University Of Utah Honors Nurses With Blinking Block U
May 7, 2020, 10:20 AM
Utah Utes offensive lineman Jordan Agasiva (79) and teammates celebrate and flash the number eight, indicating their eighth straight victory against the Brigham Young Cougars, after their 35-27 win at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Spenser Heaps, Deseret News)
(Spenser Heaps, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The University of Utah honored nurses with the block U on the mountain by having it blink white.
It’s nurses week around the country and this year is more significant to honor the nurses and medical workers that are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Courtesy of University of Utah
The University of Utah tweeted out the news about the block U on the mountain in appreciation for the nurses.
The Block U will be blinking white tonight in honor of our nurses and #NursesWeek2020! @uofunursing @UofUHealth @huntsmancancer pic.twitter.com/BbtuB7CXH8
— University of Utah (@UUtah) May 7, 2020
Utah lights up the U on special occasions and this one is about as special as it gets. When Utah athletics teams win a significant game or when the football team wins a game, they light the U on the mountain that is located east of campus.
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