Upcoming Events
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.
Nominations Open for QCNR Awards
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
It’s time to nominate your fellow QCNR community members for our annual awards! The QCNR community recognizes excellence in many different areas of our academic and work lives, including teaching and learning, mentoring and research, service and support. Thank you for taking the time to identify students, faculty, and staff deserving of extra recognition this year. Any student, staff, or faculty member affiliated with QCNR may submit one set of nominations. All nominations require a brief statement of support. Please refer to the list of awards here. When you are ready to nominate, please fill out the form here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ZPmluq1Y192UnA The deadline for nominations is Monday, Nov. 25.
Senior Preview Day - Vernal Campus
Information/Orientation
Senior Preview Day is a great way to learn about our campus, which is small in size but big in opportunities. Utah State University Uintah Basin offers an exceptional education experience with over 100 degrees and certificate programs, top-notch resources, and award-winning faculty mentors. Bringing a parent is strongly encouraged. This free event includes: • A tour of campus • Introduction to faculty and staff • Giveaways • Lunch and Aggie Ice Cream! There are TWO SESSIONS! 8:30am-12:00pm & 12:00pm-3:00pm Students MUST preregister in order to attend. Visit https://aggie.link/ubseniorpreview to register
Wuda Ogwa Planting Days
Special Event
Join the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation for a volunteer day, planting willows, cottonwoods, dogwoods, currants, and other native plants at the Wuda Ogwa restoration site.
Please bring a refillable water bottle, work gloves, shovels, and hand augers if you have them. Water and snacks will be provided.
Meet at the Bear River Massacre Monument on Hwy 91, roughly 4 miles north of Preston, ID. If you have any questions, call or email Maria: 435-734-2286, mmoncur@nwbshoshone.com
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
Creating Wellness: A Wellness-Deserved Break in Your Day
Arts/Entertainment
Creative Wellness provides an open studio environment in which anyone can utilize the creative process to promote wellness and learn about art therapy. Stop by NEHMA for meditative, guided artmaking and discussion with experienced Art Therapist Susie Andruk, MA LMFT, ART-BC. Free and open to all. Friday, November 1. Being a part of a community Prompt: Who is your support group? What is your role within that community?
CHaSS Road Trip
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Take a field trip with CHaSS to Davis County to tour election facilities, learn about local government career opportunities, and meet elected Aggie alumni! This gathering is free and open to all students. Lunch is included, and transportation with limited seating is provided. Scan the QR code to reserve a spot.
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
Wind Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Concerts are part of the band large ensemble curriculum. As capstone events, they typically occur twice per semester. Students are required to participate in these events as a large part of their grades, and these concerts are the culmination of several weeks of classroom rehearsals. All concerts are associated with one or more of the band ensembles: MUSC 4700 Wind Orchestra MUSC 3795 Wind Symphony MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band MUSC 3785 Marching Band
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.
Annual Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference (IBEC)
Conference/Seminar
The annual Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference (IBEC), is coming up!
Showcase your research with an oral presentation or research poster, learn from peers, network with leading experts in biological engineering, connect with university faculty and industry representatives.
Conference Tracks:
Biomedical & Bioassay
Bioprocessing & Biomanufacturing (Synthetic Biology)
Bioenvironment & Agriculture
Workforce Development & Women in Science and Engineering (WD-WiSE)
High School Biotech Projects Competition
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for each track (except WD-WiSE)
1 CEU credit for teachers!
Contact Lauren Shanley for information.
Staff Assistant III: lauren.shanley@usu.edu
Conference Chair: anhong.zhou@usu.edu
Legacy of Val Day of Service: Planting Day at Wuda Ogwa
Special Event
Join us as we honor the legacy of Val R Christensen and support the Northwestern Band of Shoshone (NWB) in their efforts to restore the ecosystem at Wuda Ogwa (located outside of Preston, ID). We will be planting native plants throughout the property formerly known as the Bear River Massacre Site.
Let us know in the registration form if you'd like a spot in our minibus (only 14 spots available). Lunch will be provided by the NWB. We have some work gloves to lend out. Feel free to bring a digging tool (such as a shovel or a hand auger) if you have them.
After you register, we will send you one more form to fill out that gives information to the NWB.
Register through AggiePulse, link provided.
Family First Saturday: Beading
Cultural
Join the Museum of Anthropology to learn about beadwork around the world and across time! Participate in fun crafts and activities, and experience a temporary exhibit of historic beads.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
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.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week
Student Activities
Monday, November 4th: First-Generation Gallery (all-day) in the Quad
Tuesday, November 5th: First-Generation Activity
Wednesday, November 6th: First-Generation Student & Staff Panel 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, November 7th: First-Generation Student Banquet 4:30-6:00pm
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices. These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Day of the Dead Ofrenda at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death that connects family members and allows many to grow closer with their loved ones. NEHMA highlights this tradition by creating a large ofrenda (offering table) in the lobby of the museum. On display are calaveras (decorated skulls), photos, food, candles, and marigold flowers to represent different kinds of ofrendas. People are welcome to dedicate a small portion of that ofrenda to someone they lost by writing their name on the ofrenda wall. Come visit the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and our Día de Los Muertos ofrenda!
MAE Research Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Engin Danis
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Tensor-Train Finite Difference Method for Compressible Flows
Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Mong-Han Huang
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Mong-Han Huang, from University of Maryland, will present a lecture titled: Using multiple near-surface geophysics tools to reveal the weathering structure below the sedimentary ridges and valleys in North California
USU Music Faculty Recital: Sasha Kasman Laude, Piano
Arts/Entertainment
Featuring the USU Caine Quartet
CARISSA DEVENPORT, VIOLIN
HUGUES HERPIN, VIOLIN
TESSA URIE, VIOLA
SAM MOORE, CELLO
and pieces by
BACH
MEHLDAU
HAYDN
RACHMANINOFF
MEDTNER
SCHUMANN
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week
Student Activities
Monday, November 4th: First-Generation Gallery (all-day) in the Quad
Tuesday, November 5th: First-Generation Activity
Wednesday, November 6th: First-Generation Student & Staff Panel 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, November 7th: First-Generation Student Banquet 4:30-6:00pm
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) and Research, Scholarship & Creative Inquiry Intensive (RSCI) Course Designations
Meeting
Join us as we transition from a Friday lunch to a Tuesday breakfast in our Teaching Tuesdays for USUE Faculty. At 10am on November 5th we will discuss the High-Impact Practices of course designations including CEL & RSCI. CEL designated courses include an aspect of community-engaged teaching or research that enriches the learning experience, teaches civic responsibility, and strengthens communities. Students who take these classes develop civic awareness and leadership skills, are able to practically apply their course materials and professional skills to address a community need, and engage in meaningful classroom reflection and discussion. The RSCI designation (course attribute) indicates that the course involves research-based learning and hands-on training in fundamental practices of original knowledge creation in a discipline. The designation can apply to all sections of a course or an individual section and specific instructor. Breakfast Generously Provided by AVP Doug Miller. Alumni Room, Jennifer Leavitt Student Center (JLSC).
