ArtSci at USU: November Events Preview

October brings a full calendar of events from Utah State University’s College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating a range of ideas, talent, and work in the ArtSci community. For more details about upcoming events in the college, keep reading and subscribe to the weekly events reminder email.

Joao Pina, Ron Linn, and Woody Shepherd Exhibition

Nov. 2 through Nov. 13, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries

This exhibition runs Oct. 12–Nov. 13 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The reception will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5-6 p.m.

Clinical Supervisor Training (Nov. training day 1 of 2)

Nov. 2 and Nov. 9, from 1-5 p.m.

Logan, Tooele, and Price Campuses, or Zoom

Utah State University’s Department of Social Work offers this 8-hour, synchronous training for licensed mental health professionals who provide, or plan to provide, clinical supervision. The training is designed to meet Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requirements for clinical supervisor training under R156-60e-306.1

Faculty Music Recital

Nov. 2, from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Join us for an evening of exceptional music and an opportunity to experience the artistry of our faculty. This is a public recital featuring talented USU Music faculty performing a diverse selection of works.

Percussion Ensembles

Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall

The USU Percussion Ensembles concert is a unique and fun addition to the lineup of concerts presented by the Music Department at USU. Each semester, we play a wide array of literature from contemporary percussion ensemble to pieces for world percussion.

AI Fluency and Mindset Faculty Presentations

Nov. 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center: Room 201

15 faculty participants from 10 departments in the College of Arts and Sciences share how they are applying AI in teaching, learning, and research. Free lunch is included!

Undergraduate Math Club

Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 4-5 p.m.

Family Life Building Room: 201

The Undergraduate Math Club at Utah State University is a weekly seminar for undergraduates interested in mathematics and related areas. The club is an informal setting to learn some new math and meet some new friends. The club is open to all students; there is no need to sign up, and you can come as you please.

Spanish Club Meeting

Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center Room: 207

Join us as we play games, chat, and have fun while practicing Spanish. Everyone is welcome!

Wassermann Piano Series presents Youl Sun - Bachauer Gold Medalist

Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Youl Sun came to international prominence with a remarkable triple victory at the 2024 Gina Bachauer International Artists Piano Competition, earning the Gold Medal, Audience Choice Prize, and Student Jury Prize. Known for his exceptional technique, musicality, and artistic maturity, he continues to build an international career with performances in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Zora Murff & Rana Young

Nov. 4 to Nov. 7, from noon to 7 p.m.

28 W. Center St., Logan

This exhibition runs Oct. 7–Nov. 7 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m.

Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Bridging® Workshops

Nov. 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Online

Resilience is the ability to adapt to stress, challenges, and adversity while maintaining your well-being. The good news? Resilience can be learned.

Jazz Combos

Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of jazz! Join Utah State University’s talented student jazz combos, led by acclaimed USU professors, as they bring the stage to life with a dynamic mix of jazz standards and cutting-edge contemporary tunes. From timeless classics to the latest hits by today’s jazz masters, this concert promises to captivate music lovers of all kinds. Don’t miss this electrifying showcase of rising jazz talent!

Cup of Joe with Joe

Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon

Chase Fine Arts Center

Need a study break? Join us for Cup of Joe with Joe and enjoy free coffee or hot chocolate while visiting with Dean Joe Ward! Come say hello, share ideas, ask questions, or just grab a treat and connect with other Aggies.

Growth & Balance: Data Centers

Nov. 5, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Whittier Center, 290 N 400 E, Logan, UT, 84321

The Fall 2026 installation of CANRI's Growth & Balance series explores Data Centers, what they are being used for, and how they are impacting Utah's land, water, and energy. Please feel free to share with your networks, friends, and family members. It promises to be a great conversation!

Communitas Lecture Series: Zora Murff and Rana Young

Nov. 5, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Zora J Murff is an artist, educator, and assistant professor of art and Black studies in the School of Art + Design at the University of Oregon. He received his MFA in studio art from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a BS in psychology from Iowa State University. Drawing from his background as a social worker for youth on court probation, Murff’s photography unearths hidden histories and offers visual investigations of Black life, often addressing the violent paradoxes created by imperial paradigms. His bold, straightforward visual language encourages viewers to reflect on the power that visual culture holds over understandings of race, class, and societal hierarchies.

