Upcoming Events

November 2020

Nov

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

USU SHRM's LinkedIn Event

Special Event

JD Conway has worked in HR for well over a decade and specializes in recruitment and talent acquisition. As such, JD knows the impact a well built LinkedIn profile can have for applicants, job-seekers, and students looking to grow their network. That's why USU SHRM is proud to announce that JD will be training our SHRM chapter on how to best build and utilize your LinkedIn account. JD currently works as the Head of Talent Acquisition at BambooHR and is also the current Director of College Relations for Utah SHRM. He is passionate about HR through his recruitment specialist lens!

Register for the event here.

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

Nov

Student Fee Town Hall

Special Event

We’re holding a Student Fee Town Hall Mon. Nov. 9th at 4 pm in the TSC Ballroom. Students can attend in person or stream through Instagram Live (@usustudentassociation). There will be presentations given by each fee administrator, explaining what our fees are used for and how they’ve been used differently due to COVID related changes. There will also be a question and answer portion where students may ask questions directly to administrators. Questions may also be submitted prior to the event by direct messaging @usustudentassociation on Instagram. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about how our fees are used and voice concerns directly to administration. Contact executivevp.ususa@usu.edu with any questions.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom | 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

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

Nov

HR Leaders Lecture Series (HRIS)

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, Tyler Orr will be talking about his career and experience with HRIS systems and People Analytics. Tyler earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from BYU and realized during his final year that HR was a perfect field for him to apply his people focus and analytical mindset. After working for a year, he began the dual USU MHR / MBA program, where he was recruited into USAA's HR Career Development Program upon graduation. He has been with USAA since June 2019 and is about to finish a rotation with the People Insights (People Analytics) team. He is obsessed with paying his good fortune forward, and spends much of his spare time mentoring students.

Register for the event here.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

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