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Study: Window design feature at College of Law linked to saving birds
Recent research by an environmental psychologist at the University of Utah suggests bird-safe glass installed at the College of Law has successfully reduced the number of birds killed each year due to collisions with glass windows. Barbara Brown, a professor with the Department of Family and Consumer Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral […]
College of Law building garners A+ ranking from PreLaw magazine
The verdict is out — the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law has one of the best buildings in the country, according to newly released rankings from PreLaw magazine. The College of Law received an A+ ranking from the magazine, which considered aesthetics, space, amenities and location as factors in determining the top […]
Professor Louisa Heiny Part 2
Professor Louisa Heiny is interviewed by Melinda Rogers at the S.J. Quinney College of Law about what to expect in your first year at law school. Louisa Heiny is a Professor in the S.J. Quinney College of Law, where she teaches Evidence, Legal Writing for Judicial Clerks, and Judicial Process. She also teaches and advises in the Academic Support Program.
National Library Week
April 7-13, 2019 is National Library Week. This year’s theme is “Libraries = Strong Communities”. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote […]
Free speech on college campuses subject of 35th annual Jefferson B. Fordham Debate on Nov. 15
Should First Amendment rights of members of university communities be constrained if their speech undermines the mission of the university? That question will be the subject of the 35th Annual Jefferson B. Fordham Debate on Nov. 15 at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. The debate begins at 5 p.m, with a reception […]
Addressing Complex Issues with Trauma-informed Approaches
By Mary Dumas, Dumas & Associates, Inc. for EDRBlog.org Complexity & Confusion In conditions of complexity, it’s important to remember that data do not make decisions, people do! Complex issues occur at international scales, such as peacemaking post conflict, addressing poverty and migration, as well as locally in terms of homelessness and adaption to climate […]
Murphy and co-author win Lexis/Nexis Call for Papers Award
Forthcoming research by Felicity Murphy, a librarian at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, explores methods behind training law students to cover the reference desk and assist with faculty research. Murphy’s paper, called The Reference Assistant, won the Lexis/Nexis Call for Papers Award, New Members Division and will soon be published. The honor […]
National Library Week 2017
By Melissa Bernstein for the Faust Library Blog – April 9-15, 2017 is National Library Week. This year’s theme is “Libraries Transform”. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of […]
Presidents’ Day Closure
By Melissa Bernstein for the Faust Library Blog – The Law Library will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents’ Day. The reference desk will be closing at noon on Friday, February 17.
Law Library Closure
By Melissa Bernstein for the Faust Library Blog – The Law Library will be closed on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Reference Desk will close on Friday, January 13 at 12 noon. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 17 at 7am.