'Charm' Selected for ACTF
Weber State University Department of Performing Arts’ fall production of “Charm” was selected for the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Region VIII competition on Feb. 15.
2012 Archives
A Look Back at the Year 2012 at WSU
As 2012 comes to a close, we revisit some of the people and developments that made news at Weber State University this year.
Study Examines Ethics of Future Law Enforcement Officers
To help students identify their beliefs and then evaluate the implications for a demanding profession, a WSU professor has developed a one-of-kind, interactive survey.
Students Study Concussions at Winter Dew Tour
Weber State University students will ask extreme snow sports athletes to let them monitor their epic crashes, wipeouts and wrecks at the Winter Dew Tour at Breckenridge, Colo. Dec. 13-16.
Communication Department to Hold Information Session about Master’s Program
Weber State University’s Department of Communication will hold an information session about its Master of Professional Communication (MPC) degree Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in Elizabeth Hall Room 407.
Gail Miller To Receive Honorary Degree from WSU
Gail Miller will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from WSU at its 140th commencement.
Commencement Ceremony Planned for Dec.14
WSU officials are expecting more than 1,447 candidates for graduation on Dec. 14, during its 140th commencement ceremony at the Dee Events Center.
Former Utah Jazz Player to Motivate Students
WSU invites the public to hear guest speaker, former professional basketball star, Mark Eaton on Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.
Visual Arts Students Exhibit Work
WSU’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery invites the public to the opening reception of works by Department of Visual Arts’ graduates Dec.7 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Elementary Students Execute a Mission to Mars via WSU
Teams of fifth graders will complete a Mission to Mars with the culmination of “Link-Up Day” in WSU’s Shepherd Union Ballrooms on Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
‘Tis the Season to Fill the Sleigh at WSU
Santa’s sled will run a little off course and make a stop at WSU to collect donations for the fourth annual “Fill the Sleigh” event in the bookstore Dec. 5 from 1 to 7 p.m.
Get Out of the House with WSU Snow Days
WSU’s Department of Visual Arts invite families to participate in “Snow Days,” on Dec. 1, Feb. 2, and March 2 at 10 a.m. to noon in the Kimball Visual Arts Center Lobby.
Workshop Helps Prepare Children for School
WSU’s Women’s Center will host the workshop “Learning: It Starts Before School” on Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. in Shepherd Union Room 321.
Jody Sears named head coach; Timm Rosenbach OC
WSU signed head coach Jody Sears to a three-year contract to lead the Wildcat football program. Sears immediately announced Timm Rosenbach as the new offensive coordinator.
WSU Events Educate Voters and Parents
Political science professor Leah Murray shares insights about the election results in her presentation “The Election of 2012: Outcome and Analysis” Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the WSU Alumni Center.
WSU Named Model of Civic Learning
The Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education recently named WSU one of 50 institutions designated as a model for civic learning and democratic engagement.
WSU Receives Top Honor In Radiologic Training
WSU has been named winner of the “Best Radiologic Technologist Training Program” by the Minnies, a prestigious award bestowed by professional peers in the field of medical imaging.
'Cats End Season with 40-14 Win over Bengals
C.J. Tuckett set a school rushing record and the Weber State football team finished its season on a high note with a 40-14 win at Idaho State Saturday in Holt Arena.
Women's Cross Country Team Repeats as Big Sky Champs
The Weber State women's cross country team repeated as Big Sky Champions Saturday at the 2012 conference meet in Flagstaff, Ariz.
'Cats Earn Big Sky Berth in Soccer
WSU's women's soccer team earned a spot in the 2012 Big Sky Conference championship tournament following a 1-1 draw with the University of Northern Colorado on Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Soccer Field.
Banquet at WSU Raises Hunger Awareness
WSU’s Community Involvement Center will hold a Hunger Banquet, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom, bringing awareness to a global epidemic that also affects people locally.
Women Win NCAA Mountain Region Cross Country Title
WSU's women's cross country team won their first ever NCAA Mountain Region title Friday and qualified for the NCAA Championships.
Weber State Scientists Discover Possible Building Blocks of Ancient Genetic Systems
WSu adjunct faculty among team of scientists from the USA and Sweden who announced that they have discovered AEG within cyanobacteria, which are believed to be some of the most primitive organisms on earth.
In Time for the Holidays, Research Looks at Gift Cards
Why do so many people give gift cards? Do they consider gift cards the same as cash, or do they view them like traditional gifts?
Ogden’s Legends Celebrated in New Book
The horse thieves, heroes and everyday citizens who shaped Ogden’s history are featured in a new book authored by two employees of WSU’s Special Collections.
