Upcoming Events

October 2021

Oct

Backpack to Briefcase: References, Recommendations, and Referrals

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

Finding good references, recommendations, and referrals (the triple R's) can be tricky. So we've invited Ashley Nelson Cranor, a Senior Recruiter from Entrata, to offer her advice. Ashley has reviewed thousands of resumes and has become an expert in looking for candidates with the Triple R's. Come learn how something simple like a reference can make all the difference in getting the job.

Join live on the Huntsman YouTube Channel.

9:00 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Oct

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Pain

Workshop/Training

The tootle Rural Opioid Health Consortium (TROHC) offers FREE, community education to help chronic pain sufferers and caregivers.

Learn about Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to manage pain. Topics include:
1. Types of pain and how they impact our daily living.
2. Tools to help deal with pain.
3. How thoughts and emotions affect pain.
4. Skills to assist with better managing pain.

There will be an in-person and virtual option for these workshops. Sign up at these links:

CBT ( In person)- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/132331243311
CBT (Online)- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/132332527151

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

Oct

Career & Internship Fair (In-person)

Social/Networking

Students from all amjors can connect with recruiters from a variety of industries to find career options for after graduation or internships/real life experience during school. This is a fantastic event to help you plan for your future, and see where your college degree is taking you.

This is the in-person event! The following day will be the virtual event.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Oct

Fall Break

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University | More Info

Oct

Lost Lecture featuring Dr. Jeannie Johnson

Special Event | Homecoming

USU alumni were asked, 'Which professor would you want to hear from one more time?' We received an overwhelming response for Dr. Jeannie Johnson '93, associate professor in Political Science and director in the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence. Dr. Johnson's presentation "Spies, Special Forces and Diplomats" will captivate alumni of all ages and backgrounds. This event is sponsored by the USU Emeriti & Retired Employees Association. Virtual link provided at no charge.

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Oct

A Conversation About Civil Discourse With Brent Hill

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Aggies Think, Care, Act

Neil Abercrombie, USU vice president for government relations, will facilitate a conversation with Brent Hill, the Next Generation Program Director for the National Institute for Civil Discourse. Brent retired from the state legislature in 2020 after serving 19 years in the Idaho State Senate, 10 years as President Pro Tempore, the highest-ranking member of the Idaho State Senate. Brent is an Aggie who earned a bachelor's in accounting. He frequently contributes to newspapers and other publications and is the author of the book A Matter of Principle, which explores the fundamental ideals that guided America’s founders. Learn more about Brent Hill.

Pizza will be provided. Submit your own questions during the presentation.

Co-sponsored by Aggies Think Care Act and the Institute for Government and Politics

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | David B. Haight Center | More Info

Oct

Second 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

34 instruction days, 1 test day

From 10/20 , All Day to 12/10 , All Day | Utah State University | More Info

Oct

Running of the Bulls 5K

Special Event | Homecoming

Join fellow Aggies in completing the Homecoming 5K run/walk wherever you are or in-person beginning on the Logan campus ending on Main Street just in time to join the Homecoming Parade. Points for creativity! Show us your Big Blue spirit by wearing your Aggie swag. Don't miss discounted pricing: Now- October 4 (Early Bull); October 5 –October 15 (Eager Bull); October 16- October 22 (Slow Poke). Registration will close Thursday, October 22 at 5 pm. Registration is available the morning of for an additional charge. All proceeds benefit your USU Spirit Squad!

All participants receive an athletic race shirt, post-race refreshments, VIP seating at the parade, entry into our prize drawing, a voucher for Aggie Ice Cream, and other goodies from our sponsors. T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED AFTER October 15.

Note, this is a point-to-point race so participants must park at the Logan Tabernacle and ride the shuttle up to the starting line or get their own ride back to campus to their car. Shuttles begin at 7:15 AM and the last shuttle will leave promptly at 8:00 AM!

8:30 am - 9:45 am | USU Credit Union University Welcome Center | More Info

Oct

Class of 2020 Celebration during Homecoming

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

Your USU Alumni Association is welcoming the Class of 2020 home to celebrate graduation with a one-of-a-kind Cap and Gown Ceremony and Exclusive 2020 Graduate Discounts during Homecoming Week. We love our 2020 grads for their resilience and perseverance, and while we can’t replace the commencement ceremony lost to the pandemic, we’re celebrating your amazing accomplishments as only the USU Alumni Association can!

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Dee Glen Smith Spectrum | More Info

Oct

USU's Inclusive Excellence Symposium

Conference/Seminar | Diversity, equity, and Inclusion

Utah State University’s annual Inclusive Excellence Symposium promotes diversity, inclusion, and respect in the USU community by offering education, research, and training for understanding the experiences of underrepresented groups.

Join us for five days of important conversations.

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | More Info

Oct