Professor to Speak about 'The Sopranos,' 'Seinfeld' at the Smithsonian
Richard Greene, associate professor of philosophy at Weber State University, will present a one-day seminar Jan. 21 at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
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Acclaimed Actress of Film, Stage to Work with WSU Students
Claire Bloom, famed actress of film and stage, will spend a week working with Weber State University students as the 2006 Dean W. and Carol W. Hurst Artist-in-Residence.
Innovative Nursing Lab Fosters Critical Thinking
Weber State University nursing faculty have developed an innovative way to educate future nurses that encourages students to hone their critical thinking skills.
Utah Historian to Address Legend of Bear Lake Monster
Utah historian Will Bagley will present “The Bear Lake Monster and Utah's other Infamous Aquatic Outlaws,” Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Lair on Weber State University’s Ogden campus.
‘CSI’ Consultant to Speak at WSU Convocation
Dr. Gary Telgenhoff, a forensic pathologist and consultant to CBS’s hit television series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” will discuss his work with the show Jan. 25 at noon in Weber State University’s Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.
Popular Mascot Night Returns Saturday
Approximately 30 mascots from area businesses, organizations, and high schools will join Waldo the Wildcat to entertain fans at the Saturday's men’s basketball game vs. Idaho State. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. at the Dee Events Center.
WSU Accounting Professor Appointed Chairman of Federal Board
Weber State University alumnus and visiting accounting professor Tom Allen has been named to the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB).
Speaker to Share ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Experience
The hotel manager who saved more than 1,000 people during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” will speak at Weber State University Feb. 1 at noon in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.
Planetarium Programming Reaches Out to Hispanics
Ott Planetarium Receives Record $1 Million in Federal Funds
Events Planned to Remember Late Beat Writer and Muse
A series of activities and events are planned for Feb. 8 in Ogden and Salt Lake City to celebrate the 80th birthday of the late Beat writer and muse Neal Cassady, who was born in Salt Lake City.
WSU to Host Native American Symposium
Weber State University will host an inaugural Native American Symposium Feb. 9 in Stewart Library Special Collections.
UMT Schedules Final Round of Auditions for 2006 Season
WSU English Professors Prepare for Pop Culture Presentations
Two Weber State University English professors will be presenting at the 27th Annual Southwest/Texas Popular Culture & American Culture Associations meeting in Albuquerque, N.M., Feb. 8-11.
Campus Radio Station Launches New Format
OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University’s campus radio station KWCR-88.1 FM has recently changed its format and name in hopes of attracting more listeners.
Speaker to Address ‘Science of Compatibility’ at WSU
Two years after teaching Weber State University students “The Art of Kissing,” Michael Christian returns to Ogden to discuss “Mate Smart: The Science of Compatibility” Feb. 22 at noon in the WSU Shepherd Union Ballroom.
Psychology Professor Named 2006 Hinckley Fellow
Eric Amsel, department chair and professor of psychology at Weber State University, has been named the 2006 John S. Hinckley Fellow.
GM Honors Automotive Technology Professors
Two Weber State University automotive technology professors were honored recently by General Motors Corp. for their outstanding service, which may in turn provide the automotive technology program and its students with greater resources.
WSU Student Organizations to Examine Issues of War
Weber State University’s Honors Issues Forum and Amnesty International chapter will sponsor “Tortured American Values” week Feb. 21-24 with a variety of lectures, discussions and theater events.
Public Response Prompts Expanded POW Exhibit at Stewart Library
A popular photo exhibit at Weber State University that captured the imagination of local residents is reopening with a more extensive display.
WSU Seeking Presenters for Cultural Exchange Event
Weber State University is seeking presenters and groups from along the Wasatch Front to raise cultural awareness by providing interactive demonstrations and presentations at an upcoming campus event.
Professor to Discuss Canyons of Dinosaur National Monument
Associate English professor Hal Crimmel will present “A Place of Rivers: The Canyons of Dinosaur National Monument,” Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Weber State University’s Lindquist Alumni Center.
WSU to Host Conference Encouraging Women to Aspire Higher
Weber State University will host the Aspire Higher in the Game of Life conference, March 11 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.
WSU Set to Host Second Annual Faculty Forum
Weber State University will host the Second Annual Faculty Forum: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Activities, March 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Building.
Cravens Relieved of Head Coaching Duties
Weber State University announced today that Joe Cravens has been released from his duties as head coach of the men’s basketball team following back-to-back losing seasons.
Nurse to Address Her Global Humanitarian Efforts
Mary Lightfine, a self-proclaimed “nurse without boundaries,” will speak at Weber State University March 8 at noon in the Shepherd Union Ballroom. Her presentation will focus on her time spent traveling to render medical aid to people throughout the world.
