Upcoming Events
Info Table: Scholarships
Information/Orientation
Learn about the scholarships available to you! Stop by our table to get help setting up Scholarship Universe, explore scholarships you’re eligible to apply for, and get answers to any questions you may have.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
Info Table: Scholarships
Information/Orientation
Learn about the scholarships available to you! Stop by our table to get help setting up Scholarship Universe, explore scholarships you’re eligible to apply for, and get answers to any questions you may have.
Interview Skills Workshop
Special Event
Want to prepare for Mock Interview Day or get extra help with your interviewing skills? Join us for the Interview Skills Workshop.
This in-person event is an interactive workshop designed to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in interviews. A precursor to Mock Interview Day, students will receive practical tips and strategies to enhance their interviewing skills, including:
- How to structure and articulate clear, impactful responses to common and behavioral interview questions.
- Techniques for showcasing skills, experiences, and personality professionally.
- Insights into what employers look for during interviews, from communication style to cultural fit.
- Advice on managing interview nerves and making a strong first impression.
Register to attend.
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
Ideas and Connections
Social/Networking
Come with a random business idea and leave with a connection to someone with knowledge in that industry.
DECA — Let's Get Ready for Nationals (Event Prep Meeting)
Student Activities | Competitions
DECA National Qualifiers: Come and get event tips from your club presidency. Today's presentation is by Ronan Spencer, vice president of Huntsman DECA. We will also have travel information. Remember, the $150 payment for Nationals is due by March 3. Contact Cheryl for questions.
Learning Staircase Series - Huntsman Scholars
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
Join us on Wednesday, February 11th at 12 pm for Student TED Talks, where peers share inspiring ideas and personal stories in short, powerful presentations. Come for the insights, stay for the conversation, and spark your own curiosity.
Shingo Service Project
Student Activities
Everyone is invited to join us for a high-impact afternoon of service as we partner with the Cache Valley Humanitarian Center! We’ll be putting our operations skills into action by streamlining an assembly line to build essential kits for those in need. Come sharpen your process-improvement techniques while making a real difference in our local community!
ELS: DR. Lyle Barbour
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Dr. Lyle Barbour is a dedicated equine veterinarian and the proud owner of Mountain Point Equine Hospital in Bluffdale, Utah. His journey began as a pre-veterinary student at Utah State University (1998–2001), followed by earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2005. In 2007, he founded Mountain Point Equine Hospital, where his team strives to provide the most optimal customer/patient experience in equine veterinary medicine. Beyond his professional expertise, Dr. Barbour is known for his deep commitment to his clients, valuing the personal relationships he builds as much as the animals he treats. He brings authenticity and heart to his work every day, both in the clinic and out on the ranch. More than just a practitioner, Dr. Barbour is a passionate advocate for personal growth through adversity. His approach is deeply influenced by principles of stoicism—choosing discipline over discouragement and clarity over chaos. He finds meaning in his daily work not just through veterinary medicine, but through the strong personal bonds he builds with his clients. Outside of his career, Lyle is equally devoted to life on the land—raising cattle and growing hay on his 420-acre ranch—and to his growing family, spending time with his wife as they prepare to welcome their first child. Whether he’s in the field, the clinic, or speaking to a room full of aspiring professionals, Dr. Barbour brings an honest, grounded perspective rooted in hard work, humility, and the belief that failure is not the end—it’s the beginning of something better.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Pre-Networking Event
Social/Networking
This pre-networking event introduces the concept of informational interviews and prepares students to engage intentionally in a structured networking event. You will learn about the purpose of networking, the goals you should set, and how to effectively engage with professionals.
Covey Team Leadership Workshop - Aly Claire
Workshop/Training
Develop the leadership skills needed to guide teams effectively. Aly Claire will share strategies for communication, collaboration, and motivating others to achieve shared goals.
B.O.T. Galentines Movie Night
Student Activities
The Baddies of Tech club is hosting our annual Galentines party! We will have food and drinks and watch a rom-com. Vote for which movie to watch on our Instagram. Bring your friends!
Master of Human Resources On-Campus Spouse/Partner Info Session
Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting
Join an information about the Master of Human Resources graduate program with your spouse/partner to learn more! Current recruitment students will join and share information and answer questions.
