Upcoming Events

October 20 - 26, 2024

Oct

The Ecology Center / Matt Forister: Insects in the Anthropocene through the lens of butterflies in the western US.

Conference/Seminar

“I am interested in population ecology and the evolution of ecological interactions. I have spent much of my career thinking about diet breadth and host shifts in herbivorous insects, especially in Lycaeides butterflies. In recent years, more of my attention has gone to questions of global change and monitoring butterflies at long term study sites that we maintain in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.” There will be a catered social in the BNR Atrium (just outside BNR 102) following Wednesday’s seminar on October 23 at 5:00 pm. All are welcome but please RSVP so we have an idea of how much food to order: ECSS Evening Social RSVP: Dr. Matt Forister

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building | More Info

Oct

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Veterinary Public Health Virtual Open House

Information/Orientation

The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences offers a 100% online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Veterinary Public Health. The program is holding a Virtual Open House that will include a program overview and Q&A session on October 23, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mountain Time. A recording will be available afterward for individuals who register but are not able to attend live. Pre-registration is required to attend live or to obtain the recording. Registration link: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Nvv2ciBNuj5Rau The program provides interdisciplinary training that integrates veterinary sciences with core public health principles. Develop essential skills to monitor and control public health threats by understanding disease transmission among humans, animals, and the environment and receive specialized training in the emerging public health discipline of One Health.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | More Info

Oct

A Guide to Birding and the Christmas Bird Count: Free Workshop

Workshop/Training

A Guide to Birding and the Christmas Bird Count: Free Community Workshop. Unsure of what binoculars to bird with? What is a Christmas bird count? Unsure if Merlin is a bird or a phone app? Whether you are new to birding or looking to sharpen your skills, this interactive workshop is a great place to start your journey into the avian world. All ages welcome.

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | More Info

Oct

The Ecology Center presents: Dr. Matt Forister- Insects in the Anthropocene moderated discussion

Conference/Seminar | USU Museum Week

“I am interested in population ecology and the evolution of ecological interactions. I have spent much of my career thinking about diet breadth and host shifts in herbivorous insects, especially in Lycaeides butterflies. In recent years, more of my attention has gone to questions of global change and monitoring butterflies at long term study sites that we maintain in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.”

***We welcome questions from grads and faculty to ask our guest speakers during the Moderated Discussion. Please submit questions you would like Dr. Forister to address during Thursday’s discussion on the Google Doc linked here: Questions for Dr. Forister.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Biology & Natural Resources building | More Info

Oct

EcoLunch

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.

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

Oct

LAEP Speaker Series: Heather Goestch, The Planning Lecture sponsored by Student APA

Lecture/Readings

Master Planning to Mastering Annual Planning: A Career Journey as a Nontraditional Planner From painter to nonprofit director, learn about Heather’s career path as she highlights how planning school uniquely enhanced her ability to reach higher levels of management within operational roles. This session will reveal how strategic vision, effective resource allocation, clear communication, and detailed project management can be applied for success in nontraditional careers. Attendees will discover how to leverage planner core competencies and a professional network to navigate and excel within any career, potentially transforming their professional approach to reach their goals.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Fine Arts Visual | More Info

Oct

Antelope Island Bison Roundup

Student Activities

Join the USU Wildlife Society at the annual Antelope Island Bison Roundup! We will be doing public outreach and education and assisting the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources with any other tasks they need help with. We have opportunities to carpool for two different Saturday shifts. Check our website for more info!

9:00 am - 4:00 pm | More Info

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