Upcoming Events
This is Research: 50 Years of Undergraduate Innovation
Exhibition
In celebration of 50 years of the undergraduate research program at Utah State University, the Office of Research presents a landmark exhibition showcasing the innovative work of undergraduate researchers across all disciplines. From microscopy images to engineering prototypes, artistic interpretations to scientific specimens, this curated collection demonstrates how undergraduate research at USU has impacted student lives and our understanding of the world since 1975.
FDIC Info Table - Spring 2025
Information/Orientation
Stop by the FDIC’s info table to connect with recruiters and learn more about full time and internship opportunities within the organization!
Info Table: WSRP
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
WSRP Professionals will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions. Stop by anytime.
Study Abroad Spring Fair
Fair/Festival
Discover incredible opportunities to study abroad at our Spring Fair on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM in the International Student Lounge!
Enjoy free popcorn, exciting raffles, a fun photo booth, and more while exploring programs that can take you around the world. Whether you're just curious or ready to plan your adventure, this is the perfect chance to get all your questions answered!
Don’t miss out—your next journey starts here!
Updates From Student Financial Support
Workshop/Training
Craig Whyte will provide updates about federal, state, and institutional student aid programs. He will also talk about the new Aggie Advantage grant for incoming students who submit a FAFSA by February 1, 2025.
QCNR Grad Student Social Committee Meeting
Student Activities
Join us for our first social committee meeting to start planning our annual winter formal!
Prioritizing Life to Achieve Success at Work
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The Utah Women & Leadership Project invites you step into a world of inspiration and empowerment by joining our 2025 ten-part webinar “Women in Leadership Executive Speaker Series.” This series is a celebration of dynamic and influential women who have shattered the glass ceiling landscape in Utah.
For our fourth webinar in this series, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate a discussion with Kacie Malouf, co-founder of Malouf Companies, co-owner of Downeast, and co-founder of the PHASE Alliance and the Malouf Foundation, along with Trina Limpert, CEO and RizeNext Corp. and co-founder of Tech-Moms. Both women have been founders and CEOs and have impressive backgrounds in creating nonprofits. They have also managed and prioritized life so they can achieve success at work. This panel discussion will focus on the intersection of entrepreneurship, social justice, home and family, and following one’s heart and passions.
FDIC Spring Info Session - Spring 2025
Information/Orientation
Join us for the FDIC’s information session on January 21 at 12 pm! The FDIC is seeking graduating seniors for Financial Institution Specialist roles in Salt Lake City and across the nation. They are also recruiting for paid internships opportunities for sophomores and juniors. Discover what a career at the FDIC could mean for you-pizza will be provided! The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency established by Congress to uphold the stability and public trust in our financial system. Beyond insuring deposits, ,they conduct examinations to ensure that financial institiutions adhere to sound banking practices and comply with laws related to consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and community reinvestment.
James and Alecia Porras Latinx Voices Series
Cultural
Join us for an event featuring Dr. Elsa Pérez, an Assistant Professor of Translation and Interpretation in the Department of World Languages. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain cultural insights, connect with the community, and learn resilience strategies for success. Don’t miss out - empower yourself with us while enjoying light refreshments!
MAE Research Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
Dr. David E. Glass
Senior Research for Advanced Structural/Thermal Systems
NASA Langley Research Center
Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) and Hot Structures for Hypersonic Vehicles
Grand Opening: Playing Religion Exhibit
Exhibition
Playing Religion explores how games inspired by the teachings and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints foster learning and cultural identity within this religious community. Featuring items from USU's Special Collections & Archives, this exhibit highlights games as tools for teaching faith, values, and community principles beyond traditional religious spaces. Demo copies of some historical board games will be available to play! Join professors Rebecca Y. Bayeck (ITLS) and Patrick Mason (History & Religious Studies) as they introuduce the exhibit and USU's collection of Mormon board games.
Portfolio Building Workshop
Workshop/Training
The Portfolio Development Workshop helps students compile their class work, academic projects, internship experiences, and competition presentations into a single, marketable portfolio for job applications. Focused on showcasing skills gained in business courses, the event also emphasizes the value of involvement in research organizations like CAI, ASC, and Old Main Ventures. Collaborating with faculty, department heads, and career advisors from FJ Management Center, the workshop guides students in creating professional portfolios. Pizza will be provided!
IEEE Resume Workshop
Workshop/Training
FAST Enterprises will be leading a resume building workshop, focusing on structure and writing. Pizza will be provided, free of charge.
Engineering 360° Maker Space Workshop: Running a CNC Plasma Cutter
Workshop/Training
Come learn how to operate a CNC Plasma Cutter! This workshop is designed to introduce you to the basics of CNC plasma cutting and will cover the following topics:
- Preparing a file for CNC plasma cutting
- Programming suitable tool paths
- Setting up the workpiece correctly
- Operating a CNC plasma cutter!
Sign up for the time slot that works best for you! Spots must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance and the blue permit quiz must be completed online before attending. (https://engineering.usu.edu/students/metal-factory/)
Arts Week 2025: Cookies & Collage Night
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for a fun and relaxed event where you can create your own college, enjoy some tasty snacks, and connect with friends old and new. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking for a chill hangout, this is the perfect way to unwind and get creative!
SWE General Meeting
Meeting
Come join us for the biweekly SWE meeting. We focus on making connections with other engineering students and preparing for success in our future careers.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Chamber Music Society of Logan presents Third Coast Percussion
Arts/Entertainment
In celebration of 20 years of genre-defying, award-winning music, Third Coast Percussion, a GRAMMY® Award-winning Chicago-based percussion quartet and GRAMMY®-nominated composer collective, takes the stage for an exhilarating evening of musical possibilities. This program highlights several of the ensemble's 20th Anniversary commissions, including a new piece by renowned composer Jessie Montgomery; a work by J.S. Bach reimagined by electronic music innovator and recent Pulitzer Prize finalist Jlin; and Sonata for Percussion by acclaimed jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan. As the first percussion ensemble to win a GRAMMY®, Third Coast Percussion has continued to push percussion in new directions, “blurring musical boundaries and captivating new listeners,” according to NPR. Their groundbreaking work continues to redefine the genre and captivate audiences worldwide.
This is Research: 50 Years of Undergraduate Innovation
Exhibition
In celebration of 50 years of the undergraduate research program at Utah State University, the Office of Research presents a landmark exhibition showcasing the innovative work of undergraduate researchers across all disciplines. From microscopy images to engineering prototypes, artistic interpretations to scientific specimens, this curated collection demonstrates how undergraduate research at USU has impacted student lives and our understanding of the world since 1975.
Info Table: FORVIS
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
FORVIS professionals will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions. Stop by anytime.
Public Domain Day
Special Event
Public domain refers to works of art, literature, music, and other intellectual property that are no longer protected by copyright law and are free for anyone to use. Come celebrate Public Domain Day at our tabling event in the library’s main atrium from January 22 - 23! We’ll have a fun, informative table where you can learn more about the public domain, its importance, and how it benefits everyone. Plus, we’ll have snacks and we'll even help you make your own button featuring images from works that are now in the public domain! Whether you’re curious about copyright law, a history buff, or just love free resources, stop by to see us!
Returned Peace Corps Volutneers Speaker Panel
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Come learn about the U.S. Peace Corps from returned volunteers. They'll share their experiences and provide you with insight into the ethics of international service and how you can become a Peace Corps volunteer.
Faculty Showcase: Professor Mike Christiansen
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us on the Vernal campus for lunch and a presentation from Dr. Mike Christiansen, Associate Professor of Chemistry.
Building Interactive Learning Activities with Atomic Assessments
Workshop/Training
Atomic Assessments provide 65 question types with multiple delivery and feedback options. They can be embedded nearly anywhere in Canvas, for practice or for points. Options abound for math and science. See how to create the interactive lessons you've longed to provide your students
USU Spring STEM Career Fair
Fair/Festival
The USU STEM Career Fair is open to all majors but is targeted towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. This event is a great opportunity for both local and national companies to recruit our amazing USU students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Engineering, Healthcare, Construction, Environmental, Technology, Energy, Landscape Architecture, Consulting and Government.
USU Spring STEM Career Fair
Fair/Festival
The USU STEM Career Fair is open to all majors but is targeted towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. This event is a great opportunity for both local and national companies to recruit our amazing USU students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Engineering, Healthcare, Construction, Environmental, Technology, Energy, Landscape Architecture, Consulting and Government.
Research Summit: The Future of Food
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Research Summits are dynamic events where experts, thought leaders and industry representatives converge to discuss critical topics. These summits offer a unique opportunity for researchers to: Connect with Peers: Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow researchers and industry professionals. Explore Funding Opportunities: Gain insights into topic-related funding sources and stay informed about the latest opportunities. Build Research Teams: Network and form interdisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges.
Engineering 360° - Navigating Networking: Guided STEM Fair Walkthrough
Social/Networking
Navigate the STEM fair with confidence! Join our guided tours led by engineering tutors where you'll receive coaching on how to effectively network with industry representatives and maximize your time at the fair. Look for our engineering tutors outside the STEM fair in the TSC ballroom to gain valuable insights and strategies to make the STEM fair work for you!
WILD - Ecology Center Spring Seminar
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Peter Adler will be presenting a seminar titled, "Doing Deep Work in a World of Digital Distractions: A Discussion".
Candidate Presentation: ENVS Moab Faculty Candidate #2
Panel Discussion/Presentation
ENVS Moab Faculty Candidate #2 Presentation w/ Q&A
Pre-Law Society Welcome Back Social
Meeting
All Pre-Law Society members and prospective members are invited to our welcome back social on January 22nd! Come learn what is in store for spring semester while enjoying pizza and games!
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
Forestry Club Scrapbooking Social
Student Activities
Come to our annual Scrapbooking Night! We will provide Hot Chocolate and Cider and materials to fill out the Forestry Club Scrapbook, a tradition that goes back to the 1930's. This is your chance to be part of the USU Natural Resources legacy, and to have fun and yummy drinks with friends.
WEAU Design Kickoff Meeting
Meeting | Inclusive Excellence
Join us as we start looking at the design competition prompt for the WEAU Student Design Competition. This is open to any and everyone! We encourage you all to come and learn about what part you can play.
Aggies Walk the Walk
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
In partnership with several campus and community organizations, USU Athletics is proud to host the second annual Aggie Walk the Walk event. This walk honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and serves as the centerpiece of Aggie Walk the Walk Week. The week is designed to inspire reflection on our civic responsibility—both as individuals and as a collective—toward promoting the common good for every member of the Aggie Family, Cache Valley, and the State of Utah.
Valorant Tournament
Recreation
It's time to play Valorant! Players of all skill levels are welcome to come and play, tournament will start around 7pm at the Esports Arena. Free with an Esports Membership or just $8 without. The arena is located in the old Distribution Center next to Maverick Stadium.
Arts Week 2025: Concert for a Cause
Arts/Entertainment
Concert for a Cause, a fundraising event where creativity meets purpose. Experience a unique showcase as students display their artwork, paired with musical interpretations by fellow students. Your participation helps support a great cause while enjoying the talent and passion of our community.
Info Table - FORVIS
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
FORVIS Professionals will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions. Stop by anytime.
USU and You: Lesha Coltharp
Social/Networking
Join us this week for the USU and You radio show. This week we will be sitting down with Lesha Coltharp, Executive Director of Travel and Tourism for Uintah County.
This is Research: 50 Years of Undergraduate Innovation
Exhibition
In celebration of 50 years of the undergraduate research program at Utah State University, the Office of Research presents a landmark exhibition showcasing the innovative work of undergraduate researchers across all disciplines. From microscopy images to engineering prototypes, artistic interpretations to scientific specimens, this curated collection demonstrates how undergraduate research at USU has impacted student lives and our understanding of the world since 1975.
Designing Corporate Women’s Networks, Initiatives, and Leadership Programs
Workshop/Training
This workshop is designed specifically for company representatives who are interested in creating, designing, developing, or restructuring women’s networks, groups, programs, and/or other initiatives in their organizations. Current and future leaders of women’s groups/networks and corporate leaders involved in these strategic initiatives are invited to participate. Based on the latest research, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will teach attendees about the types of efforts, programs, and designs have been showed to be effective in supporting and advancing women in workplace settings. There will be opportunities for attendees to share best practices and ideas as well. The afternoon will consist of engaging presentations, small group conversations, and individual activities. This Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) offering is designed to provide attendees with 1) tools to design and development effective programs and initiatives, 2) opportunities to network with those doing similar work in other companies, and 3) resources to help Utah employees obtain additional career development experiences and opportunities in the community.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Aetna Webinar – The Perils of Procrastination and Perfectionism
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Let's talk about the reasons people may postpone, delay or put off doing a task even when it impacts their life negatively. We will also learn helpful approaches to overcome procrastination so you can start to work toward what you hope to achieve in your daily life.
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Sovereignty Speaker
Cultural
The Native American Cultural Program invites you to a friendly discussion with Meredith Lam from American Indian Services about sovereignty in Native education.
Learn how sovereignty helps preserve culture and empower Native communities. We’d love to see you there!
