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01
Oct

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!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
01
Oct

Community Week Come Together Bike Ride

Student Activities | Inclusive Excellence

Join Aggie Blue Bikes for a community bike ride Tuesday, October 1st at 5:30. We will be meeting at Aggie Blue Bikes and then starting our ride. Bring your lights and a helmet for a safe fun time.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
01
Oct

Women's Intro to Top Rope Belay

Recreation

Women's climb night just got special as we'll be hosting a women's introduction to top rope belaying. Hosted during women's climb night (7:30pm-10pm) at the climbing wall, we'll go over everything you need to know as an introduction to top rope belaying. It's a safe space for women to learn the basics, ask questions, and climb with others. Register at the climbing wall, $10 clinic fee

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
03
Oct

Free Cooking Demo

Recreation

Cooking Demo Schedule: Topics TBD. Cooking Demos will start promptly at 4pm and will run for approximately 1 hour. These demos are taught by senior USU Nutrition & Dietetics students. Come get some delicious food samples and learn how to cook new foods/dishes!

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
04
Oct

Wild Women City of Rocks Climbing & Camping

Recreation

We are heading north across the border to the City of Rocks National Preserve to climb and camp. We will spend our days exploring and climbing some of the amazing routes in the City and our evenings around the camp fire. No climbing experience is necessary for this trip and all abilities are welcome. Participants must be prepared for overnight camping, moderate hiking and heights. The trip cost includes transportation, food, camping fees, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, group climbing equipment and shoes, helmet and harness. Space is limited, so register today!

All Day |
05
Oct

Wild Women City of Rocks Climbing & Camping

Recreation

We are heading north across the border to the City of Rocks National Preserve to climb and camp. We will spend our days exploring and climbing some of the amazing routes in the City and our evenings around the camp fire. No climbing experience is necessary for this trip and all abilities are welcome. Participants must be prepared for overnight camping, moderate hiking and heights. The trip cost includes transportation, food, camping fees, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, group climbing equipment and shoes, helmet and harness. Space is limited, so register today!

All Day |
06
Oct

Wild Women City of Rocks Climbing & Camping

Recreation

We are heading north across the border to the City of Rocks National Preserve to climb and camp. We will spend our days exploring and climbing some of the amazing routes in the City and our evenings around the camp fire. No climbing experience is necessary for this trip and all abilities are welcome. Participants must be prepared for overnight camping, moderate hiking and heights. The trip cost includes transportation, food, camping fees, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, group climbing equipment and shoes, helmet and harness. Space is limited, so register today!

All Day |
07
Oct

Community Voices & Engagement Workshop Series: Community Leader Panel

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Three non-profit leaders will discuss active citizenship, non-profit leadership, and how to get involved. Following the panel, Center for Community Engagement staff will share the Pathways of Public Service which gives students a range of possibilities by which they can contribute to the public good.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
08
Oct

Latinx Faculty and staff mixer

Cultural

We're excited to introduce you to our wonderful faculty and staff members who proudly celebrate their Latinx heritage. Join us to learn how their background influences their vision and connect with them in engaging conversations. Everyone is welcome! Enjoy some delicious Latin light refreshments during this event!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
09
Oct

USU Farmers Market

Fair/Festival

The USU Farmers Market was launched in 2017 with support from the Student Sustainability grant program. The fall market features live local musicians in addition to local businesses and student organizations. One of the student benefits is the Double Your Bucks program which allows students to double their money in dollar increments up to $6.00. The tokens may only be used in the Market towards produce and select food items.

11:00 am - 3:00 pm | TSC, Plaza |
09
Oct

Lead Climbing Clinic

Recreation

Lead climbing clinics are back for the fall semester! Learn everything from tying knots to climbing routes with our lead climbing clinic on October 9th from 4-8pm at the ARC climbing wall. Register at the wall, $25 clinic fee.

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
10
Oct

FREE LUNCH- Panda Express

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

Free Panda Express lunch for the first 40 VRO Students.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
10
Oct

Beginner Mountain Biking

Recreation

New to mountain biking? Want to learn riding techniques and improve your skills? Come hit the trail with us as we spend a day riding a beginner-friendly trail while working on body position, bike function and other fundamental mountain biking techniques. Trip cost includes a bike rental (pending availability), transportation and student leadership.

