Upcoming Events

Swaner's Craft Sunday

Arts/Entertainment | Home, Family, and Food

Bring your crafty kids to Swaner's Craft Sunday! Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter will offer a nature-themed craft every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages are welcome!

Little Naturalist

Lecture/Readings | Home, Family, and Food

Little Naturalist is the perfect program for 3 to 5 year olds who are curious about animals, their habitats, the environment, and exploring nature. Join us twice a month, October through May, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to read a specially selected nature-themed book, explore the natural world, and complete a craft. Some favorites include snowshoeing on the Preserve, interacting with live reptiles and amphibians, upcycling old materials into holiday decorations, and much more!

Cost is $2.00 per youth participant, or buy a $15.00 punch card good f or 10 programs.

Biological Engineering Department Seminar Series

Conference/Seminar

The BE Department's Seminar Series Speaker, Dr. Rebecca Gerth, Research Sales Engineer at Ripple Neuro, will present: "Going to the Dark Side - Choosing Industry".

February 3rd at 12:30 pm in ENGR 326

Over the last two decades, academic neuroscientists and engineers have dedicated their lives to developing brain-computer interfaces for the restoration of independence in amputees and paralyzed individuals. Ripple Neuro creates neural interfaces and medical devices to advance research and improve the lives of underserved patient populations. Engineers at Ripple work with academic partners, industry leaders, and clinical experts to solve the problems that still limit the translation of brain-computer interfaces. This presentation will highlight one engineer’s decision to transition to industry and the varied opportunities working for a biotech company provides.

A meet and greet with Dr. Gerth will be held immediately following the seminar in ENGR 326.

E-Club - Personal Elevator Pitch

Conference/Seminar

Come learn how to compose a personal elevator pitch.

Intro to Data Science

Workshop/Training

The world of data science is full of buzz words - terms that everyone uses and sound amazing, but might not be fully understood. In this presentation, we demystify the art of data science with Caleb Wilkinson, lead data scientist for INVISTA, a subsidiary of Koch Industries. Pizza will be provided and space is limited so please register to attend here.

Storytelling with Data

Workshop/Training

Data on its own is worthless - it is only as valuable as the action taken upon it. Because of this, our data visualizations must inspire the viewer to act. In this workshop, attendees learn and apply the best practices of communicating in the world of data analytics and business. Join Jessica Wilkinson, a data analyst for Koch Industries. Pizza will be provided and space is limited so please register to attend here.

Psychology Department Colloquium Series - Dr. Marion Forgatch

Lecture/Readings

The title of this presentation and description are forth coming.

Spring Career Fair

Social/Networking

Come meet with hundreds of employers! This is a great way to network with employers, and prepare your resume as you search for employment.

Spring Career Fair

Social/Networking

Come meet with hundreds of employers! This is a great way to network with employers, and prepare your resume as you search for employment.

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop

Workshop/Training

If you are currently receiving a Pell Grant, then you are eligible to apply for the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad! Fall 2020, Academic Year 2020-2021, and Summer 2020 applications are due March 3, 2020.

Come to one of our advising sessions for Gilman Scholarship applications to get an overview of the scholarship,
plus tips for essay writing. If you would like feedback from an advisor on your essays, you are welcome to bring them.

The sessions will be held in Military Science 217 (upstairs). Feel free to come and go as needed during the workshops.

[CANCELED] Department of Physics Colloquium

Conference/Seminar

Weekly presentations on topics in physics.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Info Session

Information/Orientation

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) representatives will provide information regarding the CIA and the variety of career and internship opportunities available. Speakers will discuss career opportunities across the Agency, application process, and allow time for questions. Undergraduates and Graduates of all academic disciplines are encouraged to attend. The CIA's primary mission is to collect, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the President and senior US Government policymakers in making decisions related to national security. All CIA positions require US citizenship and relocation to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

AIS Speaker Series Featuring IBM

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Paul Lacey, Offering Manager for IBM, will be speaking.

Koch Industries Info Table

Information/Orientation

Representatives from Koch Industries will be on the 2nd floor of Huntsman Hall on Feb. 5 & 6 from 8 am - 5 pm providing information about opportunities at Koch Industries, including their Discovery Scholarship, Rising Leaders Program, and internship opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities at kochcollegerecruiting.com.

