Upcoming Events

01
Aug

Around the Campfire Summer Camp

Arts/Entertainment

Children ages 6-12 will explore how we use fire in art, culture, and nature. Through team building, art-making, and outdoor activities they will learn about fire’s constructive and destructive forces.

Join the Museum of Anthropology, the Stokes Nature Center, and NEHMA for this fun and educational camp!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art |
01
Aug

Right Referral Webinar - Disability Resource Center / Counseling and Psychological Services

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Support for Students Webinar

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
02
Aug

Around the Campfire Summer Camp

Arts/Entertainment

Children ages 6-12 will explore how we use fire in art, culture, and nature. Through team building, art-making, and outdoor activities they will learn about fire’s constructive and destructive forces.

Join the Museum of Anthropology, the Stokes Nature Center, and NEHMA for this fun and educational camp!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art |
03
Aug

Around the Campfire Summer Camp

Arts/Entertainment

Children ages 6-12 will explore how we use fire in art, culture, and nature. Through team building, art-making, and outdoor activities they will learn about fire’s constructive and destructive forces.

Join the Museum of Anthropology, the Stokes Nature Center, and NEHMA for this fun and educational camp!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art |
04
Aug

Creating Wellness

Arts/Entertainment

Creative Wellness provides an open studio environment in which anyone can utilize the create process to promote wellness and learn about art therapy.

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art |
04
Aug

Utah Public Radio Summer Garden Party with Temple Grandin

Fundraiser

Join Utah Public Radio for a summer garden party at Bruce Bugbee and Diana West’s historic Crockett home. The evening will include a catered dinner, live music, art activities, tours of the house and gardens, and a very special guest – author, academic, and activist Temple Grandin. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of Temple Grandin’s book “Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions,” which you can get signed that evening. Ticket sales are available now and support science programming on Utah Public Radio. Get tickets: https://www.usu.edu/advancement/events/upr

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
04
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 |
05
Aug

Small Satellite Conference

Conference/Seminar

During the 37th Annual Small Satellite Conference, we will explore future missions and delve into key technological drivers, operational constructs, and activities that inform and secure the success of small satellite missions at scale.

All Day | Taggart Student Center |
07
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.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
08
Aug

Statewide Campuses

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Supports for Students webinar

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
08
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.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
08
Aug

Chinese Culture

Cultural

Peer Mental Health Support Network is sponsoring an event, inviting USU students, staff and faculty to stop by the Blanding campus quad to grab a Chinese beaded bracelet or a Chinese lantern. A card will be attached with explaining information on why these bracelets and lanterns are important to the Chinese Culture.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Utah State University Blanding Campus |
10
Aug

Student Support Staff Retreat

Workshop/Training

Who: For USU Blanding Student Support Staff who work in the following areas: NASNTI I & II, TRIO, & Student Services Location: Edge of the Cedar Museum Guest trainer/speaker: Nicole Schrubb

8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
10
Aug

Aetna Webinar – Supporting a Loved One Through the Job Search

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Job loss can be difficult. It can create many emotions and may be challenging to figure out the next step for your career. Join us to discuss how you can be supportive of a loved one while they go through the process of finding a new job. You'll also learn helpful approaches to job searching you can share with them.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
10
Aug

The Future of the Colorado River — USU Research Landscapes

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Featuring Jack Smith, director of USU's Center for Colorado River Studies. The event provides an entry point for state and community decision-makers across the Wasatch Front to connect with the researchers investigating Utah's most critical land, water, and air issues. The event includes a 30-minute presentation and a live question-and-answer session.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
11
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 |
12
Aug

Community Art Day

Arts/Entertainment

Community Art Day is a fun activity for all ages! Come to the Gardener's Market and enjoy a fun art making activity and a visit in the "traveling museum," NEHMA's Mobile Art Truck!

9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
14
Aug

Mandatory Adjunct Faculty Training - USU Blanding

Workshop/Training

Any adjunct teaching in the fall of 2023 or spring of 2024 is required to attend this mandatory training. On this day you will complete FERPA, Title IX, Grading and Canvas training. Breakfast and lunch will be served - see you there! Full-time staff teaching Habits of Mind and ISTU prefix courses are required to attend as well.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Utah State University Blanding Campus |
14
Aug

Mandatory Adjunct Faculty Training - USU Blanding

Workshop/Training

Any adjunct teaching in the fall of 2023 or spring of 2024 is required to attend this mandatory training. On this day you will complete FERPA, Title IX, Grading and Canvas training. Breakfast and lunch will be served - see you there! Full-time staff teaching Habits of Mind and ISTU prefix courses are required to attend as well.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Utah State University Blanding Campus |
14
Aug

Department Head Retreat

Workshop/Training

Yearly retreat for all USU Department Heads and Deans. This year there will be leadership development presented by Human Resources.

