Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 28

Mar

NR Week 2024

Special Event

Celebrate with the Quinney College of Natural Resources NR Week 2024! Join us next week for daily events: • Monday, March 25: Yoga on the (NR patio at Noon) • Tuesday, March 26: Tamales & Trivia (tamales served at 4:30, trivia starting at 5:30) • Wednesday, March 27: You Belong in STEM & Natural "Resourch" Science Fair (TSC International Lounge, 11 am-2 pm) • Thursday, March 28: Movie Night, Fire of Love (NR 217 at 5 pm) • Friday, March 29: Campfire & Campout (Green Canyon, 5pm) Anytime during the week you can: • Try your hand at the scavenger hunt in the Quinney Library (and win great prizes!) Visit the library desk for info. • Listen to the winners of the QCNR Podcast Contest: https://qcnr.usu.edu/college/projects/podcast-contest-2024

All Day | Natural Resources Building | More Info

Mar

Moab Wilderness First Responder Course

Information/Orientation

The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the standard level of medical training for professional outdoor recreation industry field staff that work multi-day, overnight trips in remote environments, military, technical rescue personnel, and those working in disaster relief. The DMM comprehensive, contextual and practical curriculum has gained popularity among outdoor enthusiasts, endurance athletes, and adventure travelers who push their boundaries in remote areas with limited resources, unreliable communication, and the potential for delayed or self-rescue. Course participants will develop strong patient assessment skills, adopt treatment tools to stabilize life-threatening conditions, and learn how to provide extended patient care in austere environments. Most importantly, this training will prepare individuals to prevent many environmental illnesses and proactively manage pre-existing conditions in the field. Individuals will also develop the confidence to professionally call in a rescue in the event of a backcountry emergency and manage the evacuation of a medical or trauma patient. Learn more at recportal.usu.edu.

All Day | More Info

Mar

USU and You: Cheryl Meier

Arts/Entertainment

Tune in to USU and You this week as we sit down with Cheryl Meier of Uintah Special Service District One.

9:00 am - 9:30 am | More Info

Mar

Mini Makers

Arts/Entertainment

Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art as we expand our Mini Makers class, a toddler art exploration experience. Caregivers and toddlers ages 2-5 experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. The program is free, but prior registration is required.

11:00 am - 11:45 am | Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art | More Info

Mar

CIDI Workshop - AI in Teaching: Basics

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address what they are capable of and the various ways teachers can choose to approach them in their classes. We'll discuss syllabus language, AI detection tools, and ways to encourage students to think critically, use AI responsibly, and demonstrate their own capabilities. We'll also share some ideas and examples of AI as a teaching tool.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Mar

Lunch & Learn - Preventing Injury in the Garden

Workshop/Training

USU Be Well and Extension professor, Gabi Murza, present a lunch and learn on tips to prevent injuries while gardening. Whether you garden for work or fun, you may have experienced aches and pains afterwards that went away quickly or persisted for some time. In this session, you’ll learn how to prevent injury and minimize pain/soreness by using best practices for gardening, practicing proper posture and use of tools, and incorporating stretches into your gardening routine. Even though it’s a virtual session, you’ll be encouraged to follow along with videos showing these movements, so wear comfortable shoes! *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 | More Info

Mar

Aetna Webinar – Building Self-Esteem in Children and Teens

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Developing a strong sense of self-esteem can enable a person to find more success in nearly all areas of life. Join us to learn how parents can help their children and teens build a healthy self-esteem at each stage of life

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

Mar

Eastern Utah Women's Conference

Conference/Seminar

Workshop and activities for Community, Business, and Home lifestyles.

1:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Utah State University Eastern Campus | More Info

Mar

WiSTEM Social

Social/Networking

WiSTEM (Women in STEM) is a social event for women in STEM fields at USU. Please come join to come together and build a supportive community across USU faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. We plan to serve light desserts, veggies with dip, fruit, and beverages.

