Sponsored by SUU Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism (ORPT) program, Convocations, and College of Humanities and Social Sciences
For more information, contact Anne Smith, OES Coordinator, smith_a@suu.edu, Reggie Griffiths, surfmonkey7@hotmail.com, (801)608-6378, or Joan Anderson, PE Dept. Secretary, 435.586.7816
NOTE: OES IS A REQUIREMENT FOR CONVOCATION CREDIT
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Partners in the Parks | Matt Nickerson, Co-Direcor, Partners in the Parks |
| Febuary 2 | Cross Country Skiing: Get Outdoors Year Round | Topher Mason, SUU Physical Education Instructor |
| February 9 | Recreation Opportunities on the Pine Valley Ranger District | Marcia Gilles, Recreation Natural Resource Specialist, Pine Valley District, US Forest Service |
| February 16 | Multiple Use Management on BLM Lands: Considerations for Permitting an Off-Road Vehicle Race in Endangered Species Habitat, A Joint Seminar with the SUU Biology Seminar Series (*Note Different Time and Location: Thursday, 4 pm Sci 114) | Michael Herder, Assoc. District Mgr, Bureau of Land Management, Ely, Nevada District |
| February 23 | Reconnecting American Indian Youth with the Public Lands: The American Indian Youth Cultural Resource Internship at Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument | David Van Alfen, Archaeologist, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument |
| March 1 | Spend a Day and PLAY! Utah State Parks and Recreation | Lawrence Twitchell, Assistant Southwest Utah Region Manager, Utah State Parks |
| March 8 | Technology in the Parks: Cedar Breaks National Monument’s New Wildflower App | Daphne Sewing, Chief of Education and Partnerships, Cedar Breaks National Monument |
| March 15 | SUU Spring Break - No OES this week | |
| March 22 | Search and Rescue: Prevention in the Wilderness | Craig Thexton, US Park Ranger, Search and Rescue Coordinator, Zion National Park |
| March 29 | A Visit to the Past: Collections at the SUU Archaeological Repository (NOTE: Involves tour of repository) | Barbara Frank, Director, SUU Archaeological Repository |
| April 5 | Red Cliffs Desert Reserve: Habitat/Wildlife/Recreation, A Joint Seminar with the SUU Biology Seminar Series (*Note Different Time and Location: Thursday, 4 pm Sci 114) |
Cornell Christensen, Outreach Coordinator, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve |
| April 12 | SUMA (Southern Utah Museum of Art) Art Hikes: Learn from the Masters in their Natural Backyards | Joanne Brattain, SUMA Community Engagement Committee Chair |
| April 19 | Bryce Canyon National Park: Southern Utah University’s Eastern Outdoor Campus | Gayle Pollock, Executive Director, Bryce Canyon Natural History Association, and Chair, Southern Utah University Board of Trustees |
