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March 2021

Mar

Alumni Lunch Series: Digital Take-Out with Daniel Kanigan

Special Event

The CHaSS Alumni Lunch Series has gone online! Join us for Digital Take-Out as we discuss careers with esteemed alumni. Listen in and participate by asking questions during the live event on Zoom.

On Thursday, March 4, we'll feature Daniel Kanigan (BA JCOM PR '04) discussing careers in the foreign service. Currently assigned as the Deputy Spokesperson at the United States Mission to NATO in Brussels, Belgium, Daniel began his assignment at NATO in 2018. His previous diplomatic postings include Manila, Philippines and Rio de Janeiro. Daniel will complete his assignment to NATO this summer in preparation for his next posting as Deputy Spokesperson at the United States Embassy in Moscow, Russia.

Before joining the Diplomatic Corps at the State Department, he served as a Public Affairs Officer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Come learn more about the day-to-day of a foreign service officer as we hear Daniel share experiences from his 15 years working in government.

Please follow this link to register: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4jbrQT9oTxSEmHdiuo01SA

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Mar

CHaSS Pre-Law Series with Tyler Buswell

Panel Discussion/Presentation

On Wednesday, March 10 the CHaSS Pre-Law Series will focus on real estate law. Join us for a conversation with Tyler Buswell (BS American Studies ’05), a shareholder and commercial real estate attorney at the law firm of Kirton McConkie in Salt Lake City. He has a nationwide legal practice and has advised clients on real estate transactions valued in the billions of dollars, including national and local leaders in real estate investment and development like Intermountain Healthcare, Extra Space Storage, City Creek Center, Fieldstone Homes, and Ivory Homes.

Attendees can meet Tyler and ask their questions using the Q&A feature on Zoom at 4pm on March 9!

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Mar

Around the World Wednesdays: Working in the Foreign Service (Germany)

Panel Discussion/Presentation

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHaSS) is teaming up with the Institute of Government and Politics to bring you Around the World Wednesdays – a series of conversations with Utah State University alumni working internationally. Join us each month as we virtually visit a different region to learn the ins and outs of finding opportunities abroad, navigating a new culture, and exploring professional environments beyond our borders. On Wednesday, March 17th, we'll be joined by Porter Illi (BA International Studies and Political Science '12), Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State, currently serving in the External Political Unit at the U.S. embassy in Berlin. Porter earned a Master of Science in Foreign Service and a certificate in Diplomatic Studies from Georgetown University and has previously served tours in Mexico and Sri Lanka. Co-host Dr. Shannon Peterson will also be available to share opportunities for current USU students interested in interning abroad.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Mar

Alumni Lunch Series: Digital Take-Out with Jason Nelson (BS JCOM PR '11)

Social/Networking

On Thursday, March 18, we'll feature Jason Nelson (BS JCOM Public Relations & Corporate Communication) discussing interviewing skills. An expert in the area of employee experience, Jason, is currently the VP of Sales at Route where he has helped scale the organization from 40 to more than 350 employees. Prior to Route, Jason filled various roles with Qualtrics, known for its unique and rigorous interview process. Jason is passionate about training, coaching, and development, and spends time each week conducting interviews to hire the right people to ensure growth needs are met and to promote future success for the companies he serves.

Listen, learn, and connect with Jason during the live Zoom event on March 18 at 11am!

https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WyS2OLoQ1uHDiqoaBFYWg

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Mar

Swenson Writers Series: Meg Day

Lecture/Readings | Diversity, equity, and Inclusion

Meg Day is the author of the poetry collection Last Psalm at Sea Level, winner of the Publishing Triangle's Audre Lorde Award, and a finalist for the 2016 Kate Tufts Discovery Award. The 2015-2016 recipient of the Amy Lowell Poetry Traveling Scholarship and a 2013 recipient of an NEA Fellowship in Poetry, Day is Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at Franklin & Marshall College. This is an American Sign Language-interpreted event.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | More Info

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