BAP Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
Join us for a discussion with professionals from Deloitte as they share their real-world experiences in public accounting. Professionals will offer practical tips, candid advice, and insights on what helped them succeed—and what they wish they had known as students. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and gain perspective on how to stand out and thrive in your accounting career.
Mighty Beginnings, Mighty Futures: A First-Generation Alumni Panel
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday
Join Huntsman alumni who were first-generation students as they share their college journeys, career paths, and the resources that helped them succeed. Hear real stories, get practical advice, and learn how to navigate both college and career with confidence.
Register Today!
Register to attend.
ASC Five Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun!
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
Utah High School Clean Air Marketing Contest -- State Winners Announcement and Awards Ceremony
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
The 11th annual Utah High School Clean Air Marketing Contest will hold its state winners announcement and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 14, at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at 10:30 a.m. Food and activities will be provided. The objective of the contest focuses on high school teens creating public service announcements to encourage Utahns to engage in clean air actions (e.g., refrain from idling, carpooling, using the app over drive-thru). Entries are often funny, provocative, and terrifying and center on teen pop culture. This year, over 1000 teens from high schools across Utah and southern Idaho competed. All state finalists entries will be on display at the museum, and approximately 20 state winners will be announced. Over $7000 in prizes will be awarded. Numerous Huntsman School marketing students and alum served as judges for the competition.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Presidents' Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed February 16 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
Squire's SLC Women in Accounting Luncheon
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
Your journey as a woman in accounting or finance starts here. Join Squire’s Women Improving Professionally (WIP) Group for an insightful session designed for women accounting & finance students. Discover our inclusive work environment, explore career opportunities for women, participate in a Q&A session with some of our professionals, and enjoy lunch on us— register on Handshake now!
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
Tony Lueken: Inside GE Healthcare Operations
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Tony brings more than 25 years of leaderships experience at GE Healthcare, a global medical technology company that designs and delivers complex healthcare systems used in hospitals and clinical settings worldwide. He began his career in finance as a senior accountant and advanced in the business as the finance manager for supply chain, services and commercial functions. He also led the FP&A function before moving to CFO of the Image Guided Therapies (IGT) Business with offices in the US, Germany, France and China.
After 20 years in finance, he leveraged his finance expertise to guide the supply chain operations for the IGT business which led to his current position as Surgery CEO leading a $1B business with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah with a key business hub in Beijing, China.
He will be joined by Jon Lea, a senior leader with extensive experience in engineering and technical leadership. Together, they will share perspectives from their careers in global healthcare organizations, reflecting on leadership, experience, and the realities of working within complex, highly regulated industries.
This session offers students the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders about their professional journeys, the environments they have worked in, and the kinds of challenges and decisions that shape large organizations over time.
E-Center Game Night
Student Activities
Come with fellow and future entrepreneurs for a night of fun.
ELS: Daphne Blanchard
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Daphne Blanchard has spent her career building businesses and social enterprises across borders, believing that entrepreneurship is a powerful tool to fuel self-sufficiency and address pressing global challenges. Since 1999, when she became the first female sales representative for Pro Look Sports, she has launched and led ventures in diverse industries and communities. These include designing an educational system for a factory in Tijuana, developing social enterprises in Ecuador, and co-owning a yellow dragon fruit farm in the Amazon region.
Through her company, Zelano International, Daphne also oversees ZConnect (a global outsourcing initiative), Neeyo Green Clean (a Latin American service company), and international product sourcing. In addition, she directs Kovê International, working alongside community leaders in Ecuador to provide construction projects, medical trainings and clinics, immigrant services, and educational scholarships.
Today, Daphne serves as a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Director of the Bingham Entrepreneurship Center at Utah State University’s Uintah Basin campus. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of San Diego, where she specialized in economic development in Latin America. Her combined experience in education, business, and non-profit leadership equips her to collaborate across sectors, expand markets, and create meaningful social impact.
After several years living in South America, she is excited to once again enjoy paddleboarding and biking in Utah’s mountains.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
Target Info Table
Social/Networking
Target will be actively sourcing leadership roles for the new location in Logan, as well as hiring for hourly roles. Target aims to be a great employer for students, and they'll share information about these part-time and full-time opportunities at the Info Table.
Cache Valley Employer Roundup
Social/Networking
Join us for the Cache Valley Employer Roundup!
