MOUNTAINWEST

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

SUMMIT T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H

August 6-8, 2009

Last August, student government associations from the Mountain West

Conference met at TCU for the first annual Mountain West Conference Leadership

Summit to exchange ideas, share information, and build stronger relationships

across the region.

As student governments, our goal is to better serve students in new and innovative

ways. Frequently, the best ideas come from each other.

We, the Associated Students of the University of Utah, are excited to host the 2nd

Annual Mountain West Student Leadership Summit at the University of Utah

August 6-8, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Mountain West Student

Leadership Summit

Warm Regards,Tayler Clough, ASUU President

Rachel Rizzo, ASUU Vice President

Ameena Khan, ASUU Chief of Staff

This year’s conference theme is “Mountains of Possibilities.” Throughout the conference

we will provide student leaders with informative sessions, interactive activities, and

highlights of the many attractions of Salt Lake City.

The Leadership Summit goals are as follows:

• Create conference unity among student leaders

• Provide an environment where ideas can be shared

• Give the students a voice within the Mountain West Conference

Our student governments will be faced with many challenges in the future, and it is

essential that our institutions be on the front lines of advancement in order to adapt to

the ever-changing landscape of higher education. We look forward to August!

photo: Lawrence Boye

In addition to its fantastic location and amenities, the

University of Utah is one of the top research institutions

in the West and offers a diverse spectrum of colleges,

departments, and areas of study. Whether it’s the School of

Computing, whose alumni include the founders of Pixar and Adobe; the David Eccles

School of Business, whose graduates include the owner of the Colorado Rockies; or the

Human Genetics Department whose faculty include Nobel Prize winner Mario Capecchi,

the U is dedicated to providing an intensive and panoramic education that transforms

its students.

photo: Steve Greenwood

The University of Utah is nestledin the foothills of the Wasatch

Mountains, overlooking Salt Lake City, the Great Salt Lake, and the

Great Basin Desert. Behind the U, high in the Wasatch, lie some of

the world’s best biking and hiking trails, rock climbs, and ski and

snowboard terrain.

photo: Lee cohen

photo: Lawrence Boye

photo: richard cheSki

Aside from the cultural and social events on and around campus, the U is just up the

street from some of the best coffeehouses, art galleries, restaurants, and shopping that Salt

Lake City has to offer. Light rail, dubbed “Trax”, connects the University with downtown

and surrounding areas, and runs every 15 minutes – providing convenient and

conscientious transportation.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5thSummit participants arrive in Salt Lake City. Check-in at the front desk in the Heritage Center Lobby.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Campus Tour 10:30 AM University Presentations Noon Lunch - Market Street Broiler 2:00 PM University Presentations 3:30 PM Breakout Sessions #1 5:30 PM Dinner (Business Casual) Olympic Cauldron Visitors Center Gallery

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Breakout Sessions #2 10:15 AM Breakout Sessions #3 11:30 AM Lunch - Squatters 1:30 PM Excursion to Park City 6:00 PM Dinner

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Closing 9:15 AM Departures

Itinerary

photo: Lawrence Boye

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Breakout Sessions #2 10:15 AM Breakout Sessions #3 11:30 AM Lunch - Squatters 1:30 PM Excursion to Park City 6:00 PM Dinner

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Closing 9:15 AM Departures

Transportation & Accommodation

Salt Lake International Airport is approximately 20 minutes (11 miles) from the University of Utah campus. Transportation will be provided during the Summit; however attendees are asked to provide their own transportation to and from the airport. Taxi, shuttle, and bus service are available at the airport. For more information visit www.slcairport.com/buses_taxis_limos.html.

Accommodations will be provided by University Housing and attendees are invited to stay at the Gateway Heights residence hall, adjacent to the Heritage Center. Gateway Heights features suite-style, double-occupancy rooms that include high-speed In-ternet connections, cable TV, and secure building access. Rooms to be shared by traveling companions (two to a room) from their respective university. For more infor-mation visit www.housing.utah.edu/gateway.

For Further Information Contact:

For Further Information Contact:

Natalie Spafford | Mountain West Summit Director | nspafford@asuu.utah.edu

200 S. Central Campus Drive | Suite 234 | Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 | 801.581.2788

Register at www.asuu.utah.edu/page/mwcsummit.

photo: Lawrence Boye