Upcoming Events

October 2020

Oct

CHaSS Banking Panel

Special Event

Please join us on Friday, October 2 for a special alumni presentation at 12:30pm MST. If you’re a CHaSS major who’s never considered a career in banking, perhaps you should. CHaSS Alumni go on to enjoy any number of careers in a variety of industries. And yes, that includes banking and finance!

This virtual event will feature Justin Barnes (BA Law & Constitutional Studies ’14), Megan Goettsche (MHR ’18, BS Communication Studies ’14), and Tabitha Perkins (BS Social Work ’07). As a Bank Secrecy Act Risk Analyst for Finwise Bank, Justin is experienced in anti-money laundering, fraud, and risk analysis. Megan works as a Human Resource Partner at Zions Bancorporation where she supports Risk and Corporate Credit. She is an experienced Assistant Vice President skilled in relationship management, employee relations, and leadership development. Tabitha has worked for Zions Bank for the last decade and serves as a Vice President of Business Development in their Private Banking Department. She is responsible for gathering data to be used in the selling process, participating in community organizations and activities, and assisting clients in exploring investment & banking options.

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

Oct

Virtual Career and Internship Fair

Special Event

Register for the fair and signup for 1:1 and group meetings with over 35 employers:

As you prepare for the fair, it’s important that you register for employer sessions in advance. You can only attend sessions you registered for.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Oct

CHaSS Pre-Law Series: Mat Roundy (Poli Sci '16), Clerk, Utah's First Judicial Court

Special Event

On Tuesday, October 6 the CHaSS Pre-Law Alumni Series will focus on Lessons from Law School. Please join us for a conversation on Zoom with Mat Roundy, a judicial clerk for the First Judicial District of Utah. Mat majored in Political Science at Utah State University before going on to the University of Oregon School of Law. Mat’s interest in the legal field began as an undergraduate who participated in IOGP’s internship program. He has since clerked for the Civil Litigation Division of the Oregon Department of Justice and served as an extern for the Honorable Ann Aiken of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.

Join us as we explore various opportunities and aspects of the legal profession. All USU students, faculty, and staff are welcome!

Interested attendees can register now and ask questions during the live Q&A!

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

Oct

A Day of Giving

Special Event

Twenty-four hours to give to cause that will help our Aggie community.

12:00 am - 11:55 pm | More Info

Oct

Leadership Week: The Executive Challenge - Round 1

Special Event

The Executive Challenge is a one of a kind, fast-paced, multi-round simulation where 16 teams face off in an immersive leadership development experience. Assemble a team, network with c-level executives, and put your leadership skills to the test with the chance to win up to $2000.

Register at huntsman.usu.edu/leadership/executive-challenge by September 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM.

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Oct

Around the World Wednesdays: Africa

Special Event

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHaSS) is teaming up with the Institute of Government and Politics to bring you Around the World Wednesdays –a series of conversations with Utah State University alumni working internationally.

Join us each month as we virtually visit a different region to learn the ins and outs of finding opportunities abroad, navigating a new culture, and exploring professional environments beyond our borders.

On Wednesday, October 14th, our panel will discuss working in the Africa. Ann Norman (History '99), General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Pioneer Energy, and Gabrielle Gay (Economics ’07), Chief Operating Officer of Ensign College in Ghana, will share their experiences helping to meet the energy and healthcare needs of African countries.

Co-host Dr. Shannon Peterson is also available to share opportunities for current USU students interested in interning abroad.

Join the conversation on Zoom at 12:30pm MST: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lWy0BhZWTcWgly569oyyKA

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

Oct

Chocolate Creation Competition

Special Event

October 15 is the deadline to submit your Chocolate Creation Product for the Competition hosted by the Aggie Chocolate Factory. More information can be found at: https://aggiechocolatestore.com/expo/
Don't miss this opportunity to win a lot of prizes!

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | More Info

Oct

8th Annual Lucid Programming Competition

Special Event

Join us for the 8th annual Lucid Programming Competition. Compete virtually against students from universities across the western US for a chance to win an Amazon gift card worth up to $350. It's always a good time—you won't want to miss it!

9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Oct

HR Leaders Lecture Series

Special Event

USU’s Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Club invites you to its HR Leaders Lecture Series. Every month, a distinguished HR leader will present to students about their specialized field. For students interested in HR, Leadership, or Management this is a lecture series you cannot afford to miss.

This month, Elisa Garn will be talking about Employer Branding and her experience in more than 15 years in HR. Elisa works in business development and recruiting primarily with small to mid-sized businesses. She is a member of the Forbes Human Resource Council, has served as the President for Salt Lake SHRM, co-founded DisruptHR SLC, currently serves as the Executive Director for Utah SHRM and acts as an advisor and member of several business-focused groups. Elisa holds the SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PRC and SHRM Talent Management Specialty Credential certifications. A true believer of the global impact HR can have on creating a better human experience, her career path now focuses on the advocacy and influence for the progression of the people function within the business environment.

Sign up for the event here.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Oct

CHaSS Alumni Presentation: Maj Joe Phippen (Speech Comm '09)

Special Event

Join us on Tuesday, October 27 for a discussion with CHaSS alum, Major Joe Phippen. Major Phippen graduated with a BA in Speech Communication from Utah State University in 2009 before joining the US Marines. His military career has seen deployments to Afghanistan, Korea, and the Western Pacific. He currently serves as the Assistant Secretary for Operations with the United Nations Command in the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

Major Phippen will share how his undergraduate experience has impacted his military career during an informal and open discussion with current students. Participants are thus encouraged to come with questions to this virtual event.

This CHaSS Alumni presentation will be held on Skype (no account needed). Register now on Handshake to receive the link to join us on October 27: https://usu.joinhandshake.com/events/607345

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

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