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Steve Greenwood Salt Lake City, home to the and the state’s capital city, offers an unrivaled blend of metropolitan life and recreational opportunities. With 186,440 residents, Salt Lake City is the largest city in the state and its metro population of 1,124,197 ranks in the top 50 in the United States. Yet Salt Lake City maintains the charm of a small western city.

Employment opportunities, culture, The city is the cultural, financial, quality of life and recreation are some of the educational, technological, commercial reasons why Salt Lake City is consistently and communications hub of the The Best City named one of the nation’s best cities. In Intermountain West. Utah was named the • Fifth-best City for the Next Decade, the June 2010 issue of Kiplinger’s Personal most technologically advanced state in the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine Finance Magazine, Salt Lake City was No. 2008 Digital States Survey and rated as • Third-Best Best City for Jobs, 5 on its list of the “10 Best Cities for the one of the top 10 most socially networked Forbes Magazine Next Decade.” Forbes Magazine ranked Salt cities in America. Salt Lake is also home to • 237 days of sunshine per year Lake City the third-best big city for jobs and world-renowned medical and technology • 15 percent average humidity fourth-best city for tech jobs in May 2012. industries. The magazine also recognized Utah as the Cultural and ethnic activities flourish • Host city for the “Best State for Business and Careers” for the in Salt Lake City and its vibrant downtown second straight year in 2011. Men’s Fitness features dining, shopping, music and Entertainment magazine named Salt Lake the “Fittest City ethnic festivals, art galleries, professional • Nine ski resorts within an hour’s drive in the Nation” in 2009. symphony, opera, theater and dance. • Home to the Sundance Film Festival Nestled between the Wasatch and The annual Sundance Film Festival, • Five professional sports franchises Oquirrh Mountain ranges and the Great Salt which is the largest independent film festival • Symphony, opera, theater and dance Lake, the city is located in one of the most in the U.S., attracts movie stars, celebrities picturesque places on earth. The lowest and thousands of film buffs to the area point within city boundaries is 4,210 feet every year. According to P3/Production Salt Lake International Airport near the Great Salt Lake, and the highest Update Magazine, Utah is one of the “10 • Five minutes from downtown is Grandview Peak at 9,410 feet. The Great Best States in the Nation for Film.” • Ranked third-best in the U.S. by Salt Lake (48 miles wide and 90 miles long) Professional sports franchises in Salt Zagat.com is the world’s second largest saltwater lake Lake City include the (NBA), Real • 23rd-busiest airport in the U.S. and the largest lake in the western United Salt Lake (Major League Soccer), Salt Lake • Delta Airlines hub States. Bees (AAA baseball), Utah Blaze (Arena Football) and (East Coast Hockey League).

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SNAPSHOT OF THE U. Founded in 1850 Research I University Top 100 world ranking 190 majors (undergraduate/graduate) 2007 Nobel Prize winner Mario Cappechi

The University of Utah Ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, the University of Utah is renowned for its research expertise, academic performance and athletic prowess. The U., which has earned a top-tier ranking from the Academic Ranking of World Universities for eight consecutive years, became a member of the Pac-12 Conference on July 1, 2011.

