Events

Friday, April 20

USU GEOLOGY: Earth Day celebration

Celebration/Fair/Festival

Come and start your Earth Day celebrations a couple of days early with USU on the Quad. USU Geology will be there with activities and information about the world in which we live.
The department will cap off their day of events at 5:00pm in GEOL 105 with the unveiling of "Percy" the Utahraptor, a 1/3 scale sculpture of the newly-designated state dinosaur, commissioned by the department and created by USU undergraduate artist Justin Tolman, the newest addition to the Geology Museum.

4/20, All Day | Quad | More Info

MFA Thesis Exhibition

Arts/Entertainment

See the work of Antra Sinha and Myles Howell. Reception: 4/16 at 5 p.m.

4/20 at 9:00 am | Chase Fine Arts Center | More Info

Wild Encounters: Photography by David Yarrow

Arts/Entertainment

Wednesday - Sunday | 10 am - 4 pm | now until May 13 Free, or $5 donation greatly appreciated Wild Encounters is a must-see for nature lovers, conservationists, photographers and anyone who is inspired by all that remains wild. In this exhibition, David Yarrow invites us to truly connect with subjects we only think we have seen before. Yarrow takes the familiar and makes it new again by creating images that deliberately connect with us on a highly emotional level. Wild Encounters offers a truly intimate view of some of the world's most compelling—and threatened—species, capturing the splendor and very soul of what remains wild and free in our world through portraits that feel close enough to touch.

4/20 at 10:00 am | Swaner EcoCenter | More Info

Coffee at the Preserve

Information/Orientation

Join us at the EcoCenter for a relaxing view and a free cup of coffee from Park City Coffee Roaster! This is a great opportunity to learn a bit about Swaner, clear your mind, mingle with peers, or even just take a quick break from a hectic day at work. Don't forget to bring your reusable mug!

4/20 at 10:00 am | Swaner EcoCenter | More Info

USU GEOLOGY: Rebirth of a Raptor

Special Event

Come to the Geology Building for the unveiling of Justin Tolman's 1/3 scale sculpture of a Utahraptor, "Percy"! Remarks will be made by Joel Pederson, head of the Department of Geology and Laura Gelfand, head of the Department of Art and Design. Justin also will field questions about the project.

4/20 at 5:00 pm | Geology building | More Info

Science Unwrapped - "Visualizations of Molecular Processes"

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped at USU, the public outreach program of Utah State University's College of Science. Admission is FREE! As part of our Spring 2018 "Science of Art" Series (celebrating USU's "Year of the Arts"), we welcome University of Utah biochemist Janet Iwasa, who will explain her work in creating visualizations of molecular processes. Dr. Iwasa speaks Friday, April 20, at 7 pm in the Emert Auditorium (ESLC 130) of the Eccles Science Learning Center on the USU campus. Her 45-minute talk is followed by refreshments and interactive, hands-on learning activities. Learn more about Science Unwrapped at our website: http://www.usu.edu/unwrapped/

4/20 at 7:00 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium | More Info

Fusion Theatre Project: The (Obsolete) Unkindness of Ravens

Arts/Entertainment

After many miles and days of hiking through relentless rain, six waterlogged strangers converge on a tiny mountain shelter. As they each attempt to dry out and struggle for their own small patch of relief, they soon discover that some journeys are not meant to be taken alone. There is an additional 2 p.m. matinee April 14.

4/20 at 7:30 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Studio Theatre | More Info

Dido and Aeneas

Arts/Entertainment

The first English opera, composed in 1688 and still fresh, tuneful and engaging, tells the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and her doomed relationship with the Trojan Prince Aeneas, bound by fate to abandon her for Italy.

4/20 at 7:30 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Morgan Theatre | More Info