Connect with a variety of Cache Valley companies while sharpening your networking skills and personal pitch. This event is a great chance to meet and learn from professionals representing successful organizations right here in the valley. Enjoy appetizers and refreshments as you build meaningful connections for your future.
Dress: Business Casual
Register to attend.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Covey Professionalism Workshop
Workshop/Training
Join us for a session on professionalism designed to help you master workplace etiquette, personal branding, and the standards of conduct that distinguish strong leaders in any industry.
IMA Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
David Daines, the Plant Controller at TTM Technologies will be speaking about careers in industry.
Virtual Mock Interview Day 2026
Special Event | Focused Friday
Virtual interviews are here to stay, over 80% of employers use them! Get ahead by joining the Huntsman Virtual Mock Interview Day, where you’ll practice real interview questions, receive feedback from employer partners, and boost your confidence in a supportive environment.
The event takes place February 20, 2026. 20-minute interview slots are available between 10 am and 1 pm and will be hosted entirely through Handshake.
Registration starts January 5, 2026—spots fill quickly, so be sure to save your place early!
Register to attend.
Level up your interview game and make valuable employer connections!
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
Master of Human Resources Virtual Info Session
Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting
Learn how a Master in Human Resources program can benefit your career! Student recruiters will present more information and answer any questions you may have.
Master of Human Resources Virtual Information Session
Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting
Learn more about how a Master of Human Resources program can benefit your career! Recruiting students will present and answer any questions you may have.
Master of Human Resources Sips and Tips In-Person Information Session
Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting
Learn more about how a Master of Human Resources program can benefit your career! Attend a Sips & Tips in-person information session with sodas/donuts. Recruiting students will present and answer any questions you may have.
Master of Human Resources Virtual Information Session
Information/Orientation
Learn more about the Master of Human Resources program at a virtual information session.
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
Pitch Competition
Special Event | Competitions
Come with a business idea to pitch and see where that pitch could lead you in the future.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Professional Headshots
Social/Networking
Get a free professional headshot at the Huntsman School of Business! Perfect for LinkedIn and other professional profiles. Drop in anytime during the time slot and meet at Shaw’s Café to take your photo.
Learning Staircase Series - Conner Hobbs
Social/Networking
Conner Hobbs is the co-founder of Keva. Keva focuses on creating smart locks that work without WIFI. This helps property managers mange their properties remotely. Conner has learned many valuable leadership skills through Utah State's Covey Leadership Center. Conner is currently studying finance at USU with a passion for building and leading. As a founder and project manager, Conner bring a strong finance background and I would considers himself a story-teller. His personal mantra is "just enough is not enough". Conner is active in the Huntsman Business Scholars, USU Financial Investment Club, USU Honors Program, and the Covey Leadership Center.
ELS: Alex Swanson
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Alex Swanson credits his success to his wife, three children, and his passion for entrepreneurship. He loves entrepreneurship and encourages it to anyone seeking career advice. While studying accounting at the University of Utah, Alex found himself learning more from podcasts and books than from his classes. After graduation, he took a job at the front desk of a dental office to put that knowledge into practice. Alex has built his career on curiosity, resilience, and an endless appetite for reading and learning. Entrepreneurship has transformed his life, and he believes its future is brighter than ever. With instant access to the wisdom of the world’s greatest minds, he sees unlimited opportunity for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Using his entrepreneurial skills, Alex founded Nuvia Dental Implant Centers. The clinics specialize in giving patients permanent zirconia teeth in 24 hours, eliminating the need for temporary dentures. They offer transparent pricing, flexible payment plans, and emphasize patient eligibility, clinical experience, and the promise of restoring function and confidence through a permanent smile. Alex is also a staunch advocate for eliminating social media, attributing much of his focus and success to staying clear of its distractions. He firmly believes that the defining strength of America—and a gift to humanity—is entrepreneurship: risk-takers betting on themselves, building a better future for their families, communities, and society as a whole.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
Professional Headshots
Social/Networking
Get a free professional headshot at the Huntsman School of Business! Perfect for LinkedIn and other professional profiles. Drop in anytime during the time slot and meet at Shaw’s Café to take your photo.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Covey Case Competition
Workshop/Training
Put your leadership skills to the ultimate test. Join us for the Covey Case Competition, where you’ll tackle real-world business challenges, showcase your strategic thinking, and compete for cash prizes.
Register today!
