UTAH FACILITIES The Spence Eccles Fieldhouse, located adjacent to the Dee Glen Smith Athletics Center, allows for year-round training for many Ute varsity teams. Utah baseball players have plenty of space to work out year-round in the Featuring top of the line equipment and breathtaking views of the Spence Eccles Fieldhouse. Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains, the strength and conditioning room is available to all varsity athletes. Utah plays its home games at state-of-the-art Franklin Covey Field. The 13,000-seat facility also serves as the home to the Salt Lake Bees, a AAA team, which is an affiliate of the 2002 World Series champion Anaheim Angels. 22 2007 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH BASEBALL THE U./SALT LAKE CITY The University of Utah, a hub for higher education from the Rockies Salt Lake City, home to the University of Utah, combines the ameni- to the Sierras, boasts an academic reputation that is rivaled only by ties of a major metropolitan area with beautiful natural surround- its breathtaking location. ings. With 181,743 residents, Salt Lake City is the largest city in the state, and its metro population of 1,333,914 ranks 36th in the Of the more than 3,500 colleges and universities in the United nation. However, Salt Lake maintains the charm of a small western States, 88 are classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advance- city, and it was cited by the FBI in a 2002 report as one of the saf- ment of Teaching as Research I universities—those which offer a est large cities in the world. Its full range of undergraduate scenery, location, cultural and The Weather programs, are committed U of U Facts recreational opportunities and to graduate education, and accessibility to the world help Is Great give research high priority. • Founded in 1850 make Salt Lake a draw for ma- • 100+ undergraduate degree programs The University of Utah is a jor events like the 2002 Winter • 237 days of sunshine per year • 95% of faculty have highest degrees • 15 percent humidity average Research I university. • Enrollment of 28,933 Olympics. • Campus is located on 1,500 acres Average High Temperatures The University offers more • U.S.News & World Report Tier 2 Surrounded by awe-inspir- August 90.3 than 100 undergradu- university ing geographical landmarks, September 79.5 ate degree programs and • U.S.News & World Report 2002 Honor Salt Lake City offers majestic October 66.0 93 graduate majors and Roll of College Sports views in all directions. To the November 50.1 draws its 28,000-plus stu- • In the nation’s top 10 in technology east are the 11,500-foot peaks December 38.7 innovation dent population from all of the Wasatch Mountains January 37.0 • Number of National Merit Scholars February 43.6 50 states and 108 foreign (“mountains of many waters,” ranks in top 40 nationally March 52.7 countries. Ninety-five per- as named by the Paiute In- April 61.6 cent of Utah’s faculty mem- dians), which are part of the May 72.1 bers hold the highest degree in their fields. Rocky Mountain range. To the June 83.1 west soar the Oquirrh Moun- July 92.5 Founded in 1850, the U. has established itself as an international tains (pronounced Oaker and center for medical and engineering research. It manages one of the meaning “the shining mountains”). In between is the Great Salt three most successful technology parks in the U.S., with more than Lake, also known as America’s Dead Sea. It is the world’s second 40 high-tech companies created by University faculty. largest saltwater lake and is nine times saltier than an ocean. The Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Howard Hughes Medical Salt Lake’s economy matches its natural wonders in impressive- Institute make Utah the primary research company in the nation ness. City and State, which is published for local government of- for understanding the genetic basis of cancer. In the 2002 National ficials, ranked Salt Lake No. 1 among 195 cities in terms of eco- Science Foundation report, Utah was ranked 46th among research nomic strength. Salt Lake is the financial, educational, distribution, universities receiving federal grants. warehousing, commercial, cultural and communications hub of the Intermountain region. It is the center to world-renowned medical The U. is listed and technological industries. Of the 50 states, Utah has the second- 19th nationally largest concentration of computer software firms, one of the four in corporate largest concentrations of biomedical firms and 450 high tech firms funding for re- employing 13,000 people. Sixty-percent of Salt Lake City house- search. The holds own at least one computer, making it the most “wired” city University is a in the nation. leader in tech- nology transfer Tourism is also a big employer. Skiing is a $500 million annual indus- and frequently try in Utah and most of