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Mountain West Student Leadership Summit Last August, student government associations from the Mountain West
t Conference Leadership Conference met at TCU for the first annual Mountain Wes ger relationships Summit to exchange ideas, share information, and build stron across the region. in new and innovative As student governments, our goal is to better serve students ways. Frequently, the best ideas come from each other. excited to host the 2nd We, the Associated Students of the University of Utah , are University of Utah Annual Mountain West Student Leadership Summit at the August 6-8, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah!
” Throughout the conference This year’s conference theme is “Mountains of Possibilities. interactive activities, and we will provide student leaders with informative sessions, highlights of the many attractions of Salt Lake City. The Leadership Summit goals are as follows: • Create conference unity among student leaders • Provide an environment where ideas can be shared erence • Give the students a voice within the Mountain West Conf es in the future, and it is Our student governments will be faced with many challeng ncement in order to adapt to essential that our institutions be on the front lines of adva forward to August! the ever-changing landscape of higher education . We look Warm Regards, Tayler Clough, ASUU President Rachel Rizzo, ASUU Vice President Ameena Khan , ASUU Chief of Staff
In addition to its fantastic location and amenities, the
University of Utah is one of the top research institutions in the West and offers a diverse spectrum of colleges, of departments, and areas of study. Whether it’s the School
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Adobe; the David Eccles Computing, whose alumni include the founders of Pixar and the Colorado Rockies; or the School of Business, whose graduates include the owner of el Prize winner Mario Capecchi, Human Genetics Department whose faculty include Nob ation that transforms the U is dedicated to providing an intensive and panoramic educ its students.
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The University of Utah is nestledin the foothills of the Wasatch
and the Mountains, overlooking Salt Lake City, the Great Salt Lake, some of Great Basin Desert. Behind the U, high in the Wasatch, lie and the world’s best biking and hiking trails, rock climbs, and ski snowboard terrain.
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campus, the U is just up the Aside from the cultural and social events on and around urants, and shopping that Salt street from some of the best coffeehouses, art galleries, resta University with downtown Lake City has to offer. Light rail, dubbed “Trax”, connects the iding convenient and and surrounding areas, and runs ever y 15 minutes – prov conscientious transportation.
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Itinerary WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5th Summit participants arrive in Salt Lake City. Check-in at the front desk in the Heritage Center Lobby.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Campus Tour 10:30 AM University Presentations Noon Lunch - Market Street Broiler 2:00 PM University Presentations 3:30 PM Breakout Sessions #1 5:30 PM Dinner (Business Casual) Olympic Cauldron Visitors Center Gallery
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Breakout Sessions #2 10:15 AM Breakout Sessions #3 11:30 AM Lunch - Squatters 1:30 PM Excursion to Park City 6:00 PM Dinner SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Closing 9:15 AM Departures
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Transportation & Accommodation Salt Lake International Airport is approximately 20 minutes (11 miles) from the University of Utah campus. Transportation will be provided during the Summit; however attendees are asked to provide their own transportation to and from the airport. Taxi, shuttle, and bus service are available at the airport. For more information visit www.slcairport.com/buses_ taxis_limos.html.
Accommodations will be provided by University Housing and attendees are invited to stay at the Gateway Heights residence hall, adjacent to the Heritage Center. Gateway Heights features suite-style, double-occupancy rooms that include high-speed Internet connections, cable TV, and secure building access. Rooms to be shared by traveling companions (two to a room) from their respective university. For more information visit www.housing.utah.edu/gateway.
For Further Information Contact:
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fford@asuu.utah.edu Natalie Spafford | Mountain West Summit Director | nspa Utah 84112 | 801.581.2788 200 S. Central Campus Drive | Suite 234 | Salt Lake City, Register at www.asuu .utah .edu/page/mwcsummit.