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The University of Utah is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a free public event.

The Oct. 16 event features a drone show, live band and free refreshments.

The university also plans future campus expansions, including a new Army Reserve headquarters.

SALT LAKE CITY — A proper "Dodransbicentennial" calls for a party, right?

The University of Utah is inviting the public to celebrate its 175th anniversary — aka, its Dodransbicentennial — for a free campus celebration.

The school's 175th Celebration Bash is slated for Thursday, Oct. 16, at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union. Festivities start at 5 p.m., with a drone and light show starting at 7:30 p.m.

"From Day 1, the 'U' dared to dream bigger and climb higher, and we are thrilled to comm

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