Industry Speaker
Panel Discussion/Presentation
BMES is hosting guest speaker, Katherine Glaittli, from Recursion. She will be speaking about her undergraduate experience at USU, her time in industry, and how students can prepare to work in the field. All engineering students are invited to attend.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Spring Accounting Meet the Firms
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
Accounting students are invited to attend the Accounting Spring Meet the Firms. Come ready to network with firms and talk to them about the spring recruiting process. Dress is business professional.
RSVP: https://huntsmancrm.tfaforms.net/358885?Id=a2cPk00002FhsySIAR
Consulting Association: Semester Ice Cream Social + Minor Student Panel
Social/Networking
We'll be having a panel of minor students discussing all things Consulting-Related, such as job experience, interview tips, and benefits. It's also a perfect opportunity to network, meet with other consulting students, and get associated with the presidency. Ice Cream + refreshments provided.
Engineering 360°: Learn How to 3D Print
Workshop/Training
Come learn the basics of setting up a 3D print. No previous experience is necessary - we'll teach you all you need to know to choose a project and walk a way with a printed piece! This workshop will cover the following: - Understand the role of slicing in the 3D printing process and how it converts your design into a printable format. - Discover how to select the optimal settings for your project to ensure the best results. - Gain practical knowledge on setting up and executing your prints. Spots must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance and the blue permit quiz must be completed online before attending. (https://engineering.usu.edu/students/idea-factory/)
Engineers without Borders Opening Social
Student Activities
USU Engineers without Borders opening social, with games and a popcorn bar.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
Arts Week 2025: Live Band Karaoke w/ USUMTSA (and Chocolate Milk & Cookies!)
Arts/Entertainment
Get ready to rock out at Live Band Karaoke! Pick your favorite song, and a live band will back you up as you sing your heart out. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to have fun, it's your time to shine and feel like a true rock star!
Also, from 9–11 a.m., join us by the Art + Design Office in the Fine Arts Visual building to kick off your morning the right way! Stop by for a delicious chocolate milk and a muffin to fuel your day before heading to class. It’s the perfect pick me up to start your day with a smile!
Tune n' Wax Clinic
Recreation
Do your skis or board need some attention? Learn how to do a basic tune and wax! Price includes equipment, wax, P-Tex, and instruction.
Tune n' Wax Clinic
Recreation
Do your skis or board need some attention? Learn how to do a basic tune and wax! Price includes equipment, wax, P-Tex, and instruction.
Tune n' Wax Clinic with Aggie Rec
Recreation
Do your skis or board need some attention? Learn how to do a basic tune and wax! Price includes equipment, wax, P-Tex, and instruction.
Blind Hollow Yurt Backcountry Skiing/Boarding with Aggie Rec
Recreation
We are heading up to the Blind Hollow yurt to spend the weekend enjoying the Bear River backcountry. We will explore some of the fantastic riding terrain around Blind Hollow and spend the evenings around the fire in the comforts of the OP's yurt. Prior backcountry experience is recommended and participants must be expert/advanced riders (able to comfortably ride black diamond western resort terrain). Participants must also be in good physical condition and prepared for strenuous uphill hiking. Winter backcountry travel equipment(Alpine Touring, Telemark, Splitboard) is required and available to rent from the OP for a nominal fee. NO SNOWSHOES.
Blind Hollow Yurt Backcountry Skiing/Boarding
Recreation
We are heading up to the Blind Hollow yurt to spend the weekend enjoying the Bear River backcountry. We will explore some of the fantastic riding terrain around Blind Hollow and spend the evenings around the fire in the comforts of the OP's yurt. Prior backcountry experience is recommended and participants must be expert/advanced riders (able to comfortably ride black diamond western resort terrain). Participants must also be in good physical condition and prepared for strenuous uphill hiking. Winter backcountry travel equipment(Alpine Touring, Telemark, Splitboard) is required and available to rent from the OP for a nominal fee. NO SNOWSHOES.
This is Research: 50 Years of Undergraduate Innovation
Exhibition
In celebration of 50 years of the undergraduate research program at Utah State University, the Office of Research presents a landmark exhibition showcasing the innovative work of undergraduate researchers across all disciplines. From microscopy images to engineering prototypes, artistic interpretations to scientific specimens, this curated collection demonstrates how undergraduate research at USU has impacted student lives and our understanding of the world since 1975.
Leadership Forum: Jeff Reece - Spring 2025
Conference/Seminar
Join us for an engaging leadership forum featuring Jeff Reece, a dynamic professional and Huntsman School of Business alum, who thrived in two contrasting careers - one consulting, investment banking and private equity and one in international conservation. Hear from Jeff on his unique perspective from living in two opposing worlds. One world of perpetual growth fuel by extraction, consumption and waster and the other striving for ecological balance and social justice.
Reece is the co-founder of several organizations and initiatives that operate at the intersection of business and conservation. These include:
MarVivo Network: A blue carbon mangrove and marine conservation network within the Eastern Tropical Seascape, encompassing areas such as the Sea of Cortez and the Baja Peninsula.
InfiniteEARTH: A company specializing in developing and managing tropical conservation land banks, providing environmental offsets, and creating private-label corporate social responsibility (CSR) solutions for businesses worldwide.
EcoSmart Labs: A firm offering comprehensive solutions to help asset managers assess and address carbon risk.
Leadership Forum: Jeff Reece - Spring - 2025
Lecture/Readings
Join us for an engaging leadership forum featuring Jeff Reece, a dynamic professional and Huntsman School of Business alum, who has thrived in two contrasting careers - one in consulting, investment banking and private equity and one in international conservation. Hear from Jeff on his unique perspective from living in two opposing worlds. One world of perpetual growth fuel by extraction, consumption and waste and the other striving for ecological balance and social justice.
Leadership Forum: Jeff Reece - Spring 2025
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us for an engaging leadership forum featuring Jeff Reece, a dynamic professional and Huntsman School of Business alum, who thrived in two contrasting careers - one consulting, investment banking and private equity and one in international conversation. Hear from Jeff on his unique perspective from living in two opposing worlds. One world of perpetual growth fuel by extraction, consumption and waster and the other striving for ecological balance and social justice.
Five-Slide Friday
Workshop/Training
Five-Slide Friday is an informal get together over lunch on (some) Fridays where faculty and students from the Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems can present about their education, field of study, work experience, academic research, ASC project, new favorite data tool, etc. and answer questions. The objective is to help ease the friction that naturally occurs in interdisciplinary settings while helping both faculty and students learn and retool. Bring your lunch and, if you're presenting, remember that you can't prepare more than five slides!
CHaSS Book Proposal Charrette
Workshop/Training
In the Fall, CHaSS Research hosted a workshop with Darrin Pratt, Director of the University of Colorado Press. Pratt shared best practices for academic press book proposals. To follow up on the advice provided during this workshop, we will be offering a charrette - a hands-on, collaborative peer review - specifically focused on in-progress book proposals. Who: Participation in the charrette is by application and is limited to 12 CHaSS faculty (at any rank or campus), including lecturers and post-docs. Preference, however, will be given to early career scholars and those soon seeking promotion. Workshop format: Faculty will be split into small groups based upon their interests and backgrounds. Each faculty member will share their book proposal (in the stage or format that it’s in) prior to the workshop with their group to receive targeted feedback. Participants will each review 1 or 2 book proposals. The workshop will also include an overview of “best practices” for book proposals and summary remarks. Apply: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mUHXp6KGNtwM9o
Global Game Jam at USU
Student Activities
USU's Department of Computer Sciences hosts the 24-hour "Global Game Jam 2025" (GGJ25) on campus in ENGR 101 and 103, from Friday Jan. 24, at 3 pm until Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7 pm. All USU students are invited to this free event to create a brand new game with coding, art, music, video, logic and any other creative skills. Breakfast is provided. Bring your own team or come solo. The awards ceremony is Saturday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.
During the event all the resources from the Innovation Lab (https://library.usu.edu/innovation-hub/) will be available for free to the participants.
SDL/Research Problems Kick-off
Special Event
Come see the Space Dynamics Lab (SDL) challenge problem and math-related research problems we have available for this upcoming semester!
College of Science Faculty Research Roundtable
Panel Discussion/Presentation
College of Science Faculty Members are invited to the college's inaugural Research Roundtable Friday, January 24, 2025, from 3:30-5 pm in LSB 231. (Break-out sessions will be held in additional, adjacent rooms.) The event will be centered around specific research themes, with the intent of informing participants about each other's research endeavors and fostering collaborations.RSVP at: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tkWkAXccqpgZ2S Questions? Contact Dr. Susannah French, Associate Dean of Faculty and Research at susannah.french@usu.edu. See less
LAEP Speaker Series: David Anderson, What Can Landscape Architecture Do for the Environment and Our Humanity
Lecture/Readings
About the Lecture How can we display genuine empathy, grace, and compassion toward ourselves and others – and the natural world around us? Humans are reliant on the environment for essential resources and services. In the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature, landscape architecture plays a unique and critical role that, through design, addresses the social needs, fundamental rights, and wellbeing of people, while stewarding care and renewal of ecological systems. Speaker Bio Dave is a Professional Practice Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP) at USU where he has teaching and Extension assignments. Dave leads instruction of the department’s Introduction to Landscape Architecture course, the largest of its kind in the U.S. with over 1,000 students taught annually. He teaches University Connections to incoming freshmen and has taught Foundations of Sustainable Systems, Land Planning for Residential Development, co-taught the Leadership in Planning and Design – a Capstone studio for LAEP seniors, and currently instructs the Analysis and Design I studio.
Science Unwrapped: Celebrate Undergrad Research - Biologist Jessica Habashi
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Science Unwrapped
Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science, invites inquiring of minds of all ages to participate in science learning fun. Admission is free. Each event begins with a brief science talk following by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. Our Spring 2025 theme is "Celebrate Undergrad Research" in recognition of USU's 2025 "Year of Undergraduate Research." Jan 24 Speaker: Jessica Habashi is a champion of undergraduate research. Some years ago, the biologist noted a real-world program at the USU Brigham City campus and saw it not only as a challenge to be investigated, but as a meaningful research experience for students. The challenge? Bird-window collisions on the Brigham City campus. Bird-window collisions are often not though about as a major problem, Habashi says, yet the phenomenon is threatening bird populations worldwide. Habashi and are students are studying how often these mishaps occur and how to mitigate them. In the process, Habashi is teaching scholars how to design, organize, fund, conduct and present scientifically valid research projects.
Overwatch Tournament
Recreation
Tournament time is back at the Esports Arena and we’re ready to play Overwatch. All skills levels are welcome! Free with an Esports Membership or just $8 without. The Esports Arena is located in the old distribution center next to Maverick Stadium.
Arts Week 2025: Film Festival
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Film Festival, where we'll showcase incredible student-made films! Celebrate creativity and talent as we screen a variety of short films, highlighting the unique stories and visions of our student filmmakers.
Blind Hollow Yurt Backcountry Skiing/Boarding
Recreation
We are heading up to the Blind Hollow yurt to spend the weekend enjoying the Bear River backcountry. We will explore some of the fantastic riding terrain around Blind Hollow and spend the evenings around the fire in the comforts of the OP's yurt. Prior backcountry experience is recommended and participants must be expert/advanced riders (able to comfortably ride black diamond western resort terrain). Participants must also be in good physical condition and prepared for strenuous uphill hiking. Winter backcountry travel equipment(Alpine Touring, Telemark, Splitboard) is required and available to rent from the OP for a nominal fee. NO SNOWSHOES.
VITA Training - 1st session
Information/Orientation
Any student interested in learning how to prepare taxes and volunteering at the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinics are invited to attend the VITA trainings (2 sessions). All majors welcome.
Intramural Dodgeball Tournament
Recreation
Join us on Saturday, January 25 for our Intramural dodgeball tournament! We'll have co-ed, women's, and men's divisions available. Registration opens on January 6 and closes on the 21st. Free with an IM membership or just $15 without. Create your team and compete for the top spot or just for fun.
Undergrad students, grad students, and faculty/staff members with an ARC membership are welcome to create a team!
Music Box Concert Series presents Low Brass Instrument: Tuba
Arts/Entertainment
Parents, do you have children who are too young to attend a concert? The Music Box Concert Series is perfect for YOU!
These concerts are designed with young audiences in mind, and are FREE for children and their accompanying adults.
At this special event, discover the wonders of the brass family! Can you guess which instrument has the lowest sound?
Is it the Trumpet? The French Horn? The Trombone? The Tuba? Or the Euphonium?
Come hear USU students perform on instruments that are so big, they’ll seem almost as large as the audience themselves—and they produce some of the lowest and richest sounds in all of music!
Music Therapy Senior Gala
Arts/Entertainment | Student Recital
Help us celebrate the hard-earned skills and many talents of our music therapy
seniors at this unique final jury event. Seniors will be showcasing their musicality,
knowledge, and capacity on a variety of instruments while being featured on a program
of clinical songs they have memorized in collaborations with their peers. The unique
and exciting twist of this jury is that the program will not be known to the performers
until the event begins!
Blind Hollow Yurt Backcountry Skiing/Boarding
Recreation
We are heading up to the Blind Hollow yurt to spend the weekend enjoying the Bear River backcountry. We will explore some of the fantastic riding terrain around Blind Hollow and spend the evenings around the fire in the comforts of the OP's yurt. Prior backcountry experience is recommended and participants must be expert/advanced riders (able to comfortably ride black diamond western resort terrain). Participants must also be in good physical condition and prepared for strenuous uphill hiking. Winter backcountry travel equipment(Alpine Touring, Telemark, Splitboard) is required and available to rent from the OP for a nominal fee. NO SNOWSHOES.