Founded in 1850, the University of Utah Mechanical Engineering won the lifetime achievement encompasses 1,500 acres in the foothills of the award. towering Wasatch Mountains. Located just minutes In 2010, University of Utah Health Care was ranked from and world-class ski No. 1 in quality in the nation among academic medical resorts, its campus combines an eclectic mix of teaching centers. The Eccles Institute of Human Genetics is one and research facilities in a park-like setting of trees, of several innovative medical programs at the U. Others fountains, flowering malls and pedestrian walkways with include the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Moran Eye incomparable views of the Salt Lake valley. Center and the Brain Institute. The U.’s David Eccles TOP 25 IN Home to a student population of over 30,000, the School of Business has joined the U.S. News & World RESEARCH U. offers some 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate Report list of the top 10 most-popular business schools Utah ranks among majors. Many of the U.’s programs are nationally in the nation. ranked, including law, pharmacy, architecture, business, The U. is also noted for its work in technology the top 25 public engineering and dance. Students come from all 50 states and computer sciences. The University’s School research and many foreign countries. of Computing was founded in 1965, and began a Utah ranks among the top public research pioneering legacy in computer graphics and visualization universities in universities in the nation, with particular distinction that continues today. the nation, in medicine, genetics and engineering. In 2009-10, A lively residential living experience is provided in with particular the University received a record-setting $451 million the beautiful Heritage Commons, which served as the in external funding for research. University of Utah Athletes Village for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. distinction in geneticist Mario R. Capecchi, one of many acclaimed Utah students enjoy unparalleled recreational activities, medicine, faculty members, received the 2007 Nobel Prize in from skiing and snowboarding at any of nine world-class genetics and Physiology/Medicine for his work on gene targeting. resorts in nearby canyons, to backpacking, mountain In each of the past two years, the University has led biking, fly fishing and river running. engineering. the nation in the number of spin-off companies started The U.’s location in the largest city in the with University-developed research or technology. The Intermountain West, with a metro population of U. has launched 125 new startups over the past six over one million, allows for an urban experience in a years. The U. was honored at the 2012 Utah Genius spectacular natural setting. The U. is home to the state’s Awards for most U.S. patents of any company (49), and natural history and fine arts museums, and well as the faculty member Stephen Jacobsen of the Department of Pioneer Theatre Company.

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Who’s Who At The U.

The University of Utah boasts many distinguished alumni, among them professional athletes, inventors, actors, politicians, educators, entrepreneurs, authors, university and church presidents and scientists. The names that follow (alphabetically) belong to some of the most recognizable public figures to attend the U.

