N o t e b o o k • Volum e X X V • 2017
C h a rt in g a N e w C o u r se f or C ol l e g e of S c ie n c e A d va n c e m e n t J e f f M a rt in E xecutive Director for Institutional Advancement
Greetings from the University of Utah!
In July 2016, I accepted the newly-created role
for granted. However, everyone from doctors and
of Executive Director for Institutional Advancement
pharmacists to architects and patent attorneys use
in the College of Science. I am excited to bring my
the fundamental knowledge and problem-solving
alumni engagement and fundraising experience to
skills they gained in the College of Science to better
the U, and I’m truly honored to serve our commu-
prepare themselves for their professional degrees
nity of 18,737 College of Science alumni and donors
and careers.
living around the world.
The College of Science and its academic
we aren’t going to rest on our laurels. We’re going to
departments – Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
continue to work hard to further advance the frontiers
At times, foundational science education is taken
Although the College has attained great success,
and Physics and Astronomy – have a wonderful history. From Nobel
prize-winning
faculty
and National Medal of Science honorees, to alumni who have founded a Fortune 500 company (Adobe) and developed ground-breaking
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of science and build upon the
The College of Science is an integral part of the University of Utah. Nearly every student who graduates from the U takes at least one class in our College.
technologies
legacy of those who paved the way before us. But we can’t do it without your help. That is why we’re excited to introduce the Crimson Laureate Society this year. As you’ll see on page 15, the Crimson
for the entertainment industry (Pixar), the College of
Laureate Society will provide our alumni and friends
Science has made a profound impact on the world.
more opportunities for direct involvement in the
The College of Science is an integral part of the
College of Science as well as incentives for charitable
University of Utah. Nearly every student who graduates
giving and an enthusiastic community of science
from the U takes at least one class in our College. For
advocates.
example, the Chemistry Department has the highest
number of Minor degree recipients on campus,
of our alumni, donors and friends. Your philanthropic
while the Math Department taught more than 7,600
gifts support deserving students, scholarship
students in Fall semester alone – more than any
programs, and award-winning faculty research and
other department on campus.
education in the College of Science.
We are deeply grateful for the steadfast support
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