Upcoming Events
Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception will be held Thursday, November 12 from 5:00-6:00pm.
Native American Heritage Month
Cultural
You’re invited to the Native American Heritage Month celebration, a campus-wide cultural and educational event hosted by Utah State University’s Heritage & Culture. Join us for a day of learning and connection highlighting the histories, living cultures, sovereignty, leadership, traditions, and contemporary experiences of Native Nations. Attendees will have opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate through educational presentations, cultural demonstrations, artists, community organizations, and interactive activities. Everyone is welcome!
Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Cultural
You’re invited to the Native American Heritage Month celebration, a campus-wide cultural and educational event hosted by Utah State University’s Heritage & Culture. Join us for a day of learning and connection highlighting the histories, living cultures, sovereignty, leadership, traditions, and contemporary experiences of Native Nations. Attendees will have opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate through educational presentations, cultural demonstrations, artists, community organizations, and interactive activities. Everyone is welcome!
ASC Studio
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Studio (formerly Innovation Lab), a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more.
Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch!
This can be a good way to become involved with the ASC to then be selected for paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Register to attend.
Student Recital Hour
Arts/Entertainment
Utah State University's Department of Music's Students will be performing a variety of pieces during a Student Recital Hour
Breaking the Cycle: ACEs, Trauma, and Utah’s Path to Healthier Children
Panel Discussion/Presentation
A research‑based conversation with Utah leaders/experts on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the impact of trauma, and new initiatives. Utah is taking a historic step to confront childhood trauma and its lifelong impact. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to 9 of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S., and ACE data show that 65.7% of Utah adults have experienced at least one ACE, while 1 in 4 have experienced three or more. These early adversities shape mental health, physical health, educational outcomes, and long‑term economic stability. Childhood trauma — particularly sexual abuse — is far more common than many realize and often goes unnoticed or unaddressed. We’ll be joined by three leading experts — Dr. R. Neal Davis, Holly Willard, and Dr. Brooks Keeshin — who will explore the science, clinical realities, and community impact of ACEs and childhood trauma. After their discussion, Sage Hancock, Executive Director of GenerationAll, will close the webinar by introducing Utah’s Healing Generations initiative, the first statewide ACE screening pilot of its kind.
Zora Murff & Rana Young Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 7–Nov. 7 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be Friday, November 6th at 5 p.m.
2026 CIB/ADVS/CVM Fall Seminar Series
Lecture/Readings
Dr. Melanie Balbach, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Michigan State University will be the guest speaker.
The Center for Integrated BioSystems, Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine invite you to participate in our fall seminar series. Seminars will take place on Thursdays with the speaker in VME101 or ESLC046 and will be broadcast via Zoom to the alternating room.
10th Annual I Am First Banquet
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Celebrate First-Generation student week with the Annual I Am First Banquet! This year, we celebrate 10 incredible years of Aggie First Scholars, it will be a celebration you won't want to miss! A plated dinner will be provided. Please RSVP here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GD92e97cDt1DUi
WEAU Guest Lecture
Lecture/Readings
Come and Learn from Mr. Steve Myers, P.E. He currently works for Hach as their Senior Manager, Global Applications Specialists. A little about him in his own words: As a highly skilled “Commercial Engineering” leader in the water industry, I foster a culture of empowerment via high-caliber practical “know-how”, strong communication skills, and commercial insights to successfully execute impactful product and company strategy.
Come and learn what different areas and focuses can contribute the world of civil and environmental engineering.
Growth & Balance: Data Centers
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The Fall 2026 installation of CANRI's Growth & Balance series explores Data Centers, what they are being used for, and how they are impacting Utah's land, water, and energy. Details and link to RSVP below. Please feel free to share with your networks, friends, and family members. It promises to be a great conversation!
When: Thursday, November 5th, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Where: Whittier Center | 290 N 400 E | Logan, UT 84321
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/oV37R5brsS3nqKC58 (so we can make sure we have enough snacks)
Who? A great panel of amazing experts!
Dr. Jessica Schad, Sociology
Mike Johnson, Logan City Council
Dr. Hang Dai, Engineering
Dr. Gina Gilson, Environment & Society
Dr. Brennan Bean, Mathematics
Moderator, Dr. Betsy Brunner, Comm Studies
Communitas Lecture Series: Zora Murff and Rana Young
Arts/Entertainment
Zora J Murff is an artist, educator, and Assistant Professor of Art and Black Studies in the School of Art + Design at the University of Oregon. He received his MFA in studio art from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a BS in psychology from Iowa State University. Drawing from his background as a social worker for youth on court probation, Murff’s photography unearths hidden histories and offers visual investigations of Black life, often addressing the violent paradoxes created by imperial paradigms. His bold, straightforward visual language encourages viewers to reflect on the power that visual culture holds over understandings of race, class, and societal hierarchies.
Rana Young is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in the School of Art + Design at the University of Oregon. She earned her MFA in Studio Art from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a BFA in Studio Art from Portland State University. Through her practice, Young employs photography to construct autobiographical narratives set within the Midwest landscape. Her projects utilize staged scenes, archival images, and documentary techniques to confront and articulate the complex dynamics of familial bonds, hereditary trauma, childhood abandonment, and mental illness.
CPR/AED/First Aid Course
Information/Orientation
This is an American Red Cross course for certification in CPR, AED & First Aid. We will equip you with the knowledge and tools during the in-person portion of the training. Spots are limited, register beforehand. There is no minimum age for courses.
Odyssey Book Club Meeting #2
Cultural
With the popularity of Christopher Nolan's film adaption, Homer's Odyssey has gained new popularity and controversy. This book club will bring together faculty, staff, students, and community members to read the original work and discuss its many themes and meanings. At the end of the semester, we will then hold a screening of the film to discuss the ways in which Homer's story continues to live and be adapted for new audiences.
Register here: https://artsci.usu.edu/events/semester-of-the-odyssey
WEAU Weekly Meeting
Meeting
Join us for WEAU's weekly meeting! Learn about water, the environment, and more! Guest lectures will happen throughout the semester with professionals in the Wastewater and Drinking water fields.
Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar: Reece Parker
Arts/Entertainment
The Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar brings local and regional professional designers to campus to share insights, experiences, and perspectives from the field. Reese Parker is a freelance Creative Director, Animator, & Illustrator.
Soccer vs San Diego State
Sports
It's Senior Night as Utah State hosts San Diego State at Chuck & Gloria Bell Field on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Current USU students can claim their FREE ticket here: https://utahstateaggies.evenue.net/signin
Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception will be held Thursday, November 12 from 5:00-6:00pm.
Fall Planting Days ~ Wuda Ogwa Land and Cultural Restoration Project
Cultural
Plant trees and shrubs as part of land restoration project
https://nwbshoshone.com/wudaogwa/
The Creative Reset: A Weekly Art Break at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Relieve your stress! Join us on Fridays to make and decorate hand-made books using collage, mixed media, printing, drawing, and painting. Try new art processes inspired by artists in the collection as you look around NEHMA’s Object Study Room in the new Wanlass Center for Art Education and Research. Free and open to all, drop in as you please!
Biology Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
Different weekly speakers offer presentations on topics related to biology.
This series runs for the entirety of the semester except for Oct 9 (Fall Break) and Nov 27 (Thanksgiving Break).
ASC 5-Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun! Register to attend.
Zora Murff & Rana Young Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 7–Nov. 7 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be Friday, November 6th at 5 p.m.
LAEP Speaker Series: Alonzo Coby, When Land Leads: Indigenous Planning for Community Futures
Lecture/Readings
This lecture explores applied approaches to Indigenous planning through real-world examples in place-making, cultural landscape interpretation, land justice, stewardship, and planning policy. The session highlights how Indigenous planning frameworks move beyond conventional land-use models to center ancestral relationships to land, language, ceremony, and systems of community governance. Rather than treating planning as a purely technical exercise, this work positions it as a vehicle for cultural continuity, self-determination, and nation-building.
Alonzo Coby serves as Planning Director for the Shoshone Bannock Tribes, where he advances sovereignty-centered planning grounded in cultural identity, land stewardship, and long-term community well-being. His work demonstrates how tribal planning functions not merely as a regulatory framework, but as a powerful instrument for nation-building, self-determination, and the protection of ancestral relationships to land, language, and ceremony.
Zora Murff & Rana Young Exhibition Reception
Arts/Entertainment
Reception for the Zora Murff & Rana Young Exhibition.
This exhibition runs Oct. 7–Nov. 7 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
Nights at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Looking for Friday night plans? Join us at Nights at NEHMA! On November 6 from 5-8 PM, put your skills to the test with Art Bingo. Compete for fun prizes and bingo bragging rights, discover artwork in a whole new way, and enjoy a fun, low-pressure night at the museum. Bring your friends, a date, or come and meet new people! Free and open to all.
International Connections Night
Cultural
Join us for an evening of connection, culture, and fun! Start with cultural tables and activities from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., then enjoy live performances and international bites during the main event from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (while supplies last). Stay afterward for a world music dance party from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Meet new people, try something new, and celebrate the cultures that enrich our campus community. Bring your friends or make new ones!
USU Observatory Public Viewing Night
Special Event
All are invited to Public Viewing Night at the USU Observatory on Friday, Nov. 6, from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome. The USU Observatory is located on the roof of the Science Engineering Research (SER) Building on the USU Logan campus. To reach the observatory, enter the first floor of the SER building and go to the freight elevator at that floor's northwest corner.
Note: The observatory telescope is accessible only by stairs from the roof deck.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Public Viewing Night will be cancelled in the event of cloudy or inclement weather. Before arrival on Nov. 6, please check the observatory website for updates: https://artsci.usu.edu/physics/observatories/public-nights
The website also has directions and parking information.
Volleyball vs Oregon State
Sports
It's Veterans Appreciation as Utah State takes on Oregon State on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Current USU students can claim their FREE ticket here: https://utahstateaggies.evenue.net/signin
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
Legacy of Val Day of Service: Fall Planting at Wuda Ogwa
Student Activities
Join us as we honor the legacy of Val R Christensen and support the Northwestern Band of Shoshone 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 minibuses (only 26 spots available). Please bring a sack lunch! 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. Sign up at the AggiePulse link provided. Limited carpool seats available.
Legacy of Val Day of Service: Loaves & Fishes Community Meal
Student Activities
The Logan Loaves & Fishes Community Meal needs your help on Saturday, November 7! Loaves & Fishes brings people together around a shared meal to help build stronger connections within our community. Volunteers are needed to help with meal prep, set up, and serving & cleanup. This event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Logan, and volunteer shifts will be held from 9:00-11:30am, 9:45-11:00am, 11:00am-2:00pm, and 12:45-2:00pm. Sign up at the AggiePulse link provided.
Zora Murff & Rana Young Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 7–Nov. 7 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be Friday, November 6th at 5 p.m.
MUSES
Arts/Entertainment
The word muse refers to a source of inspiration. This annual music therapy concert highlights the personal and professional influences that shape USU music therapy students. MUSES also celebrates students’ musical skills and the role of music in self-expression and clinical practice.
The concert features contemporary pieces selected to reflect students’ experiences and demonstrate potential applications in music therapy. For more information, visit www.usumtsa.weebly.com.
Football vs Fresno State
Sports
Join us as we honor all military and first responders as Utah State hosts Fresno State, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. at Maverik Stadium. Current USU students can claim their FREE ticket here: https://utahstateaggies.evenue.net/signin
Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception will be held Thursday, November 12 from 5:00-6:00pm.
