2015 Archives

A Look Back at 2015 at WSU

A review of the top stories from 2015 at Weber State University.

Public Can Relive Ogden Stockyard History Thanks to WSU Project

The public now has access to the rich history of the Ogden Stockyards, thanks to an online exhibit from WSU’s Stewart Library Digital Collections.

WSU’s Shaw Gallery teams up with the Utah Film Center to bring thought-provoking film to Ogden

WSU’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery and the Utah Film Center have teamed up for free screenings of both narrative dramas and documentaries at the Egyptian Theater in Ogden.

Faraday Lectures to Explore Chemistry for Christmas

In celebration of the holiday season and science, WSU will host the Faraday Lectures in the Lind Lecture Hall Rooms 125-126, Dec. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m.

WSU Business Students Help Food Bank Operate More Efficiently

Thanks to a partnership with supply chain management students from WSU's Goddard School of Business & Economics, for Catholic Community Services, Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank operates more efficiently.

WSU’s ‘Project LIFE’ Educates Drug Court Participants

A new literacy program provides tutoring to drug offenders with the goal of helping them complete their GED and prepare for post-secondary education.

Elementary Students Launch ‘Mission to Mars’ from WSU

Weber State University’s College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology will host two events, “Mission to Mars!” and “Explore the Possibilities,” to excite children about science, technology, engineering and math.

Wine-Industry Wonder to Share Wisdom with WSU Graduates

A former Weber State football player who turned a family-owned wine business into an international brand will share his secrets to success during the university’s 146th commencement ceremony.

Commencement Ceremony Planned for Dec. 18

More than 2,435 WSU students have applied for graduation and will be honored during WSU’s 146th commencement at the Dee Events Center on Dec. 18 beginning at 1 p.m.

WSU Students Examine Empathy in Health Care

An ongoing study by students from WSU’s Department of Psychology is examining the levels of empathy shown by health care professionals and pre-health students.

“Startup Weber: High School” Contest Helps Student Entrepreneurs

High school students from all over Utah will present their business ideas to a panel of judges in a competition for a $1,000 startup prize at Weber State University.

Scientist to Discuss ‘Good News About Environment’ at WSU

Renowned climate scientist and glaciologist Richard Alley will discuss the history of climate change and possible solutions during two presentations on Dec. 11 at 12:30 and 5:30.

1914 Execution of Union Activist Topic of WSU Lecture

Labor activist and songwriter Joe Hill was executed for murder in Utah in 1914. He is the focus of Weber Historical Society’s lecture, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

New York Times Best-Selling Author to Address Transgender Rights

MSNBC host and New York Times best-selling author Janet Mock will discuss “living authentically,” during Convocations at Weber State University Nov.17 at noon.

WSU’s Stewart Library Offers Used Books at Annual Book Sale

The Friends of the Stewart Library Annual Book Sale will begin Nov. 12 at the Stewart Library on Weber State University’s Ogden campus.

Weber State Farmington Station Celebrates Grand Opening

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the grand opening of Weber State Farmington Station, a professional education center located at 270 N. East Promontory, Farmington, Utah on Nov. 17.

WSU Students Study Smartphone Addiction

Smartphone addiction is a contributing factor to reduced test performance and anxiety, according to research from WSU psychology students.

WSU Hosts 10th Annual Native Symposium

The 10th Annual Native Symposium at WSU, Nov. 10, will include tribal representatives in Utah to discuss sacred land.

Congressman and Col. Help WSU Mark Veterans Day

WSU will hold a series of Veterans Day events Nov. 11 that culminate with a 4:30 p.m. ceremony, “A Light to Remember,” at the Stewart Bell Tower Plaza.

WSU Students Explore Personality and Facebook Usage

Facebook usage is influenced by personality traits, according to a study by students in WSU’s Department of Psychology.

WSU Saves Scraps of Local High Schools’ Past

Scrapbooks filled with memories of Ogden and Ben Lomond High Schools are being preserved and digitized by Weber State University’s Stewart Library Digital Collections.

WSU Exhibit and Discussion Explores ‘The f Word’

The role of forgiveness will be explored in an art exhibition and panel discussion at WSU Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m.- noon in the Shepherd Union Building Room 316.