• Jamal Anderson, 1999 NFL Pro Bowl, led NFC in rushing • Blaine Lindgren, Olympic silver medalist in track • Mike Anderson, 2001 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year • Missy Marlowe, Olympic gymnast, NCAA champion • Rocky Anderson, former mayor of Salt Lake City • J. Willard Marriott, founder of Marriott International Inc. • Alan Ashton, co-founder of WordPerfect Corp. • Bob McDonald, former chair, president and CEO of Proctor & Gamble • Terrel H. Bell, former U.S. Secretary of Education • David O. McKay, ninth president of the Mormon Church • Bob Bennett, former U.S. Senator • Andre Miller, ranks in the NBA’s top 10 in career assists • Andrew Bogut, No. 1 NBA draft pick in 2005 • Wat Misaka, only Japanese-American to play in the NBA • Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari and inventor of Pong • Leilani Mitchell, starting point guard for WNBA’s N.Y. Liberty • Orson Scott Card, award-winning science fiction author • Charles K. Monfort, chairman and CEO of the Colorado Rockies • Ron Carlson, award-winning fiction author • Thomas S. Monson, 16th president of the Mormon Church • Ed Catmull, co-founder and president of Pixar Animation Studios • John Naisbett, author of the bestseller Megatrends • Jim Clark, co-founder of Silicon Graphics, Inc. and Netscape • David Neeleman, founder and former CEO of JetBlue Airways • Stephen Covey, authored The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People • John C. Nelson, MD, advisor to the National Institutes of Health • Keene Curtis, Tony Award winning actor • Martin Newell, computer scientist invented the Utah teapot • Andre Dyson, 2006 Super Bowl starter • John Nogawski, president and COO for CBS TV distribution • Kevin Dyson, “Music City Miracle” put Titans in 1999 Super Bowl • Raymond Noorda, former president, CEO and chair of Novell Inc. • Spence Eccles, prominent financier and philanthropist • Jody Olsen, former deputy director of the Peace Corps • Larry EchoHawk, head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs • Martha Raddatz, chief foreign correspondent for ABC News • LaVell Edwards (MS), former BYU football coach • Simon Ramo, scientist developed the intercontinental ballistic missile • Luther Elliss, two-time NFL Pro Bowler • Calvin Rampton, Utah’s only three-term governor • Lily Eskelsen, vice president of the National Education Association • John W. Ryan, former president of Indiana University • David Evans, groundbreaking computer scientist • Cecil O. Samuelson, president of Brigham Young University • Richard Paul Evans, authored best seller The Christmas Box • George Seifert, former NFL coach won two Super Bowls • , NBA, former Utah athletics director • Rocco Siciliano, special assistant to President Eisenhower • Mark Fuller, president and CEO of WET Design • Alex Smith, No. 1 NFL draft pick in 2005 • , former U.S. Senator • Sean Smith, NFL starter for the Miami Dolphins • E. Gordon Gee, president of Ohio State University • Steve Smith, five-time Pro Bowler led NFL in receiving in 2005 • Bill Gore, inventor of Gore-Tex fabric • Wallace Stegner, Pulitzer Prize winning author • Henri Gouraud, computer scientist invented Gouraud shading • Jane Summerhays, Tony Award-nominated actress • Jordan Gross, 2004 Super Bowl starter and two-time Pro Bowl starter • Laurel Thatcher, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian • Lee Grosscup, popularized “shovel pass,” former ABC football analyst • Keith Van Horn, No. 2 NBA draft pick averaged 16 pts in 10-year career • Ann Weaver Hart, president of Temple University • Olene Walker, first woman governor of Utah • Gordon B. Hinckley, 15th president of the Mormon Church • John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe Systems Inc. • Jon. M. Huntsman, Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to China, former governor of Utah • Eric Weddle, two-time All-Pro safety for NFL’s San Diego Chargers • Mickey Ibarra, former White House director of intergovernmental affairs • Brad Wilkins, architect of the world’s tallest building • Robert Jarvik, MD, inventor of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart • Terry Tempest Williams, author and environmentalist • Alan C. Kay, innovator of overlapping windows concept for PCs • Larry Wilson, NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame • Frederick Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council • Evelyn Wood, speed reading innovator • Kay Atkinson King, a director for the U.S. House of Representatives

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Meet Us In the MUSS

The MUSS, one of the most avid and vocal student fan clubs in the nation, is nearly 6,000 strong at Ute home football games and its presence at basketball games continues to grow. The name MUSS was originally derived from the school fight song lyrics (… No other gang of college men dare meet us in the muss). Members now refer to MUSS as an acronym for “Mighty Utah Student Section.”

The Student Fan Club at the Watch for the MUSS to regularly University of Utah, a longtime basketball Throw up a U, a tradition that began at UTAH MAN FIGHT SONG tradition, renamed themselves The the Utah women’s gymnastics meets in VERSE MUSS in 2002. The MUSS has reserved 2004 and soon caught on with all the I am a Utah man, sir, and I live across the green. Our gang, seats at the front of the student section Ute teams and fans. The entire MUSS it is the jolliest that you have ever seen. Our coeds are the for all home men’s basketball games. will Throw up a U and go silent while fairest and each one’s a shining star. Our yell, you hear it ringing through the mountains near and far. Originally derived from the school the Utes shoot free throws. It involves fight song (… No other gang of college forming a U with each thumb and CHORUS Who am I, sir? A Utah Man am I. A Utah Man, sir, and will men dare meet us in a muss), the Utah forefinger, and pointing it towards the be ’til I die; Ki-yi! We’re up to snuff; we never bluff, we’re student fan club has since used MUSS as sky. game for any fuss. No other gang of college men dare meet us in the muss. So fill your lungs and sing it out and shout it an acronym for “Mighty Utah Student The MUSS currently sponsors to the sky, we’ll fight for dear old Crimson, for a Utah Man Section.” The group’s membership fan clubs for the Utah football, men’s am I. should approach 1,000 for the 2011-12 basketball, volleyball and gymnastics VERSE season. teams. The football team began sporting And when we prom the avenue, all lined up in a row, and arm in arm and step in time as down the street we go. No MUSS members are easily a MUSS decal on the back of its helmets matter if a freshman green or in a senior’s gown, the people identified by their customized tee- in 2004. all admit we are the warmest gang in town. shirts. Strategically positioned next to CHORUS (same) the opponent’s bench, Ute opposition must also shoot their second-half free VERSE We may not live forever on this jolly good old sphere, but throws while staring right into the teeth while we do we’ll live a life of merriment and cheer. And of the raucous group. when our college days are o’er and night is drawing nigh, with parting breath we’ll sing that song: “A Utah Man Am I.” Go Utes!

