In a classroom at the Hartland Partnership center, over 30 Glendale neighborhood residents gathered for the Utah Community Advocate Network (UCAN) monthly meeting. This exact spot is where many west side resident leaders gain knowledge, university credit, leadership experience, and grow their network. During one of these meetings, west side resident, Elsa Cardenas Juarez, was […]
Read MoreThe Level 2 Case Management course, “Introduction to Addiction and Recovery”, has its roots in a collaboration that started nearly 3 years ago.
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Read MoreAs a department of the University of Utah we are following recommended strategies to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19).
Read MoreMy name is Ana Antunes. I am an Assistant Professor & Lecturer in Gender Studies and a Youth Engagement & Leadership Coordinator working with University Neighborhood Partners.
Read MoreI began working with UNP’s Startup Incubator (Incubator) as an MPA student in fall 2018 with Stephany Murguia, Dr. Jesus Valero, and Saolo Betham. My research studied ways to expand the resources of the Incubator for emerging organizations in the community.
Read MoreThe Westside Leadership Institute is currently accepting applications for Fundamentals, which begins January 9, 2020. The 16-week course is $40 and offered every Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Glendale-Mountain View Community Learning Center.
Read MoreAre you, or do you know, a high schooler (9th to 12th grade) from Salt Lake City’s west side who is interested in community research, social justice, art, critial thinking, college credit. . . or all of the above? Because, Youth Voices is recruiting participants for the 2019-20 school year!
Read MoreIn 2005, University of Utah professor Jeff Metcalf joined other local educators to teach the Venture Course in the Humanities, a Clemente course for adults with limited financial means and no previous college access.
Read MoreAs the Westside Leadership Institute (WLI) celebrates 15 years of success building leadership skills among residents on Salt Lake City’s west side, the collaborating organizations behind it seek to increase the institute’s wrap-around services by expanding its length and breadth into a year-long leadership pathway.
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