Covey Drive Workshop - Michelle SMith
Workshop/Training
Ignite your professional ambition with Michelle Smith. Learn how to unlock the internal motivation and passion needed to sustain high performance and achieve your most audacious goals.
BAP Professional Meeting with Greg Bleazard (CFO at Kenworth Sales, Inc.)
Social/Networking
Join us for an inside look at an accounting career that spans both public accounting and industry. Our guest speaker is a CFO who began his career in public accounting and will share how those experiences shaped his path to executive leadership. Come hear practical insights, career advice, and lessons learned that can help you navigate your own accounting journey.
ASC Five Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun!
HackUSU - The Largest Hackathon in the Intermountian West
Social/Networking | Focused Friday
HackUSU 2026 INCOMING!!!
Join us at Utah State University for 24 hours of creativity, collaboration, and innovation at HackUSU 2026, happening February 27–28 in Huntsman Hall.
Students from all majors and skill levels are invited to build, learn, and connect with industry professionals while competing for thousands of dollars in prizes. Whether you’re hacking all night, attending workshops, or networking with sponsors, HackUSU is designed to be an inclusive, high-energy experience for everyone.
Food: Meals, snacks, and drinks provided
Cost: $15
Registration is open now!
https://lnkd.in/dd5hjZtW
Competition Tracks Include:
• Cybersecurity
• Hardware
• Hack the Planet
• Game Development
• AI & Machine Learning
• Datathon
• Sports Analytics
Sponsors Include:
• Space Dynamics Laboratory
• Lightning Kite
• AT&T
• L3Harris
• Sage Labs
• Focused Support LLC
• 309th Software Engineering Group
• Lucid Software
Whether you're a seasoned coder or just curious about tech, HackUSU is designed to be inclusive, educational, and fun. We hope you’ll consider joining us for this unforgettable experience.
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
DECA — Let's Get Ready for Nationals (Event Prep Meeting)
Student Activities
DECA National Qualifiers: Come and get event tips from your club presidency. Today's presentation is by Jackson Capener, president of Huntsman DECA. We will also have travel information. Remember, the $150 payment for Nationals is due by March 3. Contact Cheryl for questions.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
ASC Five Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun!
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
Shingo Connect: USA
Conference/Seminar
At Shingo Connect, professionals from across industries come together to learn, connect, and grow with one shared goal: to improve every day. This year’s theme — Accelerating Human-Centered Transformation — explores how true excellence emerges when technology and systems align with people, culture, and principles. If you believe in leading with purpose and building organizations where excellence is the standard, this is your conference.
ELS: Justin Haskell
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Justin Haskell began his career in the life insurance field, where he realized that Medicare plan solutions and final expense benefits were a growing need for people across the country. He decided to start Maximum Senior Benefits (MSB), a national company focused on offering these benefits while also providing peace of mind in the process. For over a decade, MSB has hired competitive, passionate sales professionals who seek to offer comfortable, tailored solutions to individuals and their families. Justin’s story starts well before that in the small town of Elk Ridge, Utah, where he spent his entire childhood, attending Payson High School and graduating in 1998. After high school, Justin served a Latter-day Saint mission in the Dominican Republic. He then attended Utah State University, majoring in International Studies with minors in International Business, Portuguese, and French. After graduating, Justin joined Best Buddies International, a nonprofit designed to help people with disabilities. While working for Best Buddies International, Justin moved across the country—from California to Florida—before finally settling in Utah to run Best Buddies’ Utah operation. During that time, he discovered a love for business and entrepreneurship, which led him to return to school and earn his MBA. Soon thereafter, he founded Maximum Senior Benefits. Justin currently resides in Elk Ridge, Utah, with his wife, Leslie, and their five children.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Covey Empathy Workshop
Workshop/Training
Discover the power of emotional intelligence in leadership. Jason Thompson leads this immersive workshop on Empathy, teaching you how to build deeper connections and lead with genuine understanding.
IMA Professional Meeting
Social/Networking
Tom Colligan, Treasurer for Cyber Ark, will be speaking about tips for career success.
BAP Professional Meeting with Peter Olinto (UWorld)
Social/Networking
Get energized for CPA exam success with Peter Olinto, one of the most recognizable voices in CPA prep. Peter will share proven study strategies, motivation tips, and insider advice on how to tackle the exam efficiently and confidently. If the CPA is on your horizon, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss.
