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The Faculty & Staff Newsletter - March 2024

New Spring Break Staff Conference March 12-15 


The USU Staff Employee Association (SEA) introduces the “Staff Elevated Conference,” a combined virtual and in-person professional development gathering for USU Staff during spring break week.


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‘Randomness & Chance’ at Science Unwrapped Friday, March 22 


Mathematician Erin Beckman presents “Randomness & Chance: Push It to the Limit” at 7 p.m. Friday,

March 22, in ESLC 130.


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View Term Faculty Promotion Forum 


Need to review the Office of the Provost’s January 2024 Term Faculty Promotion Forum?



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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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USU’s Spring Runoff Conference March 26-27 


Involved in water research? All are welcome to USU’s annual water conference. Admission is free. Register by Friday, March 15.


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USU Faculty Awards

Ceremony March 27 


All are invited to USU’s 2024 Faculty Awards Ceremony Wednesday, March 27, from 3-5 p.m. in the Russell/Wanless Performance Hall. 


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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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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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Ugrad Research Minigrant Application Open  


The application period for College of Science Undergraduate Research Minigrants is open until Monday, April 1, 2024.


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FAFSA and Scholarship Updates


Please read important updates about the FAFSA and College of Science Scholarships at the following

link:


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Aggie Access: What Ugrads Need to Know


USU Campus Store announces a new flat rate textbook program, ‘Aggie Access,’ for Fall 2024. Undergrads are automatically ‘opted in,’ – Opt-out deadline is Sept. 16.


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Faculty Research Training, Funding


Learn about upcoming research development training and funding opportunities from the USU Office of

Research.


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Empower Teaching Excellence


Learn about opportunities offered through the Provost’s Office to promote teaching excellence:



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Faculty Experts List


Add yourself to USU University Marketing and Communication’s Experts List.


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USU Research Week is

April 8-12


D. Wynne Thorne Lecture, Faculty Author Exhibit, Student Research Symposium among events during USU’s annual Research Week


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USU Presidential Investiture April 12


President Cantwell’s investiture ceremony is Friday, April 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Daines Concert Hall. Faculty are encouraged to wear academic regalia.


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‘Energy’ at Science Unwrapped Friday, April 12


Geoscientist Alexis Ault presents “Energy Transformations: Earthquakes and Hot Rocks” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, in ESLC 130. (Immediately follows Presidential Investiture.)


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Save the Date: College Awards Ceremony April 5


Faculty and staff are invited to the College of Science Awards Banquet Friday, April 5, at 4 p.m. in the David B. Haight Center. 


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Seeking Faculty Ombudspeople


The Provost’s Office seeks faculty ombudspeople. For information, visit:



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You or a Student Need a Research Poster?


No need to reinvent the wheel: USU’s University Marketing and Communications Office offers attractive, university brand-compliant poster templates.


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March 2024 Calendar

Spring Break - No Class




Science Unwrapped: Randomness & Chance @7 PM in ESLC 130



FORSTER LECTURE: Dr. Marjorie Chan @3:30 PM in Geology Building



FORSTER LECTURE: Dr. Marjorie Chan @9:30 AM in Geology Building

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