Upcoming Events

March 14 - 20, 2021

Mar

Around the World Wednesdays: Working in the Foreign Service (Germany)

Panel Discussion/Presentation

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHaSS) is teaming up with the Institute of Government and Politics to bring you Around the World Wednesdays – a series of conversations with Utah State University alumni working internationally. Join us each month as we virtually visit a different region to learn the ins and outs of finding opportunities abroad, navigating a new culture, and exploring professional environments beyond our borders. On Wednesday, March 17th, we'll be joined by Porter Illi (BA International Studies and Political Science '12), Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State, currently serving in the External Political Unit at the U.S. embassy in Berlin. Porter earned a Master of Science in Foreign Service and a certificate in Diplomatic Studies from Georgetown University and has previously served tours in Mexico and Sri Lanka. Co-host Dr. Shannon Peterson will also be available to share opportunities for current USU students interested in interning abroad.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Mar

Alumni Lunch Series: Digital Take-Out with Jason Nelson (BS JCOM PR '11)

Social/Networking

On Thursday, March 18, we'll feature Jason Nelson (BS JCOM Public Relations & Corporate Communication) discussing interviewing skills. An expert in the area of employee experience, Jason, is currently the VP of Sales at Route where he has helped scale the organization from 40 to more than 350 employees. Prior to Route, Jason filled various roles with Qualtrics, known for its unique and rigorous interview process. Jason is passionate about training, coaching, and development, and spends time each week conducting interviews to hire the right people to ensure growth needs are met and to promote future success for the companies he serves.

Listen, learn, and connect with Jason during the live Zoom event on March 18 at 11am!

https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WyS2OLoQ1uHDiqoaBFYWg

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Mar

Intersexion: A Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Join us for this panel discussion to explore Intersexion, the landmark 2012 documentary about being intersex. The discussion will feature New Zealand intersex activist Mani Mitchell, the film’s researcher; bioethicist and journalist Dr. Alice Dreger; intersex activist Jelly O’Shea; and USU neuroendocrinologist, Dr. Sara Freeman. If you would like to watch the film before the discussion it is available for free viewing on YouTube.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | More Info

Mar

Scholars for Anti-Racist Fellowship in Education: Dr. Felice Blake

Lecture/Readings

Dr. Felice Blake is an Associate Professor of English at UC Santa Barbara. In her talk, "'Do You Wanna See a Dead Body?': 'Nosetalgia', Race, and the Trauma of Representation," Dr. Felice Blake will share her expertise on racism, culture, and resistance and invite us into a conversation about how we can reflect on these issues as they relate to representation. We’re excited to share that Lili Yan, PhD student in the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, will moderate the talk.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | More Info

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