The University of Utah Alumni Association invites you to
a special evening with University of Utah President Ruth Watkins.
As the 16th president of the University of Utah, Dr. Ruth V. Watkins is focused on ensuring the U builds on its legacy of innovation, discovery, and delivering outstanding value in higher education and health care. For students, this means an excellent and affordable educational experience culminating in timely degree completion. For patients, it means innovative, compassionate, and affordable care.
Before her appointment as president this past spring, Dr. Watkins served as senior vice president for academic affairs. She came to the U in 2013 from the University of Illinois. Dr. Watkins earned master’s and doctorate degrees at the University of Kansas, where she studied communication development and disabilities in young children.
When | Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m. reception with President Watkins, followed by remarks and Q&A
Where | The Modern, at MOMA, 9 W 53rd St., New York (map)
Cost | $25 per person
The Modern is located on the ground floor of the Museum of Modern Art, with a street-level entrance at 9 W 53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Founded by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, The Modern is a two Michelin-starred, contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. It’s accessible by subway: B, D, E, F, M, N, Q, R.
For questions about this event, contact nelly.divricean@alumni.utah.edu.
