Local Communities and Community Activities 

 

  • Color the Wasatch
    • CTW is building a community for climbers of color in SLC; affiliated with the American Alpine Club
    • IG: @colorthewasatch

 

  • Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers
    • SLAQC is bringing together LGBTQIA+ climbers across Salt lake City and the Wasatch Front
    • IG: @slaqueerclimbers

 

  • Ladies Climbing Coalition Wasatch
    • LCC Wasatch is cultivating a high-elevation climbing community for women and non-binary climbers to have a safe space to learn and grow with one another.
    • IG: @ladiesclimbingcoalitionwasatch

 

  • Ferda SLC
    • Ferda SLC is creating an inclusive space for gorls (girls, gays, and theys) of all ability levels to network, push themselves, and no longer have to ski with just the guys.
    • IG: @ferda_slc

 

  • Wasatch Trails Collective
    • Wasatch Trails Collective is a trail-focused running group created by and for runners of color in the Salt Lake Area
    • IG: wasatchtrailscollective

 

  • Black, Bold, & Brilliant SLC
    • BBB SLC is talking about all things Black, Bold & Brilliant through film and media
    • IG: @blackboldbrilliantslc

 

  • Women of the Wasatch
    • Women of the Wasatch welcome women-identifying and non-binary people who are comfortable in a space centered in women’s running
    • IG: @womenofthewasatch

 

  • Wasatch Adaptive Sports
    • WAS is encouraging individuals with adaptive needs and their families to realize their potential and engage in active living through recreational, education, and social programs
    • Check out their website!

 

  • STEM Community Alliance Program
    • The mission of STEMCAP is to forge multidirectional educational and learning exchanges between Youth-In-Custody, STEM professionals, and art communities.
    • Check out their website!

 

  • Little Bellas
    • Little Bellas creates opportunities for girls to experience success using mountain biking as the platform and
    • Check out their website!

University of Utah Organizations

For a full list of University of Utah Student Organizations, please visit the U Campus Connect Directory

 

  • Graduate School Diversity Office
    • At the University of Utah, we want graduate students to feel respected, confident in their educational goals, and able to achieve their highest potential. By focusing on inclusiveness for students from underrepresented communities, particularly racial and ethnic, we can create a better academic environment for all.
    • Check out their website!

 

  • American Indian Society of Engineers and Scientists
    • AISES is “focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous people of North American in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.”
    • Check out their website!

 

  • Engineers Without Borders
    • Engineers Without Borders is a group of individuals devoted to making the world a better place, one disadvantaged community at a time
    • Check out their website!

 

  • National Society of Black Engineers
    • NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
    • Check out their website!

 

  • out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
    • oSTEM at the University of Utah is committed to helping LGBTQ+ students in the STEM fields
    • Check out their Facebook page!

 

  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
    • SHPE is the leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering, math and science
    • Check out their website!

 

  • Society of Women Engineers
    • SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women
    • Check out their website!

 

  • SACNAS at the University of Utah
    • SACNAS is an all-inclusive community dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields and fostering the success of scientists from under-represented backgrounds
    • IG: @uofu_sacnas
    • Check out their website!

Local Events and Festivals

 

  • Living Traditions Festival
    • The Salt Lake City annual Living Traditions Festival supports diverse artistic traditions and perspectives by presenting historical and contemporary customs.
    • Find out more here.

 

  • Utah Pride Festival
    • Utah Pride is a celebration of hope to inspire a future without discrimination where everyone is free to be their authentic selves. The LGBTQ+ Pride events that are a part of Utah Pride are meant to encourage, educate, commemorate, and celebrate our community.
    • Find out more here.

 

  • Utah Arts Festival
    • The Utah Arts Festival promotes the arts and enhances the quality of life in Utah with an annual outdoor, multi-disciplinary event in downtown Salt Lake City.
    • Find out more here.

 

  • Salt Lake Greek Fest
    • The annual Salt Lake Greek Festival immerses you in the vibrant Greek heritage, bringing forth a fusion of captivating music, tantalizing cuisine, and mesmerizing dance.
    • Find out more here.

 

  • Salt Lake Latinx/Hispanic Health and Heritage Festival
    • The SLC Latinx/Hispanic Health and Heritage Festival in a non-profit celebration of Latinx/Hispanic culture aimed to raise healthcare awareness and support for Salt Lake’s Latinx/Hispanic youth.
    • Find out more here. 

 

  • Native American Celebration in the Park
    • The Native American Celebration in the Park holds bi-annual Thanksgiving and Uniting Community Pow Wows in Salt Lake City’s Liberty Park. The Pow Wows celebrate native cultures, art, dance, and food while supporting Utah native communities.
    • Find out more here.

 

  • Kimball Arts Festival
    • The Kimball Arts Festival in nearby Park City Utah celebrates artists worldwide during a weekend festival with live music and local food trucks.
    • Find out more here.

 

  • Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series
    • An outdoor concert series held at the beautifully curated Red Butte Garden near the University of Utah. This weekly concert series is a local favorite, with a wide range of genres and tastes available.
    • Find out more here.

 

  • Kilby Block Party
    • Kilby Block Party is a music festival that started to commemorate the anniversary of Salt Lake City’s longest-running, all-ages venue Kilby Court. 2024 marks Kilby Court’s 25th year! Keeping with the spirit of this iconic venue, KBP aims to bring together SLC’s music community with some of our favorite internationally renowned artists.
    • Learn more here.

 

  • Twilight Concert Series
    • The Twilight Concert Series presents a wide range of nationally recognized and upcoming recording artists paired with local musicians and performers.
    • Learn more here.