WSU Participates in Holiday Giving

WSU is hosting several programs and events to help meet the needs of community members during the holidays.

Utah Legislators at WSU to Debate Medical Marijuana

A panel of four state representatives will weigh the potential benefits and disadvantages of medical marijuana during a discussion Oct. 28 at 12:30 p.m. in WSU’s Shepherd Union Fireplace Lounge.

WSU Library Features Best Work of Utah Designers

WSU Friends of the Stewart Library presents “Design Arts Utah,” part of Utah Arts & Museums’ Traveling Exhibition Program on display in the library until Dec. 17.

New York City Playwright Shares Work at WSU

New York City-based playwright Chana Porter will share her work during a reading of her play “SPEAK!” at WSU, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.

WSU Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Weber State University’s Women’s Center will host a variety of events to raise awareness and support for women who are in treatment or in recovery from breast cancer.

America’s Changing Attitudes on Wasting Time Topic of WSU Lecture

In today’s busy, technology-driven world, time is of the essence. Alexis McCrossen of Southern Methodist University will discuss how previous generations have grappled with wasted time at WSU Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m.

WSU Hosts Ogden City Candidates Panel

Citizens will have the chance to hear and question candidates at the Ogden City Municipal Election Candidate Panel Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall at Weber State University.

WSU MBA Course Studies Leadership Through Philanthropy

WSU students will give $6,000 to charities dedicated to poverty and inequality. Professor Michael Vaughan has donated funds for teams of students to disperse $2,000 to non-profits in Weber or Davis County.

Film Screenings at WSU to Feature Utah’s Water Future

In light of Utah's dry conditions, the public is invited to screen two short films based on a recently published collection of essays “Desert Water: The Future of Utah’s Water Resources,” Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.

WSU Brings Civil War Artwork of Mort Künstler to Ogden

Original works of Civil War artist Mort Künstler will be exhibited as part of the Lampros Lecture Series hosted by the history department. “Civil War Stories” will be free and open to the public Oct. 15-7 from noon-7 p.m.

WSU Students to Pitch Business Ideas for $1,000 Prize

WSU’s Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center and Weber State Credit Union are making Wildcats’ dreams happen. On Oct. 16 students will have one minute 30 seconds to present their business ideas for a chance to win $1,000.

WSU Honored Nationally With Prestigious Civic Engagement Award

Weber State University is among five universities chosen this year to receive the 2015 Higher Education Civic Engagement Awards presented by The Washington Center and the New York Life Foundation.

WSU’s Goddard School of Business Makes Princeton Review’s Annual ‘Best List’

Students who earn their MBA in the Goddard School of Business & Economics at WSU are enrolled in a program that has made Princeton Review’s annual “Best Business Schools” rankings for nine consecutive years.

Education Conference at WSU to Address Teacher Shortage

Education leaders from across Utah will gather at WSU Oct. 8-9 to examine the causes of teacher shortages in Utah and nationwide, and discuss strategies to change perceptions about the teaching profession.

Physics Department to Host Open House for All Ages

WSU’s Department of Physics hosts the ninth annual Physics Open House, Oct. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event, which is free and open to all ages, features activities conducted by physics faculty and students.

WSU Hosts African-American College and Career Preparedness Conference

High school students and community members are invited to learn about higher education and careers during the Expect the Great conference especially for the African-American community on Oct. 10.

WSU’s 17th Annual Diversity Conference Focuses on Race

WSU's Diversity Conference studies issues of race with the theme "So You Think You're Blind to Color? Questioning Interpersonal, Institutional and Structural Systems of Racial Oppression" October 8-9.

WSU Political Forum Targets Millennials

Engaging millennials in political and policy debates is the subject of the Haven J. Barlow Fall Civic Leadership Forum at WSU. The public is invited to a panel discussion Oct. 8 at noon.

WSU Goddard School Student Starts Canning Kitchen to Help Homeless

Isaac Farley knows what it’s like to be homeless. He’s been there. A WSU entrepreneurship minor, Farley created O-Town Kitchen, an organization that employs homeless parents to make and sell food.

