Weber Historical Society Lecture Series Examines LDS Church Finances
The Weber Historical Society Lecture series will examine the finances of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
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Weber State Awarded $300,000 to Fund Mental Health Advocacy Program
Weber State University has been awarded the $300,000 Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant to fund the Wildcat Support Network created to decrease mental health stigma and give students mental health support.
WSU Opens New Lindquist Hall on Institution’s 130th Birthday
Weber State University will host a grand opening ceremony for the renovated Lindquist Hall – formerly known as the Social Science building – on the institution’s 130th Founders Day, Jan. 7, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.
WSU Economists Find Generosity on Behalf of Others
When planning for the future, individuals are more willing to save to benefit others than to benefit themselves, according to two Weber State University economic faculty Therese Grijalva and Matt Gnagey.
Brad L. Mortensen Named 13th President of Weber State University
Mortensen was selected after a 21-member Presidential Search Committee, co-chaired by Regent Jesselie Anderson and Weber State Trustee Chair Nolan Karras, narrowed an extensive pool of applicants to four finalists.
Weber State University President To Be Named
The Utah State Board of Regents may convene a public meeting at 5:45pm today to select the thirteenth president of Weber State University.
WSU Hosts Faraday Lectures, a Scientific Holiday Tradition
Faraday Lectures, a unique celebration combining the holidays and science, returns to Weber State University, Dec. 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the Tracy Hall Science Center.
Four Finalists Named in Weber State University Presidential Search
The Weber State University Presidential Search Committee has recommended four finalists to the State Board of Regents for the position of Weber State President: Katherine P. Frank, Frank R. Lamas, Brad L. Mortensen, and Melody Rose.
WSU Offers Holiday Support to Community Members in Need
With the holiday season in full swing, several Weber State University organizations are hosting service projects to provide the campus community with an opportunity to benefit those in need.
WSU Professors Examine Compulsive Use of Technology
Constantly looking at your phone? Two Weber State University professors found that’s no accident. Their research examined what causes the habitual use of technology and when a habit turns into a compulsion.
WSU Professor Explores Midterm Election Results
Weber State University professor Leah Murray will discuss election results during the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
Engaged Learning Series to Discuss Online Fact Checking
Weber State University will host Michael Caulfield of Washington State University for “Citizen Fact-Checking in the Digital Age” Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Shepherd Union Ballroom C.
WSU Honors Hinckley Collaboration Winners for International Service, Scholarship
Geosciences professor Adolph Yonkee has been named the 2018 John S. Hinckley Fellow, and the Dumke College of Health Professions International Healthcare Project has been honored with the 2018 Exemplary Collaboration Award.
WSU Opens New Community Education Center in Central Ogden
WSU's new Community Education Center, located at 2605 Monroe Blvd., Ogden, will host a grand-opening ceremony Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m.
WSU Hosts World Radiology Day Conference
Weber State University is hosting a "World Radiology Day" conference Nov. 8 to showcase the important contributions radiographers, technologists, and radiation therapists make to improving global health.
Film Screening Features WSU Basketball Legend Who Broke NBA Race Barrier
Weber State University Archives will host the film “Transcending - The Wat Misaka Story” Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. The campus community is invited to meet Misaka beforehand, from noon to 1 p.m., and enjoy light refreshments.
WSU Invites Award Winning Author to Discuss Conspiracy, Impact of Osage Murders
New York Times Bestselling author David Grann will delve into the little-known history of the murders of Osage Indians, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in Elizabeth Hall Room 229
WSU Supply Chain Team Takes Second at International Competition
A team of Weber State University Supply Chain Management students competed with 24 teams from the top supply-chain programs in the world, including No.1 ranked Michigan State University.
WSU Awarded $2.2 Million to Assist Vulnerable Students and Improve Language Program
WSU has secured two grants from the U.S. Department of Education for $2.2 million to help improve educational programs and retain vulnerable students.