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Academics

The Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. Family Athletics Academic Center, which opened in May of 2001, is a national-class academic facility. Reserved for Utah’s varsity student-athletes, the Burbidge Center is known for its aesthetics, technology offerings and academic service.

The 11,000-square-foot facility is a The mission of the Burbidge Family campus landmark by virtue of its two- Athletics Academic Center is to provide story, floor-to-ceiling curved glass wall. Its an integrated learning environment that location is ideal for the population it serves: will enhance the academic and personal situated between the HPER complex and the development of all student-athletes. The Huntsman Center, the Burbidge Center is objective is to accommodate the diverse needs Burbidge Family central to classrooms and athletic venues. and schedules of Utah’s student-athletes The full-service academic facility is through a wide range of individual and group Academic Center utilized by all 18 varsity Utah athletic teams support services, computer technologies and • 11,000 square feet and was underwritten by a generous $2 million independent study opportunities. • Computer Lab gift from the Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. family. • Student-Athlete Lounge The center consolidates • Conference room Utah’s athletic-academic • Life Skills/ Career Resource Center efforts via computer • Tutoring Rooms labs, study space and • Study Table academic counseling, • Academic Advising Offices w h i l e a l s o p r o v i d i n g a • Compliance Department social gathering place for the student-athletes. Housed in the building are the academic services, compliance and nutrition departments, and the award-winning NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program.

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Academic Advisor Colby Vranes (right), is the primary individual overseeing the basketball team’s academic success.

Academics

Excellence at the U. Support for Student-Athletes

Research Study Table A Research I university, Utah was ranked as Available to all student-athletes. America’s Best Public the 16th-best Public University by Forbes Colleges According to Forbes’ Magazine in 2009. The U. is particularly Tutors Magazine renowned in medicine, genetics and Individual tutors and exam reviews. engineering. Geneticist Mario R. Capecchi 1. U.S. Military Academy received the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology/ Life Skills Center 2. Air Force 3. Navy Medicine for his work on gene targeting. Student-athletes receive training in personal development, community service and career 4. William & Mary planning. 5. New College of Florida Grants 6. Virginia One of the leading universities in the nation 7 North Carolina in federal research grants, the U. attracted Internships “Partnering with U.” offers career mentoring, 8 California $376.7 million in research funding in 2008-09. 9. UCLA shadowing and internships with area 10. Virginia Military Institute Entrepreneurs businesses. 11. St. Mary’s College (Md.) The University of Utah ranks second in the 12. U.S. Coast Guard Academy nation to MIT in university startup companies Fifth-Year Senior Program 13. Mary Washington based on scholarly research. Financial aid for student-athletes to finish 14. Illinois coursework in their fifth year. 15. UC-San Diego Academic All-Americans 16. Utah Utah has produced 17 football Academic All- Summer School 17. Wyoming Americans, including the 2005 NFL No. 1 draft An option for student-athletes who meet the 18. UC-Irvine pick Alex Smith. criteria. 19. Texas 20. Washington Wired in Priority Registration 21. Florida Utah ranks among the “Most Wired Schools” Enables student-athletes to schedule classes 22. Colorado 23. Texas A&M in the nation. Student-athletes have their around practices and training. 24. Utah State own computer lab in the Burbidge Athletics 25. New Mexico State Academic Center. Released in 2009

