Dried Floral Art Piece

Kari Richardson Location Icon RVS 186

Step away from the hustle and into something beautifully handson. In this creative workshop, you'll design your own dried floral art piece. Thoughtfully arranged and framed to take home.

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CPR - The Basics

Logan Bullough Location Icon RVS 187

This session will cover all of the principles and steps for performing CPR and AED on an adult, child and infant. Other topics will include the Recovery Position, the proper techniques for rescue and how to assess a scene for safety. This will also be a hands-on training where you will be asked to actively participate and practice what is learned on CPR mannequins.

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More Than a Workplace  - Creating a Community at Work

Christina Pay Location Icon CIB 101

Strong teams aren’t built by accident or endless meetings. In this upbeat, interactive session, support staff will laugh a little, talk a lot, and explore how small everyday actions shape team culture. Through discussion, reflection, and shared stories, participants will pick up simple, practical ideas for building connection, trust, and collaboration and making work a place people actually enjoy showing up to work.

Terrific Tomatoes: Tips and Tricks for Success

Steve Price Location Alumni

A fresh, homegrown tomato is one of the hallmarks of the summer garden. Tomatoes can be a little tricky for some of us to grow. In this presentation, we'll cover selection, growing basics, and disease/pest management to set you up for a bountiful harvest. Attendees will receive a voucher for a tomato transplant to be picked up at the Extension office in May.

FAQ Fix: Navigating Travel, P-cards & EZBuy

Lisa Sherman & Debbie Jim Location Icon RVS 186

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions and common challenges with handling Travel, P-cards, and EZBuy. We’ll hit on monthly account processes and reviews, what are and when are account comments needed, and explain the “why” behind policies to ensure compliance and being audit ready. Gain clarity on best practices and tips for smooth financial operations from traveling to purchasing, and back.

Boundaries That Work: Clarity, Respect, and Professionalism

Christina Pay Location Icon RVS 187

This interactive, session takes a practical and lighthearted approach to setting healthy boundaries at work. Through real-life scenarios, group discussion, and easy-to-use language, participants will explore how to manage time and expectations, protect their energy, and communicate clearly without guilt or awkwardness. Expect conversation, connection, and take-away tools you can start using right away.

Memorization

Shanny Wilson Location Icon CIB 101

This workshop on memory is one you will never forget! You will obtain practical strategies to improve memory, recall, and overall cognitive performance. Participants will explore non-traditional methods to enhance learning and retention. Emphasizing hands-on practice and everyday application, the session offers tools to make remembering information easier in the office, classroom, and everywhere in between.

Yoga

Trish Anderson Location Alumni

Join us for an opportunity to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being through guided movement, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques. Suitable for all experience levels, the session emphasizes alignment, relaxation, and body awareness, helping attendees reduce stress, enhance focus, and cultivate a sense of balance in both body and mind. Participants will leave with practical tools to continue their practice safely and effectively, fostering long-term physical and mental wellness.

FAQ Fix: Navigating Travel, P-cards & EZBuy

Lisa Sherman & Debbie Jim Location Icon RVS 186

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions and common challenges with handling Travel, P-cards, and EZBuy. We’ll hit on monthly account processes and reviews, what are and when are account comments needed, and explain the “why” behind policies to ensure compliance and being audit ready. Gain clarity on best practices and tips for smooth financial operations from traveling to purchasing, and back.

Workplace Ergonomics - Fitting your Workplace to You

Logan Bullough Location Icon RVS 187

In these sessions you will learn techniques to better fit your workplace to you. For example, desk and work station set up, chair posture, moving objects and ways to avoid common workplace injury.  As a result you can reduce your risk of an ergonomic injury and increase your productivity.

Save a Life: Opioid Overdose Recognition & Response

Ashley Yaugher Location Icon CIB 101

This 45-minute, interactive training is open to all who want to help prevent opioid overdose deaths. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, respond quickly and effectively, and receive hands-on training to administer Narcan. Attendees will leave with practical resources, increased confidence to act in an emergency, and a Narcan kit. 

Crochet

Jessica Mills-Bishop & Riley Reaves Location Alumni

This training covers the crochet basics—finding your tension sweet spot, holding your hook like a pro, making a foundation chain, and mastering the single crochet stitch. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to kick off tons of crochet projects with confidence (and maybe a little yarn obsession).

