Upcoming Events

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

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 |
23
Feb

Geo Speaker Series: Dylan Wilmeth

Conference/Seminar

Dylan Wilmeth (Grand Valley State University) will give a presentation.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
24
Feb

QANR Awards Reception

Reception/Reunion

QANR Awards Reception

All Day | TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom |
25
Feb

Launching Logan’s Night Sky Monitoring Program

Student Activities

Artificial light at night doesn’t just hide the stars; it changes ecosystems. From migratory bird navigation to nocturnal mammal behavior, light pollution has measurable impacts on wildlife and human communities. Join the Wildlife Society and Berryman Institute for an informational meeting about launching a student-led Night Sky Monitoring Program in partnership with Audubon’s Gilmore Sanctuary. This volunteer-based program will collect standardized data on sky brightness and light pollution in the Logan area, contributing to conservation, research, and outreach efforts. We are currently in the early stages and need student interest before officially launching. This is a great opportunity to gain field experience, contribute to community science, and help build a new conservation initiative from the ground up.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Natural Resources Building |
27
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 |
02
Mar

Geosciences Speaker Series: Rachel Phillips (aka GeoGirl)

Conference/Seminar

Rachel Phillips (University of South Carolina) will be presenting on geoscience communication.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
02
Mar

Plants, Soils & Climate Graduate Student Seminar

Conference/Seminar

PSC Graduate Seminar is held most Mondays from January to April. Weekly seminar will have different presenters, from graduate students to invited guest speakers.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Agricultural Science Building |
03
Mar

ENVS Colloquium Series Spring 26

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Dr. Huaqing Wang, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (USU)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
06
Mar

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 |
13
Mar

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 |
16
Mar

Geosciences Speaker Series: Emily Kleber

Conference/Seminar

Emily Kleber (Utah Geological Survey) will present on geologic mapping of the Great Salt Lake.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
16
Mar

Plants, Soils & Climate Graduate Student Seminar

Conference/Seminar

PSC Graduate Seminar is held most Mondays from January to April. Weekly seminar will have different presenters, from graduate students to invited guest speakers.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Agricultural Science Building |
19
Mar

Science Communication: Theory & Practice

Panel Discussion/Presentation

The Ecology Center invites you to join us for an evening discussing science communication—Thursday, March 19, from 4-6 PM in BNR 102! Dr. Sara Yeo (University of Utah) will present a seminar on "The Science of Science Communication," followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Yeo, Dr. Matthew LaPlante (Utah State University), and Lael Gilbert (Utah State University) on "Science Communication in the Age of Tik Tok."

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
20
Mar

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 |
20
Mar

LAEP Speaker Series with Stephanie Grigsby

Lecture/Readings

LAEP's Speaker Series is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the design of places and systems that shape our world. Anyone interested in how his or her life and career might be enhanced through learning about planning and design will enjoy attending. Students from Art, Graphic Design, Performance Art, Engineering, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, and Outdoor Product Development and Design are likely to be enlightened by this series.

BIO: Stephanie Grigsby, ASLA, AICP, is a licensed landscape architect, certified planner, and design leader whose work centers on strengthening the relationship between people, place, and nature. With over two decades of experience, she has shaped landscapes at every scale—from neighborhood greenways to regional trail systems and climate-sensitive coastal corridors.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Fine Arts Visual |
23
Mar

Geosciences Speaker Series: Jessica Warren

Conference/Seminar

Jessica Warren (University of Delaware) will present on plate tectonics and mantle processes.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Geology building |
24
Mar

ENVS Colloquium Series Spring 26

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Dr. Derrick Vaughn, Geosciences (USU)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
27
Mar

QANR Graduate Student Dean Town Hall

Student Activities

QANR graduate students are invited to attend our Town Hall with Interim Dean Cardon and Associate Deans.

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Agricultural Science Building |
27
Mar

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 |
30
Mar

USU Aviation Week - Helicopter Day

Exhibition

USU Aviation Technology will be starting off its Aviation Week with a helicopter landing on northwest corner of the quad at 10:20am. Come and watch the landing, stay for questions, take pictures, and then watch it take off at 1:30. Free to the public!

10:20 am - 1:30 pm | Quad |
30
Mar

Geo Speaker Series: Forster Lecture: James Stegen

Conference/Seminar

James Stegen (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) will present on freshwater biogeochemistry.

