2019 Archives

WSU Selects New Dean for Goddard School of Business

Weber State University announced the selection of Matthew Mouritsen as dean of the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics, a role he has filled as interim dean since June 2019.

WSU Hosts Census Panel Discussion

The Weber Historical Society Lecture Series will host the Wildcats Count: Census 2020 Panel, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in Weber State University’s Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

WSU Mourns Passing of Vice Provost and Dean

The Weber State University family joins Davis County and northern Utah in mourning the passing of leader, friend and colleague, Bruce Davis.

WSU Hosts 25th Annual Multicultural Youth Conference

The 25th annual Multicultural Youth Conference will welcome underrepresented students, from grades nine to 12, who want a head start on higher education to the Shepherd Union Building, Dec. 17.

WSU Selects New Athletic Director

Weber State University announced Tim Crompton as the new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, a role he has filled as interim since May 2019.

Local Humanitarian to Speak to WSU Graduates

Scholar and humanitarian R. Robert “Bob” Harris will be the honored speaker during WSU’s 154th convocation ceremonies Dec. 13.

WSU Honors Graduates at 154th Commencement

More than 2,119 students have applied for graduation and will be honored during the 154th convocation ceremonies on Dec. 13, beginning at 8 a.m. The ceremonies will be held in four campus locations.

WSU Receives Federal Grant to Support Entrepreneurship

As part of its regional economic development initiatives, Weber State received a grant of $718,968 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Inauguration Set for WSU President Brad Mortensen

The inauguration of Brad L. Mortensen as 13th president of Weber State University will take place on Founders Day, Jan. 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. in the Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium.

Political Commentator David Brooks to Speak at Weber State

David Brooks will bring his blend of conservative politics, humor and insightful cultural reflections to Weber State University on Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Val A. Browning Austad Auditorium.

WSU Lecture to Explore History of Chinese Immigrants

The stories of two Chinese immigrant families will be explored as part of the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.

WSU Honors Hinckley, Collaboration winners for scholarship, STEM program

Sara Dant has been named the 2019 John S. Hinckley Fellow, and the WSU Pre-Freshman Program (PREP) has been honored with the 2019 Exemplary Collaboration Award. The awards will be presented Nov. 15 at 12:30 p.m.

WSU Student Receives National Automotive Award

Senior Thomas Witbeck was selected from more than 750,000 automotive professionals to receive the Subaru University/National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Technician of the Year award.

New WSU President, Students Embark on #LouderandProuder Tour

President Brad Mortensen and some current Weber State students are embarking on a Louder and Prouder Tour. Beginning this week, they plan to make presentations at city council meetings in communities around the state.

Stewart Library Hosts Open House Artifact Showcase

Weber State University Archives and Stewart Library Special Collections will host an open house to showcase artifacts from the early days of Weber State and Ogden, Nov. 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Stewart Library.

WSU Student Takes Top Honors in Competition to Build Major Brent Taylor Foundation

A Weber State University student took top honors in the 2019 Utah Public Relations Student of the Year Competition, where students created a yearlong strategy to raise awareness of the Major Brent Taylor Legacy Foundation.

Weber State University Statements

WSU Lightbulb Exchange Ends Early after Distributing Thousands to Community

Weber State University’s sustainability programs and their community partners have officially ended a lightbulb exchange program early that provided more than 390 households with 5,482 energy-efficient LED lightbulbs.

WSU Selects New Provost

Weber State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Ravi Krovi as provost and vice president of Academic Affairs.

WSU Speaker to Help Raise Diabetes Awareness

In support of World Diabetes Day, WSU will host a discussion on “Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications,” Oct. 25. The community is welcome to attend the free event.

WSU Folding Origami Birds for Mental Health Awareness

Thousands of origami birds are flying around both in Ogden and Layton, spreading the message of hope during October’s Mental Health Awareness Month. The origami will be on display during Mental Health Day, Oct. 22.