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Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: The Power of Personal and Professional Self-Care

Eric Hansen Location Icon RVS 186

Working on a university campus can be meaningful and demanding. This practical staff development session focuses on why intentional personal and professional self-care is essential for maintaining energy, preventing burnout, and staying effective in any campus role. You will explore realistic strategies for managing stress, setting healthy boundaries, and supporting well-being in the day-to-day pace of campus work. You will leave with simple, actionable tools to strengthen resilience, improve workplace satisfaction, and contribute to a healthier campus community.

Mission:  Goal-Possible. Turning Direction into Clear, Doable Plans

Lindsay Ozburn Location Icon RVS 187

Ever leave a meeting wondering what you just agreed to, or how you’ll actually make it happen? This interactive workshop focuses on turning broad directives and team objectives into clear, achievable goals, even with limited time and resources. Participants will learn practical goal-planning essentials, including distinguishing outcomes from outputs, aligning goals with university priorities, and using SMART frameworks without overcomplicating the process. Through a hands-on group activity using a scenario from an “imaginary boss,” attendees will build a realistic goal roadmap with measurable outcomes, benchmarks, final deliverables, and more. Participants will leave with practical tools and a straightforward process for translating high-level direction into actionable plans.

Unwritten Rules of Workplace Etiquette

Sherry Arellano Location Icon CIB 101

All professionals are aware of workplace etiquette; however, it is the unwritten rules that will trip you up. The session will be a discussion on the simple ways to shine as a professional. It took me 33 years to learn; I can teach you what not to do in 10 minutes.

Boundaries and Self-Awareness

Barbie Haeck Location Icon Alumni

This interactive session invites participants to explore boundaries and self-awareness in a practical, reflective way. Through simple exercises and real-life examples, we’ll consider how to recognize signs of overcommitment, clarify what is truly ours to carry, and experiment with clear, respectful boundary language. Rather than teaching a formula, this session offers alternative ways of thinking that may help staff protect their focus while staying engaged in their work.

The Six Human Needs

Angela Murray Location Icon RVS 186

We are all different. Yet our decision making comes down to just six human needs that we are always trying to meet, whether we realize it or not. The way we choose to meet our needs has a direct correlation to the level of happiness and fulfillment we experience. Understanding these six human needs and how to meet them for ourselves and others is fundamental to discovering not only why we do what we do, but also why others do what they do. Once we uncover this secret, we can begin to craft our lives in ways that bring greater happiness and fulfillment to ourselves and those around us.   

Ice Breakers and Leadership Activitites

Sarah Marshall Location Icon Alumni

Join us for a fun, interactive 4-H experience with USU Extension! This session is all about participating—expect hands-on activities, ice breakers, and chances to connect with others. Come jump in, have fun, and get a feel for the kind of engaging experiences 4-H creates.

The Basics of Herbalism

Shawna Carroll Location Icon CIB 101

This presentation introduces the fundamentals of using herbs topically as a safe and accessible entry point into herbalism. Participants will learn how herbs interact with the skin, explore common topical preparations such as infused oils, salves, compresses, and baths, and become familiar with key herbs traditionally used for skin care, first aid, and muscle and joint support. Emphasis is placed on practical application, safety, and matching herbs to common everyday needs. By the end of the session, attendees have the knowledge to take responsible first steps in using topical herbal remedies at home.

Marketing - In's & Outs

Sydney Ho Location Icon RVS 186

Get the inside scoop on marketing straight from University Marketing and Communications (UMAC). This session covers essential marketing basics, key policies, and the campus resources that make promoting programs and events easier. Learn how to reach the right audience, avoid common missteps, and collaborate smoothly with UMAC. You’ll leave with practical tips, clearer direction, and the confidence to market smarter in your role.

Mission:  Goal-Possible. Turning Direction into Clear, Doable Plans

Lindsay Ozburn Location Icon RVS 187

Ever leave a meeting wondering what you just agreed to, or how you’ll actually make it happen? This interactive workshop focuses on turning broad directives and team objectives into clear, achievable goals, even with limited time and resources. Participants will learn practical goal-planning essentials, including distinguishing outcomes from outputs, aligning goals with university priorities, and using SMART frameworks without overcomplicating the process. Through a hands-on group activity using a scenario from an “imaginary boss,” attendees will build a realistic goal roadmap with measurable outcomes, benchmarks, final deliverables, and more. Participants will leave with practical tools and a straightforward process for translating high-level direction into actionable plans.

Landscaping for Four Seasons: Improvements for Year-round Curb Appeal

Steve Price Location Icon CIB 101

Do you feel like your home landscape is a little "stale"? Fighting the winter uglies? I'll share some simple upgrades the design pros use to bring interest to the landscape for all seasons.

