Upcoming Events

March 2023

Mar

Chemistry Seminar Series: Michael Trakselis

Conference/Seminar

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry presents "Dynamic Regulation of Replisome Progression" with Michael Trakselis, professor at Baylor University. Hosted by Sean Johnson. Projects in the Trakselis laboratory center on understanding the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication and repair and exploiting this knowledge for cancer therapeutics, biotechnology, and nanoscale applications. The lab utilizes a model archaeal DNA replication system which shares significant homology to that of higher eukaryotes but is amenable to in vitro biochemistry experiments. This allows them to draw parallels between different domains of life using simpler replication systems. Additionally, they utilize cellular biology approaches in human cells to investigate the roles of various enzymes in double strand break repair. In this vain, they utilize molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology and biophysical methods to probe this area of research.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center | More Info

Mar

NEH Regional Grant-Writing Workshop

Workshop/Training

Save the Date! Utah State University will host a regional grant-writing workshop from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Registration information and a schedule will be released in January.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm | More Info

Mar

Phi Alpha Theta Movie Night: "Hidden Figures"

Student Activities | Inclusive Excellence

Come and eat pizza, hear an introduction to the movie by Dr. Angela Diaz, and watch Hidden Figures with us!

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Old Main | More Info

Mar

"The Unsettling Histories of Glen Canyon Dam" with Erika Bsumek

Lecture/Readings | Inclusive Excellence

Come and hear Dr. Bsumek speak about the historical political, and social context of the controversial Glen Canyon Dam. She will explore the impact settler colonialism has had and continues to have on the region and the indigenous people who have long lived there.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Mar

Chemistry Seminar Series: Sam Sternberg

Conference/Seminar

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry presents "Discovery and development of CRISPR-associated transposases" with Sam Sternberg. Hosted by Ryan Jackson. Sam's doctoral and postdoctoral research focused on the mechanism of nucleic acid targeting by RNA-guided bacterial immune systems (CRISPR–Cas), especially CRISPR–Cas9, and on the development of these systems for genome engineering applications. More recently, his lab pioneered the discovery of CRISPR-associated transposons and their development for new methods of RNA-guided DNA integration. His lab employs a range of biochemical, biophysical, genetic, and structural techniques to investigate CRISPR and transposon biology, with an eye towards applying mechanistic knowledge for tool development.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center | More Info

Mar

CHaSS Research Workshop: Grant-Writing Charrette

Workshop/Training

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHaSS), the Office of Research, and USU Libraries will sponsor a grant-writing charrette - a hands-on, collaborative peer review session. Participation in the workshop is by application and is limited to 9 CHaSS faculty (at any rank or campus), including lecturers and post-docs. Preference, however, will be given to early career scholars and those soon seeking promotion. Apply by February 15, 2023 here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5o19ZOrIM6tK3mS

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Mar

Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching & Learning Center Groundbreaking

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to break ground on the Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center. In celebration of this exciting new project, CHaSS will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on 3.22.23. Reception to follow in David B. Haight Center, and attendees are also invited to stay for the 2023 CHaSS Awards at 3 pm in the Taggart Student Center Ballroom. Please RSVP: https://chass.usu.edu/languages/gtlc/groundbreaking/index

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Old Main | More Info

Mar

College of Humanities & Social Sciences 2023 Awards Ceremony

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

Each year we honor students, faculty, staff, and alumni from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Scholarship recipients, students of the year, and faculty honors are part of this special ceremony, which is an annual celebration of the people in CHaSS! This year's CHaSS Awards will be held on 3.22.23 at 3 pm in the Taggart Student Center ballroom. Current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families of the 2023 awardees are invited to join us at this year's award celebration. Reception to follow.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom | More Info

Mar

Peace Building in Yemen with Stacy Philbrick Yadav

Panel Discussion/Presentation

The IOGP and Political Science Department are hosting a presentation with Stacey Philbrick Yadav to discuss Yemen's civil war, the 2022 ceasefire and how Yemenis are pursuing peace and justice in the aftermath of the conflict. There will be free pizza!

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | David B. Haight Center | More Info

Mar

“Swipe Wrongs: Sexual Racism in Dating Apps and Dating Culture”

Lecture/Readings

Dr. Apryl Williams (University of Michigan) will discuss research from her upcoming book, "Not My Type: Automating Sexual Racism in Online Dating" (Stanford University Press), in which she examines algorithmic inequities in online dating and explores how match-making algorithms perpetuate racism.

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Mar

"How the Great War Ended: Making Peace on the Middle Eastern Front" with Michelle Tusan

Lecture/Readings | Inclusive Excellence

This talk will explore the peace process between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire at the end of the First World War. It reveals the human cost of nearly 10 years of uninterrupted war when peace finally came in 1923.

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Old Main | More Info

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