Leading for Good: Non-Profit Panel
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday
Non-profits need strong business minds. Join us for a conversation with leaders who use business training to drive social impact—balancing mission with sustainability, stewardship, and strategic growth. This panel will show how your degree can be a powerful tool for community change.
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
Spring Runoff Conference
Conference/Seminar
The USU Spring Runoff Conference is an annual gathering that provides a forum for interdisciplinary sharing of ideas on water-related issues in Utah and the Intermountain Region. Topics encompass all aspects of water science, ecology, policy, engineering, and management. USU and the Northern Utah Water Users are jointly hosting the conference which will be held at the Cache County Event Center.
BLOOM & BUILD: Communicating Your Value
Special Event
Join classmates and professionals for an interactive workshop designed to help you confidently talk about yourself and your experiences when pursuing jobs, graduate school, scholarships, and other opportunities. You’ll learn how to articulate your value clearly, tell your story with impact, and advocate for yourself—skills that can open doors and increase your earning potential. Bonus: This is a garden-party–themed event with food and beverages provided. Garden-party attire encouraged—come polished, creative, or casually chic. Build confidence, build your story, and enjoy a great vibe while you’re at it.
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
Spring Runoff Conference
Conference/Seminar
The USU Spring Runoff Conference is an annual gathering that provides a forum for interdisciplinary sharing of ideas on water-related issues in Utah and the Intermountain Region. Topics encompass all aspects of water science, ecology, policy, engineering, and management. USU and the Northern Utah Water Users are jointly hosting the conference which will be held at the Cache County Event Center.
Professional Headshots
Social/Networking
Get a free professional headshot at the Huntsman School of Business! Perfect for LinkedIn and other professional profiles. Drop in anytime during the time slot and meet at Shaw’s Café to take your photo.
Learning Staircase Series - Abigail Woosley
Social/Networking
Abigail Woosley participated in the SEED program which took her to the Philippines. While there, Abigail helped small business owners expand their company in order to help them escape poverty. She was able to use her experiences in the Philippines as a career launchpad.
ELS: Michelle Smith
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Michelle Smith strategically manages and oversees the operations of key sports and entertainment businesses, including the Salt Lake Bees, Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres, and Big League Utah. She is committed to elevating guest experiences, supporting business partnerships, creating family memories, and enriching lives. As Chief People Officer, she is responsible for the successful integration and onboarding of newly acquired businesses. The role supports the portfolio’s People & Culture vision and strategy with appropriate practices, policies, and programming that are responsive to the changing dynamics of the workforce, supportive of the diverse needs of the businesses, and ensure a consistent commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Larry H. Miller Company. Prior to her role with the company, Michelle cultivated more than 20 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry, gaining business strategy expertise in marketing, sales, and human resources. Most recently, Michelle served as Chief People Officer for the National Basketball Association’s Utah Jazz franchise. Michelle was recently named one of Utah Business Magazine’s 2020 “30 Women to Watch,” is a founding board member of Women in Sports & Events, and was a former co-chair of the Gail Miller Women’s Leadership Group.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
Professional Headshots
Social/Networking
Get a free professional headshot at the Huntsman School of Business! Perfect for LinkedIn and other professional profiles. Drop in anytime during the time slot and meet at Shaw’s Café to take your photo.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Salt Lake City Finance Career Trip
Special Event
Join the Finance Club for a career exploration trip to Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, March 27th. This one-day experience will provide you with the opportunity to visit leading financial firms—including Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and Redo—and learn directly from recruiters and alumni about their roles, firm culture, and career paths. Throughout the day, you will engage with professionals, network with team members, and connect with HSB alumni currently working at these organizations. This trip is a great way to gain real-world insight into the finance industry while building meaningful professional connections. A pre-trip meeting will be held to review travel logistics and the day’s itinerary. Students may arrange carpools if interested. The first firm visit will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Fidelity Investments in downtown Salt Lake City, with the final visit expected to conclude around 3:00 p.m in Draper. A light breakfast and lunch will be provide.
Careers That Adapt: HR Panel
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday
Join a members of our HR Advisory board as they discuss developing skills, navigating your career growth, and driving results to thrive in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) environment.
ASC Five Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun!
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Special Event
Need help filing your taxes? The School of Accountancy will be participating in the VITA program and can help you file your taxes. First come first serve.