Author of ‘Joseph Smith's Seer Stones’ to Speak at WSU

The Weber Historical Society will explore the role of Joseph Smith's seer stones in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a presentation from author and history professor Michael MacKay, Oct. 21.

WSU Debate to Discuss Immigration and Human Rights

The public is invited to hear Weber State University’s debate team present both sides of the issue of immigration and human rights, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in Elizabeth Hall Room 229.

WSU Lecture to Examine Digital Culture’s Impact on Politics

The author of the recently released book“Know-It-All Society: Arrogance, Politics and our Digital Culture,” will discuss his work at Weber State University, Oct. 10 at noon.

WSU Honors Faculty for Research and Innovations

Weber State University hosted its inaugural Research, Commercialization and Entrepreneurial Awards on Oct. 2 to celebrate faculty for their research and innovations.

Record Number of Hispanic, Concurrent Enrollment Students at WSU

Since 2015, the number of Hispanic students at WSU has increased 31, the number of concurrent enrollment students has increased almost 46, and the number of Hispanic concurrent enrollment students has jumped 56.

WSU Honors Outstanding Contributors During Homecoming

For contributions to the campus and community, 10 outstanding individuals and one charitable foundation will be honored at Weber State University’s 51st Annual WSU Salutes ceremony on Oct. 11.

Weber State Hosts Second National Summit on Dual-Mission Institutions

Weber State University will host the second National Summit on Dual-Mission Institutions in Higher Education: Sparking Success on Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m-7 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Building.

WSU Sees Student Voting Increase

Weber State University student voting increased by 21.6% from 2014 to 2018, with more than 36% of the student body casting a ballot in last year’s midterm elections.

WSU to Break Ground on Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center

The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking for the new Weber State University Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center on Oct. 8 at 4 p.m.

Opioid Awareness Week Comes to WSU

In observance of Utah Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, Weber State University and its partners will host a series of events, Oct. 1- 4, to educate the community about the opioid epidemic.

WSU Celebrates National Constitution Day, National Voter Registration Day

Weber State University will host a week of events in observance of National Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 17-25.

WSU Hosts Hispanic Awareness Month Events

Weber State University and its partners is hosting a series of events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, featuring a presentation by Pedro Rojas, a Univision news correspondent.

Author of 'Temp' to Discuss Workforce Instability at WSU

Louis Hyman will discuss his book "Temp: The Real Story of What Happened to Your Salary, Benefits, and Job Security" Sept. 19 at noon in the Wattis Business Building.

Open house for Youngberg Football Center Friday, Sept. 6

A public open house and ribbon cutting of WSU's Youngberg Football Center set for Sept. 6 from 4-6 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. with self-guided tours from 4:30-6 p.m.

WSU Helps Sponsor Free Community Lightbulb Exchange

Residents of northern Utah can exchange old lightbulbs for free, energy-efficient LED bulbs, thanks to a program sponsored by WSU’s Energy & Sustainability Office, and Sustainability Practices and Research Center.

WSU Co-Sponsors Free Community Education, Health Fair

The Community Education Center and the Ogden Civic Action Network have joined forces to organize their first Community Education and Health Fair. The event is free and open to the public Sept. 7

WSU Bleeds Purple for Annual Blood Battle

Weber State University Student Association Service Team will host the annual American Red Cross Blood Battle Team August 26-30 in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Five Sisters Bleed Purple at Weber State

At a school where 74% of the students come from the Weber and Davis counties, it's not uncommon to find siblings attending Weber State. For the Laub family, it’s not just two or three siblings — it’s five sisters.

Weber State University Telitha E. Lindquist College Of Arts & Humanities Announces 2019-2020 Season Of Browning Presents!

Weber State University’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities announces the 2019-2020 season for Browning Presents!

WSU Professor Earns Geological Society Fellowship

Weber State University professor of earth & environmental sciences Adolph Yonkee has been named a Geological Society of America (GSA) Society Fellow for his teaching, research and service promoting the geosciences.

