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21
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Editing 2+ Courses in one Place with Canvas Blueprints

Workshop/Training

Canvas allows a teacher to create a "blueprint" course, where updates can be made just once and then synced to several associated courses. This can greatly ease the management of multiple versions of the same class. This workshop shows how to use and effectively manage blueprint courses.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
21
Aug

Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Meeting

Monthly Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Old Main |
21
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Advanced Zoom

Workshop/Training

Learn about advanced Zoom options, such as breakout rooms, polls, and using multiple monitors.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
22
Aug

USU Restoration Consortium Short Course: Basic Wetland Delineation

Workshop/Training

Instructors: Dr. Karin Kettenring & Nate Norman Dates: August 22-23, 2023 Description: Learn to apply wetland delineation course material in real-world wetland settings when problem-solving and decision-making in the face of uncertainty are necessary (especially with problematic soil situations). Students will develop specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by wetland professionals as specified by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

All Day | Natural Resources Building |
22
Aug

CIDI Workshop - New Quizzes in Canvas

Workshop/Training

Learn how to leverage New Quizzes in Canvas to create a more dynamic assessment experience. This workshop will include New Quizzes creation, question types, settings, moderating, and editing. Changes to the workshop curriculum can be made based on instructor experience. To register, click on the website link below.

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Online/Virtual |
22
Aug

Shelley Willingham: The Business Case for Inclusive Marketing

Workshop/Training

Shelley Willingham is a business strategy expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with more than 20 years of corporate and small business experience. In this one-hour webinar, Shelley will make the case for why diversity, equity, and inclusion matter in the marketing of higher education and how communicators can promote a sense of belonging for employees and students so they can thrive.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
22
Aug

Jed Taylor: Amplifying career impact and opportunities through engineering entrepreneurship and innovation

Lecture/Readings

Join Jed Taylor, Assistant Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Executive Director of the Technology Entrepreneur Center in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as he lectures on amplifying your career impact in engineering.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Engineering Building |
22
Aug

New Student and Parent Orientation

Student Activities

We will be holding New Student and Parent Orientation. We will be assisting new students and their parent with information about campus resources and policies. We will also answer questions regarding what you'll need to know as a new student and how to be a successful student. We're excited to announce that Dr. Buu Nygren, Navajo Nation President, will be speaking to us. Dinner will be served. Please RSVP Christian Haws by email @ christian.haws@usu.edu.

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Utah State University Blanding Campus |
22
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Teaching Connect Classes

Workshop/Training

Best practices and tools to use while broadcast teaching. Topics will vary based on attendees and their needs.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

USU Eastern Chamber Choir & Scholarship Auditions

Student Activities

Let Your Voice Be Heard: USU Eastern Choir and Scholarship Auditions

Don’t miss your chance to shine! Auditions for the USU Eastern Chamber Choir and for Choir Scholarships will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, to Friday, September 1st in CIB 131.

No experience? No problem! Everyone is encouraged to try out! For further details and to secure your audition slot, reach out to us at larry.martin@usu.edu.

#USUEasternChoirAuditions #ElevateYourVoice

All Day | Utah State University Eastern Campus |
23
Aug

CIDI Workshop - What's New in Canvas?

Workshop/Training

This workshop will walk through new features in Canvas and how to utilize them in your courses.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

AI in Teaching: Basics

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address what they are capable of and the various ways teachers can choose to approach them in their classes. We'll discuss syllabus language, AI detection tools, and ways to encourage students to think critically, use AI responsibly, and demonstrate their own capabilities. We'll also share some ideas and examples of AI as a teaching tool.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

Introduction to Social Annotation with Hypothes.is

Workshop/Training

This session will be an introduction to using Hypothesis and social annotation in your courses. Jessica from the Hypothesis team will share how teachers are using annotation-powered reading to help students develop foundational academic skills like deep reading and persuasive writing. In addition to sharing pedagogical best practices for social annotation, she will demonstrate how Hypothesis is used with course readings in Canvas. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to start incorporating social annotation into their courses to improve student outcomes.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
24
Aug

New Graduate Student Orientation

Information/Orientation

An orientation to welcome new graduate students to Utah State University, complete with breakout sessions and an ice cream social.

8:00 am - 1:30 pm | Eccles Conference Center |
24
Aug

USU Restoration Consortium Short Course: Field Botany: Wetland and riparian plants

Workshop/Training

Instructors: Dr. Karin Kettenring & Dr. Leila Shultz Dates: August 24-25, 2023 Description: Through this course, students will become familiar with commonly encountered plant families and genera found in wetland and riparian systems and develop the skills, competencies and points of view needed by professionals in the field.

All Day | Natural Resources Building |
24
Aug

USU Eastern Chamber Choir & Scholarship Auditions

Student Activities

Let Your Voice Be Heard: USU Eastern Choir and Scholarship Auditions

Don’t miss your chance to shine! Auditions for the USU Eastern Chamber Choir and for Choir Scholarships will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, to Friday, September 1st in CIB 131.

No experience? No problem! Everyone is encouraged to try out! For further details and to secure your audition slot, reach out to us at larry.martin@usu.edu.

#USUEasternChoirAuditions #ElevateYourVoice

All Day | Utah State University Eastern Campus |
24
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Importing and Updating Your Course for the New Semester

Workshop/Training

This workshop addresses how to copy content from one semester's course to another, update due dates and settings, check for problems, and make additional enhancements.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
24
Aug

Aetna Webinar – Letting Go of the Past: Your Life Is Now

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Learning how to let go is important for being able to move forward. Join this webinar to get tips on how to release things that hold you back and make your days more positive and happy.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
24
Aug

AI in Teaching: Opportunities

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss some of the ways AI can be used by faculty for content creation, design analysis, help with feedback, student coaching, simulation, and more. We'll give examples of assignments and prompts using AI and allow participants to share their own thoughts and ideas around AI in teaching.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
24
Aug

USU Uintah Basin's Annual Carnival and BBQ

Special Event

Join us on the Vernal Campus for this FREE event for USU students and their families. Enjoy free food, student prizes and learn about programs and services!

