Upcoming Events
Fall Break Moab Mountain Biking
Recreation
We are heading down south to hike and bike the world renown desert red rock in the Moab area. We will spend the weekend exploring some of the amazing mountain biking trails while camping near Moab. Participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for moderate to strenuous biking in a desert environment. No prior experience necessary, beginners are most welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mountain bike (in good working condition) or a rental is available from the OP for no additional cost. Sizes and quantities are limited. Trip cost includes sales tax, mountain bike (if needed), food, transportation, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent and student leadership.
Fall Break Moab Rock Climbing
Recreation
We are heading down south near Moab to spend a long weekend rock climbing the beautiful sandstone desert walls. At night we will relax at the campground and enjoy the evenings by the fire. Trip cost includes sales tax, food, transportation, climbing equipment, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent and student leadership.
Spooky Pup-Fest
Arts/Entertainment
Spooky Pup Fest is a fundraiser for Cache Humane Society organized by USU honors students. The event features a doggy costume contest and parade, a photo booth, pumpkin patch, food trucks, music, games, and other pet-themed vendors. Prodigy, a local family-friendly brewery, will host a Beer Garden. The event will be held October 19 from noon-6:00 pm at the Cache County Fairgrounds. Tickets can be purchased through the Cache Humane Society Venmo account or at the door.
American Festival Chorus & Orchestra: A Sesquicentiennial Celebration
Arts/Entertainment
The Music of Gustav Holst will be presented by the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra.
Fall Break Moab Rock Climbing
Recreation
We are heading down south near Moab to spend a long weekend rock climbing the beautiful sandstone desert walls. At night we will relax at the campground and enjoy the evenings by the fire. Trip cost includes sales tax, food, transportation, climbing equipment, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent and student leadership.
Fall Break Moab Mountain Biking
Recreation
We are heading down south to hike and bike the world renown desert red rock in the Moab area. We will spend the weekend exploring some of the amazing mountain biking trails while camping near Moab. Participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for moderate to strenuous biking in a desert environment. No prior experience necessary, beginners are most welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mountain bike (in good working condition) or a rental is available from the OP for no additional cost. Sizes and quantities are limited. Trip cost includes sales tax, mountain bike (if needed), food, transportation, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent and student leadership.
Annual Undergraduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Art + Design Undergraduate Art Exhibition celebrates the diversity of creative expression within the department, showcasing an impressive range of artwork from students at various levels in their academic journey. The exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the talent emerging from disciplines such as drawing & painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, design, ceramics, and our foundations courses.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Bank of Utah Info Session
Information/Orientation
Join us for an info session with Bank of Utah to learn about their internship program! They are currently recruiting interns for Summer 2025. Lunch will be provided!
Bank of Utah's 12-week internship program will immerse you in the real work of one of Utah's largest community banks. You will meet and learn from senior leadership, network with other interns and understand the various aspects of banking through regular learning opportunities. These are paid internships with travel reimbursement available.
Why Bank of Utah?
Experience a culture where teamwork isn't just talked about—it's lived by our ownership who've been in your shoes, working within every department in the organization.
Established in Ogden, Utah, we have grown to become one of the nation's top-performing banks.
Our corporate trust division is world-renowned and currently holds the most aircraft in trust on the FAA registry!
Graduate Training Series | Research Compliance
Workshop/Training
Come learn about Research Compliance and what you can do to protect yourself and your research. This event is hosted by the School of Graduate Studies.
ETE Learning Circle (Community-Engaged)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
Building the Collaborative Learning Community in the Critical Skills Classroom by Patrice McDonough and Wendy McGrath Facilitated by Nelda Ault-Dyslin Mon 2:00 pm Oct 7 | Oct 14 | Oct 21 | Oct 28
Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Jim Evans
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Jim Evans, emeritus professor of USU, will present.
Annual Undergraduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Art + Design Undergraduate Art Exhibition celebrates the diversity of creative expression within the department, showcasing an impressive range of artwork from students at various levels in their academic journey. The exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the talent emerging from disciplines such as drawing & painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, design, ceramics, and our foundations courses.
Front & Center Webinar: How to Change Uncertainty into Opportunity
Workshop/Training
The pace of change has increased massively in recent years. According to the Harvard Business Review article How to Become More Comfortable with Change, “too many of us have the mindset that ‘change is temporary.’ When you see something as temporary, you tend to cope with it instead of accept it — and if you don’t learn how to accept, embrace, and work through your discomfort in unfamiliar situations, you will inevitably find it difficult to progress in the rapidly evolving world of work.” The goal is to learn how to manage our own unique response to change and embrace it. We will focus on how we can unleash our own strengths to achieve even greater opportunities because of the change.
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Meeting
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
CAPS Workshop
Student Activities
Hey there! Feeling stressed out by school or life? Come hang out with us at our workshop! CAPS will offer emotional support and share some excellent coping strategies. You can meet others who understand what you're going through. Let's work together toward feeling better. We can't wait to see you there!
How To Break Into Publishing With Author And Illustrator Rachel Wilson
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Debuting her picture book How To Pee Your Pants: The Right Way, Rachel Michelle Wilson tells a story about a bird who turns his embarrassing moment into a triumph of humanity. Join CHaSS and USU Honors on Tuesday, October 22 to hear how this English Literature alumna became a Kirkus and Publishers Weekly starred author and illustrator. Refreshments and food provided.
ETE Learning Circle (Evidence-Based)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom by Robert Eaton, Steven V. Hunsaker, and Bonnie Moon Facilitated by Amanda Deliman Tuesdays 3:00 pm Sept 24 | Oct 1 | Oct 8 | Oct 22
Tutor Meet and Greet
Information/Orientation
The Academic Tutor Center is holding a tutor "Meet and Greet." Join us on the main floor of the Library & Learning Commons for pizza and dessert. Learn about our tutoring services and meet our new tutors!
Cookies with your CAPS Counselor - Vernal Campus
Student Activities
Join us on the Vernal campus for delicious cookies and to learn more about our amazing Counseling and Psychological Services that are available to you!
Annual Undergraduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Art + Design Undergraduate Art Exhibition celebrates the diversity of creative expression within the department, showcasing an impressive range of artwork from students at various levels in their academic journey. The exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the talent emerging from disciplines such as drawing & painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, design, ceramics, and our foundations courses.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Visualizing using ggplot
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
49th Annual Honors Last Lecture
Arts/Entertainment
The USU Honors Program presents the 49th Annual Honors Last Lecture featuring Professor Laura Gelfand, the 2024 Honors Outstanding Professor, on Oct. 23 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall. Gelfand will deliver a talk titled "The Future is Unwritten: Be Passionate," encouraging students to pursue their passions and make a difference. The event is free and open to the public, with a reception to follow.
49th Annual Honors Last Lecture
Lecture/Readings
The University Honors Program presents the 49th Annual Honors Last Lecture, featuring Dr. Laura Gelfand, Distinguished Professor of Art History in Caine College of the Arts. Honors students nominated and interviewed faculty, selecting Dr. Gelfand as the 2024 Honors Outstanding Professor. The title of Dr. Gelfand’s lecture is “The Future is Unwritten: Be Passionate.”
Sovereignty Speaker Series: Dustin Jansen
Lecture/Readings
Join the Proposed Native American Cultural Center for our Sovereignty Speaker Series. This series focuses on learning about the role of sovereignty for Native nations from local leaders and educators. Dustin Jansen is the Director of the Utah Division of Indian Affairs. Join us for refreshments and conversation.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Artoberfest
Fair/Festival
Artoberfest is a yearly celebration of creativity and unity, featuring everything from painting and ceramics to hands-on crafts. Local artists and artisans will display their work, encouraging everyone to dive into various art forms. There will also be free food and crafts for everyone to participate in. This community event is all about fostering expression and a love for the arts. Join us to celebrate the beauty of creativity together!
Master of Public Health (MPH) in Veterinary Public Health Virtual Open House
Information/Orientation
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences offers a 100% online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Veterinary Public Health. The program is holding a Virtual Open House that will include a program overview and Q&A session on October 23, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mountain Time. A recording will be available afterward for individuals who register but are not able to attend live. Pre-registration is required to attend live or to obtain the recording. Registration link: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Nvv2ciBNuj5Rau The program provides interdisciplinary training that integrates veterinary sciences with core public health principles. Develop essential skills to monitor and control public health threats by understanding disease transmission among humans, animals, and the environment and receive specialized training in the emerging public health discipline of One Health.
