STATE of UTAH Utah Ranks #1 in the Nation in Home Computer
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f STATE OF UTAH JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GARY R. HERBERT GOVERNOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 8-4114-2220 News Release For Immediate Release November 1,2005 Contact: Tammy Kikuchi Director of Communications (801)538-1503 Utah Ranks #1 in the Nation in Home Computer Use Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., is applauding a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau on computer use. The report shows that Utah ranks highest in the nation in home computer use. The number-one ranking is an improvement from the previous report in which Utah ranked second. Seventy-four percent of the households in Utah have a computer in their home, up from 68 percent in 2001. This represents approximately 1.8 million people in Utah who have computers in their homes. Other states with high computer use include Alaska, o New Hampshire, Washington, and Colorado. Utah also ranks high in home internet use. According to the Census Bureau, 63 percent of Utah households have access to the internet in their homes, which ranks Utah as 5th highest in the nation. This represents a dramatic improvement in the last few years. In 2001 Utah ranked 14th in the nation in internet usage, when 54 percent of respondents reported that they used the internet in their homes. "Home computer use and internet use are important economic development tools, particularly as we continue our efforts to convince technology savvy companies to grow or expand in Utah," said Governor Huntsman. Robert Spendlove, the Manager of Demographic and Economic Analysis in the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, said that Utah's high ranking is consistent with the State's young, well-educated population. "Nationwide, computer use tends to be higher in households with school-age children and with householders who are married, and have higher educational attainment than average." Utah ranks among the highest in the nation in educational attainment and it has the youngest population in the nation, with the highest share of its population in the 5 to 17 age group. The report is based on data collected in a supplement to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2003 Current Population Survey that included questions about computer and internet use at home, school, and c work. ### m c STATE OF UTAH JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GARY R. HERBERT GOVERNOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 841 14-2220 News Advisory For Immediate Release November 2,2005 Contact: Tammy Kikuchi (801)538-1503 Amanda Covington (801)321-7110 Governor Huntsman to Honor First-Ever Governor's Scholars Top college students invited to mansion event WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. Top academic students from Utah's colleges and universities College and University Presidents Commissioner of Higher Education Richard E. Kendell Jackson Newell, Emeritus University Professor at the University of Utah and former President of Deep Springs College in California Patrick A. Shea, Governor's Scholars Committee WHAT: Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. will host the first-ever Governor's Scholars program. The Governor will honor four students from each of Utah's colleges and universities who have demonstrated academic excellence. The students will also hear from Professor Newell. (Names of the students are after the advisory and attached) WHEN: Friday, Nov. 4 11:30 a.m. - Reception Noon to 1 p.m. - Luncheon and program WHERE: Governor's Mansion Ballroom, 3rd Floor O ### • » Governor's Scholars 2005 Bryan Allen Blair Jorgensen Blakely Neilson c University of Utah Dixie State College Westminster College Melinda Sudbury Lisa Breitenstein Jennifer Niedfelt University of Utah College of Eastern Utah Westminster College Sarah Fields John Emett Leah Welch University of Utah College of Eastern Utah Westminster College Davey Davis Keith Palmer Carina Leticia Klemetz University of Utah College of Eastern Utah Aceves Brigham Young University Brianne Bartlett Rikelle Deaton Utah State University College of Eastern Utah Edward Stevenson Brigham Young University Amanda Mortensen Lacey Peterson Utah State University Utah Valley State College Andrew Jonathan Max field Brigham Young University Kristen Mortensen Shane Anderson Utah State University Utah Valley State College Hannah Pritchett Brigham Young University Grayson C. Weeks Missy Bonham Utah State University Utah Valley State College Alesha Given c Southern Utah University Sierra Rose Hancock Jace Hilton Weber State University Utah Valley State College Sarah Hiatt Southern Utah University John Boom Odelia Humphrey Weber State University Salt Lake Community Caitlin Holladay College Southern Utah University i_-i 1 IUJUJ A U1UW1JV11 Weber State University Casey Daniel Sean Vanhille Salt Lake Community Southern Utah University Laura Sheffield College Weber State University Broc C. White Amanda Twede Snow College Daniel N. Evans Salt Lake Community Dixie State College College Darrell John