The Election of 2016: What Happened and What Does it Mean?
Leah Murray, a political science professor at Weber State University, will discuss the 2016 election as part of the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.
Leah Murray, a political science professor at Weber State University, will discuss the 2016 election as part of the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.
Eight Utah choirs will gather to celebrate and share the joy of music during Weber State University’s 17th Annual Gospel Music Festival in the Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
A review of the top stories from 2016 at Weber State University.
The Safe@Weber Violence Prevention Team in the Women’s Center is using a Utah Department of Health grant to help address specific needs of LGBTQ+ students.
In celebration of the holiday season and science, WSU will host the annual Faraday Lectures in the Lind Lecture Hall Rooms 125 and 126, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public.
WSU is hosting several programs and events to help meet the needs of community members during the holidays.
More than 2,324 WSU students have applied for graduation and will be honored during WSU’s 148th commencement at the Dee Events Center, Dec. 16 beginning at 1 p.m.
Weber State University alumnus and serial entrepreneur Alan E. Hall will share his wisdom and encouragement Dec. 16 in the Dee Events Center at 1 p.m.
WSU will hold a panel to debate the pros and cons of the Electoral College used to select the nation’s president, Dec. 5 at 11:30 a.m. in the Shepherd Union Lair.
WSU's Automotive YouTube channel has nearly 50,000 subscribers. Views have surpassed the 10-million mark, with an equivalent watch time of almost 104 years. Meet the professor who's responsible.
WSU will present the 2016 John S. Hinckley Fellow Award and Exemplary Collaboration Award during a luncheon Nov. 18 at 12:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.
Girls in seventh to 12th grade will learn to think like successful female engineers during Weber State University’s Parent-Daughter Engineering Day, Nov. 18-19.
WSU's Richard Richards Institute for Ethics will recognize Andre Lortz, Maverik's chief financial officer, as the winner of the Ethical Leadership Award. It will be presented at the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Nov. 17.
An open house featuring tours and demonstrations of the simulation center will be held Nov. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. in suite 323 of the Marriott Allied Health building. The event is free and open to the public.
Weber State University will honor military members with Veterans Day events Nov. 10-11. The celebration features a ceremony featuring Rep. Stephen Handy and Clearfield Mayor Mark Shepherd.
A new solar installation at WSU Davis will generate 100 percent of the campus’ electrical power. The opening reception for the solar field will be held Nov. 11 at 3:30 p.m.
The public is invited to hear Harvard professor, political philosopher and MacArthur Genius recipient Danielle Allen present “Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality" Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m.
WSU will host a series of events throughout November in honor of Native History Month, culminating with the 11th Annual Native Symposium on Nov. 10.
WSU’s Department of Health Administrative Services will host a health care case competition in the Weber State University Davis Building 3 Lobby on Oct. 29 at 9 a.m.
In an effort to get additional students to the doors of higher education, WSU is working to make the process of applying and paying for college easier.
The public is invited to a campus conversation with independent presidential hopeful Evan McMullin and his running mate Mindy Finn at WSU Thursday, Oct. 27 at noon in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.
Author and historian William MacKinnon will discuss forgotten stories of the Utah War on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in WSU's Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
Students in Weber State University’s chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) are hosting a pumpkin sale in front of the McKay Education Building, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. until all pumpkins are gone.
Paralympic gold medalist and Weber State University alumnus David Blair will be honored during pre-game activities at the WSU football game on Oct. 15.
Lisa Trujillo has been helping the University of Ghana implement a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program. For her efforts, she received the International Council for Respiratory Care’s Toshihiko Koga, MD International Medal.
The 10th annual Physics Open House is expected to draw hundreds of people to WSU for demonstrations, lab experiments and planetarium shows on Oct. 14 from 6-9 p.m.
Weber State's Stewart Library Special Collections staff is asking for community help with an oral history project to document the stories of WWII veterans from Northern Utah.
Annie Clark and Andrea Pino, two of the most influential voices in the national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses will bring their message to WSU as part of a two-day event Oct. 12 and 13.
Weber State will host the First Congressional District debate Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Browning Center. Rep. Rob Bishop and his Democratic challenger Peter Clemens will discuss their stances on issues facing the community.
The community is invited to the Discovery Loop ribbon cutting Oct. 8 at 9 a.m., followed by guided science hikes until noon. The event will be held at 3990 Skyline Drive, east of Stewart Stadium.
Participants at Weber State's Diversity Conference, Oct. 6 and 7, will take a look at America’s history to find the gaps, inaccuracies and outright lies.
