Weber Historical Society Lecture Series
The Weber Historical Society offers an array of lectures that cover topics from across the globe and around the state.
We are changing where we hold the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series. Lindquist Hall is located on the northwest corner of the WSU Ogden campus.
All lectures are free and open to the public.
Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall - Lindquist Hall 101 at 7 p.m.
Spring 2025
Monday, January 13 at 7 p.m.
Rwanda Remembers: Memorializing Trauma
Dr. Stephanie Wolfe
Rwanda’s journey of remembrance began with grassroots survivor-led memorials and arrived at national landmarks like the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Dr. Wolfe’s ongoing research on memory politics explores how survivors, governments, and international groups, influenced memorialization during the three decades since the genocide.
Monday, February 10 at 7 p.m.
Buffalo Bill and the Mormons
Brent M. Rogers
Learn insights from historian Brent M. Rogers and his new book on the intersections between famed showman William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1846 through 1917. Rogers will explore and explain aspects of the cultural, political, environmental, and economic history of the American West.
Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m.
Climate Scientist & Energy Analyst
Dr. Logan Mitchell
Utah has a long and fascinating history of air quality issues. Come and learn how a historical perspective on environmental stewardship provides context for where we are today and where we're heading in the future.
Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m.
Remembering Hitler Youth and Childhood
Dr. Tiia Sahrakorpi
When your world collapses in defeat, how do you write about the experience? Hitler Youth later wrote memoirs for classes and to help themselves understand. How did different groups interpret and understand growing up in a fascist dictatorship?
*If you would prefer to have WHS Lecture Series information sent to you via email, let me know jennadaniels@weber.edu or call 801-626-6706.
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