Cropper Snow College Jared L. Fletcher Emily Halton Dixie State College Salt Lake Community Jesse Smith College Snow College Dolores Heaton Dixie State College Marie Robinson Shane B. Robinson Westminster College Snow College ### STATE OF UTAH JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GARY R. HERBERT GOVERNOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 84 1 14-2220 News Advisory For Immediate Release November 2, 2005 Contact: Tammy Kikuchi Director of Communications 538-1503 or 918-1290 Student Achievement Statewide Townhall Meetings WHO: Elected Officials Administrators Parents Teachers C Members of the Community WHAT: To discuss options for addressing student achievement in Utah and gather feedback from the community. WHEN/ WHERE: San Juan Countv Thursday, November 3, 2005 /J.Ort — *~ "7.on ~ m O.OU \J. iu i ,ou p.m. San Juan County School District Bldg. 200 N. Main St., Blanding Salt Lake County Monday, November 7, 2005 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Horizonte School, Auditorium 1234 S. Main St., Salt Lake City Weber Countv Wednesday, November 9, 2005 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weber County Library, Main 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden -more- • k Utah Countv Thursday, November 10, 2005 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. o Provo High School 1125 N. University Ave., Provo Cache County Tuesday, November 10, 2005 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Logan High School, Little Theater 162 W. 100 S., Logan Washington Countv Wednesday, November 16, 2005 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Utah Family Center, Woodward Bldg. 15 S. 100 W. (Tabernacle St.) NOTE: For more information about the townhall meetings, please call the State Office of Ethnic Affairs at (801) 538-8672 or toll free at 877-488-3233 ex: 672 For those unable to attend, comments may be submitted online at www.utah.gov. a a it ii ii 11 C TTTT tt o e STATE OF UTAH JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GARY R. HERBERT GOVERNOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 8-41 \A-ZZZO News Release For Immediate Release November 2, 2005 Contact: Tammy Kikuchi (801) 538-1503 or (801) 918-1290 Jennifer Cook (303) 626-0672 or (303) 589-8782 Governor Huntsman to Host Canadian Biotech Mission & Announce Canada's Newly Appointed Honorary Consul for Utah Salt Lake City, Utah—Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. and a delegation from the Consulate c General of Canada in Denver will co-host five of Canada's leading biotech firms and a representative from International Trade Canada during the upcoming Utah/Canada Life Science Technology Partnering Symposium. The event will be held on Monday, November 7,2005, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. Activities will include welcoming remarks from Governor Huntsman, a keynote lecture, a tour of the Huntsman Cancer Institute and presentations on cost-advantage services and products that Canadian biotech firms can offer Utah's burgeoning life sciences industry. Following the symposium, Governor Huntsman and a delegation from the Consulate General of Canada-representing the four-state Rocky Mountain region of Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah-will announce local business and community leader Scott Parker as the Government of Canada's newly appointed Honorary Consul of Utah. This evening celebration will be held at the Alta Club, located at 100 East South Temple, from 5 to 7 p.m., and will include many other of Salt Lake's government, business and community leaders as invited guests. "The Government of Canada is establishing an Honorary Consul in Salt Lake City in order to facilitate mutually beneficial trade and technology links between Utah and Canada with a focus on the life science and information technology sectors," explained Michael Fine, Consul General of Canada, Denver. "Scott Parker's 23-year background as president emeritus of the non-profit Intermountain Health Care-considered to be one of the nation's most successful integrated healthcare delivery systems-provides him with an excellent set of experiences to help the consulate build these important partnerships. Our upcoming biotech mission is the first example c of many ventures we hope to accomplish in Utah over the years to come." -more- The following five Canadian companies will present at the Utah/Canada Life Science Technology Partnering Symposium: * Global IQ (Edmonton, Alberta) is a world-class clinical research organization that provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with support needed to get product to market quickly and efficiently. Attendees will include Paul Braconnier, president & CEO, Robin Goldston, vice-president of business development, and Rod Szarka, manager of business development. For more information, visit www.globaliq.com <outbind://19/www.globaliq.com> * ToxTest - Alberta Research Council (Vergreville, Alberta) is a contract research organization (CRO) that provides non-clinical toxicology and safety assessment testing for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical companies.