Legislative Changes and Restructure Announcement

Dear Weber State students,

We want to update you on recent legislative changes that affect Weber State University, including House Bill 265 and the upcoming restructure of the Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education, which we announced to faculty and staff last week. These changes are part of a larger, statewide effort to reallocate funding across Utah’s public universities while still providing students with a high-quality, affordable education.

What HB 265 Means for You

While most students will not be directly affected, HB 265 requires Weber State to reallocate 10% of the state-funded portion of our instructional budget, which means some academic programs and support services on campus will see cuts, while others receive additional funding. Utah lawmakers have asked university leaders to look at factors such as how many majors we offer, graduation rates, and ways to streamline costs while prioritizing the success of our students. 

We’re doing exactly that, with you in mind. A committee, which includes a student representative, is currently reviewing criteria that will guide the decision-making process when it comes to programs that could be affected by reallocations or reductions. While a tentative plan is expected by the end of the semester, full implementation will take place over three years. That means any program slated to be phased out can be “taught out,” so students currently enrolled in those programs can complete their degrees if they remain on track. If your department or major is directly impacted, you will be contacted with details as they become available. 

Restructuring the Moyes College of Education

One major change announced last week involves the Moyes College of Education. After careful consideration, the university decided not to fill the vacant dean position as part of the broader reallocation efforts required by HB 265. Instead, we’re working to restructure the college’s programs in a way that strengthens their future impact, which involves reimagining the organizational framework for the college’s four departments:

• Child & Family Studies
• Teacher Education
• Health, Physical Education & Recreation
• Exercise & Nutrition Sciences

Those who want to become teachers can still do that at Weber State. This restructure is designed to better connect these four programs with related disciplines across the university while preserving WSU’s deep commitment to training Utah’s future educators. Current students of these programs will be able to complete the degrees they’ve been working toward, and key initiatives within the college, such as the Melba S. Lehner’s Children’s School, will continue to serve and strengthen our community. Additionally, as WSU prepares to open the newly renovated David O. McKay Education Building — still planned for later this year — we’re excited to utilize these new spaces and technology to enhance teaching and learning for years to come. 

Your Voice Matters

Your input is valuable as we navigate these transitions. The university is gathering student feedback through a survey, where you can share your thoughts and ideas to improve academic and student support programs. Please complete the survey by March 23 to help us shape these efforts.

You’re also invited to Donuts and Discussion on March 25 at 11 a.m. in Shepherd Union, Room 320, where faculty and administrators will provide updates and answer your questions.

We understand that change can bring uncertainty, but we want you to know Weber State remains committed to its core mission: providing you with an excellent education and preparing you for a meaningful career. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you,

Ravi Krovi
Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Jessica Oyler
Vice President for Student Access & Success

WSU Faculty and Staff Town Hall Summary -March 10, 2025

Dear Weber State Family,

Below are highlights from our legislative wrap-up town hall on Monday, March 10, 2025. The slides and full recording can be found on our website.

Funding

This year, the legislature approved a 2.5% discretionary pay increase for higher education employees. Additionally, funds were allocated to cover a 5% increase in health insurance and a 6.9% increase in dental benefits. The compensation package is funded 75% by state tax funds and 25% by tuition. This will require a 1.41% tuition increase for our 25% match.

In our Truth-in-Tuition presentation to the Student Senate on February 24, we also proposed:

• An additional 1% tuition increase to support cybersecurity needs.
• A differential tuition model where students in their first 59 credit hours pay a lower rate to remain competitive with other institutions offering associate degrees.
• A $147.30 fee-to-tuition conversion, shifting some student fees to tuition as they are essential to our educational mission.

Weber State received $703,900 in total performance funding based on access, timely completion, and high-yield graduates. While no institution met the access metric this year, Weber State maintains the highest high-yield graduation rate among non-research institutions. Even with that, we did not meet the high-yield graduate metric this year because of formula peculiarities. Our access and high-yield funds (totaling $1.1 million) remain available to earn next year. The fact that our graduation rates have grown significantly over the last seven years shows remarkable results from our dedication to student success. 

We also received funding for two facility projects for the 2025-26 academic year, including $10.7M total ($8.2M in capital project funds) for the Student Services Support Center Renovation and $4.7M for the Marriott Allied Health South Building Remodel. Future guaranteed funding for capital projects was cut in half. Moving forward, space utilization will be even more critical to justify funding for capital projects. 