QCNR Mid-Morning Mingle
Social/Networking
Eat a free bagel, sip a free hot beverage of choice, and get some face-to-face with your QCNR community. Please bring your own mug if possible!
Front & Center Webinar: Conversational Space-Making
Workshop/Training
Front & Center Webinar: Conversational Space-Making: A Student Resource for Transforming Conflict. The Conversational Space-Makers Program supports students as they navigate some of the difficult conflicts and challenges that they face. In this session Clair Canfield will explain how this program was developed, the foundational principles that guide it, and how students can access and benefit from this service.
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!
Igniting Active Learning: Energize Your Lessons and Boost Collaboration
Workshop/Training | Sparkshops
Discover how to transform your classroom with active learning strategies that engage students in critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. This session will explore practical ways to design interactive lessons and foster small-group collaboration, empowering students to take charge of their learning while building essential teamwork skills. Get ready to energize your teaching and boost student participation!
USU Research Summit: Health Disparities
Conference/Seminar
To promote engagement around societally important research area affecting Utah, the nation and world, the Office of Research is hosting a series of Research Summits for researchers wanting to build relationships across campus on these key topic areas. The topic of this Summit is Health Disparities.
CIDI Workshop - AI in Teaching: Prompt Engineering for Optimal Results
Workshop/Training
This workshop assumes you have a basic understanding of generative AI and are ready to use it to design content and interactive activities and help your students do the same. We will review and demonstrate several documented techniques and frameworks for prompting and interacting with generative AI tools to get desirable results.
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week
Student Activities
Monday, November 4th: First-Generation Gallery (all-day) in the Quad
Tuesday, November 5th: First-Generation Activity
Wednesday, November 6th: First-Generation Student & Staff Panel 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, November 7th: First-Generation Student Banquet 4:30-6:00pm
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Loops and apply() functions
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Rapid Fire Research
Special Event
Four Minutes • Four Slides • Your Big Idea
Participants will have four minutes and four slides to present their BIG IDEA. USU undergraduates and graduate students from all majors are invited to join this fun, fast-paced activity in front of an enthusiastic and supportive audience. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three participants, selected by faculty judges. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome! Want to apply to participate in Rapid Fire Research? Visit usu.edu/science/events/rapid-research and complete the online application by midnight, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Jazz Combos
Arts/Entertainment
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of jazz! Join Utah State University’s talented student jazz combos, led by acclaimed USU professors, as they bring the stage to life with a dynamic mix of jazz standards and cutting-edge contemporary tunes. From timeless classics to the latest hits by today’s jazz masters, this concert promises to captivate music lovers of all kinds. Don’t miss this electrifying showcase of rising jazz talent!
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week
Student Activities
Monday, November 4th: First-Generation Gallery (all-day) in the Quad
Tuesday, November 5th: First-Generation Activity
Wednesday, November 6th: First-Generation Student & Staff Panel 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, November 7th: First-Generation Student Banquet 4:30-6:00pm
ETE Learning Circle (Evidence-Based)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
The New Handbook of Counseling Supervision by L. DiAnne Borders and Lori L. Brown Facilitated by Daphne Hartzheim and Emilee Packer Tuesdays 3:00 pm Sept 5 | Oct 3 | Nov 7 | Dec 5
Senior Preview Day - Roosevelt Campus
Information/Orientation
Senior Preview Day is a great way to learn about our campus, which is small in size but big in opportunities. Utah State University Uintah Basin offers an exceptional education experience with over 100 degrees and certificate programs, top-notch resources, and award-winning faculty mentors. Bringing a parent is strongly encouraged. This free event includes: • A tour of campus • Introduction to faculty and staff • Giveaways • Lunch and Aggie Ice Cream! There are TWO SESSIONS! 8:30am-12:00pm & 12:00pm-3:00pm Students MUST preregister in order to attend. Visit https://aggie.link/ubseniorpreview to register
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Tier 1 Public Employees Understanding Your Pension
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on understanding your Tier 1 pension. This will be an overview of Tier1 pension benefits.
Music Department Student Recital Hour
Arts/Entertainment | Student Recital
Join us for the Music Department's Student Recital Hour, a special showcase of exceptional student talent. Selected by faculty from their areas of specialization, these musicians have earned the honor of performing in this recital. Come enjoy an afternoon of diverse and inspiring performances, celebrating the hard work and artistry of our students.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
ETE Learning Circle (Digital-Age)
Workshop/Training | Learning Circles
Skim, Dive, Surface: Teaching Digital Reading (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) by Jenae Cohn Facilitated by Jessie Koltz Thursdays 12:00 pm Oct 3 | Oct 10 | Oct 17 | Oct 24 | Oct 31 | Nov 7th
Aetna Webinar – Reasons We Eat: Understanding Emotional Eating
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Learn what emotional eating is and the common reasons someone may struggle with it. We will also discuss identifying your personal triggers so you can become aware of what is physical and emotional hunger as well as build new skills to improve emotional eating.
ASHRAE Industry Speaker
Conference/Seminar
Enjoy some pizza while hearing from an industry speaker who will talk about a Zero Energy project. Come learn about this branch of engineering related to HVAC!
Community Rakes & Shovels--Raking Session
Special Event
Volunteer your time and muscle once, twice, or many times over the coming months! Upon registering, volunteers will be matched with a resident who has requested services. Provide free leaf-raking services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A.
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
I Am First Banquet
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Across the country universities celebrate first-generation student day on November 8th. At Utah State University we have a week full of events! Join us for our 8th Annual "I Am First" Banquet to celebrate the university's first-generation college students. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to confirm your spot.
Professional Fashion Night - Fall 2024
Social/Networking
Come dressed in your best professional attire and enjoy appetizers and mocktails while learning how to dress and present yourself for success in the workplace. This engaging session will feature an educational and interactive presentation by Colette Pulsipher, an expert in the fashion industry. You'll leave with practical tips and insights to elevate your professional wardrobe. Sponsored by WIBA.
Printed Treason: English Catholic polemics and the battle for truth in early modern Europe
Lecture/Readings | Tanner Talks
How can publishing a history book be an act of treason? Join book historian Chelsea Reutcke as she explores the production and circulation of some of USU’s most seditious pamphlets. Learn how a book banned by Elizabeth I became a bestseller in Europe, what it has to do with the Spanish Armada, and how it still influences how we remember the past today! Come along for scandalous stories and to see why defining the past has always been a battle.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
Workshop/Training
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
Michael Bailey Leadership Forum - Fall 2024
Lecture/Readings
Michael Bailey, Director of the Social Capital Lab at Meta, will speak about his career and work at Meta, where he and his team analyze data to determine how social connections affect life outcomes such as mobility, health, earnings, and well-being.
Michael Bailey Leadership Forum - Fall 2024
Information/Orientation
Michael Bailey, Director of the Social Capital Lab at Meta, will speak about his career and work at Meta, where he and his team analyze data to determine how social connections affect life outcomes such as mobility, health, earnings, and well-being.
Creating Wellness: A Wellness-Deserved Break in Your Day
Arts/Entertainment
Creative Wellness provides an open studio environment in which anyone can utilize the creative process to promote wellness and learn about art therapy. Stop by NEHMA for meditative, guided artmaking and discussion with experienced Art Therapist Susie Andruk, MA LMFT, ART-BC. Free and open to all. Friday, November 8. Your creative self Prompt: What words spark your creativity?
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
Community Rakes & Shovels--Raking Session
Special Event
Volunteer your time and muscle once, twice, or many times over the coming months! Upon registering, volunteers will be matched with a resident who has requested services. Provide free leaf-raking services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A.
Volunteer with True Blue Reuse & Repair
Special Event
Volunteers will be helping to sort clothing by type and size, and also selecting items for future clothing swaps and pop-up shops at the True Blue Reuse & Repair storage trailer. The trailer is located behind the Student Living Center Dorms, just east of Summit Hall.
Cache Symphony Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
The Cache Symphony Orchestra was created over 35 years ago as a way for community members in the Cache Valley region to make music, meet with fellow musicians, and provide another source of fine classical music to the community.
The Orchestra is made up of community volunteers. It started with only a handful of musicians and has grown to a grand symphony with over 90 members. For the regular season, the orchestra performs on the campus of Utah State University twice a year: winter and spring.
Community Art Day
Arts/Entertainment
November 9 (at NEHMA): Margaret Bruton Terrazzo Art Along with her two sisters Esther and Helen, Margaret Bruton left her native San Francisco to study at the Art Students’ League in NYC. Known collectively as the “Famous Bruton Sisters”, they were part of the Bohemian Renaissance in early twentieth-century San Francisco. Make a terrazzo inspired art piece with us to celebrate Bruton and her work, Untitled, featured in our museum.
Flores Family Community Garden End of Season Service
Special Event
Lend a hand at the Flores Family Community Garden. The work will be muddy and dirty, so dress accordingly! We'll be moving horse panels, filling raised beds, building a greenhouse, cutting logs, and constructing a hay shelter. Bring work gloves, earplugs, and protective eyewear if you have it! We'll have a small collection of work gloves that you can borrow from. Registration necessary as lunch will be provided--see AggiePulse link.
USU Intercollegiate Day of Service - Zootah Zoo Lights Prep
Special Event
On November 9, 2024, Utah State will be participating in Intercollegiate Day of Service by volunteering at Zootah in Logan. We will be helping Zootah set up lights for their annual Zootah Zoo Lights. We will be there from 1-3pm. Pizza will be provided and free shirts for the first 50 people there! We can't wait to see you there! Pre-registering is helpful, please see AggiePulse link.
Community Rakes & Shovels--Raking Session
Special Event
Volunteer your time and muscle once, twice, or many times over the coming months! Upon registering, volunteers will be matched with a resident who has requested services. Provide free leaf-raking services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A.
Logger's Ball
Special Event
Join the Quinney College of Natural Resource for our 82nd annual Logger's Ball! We have food, dessert, live music, dancing, activities, and a prize drawing. Come mingle and socialize with students, faculty, and community members. Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for nonstudents. Email nrsenator.ususa@usu.edu to purchase tickets, swing by a tabling event, or purchase at the door. Limited availability.
Faculty Chamber Concert
Arts/Entertainment
The Faculty Chamber Concert features CCA Music Faculty in an evening performance of chamber music. This year’s event will feature the music of Franz Liszt, Gregory Wanamaker, Dmitri Shostakovich and Mel Bonis featuring French horn, flute, saxophone, clarinet, cello and voice.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Tanner Talk: "Memory Entrepreneurs in Spain Today" with Dr. Sebastiaan Faber
Lecture/Readings | Tanner Talks
Join us for Dr. Sebastiaan Faber's "Memory Entrepreneurs in Spain Today" Tanner Talk, sponsored by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Based on 11 interviews that Prof. Sebastiaan Faber of Oberlin College conducted with individuals involved in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and the Francisco Franco dictatorship (1939-1975), Faber's work illustrates the enormous challenges as well as the enormous variety that comes with understanding history vis a vis "memory entrepreneurs."
American Festival Chorus & USU Symphony Orchestra A Veterans Day Tribute
Arts/Entertainment
Join the American Festival Chorus and the USU Symphony Orchestra for this annual concert celebrating the resolute spirit of our U.S. military service men and women. This patriotic musical tribute honors Armed Forces Veterans' courage, determination, and selfless service and pays tribute to all who have sacrificed for the free we enjoy.