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
24
Aug

Discover Science

Student Activities

Are you a new USU Science major (or interested in majoring in a College of Science degree program) and attending Connections Week 2023? Join us for "Discover Science" Thursday, Aug. 24, from 5-6:30 pm in the Life Sciences Building (LSB 133) Auditorium and Atrium. Get to know the college's student leaders, learn about undergrad research opportunities and enjoy Aggie Ice Cream! All Aggies are welcome.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Life Sciences Building |
24
Aug

USU Uintah Basin Annual Fall Carnival and BBQ

Student Activities

Join us on the Vernal campus for this years annual Fall Carnival! Free food, prizes, and lots of information on USU and community programs.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
25
Aug

USU Eastern Chamber Choir & Scholarship Auditions

Student Activities

Let Your Voice Be Heard: USU Eastern Choir and Scholarship Auditions

Don’t miss your chance to shine! Auditions for the USU Eastern Chamber Choir and for Choir Scholarships will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, to Friday, September 1st in CIB 131.

No experience? No problem! Everyone is encouraged to try out! For further details and to secure your audition slot, reach out to us at larry.martin@usu.edu.

#USUEasternChoirAuditions #ElevateYourVoice

All Day | Utah State University Eastern Campus |
25
Aug

Avoiding Predatory Publishers

Workshop/Training

Whether you're a seasoned researcher or new to the field, understanding the warning signs and strategies for identifying predatory publishers is crucial for protecting your work and reputation. We will share insights, discuss best practices, and provide practical tips to help you make informed decisions about where to publish your research. Don't miss this opportunity to safeguard your scholarly contributions. Register today to attend in person or via Zoom.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | USU Libraries |
25
Aug

Ute Ladies’ Tresses Orchid Monitoring

Special Event

Bear River Land Conservancy is seeking community volunteers of all ages that want to help us conduct our annual monitoring of Ute Ladies’ Tresses. Monitoring events will occur on Friday evenings beginning July 28th through early September. Each Friday, we will meet at 6 p.m. at ~5400 W, 1800 S in Mendon. Please wear long sleeve shirts, pants, and sturdy shoes. Ute Ladies’ Tresses are a threatened perennial flowering orchid found in open wetland and riparian micro-habitats, are mostly pollinated by bumblebees, and are dependent on mycorrhizal fungi. As part of our efforts to manage Mendon Meadows Preserve and to protect this rare orchid, Bear River Land Conservancy conducts annual monitoring and established a pollinator garden in 2022. For more information on Ute Ladies’ Tresses see the following resources: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_spdi6.pdf https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8d9e23d0c90e4a978fa6110f266b1f7f

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
25
Aug

USU Luminary

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

Join us in welcoming Utah State University's newest Aggies onto the Logan campus! In its fifth year, the Connections Luminary allows students the opportunity to process from the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum to the Quad. During this time, students will hear from esteemed speakers, create lasting connections with others, and experience a meaningful welcome to Utah State University. This event is special because it celebrates people from all backgrounds. As a community member, you have the unique opportunity to welcome our newest Aggies to campus! Help make this experience as special as possible.

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm | Quad |
25
Aug

USU Luminary

Fair/Festival

The public is invited to come to the east side of the Quad at 8:15 p.m. to hold a blue luminary lantern and to line up along the sidewalk as the new students walk to the Quad. Participants will be able to keep their lanterns after the Luminary. Parking is available in the Big Blue Terrace and the Aggie Terrace. A video of last year’s Luminary is available at https://youtu.be/KtWtsjvaTJE.

8:15 pm - 10:00 pm | Quad |
25
Aug

USU Eastern Luminary

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

The public is invited to participate in this year's luminary on August 25th, 2023. Join us un the Geary Theatre at 8:30 PM to welcome our new students as they begin their new chapter. Participants will be given a blue lantern and will participate in the luminary ceremony.

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
26
Aug

USU Eastern Chamber Choir & Scholarship Auditions

Student Activities

Let Your Voice Be Heard: USU Eastern Choir and Scholarship Auditions

Don’t miss your chance to shine! Auditions for the USU Eastern Chamber Choir and for Choir Scholarships will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, to Friday, September 1st in CIB 131.

No experience? No problem! Everyone is encouraged to try out! For further details and to secure your audition slot, reach out to us at larry.martin@usu.edu.

#USUEasternChoirAuditions #ElevateYourVoice

All Day | Utah State University Eastern Campus |
26
Aug

Blue Goes Green Day at the Dam

Special Event

Learn how YOU can get involved with sustainability on campus during your time at USU and grab some FREE Aggie Ice Cream. Catered to Connections students, but open to the USU community, this event will host paddle boards and kayaking activities, tabling from COSAS, SOSNR, the Student Sustainability Club, Aggie Blue Bikes, the Organic Farm, and more to introduce students to resources available to help them create a more sustainable lifestyle and campus.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
27
Aug

USU Eastern Chamber Choir & Scholarship Auditions

Student Activities

Let Your Voice Be Heard: USU Eastern Choir and Scholarship Auditions

Don’t miss your chance to shine! Auditions for the USU Eastern Chamber Choir and for Choir Scholarships will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, to Friday, September 1st in CIB 131.

No experience? No problem! Everyone is encouraged to try out! For further details and to secure your audition slot, reach out to us at larry.martin@usu.edu.

#USUEasternChoirAuditions #ElevateYourVoice

All Day | Utah State University Eastern Campus |
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