2009 Archives

'Sleepy Hollow' Legend Lives on at Regional Competition

The Department of Performing Arts production of "Sleepy Hollow," written and directed by Jim Christian, has been selected for presentation at an ACTF Regional Competition.

Women’s Center Workshops Aimed at Helping Single Mothers

The WSU Women’s Center will host a series of workshops specifically aimed at offering support, education and resources to single mothers.

Math on Their Own TERMs

The Weber State University developmental math program is moving toward a new, technological way of offering its courses.

Resources and Guidelines for H1N1 Flu Virus

WSU Captures Holiday Spirit Through Charitable Efforts

Several organizations at Weber State University have spent the holiday season trying to make life a little merrier for some members of the community.

Six WSU Projects Receive $189,000 in Grant Money

Christmas came early at WSU as six research projects were among the initial 10 projects statewide to receive Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Technology Commercialization Grants (TCG).

Students Honored for Entrepreneurial Spirit

Like so many CEOs, Curtis Funk and Weston Thayne worry about customer satisfaction, growing their businesses and watching the bottom line. But unlike other CEOs, they also worry about their grades and earning a college degree.

Bookstore Teams with Santa to Benefit Ogden Rescue Mission

Santa Claus and his reindeer are teaming up with the WSU Bookstore for the inaugural “Fill the Sleigh” donation drive event on Dec. 9, from 1 to 7 p.m.

Athletic Training Student Experiences RSL Title Firsthand

When Real Salt Lake won the MLS Cup last month in Seattle, Weber State University student Candi Henry had a unique perspective from the sidelines.

Atkinson to Receive Honorary Degree

WSU will award an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree to Pamela J. Atkinson at the university’s 134th commencement on Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Dee Events Center.

WSU to Celebrate Fall Commencement on Dec. 11

University officials are expecting more than 1,300 candidates for graduation this December at its 134th commencement ceremony at the Dee Events Center. The exercises will begin at 1 p.m.

Students Bound for Kenya to Do Humanitarian Work

Two Weber State University students will spend most of December in Kenya as humanitarian volunteers.

No. 15 Wildcats Earn FCS Playoff Berth

For the second year in a row, the Wildcats (7-4) are in the FCS playoffs. WSU will play at William & Mary on Saturday.

Congratulations to WSU Men's Soccer Club Team

WSU's men's Soccer Club team defeated the University of Florida Gators 1-0 to win the national championship. Including the postseason, the team posted a 19-0-4 record.

WSU to Host Debate on Proposed Ethics Initiative

WSU’s Richard Richards Institute for Politics, Decency and Ethical Conduct will host a debate on a proposed state ethics initiative, Nov. 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.

Women’s Basketball Team to Host Local Schools

The WSU women’s basketball team will host 13 area elementary and middle schools for its Nov. 19 game versus Southern Utah at the Dee Events Center.

Music Student Wins National Choral Competition

Music student Derek Myler has been named this year's winner of the American Choral Directors Association's Raymond W. Brock Memorial Student Composition Competition.

KWCR Announces 'Hope for the Holidays'

KWCR 88.1 FM is holding two fundraisers in coming weeks, with proceeds benefitting the Ogden Rescue Mission.

Historian to Speak on Everett Ruess

WSU and the Weber Historical Society will host historian W.L. "Bud" Rusho on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Lindquist Alumni Center speaking about Everett Ruess, an artist and writer who explored much of the American West alone.

Campus Mourns Professor's Passing

Colleagues and students on campus are mourning the death of Weber State University electronics engineering technology professor Robert Summers, who passed away suddenly on Nov. 7 due to a heart attack.

Stewart Library to Hold Annual Book Sale

The Friends of the Stewart Library Annual Book Sale will be held Nov. 19 and 20, at the Stewart Library on the Ogden campus.

Goddard School Faculty Named 'Green' Pioneers

Weber State faculty members Therese Grijalva, David Malone, Cliff Nowell and Shane Schvaneveldt have been recognized by Utah Business Magazine.