Liz Siemion defense
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Defense seminar for Liz Siemion, PhD Student in the Ecology Center and Department of Wildland Resources. Seminar will take place in NR 204 and on Zoom: https://usu.zoom.us/j/87541980969?pwd=DQwr4O8ajCUdKQaooGadC094MaLVvG.1
Engineering in Practice Series
Social/Networking
Curt Tomasevicz | Team USA Bobsled and Skeleton
The intersection between human and engineering performance.
Clinical Supervisor Training (November training day 2 of 2)
Workshop/Training
Utah State University’s Department of Social Work offers this 8-hour, synchronous training for licensed mental health professionals who provide, or plan to provide, clinical supervision. The training is designed to meet Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requirements for clinical supervisor training under R156-60e-306.1.
Developed and taught by experienced clinical social work educators and practitioners, the course combines required content with practical tools supervisors can use in their day-to-day work.
Participants can attend the training on Oct 3rd from 9am-6pm OR Nov 2 and Nov 9 from 1-5pm.
Saying No with Grace and Strategy: Protecting Your Time While Being Collegial
Workshop/Training | Sparkshops
Faculty are often asked to take on service opportunities, but knowing when to say yes or no can be challenging. This Sparkshop will explore strategies for evaluating opportunities based on your priorities, workload, and professional goals while setting healthy boundaries and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues.
Natural Resource Graduate Panel
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Interested in applying for graduate school? Join Wildflowers in Natural Resources to ask questions to current USU QANR grad students about applications, grants, and more! Pizza included!
USU ITE Club Meeting
Student Activities
Weekly Club meeting for the Institute of Transportation Engineers Club.
Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception will be held Thursday, November 12 from 5:00-6:00pm.
Converge AI
Conference/Seminar
This event will bring together Utah AI companies, faculty, and students to share their work and explore opportunities for collaboration. Short presentations from industry and USU researchers will start at 2 PM, with a networking and poster session starting at 3:30. The event is sponsored by the DSAI Center and the Nucleus Institute.
Weekly Vintage Swing Dancing
Student Activities
Come join the USUSA Big Band Swing Dance Club as we have a casual atmoshpere teaching and participating in vintage swing dance styles popular largely from the 1920s through the 1950s and beyond! No partner or experience required, though anyone is welcome to join! Instruction often is approximately the first 30 minutes, followed by opportunities for dancing, socializing, and asking questions!
Albertine Cinémathèque French Film Festival: The Stranger/L'Étranger
Arts/Entertainment
The Stranger/L'Étranger (2025) [R], a new adaptation of the Camus novel, with stunning black and white cinematography. Thought-provoking, philosophical film. In French with subtitles. Part of the Albertine Cinémathèque-French Embassy film festival. Followed by brief Q&A and discussion. Popcorn/candy provided.
Small Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
Presented by USU's studio ensembles — Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Cache Horn Choir, and Low Brass Choir. This concert provides the audience an opportunity to experience the unique sonorities of homogenous small ensembles across a diverse and entertaining program.
Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception will be held Thursday, November 12 from 5:00-6:00pm.
Tanner Talks: Computational Archival Science in the Age of Big Data
Lecture/Readings
The Department of History is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Marciano as the department's second Tanner Talks speaker of the year.
Lecture: 10am-12pm
Workshop: 1pm-2pm
This lecture explores the emerging transdisciplinary field of Computational Archival Science, key pedagogical developments being explored, and emerging advances in harnessing AI for archives. Dr. Marciano, a founder of the field, will also lead a hands-on workshop with a live demonstration of computational processing of archival records.
Seminar Series | Biological & Chemical Engineering
Workshop/Training
Speaker: Tyler Radniecki Biological & Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. Zoom link available. Contact Lauren Shanley at lauren.shanley@usu.edu.
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
ArtSci Faculty in Focus: Dr. Ryan Jackson (Chemistry & Biochemistry)
Conference/Seminar
Faculty-in-Focus is a signature series in the College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the breadth and depth of our faculty’s excellence.
Each Faculty-in-Focus event invites a faculty member to share their research/creative work and/or teaching, offering the college community a window into the innovative scholarship and pedagogy happening across our many disciplines and programs.
This series not only celebrates our faculty’s achievements, but cultivates a robust intellectual community. All faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences are invited and are strongly encouraged to attend as many as they can!
Tanner Talks Workshop: Computational Archival Science in the Age of Big Data
Workshop/Training
The Department of History is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Marciano as the department's second Tanner Talks speaker of the year.
Lecture: 10am-12pm
Workshop: 1pm-2pm
This lecture explores the emerging transdisciplinary field of Computational Archival Science, key pedagogical developments being explored, and emerging advances in harnessing AI for archives. Dr. Marciano, a founder of the field, will also lead a hands-on workshop with a live demonstration of computational processing of archival records.
USU Research Landscapes
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Utah State University Research Landscapes is at the forefront of connecting state and community decision-makers with the researchers who are investigating the most critical land, water, and air issues. The event series provides an entry point for conversations and connections that benefit Utah. The June event will feature Dr. Janice Brahney. This event is cosponsored by the USU Office of Research and O.C. Tanner, Salt Lake City.
Mindful Listening Training
Workshop/Training
The Mindful Listening Program is a 6-week synchronous online training that helps you learn how to listen more deeply and apply mindfulness to improve social relationships. Starting on Oct 7th and ending on Nov 18th, we will meet every Wednesday at 4 pm (Mountain Time) for one hour to go on a regenerative learning journey together to develop mindful listening. Mindful Listening is an approach to being present with others and building healthier relationships in general, both professionally and personally, by cultivating an open mind. The ultimate goal behind this training is to improve the capacity for human connection. The purpose of this training is train mindfulness in the context of social interactions. Listening with deep presence is one of the foundational aspects for developing the skillset of applied mindfulness in the arena of relationships and communication. By consistently exercising the skill of mindful listening, you improve the quality with which you connect with others.
AI Club - Use AI tools to build a portfolio website
Workshop/Training
Learn how to make a personalized portfolio page, for free, using GitHub! Requirements: sign up for the free GitHub Student Developer Pack. Snacks provided.
Design. Build. Putt.
Workshop/Training
In preparation for our end of year fundraising event, we want you to come design and build a mini golf hole with us! Come to meet with other engineering students, test your putting skills, and get crafty!
USUSA Dialogues: Who Is Killing the Great Salt Lake?
Panel Discussion/Presentation
More importantly, why are we blaming each other when we should be working together? Join us for a dialogue between professors of agriculture and natural resources about working together to restore the Great Salt Lake to health. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Food will be provided!
Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Bridging® Workshops
Workshop/Training
Resilience is the ability to adapt to stress, challenges, and adversity while maintaining your well-being. The good news? Resilience can be learned.
This free 4-session workshop introduces Mind-Body Bridging®, an evidence-based approach that helps reduce stress, build resilience, and improve overall well-being. Participants will learn practical tools to increase self-awareness, manage stress more effectively, and develop skills that support resilience in everyday life.
The Career Games
Social/Networking
The arena awaits, tributes! Get ready to test your knowledge, prove your skills, and compete for glory at The Career Games. Gather your allies and join students, faculty, and employers for a night of fierce competition, career challenges, and exciting prizes. From career trivia and salary showdowns to Family Feud and Career Quiplash, every round is a new chance to rise through the ranks. Think you have what it takes to outsmart the competition? Whether you're fighting for your team's victory or keeping your eyes on the prize, only the boldest will claim the ultimate bragging rights. With giveaways up for grabs and surprises around every corner, the stakes have never been higher. Choose your team. Trust your instincts. Fight for your future. Let the Career Games begin!
AFC and the USU Symphony Orchestra: Veterans Day Memorial
Arts/Entertainment
Join the American Festival Chorus and the USU Symphony Orchestra for our annual Veterans Day Memorial, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of America’s veterans. As our nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, this inspiring program celebrates the enduring ideals of freedom, unity, and patriotism that have shaped the American experience. Through stirring music and heartfelt remembrance, we pay tribute to the generations of men and women whose service has safeguarded the liberties we cherish.
For ages 8+
Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception will be held Thursday, November 12 from 5:00-6:00pm.
Mini Makers: Toddler Art Exploration
Arts/Entertainment
Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art for our Mini Makers class, a toddler art exploration experience at either 10 AM or 1 PM. Caregivers and toddlers ages 2-5 experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. The program is $5/child and prior registration is required. Register by following the link below!
SEA Networking Lunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us to connect and enjoy good conversation with fellow campus staff! The SEA hosts a monthly Networking Lunch every second Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Plus, enjoy 50% off your order when you use discount code SEA50 at checkout.
ASC Studio
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Studio (formerly Innovation Lab), a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more.
Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch!
This can be a good way to become involved with the ASC to then be selected for paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Register to attend.
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Lunch & Learn - Navigating the Holidays: Mindful Eating Without the Guilt
Workshop/Training
USU Be Well and Registered Dietitian, Jana Greene, present a workshop on emotional eating during the holidays. The holidays bring more than good food — they bring stress, packed schedules, family dynamics, and a lot of pressure around what and how much we eat. This session takes an honest, judgment-free look at emotional and stress eating: why it happens, how to recognize it in the moment, and how to respond with curiosity instead of criticism. You'll walk away with simple mindfulness tools to slow down, tune into real hunger and fullness cues, and actually enjoy your favorite holiday foods — without the guilt spiral that so often follows. This isn't about restriction or willpower. It's about building a calmer, kinder relationship with food during the most food-centered season of the year. *Presentation will be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.
2026 CIB/ADVS/CVM Fall Seminar Series
Lecture/Readings
Dr. Peter Sebastion, Wildlife Veterinarian and Epidemiologist with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with the be guest speaker.
The Center for Integrated BioSystems, Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine invite you to participate in our fall seminar series. Seminars will take place on Thursdays with the speaker in VME101 or ESLC046 and will be broadcast via Zoom to the alternating room.
2026 CIB/ADVS/CVM Fall Seminar Series
Lecture/Readings
Dr. Morgan Feuz, Assistant Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Utah State University, will be the guest speaker this week.
The Center for Integrated BioSystems, Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine invite you to participate in our fall seminar series. Seminars will take place on Thursdays with the speaker in VME101 or ESLC046 and will be broadcast via Zoom to the alternating room.
Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition Reception
Arts/Entertainment
Reception for the Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition.
This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stories from Behind the Lens: An Evening with Legendary Photographer Michael Childers
Arts/Entertainment
Join legendary photographer Michael Childers at the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall for an evening of stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes experiences from a career spent documenting some of the most influential figures in music, film, and popular culture. Following the talk, continue the conversation with a reception at NEHMA, where guests can connect with the artist and explore his work on display at the museum.
WEAU Weekly Meeting
Meeting
Join us for WEAU's weekly meeting! Learn about water, the environment, and more! Guest lectures will happen throughout the semester with professionals in the Wastewater and Drinking water fields.
Miss Native American USU Pageant
Cultural
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the strength, culture, and leadership of Native American women at Utah State University. The Miss Native American USU Pageant is an annual cultural and scholarship event honoring Native American students and connects to our traditional USU Pow Wow, where the winner will serve as Head Woman. Come support the contestants, enjoy cultural presentations, and be part of a meaningful celebration of heritage and community.
Logger's Ball
Student Activities
Join us for the annual Logger’s Ball! Celebrate the end of logging season and honor a longtime college tradition with an evening of live music from local bands, a fried chicken and mashed potato dinner, door prizes, pot painting, trivia, and more. Wear your best flannel and beard for the Paul Bunyan Look-Alike Contest at 7:30 p.m.! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join in the fun.