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
12
Oct

Intramural Pickleball Tournament

Recreation

Intramural pickleball tournament! Saturday, October 12 in the MAC and HPER 201/209 starting at noon. Free with an IM membership or just $15 with a single sports pass. Registration is done using the Fusion Play app. Men's, women's, and co-ed divisions.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
12
Oct

Legacy of Val Day of Service: Fruit Picking with USU Harvest Rescue

Special Event

Join us as we honor the legacy of Val R Christensen and fight food waste and food insecurity! USU Harvest Rescue coordinates volunteers to pick local produce that might go to waste, then donates it to various food pantries, including the SNAC Pantry. Many hands make light work, so tell your friends and see how many pounds of produce we can pick for our community members! Register to help through AggiePulse, link provided below.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
14
Oct

Introduction to Climbing Clinic

Recreation

Want to climb but not sure where to start? Come over to the ARC climbing wall for our Introduction to Climbing Clinic. Instructors will be ready to teach and assist. Just $5 on October 14th from 3-5pm. Sign up at the ARC climbing wall!

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
14
Oct

Community Voices & Engagement Workshop Series: Immigration & Refugee Resettlement in Cache Valley

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Cache Refugee Immigrant Connection (CRIC) and Athletics United volunteers will discuss the local refugee situation and how we can make Cache Valley a community for everyone.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
15
Oct

Getting Involved

Student Activities

Come and mingle with us! Find out about different ways to get involved in the campus community while enjoying some light refreshments. It's a great opportunity to relax, chat with other students, and learn how to become an active part of the USU community. Take advantage of enriching your college experience and making lasting connections!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
15
Oct

Women's Lead Climbing Clinic

Recreation

Lead climbing clinics are back for the fall semester - and this one is for the girls! Learn everything from tying knots to climbing routes with our lead climbing clinic on October 9th from 6-10pm (during women's climb night) at the ARC climbing wall. Register at the wall, $25 clinic fee.

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
15
Oct

Halo Pick Up

Recreation

Join us at the Esports Arena for pick up Halo gaming! All skill levels are welcome. Free with an Esports Membership ($35/semester) or just an $8 drop-in pass. Esports Arena is located next to Maverick Stadium.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
17
Oct

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.

All Day |
17
Oct

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.

All Day |
17
Oct

Pink Out Surge

Recreation

Join us for our Pink Out Surge event! Not sure what Surge is? It's a HIIT-inspired workout mixed with cardio tracks and strength training that makes for a great workout and fun time. It'll be held in the MAC Gym at the ARC from 6:30-7:30pm. Free with a group fitness pass or just $5 without. Wear your brightest pink for breast cancer awareness!

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
18
Oct

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.

All Day |
18
Oct

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.

All Day |
19
Oct

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.

All Day |
19
Oct

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.

All Day |
20
Oct

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.

All Day |
20
Oct

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.

All Day |
21
Oct

Community Voices & Engagement Workshop Series: Sustainable Lifestyle Choices

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Panel discussion of sustainability issues.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
22
Oct

FREE LUNCH- Chic Fil A with Guest Presenter

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

Free Chic Fil A lunch for the first 40 VRO Students with a guest presenter.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
22
Oct

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!

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

USU Harvest Rescue: Pears & Peppers

Student Activities

We will be picking pears and peppers! We'll be gleaning at two locations tomorrow and plan to spend about an hour at each. We will go over fruit and harvest specifics at the site as a group. Sign up through https://airtable.com/apprz1I1yDmN4OvwP/shrNr1OnOHPqGfPm7 Volunteers who harvest and pick produce are required to wear closed toed shoes and be respectful of the tree/land owners property. Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to have adult supervision during the gleaning sessions.

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

USU Harvest Rescue

Student Activities

Volunteers who harvest and pick produce are required to wear closed toed shoes and be respectful of the tree/land owners property. Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to have adult supervision during the gleaning sessions. Register to harvest through https://airtable.com/apprz1I1yDmN4OvwP/shrNr1OnOHPqGfPm7

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

Volunteer tutors for Athletics United kids

Special Event

Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/479930-volunteer-tutors-for-athletics-united-kids

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
24
Oct

Mario Kart Tournament

Recreation

Rev your engines and get ready for a day of high-speed racing and friendly competition at our Mario Kart Tournament. All skill levels are welcome, come play for the top spot or for fun with friends! Free with an Esports Membership ($35/semester) or $8 drop-in pass. Esports Arena is located next to Maverick Stadium.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
26
Oct

Volunteer with Community Rakes & Shovels

Special Event

Provide free leaf-raking and snow-shoveling services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! After registering, you will be matched with a resident who has requested help. If you feel like raking leaves, we're expecting you to find a group who can assist you (unless you like raking by yourself). The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A. If you feel like shoveling snow, you're signing up for a commitment to a resident for the duration of the snowy season. Your matched resident will have your name and phone number on a card, and they will call you when they need help this winter. Register through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/387949-community-rakes-and-shovels

9:30 am - 6:30 pm |
26
Oct

Intramural Cornhole Tournament

Recreation

Intramural Cornhole Tournament! Saturday, October 26th starting at 10am on the Aggie Legacy Fields. Registration opens Oct. 9 and closes the 22nd. Free with IM membership or just $15 with single sports pass. Registration is done using the Fusion Play app.