Guest Recital: Thiago Ancelmo
Arts/Entertainment
Come enjoy an evening of works for clarinet by French composers. The program includes music by Louise Farrenc, Ernest Chausson, and Francis Poulenc. Plus a new work written by Berlin-based composer James Helgeson.
ARTISTS: Mingzhe Wang, clarinet; Dallas Aksoy, piano.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Meeting
ENVS Departmental Meeting
CIDI Workshop - Running Secure Exams in Canvas
Workshop/Training
This workshop addresses how to create exams in Canvas, plus tools and methods for protecting quiz content and ensuring academic integrity when in-person proctoring isn't an option. (Includes discussion of Proctorio, question banks, time limits, question design, and more.)
International Education Week
Student Activities
International Education Week celebrates diverse cultures and global perspectives, bringing communities together. It’s an opportunity to broaden horizons and foster cross-cultural understanding.
Mo Paychecks, No Problem: Tips for Navigating from One Paycheck to Two Each Month at USU
Workshop/Training
Benefited employee pay frequency changes January 2025 from one paycheck to two paychecks per month (semi-monthly). How will you prepare for the upcoming change? We’ll share what we’re doing NOW to prepare to pivot so the January pay cycle doesn’t disrupt our day-to-day financial health. A recording of this workshop is available at https://extension.usu.edu/employee/marketing/training/
Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.
Introduction to Student Resources
Workshop/Training
This 60-minute seminar is designed to expose faculty to the variety of student success resources available at USU. Participants will gain valuable knowledge about USU’s academic support infrastructure. They will recognize that they are not alone in supporting their students' academic progress. The Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence (ABLE) team will lead faculty in discussions that will include an understanding of WHY these supports are necessary, WHERE to find these resources, and HOW faculty can successfully broker students to these success partners
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Applying for Retirement
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on applying for retirement. Are you ready to retire? In this webinar, we show you how to apply for retirement and every step in the application.
Mediation: Building Bridges and Healing Divides
Conference/Seminar
The Heravi Peace Institute invites you to join "Mediation: Building Bridges and Healing Divides"
HPI is hosting Craig Gilliam, founder and director of Gilliam and Associates LLC and Karrie Kercham master mediator at Utah Dispute Resolution on campus. Join us for a panel discussion facilitated by Prof. Chad Ford about mediation and its possibilities for conflict transformation and careers in the field. Refreshments will follow!
Join on zoom at : https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/82928379788?pwd=JXQQuhC9ueEXAq0RrYfCiG2Z9WaPMe.1
Clothing Swap
Special Event
Join the Student Sustainability Club and True Blue Reuse & Repair for a clothing swap! Bring clothes you might love less than you once did and find an amazing new item to incorporate into your wardrobe. Help us reduce waste and build a sustainable culture focused on reuse and repair here at USU.
Sustainability Club Clothing Swap
Special Event
Do you have some clothes you want to get rid of? Do you want to get some new clothes but don’t want to spend money? Then make sure to come to the QCNR atrium next Tuesday, November 12th at 5 to trade in some old clothes and get some new ones! This is a great way to bring sustainability into your wardrobe! We can’t wait to see you there! Bring good quality clothes you no longer ear and trade them in for some new statement pieces.
Unique Plants and Animals: The Flora and Fauna of Eastern Utah
Lecture/Readings
Come on a virtual fieldtrip of the beautiful plants and animals that call Eastern Utah home. We will discuss the unique adaptations that allow these species to thrive in our amazing desert habitats.
Part of USU Eastern's "From the Book Cliffs to Blanding: A Panoramic View of Eastern Utah," hear Wildland Resources professor Sunshine Brosi discuss the plants animals that call Eastern Utah home.
USU Uintah Speaker Series: Maria Sykes
Special Event
Join us for November's USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series. Maria Sykes with Green River Rural Development will be presenting on The Art of Rural Renewal: Lessons from Epicenter.
Small Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Wrangling spatial data
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
Faculty Showcase: Professor Charles Hanifin
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us on the Vernal campus for lunch and a presentation from Dr. Charles Hanifin, Associate Professor of Biology.
Lunch & Learn - Budgeting Hacks
Workshop/Training
USU Be Well and Extension's Empowering Financial Wellness Program present a lunch and learn on budgeting and tips to improve yours. Have you started budgeting but you’re finding it difficult to stick with it or maybe you’re not sure where to start? Join us as we discuss some budgeting hacks to help you take control of your finances make your money work for you. Join us to learn about common budgeting mistakes and how to avoid them, how to keep unexpected expenses from derailing your budget, and review our favorite budgeting methods & apps. *Presentation will be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.
Open Educational Resources Faculty Workshop
Workshop/Training
USU Libraries is excited to invite you to a faculty workshop on converting course materials into Open Educational Resources (OER). Open Educational Resources are teaching, learning, and research resources that are free of cost and access barriers and carry legal permission for open use. Learn how to leverage the library's new Innovation Hub to create high-quality multimedia OER. Come discover how to use the Hub's resources to develop course materials, license your work openly, and ensure your work is easily accessible to students and fellow instructors!
Ellie Wallace, PhD Defense
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Managing for disturbance: trade-offs associated with population resilience and ecosystem size
Major Professor: Tim Walsworth
Join via Zoom: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/5499674509?pwd=bQYb5vHb7qO98EPDMryaXnPY9Zq8nf.1&omn=89320113562
Community Rakes & Shovels--Raking Session
Special Event
Volunteer your time and muscle once, twice, or many times over the coming months! Upon registering, volunteers will be matched with a resident who has requested services. Provide free leaf-raking services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A.
Ecology Center Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
The Ecology Center is honored to host Dr. Matthew McCary from the Department of Biosciences at Rice University. From Dr. McCary: “My research examines the fundamental drivers and constraints of soil biodiversity, specifically how diversity relates to food web dynamics, community and ecosystem responses to environmental disturbances, and the feedback loops between food webs and ecosystem functioning. There are three major questions I investigate: (1) how do invasive species change soil biodiversity and associated ecosystem health? (2) What are the impacts of urbanization on ecosystem and community processes? (3) How does ecosystem structure affect food web responses to changes in resource availability? To address these questions, I use an integrative approach that includes observational and experimental studies, ecological modeling, and molecular techniques.”
