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Dear University of Utah Enthusiast, Welcome to the U Book! What you are holding in your hands is the revival of a University of Utah tradition that will be around for years to come.

The University of Utah is a powerful place for all of us, rich with not only tradition but also the potential for making history. Whether you are a student, alumnus, faculty, staff, or supporter, some of the greatest moments of our lives have occurred because of this incredible institution. For that reason, the Student Alumni Association has assembled this book to highlight campus life, community events, our historical achievements, and the traditions that make us who we are.

From this year on, every summer, we will publish a brand new edition of the U Book. Although some of the book will remain the same from year to year, new updates and changes will certainly occur based on the happenings of the University in that specific year and the next year to follow. You are not going to want to miss one edition!

U Book serves two basic needs: FIRST, U Book is a resource guide for many of your campus needs. You will find a campus map, a football schedule, lists of student groups and organizations, a restaurant guide, and even a directory for the many services offered to students and friends of the U (i.e. Career Services, Counseling Center, Child Care Center). If this is your first year at the U, or your fifth, this portion of the U Book should be extremely helpful.

SECOND, the U Book features 55 of the most popular traditions at the U. The Muss, Crimson Nights, the Rivalry Week Food Drive, Project Youth, the Block U on the hill, and Kingsbury Hall are just some of the traditions that make the U what it is today. Embrace your time at the U by participating in these traditions and then documenting them by taking a picture and placing it in the location provided in your personal U Book. This will help you remember the great times you had here in the years to come.

We hope that U Book will aid you in attaining a first-class education as well as helping you to generate life experiences you will never forget. Go Utah!

The Student Alumni Association

CONGRATULATIONS! I am truly delighted to be among the first to welcome you to the University of Utah, where you will spend the next few years learning from world-renowned faculty, working closely with your peers, claiming victories on the playing fields, and celebrating the cultural opportunities that our great campus and the greater Salt Lake community have to offer. I am confident that you have taken the first step on the path to great adventures. Whether you desire to research social justice in Ghana or try your hand at international law or explore the intersection of business and engineering, I am confident that you will excel in all of your endeavors at the U and beyond!

You are joining an exceptional community of students, faculty, and staff who share a goal of making this campus and the community at large a better place. Whether you come from across the globe or right here in the Salt Lake Valley, I encourage you to take advantage of the myriad of courses and activities that the U has to offer – both on campus and off.

The U boasts alumni with successes from every corner of the world. From the CEO of Pixar to the creator of Adobe software to the owner of the 2007 National League Champion Colorado Rockies, our alumni are no strangers to the accomplishments that start with a solid foundation in higher education. This great university continues to inculcate inspiration and encourage creativity in all fields of learning, leading you to achievement beyond your undergraduate years.

As you embark on your own individual journey at the U, refer back to this book for ideas and make it a collection of the memories that you create during your college experience. These days will remain with you in the future, and it is my belief that your connection to the University will not end upon graduation.

Once again, we welcome you to the U and offer our congratulations on joining this extraordinary population of students and alumni. As you embark on this path of tradition and academic excellence, I look forward to hearing about your success.

Sincerely yours,

President, The University of Utah

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Momentum: Highlights of the ‘07-’08 school year p. 10

Section 1 BECOMING A TRUE UTE p. 14 “Welcome to Another Year” p. 16 The Essential Guide for Freshmen p. 17 Student Resources p. 21 The Senior Page p. 24 Eating Guide p. 26

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Section 2 CRIMSON ATHLETICS p. 28 Athletic Calendar p. 32 Fight Songs p. 34 Football Traditions p. 35

Section 3 BUILDING AND PRESERVING TRADITION p. 36 Tradition Keepers p. 38 Tradition List p. 40 Where to Begin p. 42 Location Traditions p. 45 Campus Traditions p. 55 Homecoming Traditions p. 61 Event Traditions p. 66 Athletic Traditions p. 77 Off-Campus Traditions p. 86

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MOMENTUM

Through community service, awards, athletics and student achievement, the University of Utah excelled in many areas during the past year. Here is just a sampling: Athletics

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• In December 2007, Utah extended its football bowl-winning streak to seven, the second-longest active winning streak in the nation, by defeating Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl.

• The gymnastics team took second at the 2008 NCAA Nationals. This is the 27th year that Utah has qualified for the championships, a national record.

• The women’s basketball team went undefeated in Mountain West Conference play and won its sixth conference championship.

• The men’s basketball team celebrated 100 years of University of Utah basketball and had its 80th winning season.

• The ski team finished third at the NCAA Championships.

• Men’s tennis tied for the Mountain West Conference regular season title.

Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards • Noted geneticist-biologist Mario Capecchi was awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work in “gene targeting.”

• Ingrid Price, a student in political science and international studies, became the second consecutive University of Utah student to be awarded a Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Each year there are only 65 given out nationally.

• Baldomero “Toto” Olivera, a Distinguished Professor of Biology at the U, was named Scientist of the Year by Harvard University’s Harvard Foundation and was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

• A freshman in ballet performance, Tyler Burkett took top honors at the regional Youth America Grand Prix, the only student ballet competition in the U.S. • Business students Julie Jay and Sean Bunker took first prize in the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge.

Service • The University of Utah was recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” as one of only 25 schools in the U.S. with outstanding Service Learning programs.

• In May, the Bennion Community Service Center and the U graduated 23 service-learning scholars. Each scholar participated in more than 400 hours of community service during the school year.

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Section 1

Becoming a

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Dear University of Utah Students: Welcome! The Alumni Association is delighted that you’ve chosen to enroll at Utah’s flagship university.

The mission of the University of Utah Alumni Association is to link alumni with the U, beginning with the undergraduate experience and continuing throughout your life as alumni. The Student Alumni Board (SAB) and The MUSS contribute to the quality of your campus life, and the Alumni Association will keep you linked to the U after graduation through 14 active alumni chapters as well as other regional programs across the country. In addition to campus activities such as Homecoming, Founders Day, and class reunions, University of Utah alumni participate in community service and legislative advocacy programs, and also contribute to the awarding of more than $150,000 in annual scholarships to U of U students. The Association supports the University in its pursuit of excellence in research, teaching, and community service. We invite you to engage in the missions of the University and the Alumni Association to make your student experience truly meaningful!

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Student Alumni Board members have worked diligently to bring you this U Book.

We hope that you will treasure it and make it a part of your college experience. We encourage you to complete the traditions in the last chapter, become a Tradition Keeper, and earn your pins and your medallion to wear at graduation. We are confident that you will cherish this book as you look back on your years at the U and remember the places, events, and traditions that make the U so extraordinary.

The SAB and Alumni Association are here to serve you and enhance your undergraduate experience. Keep the traditions alive, and Go Utes!

Best wishes, M. John Ashton Executive Director University of Utah Alumni Association

Find out everything that you need to know about the University of Utah campus.

GET INVOLVED!

Believe it or not, college isn’t — or shouldn’t be — just about studying. Enrich your experience at the University of Utah by getting involved on campus through a student group, an academic organization, attending athletic or fine arts events, or getting a campus job. Regardless of your interests, you’ll be sure to find something that will boost your resume, give you life experience, allow you to meet new people, and make life at the U more fun and exciting. We’ve broken down some of the major student groups, but a full listing of all groups is available on the Associated Students of the University of Utah website at www.asuu.utah.edu/student_groups.

