Bobby McFerrin celebrates the transcendence of the American spirit with joyful new takes on familiar tunes. Ten-time Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin will always be the guy who sang Don't Worry, Be Happy, but his "greatest gift to audiences may be transforming a concert hall into a playground, a village center, a joyous space (The LA Times)." What Bobby McFerrin does is not an act; it's spontaneous invention. Bobby's legendary solo vocal performances have dazzled audiences all over the world and sent them home singing. Join Bobby and his band for an evening of virtuosic musicianship, community spirit, and pure fun.
2013
January
(Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Observances)
January 10, 2013 - A conversation with Lou Gossett Jr.
Gossett will speak Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater. The event is free and open to the public.
Gossett is best known for his Academy Award-winning role as Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Emil Foley in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and his Emmy Award-winning role as Fiddler in the television miniseries “Roots.”
In 2006, Gossett created Eracism Foundation Inc. to advocate against racism, violence and ignorance.
January 17, 2013 - Hill AFB M.L.K. Jr. Lunch and Keynote by Dr. Forrest C. Crawford
Club Hill 11:30am - 1:30pm
Photo ID required to enter the Base. Contact: Samuel Ingram, Civ USAFAFMC T5 SFS/S5 801-586-7825
January 18, 2013 - Gospel Music Festival
Weber State University presents the 13th annual Gospel Music Festival at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, in the Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium.
This year’s theme is “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” from the African-American spiritual, compiled by John Wesley Work, Jr., dated back to 1865. This song has been sung and recorded by many gospel and secular performers and is considered a Christmas carol because its original lyric celebrates the birth of Jesus. In 1963 the song was adapted to refer implicitly to the civil rights struggle of the early 1960s.
This performance is free and open to the public. The Austad Auditorium will open at 7 p.m. with the performance beginning at 7:30 p.m.
For more information about the Gospel Festival, contact Adrienne Andrews, adrienneandrews@weber.edu or 801-626-7243; or Rita Martin, reloumar@comcast.net. Visit weber.edu/wsutoday for more news about Weber State University.
Sessions on the Ledge (1/16, 1/23, 1/30) 2013 from 12 PM – 1 PM All of the Sessions on the Ledge events are held in the Atrium of the Shepherd Union - usually music, vocal/instrumental/both, always seeking volunteers to share their talents.
January 21, 2013 - Martin Luther King Breakfast, Munch & March
WSU’s Center for Diversity and Unity, the Community Involvement Center and the NAACP of Ogden will host the annual “Martin Luther King Jr. March” Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. at the Marshall White Center (222 28th St., Ogden, Utah.)
January 23, 2013 - Women Empowered (WE), "WE" Connect and Kick off, Davis Open House
Students can enjoy information about Women's Empowered group, women-centered advisement available at Davis Campus, and receive access codes to take StrengthsQuest assessment.
11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m., Davis Campus main lobby
Cost: FREE
Contact: Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
January 24, 2013 - Tasty Thursday Event. 11:00am - 2:00pm - Asia
Tasty Thursday is an event that highlights different foods from different continents each month. Students also learn about the different countries and cultures from those continents to understand the vast array of diversity in the world. Event will be held in the MSC lobby area.
January 24, 2013 - Women Empowered (WE) "WE" Connect and Kick off
All women invited to learn about services of particular interest to women including Women's Studies, Sororities, stress management, and more, as well as receive access codes to take StrengthsQuest assessment.
12:30 - 2:00p.m.
Location: SU 321
Cost: FREE
Contact: Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
January 28, 2013 - Single Mingle Mondays
12:00 - 1:00p.m. SU Fireplace Lounge.
Socialize with other singles! Light lunch served. Bring your nontrad friends! Drawing for a "Super Hero" t-shirt at each activity. *Non-traditional students only.
January 29, 2013 - Single Moms Support Group
Parenting with Love and Logic
The second of six events offering strategies and support for single moms to help them find greater success at school and as a parent. Learn about Parenting with Love and Logic with Julee Smith, WSU Faculty and YCC Executive Director.