Ecology Center Seminar: Dr. Matthew McCary
Conference/Seminar
The Ecology Center is honored to host Dr. Matthew McCary from the Department of Biosciences at Rice University.
From Dr. McCary:
“My research examines the fundamental drivers and constraints of soil biodiversity, specifically how diversity relates to food web dynamics, community and ecosystem responses to environmental disturbances, and the feedback loops between food webs and ecosystem functioning. There are three major questions I investigate: (1) how do invasive species change soil biodiversity and associated ecosystem health? (2) What are the impacts of urbanization on ecosystem and community processes? (3) How does ecosystem structure affect food web responses to changes in resource availability? To address these questions, I use an integrative approach that includes observational and experimental studies, ecological modeling, and molecular techniques.”
Reception to follow.
USU Brick by Brick
Fair/Festival
Join us for ‘USU Brick by Brick,' a night celebrating the Utah State spirit through creative brick building! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community are invited to craft and show off their designs inspired by USU culture. A grand prize will be chosen by President Cantwell and a panel of judges, while attendees can vote for their favorite designs to win the 'People's Choice' award. Plus, test your creativity in mini building competitions throughout the evening to win prizes!
Register via Qualtrics to showcase your creativity and immerse yourself in the Utah State spirit: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gf5k3ojNSGpyxo
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Aggie Advantage Student Success Webinar
Conference/Seminar
Aggie Advantage Student Success Webinar 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month highlighting a student resource 6:00 pm
Cybersecurity - SDL Satellite Hacking
Student Activities | Student Recruiting
SDL's Satellite Team will be joining us on Wednesday, November 13th at 7 pm in HH 360 to discuss satellite hacking and security! No registration necessary - Hope to see you there!
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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.
Lunch & Learn - It's Holiday Time Already?
Workshop/Training
USU Be Well and Aetna, USU's Employee Assistance Program present a lunch and learn on preparing for the holiday season. The holidays are painted as cheerful and relaxing. So, why do we get so stressed? Let’s look at what contributes to our stress and learn ways to reduce this level and truly enjoy those special occasions. Participants will learn to address the stress of the holidays, find ways to make the holidays more enjoyable, and learn tips to manage holiday stress. *Presentation will not be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event will qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.*
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Ecology Center Discussion with Dr. Matthew McCary
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The Ecology Center is honored to host Dr. Matthew McCary from the Department of Biosciences at Rice University for a moderated discussion led by Andrew Kulmatiski.
From Dr. McCary:
“My research examines the fundamental drivers and constraints of soil biodiversity, specifically how diversity relates to food web dynamics, community and ecosystem responses to environmental disturbances, and the feedback loops between food webs and ecosystem functioning. There are three major questions I investigate: (1) how do invasive species change soil biodiversity and associated ecosystem health? (2) What are the impacts of urbanization on ecosystem and community processes? (3) How does ecosystem structure affect food web responses to changes in resource availability? To address these questions, I use an integrative approach that includes observational and experimental studies, ecological modeling, and molecular techniques.”
Aetna Webinar – The Power of Positive Thinking
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Do you tend to be a more positive or negative thinker? Join this webinar to learn about the negativity bias, the effects of negative and positive thinking and how to cultivate a more positive mindset.
Why Business Needs the Arts: Master Class with Nir Hindi - Fall 2024
Arts/Entertainment
Visiting professor Nir Hindi, from IE University in Spain, will deliver a lecture on why business needs the arts and how creativity can drive innovation and growth in business.
Community Rakes & Shovels--Raking Session
Special Event
Volunteer your time and muscle once, twice, or many times over the coming months! Upon registering, volunteers will be matched with a resident who has requested services. Provide free leaf-raking services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! The Christensen Office of Social Action & Sustainability in TSC 316A has rakes for check-out.
Communitas - David Benjamin Sherry
Arts/Entertainment
David Benjamin Sherry is an artist working to challenge and reinvigorate the American Western landscape tradition by examining our complex interconnection with the natural world, with an emphasis on queer identity, color, and magic. Sherry’s work aims to celebrate the beauty of the American landscape and engage with the fraught history of the West, with its glorified legend of freedom fabricated from stolen lands, which continue to be threatened today. Through the media of analog film photography and painting, his vibrant, large-scale and often monochrome works present a new perspective on the subject. Sherry states that “color is a conduit for me to convey and promote an emotional resonance for the landscape, while weaving in my sense of otherness as a queer person, and to symbolically represent those who have been inaccurately left out of the American West’s mythical narrative of rugged (straight, white, male) individualism.”
Sherry was born in Stony Brook, New York, and lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He received his BFA in photography from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2003 and his MFA in photography from Yale University in 2007, where he was awarded the Richard Dixon Welling Prize. In 2010, he received the Rema Hort Mann Foundation Visual Arts Grant. A multi-part installation of his work was exhibited in Greater New York 2010 at MoMA PS1, New York. Sherry taught Western landscape and large-format photography as a distinguished faculty member at the San Francisco Art Institute in 2018. In the fall of 2020, he joined the Yale MFA Photography program as a visiting critic, and in 2023, he taught the Graduate Seminar in Photography at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
USU Brigham November Lecture Series
Lecture/Readings
Join us for our November Lecture Series with Dr. Brian McCuskey, Professor of English, USU. Topic: Sherlock Holmes and Spiritualism "Did you know Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, became a famous spiritualist? Discover the surprising links between Holmes' logic and Doyle's spiritual beliefs!"
USU Voice Faculty Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Experience an enchanting evening of vocal artistry as the esteemed voice faculty from Utah State University’s Department of Music present a selection of unique and captivating art songs. This recital showcases a diverse program, from the playful melodies of Offenbach’s "The Doll Song" and Flanders & Swann’s witty pieces, to the timeless beauty of Mascagni’s "Ave Maria" and Gordon’s "Joy!"
With each performance bringing a different voice and character to the stage, join us for an inspiring evening that celebrates the expressive power of the human voice and the depth of classical music.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 6 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
CHaSS Alumni Speaker Series | Ryan Allen
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Come learn from a Program Manager in Southwest Airlines' Technology Department with a decade of experience leading large-scale initiatives to modernize operational systems. Free and open to all. Follow the URL provided to register and receive the Zoom link.