The Impact of Women’s Health on Work and Life
Panel Discussion/Presentation
For our fifth webinar in this series, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate a panel discussion with Dr. Julie Hanks (a licensed therapist, coach, author, relationship expert, media contributor, blogger, speaker, and performing songwriter) and Dr. Audrey A. Jiricko (OBGYN and Senior Medical Director for Women’s Health for Intermountain Health). This conversation will focus not only on the importance of women’s mental and physical health and how it impacts overall wellbeing, but also how it impacts career advancement at work, relationships at home, and engagement in the community. This discussion will also focus on why Utah ranks as one of the worst states for women’s preventative healthcare, mammography and depression rates, and violence against women, along with what can be done to change this. Dr. Madsen will also ask questions related to some of the most pressing needs in Utah and how to prioritize this work at the individual, organizational, and systems levels to ensure positive change. And finally, Drs. Hanks and Jiricko will discuss their own passions, careers, and decision to make this work a priority in their lives. Join this webinar to learn about women’s health and wellbeing.
Free Nutrition Workshop
Information/Orientation
Join us for our free Nutrition Workshop at the ARC nutrition center. Topics range from discussions on cooking for one, adding more plant proteins to your diet, or meal planning. Presentations are given by USU students where you'll receive great information, recipes, and ways to implement topics into your daily life. Two presentations will be offered, one at 3pm another to follow at 4pm. Registration required, spots are limited.
Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Geosciences Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Chad Ostrander
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Chad Ostrander (University of Utah) will present on "The Rise of Oxygen and Animals on Earth"
Community Voices & Engagement Workshop Series: Introduction to Community Engagement
Special Event
This workshop will give students and faculty the opportunity to explore the Pathways of Public Service and identify ways in which they can make a unique contribution to the public good. In addition, attendees will learn about the Community Engagement principles of reciprocity and mutual benefit and discover how to develop partnerships that amplify community voice.
Featured speakers include Jen Levy, founder of Stokes Nature Center; Nelda Ault-Dyslin, founder of Cache Refugee & Immigrant Connection (CRIC); and Kate Stephens, founder of Common Ground Outdoor Adventures.
Registration is free, link below.
ASEE Student Chapter Meeting
Student Activities
Join the USU student chapter of ASEE for our bi-weekly meetings! We focus on advancing innovation, excellence, and access to engineering education at all levels. Activities include K12 outreach, brain breaks, student training/seminars, and other initiatives to build a strong community in engineering education.
The Community Table
Cultural
Join us for an inspiring presentation by Stacie Denetsosie-Mitchell, titled "Advice to Myself: Authentically Telling Your Story." Stacie will share insights on embracing your true self and the power of storytelling. Whether you seek personal growth or want to connect with others through your journey, this event will offer practical tips for sharing your story authentically.
Presentation: ENVS Moab Candidate 3
Panel Discussion/Presentation
ENVS Moab Candidate #3 Presentation w/ Q&A
Community Voices & Engagement Workshop Series: Community Responses to Homelessness
Special Event
This workshop will give students and faculty the opportunity to explore the Pathways of Public Service and identify ways in which they can make a unique contribution to the public good. In addition, attendees will learn about the Community Engagement principles of reciprocity and mutual benefit and discover how to develop partnerships that amplify community voice. Featured speakers include Dr. Jess Lucero of USU Social Work and Maia Taylor of USU's Center for Community Engagement. Registration is free, link below.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Super Smash Tournament
Recreation
We're hosting a Super Smash tournament at the Esports Arena at 7pm that you won't want to miss. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, we'd love to have you. The Esports Arena is located next to Maverick Stadium in the old Distribution Building - look for our blue banner on the building! Free with an Esports Membership or just $8 without.
Publishing Open Textbooks with Pressbooks
Workshop/Training
Pressbooks is an open e-book authoring and publishing platform available to USU teachers and students. It integrates with Canvas and allows teachers and students to discover, use, and adapt existing open educational content or author and publish new content. Learn how to use and create Pressbooks content for your course.
QCNR Summer Jobs Fair
Social/Networking
Employers from around the West will be in the Atrium of the NR Building to advertise and hire people for the upcoming 2025 summer season. Come and find your future in Wildlife, Range, Forestry, Fisheries, Watershed Science, and all of the other careers boasted by the Quinney College of Natural Resources!
A Conversation with Pat Jones on Women & Leadership
Panel Discussion/Presentation
For this webinar, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will interview Pat Jones, CEO of the Women’s Leadership Institute, on her thoughts about women and leadership. With her background and expertise in the business and political worlds as well as her ability to engage, collaborate, and lead, this conversation will include engaging stories and forthright advice. Pat’s passion around the potential and development of women as leaders in Utah will provide an important backdrop for her to share her insights and perspectives on why, where, and how women today are needed to influence, impact, and lead in all settings. She will also share her thoughts on male allyship and strategies she has found to work with community and business leaders toward positive change. Finally, Pat will respond to questions about her own leadership development journey and what she hopes for Utah moving forward. Come, listen, and learn from this important conversation!
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Kickoff
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Kickoff to learn more about this prestigious scholarship available to all STEM majors. This event is a unique opportunity to hear from Doug Hurley, renowned NASA astronaut and pilot of the first SpaceX crewed mission. Learn how the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Foundation supports STEM majors in achieving their academic and career aspirations. This is an incredible opportunity to hear firsthand from a spaceflight pioneer and be inspired to reach new heights. Stay after the event to enjoy cookies and connect with other attendees.
Community Voices & Engagement Workshop Series: International Community Engagement
Special Event
This workshop will give students and faculty the opportunity to explore the Pathways of Public Service and identify ways in which they can make a unique contribution to the public good. In addition, attendees will learn about the Community Engagement principles of reciprocity and mutual benefit and discover how to develop partnerships that amplify community voice. Featured speakers include Lauren Willie of U.S. Peace Corps and Mike Spence of Athletics United. Registration is free, link below.
ASCE Job Interview Prep
Social/Networking
In preparation for the upcoming CEE Career Fair and job interviews, we will be hosting a job interview preparation activity. We will have representatives from a local engineering firm (TBA) come to answer questions about job interviews, provide helpful insights, and generally prepare us for success in the professional engineering field. We will also take time to practice answering common interview questions with fellow students and the professionals. Whether you have a job lined up or not, come and contribute your experiences and improve your skills!
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
All Spring Semester Jazz Jams Events:
Jan. 29
Feb. 19
March 26
Info Table: Tanner
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
Tanner professionals will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions. Stop by anytime.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Special Event
The need for blood is constant, but only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.
USU and You: Sara Bell
Arts/Entertainment
Tune in to USU and You this week as we chat with Sara Bell from TriCounty Health Department.
Becoming a Resilient Scientist: Discussion, Part 3
Student Activities
For Graduate Students of the College of Science: Join us for the NIH-developed "Becoming a Resilient Scientist" video and discussion series. At each gathering, we'll discuss a video from the five-part "Becoming a Resilient Scientist" series. The Jan. 30 gathering will focus on the third video in the series, "Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists." Refreshments will be served. Held in the NEW Heravi Center on campus, at the southwest corner of the USU Quad.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Aetna Webinar – The Many Faces of Loss: Healing Through Grief
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Everyone experiences loss. Attend this webinar to learn about grief, its purpose, its challenges and strategies to take care of yourself while you grieve.
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Creating Usable, Accessible Courses
Workshop/Training
Learn quick and easy practical tips to make sure your content more usable and easy to learn for the students in your course. In this workshop we will go over how to 1) get rid of extra content and simplify navigation, 2) get rid of broken links and make sure your content is published, 3) embed and caption your videos to make them more usable for everyone, and 4) provide content in user-friendly formats that work well on mobile devices.
Advanced SolidWorks Workshop #1
Workshop/Training
Come learn advanced SolidWorks techniques from a Thermo Fisher Design Engineer! This is the first in a series of workshops to help students build upon what they have learned in MAE/BENG 1200. Learn how design functions in industry while also getting more experience yourself!
Cardboard Weaving
Cultural
The Native American Cultural Program invites you to a hands-on workshop, "Cardboard Weaving: Crafting Cardboard Rugs!"
You'll learn to turn cardboard into a loom and weave a unique rug with colorful yarn.
No experience is needed -bring your imagination and a willingness to explore. This is a great chance to relax and create a beautiful piece of art. Don't miss out!
Vision Journal Night
Special Event
The Student Sustainability Club is hosting a vision journal night! Come hang out and reflect on your first month of 2025 while you create a journal to help you plan for and record the rest of your year. Materials will be provided. Aggie Blue Bikes is located at the junction of Military Science and the Fieldhouse.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Hot Takes with the Grad School
Special Event
Join the School of Graduate Studies, Dining Services, Advancement, and Student Affairs for Hot Takes 2025, literally the Hottest Event on Campus! Watch USU figures participate in an interview style game show while eating progressively hotter chicken wings with heat levels reaching over 9 million Scoville Heat Units! Participants are as follows: Richard Cutler - Senior Vice Provost, School of Graduate Studies David Jones - Dean, College of Engineering Rebecca Walton - Executive Associate Dean, CHaSS Jamie Parry - USUSA Graduate Studies Senator Matt Richey - USUSA President Macy Gustavus - Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety, Campus Recreation Henry Silva - Mr. USU 2024
IMA Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
Eric Gardner and Andy Hernandez, partners at Jones Simkins, will be talking about working for a local firm.
BAP Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
Deloitte will be here to discuss Data Analysis in Modern Accounting.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
MUSES
Arts/Entertainment
The word "muse" describes a source of inspiration. This annual music therapy concert aims to highlight the multi-faceted sources of inspiration for USU music therapy students both personally and professionally. In our field of study, we often talk about “self as instrument”, or rather, being the instrument of change within the therapeutic relationship. During MUSES, we get to shift our focus to also celebrate our external musical skills and instruments as extensions of ourselves, and the tools by which we get to share creative self-expression with the world. Concert goers will enjoy original compositions in addition to contemporary and classical pieces that have been intentionally chosen to represent the experiences of our students and potential clinical applications of these works in music therapy practice. Additionally, attendees may have the opportunity to get involved first-hand with our interactive lobby experience before the performance. For more information, visit www.usumtsa.weebly.com.
Breaking Barriers: A Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion with a dynamic group of powerful women who are breaking through barriers and paving the way for future generations. In this event, you'll gain invaluable insights into strategies for taking charge of your career, advocating for yourself in the workplace, and navigating challenges with confidence and resilience. Brought to you by WIBA and ProSales.
Five-Slide Friday
Workshop/Training
Five-Slide Friday is an informal get together over lunch on (some) Fridays where faculty and students from the Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems can present about their education, field of study, work experience, academic research, ASC project, new favorite data tool, etc. and answer questions. The objective is to help ease the friction that naturally occurs in interdisciplinary settings while helping both faculty and students learn and retool. Bring your lunch and, if you're presenting, remember that you can't prepare more than five slides!
Aggie First Scholars Luncheon
Information/Orientation
The Huntsman Business Council is hosting a Networking Lunch for students in the Aggies First Scholars Program, featuring Huntsman faculty, staff, and corporate partners. This exclusive event provides first scholars with a unique opportunity to build connections and establish a support network within the Huntsman School. Inspired by Michael Bailey's Focused Friday talk on social connections, the lunch will foster meaningful relationships and offer valuable networking opportunities. Register to attend.
Utah Music Educators Conference - Alumni Reception
Social/Networking
3rd annual reception in conjunction with Utah Music Educators conference in St. George.
Repainting the I Three Part Talk and Opening Reception
Exhibition
Join us for an introduction to Intermountain Intertribal Indian School and artist talk from 6:00-7:15 PM in the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall. Following the three-part talk, we will celebrate the opening of the Repainting the I: The Intermountain Intertribal Indian School and Sheila Nadimi: Eagle Village exhibitions with music and refreshments from 7:15-8:30 PM.
Farina King, PhD. (Diné), Horizon Chair of Native American Ecology and Culture and Associate Professor of Native American Studies at University of Oklahoma, co-author of "Returning Home: The Art and Poetry of Intermountain," Intermountain mural committee member, and daughter of a Native American boarding school survivor.
Katie Lee-Koven, Executive Director and Chief Curator, NEHMA, Chair of the Intermountain Mural Committee.
Sheila Nadimi, Co-Chair, Visual Arts Department and Professor of Art, John Abbott College and USU Alumni.
Counter Strike Tournament
Recreation
We've got another tournament at the Esports Center, today is Counter Strike. Experienced or not, come to the Esports Arena and play with us! Free with an Esports Membership or just $8 without, the arena is located next to Maverick Stadium in the old Distribution Building.
VITA Training - 1st session
Information/Orientation
Any student interested in learning how to prepare taxes and volunteering at the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinics are invited to attend the VITA trainings (2 sessions). All majors welcome.
Engineering Extravaganza
Special Event
Engineering Extravaganza is a day of fun engineering activities from different engineering disciplines. The event is meant for any 6th-8th grade girl who is interested in learning more about STEM and what engineers do. Registration is free, and lunch will be provided.
Museum of Geology Open
Exhibition
The first Saturday of each month the Museum of Geology will be open to the public. There is no cost to visit.