Legislation of Interest

During the 2025 legislative session, 582 bills were passed, with bills impacting higher education, public transparency, and workforce alignment. Key highlights are in the Utah System of Higher Education’s Legislative Update.

At Weber State, our advisory committee on the  Strategic Reinvestment Bill (HB 265) has met numerous times since late January. The Higher Education Strategic Reinvestment initiative mandates that 10% of state funding within “instruction” (about $6.7 million for WSU) be moved to a central account under the Utah Board of Higher Education until our reinvestment plan is approved.

Our recent survey regarding HB 265 had overwhelming support for sharing our reinvestment plan by the end of the spring semester, and we plan to do so at our next town hall on April 21. 

This plan will require difficult decisions that will necessarily impact programs and positions at Weber State. As those decisions are made, we will find ways to support the people who are impacted. I intend to focus on the following during this process: 

• Maintaining a student-centered approach that enhances access opportunities, retention,  and completion rates. 
• Balancing demands for workforce preparation with student learning and development
• Improving our fiscal efficiency by reducing redundancy and streamlining pathways & services

While we prepare the full plan for initial approval by June and final approval in September, our reallocations will be spread over the next three years according to the following timeline established in the legislation:

• 2025-26: At least 30% reinvested
• 2026-27: At least 70% reinvested
• 2027-28: 100% reinvested

We are already working to make administrative reductions, including the VP of IT, AVP of Regional Partnerships, and Vice Provost for High Impact Educational Experiences positions. Our goal is that much of our cut and reallocation in the first year will come from administrative positions.

Our recent survey has 522 respondents (55% faculty, 40% staff, and 5% administrators) as of March 10. The responses have provided insights into areas of potential streamlining and cost savings. Below are a few key areas with the highest level of support:

• Reducing redundancy in course offerings (81%)
• Reducing administrative positions (61%)
• Limiting new initiatives that do not directly support student success (60%)
• Integrating course fees into the base budget (59%)
• Streamlining majors, tracks, and low-enrolled courses (~55%)

Leadership Update

We are excited to welcome Jeremy Oller as the new dean for the Goddard School of Business & Economics beginning July 7 and Brian Rague as the new dean for the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology beginning July 1. The decision-making process for the Moyes College of Education is ongoing, with more updates to come.

Our searches for the Vice President of Administrative Services and Senior Vice President & Provost are posted, and our goal is to have leadership in place by the start of the fall semester. Committees have been appointed, and recruitment is progressing well.

Commencement will again be held over two days in the Stewart Stadium, weather permitting. We encourage everyone to mark their calendars and participate in this important event.

Your feedback and support remain invaluable as we navigate these changes together. Thank you to those of you who have taken the time to share your perspectives through our surveys or individual-level conversations. We remain committed to transparency, student success, and preserving the incredible culture that makes Weber State great.

Best,
brad

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The Office of Undergraduate Research at Weber State University offers a summer research program for students and faculty mentors. The goal of this program is to provide financial incentive for faculty and students to participate in research projects in a variety of disciplines. All types of scholarship are encouraged and eligible for support. Project ideas can be faculty or student driven. 

Faculty mentor applications are due March 21, 2025. Awards will be announced within 2 weeks following the submission deadline. After faculty receive award notifications, participating students are required to submit a brief application accompanied by a personal statement, this will be due on April 14, 2025.

If you have any questions, such as unique situations that might arise in your research, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Sandquist (esandquist@weber.edu) .

Submit faculty proposals here.

Fall 2025 eLearning Certificate Program - Apply Now!

Apply Now - Seats fill FAST!

This 14-week hybrid course will help you either design or redesign a fully online or hybrid course using research-based strategies and best practices. Content is created and taught by WSU faculty with area expertise along with WSU Online Instructional Designers and has been tailored to fit the needs of our faculty. 

You will receive hands-on learning, one-on-one design support, a $500 stipend at graduation, an additional $500 for action-based research, AND a newly designed course. 

Find all the details as well as the application on our website. Applications are due on Friday, March 28.

Contact shandelhadlock@weber.edu if you have any questions.

What do graduates have to say about our program?

