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Oct

The World Languages Film Festival: Arrival

Cultural

The World Languages Film Festival presents Arrival (2016).

This sci-fi film explores the arrival of mysterious alien spacecrafts around the world. Linguist Louise Banks is recruited to decipher their language, leading to profound discoveries about communication, time, and humanity. As she unravels the aliens' message, the film delves into themes of fate, loss, and interconnectedness across time.

Rating: PG-13
Some brief strong language and sci-fi violence.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Old Main |
03
Oct

The Brewer Festival of Writing

Lecture/Readings

Brewer Festival of Writing: Reading with Lindsey Drager Date: Thursday, Oct. 3 Time: 12:00-1:15 Where: Merrill-Cazier Library, Room 101 Description: Author Lindsey Drager will read from her new book, The Avian Hourglass, and participate in an audience Q&A. Brewer Festival of Writing: Work of Art Panel Discussion Date: Thursday, Oct. 3 Time: 1:30-2:45 Where: Merrill-Cazier Library, Room 101 Description: Author Lindsey Drager, ceramicist Antra Sinha, and painter Terry Powers will participate in a lively discussion about the labor that goes into their craft.

12:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
05
Oct

Family First Saturday: Ghosts and Monsters Around the World

Cultural

Join the museum for fun crafts and activities to learn about ghosts and monsters around the world! All ages welcome, and admission is always free!

10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Museum of Anthropology |
09
Oct

The World Languages Film Festival: Minari

Cultural

The World Languages Film Festival presents Minari (2020) in Korean and English with English subtitles.

A Korean-American family moves to rural Arkansas in the 1980s to pursue the American Dream by starting a farm. As they struggle with the challenges of assimilation, financial hardship, and cultural identity, the film poignantly explores themes of family, resilience, and the immigrant experience in America.

Rating: PG-13
Thematic material including family struggle and some language.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Old Main |
10
Oct

Arrington Mormon History Lecture

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Jana Riess, a senior columnist for Religion News Service and a prominent contributor to The Salt Lake Tribune, is an acclaimed author with a profound understanding of American religious history. Riess holds a doctorate in American religious history from Columbia University and an MDiv degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, making her uniquely qualified to provide insightful analysis on this evolving topic. Riess’s lecture promises to offer valuable perspectives on the shifting dynamics of faith and gender within Latter-day Saint communities, set against broader American religious trends.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall |
10
Oct

Arrington Mormon History Lecture

Lecture/Readings

Jana Riess, a senior columnist for Religion News Service and a prominent contributor to The Salt Lake Tribune, is an acclaimed author with a profound understanding of American religious history. Riess holds a doctorate in American religious history from Columbia University and an MDiv degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, making her uniquely qualified to provide insightful analysis on this evolving topic. Riess’s lecture promises to offer valuable perspectives on the shifting dynamics of faith and gender within Latter-day Saint communities, set against broader American religious trends.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall |
11
Oct

Evans Biography Awards Ceremony

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

The biennial Evans Biography Awards will be presented to this years winners. The works of biography represent the best in research and writing about individuals who shaped the Mountain West. The winning authors will talk about their work, followed by a book signing.

9:00 am - 11:00 am | Eccles Conference Center |
11
Oct

Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center Grand Opening

Special Event

Join us during Homecoming as we open the doors to the long-awaited Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center — a new home for languages at USU. Watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony and explore this new facility that will house the Department of World Languages and Cultures.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Quad |
22
Oct

How To Break Into Publishing With Author And Illustrator Rachel Wilson

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Debuting her picture book How To Pee Your Pants: The Right Way, Rachel Michelle Wilson tells a story about a bird who turns his embarrassing moment into a triumph of humanity. Join CHaSS and USU Honors on Tuesday, October 22 to hear how this English Literature alumna became a Kirkus and Publishers Weekly starred author and illustrator. Refreshments and food provided.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | USU Libraries |
23
Oct

Phi Alpha Theta Fright Night

Student Activities

Join us for a historically spooky night! Come enjoy some treats and candy while both professors and students deliver some haunting tales from different eras of history. Don't forget to dress up! There will be rewards for the best costume.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | David B. Haight Center |
24
Oct

From USU to Law School, Resources and Guidance for Your Legal Journey

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Thinking about law school? Dreaming about a career in the criminal justice system? Curious about what resources are available to you to put you on the path to a successful career in law?
This event will inspire you to take advantage of the many opportunities and resources available to you at USU and across the state. Come meet USU alumni, faculty, staff and students as well as leaders from Utah's Center for Legal Inclusion to learn about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities and support that can help answer all your law school questions.
Food will be provided.
if you are unable to attend, join us on zoom
https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/89692137320?pwd=1RV0ufC8HweMveaim4ZWvybGuHyMbe.1

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | David B. Haight Center |
30
Oct

CHaSS Book Talk: Dr. Austin Knuppe (sponsored with Heravi Peace Institute)

Lecture/Readings | Tanner Talks

Join us to celebrate the publication of Dr. Austin Knuppe's (Political Science) recent book, Surviving the Islamic State: Contention, Cooperation, and Neutrality in Wartime Iraq. This book talk is sponsored by both CHaSS and the Heravi Peace Institute

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Old Main |
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