Odyssey Book Club Meeting #2

Nov. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center Room: 201

With the popularity of Christopher Nolan's film adaption, Homer's Odyssey has gained new popularity and controversy. This book club will bring together faculty, staff, students, and community members to read the original work and discuss its many themes and meanings. At the end of the semester, we will then hold a screening of the film to discuss the ways in which Homer's story continues to live and be adapted for new audiences.

Biology Seminar Series

Nov. 6, 13, and 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Life Sciences Building Room: 207

Different weekly speakers offer presentations on topics related to biology.

GREENHOUSE STUDENT OPEN HOURS

Nov. 6 and 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Geology Building Room: 138

Take a break from your day and explore the greenhouse teaching collections. Discover plant diversity, take a closer look at the collections, and see what’s growing.

Danza Folklórica Workshop

Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Dec. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

HPER Building Room 215

Join the USU Spanish Club for our beginner-friendly Danza Folklórica Workshop! Throughout the semester, we’ll explore traditional folkloric dances from South America in a fun and welcoming environment.

Wind Orchestra

Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall

Concerts are part of the band large ensemble curriculum. As capstone events, they typically occur twice per semester. Students are required to participate in these events as a large part of their grades, and these concerts are the culmination of several weeks of classroom rehearsals. All concerts are associated with one or more of the band ensembles: MUSC 4700 Wind Orchestra, MUSC 3795 Wind Symphony, MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band, MUSC 3785 Marching Band

MUSES

Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Russel/Wanlass Performance Hall

The word muse refers to a source of inspiration. This annual music therapy concert highlights the personal and professional influences that shape USU music therapy students. MUSES also celebrates students’ musical skills and the role of music in self-expression and clinical practice.

Small Ensembles

Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Presented by USU's studio ensembles — Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Cache Horn Choir, and Low Brass Choir, this concert provides the audience an opportunity to experience the unique sonorities of homogeneous small ensembles across a diverse and entertaining program.

Tanner Talks: Computational Archival Science in the Age of Big Data

Nov. 11, from 10:00 a.m. to noon

Eccles Conference Center

The Department of History is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Marciano as the department's second Tanner Talks speaker of the year.

Holiday Sale Preview Exhibition

Nov. 11 to Dec. 4, Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 7:00 p.m.

28 W. Center St., Logan

This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 4 in the ReadyMade Gallery (28 W. Center St, Logan, UT 84321). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m.–7 p.m.

ArtSci Faculty in Focus: Dr. Ryan Jackson (Chemistry & Biochemistry)

Nov. 11, from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center Room 201

Faculty-in-Focus is a signature series in the College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the breadth and depth of our faculty’s excellence.Each Faculty-in-Focus event invites a faculty member to share their research/creative work and/or teaching, offering the college community a window into the innovative scholarship and pedagogy happening across our many disciplines and programs.

Tanner Talks Workshop: Computational Archival Science in the Age of Big Data

Nov. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Eccles Conference Center Room 205

The Department of History is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Marciano as the department's second Tanner Talks speaker of the year.Lecture: 10 a.m.-noonWorkshop: 1-2 p.m.

AFC and the USU Symphony Orchestra: Veterans Day Memorial

Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall

Join the American Festival Chorus and the USU Symphony Orchestra for our annual Veterans Day Memorial, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of America’s veterans. As our nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, this inspiring program celebrates the enduring ideals of freedom, unity, and patriotism that have shaped the American experience. Through stirring music and heartfelt remembrance, we pay tribute to the generations of men and women whose service has safeguarded the liberties we cherish.

For ages 8+

Student Choral Conducting Recital — Tanner Doyle MM Performance

Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall

Tanner Doyle will conduct a program featuring the Poulenc Gloria with chorus and orchestra, and other works. This performance is in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting.