“I think everyone should be required to take this course early in their career, especially if you are planning on teaching well. I would highly recommend everyone take this course regularly in an effort to update their skills. If Weber State University is going to value itself as putting students first, then faculty who deliver content to students should receive this training.”

Dr. Leah Murray, Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor, Director of the Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service

“I like to think that I'm pretty current on best teaching practices and use of technology, but the eLearning program really tuned me up! It helped remind me of a lot of things that I should be more intentional about, and I picked up a lot of good techniques and tools for online teaching that I didn't know. This is definitely a course that faculty should take at least once, if not every several years, during their careers.”

Dr. Aminda O'Hare, Associate Professor of Psychological Science, Director of the Neuroscience Program

“The eLearning program was instrumental in guiding me in creating a more student-centered online class.”

Dr. Clay Rasmussen, Department of Teacher Education

“This class taught me so much that I have decided to roll out what I learned across all of my classes. I am excited to see how this changes my interactions with my students and between them.”

Rick Martin, Health Administrative Services

“The e-learning course helped me ensure I incorporated all best practices for online learning into my nursing course, and as a bonus, it helped me make my course aesthetically pleasing!”

Jaylynn Gold, Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing

In a Multiverse of Media...Level Up Your Story!

COMM CON 2025 is coming soon to an Elizabeth Hall near you! Join your fellow content creators for a celebration of communication. Everyone is invited to join in the fun no matter your major. The fun includes:

• A Heroes v. Villains Content Creation Contest                                       
• A Story Quest Game
• The Heroes Haul Prize Drawings 
• Design Your Own Masked Masterpiece
• The Secret Identity Photo Booth
• Super Sips Soda Bar
• Power-up Snacks and more!

COMM CON 2025 is on Wednesday, March 26 from 3-6pm in EH 229. Student leaders from the Signpost, Ogden Peak Communications, the Social Media Lab, KWCR, Studio 76, and the WSU Speech and Debate teams will be on hand to talk about student media on campus. If you like looking at your phone, then this is the event for you!

March 25: Last day to Withdraw (W), declare Credit/No Credit, or Audit for Semester classes

March 25 is the last day to withdraw, audit, or declare credit/no credit on your full-semester classes. Check with an academic advisor to make sure this is the right choice for you.

Summer Semester 2025 Registration

The summer semester 2025 schedule is now online! Summer registration opens for all students on March 31. Remember that all students pay in-state tuition over summer semester! Learn more about summer semester and apply for summer semester funding at https://weber.edu/summer

Apply for the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program! Applications Due April 1

The need for healthcare leaders has never been greater. Weber State University's Master of Health Administration program is designed for working professionals! With our flexible delivery formats, affordable tuition, and our nationally recognized quality you can advance your opportunities and gain invaluable and diverse leadership skills. Any undergraduate degree is accepted.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2025

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

Apply Now  

Grad Finale Spring 2025

​Grad Finale Spring 2025

​Grad Finale will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dee Event Center on the Ogden Campus.

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a second Grad Finale event will be at the WSU Davis Campus Stewart Center ballrooms from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Can't Attend the Grad Finale?

Starting April 7, 2025, you can order your graduation cap, gown, and other accessories online at wildcatstores.com. Your items will be free, but you must pay for shipping. To have your items shipped to you, place your order by ​Friday, April 18, 2025. 

Suppose you submit your graduation application later than April 18. In that case, you can still receive your graduation cap, gown, and other accessories and pick them up at the Ogden campus Wildcat Store in the days leading up to graduation with no shipping charge or at Stewart Stadium the days of commencement, April 25 and 26.

Questions can be emailed to wildcatstore@weber.edu.

Spring 2025 Grad Finale Exhibitor

Want to be an exhibitor at Grad Finale Spring 2025? The event will be held on April 1, 2025, at the Dee Event Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Setup on March 31, 2025, after 3 p.m. This event is an excellent opportunity for graduate programs to recruit undergraduates. It is also a great time for departments to share the benefits extended to graduates and invite them back for events. If you want to be an exhibitor, please fill out this form.

Permanence Of Earth: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Closing Reception

Please join us at the Shaw Gallery for the Permanence Of Earth closing reception on March 28 from 6-8 p.m.