WSU Students Organize Benefit Concert to Help Rwandan Orphanage and Educational Center
Students from a variety of clubs and organizations at Weber State University are sponsoring a benefit concert and silent auction on March 28 to raise money for an orphanage/educational center in Rwanda.
Alumni Association Offers Nevada Trip to Examine History of Vice
The Weber State University Alumni Association is sponsoring an overnight bus trip to Wendover, Nev. to explore that state’s history of legalized gambling and prostitution.
Online Education Pioneer and Retired Administrator Honored with 2006 Dixon Award
Children’s School Accepting Applications for Next Year
The Melba S. Lehner Children’s School at Weber State University is now accepting applications for the 2006-07 school year.
New Award Honors Three WSU Professors for Excellence
International Students Bring the World to WSU
Weber State University invites the community to enjoy a night of dinner and entertainment at the international student banquet “Bringing the World to WSU,” March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.
Symposium to Showcase Undergraduate Research at WSU
Weber State University will host the third annual Undergraduate Research Symposium and Celebration on March 27 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Building.
WSU Professors Elected to National Research Council
Two Weber State University professors were recently elected to three-year terms as councilors for the Council on Undergraduate Research, making WSU one of only five universities in the country with four or more representatives on the national body.
“Lovely Bones” Author to Speak at WSU
Alice Sebold, acclaimed author of “The Lovely Bones,” will speak at Weber State University, March 30 at noon in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.
WSU Names Rahe Basketball Coach
Randy Rahe has been named as the new head coach of the Weber State University men’s basketball team.
WSU to Host 2006 Science Olympiad
Utah's Science Olympiad, featuring 49 teams representing schools from across the state, will be held April 1 at Weber State University.
Stewart Library to Hold Annual Book Sale
Books by the bagful will be available for purchase at the Friends of the Stewart Library’s annual book sale on March 30-31 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Criminal Justice Department to Host Career Fair at WSU
Weber State University will host a Criminal Justice Career Fair on April 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.
Annual Commemoration Explores Responsibility and Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Genocide
In the aftermath of genocide, how do individuals and nations move forward? Is reconciliation possible? These are just a few of the topics speakers and presenters will address as part of “The Aftermath of Genocide: Responsibility and Reconciliation,” Weber State University’s 12th Annual Holocaust Commemoration.
WSU to Host Alcohol Awareness Activities
Comedian Bernie McGrenahan will visit Weber State University April 6 at noon in the Shepherd Union Ballroom B in conjunction with National Alcohol Screening Day.
LDS Author to Speak at WSU about Newly Released Book
Author and historian Richard Lyman Bushman will speak at Weber State University April 10 at 7 p.m. about his recent book “Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling.”
WSU Welcomes Celebrate Shakespeare! Festival to Ogden
The 2006 Celebrate Shakespeare! Festival will visit Ogden and WSU this week.
WSU Broadcasters Receive National Awards
After winning six first-place awards at the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) regional competition, broadcast students from Weber State University recently received two grand-prize awards at the NBS national student electronic media competition.
Students Promote Appreciation of Poetry, One Poem at a Time
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, what does a poem a week provide? Perhaps it’s nourishment for the soul.
Mechanical Engineering Students’ Senior Project Headed for Rough Terrain
For 11 Weber State University seniors, the toughest test of their college careers may occur after they graduate.
Summer Youth Program Casualty of Federal Budget Cuts
Due to a federal budget cut, the National Youth Sports Program, which has benefited hundreds of area youths the past eight summers, has not been funded for 2006.
WSU to Host Sexual Assault Awareness Symposium
In an effort to increase awareness of sexual assault, Weber State University will host a symposium April 20 where individuals throughout the community will present on their roles in handling sexual assault cases.
Second WSU Student Invited to Present on Capitol Hill
OGDEN, Utah – For the second year in a row, a Weber State University student has been invited to present undergraduate research at the prestigious Posters on the Hill event, scheduled for April 25 in Washington, D.C.
WSU Faculty Honored by State for Use of Technology
A Weber State University associate clinical laboratory sciences professor and a team of librarians from Stewart Library are among those honored by the Utah System of Higher Education for outstanding use of technology.
WSU Students to Present Projects to Public
Two Weber State University student organizations – chapters of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Welding Society – will host a car show and senior projects display April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in WSU parking lots A4 and A5.
Four to Receive Honorary Degrees at WSU Commencement
Weber State University will award honorary degrees to a CEO of one of the world’s largest lodging and hospitality companies; a former professor who pioneered online education; a former trustee and community advocate for education and the arts; and a nationally recognized volunteer advocate at the university’s 127th commencement May 4 at 6 p.m. in the Dee Events Center.
