STATEMENT ON DAVID CROSS PERFORMANCE
University of Utah's statement on David Cross' tweet promoting his performance at Kingsbury Hall.
Legislation
David Vergobbi, Associate Professor of Communication, Interviewed by ABC News
David Vergobbi, Associate Professor of Communication, was recently interviewed by abc National News about freedom of expression.
Ben Shapiro Speech To Test U’s Tolerance For Controversy
Political science major and chair of the U's Young Americans for Freedom chapter, Dillon Clark, told KUER the lecture presents an opportunity not just to raise his group’s profile but generate real discussion around the conservative agenda.
U REITERATES ITS STANCE ON FREE SPEECH AND DACA
The U made national headlines in September alongside UC Berkeley (prompting both cheers and jeers) following an invitation for conservative commentator Ben Shapiro to speak on campus.
SAFETY UPDATE
Please be advised of Ben Shapiro’s appearance on campus tomorrow, Sept. 27, as well as counter-programming events and protests planned.
What to expect at speech events
Administrators and faculty have received many questions about the campus guidelines for speaker events, including free speech and protests. With that in mind, here is some helpful information.
HAPPENING ON CAMPUS
The university is working to provide a safe environment on campus for both those who want to attend Ben Shapiro’s speech as well as those opposed to his appearance at the U this month.
Respecting the 1st Amendment
Events ranging from a white nationalists’ rally in Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, to scheduled appearances of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro at UC Berkeley and the University of Utah have prompted cheers and jeers and many questions about the parameters of the First Amendment.
UIT leaders applaud readiness efforts for VP debate
Planners going into Utah’s first, and 2020’s only, United States vice presidential debate on October 7, 2020 knew that optics could impact the University of Utah's reputation. A lot was riding on making a good impression.
STREAMING VP DEBATE FOR VIEWING PARTIES
When the University of Utah needed help in hosting virtual viewing parties for the upcoming vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, administrators turned to the Utah Esports program for help.
Opposing arguments
As candidates take the stage to make the arguments of their lives, the question remains whether debates actually change people’s minds.
U AND THE 2020 VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
"Civic engagement is a core value of our nation and, as we host the 2020 Vice Presidential debate, Utah students will be able to learn about the political process and experience firsthand how being involved matters." —Ruth V. Watkins, President of the University of Utah