Permanence of Earth: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture is a group exhibition featuring the innovative work of ten American artists: Eugene Ofori Agyei, Natalia Arbelaez, Andrea Keys Connell, Salvador Jimenez-Flores, Courtney Mattison, Matt Mitros, Jessica Sanders, Lydia Thompson, Erin Furimsky and Linda Lopez.

This exhibition coincides with the 59th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Formation, the theme of the conference, invites us to dig deep into the historical and cultural significance of ceramics worldwide.

The exhibition is on display January 24-March 29, 2025.
 

Help save gorillas by recycling your small electronics!

Did you know that by recycling your old, unused cell phones you could help save gorillas in the wild?

That’s right! Cell phones and other small electronics contain a mineral called coltan, which is being mined all over the world, including from the areas in Africa that gorillas call home. When we recycle our small electronic devices, we reduce the demand for coltan and the destruction of gorilla habitat.

Donate your small electronics now until the end of April. The proceeds from recycled devices will directly benefit gorilla conservation programs! Donation locations include the Wildcat Stores at Weber, Davis, and Downtown as well as the Housing offices in R2 and the University Village Community Center.

COLLECTING DEVICES: MARCH 10 – APRIL 30
Accepted devices: cell phones, smart phones, iPads, iPods, tablets, apple watches, adapters, chargers, mp3 players, handheld gaming systems, and head phones.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
Wildcat Stores (Ogden & Davis campus locations)
Monday - Friday • 8:00am - 4:30pm

Housing Offices (Wildcat Village R2 & University Village Community Center)
Monday - Friday • 8:00am - 4:30pm

Visiting Artist Lecture: Lydia C. Thompson

Artist Lydia C. Thompson will be giving an artist lecture on March 25, 2025 in the Kimball Visual Arts Center, room 143 from 6-7 p.m.

Thompson's current research investigates the ideas of migration and residual ancestral memories that examine space and place that reference human existence. Through continuous mobility and the physical process of reduction made by nature, human beings create pathways that explore physical space that may produce visual silence, evoke the imagination, offer notions of commodities and value, and illustrate a sense of desperation that provides insights to various cultural practices and traditions. She also sees her images as reminders of the past and current lessons that we need to learn about the persistence and preservation of one’s own culture.

This lecture coincides with NCECA's 59th Annual Conference as well as Shaw Gallery's current exhibition, Permanence Of Earth.

Free and open to the public.

Patchwork at the Shepherd Union Gallery

Make sure to check out the student exhibition Patchwork, located in the Shepherd Union Gallery! There will be a closing reception on March 21 from 6-8 p.m. This student-curated exhibition showcases fantastic work from the department’s art students. 

Exhibiting artists: August Roth, Chad Denison, Margot Shepherd, Winter Uribe and Zayne Wilcox.

Haven J. Barlow Civic Leadership Forum

Please join us for the Haven J. Barlow Civic Leadership Forum about nuclear energy, an important policy conversation in the Utah State Legislature this past session. The Walker Institute will host Utah Senator Ann Millner, Utah Office of Energy Development Technology Strategist Tim Kowalchik, Utah Senate Senior Policy Advisor Brian Bean, and Hi Tech Solutions COO Chris Hayter in a conversation about the important role nuclear energy will play in Utah's future.

Need old papers? We got you covered!

Do you need old newspapers for...

• Pet cages
• Art projects
• Composting
• Moving/Packing
• Painting
• Anything you can think of!!!

Contact Rob Steedley via email. He is happy to help you out!

Bring Them Home: A tale of Resilience, Hope and Survival

Join us for the screening of Bring Them Home, a documentary about bison repatriation on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana.

April 1st, 7pm, Lindquist Hall 101

There will be a Q&A panel with film producer to follow.

Food will be provided.

History Career Day

Join us for History Career Day! 

Meet employers, teachers, archivists, editors, government historians, legal professionals, and others about careers for History Major

Bring your resume and have it critiqued

Thursday March 20, 2025

Lindquist Hall 280 12:30-1:30

Mechanical Monday- EAST Afterschool Programs

Ages: 12-14
Dates: March 31 - May 5, 2025
Time: 4:30-6:00pm 
Cost: $50
Mechanical Monday provides hands-on engineering challenges. It is designed to help students build confidence in their ability to create something useful from raw materials. Each week students will learn principles of mechanical engineering in the Outreach Design Lab on-campus.