ELS: Joseph Grenney
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Joseph Grenny is an author of ten books, including four New York Times bestselling titles with more than seven million copies in print. His works are also standard texts in universities worldwide. His bestsellers include Crucial Conversations, Crucial Influence, Crucial Accountability, and Change Anything. Joseph’s work has been used by nearly half of the Forbes Global 2000 and has helped millions of people achieve better relationships and results. In 1990, Joseph cofounded Crucial Learning, one of the world’s most respected learning and organizational development firms. Crucial Learning offers solutions to achieve healthy communication, high-performance habits, productive relationships, and influential leadership. It has a community of more than 20,000 certified trainers and facilitators worldwide. Joseph is also the cofounder and current board chair of Unitus Labs, an international nonprofit that has helped more than 50 million people increase their self-reliance. Unitus Labs affiliates have provided capital arrangement services of more than $4 billion to some of the world’s most successful socially oriented ventures. Joseph is cofounder and board chair of The Other Side Academy (TOSA), a residential school that teaches vocational and life skills to people with histories of crime, addiction, and homelessness. In 2021, he cofounded The Other Side Village, a 430-home community for the chronically homeless based on principles of self-reliance and peer accountability. A dynamic keynote speaker and leading social scientist for business performance, Joseph’s work has been translated into twenty-eight languages and is available in thirty-six countries.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Covey Adaptability Workshop - Kristyn Cox
Workshop/Training
Thrive in a changing world. Join Kristyn Cox for a hands-on workshop on adaptability, where you will learn to navigate uncertainty and turn disruption into a competitive advantage.
Pickleball Serve & Solve Your First Case Competition
Workshop/Training | Focused Friday
Pickleball Serve & Solve is the perfect way to break into the competition scene at Huntsman. The competition features a fun business case about local Cache Valley company includes food, custom swag, prize money, and friendly competition.
No open registration. Spectators welcome.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
DECA — CICDC Info and Fun in Kentucky!
Student Activities
DECA National Qualifiers: Get excited for Nationals in Kentucky! CICDC is going to be epic! Today's presentation is by Macy Smith and Reagen Chesmer. Come and find out about all of the fun to be had at CICDC in Kentucky.
ELS: Shark Tank
Special Event
Shark Tank Night will host several successful entrepreneurs (Kristyn Allred, Jacob McHargue, Amy Rees Anderson, and Nate Putnam) to judge a few of our students and their pitch to win start-up money to grow their business.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
Covey Closing Social
Social/Networking
Join us for food and fun at the Covey Closing Social!
ASC Five Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun!
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
Huntsman DECA Club Presidency Office Hours
Student Activities
This is the Tuesday before we leave for Kentucky! Your Huntsman DECA Club presidency will be on the 3rd floor of the Gardner building to answer questions and help in any way they can.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Wednesday - Tuesday
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
ASC Maker Monday
Workshop/Training
Maker Mondays are a drop-in, open work space to kick off your week—sometimes starting with a quick tutorial, then opening up for you to build projects, tackle homework, or try out new ideas. Data Faculty and TAs will be around to help, so you don’t stay stuck and can keep learning and creating faster!
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2026 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2026 final examinations week.
Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC)
Student Activities
The Student Organization for Cybersecurity (SOC) meets every Wednesday at 7 PM. Find us on MyUSU -> Participate -> and join our Discord for updates on what we are doing each week. Anyone and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill or knowledge level! SOC provides opportunities to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills, network with professionals, build resumes, and generally have fun while doing it.
ASC Innovation Lab
Workshop/Training
Join us every Thursday for the Analytics Solutions Center’s Innovation Lab, a space where students and faculty come together to explore the latest in data analytics, information systems, AI, and more. Each lab features presentations from industry leaders, faculty experts, or students, along with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy free lunch! Participants can also get involved in paid projects with major companies or join peer-led cohort projects and startups.
ASC Five Slide Friday
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us every other week for Five-Slide Fridays! These events are casual lunchtime meetups (bring your own lunch!) where faculty and students share short talks about their research, projects, career paths, or favorite data tools. While some people use more than five slides, we promise to keep it informal and fun!
Commencement
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring commencement 2026.
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Graduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Undergraduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
14-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
65 instruction days, 1 test day
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
Memorial Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Memorial Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed May 25 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
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