Family First Saturday: History of Chocolate
Cultural
Discover the beginning of Chocolate and how people all over the world use it.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Special Event
The need for blood is constant, but only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.
AI in Education Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
Building Bridges: Leading as Women in Local Government
Panel Discussion/Presentation
For our seventh webinar in this series, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate a discussion with Michelle Kaufusi, Mayor of Provo City, and Dawn Ramsey, Mayor of South Jordan City. This conversation will begin with a focus on why the panelists are passionate about leading in such dynamic and complex settings, along with what brings them joy in doing such work. As they share stories about their career paths, they will also discuss what elements they find most challenging and inspiring at the same time. Dr. Madsen will also ask them questions about the foundational skills and abilities they think are important, especially for women, in leading in public spaces like local government. This includes how they have built bridges with individuals from all walks of life and with organizations that may have competing interests. Next, mayors Kaufusi and Ramsey will discuss their passions around lifting and supporting other women, as well as sharing their thoughts on what needs to improved in Utah to ensure that more girls and women—and their families—thrive. Join this webinar to learn more about building bridges and having careers that connect all parts of life from career to community to family!
CANRI Grad Student Lunch & Learn applications due
Panel Discussion/Presentation
CANRI graduate student-led lunch and learn opportunity on March 3, 2025 @ 12:00! We are seeking 3 graduate students, in any discipline across campus, to speak for ~15 minutes at a lunch and learn. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduate students to share their work in a low-stakes environment. Also... free lunch!!!
AI in Education Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
Geosciences Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Harold Tobin
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Harold Tobin (University of Washington) will give a presentation.
Publishing Open Textbooks with Pressbooks
Workshop/Training
Pressbooks is an open e-book authoring and publishing platform available to USU teachers and students. It integrates with Canvas and allows teachers and students to discover, use, and adapt existing open educational content or author and publish new content. Learn how to use and create Pressbooks content for your course.
Huntsman Research Showcase
Conference/Seminar
Join us on Monday, February 3 in Perry Pavilion for the Huntsman Research Showcase, where students from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business will present their professional research accomplishments. Come support their work and enjoy WHIPS pretzel bites as we celebrate the innovative research being conducted within the Huntsman community!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
QCNR Mid-Morning Mingle
Social/Networking
Eat a free pastry, sip a free hot beverage, and get some face-to-face with your QCNR community. Please bring your own mug if possible!
Scholarship Night - Roosevelt Campus
Student Activities
Get personalized help completing the 2025-2026 scholarship application while enjoying FREE Aggie ice cream. Please make sure you apply and are admitted to USU before attendting this event. If you haven't already, apply now at applynow.usu.edu
Bellwether Real Estate Case Competition
Conference/Seminar
Bellwether Asset Management is hosting a commercial real estate debt case competition at the Huntsman School of Business on February 4th. Teams will be engaged to underwrite and present their conclusions on a potential loan origination. The winning team from each area universities will be invited to the final round, where they will present on a second case prompt focused on debt asset management and portfolio structure to industry leaders at Bellwether’s Salt Lake City Office. Competitors will gain insight into real estate debt, and winners will receive a cash prize. Contact Ryan Whitby at ryan.whitby@usu.edu to register to compete.
SWE General Meeting
Meeting
Come join us for the biweekly SWE meeting. We focus on making connections with other engineering students and preparing for success in our future careers.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
CHaSS Research: Grants 101 for Faculty
Workshop/Training
This workshop is for CHaSS faculty who would like to review the best practices in grants. The Proposal Development Team will review: processes and policies to follow at USU; Kuali; budget development; and other important themes as they relate to the development of grant applications and post-grant management. At this time, this workshop is only open to CHaSS faculty. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/F3ucPqwVbqy5P5oG7
Women and Policy, Strategy, Politics, and Change
Panel Discussion/Presentation
For this webinar, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will interview Maura Carabello, President and Owner of The Exoro Group, on her thoughts about the role of women in politics, policy, strategy, communication, problem-solving, and change work in today’s world. As a decades long advisor and strategist to Utah’s top elected officials, nonprofit change agents, and business leaders, Maura will share her passion about doing this work and why it is critical for more women to do powerful work in this space. She will also discuss the benefits and challenges of being at the center of complex policy discussions and even highly controversial projects. As someone who gravitates to critical infrastructure, policy, and the hard work of change, Maura will share her insights on the crucial work needed in this space for Utah. Finally, Maura will respond to questions about her own leadership development journey and what she hopes for Utah moving forward. Come, listen, and learn from this important conversation!
Scholarship Night - Vernal Campus
Student Activities
Get personalized help completing the 2025-2026 scholarship application while enjoying FREE Aggie ice cream. Please make sure you apply and are admitted to USU before attendting this event. If you haven't already, apply now at applynow.usu.edu
Engineering 360° | Own Your Future: Career Growth Strategies for Engineers with Mike Virdone
Conference/Seminar
Join Mike Virdone as he shares valuable insights on how engineers across all disciplines can take charge of their career progression and own their futures—from entry-level roles to advanced positions. Mike is an accomplished engineering leader with a passion for fostering career growth and development. His diverse career spans roles as an individual contributor, technology research & developer, systems engineer, program/product manager and team lead. Some key highlights of his career include expertise in FPGA and electronic design, RADAR and communications signal processing, spacecraft system development, and mission design. His unique perspective will empower you to confidently navigate your engineering career! Seats are limited! RSVP to reserve your spot. (Walk-ins are welcome if seats are still available.)
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
Faculty Saxophone Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Join Dr. Andrew Stonerock for an evening of both classical and jazz saxophone music. The recital will feature a classical section with pianist Mayumi Matzen, showcasing works by composers Paul Bonneau, Fernande Decruck, and Jules Demersseman. Following that, the program transitions to an exciting jazz portion, where Dr. Stonerock will be joined by Corey Christiansen (guitar), Braun Khan (bass), and Jason Nicholson (drums). The jazz repertoire includes compositions by Billy Strayhorn, Kenny Garrett, The Beatles, along with original works by the ensemble.
This dynamic performance offers a rich blend of musical styles, and is sure to be a memorable evening of artistry and virtuosity.
USU and You: Jeremy Raymond
Arts/Entertainment
Tune in to USU and You this week as we chat with Jeremy Raymond from the Uintah Fire and Suppression Special Service District.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Mini Makers Toddler Art Exploration Program
Arts/Entertainment
Mini Makers: Toddler Art Exploration is designed for toddlers ages 2-5 to experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art from 10:00-10:45 AM or 11:00-11:45 AM. The program is $5/child and prior registration is required.
Mini Makers
Arts/Entertainment
Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art as we expand our Mini Makers class, a toddler art exploration experience. Caregivers and toddlers ages 2-5 experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. The program is $5/child and prior registration is required
Inclusive Teaching Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
FREE LUNCH- Soup Bread Bowls with Guest Presenter
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Free Soup Bread Bowls lunch for the first 40 VRO Students with a guest presenter.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Aetna Webinar – Time for You: Don’t Be Part of the No-Vacation Nation
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Too many people don’t make time or take time for themselves. Join this webinar to learn why vacations are not just important, but critical for your: • Physical well-being • Creativity, coping and mental health • Overall ability to be and do your best
Tanner Women's Panel
Social/Networking
Come learn from the female professionals at Tanner about how to navigate your career in a male dominated environment. You will be able to ask questions and network with these impressive ladies. Email recruiting@tannerco.com for more information.
Inclusive Teaching Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
Communitas Lecture Series: Renee Cox
Arts/Entertainment
Renee Cox is a renowned Jamaican-American artist, photographer, and activist whose work challenges societal norms surrounding race, gender, and identity. Born in 1960 in Colgate, Jamaica, and raised in New York, Cox is known for using her art as a platform to address issues of oppression, the representation of Black bodies, and the intersections of race and feminism.
The Communitas Lecture Series is a set of visiting artists, scholars, and design series. This series is free and open to the public!
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Five-Slide Friday
Workshop/Training
Five-Slide Friday is an informal get together over lunch on (some) Fridays where faculty and students from the Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems can present about their education, field of study, work experience, academic research, ASC project, new favorite data tool, etc. and answer questions. The objective is to help ease the friction that naturally occurs in interdisciplinary settings while helping both faculty and students learn and retool. Bring your lunch and, if you're presenting, remember that you can't prepare more than five slides!
Women in Finance Alumni Night
Social/Networking
Join Women in Finance on Friday, February 7th, at 5:00 PM in Perry Pavilion for an inspiring evening of networking and connection. Meet and learn from accomplished women who are leading the way in finance careers. This event is open to all students, and food will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your network and gain valuable insights! Register to attend.
2025 Marriage Celebration
Conference/Seminar
This virtual Marriage Celebration brings together experts from across the nation to share insights on topics like sharing responsibilities, rebuilding trust, and creating deeper connections in your marriage. Whether you’re looking to refresh your relationship or gain new tools to navigate challenges, this event is for you. What you’ll get: - 6 live-recorded workshops and a keynote. Learn from experts in Utah and beyond during engaging, 50-minute workshops. - Over 10 on-demand classes. Access pre-recorded classes at your convenience, giving you flexibility to learn anytime. - Unlimited access to our video library. Enjoy over 20 workshops and classes from previous Marriage Celebrations, available through April 2025.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Arts/Entertainment
Take in the stunning natural beauty and explore the globe in another collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre here in Logan, on February 7th and 8th at 7pm. Ticket prices are discounted for USU students and will be available on cachearts.org.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Arts/Entertainment
Take in the stunning natural beauty and explore the globe in another collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre here in Logan, on February 7th and 8th at 7pm.
Ticket prices are discounted for USU students and will be available on cachearts.org.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Arts/Entertainment
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. In search for the real culprit, he embarks on a thrilling journey which turns his world upside down. A profoundly moving play about fractured families, trust, and braving the unknown.
Intramural Spikeball Tournament
Recreation
Escape the cold and join us for our indoor Intramural spikeball tournament on Saturday, February 8th. Create your team in the Fusion Play app, registration opens Jan. 27 and closes Feb. 5. Free with an IM membership or just $15 for a single sports pass. Undergrad students, grad students, and faculty/staff with an ARC membership are able to create teams and compete!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Arts/Entertainment
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. In search for the real culprit, he embarks on a thrilling journey which turns his world upside down. A profoundly moving play about fractured families, trust, and braving the unknown.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Arts/Entertainment
Take in the stunning natural beauty and explore the globe in another collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre here in Logan, on February 7th and 8th at 7pm. Ticket prices are discounted for USU students and will be available on cachearts.org.
American Festival Chorus & Orchestra Encore! The Music of Broadway and Hollywood
Arts/Entertainment
Revel in the melodies of classic tunes and tap along to show-stopping favorites as GENTRI’s Casey Elliott returns to join AFCO in an encore performance of music from the American Songbook. From George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Rodgers & Hammerstein to the music of today, we know these hits will leave audiences feeling charmed and inspired.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Arts/Entertainment
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. In search for the real culprit, he embarks on a thrilling journey which turns his world upside down. A profoundly moving play about fractured families, trust, and braving the unknown.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
A Fireside Chat with Gail Miller: Making a Difference
Panel Discussion/Presentation
This webinar focuses on one woman leader who has made a difference in Utah and beyond for decades. Dr. Susan R. Madsen will interview Gail Miller, co-founder and owner of the Larry H. Miller Company and chair of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. Considered a female pioneer in the business world, Gail credits her mother for teaching her what courage is, a lesson she would lean on after Larry’s death in 2009. Gail became the leader of more than 80 companies, the family foundation, and even had the final say on who played on the Utah Jazz. Her courage, vision, and commitment to making a difference have amplified the Larry H. Miller Company’s legacy of business leadership, community building, and philanthropic giving throughout the state. Gail will share inspiring lessons she has learned from her unexpected journey. She will also share why she believes women have more opportunities than ever before to excel in business. Finally, Gail will share her thoughts on what it means to “live your life on purpose,” and how being intentional with resources, talents, and passion can be a catalyst for making a difference in the lives of others, and especially in your own.
Aria Competition
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Aria Competition, an exciting showcase of talented undergraduate classical singers. Participating voice majors will be competing for a $500 tuition discount, performing in front of a panel of expert judges, including renowned baritone Andrew Garland. This is a unique opportunity to hear incredible live performances and support emerging talent. Mark your calendar for a memorable evening of music and skill.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Front & Center Webinar: Updates from Center for Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence
Workshop/Training
The Center for Academic Belonging and Learning Excellence provides a growing number of programming and resources to help students take responsibility for their own learning and success. Beginning Spring 2025, this Center is now located inside the Library. Heidi Kesler will give updates on their new space, ABLE work, and help you understand how you can best broker students to these important resources.
ASEE Student Chapter Meeting
Student Activities
Join the USU student chapter of ASEE for our bi-weekly meetings! We focus on advancing innovation, excellence, and access to engineering education at all levels. Activities include K12 outreach, brain breaks, student training/seminars, and other initiatives to build a strong community in engineering education.