those dollars are generated in the Salt Lake ranks first in area. The 2002 Winter Olympics added millions of dollars to the Salt the nation in Lake economy. Eight world-class ski resorts are located within 30 number of in- minutes of Salt Lake International Airport and downtown Salt Lake, ventions per with several more an hour’s drive away. million dollars expended for research. In- ventions include a wearable kidney, robotic technology and the Utah artificial arm. Utah is also a hub in the computer world. The Department of Com- puter Science is ranked in the top 20 computer science research departments in the nation. Back in 1970, the U. became the fourth node on the Internet. In 2002, U.S.News & World Report named Utah to its Honor Roll of College Sports: one of only 20 schools in the whole country to receive such mention. WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 23 ACADEMICS Burbidge Athletics Academic Center Academic Support Programs The student in “student-athlete” got a big boost in spring 2001, when the stunning Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. Family Athletics Aca- Study Table demic Center opened on the U. campus. Designed solely to ac- Required of all freshman athletes their first semester. Open to commodate the U.’s varsity student-athletes, the Burbidge Center all athletes, regardless of year or GPA. Study table is offered at is without peer in terms of aesthetics, technology and academic both the Burbidge Athletics Academic Center and the Heritage service. Commons Residence Halls. The 10,000-square-foot facility is already a campus landmark, with Tutorial Program its sweeping floor to ceiling, curved glass wall on the two-story Individual tutors for any class free of charge. north side. Its location is ideal for the population it serves: Situated between the U. Natatorium and the Huntsman Center, the Burbidge Testing Center Center is central to Utah’s classrooms and athletic venues. Offers student-athletes information on possible career choices through the Strong Interest Inventory given to all freshmen in The full-service academic facility, utilized by all 19 varsity Utah ath- the Life Skills class. letic teams, was underwritten by a generous $2 million gift from the Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. family. The center consolidated Utah’s Internships athletic-academic efforts, both in terms of computer labs and study The “Partnering with U.” program offers career mentoring, space, and academic counseling. The upper level also provides a shadowing and internship opportunities with area businesses. social gathering place for the student-athletes. Fifth-Year Senior Program Provides financial assistance to those no longer on athletic scholarship (have finished their four-year athletic career), but who wish to get their degrees. Summer School Financial aid for summer school is available to Ute athletes who meet the criteria. Priority Registration U. student-athletes are permitted to register for classes before the rest of the student body. Utah Academic Notes Research The U. is an international center for medical and engineering re- Burbidge Center Facts search, and its genetics research ranks among the world’s best. • Dedicated May 18, 2001 • Tutoring rooms The Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute make Utah the primary research company in the nation for • Lab with 25 computers • Large study table area understanding the genetic basis of cancer. • Student-Athlete Lounge • Multipurpose room Technology The U. manages one of the three most successful technology parks • Pop-in email computers • Break/copy room in the U.S., with more than 40 new high-tech companies created by University faculty. The U. is one of the top 10 most successful • Academic advising offices • Staff conference room universities in technology innovation and commercialization. • Life Skills/Career Center • Staff offices National Ranking U.S.News & World Report’s annual college report placed the Uni- versity of Utah in the prestigious tier 2 category. Utah’s 3.2 rating places it No. 24 among all public institutions and No. 8 among its second-tier peers. Scholarship The average ACT score for U. freshmen is 24, compared to the na- tional average of 21. The number of National Merit Scholars at Utah ranks in the top 40 nationally. The Honors Program is the third-old- est in the nation. 24 2007 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH BASEBALL ON-CAMPUS LIVING University of Utah students live in exquisite surroundings in Heri- tage Commons, which opened amid great fanfare in 2000. Heritage Heritage Commons Facts Commons received world-wide acclaim in 2002 when it served as • Heritage Commons was opened in the fall of 2000 the Athletes Village during the XIX Olympic Winter and Paralympic • The complex consists of 21 buildings Games, hosted by Salt Lake City.