College of Social Sciences & Education Events Calendar

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Fall 2025 Event Listings

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Every Monday–Thursday: Student Center Hours

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | CSSE Student Center (Lindquist Hall Room 209)
Stop by the student center to hang out with our student mentors, play games, eat snacks, study, and make new friends!

Every Monday: Student Senate Meet & Greet and Watch Party

1–3 p.m. | CSSE Student Center (Lindquist Hall Room 209)
Meet your student senators Landon Coombs and Tylar Hall, eat some popcorn, and watch the weekly student senate meeting with us in the CSSE Student Center.

November 3–6: Advising Pre-registration Lab

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | McKay Education Building, Digital Media Lab (ED Room 101)
Stop by to receive help creating a class schedule, registering for classes, or checking in with other academic concerns. Our advisors and student mentors are here to help! Spring semester registration opens on Nov. 10, so be sure to check your registration date to see when you are able to register.

November 10: Making Your Message Matter: How to Engage with State Legislators

6–8:30 p.m. | Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall Room 101)
Join the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service and Americans for Prosperity, Utah for an opportunity to connect with Representative Jill Koford and talk about legislative priorities and how to engage with your legislators. Dinner is provided for those who register using this link.

November 13–14 & 17–18: Psychological Science Registration Event

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Lindquist Hall Room 379
Come and meet with psychological science faculty to receive help registering for spring semester. Coffee, bagels, and doughnuts will be provided!

November 17: America 250 Utah

7 p.m. | Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall Room 101)
Eric Swedin will present "How Science Sparked the Spread of Democracy and Transformed Today's World." Swedin will explain how the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment created the ideas that led to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. This event will be live streamed by PBS. This event is sponsored by America 250 Utah, the Weber Historical Society, and the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service.

November 18: Gratitude Rock Painting

2–6 p.m. | McKay Education Building, Fabrication Lab (ED 108)
Drop in to paint a gratitude rock that you can share with someone you are grateful for. This event is sponsored by the Department of Teacher Education.

November 21: Game Night for Teachers and Friends!

5–7 p.m. | McKay Education Building Room 327 & 328
The Department of Teacher Education will host analog game nights in the new McKay Education Building every third Friday of the month. If you are a future teacher, current teacher, or you just love games, please join us to socialize!

November 22: Social Work 50th Anniversary Celebration

1–4 p.m. | Stewart Center Ballrooms, WSU Davis Campus
The Department of Social Work & Gerontology invites you to an open house celebrating 50 years of WSU’s social work department! Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by November 8! When you RSVP, you are invited to add photos from your time at WSU that we will display at the event on November 22.

December 12: CSSE Convocation Ceremony

9–11:30 a.m. | Dee Events Center
Join us to celebrate our fall 2025 College of Social Sciences & Education graduates!

December 12: Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony

9–10 a.m. | Wildcat Theater, Shepherd Union Building
Join us to celebrate our Army ROTC graduates. Attire for military members is ASU/AGSU. Attire for civilians is business casual.

December 18: Walker Civics Symposium - Higher Education Legislative Preview

6–7:30 p.m. | Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall Room 101)
Join the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service for an engaging panel discussion featuring four distinguished members of the Utah State Legislature — Senator Ann Millner, Senator John Johnson, Representative Karen Peterson, and Representative Katy Hall. This Legislative Preview offers an inside look at the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping the upcoming legislative session. Attendees will gain valuable insights into key policy issues affecting Utah’s communities, economy, and future.