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07
Dec

Museum+Music Series

Arts/Entertainment

Composing the West: Colonialism and the Myths of Manifest Destiny Curated by USU music students this concert will consider the exhibition “Exploding Native Inevitable” in light of the concept of Manifest Destiny and theories of colonialism. Through this, students will craft a response to the artworks on show using an eclectic array of musical works.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art |
08
Dec

Final Examinations

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

Fall semester 2025 final examinations week.

From 12/08 , All Day to 12/12 , All Day | Utah State University |
08
Dec

Breakfast with the Dean

Student Activities

Come grab breakfast sponsored by the Dean!

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Engineering Building |
08
Dec

Annual Undergraduate & Graduate Exhibition

Exhibition

This exhibition runs November 10-December 10 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries |
08
Dec

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.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
08
Dec

Popcorn at the Library

Social/Networking

Stop by the Merrill-Cazier's front lobby and snag a tasty snack!

Available while supplies last.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
08
Dec

ENVS Community Lunch

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student lunch All who attend are required to bring your own lunch!

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Natural Resources Building |
08
Dec

Relax and Color at the Library!

Social/Networking

Need to de-stress from Finals Week? Stop by the library to relax and color with us!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
08
Dec

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.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
08
Dec

Play Games at the Library!

Student Activities

Take a moment to de-stress from finals by playing board games at the library!

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Merrill Cazier Library Innovation Hub |
08
Dec

ENVS Faculty Search Candidate Presentation - Rethinking Environmental Governance

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Rethinking Environmental Governance: Connecting Science, Policy, and Practice in the Colorado River Region

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Natural Resources Building |
08
Dec

MHR On-Campus Virtual Info Session

Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting

We invite you to meet with us to learn how a Master of Human Resources from Utah State University will give you a competitive advantage in your career path. Come network with MHR students and the MHR team who will answer any questions you may have! Register at https://huntsman.usu.edu/mhr/events.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
08
Dec

Community Justice Advocate Debt Navigation Clinic

Information/Orientation

Come see our Community Justice Advocates and Accredited Financial Counselors for FREE legal advice and financial counseling at our upcoming walk-in clinic for help with - Eviction notices or late rent - Utility disconnection or shut off notices - Vehicle loans or repossession notices - Medical bills or collections - Payday, installment, or personal loans - Cell phone or internet service debt - Credit card or store financing debt - Outstanding court fines and fees - And more

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
09
Dec

Breakfast with the Dean

Student Activities

Come grab breakfast sponsored by the Dean!

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Engineering Building |
09
Dec

Annual Undergraduate & Graduate Exhibition

Exhibition

This exhibition runs November 10-December 10 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries |
09
Dec

Front & Center Webinar: New Academic Standing Policy & Procedure

Workshop/Training

Speakers will be Heidi Kesler, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence and Shelly Kotynek, Executive Director of University and Exploratory Advising.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

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.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for In-Person Courses

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This workshop introduces practical, research-informed techniques to increase student engagement, motivation, and retention during face-to-face class sessions. This workshop explores a range of strategies—from think-pair-share and collaborative problem-solving to structured debates and real-time polling—that can be adapted across disciplines. Participants will reflect on their current teaching practices, identify opportunities for active learning, and leave with ready-to-implement ideas. Whether teaching large lectures or small seminars, instructors will gain tools to foster deeper learning and participation.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

Relax and Color at the Library!

Student Activities

Need to de-stress from Finals Week? Stop by the library to relax and color with us!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
09
Dec

MS Defense: Casey Trout

Conference/Seminar

Casey Trout's MS Defense

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Natural Resources Building |
09
Dec

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.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

MSEG Seminar

Conference/Seminar

Join us for our Math Stat Education Group (MSEG) Seminar! We will have Sehrish Jabeen from the School of Teacher Education and Leadership give a presentation on exploring the impact of "cognitively guided instruction" in mathematics education. Hope to see you there!

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Animal Science |
09
Dec

Arts & Crafts at the Library!

Student Activities

Need a little creative outlet during Finals Week? Stop by the Merrill-Cazier for some arts and crafts time!

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Merrill Cazier Library Innovation Hub |
10
Dec

Breakfast with the Dean

Student Activities

Come grab breakfast sponsored by the Dean!