WSU to Host Luncheon for Veterans

WSU will host a luncheon and program to honor its veterans on Nov. 13 at 12:30 p.m. in the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning's Dumke Legacy Hall.

Exercise Designed to Help Health Profession Students in Emergency Situation

Dumke College of Health Professions plans exercise designed to help students interact and respond to health care emergency.

Speaker to Shed Light on Congo's Conflict Mineral Mining

WSU's STAND chapter will host a presentation by Sasha Lezhnev, discussing his work with the Enough Project's campaign to stop conflict mineral mining in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Alexandra Cousteau to Speak at WSU

Alexandra Cousteau - granddaughter of oceanographer Jaques-Yves Cousteau - will present "Preserving a Healthy Planet" on Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater

University Names Bovee Athletic Director

Weber State University has named Jerry Bovee as the new director of intercollegiate athletics.

Music Students Take First at Competition

Several Weber State University music students recently took first place at a competition hosted by the Utah Music Teachers National Association.

Campus Mourns Passing of Beloved Colleague, Instructor

Funeral arrangements have been announced for WSU mathematics instructor Diane Pugmire, who died Oct. 28.

Ballam to Discuss Utah's Opera History

Michael Ballam, operatic performer and Utah State University music professor, will present "The History of Opera in Utah" on Nov. 11 at the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning.

Congress Recognizes 120 Years of Success at WSU

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution introduced by Congressman Rob Bishop on Oct. 27 recognizing Weber State University for the 120th anniversary of its founding as an institution of higher education.

Conservationist to Discuss Human Influence on Global Climate

Weber State University and the Weber Historical Society will host author and conservationist William deBuys on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Lindquist Alumni Center.

Ritchey Lecture to Commemorate Darwin’s 200th Birthday

Dr. Ian Tattersall will present the lecture “Becoming Human,” Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in Lind Lecture Hall Room 125-126 on the Ogden campus. Tattersall’s lecture will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of his monumental publication “On the Origin of Species.” The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the office of the Provost, and the College of Science Ritchey Lecture Series.

WSU Students Encouraging All to ‘Make a Difference’

From building beds for the homeless to partnering with a local junior high school charitable drive a group of WSU students plans to spend Saturday helping others.

Student Groups Plan Series Examining Health Care Issues

Undaunted by the quagmire in Washington, D.C., members of WSU’s pre-med and sociology clubs have organized a three-part series to examine the current health care system and proposed reforms.

English Professor's New Book Examines Novel's Ongoing Appeal

WSU English professor Michael Wutz's will sign copies of his new book, "Enduring Words-Literary Narrative in a Changing Media Energy," during a reception at the bookstore on Nov. 3.

Dean Simonian Elected to National Board

Yasmen Simonian, dean of the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions at WSU, has been elected to the Executive Board of Directors of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

"Last Lecture" to Highlight Sixth Annual Faculty Forum

Microbiology professor Craig Oberg will deliver his "last lecture" on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. in Shepherd Union Ballroom C.

WSU Math Faculty Honored as Educators of the Year

WSU mathematics instructor specialists Dixie Blackinton and Diane Pugmire have been named Educators of the Year by the Utah Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (UASCD)

Mayor Recognizes WSU Professor's Commitment to the Arts

Don Keipp, professor of performing arts at Weber State University, has been selected to receive a Mayor's Award in the Arts for 2009

Goddard School Named a Top Business Program

OGDEN, Utah – For the third consecutive year, Weber State University's John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is included in the Princeton Review's "Best 301 Business Schools" publication.

Hinckley Lecture to Examine "Text and Textile"

The annual WSU Hinckley Lecture will be delivered by English professor and Honors Program director Judy Elsley on Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. in the Stewart Library Hetzel-Hoellein Room.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning NY Times Columnist to Visit WSU

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof's convocation address at WSU on Oct. 13 has been postponed until 6:30 p.m.