CIA Advisory Sessions

Workshop/Training

Sit one-on-one with a CIA Representative to explore career opportunities and life at the CIA. Come prepared with questions about positions found on cia.gov (recommend taking the short survey through the Website's "Job Fit" tool and bringing your results), resume style, cover letter format, and anything else regarding working at the CIA! Undergraduates and Graduates of all academic disciplines are encouraged to attend. All CIA positions require US citizenship and relocation to the Washington, DC area.

Info Table: Squire

Information/Orientation

Squire will be here to talk to accounting students.

STEM Career Fair Preparation Workshop

Workshop/Training

All Aggie Scientists and Engineers are invited to a free workshop on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, from noon-2 pm in the Engineering Building Atrium, to prepare for the USU Spring STEM Career Fair (Feb. 12) .

Map = Engineering Building, https://www.usu.edu/map/index.cfm?id=32

At the Preparation Workshop, held a week before the fair, you'll have the opportunity to:

+ Network with Professionals
+ Practice Your Elevator Pitch and Interview Skills
+ Get a Review of your Resume and Get Helpful Tips
+ Get Tips on What to Wear to the Fair
+ Ask Questions
+ Bolster your Confidence!

While you're there, enjoy CRUMBL Cookies and Coffee!

The USU Spring STEM Career Fair is Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020, from 3-7 pm in the Taggart Student Center Ballroom: https://career-services.usu.edu/fairs/index

The Preparation Workshop is hosted by the College of Science Student Council, the College of Engineering Student Council and USU Career Services.

Join us!

Say Yes To Your Life: What Do These Words Mean To You?

Cultural

Join us on Wednesday to hear from James Porras, one of the first Latinos to graduate from Utah State University, as he shares the key elements to success: help, fear, choices, goals, plans, under-standing, service, and joy.

CIA Info Session for MIS Majors

Meeting

CIA guests will talk about a variety of job and internship opportunities in the Intelligence Community and will be happy to take individual questions and provide guidance about potential national security career tracks for a wide range of fields and disciplines. Feel welcome to come, even if you don't plan to pursue a national security career, and get a better sense for one of the key institutions we have studied! Plus-ones are just fine.

• Targeted for MIS majors specifically

Integrating Digital Resources, Online Response and Feedback Tools into the College Classroom

Workshop/Training

Today, educators oftentimes work with students who have been named "digital natives" (Prensky, 2001) and therefore, it is necessary to cultivate the digital literacy skills that they develop outside the classroom in educational settings. In this session, we will focus on three effective ways to integrate instructional technology in college classrooms.

[CANCELED] Chemistry & Biochemistry Departmental Seminar

Conference/Seminar

Mar 11 - Andrew Gewirth, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Mar 18 - Chunsheng Wang, University of Maryland
Mar 25 - Li Li, University of Nevada, Reno
Apr 1 - Hansen Seminar: Amy Rosenzweig, Northwestern University - Old Main 115
Apr 7 (Tuesday) - Sharon Hammes-Schiffer, Yale University - ESLC 046
Apr 15 - Jeffrey Moore, University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Apr 22 - Lawrence Que, University of Minnesota
Apr 29 - Yugang Sun, Temple University

Research & the Census

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Come join us for an IVC broadcast panel discussion.

Tie Dye

Student Activities

Come bring your friends and enjoy a night of fun! We'll be tie dying t-shirts.
For current USU students only.

Business Club Professional Networking - From Uneducated Immigrant to Founder of a Growing Empire

Social/Networking

Professional Networking Event with Maharba Zapata: Founder and Owner of The Salsa Queen. The meeting will be held in Vernal, but will be broadcasted to the Roosevelt campus.

Get Away Special General Team Meeting

Meeting

The Get Away Special Team is an undergraduate, extracurricular, small satellite research team within the Utah State University Department of Physics. This meeting is where sub-teams collaborate to ensure the success of projects such as a NASA CSLI-selectee CubeSat GASPACS and other small satellite research. All majors in any college are welcome to attend!

Entrepreneur Leadership Series - Maharba Zapata

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Maharba Zapata, Founder and Owner of The Salsa Queen
Maharba immigrated to the US with her family when she was still a teenager and spoke no English. When her first child was born, she spent 11 months practically living at the Children’s Hospital after he was diagnosed with leukemia and unfortunately, he passed away. Following a divorce, she found herself needing to provide for her seven children without any work experience or even a high school degree. It was important that her new business reflect her love of cooking and cultural background, which is how Salsa Queen was born.