Turtles All the Way Down: What fossils of chelonians tell us about the Age of Dinosaurs in Utah and beyond
Lecture/Readings
Today, only one species of turtle - the Mojave Desert Tortoise - is definitively native to Utah. But did you know that during the Age of Dinosaurs, our state had one of the most diverse turtle faunas in Earth history? Whether you're a turtle fan or just a paleo nerd, come learn about the diverse turtles from the Cretaceous of southern Utah, including a massive new species, and what they tell us about ancient aquatic ecosystems.
Part of USU Eastern's "From the Book Cliffs to Blanding: A Panoramic View of Eastern Utah" series, come hear paleontology professor Josh Lively speak the fascinating fossils that lie beneath our feet.
A Guide to Birding and the Christmas Bird Count: Free Workshop
Workshop/Training
A Guide to Birding and the Christmas Bird Count: Free Community Workshop. Unsure of what binoculars to bird with? What is a Christmas bird count? Unsure if Merlin is a bird or a phone app? Whether you are new to birding or looking to sharpen your skills, this interactive workshop is a great place to start your journey into the avian world. All ages welcome.
SLENDERMAN and the ongoing appeal of Horror in the Digital Age
Lecture/Readings
This talk will consider the role the internet has played in reshaping folklore and folk belief and will examine several examples of contemporary online horror that illustrate the ways in which folklore continues as a symbolic barometer for society's anxieties and fears in the Digital age.
Cybersecurity Skills Night
Student Activities | Competitions
Learning through hands-on experience is the best way to learn! We will be hosting multiple skills nights this semester to gain hands on experience through the National Cyber League (NCL) practice "gym". Our amazing ACES will work groups to focus on networks, reverse engineering, digital forensics, and more. The NCL individual game starts October 25-27 and is for everyone from beginners with zero cyber experience to people with years of experience. It's a great way to learn cybersecurity skills in a lower-stakes environment. See you there! October 23rd - 7pm - HH 360
Friends of the Library Fall Lecture: Slenderman
Lecture/Readings
While most people first learned of the creature known as Slender Man in 2014 in the wake of a gruesome attempted murder in Waukesha, Wisconsin, many fans and creators of the online genre known as "creepypasta" had already been familiar with him for years. Blending the tropes of folk legend and literary horror, creepypasta is a collaborative, hybrid genre that provides an entirely new outlet for scaring ourselves silly. This talk will consider the role that the internet has played in reshaping folklore and folk belief, and will examine several examples of contemporary online horror that illustrate the ways in which folklore continues as a symbolic barometer for society's anxieties and fears in the digital age.
Phi Alpha Theta Fright Night
Student Activities
Join us for a historically spooky night! Come enjoy some treats and candy while both professors and students deliver some haunting tales from different eras of history. Don't forget to dress up! There will be rewards for the best costume.
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
This concert will feature the Caine Jazz Combo, a guest artist, and jazz students from the Music Department performing standard jazz tunes. The jam session is open to everyone, and attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in. Jam sessions take place on the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center, near the food court.
Annual Undergraduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Art + Design Undergraduate Art Exhibition celebrates the diversity of creative expression within the department, showcasing an impressive range of artwork from students at various levels in their academic journey. The exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the talent emerging from disciplines such as drawing & painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, design, ceramics, and our foundations courses.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
ETE Learning Circle (Digital-Age)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
Skim, Dive, Surface: Teaching Digital Reading (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) by Jenae Cohn Facilitated by Jessie Koltz Thursdays 12:00 pm Oct 3 | Oct 10 | Oct 17 | Oct 24 | Oct 31 | Nov 7th
Aetna Webinar – Navigating the Ups and Downs of Long-Term Relationships
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Join this webinar to learn more about what makes long-term relationships work and last. You will learn the characteristics of long-term relationships and tips to improve your connection.
Zoom into Engagement
Workshop/Training | Sparkshops
Have you resorted to straight lectures for your virtual classes? Let’s zoom into engagement and get students active in their learning again. By learning some new features of Zoom technology, we can refocus to improve students’ learning and their interactions with each other.
Cookies with your CAPS Counselor - Roosevelt Campus
Student Activities
Join us on the Roosevelt campus for delicious cookies and to learn more about our amazing Counseling and Psychological Services that are available to you!
From USU to Law School, Resources and Guidance for Your Legal Journey
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Thinking about law school? Dreaming about a career in the criminal justice system? Curious about what resources are available to you to put you on the path to a successful career in law?
This event will inspire you to take advantage of the many opportunities and resources available to you at USU and across the state. Come meet USU alumni, faculty, staff and students as well as leaders from Utah's Center for Legal Inclusion to learn about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities and support that can help answer all your law school questions.
Food will be provided.
if you are unable to attend, join us on zoom
https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/89692137320?pwd=1RV0ufC8HweMveaim4ZWvybGuHyMbe.1
ENVS October Social
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
ENVS Grad, Faculty & Staff Social
Trivia and Tamales
Student Activities
Come out and have some tamales and play trivia. have a chance to win BIG prizes!
Annual Undergraduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Art + Design Undergraduate Art Exhibition celebrates the diversity of creative expression within the department, showcasing an impressive range of artwork from students at various levels in their academic journey. The exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the talent emerging from disciplines such as drawing & painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, design, ceramics, and our foundations courses.
Finance Career Day
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner | Focused Friday
Come explore diverse career paths in finance with a panel of industry experts. Representatives from Cache Valley Bank, Utah Retirement Systems, J.P. Morgan, and Adams Wealth Advisors will discuss their roles, career journeys, and offer guidance for your educational and professional future. After the panel discussion, enjoy lunch and an opportunity to network with these professionals and alumni.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Creating Wellness: A Wellness-Deserved Break in Your Day
Arts/Entertainment
Creative Wellness provides an open studio environment in which anyone can utilize the creative process to promote wellness and learn about art therapy. Stop by NEHMA for meditative, guided artmaking and discussion with experienced Art Therapist Susie Andruk, MA LMFT, ART-BC. Free and open to all. Friday, October 25. Setting boundaries Prompt: How do you set your boundaries with others? Where is your safe place?
Creating Wellness: A Wellness-Deserved Break in Your Day
Arts/Entertainment
Creative Wellness provides an open studio environment in which anyone can utilize the creative process to promote wellness and learn about art therapy. Stop by NEHMA for meditative, guided artmaking and discussion with experienced Art Therapist Susie Andruk, MA LMFT, ART-BC. Free and open to all. Friday, October 25. Setting boundaries Prompt: How do you set your boundaries with others? Where is your safe place?
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
USU Brigham City 4th Annual Big Blue Pumpkin Walk
Special Event
Join us for our 4th annual Big Blue Pumpkin Walk! Experience the creative displays and creations from local businesses and community members. Oct. 25 - 3pm - 9pm Oct. 26 - 10am - 9pm
LAEP Speaker Series: Heather Goestch, The Planning Lecture sponsored by Student APA
Lecture/Readings
Master Planning to Mastering Annual Planning: A Career Journey as a Nontraditional Planner From painter to nonprofit director, learn about Heather’s career path as she highlights how planning school uniquely enhanced her ability to reach higher levels of management within operational roles. This session will reveal how strategic vision, effective resource allocation, clear communication, and detailed project management can be applied for success in nontraditional careers. Attendees will discover how to leverage planner core competencies and a professional network to navigate and excel within any career, potentially transforming their professional approach to reach their goals.
USU Forestry Club: Firewood Cut
Information/Orientation
Come learn how to use a chainsaw!
It's time for our annual firewood cut! Every year we go up the school forest to cut firewood to sell as a fundraiser and teach you all how the basics of using chainsaws. We will be cutting firewood October 26. We will be meeting at 7:45 a.m. in the NR parking lot!
You need to bring: closed toe shoes (sturdy boots are suggested) - this is required to use a chainsaw, a long sleeve shirt - also required, work gloves if you have them, layers for the cold, and snacks + water
If you would like to join us please fill out this RSVP form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KTKa-M5K8CdvC0qNfbQHMd7Th_RDpdzSI5LOBTMf7o/edit?usp=sharing
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Pumpkin Toss
Special Event
Come watch us launch pumpkins from trebuchets built by USU students and members of the community!