November USU Brigham City Lecture Series
Lecture/Readings
🎞️ Ever wonder what Brigham City and Box Elder County looked like 100 years ago? Join us for our November USU Brigham City Lecture Series as Scott Jensen takes us on a trip back in time through rare and little-known films dating back to the 1920s! 🎥 Films of Our Local Past - Films That Nobody Knew Were There Discover over 100 years of local history through fascinating motion pictures that capture the people, places, events, and everyday moments that helped shape our communities. You might even recognize a few familiar places! 😊
Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar: Kelly Dee Williams
Arts/Entertainment
The Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar brings local and regional professional designers to campus to share insights, experiences, and perspectives from the field.
Kelly Dee Williams is a Creative Director, Founder, Designer, and Brand Advisor.
Student Choral Conducting Recital — Tanner Doyle MM Performance
Arts/Entertainment
Tanner Doyle will conduct a program featuring the Poulenc Gloria with chorus and orchestra, and other works. This performance is in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting.
Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception will be held Thursday, November 12 from 5:00-6:00pm.
The Creative Reset: A Weekly Art Break at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Relieve your stress! Join us on Fridays to make and decorate hand-made books using collage, mixed media, printing, drawing, and painting. Try new art processes inspired by artists in the collection as you look around NEHMA’s Object Study Room in the new Wanlass Center for Art Education and Research. Free and open to all, drop in as you please!
Biology Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
Different weekly speakers offer presentations on topics related to biology.
This series runs for the entirety of the semester except for Oct 9 (Fall Break) and Nov 27 (Thanksgiving Break).
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Master of Human Resources On-Campus Program Virtual Info Session
Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting
MHR On-Campus Program Virtual Info Session
To register for an upcoming virtual information session, go to: https://huntsman.usu.edu/mhr/events.
Date/Time: November 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
From Campus to Community: Cultivating Civic Mindedness
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join USU Pres. Brad Mortensen as we mark the Center for Civic Excellence’s first semester with a conversation about fruitful disagreement and the role of higher education in fostering civic-mindedness. Special guests: Robert George, Cornel West, Gov. Spencer Cox, and Marianne Viray
Science Unwrapped - Uncreated: Being Human in the Age of AI
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Science Unwrapped
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped at USU, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Admission is free. The evening begins at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130 with a brief talk, followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments in the ESLC atrium. Featured speaker for November 13 is visual artist and game designer Jordan Leary.
"She Loves Me"
Arts/Entertainment
"She Loves Me"
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre International
Ages 6 and up welcome
String Chamber Music - Fall Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Every semester, students of the String and Piano Programs form new chamber music projects and prepare their repertoire under the guidance of the Fry Street Quartet and the USU Piano Faculty, with additional masterclasses from the guest artists of the Chamber Music Society of Logan.
Community Art Day
Arts/Entertainment
Get inspired by the work of artist Karen Carson! Her artwork "Flowers of Fate" comes to life through bright colors, energetic shapes, and thoughtful arrangements of unexpected objects that invite curiosity and reflection. Join us for Community Art Day as we use everyday objects and found materials to create our own assemblage sculptures inspired by Carson's unique style. Come get creative and discover how ordinary objects can be transformed into meaningful works of art!
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
"She Loves Me"
Arts/Entertainment
"She Loves Me"
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre International
Ages 6 and up welcome
Harvest Hop
Student Activities
Come one, come all to enjoy a fall-themed dance with vintage swing dancing and a live jazz band! Come to enjoy the music, the atmosphere, or the historic Elite Hall venue! Dance instruction is available for beginners up to those with moderate experience, and while the formal lesson will be from 7-7:30pm, club personnel will be available the entire event to answer questions or help you out as best they can individually.
"She Loves Me"
Arts/Entertainment
"She Loves Me"
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre International
Ages 6 and up welcome
Cache Symphony Orchestra Concert
Arts/Entertainment
The Cache Symphony Orchestra, a community ensemble that brings together musicians from across Cache Valley and students from Utah State University, presents an evening of powerful symphonic music. For this special concert, the orchestra will collaborate with the Northern Utah Youth Symphony, bringing musicians of different generations together on one stage to perform works by Aram Khachaturian and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Lunch & Learn: Peace Corps & Pupusas
Student Activities
Interested in international service and enjoying delicious pupusas? Then come to "Lunch & Learn: Peace Corps & Pupusas"! At this event, you'll learn more about what it's like working as a Peace Corps volunteer, the benefits of service, and USU's Peace Corps Prep Program. Sign up through AggiePulse (link provided).
GIS Day
Special Event
The Department of Environment and Society and the Geospatial collective at USU is celebrating GIS Day on November 16-18, 2026! Students, faculty, staff, and community members of all experience levels are welcome to explore maps, meet the USU geospatial community, and see what’s possible with spatial data. Explore all activities here - https://www.usu.edu/geospatial/highlights/gisday-2026/gis-day-overview
Engineering in Practice Series
Social/Networking
Nate Erickson | Lifestyle Engineering
Strategic Ventures Improving Patient Care: Lifestyle Medical is funding strategic ventures that improve patient care options for doctors and surgeons.
Fostering Student Well-Being: Strategies for Mental Health Support
Workshop/Training | Sparkshops
Mental health conditions among students in higher education – including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges – are on the rise. Today’s student population also includes neurodiverse individuals who report higher levels of loneliness, stress, and mental health concerns compared to their peers. This session will provide practical strategies and resources for proactively creating a learning environment that supports student learning and well-being – particularly among students who are experiencing (or at risk for) mental health challenges. Attendees will explore appropriate ways to adapt teaching methods to foster inclusion, encourage resilience, and support academic success.
Big 3 Weightlifting Competition
Recreation
Will you join the 250, 500, 750, 1,000lb or 1,200 club? Our fitness staff records your max bench press, squat, and deadlift. Based on your total of all 3, you join the 250, 500, 750, or 1,000lb club! The Big 3 Challenge will run for one week from November 16-19 in the Fieldhouse. Open lift will be Monday-Thursday 4:30-8pm. These are when fitness staff members will be available to sign participants in, spot, and judge lifts.
USU ITE Club Meeting
Student Activities
Weekly Club meeting for the Institute of Transportation Engineers Club.
Guitar Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
Experience the versatility of the guitar in an evening showcasing student guitarists from Utah State University. Featuring music across a wide range of styles and genres—from classical and jazz to rock ’n’ roll—the concert highlights the creativity, musicianship, and diversity of USU’s guitar program. Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the guitar in all its forms!
USU GIS Day Poster competition
Student Activities
Undergraduate and graduate students from any department are invited to present their geospatial research and projects at the 2nd Annual Geospatial Poster Competition during GIS Day 2026. Posters will be on display in the Natural Resources Atrium on Wednesday, November 18, with judging from 3:00 to 5:00 PM . Submit your abstract by November 4.
Front & Center: EdSights Insights
Workshop/Training
Utah State University partnered with EdSights to launch a pilot program this past summer semester. "Big Blue," an SMS-based conversational AI chatbot designed to improve student retention and success, was launched this summer and continued into Fall for all undergraduates enrolled in classes in Logan. Heidi Kesler will share information about insights we have gathered from students sharing their direct experiences with Big Blue.
The Power of AI for Job Seekers Virtual Workshop
Workshop/Training
Come learn the practical, no-fluff way to put AI to work at every step of your job search journey. Anyone actively job searching, considering a career pivot, or returning to work after time away. You don't need any AI experience. If you can type a question into Google, you can do this. If you're job hunting right now, you already know the rules have changed. The people you're competing with are using AI to write their resumes, tailor cover letters to each posting, and rehearse for interviews. Showing up without those same tools can leave even strong candidates a step behind. This workshop is a practical, no-fluff session that puts AI to work at every step of your job search journey. We focus on what's actually useful: the exact prompts that produce quality results, and the small tweaks that turn a mediocre AI response into a great one. Space is limited so we can keep things interactive. Register to save your spot!
Mathematics & Statistics Education Group Seminar
Conference/Seminar
Holly Zolt from Middle Tennessee State University will be talking about undergraduate mathematics education; student thinking; proof and abstract algebra learning; mathematical reasoning and graphing.
Write It. Live It. Learn It. Simple Strateiges for Integrating ELA, Social Studies & Drama
Workshop/Training
In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will explore practical, classroom-ready strategies that bring history to life through writing and drama. Learn how tableau, journal writing, and close observation of historical documents and images can deepen historical understanding, build perspective, and strengthen inquiry. Leave with adaptable lessons, ready-to-use resources, and the confidence to integrate ELA, social studies, and drama in engaging, meaningful ways.
Weekly Vintage Swing Dancing
Student Activities
Come join the USUSA Big Band Swing Dance Club as we have a casual atmoshpere teaching and participating in vintage swing dance styles popular largely from the 1920s through the 1950s and beyond! No partner or experience required, though anyone is welcome to join! Instruction often is approximately the first 30 minutes, followed by opportunities for dancing, socializing, and asking questions!
"She Loves Me"
Arts/Entertainment
"She Loves Me"
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre International
Ages 6 and up welcome
Caine Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
Caine Ensembles are comprised of dedicated students and musicians, who study and perform literature for small ensembles at the highest levels. Scholarship awards are determined within each instrument area. For information on auditioning for these awards, please contact the faculty coordinator over the ensemble.
ArtSci Snack & Share | Work Smarter with USU Tools taught by Scott Bell
Workshop/Training
ArtSci Staff are invited to this one-hour professional development series designed to support learning, growth, and connection across the college community. This session is by Scott Bell (Technical Training & Communications Developer) and will be in-person. Come learn what resources USU already pays for and are at your disposal.
Seminar Series | Biological & Chemical Engineering
Workshop/Training
Speaker: Dawn Wellman Biological & Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. Zoom link available. Contact Lauren Shanley at lauren.shanley@usu.edu.
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Mentoring Lunch & Learn: Active Listening and Asking Quality Questions
Workshop/Training
🎓 Join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn! 🍕 Ready to become a better communicator and strengthen your mentoring skills? Join us for the next session in our Mentoring Development Training Series! This session will focus on Active Listening and Asking Quality Questions—two essential skills for building strong connections and creating successful mentoring relationships. 📅 November 18 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. 📍 USU Uintah Basin – Vernal Campus, B101 Come learn, connect, and enjoy a FREE lunch while developing skills that will make you a more effective mentor and communicator. We hope to see you there!
Engineering Research with Reach
Social/Networking
Srishti Banerji | USU Concrete forms the backbone of our buildings and bridges, but how does it hold up through decades of traffic, harsh weather, or the extreme heat of a fire? "My research examines how concrete materials and structures respond to damage, helping us design infrastructure that is safer and lasts longer."
Mindful Listening Training
Workshop/Training
The Mindful Listening Program is a 6-week synchronous online training that helps you learn how to listen more deeply and apply mindfulness to improve social relationships. Starting on Oct 7th and ending on Nov 18th, we will meet every Wednesday at 4 pm (Mountain Time) for one hour to go on a regenerative learning journey together to develop mindful listening. Mindful Listening is an approach to being present with others and building healthier relationships in general, both professionally and personally, by cultivating an open mind. The ultimate goal behind this training is to improve the capacity for human connection. The purpose of this training is train mindfulness in the context of social interactions. Listening with deep presence is one of the foundational aspects for developing the skillset of applied mindfulness in the arena of relationships and communication. By consistently exercising the skill of mindful listening, you improve the quality with which you connect with others.
Ecology Seminar: Dr. Ashley D'Antonio
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Ashley D'Antonio is an Associate Professor, Gene D. Knudson Forestry Chair, and Associate Department Head in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University. Her field of research is recreation ecology, which focuses on understanding disturbance related to outdoor recreation in parks and protected areas.
