University Statements October 11, 2023
Statement from University of Utah Leaders about crisis in Israel
Taylor Randall - president, University of Utah | Mitzi Montoya - University of Utah Provost | Michael L. Good - Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
University Leadership Statement
Like many of you, we have spent the last few days watching the images and learning about the human tragedy taking place in Israel and Gaza. We are horrified by the continuing violence, death and destruction in the Middle East and its impact on members of our campus community. Many of our students, faculty and staff have family and friends in harm’s way. As this crisis unfolds, let’s support one another, respect differences of opinion, and uniformly denounce violence and acts of hate.
Read a Letter to the Community from Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Student Affairs; and Global Engagement.
Support Services and Resources
The university offers counseling and support services to help those impacted by this crisis:
Center for Campus Wellness (victim-survivor advocates, bystander intervention training): 801-581-7776
University Counseling Center (students only): 801-581-6826
Employee Assistance Program (staff): 801-587-9319 or 800-926-9619
Housing and Residential Education (available 24/7): 801-587-2000
Huntsman Mental Health Institute crisis line (available 24/7): 800-273-8255
International Student and Scholar Services: 801-581-8876, international@utah.edu
Mental Health First Responders (MH1): (after-hours crisis support from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. for campus residents only) 385-324-5356
Taylor Randall
President
Mitzi Montoya
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mike Good
Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