Student Songwriter Places in John Lennon Competition

Sean Bishop, a musical theatre major at Weber State University, recently won a 2009 John Lennon Scholarship from Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI).

WSU Salutes to Honor Outstanding Alumni

During the 40th Annual WSU Salutes program, Weber State University will honor outstanding alumni and friends for their contributions to campus and the community.

Long-time Grateful Dead Publicist to Speak at WSU

Author and long-time Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally will speak at WSU on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Kimball Visual Arts Center Lindquist Lecture Hall.

WSU's Multicultural Youth Conference Offers College Access and Scholarship Opportunities to Area Youth

The 15th Annual Weber State University Multicultural Youth Conference (MYC), “Where Education Happens,” will be held Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.

WSU Experiences Another Jump in Fall Enrollment

One year after establishing a record high in enrollment, Weber State University has set a new milestone, topping 23,000 students for the first time.

WSU Announces 2009 Homecoming Activities

Headlining the Weber State University Homecoming 2009 activities this year will be a pair of performances by Buckets and Tap Shoes—a unique company of internationally touring musicians, percussionists and dancers—and a 5K race.

Attorney General’s Identity Theft Tour Stops at WSU

Avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff will present a seminar on the dangers of identity theft and offer insights into ways to avoid becoming a victim.

Women’s Center Hosting Battle of the Bands to End Domestic Violence

WSU’s Women’s Center will host a Battle of the Bands to End Domestic Violence, 7 p.m., Oct. 9 in the Shepherd Union Ballroom. Local bands will compete for prizes and help raise funds for a worthy cause.

Former HUD Secretary to Speak at Diversity Conference

Henry Cisneros, former U.S. secretary for Housing and Urban Development, will keynote WSU's 11th Annual Diversity Conference, which will be held on Oct. 8-9.

Health Professions to Hold Information Sessions

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.

Doctor to Address Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease

On Oct. 1, the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions at Weber State University will host a talk by legendary Dr. Joe Prendergast.

R.C. Willey Chairman to Speak about New Book

Bill Child, the chairman of the board for R.C. Willey Home Furnishings will discuss his new book, “How to Build a Business Warren Buffett Would Buy,” from 5 to 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at WSU Davis.

Economics Program Attracts Chinese Students to Ogden

Economics professor Cliff Nowell thinks it is important to offer college students a classroom experience that exposes them to a range of ideas, including the views of students from other countries.

Race to Benefit American Respiratory Care Foundation

WSU respiratory therapy students will hold the third annual Ventilator 5K on Sept. 26 to raise funds for the American Respiratory Care Foundation.

WSU to Host Governor’s Commission on Strengthening Utah’s Democracy

Lt. Gov. Greg Bell will be a guest presenter at the Governor’s Commission on Strengthening Utah’s Democracy event, to be held on WSU’s Ogden campus Sept. 24.

Underwater Explorer, Treasure Hunter to Speak at WSU

World-renowned underwater explorer and treasure hunter Barry Clifford will speak at noon, Sept. 24 in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.

Researchers Look for Clues in Brine Shrimp, Parasites

Scientists at WSU are conducting research that could have implications for brine shrimp throughout the world.

Sillito, Langsdon to Discuss Images of Ogden

WSU archivist John Sillito and associate curator Sarah Langsdon will present “Images of Ogden” on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Lindquist Alumni Center.

Annual WSU Hike to Honor Longtime Participant

This year’s annual Mt. Ogden Hike will include a special recognition of a local octogenarian who has been a regular participant of the climb for a quarter century.

Student Journalists' Chapter Wins Regional Honor from SPJ

WSU's student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recently won the Campus Chapter Award for its region.

WSU Taking Part in National Social Networking Project

WSU is one of 34 colleges and universities nationwide selected to take part in an ecitizenship project that will research the use of social media tools for civic engagement.

Constitution Week Activities Planned for WSU

The hot-button issue of redistricting and British influences on American government will be among the topics discussed on campus during Constitution Week Sept. 14-17.