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Engineering Building |
10
Dec

Annual Undergraduate & Graduate Exhibition

Exhibition

This exhibition runs November 10-December 10 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries |
10
Dec

PhD Defense: Carmen Calzado-Martinez

Conference/Seminar

Carmen Calzado-Martinez Ph.D. Defense

9:00 am - 10:00 am |
10
Dec

Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?-- Professional Development Workshop

Workshop/Training | Home, Family, and Food

Learn what to consider before starting a business as your next career move from Doug Miller - Executive Director of the Southeastern Entrepreneurial Network (SEEN). About the presenter: Doug Miller is the Executive Director of the Southeastern Entrepreneurial Network and Director of the Economic Development Center at Utah State University Eastern. A lifelong advocate for rural vitality, he helps individuals across rural Utah to start and scale their businesses. Doug is particularly passionate about the outdoors and loves being able to spend a day exploring the beauty that is found in Utah’s rural places.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
10
Dec

ABC: Anti-Stress Service

Student Activities

Aggies Building Community is hosting a drop-in service project during finals week. Stop by for a bit to assemble kits for The Family Place. This project is an easy way for students to relax and feel good about doing some service for the community.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | TSC, International Lounge |
10
Dec

Ecology Center Seminar with Dr. Lauren Ponisio

Conference/Seminar

Dr. Lauren Ponisio will be joining us from the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon. Wednesday 12/10 @ 4 pm in BNR 102: From pollination to overcompensation: How sublethal herbicide drift alters plant traits, fitness, and ecological interactions Thursday 12/11 @ 4 pm in BNR 102: Moderated Discussion   About Dr. Ponisio: The Ponisio lab focuses on understanding how species interactions maintain species diversity and how we can harness these processes to manage and restore diversity in human-modified habitats. Understanding the processes that maintain diversity can help to predict population and community vulnerability to global change. The first core ecological theme of our work is to study community assembly through the lens of species interactions, examining how mutualistic and parasitic relationships shape and are shaped by community characteristics. The second core theme is to examine how species interactions affect the vulnerability of populations and communities to global change. A new direction in my research focuses on developing non-lethal bee monitoring techniques using automated sensor systems and computer vision.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
10
Dec

Community Justice Advocate Debt Navigation Clinic

Information/Orientation

Come see our Community Justice Advocates and Accredited Financial Counselors for FREE legal advice and financial counseling at our upcoming walk-in clinic for help with - Eviction notices or late rent - Utility disconnection or shut off notices - Vehicle loans or repossession notices - Medical bills or collections - Payday, installment, or personal loans - Cell phone or internet service debt - Credit card or store financing debt - Outstanding court fines and fees - And more

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
10
Dec

Engineers Without Borders USU Meeting

Student Activities

Join Engineers Without Borders' USU chapter to get involved in engineering projects for communities around the world. Everyone is welcome, engineering majors and non-majors alike!

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Engineering Building |
11
Dec

Mind-Body Bridging for Mental Health Clinicians

Workshop/Training

Join the I-System Institute for a full day of Mind-Body Bridging training designed for mental health clinicians who want practical tools that support client wellbeing. This session introduces the foundations of MBB, an evidence based and transdiagnostic approach that helps people reduce distress, notice early signs of reactivity, and work with internal patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Certified MBB trainers will walk participants through step by step exercises that can be used in clinical practice with a wide range of populations. Clinicians who attend will gain concrete strategies for strengthening psychological flexibility and resilience in their clients. The training is held live on Zoom and offers 6 CEUs for full participation. It is a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to expand their therapeutic toolkit with a straightforward and effective modality supported by ongoing research.

9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
11
Dec

USU & You: Jon Thomas

Arts/Entertainment

Tune in to the USU and You radio show this week! We will be chatting with with USU Uintah Basin's own Jon Thomas, Concurrent Enrollment and Education Coordinator. We will be discussing USU supporting secondary education.

9:00 am - 9:30 am |
11
Dec

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. Caregivers and toddlers ages 2-5 experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. The program is $5/child and prior registration is required.

10:00 am - 1:45 pm | Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art |
11
Dec

Relax and Color at the Library!

Student Activities

Need to de-stress from Finals Week? Stop by the library to relax and color with us!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
11
Dec

Montana Horchler Defense

Conference/Seminar

Drought- and salt-tolerant plants of Great Salt Lake: Determining dormancy break, germination, and seeding timing requirements to improve restoration under hydrologically extreme conditions

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
11
Dec

ENVS Faculty Search Candidate Presentation - How We Mine Matters

Panel Discussion/Presentation

How We Mine Matters: Water, Community Relations, and Clean Energy in Critical Minerals Policy and Practice

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Natural Resources Building |
11
Dec

Ecology Center Seminar with Dr. Lauren Ponisio

Conference/Seminar

Dr. Lauren Ponisio will be joining us from the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon.

Wednesday 12/10 @ 4 pm in BNR 102: From pollination to overcompensation: How sublethal herbicide drift alters plant traits, fitness, and ecological interactions

Thursday 12/11 @ 4 pm in BNR 102: Moderated Discussion
 
About Dr. Ponisio:
The Ponisio lab focuses on understanding how species interactions maintain species diversity and how we can harness these processes to manage and restore diversity in human-modified habitats. Understanding the processes that maintain diversity can help to predict population and community vulnerability to global change. The first core ecological theme of our work is to study community assembly through the lens of species interactions, examining how mutualistic and parasitic relationships shape and are shaped by community characteristics. The second core theme is to examine how species interactions affect the vulnerability of populations and communities to global change. A new direction in my research focuses on developing non-lethal bee monitoring techniques using automated sensor systems and computer vision.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
11
Dec

