Honors Issues Forum is a chance to be interactive with real people involved in today's most controversial issues. It offers the perfect opportunity to get the real stories behind the issues. Issues Forum is usually held on Wednesday in Special Collections of the WSU Library.  If you have questions about the Forums, contact Spencer Hatch at spencerhatch@mail.weber.edu

Partnership with Service Projects are available for Honors Students giving them a chance to contribute to their community and to Weber State University.  In addition, it is a great way to meet new people and make new friends.  Josh Jones is the chair for 2009-2010.  If you have questions or suggestions, contact Josh as esquia@juno.com

Social/Cultural activities are an opportunity for Honors students to join together in activities with each other and with other members of the Weber State community.  It is a great way for Honors students to meet and make friends. Denae Hoog, last years Honors/BIS Senator, will be the chair for the 2009-2010 academic year.  Denae is excited to have your help and suggestions.  Contact her at denaehoog@weber.edu

Food for Thought is a monthly event where students can come to the Honors Center, enjoy free pizza and a lecture from one of the WSU professors.  Justin Williamson will be happy to visit with you about ideas for the upcoming Food for Thought series.  Contact Justin at justinwilliamson@mail.weber.edu

 Upcoming Events Fall 2009

Honors Kickoff Picnic

• Date:      September 2, 2009 
  Time:      5:30pm for all new honor's students & 6:00pm for all returning honor's students
  Place:      Veteran's Grove (directly east of the Browning Center)  In cas of inclement weather join us in Ballroom B of the Union Building
• A barbeque supper will be served (no cost) and you will get to participate in a drawing for prizes. 
• RSVP by August 28th to Marilyn Diamond at mdiamond@weber.edu 

Partnership with Service

•  Date:    September 10th
•  Time:    8:30am - 4:30pm
•   Place:  Ogden Rescue Mission (organizing food storage)
• RSVP to Josh Jones by September 2nd at esquia@juno.com

 What Did We Do Spring 2009?

Honors Issues Forum -

The face of Europe has changed dramatically over the pas 20 years.  The Honors Issues Forum presented a panel discussion in late January.  Panelists were  WSU professors who came from a number of different European nations.  Panelists included Erica Daines (Germany), Dr. Dan Bedford (Great Britain), Dr. Marjukka Ollilainen (Finland), Dr. Marek Mayjasik (Poland) and Dr. Doris Geide-Stevenson (Germany).

What decisions did the Utah legislature make and why?  Some of these questions were answered at an Issues Forum held in April.  Various representatives from both the republican and democratic side voiced their views.

Food for Thought -  

During February, Dr. Michael Olpin talked to Honors students about how to handle stress.  It was a timely subject as students were all getting ready for upcoming mid-term exams.  Students also enjoyed pizza.

 Dr. Gene Bozniak of the Botany Department spoke in the Honors Center during the month of April about appreciating our environment.  Students enjoyed a great lunch from Snider's Sandwich Shop.

Partnership with Service -

 Honors students spent several Saturdays helping out with Habitat for Humanity. 

Social/Cultural -

A scavenger hunt with cameras turned into a fun and competitive event for Honors students during spring semester.  It was a great time for students to just "chill" and make new friends.