Friends of the Stewart Library Host Annual Book Sale
WSU’s Stewart Library will hold its annual book sale Nov. 8-10 in the lower-level entrance.
Children’s Reading Workshop Offered to Parents
WSU's Women’s Center will host the “Books Are Our Friends!” workshop on Nov. 13 at 11:30 a.m. in Shepherd Union Room 321.
Chinese Delegation Promotes Cultural Awareness
The public is invited to an exhibit featuring artwork from two Chinese artists which will be on display at WSU’s Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall, Nov. 10-12 from noon-6 p.m.
Military Veterans and Supporters Honored
WSU will honor student veterans, military members, support organizations and their friends and families at an awards ceremony and veterans appreciation luncheon, Nov. 7.
WSU Helps Ghana Breathe Easier
Hoping to make breathing easier a pulmonologist from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana will visit the respiratory therapy program at Weber State University Nov. 3-8.
WSU Professor Honored for African Scholarship
WSU's economics professor and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow John Mukum Mbaku has been honored with the 2012 Topp’s African-centered Scholars of the Decade Award.
African-American Teens Get College Ready at WSU
African-American high school students from throughout Utah will learn how academics can translate into career opportunities during the “Expect The Great” outreach event at WSU on Nov. 3.
Startup Weekend Encourages Entrepreneurs in Ogden
Wishful entrepreneurs will start the clock for a marathon 54-hour session of pitching, planning and perfecting their business ideas Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ogden.
Community Garden Offers Independence For Botany Major
WSU botany student, Monica Romney didn’t plan on getting divorced, becoming a single mother or receiving food stamps.
Goddard School Named Best Business School by Princeton Review
The survey, conducted for the Princeton Review’s annual guidebook, named WSU’s Goddard School of Business & Economics one of the best schools in the 2013 edition.
Students Organize To ‘Make A Difference’
The public is invited to join WSU students for Make A Difference Day, Oct. 27 by assisting with maintenance on the Skyline exercise trail and with brush removal on Antelope Island State Park.
WSU's Geosciences Students Donate Rock Boxes To Local Elementary Schools
WSU geoscience students rock hounded during the summer, to collect specimens so local elementary school children can experience hands-on science.
WSU’s Stewart Library Celebrates Legacy of Local Company
The public is invited to a white-glove event hosted by Weber State University’s Stewart Library to mark the arrival of a large historical donation,adding to the Utah Construction/Utah International Collection, on Oct. 20 beginning at 2 p.m.
WSU’s Fall Enrollment Sets Another Milestone
For the fifth year in a row, WSU’s enrollment has set a new milestone, exceeding 26,000 students for the first time. This fall WSU has a total headcount of 26,680 students
Sculptor Helps WSU Community Envision Water Through Art
Sculptor Andy Dufford will discuss his new work of public art on display along the Ogden River Parkway in a convocation hosted by WSU, Oct. 18 at noon in the Browning Center Allred Theater.
‘Last Lecture’ and Civil Rights Award to WSU Professor
WSU teacher education professor Forrest Crawford will share when he delivers his “Last Lecture” on Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Wattis Business Building Room 206.
WSU’s Veterans Upward Bound Receives $1.6 Million
Veterans will continue to receive free help to prepare and progress in post-secondary education thanks to a $1.6 million Department of Education (DOE) grant that finances Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) at Weber State University for another five years.
Weber State University to Host Community Debate Watch
Weber State University is encouraging public discussion during Debate Watch, a series of three community presidential debates, Oct. 11, 16, 22 at 7 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom A.
Health Professions Sponsors Pre-Application Orientation Meeting
Students interested in applying for health profession programs at Weber State University are invited to attend one of two orientation meetings held Oct. 15 at 2:30 or 5:30 p.m. in the Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 101.
Charles A. Wight Named New WSU President Beginning Jan. 1
The State Board of Regents have selected Dr. Charles A. Wight as the 12th President of Weber State University.
Award Winning History Professor to Discuss the Mormon Struggle for Whiteness
The Weber Historical Society will present “Black, White and Mormon: Race and the Mormon Struggle for Whiteness,” Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Weber State University Alumni Center as part of its fall 2012 lecture series.
Innovation Leads to Invitation
WSU’s Alex Lawrence was one of a select group of people nationwide who participated in The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University held in Washington, D.C.
WSU Electronics Engineering Receives Favorable Accreditation Review
WSU’s Department of Engineering, received an encouraging visit from ABET, the organization that accredits engineering programs nationally.