All-Aggie Tailgate at Wyoming
Sports
All-Aggie Tailgate at Wyoming
Monster Concert 2024: Monster Goes Galactic
Arts/Entertainment
Come join the USU Youth Conservatory at our favorite yearly tradition: Monster Concert! Over 200 young pianists throughout Cache Valley and USU piano majors will come together to play music on over 18 pianos in the beautiful Daines Concert Hall. Our favorite YC monster mascot Frankensteinway and pianos galore will leave you and your family with amazing memories that will last forever. We can’t wait to see you there!
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Rocktober: Halloween Climbing Competition
Recreation
Join us for a thrilling day of climbing, community, and Halloween spirit. Costumes encouraged—come ready to climb, compete, and celebrate the season! Free to enter, sign up at the ARC climbing wall.
Event runs from 12-6pm with one hour heats. Finals will be at 7pm.
ETE Learning Circle (Community-Engaged)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
Building the Collaborative Learning Community in the Critical Skills Classroom by Patrice McDonough and Wendy McGrath Facilitated by Nelda Ault-Dyslin Mon 2:00 pm Oct 7 | Oct 14 | Oct 21 | Oct 28
Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Gabe Bowen
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Gabe Bowen, from University of Utah, will present on isotope geochemistry.
USU Opera Theatre Production: The Toxic Avenger
Arts/Entertainment
The Toxic Avenger
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
Directed by Dallas Aksoy
Based on the cult film, The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical featuring a nerd-turned-mutant-superhero out to win the girl of his dreams (a blind librarian) and stop his home state of New Jersey from turning into more of a toxic wasteland than it already is.
This award-winning macabre comedy is a perfect way to have rockin’-scary Halloween! Performed by USU voice and orchestra students in the haunted Caine Lyric Theatre, Oct. 28-31, 7:30pm. Join us if you dare...!
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Innuendo, Blood & Gore, Mature Themes, Political Incorrectness
Not suitable for children, ages 15+ only
Communicating with Students
Workshop/Training | Info Session
Faculty who attend this 60-minute seminar learn best practices in communicating with students in ways that increase their sense of academic belonging and encourage their learning excellence. Participants will learn when and how to provide appropriate encouragement and accommodation as well as how to deliver “bad” news in productive and formative ways.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Latinx Literature
Cultural
Come and join us as we explore the incredible world of Latinx literature. You won't want to miss this exciting event. Come for the stories, and stay for the fun and light refreshments.
Redbull Diving Competition
Recreation
Wear your best costume and show us your best dive with our Campus Rec Redbull Diving Competition! Totally free to join this fun, friendly competition. Will be held at the HPER Pools from 7-9pm on Oct. 29 in collaboration with our aquatics and intramural programs! Prizes will be given to winners
Faculty Trumpet Recital: Dr. Max Otto Matzen
Arts/Entertainment
Join USU Trumpet Professor Dr. Max Otto Matzen for an exciting recital featuring both classic and contemporary trumpet masterpieces! Dr. Matzen will be joined by the talented Ms. Mao Omura, violinist with the Atlanta Opera, and Dr. Mayumi Matzen, USU’s own piano faculty, for an unforgettable evening of music.
USU Opera Theatre Production: The Toxic Avenger
Arts/Entertainment
The Toxic Avenger
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
Directed by Dallas Aksoy
Based on the cult film, The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical featuring a nerd-turned-mutant-superhero out to win the girl of his dreams (a blind librarian) and stop his home state of New Jersey from turning into more of a toxic wasteland than it already is.
This award-winning macabre comedy is a perfect way to have rockin’-scary Halloween! Performed by USU voice and orchestra students in the haunted Caine Lyric Theatre, Oct. 28-31, 7:30pm. Join us if you dare...!
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Innuendo, Blood & Gore, Mature Themes, Political Incorrectness
Not suitable for children, ages 15+ only
Jazz Kicks
Arts/Entertainment
Jazz Kicks Band is a 17-piece band playing exciting jazz music, featuring accomplished musicians from Northern Utah.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Github and reproducible analysis
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
What Do I Put in a Peer Teaching Observation Letter?
Workshop/Training | Sparkshops
Peer evaluations can be so much more than a checklist and compliment sandwich. Join Dr. Tim Chenette and ETE to discuss how we can improve our peer evaluations by focusing on teaching philosophies, goals, and the interpersonal relationships that make teaching so great!
CHaSS Book Talk: Dr. Austin Knuppe (sponsored with Heravi Peace Institute)
Lecture/Readings | Tanner Talks
Join us to celebrate the publication of Dr. Austin Knuppe's (Political Science) recent book, Surviving the Islamic State: Contention, Cooperation, and Neutrality in Wartime Iraq. This book talk is sponsored by both CHaSS and the Heravi Peace Institute
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Cybersecurity Movie Night
Student Activities
It's about that time in the semester when we could all use a break! SOC will be hosting a movie night on October 30, 7 pm in EBB 215 (Attached to Huntsman Hall). We will be watching War Games and eating popcorn! Hope to see you there!
FSQ at USU: Nature’s Resonance
Arts/Entertainment
Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10
Claude Debussy’s String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10, a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire, will close our October concert with its impressionistic textures and vivid harmonic language. This quartet, with its shimmering colors and dynamic interplay, provides a striking contrast to the other works on the program, capturing the visceral beauty and emotional depth that Debussy is renowned for.
Night Fire by Akshaya Tucker
"Night Fire," a work for string quartet and tenor by Akshaya Tucker, was also written for the Fry Street Quartet and premiered last spring in the NOVA series in Salt Lake City. Another work created in partnership with GLFCAM’s "Composing Earth" project, Tucker’s composition, with its vivid textures and poignant text by Wren Brian, confronts us with the terror of escaping a wildfire. The FSQ is joined by tenor Thomas Glenn for this performance.
Bartók: Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano
Bartók’s Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano, a work of intense energy and rhythmic drive, showcases the composer’s deep connection to the folk traditions of Eastern Europe. Violinist Robert Waters and pianist Jason Hardink will bring this electrifying piece to life, capturing the fiery spirit and intricate dialogues between the two instruments.
USU Opera Theatre Production: The Toxic Avenger
Arts/Entertainment
The Toxic Avenger
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
Directed by Dallas Aksoy
Based on the cult film, The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical featuring a nerd-turned-mutant-superhero out to win the girl of his dreams (a blind librarian) and stop his home state of New Jersey from turning into more of a toxic wasteland than it already is.
This award-winning macabre comedy is a perfect way to have rockin’-scary Halloween! Performed by USU voice and orchestra students in the haunted Caine Lyric Theatre, Oct. 28-31, 7:30pm. Join us if you dare...!
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Innuendo, Blood & Gore, Mature Themes, Political Incorrectness
Not suitable for children, ages 15+ only
Lake Powell Kayaking
Recreation
We are heading down south to the amazing red rock and blue waters of Lake Powell to explore some of its many side canyons in sea kayaks. We will pack our kayaks with our gear and spend two nights camping on the lake. Participants must be able to swim and comfortable in open water. Trip cost includes sales tax, food, transportation, kayak equipment, tent, sleeping bag, pad and student leadership.
Legacy of Val Day of Service: Whittier Community Center Carnival
Special Event
Help us honor the legacy of Val Christensen by assisting at the oldest community Halloween carnival in the valley! We will be in charge of a glow stick dance area at the Whittier Community Center's annual free carnival for kids. Volunteers in the morning can help set up the stage, and volunteers in the afternoon will hand out glow sticks, manage music, and dance with kids as they come and go from the stage. Volunteers are not required to attend the entire Carnival, shifts available in 1hr-3hr blocks. Register through AggiePulse, link provided.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Cookie Decorating Contest
Arts/Entertainment
Come join us to make Halloween-themed cookies! There will be prizes for the best-designed cookies.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
ETE Learning Circle (Digital-Age)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
Skim, Dive, Surface: Teaching Digital Reading (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) by Jenae Cohn Facilitated by Jessie Koltz Thursdays 12:00 pm Oct 3 | Oct 10 | Oct 17 | Oct 24 | Oct 31 | Nov 7th
Trick or Treat around USU Eastern
Special Event
Join us for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating around campus! This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costumes and visit designated trick-or-treat stations set up across the campus. Each station will be hosted by different departments offering a variety of treats and fun activities.