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The MUSS Join The Mighty Utah Student Section (MUSS) for the ultimate fan experience in U football, basketball, and gymnastics. Organized in 2002, The MUSS was originally known as the Utah Football Fan Club (UFFC) and was managed by a partnership between the Alumni Association’s Student Alumni Board (SAB) and the Athletics Department. Today the group has grown to about 5,000 members and is run by the Alumni Association. By joining The MUSS, you can get priority seating in the student section for all home games (including BYU games), a MUSS T-shirt, and access to pregame tailgates and away-game “MUSS Buses.” For more information, visit www.alumni.utah.edu and click on the MUSS portal.

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Greek Row Go Greek by joining one of the U’s six women’s sororities or nine men’s fraternities. Greek Row offers a unique experience to students service opportunities, and an unlimited number of social functions. Students can rush at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. To access information about U Greek life, visit www.greeks.utah.edu or contact the Greek Council leaders at 581-8061.

CESA (Center for Ethnic Student Affairs) The Center for Ethnic Student Affairs is the number one diversity resource for students of color on campus. By providing services for African American, American Indian, Asian American, Latino/a, and Pacific Islander students, CESA seeks to promote and honor diversity. The center provides counseling, academic resources, and programming to promote diversity, cultural acceptance and understanding, equity, and achievement at the University. Join groups such as the Black Student Union, InterTribal Student Association, Asian American Student Association, MovimientoEstudiantilChicana/o de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A), or the Pacific Islander Student Association. For more information, visit http://web.utah.edu/cesa.

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LDSSA (Latter-day Saints Student Association) LDSSA is one of the largest student organizations on campus and is known for its religious, social, and service functions.

Students can take religious studies classes at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute Building (located immediately south of lower campus), participate in weekly events, serve in institute leadership positions, or join a chapter of the Lamda Delta Sigma sorority or Sigma Gamma Chi fraternity.

All students, regardless of religious affiliation, are welcome at the institute. For more information, visit www.lds.org/institutes/ home/0,8473,768-1-36-60611,00.html.

The Newman Center The Saint Catherine of Siena Newman Center is a campus ministry with social opportunities for all students. The Newman Center, located across from Libby Gardner Hall on University Street, offers religious education and hosts a number of social and service events throughout the year. Students can attend candlelight mass on Wednesdays at 9 p.m., participate in Alternative Spring Break, play in intramural sports, go on student retreats, and more. For more information, visit www.utahnewmancenter.com.

The Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) Make your voice heard by getting involved in student government. All students are invited to participate in boards, ASUUsponsored events, and seek support from student government leaders. For students interested in politics and involvement, this group will provide you with leadership experiences to prepare

you for your careers. Run for office—president, vice president, senior class president, Senate or General Assembly—during the spring elections or apply for an executive cabinet position. Students can apply for positions in student advocacy, diversity, government relations, finance, academic affairs, marketing, sustainability, service, outreach, campus relations, event planning, and organizing the annual Rock the U dance marathon to raise money for cancer research. The ASUU Senate provides funding for academic student advisory committees (SACs) and the General Assembly funds student groups. For more information, visit www.ustudents.com.

Officers for academic year 2008-09: PRESIDENT: Patrick Reimherr VICE PRESIDENT: Jon Hayes SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT: Madison Warren Union Programming Council (UPC) As the major event planning committee on campus, UPC is responsible for organizing Crimson Nights the monthly party at the Union. The council also hosts events throughout the year such as Food for Finals, the Black Pumpkin Affair Halloween party, Oktoberfest, Date Night, bowling tournaments, speakers, and concerts. UPC also puts out the publication U Scribe to notify students of campus events. For more information, visit www.upc.utah.edu.

The Lowell Bennion Community Service Center As a nationally acclaimed service organization, the Bennion Center can link you to almost any service opportunity you can think of, including the environmental group Bend-in-the-River, Alternative Spring Break, Freshman

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The Daily Utah Chronicle The Daily Utah Chronicle – or “The Chrony,” as it is commonly known – is the U’s student newspaper and one of the premier student publications in the country with a daily circulation of 15,000. For the 2007-08 school year, the Chrony was recognized as the second-best overall college daily newspaper

by The Society of Professional Journalists. Consider joining this all-star staff where students report on campus happenings in the news section, express themselves in the opinion section, keep readers up on the arts scene at both the U and in the city in the arts and entertainment section, and report on U athletics teams and events in the sports section. The Chrony also hires copy editors, proofreaders, page designers, photographers, cartoonists, and graphic designers. If the business side is more for you, join the Chrony’s office or advertising staff. If you’d rather just read The Chrony, that’s okay, too—pick up a copy for daily news, comment online, or write a letter to the editor. Visit www.dailyutahchronicle.com for the daily campus news.

Service Corps, America Reads, Service-Politics and Civic Engagement (SPACE), among many other volunteer groups. The Bennion Center is run almost entirely by student volunteers.

Students can also take service-learning classes to graduate as a Service-Learning Scholar. For more information, visit www.sa.utah.edu/bennion.

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Residence Hall Association (RHA) Students living in the Residence Halls can participate in this student government group. Express your voice to elected RHA leaders or attend monthly General Assembly meetings at the Peterson Heritage Center. RHA seeks to provide a living environment in Heritage Commons that is both educational and social by encouraging opportunities for student involvement and by hosting a number of events throughout the year. For more information, visit www.housing.utah.edu.

Hinckley Institute of Politics (HIP) Established in 1965 by Robert H. Hinckley, the Hinckley Institute of Politics is the place for students to become engaged in political, governmental, and civic processes. HIP offers more than 225 internships to students each year at the Utah and Alaska State Legislatures, in Washington, D.C. , and in many locations abroad.

Head to the Hinckley Caucus Room in Orson Spencer Hall to hear weekly forums from government leaders, foreign ambassadors, and political experts. While you’re there, think about applying for internships, scholarships, or the Campaign Management Minor.

For more information, visit www.hinckley.utah.edu International Center The International Center is the main campus resource for study abroad opportunities, internships overseas, and multicultural events on campus. The center staff can also help coordinate scholarships, financial aid, and visas for international experiences in a wide range of disciplines and in dozens of countries. Visit www.sa.utah.edu/inter for more information.

ASUU Tutoring Center – The ASUU Tutoring Center provides high-quality, affordable (sometimes free!) tutoring to U of U students. The main office is located in room 330 of the Student Services Buildings, where students can schedule tutoring sessions during normal campus hours. Free, drop-in tutoring sessions are also available at the Peterson Heritage Center in room 1, Sunday – Thursday, 7 – 10 p.m. For additional information visit the ASUU Tutoring Center’s main office or click on www.sa.utah.edu/tutoring.

University Writing Center – The University Writing Center provides free, one-onone tutoring to students for any range of writing assignments – college essays, employment resumes, or even doctoral dissertations. For more specific information, visit the University Writing Center’s webpage at www.writingcenter.utah.edu or its main office on the second floor of the Marriott Library.

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Counseling Center – The University of Utah Counseling Center offers support to stu dents, staff, and faculty to assist with a variety of personal, academic, and career concerns. Multiple confidential services are available, including classes, workshops, and counseling sessions (private, couples, or group). The Counseling Center is anxious to assist you with your sensitive needs. Visit the website, www.sa.utah.edu/counsel, or the main office in room 426 of the Student Services Building.