Regents Name Finalists in WSU President Search
The State Board of Regents announced Thursday the four finalists who will interview for the position of President of Weber State University.
WSU History Series Presents ‘Liberty Bell in Peace and War’
The Department of History Special Lecture will examine “The Liberty Bell in Peace and War: An American Icon,” Oct. 12 at noon in the Shepherd Union Room 404A.
State Climatologist to Speak about ‘Utah’s Water Future’
Utah has experienced below average snowfall and precipitation this year — a critical issue in a desert state. Weber State University will host Utah’s state climatologist, Robert Gillies, Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Room 404.
Single Parents Conference Coming to WSU
“Survive and Thrive,” a workshop for single parents, will be held Oct. 13, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.
Utah Governors Kick Off New Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service at WSU
Former and current Utah governors will help kick-off the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service at WSU, Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.
Significance of Silk Road Captured in WSU Library Art Exhibit
An exhibit that follows the trade routes responsible for the development of the civilizations of China, India, Persia, Europe and Arabia is on display at WSU’s Stewart Library.
WSU History Series Tackles Mormonism and the Presidential Election
Two historians will take an in-depth look at how Mormonism has been portrayed by both the press and the public during the current presidential campaign.
Physics Department to Host Open House for All Ages
WSU’s Department of Physics will host the sixth annual Physics Open House, Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Lind Lecture Hall.
WSU Salutes Honors Outstanding Alumni
During its 44th Annual WSU Salutes program, Weber State will honor outstanding alumni for their vast and varied contributions to campus and the community.
Annual Diversity Conference is ‘Changing the Conversation’
“LGBTQ Changing the Conversation” is the theme of WSU’s 14th Annual Diversity Conference Oct. 4 and 5 on the Ogden and Davis campuses.
Duck Stamp Art Competition Comes to WSU
The 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition will be held Sept. 28 and 29 in Weber State University’s Shepherd Union Ballrooms where judges will select the nation’s 80th Duck Stamp.
Award-Winning Mathematics Professor to Speak at WSU
An award-winning professor of mathematics will discuss what mathematics reveals about people’s behavior during his lecture, “Voting in Agreeable Societies,” Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Lind Lecture Hall.
History Professor to Discuss New Abraham Lincoln Book
Former United States Naval Academy professor, Craig L. Symonds, will discuss his new book, “Lincoln and His Admirals,” Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.
Concert Celebrates Naming of Sid & Mary Foulger School of Music
The WSU Department of Performing Arts will celebrate the dedication of the Sid & Mary Foulger School of Music with a musical gala Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Austad Auditorium.
Sierra Club Selects WSU as One of its 2012 ‘Cool Schools’
There are cool schools, and then there are “Cool Schools,” and according to Sierra Magazine’s rankings, Weber State University is officially one of them.
WSU Block Party Attracts Thousands to Kick Off School Year
The eighth annual Weber State University Wildcat Block Party on Aug. 31 will draw thousands to an outdoor festival that highlights the many clubs, organizations and activities available on and around campus.
WSU Shaw Gallery Presents the 2012 Biennial Faculty Exhibition
The Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery at WSU will host the 2012 Biennial Faculty Exhibition from Sept. 7- Nov. 23 in the Kimball Visual Arts Center.
Grand Opening Scheduled for WSU’s Newest Campus Housing
A ribbon cutting and open house will take place Aug. 14 to celebrate the grand opening of Stewart Wasatch Hall, the newest addition to Weber State University’s student-housing project – Wildcat Village.
Communication Department to Hold Information Session about Master’s Program
Weber State University’s Department of Communication will hold an information session about its Master of Professional Communication (MPC) degree Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. in Elizabeth Hall Room 406.
New Director at WSU Will Link Innovative Ideas On and Off Campus
The new director of Weber State University’s Office of Sponsored Projects and Technology Commercialization is in the business of finding and sharing ideas that solve problems.
WSU’s MBA Students Receive Top Scores on National Test
Students graduating from WSU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program recently scored in the 98th percentile overall on the Major Field Test for MBA, a standardized national test. The 99th percentile is the highest score possible.
Damian Lillard Signing Autographs in Layton Aug. 3
Hey Wildcat fans, Damian Lillard will be signing autographs at the Pro Image store in Layton Hills Mall Aug. 3 from 4-5 p.m. Come out and meet the newest member of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
Weber State University — Worthy of Your Dreams
WSU graduate and former Olympian Lindsey Anderson reached her dream of competing in the 2008 summer games. She's still running. No matter what your dream is, we can help you get on track. Discover a whole wide world of possibilities at Weber State University. Worthy of Your Dreams. [VIDEO]
Businesses Invited to Take Part in Wildcat Block Party
Area businesses are invited to be a part of the Eighth Annual Wildcat Block Party, scheduled for Aug. 31.
