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November 2020

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Alumni Lunch Series: Digital Take-Out with Dean Joe Ward

Special Event

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

On Thursday, November 5, we'll close out this series for Fall 2020 with a conversation with Joe Ward, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. While he may not be an alum of our college, he has met more CHaSS alumni than anyone in recent memory. Dean Ward will speak to skills he's seen CHaSS graduates transfer to meaningful careers. Come hear more about the real impact our grads are having in the professional world and gain insights for ways to translate your degree into dream job.

Listen in and participate by asking questions during the live Zoom event on November 5 at 11am: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ibGn3LbTQPSZogFr3MBelQ

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

Nov

Around the World Wednesdays: Asia

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, November 11, our panel will discuss working in the Asia. Medlir Mema (Political Science ‘04), Associate Professor of International Relations at Tokyo International University; Ben Quick (MS American Studies '11, BS Recreation Resources Management '03), Professor of English and Composition at the American University in Vietnam; and Keith Wilson (MS ITLS '11, BS Journalism '08), International Project Director at IDFL Laboratory and Institute based in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, will share their experiences working and living in another part of the world.

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

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

Nov

CHaSS Alumni Presentation: Young Alums

Special Event

Help CHaSS celebrate USU Homecoming week by welcoming back three recent graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences!

Tony Ahlstrom, Community Outreach Coordinator, Penna Powers
Alison Gardner, Life Coach, Empowering Lower Lights | Digital Initiatives Assistant, USU Special Collections & Archives
Megan Miner Thiriot, Technical Writer, Goldman Sachs

Join Tony(Communication Studies ’20), Alison(History ’16), and Megan (Communication Studies ’18), as they discuss their experiences entering the workforce, building expertise, and starting the journey toward a fulfilling career. Hear how they engaged as undergraduates to shape their successes to date and partake in a frank discussion about the challenges that lie ahead. Get useful advice and learn how they found internships, participated in the USU student experience, and landed that first job!

Register to join the conversation on Zoom and ask questions during the live event on Friday, November 10 at 12:30pm.
https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aAUlC1UCSFq0KM4M9lMZhg