WSU Helps Raise Awareness of Opioid Overdose Treatment
The Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions will host a lecture to help combat Utah’s opioid crisis, Oct. 26 from 1-2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.
WSU Program Preps High Schoolers for Computing Careers
WSU’s School of Computing is offering concurrent enrollment computer science classes that will allow students to obtain a Programming Essentials Certificate of Proficiency.
WSU Hosts Discussion of Utah’s Ballot Initiatives
Voters can learn more about Utah’s seven ballot initiatives during a forum hosted by the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
WSU Engaged Learning Series to Fact Check 1st Congressional Debate
Weber State University will host a real-time fact-checking event for the Utah 1st Congressional District debate Oct. 17 from 5:45 to approximately 8 p.m. as part of a year-long Engaged Learning Series called “Matter of Fact?”
Stewart Library to Hold Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the Stewart Library Annual Book Sale will be held Nov. 1 and 2 at Weber State University's Stewart Library on the Ogden campus.
WSU Ritchey Science Fair Finalist Heads to Nationals
For 60 years, Weber State University has hosted the Ritchey Science & Engineering Fair to support science education in public schools. Winner Gary Zhan was chosen to compete in a national science fair Oct. 19-23 in Washington, D.C.
WSU Lecture to Examine Constitutional Breach of Japanese-American Internment
The Weber Historical Society 2018 Lecture Series examines the experience of Ted Nagata, a Japanese-American interred in Topaz during World War II. The public is invited Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in WSU's Hurst Center.
WSU Awarded Two Grants to Enhance Physical Science Education
Two Weber State University departments have received a combined total of $970,000 in grants to improve graduation rates for underrepresented or low-income students studying physical science.
Weber State Hires New Economic Development Director
Weber State University has hired a new economic development director to guide the university’s commitment to enhance Utah’s economic growth. Guy Letendre assumed the new position Sept. 10.
WSU Program Elevates Teaching Assistants to Help with Teacher Shortage
Weber State University offers a unique program, TAPT, that provides teacher assistants financial support and mentoring to become fully licensed teachers.
Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Creator Headlines WSU’s 20th Diversity Conference
Jane Elliott will be the keynote speaker at the 20th Annual Diversity Conference. The campus and community is invited to hear her speech Oct. 5 at 12:30 p.m. in the Ogden campus’ Shepherd Union Ballrooms.
WSU Police Hosts Barbeque to Connect With Diverse Student Body
Weber State Police and the Office of Access & Diversity will host the annual Eddie’s Barbeque, an event that provides a space for participants to talk about policing and race relations, Sept. 22 from 2-4 p.m.
WSU Hosts Conference to Strengthen Families
The Department of Child and Family Studies will host the 2018 Families Alive conference, a three-day event focused on strengthening and improving relationships, Sept. 27-29 in the Shepherd Union Building.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated at WSU
Weber State University will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with free campus events Sept. 15-Oct. 15, including a presentation by activist Dolores Huerta, local artist Ayne Velazquez and Peruvian photographer Warner Rios.
WSU Alum Shares Story of Skepticism Turned Hope in Liberia
Ben Taylor will discuss his experience interacting with a Liberian, soliciting for a handout on social media, turned into a humanitarian opportunity and national news. The campus community is invited Sept. 20 at noon.
WSU Celebrates Constitution Day with U.S. Attorney for Utah
John Huber will discuss “The United States Constitution: Foundation for the Rule of Law” Sept. 17 in honor of Constitution Day. The campus community is invited to the presentation and breakfast beginning at 8 a.m.
WSU School of Nursing Named in Honor of Annie Taylor Dee
Annie Taylor Dee's legacy will be honored with the naming of the Weber State University School of Nursing. A celebration of the naming will be held Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Weber State University Ballrooms.
WSU Student Finalist for Statewide Women’s Tech Award
WSU student Rachel Laub is a finalist for the Women Tech Council's Student Pathway Award, which is given to college students who have shown outstanding performance in STEM.