CANCELED-WSU’s Citizens Academy to Promote Participation in Local Government

Community members can enroll in Citizens Academy, a WSU civic-education course led by Ogden City’s government officials. It gives participants a look at how government works and what role they can play.

WSU to Host and Compete in Weightlifting National Championships

WSU will get a chance to show off its muscle and facilities from September 25-27, when it hosts the 2015 USA Weightlifting National University Championships.

History Professor Sheds Light on Rural Electrification at WSU

History credits government for rural electrification, but it was utilities and colleges that helped deliver electricity. Virginia Tech professor Richard Hirsh has reexamined electrification and will discuss his findings at WSU.

WSU Strengthens Community Ties with Service, Leadership

WSU Service Day of Remembrance will be held Sept. 16 for all students, community members, faculty and staff to serve in honor of someone who has passed away. Events begin in the Shepherd Union Lair at 8 a.m.

CANCELED - Polynesian NFL Pipeline Discussed at WSU Diversity Symposium

The Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium at Weber State University will feature a viewing and discussion about the documentary “In Football We Trust,” which explores the story behind the Polynesian NFL pipeline.

FOX News Political Commentator to Speak as WSU Commemorates Constitution Day

The public is invited to the free event titled “Silencing Dissent: the End of Free Speech and Debate?” by Kirsten Powers, Fox News commentator, on Sept. 17 at noon in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.

Goddard School To Host Spanish Economics Expert

Weber State University’s John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics will host Juan Llopis on Sept. 8 from noon to 1:15 p.m. to discuss the status of the Spanish economy.

WSU Students to Design Police Station and Women’s Center in Peru

Students of interior design, construction management and design engineering technology at WSU will have 48 hours to design a women’s community center and a police station for a town in Peru, beginning Sept. 10.

WSU Davis Campus Breaks Ground on Nutrition and Botany Greenhouse

The nutrition cooking class is about to become more self-sufficient with a greenhouse east of Building 3 at WSU Davis. Crews broke ground in July and it is scheduled for completion soon after fall semester begins.

11th Annual Wildcat Block Party to Kick Off School Year

The 11th annual Weber State University Wildcat Block Party on Sept. 4 will draw thousands to an outdoor, back-to-school celebration.

‘Renewable Energy’ Renews Textbook for Beginning Engineers

Professor Kirk Hagen, chair of the engineering department, published a textbook for beginning engineers on renewable energy.

Citizens’ Attitudes About Water Require Policy Change, WSU Study Finds

As part of a National Science Foundation grant to study water usage in Utah, WSU students found residents don’t appreciate the true value of water and suggest policy changes.

Not Your Typical Orientation for New WSU Students

WSU is offering new students a chance to get acquainted with the university and each other on an overnight camp at Causey Reservoir or at the back-to-school party, "Late Night at Weber."

WSU Announces Two New Master’s Degree Programs

The Board of Regents approved two new master’s degree programs for Weber State University: an accelerated Master of Science in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Practitioner.

WSU To Host Technology Sustainability Conference

WSU will host more than 100 scientists and engineers from around the world at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Conference on Technologies for Sustainability, July 30-Aug. 1.

WSU Honored As ‘Great College to Work For’

Weber State University was honored as a “2015 Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle for Higher Education. The results are based on an employee survey conducted at 281 colleges and universities nationwide.

WSU Offers Fishing for Physical Education Credit

Weber State University’s physical education program offers an accredited fishing class during late July and early August. The class, which is geared toward beginners, is open to participants from all skill levels.

Weber State to Hold Celebration Ceremony for First-Year WSU PREP Participants

69 seventh-grade students will exhibit their projects at a celebration on July 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms following a summer course at Weber State University in science, technology, engineering and math.

Former WSU Basketball Player Publishes Motivational Book

Chris Woods, who played for WSU before playing professional basketball in Europe, has written a book which provides a guide to success. The book is titled “One Mailbox @ a Time, Your Step By Step Guide to Success.”

WSU with another high MBB attendance ranking

For the fifth year Weber State men’s basketball ranked in the top 100 in the nation in attendance. The Wildcats finished with the 73rd highest attendance average in the country according to the NCAA.