8:00 am - 2:30 pm | TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom |
14
Aug

New Faculty Orientation & Foundations of USU Teaching

Workshop/Training

The New Faculty Orientation & Foundations of USU Teaching event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Empowering Teaching Excellence. This event is designed for new instructors to connect to resources and collaborators across the USU system. New instructors at USU including tenure track, non-tenure track, lecturers, clinical faculty, and professional practice faculty are invited to participate. Join us to build a foundation to support your own professional development.

8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Life Sciences Building |
14
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Building Interactive Learning Activities with Atomic Assessments

Workshop/Training

Atomic Assessments provide 65 question types with multiple delivery and feedback options. They can be embedded nearly anywhere in Canvas, for practice or for points. Options abound for math and science. See how to create the interactive lessons you've longed to provide your students.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
15
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.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
15
Aug

Recruitment and Admissions

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Supports for Students webinar

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
15
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.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
15
Aug

Aggies in Your Neighborhood - Vernal

Social/Networking

Aggies in Your Neighborhood will be handing out FREE Aggie ice cream in a Vernal neighborhood. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and enter your neighborhood for a chance for free ice cream!

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
16
Aug

Annual ETE Conference

Conference/Seminar

The Empowering Teaching Excellence (ETE) conference is coming up on August 16th, and will be held in person on the Logan campus! The keynote speaker session, Dr. Lindsay Masland, will be available via Aggiecast. Our faculty committee has selected the theme of “The Activities, Roles, and Relationships of Successful College Students”. Presentations are faculty-submitted, faculty-led, and focused on teaching innovations that have worked well right here at USU. Invitees include all who teach at USU, regardless of role statement or campus, including graduate student instructors, teaching assistants, and postdoctoral fellows.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
17
Aug

EEJ CEHS Annual College-Wide Retreat

Meeting

College-Wide Retreat

9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Eccles Conference Center Auditorium |
17
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Teaching Online Classes

Workshop/Training

Learn how to set up an online course in Canvas using a Canvas template. This workshop addresses the process of beginning with a course map, importing a Canvas template, and then developing and organizing course materials into modules.

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Online/Virtual |
17
Aug

QCNR College Retreat

Recreation

The QCNR College Retreat will take place on August 17. More details to come.

All Day |
17
Aug

Advanced lecture recording: Real-time audio/video mixing with OBS Studio

Workshop/Training

Learn to actively switch from camera to desktop (or both) as you record your lecture from your home or office. Incorporate motion graphics and more without a lot of post-production editing. This workshop focuses on using Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio), a free program for video recording and live streaming, create more professional lectures.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
17
Aug

Aetna Webinar – Working as a Team With Your Child’s Teachers

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Teachers can be powerful influences in their students' lives. Having a good working relationship with them can help your child at school. Join this webinar to learn ways to team up with your child's teachers to support your child's success.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
17
Aug

Science Faculty & Staff Retreat

Workshop/Training

College of Science Faculty & Staff Retreat

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
18
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Getting Started in Zoom

Workshop/Training

Learn the basics of Zoom, including scheduling, recording, managing settings, and making a good learning environment for your students.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
18
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Managing and Editing Lecture Recordings

Workshop/Training

With all the recordings you have probably been creating lately, your MyMedia account may be in need of some attention. This workshop will take you through the first steps to becoming a media master: learn how to tag and add descriptions to your recordings to make them more easily searchable, discover the power of playlists, and become familiar with the basic editing tools that are available through MyMedia.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
18
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 |
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

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 |
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 |
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

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 |
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 |
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 |
28
Aug

Welcome Week Yoga on the ALF

Recreation | Inclusive Excellence

Grab a friend or coworker and join us for yoga on the Alf. Enjoy the beautiful views of campus while flowing from pose to pose for a whole-body workout. Don't have a mat? No problem — we'll have mats you can use. All Levels Welcome

7:00 am - 8:00 am | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
28
Aug

FREE VRO & SVA Pancake Extravaganza

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

USUSA's Student Veteran's of America Club will be joining forces with the Veterans Resource Office to provide FREE pancakes to students, faculty, and staff to welcome everyone back to school

7:30 am - 11:00 am | Taggart Student Center |
28
Aug

First Day of Classes

Student Activities

Welcome Back to our Returning VRO Students! Welcome to our New VRO Students!

