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18
Feb

Ecology Center Seminar with Dr. Libby Metcalf

Conference/Seminar

The Ecology Center is excited to announce our second speaker of the Spring '26 semester: Dr. Libby Metcalf from the WA Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
at the University of Montana.

Wednesday, 2/18: "Resilience, hope, and transition for a small mining town in Montana."

About Dr. Metcalf:
Dr. Libby Metcalf is the Dean and Joel Meier Distinguished Professor of Wildland Management at the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana. She holds a dual Ph.D. from Penn State in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management and the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment. Her research focuses on recreation management, wildlife issues, and social-ecological systems, using a social-psychological lens. She often works on projects related to river restoration, outdoor recreation, and wildlife management. A committed teacher, Dr. Metcalf emphasizes field-based learning and close mentoring. Outside of work, she’s an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast who loves skiing, biking, and trekking across Montana with her family.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Engineering Building |
19
Feb

Utah State Legislature 101

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Join us for a 101 on the Utah State Legislature!

Come learn about how the state's government works and what that means for you!

Cookies and beverages provided.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
19
Feb

ENVS Colloquium Series Spring 26 - ENVS-cosponsored Tanner Talk

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Dr. Dustin Edwards, Data in the Desert: Locating Digital Damage in Time, Place, and Culture, 4:00-5:15pm, Carolyn Tanner Irish Pavilion and Zoom REGISTER IN ADVANCE: https://usu.zoom.us/meeting/register/xbttuxRPSTWRkCGXGDG9Sg

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm |
19
Feb

Ecology Center Seminar with Dr. Libby Metcalf

Conference/Seminar

The Ecology Center is excited to announce our second speaker of the Spring '26 semester: Dr. Libby Metcalf from the WA Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana. Thursday, 2/19 "A review of community responses to legacy mining along the Clark Fork River, MT: exploring the concepts of satisfaction, procedural justice, and social memory" About Dr. Metcalf: Dr. Libby Metcalf is the Dean and Joel Meier Distinguished Professor of Wildland Management at the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana. She holds a dual Ph.D. from Penn State in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management and the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment. Her research focuses on recreation management, wildlife issues, and social-ecological systems, using a social-psychological lens. She often works on projects related to river restoration, outdoor recreation, and wildlife management. A committed teacher, Dr. Metcalf emphasizes field-based learning and close mentoring. Outside of work, she’s an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast who loves skiing, biking, and trekking across Montana with her family.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
19
Feb

QANR Meet The Candidates Night

Student Activities

Join us for QANR Meet The Candidates Night on Thursday, February 19th from 6-7pm in BNR 102 or join us virtually! Come listen to the '26-'27 QANR Senator candidates share their platforms and answer questions! Treats provided! https://usu.zoom.us/j/83378976552?pwd=Eg15vAPQmlnYIsSdY6A5TrYIt6QvEb.1&from=addon

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
20
Feb

Hannah Klugman Thesis Defense

Conference/Seminar

The Influence of Habitat and Specialization on Mountain Lion Hunting Strategy in a Multi-Prey System

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Natural Resources Building |
20
Feb

EcoLunch

Social/Networking

EcoLunch is a weekly lunch for grad students where we host activities, discussions, and workshops, often in the realm of ecology and natural resources. ALL QANR and Ecology-Center affiliated graduate students are invited to attend regardless of research interests. To find out each week's discussion topic, please reach out to Bailey.Holdaway@usu.edu We mostly meet in NR204, but location does occasionally change!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Natural Resources Building |