ASUU Student Advocacy – The ASUU Office of Student Advocacy helps students with many difficulties and problems that they may encounter as a student, including academic concerns, academic appeals, discrimination/harassment issues, legal questions, landlord problems, and more. Find out more information by visiting its website at www.asuu.utah.edu/advocacy.

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Career Services – The Department of Career Services assists students with internship placement, resume writing, and job placement. It also sponsors career fairs and provides information regarding careers and graduate school. Visit its website at www.careers.utah.edu or main office on the third floor of the Student Services Building.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) – The Office of Undergraduate Studies sponsors student research projects and assists students with research interests. Contact Prof. Steve Roens, Office of Undergraduate Studies, 132 Sill Center, or visit www.ugs.utah.edu/urop.

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center (LGBT) – Located in the Union Building, the LGBT Center provides information and services for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals on campus. More information can be found at www.sa.utah.edu/lgbt.

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Women’s Resource Center (WRC) – The Women’s Resource Center serves as the central resource for educational and support services for women. Honoring the complexities of women’s identities, the WRC facilitates choices and changes through programs, counseling, and training grounded in a commitment to advance social justice and equality. Visit it at www.sa.utah.edu/women or at the main office in the Union Building.

Child Care Coordinating Office – The Child Care Coordinating Office offers a comprehensive guide to child care resources and information that assists parents in their search for quality child care services.

Visit it at www.childcare.utah.edu or at the main office in the Union Building.

Campus Wellness Connection – The University of Utah Campus Wellness Connection is your portal for information, resources and solutions for academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness-related issues. More information can be found at www.wellness.utah.edu.

For a comprehensive list of U resources (academic or otherwise) available to students, click on “Students” on the University of Utah homepage: www.utah.edu.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

Each college, department, program, or major offers its own scholarships in addition to those offered directly through the University of Utah’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. To track an ever-expanding list of scholarships, check out the two websites that are detailed on the next page. They provide comprehensive information regarding general scholarship awards. Afterwards, contact individual colleges, departments, programs, or majors of specific interest to you. Applying is not as difficult as you may think. Contact specific organizations directly for more information.

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office: www.sa.utah.edu/finance. The sole purpose of this office is to assist students with financing their educations. Information regarding all general scholarships offered directly from the U (as opposed to those offered directly by a specific campus organization) can be found on this webpage. Scholarships are available for all academic standings (freshman through senior) and for all disciplines.

The Alumni Association: www.alumni.utah.edu. Thanks to generous donations from alumni and friends, the Alumni Association provides a number of generous scholarships each year totaling more than $150,000. Similar to the University’s more general scholarships, these scholarships are available to students of all majors and academic standings.

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GRADUATION INFORMATION:

Many resources are available to assist students with their academic plans for graduation. While graduation may seem far away, it’s best to plan for it sooner than later by becoming familiar with both the University and your major’s graduation requirements. So what steps should you take to ensure that you’re on the right path to graduate in your major of choice in four years?

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Become familiar with your DARS report (Degree Audit Report System), a comprehensive outline of all coursework required to graduate with a specific major. Essentially, it first lists all general education requirements that you must fulfill, and then lists all major-specific requirements that you must satisfy. DARS reports can be handy for both perusing the requirements of possible majors and for keeping track of the specific courses that you still need to take once you declare a major. In order to access a DARS report, you first must create one by logging into Campus Information System (CIS), scrolling down to the “Graduation” section, clicking on “Generate Degree Audit Reports,” and selecting the appropriate major or minor. After creating a DARS report, access it by clicking “View/Delete Your Degree Audit Report(s).” Check your DARS report often to ensure that you are on the correct track to graduate in the time frame that you have established.

Make an appointment to meet with your advisor as soon as possible.

This is especially necessary for incoming freshmen, as the advisor will provide a wealth of information (not to mention handouts and forms) that you did not already have. And if you’re not sure yet which major you want to declare, see an advisor anyway! In fact, one of the best reasons to see an advisor is to make inquiries regarding specific majors in order to help you decide on the one that’s right for you.

In addition to helping students select majors, advisors also provide detailed information regarding majors and assist students in determining a time frame in which to complete necessary requirements.

Advisors are here specifically to assist students – so use them! You

won’t regret it when, unlike your lazy, deadbeat friend, you graduate on time from a department you’ve enjoyed.

Turn in your graduation application! Students sometimes think that graduation entails nothing more than taking the necessary courses(and maybe showing up at commencement). While this is of course the hard part, it’s not the only part.

In addition, you must fill out certain forms approximately six months prior to graduation. Check out specific details at the Office of the Registrar’s “Applying for Graduation” webpage: www.sa.utah.edu/regist/graduation/applying.htm.

Plan to attend commencement and convocation, which requires a cap and gown. More information is available at the “Applying for Graduation” website listed above.

Stay connected after graduation through The University of Utah Alumni Association. Every graduating senior is eligible to register for a FREE one-year membership, which offers multiple benefits, including discounts and deals on tickets to athletics, arts, and cultural events on and off campus; a subscription to Continuum, the University’s award-winning magazine; and participation in community service projects, legislative advocacy programs, and alumni chapter events held throughout the country. For more information about membership in the Alumni Association, go to www.alumni.utah.edu.

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Take a break after graduation to serve your community and your world. There are plenty of service opportunities that broaden your perspective.

Teach For America – www.teachforamerica.org – This organization recruits the top undergraduate students from colleges throughout the United States to better the world by educating children everywhere.

Bennion Center Fellowships – www.bennioncenter.org – The BC offers a number of post-graduation fellowships to help you pursue your desired service goals. As the positions are limited, it’s in your best interest to apply early.

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Peace Corps – www.peacecorps.org – The corps is your chance to see the world and add your part in saving it. This experience will give you hands-on experience in expanding your horizons globally.

LOCAL, STUDENT-FRIENDLY EATING ESTABLISHMENTS On Campus Food Services Chartwells: Locations in the west wing of the Union, the Crimson View, and the Heritage Center serve students a wide variety of meals and also include house chains like Jack’s Grill and Pizza Hut. Whatever style of food you’re craving, you’re likely to find it close by at one of Chartwells’ convenient locations.

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The Point Bistro: As the U’s own mini-chain of quaint and comfortable bistros serving primarily breakfast and lunch, The Point can be found in the CRCC Business Building, the Warnock Engineering Building, and at its original location in the Huntsman Cancer Institute. f/Stop: Located in the UMFA, the f/Stop café is the perfect place for a latté, a light lunch, and some inspiration. It’s also home to the best paninis on campus.

Off Campus: While there are lots of great places to eat just off-campus, here are some of the can’t-miss food spots.

Big Ed’s: This intimate diner on University Street has been around longer than most tenured professors and is the home to the “Gawd Awful” — two eggs over hash browns, topped with chili and cheese.

B & D Burger: This burger and fry joint can whip up about any shake you can imagine—banana-chocolate-mocha-mint anyone? If you can only handle a gut-busting pastrami burger once a week, make it a Tuesday when burgers are only a buck.

Gandolfo’s: Though relatively new to the U scene, this sandwich place with New York roots has quickly established itself as a student favorite. With over 40 selections and extensive salad and soup options, everyone’s happy.

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The Pie: See page 51.

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Section 2

ATHLETICS

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Dear University of Utah Students: ersity and to our Athletics program.