She primarily use interdisciplinary and spatial approaches to understand visitor behaviors, use patterns, and related disturbances across spatial and temporal scales. Recent projects have focused on understanding and managing visitor use in Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Rocky Mountain National Parks, as well as state-managed lands in Oregon and California.
Organ Area Recital
Arts/Entertainment
A wide variety of repertoire showcasing technical skill of all levels of organ playing will be performed.
Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Bridging® Workshops
Workshop/Training
Resilience is the ability to adapt to stress, challenges, and adversity while maintaining your well-being. The good news? Resilience can be learned.
This free 4-session workshop introduces Mind-Body Bridging®, an evidence-based approach that helps reduce stress, build resilience, and improve overall well-being. Participants will learn practical tools to increase self-awareness, manage stress more effectively, and develop skills that support resilience in everyday life.
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jazz Jams series events: Sept 30, Oct 21, Nov 18, 2026 & Jan 27, Feb 17, Mar 24, 2027
Organ Area Recital
Arts/Entertainment
A wide variety of repertoire showcasing technical skill of all levels of organ playing will be performed.
"She Loves Me"
Arts/Entertainment
"She Loves Me"
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre International
Ages 6 and up welcome
SEA Gratitude Gathering (Pie Day!)
Social/Networking
We invite all full-time, benefited staff to join us for pie, networking, and gratitude. We'll have several different pies to choose from (with GF options) and cards to write to your friends and peers!
ASC Studio
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Studio (formerly Innovation Lab), a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more.
Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch!
This can be a good way to become involved with the ASC to then be selected for paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Register to attend.
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
2026 CIB/ADVS/CVM Fall Seminar Series
Lecture/Readings
Dr. Megan Moriarty, Wildlife Veterinarian & Epidemiologist with the University of California, Santa Cruz will be the guest speaker.
The Center for Integrated BioSystems, Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine invite you to participate in our fall seminar series. Seminars will take place on Thursdays with the speaker in VME101 or ESLC046 and will be broadcast via Zoom to the alternating room.
Ecology Seminar: Dr. Ashley D'Antonio
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Ashley D'Antonio is an Associate Professor, Gene D. Knudson Forestry Chair, and Associate Department Head in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University. Her field of research is recreation ecology, which focuses on understanding disturbance related to outdoor recreation in parks and protected areas.
She primarily use interdisciplinary and spatial approaches to understand visitor behaviors, use patterns, and related disturbances across spatial and temporal scales. Recent projects have focused on understanding and managing visitor use in Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Rocky Mountain National Parks, as well as state-managed lands in Oregon and California.
WEAU Weekly Meeting
Meeting
Join us for WEAU's weekly meeting! Learn about water, the environment, and more! Guest lectures will happen throughout the semester with professionals in the Wastewater and Drinking water fields.
Relationship Resume Rendezvous
Social/Networking
Ready to put your networking skills to the test—and maybe make a connection along the way? Join us for Relationship Resume Rendezvous, a fun, interactive event where you’ll create your own personal “resume,” practice a 30-second elevator pitch, and meet new people through speed-dating-style conversations. Whether you’re looking for friendship, new connections, or simply a chance to practice your communication and interview skills, this event is for you! Come prepared to talk, listen, laugh, and discover what makes a great connection. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting giveaway items! Build your personal brand. Practice your pitch. Make a connection. You might even leave with a prize!
Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar: Katrina Perkins
Arts/Entertainment
The Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar is a weekly seminar that hosts local and regional professional designers. Katrina Perkins is a Utah-based illustrator and lettering artist.
Volleyball vs San Diego State
Sports
Celebrating all of our wonderful seniors! Utah State takes on San Diego State on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Current USU students can claim their FREE ticket here: https://utahstateaggies.evenue.net/signin
"She Loves Me"
Arts/Entertainment
"She Loves Me"
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre International
Ages 6 and up welcome
The Creative Reset: A Weekly Art Break at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Relieve your stress! Join us on Fridays to make and decorate hand-made books using collage, mixed media, printing, drawing, and painting. Try new art processes inspired by artists in the collection as you look around NEHMA’s Object Study Room in the new Wanlass Center for Art Education and Research. Free and open to all, drop in as you please!
Biology Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
Different weekly speakers offer presentations on topics related to biology.
This series runs for the entirety of the semester except for Oct 9 (Fall Break) and Nov 27 (Thanksgiving Break).
ASC 5-Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun! Register to attend.
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
USU Physics November Demo Show - Evening with Einstein
Special Event
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to USU Physics' annual November Demo Show. This year's theme is "Evening with Einstein." Enjoy non-stop physics demonstration fun. Admission is free.
"She Loves Me"
Arts/Entertainment
"She Loves Me"
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre International
Ages 6 and up welcome
Sounds of the Stadium
Arts/Entertainment
Relive the excitement of the 2026 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!
Turkey Trot
Recreation
Campus Recreation's Turkey Trot returns! This is a fun run/walk 5k on Saturday, November 21 at 9am. Join us with your family and friends as we take you through our beautiful campus! Registration is $10 for students, $15 for faculty/staff, and $20 for community members. 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.
Intramural Futsal Tournament
Recreation
Join the Intramural Sports Department at Campus Rec for our one-day indoor futsal tournament. The tournament will start at 10am in the MAC gym at the ARC. Registration is open in the Fusion Play App, where you can create your team. Cost is free with an all sports pass or just $15 without.
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
"She Loves Me"
Arts/Entertainment
"She Loves Me"
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre International
Ages 6 and up welcome
Tylie Coburn Aase - Senior Student Voice Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Tylie Coburn Aase will be performing pieces for her Senior Vocal Recital
The War Came to Campus: Utah State University at World War I
Lecture/Readings
This lecture will discuss how Utah State University was shaped by World War I, and how that history lives today within institutional memory.
Cendrillon
Arts/Entertainment
Cendrillon (Cinderella)
Music by Jules Massenet, Libretto by Henri Caïn
Massenet’s 1899 operatic retelling of the classic Cinderella fairytale is full of magic, humor, and some unexpected twists! Join us to see if Cinderella is able to break free of her Stepmother’s malignant jealousy and, with her Fairy Godmother’s help, find her happily-ever-after with Prince Charming!
Conductor: Adam Bowen
Director: Dallas Aksoy
Performances: Nov. 21, Dec. 4-5 at 7:30pm, Nov. 22 at 4:00pm at USU’s Morgan Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Sung in French with English titles
Content Advisory: None
Recommended age 8+, no children under 3 permitted
Cendrillon
Arts/Entertainment
Cendrillon (Cinderella)
Music by Jules Massenet, Libretto by Henri Caïn
Massenet’s 1899 operatic retelling of the classic Cinderella fairytale is full of magic, humor, and some unexpected twists! Join us to see if Cinderella is able to break free of her Stepmother’s malignant jealousy and, with her Fairy Godmother’s help, find her happily-ever-after with Prince Charming!
Conductor: Adam Bowen
Director: Dallas Aksoy
Performances: Nov. 21, Dec. 4-5 at 7:30pm, Nov. 22 at 4:00pm at USU’s Morgan Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Sung in French with English titles
Content Advisory: None
Recommended age 8+, no children under 3 permitted
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
USU ITE Club Meeting
Student Activities
Weekly Club meeting for the Institute of Transportation Engineers Club.
New Music Recital
Arts/Entertainment
The Utah State University Composition Studio presents an evening of new music featuring premieres by student composers. The program will include a variety of works written for a variety of ensembles. We hope you’ll join us in supporting these emerging composers and hearing their newest creative projects brought to life!
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Weekly Vintage Swing Dancing
Student Activities
Come join the USUSA Big Band Swing Dance Club as we have a casual atmoshpere teaching and participating in vintage swing dance styles popular largely from the 1920s through the 1950s and beyond! No partner or experience required, though anyone is welcome to join! Instruction often is approximately the first 30 minutes, followed by opportunities for dancing, socializing, and asking questions!
Thanksgiving Holiday
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Bridging® Workshops
Workshop/Training
Resilience is the ability to adapt to stress, challenges, and adversity while maintaining your well-being. The good news? Resilience can be learned.
This free 4-session workshop introduces Mind-Body Bridging®, an evidence-based approach that helps reduce stress, build resilience, and improve overall well-being. Participants will learn practical tools to increase self-awareness, manage stress more effectively, and develop skills that support resilience in everyday life.
Thanksgiving Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed November 26 2026 for Thanksgiving Day.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
WEAU Weekly Meeting
Meeting
Join us for WEAU's weekly meeting! Learn about water, the environment, and more! Guest lectures will happen throughout the semester with professionals in the Wastewater and Drinking water fields.
Day After Thanksgiving
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed Friday November 27 2026 following Thanksgiving Day.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
The Creative Reset: A Weekly Art Break at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Relieve your stress! Join us on Fridays to make and decorate hand-made books using collage, mixed media, printing, drawing, and painting. Try new art processes inspired by artists in the collection as you look around NEHMA’s Object Study Room in the new Wanlass Center for Art Education and Research. Free and open to all, drop in as you please!
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
JQL Institute for Land, Water, and Air - Report to the Governor and Legislature Campus Presentation and Celebration
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Learn about critical issues impacting our Utah natural resources and network with experts working on solutions. Celebrate 5 years of Institute success and ongoing opportunities for student engagement.
Faculty Senate
Meeting
The Utah State University Faculty Senate is a central component of shared governance, represents the faculty in educational policy matters, including admissions, curricula, and degree requirements, while also considering faculty welfare and other issues of professional interest. It comprises elected faculty members, appointed administrators, and student officers, with broad authority to review policies, propose changes, and engage with the University's leadership on matters of importance. Faculty Senate meetings are public meetings and open to anyone interested in attending. A zoom link is available upon request. For additional information contact the Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President at (435) 797-1166.
USU ITE Club Meeting
Student Activities
Weekly Club meeting for the Institute of Transportation Engineers Club.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Weekly Vintage Swing Dancing
Student Activities
Come join the USUSA Big Band Swing Dance Club as we have a casual atmoshpere teaching and participating in vintage swing dance styles popular largely from the 1920s through the 1950s and beyond! No partner or experience required, though anyone is welcome to join! Instruction often is approximately the first 30 minutes, followed by opportunities for dancing, socializing, and asking questions!
STATEWIDE Odyssey Book Club Meeting #2 (Books 13-24)
Cultural
With the popularity of Christopher Nolan's film adaption, Homer's Odyssey has gained new popularity and controversy. This online book club will bring together STATEWIDE faculty, staff, students, and community members to read the original work and discuss its many themes and meanings. At the end of the semester, we will then hold a screening of the film to discuss the ways in which Homer's story continues to live and be adapted for new audiences.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbL4KRDgoSRXKZR8b5BO_rBHp21b6wY2MFRPXzqFP_tYKyeg/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0
Wintersongs
Arts/Entertainment
This concert features USU Chamber Singers, Chorale and Sapphire Singers Treble Chorus.
USU Symphony Orchestra "Pictures at an Exhibition"
Arts/Entertainment
Mussorgsky’s masterpiece through Ravel’s brilliant orchestration transforms paintings into sweeping musical landscapes – at times majestic, mysterious, playful, and triumphant. Framed by the brilliance of Mozart and the energy of Glinka, this concert invites you on a journey where sound becomes color and imagination takes center stage.
Program:
M. Glinka Overture to Russian & Ludmilla
W.A. Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola & Orchestra, K.364
Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition
Wintersongs
Arts/Entertainment
This concert features USU Chamber Singers, Chorale and Sapphire Singers Treble Chorus.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Seminar Series | Biological & Chemical Engineering
Workshop/Training
Speaker: Jay Evans Biological & Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. Zoom link available. Contact Lauren Shanley at lauren.shanley@usu.edu.