UCC Urban Community Farm Clean Up Day
Special Event
Come work outside on the community farm! The Utah Conservation Corps' Urban Community Farm grows fresh produce to donate to local food pantries. Make sure to wear warm clothes that are comfortable to work outside in, bring closed-toed shoes and maybe a hat. They will provide work gloves, so don't feel that you need to bring any, but you're welcome to. Sign up through AggiePulse link.
LAEP Speaker Series: David Evans
Lecture/Readings
My Life in the Landscape For more than 50 years, the landscape has been at the center of my professional life. From my early days in the design/build business, to my later career in downtown revitalization and teaching, the past 50 years have enriched my life immeasurably, and taught me an array of valuable lessons. These lessons are at the heart of my presentation, with the hope of inspiring students as they dream and shape their future.
Turkey Trot 5k
Recreation
This is a fun run/walk 5k on Friday, November 15th at 4:15pm. Join us with your family and friends as we take you through our beautiful campus! Registration is $10! Students, log-in with your A# to get your discount price of $5. We will have awards for the top three female and male finishers. All participants will receive a shirt and race bib when you register and show up to the race.
Science Unwrapped: AI is an Astounding Innovation, but Can We Trust It?
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Science Unwrapped's Fall 2024 "Joining Forces" series continues Friday, Nov. 15, with data scientist John Lawson, who presents "A.I. is an Astounding Innovation, but Can We Trust It?" at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Science Learning Center on campus. All ages are welcome and admission is free. Hands-on learning activities and refreshments follow the talk. Artificial intelligence – AI – captures our imaginations with its rocketing innovation and surging accessibility. AI-generated text, video, images and voices seem like magic, yet can also be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with incorrect and misleading information. How do we harness this amazing tool, while curbing potential harm? Data scientist John Lawson, who uses AI to predict weather hazards, explores what it means, and the diverse skills, knowledge and precautions needed, to create trustworthy AI.
Science Unwrapped - A.I. is an Astounding Innovation, But Can We Trust It?
Special Event | Science Unwrapped
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science. Data scientist John Lawson, research assistant professor in USU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Bingham Research Center at USU Uintah Basin, presents "A.I. is an Astounding Innovation, but Can We Trust It?" at 7 pm in the Emert Auditorium (ESLC 130) of the Eccles Science Learning Center on the USU campus, Logan. Admission is free. Refreshments and hands-on learning activities follow Dr. Lawson's talk. Talk Description: Artificial intelligence – AI – captures our imaginations with its rocketing innovation and surging accessibility. AI-generated text, video, images and voices seem like magic, yet can also be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with incorrect and misleading information. How do we harness this amazing tool, while curbing potential harm? Data scientist John Lawson, who uses AI to predict weather hazards, explores what it means, and the diverse skills, knowledge and precautions needed, to create trustworthy AI. Dr. Lawson's talk is part of Science Unwrapped's Fall 2024 "Joining Forces" series.
String and Piano Chamber Music: Fall Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for an evening of beautiful chamber music featuring students from the USU String and Piano Programs. Under the expert guidance of the Fry Street Quartet and USU Piano Faculty, these talented musicians have dedicated the semester to studying works by Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Dvorák, and William Grant Still. Celebrate their artistry as they bring these timeless compositions to life.
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
The Art of Fashion: Designs Inspired by NEHMA
Exhibition
An exhibition of half-scale fashion created by USU students in FCSE 3040, Advanced Clothing Studies: Patternmaking. Each design is inspired by a work of art on view at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. A reception for the student designers will be held November 16, 2024 from 2-4pm. The designs will be on display from November 16-26.
Community Rakes & Shovels--Raking Session
Special Event
Volunteer your time and muscle once, twice, or many times over the coming months! Upon registering, volunteers will be matched with a resident who has requested services. Provide free leaf-raking services for senior citizens and community members with disabilities. Register yourself, your roommates/household, or your organization to be volunteers! The COSAS has rakes for check out in TSC 316A.
Aggiepella Fall Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Come see the Aggiepella's newest concert: Symphony of Sound.
We are performing a delightful mix of new songs and familiar favorites to demonstrate the many styles and heritage of A Cappella music. Admission is free, so come join the fun! Donations will be accepted, but not required.
We're performing at the TSC in the International Lounge on the second floor. The event will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@aggiepella
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Logan Canyon Winds Recital
Arts/Entertainment
The Logan Canyon Winds, the faculty wind quintet at Utah State University, welcome you to their fall recital, featuring works by Robert Muczynski, Francis Poulenc, Carl Nielsen and Dmitri Shostakovich. Comprised of Dr. Jeiran Hasan (flute), Marilyn Cole (oboe), Thiago Ancelmo (clarinet), Dr. Joel Ockerman (horn) and Leon Chodos (bassoon), the quintet will also be joined by guest artist Amy Glenn (piano) in this recital. Admission is free, and a livestream of this event will be available for those unable to attend in person.
SBIR for Start-Ups: Turning Research Into Revenue
Workshop/Training
Join us as the Utah Innovation Center, and key partners, explore funding opportunities for research and development with the SBIR/STTR programs— a vital resource for researchers, small businesses, and innovators! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN *How to access federal funding through SBIR/STTR programs *Investment opportunities from the Utah Innovation Fund *The role of USU’s Tech Transfer Office in commercializing and licensing research *Support available from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) For more information, contact: jborget@utah.gov 801-400-7347
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Special Event
The need for blood is constant, but only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.
2024 International Education Week
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Every year the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education celebrate global education during International Education Week, held across the nation at university campuses, in November. The Office of Global Engagement and the International Student Council co-present International Education Week, November 18-22, 2024, with in-person and virtual events celebrating our global community.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Special Event
The need for blood is constant, but only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.
Setting the Tone for Semester-Long Student Participation by Changing up the First Day of Class
Workshop/Training | Sparkshops
Do you sometimes find students reluctant to participate in your course in spite of your best efforts and charming personality? Come attend this Sparkshop to learn a way to start the semester in a way that sets a positive tone for your course and engenders student buy-in from the beginning by collaboratively establishing classroom norms on the first day of class. (I know and I get it, class time is a precious commodity. In my experience, this practice has paid off in spades throughout the semester.)