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tment considers athletics to be an The University of Utah Athletics Depar ents and supports the overall mission integral part of university life. It complem direction, and motivation necessar y of the institution by providing the means, hing their full potential academically, to assist skilled student-athletes in reac Ultimately, our objective is to help athletically, psychologically, and socially. ributors to society. student-athletes become positive cont We wish you success both academically the University of Utah.

Go Utes!

Chris Hill Director of Athletics

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UTAH ATHLETICS

You’ll find that all of Utah’s athletics teams have a rich tradition. From being the original “BCS Busters” to 10 NCAA gymnastics championships, to being the only school to produce the number one selections in both the NFL and NBA drafts in the same year, the University of Utah athletics program has succeeded in vaulting into national prominence.

The MUSS student section is a vital part of Utah athletics! Loud support from students is essential to the success of Utah’s student-athletes. The football MUSS, created in 2002, has grown to include almost 5,000 members; as such, it creates a huge home field advantage. The basketball MUSS is also working hard to fill the student section at the Jon M. Huntsman Center and make it a very difficult place for opposing teams to play. Your time at the U should include frequent visits to Rice-Eccles Stadium, the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Crimson Court, and other campus sports venues.

In many sports, Utah is affiliated with the Mountain West Conference (MWC), whose members include Air Force, Brigham Young, Colorado State, Nevada-Las Vegas, New Mexico, San Diego State, Texas Christian, and Wyoming.

Utah football currently holds the second-longest bowl game-winning streak in the nation with seven wins. With many key starters returning, including Poinsettia Bowl MVP quarterback Brian Johnson and preseason All-American kicker Louis Sakoda, the 2008 Utes will contend for the MWC championship and a national ranking. The Utes open the 2008 season with a big road game at Michigan on August 30, and this year’s home schedule is one of the best ever, including Oregon State, TCU, and BYU. Utah men’s basketball is back on solid footing. In his first season, Head Coach Jim Boylen took the Utes to a winning season. With second-team All-MWC center Luke Nevill and many other veteran players returning, plus a stellar recruiting class, the Utes will soon return as a MWC and national powerhouse. For 2008-09, Boylen has put together an incredible non-conference home schedule featuring big-time teams such as Oregon, Cal, LSU, and Gonzaga.

Utah women’s basketball is coming off a remarkable, winning 22 consecutive games and going undefeated in MWC regular season play. Legendary Coach Elaine Elliott has 536 career wins at Utah, and with returning All-MWC guard Morgan Warburton and second-team All-MWC forward Kalee Whipple, Elliott is bound to blow by the 550 win mark during the 2008-09 season.

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Along the lines of legendary sport teams, Utah gymnastics is right near the top of the list with 10 NCAA championships. Head Coach Greg Marsden and Associate Head Coach Megan Marsden annually provide Utah fans with a “Red Rocks” team ranked in the top five nationally. And the 2009 team will continue that tradition of excellence with star gymnasts Kristina Baskett and Nina Kim returning for their senior seasons. The Red Rocks always boast a great home schedule, and the 2009 season includes perennial gymnastics powerhouses Michigan, Arizona State, and Florida.

For schedules and other information on other Utah teams including baseball, softball, skiing, golf, tennis, and track, please go to www.utahutes.com.

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In other fall sports, volleyball and soccer will challenge for MWC championships. Volleyball had a tough 2007 season due to key injuries, but Coach Beth Launiere’s team still came within points of advancing to the NCAA tournament. In 2008, All-MWC middle blocker Emillie Toone will return at full strength for her senior season after a knee injury forced her to redshirt in 2007. All home volleyball matches are held at Crimson Court in the HPER complex. Soccer comes off a 12-5-4 record in 2007, including a thrilling 1-0 victory over BYU in Provo. Coach Rich Manning’s team will host non-conference teams such as Georgia, Arizona, Cal-State Fullerton, and Long Beach State before taking on conference foes. All home soccer matches are held at Ute Field.

ATHLETICS CALENDAR The 2008-09 outlook for Utah athletics teams is very bright. Many teams are preseason selections to win the Mountain West Conference and advance to postseason play. Utah’s gymnastics team does not compete in a conference, but it is always a national powerhouse.

Students automatically receive admission to athletics events, except for the NCAA and Mountain West Conference tournaments. However, you must obtain a ticket when required. (A portion of your student fees goes to the Athletics Department each semester, so since you’ve already paid, you might as well attend and get your money’s worth!)

Listed below are the home games/meets as scheduled at the time U Book was printed. For complete schedule information as it becomes available, go to www.utahutes.com.

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FOOTBALL Date Sept. 6 Sept. 27 Oct. 2 (Thurs.)

Oct. 18 Nov. 6 (Thurs.)

Nov. 22

Opponent UNLV Weber State (Homecoming) Oregon State Colorado State TCU BYU

Time 6 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

Noon 6 p.m.

4 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL Date Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 13 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Nov. 14 Nov. 20 Nov. 22

Opponent Utah Valley Santa Clara Utah State Saint Louis Purdue Air Force UNLV San Diego State New Mexico TCU BYU Wyoming Colorado State

Time 7 p.m.

4 p.m.

7 p.m.

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

SOCCER Date Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Oct. 4 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 24 Oct. 26

Opponent Arizona Georgia Utah State Long Beach State Cal State Fullerton BYU San Diego State UNLV Seattle University Wyoming

Time 7:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Date Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 18 Dec. 3 Dec. 10 Dec. 20 Dec. 31 Jan. 6

Opponent Grand Valley State Southwest Baptist Wisconsin-Green Bay Oregon California Weber State Gonzaga LSU

Time TBA TBA 7 p.m.

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Date Opponent Nov. 4 Westminster Nov. 8 Southern Oregon Nov. 17 Jackson State Nov. 25 Louisville Dec. 13 Santa Clara Dec. 20 Mississippi State Jan. 2 Norfolk State

Time 7 p.m.

3 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

TBA

GYMNASTICS Date Jan. 9 Jan. 23 Feb. 6 Feb. 20 Mar. 6 Mar. 13

Time 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Opponent UCLA Washington BYU, SUU, Texas Woman’s Michigan Arizona State Florida

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UTAH MAN VERSE

I am a Utah man, sir, and I live across the green. Our gang, it is the jolliest that you have ever seen. Our coeds are the fairest and each one’s a shining star. Our yell, you hear it ringing through the mountains near and far.

CHORUS

Who am I, sir? A Utah man am I. A Utah man, sir, and will be till I die; Ki!Yi! We’re up to snuff; we never bluff, we’re game for any fuss, no other gang of college men dare meet us in the muss. So fill your lungs and sing it out and shout it to the sky, we’ll fight for dear old Crimson, for a Utah man am I.

VERSE

And when we prom the avenue, all lined up in a row, and arm in arm and step in time as down the street we go. No matter if a freshman green, or in a senior’s gown, the people all admit we are the warmest gang in town.

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CHORUS VERSE

We may not live forever on this jolly good old sphere, but while we do we’ll live a life of merriment and cheer, and when our college days are o’er and night is drawing nigh, with parting breath we’ll sing that song: “A Utah Man Am I”.

GO UTES!

FOOTBALL TRADITIONS 3rd Down Jump: Third downs are critical, especially in close games. To make things as difficult as possible for the opposing team, the 5,000 students in The MUSS jump up and down while shouting at the top of their lungs anytime it’s a 3rd down, creating noise so deafening that opposing players can’t hear their own snap count, often leading to penalties.