Aetna Webinar – Your Body Language Speaks Volumes
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Communication is important. But are you missing an important part of it? Join us to learn about body language and its significance. We’ll discuss: • The power of non-verbal communication • How it can help you better understand yourself and others • Ways to use body language to express feelings and intentions
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Uintah Basin Speaker Series: Clair Canfield
Special Event
Join us for February's Speaker Series featuring Clair Canfield. Clair will be presenting on Conflict Transformation. Join us in-person or live on Aggie Cast at https://statewide.usu.edu/uintahbasin/speaker-series/
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Arts/Entertainment
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. In search for the real culprit, he embarks on a thrilling journey which turns his world upside down. A profoundly moving play about fractured families, trust, and braving the unknown.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Crossing the Divide: Making an Impact in Career and Community
Panel Discussion/Presentation
For our last webinar in this series, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate a discussion with Jennifer Smith (Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Zions Bancorporation) and Lavonya Mahate (Entrepreneur, Restauranteur, and Community Builder). This conversation will begin with a focus on the panelists’ career development and advancement journeys, and how they—and women more generally—must redefine their identities along the way. This panel discussion will also focus on a variety of topics that relate to foundational skills and abilities that advance women’s careers and the positive impact they can have in community work as well. This includes such topics as how to claim your achievements as women, build rather than leverage relationship, enlist allies from the start, and bring other women along in the process. Next, guests will share their passions and work in the community and the causes and efforts they are involved in that lift and support other women. This will include a discussion of how women can build bridges across communities and cultures. Join this webinar to learn about crossing the divide through making an impact in your career and community!
USU Education Career Fair
Fair/Festival
Whether you are close to graduation or considering going into education, the annual USU Education Career Fair for teacher recruitment is a great opportunity to meet with nearly 100 schools and school districts throughout Utah and the nation. Some will be interviewing that day, so come dressed professionally with resumes and prepared to interview. Register early to research the growing list of schools that will be attending.
Ecology Center Seminar Series - Dr. Jenn Fehrenbacher
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Fehrenbacher is the director of the Foraminarian Lab within the College of Earth, Ocean, & Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. Her research involves components of trace element and stable isotope geochemistry, biomineralization, and marine biology. She develops and uses proxies, primarily to trace elements in marine calcifiers, for reconstructing ocean circulation, temperature, and chemistry in the past.
A few of the primary research questions she seeks to answer are: How do marine calcifiers make their shells? How do they exert control over trace element/Ca ratios and modify the trace element/Ca ratios so greatly from seawater. She seeks to find answers to these questions to improve paleo-proxies through culturing live specimens and applying laboratory-based developments to specimens from fossil record.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
13,000+ Years of Indigenous History in Eastern Utah
Lecture/Readings
Eastern Utah is well-known for the spectacular rock art found in places like Nine Mile Canyon and the Puebloan architecture of Bears Ears National Monument and other landscapes. But the stories of the indigenous people who have called this land home for millennia are also preserved in much less notable sites that reflect the ephemera of daily activities such as cooking a meal or making a tool. Join Dr. Tim Riley as he explores the material history of this landscape with a focus on how we can learn more about people from the objects they left behind and how we can visit these places today with minimal impact and maximal respect.
Part of USU Eastern's "From the Book Cliffs to Blanding: A Panoramic View of Eastern Utah," come hear Eastern Prehistoric Museum Director Tim Riley talk about the first human inhabitants of Eastern Utah.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Arts/Entertainment
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. In search for the real culprit, he embarks on a thrilling journey which turns his world upside down. A profoundly moving play about fractured families, trust, and braving the unknown.
SING!
Arts/Entertainment
The evening will feature an eclectic mix of great choral music, including the Chamber Singers performing music from their recent concert at the Utah Music Educators Association conference in St. George, Utah. The concert will also feature a number of selections celebrating the Valentine's season, and the choirs will combine at the end to perform a few of the great love song hits from the past 50 years, with a few Valentine surprises for the audience! Bring your significant other and celebrate Valentine's with the great music of the combined USU choirs.
USU and You: Cara Murray
Arts/Entertainment
Tune in to USU and You this week as we sit down with Cara Murray from our USU Extension.
Roses for a Reason Fundraiser
Fundraiser
As part of the Business Council's focus on service this year, Roses for a Reason is a fundraising event aimed at supporting the SNAC Pantry on campus, which provides free food to students facing food insecurity. For Valentine’s Day this year, students can purchase roses in the atrium on Thursday, February 13th to support their peers and give back to the campus community.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Introduction to Social Annotation with Hypothes.is
Workshop/Training
This workshop will share how teachers are using annotation-powered reading to help students develop foundational academic skills like deep reading and persuasive writing.
Ecology Center Seminar Series - Moderated Discussion with Dr. Jenn Fehrenbacher
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Fehrenbacher is the director of the Foraminarian Lab within the College of Earth, Ocean, & Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. Her research involves components of trace element and stable isotope geochemistry, biomineralization, and marine biology. She develops and uses proxies, primarily to trace elements in marine calcifiers, for reconstructing ocean circulation, temperature, and chemistry in the past. A few of the primary research questions she seeks to answer are: How do marine calcifiers make their shells? How do they exert control over trace element/Ca ratios and modify the trace element/Ca ratios so greatly from seawater. She seeks to find answers to these questions to improve paleo-proxies through culturing live specimens and applying laboratory-based developments to specimens from fossil record.
College of Engineering Clubs Meeting
Meeting
This meeting will have information and training for engineering club leadership for the 2024-2025 school year.
Galentine’s Day Social - Spring 2025
Social/Networking
Come enjoy a Galentine’s Day Social sponsored by She’s Daring Mighty Things. We will have food, watch a RomCom, and make new friends!
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us Februrary 13-15 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
BAP Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
BAP Professional Meeting with PwC.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Arts/Entertainment
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. In search for the real culprit, he embarks on a thrilling journey which turns his world upside down. A profoundly moving play about fractured families, trust, and braving the unknown.
President's Day Weekend Blind Hollow Yurt Trip
Recreation
We are heading up to the Blind Hollow yurt to spend a long weekend enjoying the Bear River backcountry. We will explore some of the fantastic riding terrain around Blind Hollow and spend the evenings around the fire in the comforts of the OP's Mongolian-style yurt. Some backcountry experience is recommended and participants must be expert/advanced riders (able to comfortably ride black diamond western resort terrain). Participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for strenuous uphill hiking. Winter backcountry travel equipment(Alpine Touring, Telemark, Splitboard) are required and available to rent from the OP for a nominal fee. NO SNOWSHOES.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Five-Slide Friday
Workshop/Training
Five-Slide Friday is an informal get together over lunch on (some) Fridays where faculty and students from the Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems can present about their education, field of study, work experience, academic research, ASC project, new favorite data tool, etc. and answer questions. The objective is to help ease the friction that naturally occurs in interdisciplinary settings while helping both faculty and students learn and retool. Bring your lunch and, if you're presenting, remember that you can't prepare more than five slides!
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us Februrary 13-15 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Arts/Entertainment
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. In search for the real culprit, he embarks on a thrilling journey which turns his world upside down. A profoundly moving play about fractured families, trust, and braving the unknown.
Weekend Alternative Break
Special Event
Join COSAS in Salt Lake City for our Weekend Alternative Break as we learn about and assist with approaches that organizations are taking to provide services to community members experiencing homelessness with The Other Side Academy, The Road Home, and Switchpoint. Trip fee includes travel, lodging, and meals. Register through AggiePulse (link provided).
President's Day Weekend Blind Hollow Yurt Trip
Recreation
We are heading up to the Blind Hollow yurt to spend a long weekend enjoying the Bear River backcountry. We will explore some of the fantastic riding terrain around Blind Hollow and spend the evenings around the fire in the comforts of the OP's Mongolian-style yurt. Some backcountry experience is recommended and participants must be expert/advanced riders (able to comfortably ride black diamond western resort terrain). Participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for strenuous uphill hiking. Winter backcountry travel equipment(Alpine Touring, Telemark, Splitboard) are required and available to rent from the OP for a nominal fee. NO SNOWSHOES.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Arts/Entertainment
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. In search for the real culprit, he embarks on a thrilling journey which turns his world upside down. A profoundly moving play about fractured families, trust, and braving the unknown.
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us Februrary 13-15 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
Weekend Alternative Break
Special Event
Join COSAS in Salt Lake City for our Weekend Alternative Break as we learn about and assist with approaches that organizations are taking to provide services to community members experiencing homelessness with The Other Side Academy, The Road Home, and Switchpoint. Trip fee includes travel, lodging, and meals. Register through AggiePulse (link provided).
President's Day Weekend Blind Hollow Yurt Trip
Recreation
We are heading up to the Blind Hollow yurt to spend a long weekend enjoying the Bear River backcountry. We will explore some of the fantastic riding terrain around Blind Hollow and spend the evenings around the fire in the comforts of the OP's Mongolian-style yurt. Some backcountry experience is recommended and participants must be expert/advanced riders (able to comfortably ride black diamond western resort terrain). Participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for strenuous uphill hiking. Winter backcountry travel equipment(Alpine Touring, Telemark, Splitboard) are required and available to rent from the OP for a nominal fee. NO SNOWSHOES.
Weekend Alternative Break
Special Event
Join COSAS in Salt Lake City for our Weekend Alternative Break as we learn about and assist with approaches that organizations are taking to provide services to community members experiencing homelessness with The Other Side Academy, The Road Home, and Switchpoint. Trip fee includes travel, lodging, and meals. Register through AggiePulse (link provided).
President's Day Weekend Blind Hollow Yurt Trip
Recreation
We are heading up to the Blind Hollow yurt to spend a long weekend enjoying the Bear River backcountry. We will explore some of the fantastic riding terrain around Blind Hollow and spend the evenings around the fire in the comforts of the OP's Mongolian-style yurt. Some backcountry experience is recommended and participants must be expert/advanced riders (able to comfortably ride black diamond western resort terrain). Participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for strenuous uphill hiking. Winter backcountry travel equipment(Alpine Touring, Telemark, Splitboard) are required and available to rent from the OP for a nominal fee. NO SNOWSHOES.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Presidents' Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed February 17 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Info Table: Tanner
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
Professionals from Tanner will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions. Stop by anytime.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Drop-in Resume Reviews - Spring 2025
Workshop/Training
Get your resume reviewed and ready for Huntsman Mock Interview Day! Stop by the START Desk (located on the main floor between EBB and HH) and get help from trained student mentors and HSB Career Specialists. We are doing drop-in interviews every weekday between February 18th to February 27th from 9am to 4pm.
SWE General Meeting
Meeting
Come join us for the biweekly SWE meeting. We focus on making connections with other engineering students and preparing for success in our future careers.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Wassermann Piano Series presents Nikolai Lugansky
Arts/Entertainment
Experience the artistry of Nikolai Lugansky, hailed as “one of the most outstanding artists of our epoch” ("Le Monde"). Recognized as one of the finest Russian pianists of modern times, Mr. Lugansky is a laureate of the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition (Moscow), International Bach Competition (Leipzig), and Mozarteum Academy (Salzburg).
With a repertoire spanning over 50 piano concertos, Lugansky has performed with leading orchestras across Russia, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States. His exceptional recordings for renowned labels such as Deutsche Grammophon, Harmonia Mundi, and Warner Classics have earned him international acclaim and cemented his legacy as a world-class musician.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the brilliance of a true master of the piano in an evening of extraordinary music.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Getting Started With Canvas
Workshop/Training
This workshop covers signing in, creating assignments and setting up the gradebook, using modules, pages, and files, and updating profile and notification settings. Topics are subject to change based on the experience of attendees and what is needed.
CHaSS Research: Grants 101 for Faculty
Workshop/Training
This workshop is for CHaSS faculty who would like to review the best practices in grants. The Proposal Development Team will review: processes and policies to follow at USU; Kuali; budget development; and other important themes as they relate to the development of grant applications and post-grant management. At this time, this workshop is only open to CHaSS faculty. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/F3ucPqwVbqy5P5oG7
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
All Spring Semester Jazz Jams Events:
Jan. 29
Feb. 19
March 26
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Research on Capitol Hill
Exhibition
Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH) is an annual celebration of undergraduate research and creative pursuits. Students have the opportunity to show policy-makers how innovative and impactful their research is and how important the state’s support is to continue conducting such exciting work. From projects on drought-tolerant plants to performance anxiety, self-charging car batteries to social media trends, our students will have meaningful conversations with potential for significant impact on the state. If you are interested in presenting at a future ROCH event, check back when the application cycle opens in October 2024.
Research on Capitol Hill
Exhibition
Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH) is an annual celebration of undergraduate research and creative pursuits. Students have the opportunity to show policy-makers how innovative and impactful their research is and how important the state’s support is to continue conducting such exciting work. From projects on drought-tolerant plants to performance anxiety, self-charging car batteries to social media trends, our students will have meaningful conversations with potential for significant impact on the state. If you are interested in presenting at a future ROCH event, check back when the application cycle opens in October 2024.
Info Table: WSRP
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
Professionals from WSRP will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions. Stop by anytime.
CESN Talk: A Statewide Campus Community Engagement Case Study
Lecture/Readings
This presentation will explore the key elements of collaborative community partnerships and providing students with specific career skills. It will highlight how authentic partnerships with community agencies are initiated through co-created experiences tailored to specific agency needs, ensuring ongoing commitment and shared decision-making. Additionally, students will present their findings at the local agency at the end of each semester. A case study featuring the collaborative efforts between USU Eastern Wildlife Ecology & Management students and the local Bureau of Land Management Agency will be showcased. Sunshine Brosi, an Associate Professor of Wildland Resources at USU Eastern in Price, Utah, has developed and taught six unique community-engaged courses in both in-person and online formats. She is dedicated to fostering genuine, community-engaged undergraduate research experiences in the classroom.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Aetna Webinar – What’s Your EI? Becoming Aware of Your Emotional Intelligence
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Emotions can be overwhelming sometimes. It's important to be aware of your feelings and know how to manage them. This webinar will: *Review the characteristics of people with high EI. *Discuss how to develop your EI. *Provide ways to identify and manage emotions.
