CNR Student Models For Good Cause

College of Natural Resources graduate student, Dawnee Burson, is hoping to win a modeling competition to help out here home town. Winners of the competition, sponsored by Maurices, recieve a gift card, a chance to model, and $7,500 to direct to a 501 (c) 3 charity in your hometown.

"If I win, I would like to fix up the lake in my hometown, Ramah, NM," said Burson. "Our lake used to be a beautiful area and a great place for fishing, BBQs, picnics, hiking, and other recreation. Unfortunately, it has really gone downhill and is in desperate need of attention. As I am nearing completion of my masters degree in natural resources, I could apply what I have learned in doing this project and thanks to my studies here, at Utah State, will be able to do a better job of it than I could have had I tried to do this years ago." 
You can vote for Dawnee here. Voters can cast votes every 24 hours, and voting is open until March 19.

On and Around Campus 3/5 - 3/10

Students enjoying 55 degree weather on Monday  afternoon.

Monday 03/05

ASUSU Appointed Officer Applications Due

Applications for an ASUSU Appointed Office are due today to the Student Involvement Office (TSC 326) at noon. Appointed Offices include: Admin. Assistant, Public Relations Director, Activities Director, Arts & Lectures Director, and Traditions Director.

Understanding Emotions Workshop

11:00a.m.-12:30p.m.

TSC 310

You Can't Beat This

There's been a lot of chatter on Twitter about the brown/red color of the snow around the sidewalks of campus.

An update was provided by Rob Reeder, assistant director for Facilities Maintenance, in response to several comments and concerns.

The new ice melting product being tested on campus sidewalks includes a 50 percent solution from a sugar beet byproduct. It is not an oil-based product. The ice melt’s darker color is attributed to the sugar beet base.

Facilities is testing the product as another campus effort to be environmentally friendly, Reeder said, and the product is being used on other campuses across the country with good results.

Contact: Rob Reeder, Facilities Maintenance assistant director, (435) 797-8312,rob.reeder@usu.edu

Logan Regional Sponsors Athlete of the Month

Logan Regional Hospital is sponsoring an athlete of the month. Fans of the Facebook page can vote for a student athlete of the month. The student with the most votes will be featured in the Utah Statesman. This round, a random voter will be treated to a free lunch at Winger’s.

Ag Sciences Building Ribbon Cutting

It was a packed house at the ribbon cutting for Utah State's newest building. Attendees watched the ceremonies from three different levels within the building.

Dean of the College of Agriculture, Noelle Cockett, speaks to a packed house.

Ideas Wanted for Simplifying Lives of Seniors

Student uses wheelchair lift.

Utah State University’s Assistive Technology Lab celebrated Engineering Week by highlighting some student-created devices aimed at making life easier for aging Americans. One allows people to work underneath a car, even if they don’t have the use of their legs. The other is a wheelchair lift that simplifies lifting and stowing a wheelchair into a car’s trunk.

The creeper could come in handy for just about any shop with a senior mechanic who would like to minimize the stress on his knees. The wheelchair lift would make life easier for a caretaker who can assist a person in a wheelchair, but who struggles with wrangling a 50-pound wheelchair.

Dr. Steve Hansen, who mentored the student inventors, said more ideas for assistive technology are always welcome.  He’s the author of a five-year, $125,000 grant that funds student-developed technology to assist aging Americans. The grant will continue through 2016, so if you can think of a problem that an engineer could solve, go to the Utah Assistive Technology Program’s blog and leave them a comment..

How Are You Saving For College?

Some Aggies are getting creative in their spending (saving) habits. What are you doing?

On and Around Campus 2/20-2/26

@USUFootball: While you are sleeping, the Aggies are working!#AggieLife

Monday 02/20

President’s Day (No Classes)

Tuesday 02/21

Attend Monday’s Schedule

Aggies for Christ

8:00p.m.- 10:00p.m.

TSC Hub

Aggies for Christ is a weekly bible study this semester focusing on the names of Jesus and their meanings. Fellowship starts at 8 PM and the study begins at 8:30 PM. All religions are welcome. Bring your bible and be ready to learn!

Contact:  Shelby Frauen (623) 466-4470  sfrauen@hotmail.com

Lost Treasures of Utah State University Exhibit

10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Feb. 21^st – March 22^nd

Twain Tippetts Exhibition Hall

The 'Lost Treasures of Utah State University' exhibit will feature artwork that has been long forgotten by most. The exhibit will feature generations of art from Utah State’s history. An opening reception will be held Friday, Feb. 24, from 5-7 p.m. in the Tippetts Exhibit Hall of the Chase Fine Arts Center.

I Art You!

Not sure how to tell that certain someone exactly how you feel? Or maybe you aren't able to articulate in words your exact sentiments. This February, the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum is here to help.

From Feb. 1-18, museum visitors are invited to select artwork at the museum as a symbolic Valentine’s Day gift for their sweethearts, friends or family. Visitors can then write a personal message on heart-shaped Post-it notes to be placed next to the selected artwork. 

Museum goers can search for artwork together or select artwork in advance and send their Valentine on a search through the museum for the gift. Throughout the month of February, visitors can see which pieces of art others have chosen to give. Examples of visitor-selected gifts will also be posted to the museum’s Facebook page.

We Believe That We Will Win!

Big Blue "fives" the student section.

There's nothing quite like attending an Aggie game in the Spectrum. We've always known this at Utah State, but the nation is finally catching on.

"The casual fan thinks Duke or Kansas has the best students. But any knowledgeable hoops-head should know that you guys do it the best,"  said the bloggers from Ballin' is a Habit after seeing their first game in person.

Now Aggie fans can vote for USU's Student Section as the best in the nation! On the Facebook pages of GEIGO Best of College Basketball and I Love College Hoops, fans can cast their vote.

Thursday, Feb. 9 will be a night of student section appreciation as the the women's basketball team takes on La Tech followed directly by the men's game against the Bulldogs.

Support your Aggies on the court and on Facebook!