Upcoming Events

30
Sep

Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Juli Scamardo

Conference/Seminar

Dr, Juli Scamardo, from USU WATS, will present on Fluvial Geomorphology.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
04
Oct

Science Unwrapped - Can We Live the Good Life and Keep Our Planet Healthy?

Special Event | Science Unwrapped

Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science. Watershed scientist Patrick Belmont, professor in USU's Department of Watershed Sciences, presents "Can We Live the Good Life and Keep Our Planet Healthy?" at 7 pm in the Emert Auditorium (ESLC 130) of the Eccles Science Learning Center on the USU campus, Logan. Admission is free. Refreshments and hands-on learning activities follow Dr. Belmont's talk. Talk Description: Watershed scientist Patrick Belmont explores how we can better align economics and sustainability to put us on track for improving quality of life for people, while protecting the ecosystems on which our economy depends. Drawing on collaborations he’s convened with scientists, land managers and entrepreneurs, Belmont illustrates how we can pool our knowledge and energy to create communities that can thrive in the ever changing social, cultural, and economic landscape. Dr. Belmont's talk is part of Science Unwrapped's Fall 2024 "Joining Forces" series.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium |
07
Oct

Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Thomas Westerhold

Conference/Seminar

Dr. Thomas Westerhold, from Bremen University, will present on Cenozoic Cyclostrat and Climate.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
14
Oct

Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Kurt Sundell

Conference/Seminar

Dr. Kurt Sundell, from Idaho State University, will present on zircon geochemistry.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
15
Oct

Second 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

34 instruction days, 1 test day

From 10/15 , All Day to 12/06 , All Day | Utah State University |
18
Oct

Fall Break

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
21
Oct

Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Jim Evans

Conference/Seminar

Dr. Jim Evans, emeritus professor of USU, will present.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
25
Oct

Hansen Life Sciences Retreat Keynote Address: Janet Iwasa

Lecture/Readings

Janet Iwasa, PhD, biochemist and data visualization expert with the University of Utah's Department of Biochemistry and School of Medicine, is the keynote speaker for USU's 2024 Hansen Life Sciences Retreat. Iwasa says "her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication." Iwasa's talk is free and open to all.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium |
26
Oct

Hansen Life Sciences Retreat

Conference/Seminar

USU's 2024 Hansen Life Sciences Retreat is open to all USU undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, faculty and staff, from varied disciplines, involved in the study of biological processes at the molecular level. The Friday evening, Oct. 25 keynote retreat speaker is University of Utah biochemist and data visualization expert Janet Iwasa, who says “her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication.” She speaks at 5 pm in ESLC 130 on USU's Logan campus. The retreat continues Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with research presentations, a poster session and career networking, at the Larry W. and Lindi Miller Champion’s Club at West Stadium Center of the Maverick Stadium, 880 E. 1000 North, on USU’s Logan Campus. Registration for the full retreat (Friday and Saturday) is $20 per person, and includes appetizers on Friday; breakfast and lunch on Saturday and a retreat shirt. Participants may submit a poster abstract, and should register and request their shirt size by Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. chem.usu.edu

8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Maverik Stadium |
28
Oct

Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Gabe Bowen

Conference/Seminar

Dr. Gabe Bowen, from University of Utah, will present on isotope geochemistry.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
15
Nov

Science Unwrapped - A.I. is an Astounding Innovation, But Can We Trust It?

Special Event | Science Unwrapped

Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science. Data scientist John Lawson, research assistant professor in USU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Bingham Research Center at USU Uintah Basin, presents "A.I. is an Astounding Innovation, but Can We Trust It?" at 7 pm in the Emert Auditorium (ESLC 130) of the Eccles Science Learning Center on the USU campus, Logan. Admission is free. Refreshments and hands-on learning activities follow Dr. Lawson's talk. Talk Description: Artificial intelligence – AI – captures our imaginations with its rocketing innovation and surging accessibility. AI-generated text, video, images and voices seem like magic, yet can also be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with incorrect and misleading information. How do we harness this amazing tool, while curbing potential harm? Data scientist John Lawson, who uses AI to predict weather hazards, explores what it means, and the diverse skills, knowledge and precautions needed, to create trustworthy AI. Dr. Lawson's talk is part of Science Unwrapped's Fall 2024 "Joining Forces" series.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium |
18
Nov

Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Janice Brahney

Conference/Seminar

Dr. Janice Brahney, from USU WATS, will present on environmental toxicology.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
22
Nov

USU Physics November Demo Show

Special Event

Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to the 2024 USU Physics November Demo Show. This year's theme is "The Physics of Phase Transitions." Admission is free! USU physicist James Coburn will offer exciting demonstrations of freezing, boiling, melting and condensing. Demos will include making liquid air, making solid air, crushing a 55-gallon drum and making an ice bomb! USU's Department of Physics is pleased to offer this super-fun learning event to the Cache Valley community.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium |
25
Nov

Geosciences Speaker Series: Graduate Student Reports

Conference/Seminar

Graduate students from the Geosciences department will present on their current research.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
27
Nov

Thanksgiving Holiday

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

No classes.