CIDI Workshop - Creating Usable, Accessible Courses
Workshop/Training
Learn quick and easy practical tips to make sure your content more usable and easy to learn for the students in your course. In this workshop we will go over how to 1) get rid of extra content and simplify navigation, 2) get rid of broken links and make sure your content is published, 3) embed and caption your videos to make them more usable for everyone, and 4) provide content in user-friendly formats that work well on mobile devices.
Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Janice Brahney
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Janice Brahney, from USU WATS, will present on environmental toxicology.
Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Janice Brahney
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Janice Brahney, from USU WATS, will present on environmental toxicology.
Organ Area Recital
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Organ Area Recital
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Guitar Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Front & Center Webinar: Balancing Support and Boundaries with Students
Workshop/Training
In this session we will cover the challenging task of how to be a caring supporter of students while setting healthy boundaries and attending to your own self-care. We will do exercises to increase intentionality and consistency in boundary setting; consider our verbal and nonverbal boundary cue behaviors; play a Kahoot game to see if we’re merging into the therapist lane; do active script work for responding to struggling students; and consider personal “policies” for maximizing student support and healthy boundary setting. We will also discuss how to refer to which resources when small and big mental health issues arise.
ORCID Workshop for Researchers
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Inclusive Excellence
Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations, publishers, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers, so this workshop will help you make sure you are ahead of the game. Register for this event!
Lunch & Learn - Digestive Health; Benefits of a Healthy Gut and How to Improve
Workshop/Training
USU Be Well and Registered Dietitian, Brooke Lister, present a workshop on digestive health. A healthy gut promotes overall well-being in many different areas of health. The food we eat significantly impacts the balance of bacteria in our gut which leads to either good or bad gut health. In this presentation, we will discuss the benefits of why having a healthy gut is important. We will also talk about dietary changes that can be made to increase the number of good bacteria in your gut! *Presentation will be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.
USU Environment & Climate Justice Research Cluster - Lunch & Brainstorm
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Lunch & Brainstorm - Faculty and graduate students from any USU colleges/programs are invited to join us to discuss what a new environment & climate justice research cluster at USU could look like.
Cultural Education
Cultural
Join us for a cultural education workshop. Enjoy valuable insights, discussions, and light refreshments with fellow students. We look forward to seeing you there!
Introduction to Student Success
Workshop/Training
Student success is core to our land-grant teaching mission at USU, where we are committed to helping students from a wide range of backgrounds be successful. Participants in this 2-hour seminar will be introduced to the culture and context of teaching for student success at USU. Faculty will learn about best practices to facilitate student success and academic belonging in their classes as well as gain familiarity with the range of supports that are available to students and faculty.
Uintah Basin Donor Banquet
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
USU Uintah Basin will celebrate scholarship donors and recipients at a dinner banquet on the Roosevelt Campus. Attendees will enjoy a catered dinner, musical entertainment as well as speeches and presentations from some of our esteemed donors.
This is an invitation only event.
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Caine Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
TBA
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Visualizing spatial data
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
Careers in Federal Oversight, Featuring the U.S. Dept. of Transportation Inspector General
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us for this engaging panel discussion to learn more about career possibilities in federal oversight. 2:00 - 3:00 PM --Panel Discussion 3:00 - 3:45 PM --Conversations with Students FEATURED PANELISTS: *Eric J. Soskin, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Transportation *Deann Baiza, Assistant Inspector General, Office of Audit Management Planning & Workforce Development, U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration *Jonathan Black, Chief Advisor to the Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Energy *Katie Kerkhoff, Special Agent, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Transportation *Lance Vanderhoof, Project Manager, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs RSVP at the link below (RSVP is not required, but appreciated for food counts.) Light refreshments will be served.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Diwali
Cultural | Inclusive Excellence
Diwali (Hindi word) means row of lights which is metaphorical to the knowledge and enlightenment. According to Hindu mythology, It is celebrated as victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. It is celebrated with lightening up the diyas (type of candles) as a sign of bringing light in the life.
World Languages Film Fest Screening: All in my Family
Arts/Entertainment
All in My Family (2019) This short documentary by filmmaker Hao Wu explores his journey of reconciling his traditional Chinese family with his modern life in America, where he is raising two children with his same-sex partner. Through candid and intimate moments, the film highlights the challenges and triumphs of blending cultural expectations with personal identity.
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
This concert will feature the Caine Jazz Combo, a guest artist, and jazz students from the Music Department performing standard jazz tunes. The jam session is open to everyone, and attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in. Jam sessions take place on the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center, near the food court.
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Kit Fox Research Presentation
Panel Discussion/Presentation
USU Eastern, WILD 2400: Wildland Resources Techniques class will present their final research presentation at the Price Office of the Bureau of Land Management, BLM on Thursday, Nov. 21st from 9am-11am. Students in the Wildlife Ecology and Management major at USU Eastern will lead a group presentation. Students in this Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) and Research, Scholarship, & Creative Inquiry Intensive (RSCI) designated course will present their findings of a CURE (Classroom Undergraduate Research Experience). Students have used game cameras to document kit foxes, Vulpes macrotis, in Emery County, Utah. For addition details reach out to Sunshine Brosi, sunshine.brosi@usu.edu
CIDI Workshop - AI in Teaching: Basics and Opportunities
Workshop/Training
In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Dall-E, etc., as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address how they work and 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.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Preparing to Retire
Workshop/Training
Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on preparing to retire. Are you hoping to retire some day? Here are some steps and considerations that you can make to prepare yourself for retirement.
Aetna Webinar – Communicating With Difficult People
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Communicating with difficult people Do you work with or live with people you think are unreasonable? Do you have family members that are difficult to deal with? Join this webinar to learn: -What is a “difficult” person? -How to communicate within the difficulty -Whether it’s better to confront or to ignore their behavior -Why boundaries are important and how to set them
WiSTEM Presents: Relax & Craft
Social/Networking
WiSTEM (Women in STEM) presents an opportunity to get away from the stress of the semester with a crafting event. Bring your watercolors, knitting, pencils, iPads, etc. and join us for an hour of friendly conversation and relaxation. Our group aims to bring together women (and all people) in STEM interested in building a community of scholars from USU faculty, graduate and undergraduate students
True Blue Reuse & Repair Clothing Mending Workshop
Student Activities
Join True Blue Reuse & Repair for a mending workshop! Bring in clothing that need repairs and our skilled volunteers will help teach you how to mend them yourself. Learn a new skill and extend the life of your favorite clothes.