ArtSci Faculty in Focus: Chad Ford (History)
Conference/Seminar
Faculty-in-Focus is a signature series in the College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the breadth and depth of our faculty’s excellence.
Each Faculty-in-Focus event invites a faculty member to share their research/creative work and/or teaching, offering the college community a window into the innovative scholarship and pedagogy happening across our many disciplines and programs.
This series not only celebrates our faculty’s achievements, but cultivates a robust intellectual community. All faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences are invited and are strongly encouraged to attend as many as they can!
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Engineering Research with Reach
Social/Networking
Jake Gunther | USU ECE
The large language models (LLMs) behind modern AI are expensive to compute because they rely on neural networks. This research replaces artificial neurons with decision trees to reduce computational complexity and energy costs by a factor of 1,000!
Date: Dec. 2
Ecology Center Seminar: Dr. Scott Wing
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Scott Wing studies fossil plants and climate change during the last part of the Age of Dinosaurs and the first part of the Age of Mammals at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. He is particularly interested in the evolutionary radiation and ecological expansion of flowering plants, and in the globally warm climate of this time.
One of his main interests is an event called the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), which provides the closest analog in earth history to the Anthropocene, the current epoch of human-induced global warming and global ecological change.
Master of Human Resources On-Campus Program Virtual Info Session
Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting
Master of Human Resources On-Campus Program Virtual Info Session
To register for the upcoming virtual information session, please go to: https://huntsman.usu.edu/mhr/events
Date/Time: December 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
ASC Studio: Closing Social
Social/Networking
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Studio (formerly Innovation Lab), a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more.
Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch!
This can be a good way to become involved with the ASC to then be selected for paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Register to attend.
2026 CIB/ADVS/CVM Fall Seminar Series
Lecture/Readings
Dr. Caroline Moore, Scientist in Disease Investigations at the Beckman Center for Conservation Research will be the guest speaker.
The Center for Integrated BioSystems, Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine invite you to participate in our fall seminar series. Seminars will take place on Thursdays with the speaker in VME101 or ESLC046 and will be broadcast via Zoom to the alternating room.
CPR/AED/First Aid Course
Information/Orientation
This is an American Red Cross course for certification in CPR, AED & First Aid. We will equip you with the knowledge and tools during the in-person portion of the training. Spots are limited, register beforehand. There is no minimum age for courses.
Ecology Center Seminar: Dr. Scott Wing
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Scott Wing studies fossil plants and climate change during the last part of the Age of Dinosaurs and the first part of the Age of Mammals at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. He is particularly interested in the evolutionary radiation and ecological expansion of flowering plants, and in the globally warm climate of this time.
One of his main interests is an event called the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), which provides the closest analog in earth history to the Anthropocene, the current epoch of human-induced global warming and global ecological change.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition Reception
Arts/Entertainment
Reception for the Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition.
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Odyssey Book Club Meeting #3
Cultural
With the popularity of Christopher Nolan's film adaption, Homer's Odyssey has gained new popularity and controversy. This book club will bring together faculty, staff, students, and acommunity members to read the original work and discuss its many themes and meanings. At the end of the semester, we will then hold a screening of the film to discuss the ways in which Homer's story continues to live and be adapted for new audiences.
Register here: https://artsci.usu.edu/events/semester-of-the-odyssey
WEAU Weekly Meeting
Meeting
Join us for WEAU's weekly meeting! Learn about water, the environment, and more! Guest lectures will happen throughout the semester with professionals in the Wastewater and Drinking water fields.
Tune n' Wax Clinic
Recreation
Get your skis/board tuned up with our Tune n' Wax Clinic! Learn how to properly tune your edges, do basic repair and apply wax. Cost is just $10 for students or $20 for non-students
Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar: Jordyn Gleason
Arts/Entertainment
The Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar is a weekly seminar that hosts local and regional professional designers. Jordyn Gleason is a multidisciplinary designer, educator, and community builder based in Salt Lake City.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
The Creative Reset: A Weekly Art Break at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Relieve your stress! Join us on Fridays to make and decorate hand-made books using collage, mixed media, printing, drawing, and painting. Try new art processes inspired by artists in the collection as you look around NEHMA’s Object Study Room in the new Wanlass Center for Art Education and Research. Free and open to all, drop in as you please!
Biology Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
Different weekly speakers offer presentations on topics related to biology.
This series runs for the entirety of the semester except for Oct 9 (Fall Break) and Nov 27 (Thanksgiving Break).
ASC 5-Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun! Register to attend.
Graduate Student Training Series: Zotero and LaTeX
Workshop/Training
Zotero: In this hands-on workshop, students will learn to set up and sync a Zotero account, set up shared groups, organize sources with folders, tags, and notes, and import citations from a variety of databases. LaTeX for Dummies: This workshop will present the basics on how to use LaTeX to easily produce a high-quality dissertation or MS thesis document for publication. An introduction to LaTeX will be given, followed by examples of how a LaTeX.cls (class or template) file developed by the College of Engineering can be used to simplify the process of creating a properly-formatted document. Presented by the Library and Scott Budge (ECE) as part of the Graduate Student Training Series. This workshop meets in the Merrill-Cazier Library, Room 122, from 12–1 p.m. If you would like to attend via Zoom, please register to receive the link. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP via the link
Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
LAEP Speaker Series: Huaqing Wang, Landscape Research and Design for Human Health
Lecture/Readings
This lecture introduces Huaqing Wang’s recent research on how built environments influence human health, and discusses how these insights translate into landscape and urban design studio teaching. The talk highlights ecological thinking and evidence-based design as bridges between research and pedagogy.
Huaqing Wang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at Utah State University, affiliated with the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Center and the Berryman Institute. She is also a licensed landscape architect and an AICP member. Her research integrates landscape ecology, human health, and data-driven methods to examine how urban green spaces influence health and equity, with work published in leading journals and featured in outlets such as Forbes and Medical News Today.
USU Observatory Public Viewing Night
Special Event
All are invited to Public Viewing Night at the USU Observatory on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome. The USU Observatory is located on the roof of the Science Engineering Research (SER) Building on the USU Logan campus.
To reach the observatory, enter the first floor of the SER building and go to the freight elevator at that floor's northwest corner.
Note: The observatory telescope is accessible only by stairs from the roof deck.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Public Viewing Night will be cancelled in the event of cloudy or inclement weather. Before arrival on Dec. 4, please check the observatory website for updates: https://artsci.usu.edu/physics/observatories/public-nights
The website also has directions and parking information.
Cendrillon
Arts/Entertainment
Cendrillon (Cinderella)
Music by Jules Massenet, Libretto by Henri Caïn
Massenet’s 1899 operatic retelling of the classic Cinderella fairytale is full of magic, humor, and some unexpected twists! Join us to see if Cinderella is able to break free of her Stepmother’s malignant jealousy and, with her Fairy Godmother’s help, find her happily-ever-after with Prince Charming!
Conductor: Adam Bowen
Director: Dallas Aksoy
Performances: Nov. 21, Dec. 4-5 at 7:30pm, Nov. 22 at 4:00pm at USU’s Morgan Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Sung in French with English titles
Content Advisory: None
Recommended age 8+, no children under 3 permitted
Tri-State Band Symposium Sampler Concert
Arts/Entertainment
An Honor band experience for the tri-state's finest wind and percussion players and their directors. Participating students are nominated by their school directors, and nomination materials may be obtained by contacting Dr. Thomas Rohrer.
Tri-State Band Symposium Finale Concert
Arts/Entertainment
An Honor band experience for the tri-state's finest wind and percussion players and their directors. Participating students are nominated by their school directors, and nomination materials may be obtained by contacting Dr. Thomas Rohrer.
Aggiepella Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Aggiepella Club, an a cappella group at USU, will be performing their favorite arrangements they have been learning this semester! Admission is free and open to the public. No ticket required, just come and enjoy a night of musical performance, all made vocally by the performers!
Cendrillon
Arts/Entertainment
Cendrillon (Cinderella)
Music by Jules Massenet, Libretto by Henri Caïn
Massenet’s 1899 operatic retelling of the classic Cinderella fairytale is full of magic, humor, and some unexpected twists! Join us to see if Cinderella is able to break free of her Stepmother’s malignant jealousy and, with her Fairy Godmother’s help, find her happily-ever-after with Prince Charming!
Conductor: Adam Bowen
Director: Dallas Aksoy
Performances: Nov. 21, Dec. 4-5 at 7:30pm, Nov. 22 at 4:00pm at USU’s Morgan Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Sung in French with English titles
Content Advisory: None
Recommended age 8+, no children under 3 permitted
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Monday - Friday
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
USU ITE Club Meeting
Student Activities
Weekly Club meeting for the Institute of Transportation Engineers Club.
Student Directed 10-minute Plays, Group A
Arts/Entertainment
10-Minute Plays directed by students in the Directing I class in the Department of Theatre Arts.
Ticket link coming soon!
Symphonic Band
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
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Weekly Vintage Swing Dancing
Student Activities
Come join the USUSA Big Band Swing Dance Club as we have a casual atmoshpere teaching and participating in vintage swing dance styles popular largely from the 1920s through the 1950s and beyond! No partner or experience required, though anyone is welcome to join! Instruction often is approximately the first 30 minutes, followed by opportunities for dancing, socializing, and asking questions!
Student Directed 10-minute Plays, Group Bc
Arts/Entertainment
10-Minute Plays directed by students in the Directing I class in the Department of Theatre Arts.
Ticket link coming soon!
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Seminar Series | Biological & Chemical Engineering
Workshop/Training
Speaker: Zhiwu (Drew) Wang Biological & Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. Zoom link available. Contact Lauren Shanley at lauren.shanley@usu.edu.
Know Before You Go: Avalanche Awareness Presentation
Information/Orientation
Whether you are a sledder, skier, snowboarder, snowshoer or into extreme snow angels, you need to know about avalanches. Join Outdoor Programs for a FREE Know Before You Go avalanche awareness presentation with the Utah Avalanche Center at the Aggie Recreation Center (ARC). We'll have community partners with tables to ask questions, grab freebies, and chat before the presentation starts.
Student Directed 10-minute Plays, Group A
Arts/Entertainment
10-Minute Plays directed by students in the Directing I class in the Department of Theatre Arts.
Ticket link coming soon!
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Mini Makers: Toddler Art Exploration
Arts/Entertainment
Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art for our Mini Makers class, a toddler art exploration experience at either 10 AM or 1 PM. Caregivers and toddlers ages 2-5 experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. The program is $5/child and prior registration is required. Register by following the link below!
SEA Networking Lunch | The Hub
Social/Networking
Join us to connect and enjoy good conversation with fellow campus staff! The SEA hosts a monthly Networking Lunch every second Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Plus, enjoy 50% off your order when you use discount code SEA50 at checkout.
2026 CIB/ADVS/CVM Fall Seminar Series
Lecture/Readings
Dr. Patrick Dolan, Stadtman Investigator in Quantitative Virology and Evolution with NIAD and NIH will be the guest speaker.
The Center for Integrated BioSystems, Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine invite you to participate in our fall seminar series. Seminars will take place on Thursdays with the speaker in VME101 or ESLC046 and will be broadcast via Zoom to the alternating room.
WEAU Weekly Meeting
Meeting
Join us for WEAU's weekly meeting! Learn about water, the environment, and more! Guest lectures will happen throughout the semester with professionals in the Wastewater and Drinking water fields.
