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Passport Fair at Utah State University
Mon, 17 Sep 2007
Come apply for a U.S. passport! Bring a birth certificate, previous passport, or a naturalization certificate (if you are foreign born). Bring a valid state or government photo ID. Bring a check or money order. You can get passport pictures at the fair. C
Celebrate Constitution Day
Mon, 17 Sep 2007
On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created.
Utah State Library Marks its 50th Anniversary
Mon, 17 Sep 2007
The Utah State Library (USL) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala event hosted by Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. and First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman at the Governor?s Mansion on September 13, 2007. The State Library began in the Governor?s Mansion horse
South Davis Transit Project
Mon, 17 Sep 2007
The South Davis Transit DEIS is being conducted to identify the best transit solution and or solutions for South Davis County. A joint stakeholder and public involvement program has been developed as part of the South Davis Transit plan and you can partic
Utah Pandemic Influenza Plan
Mon, 17 Sep 2007
The Utah Pandemic Flu Plan was completed in August and is now available online.
Utah Cancer Survivorship Summit to be held on September 22nd
Mon, 17 Sep 2007
The 2007 Survivorship Summit will offer concurrent sessions on both Adult and Childhood Cancers. Helpful information on survivorship will be addressed by medical personnel and survivors.
Register for 2007 Youth Pheasant Hunts
Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Register for 2007 Youth Pheasant Hunts. Date of hunts: Nov. 10, 2007. We will take applications until slots are filled.
Gold Medal Schools Fall Newsletter
Sat, 15 Sep 2007
Gold Medal Schools have safe routes to school, offer healthy food choices, encourage physical activity, fight tobacco use, and reward kids with non-food items. Each school determines the pace of the program with help from mentors, principals, a teacher or
Protecting Your Home Against Unknown Title Defects
Sat, 15 Sep 2007
Most first-time home buyers are familiar with various types of insurance (e.g., auto, life), but are unaware of what title insurance is, and the role it plays in real estate transactions. In the rush to close such transactions as quickly as possible, titl
Women Entrepreneurship Workshop on September 25th
Fri, 14 Sep 2007
At this workshop, business and industry professionals will help you learn the skills you need to help you run a successful small business.
NRC Audit Finds Radiation Program Satisfactory
Fri, 14 Sep 2007
State oversight of radioactive materials in Utah adequately protects public health, according to the preliminary audit findings of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). "We are very satisfied with the results," said Dane Finerfrock, director of
Do Not Call Expiration Alert
Fri, 14 Sep 2007
The Division of Consumer Protection is asking Utah consumers to go online to www.donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 to check the status of their phone number registration with the National Do Not Call Registry. The Federal Trade Commission is warning co
Air Standards Protect Kids, Asthma Study Says
Fri, 14 Sep 2007
School kids playing outside during recess on hazy winter days can breathe a little easier in the wake of a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)-participating study. Preliminary findings of a 2006-07 pilot study at Greenville Elementary in Cache Co
Utah Fish Advisories
Fri, 14 Sep 2007
Fish are important in a healthy diet. They are a lean, low-calorie source of protein. However, some fish from specific areas in Utah may contain chemicals that could pose health risks. When contaminant levels are unsafe, Utah Public Health Officials issue
Child Passenger Safety Week begins on September 15th
Fri, 14 Sep 2007
This year with the Child Passenger Safety Week parents are reminded to use a child safety seat in the back of their vehicles, restrain their child properly and in accordance with their size and age. The National Seat Check Saturday will take place on Sept
Data Book 2007 Provides a Summary of Higher Education in Utah
Thu, 13 Sep 2007
The 2007 version of the Data Book for higher education in Utah provides detailed statistics and information on Utah's system of colleges and universities. This year's version is only being provided online or on CD.
BEAR RIVER, Last Chance to Change Course opens Saturday at the Utah Museum of Natural History
Thu, 13 Sep 2007
Utah documentarian Craig Denton has focused his camera's lens on the Bear River, along its circular path and in all of its moods. In this work, he has attempted to give the river a voice and alert those of us living in the arid west that it is time to ret
Utah Internet Investigators Receive "Child Defender" Award
Thu, 13 Sep 2007
The men and women who prowl the Internet to make it safe for Utah children are being recognized for their efforts. The National Law Center for Children and Families is giving the "Child Defender" Award to the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) T
Utah Gerontological Society Fall Conference
Thu, 13 Sep 2007
This year's conference will be held at the Zermatt Resort in Midway on September 18th and 19th. Also visit http://aging.utah.edu/ugs/fallconference2007.html for additional information.