From 3/30 at 3:30 pm to 3/31 at 4:30 pm | Geology building |
31
Mar

USU Aviation Week - Drone Day

Exhibition

USU Aviation Technology Aviation Week continues with UAS (Drone) demonstrations on the east side of the Quad. Come see large drones, small drones, fast drones, and the skills USU UAS Students possess flying them. You might be able to fly one as well! In case of inclement weather, they will move to the Sunburst Lounge in the Taggart Student

10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Quad |
31
Mar

Geo Speaker Series: Forster Lecture: James Stegen

Conference/Seminar

James Stegen (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) will present.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center |
31
Mar

ENVS Colloquium Series Spring 26

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Dr. Steven Wilcox, Applied Economics (USU)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
31
Mar

Aviation Week 2026 - Utah State Aviation Program Annual Banquet & Silent Auction

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

Come celebrate the Flying Aggies at the annual Aviation Program Banquet at the Logan-Cache Airport. Join us for a big Flying Aggie Reunion Celebration where we will recognize our outstanding students and raise scholarship funds with any items you can donate for our silent auction. The annual Silent Auction has raised over $2,500 for our students nearly every year with donated items such as airplane models, discovery flights, historical and aviation-themed items.

All paid guests will receive the 2026 annual program coin! Dress is business casual (open-collar, nice pants/skirt, dress/coat and tie are optional).

We will have a guest speaker, celebrate our 87th Anniversary of Aviation degree at USU with a display, and have opportunities to fellowship with current students and alumni. We will be honoring our top students, faculty and staff, and announce some student achievement awards.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
01
Apr

USU Aviation Week - Career Day

Panel Discussion/Presentation

USU Aviation Technology Career Day and Conference is being held to help current aviation, students or students interested in aviation, network with airline representatives and other industry professionals and glean information on how to enter the exciting world of aviation!

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | TSC, International Lounge |
02
Apr

USU Aviation Week - Maintenance and Sims

Panel Discussion/Presentation

USU Aviation Technology Aviation Week will be highlighting the program that started it all at USU: AVIATION MAINTENANCE! Tours of our aviation maintenance facility in the USU TECH Building including the only jet engine test cell based at a university in Utah and in the region. In the Industrial Science Building we will have tours of our aircraft simulators students use to advance their training, and we'll have a drone simulator you can try as well.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
03
Apr

USU Aviation Week - Airport Open House and Tours

Information/Orientation

USU Aviation Technology Aviation Week will conclude at the Logan/Cache Airport with our Open House. You will tour USU Flight training facilities, hangars, and the fixed-wing and rotary aircraft we use for training. Students and staff will be available for any questions you may have. This event is open to the public.

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
03
Apr

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 |
06
Apr

Geosciences Speaker Series: Student Research Updates

Conference/Seminar

USU Geosciences grad students will present on the research they are currently working on.

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

Plants, Soils & Climate Seminar

Conference/Seminar

PSC Graduate Seminar is held most Mondays from January to April. Weekly seminar will have different presenters, from graduate students to invited guest speakers.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Agricultural Science Building |
10
Apr

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 |
10
Apr

ENVS Graduate Student Pre-Project Research Symposium

Panel Discussion/Presentation

ENVS Graduate Student Pre-Project Research Symposium

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Huntsman Hall |
10
Apr

LAEP Speaker Series: Nick Jabs, Beyond Projects: Practice, Research, and Leadership in the Public Realms

Lecture/Readings

About the Lecture: In this lecture, I’ll share how different modes of practice — design, research, and leadership — intersect and evolve through my own personal journey in the public realm. Together, these stories illustrate how the public realm is shaped not only by projects, but also by the systems, communities, and institutions that support them.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Fine Arts Visual |
13
Apr

Plants, Soils & Climate Graduate Student Seminar

Conference/Seminar

PSC Graduate Seminar is held most Mondays from January to April. Weekly seminar will have different presenters, from graduate students to invited guest speakers.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Agricultural Science Building |
14
Apr

ENVS Colloquium Series Spring 26

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Dr. Johny Arteaga Guarumo, ENVS Postdoctoral Scholar

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
17
Apr

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 |
21
Apr

ENVS Colloquium Series Spring 26

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Presentations by two ENVS PhD Students

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building |
24
Apr

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 |
30
Apr

S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Graduate Degrees Convocation

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Dee Glen Smith Spectrum |
30
Apr

S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Undergraduate Degrees Convocation

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Dee Glen Smith Spectrum |
01
May

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 |
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