USU Opera Theatre Production: The Toxic Avenger
Arts/Entertainment
The Toxic Avenger
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
Directed by Dallas Aksoy
Based on the cult film, The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical featuring a nerd-turned-mutant-superhero out to win the girl of his dreams (a blind librarian) and stop his home state of New Jersey from turning into more of a toxic wasteland than it already is.
This award-winning macabre comedy is a perfect way to have rockin’-scary Halloween! Performed by USU voice and orchestra students in the haunted Caine Lyric Theatre, Oct. 28-31, 7:30pm. Join us if you dare...!
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Innuendo, Blood & Gore, Mature Themes, Political Incorrectness
Not suitable for children, ages 15+ only
Lake Powell Kayaking
Recreation
We are heading down south to the amazing red rock and blue waters of Lake Powell to explore some of its many side canyons in sea kayaks. We will pack our kayaks with our gear and spend two nights camping on the lake. Participants must be able to swim and comfortable in open water. Trip cost includes sales tax, food, transportation, kayak equipment, tent, sleeping bag, pad and student leadership.
Wuda Ogwa Planting Days
Special Event
Join the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation for a volunteer day, planting willows, cottonwoods, dogwoods, currants, and other native plants at the Wuda Ogwa restoration site.
Please bring a refillable water bottle, work globes, shovels, and hand augers if you have them. Water and snacks will be provided.
Meet at the Bear River Massacre Monument on Hwy 91, roughly 4 miles north of Preston, ID. If you have any questions, call or email Maria: 435-734-2286, mmoncur@nwbshoshone.com
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Creating Wellness: A Wellness-Deserved Break in Your Day
Arts/Entertainment
Creative Wellness provides an open studio environment in which anyone can utilize the creative process to promote wellness and learn about art therapy. Stop by NEHMA for meditative, guided artmaking and discussion with experienced Art Therapist Susie Andruk, MA LMFT, ART-BC. Free and open to all. Friday, November 1. Being a part of a community Prompt: Who is your support group? What is your role within that community?
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
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
Lake Powell Kayaking
Recreation
We are heading down south to the amazing red rock and blue waters of Lake Powell to explore some of its many side canyons in sea kayaks. We will pack our kayaks with our gear and spend two nights camping on the lake. Participants must be able to swim and comfortable in open water. Trip cost includes sales tax, food, transportation, kayak equipment, tent, sleeping bag, pad and student leadership.
Legacy of Val Day of Service: Planting Day at Wuda Ogwa
Special Event
Join us as we honor the legacy of Val R Christensen and support the Northwestern Band of Shoshone (NWB) in their efforts to restore the ecosystem at Wuda Ogwa (located outside of Preston, ID). We will be planting native plants throughout the property formerly known as the Bear River Massacre Site. Let us know in the registration form if you'd like a spot in our minibus (only 14 spots available). Lunch will be provided by the NWB. We have some work gloves to lend out. Feel free to bring a digging tool (such as a shovel or a hand auger) if you have them. After you register, we will send you one more form to fill out that gives information to the NWB. Register through AggiePulse, link provided.
Annual Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference (IBEC)
Conference/Seminar
The annual Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference (IBEC), is coming up!
Showcase your research with an oral presentation or research poster, learn from peers, network with leading experts in biological engineering, connect with university faculty and industry representatives.
Conference Tracks:
Biomedical & Bioassay
Bioprocessing & Biomanufacturing (Synthetic Biology)
Bioenvironment & Agriculture
Workforce Development & Women in Science and Engineering (WD-WiSE)
High School Biotech Projects Competition
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for each track (except WD-WiSE)
1 CEU credit for teachers!
Contact Lauren Shanley for information.
Staff Assistant III: lauren.shanley@usu.edu
Conference Chair: anhong.zhou@usu.edu
Family First Saturday: Beading
Cultural
Join the Museum of Anthropology to learn about beadwork around the world and across time! Participate in fun crafts and activities, and experience a temporary exhibit of historic beads.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
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.
Lake Powell Kayaking
Recreation
We are heading down south to the amazing red rock and blue waters of Lake Powell to explore some of its many side canyons in sea kayaks. We will pack our kayaks with our gear and spend two nights camping on the lake. Participants must be able to swim and comfortable in open water. Trip cost includes sales tax, food, transportation, kayak equipment, tent, sleeping bag, pad and student leadership.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week
Student Activities
Monday, November 4th: First-Generation Gallery (all-day) in the Quad
Tuesday, November 5th: First-Generation Activity
Wednesday, November 6th: First-Generation Student & Staff Panel 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, November 7th: First-Generation Student Banquet 4:30-6:00pm
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
USU Percussion Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
The USU Percussion Ensembles concert is a unique and fun addition to the lineup of concerts presented by the Caine College of the Arts. Each semester, we play a wide-array of literature from contemporary percussion ensemble to pieces for world percussion. This semester’s concert will feature works from composers Adam Silverman, David Gillingham, Blake Tyson, Phillip Glass, Dave Hall, and Brett Dietz. The concert is open to all ages and will interesting for students and adults alike.
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week
Student Activities
Monday, November 4th: First-Generation Gallery (all-day) in the Quad
Tuesday, November 5th: First-Generation Activity
Wednesday, November 6th: First-Generation Student & Staff Panel 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, November 7th: First-Generation Student Banquet 4:30-6:00pm
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Front & Center Webinar: Conversational Space-Making
Workshop/Training
Front & Center Webinar: Conversational Space-Making: A Student Resource for Transforming Conflict. The Conversational Space-Makers Program supports students as they navigate some of the difficult conflicts and challenges that they face. In this session Clair Canfield will explain how this program was developed, the foundational principles that guide it, and how students can access and benefit from this service.
QCNR Mid-Morning Mingle
Social/Networking
Eat a free bagel, sip a free hot beverage of choice, and get some face-to-face with your QCNR community. Please bring your own mug if possible!
James & Alecia Porras Latinx Voices Series
Cultural
We're excited to invite you to the James & Alecia Porras Latinx Voices Series, where you can learn from our excellent guest speaker. This event promotes multicultural awareness and allows speakers to share unique perceptions related to their experiences. Of course, we'll have some light refreshments served afterward. We hope to see you there!
Igniting Active Learning: Energize Your Lessons and Boost Collaboration
Workshop/Training | Sparkshops
Discover how to transform your classroom with active learning strategies that engage students in critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. This session will explore practical ways to design interactive lessons and foster small-group collaboration, empowering students to take charge of their learning while building essential teamwork skills. Get ready to energize your teaching and boost student participation!
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week
Student Activities
Monday, November 4th: First-Generation Gallery (all-day) in the Quad
Tuesday, November 5th: First-Generation Activity
Wednesday, November 6th: First-Generation Student & Staff Panel 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, November 7th: First-Generation Student Banquet 4:30-6:00pm
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Loops and apply() functions
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Rapid Fire Research
Special Event
Four Minutes • Four Slides • Your Big Idea
The College of Science’s student-led Science Council invites Aggie scholars of all majors to apply to present their “big research idea” in four minutes with four slides at the 5th Rapid Fire Research event on Wednesday, Nov. 6, during USU Science Week 2024. Both undergraduates and graduate students are welcome to participate! Sign up using this online form by Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.
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!
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week
Student Activities
Monday, November 4th: First-Generation Gallery (all-day) in the Quad
Tuesday, November 5th: First-Generation Activity
Wednesday, November 6th: First-Generation Student & Staff Panel 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, November 7th: First-Generation Student Banquet 4:30-6:00pm
ETE Learning Circle (Evidence-Based)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
The New Handbook of Counseling Supervision by L. DiAnne Borders and Lori L. Brown Facilitated by Daphne Hartzheim and Emilee Packer Tuesdays 3:00 pm Sept 5 | Oct 3 | Nov 7 | Dec 5
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Tier 1 Public Employees Understanding Your Pension
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on understanding your Tier 1 pension. This will be an overview of Tier1 pension benefits.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
ETE Learning Circle (Digital-Age)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
Skim, Dive, Surface: Teaching Digital Reading (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) by Jenae Cohn Facilitated by Jessie Koltz Thursdays 12:00 pm Oct 3 | Oct 10 | Oct 17 | Oct 24 | Oct 31 | Nov 7th
Music Department Student Recital Hour
Arts/Entertainment | Student Recital
Join us for the Music Department's Student Recital Hour, a special showcase of exceptional student talent. Selected by faculty from their areas of specialization, these musicians have earned the honor of performing in this recital. Come enjoy an afternoon of diverse and inspiring performances, celebrating the hard work and artistry of our students.