10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
27
Oct

Volunteer with Community Rakes & Shovels

Special Event

Provide free leaf-raking and snow-shoveling services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! After registering, you will be matched with a resident who has requested help. If you feel like raking leaves, we're expecting you to find a group who can assist you (unless you like raking by yourself). The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A. If you feel like shoveling snow, you're signing up for a commitment to a resident for the duration of the snowy season. Your matched resident will have your name and phone number on a card, and they will call you when they need help this winter. Register through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/387949-community-rakes-and-shovels

9:30 am - 6:30 pm |
28
Oct

Volunteer with Community Rakes & Shovels

Special Event

Provide free leaf-raking and snow-shoveling services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! After registering, you will be matched with a resident who has requested help. If you feel like raking leaves, we're expecting you to find a group who can assist you (unless you like raking by yourself). The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A. If you feel like shoveling snow, you're signing up for a commitment to a resident for the duration of the snowy season. Your matched resident will have your name and phone number on a card, and they will call you when they need help this winter. Register through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/387949-community-rakes-and-shovels

9:30 am - 6:30 pm |
28
Oct

Rocktober: Halloween Climbing Competition

Recreation

Our Halloween Climbing Competition (Rocktober) is back!! Signing up is completely free and you can do so at the ARC climbing wall. Heats will start at noon and run every hour, championships will begin at 7pm - everyone is welcome and encouraged to come watch. Costumes are highly encouraged!! See you there, you don't wanna miss this level of competition.

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
28
Oct

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.

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
29
Oct

Volunteer with Community Rakes & Shovels

Special Event

Provide free leaf-raking and snow-shoveling services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! After registering, you will be matched with a resident who has requested help. If you feel like raking leaves, we're expecting you to find a group who can assist you (unless you like raking by yourself). The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A. If you feel like shoveling snow, you're signing up for a commitment to a resident for the duration of the snowy season. Your matched resident will have your name and phone number on a card, and they will call you when they need help this winter. Register through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/387949-community-rakes-and-shovels

9:30 am - 6:30 pm |
29
Oct

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.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
29
Oct

Volunteer tutors for Athletics United kids

Special Event

Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/479930-volunteer-tutors-for-athletics-united-kids

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
29
Oct

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

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | HPER Building |
30
Oct

Volunteer with Community Rakes & Shovels

Special Event

Provide free leaf-raking and snow-shoveling services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! After registering, you will be matched with a resident who has requested help. If you feel like raking leaves, we're expecting you to find a group who can assist you (unless you like raking by yourself). The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A. If you feel like shoveling snow, you're signing up for a commitment to a resident for the duration of the snowy season. Your matched resident will have your name and phone number on a card, and they will call you when they need help this winter. Register through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/387949-community-rakes-and-shovels

9:30 am - 6:30 pm |
30
Oct

USU Harvest Rescue

Student Activities

Volunteers who harvest and pick produce are required to wear closed toed shoes and be respectful of the tree/land owners property. Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to have adult supervision during the gleaning sessions. Register to harvest through https://airtable.com/apprz1I1yDmN4OvwP/shrNr1OnOHPqGfPm7

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
31
Oct

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.

All Day |
31
Oct

Volunteer with Community Rakes & Shovels

Special Event

Provide free leaf-raking and snow-shoveling services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! After registering, you will be matched with a resident who has requested help. If you feel like raking leaves, we're expecting you to find a group who can assist you (unless you like raking by yourself). The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A. If you feel like shoveling snow, you're signing up for a commitment to a resident for the duration of the snowy season. Your matched resident will have your name and phone number on a card, and they will call you when they need help this winter. Register through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/387949-community-rakes-and-shovels

9:30 am - 6:30 pm |
31
Oct

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. No optional carpool for this opportunity (the community center is very close to campus). Register to volunteer with AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/497758-legacy-of-val-day-of-service-whittier-community-center-carnival

11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
31
Oct

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.

11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
31
Oct

Volunteer tutors for Athletics United kids

Special Event

Sign up to assist and mentor middle school and high school age students who come from refugee backgrounds. You'll be helping with homework, studying, and other activities. All activities will be supervised. You'll receive a message from Mayu Mecham with details you'll need to know at the beginning of the week of your scheduled session. Register to volunteer through AggiePulse: https://usu.givepulse.com/event/479930-volunteer-tutors-for-athletics-united-kids

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |