Upcoming Events

16
Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
20
Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: AI in Higher Education

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
20
Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Rubrics and Equity-based Grading

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
21
Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Inclusive Teaching

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
21
Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Inclusive Online Teaching

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
21
Jan

USU STEM Career Fair

Fair/Festival | Career Fair

The USU STEM Career Fair is open to all majors but is targeted towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. This event is a great opportunity for both local and national companies to recruit our amazing USU students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Engineering, Healthcare, Construction, Environmental, Technology, Energy, Landscape Architecture, Consulting and Government.

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm | TSC, International Lounge |
21
Jan

USU STEM Career Fair [ENGR VERS]

Fair/Festival | Career Fair

The USU STEM Career Fair is open to all majors but is targeted towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. This event is a great opportunity for both local and national companies to recruit our amazing USU students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Engineering, Healthcare, Construction, Environmental, Technology, Energy, Landscape Architecture, Consulting and Government.

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm | TSC, International Lounge |
23
Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Universal Design for Learning

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
26
Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes.

8:30 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual |
26
Jan

Leveraging the Center for Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence to Improve Student Engagement in the Classroom

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

Discover practical ways to strengthen student success by integrating academic support directly into your course design. In this session, we’ll highlight real examples from USU faculty who have partnered with ABLE to weave tutoring, study skills, and academic resources into their syllabi and assignments.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Online/Virtual |
27
Jan

Front & Center Webinar: Updates from Undergrad Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management

Workshop/Training

Learn from Senior VP of Undergraduate Affairs, Kris Winter and from VP of Strategic Enrollment Management, Katie Jo North.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
28
Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Getting Started with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

Curious about how to turn your classroom into a site for scholarly inquiry? This one-hour introductory workshop will help faculty explore the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including how to frame meaningful research questions about student learning, identify relevant methods, and begin designing a SoTL project based on their own teaching. Participants will leave with practical resources, sample studies, and guidance for taking their first steps into SoTL.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
02
Feb

Community Engaged Learning: Training Students to Communicate with Community Partners

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

Community engaged learning (CEL) is central to USU's mission as it combines experiential learning with public service, outreach, and engagement. CEL is a high-impact practice that enhances students' educational experience and helps them develop durable skills that can be used in their futures as professionals and citizens in their communities. This 45-minute Sparkshop will feature a discussion on how to intentionally prepare students to communicate effectively with community partners and community members (e.g. introductory emails or phone calls, collaborative project planning to ensure reciprocity, etc.).

8:30 am - 9:15 am | Online/Virtual |
03
Feb

USU Career and Internship Fair

Fair/Festival | Career Fair

Career fairs are the primary stage for students to actually get a job. This event is geared toward all students interested in pursuing a career in any field. Register early and let the employers know you are coming. They are excited to meet our amazing Aggie students. Register early and take a look at our growing list of employers that will be attending and ready to hire our students. Come interview-ready with your resume for possible on-the-spot interview or call-back. Maybe you are not actively searching right now. Our career fairs provide the perfect opportunity to network and interact with various experienced professionals from several different industries. Come learn from them. Find out what employers are looking for. Find out what new skills you want and need to keep up with industry trends. Learn more about yourself. Don’t wait until the last minute to think about your future. Start preparing now, your future career could be found at this fair.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm | TSC, Sunburst Lounge |
09
Feb

What Is Excellent Teaching?

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

What makes teaching "excellent"? In this Sparkshop, we explore how students and educational researchers define and recognize great teaching across disciplines. Participants will engage with research-based characteristics of effective instruction, including pedagogical content knowledge, enthusiasm, inclusivity, and meaningful feedback. We’ll also reflect on how these qualities show up in our own teaching practices and how we might cultivate them further.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Online/Virtual |
10
Feb

Summer Jobs Fair

Fair/Festival | Career Fair

Career fairs are the primary stage for students to actually get a job. This event is geared toward all students interested in pursuing a career, needing a summer job, or internship in any field. Register early and let the employers know you are coming. They are excited to meet our amazing Aggie students. Register early and take a look at our growing list of employers that will be attending and ready to hire our students. Come interview-ready with your resume for possible on-the-spot interview or call-back.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm | TSC, Sunburst Lounge |
11
Feb

EmpowerED Workshop: AI in Higher Education

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
12
Feb

EmpowerED Workshop: Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
13
Feb

EmpowerED Workshop: Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
17
Feb

EmpowerED Workshop: Getting Started with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

