's Newest Permanent Exhibition: Climate of Hope
Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU)

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