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Location: SU 312
Cost: Please pre-register online for this FREE series of workshops
Contact: Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
January 31, 2013 - Women Empowered (WE) "WE" are Strong
Women with StrengthsQuest assessment results will learn about their individual strengths and begin to value and develop these strengths for greater efficiency and success.
1:00 - 2:00p.m.
Location: SU Lair
Cost: Must have taken StrengthsQuest assessment. No cost for this assessment.
Contact: Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
February
(Black Heritage Month)
February 1, 2013 - “Black History Month Blast” in the Student Union Building in the Atrium Area from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is the platform to boost off the whole month of Febuary to educate student and the community of what black history is about. Song, Music, Dance, Poetry, and Education, etc. in talent.
February 6, 2013 - The Emmette Till Traveling Exhibition and Keynote Address
Ballroom A - WSU Union Building
Book signing at 6pm
Keynote Address at 7pm
Contact Dr. Forrest C. Crawford at 801 626 7420
Sessions on the Ledge (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26) 2013 from 12 PM – 1 PM All of the Sessions on the Ledge events are held in the Atrium of the Shepherd Union - usually music, vocal/instrumental/both, always seeking volunteers to share their talents.
February 7, 2013 - Women Empowered (WE) Davis - "WE" are Strong.
When: Thursday, February 7, Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Davis Campus Room 306
Cost: (must have taken StrengthsQuest assessment) No cost to this assessment
Contact: www.weber.edu/womenscenter or 801-626-6090
February 7, 2013 - Taboo Talks - Iraq War
10:30a.m. Center for Diversity and Unity, Union room 232
Speakers: Falah Hassen, Iraq Ministry of the Interior, and Col. JEFFREY Stuart, Ret. U.S. Army, Iraq Veteran
February 10, 2013 - Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake
February 12, 2013 - Mardi Gras hosted by Multicultural center at weber state main campus from 11:30 am to 2:30pm BSU will be assisting MSC in this event
February 12, 2013 - Single Moms Support Group - "If Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy"
The third of six events offering strategies and support for single moms to help them find greater success at school and as a parent. Learn two stress management techniques that can be easily incorporated in to the single mom's busy schedule and understand the importance of self-care.
When: Tuesday, February 12, Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union 305
Cost: Please pre-register online for this free series of workshops
Contact: www.weber.edu/womenscenter or Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
February 13, 2013 - Greater S.L.C. (Ogden Alumnae) Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Presents its Annual Founder's Day Breakfast. 10am to 12pm. The Ogden Alumni Chapter of “Delta Sigma Theta” will have an event on founder’s day 11:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Wildcat Theater on Weber State University main campus.
Contact Dr. Forrest C. Crawford at 801 626 7420.
February 14, 2013 - Women Empowered (WE) Ogden - "WE" are Visionary.
Students will build a dream board/strategic life plan with imagery and visual aids.
When: Thursday, February 14, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union 312
Cost: Free – Pre-registration may be required
Contact: www.weber.edu/womenscenter or Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
February 16th, 2013 - Utha - National Assoc. for Multicultural Education State-Wide Conference at Westminster College
8am - 2pm
Contact Dr. Brenda Burrell 801-626-6000
February 20, 2013 - Holding Out Help
Holding Out Help is coming to Weber State! They will be here on February 20th, 2013 from 12:30-1:30 in the Wildcat Theater to share with us their mission and let us know what we can do to help! This will truly be an eye opening and touching experience. You'll want to be part of the H.E.L.P. to make others' lives better!
If you have questions, please contact Sandi Weber at: sandiweber@mail.weber.edu
Holding Out HELP exists to assist those from a polygamous background with the resources necessary to meet their physical, emotional, and educational needs. Primarily, they help those transitioning from a polygamist community into an independent and self-sufficient life by providing access to housing, food, clothing, counseling, mentoring, job training, education and referral services.
http://holdingouthelp.org/
February 21, 2013 - Tasty Thursday Event. 11:00am - 2:00pm - Europe
Tasty Thursday is an event that highlights different foods from different continents each month. Students also learn about the different countries and cultures from those continents to understand the vast array of diversity in the world. Event will be held in the lobby of the MSC.