Aetna Webinar – Reasons We Eat: Understanding Emotional Eating
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Learn what emotional eating is and the common reasons someone may struggle with it. We will also discuss identifying your personal triggers so you can become aware of what is physical and emotional hunger as well as build new skills to improve emotional eating.
I Am First Banquet
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Across the country universities celebrate first-generation student day on November 8th. At Utah State University we have a week full of events! Join us for our 8th Annual "I Am First" Banquet to celebrate the university's first-generation college students. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to confirm your spot.
Professional Fashion Night - Fall 2024
Social/Networking
Come dressed in your best professional attire and enjoy appetizers and mocktails while learning how to dress and present yourself for success in the workplace. This engaging session will feature an educational and interactive presentation by Colette Pulsipher, an expert in the fashion industry. You'll leave with practical tips and insights to elevate your professional wardrobe. Sponsored by WIBA.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Creating Wellness: A Wellness-Deserved Break in Your Day
Arts/Entertainment
Creative Wellness provides an open studio environment in which anyone can utilize the creative process to promote wellness and learn about art therapy. Stop by NEHMA for meditative, guided artmaking and discussion with experienced Art Therapist Susie Andruk, MA LMFT, ART-BC. Free and open to all. Friday, November 8. Your creative self Prompt: What words spark your creativity?
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
Cache Symphony Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
The Cache Symphony Orchestra was created over 35 years ago as a way for community members in the Cache Valley region to make music, meet with fellow musicians, and provide another source of fine classical music to the community.
The Orchestra is made up of community volunteers. It started with only a handful of musicians and has grown to a grand symphony with over 90 members. For the regular season, the orchestra performs on the campus of Utah State University twice a year: winter and spring.
Community Art Day
Arts/Entertainment
November 9 (at NEHMA): Margaret Bruton Terrazzo Art Along with her two sisters Esther and Helen, Margaret Bruton left her native San Francisco to study at the Art Students’ League in NYC. Known collectively as the “Famous Bruton Sisters”, they were part of the Bohemian Renaissance in early twentieth-century San Francisco. Make a terrazzo inspired art piece with us to celebrate Bruton and her work, Untitled, featured in our museum.
Faculty Chamber Concert
Arts/Entertainment
The Faculty Chamber Concert features CCA Music Faculty in an evening performance of chamber music. This year’s event will feature the music of Franz Liszt, Gregory Wanamaker, Dmitri Shostakovich and Mel Bonis featuring French horn, flute, saxophone, clarinet, cello and voice.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
American Festival Chorus & USU Symphony Orchestra A Veterans Day Tribute
Arts/Entertainment
Join the American Festival Chorus and the USU Symphony Orchestra for this annual concert celebrating the resolute spirit of our U.S. military service men and women. This patriotic musical tribute honors Armed Forces Veterans' courage, determination, and selfless service and pays tribute to all who have sacrificed for the free we enjoy.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Meeting
ENVS Departmental Meeting
International Education Week
Student Activities
International Education Week celebrates diverse cultures and global perspectives, bringing communities together. It’s an opportunity to broaden horizons and foster cross-cultural understanding.
Mo Paychecks, No Problem: Tips for Navigating from One Paycheck to Two Each Month at USU
Workshop/Training
Benefited employee pay frequency changes January 2025 from one paycheck to two paychecks per month (semi-monthly). How will you prepare for the upcoming change? We’ll share what we’re doing NOW to prepare to pivot so the January pay cycle doesn’t disrupt our day-to-day financial health. A recording of this workshop is available at https://extension.usu.edu/employee/marketing/training/
Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.
Introduction to Student Resources
Workshop/Training
This 60-minute seminar is designed to expose faculty to the variety of student success resources available at USU. Participants will gain valuable knowledge about USU’s academic support infrastructure. They will recognize that they are not alone in supporting their students' academic progress. The Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence (ABLE) team will lead faculty in discussions that will include an understanding of WHY these supports are necessary, WHERE to find these resources, and HOW faculty can successfully broker students to these success partners
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Applying for Retirement
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on applying for retirement. Are you ready to retire? In this webinar, we show you how to apply for retirement and every step in the application.
Unique Plants and Animals: The Flora and Fauna of Eastern Utah
Lecture/Readings
Come on a virtual fieldtrip of the beautiful plants and animals that call Eastern Utah home. We will discuss the unique adaptations that allow these species to thrive in our amazing desert habitats.
Part of USU Eastern's "From the Book Cliffs to Blanding: A Panoramic View of Eastern Utah," hear Wildland Resources professor Sunshine Brosi discuss the plants animals that call Eastern Utah home.
USU Uintah Speaker Series: Maria Sykes
Special Event
Join us for November's USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series. Maria Sykes with Green River Rural Development will be presenting on The Art of Rural Renewal: Lessons from Epicenter.
Small Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Wrangling spatial data
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
Lunch & Learn - Budgeting Hacks
Workshop/Training
USU Be Well and Extension's Empowering Financial Wellness Program present a lunch and learn on budgeting and tips to improve yours. Have you started budgeting but you’re finding it difficult to stick with it or maybe you’re not sure where to start? Join us as we discuss some budgeting hacks to help you take control of your finances make your money work for you. Join us to learn about common budgeting mistakes and how to avoid them, how to keep unexpected expenses from derailing your budget, and review our favorite budgeting methods & apps. *Presentation will be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.
Faculty Showcase: Professor Charles Hanifin
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us on the Vernal campus for lunch and a presentation from Dr. Charles Hanifin, Associate Professor of Biology.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Aggie Advantage Student Success Webinar
Conference/Seminar
Aggie Advantage Student Success Webinar 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month highlighting a student resource 6:00 pm
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lunch & Learn - It's Holiday Time Already?
Workshop/Training
USU Be Well and Aetna, USU's Employee Assistance Program present a lunch and learn on preparing for the holiday season. The holidays are painted as cheerful and relaxing. So, why do we get so stressed? Let’s look at what contributes to our stress and learn ways to reduce this level and truly enjoy those special occasions. Participants will learn to address the stress of the holidays, find ways to make the holidays more enjoyable, and learn tips to manage holiday stress. *Presentation will not be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event will qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.*
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Aetna Webinar – The Power of Positive Thinking
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Do you tend to be a more positive or negative thinker? Join this webinar to learn about the negativity bias, the effects of negative and positive thinking and how to cultivate a more positive mindset.
Communitas - David Benjamin Sherry
Arts/Entertainment
David Benjamin Sherry is an artist working to challenge and reinvigorate the American Western landscape tradition by examining our complex interconnection with the natural world, with an emphasis on queer identity, color, and magic. Sherry’s work aims to celebrate the beauty of the American landscape and engage with the fraught history of the West, with its glorified legend of freedom fabricated from stolen lands, which continue to be threatened today. Through the media of analog film photography and painting, his vibrant, large-scale and often monochrome works present a new perspective on the subject. Sherry states that “color is a conduit for me to convey and promote an emotional resonance for the landscape, while weaving in my sense of otherness as a queer person, and to symbolically represent those who have been inaccurately left out of the American West’s mythical narrative of rugged (straight, white, male) individualism.”
Sherry was born in Stony Brook, New York, and lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He received his BFA in photography from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2003 and his MFA in photography from Yale University in 2007, where he was awarded the Richard Dixon Welling Prize. In 2010, he received the Rema Hort Mann Foundation Visual Arts Grant. A multi-part installation of his work was exhibited in Greater New York 2010 at MoMA PS1, New York. Sherry taught Western landscape and large-format photography as a distinguished faculty member at the San Francisco Art Institute in 2018. In the fall of 2020, he joined the Yale MFA Photography program as a visiting critic, and in 2023, he taught the Graduate Seminar in Photography at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
LAEP Speaker Series: David Evans
Lecture/Readings
My Life in the Landscape For more than 50 years, the landscape has been at the center of my professional life. From my early days in the design/build business, to my later career in downtown revitalization and teaching, the past 50 years have enriched my life immeasurably, and taught me an array of valuable lessons. These lessons are at the heart of my presentation, with the hope of inspiring students as they dream and shape their future.