Bridging Gaps: Research in Intersectional Mentorship
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Welcome to our online event where we will dive into the world of intersectional mentorship research! Join us as we explore the importance of mentorship in various communities and how it can bridge gaps in our society. Get ready to engage with experts in the field and gain valuable insights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about mentorship. See you there!
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Women in Tech Zion's Bank Leadership Conference
Conference/Seminar | Career Exploration Trips
Join Women in Tech clubs across Utah for inspiring leadership training, insightful workshops, and valuable networking opportunities, all hosted by Zion's Bank. Apply by November 17th with the link below!
Women in Finance Upperclassmen Panel - Fall 2024
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The Women in Finance Club has listened to your feedback and will have a panel of impressive juniors and seniors to answer some of your burning questions regarding all things finance. Come join us in the Caines Room located in the Life Science Building on November 22nd from 12-1 pm. This is going to be an active discussion so please bring your questions and friends!
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
LAEP Speaker Series: Angela Brooks, Women in Landscape Architecture Lecture
Lecture/Readings
Corporation for Supportive Housing, the Source for Housing Solutions, Illinois Program No truer words have ever been spoken than Dorothy’s “There’s no place like home.” A home is more than just the physical structure; it is a place that emotes comfort, safety, and belonging. Yet for many the storied dream of home is more fiction than fairytale. I’ll share my experiences, how a chance encounter with public housing led to a career dedicated to working to help the under – and un-housed; and along the way, how my professional association helped prepare me to tackle career challenges.
Miss Native American USU Pageant
Cultural | Inclusive Excellence
Join the USU Native American Cultural Center in crowing our new Miss Native American USU For 2024-2025. Student contestants will highlight their knowledge, skills, and talents to compete for the title and represent USU for the coming 24-25 year.
USU Physics November Demo Show
Special Event
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to the 2024 USU Physics November Demo Show. This year's theme is "The Physics of Phase Transitions." Admission is free! USU physicist James Coburn will offer exciting demonstrations of freezing, boiling, melting and condensing. Demos will include making liquid air, making solid air, crushing a 55-gallon drum and making an ice bomb! USU's Department of Physics is pleased to offer this super-fun learning event to the Cache Valley community.
Sounds of the Stadium
Arts/Entertainment
Relive the excitement of the 2024 Aggie! Marching! Band! season as we reprise all the fantastic music from our Maverik Stadium pregame and halftime shows and honor our amazingly dedicated students. Sing along with your favorites and show your Aggie pride! Sit toward the back of the Daines Concert Hall or bring some ear plugs. This is a loud one!
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Cranksgiving
Special Event
Cranksgiving is a national annual bike race/food drive/scavenger hunt/party on bikes. After registering, you and your team of 2-4 people will meet at Aggie Blue Bikes (located at the junction of Military Science and the Fieldhouse) at 10am to receive instructions and a "manifesto" which will be your guide for the event. The manifesto will have a list of grocery stores to visit and a list of food items requested by the Cache Food Pantry. You and your team will plan a route, bike to the stores, and purchase the food on the list. There will also be bonus stops where you and your team must complete a challenge. Once you have everything, we will all meet at the Cache Food Pantry at 1pm to donate the food and for participants to get prizes. Registration for this event is free, but participants should anticipate spending upwards of $15 on groceries.
Between the Lines
Arts/Entertainment
An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah must confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.” – from betweenthelines.com
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
Showtimes:
Nov. 15–16, & 19–22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Morgan Theatre, Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Nominations Close for QCNR Awards
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
It’s time to nominate your fellow QCNR community members for our annual awards! The QCNR community recognizes excellence in many different areas of our academic and work lives, including teaching and learning, mentoring and research, service and support. Thank you for taking the time to identify students, faculty, and staff deserving of extra recognition this year. Any student, staff, or faculty member affiliated with QCNR may submit one set of nominations. All nominations require a brief statement of support. Please refer to the list of awards here. When you are ready to nominate, please fill out the form here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ZPmluq1Y192UnA The deadline for nominations is Monday, Nov. 25. Thank you for helping us recognize our colleagues and students for the great work they do!
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Geosciences Speaker Series: Graduate Student Reports
Conference/Seminar
Graduate students from the Geosciences department will present on their current research.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Meeting
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Aetna Webinar – Beating the Winter Blahs
Workshop/Training
Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Does it sometimes feel like winter will never end? Sign up for this webinar to learn more about the winter blahs and how to cope, including: * What causes the winter blahs? * Differences between the blahs and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). * Simple solutions and ways to improve your mood.
Thanksgiving Holiday
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
IEEE Officer Meeting
Meeting
Would you like to be an IEEE officer?
Come join us any Wednesday at 5:00. We will plan and organize various events to help students learn and make connections with industry. We will plan projects, talks, and tours.
This is a great way to learn and gain leadership experience. Electrical/Computer engineers and all other disciplines welcome.
We meet at 5:00 in the Snack Shack(ENLAB 108)
Thanksgiving Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed November 28 2024 for Thanksgiving Day.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Day After Thanksgiving
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed Friday November 29 2024 following Thanksgiving Day.
Bear Lake Project & Annual Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
The Bear Lake Needs Assessment Documentation & Visualization Project, led by assistant professor Jared Ragland and USU photography students, captures the intersection of Bear Lake's natural ecology and human use through documentary photography. This collaborative project showcases research-driven imagery on key topics such as agriculture, water management, and development, while highlighting the vital work of USU researchers and local community partnerships. The exhibition will be featured at the Tippets and Eccles Gallery and in USU’s Special Collections and Archives. This work was created in partnership with USU’s Institute for Land, Water, and Air and funded by a Bear Lake Needs Assessment grant administered by Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
The USU Art + Design Annual Graduate Art Exhibition showcases emerging artists' innovative and diverse works across various disciplines. Each work reflects the unique vision and creative journey of the graduates, offering a compelling exploration of contemporary themes and artistic practices.
These exhibitions run Nov. 4–Dec. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
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