Youth Conservatory Holiday Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for a festive celebration of music as talented young pianists from the USU Youth Conservatory take the stage for our annual Holiday Recital. This joyful performance showcases the hard work, dedication, and musical growth of our students throughout the semester, featuring a delightful mix of holiday classics and cherished favorites. Come support these budding musicians and celebrate the season with us!
AFCO: Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall, with special guest GENTRI
Arts/Entertainment
Celebrate the season with Cache Valley’s most cherished holiday traditions! Join the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra with special guests GENTRI and the Westminster Bell Choir, for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Enjoy beloved carols, seasonal favorites, and inspiring sacred Christmas music, in a festive atmosphere that has become a treasured annual holiday tradition. Make this beloved performance part of your Christmas tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Ages 8+
Student Directed 10-minute Plays, Group B
Arts/Entertainment
10-Minute Plays directed by students in the Directing I class in the Department of Theatre Arts.
Ticket link coming soon!
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2026 last day of classes.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
The Creative Reset: A Weekly Art Break at NEHMA
Arts/Entertainment
Relieve your stress! Join us on Fridays to make and decorate hand-made books using collage, mixed media, printing, drawing, and painting. Try new art processes inspired by artists in the collection as you look around NEHMA’s Object Study Room in the new Wanlass Center for Art Education and Research. Free and open to all, drop in as you please!
Screening of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey with Roundtable Discussion
Cultural
Celebrate the last day of classes with a free showing of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey. The screening will be followed by the opportunity to ask USU faculty about the film, its adaptation, and the controversies that have arisen since its release. This event is the culmination of the Odyssey Book Club, but participation in the book club is not required to attend the screening. Seats are limited, so registration is required.
Register here: https://artsci.usu.edu/events/semester-of-the-odyssey
AFCO: Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall, with special guest GENTRI
Arts/Entertainment
Celebrate the season with Cache Valley’s most cherished holiday traditions! Join the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra with special guests GENTRI and the Westminster Bell Choir, for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Enjoy beloved carols, seasonal favorites, and inspiring sacred Christmas music, in a festive atmosphere that has become a treasured annual holiday tradition. Make this beloved performance part of your Christmas tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Ages 8+
Avalanche Beacon Clinic with Utah Avalanche Center
Information/Orientation
Come join the Outdoor Programs and Utah Avalanche Center for a FREE avalanche beacon clinic on Saturday, December 12th, from 10am to noon. This event is open to anyone wanting to learn the basics of how to use an avalanche transceiver or brush up on their transceiver skills. Advance registration is required. Bring your beacon or borrow one of ours. Location: Aggie Legacy Fields on the USU Campus. Note: this location is subject to change based on weather and snow conditions.
AFCO: Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall, with special guest GENTRI
Arts/Entertainment
Celebrate the season with Cache Valley’s most cherished holiday traditions! Join the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra with special guests GENTRI and the Westminster Bell Choir, for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Enjoy beloved carols, seasonal favorites, and inspiring sacred Christmas music, in a festive atmosphere that has become a treasured annual holiday tradition. Make this beloved performance part of your Christmas tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Ages 8+
AFCO: Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall, with special guest GENTRI
Arts/Entertainment
Celebrate the season with Cache Valley’s most cherished holiday traditions! Join the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra with special guests GENTRI and the Westminster Bell Choir, for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Enjoy beloved carols, seasonal favorites, and inspiring sacred Christmas music, in a festive atmosphere that has become a treasured annual holiday tradition. Make this beloved performance part of your Christmas tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Ages 8+
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2026 final examinations week.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
USU ITE Club Meeting
Student Activities
Weekly Club meeting for the Institute of Transportation Engineers Club.
Cache Children's Choir Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening of holiday music. Cache Children’s Choir presents a beautiful program of cherished holiday classics alongside hidden gems. Performed with artistry, warmth, and joy, the heartfelt voices of these young singers offer more than a concert — they provide a moving reminder of hope, goodness, and the spirit of the season.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Blue Plate Research
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Blue Plate Research brings together state and community decision-makers with premier researchers to explore the health and well-being challenges facing Utah. The presentation events focus on sharing easy-to-understand research with Utah’s health advocates, statewide stakeholders, and the general public. The December event will feature Dr. Aryn Kamerer, an Assistant Professor and Researcher of Audiology at USU. Dr. Kamerer is working to improve how hearing is tested and understood. Many of the hearing tests used today are based on methods developed in the 1800s and still rely heavily on trial and error and a doctor's interpretation. By combining EEG technology, brainwave analysis, and AI-driven tools, her research focuses on developing more accurate and reliable ways to measure hearing, understand how the brain processes sound, and identify hearing-related conditions. This event is co-sponsored by the USU Office of Research and Regence.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
USU ITE Club Meeting
Student Activities
Weekly Club meeting for the Institute of Transportation Engineers Club.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 24 2026 for the Holiday Break
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Christmas Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 25 2026 on Christmas Day.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 31 2026 for the Holiday Break
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
New Year’s Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 1 2027 in observance of New Year's Day.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Faculty Senate
Meeting
The Utah State University Faculty Senate is a central component of shared governance, represents the faculty in educational policy matters, including admissions, curricula, and degree requirements, while also considering faculty welfare and other issues of professional interest. It comprises elected faculty members, appointed administrators, and student officers, with broad authority to review policies, propose changes, and engage with the University's leadership on matters of importance. Faculty Senate meetings are public meetings and open to anyone interested in attending. A zoom link is available upon request. For additional information contact the Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President at (435) 797-1166.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2027 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Wassermann Piano Series presents Kit Armstrong
Arts/Entertainment
“Here is a pianist who seems to be on his way to lofty heights.” (Alfred Brendel) At the age of 9, Armstrong became a full-time undergraduate student at Utah State University studying biology, physics, mathematics as well as piano with Irving Wassermann (2001–2002).
Described by the New York Times as a “brilliant pianist” who combines “musical maturity and youthful daring in his exceptional playing”, Kit Armstrong performs as a soloist with some of the world’s most famous orchestras while maintaining an active career as a recitalist and composer. Armstrong’s piano recordings include the albums Bach, Ligeti, Armstrong (2013) and Liszt: Symphonic Scenes (2016) on Sony Classical, a double CD dedicated to a panorama of works by William Byrd and John Bull: The Visionaries of Piano Music (2021) on Deutsche Grammophon, and Mozart’s violin sonatas with Renaud Capuçon (2023).
Ticket link coming soon!
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
ArtSci Faculty in Focus: Dr. Sofia Monzon Rodriguez (World Languages & Cultures)
Conference/Seminar
Faculty-in-Focus is a signature series in the College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the breadth and depth of our faculty’s excellence.
Each Faculty-in-Focus event invites a faculty member to share their research/creative work and/or teaching, offering the college community a window into the innovative scholarship and pedagogy happening across our many disciplines and programs.
This series not only celebrates our faculty’s achievements, but cultivates a robust intellectual community. All faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences are invited and are strongly encouraged to attend as many as they can!
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 18 2027 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
ArtSci Snack & Share | Resiliency Workshop with Andy Allen
Workshop/Training
ArtSci Staff are invited to this one-hour professional development series designed to support learning, growth, and connection across the college community. This workshop is by Andy Allen (Executive Director of Veterans Resource Office) and will be in-person.
Uintah Basin Speaker Series: History of the Basin Through Agriculture
Special Event
Join us for January's Speaker Series featuring Teagen Lint from USU Extension. Teagen will be speaking about agriculture and natural resources here in the Uintah Basin. Free lunch will be served. Questions? Ask Carolyn - carolyn.norris@usu.edu
Tradwives, Secret Lives, and Housewives: How Utah’s Real Cultural Norms Shape Women’s Lives
Panel Discussion/Presentation
A research‑based conversation on how Utah’s cultural norms shape women’s lives, body image, and power—and how we can create change. Utah women and girls are exposed to the same media, influencers, and cultural messages as women across the nation — yet the pressures they experience around beauty, body image, modesty, marriage, and gender expectations often feel uniquely intense. Why? What is it about Utah’s cultural, social, and religious environment that magnifies these dynamics? And how do these norms shape women’s lives, opportunities, relationships, and sense of self?
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Dance Team in Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Dance Team in Concert
Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27
Holiday break: Thursday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Jan. 8
Dance Team in Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Dance Team in Concert
Science Unwrapped - Serious Sport as Serious Play
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped at USU, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Admission is free. The evening begins at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130 with a brief talk, followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments in the ESLC atrium. Featured speaker is Dr. Al Smith, Professor and Endowed Dean, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.
Dance Team in Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Dance Team in Concert
Mathematics & Statistics Education Group Seminar
Conference/Seminar
Jocelyn Rios from University of Northern Colorado who will be talking about equity in undergraduate mathematics education; multilingual learners; active learning; culturally responsive mathematics instruction.
Mentoring Lunch & Learn: Mastering the Art of Feedback
Workshop/Training
🎓 Join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn! 🍕 Ready to become a better communicator and strengthen your mentoring skills? Join us for the next session in our Mentoring Development Training Series! This session will focus on Mastering the Art of Feedback—an essential skill for providing meaningful guidance, building trust, and supporting successful mentoring relationships. 📅 January 27 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. 📍 USU Uintah Basin – Vernal Campus, B101 Come learn, connect, and enjoy a FREE lunch while developing skills that will make you a more effective mentor and communicator. We hope to see you there!
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jazz Jams series events: Sept 30, Oct 21, Nov 18, 2026 & Jan 27, Feb 17, Mar 24, 2027
Music Therapy Senior Gala
Arts/Entertainment
Join us in celebrating the remarkable talents and hard-earned skills of Utah State University’s music therapy seniors as they take the stage for their annual Senior Gala concert. This event will showcase the student's musicality, professionalism, and flexibility as they perform 1-2 pieces from a repertoire of 60 songs memorized for their fourth-level Clinical Qualifying Exam. Adding to the excitement, the concert program is unknown to the students in advance—performers and audience members discover each piece together in the moment. The Senior Gala promises to be an inspiring evening that celebrates these seniors' achievements as they move toward becoming qualified, compassionate music therapists.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Faculty Senate
Meeting
The Utah State University Faculty Senate is a central component of shared governance, represents the faculty in educational policy matters, including admissions, curricula, and degree requirements, while also considering faculty welfare and other issues of professional interest. It comprises elected faculty members, appointed administrators, and student officers, with broad authority to review policies, propose changes, and engage with the University's leadership on matters of importance. Faculty Senate meetings are public meetings and open to anyone interested in attending. A zoom link is available upon request. For additional information contact the Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President at (435) 797-1166.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Uintah Basin Speaker Series: Reframing Saving as Future Spending
Special Event
Join us for February's Speaker Series! We will be discussing financial wellness with Cara Murray from USU Extension and Rochelle Allen, a Finance Coordinator from Empowering Financial Wellness. Lunch will be provided. Question? Ask Carolyn - carolyn.norris@usu.edu
ArtSci Faculty in Focus: Dr. Amber Caron (English)
Conference/Seminar
Faculty-in-Focus is a signature series in the College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the breadth and depth of our faculty’s excellence.
Each Faculty-in-Focus event invites a faculty member to share their research/creative work and/or teaching, offering the college community a window into the innovative scholarship and pedagogy happening across our many disciplines and programs.
This series not only celebrates our faculty’s achievements, but cultivates a robust intellectual community. All faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences are invited and are strongly encouraged to attend as many as they can!