LEGO Creature Creators - EAST Afterschool Program

Ages: 7-13
Dates: April 8 - May 1, 2025
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Cost: $130
In Snapology's Creature Creator program, your animal lover will build a variety of robotic creatures that respond to each of their programmed commands. While working with a partner to solve various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building challenges. It's going to be a RAWR-ing good time!  

Builds - Bee, Caterpillar, Dinosaur, Dolphin, Gorilla, Mantis, Snake, Spider

Career Station Services: Resume Review & Interview Assistance

Get free drop-in help with resume reviews, cover letter reviews, interview assistance, Wildcat Handshake & LinkedIn! Check out in-person and virtual hours of Career Station services. 

WSU Ogden Writing Center – New Web Address

The Ogden Writing Center has a new webpage within the Learning Support website. Here is our new address:
www.weber.edu/tutoring/ogden-writing-center.html

We greatly appreciate the lively conversations we have with thousands of students each year, and we look forward to seeing you all here, both on campus and online! The Writing Center website continues to offer updated information and support for tutoring sessions and writing development.

Thank you to faculty and staff for adding the site in course and promotional materials for students! We appreciate you for encouraging students to collaborate with tutors about their writing of all kinds and for helping students find us.

You can also still find the Writing Center website link at its usual location under W in the alphabetical index!

FREE Spikeball Intramural Tournament on 4/5!

Test your spikeball skills for the chance to be our next intramural champion at this FREE one-day tournament! 

When: April 5, 12-4 p.m.

Where: Wildcat Arena 

No pre-registration is required, register at the event from 11:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

Gym to Crag Sport Climbing Skills Clinic

Ready to take this outside?!! This clinic is designed for climbers who have experience climbing (preferably leading) in the gym and would really love to break into the glorious scene of sport climbing outdoors. Ogden has some awesome climbing crags and we would love to help get folks prepared to access these as competent and responsible members of the community. We will focus on anchor building and cleaning as well as etiquette, equipment and leave no trace principles.  Please plan to bring a lunch or snacks that can be eaten on the go!

Date: April 12, 2025

Timeline: 9am - 3pm || Location: Ogden, Utah (Meeting at the WSU Outdoor Program building)

WSU Student Price: $25 || WSU Faculty/Staff: $37.50 || General Public: $50

5th Annual Intercollegiate Showcase of Many Islands - March 29

Join six universities from across Utah for a showcase of performances celebrating the traditional dance and music of the Pacific Islands.

Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Browning Center, WSU Ogden

This programming is for educational purposes and all are welcome.

FREE Tax Prep

free TAX PREP

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

• Utah residents
• Individuals / families with income of $75,000 or less

WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE:

• Non-residents
• Individuals with rental income and/or cryptocurrency transactions

WHEN:

The following Monday afternoons from 4pm - 7pm @ the WSU Community Education Center: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14

WHERE:

WSU Community Education Center
2605 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, UT 84401

WHAT TO BRING:

• Documentation for 2024 income and expenses
• Social security cards / ITIN for taxpayer, spouse, & dependents
• Photo ID for taxpayer & spouse (if married and filing a joint return, both spouses must be present at the appointment)
• Direct deposit information, if applicable

When making an appointment on the website, select either the WSU Community Education Center or the Davis Campus Building on the VITA location.

Grad Finale WSU Davis April 2, 2025

Want to be an exhibitor at the WSU Davis Grad Finale for Spring 2025? The event will be held on April 2, 2025, at the WSU Davis Stewart Center ballroom from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Setup is one hour before event. This event is an excellent opportunity for graduate programs to recruit undergraduates. It is also a great time for departments to share the benefits extended to graduates and invite them back for events. If you want to be an exhibitor, please fill out this form.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Presidential Awards for Community Engagement

Jacey Thornton - Community Engaged Student

As the Executive Director of Project Rainbow, Jacey has overseen over $150,000 in gifts that have been invested into the queer community here in Utah. This year, Project Rainbow is supporting community members in reentry from prison and collaborating with organizations that provide services to our immigrant and unsheltered communities. Jacey is a current student in Weber's Master of Social Work program.