Weber State University Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities Names New Interim Dean and Associate Dean

The College of Arts & Humanities has announced the appointment of Catherine Zublin as the new interim dean and Becky Jo Gesteland as interim associate dean.

WSU Professor Honored as one of Nation’s ‘Most Distinguished Athletic Trainers’

WSU associate professor Valerie Herzog was named as a 2015 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer award recipient.

WSU Offers Youth Summer Science Camps

WSU will host various youth summer science camps beginning June 15 that run throughout June and July for youth ages 8 to 15.

WSU To Host National MESA Competition

WSU, in partnership with Utah MESA, will host the MESA USA National Engineering Design Competition June 17-20.

WSU Provost Honored Nationally for Community Involvement Vision, Leadership

Michael Vaughan was honored June 4 with the William M. Plater Award for Leadership in Civic Engagement. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities created the award to recognize leadership.

WSU, Ogden Partnership Honored Internationally

WSU and Ogden City’s College Town Initiative was honored on June 2 with the Larry Abernathy Award in Washington D.C.

WSU Turns Parks Into Educational Hubs for Science, Arts

The ninth annual Science in the Parks and the sixth annual Arts in the Park programs run for six weeks in June and July from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at various parks in the Ogden area.

Louenda Downs Named Recipient of First Richard's Institute Ethical Leadership Award

WSU’s Richard Richards Institute for Ethics will recognize former Davis County Commissioner Louenda Downs as the first winner of the institute’s Ethical Leadership Award.

Dean Miner Selected as Provost

Madonne Miner, dean of WSU's Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities, has been named provost of the university. The WSU Board of Trustees approved the selection at its monthly meeting held Tuesday.

News Advisory: NBA All-Star Damian Lillard to Speak at WSU Commencement

Former WSU basketball player and current NBA All-Star Damian Lillard will speak at WSU's 145th commencement ceremony.

WSU Student Named Newman Civic Fellow

The Newman Civic Fellow Awards honor students who demonstrate a commitment to solving problems in communities nationwide. Student Kristen Mitchell has been honored for her work establishing a youth shelter.

WSU to Host Seven-Week Academic Enrichment Course for Junior High Students

Weber State University will host 75 seventh graders for an academic enrichment course June 9-July 22. The program is designed to motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

NBA All-Star and Youngest Bachelor’s Recipient Join WSU’s Largest Graduating Class

Weber State University officials expect the class of 2014-15 to total more than 5,337 graduates. So far 3,053 candidates have applied for spring graduation and will be honored May 1 during WSU’s 145th commencement.

Shigley, Sohl Selected as 2015 Brady Presidential Distinguished Professors

WSU Contingent to Help Orphanage in Thailand

Weber State University students, faculty and staff will travel to a Thailand orphanage May 3-28 to construct a new kitchen and dining hall. The team will work with a WSU alumnus and Thailand native Ninnet Phurininnat.

WSU Helps Launch Community Solar Program

On May 28, WSU is launching the Susie Hulet Community Solar Program, one of the first-ever university-led solar purchasing programs. The program will help community members purchase affordable residential solar paneling.

Thurl Bailey Headlines WSU’s Crystal Crest Awards Ceremony

The 33rd annual Crystal Crest Awards will honor outstanding WSU students, faculty and staff in Academy Awards style on April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.

WSU and U of U Students to Present Collaborative Study of Ogden City Transit

Weber State and University of Utah students have worked with the UTA to study transit options for Ogden and South Ogden. They will present their findings to South Ogden City on April 21 and Ogden City on April 28.

CNN Reporter Shares Global Perspective with WSU

Reporter Lisa Ling will share her conviction about “The Importance of Keeping a Global Perspective” as part of Weber State University’s Convocations series, April 20 at noon in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.

WSU and Weber-Morgan Health Seek Citizen Input on Health Assessment

Weber-Morgan Health Department and WSU are inviting the public to visit the health department to view and vote on a project as part of the Weber-Morgan Community Health Assessment.

WSU Interior Design Students Create and Auction Chairs for Charity

Interior design students will auction vintage chairs April 24 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Copper Nickel (2450 Grant Ave., Ogden) during the fourth annual Charitable Chair event.

