Upcoming Events
Dark Sky Cooperative’s Quarterly CONNECTIONS
Conference/Seminar
TODAY’s TOPIC: Professional Support for Dark Sky Communities Part 1: Finding common ground, examples from Colorado and Oregon The focus of this session will be on the process of gaining community support, including that of local decision-makers and elected officials, to find common ground regarding the protection and maintenance of dark night skies. Connecting a purpose with the community’s vision, collecting data and using language that is appropriate and meaningful, developing lighting codes that can be followed, and designing activities that improve the public’s awareness of the types of outdoor lighting in their environment are all important steps. Invited speakers include: Hilary Lewkowitz, Director, Destination Development & Sustainability, Colorado Tourism Office, and Program Coordinator, Colorado Dark Sky Certification Mentor Program Katie Payer, Destination Development Contractor, Colorado Tourism Office Dr. Bill Kowalik, Board Chair and founding board member, DarkSky Oregon Michael McKeag, Chapter Director, DarkSky Oregon
LAEP Speaker Series: Eckart Lange, Landscape Representation for Communicating Future Environments
Lecture/Readings
Landscape architects and environmental planners are shaping our shared future. A core competence of landscape architects and environmental planners is spatial thinking and visual communication. We create plans and designs of envisioned changes.
These outcomes of analytical and creative processes are shared among cognate disciplines that represent expertise from the natural and built environment generally, as well as within specialist groups, such as fellow landscape architects and environmental planners.
Often, the wider public is required to be included in this communication process because of compulsory participation in decision-making.
Since hundreds of years, landscape architects and environmental planners have used analogue techniques to communicate such plans and designs. Only since recent decades digital technology has become commonplace and visual representations are now ubiquitous. They have become part of our everyday life.
This presentation will give an overview of how we communicate our plans and designs. Including several case studies, it will highlight the limitations and opportunities in landscape representation for engaging with stakeholders.
LAEP Speaker Series: Sara Zewde, The Aesthetics of Being
Lecture/Readings
In the context of a changing climate, rapid urban development, and clarified social and political tensions, bell hooks' notion of the "aesthetics of being" can offer creative departures for contemporary design practice. Sara Zewde will share her recent design work with Studio Zewde across a range of geographies, through this lens. Bio: Sara Zewde is founding principal of Studio Zewde, a design firm practicing landscape architecture, urbanism, and public art. Named to Time Magazine’s TIME 100 Next, Architectural Digest's AD100, and United States Artists Fellow, her practice is celebrated for its design methods that sync culture, ecology, and craft. In parallel to her design practice, Sara serves as Associate Professor of Practice at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and is currently writing a book on her research retracing Frederick Law Olmsted's journeys through the Slave South. Sara holds a master’s of landscape architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, a master’s of city planning from MIT, and a BA in sociology and statistics from Boston University.
Run the Runway 5K
Fundraiser
For several years, USU Aviation and the Phi Lambda Upsilon chapter of Alpha Eta Rho has hosted the Run the Runway 5K. This race gives runners the unique opportunity of running on one of the runways at the Logan-Cache airport. In addition, this race will provide funding for the Frank de León Comprés Memorial Scholarship awarded to a USU Aviation Student each year. You can also be a 'virtual' runner to donate any amount to the scholarship program and run where ever you are! Our goal is to raise $2,000 and find 12 matching donors so that we can create an endowment for this scholarship.
Natural Resources Field Days 2025
Cultural
Welcome to another exciting Natural Resources Field Days Sept 16-19th!
We are excited to engage the cache valley 4th grade students in understanding the Water, Soils, Plants, and Wildlife of the Logan River watershed ecosystem. Students and their teachers spend the day at Spring Hollow Campground on the Cache National Forest, rotating through four stations and learning about wildlife, soils, plants, and water quality. We have approximately 800-1,000 students participate each year! Come volunteer to help out with this years event.
Natural Fiber Summit
Exhibition
Join researchers from Utah State University's Natural Fiber Center and industry partners for a first of its kind gathering of researchers, designers, and innovators for education and discussions regarding research and innovation around cotton, wool, hemp, down / feathers, and other protein-based fibers. When: September 16 | 12 - 5pm Where: TSC Sunburst Lounge | Utah State University, Logan, Utah Agenda 11:00am - 12:00pm - Registration / Badge Pickup 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Industry Speakers 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Research Poster Session Visitor Parking: https://www.usu.edu/parking/visitors TSC Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oK9hjausEtum3w2g6 Research presented at the Summit will include work from many USU faculty / researchers.
Ecology Center Seminar Series - Dr. Patrick Gonzalez
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Patrick Gonzalez
September 17-18, 2025
Department of Environmental Science, Policy,
& Management
UC Berkeley
Patrick Gonzalez is a climate change scientist and forest ecologist at the University of California, Berkeley. He advances science-based action to halt human-caused climate change through research on ecosystems, wildfire, and carbon solutions and assistance to resource managers and policymakers. He previously served as Principal Climate Change Scientist of the U.S. National Park Service and Assistant Director for Climate and Biodiversity of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He has served as a lead author for five reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the science panel awarded a share of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
Cowboy Night
Arts/Entertainment
Cow milking contest, motor ponies, roping, yard games, belt buckle prizes, and more. Located at The Caine Dairy.