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
TRIO Day of Service
Student Activities
The annual TRIO Day of Service will be held at the Blanding Food Bank. All USU Blanding TRIO SSS participants are welcome to attend this community service project.
Communitas Lecture Series: Sage Perrott
Arts/Entertainment
Sage Perrott, aka Haypeep, is a printmaker and educator originally from West Virginia. Her artwork features grumpy, lumpy, ghost-like creatures situated in cramped, often humorous circumstances. Perrott’s preferred process is screenprinting. She has degrees in printmaking from West Virginia University (BFA) and from Ohio University (MFA). Her prints, drawings, and zines have found their way into the hands of folks all over the United States and the world.
The Communitas Lecture Series is a set of visiting artists, scholars, and design series. This series is free and open to the public!
Community Night
Exhibition | Inclusive Excellence
Community Night is your opportunity to experience fun, hands-on learning. From aerospace engineering to water research, and electric cars to robots, there’s something for everyone. Bring the entire family!
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
IMA Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
Nate Tolman, CFO of S&S Sports will be presenting
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
Symphonic Band
Arts/Entertainment
Concerts are part of the band’s large ensemble curriculum. As capstone events, they typically occur twice per semester. Participation in these events is a significant component of students’ grades, and the concerts are the culmination of several weeks of classroom rehearsals. All concerts are associated with one or more of the following band ensembles: MUSC 4700 Wind Orchestra, MUSC 3795 Wind Symphony, MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band, and MUSC 3785 Marching Band.
Spartronics Supply Chain Case Competition
Conference/Seminar
Work with a team to tackle a real-world business case, applying your problem-solving and operational excellence skills. Gain hands-on experience, network with industry leaders, and showcase your expertise. Whether you are building your resume or love a challenge, this competition is for you! Sponsored by Spartronics, this event offers the chance to win exciting cash prizes. All majors are welcome! Register to attend.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Five-Slide Friday
Workshop/Training
Five-Slide Friday is an informal get together over lunch on (some) Fridays where faculty and students from the Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems can present about their education, field of study, work experience, academic research, ASC project, new favorite data tool, etc. and answer questions. The objective is to help ease the friction that naturally occurs in interdisciplinary settings while helping both faculty and students learn and retool. Bring your lunch and, if you're presenting, remember that you can't prepare more than five slides!
LAEP Speaker Series: Joy Kuebler and Cheryl Salazar, Case Studies in Playful Placemaking
Lecture/Readings
About the Lecture Join us for an insightful session exploring how the innovative approach of playful placemaking can revolutionize community engagement and design processes. Using the successful Westminster Legacy Foundation project as a case study, this webinar will highlight the tangible and intangible benefits of play in fostering deeper connections, creativity, and trust within communities. Attendees will hear inspiring stories and discover how implementing playful placemaking techniques can enhance their own projects, creating vibrant and inclusive community spaces. Speaker Bio Joy Kuebler, FASLA, is an award-winning professional with more than 20 years’ experience with her work being recognized locally and nationally. Across her career, she has focused her work on the human experience in the landscape, integrating the outdoors and architecture to create unique and inspiring environments. Cheryl Salazar, MPA, CPRP, has over 17 years in municipal leadership including with the cities of Fontana and San Marcos, and Riverside County, California. She has managed operations, programs, marketing, training, budgeting, commissions, nonprofits and events over the years.
Science Unwrapped: Celebrate Undergrad Research - Geoscientist Josh Lively
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Science Unwrapped
Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science, invites inquiring of minds of all ages to participate in science learning fun. Admission is free. Each event begins with a brief science talk following by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. Our Spring 2025 theme is "Celebrate Undergrad Research" in recognition of USU's 2025 "Year of Undergraduate Research." Feb 21 Speaker: Joshua “Josh” Lively, a geoscientist, evolutionary biologist and paleontologist, is a self-described dinosaur digger, Alabamian in Utah, birder, Auburn grad and jaded football fan. At USU Eastern, Josh is the curator of USU Eastern’s renowned Prehistoric Museum, and studies ecosystems of the Late Cretaceous period – the last 35 million years of the ‘Age of Dinosaurs.’ Using a combination of vertebrate paleontology, phylogenetics (how organisms are related), stratigraphy, sedimentology and osteology (anatomy and function of bone), he engages undergrad scholars in unlocking the pattern and process of evolution in the context of changing environments in the breathtaking landscapes of central and southern Utah and the Intermountain West.
FSQ at USU: Nature’s Resonance
Arts/Entertainment
Join us this February for an unforgettable evening of chamber music, showcasing both classical brilliance and bold contemporary innovation.
The program begins with Haydn’s "String Quartet in D Major, Op. 20, No. 4," a stunning example of the composer’s mastery in the quartet form. Part of his revolutionary Op. 20 set, this work captivates with its elegant interplay of voices and imaginative thematic development.
Continuing the program is the world premiere of a new work by composer Hitomi Oba, a rising star and member of Gabriela Lena Frank’s Academy. Known for her inventive style and fresh perspectives, Oba’s piece promises to be an inspiring addition to our season’s exploration of nature and music.
The evening concludes with Beethoven’s "String Quartet Op. 130," featuring the monumental "Grosse Fuge." This masterpiece, with its bold intensity and profound complexity, reflects the immense power of nature and the human spirit. This performance is part of a multi-year journey through Beethoven’s late quartets, culminating in the 2027-2028 season. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a cornerstone of chamber music history unfold.
Reading Series 2: "Red Days" by Rachel Bublitz
Arts/Entertainment
As the air quality in Salt Lake climbs to crisis levels, we follow Dianna through four seasons, trying to balance school, her running team, and pursuing her passion. But as she nears the end of her senior year, she's forced to decide if her running dream truly belongs to her, or if it's more her mother's, while around her the serious effects of the air quality wreak havoc on those athletes who dare breathe hard in the open air.
Rock-n-Fossil Day
Special Event
This free event, open to the public, will include Demonstrations, Presentations, Rock/Mineral Identification, Museum Tours, Pet Rocks, Digging for Fossils, and Dino Cookies, plus more.
Intramural Cornhole Tournament
Recreation
Come play cornhole with us! Create a team of two or join as a free agent, all registration runs through the Fusion Play app. Registration opens Jan. 27 and closes Feb. 19. Free with an IM membership or just $15 without. Undergrad students, grad students, and faculty/staff with an ARC membership are welcome to play!
Reading Series 2: "Red Days" by Rachel Bublitz
Arts/Entertainment
As the air quality in Salt Lake climbs to crisis levels, we follow Dianna through four seasons, trying to balance school, her running team, and pursuing her passion. But as she nears the end of her senior year, she's forced to decide if her running dream truly belongs to her, or if it's more her mother's, while around her the serious effects of the air quality wreak havoc on those athletes who dare breathe hard in the open air.
Intramural Registration Season 2 Open - Closes Mar. 18
Recreation
Registration for season 2 of intramurals opens on Feb. 24 and runs until Mar. 18. We'll be offering softball and fustal with co-ed, women's, and men's divisions. All registration runs through the Fusion Play app. Free if you already have an Intramural membership or just $15 for a single sports pass. Undergrad students, grad students, and faculty/staff with an ARC membership are welcome to create teams.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Geosciences Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Eileen Evans
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Eileen Evans (California State University Northridge) will present on earthquake science
2025 Spring CEE Career Fair
Social/Networking
Career Fair
American Festival Chorus High School Choral Festival
Arts/Entertainment
This exceptional evening of choral music will showcase the many outstanding young singers in our region, as the American Festival Chorus is joined by members of local high school choral programs and the USU Chamber Singers. Your spirits will lift as you listen to hundreds of melodious voices joined in song. Please join us in supporting our next generation of musical talent!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Introduction to Social Annotation with Hypothes.is
Workshop/Training
This workshop will share how teachers are using annotation-powered reading to help students develop foundational academic skills like deep reading and persuasive writing.
Front & Center Webinar: Generation Alpha
Workshop/Training
Meet Generation Alpha—born between 2010 and 2025, this group has been immersed in technology since birth. Lindsi Glass will provide an overview of this generation and discuss how we can prepare to meet their needs as they enter higher education in the coming years.
ASEE Student Chapter Meeting
Student Activities
Join the USU student chapter of ASEE for our bi-weekly meetings! We focus on advancing innovation, excellence, and access to engineering education at all levels. Activities include K12 outreach, brain breaks, student training/seminars, and other initiatives to build a strong community in engineering education.
USU Spring Career and Internship Fair
Fair/Festival
Career fairs are the primary stage for students to actually get a job. This event is geared toward all students interested in pursuing a career in any field. Register early and let the employers know you are coming. They are excited to meet our amazing Aggie students. Register early and take a look at our growing list of employers that will be attending and ready to hire our students. Come interview-ready with your resume for possible on-the-spot interview or call-back. Maybe you are not actively searching right now. Our career fairs provide the perfect opportunity to network and interact with various experienced professionals from several different industries. Come learn from them. Find out what employers are looking for. Find out what new skills you want and need to keep up with industry trends. Learn more about yourself. Don’t wait until the last minute to think about your future. Start preparing now, your future career could be found at this fair.
USU Spring Career and Internship Fair
Fair/Festival
Career fairs are the primary stage for students to actually get a job. This event is geared toward all students interested in pursuing a career in any field. Register early and let the employers know you are coming. They are excited to meet our amazing Aggie students. Register early and take a look at our growing list of employers that will be attending and ready to hire our students. Come interview-ready with your resume for possible on-the-spot interview or call-back. Maybe you are not actively searching right now. Our career fairs provide the perfect opportunity to network and interact with various experienced professionals from several different industries. Come learn from them. Find out what employers are looking for. Find out what new skills you want and need to keep up with industry trends. Learn more about yourself. Don’t wait until the last minute to think about your future. Start preparing now, your future career could be found at this fair.
How to Quickly Create a Beautiful Canvas Course
Workshop/Training
Design Tools for Canvas allows you to rapidly stylize and build out your Canvas course, allowing you to focus more time on planning engaging content and learning activities in your course.
Concurrent Enrollment Workshop
Workshop/Training
This workshop helps concurrent enrollment instructors discover available USU resources and see how they support teaching excellence and community building. Participants learn about essential Habits of Mind for university success along with Canvas basics and key departmental resources.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Chamber Music Society of Logan presents Chanticleer
Arts/Entertainment
The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. “ . . . the world’s reigning male chorus.” - The New Yorker
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Northwestern Mutual Info Table
Information/Orientation
The Northwestern Mutual Internship empowers students from varying backgrounds and experiences to begin building a financial planning practice while employing local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 100 company. You'll have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and change people's lives by helping them live more and worry less through achieving financial freedom. Our paid program offers a flexible work schedule to work around life and your classes. There is continued support through trainings, licensing & mentorship with earned access to leadership programs and further career development opportunities. Come see what a Top 10 Internship is all about!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Northwestern Mutual Info Luncheon
Information/Orientation
The Northwestern Mutual Internship empowers students from varying backgrounds and experiences to begin building a financial planning practice while employing local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 100 company. You'll have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and change people's lives by helping them live more and worry less through achieving financial freedom. Our paid program offers a flexible work schedule to work around life and your classes. There is continued support through training, licensing & mentorship with earned access to leadership programs and further career development opportunities. Come see what a Top 10 Internship is all about! Register to attend.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
2024 Concerto Competition Winners
Arts/Entertainment
Enjoy the winners of the annual Student Concerto Competition as they perform favorite works of the solo repertoire!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Aetna Webinar – Take Time To Relax: A Stress Reduction Experience
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. You don't need a lot of time to find a sense of calm and balance. It can be as simple as taking a few deep breaths. Join to learn simple ways to decompress, de-stress and participate in a relaxation exercises.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
BAP Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
BAP Professional Meeting with Eide Bailly.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Mock Interview Day
Social/Networking
TBD
Five-Slide Friday
Workshop/Training
Five-Slide Friday is an informal get together over lunch on (some) Fridays where faculty and students from the Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems can present about their education, field of study, work experience, academic research, ASC project, new favorite data tool, etc. and answer questions. The objective is to help ease the friction that naturally occurs in interdisciplinary settings while helping both faculty and students learn and retool. Bring your lunch and, if you're presenting, remember that you can't prepare more than five slides!
HackUSU
Special Event
Be part of an exhilarating 24-hour Hackathon, where college students and high school seniors alike can showcase their coding prowess, hardware wizardry, or business acumen while competing against other dynamic teams. Beyond the competition, immerse yourself in a world of knowledge with our diverse range of workshops and tech talks, covering a spectrum of captivating topics. Forge invaluable connections through networking with industry experts, sponsors, and potential employers, gaining insights, and exploring exciting career prospects. And of course, fuel your creativity with a delectable dinner on Friday, along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, supplemented by an array of snacks to keep your energy soaring throughout this unforgettable event. Join us for a 24-hour journey of innovation, learning, and connection - don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and make lasting memories!