Turkey Trot 5k
Recreation
This is a fun run/walk 5k on Friday, November 15th at 4:15pm. Join us with your family and friends as we take you through our beautiful campus! Registration is $10! Students, log-in with your A# to get your discount price of $5. We will have awards for the top three female and male finishers. All participants will receive a shirt and race bib when you register and show up to the race.
Science Unwrapped - A.I. is an Astounding Innovation, But Can We Trust It?
Special Event | Science Unwrapped
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science. Data scientist John Lawson, research assistant professor in USU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Bingham Research Center at USU Uintah Basin, presents "A.I. is an Astounding Innovation, but Can We Trust It?" at 7 pm in the Emert Auditorium (ESLC 130) of the Eccles Science Learning Center on the USU campus, Logan. Admission is free. Refreshments and hands-on learning activities follow Dr. Lawson's talk. Talk Description: Artificial intelligence – AI – captures our imaginations with its rocketing innovation and surging accessibility. AI-generated text, video, images and voices seem like magic, yet can also be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with incorrect and misleading information. How do we harness this amazing tool, while curbing potential harm? Data scientist John Lawson, who uses AI to predict weather hazards, explores what it means, and the diverse skills, knowledge and precautions needed, to create trustworthy AI. Dr. Lawson's talk is part of Science Unwrapped's Fall 2024 "Joining Forces" series.
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
String and Piano Chamber Music: Fall Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for an evening of beautiful chamber music featuring students from the USU String and Piano Programs. Under the expert guidance of the Fry Street Quartet and USU Piano Faculty, these talented musicians have dedicated the semester to studying works by Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Dvorák, and William Grant Still. Celebrate their artistry as they bring these timeless compositions to life.
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
The Art of Fashion: Designs Inspired by NEHMA
Exhibition
An exhibition of half-scale fashion created by USU students in FCSE 3040, Advanced Clothing Studies: Patternmaking. Each design is inspired by a work of art on view at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. A reception for the student designers will be held November 16, 2024 from 2-4pm. The designs will be on display from November 16-26.
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Logan Canyon Winds Recital
Arts/Entertainment
The Logan Canyon Winds, the faculty wind quintet at Utah State University, welcome you to their fall recital, featuring works by Robert Muczynski, Francis Poulenc, Carl Nielsen and Dmitri Shostakovich. Comprised of Dr. Jeiran Hasan (flute), Marilyn Cole (oboe), Thiago Ancelmo (clarinet), Dr. Joel Ockerman (horn) and Leon Chodos (bassoon), the quintet will also be joined by guest artist Amy Glenn (piano) in this recital. Admission is free, and a livestream of this event will be available for those unable to attend in person.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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.
Setting the Tone for Semester-Long Student Participation by Changing up the First Day of Class
Workshop/Training | Sparkshops
Do you sometimes find students reluctant to participate in your course in spite of your best efforts and charming personality? Come attend this Sparkshop to learn a way to start the semester in a way that sets a positive tone for your course and engenders student buy-in from the beginning by collaboratively establishing classroom norms on the first day of class. (I know and I get it, class time is a precious commodity. In my experience, this practice has paid off in spades throughout the semester.)
Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Janice Brahney
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Janice Brahney, from USU WATS, will present on environmental toxicology.
Organ Area Recital
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Organ Area Recital
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Guitar Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Guitar Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Front & Center Webinar: Balancing Support and Boundaries with Students
Workshop/Training
In this session we will cover the challenging task of how to be a caring supporter of students while setting healthy boundaries and attending to your own self-care. We will do exercises to increase intentionality and consistency in boundary setting; consider our verbal and nonverbal boundary cue behaviors; play a Kahoot game to see if we’re merging into the therapist lane; do active script work for responding to struggling students; and consider personal “policies” for maximizing student support and healthy boundary setting. We will also discuss how to refer to which resources when small and big mental health issues arise.
Cultural Education
Cultural
Join us for a cultural education workshop. Enjoy valuable insights, discussions, and light refreshments with fellow students. We look forward to seeing you there!
Introduction to Student Success
Workshop/Training
Student success is core to our land-grant teaching mission at USU, where we are committed to helping students from a wide range of backgrounds be successful. Participants in this 2-hour seminar will be introduced to the culture and context of teaching for student success at USU. Faculty will learn about best practices to facilitate student success and academic belonging in their classes as well as gain familiarity with the range of supports that are available to students and faculty.
Uintah Basin Donor Banquet
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
USU Uintah Basin will celebrate scholarship donors and recipients at a dinner banquet on the Roosevelt Campus. Attendees will enjoy a catered dinner, musical entertainment as well as speeches and presentations from some of our esteemed donors.
This is an invitation only event.
Caine Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Visualizing spatial data
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
This concert will feature the Caine Jazz Combo, a guest artist, and jazz students from the Music Department performing standard jazz tunes. The jam session is open to everyone, and attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in. Jam sessions take place on the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center, near the food court.
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Preparing to Retire
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on preparing to retire. Are you hoping to retire some day? Here are some steps and considerations that you can make to prepare yourself for retirement.
Aetna Webinar – Communicating With Difficult People
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Communicating with difficult people Do you work with or live with people you think are unreasonable? Do you have family members that are difficult to deal with? Join this webinar to learn: -What is a “difficult” person? -How to communicate within the difficulty -Whether it’s better to confront or to ignore their behavior -Why boundaries are important and how to set them
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Women in Finance Upperclassmen Panel - Fall 2024
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The Women in Finance Club has listened to your feedback and will have a panel of impressive juniors and seniors to answer some of your burning questions regarding all things finance. Come join us in the Caines Room located in the Life Science Building on November 22nd from 12-1 pm. This is going to be an active discussion so please bring your questions and friends!
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
LAEP Speaker Series: Angela Brooks, Women in Landscape Architecture Lecture
Lecture/Readings
Corporation for Supportive Housing, the Source for Housing Solutions, Illinois Program No truer words have ever been spoken than Dorothy’s “There’s no place like home.” A home is more than just the physical structure; it is a place that emotes comfort, safety, and belonging. Yet for many the storied dream of home is more fiction than fairytale. I’ll share my experiences, how a chance encounter with public housing led to a career dedicated to working to help the under – and un-housed; and along the way, how my professional association helped prepare me to tackle career challenges.
Sounds of the Stadium
Arts/Entertainment
Relive the excitement of the 2024 Aggie! Marching! Band! season as we reprise all the fantastic music from our Maverik Stadium pregame and halftime shows and honor our amazingly dedicated students. Sing along with your favorites and show your Aggie pride! Sit toward the back of the Daines Concert Hall or bring some ear plugs. This is a loud one!
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Geosciences Speaker Series: Graduate Student Reports
Conference/Seminar
Graduate students from the Geosciences department will present on their current research.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Meeting
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Aetna Webinar – Beating the Winter Blahs
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Does it sometimes feel like winter will never end? Sign up for this webinar to learn more about the winter blahs and how to cope, including: * What causes the winter blahs? * Differences between the blahs and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). * Simple solutions and ways to improve your mood.
Thanksgiving Holiday
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Thanksgiving Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed November 28 2024 for Thanksgiving Day.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Day After Thanksgiving
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed Friday November 29 2024 following Thanksgiving Day.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Monday - Friday
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Geosciences Speaker Series: Undergraduate Research Showcase
Conference/Seminar
Undergraduate students from the Geosciences department will present on their current research.
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.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
QCNR Mid-Morning Mingle
Social/Networking
Eat a free bagel, sip a free hot beverage of choice, and get some face-to-face with your QCNR community. Please bring your own mug if possible!
JQL Institute for Land, Water, and Air Report Release Event
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The USU Institute for Land, Water, and Air will present our annual Report to the Governor and Legislature on Utah's Land, Water, and Air in Salt Lake City at the Gallivan Center. All are welcome. The event is free and open to the public.