WSU Offers Cash for Student Startup Competition

Students can receive an award to jump-start their recreation business during the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center’s Startup Weber competition. The competition on April 18 will last from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WSU Panel to Discuss Effects of Twitter on Journalism

A panel of journalists will debate the evolution and adaptation of news in the digital age and its impact on an informed citizenry April 15 from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.

WSU’s Student Radio Celebrates 50 Years With Week of Activities

In 1965, the FCC granted licensing for Weber State College to operate a 10-watt FM radio station. This year, WSU is celebrating the 50th anniversary of KWCR 88.1 April 13-17 with live remote broadcasts, a birthday party and concert.

800th Anniversary of Magna Carta Celebrated at WSU Lecture and Exhibit

2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta’s signing, and the document’s significance will be honored at Weber Historical Society’s upcoming lecture and with a traveling exhibit.

WSU Outdoor Program Helps Sponsor Region’s Premier Climbing Festival

Weber State's Outdoor Program, GEAR:30 and The Front Climbing Club presents the eighth annual Ogden Climbing Festival (OCF8) April 9-11. This year’s festival will include the Ogden premiere of “Jeff Lowe’s Metanoia.”

Medal of Honor Winner Returns to WSU

Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and WSU alumnus Brian M. Thacker will share memories of the Vietnam War. His presentation will be held April 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.

WSU President to Finger Paint with Kids During Week of the Young Child

Weber State University President Charles A. Wight will finger paint with approximately 100 children enrolled in the WSU Charter Academy April 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School playground.

WSU hosts “Out of the Darkness” Suicide Walk

The WSU Program and Honors Student Advisory Board host the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "Out of the Darkness Campus Walk,"April 4 from 8 a.m.-noon. The walk begins at the Shepherd Union Atrium.

Community Engagement Leads to 2015 Lindquist Award at WSU

Mike Moon and Leah Murray have been selected to receive the John A. Lindquist Award at Weber State University. They will be honored at a luncheon April 1 beginning at 12:30 p.m. in Shepherd Union Ballroom B.

Donation Helps Bring Diversity to WSU School of Nursing

In support of a scholarship program that will benefit diversity in nursing, Intermountain Healthcare donated $75,000 to Weber State University’s School of Nursing.

WSU Honors Hinckley, Collaboration Award Winners

Historian Dissects ‘Mormon Ethics of Eating’ at WSU

WSU Convocations will host women’s- and Mormon-history expert Kate Holbrook March 24 from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater. The event is free and open to the public.

Historian to Discuss ‘Forgotten’ Original Mormon Apostles

Michael Marquardt recently co-wrote “Lost Apostles: Forgotten Members of Mormonism’s Original Quorum of Twelve" that tells the history of six of the LDS church’s first apostles. He will discuss his book March 23 at 7 p.m.

Two from WSU Receive Dixon Award

Judy Elsley, English professor and Honors Program director, and Michael B. Vaughan, provost and Academic Affairs vice president, are the 2015 Dixon Award recipients. Elsley and Vaughan will be honored March 18.

New York Times Reporter at WSU to Discuss Utah Teens Deadly Text

Sending a text can wait. That is the message Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Matt Richtel will share March 19 at noon in Weber State University’s Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater. The event is free and open to the public.

WSU Master of Health Administration Leads Nation for Innovation, Cost

Fifty universities lead the nation with innovative Master of Health Administration programs, and Weber State University tops that list as most affordable program, according to Top Master’s in Healthcare Administration.

Nearly 1,400 Youth To Participate in Latinos In Action Conference at WSU

Richard Montañez, executive vice president of Multicultural Sales and Community Activation for PepsiCo, will speak to nearly 1,400 students at the Latinos In Action conference at WSU March 12.

Casi 1.400 Jóvenes Participarán en la Conferencia Latinos En Acción en Weber State University

Richard Montañez, vicepresidente ejecutivo de ventas multiculturales por PepsiCo Norte América, será el discursante principal durante la conferencia Latinos En Acción el 12 de Marzo.

