News and Events

Is Water the New Oil?

Lecture by Alan D. Eastman, Instructor, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Cofounder and CTO, GreenFire Energy


The Culture War Over Public Restrooms

Lecture by Terry S. Kogan, Professor of Law, S.J. Quinney College of Law


April 10, 2019 Lecture Canceled

Due to severe weather storm warnings and concern for guests, speakers, and staff traveling to the lecture, we have decided to cancel our April 10 presentation. Please know this decision was not made lightly and has come after much thought and consideration. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you […]


“Translating” Basic Science into New Therapeutics: Targeting the Ribosome to Fight Superbugs

Lecture by Ryan Looper, Ph.D., Henry Eyring Associate Professor, Chemistry


Civility, Debate, and Compromise: The Fundamental American Principle

Lecture by Elizabeth Whitsett, Instructor, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute


THE ROAD TO A BRAIN HEALTHY LIFE: What ’s Normal, What ’s Not

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah and CONNECT, a new grassroots non-profit organization bringing together Summit County residents who are loved ones, friends, and colleagues of people struggling with mental illness, are pleased to invite the Park City Institute to their event, “The Road to a Brain Healthy Life: What’s Normal, What’s Not.” […]


Psychology and U

The Department of Psychology at the University of Utah is pleased to invite the Park City Institute to their inaugural, “Psychology and U” event on Tuesday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. Please see the picture for details. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Looser at mary.looser@psych.utah.edu or 801-581-8925. Hope to see you there!


May 2016 Lecture

Lectures are held at the Utah Olympic Park in the Upper Legacy Lodge located at: 3419 Olympic Parkway Park City, UT 84098-0337 Our next lecture will be held on Wednesday, May 11th featuring New Terrains in the Humanities Dr. Dianne Harris, Dean of the College of Humanities, and her lecture entitled “Why Elephants Rarely Get Cancer.” The […]


April 2016 Lecture

Lectures are held at the Utah Olympic Park in the Upper Legacy Lodge located at: 3419 Olympic Parkway Park City, UT 84098-0337 Our next lecture will be held on Wednesday, April 13th featuring Dr. Joshua D. Schiffman, Edward B. Clark, MD Chair in Pediatric Research, Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology), Investigator, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and his lecture entitled “Why Elephants […]


2016 Season Announcement

We are pleased to announce the 2016 University of Utah Park City Institute lecture series. This year’s line-up of renowned faculty and staff from the University of Utah promises to intrigue and delight. Click here to see our full season lecture list.