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Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy calls for public suggestions
The Office of Artificial Intelligence (OAIP) is concluding its current learning agenda on the use of AI in mental health in Utah and has made its recommendations to legislators. To prepare for its next learning agenda, OAIP is seeking input from technology and other community members. Survey Link Deadline for feedback: Wednesday, November 27, 2024. (Read More)
Weber State, Utah State degrees help sisters run familyâs six-generation farm
When a pair of Utah sisters took the reins of their family farm dating back to the 1850s, they relied on two very different degrees from two long-standing Utah universities to take their business into a new era. Griffin completed most of her general education courses at Weber State University before transferring to Utah State University and earning a bachelorâs degree in fisheries and aquatic sciences. Holt graduated from Weber State with a bachelorâs degree in business administration, minoring in leadership. (Read More)
Farm & ranch leaders to address critical issues at 2024 Utah Farm Bureau convention
The Utah Farm Bureau Federation (UFBF) will convene its 108th annual convention, November 20-22, at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. The conventionâs theme â The Balance of Progress â will address how Utahâs farm and ranch leaders are working together move the organization forward on challenging issues facing agriculture, and how small successes and setbacks play into long-term success on issues such as water management in the state, rising energy costs, labor shortages, and more. (Read More)
Salt Lake Chamber and Utah business leaders unveil Utahâs first-ever statewide free enterprise vision, Utah Rising
Wednesday, the Salt Lake Chamber and Utahâs business leaders unveiled six focus areas and strategic goals fueling Utah Rising, a plan to make Utah the top performing economy in the nation. Each of the six areas, with their respective goals, measurements and associated projects, represent areas of opportunity and challenge for Utah, and are set to be accomplished ahead of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The six areas are workforce, transportation, business environment, housing, livability and natural resources. (Read More)
Second annual Utah Preschool Conference sees 82% increase in participation
The Utah State Board of Educationâs (USBE) 2024 Utah Preschool Conference (UPC), held on October 25 and 26 at the Utah State Capitol Building, was a resounding success! The event, with the theme, âCultivating Connections: Strengthening Collaboration for Preschool Professionals,â brought together almost 300 preschool professionals across Utahâs mixed-delivery system from the public and private sectors. The hybrid format via UETN Zoom Events allowed in-person and virtual participation, ensuring broad accessibility and engagement. In light of the success of last yearâs event, a one-day conference that drew over 150 participants, USBE expanded the event to a two-day format that saw an 82 percent increase in attendance over last yearâs conference. (Read More)
âThe Giving State 2024:â A report on Utahâs philanthropic landscape
Cicero has released âThe Giving State 2024,â a report providing an in-depth look at charitable giving in the state, exploring the factors that influence it and the impact that giving has on the state. Utah has long been a national leader in volunteerism and charitable giving. A recent WalletHub report ranked Utah as the second most charitable state nationally and, according to the Giving State 2024 report, Utahns volunteer at a rate more than 4.5 times higher than the national average. The Giving State explores what âgood givingâ looks like while identifying opportunities for improvement for both nonprofits and the community at large. As Utah continues to grow, this report provides a valuable guide to inspire and inform meaningful giving and service. (Read More)
UVU students partner with Red Cross, local business to increase blood donations
Utah Valley University (UVU) students partnering with the Red Cross and a local business, the Collective Underground, will conduct a blood drive Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Provo Recreation Center to emphasize the importance of blood donation amidst a national blood shortage. After the blood drive, students will converge at the Collective Underground from 6 to 9 p.m. where they and customers will receive incentives from the business and information on the importance of blood donation. The public is encouraged to attend. (Read More)
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