1st Down Signal: Whenever the Utes get a first down, The MUSS comes together in unison to help the officials signal the first down, raising their hands and voices before making the signal while shouting “First Down.”

Crazy Lady: In between the third and fourth quarters, Ute fanatic Terri Jackson, a.k.a.

Crazy Lady, rocks out in the south end zone to the Blues Brothers’ Medley, performed

by Ute marching band.

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Requirements and Instructions:

Section 3

TRADITIONS

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In the following pages you will find a collection of 50 traditions encompassing many of the places, annual events, and unique bits of history that make the U the incredible university that it is. It is these and other traditions that give the U its rich history and help foster the kind of pride that sticks with you as an alumnus/a long after graduation. There is also room for traditions of your own where you can include some of the specific things that have made the U special for you. To fulfill the traditions, all you have to do is follow the examples in the photos and directions in the captions on the tradition pages, visit the place or participate in the event, and snap a photo that clearly shows you doing it. Simple as that! Fulfill traditions to become a University of Utah Tradition Keeper.

What is a Tradition Keeper?

Tradition Keepers are especially involved students who are interested in making the most of their college experiences by immersing themselves in the rich history of traditions at the U. You become a Tradition Keeper as soon as you fulfill your first U Book tradition. Fulfilling more traditions allows you to reach the various “levels� of Tradition Keeping (something akin to karate belts).

Each level is accompanied by a lapel pin, medallion, or similar award marking you as an accomplished Tradition Keeper.

The various levels are: Level 1: 25 Traditions (White Pin) Level 2: 35 Traditions (Red Pin and preceding award) Level 3: 45 Traditions (Pure Crimson Medallion and preceding awards) Level 4: All 50 Traditions (Recognition at an annual event at the Alumni House and preceding awards).

What do I do when I’m done or achieve a level?

Every time that you complete a level (or complete all of the traditions), simply bring your tradition section to the Alumni House to have it verified and to receive your award. For graduating seniors, the commencement tradition can be fulfilled by bringing proof of pending graduation with you when you turn it in. Once your Tradition Keeping status has been checked off, you will be contacted by the Alumni Association to get your TK reward. For those of you who achieve or plan to achieve all 50 traditions, make sure that you turn in your book by April 1st of your senior year so that you can be included in the annual TK event at the Alumni House and have your awards in time to wear them at commencement.

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Where to begin?

1. Attend Orientation 2. The MUSS 3. Plazafest

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Location Traditions 1. Marriott Library 2. Heritage Center 3. Outdoor Recreation Program 4. Natatorium 5. Library Square Fountain 6. Ute Statue 7. Legacy Bridge 8. Utah Museum of Fine Arts 9. Utah Museum of Natural History 10. The Block U Campus Traditions 1. Public Transportation 2. Food Drive Rivalry 3. Bleed Red Rivalry 4. ASUU Elections Debate 5. Campus Involvement 6. ASUU Elections Voting Homecoming Traditions 1. Pure Crimson 2. Homecoming Dance 3. Pep Rally 4. 5k Race 5. Songfest

Event Traditions 1. The Grand Kerfuffle 2. Redfest 3. Black Pumpkin Affair 4. Crimson Nights 5. Project Youth 6. Rock the U 7. Hinckley Institute Forums 8. Hunger Banquet 9. International Week 10. Fine Arts Performance 11. Kingsbury Hall Athletic Traditions 1. Sports on Campus 2. Swoop 3. Football Tailgate 4. Utah/BYU Football Game 5. Utah/BYU Men’s Basketball Game 6. Women’s Volleyball 7. Women’s Gymnastics 8. Men’s Rugby 9. Utah Athletics

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Off-Campus Traditions 1. Ski ‘n Shred in Red 2. Red Butte Garden 3. SLC Downtown 4. The Pie Pizzeria

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The Last Hoorah!

1. The House Party 2. Commencement

Starting Strong!

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There’s a lot to learn as a newcomer to the U campus, and the orientation office does a great job at cramming it all into a short amount of time. If you can, join a select crowd at the overnight/weekend sessions, where you can get your fill of events, new friends, and a more thorough start. Many of these are catered to certain niches, such as academics or involvement.

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All-Access Athletics

Join The MUSS

A dedicated team of students and staff provides U students a killer combo deal of tickets to all home games, U sports apparel, and invitations to pre-game parties and tailgates. By joining The MUSS (Mighty Utah Students Section) prior to the athletic season, students not only join one of the nation’s top student sections, according to ESPN, but they get priority seating at games. The earlier you sign up, the better your seats. You can sign-up for each sport separately, or, for a discount rate, join The MUSS for the whole year. Check it out at www.alumni.utah.edu/muss.

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Club Stroll-a-Round

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Planned by the OfďŹ ce of Orientation and Leadership Development, Plazafest is a showcase of student groups, departments, and campus organizations kicking off the school year every August. This event serves as a great starting point not only for information about student groups, activities, and opportunities, but also for great music, free food, and lots of complimentary Utah stuff. Be sure to take advantage of the freebies and the generous raffle at the end!

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Peace and Quiet

Visit the brand new Marriott Library The Marriot Library, the U’s major library, is located in the center of lower campus and after finishing up the last few touches on its comprehensive remodeling, the modernized library will be finished in the summer of 2009. At the library, your home away from home, find quiet study areas, group study areas, a multimedia center, and even a lounge area with a café and coffee shop. If studying is not your thing, find one of the many armchairs or couches in which to curl up for a nap.

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The ‘HC’

Visit the Peterson Heritage Center, the Residential Life home for events and food

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The Heritage Center, a social, dining, and services center for on-campus living, is located in the heart of the Residence Halls. On the upper floor, Chartwells, the on-campus food service, hosts a buffet for all three meals. The main floor houses a comfortable TV lounge, computer access, a mail room, a dance room complete with salsa lessons, meetings for the RHA (Residence Halls Association), and a convenience store.

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Fun in the Sun

Play hard with the help of Outdoor Recreation Program One of the U’s countless perks is its amazing location! Within 30 minutes of campus you can find world-class ski resorts, mountain biking trails, scenic hikes, mountain lakes, rock climbing locales, campsites, and a host of other outdoor gems. Take full advantage with the Outdoor Recreation Program (ORP), your campus resource for everything you need to enjoy the outdoors. The ORP provides an opportunity for individuals and groups to participate in all types of outdoor adventure activities through organized trips and by providing rental equipment for backpacking, river running, canoeing, mountain biking, and skiing. Find the office in Fort Douglas or check out the website at www.utah.edu/campusrec/outdoor_rec.

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Take the Plunge

Go for a swim at the Natatorium

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Situated in the middle of the HPER complex (housing for many of the University’s athletic facilities), the Natatorium is the home of the Utah swimming and diving teams and open to U of U students for use free of charge. Find time for early morning laps before class or revive yourself in the afternoon after a long day on campus. On meet days, you can cheer for the Utes from the grandstands.

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A Cool Mist

Relax by the Marriott Library Plaza Fountain The fountain on Marriott Plaza, across from the library at the heart of campus, offers students a refreshing and secluded respite from the bustle of campus and the heat of the sun. With plenty of trees to offer shade, accompanied by the soothing rush of falling water, the fountain is an ideal place to relax between classes or take a well-deserved break from a jog, bike ride, or long-board run through campus.

