Poet Amiri Baraka to Give Reading at WSU
Poet, author and activist Amiri Baraka will recite from his collection of poems and prose Feb. 16 at noon in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.
WSU Encourages Girls to Explore World of Engineering
Parent-Daughter Engineering Day will be held Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at WSU’s Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning. The event is designed to spark the interest of 40 junior high school-age girls and get them thinking like engineers.
WSU Celebrates 16th Annual Storytelling Festival
WSU's 16th Annual Storytelling Festival will take place Feb. 27-29. The award-winning festival will include performances from various storytellers.
WSU, WMI Contract Ensures Continuation of Dew Tour Relationship
WSU's Athletic Training Education Program and Winning Medicine International Corp. (WMI) have signed a contract that allows WSU students to continue to gain sports medicine experience at Dew Tour events.
Navajo Baskets on View at WSU’s Stewart Library
A new exhibit, “Willow Stories: Utah Navajo Story Baskets,” is on display at Weber State University’s Stewart Library.
Lillard Leads the Way as Wildcats Down Northern Colorado
Led by Damian Lillard's 35-point effort, the Weber State men's basketball team defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 93-81 on Saturday night at the Dee Events Center.
Tickets Now on Sale for Encore Performance of Xanadu
Encore Performances (and fund raisers) of "Xanadu," run Feb. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday matinee Feb. 4 at 2 p.m., in the Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts.
Winds Prompt Facilities Management to Secure Exterior Doors
Strong canyon winds Friday morning have prompted Facilities Management staff to lock exterior doors to some buildings on the Ogden campus. Click the headline above for more information.
Bestselling Author to Share Tips On Balancing Your Digital Life
During a presentation on campus Feb. 2 at noon, William Powers, author of New York Times bestseller “Hamlet’s Blackberry,” will offer advice on how to balance our digital lives.
WSU Plans Awareness Day at State Capitol
A contingent of Weber State University students, faculty mentors and alumni will head to the state Capitol in Salt Lake City Feb. 2 to raise awareness about the university and its accomplishments.
WSU Faculty Member Researching, Teaching During University of Cambridge Fellowship
Weber State University economics professor, Mary V. Wrenn, will be conducting research and teaching at the University of Cambridge.
WSU Faculty to Lead Civil War Discussions
On the 150th anniversary of the conflict, a pair of Weber State University faculty will facilitate an upcoming reading and discussion program focused on the Civil War, starting Jan. 18.
Historian to Discuss LDS Church History
The Weber Historical Society Spring 2012 Lecture Series will kick off Jan. 23. Michael MacKay, a historian and adjunct history professor at WSU, will present “A Textual Analysis: Joseph Smith’s 1839 History and the Priesthood.”
WSU Adjunct Professor Discusses Religion, Freedom and Politics
Nathan Rives, adjunct history professor at Weber State University, will address the past and present meaning of religious liberty and the concept of religion in politics at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the Lindquist Alumni Center Garden Room.
WSU to Host FIRST LEGO® League Qualifying Competition
About 200 youngsters will convene Jan. 14 at Weber State University for an innovation and robotics competition aimed at sparking interest in science and technology.
TV’s Weight Loss Expert Coming to WSU
Chris Powell, host of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” will speak Jan. 19 at noon in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.
Visiting Geologist Addresses Earth’s Changes and the Challenges to Humans
Geologist Scott Burns will discuss the hazards and preparation for earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis near the “Cascadia Subduction Zone,” Jan. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in Lind Lecture Hall Room 124.
Free Film Screening Addresses Climate Change and Winter Sports
WSU’s Environmental Issues Committee will hold a free screening of two winter-themed films, “Generations: A Skiers’ and Snowboarders’ Perspective on Climate Change” and “Breaking Trail,” in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.
Dee Events Center Parking Advisory for Jan. 11
The Dee Events Center will hold a viewing and funeral services for Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom on Jan. 11. Event organizers are expecting a large turnout for the services and are issuing a traffic and parking advisory.