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Alex Smith Strength and Conditioning Center

Facility Facts • Opened: July 6, 2009 • Cost: $1.5 million • Funding: Private • Lead Gift: $500,000 pledged on Feb. 12, 2007 by Ute Heisman Trophy finalist and 2005 NFL No. 1 Draft pick Alex Smith • Size: At 17,000 square feet, it is one of the largest college strength & conditioning facilities in the nation • Director: Doug Elisaia, Director of Strength & Conditioning

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A Brand New Locker Room

Players Enjoy Fresh New Amenities in Remodeled Locker Room Utah basketball players have a brand new place, to dress, relax, meet and watch film. Some features of the the newly remodeled locker room include: • Two 67” flat screen TV’s • Surround Sound speakers in the locker room and team room • 16 Premium lockers • Thumb print entry • Sliding etched glass door • Front projector and stadium-style seating with premium leather chairs for film study • 360-degree red LED lights in the locker room and 90-degree LED lights in the team room

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Jon M. Huntsman Center

Since the doors to the Jon M. Huntsman Center opened in 1969, basketball fans have poured them to support the Runnin’ Utes. The largest permanent home arena in the Pac-12 Conference, the Huntsman Center is an intimidating place when it’s full and rocking.

The Huntsman Center is a great place played host to the 1979 NCAA Basketball Jon M. Huntsman Center to watch , period. Championship “Dream Match-Up” Top Crowds More than six million fans have cheered featuring Indiana State’s Larry Bird on the Utes in the Huntsman Center and Michigan State’s Magic Johnson— Opponent Date Attendance since the building opened in November deemed one of the most successful 1. Brigham Young Feb. 27, 1993 15,755 of 1969 and eight of the top 10 yearly Final Fours ever held. The men’s 2. Brigham Young Jan. 8, 1994 15,713 attendance marks in the building’s NCAA regional tournament received 3. UTEP Feb. 21, 1981 15,683 history have come since 1990. a Huntsman Center booking in 1971 and ’81, and the NCAA first and second 4. Brigham Young Jan. 12, 1974 15,644 Playing in the Huntsman Center is rounds took place in the arena in 1984, 5. Brigham Young Feb. 10, 1990 15,548 definitely an advantage for the Utes, ’85, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’93, ’95, ’97, 6. North Carolina Mar. 19, 1981 15,536 who hold a 532-134 (.799) all-time 2000, ’03 and ’06. The JMHC is in second 7. Wyoming Feb. 22, 1992 15,494 record in the facility. Utah has gone place among the nation’s arenas for 8. New Mexico Feb. 3, 1996 15,451 unbeaten eight times in the Huntsman most NCAA Tournament basketball 9. Brigham Young Mar. 4, 1995 15,447 Center’s 43-year history. games hosted, with 81 contests having been played in the facility. 10. Brigham Young Mar. 7, 1992 15,429 Entering the 2012-13 season, the Utes 11. Brigham Young Feb. 16, 1991 15,426 have posted a winning record at home Huntsman Center Facts 12. New Mexico Feb. 1, 1992 15,414 in 37 of the last 38 seasons. Utah is one Arena Opened: November, 1969 13. Wyoming Jan. 17, 1998 15,410 of the nation’s most dominant teams First Game: Utah defeated Stanford, 14. San Diego State Feb. 17, 1996 15,375 in conference home games the past 18 96-94, on Dec. 1, 1969 15. Brigham Young Feb. 24, 2001 15,373 years with an .784 winning percentage Capacity: 15,000 (all chairback seats) (120-33). Utah’s All-Time Record: 532-134 (.799) Utah’s Conference Record: 254-78 (.765) Long recognized as a site of championships, the Huntsman Center

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