U of U: Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Professor Kirk L. Nichols recognized as the distinguished teacher and mentor by the University of Utah.
Congratulations prof. Kirk Nichole!!

https://health.utah.edu/parks-recreation-tourism

The monotony of working from home can be difficult, but taking advantage of your local parks and green spaces is a great way to get in your steps and mentally refresh. Park Rx Utah wants to see how you are getting outside while practicing social distancing, and you may even get an Amazon gift card out of it! Post a picture of yourself outside practicing social distancing on Instagram or Twitter, tag Park Rx Utah and use

With the Coronavirus outbreak keeping us from holding our annual Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Award Luncheon, we have put together a webpage showcasing this year's scholarship and award winners. Follow the link below to read about the students that were selected for scholarships this year!

Scholarship Recipients - | University of Utah Trevor is the oldest of 7, and grew up in the Newport Beach/ Costa Mesa area in sunny, Southern California! His entire life he knew he loved serving people, and creating fun experiences for others through recreation, so when he found out about the hospitality sector, he knew it was exactly for him!....

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the University of Utah will be shifting to all online courses starting on Wednesday, March 18th. Classes are cancelled for Monday and Tuesday, March 16th and 17th. To learn more about what the University is doing to protect students, faculty, and staff please visit the linked page below.

COVID-19 Coronavirus-newdesign | Department of Public Safety Updated: March 12, 2020, 12:03 p.m.   Classes Canceled on March 16 & 17 Online learning only through end of semester The University of Utah will shift to all-online instruction beginning March 18 for the rest of spring semester. Classes are cancelled Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, allowing fa...

The deadline to apply for department scholarships is quickly approaching! Applications are due Friday, January 31st at midnight! Do you know someone that might still need to submit their application? Tag them in the comments below!

To learn more about the scholarships available and to apply, follow this link:
https://health.utah.edu/health-kinesiology-recreation/recreation/students/scholarships/

Faculty spotlight! Assistant Professor Dr. Jeff Rose was originally a geographer by training, but he found his way into the PRT field through work as an instructor for Outward Bound. His main research interest is unsheltered homelessness in parks and protected areas, but he also has also written about other social and environmental issues. Recently, Dr. Rose was a part of the team that hosted a delegation from China’s new national park system. The partnership between the University of Utah team and the Chinese parks aimed to teach the new park system administrators about resource management and public land policy.

This December the University of Utah's Office of Global Engagement, the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism program, and the Global Change and Sustainability Center hosted a group of park administrators from China's new national park system. The Chinese park system is only a few years old, and they have partnered with the University of Utah in order to learn from our state's experience managing our 5 national parks. If you want to learn more about the University's partnership with the Chinese delegation, follow the link below to an article on the University's Office of Global Engagement web page.

https://global.utah.edu/stories-events/all-stories/china-national-parks.php

The National Parks Conservation Association is looking for students and young professionals to serve on their Next Generation Advisory Council for their 2020-2022 cohort! If you have a desire to help contribute to the direction of national park advocacy and protection and are between 18 and 34, follow the link to apply to learn more.

Application: Next Generation Advisory Council Looking for an opportunity to make a difference and bring a unique perspective to efforts to protect our public lands? Want to become more engaged in civic processes and environmental issues in your community? Love our national parks? The Next Generation Advisory Council of the National Parks Conser...

"Planning Healthy Communities" - a new CMP course! Taught by Nicholas Rupp and Brittany Badger this spring. Check it out.

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According to an analysis of US Bureau of Economic Analysis statistics by Headwaters Economics, between 2012 and 2019 Utah's outdoor recreation industry grew by 29%!

Outdoor Recreation Economy Is Booming In The Mountain West, Analysis Finds A new analysis from the Bozeman-based non-profit Headwaters Economics shows that the outdoor recreation industry is growing more than twice as fast as the