Dr. Jenny Gnagey - Community Engaged Faculty

Dr. Gnagey has a remarkable track record of integrating community engagement into her teaching in the classroom. In her CEL-designated Labor Economics course, for example, students partnered with Cottages of Hope to create the Ogden Independent Living Standard. This ongoing project, initiated in 2016 and updated in subsequent years, equips students with hands-on experience in data collection and analysis while also addressing pressing local economic issues.

Bill Cook - Community Engaged Staff

In his role as board administrator for the Ogden Civic Action Network (OgdenCAN) Board, Bill has worked tirelessly with local businesses who serve as anchors and partners in the community to not only advance the mission of WSU, but to better the lives of those students and families who live in the East Central Neighborhood in Ogden. Bill Cook is retiring as the Director of the Office of Community Development at the end of this academic year.

Emily Bokinskie - Community Engaged Alum

Emily Bokinskie is an exemplary leader in community engagement, making a profound impact through her work as the owner and director of Illume Dance Company. Her commitment to accessibility in the arts has transformed the local dance community, creating a space where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can find a home in movement. Emily graduated from Weber in 2010 with a degree in Dance.

Tech-Moms - Community Engaged Partner

Tech-Moms was founded by three women who wanted to open doors for women to gain economic freedom through flexible careers in Utah’s IT sector. Their collaboration with Weber State University’s Division of Online & Continuing Education (DOCE) directly addresses workforce challenges, contributes to workforce development, and expands access to technology careers in our communities.

Join us in congratulating this year's awardees. They will be recognized publically at CCELebration on Tuesday, March 25.

Dr. Alice Mulder Honored for Exceptional Community Engagement

TO: WSU Faculty & Staff

FROM: Brad Mortensen, President

SUBJECT: 2025 John A. Lindquist Award Recipient

Weber State University proudly recognizes Dr. Alice Mulder, recipient of the prestigious John A. Lindquist Award, for her decades-long dedication to community engaged learning and sustainability. As an associate professor of the Department of Geography, Environment & Sustainability and Director of the Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC), Dr. Mulder has spent over 20 years building impactful partnerships that connect students, faculty, and community members in meaningful sustainability initiatives.

Through collaborations with organizations such as the Utah Climate Action Network, Solve Climate Utah, and AmeriCorps, she has led transformative projects like the Intermountain Sustainability Summit, Empower Ogden, and the Susie Hulet Community Solar program—directly benefiting the local and regional community. Her leadership in sustainability education has inspired countless students, many of whom have pursued careers and further studies in environmental fields.

Speaking to her motivation and inspiration Alice says, “During my years at WSU I have dedicated a lot of time toward building an ecosystem of sustainability education, thought, and action on campus and in our community, working with a network of people who are passionate about trying to make a difference.  Students have been engaged in this effort too, in both CEL [community engaged learning] classes and in SPARC or other sustainability internships/campus experiences. I foster such engagement for students in hope that they are informed, equipped, and inspired to care and continue to be engaged in making the world a better place for all.”

Dr. Mulder’s colleagues praise her as “fearless, selfless, and utterly committed to the task” of advancing sustainability. A former student shares, “Her mentorship shaped not only my academic pursuits but also my outlook on life and my role as a responsible global citizen.” A national collaborator from Bard College adds, “Due to Dr. Mulder’s leadership and hard work, climate education and action are now a regular part of Weber State’s programming.”

Dr. Mulder’s tireless commitment to experiential learning, hands-on service projects, and environmental advocacy exemplifies the spirit of the Lindquist Award. 

Dr. Alice Mulder will be recognized at the CCELebration on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms. For more information about the CCELebration, please contact the Center for Community Engaged Learning at ccel@weber.edu or 801-626-7737. Please join us in congratulating Alice for her dedication to fostering civic engagement and shaping a more sustainable future for all.

The John A. Lindquist Award was established in 2007 by then-WSU Trustee Kathryn Lindquist to honor faculty and staff who, like her father, are committed to making Weber State and the greater Ogden community great. John A. was a lifelong Ogden resident who devoted his time and treasure to building the educational, social, and economic well-being of the community.

Special thanks go to the selection committee for their diligence in combing through the materials submitted on behalf of the very deep pool of outstanding nominees this year.

Ceramics of Weber State University + Ceramics in the Intermountain West

CERAMICS IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN WEST
Located in Shaw Gallery's Project Gallery.

