Sr. Marketing Manager, University of Utah Student Union Words can’t describe how grateful I am to be selected as a recipient of the Staff Council Professional Development Award. This award will support my attendance at the Association of College Unions International Conference in New York. This opportunity will allow me to connect with union professionals […]
Read MoreSonographer, UHealth Ultrasound Thank you to the Staff Council for this Professional Development Award! At this stage in my career, I have been shifting my focus to humanitarian work and my desire to bring ultrasound to underserved communities. Ultrasound is such a wonderful and affordable tool that can help physicians in these low-resource settings to […]
Read MoreIT Supervisor, College of Law I am incredibly appreciative to the Staff Council for this professional development award. We have such a great community of employees that makes the University run, and I think it’s wonderful that the Staff Council is investing in them with a program like this. With this award, I was able […]
Read MoreAcademic Program Manager, General Surgery Thank you to the University of Utah Staff Council (UUSC) and everyone who contributes to the Professional Development Award (PDA). I have worked at the U of U for over 10 years and am amazed at all the opportunities it provides. I am honored to receive the generous PDA support […]
Read MoreAssociate Director of Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety I am grateful to the Staff Council for this award and their generous commitment to the professional development of the University of Utah staff community. As an Environmental Health & Safety professional, I care deeply about contributing to a campus environment where each of us can […]
Read MoreBehavioral Health Program Specialist, Expressive Therapy I am deeply grateful to the Staff Council for this scholarship, which will support my attendance and presentations at the World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy. From a highly competitive pool, three of my submissions were accepted, focusing on humanitarian community music-making with survivors of genocide, innovative […]
Read MoreAssociate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders The Assistive Technology Industry Association (2026) conference is integral in my learning and application of eye gaze, voice banking, new technology, and other AAC resources. This award will facilitate my Augmentative and Assistive Technology skills to assist with teaching the CSD 6400 AAC class and increase my clinic skills […]
Read MoreIt’s amazing that staff at the University established this award to support colleagues in the pursuit of personal and professional growth. I feel so fortunate to not only be a recipient of this generosity but also to work among people who view supporting others as a priority. I am in school pursuing a Family Nurse Practitioner […]
Read MoreWith deep gratitude to the University of Utah Staff Council, I am the proud recipient of this Professional Development Award. This award helps remove a significant financial barrier to participation in the USITT 2025 conference – a national conference of theatrical-minded designers, technicians, educators, students, and vendors which promotes inclusion, innovation, and equitable collaboration amongst […]
Read MoreAs a social worker and mental health professional, it is my ethical duty to continue to broaden my skills and knowledge to ensure that I can provide the best care to my clients. Therapeutic trainings are often in high demand, expensive, and take a lot of time to complete. This award will aid me to […]
Read MoreI am so appreciative to receive the professional development award. This award means so much to me and my academic career; it has alleviated financial stress and allowed me to complete my fall semester of school. I am currently working on completing an undergraduate degree in science before applying to Physician Assistant school in the […]
Read MoreI am deeply honored to be awarded the University of Utah Staff Council Scholarship. This generous support will significantly aid me in covering the costs associated with my Eccles School of Business Women in Leadership award. Your investment in my education and professional development is truly appreciated. This scholarship not only alleviates financial stress but […]
Read MoreI am so grateful to have been selected for this award. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education and this award will allow me to focus more fully on the program and less on the financial worries of attending school. I have already been able to apply what I am learning in the program […]
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