WSU Professor, Students Fish for Conservation
For the past three summers, if assistant zoology professor Christopher Hoagstrom wasn’t teaching in his classroom, he and his students were trout fishing in creeks along the Wasatch Front.
WSU PBL Students Receive Top Honors at National Conference
A Weber State University student earned first place in the nation in the category of Future Business Teacher at the recent Phi Beta Lambda-Future Business Leaders of America Leadership Conference.
Lillard Headed to NBA's Portland Trail Blazers
WSU's Damian Lillard was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth pick in the 2012 NBA draft.
Annual Lindquist Pops Concert Set for July 15
Thousands of people are expected to flock to WSU to enjoy the Lindquist Family Symphony Pops and Fireworks, scheduled for July 15.
Graduate Students Provide Solutions for Photographers
A group of WSU Master of Professional Communication students recently came up with a business plan to benefit local photographers as part of an MBA class. [VIDEO]
Students Help Employees With Disabilities Increase Productivity, Pay
Employees at Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield, Utah, now work more quickly, efficiently and accurately thanks to an advanced inventory system created by three WSU students.
WSU Alumnus Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Alan Martin, founder and CEO of Campus Book Rentals and WSU alumnus, is the 2012 Ernst & Young Utah Region Entrepreneur of the Year award winner in the Retail and Consumer Products category.
Goddard School Identifies Five Areas of Emphasis
As Jeff Steagall marks his first anniversary as dean of the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics, the school now has a strategic plan to build five programs capable of attracting national attention.
WSU Professor Conducts Eyewitness Eye-Tracking Research With Important Implications
Race can play a critical role in how eyewitnesses identify criminal suspects, according to a WSU professor who has 25 years experience conducting eye-tracking research.
WSU Stewart Library to Host Daughters of Utah Pioneers Event
WSU’s Stewart Library in conjunction with the Weber County Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Museum will host an event June 5 to release the new book, “Stories from the Collection of the Weber County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum.”
Food Distribution Program Leads to National Award for WSU Senior
A Clearfield, Utah, resident, Patricia Erdman started a food distribution program in 2009 that has helped feed more than 5,000 low-income families in her community.
D.C. Businessman to Endow School of Music at WSU
A recent piano concert in Washington, D.C. began on a high note with news of a $5 million pledge to endow a school of music at Weber State University.
WSU Celebrates New Center for Continuing Education
WSU will host a grand opening for its new Center for Continuing Education May 24.
WSU DECA Students Receive High Honors at National Conference
Of the 1,200 students competing at the DECA Collegiate International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City in April, three Weber State University students placed first.
2012 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition to be held at WSU
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service selected Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, to host the 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition on September 28 and 29, 2012.
WSU Presidential Search Website Launches, Search Committee Adds Member and Constituent Meeting
The State Board of Regents and Weber State University have launched a presidential search website to keep the public informed during the process of selecting WSU’s next president.
New Path from Technical College to WSU
Students of the Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) and the Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College (OWATC) now have an approved path to transfer credits to WSU.
WSU Family Literacy Program Honors Donors
For their work in promoting family literacy and learning activities, Robert and Kathi Garff will be honored with the second annual “Friend of Family Literacy” award on April 26 by the WSU Family Literacy Program.
Student Research May Have Answers for Children’s Learning Challenges
Subject matter may not be the problem with a young child’s inability to succeed at math and reading; instead the difficulty may lie with the student’s memory.
Jody Sears named interim head football coach
Weber State University Athletics has named Jody Sears interim head football coach. Sears will coach the Wildcats for the 2012 season.
WSU Named a Tree Campus USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has named WSU a 2011 Tree Campus USA for its commitment to effective community forestry management.
Preparing High School Students for the “Real World”
High school students will explore higher education, financial aid and leadership opportunities during the “Preparing for the Real World” conference April 27 and 28 at Weber State University.
WSU Assistant Athletic Trainer Inducted to Regional Hall of Fame
Nancy Weir, assistant athletic trainer at WSU, will be inducted in to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association (RMATA) Hall of Fame April 21 in Mesa, Ariz.
Students’ Senior Project Cleared for Take Off
A team of six manufacturing and design engineering technology students are completing a senior project that will help smaller and single-runway airfields run more smoothly.
WSU Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Class of 2012
Weber State University officials are expecting the Class of 2012 to total more than 4,000 graduates.
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