Chamber Music Society of Logan presents Akropolis Reed Quintet
Arts/Entertainment
Founded in 2009, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet is “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine). Comprising five reed players and entrepreneurs unbounded by limits or categorization, Akropolis has graced the Classical Billboard Charts with each of their last three albums, including #2 in April, 2024, and has won seven national chamber music prizes including the 2014 Fischoff Gold Medal. Having premiered and commissioned more than 200 works by living artists and composers, they are pioneers and champions of a new genre of classical music—the reed quintet.
No children under 8
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Aria Competition
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Aria Competition, an exciting showcase of talented undergraduate classical singers. Participating voice majors will be competing for a $500 tuition discount, performing in front of a panel of expert judges. This is a unique opportunity to hear incredible live performances and support emerging talent. Mark your calendar for a memorable evening of music and skill.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Completion and Engagement presents A Community Panel
Student Activities
Your future is hiring! Meet local employers, ask questions, and explore real opportunities right here in the Basin!
FSQ at USU Series | When You Think You Can’t Go Further
Arts/Entertainment
The FSQ@USU 2026/27 Season opens with The Viola Burns Longer—a concert bursting with personality, creativity, and wit; continues with When You Think You Can’t Go Further, which pushes beyond the outer bounds of the quartet tradition; and closes with Memory, Longing, and What Extends Beyond, widening toward ecological memory, mortality, gratitude, and what survives us.
FSQ at USU Series | When You Think You Can’t Go Further
February 9, 2027 @ 7:30pm
Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall
Ludwig van Beethoven | String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127
Georges Enescu | String Octet, Op. 7
With guest artists Will Hagen & Laura Ha, violins; Andrea Ashdown, viola; and Walter Haman, cello
What can you program after late Beethoven?
The FSQ continues its journey toward a complete cycle of Beethoven’s late string quartets in fall 2028 with Op. 127—a work of extraordinary spaciousness, intimacy, and invention. And then: Enescu. Written when the composer was only nineteen, his monumental String Octet seems to ask how much farther eight string players can possibly go. Sweeping, youthful, virtuosic, and almost orchestral in scale, it is one of the rare works audacious enough to follow late Beethoven.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
SING!
Arts/Entertainment
The evening will feature an eclectic mix of great choral music, including the Chamber Singers performing music from the recent concert at the Utah Music Educators Association conference.
Ticket link coming soon!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us February 11-13 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
Ticket link coming soon!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us February 11-13 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
Ticket link coming soon!
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us February 11-13 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
Ticket link coming soon!
Presidents' Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed February 15 2027 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ArtSci Snack & Share | Everyday AI Essentials with Zubair Barkat
Workshop/Training
ArtSci Staff are invited to this one-hour professional development series designed to support learning, growth, and connection across the college community. This presentation is by Zubair Barkat (AI Teaching Assistant in ArtSci) and will be in-person.
Cheer Team Nationals Send Off
Sports
Cheer Team Nationals Send Off
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jazz Jams series events: Sept 30, Oct 21, Nov 18, 2026 & Jan 27, Feb 17, Mar 24, 2027
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Symphonic Band
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
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
AFCO: An Evening of Music from Broadway and London's West End, with special guest Savannah Stevenson
Arts/Entertainment
Featuring acclaimed West End star Savannah Stevenson, this unforgettable concert celebrates the music of Broadway and the West End with songs from some of musical theater's most beloved productions. Audiences will enjoy an evening of iconic melodies, memorable characters, and timeless stories from the world's greatest stages. From soaring ballads to show-stopping favorites, this spectacular performance showcases the music that has captivated and inspired audiences for generations.
Ages 8+
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
AFC: High School Choral Festival
Arts/Entertainment
This exceptional evening of choral music will showcase the many outstanding young singers in our region, as the American Festival Chorus is joined by members of local high school choral programs and the USU Chamber Singers. Your spirits will lift as you listen to hundreds of melodious voices joined in song. Please join us in supporting our next generation of musical talent!
All ages welcome
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Mathematics & Statistics Education Group Seminar
Conference/Seminar
Graduate Student Research Showcase, Spring conference practice presentations (e.g., RUME and related conferences).
Chamber Music Society of Logan presents Austin Guitar Quartet
Arts/Entertainment
The Austin Guitar Quintet brings a vibrant and dynamic performance to Utah State University, showcasing the rich tonal possibilities of the classical guitar. Known for their energetic interpretations and innovative repertoire, the ensemble presents music that blends classical tradition with contemporary influences, offering audiences an engaging and distinctive concert experience.
No children under 8
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Mentoring Lunch & Learn: Grow with the GROW Model
Workshop/Training
🎓 Join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn! 🍕 Ready to become a better communicator and strengthen your mentoring skills? Join us for the next session in our Mentoring Development Training Series! This session will focus on Grow with the GROW Model—a practical approach to helping yourself and others set goals, explore possibilities, and create a clear path toward success. 📅 February 24 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. 📍 USU Uintah Basin – Vernal Campus, B101 Come learn, connect, and enjoy a FREE lunch while developing skills that will make you a more effective mentor and communicator. We hope to see you there!
The Annual Concerto Competition
Arts/Entertainment
Inspiring concert filled with brilliance, youthful passion, and unforgettable performances by winners of the annual concerto competition. Joined by orchestra, these talented soloists take center stage in thrilling showcase of masterworks highlighting their artistic achievements.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Science Unwrapped - Science in Stage Effects
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped at USU, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Admission is free. The evening begins at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130 with a brief talk, followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments in the ESLC atrium. Featured speaker for February 26 is video artist and projection designer Dr. Joshua Legate, assistant professor in USU's Department of Theatre Arts.
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
Student Professional Awareness Conference (SPAC)
Conference/Seminar
SPAC is a conference for students hosted by the USU IEEE Student Branch.
It is an annual event featuring workshops, speakers, and industry representatives. Past workshops have included topics in robotics, AI research, microcontrollers, and hands-on activities. This event is a great opportunity for any engineering student to learn new things and make industry connections. Lunch will also be provided!
Music Therapy Origins Concert
Arts/Entertainment
This concert features an evening of original compositions written by individuals in the music therapy program. Each piece reflects the unique perspectives and relationships that shape their musical voices, emphasizing the human connection at the heart of music-making.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Faculty Senate
Meeting
The Utah State University Faculty Senate is a central component of shared governance, represents the faculty in educational policy matters, including admissions, curricula, and degree requirements, while also considering faculty welfare and other issues of professional interest. It comprises elected faculty members, appointed administrators, and student officers, with broad authority to review policies, propose changes, and engage with the University's leadership on matters of importance. Faculty Senate meetings are public meetings and open to anyone interested in attending. A zoom link is available upon request. For additional information contact the Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President at (435) 797-1166.
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Piano Area Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Enjoy an evening of music at Utah State University’s Piano Area Recital, featuring talented USU piano students performing a variety of musical selections. Join us in celebrating their hard work, artistry, and musical growth in a showcase of piano performance.
Ticket link coming soon!
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ArtSci Faculty in Focus: Dr. Sara Freeman (Biology)
Conference/Seminar
Faculty-in-Focus is a signature series in the College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the breadth and depth of our faculty’s excellence.
Each Faculty-in-Focus event invites a faculty member to share their research/creative work and/or teaching, offering the college community a window into the innovative scholarship and pedagogy happening across our many disciplines and programs.
This series not only celebrates our faculty’s achievements, but cultivates a robust intellectual community. All faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences are invited and are strongly encouraged to attend as many as they can!
Guitar, Bass, and Drums Festival
Fair/Festival
The USU Guitar, Bass, and Drums Festival is an annual celebration of world-class musicianship, featuring some of the most talented guitarist, bassist, and drummers on the jazz scene today. Featured artists are the Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Organ Trio and the David Wong Trio.
Ticket link coming soon!
Campbell Organ Festival - Dr. Daniel Kerr
Arts/Entertainment
The Campbell Organ Festival will feature Dr. Daniel Kerr as our guest artist. Dr. Kerr will present a one-hour solo organ recital on the Holtkamp Organ in the Daines Concert Hall. This event is FREE OF CHARGE and open to the public!
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campbell Organ Festival - Andrew Unsworth
Arts/Entertainment
Andrew Unsworth is one of three full-time organists at the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, where he participates in the daily recital series on the 206-rank Æolian-Skinner organ and accompanies the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square on its weekly radio and television broadcast, "Music and the Spoken Word."
Paper & Clay Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Feb. 1–Mar. 5 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Professor Orit Wolf – Lecture-Recital
Arts/Entertainment
As part of Professor Wolf's official visit to USU, I would like to schedule a lecture-recital featuring her artistic and educational work. The program will also feature members of our Music Department.
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
AFCO: The Redeemer, with special guests Jenny Oaks Baker and Friends
Arts/Entertainment
Featuring acclaimed violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and Friends, The Redeemer is a moving musical celebration of the life and mission of Jesus Christ. Through inspiring sacred music and beloved hymns, this uplifting Easter-season concert offers an evening of reflection, faith, hope, and renewal through music that has touched audiences around the world. Join us for a moving musical experience centered on the Savior's life, love, redeeming mission, and message of lasting hope.
Ages 8+
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!
Ticket link coming soon!
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tanner Talks – Professor Orit Wolf
Arts/Entertainment | Tanner Talks
Professor Orit Wolf, internationally acclaimed pianist, Haifa University, Israel
Chamber Music Society of Logan presents Isidore Quartet
Arts/Entertainment
The Isidore Quartet is an internationally acclaimed string quartet known for its expressive performances and deep musical insight. As a visiting ensemble at Utah State University, the quartet shares its artistry through concerts, masterclasses, and educational outreach with students and the community. Their performances highlight both classical repertoire and contemporary works, offering audiences an engaging and refined chamber music experience.
No children under 8
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Science Unwrapped - Human Possibilities in Interplanetary Exploration
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped at USU, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Admission is free. The evening begins at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130 with a brief talk, followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments in the ESLC atrium. Featured speaker for March 19 is Dr. Amanda Hendrix, CEO of the Planetary Science Institute.
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Utah Court of Appeals
Special Event
The USU School of Social Sciences welcomes the Utah Court of Appeals to Moab, where judges will hear cases from the Grand County area. Students, faculty, community members, and the public are invited to attend.
USU/NUWU Spring Runoff Conference
Conference/Seminar
The USU Spring Runoff Conference is an annual gathering that provides a forum for interdisciplinary sharing of ideas on water-related issues in Utah and the Intermountain Region. Topics encompass all aspects of water science, ecology, policy, engineering, and management. USU and the Northern Utah Water Users are jointly hosting the conference which will be held at the Cache County Event Center.
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Mathematics & Statistics Education Group Seminar
Conference/Seminar
Danny Luecke from Turtle Mountain College will be talking about indigenous mathematics; indigenous STEM education; culturally sustaining mathematics curricula; mathematics teacher preparation.
Larry Smith Jazz Kicks Big Band
Arts/Entertainment
The Utah State University Music Department features The Legendary Larry Smith “Kicks Band” as it presents its Spring Concert playing the music of Buddy Rich. The program will focus on the music of the great American drummer, songwriter, conductor, and band leader Buddy Rich. He is considered one of the most influential drummers fo all time. With this focus the Kicks Band will focus on some of the great recordings of the Buddy Rich Big Band. Tunes such as Time Check, Wind Machine, Big Swing Face, Nutville, Dancing Men, Cape Veridan Blues, Groove Merchant, You Rotten Kid, and Love For Sale, provide a sample of the great big band music for the evening. Special feature for the evening will be the drum stylings of Mr. Danny Hankins as he provides the “Buddy Rich drumming essence” for this evening of big band jazz. Other soloists will include Nik Clark, Danny Hankins, Kelin Gibbons, Greg Wheeler, Jared Saunders, Roger Karen, Brian Baird, and others. The Kicks Band will also feature the beautiful vocal stylings of guest vocalist Terresa Shreve. The concert will be held in the Russell/ Wanlass Performance Hall on the USU campus Tuesday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. Please join us for this legendary performance of big band music in this special setting.