Apply for a Cougar Permit beginning September 20th
Thu, 13 Sep 2007
If you want to apply for a cougar hunting permit for Utah's upcoming season, you'll have to apply on the Internet. The Division of Wildlife Resources will not accept paper applications for limited entry cougar permits this year. You can apply for a
On-the-Job: news from the Utah Labor Commission
Wed, 12 Sep 2007
Workplace safety, new minimum wage laws and the latest appellate court decisions are all featured in the latest edition of the On-the-Job news bulletin.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Mon, 10 Sep 2007
Visit the Utah Cancer Action Network website for more information about prostate cancer as well as news about all forms of cancer.
Download Videos from Your Local Library
Mon, 10 Sep 2007
MyLibraryDV is a unique video-on-demand service created by Recorded Books in partnership with your local library. You can access hundreds of hours of DVD-quality programming such as cooking with America's Test Kitchen, travel with Rick Steves' Europe, lea
Johnston's Army Adventure Camp at Camp Floyd
Mon, 10 Sep 2007
September 21 - 22; JOHNSTON?S ARMY ADVENTURE CAMP: Boy Scouts travel back in time to 1861 and enter the world of a soldier at Camp Floyd, Utah Territory. As a newly enlisted private, scouts don a uniform and shoulder muskets. The Adventure Camp experien
USU Extension Celebrates 100 Years
Mon, 10 Sep 2007
Utah Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., declared the week of Sept. 9-15 as Utah State University Cooperative Extension Week. Huntsman's declaration states that Extension is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Utahns by responding to diverse issues wit
Visit Top Vacation Spots in Utah
Fri, 07 Sep 2007
Visit some of the top vacation spots in Utah this fall!
Visit the Utah State Fair, Sep 6-16
Thu, 06 Sep 2007
Fun, frolic, and entertainment begins today at the state fairpark in Salt Lake City
Free Arthritis Seminars, Sep 10-13
Thu, 06 Sep 2007
The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH) in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation and the Utah Arthritis Program are bringing the Healthy Living with Arthritis Seminars back. The seminars will take place Sept 10-13, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
September is National Preparedness Month
Thu, 06 Sep 2007
Get a kit, make a plan, and be informed.
History for Kids
Wed, 05 Sep 2007
This site offers games and activities for kids of all ages.
Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court Christine M. Durham has been named recipient of the 2007 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence by the National Center for State Courts.
2007 Voter Information Pamphlet
Wed, 05 Sep 2007
Details available for the November 6th special election.
Frontiers of New Media
Wed, 05 Sep 2007
The Communication and History Departments of the University of Utah announce a symposium that will explore the ways in which "wired" media technologies?including telegraph, radio, television, film, and the internet?have taken shape at least partly in resp
Utah Birth Defect Network
Tue, 04 Sep 2007
The Utah Birth Defect Network (UBDN) seeks to prevent birth defects and secondary disabilities by monitoring occurrence, conducting research, providing education and outreach.
Benefits Study of Metropolitan Utah
Mon, 03 Sep 2007
The 2007 Metro Utah Employee Benefi ts Study was conducted to defi ne, analyze and discover the incidence, participation and cost of benefi ts offered to employees in four-county metropolitan Utah.
2007 Student Health and Risk Prevention Statewide Assessment
Sun, 02 Sep 2007
This report summarizes the findings from the Utah 2007 Prevention Needs Assessment Survey that was conducted as part of the Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) Statewide Survey. The survey was administered to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 in
Environmental Education VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Natural Resource Field Days in Logan Canyon
Fri, 31 Aug 2007
Help teach 4th graders about water quality and aquatic macroinvertebrates using hands-on activities.
Utah Art Events Calendar Full of Activities
Fri, 31 Aug 2007
Check the latest community events going on in Utah.
Utah Public Art Map
Wed, 29 Aug 2007
Access a map of public arts in Utah.
Register for the 2007 Zero Fatalities Safety Summit
Wed, 29 Aug 2007
he 2007 Zero Fatalities Safety Summit is an opportunity for safety officials and advocates to share experiences, opportunities, and successes in improving safety in our communities.