You finish a club meeting and meet up with some friends you met at Aggie B.L.U.E. One of your friends reminds you of a service project coming up and asks you if you are going to watch the movie that the Student Activities Board is showing that night. Another friend wants to know if you can help them campaign for student government and asks you if you have found a date for the dance. And this is only Monday.
The best part is you’re having so much fun that you don’t even realize all of the experience you’re picking up along the way. You’re gaining important skills like teamwork, leadership and time management, things that will serve you your entire life.
A complete education, in and out of the classroom, is one of the benefits you’ll find when you choose to attend Utah State. There are countless ways to get involved, meet new people and simply enjoy life on the best residential campus in the Intermountain West. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or a graduate student, the opportunities are waiting for you.
No matter what you want to do, you can do it all. It simply takes a desire to get involved.
Clubs and Activities
Utah State sponsors more than 200 student-run clubs and organizations. Whether you’re interested in intramural sports, honorary societies, religious fellowships or simply hanging out with fun, optimistic people, there is always something for you to do at Utah State. Even if there isn’t already a club for what you want to do, it’s easy to start a new one. In addition, the Student Activities Board plans a wide variety of activities and special events, like concerts, movies and dances like the Howl – Utah State’s famous annual Halloween party.
The HURD
The HURD is Utah State’s brand new spirit club for athletics, club sports and recreation. The HURD was created to promote: involvement in athletics, school spirit, attendance at all athletic events, wearing blue and having fun. There is a $20 fee to join that covers the basic cost to run all of the different programs. With this fee you will receive: an official HURD t-shirt, a discount card to use around Cache Valley, free food at all tailgating and away game parties as well as other events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining please contact Tracey Torman by e-mail at HURD@cc.usu.edu.
Community Service
The Val R. Christensen Service Center is the on campus resource for students who are interested in serving the campus and local community. Whether you’re interested in working with children, the elderly, people with disabilities or just the community in general, there is a service opportunity for you. The center has 16 volunteer programs, such as Best Buddies, Special Olympics, Spanish Ambassadors and many more.
Service-Learning Scholars
Make service and leadership a part of your education. Service-Learning Scholars at Utah State are an elite group of students dedicated to making a difference in their community. Students accepted into this program will earn academic credit for hands-on service-learning experiences. As a Service-Learning Scholar you will apply what you learn in your field of study while addressing issues in your community. To contact Service-Learning, e-mail us at servelearn@cc.usu.edu or call 435-797-2912.
Greek Life
Discover what it means to be Greek, to belong, to serve, to study, to have a great time making memories and life-long friends. Utah State University fraternity and sorority members are part of a community of students and alumni who value character, leadership, scholarship and service. Fraternity and sorority members create a broad network of friends who support and enforce social responsibility. Find your place, be yourself and be a part of something big at Utah State.
Student Government
When students join together, amazing things can happen. That’s the whole idea behind student government. More than most campuses, Utah State students are involved in decisions that affect the university. The Associated Students of Utah State University – otherwise known as ASUSU – is the student voice on campus, focused on continually improving student life at Utah State University. Students participate in student government through the ASUSU Executive Council, the Academic Senate and their respective committees. All that is asked of you is that you never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed students can make a difference, because sometimes that’s the only way.
Aggie B.L.U.E.
With a new twist on an old tradition, this year’s fall leadership program will truly be Building Leaders for University Excellence. This annual two day seminar, held August 21st and 22nd, features activities and small-group workshops to teach students about communication, team building, leadership development and more. To register for this amazing experience, please visit http://a-station.usu.edu/aggieblue.cfm by July 31, 2006.
Leadership House
One of Utah State’s themed residential Community Lifestyles, Leadership House is home to almost 70 student leaders who share experiences, build friendships and improve their skills in communication, collaboration and teamwork. Interested? Apply online at www.housing.usu.edu.
Aggie Leadership Academy
Sponsored by the Val R. Christensen Service Center, the Academy provides intense leadership training during overnight retreats each month. For information, go to http://servicecenter.usu.edu/ala.html.
There are many other leadership opportunities at Utah State, sometimes right under your nose. All it takes is a little determination and a lot of enthusiasm to run for club officer, plan an event, or organize an intramural team. Go for it!
Interested? Contact Us.
The Student Involvement and Leadership Center, located in Room 326 of the Taggart Student Center, serves as the clearinghouse for student involvement and leadership opportunities. Call us at 435-797-2912, e-mail us at involvement@cc.usu.edu or check us out on the web at http://a-station.usu.edu. For more information, contact Tiffany Evans, Director, tiffanye@cc.usu.edu.