15th Annual Wildcat Block Party to Kick off WSU School Year

Weber State University’s annual Wildcat Block Party will draw thousands of people to campus for a back-to-school celebration Aug. 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Stewart Bell Tower Plaza.

WSU Student Travels Country Taking Arts to Parks

Student Amanda Joy was awarded the $2,600 John A. and Telitha E. Lindquist Scholarship for Creative/Artistic Endeavors. She used the money to hold a printmaking workshop in the Redwood National Park.

WSU Hosts Overnight Freshmen Adventure at Pineview Reservoir

WSU freshmen will explore nature and make friends at “Experience Weber” an overnight camping adventure at Pineview Reservoir, Aug. 22 and 23.

WSU Selects New Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Weber State University has chosen Enrique Romo as the new assistant vice president for Student Affairs to help further the goal of making the university a diverse and inclusive organization centered on individual student success.

WSU Welcomes New Senior International Officer

Yimin Wang has been selected as the new senior international officer for International Programs beginning Aug. 5.

Department of Labor Awards $2 Million to WSU-led Tech Collaboration

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $2 million to WSU to lead a collaboration of Utah technology groups and businesses to expand apprenticeships.

WSU Collaborates on Net-Zero House for Parade of Homes

A partnership among WSU, Habitat for Humanity, Dominion Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, Davis Technical College and Ogden-Weber Technical College results in the first affordable net-zero home in the Parade of Homes July 5-20.

WSU Hosts STEM Summer School and Closing Celebration for High Achieving Students

Junior high students in Weber State University’s summer-school known as WSU PREP (Pre-Freshman Program), will host a Closing Celebration and STEM Expo July 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom.

Mennell Named Vice President of University Advancement

WSU’s Board of Trustees Executive Committee has approved the selection of Betsy Mennell as vice president of University Advancement.

41st Lindquist Pops Concert Set for July 14 at WSU

More than 20,000 are expected to attend the annual Lindquist Family Symphony Pops and Fireworks at Weber State University July 14, 2019.

Botany Student Researching Viability of Hemp in Utah

Could hemp be a viable cash crop for Utah? That’s the question one Weber State University senior Jeffrey Colbert, a botany student, hopes to answer through an undergraduate research study he’s undertaking this summer.

Spoiler Alert! WSU Philosophy Professor Examines Spoilers in New Book

WSU Professor Richard Greene's book Spoiler Alert! launched on May 21. It is available at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, Amazon and other online retailers.

WSU Completes Study of Government Shutdown Impact on Northern Utah

Weber State University’s Center for Community Engaged Learning-Research Extension (CCEL-RE) has concluded its surveys to measure the impact of the recent partial federal government shutdown on the Northern Utah economy.

WSU Outdoor Program Announces 2019 Summer Waterfall Series

Weber State's Outdoor Program will host three hikes to local waterfalls: Waterfall Canyon, Farmington Creek and Adams Canyon. Students and community are invited.

Crompton named interim Athletic Director

WSU Goddard School of Business Produces In-Demand Cybersecurity Experts

Fifteen Weber State University graduates are headed to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), ranked as the nation’s No. 1 graduate program for information security and information management.

Local High School Graduations Can Be Viewed Live Online

Local high school graduations will be streamed live online from the Dee Events Center.

WSU Breaks Ground for New Campus Building in Layton

Weber State University will break ground for the new Computer & Automotive Engineering Building at WSU Davis May 22 at 4 p.m.

WSU Professors Examine Connection Between Technology and Emotion in New Book

Is your technology use is influencing your mood? This question is examined by two WSU professors in their book “Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stupid: Changing Feelings about Technology, from the Telegraph to Twitter.”

WSU Stewart Library Seeks Railroad Stories

WSU Stewart Library Special Collections invites the public to share their railroad memories at the Ogden Heritage Festival as part of the Golden Spike celebration for the 150th anniversary the transcontinental railroad.