Science Unwrapped - Uncreated: Being Human in the Age of AI

Nov. 13, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium

Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped at USU, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Admission is free. The evening begins at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130 with a brief talk, followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments in the ESLC atrium. Featured speaker for Nov. 13 is visual artist and game designer Jordan Leary.

String Chamber Music - Fall Recital

Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Every semester, students of the String and Piano Programs form new chamber music projects and prepare their repertoire under the guidance of the Fry Street Quartet and the USU Piano Faculty, with additional masterclasses from the guest artists of the Chamber Music Society of Logan.

"She Loves Me"

Nov. 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Utah Theatre, 18 W Center St., Logan

"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!” - Music Theatre InternationalAges 6 and up welcome

Cache Symphony Orchestra Concert

Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall

The Cache Symphony Orchestra, a community ensemble that brings together musicians from across Cache Valley and students from Utah State University, presents an evening of powerful symphonic music. For this special concert, the orchestra will collaborate with the Northern Utah Youth Symphony, bringing musicians of different generations together on one stage to perform works by Aram Khachaturian and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Guitar Ensembles

Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Experience the versatility of the guitar in an evening showcasing student guitarists from Utah State University. Featuring music across a wide range of styles and genres — from classical and jazz to rock ’n’ roll — the concert highlights the creativity, musicianship, and diversity of USU’s guitar program. Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the guitar in all its forms!

Mathematics & Statistics Education Group Seminar

Nov. 17, from 3 to 4 p.m.

Veterinary Science and Biology Room 204

Holly Zolt from Middle Tennessee State University will be talking about undergraduate mathematics education, student thinking, proof and abstract algebra learning, mathematical reasoning, and graphing.

Caine Ensembles

Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Caine Ensembles are comprised of dedicated students and musicians who study and perform literature for small ensembles at the highest levels. Scholarship awards are determined within each instrument area.

ArtSci Snack & Share | Work Smarter with USU Tools taught by Scott Bell

Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to noon

Merrill Cazier Library Room 154

ArtSci Staff are invited to this one-hour professional development series designed to support learning, growth, and connection across the college community. This session is by Scott Bell (Technical Training & Communications Developer) and will be in person. Come learn what resources USU already pays for and that are at your disposal.

Organ Area Recital

Nov. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m., and from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall

A wide variety of repertoire showcasing technical skill of all levels of organ playing will be performed.

Jazz Jams

Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

TSC, HUB

Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!

USU Physics Nov. Demo Show - Evening with Einstein

Nov. 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium

Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to USU Physics' annual Nov. Demo Show. This year's theme is "Evening with Einstein." Enjoy non-stop physics demonstration fun. Admission is free.

Sounds of the Stadium

Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Daines Concert Hall

Relive the excitement of the 2026 Aggie! Marching! Band! season as we reprise all the fantastic music from our Maverik Stadium pregame and halftime shows and honor our amazingly dedicated students. Sing along with your favorites and show your Aggie pride! Sit toward the back of the Daines Concert Hall or bring some ear plugs. This is a loud one!

Tylie Coburn Aase - Senior Student Voice Recital

Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Tylie Coburn Aase will be performing pieces for her Senior Vocal Recital

Cendrillon

Nov. 21, Dec. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 4:00 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Morgan Theatre

Massenet’s 1899 operatic retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale is full of magic, humor, and some unexpected twists! Join us to see if Cinderella can break free of her Stepmother’s malignant jealousy and, with her Fairy Godmother’s help, find her happily-ever-after with Prince Charming!

Undergraduate/Graduate Annual Exhibition

Nov. 23 through Jan. 22, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries

This exhibition runs Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 22, 2027, in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.The reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m.

New Music Recital

Nov. 23 at 6:00 p.m.

Chase Fine Arts Center, Impact Commons

The Utah State University Composition Studio presents an evening of new music featuring premieres by student composers. The program will include a variety of works written for a variety of ensembles. We hope you’ll join us in supporting these emerging composers and hearing their newest creative projects brought to life!

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