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Why Node 4? In 1969, the University of Utah’s Computer Science Department became the fourth node of ARPANET, the world's first packet-switching computer network and precursor of today’s internet.

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CAMPUS VIGNETTE

A woman wearing a sun hat and blue tank top holding a plant in a garden. (Courtesy of the Sustainability Office)

Edible Campus Gardens

For nearly 20 years, U of U students and volunteers have been planting, tending, and harvesting fruits, vegetables, and herbs as part of the university’s Edible Campus Gardens program. The produce supports the Feed U Pantry, while the gardens serve as a living, learning laboratory where students and instructors can develop sustainable gardening practices and conduct research.

IT SECURITY TIP

The DeepSeek AI assistant app on a mobile phone.

How to stay safe when using AI 

When using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, be mindful about what you input — the data may or may not be private. Also, as AI becomes more widely used, your social media site(s) could be scraped to train large language models and the information you’ve shared could be used by criminals to target you. For more information about staying safe online when using AI, access the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s tip sheet.

Last Updated: 4/30/25