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Ute Pride

Visit the ‘Ute Brave’ statue

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Pay homage to the statue of the Ute Brave in the Free Speech Plaza just west of the Union. Erected by Avard Fairbanks ex’22 (and later founder of our College of Fine Arts) the statue of a crouching Ute, reaching for an arrow, symbolizes the pride we take at the University of Utah in our connection to the Ute tribe and its legacy.

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Walking the Legacy

Stroll across the Legacy Bridge As the literal and symbolic connection between upper and lower campus, the George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge physically unifies campus. The bridge spanning Mario R. Capecchi Drive—named after the U’s first Nobel laureate—and the University TRAX line, was constructed in 2001 just prior to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and is one of the only suspension bridges of its kind in the western United States. Now used mostly by students living in the Residence Halls to get to and from lower campus, the bridge also serves joggers, bikers, and long-boarders enjoying the beautiful Utah weather and the University’s open spaces.

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“The Oom-Faa”

Spend a day at the UMFA

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The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, first established in 1951 and relocated to its brandnew facility (the John and Marcia Price Building) in 2001, is the premier art museum in the state and is prominently located at the southwest end of the business loop near the South Campus TRAX station. Housing numerous collections ranging from prehistoric artifacts to Renaissance paintings to modern sculpture, the museum also periodically welcomes prestigious exhibits and galleries from some of the most renowned institutions in the country and internationally. Students enjoy free admission and inside can find the f/Stop, the museum’s hip café, as well as a gift shop.

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Travel through History

Look back in time at the Utah Museum of Natural History Housing massive dinosaur skeletons, ancient remains and artifacts, as well as a host of other indigenous and exotic specimens and displays, the Utah Museum of Natural History has something for everybody. It’s free for U students and located on Presidents Circle, though a brand new facility is currently under construction near Red Butte Garden in Research Park, which will guarantee UMNH’s position as Utah’s premier museum of natural history.

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The U Hike

Hike up to the “Block U”

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Sitting prominently on the hillside in the foothills north of campus, the 100-foot tall block U is one of the University’s most visible symbols. It was originally constructed in 1905 of lime, then overhauled two years later in cement. In 2002 it was joined on the hillside by the giant illuminated Olympic rings that became one of many symbols of the Olympic Winter Games. In 2006, the block U was completely refurbished and fitted with new lights that shine white when an athletics event is under way. When the Utes win, the lights flash crimson and white, giving students and Salt Lake residents alike the latest news on how the Utah teams have fared.

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Move About

Ride Trax and the Campus Shuttle Avoid the parking mess at the U by taking advantage of the extensive and convenient network of public transportation. The UTA bus system of local and commuter routes brings students into campus from the entire Salt Lake Valley and Wasatch Front. The U also boasts an arm of Salt Lake’s TRAX light-rail train system, including four different stops from Rice-Eccles Stadium on the southwest to the hospitals and medical school on the northeast. A network of red, blue, green, and purple campus shuttles runs every 10 to 20 minutes throughout campus, getting students where they need to be. And for U students, public transit isn’t just eco-friendly, it’s all absolutely free.

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Rivalry for Food

Donate to the Utah v. BYU Rivalry Week Food Drive

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Every year the football season hits its climax with the always-intense grudge match between Utah and BYU in late November. Because the game is on Thanksgiving weekend, the rivalry helps spur the year’s biggest food and money drive for the Utah Food Bank. Led by the Student Alumni Association, the food drive brings together multiple campus groups and community businesses and organizations to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds of food and tens of thousands of dollars.

And since BYU participates in its own half of the competition, it gives us another opportunity to hand them a U-branded beat down.

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Bleed Red

Donate blood in the rivalry blood drive The annual blood drive pits students at the U against those at Utah State, our rival to the north.

By participating, you not only provide blood for someone else, but you help build U spirit and maintain our dominance over our rivals in all things competitive. The competition is heated, with each school taking its share of victories over the past few years, but the end result is always a much-needed service that benefits the community in a vital way. ARUP, the organization in charge of blood donation in the Salt Lake area, puts on numerous events and gives out free T-shirts as part of the weeklong contest. Look for ARUP elsewhere on campus at various times throughout the school year to find other opportunities to donate.

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Who are Your Leaders?

Attend an ASUU elections debate

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Each semester, students pay more than $20 in fees to the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU), the U’s student government. Every spring, ASUU holds its annual elections, and students have a chance to evaluate the different people vying to lead the student government and handle the $1.4 million ASUU budget. Become informed about who you want spending your money by attending one of the several presidential debates during the spring campaigns. Ask questions, mingle with candidates, and be a part of the process.

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Make Your Mark

Get involved on campus College is more than just homework, midterms, and final exams. With literally hundreds of recognized student groups, the University of Utah has opportunities for everyone on campus to get involved in events, internships, service projects, volunteer work, leadership opportunities, and a host of other extra-curricular activities. Your college experience is what you make of it, and getting involved on campus outside of the classroom is one of the most rewarding and worthwhile things you can do as a U student. Find out about different groups and organizations by attending Plazafest, visiting the ASUU office, or going online to the U website, www.utah.edu.

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Don’t Waste Your Vote

Participate in the political process

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Make your voice heard! With a small voting population in ASUU elections, every vote counts. Voting is as easy as logging on to your Campus Information System through the University’s website and selecting the parties or candidates you feel will best represent you and effectively handle the student government. During the campaign, rival parties will be handing out T-shirts and free food on the Library Plaza and in other heavy-traffic areas. Repay them with a vote and invest yourself in the process.

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Sealed with a Kiss

Become a part of the Pure Crimson Tradition Now is the chance to express your real love for the U. At 11:47 p.m. during the Homecoming dance, students face a U (such as the block U on the mountain) and kiss someone, officially making them “Pure Crimson.” Students are then awarded a card to verify their red-hot status.

Keep the tradition going: after the first kiss, subsequent Pure Crimson kisses only count when involving someone else who is already Pure Crimson.

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Dancing the Night Away

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Don’t miss the culminating event of Homecoming week: the dance. The event is planned by ASUU and the Homecoming Committee and is always held at an impressive venue, such as the Museum of Fine Arts or the Rice-Eccles Tower. Some years the dance is themed, such as “dress your favorite decade,” or you can just dress to impress. There’s always excellent music, great food, and plenty of fond memories.

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Hype Up Homecoming

Get ready with the Pep Rally Get pumped for the big game at the Homecoming pep rally. Students, cheerleaders, and football players gather at the Union to sing the Utah fight song with the marching band, hear a pep talk from coaches, and see a fireworks show. The pep rally tradition dates back almost as far as the U itself and most recently merged with the Crimson Nights party. Whether you’re crowned as Homecoming royalty or not, be sure to come and celebrate your school. And most important, WEAR RED!

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Running in Red

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Get in the Homecoming spirit and stay in shape by running the annual Young Alumni Scholarship 5K Run/Walk/Stroll. The Young Alumni Association hosts this race through campus on the morning of the Homecoming football game to raise money for Alumni Association scholarships. Little ones can participate with the 1K Kids Run, and all runners have the chance to win exciting prizes.

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Verbal Abuse

Drop by for ditties at Songfest Whether you’re a member of Greek Row or not, Songfest will bring you laughs, groans, and gasps. The event is traditionally a song competition among campus groups and has become the forum for rivalries between sororities and fraternities. Students create their own rousing renditions of the Homecoming theme and perform them in locations such as the Union Ballroom or Kingsbury Hall. All students are invited to participate with their own musical version of the theme.