WSU Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Class of 2006
Weber State University officials are expecting the Class of 2006 to total more than 3,300 graduates. More than 2,130 candidates for graduation this spring will be honored May 4-5 during WSU’s 127th commencement.
WSU Student Poet Receives National Award, Has Work Published
Weber State University senior Hannah New will have a collection of her poems published as a result of being selected as the best in the nation by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS).
WSU to Host Critical Incident Stress Conference
Weber State University Continuing Education will host the first-ever training conference in the state of Utah by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) May 18-21 at the Sheraton City Centre Hotel (150 S. 500 W.) in Salt Lake City.
Student Receives Boren Scholarship to Pursue Peace Studies in Japan
Weber State University English student Rob Goodwin has been awarded $18,400 in scholarship money from the National Security Education Program to fund an academic year of study in Nagasaki, Japan.
Traditional and Contemporary Share UMT Stage in 2006
The 2006 Utah Musical Theatre season offers audiences both traditional and contemporary stage productions, performed by homegrown talent and crowd-pleasing UMT alumni.
WSU Group to Teach, Distribute Supplies in Ghana
From May 27 to June 19, Lisa Trujillo, director of clinical education and respiratory therapy instructor at Weber State University, will take her expertise in respiratory therapy and thousands of dollars worth of donated supplies to Africa.
WSU Creates New Service-Learning Position
Weber State University has created a new position, director of the Office of Community-Based and Experiential Learning, to encourage community-based service learning in its courses.
WSU Health Student Receives Award
Nicole Miller, a recent WSU graduate in health information management, has been named outstanding student of the year by the Utah Health Information Management Association.
WSU Professor Wins Technology Award in United Arab Emirates
Weber State University professor and library supervisor Carol Hansen, currently on leave from WSU at Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates, was declared one of 16 winners in the United Arab Emirates Educational I.T. Challenge 2006.
Course Offers State of the Art Recording Software Instruction
Weber State University’s Continuing Education program will offer two workshops on using Digidesign’s Pro Tools software, the premiere audio recording and editing software tool. WSU is the only Digidesign-sponsored school in Utah.
WSU Professor Expounds on Human Genetics in International Magazine
WSU Information Systems & Technologies assistant professor Eric Swedin recently had an article published in "The Futurist" magazine.
Nursing, Spanish Students to Assist and Study in Ecuador
Weber State University nursing students will join Spanish-speaking WSU students on a trip to South America to study Ecuador's culture and health care, as well as offer needed health education and supplies.
WSU to Host Reading and Writing Conference
Weber State University, in conjunction with the Utah State Office of Education (USOE), will host the 22nd Annual Reading & Writing Conference June 16-17 in the Stewart Stadium Sky Suites.
Alumni Association to Hold 1956 Class Reunion
Time is running out to take part in Weber State’s 50th Reunion for the Class of 1956.
UMT Cast Showcases Homegrown Talent
When the 2006 Utah Musical Theatre season opens in early July, Artistic and Managing Director Bruce Cohen hopes audiences will feel right at home.
WSU’s New MHA Degree Approved by Regents
Starting this fall, Weber State University will offer a Master of Health Administration degree in response to demand from local health care providers.
WSU Welcomes Utah Boys' State for 20th Consecutive Year
High school students throughout Utah will be on the Ogden campus from June 12-16 to learn about civic engagement and government processes from local and state leaders.
WSU Seeking Retired Staffers for Luncheon
In preparation for a special luncheon this fall, the Weber State University Alumni Association is seeking current contact information for staff who retired from the university.
Program Benefits Students Interested in Health Care Careers
Thanks to a federally funded grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration and support from the Bamberger Foundation and Utah Medical Association Foundation, 30 high school students will prepare for careers in health care by attending the Health Careers Opportunities Program (HCOP) at Weber State University this summer.
WSU Reaching Out in Summer College Summit Program
Weber State University will host the first-ever Summer College Summit Program June 28-30 to prepare more than 50 high school students for university.
WSU Professor Conducts Fossil Research at Bryce Canyon
Weber State University geosciences professor Jeff Eaton will spend six weeks this summer initiating a complete paleontology survey of the Cretaceous rocks of Bryce Canyon National Park for the park’s administration.
Community to Enjoy Annual Pops Concert and Fireworks
Thousands of people are expected to flock to Weber State University to enjoy the Lindquist Family Symphony Pops and Fireworks, scheduled for July 16, 2006.
Complimentary Tickets Available for UMT Performance
Thanks to proceeds from the Weber County RAMP Initiative, Utah Musical Theatre is offering 300 complimentary tickets to its Aug. 19 matinee performance of "Songs for a New World."