Graybeal Announces Plans to Step Aside as AD

Citing a desire to spend more time with his family, Jerry Graybeal surprised members of Wildcat Athletics today by announcing that he is stepping aside as athletic director at Weber State University.

Alumni Association to Host 25th Street Campus Reunion

The Weber State Alumni Association will host a special “25th Street Campus Reunion” for anyone who attended Weber College’s original campus on 25th Street in downtown Ogden.

Students Organizing Hunger Strike to Raise Awareness of Global Issue

Members of Weber State University’s STAND chapter are planning a hunger strike Sept. 2 to raise funds and awareness about the global hunger epidemic.

English Dept. Offers Free Writing Workshops for Veterans

The Department of English, Weber County Library and Wasatch Range Writing Project will offer free writing workshops for military veterans starting Sept. 14.

Fifth Annual Block Party to Celebrate Start of School

WSU will host the fifth annual Wildcat Block Party for students, faculty, staff and the community on Aug. 28 at the university’s Ogden campus.

Stevenson Elected Chair of Trustees

Jerry Stevenson was elected chair of the Weber State University Board of Trustees at its monthly meeting on Aug. 11. Trustee Alan Hall was elected vice chair.

Budget Cuts Prompt New Shuttle Route, 'Greener' Buses

Ongoing budget constraints are driving a change in shuttle bus service at Weber State University, beginning this fall semester.

Social Science Building Undergoes Emergency Repair

Damage to the roof of the Social Science Building at Weber State University will require emergency repairs that will take approximately four weeks to complete.

Library Hosts Display on Baseball Hall of Famer

Memorabilia from the playing career of Rickey Henderson, who was recently elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, is on display at the west entrance of the Stewart Library.

WSU Hosting Disney Institute Presentation

Weber State University's Continuing Education, the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions and the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics are sponsoring the Disney Institute's professional development program "Disney Keys to Excellence."

Acclaimed Student Pianist Striking All the Right Notes

Given the success she experienced this spring, it's hard to believe that Weber State University piano student Fan-Ya Lin hasn't even started her sophomore year.

WSU Adds First-Year Chinese to Course Offerings

For the first time in more than 20 years, Weber State University will offer first-year Mandarin Chinese language courses through the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures.

Science Students Hit the Road for Balloon Bonanza

In early August, a group of Weber State University science and engineering technology students are headed south to Duchesne County to take part in “Balloon Bonanza.”

KUED to Show Student's Documentaries

PBS affiliate KUED 7 will show Weber State University student Issac Goeckeritz's 2008 documentary "Uintah United" at 8 p.m. on Aug. 12, followed by his 2007 work "Ogden: Junction City of the West" at 9 p.m.

WSU Students Receive National Recognition at PBL Event

Four WSU students recently received national recognition at the Phi Beta Lambda national competition in Anaheim, Calif., in June.

Construction Project Causes Edvalson Street Closure

The renovation of the A-2 parking lot on the north side of campus will result in a section of Edvalson Street being closed to traffic July 15 & 16.

Businesses Invited to Take Part in Wildcat Block Party

Area businesses are invited to be a part of WSU’s Fifth Annual Wildcat Block Party, scheduled for Friday, August 28.

Wildcats Earn Big Sky Presidents' Cup--Again

The Big Sky Conference Sterling Savings Bank Presidents' Cup is staying put. WSU has captured the prestigious award for the second straight year, and the fourth time in the seven-year history of the honor.

Student Researchers Advocate for Ethics Reform in State Legislature

Following extensive research, including interviews with state legislators, a group of students is encouraging Utah lawmakers to adopt more comprehensive ethics reforms.

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Donation Supports Venture Course

Weber State University has received a $5,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation to support the Ogden Venture Course in the Humanities offered through the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities.

WSU to Host NCUR 2012

Weber State University has been selected to host the 26th annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research in 2012. The conference, which is expected to attract nearly 3,000 students and faculty, is the foremost undergraduate research conference in the nation.