Dried Floral Art Piece

Kari Richardson Location Icon RVS 186

Step away from the hustle and into something beautifully handson. In this creative workshop, you'll design your own dried floral art piece. Thoughtfully arranged and framed to take home.

Sign up for a seat!

CPR - The Basics

Logan Bullough Location Icon RVS 187

This session will cover all of the principles and steps for performing CPR and AED on an adult, child and infant. Other topics will include the Recovery Position, the proper techniques for rescue and how to assess a scene for safety. This will also be a hands-on training where you will be asked to actively participate and practice what is learned on CPR mannequins.

Sign up for a seat!

From Garden to Jar: Preserving Tomatoes as Sauce (Beginner Level)

Shawna Carroll Location Icon CIB 101

This beginner-level presentation by USU Extension walks participants through the simple and safe process of turning fresh garden tomatoes into homemade tomato sauce for long-term storage. It covers how to choose and prepare tomatoes, basic equipment needed, cooking and thickening sauce, and essential food safety practices. Participants learn the importance of adding acid, proper jar preparation, and water bath canning steps, along with storage tips and beginner-friendly alternatives like freezing. The goal is to build confidence, encourage safe preservation practices, and help participants enjoy garden tomatoes year-round.  Questions about other USU Extension Programs will also be covered.

Canva: Tips, Tricks, and Rules

Alexis Gonzalez Location Icon RVS 186

Use Canva for fast, clean, and effective design, with an easy approval process. We’ll cover essential tools along with time-saving tips and tricks to help you create professional-looking graphics with ease. In addition, we’ll review USU policies related to design and branding, including proper use of logos, colors, and templates, so you can confidently create materials that are both visually strong and fully compliant with university standards.

Workplace Ergonomics - Fitting your Workplace to You

Logan Bullough Location Icon RVS 187

In these sessions you will learn techniques to better fit your workplace to you. For example, desk and work station set up, chair posture, moving objects and ways to avoid common workplace injury.  As a result you can reduce your risk of an ergonomic injury and increase your productivity.

Building a Personal Scoreboard

Lexie Richins Location Icon CIB 101

When we think of rockstar employees, we tend to think of those who consistently do what is asked of them and deliver on their goals. But when change unexpectedly happens, many of these employees get stuck or look to their leaders for direction. I want to take a look at impact players – employees who jump to action when change happens. Look for opportunities for growth both during times of change and during “fair weather.” Understand their supervisor/team’s priorities and sets their sights on how their work pushes the vision forward over what their to-do list is. Finding the metrics that show their supervisors and teams that the employee is winning and displaying positive impact to team/department/university. Seeking opportunities to increase their value to feed engagement outside of money (focusing on what they can control vs what supervisors can give them): learning developments, seeking work projects that they are passionate about, etc.

Coursedog Training: Our Reservation System

Bevin Frisby Location Icon Alumni

Introduction to Coursedog, the new reservation and booking program. An open discussion training to ask questions and get personalized assistants in knowing how Coursedog relates to attendees' day to day.  From learning to create reservations and see available spaces on campus. Along with discovering tools and resources available through the program. 

Plan, Track, Succeed: Tips to Mastering Your Budget

Jessica Prettyman & Jessica Mills-Bishop Location Icon RVS 187

Discover strategies and tools from Business Services to avoid overspending, prevent last-minute year-end crunches, and make your budget’s bandwidth clear from the beginning of the year with more helpful planning and tracking. This session will show you how to break down annual funds into monthly and account code allocations, explore different fund types, and clarify financial manager responsibilities.  This helps financial managers know how to handle the business end of budgeting, but also how Business Services can support you.

When Your Peers Become Your Team

Cirie Noyes Location Icon CIB 101

Stepping into a supervisory role among former peers can feel both exciting and uncomfortable. In this session, we’ll explore the unique challenges of moving from colleague to leader. Drawing on insights from “From Bud to Boss” by Kevin Eikenberry, we’ll have a candid conversation about communication, setting boundaries, and navigating change to support a transition into leadership.

Yoga

Trish Anderson Location Icon Alumni

Join us for an opportunity to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being through guided movement, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques. Suitable for all experience levels, the session emphasizes alignment, relaxation, and body awareness, helping attendees reduce stress, enhance focus, and cultivate a sense of balance in both body and mind. Participants will leave with practical tools to continue their practice safely and effectively, fostering long-term physical and mental wellness.