Utah Teens Immerse Themselves In Robotics Competition At WSU

More than 300 Utah students will flock to Weber State University for the SeaPerch Northern Utah Underwater Competition on March 10 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The competition is part of a national program.

WSU Hosts Sixth Annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit

WSU and the Utah Recycling Alliance present the sixth annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit March 5-6 from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Building.

Water Line Break

Facilities Management is working to repair a water main break in the A-6 parking lot. Water will be shut off to the following buildings: Stewart Library, Engineering Technology, Shepherd Union, Marriott Allied Health.

WSU to Host NPR’s “Math Guy”

Known as the “Math Guy” for his contributions to National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition, Keith Devlin will speak on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Lind Lecture Hall Rooms 125-126.

Internet Hall of Fame Pioneer to Speak About Gender, Technology at WSU

The “Mother of the Internet” will discuss lessons learned working in a male-dominated industry as well as the evolution of the Ethernet when she makes two presentations at Weber State University Feb. 26.

WSU Helps Individuals Apply for Financial Aid, Prepare Taxes

The Education Access & Outreach (EAO) office is sponsoring FAFSA Frenzy. High school seniors will receive free help completing the financial aid process, no matter what college or university they plan to attend.

Yale Historian Marks 100th Anniversary of World War I at WSU

To mark the 100th anniversary of World War I, Jay Winter will discuss how that war shaped all others, including Iraq and Afghanistan, during a lecture Feb. 26 at 7:15 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.

Historian to Discuss Mormonism and Freemasonry at WSU

An award-winning independent historian will discuss connections between Mormonism and Freemasonry Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Lindquist Alumni Center Garden Room.

Utah Teens Compete In Robotics Competition at WSU

WSU will host Utah’s 2015 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship Feb. 21 from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Swenson Building. The popular robotics competition attracts hundreds of teens from around the state.

WSU to Hold Charter Academy Lottery and Art Show

Weber State University Charter Academy (WSUCA) will host its third annual kindergarten admissions lottery March 3 at 7 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.

WSU Hosts 19th Annual Storytelling Festival

Weber State University’s 19th annual Storytelling Festival, “Telling the American Experience,” will take place Feb. 23-25. The festival features national, local and student storytellers. All events are free and open to the public.

WSU Shares Research, Purple Pride With Legislators

Weber State University will participate in the 12th annual WSU Day at the Capitol on Feb. 10. Wildcats will don their purple to meet legislators and showcase student work from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the rotunda.

Grandson of Nelson Mandela to Speak at WSU

Ndaba Mandela, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, will share his message and experiences, Feb. 10 at noon in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.

WSU Class Tests Wikipedia as Academic Tool

Wikipedia is helping one WSU criminal justice professor teach collaborative writing, editing and web etiquette while also getting online- publication experience for her class members.

WSU Students Develop App to Help Document Homeless in California

WSU computer science alumnus, faculty and students have created an app to help document the homeless in Santa Clara County, California.

WSU Professor Writing Official History of ABC TV Network

Adjunct history professor Tracey Smith has been contracted to write the official history of the ABC TV Network.

Weber State to Open New LGBT Resource Center

WSU will open its new LGBT Resource Center on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. The center is housed in the Students Services Center.

WSU Entrepreneur Students Compete for Startup Cash During Opportunity Quest

Entrepreneurial students have the chance to receive cash awards to jump-start their businesses during the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center’s 2014-15 Opportunity Quest competition.

WSU Announces MLK Week of Service

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Weber State University will host WSU Remembers: MLK Week of Service, a week of community service. The week is hosted by WSU’s Center for Community Engaged Learning.

WSU Offers Lecture Series For Budding Entrepreneurs

Weber State University’s Young Subaru Entrepreneur Lecture Series will delve into the challenges and rewards of starting a business. The series includes three lectures from Utahns who achieved national and global success.

WSU Mourns Loss of Devoted Supporter

Highly respected businessman and philanthropist John B. “Jack” Goddard was instrumental in Weber State gaining university status and later established an endowment for the university’s school of business and economics.

WSU Earns Renewal of Prestigious Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement

Weber State University has received the esteemed 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.