Ways to Engage

USU 6th Annual Juneteenth Community BBQ | Bridger Park, Logan, UT, 5pm-8:30pm

Join us for the 6th Annual USU Juneteenth Community BBQ! Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, and Utah State University honors this commemoration through a longstanding tradition of coming together as a community to connect, reflect, and celebrate.

Explore the history of Juneteenth, community celebrations centered around this day, and efforts to establish Juneteenth as a holiday in Utah. There will be family-friendly activities and a free catered meal available on a first come, first served basis. Everyone is welcome.

July 24th, 2026

Pioneer Day, celebrated on July 24, is a state holiday commemorating the 1847 arrival of settlers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Salt Lake Valley. The holiday is a celebration of perseverance and community. The program will engage visitors from the Cache Valley Community with creative, culturally informed activities tied to the history and legacy of Pioneer Day.

September, 2026 | Logan Campus

The U.S. Congress established National Hispanic Heritage Month designating September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. This time period was chosen to coincide with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries, making it a meaningful opportunity to recognize the history, heritage, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the strength and success of the Hispanic American community, and their contributions to our culture, economy, and the rich traditions that continue to shape or nation.

October 2026 | TSC Ballroom

Fiestas Américas is one of Utah State University’s longstanding cultural traditions, originating in 2003 under the name “Salsabration”. Later, in 2014, the name was changed to Fiestas Américas to “help students throughout the community feel included” and show an emphasis on “...celebrating all Latin America”. This annual event brings the richness of Latino culture to the USU campus and surrounding community through a mix of vibrant dancers, talented singers, colorful art displays, and traditional foods highlighting the vibrancy of life throughout Latin American cultural heritage.

Thursday October 30th, 2025 at 12PM | Meeting at the David B. Haight Center

This event offers an opportunity for campus and community members to learn more about cultural celebrations and engage in traditions centered around Día de los Muertos. This includes participating in a procession allowing for communal remembrance while symbolizing interaction between the living and the dead.

November, 2026 | Logan Campus

Native American Heritage Day is a campus-wide event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native Nations. Hosted by Utah State University’s Center for Community, the event features educational displays, guest speakers, and cultural presentations that highlight Indigenous leadership, community values, and traditions.

November, 2026 | Taggart Student Center

The Miss Native American USU Pageant is a cultural and educational event honoring the leadership, identity, and traditions of Native American women at Utah State University since 1972. Hosted during Native American Heritage Month, this pageant celebrates Indigenous representation in higher education while connecting academic achievement with cultural expression.

The title holder of Miss Native American USU serves as Head Woman for the USU annual Echoing Traditional Ways Pow Wow, helping lead one of the university’s most significant Indigenous cultural celebrations.

January 15th, 2026 | Logan Campus

This event is designed to inspire reflection on our civic responsibility—both as individuals and as a collective—toward promoting the common good for every member of the Aggie Family, Cache Valley, and the State of Utah.

January 30th, 2026; 6pm-10pm TSC International Ballroom

The International Connections Night at Utah State University has grown over many decades in to one of the institution’s most cherished cultural traditions. The International Student Association firmly established the event's roots in the early 1980s when it hosted the first documented banquet and accompanying international events on campus.

What began as a gathering focused on cultural exchange, friendship, and community has evolved into a vibrant celebration featuring global cuisine, artistic performances, and enthusiastic participation from students, families, and community members. The banquet has embraced creative themes, immersive presentations, and a broadening range of cultural expressions, becoming a unifying event highlighting the richness of the international connections at USU.

February 10th, 11-1pm TSC International Lounge

Black History Month was officially established in February 1986, when Congress, through Senate Joint Resolution 74, designated the month as National Black (Afro American) History Month and authorized the President to issue an annual proclamation in its observance. This designation marked a national commitment to formally recognize Black history as an essential part of the American story.

The purpose of Black History Month is to make all Americans aware of the long struggle for freedom and equal opportunity endured by Black Americans, while also celebrating their many achievements across all fields—from science and the arts to politics, education, and religion. It provides Black Americans an opportunity to explore and honor their heritage and offers all Americans a fuller understanding of the profound contributions Black Americans have made to the nation. The American experience cannot be fully understood without acknowledging Black history and ensuring it holds its rightful place in education, scholarship, and our shared national memory.

February 20th, 2026 | TSC Ballroom

Since 1971, Utah State University’s Black Student Union has celebrated Black culture and contributions through Black Emphasis Week, a tradition centered on education, celebration, and community. Over time, one signature event emergedas a highlight—the community dance, which brought together campus and local communities.

This long standing tradition has since evolved into Soul Food, an evening of food, entertainment, and cultural celebration. In recent years, Center for Community has joined USU Black Student Union in sustaining and supporting this event, helping continue a legacy Black culture and its lasting impact at Utah State University.

March 28th, 2026 | Field House

The Utah State University Echoing Traditional Ways Pow Wow is an annual cultural and educational event hosted by the USU Center for Community honoring Indigenous traditions, values, and community through song, dance, drumming, and cultural practice.