Intramurals - Volleyball

Student Activities

Volleyball
For USU students only.

MESAS Kick-Off Party

Social/Networking

The Mentoring and Encouraging Student Academic Success (MESAS) Program for Native American Students aims to provide academic, cultural, and social support to Native American students on the USU campus in Logan. Please join us in the TSC Lounges on February 6 from 4p-6p for a dessert bar and to learn about the MESAS Program.
Join us and learn more about:
• The Native American Living Community based out of Reeder Hall
o application fee is waived for Native Students
• Community building such Talking Circles & Cultural Activities
• Upcoming Logo Design Contest – with compensation to the winner

Info Table: BDO

Information/Orientation

BDO will be here to talk to accounting students about summer leadership.

Transfer Student Open House

Student Activities

Transfer Student Open House. Apply for admission before you come, and if you qualify, receive your scholarship on the spot. Admissions staff and other representatives will be there ready to answer all your questions. Talk to experts about academic programs.

Hill Air Force Base Info Session

Information/Orientation

Representatives from Hill Air Force Base will be doing an info session to talk about civilian job opportunities at their Utah base. Register here.

Intellectual Diversity at The University

Conference/Seminar

This will be a respectful conversation between an Atheist and a Christian to discuss how Social Justice and Identity politics have harmed intellectual diversity at the university. Moderator discussion, Q&A, guest speakers Peter Bue

Student Success Workshop

Workshop/Training

Major & Career Exploration

New York City Career Trip Info Session

Information/Orientation | Career Exploration Trips

Come learn about how you could travel to New York City's financial district! Visit Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, American Express, and more. All students are welcome, especially if interested in finance/econ and/or are freshmen/sophomores. We will discuss both the trip itself and financing/scholarship options.
Lunch will be provided. If possible, please RSVP here.
Learn more about the NYC Career Trip
 

Fulbright Workshops

Workshop/Training

The Fulbright Workshops will provide information on Fulbright program options, eligibility, how to apply, and tips to enhance an application.

Fulbright U.S. Student Session: 3:00 - 4:00. Student applications are due September 9, 2020 for 2021-22 grant awards. Students must have earned at least a bachelor's degree by the time the grant period begins.

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Session: 4:00 - 5:00

All are welcome to attend, regardless of when one may consider submitting a Fulbright grant application.

Learn about MESAS Program

Cultural

Life is Better with Dessert - Cake - Cookies - Chocolate. Come and learn about the MESAS program!
MESAS is a program created to increase the academic success of Native American students at USU

Koch Industries Recruiting Reception

Reception/Reunion

Representatives from Koch Industries will be on the 4th floor of Huntsman Hall in Tanner Terrace on Feb. 6 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm providing information about opportunities at Koch Industries, including their Discovery Scholarship, Rising Leaders Program, and internship opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities at kochcollegerecruiting.com.

Year of the Women: The Female Athlete Triad

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Year of the Woman

The Department of Kinesiology & Health Science is hosting multiple events as part of USU's Year of the Women Initiative in February. Please join our first event on Thursday, February 6.

This USU's Year of the Women event will focus on women's empowerment in sports and promoting awareness of eating disorders among college students on the National Women in Sports Day (February 6). Our keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Joy, is the Medial Director for Community Health, Health Promotion and Wellness, and Food & Nutrition at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Joy has been a well-respected medical doctor specializing in sports medicine eating disorders and also a leading researcher of the Female Athlete Triad, physical activity promotion, and diabetes prevention.

Please register this FREE event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-female-athlete-triad-disordered-eating-and-eating-disorders-as-a-cause-of-low-energy-tickets-89666211051



Also, if anyone requests a live stream to a USU's statewide campus, please let me know, maya.miyairi@usu.edu

Student Leadership Council Dinner

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

Leaders of student clubs within the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business are invited to join the Business Council for dinner to share experiences from this year and how we can increase student engagement within the business school.

Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research

Conference/Seminar | Year of the Woman

Utah State University is pleased to host the 2020 Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research. With schools from all over Utah, the day will be filled with poster sessions, oral presentations, and an art exhibit. See the list below for women-themed research that will presented throughout the day:

Art Exhibits: Sister, Sister (Erica Nelson), Womanhood in Art (Harriet Richardson), Women by Nature (Kristen Ackerman)
Posters: How to Raise Our Daughters to be Leaders (Abigail Chapman), North Star: Center for Women (Kelsie Jones); Women in Human Trafficking: A Case Study (Sierra Templeton)

Oral Presentations: Feminism and Women's Suffrage in the Work of George M. Cohan (Sofia Filip); Language, Gender Norms, and Rape Culture (Bethany West); Rhetoric of Reproductive Technologies (Madison Lang); Understanding Personal Influencers to Support Women in STEM(Joshua Luchs); A Cultural Analysis of Political Cartoons from the Women's Suffrage Movement (Alana Manesse, Emily Call); Sex & Gender Attributes in Rock Art in Six Counties in Utah (Samantha Shipley)

See link for time, location and additional research topics: https://2020ucur.sched.com/

Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research

Conference/Seminar

The annual Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research highlights the best research being done by undergraduate students throughout the state. Research information at the event is shared in the form of poster and oral presentations. Participants should register for the event, but all are welcome to attend the presentation sessions.

Technology Boot Camp - 8:30 Session (Data Visualization)

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

BOOT CAMP: Technology

Data Visualization: Tableau (HH 124): Data visualization enables and empowers users to identity patterns, trends, and outliers. Whatever your academic and career aspirations may be, data and the visualization of that data is powerful! Come to this interactive workshop taught by Professor Reagan Siggard to analyze a sample data set and go through a hands-on exercise with Tableau. No prior experience or skill set is necessary. Spots are limited so please register here.

Technology Boot Camp - 9:30 Sessions (Excel)

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

BOOT CAMP: Technology

Beginner Excel (EBB 211): Are you in need of an Excel refresher? Or perhaps you’ve had little or no experience with Excel? Come to this workshop taught by Dr. Kelly Fadel to get started and learn the value of having Excel in your professional tool belt. Spots are limited so please register here. No dress code is required but please bring a laptop with Excel if available.

Intermediate/Advanced Excel (HH 124): If you are proficient in writing nested if-statements and vlookups, this Excel workshop is for you! Companies often express they want applicants with more Excel experience. Prepare for that next internship or job by attending this workshop taught by Professor Vance Reeder and build on the skills you already have! Spots are limited so please register here. No dress code is required but please bring a laptop with Excel if available.

Leadership Forum - Steve Kelly

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Steve Kelly, Chief Human Resources Officer, Resideo
Steve Kelly is responsible for global HR strategy for Resideo, a smart home products company with 13,000 employees across 31 countries. Come learn about how they attract and keep talent, what type of people make the cut, the future of work, and the future of the home.

Technology Boot Camp - 11:30 Session (Python)

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

BOOT CAMP: Technology

Python (EBB 211): Python is a popular programming language, but it isn’t just for Computer Science or MIS majors. In fact, Python is becoming increasingly important across industries such as electronics, finance, manufacturing, software, and government to name a few. Come to a workshop by Professor Andy Brim and get a jump start in learning more. You’re welcome to bring a laptop or just sit back and learn. Spots are limited so please register here. No dress code is required.

MHR Internship Reports (Polaris)

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Each Friday, second-year Master of Human Resource (MHR) students report on projects, work, and lessons learned from their summer internships. Presenter(s) this week:

Creede Wheeler - Polaris Inc.

IMA Plant Tour: TTM Technologies

Meeting

IMA will be touring TTM Technologies. Meet on the 8th floor of EBB to carpool.

USU Gymnastics Home Meet v. Boise State

Sports

Come support the Women's Utah State Gymnastics team as they compete agains Boise State.

Winter Succs

Student Activities

Succulent planting & pot painting.
Bring your friends and plant succulents!

Home Buyer Education

Workshop/Training

This workshop was developed to educate first time home buyers about the home purchasing process. Through education, individuals will better understand each step in the process and gain confidence in their home buying decisions.

Wild Wonders at Swaner

Arts/Entertainment | Home, Family, and Food

$6 per person | Free for Swaner members
Children 2 & under Free

Join us for a live animal presentation by Wild Wonders. Meet and learn about some amazing animals from this wildlife rescue organization.
This is a family friendly, one hour program. Please plan to arrive BEFORE 11 am if you would like to see the whole program.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Men's Basketball v. Boise State

Sports

Watch USU Men's Basketball take on Boise State at home. Come support your Aggies!

Swaner's Craft Sunday

Arts/Entertainment | Home, Family, and Food

Bring your crafty kids to Swaner's Craft Sunday! Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter will offer a nature-themed craft every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages are welcome!