Curious about how to turn your classroom into a site for scholarly inquiry? This one-hour introductory workshop will help faculty explore the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including how to frame meaningful research questions about student learning, identify relevant methods, and begin designing a SoTL project based on their own teaching. Participants will leave with practical resources, sample studies, and guidance for taking their first steps into SoTL.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
19
Feb

EmpowerED Workshop - More than Passion: Crafting an Evidence-Based Teaching Statement

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long session, discover how to transform a teaching philosophy into a concise, impactful statement that resonates with committees, colleagues, and students. Learn practical techniques for reflecting on your pedagogical values and using powerful language to craft an evidence-based statement of teaching. Walk away with a strong framework for and fresh confidence in articulating what makes your teaching effective.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
23
Feb

EmpowerED Workshop: Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes.

8:30 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual |
25
Feb

USU Education Career Fair

Fair/Festival | Career Fair

Whether you are close to graduation or considering going into education, the annual USU Education Career Fair for teacher recruitment is a great opportunity to meet with nearly 100 schools and school districts throughout Utah and the nation. Some will be interviewing that day, so come dressed professionally with resumes and prepared to interview. Register early to research the growing list of schools that will be attending.

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm | TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom |
02
Mar

Guiding the Next Generation: Empowering Graduate Students Through Mentorship

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

Mentoring graduate students is both an opportunity and a responsibility that shapes the next generation of scholars, educators, and professionals. This Sparkshop invites faculty to reflect on the impact of mentoring relationships, explore approaches that support professional growth, and consider how intentional mentorship contributes to a thriving and inclusive graduate experience.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Online/Virtual |
06
Mar

EmpowerED Workshop: Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
16
Mar

Discovering Your Teaching Philosophy

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

In this interactive Sparkshop, participants will explore the foundational assumptions that shape their teaching practices. Using a set of cards that pair everyday teaching keywords with key concepts from traditional educational philosophies, instructors will uncover how their values align with long-standing pedagogical traditions. This reflective activity helps participants better understand the “why” behind their instructional decisions. The session also encourages the development of a more intentional, theoretically-informed teaching philosophy.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Online/Virtual |
19
Mar

EmpowerED Workshop: Getting Started with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

Curious about how to turn your classroom into a site for scholarly inquiry? This one-hour introductory workshop will help faculty explore the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including how to frame meaningful research questions about student learning, identify relevant methods, and begin designing a SoTL project based on their own teaching. Participants will leave with practical resources, sample studies, and guidance for taking their first steps into SoTL.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
20
Mar

EmpowerED Workshop: Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
23
Mar

EmpowerED Workshop - More than Passion: Crafting an Evidence-Based Teaching Statement

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long session, discover how to transform a teaching philosophy into a concise, impactful statement that resonates with committees, colleagues, and students. Learn practical techniques for reflecting on your pedagogical values and using powerful language to craft an evidence-based statement of teaching. Walk away with a strong framework for and fresh confidence in articulating what makes your teaching effective.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
23
Mar

Trauma-Informed Engagement in Sensitive Settings for Research and Study Abroad

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

"This 45-minute Sparkshop examines the application of trauma-informed principles in research and study abroad contexts. Participants will consider how trauma awareness, cultural humility, and ethical engagement intersect when working with communities or individuals in sensitive settings. The session will provide evidence-based strategies for designing and facilitating experiences that prioritize psychological safety, informed consent, and mutual respect.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Online/Virtual |
30
Mar

EmpowerED Workshop: Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes.

8:30 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual |
30
Mar

Learning PowerUps: Small Shifts, Big Sparks for Motivational Design

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

Small teaching moves can lead to big motivational gains. In this session, participants will explore the Learning PowerUps approach for applying the ARCS-V model of motivational design using evidence-based strategies like minute papers, low-stakes quizzes, and connection-building check-ins. Together, we’ll identify simple ways to enhance attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction—turning everyday teaching moments into energizing opportunities for student learning and engagement.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Online/Virtual |
10
Apr

EmpowerED Workshop: Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
20
Apr

EmpowerED Workshop: Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes.

8:30 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual |
29
Apr

139th Commencement

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

We are excited to honor our class of 2026 graduates! The Commencement Ceremony will include the traditional walk from the University Quad to the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum where there will be the awarding of honorary degrees, Commencement speeches, and the conferring of degrees upon all graduates.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Dee Glen Smith Spectrum |
30
Apr

Bachelor of Integrated Studies & Associates of General Studies Convocation

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.

9:00 am - 10:30 am | Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall |
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