Matt Phister has been named director of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) after serving as interim director since July 2022. He will oversee program development, risk management, and leadership promotion for the fraternity and sorority community.
November 2022 Posts
In collaboration with the Black Cultural Center, Regal Barber Co, mental health therapists at the Center for Equity and Student Belonging, and the University Counseling Center, we invite the campus to attend Barber Talks. This free event offers students the chance to receive a free haircut while accessing mental health services.
Erica Andersen will assume the role of Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Leadership. She will enhance student engagement and leadership efforts within Student Affairs and campus partners. Andersen, an experienced Higher Education practitioner, has a background in student leadership development and has served in various capacities across the university.
For over 20 years, the Center for Campus Wellness has hosted the Mental Wellness Fair to introduce students to mental health resources. This year, the Center for Campus Wellness and the University Counseling Center will host the fair in two parts to increase awareness and support students' moods with therapy dogs and massages. The fair includes mental health screenings, free chair massages, therapy dogs, and resource tabling.
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) at the University of Utah launched "Coffee and Conversation" in Fall 2022, creating a space for community members to engage in critical discussions while enjoying coffee, tea, and treats. The Fall 2022 series centers on reproductive justice. The events have been well attended and engaging, with plans to continue in the spring focusing on climate justice.