WSU Volunteers ‘Make a Difference’ in Local Community

Weber State University students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to participate in service projects for the seventh annual WSU Makes a Difference Day, May 1 beginning at 8 a.m.

WSU Names Distinguished Professors

Weber State Debate Wins Multiple Awards at National Tournament

Weber State University’s debate team brought home several awards from the Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) National Tournament, held April 3-8 at California State University, Long Beach.

WSU Goddard School of Business to Offer Economics Class in Spanish

Weber State University’s Goddard School of Business & Economics is preparing students to compete successfully in the global marketplace by offering select business courses in Spanish.

WSU Celebrates Earth Day

Weber State University is dedicated to becoming a greener and cleaner campus and will celebrate Earth Day with tree planting and an electric lawn mower and trimmer exchange.

Local Philanthropist Jeanne Hall to Speak at WSU Graduation

Jeanne Hall, Weber State University alumna and local philanthropist, will speak at WSU’s 153rd commencement, April 26 at 8 a.m. in the Dee Events Center. Hall will receive an honorary degree.

WSU Graduates Honored at 153rd Commencement

Weber State University officials expect the class of 2018-19 to total more than 5,988 graduates. So far, 3,160 students have applied for spring graduation and will be honored April 26.

WSU to Honor Fallen North Ogden Mayor at Speech Showcase

The wife of former North Ogden Mayor Maj. Brent Taylor will accept the Freedom Through Rhetoric Award on his behalf at Weber State University’s Spring 2019 Speech Showcase, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the George S. Eccles Lecture Hall.

Weber Historical Lecture Series Focuses on Technology

The effect of technology on Americans’ emotions and social lives will be examined during the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series April 15 at 7 p.m. in Weber State University’s Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.

WSU Celebrates 37th Crystal Crest Awards

Weber State University will celebrate the 37th Crystal Crest Awards April 13 at 7 p.m. Since 1982, the ceremony has been hosted to recognize outstanding WSU students, faculty, staff and alumni.

WSU Outdoor Program Hosts Region’s Premier Climbing Festival

The Weber State University Outdoor Program will host the 12th Ogden Climbing Festival, April 12-13. The festival brings together climbers from all disciplines and skill levels.

WSU Women’s Center Hosts Take Back the Night to Stand Against Sexual Violence

The Weber State University Women’s Center will host its annual Take Back the Night rally and march, April 12 beginning at 6 p.m. at Ogden Union Station.

Board of Regents Approves Doctor of Nursing Practice at Weber State

The Utah State Board of Regents approved the first doctoral program at Weber State University, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), which will be offered in two emphasis areas: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Leadership.

WSU Gives Lindquist Award to Professor Who Enhances Community with Art

For her commitment and work to use arts for social awareness, advocacy and change, Weber State University visual art and design professor Kathleen “K” Stevenson will receive the John A. Lindquist Award.

WSU Science Professor Receives Fulbright Award

Weber State University Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences professor Marek Matyjasik has been named a Fulbright Scholar. He will spend February through June 2020 in Poland.

State Legislature Approves Funding for New WSU Building

The Utah State Legislature appropriated $50 million for WSU to construct a new building for the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology.

WSU Hosts Tenth Annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit

The Intermountain Sustainability Summit returns to Weber State University for its 10th year March 21 and 22. The summit provides sustainability professionals the opportunity to come together to learn, share and network.

Dixon Awards Honor Distinguished WSU Faculty and Staff

Steven Nabor, Chief Financial Officer, and Julie Rich, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences associate dean are the 2019 recipients of the Weber State University Alumni Association’s H. Aldous Dixon Award.

WSU Hosts Brain Awareness Week Activities for Campus Community

The neuroscience program is inviting the campus community to learn more about the brain during a week-long series of events March 18-22. Topics will include cannabis oil, concussions and brain health.