Meet & Eat with Student Services
Social/Networking
Meet & Eat with Student Services
8 a.m -10:30 a.m. | AGRS Patio
Come grab breakfast and talk with student services!
Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences Department Night
Social/Networking
Join your department for an evening event/activity.
Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences Department Night
4-6PM | AGRS Patio
OPDD 10 Year Anniversary Lecture: Hap Klopp
Lecture/Readings
Join us in celebrating a decade of innovation, creativity, and impact in the Outdoor Product Design & Development (OPDD) program with a special keynote lecture by Hap Klopp, the visionary former President and CEO of The North Face. For nearly two decades, Klopp led The North Face from a small mountaineering company to one of the world’s most recognized outdoor brands, shaping the modern outdoor industry and setting new standards in design, performance, and sustainability. His leadership and entrepreneurial spirit have inspired countless professionals, students, and adventurers to push boundaries and reimagine what’s possible. To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the OPDD program, Klopp will share stories from his time building The North Face, lessons on leadership and innovation, and insights into the future of the outdoor industry. This event is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a pioneer whose work has defined the products, culture, and values of the outdoor community. Come celebrate this milestone with us as we honor the past, look to the future, and continue to build a legacy of design education that equips the next generation of outdoor innovators.
Applied Sciences, Technology & Education Department Night
Social/Networking
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Applied Sciences, Technology & Education Department Night
6Pm | ASTE Building
Environment & Society Department Night
Social/Networking
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Environment & Society
6PM | NR Building
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Department Night
Social/Networking
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Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Department Night
6PM | FAV 210
Plants, Soils & Climate Department Night
Social/Networking
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Plants, Soils & Climate Department Night
6PM | AGRS 102 & 107
Watershed Sciences Department Night
Social/Networking
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Watershed Sciences Department Night
6PM | NR Building
Applied Economics Department Night
Social/Networking
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Applied Economics Department Night
6PM | AGRS Lobby
Aviation Technology Department Night
Social/Networking
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Aviation Technology Department Night
6PM | Behind the TECH Building
Geosciences Department Night
Social/Networking
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Geosciences Department Night
6PM | GEO Building Common Area
Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences Department Night
Social/Networking
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Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences Department Night
6PM | NFS Building
Technology, Design & Technical Education Department Night
Social/Networking
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Technology, Design & Technical Education Department Night
6PM | JQL Building
Wildland Resources Department Night
Social/Networking
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Wildland Resources Department Night
6PM | NR Building
QANR Department Night
Social/Networking
Department Night
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Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences | 4-6 p.m. | AGRS Patio
Applied Economics | 6 p.m. | AGRS Lobby
Applied Sciences, Technology & Education | 6 p.m. | ASTE Building
Aviation Technology | 6 p.m. | Behind the TECH Building
Environment & Society | 6 p.m. | NR Building
Geosciences | 6 p.m. | GEO Building Common Area
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning | 6 p.m. | FAV 210
Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences | 6 p.m. | NFS Building
Plants, Soils & Climate | 6 p.m. | AGRS 102 & 107
Technology, Design & Technical Education | 6 p.m. | JQL Building
Watershed Sciences | 6 p.m. | NR Building
Wildland Resources | 6 p.m. | NR Building
Tractor Parade- 20th
Fair/Festival
Begins & ends at the ASTE Building
LAEP Speaker Series: Becca Hanson, Design on the Wild Side
Lecture/Readings
Bio: Becca is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, one of the highest honors bestowed on professional landscape architects based on their “exceptional contributions to [the profession] and society at large.” She was a founding principal of two of the most influential international zoo design firms of the past four decades, providing highly personalized expertise for the planning and design of intriguing, delightful learning experiences in the company of thriving plants and animals. Becca has a widely recognized specialty in the planning and design of powerful places that convey stories linking us to our place in the natural world. She is adept at integrating a broad understanding of ecosystem dynamics and sustainable practices with social psychology, learning theory, policy planning, horticulture and aesthetics. This enables her to spearhead projects that seek to celebrate the dynamic interactions between infrastructure, people, place and perception that create the landscape of human experience. Becca brings a well-developed set of communication, facilitation and consensus-building skills to each endeavor, helping to achieve a balance between potentially d
Rodeo Tailgate
Special Event
Rodeo Tailgate and Rodeo
Tailgate: 6 p.m. | Rodeo: 7-9 p.m.
Cache County Fairgrounds
QANR Rodeo
Special Event
Rodeo Tailgate and Rodeo
Tailgate: 6 p.m. | Rodeo: 7-9 p.m.
Cache County Fairgrounds
Mountainlands Utah Veterinary Summit
Conference/Seminar
A weekend of clinically relevant, cross-disciplinary learning with up to 15 continuing education credits for licensed professionals. This year’s program features a diverse range of topics in small animal medicine, zoological companion animals, equine practice, behavior, and wellness, alongside a dedicated track for veterinary technicians. We’re also thrilled to offer free admission to the newly expanded Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, included with your registration, a perfect place to relax after a full day of learning.
Girls in Aviation Day
Special Event
Come be a part of this great worldwide event! Girls ages 8 to 18 are invited to the Logan-Cache Airport to explore the world of aviation. The mission of GIAD is to introduce girls to careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. Hands-on activities will include flying a flight simulator, discovering how drones fly, photo opportunities with planes, and more. Hear from current and former aviation professionals and discover options in the aviation and aerospace industries.
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