"These diverse groups will bring their issues and questions together to shape some of the initial discussion and research for the forum that follows," she said. "This kind of engaged learning provides students a way to use their intellect and talent to better understand their community and to become more active and informed citizens."

The forum, to be held Jan. 2-5, will take place at the Commander's House at the Historic Fort Douglas at the U. For more information or a schedule of events for the forum, contact Vicky Newman at the Honors Center at vicky.newman@utah.edu.

If you go

What: "New Meanings of the American West," a University of Utah forum

When: Wednesday through Saturday

Where: Commander's House, 110 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., Salt Lake City

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