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

Mar

Ecology Center Spring Seminar - N. LeRoy Poff

Conference/Seminar

The second of two seminars presented by N. LeRoy Poff, Colorado State University.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Life Sciences Building | More Info

Mar

Internship Prep with Aggie First Scholars

Workshop/Training

With summer right around the corner, what better time than now to learn about internships! Join Aggie First Scholars and the Career Design Center for interview prep, resume/cover letter development and learning how to navigate internship opportunities.

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building | More Info

Mar

Accounting Information Session

Information/Orientation

Come learn why you should consider a degree in accounting.
* High Demand
* Competitive Salaries
* Job Stability
* Career Advancement
* Versatile Skills
* Diverse Job Opportunities

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Mar

Principles-in-Practice Workshop Series: David Roskelley

Panel Discussion/Presentation

David is the first American to climb the "7 Summits," the highest mountain on each continent, and the "7 Volcanic Summits," the highest volcano on each continent. He is an avid mountain climber who enjoys doing difficult things.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Mar

Weber County 4-H Gunners Club (4-H Shooting Sports)

Workshop/Training | Utah 4-H and Youth

Club focus is on -.22 rifle education. Register on ZSuite.

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | More Info

Mar

Shame-Free Sex Ed with Carlie Palmer-Webb (The Christian Sex Educator)- Sexuality for Singles

Fundraiser

Join Carlie Palmer-Webb, a sex educator with her masters in Marriage, Family, & Human Development with an emphasis in Healthy Sexuality, at a SAAVI Office fundraiser. Learn to appreciate, respect, and navigate your sexuality in a shame-free environment. All ticket sales go to the SAAVI survivor fund.

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

Mar

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition Virtual Open House

Information/Orientation

The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences offers a 100% online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition. The program prepares students for leadership and administrative positions in public health and can also help students get accepted into medical or dental school and other doctorate programs. The program is holding a Virtual Open House that will include a program overview and Q&A session on March 21, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A recording will be available afterward for individuals who register but are not able to attend live. Pre-registration is required to attend live or to obtain the recording.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | More Info

Mar

Top Rope Night at the Climbing Wall

Recreation

Join us at the Climbing Wall at the Aggie Recreation Center for our Top Rope Nights every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. This free event is set to take place from 7 to 9 pm, offering a unique and exhilarating experience for climbers of all levels. Indulge in the excitement of scaling vertical walls, all while securely fastened to a top rope for a safe and enjoyable climbing session. Our skilled instructors will be on hand to provide guidance and encouragement, ensuring that both seasoned climbers and first-timers can make the most of the experience.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) | More Info

Mar

BAP Professional Meeting

Social/Networking

Professionals from PwC will be speaking.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Mar

Utah Symphony, Anna Rakitina conducting

Arts/Entertainment

The Utah Symphony, known for their musical expertise and deep connection with students and education, come to the USU campus to perform a program selected by conductor Anna Rakitina. This is an amazing offer, gifted by the USU Caine College of the Arts and made available due to contributions from the Tanner Trust for Utah Universities—only $10 for the general public and FREE for USU students, faculty, and staff!

Close out Women’s History Month and join us as conductor Anna Rakitina and violinist William Hagen make their debut on our stage. Hagen, an accomplished international musician, performs Dvorák’s Violin Concerto, inspired by traditional Czech dances and sure to be felt in every limb. Sibelius’ First Symphony is consuming, closing with the passionate Quasi una fantasia (“Like a Fantasy”). Also featuring Smetana’s Šárka—based on the Czech legend of an uprising of women called “The Maiden’s War.”

Grab your tickets while they're available—this is the opportunity of the year!

FOR TICKETS:
USU Students, Faculty & Staff: Go to one of the on-campus box office locations to pick up your free tickets with your ID.
General Public: Click the "Website" link below to purchase tickets for $10.

BOX OFFICE LOCATIONS:
The Spectrum - 900 E 900 N, Logan, UT 84322
CCA Box Office - Room L101 of the Chase Fine Arts Center