College of Social Sciences & Education Events Calendar

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Spring 2026 Event Listings

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February 2: Families Alive Tanner Lecture Series

Noon | Virtual Presentation via Zoom (Meeting ID: 980 1110 3642)
Mariana Falconier will present "TOGETHER/JUNTOS en PAREJA: A Relationship and Financial Education Program for Couples." This event is hosted by the Department of Child & Family Studies.

February 9: America 250 Utah Lecture

7 p.m. | Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall Room 101)
Dr. Vikki J. Deakin will present "Thomas Paine and the Making of Common Sense." On January 10, 1776 Common Sense was published. On July 2, 1776 the new United States voted to become independent from Great Britain. In six months Paine's writing transformed a reluctant Continental Congress into a revolutionary government. This event is sponsored by America250 Utah, the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service, and the Weber Historical Society. 

February 10: Master of Science in Criminal Justice Information Session

1:15-2 p.m. | Lindquist Hall Room 342
Join us as we share information about the application process, tips for making your application great, and what our graduate program can do for you! Refreshments will be served. Reach out to McKenzie Wood (mckenziewood@weber.edu) for additional information.

February 10: Screening of The Elephant in the Room

5-9 p.m. | Wildcat Theater, Shepherd Union Building
The Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service is hosting the writer and director of The Elephant in the Room Erik Bork. The screening of the film will begin at 5 p.m. and after the film, there will be a Q&A session with Bork. Reach out to the Walker Institute with any questions (walkerinstitute@weber.edu).

February 10: Walker Civics Symposium

7 p.m. | Weber County Main Library (2456 Jefferson Ave, Ogden, UT)
Join author Shamichael Hallman for a discussion based on his book, Meet Me at the Library. Discover how libraries can strengthen communities, expand partnerships, and inspire new possibilities. Books will be available for purchase and book signing.

February 12: Families Alive Tanner Lecture Series

Noon | McKay Education Building Room 331
Tim Rarick will present "Reclaiming the Family Lens in an Age of Radical Individualism." This event is hosted by the Department of Child & Family Studies.

February 25: U.S. Secret Service Career Day

12:30-1:30 p.m. | Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall Room 101)
Are you interested in an exciting career in federal law enforcement? Come listen to Senior Special Agent Paul Hagedorn as he talks about the realities of the U.S. Secret Service and explains how you can become a part of their elite team. Contact Dr. Molly Sween (mollysween@weber.edu) for additional information. This event is presented by the Department of Criminal Justice.

March 9-12: 30th Annual Storytelling Festival

For the 30th Annual Weber Storytelling Festival, we are delighted to feature five nationally and internationally featured tellers (Adam Booth, Valentia Ortiz, Kim Weitkamp, & Antonio Rocha, and our own festival fellow, Sam Payne), 12 professional tellers from the intermountain west, and over 80 youth tellers. Learn more about event details on the Storytelling Festival website.

March 11: Families Alive Tanner Lecture Series

1 p.m. | McKay Education Building Room 327
Gina Cook will present "PICCOLO in Practice: Helping Parents see Their Power in Early Intervention." This event is hosted by the Department of Child & Family Studies.

March 16: Weber Historical Society Lecture Series

7 p.m. | Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall Room 101)
Leah Bingham will present "Children Fleeing the Nazis: The Kindertransport of 1938-1940." Nearly 10,000 children fled from the Nazis to Great Britain through the Kindertransport (children's transport) program. Many of these children lost their ethnic identities, though education enabled a fraction to retain their religion and culture. What are their stories? This event is presented by the Department of History.

March 27: Board Game Night

6-8 p.m. | McKay Education Building Fabrication Lab (ME 108)
Bring a game or stop by to join a board game! Mingle with fellow students, faculty, and staff. This event is sponsored by the Department of Teacher Education. For more information, contact Katarina Pantic (katarinapantic@weber.edu).

March 31: History Department Career Day

1:30 p.m. | Lindquist Hall Room 174
Meet employers, teachers, archivists, editors, government historians, legal professionals, and others about careers for history majors. Bring your resume and have it critiqued. This event is sponsored by the Department of History.

April 1: Families Alive Tanner Lecture Series

2 p.m. | WSU Davis Campus, Building 2, Room 117
Nicholas H. Wolfinger will present "Thanks for Nothing: The Economics of Single Motherhood Since 1980." This event is hosted by the Department of Child & Family Studies.

April 13: Weber Historical Society Lecture Series

7 p.m. | Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall Room 101)
Dr. Greg Lewis will present “Evolving Chinese Cinema’s Tortuous Path: A Personal Observation (1985-2025).” China’s post-1985 economic successes are widely recognized. Less well-known is the ebb and flow of popular culture in that period. Come and listen to Dr. Lewis discuss China’s evolving cinema over these decades, or what he would characterize as “history without a filter.” This event is presented by the Department of History.