WSU history professor Sara Dant will discuss the environmental history of the American West during the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
The community is invited to the Discovery Loop ribbon cutting Oct. 8 at 9 a.m., followed by guided science hikes until noon. The event will be held at 3990 Skyline Drive, east of Stewart Stadium.
Dream 125: The Campaign for Weber State University raised a total of $164,392,217.21, far exceeding the initial goal of $125 million.
As part of the third Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium, nationally recognized sexual assault prevention advocate will speak Sept. 22 in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater from 10:30-11:45 a.m. and in Ballroom C from 6:30-8 p.m.
WSU students will join the Northern Utah’s suicide prevention coalition (NUHOPE) in the ninth annual suicide awareness walk Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. in downtown Ogden.
The cultures and customs of two countries will collide on stage when underprivileged Thai students present Moradokmai Thai Plays Sept. 21 from 5-7 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.
WSU alumnus and former student athlete hopes to break his own world record in the discus throw when he competes at the 2016 Paralympics, Sept. 16.
One of the country’s leading experts on Abraham Lincoln will present at the annual Lampros Lecture, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
WSU’s Department of Child and Family Studies will host the 2016 Families Alive Conference, a three-day event that offers help to strengthen and maintain relationships, from Sept. 15-17.
Nolan Karras was elected chair of the WSU Board of Trustees at its monthly meeting Sept. 6. Trustee Louenda Downs was elected vice chair.
WSU will host events and initiatives during Constitution Week to inspire the campus community to get engaged in the democratic process and exercise their right to vote.
The annual Weber State University Wildcat Block Party will draw thousands to a celebration Sept. 2 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tracy Hall Science Center grand opening will take place at Weber State University, Ogden campus on August 24.
The community is invited to explore the new Tracy Hall Science Center during the grand opening Aug. 24. Dignitaries will cut the ribbon at 2 p.m., followed by self-guided tours from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
New and transfer students are invited to attend the “Experience Weber” overnight adventure at Pineview Reservoir on Aug. 25. The trip includes paddle boarding, kayaking and meals, along with an overnight stay.
Weber State University is a “2016 Great College to Work For.” The results are based on an employee survey conducted at 281 colleges and universities nationwide.
Weber State University will host a town hall conversation about race on July 30. The event will feature panelists including WSU President Wight, community leaders and representatives from law enforcement.
The Center for Tax Education & Research will help communities navigate the world of tax. The center will be housed within the School of Accounting & Taxation in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics.
Young entrepreneurs and local startups will get critiques for their business ideas during a monthly event called 1 Million Cups (1MC), debuting at Weber State Downtown July 6 at 9 a.m.
Weber State University and HAFB recently signed a partnership agreement giving cadets access to facilities that provide the realistic training scenarios for law enforcement officers.
In recognition of a generous $5 million gift, WSU created the Jerry & Vickie Moyes Center for Supply Chain Excellence.
Teams of middle and high school students from across nine states will compete to design a prosthetic arm that can complete a variety of tasks during an event held at Weber State University, June 24 and 25.
Weber State University students are designing, engineering and prototyping new technologies for businesses and the community. The Concept Center has worked on more than 40 large projects and collaborated with 100+ companies.
Weber State University community partners will host a vigil June 16 at 7 p.m. at the Stewart Bell Tower in support of Orlando shooting victims and survivors.
The 27th annual Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival will take place June 17-18 at Weber State University’s Bell Tower Plaza from noon to 9 p.m.
Weber State University will host hundreds of high school students selected from across Utah for Girls and Boys State sponsored by the American Legion. Girls State will be held June 6-11 and Boys State from June 13-17.
Large drilling rigs are boring holes deep in the earth on the north side of Weber State University’s Stewart Stadium to create a system to heat and cool university buildings more efficiently and cost effectively.
Children of all ages and abilities can engage in science experiments and art projects during the summer thanks to Weber State University’s interactive outreach programs Science in the Parks and Arts in the Parks.
Weber State University’s Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service will host the Weber County Commissioner Candidate debate May 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
WSU’s pioneering effort to help promote financial vitality in Weber County has been so successful, plans now are underway to award money to local businesses.
Weber State University students and community members are invited to participate in the Summer Summit backpacking series. WSU’s outdoor program is hosting two different trips, May 21-22 and July 29-31.
Weber State University’s Goddard School of Business & Economics and the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce have partnered to produce the Northern Utah Business Symposium. The kickoff event, will be held May 20.
Weber State University’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities today announced the appointment of Scott Sprenger as dean of the college. He will begin his duties on July 1, 2016.
WSU will host the second annual Engineering Technology Open House for high school students enrolled in college courses, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 34th annual Crystal Crest Awards will honor outstanding Weber State University students, faculty and staff in Academy Awards style in the Shepherd Union Ballroom on April 23 at 7 p.m.