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“Kerfliff… fluf.… what?”

End the semester right with the Grand Kerfuffle

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Hear headlining music acts at the annual Grand Kerfuffle spring music festival, put on annually by the ASUU Presenter’s Officer in April. Similar to Redfest in the fall, students can participate in a free daytime festival and buy discounted tickets for the main concert, which usually features three or four top bands. Last year’s Kerfuffle included Augustana, hellogoodbye, Shiny Toy Guns, and local band Good Morning Maxfield, which was chosen to perform by winning ASUU’s Local Bands Showdown. Past performances have featured Yellowcard and Mos Def.

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Festival of Red

Go to the annual fall music festival: Redfest Get your fall concert fix by attending Redfest, the on-campus music festival the ASUU Presenter’s Office puts on annually. Student government brings national big-time acts to the U for free or at a highly discounted price.

Past Redfests have included Guster, Jack’s Mannequin, Flogging Molly, Death Cab For Cutie and Ben Kweller. The event also features a free daytime festival held outside the Union, with more live music, food, T-shirt making, and games.

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Scary for Charity

Celebrate Halloween and community service at the Black Pumpkin Affair

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Make sure to include the Black Pumpkin Affair to your tour of Halloween parties, where you can show off your costume creativity and donate to the Utah Food Bank all in one night. The event, held at the Union, is sponsored by the Union Programming Council and a number of other campus groups. Students can get in by bringing cans of food or a few dollars for the food bank. Bring your treats and you’ll find plenty of tricks.

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Party at the Union!

Whatever your interest, find it at Crimson Nights Come party Ute-style by hitting up the biggest bash in town–Crimson Nights. The tradition started in 2003, when the Union Programming Council began hosting the monthly parties at the Union. Now thousands of students attend the events, which are free to U students. You can be sure to find something of interest, whether it is dancing to the sounds of U92, making buttons or wax hands, eating free pizza, bowling, signing up for campus groups, or playing poker in a Vegas-style setup. Many Crimson Nights include performances such as hypnotists, comedians, or local musicians.

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Kids on Campus

Inspire kids through Project Youth

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Love kids? Volunteer with Project Youth—a yearly event sponsored by the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center in which U students take a virtual army of sixth graders from Title I schools on campus tours to teach them the importance of higher education and inspire them to come to the U. Invest yourself in the future of Utah and lend a hand in this one-day event, which culminates in a motivational program at the Huntsman Center featuring student leaders, celebrities, and influential leaders in the community.

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Dance to Fight Cancer

Boogie down and help others at Rock the U Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to stay on your feet for 26.2 hours at the Rock the U dance marathon, an event sponsored by the ASUU to raise money for cancer research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Students raise at least $200 to dance in the marathon, which brought in $93,000 for the HCI in 2007—the first year of the tradition. Rock the U includes themed dances, concerts and performances, games, prizes, food, and a line dance learned in pieces throughout the event. Honor someone you know who has been touched by cancer or just come to support the cause. Students can participate as dancers, volunteers, or morale-boosters.

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Political Junkies

Engage yourself at the Hinckley Institute of Politics

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Established in 1965 by Robert H. Hinckley, the Hinckley Institute of Politics is the place for students to become engaged in the political, governmental, and civic process. The Hinckley Institute offers more than 225 internships to students each year locally, internationally, at the Utah and Alaska State Legislatures, and in Washington, D.C. Head to the Hinckley Caucus Room in Orson Spencer Hall to hear weekly forums from government leaders, foreign ambassadors, and political experts. While you’re there, think about applying for internships, scholarships, or the Campaign Management Minor.

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Hungry for Hunger-busting

Get a glimpse of global and local famine issues at the Hunger Banquet Gain an understanding of what it feels like to be hungry by attending the annual Hunger Banquet, sponsored by the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center. To see the food distribution disparities that occur in the United States and worldwide, students are divided into upper, middle, and lower classes and given food according to their assigned social class. The Bennion Center also brings in speakers to address world hunger issues. All proceeds for the event go to the nationwide hunger relief organization OxFam and the Utah Food Bank.

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Go Global!

Attend a U International Week Event

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Hosted by the International Center and in conjunction with President Michael Young’s efforts to internationalize the U, International Week is an exciting time for students to enjoy a weeklong exploration of countries and cultures from across the world. Past years have included lectures on foreign issues, music and dance performances, food tasting, information on study abroad programs and international internships, and an International Tea Celebration. Expand your horizons by attending one of these events, usually held at the end of February or beginning of March.

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Find Your Inner Artist

Get some culture at a student ďŹ ne arts performance Head to the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance to see one of the best student ballet programs in the nation or go to a student play at the Babcock Theatre or Studio 115. For the more musically inclined, listen to the Utah Philharmonia or University of Utah Symphony at Libby Gardner Hall. For modern dance, film, art history, and everything in between, the U is a great place to attend fantastic performances on a low budget and support your classmates.

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Kingsbury Hall

Catch some world-class performances at Kingsbury Hall

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Kingsbury Hall, the U’s performing arts center, is located in lower Presidents Circle and features an impressive array of world-class dance troupes, musical performances, plays, comedians, lecturers, and more. Whatever your flavor, Kingsbury Hall is sure to have something that you’ll enjoy. The Kingsbury Hall ticket office also services all tickets to performances at Gardner Hall, the Marriot Center for Dance, Babcock Theatre, and the Lab Theatre. Take advantage of student discounts by stopping by Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; or one hour before curtain at the appropriate venue. Check it out at www.kingsburyhall.org.

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Running Utes

Get your sport on!

However you manage, take advantage of sports, athletics, and fitness at the University of Utah through Campus Recreation Services. Whether it’s representing the Utes in uniform, swimming at HPER Complex, working out at the Field House, playing intramural sports, joining a sports club, or getting involved with outdoor recreation or fitness (through credit courses or extracurricular programs), there should never be the excuse that getting into shape just plain can’t happen. If you’re not the formal athletic type, how about something as simple as a pick-up game of ultimate frisbee on the lawn? Either way, check out the options at Campus Recreation Services’ webpage: http://web.utah.edu/campusrec. Oh, and the best part? Because you’re a student, access to many of these facilities is free!

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A Red Hawk

Catch a shot with Swoop!

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Swoop, the Ute’s beloved hawk mascot, made his debut in 1996. This Utah-indigenous, redtailed bird can be found throughout the state, but nowhere is he louder or mightier than in the stadium or arena. Swoop is the #1 Utah fan and works his tail off at every event possible, so share some love whenever you see him. While snapping a picture with him is certainly one of the more difficult traditions to obtain, it’s by no means impossible. Just a hint: the more noise you’re making at a rally or game, the more likely he’ll be to find you! Moreover, hawks are known for rewarding their comrades, so it’s not uncommon that he’ll have a few T-shirts or goodies hidden away in his feathers for the folks he hears cheerloudly!

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Tailgate for Football

Get pumped for the game with a pre-kickoff party!

If you just wanted to watch the game, you should have stayed at home and turned on the television. Going to any sporting event is all about the experience, and tailgating is a definite must with football. Join thousands of fellow Utes prior to every homegame at an outdoor location anywhere on campus to prepare yourselves for the gridiron battle (and pending slaughter, really). Bring food and friends – or, if you’re in The MUSS, just bring friends, since catered food will be provided to you for free!