Holiday traditions in Latin America
Cultural
Join us in exploring the fantastic holiday traditions of Latin America. You'll discover unique celebrations, broaden your cultural horizons, and connect with students. We can't wait to share this joyous journey with you! Plus, there'll be tasty Latin light refreshments and fun. See you there!
Promoting Civility and Dignity in Utah
Panel Discussion/Presentation
In a time when respectful dialogue and understanding are more essential than ever, we invite community members, leaders, and advocates to join us for an engaging panel dedicated to fostering civility and dignity across Utah. Tami Pyfer will discuss the Dignity Index, which serves as a powerful tool for measuring and promoting dignity in our interactions. This framework helps individuals and organizations assess their impact on others and encourages practices that uphold the inherent worth of every person. Becky Edwards will talk about her passion around electing responsive, thoughtful Utahns who will focus on civility and have complex policy conversations that focus on true governing. Civility and dignity are overarching topics important to A Bolder Way Forward (BWF). The BWF aims to inspire Utahns to engage in civil discourse and make meaningful connections across differences. To do this, we encourage Utahn’s across the state to focus on active listening, empathy, and respectful communication, which will pave the way for creating positive change in Utah.
USU Symphony Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Gaze Into Your Retirement Future
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on retirement planning. Would you like to know how you can "predict" what income you will have in retirement? Learn how to glance into your retirement future by using URS Calculators.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Custom functions
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fall Student Research Symposium
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The Fall Student Research Symposium is USU’s non-competitive celebration of undergraduate research and creative work. Held each December, students from every discipline share poster or oral presentations to the broader public.
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Retirement Investing 101
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on retirement investing. Worried about the volatile stock market? No need to fret. Learn basic investment principles to make better investment decisions for your retirement savings plans no matter the market conditions.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Finance/Econ Clubs Closing Social - Fall 2024
Social/Networking
Join us to celebrate the end of the semester and school year with a closing social for all finance/econ clubs.
Lunch will be provided!
Wintersongs
Arts/Entertainment
Begin your holiday season with the USU Choirs as they perform in the beautiful acoustics of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Wintersongs, a cherished Cache Valley tradition, features stunning choral music, a candlelight processional, English handbells, and a magnificent organ, all set in a warm, festive atmosphere.
Available showings:
Dec. 5 at 6 & 8 p.m.
Wintersongs
Arts/Entertainment
Begin your holiday season with the USU Choirs as they perform in the beautiful acoustics of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Wintersongs, a cherished Cache Valley tradition, features stunning choral music, a candlelight processional, English handbells, and a magnificent organ, all set in a warm, festive atmosphere.
Available showings:
Dec. 5 at 6 & 8 p.m.
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2024 last day of classes.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
"Christmas in Montpelier" is a stage adaptation of Ross Peterson's beloved book, showcasing the early life of one of America's most cherished history teachers. Through wry humor, a strong work ethic, and genuine kindness, Peterson's story comes to life in this captivating one-man show starring Richie Call. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas as it unfolds on stage.
Dates & Times:
Dec. 6–7, 9, 12–14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Location:
Caine Lyric Theatre on Center Street
Tri-State Band Symposium
Arts/Entertainment
The Tri-State Band Symposium is an Honor Band Experience for the Sri-State's finest wind and percussion players and their directors. Annually hosting around 150 of the finest wind and percussion players from the region's finest high schools, this event has attracted students and directors from Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. It features internationally-recognized clinicians as well as the finest performers from Utah State.
Legacy of Val Day of Service: Loaves & Fishes Community Meal
Special Event
Honor the legacy of Val Christensen by pitching in at the Loaves & Fishes Community Meal! Volunteers will be prepping and serving food, bussing tables, washing dishes, and helping set up and take down. Most volunteers are needed on Saturday, but there are a few slots to fill on Friday night for prep. Click the Register button to be taken to the sign up form. Loaves & Fishes is non-denominational, but takes place inside First Presbyterian Church in Logan because there is a commercial kitchen there. Volunteers are enthusiastically encouraged to grab a plate and sit next to community members that they might not ever meet outside of this free meal. Register through AggiePulse, link provided.
Family First Saturday: Winter Traditions
Cultural
Learn about winter traditions around the world through fun crafts and activities!
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
"Christmas in Montpelier" is a stage adaptation of Ross Peterson's beloved book, showcasing the early life of one of America's most cherished history teachers. Through wry humor, a strong work ethic, and genuine kindness, Peterson's story comes to life in this captivating one-man show starring Richie Call. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas as it unfolds on stage.
Dates & Times:
Dec. 6–7, 9, 12–14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Location:
Caine Lyric Theatre on Center Street
Tri-State Band Symposium
Arts/Entertainment
The Tri-State Band Symposium is an Honor Band Experience for the Sri-State's finest wind and percussion players and their directors. Annually hosting around 150 of the finest wind and percussion players from the region's finest high schools, this event has attracted students and directors from Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. It features internationally-recognized clinicians as well as the finest performers from Utah State.
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
"Christmas in Montpelier" is a stage adaptation of Ross Peterson's beloved book, showcasing the early life of one of America's most cherished history teachers. Through wry humor, a strong work ethic, and genuine kindness, Peterson's story comes to life in this captivating one-man show starring Richie Call. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas as it unfolds on stage.
Dates & Times:
Dec. 6–7, 9, 12–14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Location:
Caine Lyric Theatre on Center Street
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2024 final examinations week.
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Understanding URS Target Date Funds
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on understanding URS target date funds. The right target date fund can make all the difference. Designed to address risk at each retirement savings stage, see what makes URS target date funds different from URS core funds.
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
"Christmas in Montpelier" is a stage adaptation of Ross Peterson's beloved book, showcasing the early life of one of America's most cherished history teachers. Through wry humor, a strong work ethic, and genuine kindness, Peterson's story comes to life in this captivating one-man show starring Richie Call. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas as it unfolds on stage.
Dates & Times:
Dec. 6–7, 9, 12–14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Location:
Caine Lyric Theatre on Center Street
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Meeting
ENVS Departmental Meeting
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.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Machine learning methods
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Youth Conservatory Christmas Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Join the USU Youth Conservatory for a heartwarming Holiday Recital, where young pianists will perform seasonal favorites. This festive event is a perfect way to enjoy the musical talents of our students and celebrate the spirit of the season.
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
"Christmas in Montpelier" is a stage adaptation of Ross Peterson's beloved book, showcasing the early life of one of America's most cherished history teachers. Through wry humor, a strong work ethic, and genuine kindness, Peterson's story comes to life in this captivating one-man show starring Richie Call. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas as it unfolds on stage.
Dates & Times:
Dec. 6–7, 9, 12–14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Location:
Caine Lyric Theatre on Center Street
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
"Christmas in Montpelier" is a stage adaptation of Ross Peterson's beloved book, showcasing the early life of one of America's most cherished history teachers. Through wry humor, a strong work ethic, and genuine kindness, Peterson's story comes to life in this captivating one-man show starring Richie Call. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas as it unfolds on stage.
Dates & Times:
Dec. 6–7, 9, 12–14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Location:
Caine Lyric Theatre on Center Street
Community Art Day
Arts/Entertainment
December 14 (at NEHMA): The Magician’s Castle Pamela Boden is known for Surrealist abstract landscapes and animal sculpture-fragment. Come see her sculpture The Magician’s Castle and create your own abstract landscape sculpture.
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
"Christmas in Montpelier" is a stage adaptation of Ross Peterson's beloved book, showcasing the early life of one of America's most cherished history teachers. Through wry humor, a strong work ethic, and genuine kindness, Peterson's story comes to life in this captivating one-man show starring Richie Call. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas as it unfolds on stage.
Dates & Times:
Dec. 6–7, 9, 12–14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Location:
Caine Lyric Theatre on Center Street
American Festival Chorus & Orchestra Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with Mat & Savanna Shaw
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off "the most wonderful time of the year" with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley's favorite family traditions. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
"Christmas in Montpelier" is a stage adaptation of Ross Peterson's beloved book, showcasing the early life of one of America's most cherished history teachers. Through wry humor, a strong work ethic, and genuine kindness, Peterson's story comes to life in this captivating one-man show starring Richie Call. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas as it unfolds on stage.