A train collision Feb. 19, 1904, west of Ogden, Utah, set off an explosion that killed 25 people. Former Standard-Examiner columnist Charles Trentelman will present “Blasted Out of History” at Weber State University April 18.
Weber State University President Charles A. Wight today announced the Dream 125 fundraising campaign has exceeded its goal of $125 million with two months before it ends officially. The total so far: $146,117,541.97.
The intersection of politics and polling is the subject of the Haven J. Barlow Spring Civic Leadership Forum. The public is invited to the panel, “Politics and Polling,” April 20 at noon.
Weber State University officials expect the class of 2015-16 to total more than 5,406 graduates who will be honored April 29 during WSU’s 147th commencement.
WSU Interior design students will auction vintage chairs April 22 during the annual Charitable Chair event. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs and the WSU Interior Design scholarship fund.
WSU is strengthening its green roots and celebrating Earth Day by planting eight trees on the north side of Stewart Stadium, April 20 at 1 p.m.
WSU Honors students expressed through art the problems of income inequality. Their exhibit, “Mapping the difference, Making a difference,” will be on display in the Kimball Visual Arts Center Project Gallery, April 11-15.
WSU marks the end of the Dream 125 Campaign in April 2016. Significant milestones mark the path to the end of the campaign. Here are 125 facts for Dream 125.
The community is invited to help WSU celebrate its successful Dream 125 campaign, in which the university exceeded its goal to raise $125 million. Festivities take place on April 13 in the Shepherd Union Building.
Weber State University’s Outdoor Program, Petzl, GEAR:30 and the Front Climbing Club will present the ninth annual Ogden Climbing Festival (OCF9), April 8-9.
The Women’s Center at WSU is hosting Take Back the Night, an event to bring awareness to sexual violence, on April 14.
Weber State University welcomes Irish writer Colm Tóibín, author of the novel “Brooklyn,” from April 11–12. Events will include a film screening and lectures.
Weber State University and adidas today announced a extension of their partnership in which Adidas will be the official athletic apparel brand of the Wildcats through the 2021-2022 season.
Weber State University alumnus Alexandria Waltz will describe how punk rock continues to influence contemporary culture as part of the Weber Historical Society Spring 2016 Lecture Series March 21 at 7 p.m.
Associate athletic director Amy Crosbie and history professor Gene Sessions will be honored at a luncheon March 23 at the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning on WSU’s Ogden campus.
The WSU Swenson Building pool will be filled with brightly colored Easter eggs for Campus Recreation’s fifth annual egg dive, March 25 from 4-7 p.m.
WSU women's basketball won over North Dakota and advances to the final four of the WBI Tournament. WSU will host USC at the Dee Events Center March 23.
With the support of the dean of the business school, assistant professor Jeff Clements chose to use his research funds to purchase the first 3D printers for student exploration.
Weber State University students and community members have the opportunity to hear Peru’s Ambassador to the United States discuss economic strategy with Ogden’s leaders on March 2.
Joel Makower of GreenBiz.com and Eric Lombardi, executive director of Eco-Cycle International will be the keynote speakers at the Intermountain Sustainability Summit at WSU March 24-25.
Wildcat fans are invited to cheer on the Weber State University men’s basketball team in its game in the NCAA Tournament, March 18 at the Shepherd Union Building, WSU Downtown and MacCool’s Public House.
Students in design engineering technology, manufacturing and electrical engineering programs are creating the space. They will create a studio which produces the same amount of energy it uses.
Former Sam’s Club and Walmart executive and Weber State University alumnus Tom Grimm will share stories and advice from his corporate entrepreneurial experience with students and the public on March 16.
The Honors Student Advisory Board and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention host the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on March 19. The event runs from 8 a.m.-noon.
Weber State University is engaging Utah voters and preparing citizens to participate in the political process with a series of events leading up to the 2016 election.
WSU professors Azenett Garza and Becky Jo Gesteland have been selected as the John A. Lindquist Award recipients and will be honored at a luncheon March 30.
Competitors will work in teams to create sculptures made entirely out of food cans during the WeberCAN event at Weber State University, March 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Atrium.
The Neuroscience Program at WSU has planned a week of events to educate the community on brain awareness, March 7-11.
Stanford University sociology professor Cecilia Ridgeway will discuss “How Does Gender Inequality Persist in the Modern World?” at WSU's College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Distinguished Lecture Series.
WSU is sponsoring FAFSA Frenzy to help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is through FAFSA that low-income students qualify for financial assistance to help pay for college.