From 11/27 , All Day to 11/29 , All Day | Utah State University |
28
Nov

Thanksgiving Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed November 28 2024 for Thanksgiving Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
29
Nov

Day After Thanksgiving

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed Friday November 29 2024 following Thanksgiving Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
02
Dec

No-Test Week

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

Monday - Friday

From 12/02 , All Day to 12/06 , All Day | Utah State University |
02
Dec

Geosciences Speaker Series: Undergraduate Research Showcase

Conference/Seminar

Undergraduate students from the Geosciences department will present on their current research.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
06
Dec

Last Day of Classes

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

Fall semester 2024 last day of classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
09
Dec

Final Examinations

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

Fall semester 2024 final examinations week.

From 12/09 , All Day to 12/13 , All Day | Utah State University |
24
Dec

Holiday Break

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed December 24 2024 for the Holiday Break

All Day | Utah State University |
25
Dec

Christmas Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed December 25 2024 on Christmas Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
26
Dec

Holiday Break

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed December 26 2024 for the Holiday Break

All Day | Utah State University |
01
Jan

New Year’s Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed January 1 2025 in observance of New Year's Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
06
Jan

First Day of Classes

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

Spring semester 2025 first day of classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
06
Jan

First 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

34 instruction days, 1 test day

From 1/06 , All Day to 2/25 , All Day | Utah State University |
20
Jan

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no class

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
20
Jan

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed January 20 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
17
Feb

Presidents' Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed February 17 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
17
Feb

Presidents' Day - no class

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
26
Feb

Second 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

34 instruction days, 1 test day

From 2/26 , All Day to 4/22 , All Day | Utah State University |
10
Mar

Spring Break

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

No classes.

From 3/10 , All Day to 3/14 , All Day | Utah State University |
16
Apr

No-Test Week

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

Wednesday - Tuesday

From 4/16 , All Day to 4/22 , All Day | Utah State University |
22
Apr

Last Day of Classes

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

Spring semester 2025 last day of classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
23
Apr

Final Examinations

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

Spring semester 2025 final examinations week.

From 4/23 , All Day to 4/29 , All Day | Utah State University |
30
Apr

Commencement

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

Spring commencement 2025.

From 4/30 , All Day to 5/02 , All Day | Utah State University |
05
May

14-week Session

Academic Calendar | Summer Semester

65 instruction days, 1 test day

From 5/05 , All Day to 8/08 , All Day | Utah State University |
05
May

First 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Summer Semester

32 instruction days, 1 test day

From 5/05 , All Day to 6/20 , All Day | Utah State University |
26
May

Memorial Day - no class

Academic Calendar | Summer Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
26
May

Memorial Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed May 26 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
16
Jun

Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed)

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed June 16 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.

All Day | Utah State University |
16
Jun

Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed) - no class

Academic Calendar | Summer Semester

No classes.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Utah State University |
23
Jun

Second 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Summer Semester

32 instruction days, 1 test day

From 6/23 , All Day to 8/08 , All Day | Utah State University |
04
Jul

Independence Day - no class

Academic Calendar | Summer Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
04
Jul

Independence Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed July 4 2025 in observance of Independence Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
24
Jul

Pioneer Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed July 24 2025 in observance of Pioneer Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
24
Jul

Pioneer Day - no class

Academic Calendar | Summer Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
25
Aug

First Day of Classes

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

Fall semester 2025 first day of classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
25
Aug

First 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

34 instruction days, 1 test day

From 8/25 , All Day to 10/13 , All Day | Utah State University |
01
Sep

Labor Day - no class

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
01
Sep

Labor day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed September 1 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
10
Oct

Fall Break

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

No classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
14
Oct

Second 7-week Session

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

34 instruction days, 1 test day

From 10/14 , All Day to 12/05 , All Day | Utah State University |
26
Nov

Thanksgiving Holiday

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

No classes.

From 11/26 , All Day to 11/28 , All Day | Utah State University |
27
Nov

Thanksgiving Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed November 27 2025 for Thanksgiving Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
28
Nov

Day After Thanksgiving

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed Friday November 28 2025 following Thanksgiving Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
01
Dec

No-Test Week

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

Monday - Friday

From 12/01 , All Day to 12/05 , All Day | Utah State University |
05
Dec

Last Day of Classes

Academic Calendar | Fall Semester

Fall semester 2025 last day of classes.

All Day | Utah State University |
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 |
24
Dec

Holiday Break

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed December 24 2025 for the Holiday Break

All Day | Utah State University |
25
Dec

Christmas Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed December 25 2025 on Christmas Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
26
Dec

Holiday Break

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed December 26 2025 for the Holiday Break

All Day | Utah State University |
01
Jan

New Year’s Day

Holidays | Holiday Calendar

USU will be closed January 1 2026 in observance of New Year's Day.

All Day | Utah State University |
05
Jan

First Day of Classes

Academic Calendar | Spring Semester

Spring semester 2026 first day of classes.

All Day | Utah State University |