Quinney College Week Part II Celebrates Natural Resources

Freshly back from spring break, all students and faculty are invited to celebrate and learn more about the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources with activities planned for the week of March 16-20.

The merger of the former Quinney College of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, and Department of Geology earlier this year has meant celebrations of the college in fall and spring semesters.

Throughout QANR Week Part II, students are encouraged to submit photographs to the QANR Week Photography Contest, which will be showcased and awarded on Friday. Photos can be uploaded to the contest website.

Activities officially begin Monday with painting pots to take home — perfect for spring plants — and a gear and clothing swap. Pots & Swap runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Natural Resources Building patio. The clothing swap is hosted by the USU Sustainability Club and Backcountry Squatters Club, and all are welcome to participate.

Tuesday features Quinney Clubs Friendship Night from 5-7 p.m. in the NRB atrium. Snacks and beverages will be served as students learn about clubs in the college, collect each club’s unique bead and leave with new connections and a bracelet or necklace they create.

On Wednesday, Rapid-Fire Research will highlight QANR students’ research presented in just five slides and five minutes. The competition is open to anyone conducting research in the college, with prizes awarded. Free pizza will be available, and attendees will vote for their favorite presentations. Research participants must register using the form linked here. Rapid-Fire Research will run from 6-7:30 p.m. in Room 102 of the Biology and Natural Resources Building.

Earlier on Wednesday, students can enjoy free pizza (while supplies last) and explore the Quinney Explorers event, where many of QANR’s 12 departments and clubs will be showcased. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Ballroom. All USU students are invited to learn about the many degrees, minors and certificates offered in the Quinney College. Drawings for prizes will take place every half hour, and line and swing dancing will be happening from 1-2 p.m.

On Thursday morning, students can experience goat yoga with the dean (yes, with real goats) and QANR Interim Dean Grant Cardon beginning at 10 a.m. on the Agricultural Sciences Building lawn.

An evening Plant ID Walk begins at 5 p.m. Thursday in the NRB atrium. Students are encouraged to bring their own mug for free hot cocoa. Participants will learn more about local plants during a relaxed walk around campus.

The week will wrap up Friday evening with cookies and a display of photographs entered in the QANR Photography Contest. Entries will be on display beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building, Room 231. Faculty will judge the week’s submissions and winners will receive prizes.