Upcoming Events

18
Nov

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

12:00 am - 1:30 pm | David B. Haight Center |
18
Nov

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.)

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | Online/Virtual |
19
Nov

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.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
19
Nov

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.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
19
Nov

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.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
20
Nov

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.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Natural Resources Building |
21
Nov

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.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
21
Nov

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

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
26
Nov

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.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
02
Dec

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.

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

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.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
03
Dec

Speed Teaching with the Innovation Hub

Workshop/Training

Researchers are invited to explore Innovation Hub’s technology in this speed dating activity. Participants will become familiar with the Hub’s mission and engage with its resources. There will be opportunity to explore activities like 3D printing, podcasting, virtual reality, and more in small groups. The Innovation Hub is an adaptable research and learning space that brings together innovative technologies to support interdisciplinary collaboration and encourage communities of practice around digital research and teaching.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Merrill Cazier Library Innovation Hub |
03
Dec

Give Your Data A Glow-Up: Data Visualization with Tableau for Non-Programmers

Workshop/Training

A well-designed data visualization can be a huge boost in effectively communicating your research findings. Tableau is the most popular, most powerful software for creating custom visualizations from complex datasets without requiring coding skills. This hands-on workshop will walk you through the basics of getting your data loaded into Tableau, choosing the right chart or graph type to best show off your findings, and customizing the results to look professional and aesthetically pleasing. Bring your laptops, and come prepared by installing the free version of Tableau (available for both Windows and Mac) ahead of time. Sample datasets will be provided to work with. For more information, feel free to email us at researchdata@usu.edu.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | USU Libraries |
04
Dec

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Gaze Into Your Retirement Future

Workshop/Training

Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on retirement planning. Would you like to know how you can "predict" what income you will have in retirement? Learn how to glance into your retirement future by using URS Calculators.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
04
Dec

Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Custom 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.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Natural Resources Building |
05
Dec

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Retirement Investing 101

Workshop/Training

Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on retirement investing. Worried about the volatile stock market? No need to fret. Learn basic investment principles to make better investment decisions for your retirement savings plans no matter the market conditions.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
05
Dec

Aetna Webinar – How To Disagree and Stay Friends

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Disagreements don't have to negatively impact your relationships. Join us to learn helpful ways to communicate across differences and become aware of filters that impact how you and others may view things. You will also learn how to utilize assertive communication to communicate your needs without conflict.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

Inclusive Online Teaching Workshop

Workshop/Training

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Understanding URS Target Date Funds

Workshop/Training

Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on understanding URS target date funds. The right target date fund can make all the difference. Designed to address risk at each retirement savings stage, see what makes URS target date funds different from URS core funds.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

Inclusive Online Teaching Workshop

Workshop/Training

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
10
Dec

Inclusive Teaching Workshop

Workshop/Training

This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
11
Dec

Universal Design for Learning Workshop

Workshop/Training

This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
11
Dec

Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Machine learning methods

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.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Natural Resources Building |
11
Dec

Universal Design for Learning Workshop

Workshop/Training

This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
12
Dec

AI in Education Workshop

Workshop/Training

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
12
Dec

Aetna Webinar – Breathing Your Way to Less Stress and Better Health

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Are you feeling stressed out these days? When stress isn't managed it can damage your health. Join this webinar to learn: * How stress impacts your breathing * How deep breathing can lower your stress * Techniques for deep breathing

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
12
Dec

AI in Education Workshop

Workshop/Training

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
17
Dec

Aetna Webinar – Holiday Stress: What To Expect and How To Cope

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. The holidays are upon us and many people are feeling the extra stress and tension. Join this webinar to get ideas on how to manage the pace of the season and enjoy your holidays! We’ll discuss • Causes of holiday stress • Demands of holiday season • Tips for managing your expectations and stress level for a happier holiday time!

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