Wind Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Concerts are part of the band large ensemble curriculum. As capstone events, they typically occur twice per semester. Students are required to participate in these events as a large part of their grades, and these concerts are the culmination of several weeks of classroom rehearsals. All concerts are associated with one or more of the band ensembles: MUSC 4700 Wind Orchestra MUSC 3795 Wind Symphony MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band MUSC 3785 Marching Band.
Family First Saturday: Music Around the World
Cultural
Join us to learn about music through time and across the world!
Museum of Geology Open
Exhibition
The first Saturday of each month the Museum of Geology will be open to the public. There is no cost to visit.
Music Box Concert Series, USU Woodwind Quintet Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Parents, do you have children who are too young to attend a concert? The Music Box Concert Series is for YOU!
Music Box Concerts are FREE for children and accompanying adults. Each concert features an outstanding USU student ensemble that will highlight one instrumental family.
Current research shows that hearing and “good ears” develop in early childhood. That’s why these special concerts are designed for ages 0-8. Older children are welcome too. Performances are casual, interactive, and brief with listening, movement, and singing activities to draw attention to musical concepts. After the concert children will have an opportunity to interact with the musicians and look closely or even touch the featured instruments. These concerts are a wonderful introduction to classical music.
World Music Therapy Day
Arts/Entertainment
Join the Music Therapy Program at Utah State University as we celebrate World Music Therapy Day by honoring the Origins of our students. This year, our concert will highlight the creativity and talent of our students through original compositions written and performed by the next generation of music therapists.
Through the power of music, our students express their unique perspectives and journeys. Their compositions reflect the essence of music therapy — bringing healing, joy, and connection to individuals and communities through music.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Geosciences Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Doug Sprinkel
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Doug Sprinkel (Utah Geologic Survey) will present on the structural history of the Uinta Arch
Music Honors Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for an evening of performances highlighting the exceptional skill and dedication of students pursuing Honors in music.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
QCNR Mid-Morning Mingle
Social/Networking
Eat a free pastry, sip a free hot beverage, and get some face-to-face with your QCNR community. Please bring your own mug if possible!
Presentation by Dr. Holly Nesbitt, Human-Environmental Systems, Boise State University
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Dr. Holly Nesbitt, Postdoctoral Researcher, Human-Environmental Systems, Boise State Univ. (organizers: Patrick Kelly and Taylor Peltier; CANRI co-sponsorship)
Engineering 360° | The Patent Law Path: A Q&A with Cooper Karras and Jake Israelson
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us for an engaging Q&A session with Cooper Karras and Jake Israelson as they share their unique journeys from earning engineering degrees to pursuing careers in patent law.
The event will kick off with a brief presentation where Cooper and Jake will provide an overview of their current roles, academic and career paths, and key insights they’ve gained along the way. Following the presentation, the floor will open for a Q&A session, offering you the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable advice about navigating a similar transition.
Both Cooper and Jake are Utah State University alumni who earned their Bachelor’s degrees in engineering before embarking on successful paths to law school.
Seats are limited! RSVP to save your spot. (Walk-ins are welcome if seats are still available.)
Your Career Starts Here - Campus and Community Career Night
Special Event
Your future career is waiting for you. Join us for Campus and Community Career Night and start building your future now. Explore USU Uintah Basin's degree programs and meet with faculty and staff ready to help you succeed. Connect with local businesses and discover exciting job opportunities in YOUR community. Enjoy FREE Aggie ice cream and snag some USU swag while you're there!
SWE General Meeting
Meeting
Come join us for the biweekly SWE meeting. We focus on making connections with other engineering students and preparing for success in our future careers.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Guitar, Bass, Drums Festival
Arts/Entertainment
More details coming soon!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Masterclass with CMSL and Dover Quartet with Marc-Andre Hamelin
Arts/Entertainment
Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. ‘The young American String Quartet of the moment..’ - The New Yorker
Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. ‘Hamelin’s incredible differentiation of weight and touch gave infinite variation to the layers of sound.’ - Washington Classical Review
CESN Talk: Facilitating Hybrid Community Events
Lecture/Readings
Join Drs. Lu Lawrence and Maureen Boyle as they share best practices and experiences designing and facilitating hybrid community events to connect in-person and virtual community partners. They will share best practices and recommendations for planning and running hybrid events, and share an example from the Bear River Region LGBTQ+ Coalition, including the coalition’s hybrid meetings and adapted meeting schedules for different workflows to include community partners across the region.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
Chamber Music Society of Logan presents Dover Quartet with Marc-Andre Hamelin
Arts/Entertainment
Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. ‘The young American String Quartet of the moment..’ - The New Yorker
Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. ‘Hamelin’s incredible differentiation of weight and touch gave infinite variation to the layers of sound.’ - Washington Classical Review
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
Mini Makers
Arts/Entertainment
Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art as we expand our Mini Makers class, a toddler art exploration experience. Caregivers and toddlers ages 2-5 experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. The program is $5/child and prior registration is required
Mini Makers Toddler Art Exploration Program
Arts/Entertainment
Mini Makers: Toddler Art Exploration is designed for toddlers ages 2-5 to experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art from 10:00-10:45 AM or 11:00-11:45 AM. The program is $5/child and prior registration is required.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
CHaSS Research: Grants 101 for Faculty
Workshop/Training
This workshop is for CHaSS faculty who would like to review the best practices in grants. The Proposal Development Team will review: processes and policies to follow at USU; Kuali; budget development; and other important themes as they relate to the development of grant applications and post-grant management. At this time, this workshop is only open to CHaSS faculty. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/F3ucPqwVbqy5P5oG7
Communitas Lecture Series: Vance Byrd
Lecture/Readings
Vance Byrd is a scholar of late-eighteenth- and nineteenth-century German literature who investigates how literary and print culture intersect with the history of visual media. He will be speaking about his current book project, Listening to Panoramas, which looks beyond statues to discover how panoramic forms played a pivotal role in transatlantic visual and sonic cultures of commemoration. Panoramas gave audiences around the world the opportunity to immerse themselves in stories about natural and urban landscapes as well as bloody battle scenes depicted on larger-than-life circular paintings. This book proposes that the emotions produced by the sonic and visual effects at panorama shows determine how the past is remembered and politicized. Furthermore, it investigates how Black artists have turned to the panoramic form to resist narratives about defeat and victory in the American Civil War and to reinscribe the history of the Black freedom struggles onto the medium.
The Communitas Lecture Series is a set of visiting artists, scholars, and design series. This series is free and open to the public!
Founders Day and Old Main Society Celebration
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Utah State University commemorates the 137th anniversary of its founding, welcome new Old Main Society members, honor outstanding Aggies, and hear from USU President Elizabeth Cantwell during the annual Founders Day and Old Main Society Celebration.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
Campbell Organ Festival
Arts/Entertainment
The Campbell Organ Festival will celebrate organ music and the Holtkamp Concert Organ in the Daines Concert Hall at Utah State University. This year, the event will begin with a hymn-playing masterclass taught by Connor Larsen, who is completing a Masters degree in Organ Performance and Pedagogy this semester at Brigham Young University. The festival will conclude with a faculty organ recital by Dr. Neil Harmon, Director of Organ Studies at Utah State University.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Exhibition
The Paper & Clay is a national juried exhibition open to all BFA & MFA printmaking and ceramic students across the country. This is the 8th annual exhibition which will showcase over 60 exceptional contemporary student works from various academic institutions.
New Quizzes in Canvas
Workshop/Training
Learn how to leverage New Quizzes in Canvas to create a more dynamic assessment experience. This workshop will include New Quizzes creation, question types, settings, moderating, and editing. Changes to the workshop curriculum can be made based on instructor experience.
Five-Slide Friday
Workshop/Training
Five-Slide Friday is an informal get together over lunch on (some) Fridays where faculty and students from the Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems can present about their education, field of study, work experience, academic research, ASC project, new favorite data tool, etc. and answer questions. The objective is to help ease the friction that naturally occurs in interdisciplinary settings while helping both faculty and students learn and retool. Bring your lunch and, if you're presenting, remember that you can't prepare more than five slides!
Horn Day Recital
Arts/Entertainment
More details coming soon!
Spring 2025 Alternative Break: Animal Rights in Kanab, UT
Special Event
The Alternative Breaks Program engages students in direct service during university breaks to expose them to diverse perspectives, learn about social issues, and grow as lifelong active citizens. For Spring Break 2025. Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country while you work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects, and visit Zion National Park! Apply through AggiePulse link provided below.
There's No Business Like Show Business
Arts/Entertainment
A Broadway Spectacular featuring the very best of Broadway, New and Old.
Ticket link coming soon!
Spring 2025 Alternative Break: Animal Rights in Kanab, UT
Special Event
The Alternative Breaks Program engages students in direct service during university breaks to expose them to diverse perspectives, learn about social issues, and grow as lifelong active citizens. For Spring Break 2025. Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country while you work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects, and visit Zion National Park! Apply through AggiePulse link provided below.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break
Special Event
Animal Rights: Work for Animal Rights in Kanab, UT - Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country! Work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects. Visit Zion National Park! We will be staying as a group in a house and cooking group meals. There will not be enough beds, some will sleep on couches with own sleeping bag brought from home. No student will share a bed. Dates: March 9-15, 2025 Cost: $300 Early Bird Application Due Feb. 3rd ($325 after Feb. 3rd 2025) Trip fee includes transportation, accommodations, 6 light breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. There will be pre- and post-trip meetings required. Applications to be submitted through AggiePulse link.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break: Animal Rights in Kanab, UT
Special Event
The Alternative Breaks Program engages students in direct service during university breaks to expose them to diverse perspectives, learn about social issues, and grow as lifelong active citizens. For Spring Break 2025. Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country while you work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects, and visit Zion National Park! Apply through AggiePulse link provided below.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break
Special Event
Animal Rights: Work for Animal Rights in Kanab, UT - Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country! Work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects. Visit Zion National Park! We will be staying as a group in a house and cooking group meals. There will not be enough beds, some will sleep on couches with own sleeping bag brought from home. No student will share a bed. Dates: March 9-15, 2025 Cost: $300 Early Bird Application Due Feb. 3rd ($325 after Feb. 3rd 2025) Trip fee includes transportation, accommodations, 6 light breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. There will be pre- and post-trip meetings required. Applications to be submitted through AggiePulse link.
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Shingo Executive Program
Conference/Seminar
The Shingo Executive Education Program is an immersive, high-impact learning experience designed for C-Suite executives, rooted in the Shingo Model of organizational excellence. This program accelerates leadership development through diverse learning methods, including case studies, faculty presentations, group exercises, and real-world problem-solving.
Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that fosters strategic vision, agility, and innovation, all while building a network of global peers. Benchmarking visits to organizations like OC Tanner will provide insights into sustaining excellence. The program emphasizes the Shingo Guiding Principle of Lead with Humility and encourages participants to incorporate principled-based leadership into their organizational culture.
The program helps CEOs and executives sharpen decision-making, cultivate teamwork, and align organizational and individual purpose. By understanding systems thinking and strategic deployment, executives will be better equipped to lead and sustain enterprise-wide excellence.
AI in Education Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
Universal Design for Learning Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.
Inclusive Teaching Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
Inclusive Online Teaching Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.
Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break: Animal Rights in Kanab, UT
Special Event
The Alternative Breaks Program engages students in direct service during university breaks to expose them to diverse perspectives, learn about social issues, and grow as lifelong active citizens. For Spring Break 2025. Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country while you work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects, and visit Zion National Park! Apply through AggiePulse link provided below.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break
Special Event
Animal Rights: Work for Animal Rights in Kanab, UT - Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country! Work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects. Visit Zion National Park! We will be staying as a group in a house and cooking group meals. There will not be enough beds, some will sleep on couches with own sleeping bag brought from home. No student will share a bed. Dates: March 9-15, 2025 Cost: $300 Early Bird Application Due Feb. 3rd ($325 after Feb. 3rd 2025) Trip fee includes transportation, accommodations, 6 light breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. There will be pre- and post-trip meetings required. Applications to be submitted through AggiePulse link.
Shingo Executive Program
Conference/Seminar
The Shingo Executive Education Program is an immersive, high-impact learning experience designed for C-Suite executives, rooted in the Shingo Model of organizational excellence. This program accelerates leadership development through diverse learning methods, including case studies, faculty presentations, group exercises, and real-world problem-solving.
Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that fosters strategic vision, agility, and innovation, all while building a network of global peers. Benchmarking visits to organizations like OC Tanner will provide insights into sustaining excellence. The program emphasizes the Shingo Guiding Principle of Lead with Humility and encourages participants to incorporate principled-based leadership into their organizational culture.
The program helps CEOs and executives sharpen decision-making, cultivate teamwork, and align organizational and individual purpose. By understanding systems thinking and strategic deployment, executives will be better equipped to lead and sustain enterprise-wide excellence.
Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Front & Center Webinar: Career Learning Outcomes
Workshop/Training
USU is at the forefront of developing and implementing institution-wide career learning outcomes. Kevin Schwemmin will explain these outcomes and discuss how you can contribute to advancing this important work.