WSU Charrette to Address Housing Issues in Haiti
Groups of Weber State University students will learn about applying their skills, working in teams and helping Haiti earthquake victims during a special event in early January.
A Look Back at the Year 2011 at WSU
As 2011 comes to a close, we revisit some of the people and developments that made news at Weber State University this year.
UTA Service unavailable first day of Spring Semester 2012
UTA will observe the New Year’s holiday on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. As a result, there will be no bus, TRAX or FrontRunner service that day, which is also the first day of school for spring semester at Weber State University.
WSU Captures Holiday Spirit Through Charitable Efforts
With the fall semester finished, the weeks leading up to the holidays have been hectic for many Weber State University student groups, offices and departments involved in volunteer and charitable efforts.
First Degree Recipient in New WSU Program Graduates
Among the more than 1,370 graduates at the Dec. 9 Weber State University commencement exercises was one with a unique distinction: Heather Wokurka is the first-ever graduate of the new electronics engineering bachelor’s degree program.
WSU Student Researches Pygmy Rabbits and Their Habitat
A Weber State University senior has garnered big research experience studying the world’s smallest rabbit.
WSU Ethics Bowl Team Wins Regional, Advances to National Competition
A Weber State University Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl team once again is headed to the national finals.
WSU Professors Research Reasons Behind Risky Adolescent Behavior
Research conducted by two WSU psychology professors may provide hope for parents and others who believe that teenagers are merely acting on impulses when they engage in risky behavior about which there is nothing they can do.
Commencement Ceremony Planned for Dec. 9
Weber State University officials are expecting more than 1,370 candidates for graduation this December. WSU will award degrees and institutional certificates on Dec. 9 during its 138th commencement ceremony at the Dee Events Center. The commencement exercises will begin at 1 p.m.
Medicinal Researcher Paul Cox to Receive Honorary Degree from WSU
Weber State University will award an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree to Paul Alan Cox at the university’s 138th commencement on Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. in the Dee Events Center.
WSU Welcomes John L. Smith Back to Campus
John L. Smith is coming home to his alma mater. WSU Athletics announced the hiring of Smith as the new head football coach Tuesday.
Bookstore Teams with Santa to Benefit Catholic Community Services
Santa Claus and his reindeer are teaming up with the Weber State University Bookstore (Campus Stores) for the third annual “Fill the Sleigh” donation drive event on Dec. 7 from 1 to 7 p.m.
WSU Cleaning Up After Wind Storm
WSU has canceled all daytime classes for Dec. 1 due to high winds. All evening classes are expected to be held as scheduled, except at WSU’s Kaysville Center at Davis High School.
WSU Davis Campus in Layton to Reopen Dec. 3
Weber State University Davis campus will reopen Dec. 3 with Saturday classes, services and activities being held as scheduled.
Communication Department to Hold Information Session about Master’s Program
The Department of Communication will hold an information session about its Master of Professional Communication (MPC) degree Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in Elizabeth Hall Room 407.
Men’s Soccer Club Wins Sixth National Championship
The Weber State University men’s soccer club defeated the University of Missouri Saturday night in Phoenix to win the 2011 National Campus Championship Series soccer title.
WSU Ramps Up Mobile Effort
As the demand for mobile technology increases, WSU is making a concerted effort to meet the mobile needs of those on campus — whether on an iPhone, Android or tablet.
Wildcats Rally to Close Out Season with 48-33 Win
The Wildcats' C.J. Tuckett turned in another huge performance, rushing for five touchdowns and 211 yards, to lead WSU to a 48-33 win over Portland State in coach Ron McBride's final game.
Watch High School Graduations Ceremonies Live Online
The Dee Events Center will be streaming live video of local high school graduations May 23-June 3.
Check out the Latest Podcasts
Listen to the latest Weber State University podcasts, which feature a Pulitzer Prize winner, Civil War historian, professors analyzing presidential politics, Utah’s lieutenant governor and successful business owners.