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Crush the Kittties!

Don’t miss the Running Utes’ annual stomp-down of the Cowering Cougars

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If there were ever a game worth canceling all plans for, this is it. Indeed, the quickest way to become a true Ute is by cheering your lungs out at the region’s most heated rivalry game. Whether it’s here at Rice-Eccles Stadium or down south in Provo, you won’t want to miss this onslaught of red against blue. For the true of heart, venture down south for an away game. Don’t be surprised, though, if being there seems to add fuel to your fire – animosity is the natural emotion to feel.

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Rivalry on the Court

Attend a Utah vs. BYU Men’s Basketball Game The U has a history of excellence in basketball, which includes legendary players and coaches and several high NCAA Tournament finishes (including a championship). The Utes remain a formidable force today, and there’s no better time to observe our prowess than during a battle of the boards against our number one rival, BYU. (Be sure to join The MUSS for seats in the student section, which aren’t in the nosebleeds, but up-close and personal – perfect for yelling...err, “cheers.”)

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SPIKE!

Watch some bump, set, spike action at Crimson Court

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They’re taller than life – or maybe they’re just taller than you! Either way, every time that you attend a women’s volleyball meet, come prepared for excitement. Women’s volleyball is a University of Utah staple, so be sure not to miss our women in red as they run bumps, sets, and spikes like a well-oiled machine.

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Rockin’ the Red Rocks

Watch Ute gymnasts climb, hold, flip, jump, and whatever else all that stuff is that they do on those bars Year after year, the Ute women’s gymnastics team, known as the “Red Rocks,” ranks at the top in the nation. Beyond showing up to root for the red, you should come to the meets to watch these world-class athletes. This year, the Red Rocks are once again poised to become national champions. But be aware, these women are no ordinary mixture of toughness and charm–they’re in top physical form and can beat the snot out of you.

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Rugby Ruckus

Keep pace with Utah Rugby

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Rugby never gets the respect it deserves. But here at the U, it should. Year in and year out, the Scrummin’ Utes defends its position as one of the fiercest, ferocious, and most feared teams in the nation. The matches on the pitch are a sight to see (“Did he really just level that guy?”) – definitely not to be missed!

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Utah Sports

Get out and support another Utah sport!

Whatever your sport, Utah’s got it. In addition to the sports already mentioned, the Utes can be found competing in baseball, tennis, skiing, swimming, diving, golf, cross-country, track and field, softball, and soccer – just to name a few! Each is well worth an afternoon visit for some kicking back to root and relax.

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Painting the Slopes Red

Attend the annual Ski ‘n Shred in Red!

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Everyone knows that Utah is home to the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” But what you may not know yet is that the University of Utah is home to the best and most spirited skiers and snowboarders too. It only makes sense, then, that our world-famous slopes and our world-class University folks share a day! One day each year, Ute pride rules the peaks thanks to skiers and snowboarders dressing entirely in red. Known as “Ski ‘n Shred in Red,” this annual tradition at Snowbird Mountain Resort is not to be missed. After all, you know you’re going to hit the slopes anyhow — might as well do it on the day that all current students, and Alumni Association members, receive a steal of a deal on lift tickets. Keep an eye out for more information in December!

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Concerts and Roses

Visit Red Butte Garden for music, views, and botanical beauty It’s true that where campus ends, Salt Lake City’s beautiful Wasatch Mountains begin, but don’t forget that the nestling buffer between the worlds of academia and nature is the U’s very own botanical haven, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum. In addition to expansive fields of flowers and plant life, this impressive venue features a variety of entertainment and events – ranging from outdoor evening festivals and concerts to workshops, classes, and tours. Drop by for a peaceful stroll and a whiff of international flowers, or to hone your gardening skills with some tips from the expert staff. If you’re a biker or a hiker (or just a stroller, for that matter), check out the view from many of the nearby mountain trails.

For you nature-lovers who are always looking for ways to get down and dirty, the garden’s always looking for volunteers. Check it out at www.redbuttegarden.org.

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In the S. L. C.

Spend an afternoon or evening in lively downtown

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Although currently undergoing a major reconstruction, Salt Lake City’s downtown still offers a variety of things to do. Home to Ballet West, Utah Symphony & Opera, Temple Square, the outdoor Gallivan Plaza, and numerous festivals and events, SLC is thriving. If you’re a basketball fan, check out the Utah Jazz. For shopping, visit the Gateway Mall. If you’re into music and the arts, hit any of the several theaters, galleries, or museums, for a diverse array of popular and classical concerts, cultural and cinematic performances, and exhibits and displays. Whether you’re in the mood for some quick grub or a formal feast, a quiet coffee or a drink and a dance, downtown’s the place to be! See what’s going on at www.downtownslc.org, and if you’re curious as to what all the construction is about, find out at www.downtownrising.com.

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Cheesy Traditions

Enjoy a slice of pizza at The Pie The Pie, located just west of campus on 200 South, is the U’s most storied pizzeria and is famous on and off campus for its huge pizzas and thick, artery-clogging cheese. Stop by for a slice with friends and enjoy a classic cheese pull-apart or get a pie for take out. While at The Pie, make sure to embrace their most famous tradition and leave your own legacy on the wall: your signature or a personal message.

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Ending it Right

Check out The House Party at the end of each year

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For every party, game, event, date, hangout...whatever... that you had to pass up during the year, don’t miss this one. The culmination of a year of studying should lead you to this Alumni Association end of year bash that includes free food, entertainment, a raffle, and so much more. For you seniors, there’s something extra in store... (Come to find out!).

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Sealing the Deal

Cap it all off with Commencement You worked hard these last few years. If, for nobody else, attend this graduation event for yourself.

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U BOOK 2008-09 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Suneeti Agrawal Graham Anderson Cameron Hansen William Hoang Eric Hu

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Suneeti Agrawal Graham Anderson McCaye Badger Phil Badger Parle Baldwiny Deanna Bartholomew Dave Bauman Elizabeth Black Jamie Bowen Jonathan Bowen John Bowers Liz Broadbent Marian Broadhead Erin Canning Adrienne Carey Todd Clark Parker Ence Julie Engar Shadie Ghaibi Kasinda Goodwin Craig Hammond Cameron Hansen Austin Harris Mallory Hill Parker Hill William Hoang Eric Hu Sarah Jackman Chase Jardine Amanda King Philip Malugade

Kelly McConkie Rochelle McConkie Caitlin McDonald Marko Mijic Katie Miller Tucker Morgan Maryam Mortazavi McKenzie Newton Whitney Newton Nicole Nguyen Bill Park Spencer Pearson Doug Petersen Elizabeth Peterson Michael Rice Meghan Robinson Max Rohr Danielle Sample Brent Schmidt Suzanne Schmidt Jonny Spendlove Ellen Stemle Alicia Taase Cassie Taylor Spencer Thompson Sarah Tingey Katie Valentine Philip Varghese Tim Vogeler Grace Warner Madison Warren

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTORS UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION John Ashton John Fackler Linda Marion Marcia Dibble Brynn Whitchurch Dani Kauerz UNIVERSITY MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Andy Thompson Garin Summers - Design Lawrence Boye - Photography Mark Woodland UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ATHLETICS UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PRESIDENT’S OFFICE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CAMPUS STORE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENT ALUMNI BOARD

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