Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 31

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AIARE II Avalanche Course

Recreation

The AIARE 2 is a three-day/24-hour course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more complicated situations such as being a leader within a small travel group, traveling in more complicated terrain, and/or developing a travel plan where online resources are scarce. The AIARE 2 builds on the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the AIARE 1 and adds to it the evaluation of critical hazard assessment factors. Students will describe and discuss weather, snowpack and avalanche processes, and identify how these processes relate to observations and travel within avalanche terrain. Skis or splitboard with skins and touring bindings are required for this course. SNOWSHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED! Additionally, an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe are required. These items are available to rent from the USU Outdoor Programs. Make sure to reserve equipment in advance as quantities are limited. Participants must be comfortable traveling in blue to black resort terrain on skis or splitboard. This course is not recommended for beginners.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | More Info

Jan

Huntsman Graduate Fair

Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting

Join us to learn more about the graduate programs offered at the Huntsman School of Business. Representatives will be available to answer questions for the following programs: Master of Human Resources (MHR), Master of Management of Information Systems (MMIS), Master of Accounting (MAac), Master of Financial Economics (MFE), Master of Science in Economics (MSE) and Master of Data Analytics (MDATA). Concurrent degrees are also available! For more information, visit: huntsman.usu.edu/graduate

11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Jan

Women in Leadership Executive Speaker Series - News Media

Panel Discussion/Presentation

The Utah Women & Leadership Project invites you step into a world of inspiration and empowerment with its Women in Leadership: Executive Speaker Series. This series is a celebration of dynamic and influential women who have shattered glass ceilings in the corporate landscape in Utah. This specific event focuses on women leaders in the news media. Dr. Susan R. Madsen will be moderate a discussion with Ruth Todd, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer for Bonneville International, and Melanie Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Utah Business.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Jan

Trans Allies on Campus Training

Workshop/Training

Trans/Nonbinary Allies on Campus aims to increase awareness and understanding of our trans/nonbinary community and further understand specific trans/nonbinary issues while training participants to stand with, and advocate for trans/nonbinary individuals. Participants will gain a basic understanding of sex, sexuality, and gender and how these concepts perpetuate microaggressions, discrimination policies, and daily biases. Prepare to dispel some common myths, laugh, and leave with the understanding that there is much work to be done in our community and you are part of the solution. Registration is required to receive the zoom link.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Jan

Charles Waugh Reading

Arts/Entertainment

USU Professor of English, Charles Waugh, will be reading from The Termite Queen, a novel by the Vietnamese writer Ta Duy Anh, that he translated into English along with Quan Manh Ha.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Jan

General Mills Presents: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Conference/Seminar

Members from the General Mills' Familia Network, Black Champions Network, and ALN (Asian Leadership Network) will join us via Zoom to talk about these networks and their inclusivity/diversity experiences at GMI. Join us in person to meet the General Mills recruiting team! Register to attend.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Jan

Cocoa & Donuts with General Mills

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

Enjoy Cocoa and Donuts with recruiters from General Mills. They will share valuable interview and resume building tips and tricks while learning about GMI career opportunities and benefits.Register to attend.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Jan

Finding Academic Support Resources at USU

Workshop/Training

Do you wish to learn more about the resources available at USU? The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with academic support resources to help them achieve their academic goals. Do not pass it up! There will be refreshments.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Taggart Student Center | More Info

Jan

General Mills Case Competition

Conference/Seminar

Partner with General Mills and step into the world of CPG sales! Dive into this case study based off a real-world business scenario, strengthening your expertise in retail analytics, strategic insights, and the art of customer engagement. Are you up to the challenge? Register to attend.

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Jan

Cooking Demo: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches

Workshop/Training

Interested in finding some new recipes for creative soups, salads, and sandwiches? Join us for this cooking demo held in the ARC! This event will be led by senior Dietetics students. Free food samples for those that attend. This class is limited to 20 people and spots will fill up fast. Sign up today via RecPortal!

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) | More Info

Jan

Entrepreneur Leadership Series: Emily Peterson

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Emily Peterson is the CEO and co-founder of Saranoni Luxury Blankets. Emily and her husband, Nathan, started Saranoni to make money to allow her daughter to have surgery to correct the miroctia – a congenital condition that caused her to be born without a fully developed outer ear. Emily and Nathan worked on their business as they were raising three small children. As they created gift baskets that included clothes, shoes, and jewelry, they realized that people loved the baby blankets the most!

As their company grew, they knew they wanted to give back to less fortunate families throughout the world. Through their social give-back initiative, Saranoni Cares, they have blessed many families in West Africa, Syria, and Cambodia.

In 2022, Nathan tragically passed away from stage 4 Gliboblastoma Mulitforme. Through this difficult time, Emily and her family have continued to grow the legacy of Saranoni. Emily echo’s Nathan’s passion for service and connection and is dedicated to growing Sara- noni. Her mission is to bring comfort, warmth, and connection to individuals and families.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Eccles Conference Center Auditorium | More Info

Jan

Smash Wednesdays

Student Activities

Join Campus Recreation on January 31st for our Smash Wednesday eSports Tournament. All skill levels are welcome and we encourage you to bring a group of friends a compete for the top spot! All winners receive an Intramural Champ Shirt. The event is free and please bring your switch and game if you have it. The eSports center is located behind Maverick Stadium in the old Distribution Center. Nintendo is not a sponsor of of affiliated with this tournament. Terms for participating in and viewing Community Tournaments using Nintendo Games: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63454

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | More Info

Jan

Jazz Jams

Arts/Entertainment

An eagerly awaited tradition around the Music Department is our series of monthly jam sessions, in which a guest artist (or two or three) from outside Cache Valley visits to perform jazz standards with USU students and community members in a relaxed environment. Come and sit in on a tune, or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the music. Jam sessions are completely unscripted, so you never know what exactly will happen, but it’s great fun watching musicians perform without a net!

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Taggart Student Center | More Info

Jan