WSU Plans World-Record Groundbreaking Event for New Athletic Complex
Each fan who attends the Sept. 15 game against South Dakota can turn some dirt to celebrate the new complex which will be located at the north end of Stewart Stadium. The official groundbreaking ceremony begins at 5 p.m.
Ogden’s Jazz History Kicks Off Historical Lecture Series at WSU
The Weber Historical Society 2018 Fall Lecture Series will begin on a high note with Laurence “Lars” Yorgason presenting “The History of Jazz in Utah,” Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.
WSU Engineering Department Awarded Grant for Medical Imaging Research
The National Institute of Health has awarded Larry Zeng, WSU associate engineering professor, a three-year grant totaling more than $270,000 to research medical imaging.
Community Invited to Grand Opening of new Health Professions Building at WSU
WSU unveiling a state-of-the-art education space in the new Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. & Katherine W. Dumke Center for Interprofessional Education in Healthcare. Tours are available Sept. 4 from 2-5 p.m.
Nominations Open for WSU’s Win the ‘W’ Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the first Win the ‘W’ awards, sponsored by the Weber State University John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics.
NUAMES Charter High School Expands to WSU’s Ogden Campus
Beginning fall semester 2018, the Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (NUAMES) will expand to educate 200 additional students, grades 10-12, on Weber State University’s Ogden campus.
Full-Scale Training at WSU Tests Multiagency Emergency Response in Northern Utah
Weber State University police and a number of local agencies will test their responses to a rally and shooting training exercise at Stewart Stadium, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WSU Students Spend Summer Serving Around the World
Six summer study abroad programs included community engagement components, which provided opportunities to serve and learn more about the local needs in places such as Ghana, Thailand, China, Uganda and Nordic countries.
WSU Professor Publishes book, ‘The Sex Offender Housing Dilemma’
“Not in my backyard” is not enough to explain a negative response to a violent predator moving in according to a new book published by Weber State University criminal justice assistant professor Monica Williams.
WSU Hosts Summer School Graduation Celebration for Young Scholars
Junior high students, who have spent an intense summer studying math, engineering and science in Weber State University’s PREP program, will display their work during the Closing Celebration, July 19 in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.
WSU Hosts Welding Camp for Girls
A three-day welding camp at Weber State University will help 16 high school-age girls learn about metalwork, July 10-12.
WSU Graduate Spends Summer at The New York Times
WSU graduate Briana Whatcott knew she wanted to be a writer from a young age. Even so, she didn’t expect to work alongside journalists at The New York Times as a participant in its 2018 Journalism Institute.
WSU’s President’s Annual Report Selected Top in Nation
Weber State University’s 2016-17 President’s Annual Report publication received national recognition after winning a Grand Gold award in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s (CASE) Circle of Excellence program.
WSU Welcomes New College of Science Dean
Andrea Easter-Pilcher, the new dean of the College of Science, will assume her responsibilities on Aug. 1. She plans to facilitate collaborative efforts that will improve enrollment, retention and time to graduation for students.
WSU Engineering Students Build Customized Trike for Youth with Cerebral Palsy
Five Weber State University mechanical engineering technology students dedicated themselves to designing and building a trike made for Torsten Lambert. The final product is a trike that Torsten can maneuver on his own.
Weber State Invites Community to Hike to Canyon Waterfalls
The Outdoor Program invites students and community members to hike with them and enjoy the Summer Waterfall Series. The series offers one hike a month in June, July and August to local waterfalls.
Plan to Help Central Ogden Neighborhood Receives National Award
The International Town & Gown Association honored the Ogden Civic Action Network for a plan that combines resources of seven Ogden institutions to strengthen the 10-by-10-block of east-central neighborhood.
WSU Hosts Math and Dance Workshop to Help Teachers Better Reach Students
WSU professors in mathematics and performing arts are combining their knowledge to host a workshop for secondary mathematics educators, June 11-15 in the Val A. Browning Center Room 38.