All Day | Taggart Student Center |
28
Aug

First Day of Classes

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

Fall semester 2023 first day of classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
28
Aug

First 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

34 instruction days, 1 test day

From 8/28 , All Day to 10/16 , All Day | Utah State University |
28
Aug

Alumni Exhibition and Tiny Houses

Arts/Entertainment

The opening exhibition of the academic year features paintings and collages created by Art+Design alumni Holly Cobb and Michelle Montrose along with Tiny Houses created by students in the Interior Architecture and Design Program. The Tiny Houses assignment is a component of the Architectural Graphics and CADD courses, and the project outline is simple: design a small residence for two people, approximately 500 sqft per level. The residence must have more than one level, be built in Utah, and meet all residential building codes. The students create presentation drawings, a three-dimensional model, set of construction documents, and interior and exterior renderings of their custom design.

Free to all; everyone welcome.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries |
28
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 |
28
Aug

First Day of School Photos

Special Event

Come to the TSC 315 to get a free first day of school photo and enter for a chance to win a swag bag! Chalk and chalkboards will be provided!

10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Utah State University |
28
Aug

Geo Speaker Series: Welcome Event

Conference/Seminar

The Geosciences Department kick-off to start the new year, filled with info, food, and fun.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
28
Aug

Blue Blast Block Party

Student Activities

A block party for students and community to get to know businesses, sports teams, and see what our campus has to offer.

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Utah State University Eastern Campus |
28
Aug

Festival on the Quad

Student Activities

Welcome back Aggies! Celebrate your first day back by coming to Festival on the Quad on August 28th from 5-10pm! Come enjoy food trucks, games, inflatables, free treats, crafts and live music to kick off the first event of our Weeks of Welcome celebration! There will even be a power hour dance at the end of the night! We are so excited to see you there!

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Quad |
28
Aug

USU Uintah Basin Bingham Celebration

Fair/Festival

Scientists, technical staff, and students at the Bingham Research Center are dedicated to energy and environmental research in Utah and around the world. The Bingham Celebration will be an opportunity to celebrate their research and the positive impact made in the Uintah Basin. This event is invitation only.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
29
Aug

CMP Networking Breakfast

Social/Networking | Student Recruiting

Accounting students are invited to a free breakfast with CMP. Come meet their professionals and see what it's like to work for them. Stop by anytime.

8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Huntsman Hall |
29
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 |
29
Aug

Alumni Exhibition and Tiny Houses

Arts/Entertainment

The opening exhibition of the academic year features paintings and collages created by Art+Design alumni Holly Cobb and Michelle Montrose along with Tiny Houses created by students in the Interior Architecture and Design Program. The Tiny Houses assignment is a component of the Architectural Graphics and CADD courses, and the project outline is simple: design a small residence for two people, approximately 500 sqft per level. The residence must have more than one level, be built in Utah, and meet all residential building codes. The students create presentation drawings, a three-dimensional model, set of construction documents, and interior and exterior renderings of their custom design.

Free to all; everyone welcome.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries |
29
Aug

Aetna Webinar – Building Healthy In-Law Relationships

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Are you a mother or father-in-law? Son or daughter-in-law? Brother or sister-in-law? If so, you may wonder why it can sometimes be difficult to get along with your “family members by marriage.” Join this webinar to explore ideas that may help.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
29
Aug

Grad School Cookout

Social/Networking

Join Big Blue and the grad school for a barbecue and yard games at the David B. Haight Center.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | David B. Haight Center |
29
Aug

Luau Pool Party

Student Activities

Come hang out at the wave pool enjoy some great food, fire dancers, and swim!

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
29
Aug

Light on the Hill

Social/Networking

For years the College of Humanities and Social Sciences has welcomed new students and a new school year with Light on the Hill. Students have the opportunity to get informed about clubs and opportunities offered through the college to make the most of their time here. Alumni and faculty offer inspiration and advice to our students. We also carry on the tradition of lighting candles together.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
29
Aug

Light on the Hill

Special Event

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHaSS) invites Utah State University’s students to join us in celebration of the new academic year! Bring your friends and socialize at this free outdoor event focused on all things CHaSS. Enjoy food trucks, free treats, and entertainment while you visit with alumni, faculty, and more than 40 clubs. Come meet the people who make our college CHaSStastic! Bring cash for food trucks to benefit CHaSS Scholarships Free treats Explore CHaSS clubs and meet our alums!

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
30
Aug

Alumni Exhibition and Tiny Houses

Arts/Entertainment

The opening exhibition of the academic year features paintings and collages created by Art+Design alumni Holly Cobb and Michelle Montrose along with Tiny Houses created by students in the Interior Architecture and Design Program. The Tiny Houses assignment is a component of the Architectural Graphics and CADD courses, and the project outline is simple: design a small residence for two people, approximately 500 sqft per level. The residence must have more than one level, be built in Utah, and meet all residential building codes. The students create presentation drawings, a three-dimensional model, set of construction documents, and interior and exterior renderings of their custom design.