Community Justice Advocate Debt Navigation Clinic

Information/Orientation

Come see our Community Justice Advocates and Accredited Financial Counselors for FREE legal advice and financial counseling at our upcoming walk-in clinic for help with - Eviction notices or late rent - Utility disconnection or shut off notices - Vehicle loans or repossession notices - Medical bills or collections - Payday, installment, or personal loans - Cell phone or internet service debt - Credit card or store financing debt - Outstanding court fines and fees - And more

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
11
Dec

ASCE Concrete Canoe Meeting

Meeting

Concrete's Canoe weekly meeting to design and construct a concrete canoe

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Utah State University Logan Campus |
11
Dec

Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra

Arts/Entertainment

Kick off “the most wonderful time of the year” with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley’s favorite family traditions. This year’s special guest is David Osmond, along with the beloved Westminster Bell Choir. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.

Ages 8+

7:30 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall |
12
Dec

Snacks at the Library!

Student Activities

Need a lil snack to carry you through the last day of Finals Week? We've got you covered! Stop by the Merrill-Cazier's front lobby for something to eat.

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Merrill cazier Library |
12
Dec

Spring 2026 Aggie Orientation

Information/Orientation

Aggie Orientation is your essential guide to starting strong at USU! Whether you join us in person (for students living within 300 miles of Logan) or online (for those farther away), you’ll dive into key topics like parking, textbooks, tuition, campus safety, involvement opportunities, and more. Plus, bring along a parent or a family member to help them get equipped with the tools they need to support you throughout your first semester!

9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
12
Dec

EcoLunch

Social/Networking

Ecolunch is a weekly lunch for grad students in the various ecology and natural resources related departments where we host activities, discussions, and workshops. All QANR and Ecology-Center graduate students are invited to attend.  

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Natural Resources Building |
12
Dec

Continuing Education: Unbinding the Soul: Finding Meaning After Religious Hurt

Workshop/Training

Join the Transforming Communities Institute on December 12th from 12-1:30 PM, MST for this free Continuing Education opportunity! This session is presented by Troy Allan, Ed.D, MFA. Participants will receive 1.5 CEU after attending and completing the post-event evaluation.

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
12
Dec

Master's defense: Comparing strategies for wetland revegetation in an uncertain water future

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Master's defense: Comparing strategies for wetland revegetation in an uncertain water future

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
12
Dec

Master's defense: Comparing strategies for wetland revegetation in an uncertain water future

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Master's defense: Comparing strategies for wetland revegetation in an uncertain water future

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Merrill cazier Library |
12
Dec

Feel Good Fridays with CARE

Student Activities

Feel Good Fridays are a space for students to learn about resources, build community, win prizes, and feel good! We will be hosting activities like friendship bracelet making, journaling, yoga and more!

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
12
Dec

Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra

Arts/Entertainment

Kick off “the most wonderful time of the year” with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley’s favorite family traditions. This year’s special guest is David Osmond, along with the beloved Westminster Bell Choir. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.

Ages 8+

7:30 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall |
12
Dec

Christmas in Montpelier

Arts/Entertainment

First produced in December of 2024 as a fundraiser for the Lyric Repertory Company, this remounting is an extended version for those who were unable to join us last year or for those who may want to see it again. Based on the book by beloved historian, F. Ross Peterson, this adaptation by Mary Heers stars Richie Call as Young Ross.

7:30 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Morgan Theatre |
13
Dec

FREE Avalanche Beacon Clinic

Information/Orientation

Come join the OP and Utah Avalanche Center for a FREE avalanche beacon clinic on Saturday, December 13th, 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.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) |
13
Dec

Community Art Day

Arts/Entertainment

You're invited to NEHMA’s Community Art Days! Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art for a fun and meaningful craft activity based on the art in the museum. Community Art Day is fun for all ages. We encourage all to participate and express themselves through creativity and connecting with art.

The Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah was a boarding school that housed many Native American students. Students were a long way from home for long periods of time and missed their families and culture. They were given permission and paint by teachers to paint their meanings of home and culture on the walls. The Holy Beings is a student’s painting that shows three indigenous cultural symbols. Each one includes feathers for texture and to represent a connection to the creator. Each figure also features a colorful image of the student’s home or a part of it. Just like these students made art that reminded them of home, you can create your own felt ornament using thread and decorations to make something special to display in your home.

10:00 am - 1:30 pm | Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art |
13
Dec

Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra

Arts/Entertainment

Kick off “the most wonderful time of the year” with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley’s favorite family traditions. This year’s special guest is David Osmond, along with the beloved Westminster Bell Choir. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.

Ages 8+

2:00 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall |
13
Dec

Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra

Arts/Entertainment

Kick off “the most wonderful time of the year” with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley’s favorite family traditions. This year’s special guest is David Osmond, along with the beloved Westminster Bell Choir. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.

Ages 8+

7:30 pm | Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall |
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