Dear University of Utah Enthusiast,

Welcome to the U Book!

This book has been constructed as a student resource guide to the University of Utah campus as well as an interactive handbook to the traditions that will help to define your college experience. As members of the Student Alumni Board, we hope you will turn to the U Book often throughout your time at the University to find helpful information and make connections to current students and the alumni who have preceded you.

As you participate in the traditions detailed in the U Book, you can become a Tradition Keeper—a “true Ute” who has taken advantage of the many diverse, enriching opportunities and traditions that the University has to offer.

The purpose of the U Book is two-fold:

First:

To provide students with a complete guide of University of Utah campus essentials—“everything you need to know” about the U. This section includes University history and yearly highlights, information about campus organizations and student groups, student resources and scholarship information, a campus map and eating guide, and graduation information. This section will also help direct you from your freshman to senior year and help you stay connected to the U after you graduate.

Second:

to promote University of Utah traditions and build an exciting, enduring campus community. This section includes 50 campus traditions, such as cheering in the Mighty Utah Student Section, crushing the Cougars during Rivalry Week, hiking to the block U, participating in Muss service projects, and dancing for 26.2 hours in the Rock the U dance marathon. As you complete each tradition, snap a picture of yourself in the act and paste it in the space provided on each tradition page. When you achieve the different levels of Tradition Keeper, bring your U Book to the Alumni House for an award, culminating in a medallion to wear with your cap and gown at graduation.

We encourage you to join the ranks as a Tradition Keeper! We are excited to help you generate the experiences that will make your years at the University of Utah memorable.

Go Utah!

The Student Alumni Association