February 21, 2013 - (WE) Davis - "WE" are Money Smart
Learn financial literacy tips that are of particular importance to women including budgeting basics, avoiding emotional spending binges, and ways to establish a sound financial plan for greater independence.
When: Thursday, February 21; Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Davis Campus Room 306
Cost: Free
Contact: www.weber.edu/womenscenter or Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
February 23, 2013 - The African American Historical Society Family Research Library will have Dr. Crawford as the Keynote Speaker BSU Officers are expected to attend.
February 25, 2013 - Single Mingle Mondays
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. SU Fireplace Lounge.
Socialize with other singles! Light lunch served. Bring your nontrad friends! Drawing for a "super hero" t-shirt at each activity. *Nontraditional students only.
February 26, 2013 - Single Moms Support Group - Budget Today for Financial Security Tomorrow
The fourth of six events offering strategies and support for single moms to help them find greater success at school and as a parent. Learn how to set a financial goal and establish a budget, and discover new ways to save money to support your goal.
When: Tuesday, February 26; Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union 312
Cost: Please pre-register online for this free series of workshops
Contact: www.weber.edu/womenscenter or Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
February 28, 2013 - (WE) Ogden - "WE" are Powerful.
Discover the benefits of understanding and respecting feminine values and power.
1:00 - 2:00p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union 305
Cost: FREE
Contact: www.weber.edu/womenscenter or Dorothy Hill - 801-626-6372
March
(Women's History Month)
Sessions on the Ledge (3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) 2013 from 12 PM – 1 PM All of the Sessions on the Ledge events are held in the Atrium of the Shepherd Union - usually music, vocal/instrumental/both, always seeking volunteers to share their talents.
March 6, 2013 - Latinos in Action Conference
March 12, 2013 - Single Moms Support Group – Holistic Wellness for the Single Mom
SC 312, Noon – 1 p.m.
March 12, 2013 - Women's History Open HouseSU 322 (Women's Center), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
March 13, 2013 - Women Empowered (WE) Davis – "WE" Own Our Bodies (Tentative) March 14, 2013 - Women Empowered(WE) Ogden – "WE" Own Our Bodies (Tentative)
SU 312 or SC 167, 1 – 2 p.m.
March 25, 2013 - Bobby McFerrin at Peery's Egyptian Theater
7:30p.m. Cost: $35/30
March 26, 2013 - Single Moms Support Group – Am I my own Best Friend or Worst Enemy?
SC 305, Noon – 1 p.m.
March 27, 2013 - WOW Awards LuncheonBallroom C, Noon to 2 p.m.
March 28, 2013 - Tasty Thursday Event. 11:00am - 2:00pm - Australia
Tasty Thursday is an event that highlights different foods from different continents each month. Students also learn about the different countries and cultures from those continents to understand the vast array of diversity in the world. Event will be held in the lobby area of the MSC.
April
(Annual WSU Native American Symposium and PowWow)
Sessions on the Ledge (4/2, 4/9) 2013 from 12 PM – 1 PM All of the Sessions on the Ledge events are held in the Atrium of the Shepherd Union - usually music, vocal/instrumental/both, always seeking volunteers to share their talents.
April 9, 2013 - Single Moms Support Group - Tips and Treats
SC 312, Noon - 1:00p.m.
April 25, 2013 - Tasty Thursday Event. 11:00am - 2:00pm - Antarctica
Tasty Thursday is an event that highlights different foods from different continents each month. Students also learn about the different countries and cultures from those continents to understand the vast array of diversity in the world. Event will be located in the lobby of the MSC.
May
(Graduation and Honor Receptions)
June
June 19 - 21, 2013 - Summer Summit
July
August
September
October
November
December
2014
This calendar is subject to change. If you would like to add anything, please email your information to nicholasberg@weber.edu. Thank you!
For more information please contact Dr. Forrest Crawford at:
Office phone #: (801) 626-6338
E-mail: fcrawford@weber.edu
: The African American Historical Society Family Research Library will have Dr. Crawford as the Keynote Speaker BSU Officers are expected to attend. 9:00are until. There will be a workshop for the basic family search of our forefathers