Rost Named Assistant Vice President at WSU
William Rost has been named assistant vice president of Development at Weber State University. Rost comes to WSU from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he served as the assistant chancellor for University Advancement.
Students Take First Place at National Business Competition
Nineteen Weber State University students competed recently at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn., placing first in five competitions and in the top 10 in 11 others.
Businesses Invited to Take Part in Wildcat Block Party
Area businesses are invited to be a part of Weber State University’s Fall 2006 Wildcat Block Party, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1.
‘Songs for a New World’ Makes Utah Premiere with UMT
Utah Musical Theatre’s final production of the 2006 season, “Songs for a New World,” will open Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Peery’s Egyptian Theater (2415 Washington Blvd.) in Ogden.
“A” Lot Parking Permits Go on Sale August 12 at Lampros Hall
The sale of 2006-07 Weber State University parking permits for “A” lots will be held starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Lampros Hall. The original online sale, scheduled for July 31, had to be postponed when the sheer volume of requests overloaded the software application.
Petersen Named to WSU Board of Trustees
The Weber State University Board of Trustees officially announced at its monthly meeting Tuesday that Steven Petersen, co-founder and president of Petersen Inc., will serve a three-year term as a trustee.
'Earthquake Lady' to Speak at WSU
The Weber State University Alumni Association will host a free earthquake preparedness presentation by Maralin Hoff, also known as the "Earthquake Lady," Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Wildcat Block Party to Celebrate Start of School
Weber State University will host the second annual Wildcat Block Party on Sept. 1 at the university's Ogden campus for students, faculty, staff and the community.
Steve Forbes to Speak at WSU Wednesday
Steve Forbes, president and chief executive officer of Forbes and editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine, will speak at noon, Aug. 30 in the Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater on Weber State University’s Ogden campus. The event, which is free to the public, is presented by The Ogden/Weber Chamber in partnership with EDCUtah, Zions Bank and Weber State University.
Davis Campus to Offer Engineering Technology Classes
Weber State University's Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology is offering five new classes at the WSU Davis Campus this fall.
Nurses to Study Threats, Crises Management
Five years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Weber State University nursing students are gaining new perspective on nursing in crisis situations thanks to a unique WSU course.
Events Planned to Celebrate U.S. Constitution
Students and faculty in Weber State University's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences have scheduled a series of discussions and activities leading up to Constitution Day on Sept. 17.
CLS Students Place First at Posters Competition
Two Weber State University clinical laboratory sciences students placed first at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science's student posters competition during the organization's annual meetings in Chicago.
WSU to Offer Small Business Development Course in Spanish
Weber State University’s Small Business Development Center will hold its first Smart Start business seminar in Spanish at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30 at the Business Information Center (2444 Washington Blvd.).
Health Professions to Hold Information Sessions for Prospective Students
The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions will hold two pre-application meetings to help students learn more about enrolling in programs and training available in the college.
WSU's SPJ Student Chapter Receives National Honor
Weber State University's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recently was named the Region 9 student chapter of the year at the organization's national convention in Chicago.
'Remember the Titans' Coach to Speak at WSU
Herman Boone, the head football coach at Virginia's T.C. Williams High School in 1971, will speak at Weber State University on Sept. 20 at noon in the Shepherd Union Gallery. Boone's team was the subject of the 2000 film "Remember the Titans," with Denzel Washington playing Boone.
WSU to Host Homecoming Race
Campus Recreation will host a 5K race and 3K walk on Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.
WSUSA to Host Meetings on Proposed Ogden Development
The Weber State University Student Association will host the first of four informative discussions about the proposed development along Ogden's east bench Sept. 27 at noon in the Shepherd Union Gallery.
Diversity Conference to Focus on Health Care Issues
Weber State University will host the Eighth Annual Diversity Conference, "Diversity, Equity and Access to Health Care: Issues, Disparities and Challenges in the 21st Century," Oct. 5-6.
Leadership Chair Created in Goddard School of Business
Thanks to a generous gift of a $1 million endowment, a new leadership chair has been created at Weber State University in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics.
New Basketball Coach to Speak at Alumni Center
The Weber State University Alumni Association will host a free presentation by Randy Rahe, men's basketball coach, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m at the Lindquist Alumni Center.
Law and Medical Ethics Professor to Speak at WSU
In connection with its Eighth Annual Diversity Conference, Weber State University will offer a presentation by Pilar Ossorio, a professor of law and medical ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, on Oct. 4 at noon in the Shepherd Union Gallery as part of the Convocations Lecture Series.
Hispanic Women's Literature Conference to Host Renowned Spanish Poet
Weber State University and the 16th Annual Conference of the International Association of Hispanic Women Literature will sponsor two free poetry readings with internationally recognized Spanish poet Ana Rossetti.