WSU to Host YMCA’s STEM Summer Day Camp
Weber State University is partnering with YMCA of Northern Utah to offer a summer full of educational camps focused on science, technology, engineering and math.
Plant Collection of First WSU Principal Gets New Home in University Archives
One hundred and thirty years ago, Louis F. Moench was hired as principal of Weber Stake Academy. The plants he carefully cataloged, dating back to the 1880s, will soon find a permanent home in University Archives.
WSU Early Childhood Education Program Receives National Accreditation
Accredited programs must show their students meet seven broad criteria, including promoting child development and learning; building family and community relationships.
WSU Volunteers to ‘Make a Difference’ in Ogden
Weber State University students, alumni, faculty and staff will join the community in sprucing up their surroundings for the sixth annual WSU Makes a Difference in Ogden Day, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seven WSU Seniors Accepted to Prestigious Cybersecurity Fellowship
Students from WSU’s John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics have been accepted to a cybersecurity fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University, filling nearly half of the estimated 20 spots available in the prestigious program.
WSU Names 2018 Brady Presidential Distinguished Professors
WSU Commencement Celebrates Class of 2018
WSU officials expect the class of 2017-18 to total more than 5,772 graduates — the largest class on record. So far, 3,150 candidates have applied for spring graduation and will be honored April 27 during WSU’s 151st commencement.
Elementary Students Plan ‘Mission to Mars’ at WSU
Eighteen local elementary school classes will prepare for life in outer space during Mission to Mars Link-Up Day, April 25 and 26 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in WSU’s Swenson Gym.
WSU Board of Trustees Approves New Degrees to Help Drive Northern Utah Economy
Weber State Board of Trustees has approved several new degrees that will help students fill positions in engineering and technology fields that are in high demand in Northern Utah and around the nation.
WSU Helps Cut Pollution to Celebrate Earth Day
Weber State University is contributing to a greener and cleaner community during its annual Earth Day celebrations. Activities will include an electric lawn mower exchange and an opportunity to plant trees on campus.
WSU to Host and Compete in National Weightlifting Championships
WSU will host more than 350 competitors in its world-class athletics’ facilities during the 2018 University National Weightlifting Championships, April 19-22 in the Stromberg Complex’s Wildcat Arena.
WSU Interior Design Students Restore Chairs for Charity
Architecturally significant chairs refurbished by Weber State University interior design students will be available for auction April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Copper Nickel in Ogden during the seventh annual Charitable Chair Event.
WSU President to Participate in ‘Read With A Child’
As part of the Week of the Young Child. President Charles A. Wight will read to 80 children from approximately 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the McKay Education Building Moench Room 16.
Female Football Star and Soldier Soon to Graduate from WSU
After three different universities, three years of military training and three switches to find her major, Veronica Siqueiros has reached the end zone.
WSU Graduate to Travel to Capitol Hill to Present Research
One Weber State University graduate will present research to members of congress during Posters on the Hill in Washington D.C., April 17-18.
WSU Women’s Center Hosts Rally to Take Stance Against Sexual Violence
The Women’s Center at WSU will host Take Back the Night, an event to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ogden Amphitheater (343 E. 25th St.).
WSU Honors Professor Who Builds Community with Annual Lindquist Award
Farner is the recipient of this year’s Lindquist Award. He will receive the honor at a Center for Community Engaged Learning celebration, April 10 from 3:30-4:15 p.m. in Shepherd Union Building.
WSU Presents Region’s Premier Climbing Festival
WSU’s Outdoor Program will host the Petzl Ogden Climbing Festival presented by Black Diamond and Beehive Cheese, held April 13-14 with events at various times and locations throughout Ogden.
Community Invited to Annual Clubs & Organizations Carnival
Weber State University’s Clubs & Organizations invites the community to the seventh Annual Clubs & Organizations Carnival, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Building and Stewart Bell Tower Plaza.