Dates & Times:
Dec. 6–7, 9, 12–14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Location:
Caine Lyric Theatre on Center Street
Cache Children's Choir
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 24 2024 for the Holiday Break
Christmas Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 25 2024 on Christmas Day.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 26 2024 for the Holiday Break
New Year’s Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 1 2025 in observance of New Year's Day.
Phi Alpha Theta Biennial National conference in Washington DC
Conference/Seminar
Phi Alpha Theta's Biennial conference will be held in Washington DC this year. In order to submit a paper, you must be registered as a Phi Alpha Theta member. Make sure to contact Mustafa Banister to ensure you are eligible! mustafa.banister@usu.edu
Phi Alpha Theta Biennial National conference in Washington DC
Conference/Seminar
Phi Alpha Theta's Biennial conference will be held in Washington DC this year. In order to submit a paper, you must be registered as a Phi Alpha Theta member. Make sure to contact Mustafa Banister to ensure you are eligible! mustafa.banister@usu.edu
Phi Alpha Theta Biennial National conference in Washington DC
Conference/Seminar
Phi Alpha Theta's Biennial conference will be held in Washington DC this year. In order to submit a paper, you must be registered as a Phi Alpha Theta member. Make sure to contact Mustafa Banister to ensure you are eligible! mustafa.banister@usu.edu
Phi Alpha Theta Biennial National conference in Washington DC
Conference/Seminar
Phi Alpha Theta's Biennial conference will be held in Washington DC this year. In order to submit a paper, you must be registered as a Phi Alpha Theta member. Make sure to contact Mustafa Banister to ensure you are eligible! mustafa.banister@usu.edu
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2025 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 20 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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.
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.
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.
Presidents' Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed February 17 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
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.
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.
2025 Spring CEE Career Fair
Social/Networking
Career Fair
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
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.
Chicago Finance Career Trip - Spring 2025
Special Event
Join finance faculty and staff as we travel to Chicago to learn about careers in the financial services industry in the city. Exact firm visits and times will be confirmed closer to the trip dates.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Wednesday - Tuesday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2025 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2025 final examinations week.
37th Annual Shingo Conference
Conference/Seminar
Attend the 37th Annual Shingo Conference, where excellence, innovation, and transformation take center stage under the theme "Diamonds Are Forever." Drawing inspiration from the brilliance of the Shingo Model diamonds, this event will be a celebration of lasting excellence in operational performance and organizational culture.
Utah, known as “Where Ideas Connect,” is the perfect backdrop for this year’s conference—a state rich in innovation, where the Shingo Institute first began. Whether you're a seasoned Lean practitioner or just beginning your journey toward continuous improvement, this conference offers something for everyone.
We've scoured the globe to bring you world-class thought leaders and Shingo recipients, eager to share their experiences, insights, and proven strategies for achieving sustainable results. From keynote speeches by industry experts to interactive workshops and hands-on tours of companies excelling with the Shingo Model, every session is designed to empower you to drive excellence in your organization.
37th Annual Shingo Conference
Conference/Seminar
Attend the 37th Annual Shingo Conference, where excellence, innovation, and transformation take center stage under the theme "Diamonds Are Forever." Drawing inspiration from the brilliance of the Shingo Model diamonds, this event will be a celebration of lasting excellence in operational performance and organizational culture.
Utah, known as “Where Ideas Connect,” is the perfect backdrop for this year’s conference—a state rich in innovation, where the Shingo Institute first began. Whether you're a seasoned Lean practitioner or just beginning your journey toward continuous improvement, this conference offers something for everyone.
We've scoured the globe to bring you world-class thought leaders and Shingo recipients, eager to share their experiences, insights, and proven strategies for achieving sustainable results. From keynote speeches by industry experts to interactive workshops and hands-on tours of companies excelling with the Shingo Model, every session is designed to empower you to drive excellence in your organization.
37th Annual Shingo Conference
Conference/Seminar
Attend the 37th Annual Shingo Conference, where excellence, innovation, and transformation take center stage under the theme "Diamonds Are Forever." Drawing inspiration from the brilliance of the Shingo Model diamonds, this event will be a celebration of lasting excellence in operational performance and organizational culture.
Utah, known as “Where Ideas Connect,” is the perfect backdrop for this year’s conference—a state rich in innovation, where the Shingo Institute first began. Whether you're a seasoned Lean practitioner or just beginning your journey toward continuous improvement, this conference offers something for everyone.
We've scoured the globe to bring you world-class thought leaders and Shingo recipients, eager to share their experiences, insights, and proven strategies for achieving sustainable results. From keynote speeches by industry experts to interactive workshops and hands-on tours of companies excelling with the Shingo Model, every session is designed to empower you to drive excellence in your organization.
Commencement
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring commencement 2025.
37th Annual Shingo Conference
Conference/Seminar
Attend the 37th Annual Shingo Conference, where excellence, innovation, and transformation take center stage under the theme "Diamonds Are Forever." Drawing inspiration from the brilliance of the Shingo Model diamonds, this event will be a celebration of lasting excellence in operational performance and organizational culture.
Utah, known as “Where Ideas Connect,” is the perfect backdrop for this year’s conference—a state rich in innovation, where the Shingo Institute first began. Whether you're a seasoned Lean practitioner or just beginning your journey toward continuous improvement, this conference offers something for everyone.
We've scoured the globe to bring you world-class thought leaders and Shingo recipients, eager to share their experiences, insights, and proven strategies for achieving sustainable results. From keynote speeches by industry experts to interactive workshops and hands-on tours of companies excelling with the Shingo Model, every session is designed to empower you to drive excellence in your organization.
37th Annual Shingo Conference
Conference/Seminar
Attend the 37th Annual Shingo Conference, where excellence, innovation, and transformation take center stage under the theme "Diamonds Are Forever." Drawing inspiration from the brilliance of the Shingo Model diamonds, this event will be a celebration of lasting excellence in operational performance and organizational culture.
Utah, known as “Where Ideas Connect,” is the perfect backdrop for this year’s conference—a state rich in innovation, where the Shingo Institute first began. Whether you're a seasoned Lean practitioner or just beginning your journey toward continuous improvement, this conference offers something for everyone.
We've scoured the globe to bring you world-class thought leaders and Shingo recipients, eager to share their experiences, insights, and proven strategies for achieving sustainable results. From keynote speeches by industry experts to interactive workshops and hands-on tours of companies excelling with the Shingo Model, every session is designed to empower you to drive excellence in your organization.
14-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
65 instruction days, 1 test day
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
London Finance Career Trip - Spring 2025
Special Event
Join finance faculty and staff exploring careers in the financial services industry in London, England!
Memorial Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Memorial Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed May 26 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed June 16 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed) - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
Independence Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Independence Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed July 4 2025 in observance of Independence Day.
Pioneer Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed July 24 2025 in observance of Pioneer Day.
Pioneer Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2025 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Labor Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Fall Break
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Thanksgiving Holiday
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Thanksgiving Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed November 27 2025 for Thanksgiving Day.
Day After Thanksgiving
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed Friday November 28 2025 following Thanksgiving Day.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Monday - Friday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2025 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2025 final examinations week.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 24 2025 for the Holiday Break
Christmas Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 25 2025 on Christmas Day.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 26 2025 for the Holiday Break
New Year’s Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 1 2026 in observance of New Year's Day.
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2026 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 19 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Presidents' Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed February 16 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Wednesday - Tuesday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2026 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2026 final examinations week.
Commencement
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring commencement 2026.
14-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
65 instruction days, 1 test day
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
Memorial Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Memorial Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed May 25 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed June 15 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed) - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
Independence Day (Observed) - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Independence Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed July 3 2026 in observance of Independence Day.
Pioneer Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed July 24 2026 in observance of Pioneer Day.
Pioneer Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2026 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Labor Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Fall Break
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Thanksgiving Holiday
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Thanksgiving Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed November 26 2026 for Thanksgiving Day.
Day After Thanksgiving
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed Friday November 27 2026 following Thanksgiving Day.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Monday - Friday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2026 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2026 final examinations week.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 24 2026 for the Holiday Break
Christmas Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 25 2026 on Christmas Day.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 31 2026 for the Holiday Break
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2027 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Wednesday - Tuesday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2027 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2027 final examinations week.
Commencement
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring commencement 2027.
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