Springboard to Action! Workshop Gen AI and Faculty
Workshop/Training
This year's Springboard to Action Series event is Gen AI in the Classroom—policies, practices, and the future of learning. Explore the dynamic landscape of AI in education through a series of Ignite Talks that tackle real-world insights and classroom challenges. Join us to unpack the state of play in AI, from classroom practices to broader ethical considerations, and prepare for the future of AI-enhanced learning! The virtual option will only be available to instructors not located on Logan Campus or those needing the accommodation. All Logan Campus instructors are expected to attend the workshop in person. There is a 30 participant cap for in-person attendance and a 30 participant cap for virtual attendance (60 participant cap total).
Inclusive Online Teaching Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.
ASEE Student Chapter Meeting
Student Activities
Join the USU student chapter of ASEE for our bi-weekly meetings! We focus on advancing innovation, excellence, and access to engineering education at all levels. Activities include K12 outreach, brain breaks, student training/seminars, and other initiatives to build a strong community in engineering education.
Inclusive Teaching Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
Universal Design for Learning Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.
AI in Education Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break: Animal Rights in Kanab, UT
Special Event
The Alternative Breaks Program engages students in direct service during university breaks to expose them to diverse perspectives, learn about social issues, and grow as lifelong active citizens. For Spring Break 2025. Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country while you work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects, and visit Zion National Park! Apply through AggiePulse link provided below.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break
Special Event
Animal Rights: Work for Animal Rights in Kanab, UT - Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country! Work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects. Visit Zion National Park! We will be staying as a group in a house and cooking group meals. There will not be enough beds, some will sleep on couches with own sleeping bag brought from home. No student will share a bed. Dates: March 9-15, 2025 Cost: $300 Early Bird Application Due Feb. 3rd ($325 after Feb. 3rd 2025) Trip fee includes transportation, accommodations, 6 light breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. There will be pre- and post-trip meetings required. Applications to be submitted through AggiePulse link.
Shingo Executive Program
Conference/Seminar
The Shingo Executive Education Program is an immersive, high-impact learning experience designed for C-Suite executives, rooted in the Shingo Model of organizational excellence. This program accelerates leadership development through diverse learning methods, including case studies, faculty presentations, group exercises, and real-world problem-solving.
Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that fosters strategic vision, agility, and innovation, all while building a network of global peers. Benchmarking visits to organizations like OC Tanner will provide insights into sustaining excellence. The program emphasizes the Shingo Guiding Principle of Lead with Humility and encourages participants to incorporate principled-based leadership into their organizational culture.
The program helps CEOs and executives sharpen decision-making, cultivate teamwork, and align organizational and individual purpose. By understanding systems thinking and strategic deployment, executives will be better equipped to lead and sustain enterprise-wide excellence.
Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
Spring 2025 Alternative Break: Animal Rights in Kanab, UT
Special Event
The Alternative Breaks Program engages students in direct service during university breaks to expose them to diverse perspectives, learn about social issues, and grow as lifelong active citizens. For Spring Break 2025. Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country while you work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects, and visit Zion National Park! Apply through AggiePulse link provided below.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break
Special Event
Animal Rights: Work for Animal Rights in Kanab, UT - Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country! Work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects. Visit Zion National Park! We will be staying as a group in a house and cooking group meals. There will not be enough beds, some will sleep on couches with own sleeping bag brought from home. No student will share a bed. Dates: March 9-15, 2025 Cost: $300 Early Bird Application Due Feb. 3rd ($325 after Feb. 3rd 2025) Trip fee includes transportation, accommodations, 6 light breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. There will be pre- and post-trip meetings required. Applications to be submitted through AggiePulse link.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
Spring 2025 Alternative Break: Animal Rights in Kanab, UT
Special Event
The Alternative Breaks Program engages students in direct service during university breaks to expose them to diverse perspectives, learn about social issues, and grow as lifelong active citizens. For Spring Break 2025. Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country while you work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects, and visit Zion National Park! Apply through AggiePulse link provided below.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break
Special Event
Animal Rights: Work for Animal Rights in Kanab, UT - Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country! Work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects. Visit Zion National Park! We will be staying as a group in a house and cooking group meals. There will not be enough beds, some will sleep on couches with own sleeping bag brought from home. No student will share a bed. Dates: March 9-15, 2025 Cost: $300 Early Bird Application Due Feb. 3rd ($325 after Feb. 3rd 2025) Trip fee includes transportation, accommodations, 6 light breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. There will be pre- and post-trip meetings required. Applications to be submitted through AggiePulse link.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break: Animal Rights in Kanab, UT
Special Event
The Alternative Breaks Program engages students in direct service during university breaks to expose them to diverse perspectives, learn about social issues, and grow as lifelong active citizens. For Spring Break 2025. Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country while you work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects, and visit Zion National Park! Apply through AggiePulse link provided below.
Spring 2025 Alternative Break
Special Event
Animal Rights: Work for Animal Rights in Kanab, UT - Travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah's Red Rock Country! Work with animals, tour the sanctuary, complete service projects. Visit Zion National Park! We will be staying as a group in a house and cooking group meals. There will not be enough beds, some will sleep on couches with own sleeping bag brought from home. No student will share a bed. Dates: March 9-15, 2025 Cost: $300 Early Bird Application Due Feb. 3rd ($325 after Feb. 3rd 2025) Trip fee includes transportation, accommodations, 6 light breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. There will be pre- and post-trip meetings required. Applications to be submitted through AggiePulse link.
Cache Children's Choir: Choirfest Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Children and youth choirs from throughout the region unite to perform a wide variety of inspiring music under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Ryan Eggett. This performance is the culminating effort of the Cache Valley ChoirFest, a biennial educational children's choir festival sponsored by Cache Children's Choir.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Special Event
The need for blood is constant, but only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.
USU Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Exhibition
TBA
AI in Education Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
USU Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Exhibition
TBA
SWE General Meeting
Meeting
Come join us for the biweekly SWE meeting. We focus on making connections with other engineering students and preparing for success in our future careers.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
The Carbon Dream: A Brief History of Castle Country Immigrants
Lecture/Readings
Why did European and American immigrants come to Castle Country and what kind of lives did they create? How do these lives relate to the larger story of The American Dream? Come listen to stories of immigrants who built the community we have today.
Part of USU Eastern's "From the Book Cliffs to Blanding: A Panoramic View of Eastern Utah" series, come hear history professor Nichelle Frank talk about the 19th century settlement of the Castle Country region.
Uintah Basin Speaker Series: Judge Clark McClellan
Special Event
Join us for March's Speaker Series featuring Judge Clark McClellan. Judge McClellan will be presenting on Still "holding the world together": Personal reflections on life in the Uintah Basin from 1975 through 2025, and aspirations for the Basin for the next 50 years. Join us in-person or live via Aggie Cast at https://statewide.usu.edu/uintahbasin/speaker-series/
Piano Area Concert
Arts/Entertainment
More details coming soon!
USU Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Exhibition
TBA
Info Table: WSRP
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
Professionals from WSRP will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions. Stop by anytime.
Teaching Online Classes
Workshop/Training
Learn how to set up an online course in Canvas using a Canvas template. This workshop addresses the process of beginning with a course map, importing a Canvas template, and then developing and organizing course materials into modules.
Special Research Landscapes Presentation
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The Fry Street Quartet will be performing.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Interested in leadership? Want to meet like-minded students and make new friends?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is looking for new officers to help plan activities and conferences and reach out to students. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
Jazz Combos
Arts/Entertainment
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of jazz! Join Utah State University’s talented student jazz combos, led by acclaimed USU professors, as they bring the stage to life with a dynamic mix of jazz standards and cutting-edge contemporary tunes. From timeless classics to the latest hits by today’s jazz masters, this concert promises to captivate music lovers of all kinds. Don’t miss this electrifying showcase of rising jazz talent!
Free for USU Students, Faculty, and Staff!
USU Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Exhibition
TBA
Universal Design for Learning Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
University Forum
Meeting
The University Forum is a meeting for all USU faculty and staff and is held twice per year. President Cantwell and other university leaders give updates on strategic goals, key initiatives, and recent accomplishments.
Inclusive Teaching Workshop
Workshop/Training | Inclusive Excellence
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
Communitas Lecture Series: Tetsuo Kusama
Arts/Entertainment
After graduating from Musashino Art University, Tetsuo Kusama went to work for Kawashima Textile in Kyoto, where he learned about the new weaving techniques that were emerging in Europe and the United States at the time. He studied at the graduate school of Cranbrook Academy of Art, and from the 1970s while traveling back and forth between Japan and the U.S., exhibited his works at the Lausanne Tapestry Biennale and other exhibitions, and actively pursued the possibility of public art by installing work in public spaces such as halls and hospitals. In recent years, he has received international acclaim, including consecutive awards at the International Fiber Art Biennale in China. Kusama came to Okayama Prefecture in 1993 with the opening of Okayama Prefectural University, where he worked as a supervisor until his retirement in 2011 to train future generations, and now continues his creative activities at his studio in Akaiwa, Okayama.
The Communitas Lecture Series is a set of visiting artists, scholars, and design series. This series is free and open to the public!
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
IMA Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
Melissa Webster from Galleon, will be speaking about ethics.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group
Student Activities
We are a group of Christians on campus from all different backgrounds. We come together every Thursday to explore our faith, enjoy community, and have tons of fun together. Everyone is welcome!
USU Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Exhibition
TBA
CCA Awards Celebration & Donor Recognition
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
More details coming soon!
Science Unwrapped: Celebrate Undergrad Research - Biological Engineers Elizabeth Vargis and Sophia Hessami
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Science Unwrapped
Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science, invites inquiring of minds of all ages to participate in science learning fun. Admission is free. Each event begins with a brief science talk following by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. Our Spring 2025 theme is "Celebrate Undergrad Research" in recognition of USU's 2025 "Year of Undergraduate Research." March 21 Speakers: Biological engineer Elizabeth Vargis pursues study of Raman spectroscopy, muscular atrophy and subretinal tissue research. Vargis and undergraduate scholar Sophia Hessami are developing in vitro models of retinal pigment epithelial cells to better understand disease, test new treatments and build computer simulations to understand the role of growth factors. In the process, Hessami is developing skills and experience she plans to apply to graduate study in biological engineering.
Utah SHRM Case Competition
Conference/Seminar
The Huntsman School of Business is proud to host the 2025 Utah SHRM Case Competition on Saturday, March 22nd. This “realistic job preview” challenges teams to apply HR knowledge, ethical decision-making, and strong communication skills to solve a business case. Teams will have one week to prepare a written executive summary and a 15-minute oral presentation. On competition day, they’ll present to a panel of judges and answer questions on their case. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams in the undergraduate and graduate divisions based on their combined scores for written and oral presentations.
Intramural Pickleball Tournament
Recreation
Get your go-to pickleball partner ready as we're hosting a doubles Intramural pickleball tournament! Registration opens Mar. 3 and closes Mar. 19 in the Fusion Play App. Free with an IM membership or just $15 with a single sports pass. Undergrad students, grad students, and faculty/staff with an ARC membership are welcome to create teams.
Natural Resources Week 2024
Special Event
Natural Resources Week 2024
USU Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Exhibition
TBA
CCE Faculty & Community Speed Networking
Social/Networking
Looking for a community partner for your Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) course? Are you interested in collaborating with local organizations to make a real impact in our community? Or perhaps you’re a community leader looking to partner with faculty on a meaningful project? This event will provide an opportunity for local community organizations to connect with USU faculty who share your interests and goals. We are accepting 10 community partners and 10 faculty members to participate. Please note we will do our best to align areas of interest; however, there will likely be faculty and community partners with a range of interests, experience and expertise. Through brief (three-minute) one-on-one conversations, you’ll have the chance to pitch your ideas and explore potential collaborations. After we finish the facilitated speed networking activity, we’ll share a light lunch and have time for informal discussion about how partners can work together to achieve shared goals. Space is limited, so sign up today to find new faculty-community partnerships that benefit our community! Register by 3/17/25
Geosciences Guest Speaker Series: Forster Lecture: Dr. Greg Hirth
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Greg Hirth (Brown University) will present on rock mechanics and deformation
Northern Utah Water Users - USU Spring Runoff Conference
Conference/Seminar
The annual northern Utah water conference will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-26, 2025. The conference will feature speakers from the state's legislature, natural resource managers, water scientists, and student researchers. All are invited. Registration required for meals.
March 25 will take place at the Cache County Events Center.
March 26 will take place at the Eccles Conference Center.
USU Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Exhibition
TBA
Front & Center Webinar: University Advising Updates
Workshop/Training
Shelly Kotynek will share updates from the University Advising office and introduce a grant-funded professional development opportunity for staff and advisors interested in learning more about the Appreciative Advising framework.
ASEE Student Chapter Meeting
Student Activities
Join the USU student chapter of ASEE for our bi-weekly meetings! We focus on advancing innovation, excellence, and access to engineering education at all levels. Activities include K12 outreach, brain breaks, student training/seminars, and other initiatives to build a strong community in engineering education.
Volunteer Tutors for Athletics
Special Event
Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse, link below. Address provided with registration.
US Air Force Band Singing Sargents
Arts/Entertainment
More details coming soon!
Northern Utah Water Users - USU Spring Runoff Conference
Conference/Seminar
The annual northern Utah water conference will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-26, 2025. The conference will feature speakers from the state's legislature, natural resource managers, water scientists, and student researchers. All are invited. Registration required for meals.
March 25 will take place at the Cache County Events Center.
March 26 will take place at the Eccles Conference Center.
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