Board of Regents appoint Dr. Norm Tarbox as interim president of Weber State University, effective May 1
The State Board of Regents named Norm Tarbox as interim president of Weber State University, to take effect May 1, 2018.
WSU Nursing Ranked One of Best 35 Nationally
WSU’s School of Nursing was selected as one of the 35 best four-year nursing schools in the country in 2018 by Match College, an online ranking site.
Grand Valley State University Student Wins $30,000 In Outdoor Weber National Business Idea Competition
Two Grand Valley State University student teams are taking the first and second place prizes back to Michigan in the first Outdoor Weber competition hosted by WSU's Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center.
Community Invited to Dive Underwater for Easter Eggs at WSU
Community members and WSU students are invited to jump in the Swenson Building pool for the seventh annual Egg Dive, March 30 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Changing Views on Confederate Monuments Discussed at WSU
Georg Schild, North American history professor at Germany's University of Tübingen, will address changing views on Confederate monuments March 27 at 7 p.m. in WSU's Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
WSU Holds First RecConnect Outdoor Innovation Expo at Union Station
The Outdoor & Community Recreation Education program, in partnership with the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center, will host RecConnect, a hybrid outdoor innovation expo and networking event March 23, noon to 7 p.m. at Union Station.
WSU, Ogden City Team Up to Promote World Civility Day
Weber State University, Ogden City and local businesses are teaming up to engage the community in civility-based behavior April 6-12. The challenge will kick off at 11:30 a.m. at WSU with another event downtown at 6 p.m.
Dixon Award Bestowed on Three from WSU
Vice provost Bruce Davis, English professor L. Mikel Vause, and Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Zoology Samuel I. Zeveloff are recipients of the Alumni Association’s 2018 H. Aldous Dixon Award.
Weber State University presidential search committee announces public meetings
The WSU presidential search committee will host two public meetings, April 4, to obtain input from the campus community and the general public about what the committee should look for in a future president.
Art Exhibit by Retired WSU Zoology Professor at Stewart Library
Forty years of wildlife and landscape photos taken by Sam Zeveloff is now on display in the Stewart Library. A reception for the exhibit will be held March 13 at 4 p.m.
WSU Receives National Recognition for Safe@Weber Curriculum
Weber State University's Safe@Weber Violence Prevention Team was honored by NASPA as the 2018 Best Practice in Prevention Activities award winner. The award was presented March 6.
WSU Exhibit Examines WWII Wartime Life for Northern Utahns
The community can see how World War II affected the lives of Northern Utahns in "All Out for Uncle Sam: WWII in Northern Utah," a free exhibit running from March 17 to June 2, 2018, at the Ogden Union Station.
Utah Teens Compete in Underwater Robotics Competition at WSU
More than 250 students from sixth through 12th grades will line up at the Weber State University Swenson Gym poolside to compete in the SeaPearch underwater robotics competition, March 8 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WSU Helps Sponsor Electric Mower Exchange
The Cut Pollution - Mow Electric lottery will help 762 Utahns exchange for electric mowers. Those who enter the lottery and are selected can exchange their operable gas mower for a new Kobalt 40-volt cordless electric lawn mower.
Weber State University Presidential Search Committee Named by Board of Regents
The Board of Regents has named a 21-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president. In January, Dr. Charles A. Wight announced his plans to step down.
Perozzi Named Student Affairs Vice President at WSU
Brett Perozzi has been named vice president for Student Affairs effective March 1. Perozzi, who first came to WSU as associate vice president for Student Affairs in 2007, was selected following a national search.
1,300+ Youth to Participate in Latinos in Action Conference at WSU
More than 1,300 junior high and high school students will learn about opportunities to pursue higher education during the Latinos in Action (LIA) Youth Leadership Conference, March 6 at WSU’s Val A. Browning Center.
WSU Offers Service-Oriented Alternative to Typical Spring Break
While hundreds of students will leave classrooms behind during spring break, a handful will volunteer around the country and world. Groups will head to Guatemala, New Orleans and Catalina Island to serve the local communities.