WSU Historical Lecture Examines How Ogden Became the ‘Junction City’

Weber State University welcomes author and historian Val Holley to speak about the influence of the railroad on Ogden as part of the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series, March 11 at 7 p.m.

Outdoor Weber Announces Top 10 Finalists in Outdoor Idea Pitch Competition

A panel of industry judges selected the top 10 finalists in the second annual Outdoor Weber pitch competition, hosted by Weber State University’s Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center and sponsored by Camping World Holdings®.

WSU Studies Impact of Government Shutdown on Northern Utah

WSU’s Center for Community Engaged Learning-Research Extension (CCEL-RE) will conduct a series of surveys to examine the impact of the shutdown on Northern Utah.

WSU Moves Bill Nye Lecture to Dee Events Center to Accommodate Crowd

Due to overwhelmingly popular response, Weber State University has moved its April 3 moderated conversation with Bill Nye “The Science Guy” to the Dee Events Center April 3 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Weber State to Participate in Solar Decathlon

A team of students from Weber State University’s building design & construction program has been selected to compete in the 2020 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.

WSU Lecture to Examine ‘Cops, Bodycams, Crisis’

Weber State University’s College of Social & Behavioral Sciences will host “Cops, Bodycams and Crisis” as part of the annual Distinguished Lecture Series Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.

FIRST Tech Challenge Returns to Weber State

Junior high and high school students will square off against one another at the FIRST® Tech Challenge 2019 State Championship by WSU's College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology (EAST), Feb. 23.

WSU Appoints New Dean to Lead College of Education

Kristin Hadley has been selected as the new dean for the Moyes College of Education. Her selection was approved by the Board of Trustees on Feb. 14. She will assume the position at the beginning of the academic year, July 1.

WSU Literacy Program Reaches 2,000th Family

Weber State’s College of Education Family Literacy Program provides in-home literacy and parenting support to families, most of whom participate in Head Start.

International Experts Discuss ‘Rights of Nature’ at WSU

International environmental experts and a documentary film will introduce Weber State University audiences to “The Rights of Nature,” which advocates for granting legal status to the land Feb. 19-22.

WSU Dumke College Hosts Intermountain Healthcare CEO

Weber State University’s Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions (DCHP) will host Dr. Marc Harrison, Intermountain Healthcare CEO, for a lecture Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.

WSU Historical Society Lecture Series Discusses Muslims in Russia

The Weber Historical Society Lecture Series will take a close look at Russian policy toward minority groups since the fall of the Soviet Union Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.

Dining for Dollars Provides Financial Support for Vulnerable WSU Students

Sonora Grill will host Dining for Dollars, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. to benefit Weber State University’s Oportunidad Scholarship Fund. All sales from the day will be donated to help support first-generation or low-income students.

‘Black Klansman’ to Speak at WSU

Ron Stallworth, subject of the recent movie “BlacKkKlansman,” will share his story and experience as a law enforcement officer with the Ku Klux Klan Feb. 5 at 10:30-11:45 a.m. and 6-7:15 p.m.

WSU Hosts FIRST LEGO League Utah North State Championship

Teams of students grades 4-8 from northern Utah will compete at the FIRST® LEGO® League Utah North State Championship at Weber State University, Feb. 2 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.

‘All Aboard’ WSU’s Whistle Stop Tour

Weber State University Special Collections presents the Whistle Stop Tour, a series of lectures and exhibits dedicated to sharing the history of the railroad coming to Ogden.

‘Shine Your Light’ at the 19th WSU Gospel Festival

Weber State University’s Diversity & Inclusive Programs invites the public to attend the 19th annual Gospel Music Festival Jan. 25 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Browning Center.

MLK Week of Service Returns to WSU

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a week of service activities Jan. 21-25 beginning on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year’s theme is #Unity.

WSU History Class Focuses on Transcontinental Railroad in Honor of Sesquicentennial

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, Weber State University is offering a class devoted to studying and riding the railroad.