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The Faculty & Staff Newsletter - January 2024

Scholars Ascend Utah’s

Capitol Hill

Undergrad researchers Joe Cooney, Bella Lonardo and Zaharah Rossi are among Aggies presenting Jan. 18 to Utah legislators and visitors to Capitol Hill.

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New Staff Conference during Spring Break

The USU Staff Employee Association (SEA) introduces “Staff Elevated,” a combined virtual and in-person professional development conference for USU staff during Spring Break week, March 12-15, 2024. Watch for details.

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Nominate a "Perpetual Motivator"

Do you know a staff or faculty member who has “gone above and beyond”? Recognize their efforts by nominating them for the college’s Perpetual Motivator Award.

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FAFSA and Scholarship Updates

The U.S. Department of Education is simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and updated applications for the 2024-25 academic year are expected to be available soon. Applications for College of Science scholarships (college and department level) will open from Feb. 1, 2024 through Mar. 31, 2024. Watch your USU email and the college’s website for information.

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Science Unwrapped

Resumes Jan. 19

Physicist Boyd Edwards and computer scientist John Edwards present “Rotational Forces” at Science Unwrapped at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in ESLC 130.

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USU Spring Commencement

is May 2

USU’s commencement ceremony is Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 9 a.m. The College of Science Convocation is the same day, from 3-5 p.m. Both ceremonies are in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

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Planning a Sabbatical?

Faculty sabbatical proposals are due in Curriculog by Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.

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Join NCFDD

USU is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development. Register to gain access to resources.

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Opportunities for Student Researchers

Feb. 1-15 is the application period for URCO grants, Peak Fellowships and USU’s Student Research Symposium.

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Empower Teaching Excellence

Learn about opportunities offered through the Provost’s Office to promote teaching excellence. Resources are available to all USU instructors, regardless of role statement or location.

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