Free to all; everyone welcome.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries |
30
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 |
30
Aug

KPMG Office Hours

Social/Networking | Student Recruiting

KPMG Professionals will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions. Stop by anytime.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Huntsman Hall |
30
Aug

Info Table: Tanner LLC

Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting

Come talk to the professionals from Tanner and find out about their career opportunities.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Huntsman Hall |
30
Aug

USU's Annual Day on the Quad

Fair/Festival

Day On The Quad is the biggest campus community gathering in the fall. Over 300 community and campus groups attend to support USU students and highlight the services of their organizations. It is open to the entire campus community. This event hosts over 4,000 student attendees each year. It is free to attend and usually involves loads of information and swag. It is a great way to reach and market your organization to students.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Quad |
30
Aug

QCNR Opening Social 2023

Social/Networking | Inclusive Excellence

Open to all QCNR students and others who want to know more about the Quinney College of Natural Resources. Come and enjoy food, information on clubs, college research projects and labs. Live music! Held on the NR building patio.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Natural Resources Building |
30
Aug

Engineering Math Resource Center - Trigonometry & Algebra Review

Workshop/Training

Join us for pizza and a review of the concepts of trigonometry and algebra to prepare for your classes this semester!

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Engineering Building |
30
Aug

LGBT+ and Ally Board Game Night

Social/Networking

Come join us for a night of board games and meeting new people! Bring your favorite game or play one of ours!

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Utah State University |
30
Aug

Welcome Week High Fitness

Recreation

HIGH Fitness transforms old-school aerobics into a highly catchy new fitness experience. HIGH combines simple, modern fitness techniques with fun moves and upbeat music.

7:00 pm - 9:55 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
30
Aug

Hello My Name Is Dance

Student Activities

Our traditional foam dance with the Hello My Name Is theme. Wear neon/white:)

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
31
Aug

VRO Open House

Reception/Reunion

The Veterans Resource Office is hosting an Open House for all current students utilizing the GI Bill, and for USU faculty & staff who are veterans.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
31
Aug

Alumni Exhibition and Tiny Houses

Arts/Entertainment

The opening exhibition of the academic year features paintings and collages created by Art+Design alumni Holly Cobb and Michelle Montrose along with Tiny Houses created by students in the Interior Architecture and Design Program. The Tiny Houses assignment is a component of the Architectural Graphics and CADD courses, and the project outline is simple: design a small residence for two people, approximately 500 sqft per level. The residence must have more than one level, be built in Utah, and meet all residential building codes. The students create presentation drawings, a three-dimensional model, set of construction documents, and interior and exterior renderings of their custom design.

Free to all; everyone welcome.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries |
31
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 |
31
Aug

USU and You with Wes Porter

Arts/Entertainment

Tune into USU and You this morning as we sit down with Wes Porter, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Accelerator for the State of Utah.

9:00 am - 9:30 am |
31
Aug

CIDI Workshop - How to Quickly Create a Beautiful Canvas Course

Workshop/Training

Design Tools for Canvas allows you to rapidly stylize and build out your Canvas course, allowing you to focus more time on planning engaging content and learning activities in your course.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
31
Aug

Inclusion Center Open House

Social/Networking

The Inclusion Center has been working hard all summer to revamp our spaces and resources to serve students in the best way we can. With a new semester starting, we want to reintroduce ourselves with an open house! Come by to hear about ways you can get involved, meet our team, learn more about our mission and values, and discusses the services we provide to help you succeed. Pizza and ice cream will be provided.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
31
Aug

Engineering Council Informational Meeting

Student Activities

Come learn about the College of Engineering's student council! We will be discussing what E Council does, which officer positions are available, and answering any questions about the club.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Engineering Building |
31
Aug

School of Accountancy Kickoff Meeting

Information/Orientation

All accounting students are invited to the School of Accountancy Kick-off meeting. Come learn how to navigate fall recruiting and to practice your elevator pitch for Meet the Firms

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Huntsman Hall |
31
Aug

Big Agg Show

Student Activities

Come enjoy a night of live music with Utah’s local music scene! Taking place on August 31st from 5:30-10:00 on the Quad, this year showcases an incredible lineup: Strawberry Jam, Raspberry Protocol, Sky Olson & The Valley, Sego, Guava Tree, and Cardinal Bloom as the headliner. Bring a picnic blanket and be ready for an unforgettable night!

5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Quad |
31
Aug

Engineering Math Resource Center - Calculus One Review

Workshop/Training

Join us for pizza and a review of the principles of Calculus I to prepare for the new semester!

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Engineering Building |
31
Aug

Pitch Perfect Watch Party

Student Activities

Come watch Pitch Perfect with your friends on fountain field! Bring a blanket or a camp chair, we'll provide the snacks!

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Utah State University Eastern Campus |
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