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Show PHOTOS 341 Page 1: The University offers six baccalaureate degrees in 65 majors and 23 graduate degrees in 89 fields. More than 4,000 degrees were awarded in 1989- 90. Page 2: Pedestrians and cyclists alike take in the warm spring sunshine on the Marriott Library plaza weeks before the ski season ends. Page 4: (Left) Students in the Molecular Biology Program prepare for specialized graduate work in genetics, biochemistry and cell biology. (Middle) Mountain bikers have invaded the campus, but real devotees prefer challenging slickrock formations near Arches National Park. Moab, five hours' drive south of Salt Lake, has become the ATB capital of the region. (Right) Local musicians entertain around the Union lawn, a warm-weather gathering spot for students who like to relax between classes or enjoy a picnic lunch. Page 5: (Left) Marriott Center for Dance facilities include six studios with five-layer resilient floors-surfaced in battleship linoleum for ballet and maple hardwood for modern dance-plus a 333-seat theatre. (Middle) Fraternity and sorority members often work together as volunteers in campus and community service projects, and it's no secret they like to play together! (Right) Ute football draws fans of all ages. Rice Stadium is filled to capacity (31,000) during games with arch-rival BYU. Page 8: Studying can be a pleasure when the setting is the University Union. Page 10: The rich textures of campus flora- also the state arboretum-furnish a parklike setting for impromptu exchanges. Page 20: Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Robert Benner and a graduate assistant conduct biomedical and materials science research at the John A. Dixon Laser Institute. Page 30: A river of graduating seniors anticipate Commencement ceremonies. Page 35: Students who attend the U come from all 50 states and 90 foreign countries. You'll enjoy a wide range of ideas and attitudes both in and out of the classroom. Page 36: Utah's claim to skiing fame: the world's best snow! The USOC agrees and chose Utah as its nominee for the 1998 Winter Olympics, Page 37: (Top) Utah fans show their support. The Utes are a national power in ski racing, men's basketball and women's gymnastics. (Middle) Canyonlands, just a few hour's drive from Salt Lake, is one of Utah's five national parks. (Bottom) Studying takes on a new flavor during Mayfest, a week of concerts, exotic foods, art bazaars and speakers that officially ushers in spring. Page 40: Looking for a way to make a difference? This volunteer medical student found one-she spends her weekends delivering health care to Salt Lake's homeless population.342 PHOTOS Page 45: The University's main collection of resource materials is housed in Marriott Library. The library is supplemented by a Mathematics branch and extensive collections in the Law Library and the Eccles Health Sciences Library. Page 48: The Department of Ballet's thriving program is the first of its kind established by a university in the United States. Page 51: (Top) The wilderness of the nearby Uinta and Wasatch mountain ranges provides a vast laboratory for students learning about the biology of native Utah plants. (Middle) A student in the Archaeological Center analyzes prehistoric bones excavated from a cave near Moab, Utah. (Bottom) Graduate interns get invalubable hands-on experience at the Early Childhood Education Center, administered by the Department of Family and Consumer Studies. Page 53: Film studies is interdisciplinary among the departments of Art, Theatre and English. The U.S. Film Festival in nearby Park City not only enhances academic experiences, but also exposes students to the nation's best independent filmmakers. Page 55: Courses in fine arts, humanities, science and social science comprise the core of the University's Liberal Education Program. Page 59: Most premed students will have the pleasure of getting to know James, a permanent resident of the Biology Department's anatomy lab. Page 83: The Union lounge is quiet and comfortable, a perfect spot for studying. Page 287: The interdisciplinary Women's Studies Program addresses issues of race, class and gender as they relate to the development of women across different cultures. The Women's Resource Center offers help for nontraditional and single-parent students through specially prepared literature, workshops and counseling. Page 289: A researcher at the Laboratory of Stable Isotope Geology extracts oxygen from minerals in an effort to study the geochemical processes of mountain belt metamorphosis. Page 295: Electrical engineering students make field measurements of antenna patterns and conduct other microwave studies at the University's unique indoor antenna range. Page 296: Associate Professor of Social Work Emma Gross teaches courses on social policy and women's issues. Page 317: Professor of Physics Fritz Luty (foreground) and Visiting Professor Dominique Durand use laser technology to investigate the behavior of solid-state materials under various conditions. Page 322: Biology students get some between-class instruction from Professor Patricia Berger, whose major academic interest is reproductive physiology. Page 329: Professor Emeritus of Architecture Robert Bliss watches while students experiment with space in a model of downtown Salt Lake City. Page 339: Marriott Library, which contains more than five million books, monogrphaphs, government documents, microforms, periodical titles and maps, is centrally located on campus. Page 341: Park City-an historic mining town best known for its skiing-hosts the Autumn Aloft balloon festival each September. |