Ticket link coming soon!
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jazz Jams series events: Sept 30, Oct 21, Nov 18, 2026 & Jan 27, Feb 17, Mar 24, 2027
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Good Friday (4 hours)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed March 26 2027 in observance of Good Friday.
Reading Series 4: This Hot Tub Fits Two People by Naomi Goodheart
Arts/Entertainment
This Hot Tub Fits Two People by Naomi Goodheart
Directed by Samantha Briggs (Guest Director from the University of Utah)
"After a very long time away, Margo and Frankie return to their childhood home with their dead dad’s body in a wheelbarrow. Gabe (a lovable squatter who got kicked out of college for making meth for his friends suffering from the Adderall shortage) walks in on them while they’re trying to bury their dad’s body, and the three misfits become inextricably tangled up in each other’s problems. Margo and Frankie reckon with the obligations and privileges of sisterhood and—for better or worse—everyone eventually gets in the hot tub." (https://newplayexchange.org/script/2049765/this-hot-tub-fits-two-people)
Ages 6 and up welcome
Reading Series 4: This Hot Tub Fits Two People by Naomi Goodheart
Arts/Entertainment
This Hot Tub Fits Two People by Naomi Goodheart
Directed by Samantha Briggs (Guest Director from the University of Utah)
"After a very long time away, Margo and Frankie return to their childhood home with their dead dad’s body in a wheelbarrow. Gabe (a lovable squatter who got kicked out of college for making meth for his friends suffering from the Adderall shortage) walks in on them while they’re trying to bury their dad’s body, and the three misfits become inextricably tangled up in each other’s problems. Margo and Frankie reckon with the obligations and privileges of sisterhood and—for better or worse—everyone eventually gets in the hot tub." (https://newplayexchange.org/script/2049765/this-hot-tub-fits-two-people)
Ages 6 and up welcome
Reading Series 4: This Hot Tub Fits Two People by Naomi Goodheart
Arts/Entertainment
This Hot Tub Fits Two People by Naomi Goodheart
Directed by Samantha Briggs (Guest Director from the University of Utah)
"After a very long time away, Margo and Frankie return to their childhood home with their dead dad’s body in a wheelbarrow. Gabe (a lovable squatter who got kicked out of college for making meth for his friends suffering from the Adderall shortage) walks in on them while they’re trying to bury their dad’s body, and the three misfits become inextricably tangled up in each other’s problems. Margo and Frankie reckon with the obligations and privileges of sisterhood and—for better or worse—everyone eventually gets in the hot tub." (https://newplayexchange.org/script/2049765/this-hot-tub-fits-two-people)
Ages 6 and up welcome
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
USU Aviation Week - Helicopter Day
Exhibition
USU Aviation Technology will be starting off its Aviation Week with a helicopter landing on northwest corner of the quad at 10:20am. Come and watch the landing, stay for questions, take pictures, and then watch it take off at 1:30. Free to the public!
Faculty Senate
Meeting
The Utah State University Faculty Senate is a central component of shared governance, represents the faculty in educational policy matters, including admissions, curricula, and degree requirements, while also considering faculty welfare and other issues of professional interest. It comprises elected faculty members, appointed administrators, and student officers, with broad authority to review policies, propose changes, and engage with the University's leadership on matters of importance. Faculty Senate meetings are public meetings and open to anyone interested in attending. A zoom link is available upon request. For additional information contact the Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President at (435) 797-1166.
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
USU Aviation Week - Drone Day
Exhibition
USU Aviation Technology Aviation Week continues with UAS (Drone) demonstrations on the east side of the Quad. Come see large drones, small drones, fast drones, and the skills USU UAS Students possess flying them. You might be able to fly one as well! In case of inclement weather, they will move to the Sunburst Lounge in the Taggart Student
VIVALDI MEETS SHOSTAKOVICH - The Chamber Orchestra Experience
Arts/Entertainment
Experience the artistry and intimacy of our Chamber Orchestra, where the transparency and warmth of a smaller ensemble reveal orchestral music in uniquely vivid colors.
Ticket link coming soon!
BFA Capstone Exhibition
Arts/Entertainment
This exhibition runs Mar. 17–Mar. 31 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
USU Aviation Week - Career Day
Panel Discussion/Presentation
USU Aviation Technology Career Day and Conference is being held to help current aviation, students or students interested in aviation, network with airline representatives and other industry professionals and glean information on how to enter the exciting world of aviation!
USU Aviation Week - Aviaition Maintenance and Flight Simulators Day
Information/Orientation
USU Aviation Technology Aviation Week will be highlighting the program that started it all at USU: AVIATION MAINTENANCE! Tours of our aviation maintenance facility in the USU TECH Building including the only jet engine test cell based at a university in Utah and in the region. You will also be able to tour our state-of-the-art, brand new 737 Jet Training Program simulators!
In the Industrial Science Building we will have tours of our Air Traffic Control Simulaotr and our Red Bird fixed-wing aircraft simulator students use to advance their training.
Dance Team Nationals Send Off
Sports
Dance Team Nationals Send Off
Organ Area Student Recital
Arts/Entertainment
The Organ Area Student Recital at Utah State University features student performers from the organ program.
USU Aviation Week - Airport Open House and Tours
Information/Orientation
USU Aviation Technology Aviation Week will conclude at the Logan/Cache Airport with our Open House. You will tour USU Flight training facilities, hangars, and the fixed-wing and rotary aircraft we use for training. Students and staff will be available for any questions you may have. This event is open to the public.
Science Unwrapped - Sustaining the Arctic
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped at USU, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Admission is free. The evening begins at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130 with a brief talk, followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments in the ESLC atrium. Featured speaker for April 2 is science communicator and USU alumna, Dr. Cana Itchuaquiyaq, director of the Center for Sustainable Engagement in the Arctic at Virginia Tech University.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Arts/Entertainment
Jesus Christ Superstar
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
This dramatized retelling of the end life of Jesus Christ presented through a groovy 70’s rock score is not only a thought-provoking examination of the conflicting emotions Jesus might have faced with his impending sacrifice but also a story of his relationship with Judas Iscariot and his journey from loyal disciple to traitor.
Director: TBA
Music Director: TBA
Performances: Apr. 2-3, 8, 10 at 7:30pm, Apr. 4 at 4:00pm at USU’s Caine Lyric Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Content Advisory: Violence, Suicide, Murder, Blood, Strobing Lights
Recommended age 12+, no children under 3 permitted
Ticket link coming soon!
Jesus Christ Superstar
Arts/Entertainment
Jesus Christ Superstar
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
This dramatized retelling of the end life of Jesus Christ presented through a groovy 70’s rock score is not only a thought-provoking examination of the conflicting emotions Jesus might have faced with his impending sacrifice but also a story of his relationship with Judas Iscariot and his journey from loyal disciple to traitor.
Director: TBA
Music Director: TBA
Performances: Apr. 2-3, 8, 10 at 7:30pm, Apr. 4 at 4:00pm at USU’s Caine Lyric Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Content Advisory: Violence, Suicide, Murder, Blood, Strobing Lights
Recommended age 12+, no children under 3 permitted
Ticket link coming soon!
Jesus Christ Superstar
Arts/Entertainment
Jesus Christ Superstar
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
This dramatized retelling of the end life of Jesus Christ presented through a groovy 70’s rock score is not only a thought-provoking examination of the conflicting emotions Jesus might have faced with his impending sacrifice but also a story of his relationship with Judas Iscariot and his journey from loyal disciple to traitor.
Director: TBA
Music Director: TBA
Performances: Apr. 2-3, 8, 10 at 7:30pm, Apr. 4 at 4:00pm at USU’s Caine Lyric Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Content Advisory: Violence, Suicide, Murder, Blood, Strobing Lights
Recommended age 12+, no children under 3 permitted
Ticket link coming soon!
Guitar Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
Experience the versatility of the guitar in an evening showcasing student guitarists from Utah State University. Featuring music across a wide range of styles and genres—from classical and jazz to rock ’n’ roll—the concert highlights the creativity, musicianship, and diversity of USU’s guitar program. Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the guitar in all its forms!
Ticket link coming soon!
Caine Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
Caine Ensembles are comprised of dedicated students and musicians, who study and perform literature for small ensembles at the highest levels. Scholarship awards are determined within each instrument area. For information on auditioning for these awards, please contact the faculty coordinator over the ensemble.
ArtSci Faculty in Focus: Jen Evers (Social Work)
Conference/Seminar
Faculty-in-Focus is a signature series in the College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the breadth and depth of our faculty’s excellence.
Each Faculty-in-Focus event invites a faculty member to share their research/creative work and/or teaching, offering the college community a window into the innovative scholarship and pedagogy happening across our many disciplines and programs.
This series not only celebrates our faculty’s achievements, but cultivates a robust intellectual community. All faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences are invited and are strongly encouraged to attend as many as they can!
Jesus Christ Superstar
Arts/Entertainment
Jesus Christ Superstar
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
This dramatized retelling of the end life of Jesus Christ presented through a groovy 70’s rock score is not only a thought-provoking examination of the conflicting emotions Jesus might have faced with his impending sacrifice but also a story of his relationship with Judas Iscariot and his journey from loyal disciple to traitor.
Director: TBA
Music Director: TBA
Performances: Apr. 2-3, 8, 10 at 7:30pm, Apr. 4 at 4:00pm at USU’s Caine Lyric Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Content Advisory: Violence, Suicide, Murder, Blood, Strobing Lights
Recommended age 12+, no children under 3 permitted
Ticket link coming soon!
Orchestra Musica Nova
Arts/Entertainment
Chamber orchestra concert featuring works of USU student composers from composition studio of Emma Cardon-Wake, directed by Mariusz Smolij.
Ticket link coming soon!
"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play"
Arts/Entertainment
"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play"
By Anne Washburn, score by Michael Friedman
“After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created.” -Concord Theatricals
Ages 6 and up
Ticket link coming soon!
String Chamber Music - Spring Recital
Arts/Entertainment
The String Chamber Music Recital showcases the students of the USU string program. Each semester, students form new chamber music projects and prepare their repertoire under the guidance of the Fry Street Quartet, with additional masterclasses from the guest artists of the Chamber Music Society of Logan.
Ticket link coming soon!
"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play"
Arts/Entertainment
"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play"
By Anne Washburn, score by Michael Friedman
“After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created.” -Concord Theatricals
Ages 6 and up
Ticket link coming soon!
"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play"
Arts/Entertainment
"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play"
By Anne Washburn, score by Michael Friedman
“After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created.” -Concord Theatricals
Ages 6 and up
Ticket link coming soon!
Jesus Christ Superstar
Arts/Entertainment
Jesus Christ Superstar
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
This dramatized retelling of the end life of Jesus Christ presented through a groovy 70’s rock score is not only a thought-provoking examination of the conflicting emotions Jesus might have faced with his impending sacrifice but also a story of his relationship with Judas Iscariot and his journey from loyal disciple to traitor.
Director: TBA
Music Director: TBA
Performances: Apr. 2-3, 8, 10 at 7:30pm, Apr. 4 at 4:00pm at USU’s Caine Lyric Theatre
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with live orchestral accompaniment by USU orchestra students and alumni
Content Advisory: Violence, Suicide, Murder, Blood, Strobing Lights
Recommended age 12+, no children under 3 permitted
Ticket link coming soon!
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