This exhibition showcases ceramic artists living and working in the Intermountain West,
specifically Utah and Idaho, highlighting a wide range of forms, processes, surfaces, and firing
temperatures. Meaghan Gates, John Neely, Dara Hartman, Carter Pasma, Tristyn Bustamante, J. Daniel Murphy, Chris Pickett, Todd Hayes and Vanessa Romo.

CERAMICS OF WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Located in the Kimball Arts atrium.

This exhibition showcases and celebrates the ceramic artwork and achievements of Weber
State University students and alums. Artists include August Roth, Kurry Merrill, Jess Bigelow, Kapua Pulotu, Luke Kushlan, Danielle Weigandt and others.

Both exhibitions on display March 1–29, 2025.
Curated by DOVAD professor Stephen Wolochowicz. Coincides with NCECA’s 59th Annual Conference.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (ages 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health addiction challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. 
It is free to the public and will be held on March 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Main Campus. 

Special thanks to the PA Program for providing the space for this training. 

Click here to register

Advertise in The Signpost in the Waldo's World Edition!

Waldo's World is one of our most important publications, and it demands your attention. It is distributed across campus, throughout local businesses in Ogden, and delivered to every high school in the Weber and Davis School Districts. This is your chance to promote your programs effectively through Weber State's award-winning, student-run newspaper. Space is limited, so take action now and seize this opportunity! The deadline for ads is March 20th!

Reach out to Rob Steedley today—don’t wait!

It's Time: Meet With Your Academic Advisor

Now is a great time to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to get your classes planned out! An advisor can make sure you are taking the right classes to save you time and money.

Summer 2025

• Summer class schedule goes live March 17
• Summer registration opens for everyone March 31 at 7 a.m.
• Remember that all students pay in-state tuition over summer semester!

Fall 2025

• Fall class schedule goes live March 24
• Fall registration starts April 7 at 7 a.m.
• You will receive an email and text with your registration date and you can also find it in the Status App in your eWeber Portal

Find Your Academic Advisor

How to Plan Your Schedule

How to Register for Classes

Subscribe to DataByes: New WSU Data Newsletter!

Weber State Data is excited to introduce our newsletter, DataBytes, designed to keep faculty and staff informed about the latest data trends, insights, and updates at Weber State. Subscribe here to receive DataBytes and stay connected and informed.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to ossa@weber.edu.

Weber State Data is a collaborative effort among the Offices of Student Success Analytics, Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness, and Information Technology (IT). Our goal is to serve the faculty and staff at Weber State University with high-quality data resources, tools and education, empowering our teams to make data-informed decisions that drive our students’ success. Learn more about our mission and check out other useful resources at weber.edu/data.

Student Employee Appreciation Week

Help us celebrate our magnificent Student Employees on our campuses by recognizing their valuable contributions from March 31 through April 4!

Career Services needs your help to ensure we have a comprehensive list of all hourly student employees to be entered into a giveaway for various prizes.

We have two Google forms we are asking supervisors to fill out:

1. Add all student employees in your department to be entered into the giveaway. Deadline: Friday, March 28
2. Nominate an outstanding student employee and enter the student employee to an additional raffle. Deadline: Wednesday, March 26

If you have any questions, please reach out to studentemployment@weber.edu

Nominate a Student: Presidential Leadership Fellows 2025-26

The Office of the President invites faculty and staff to nominate a well-rounded WSU student, who has great engagement in the classroom, across campus, and/or in the community and is willing to share his/her Weber State story loudly and proudly in many spaces. 

Eligibility: must have a 3.00 or higher GPA and have not served as a PLF; if the student is just under a 3.00 but has an impeccable record otherwise, please feel free to nominate that student. 

Application Deadline: Monday, March 31, 11:59 p.m.

Nomination Form

To learn more about the student PLF program, click here. 

Healthy Utah Testing Session- April 15

Healthy Utah is coming to Weber State University on April 15.

During your appointment, you will receive cholesterol and glucose testing, body composition analysis, blood pressure measurement, and a consultation with a health specialist, all free of charge for qualified employees and eligible spouses.  Everyone who participates in the testing session and answers an online health questionnaire will receive the “Know and Plan” $50 rebate!  After that, earn an additional $50 “Next Steps” rebate by completing your choice of wellness activities from a variety of PEHP Wellness activities and programs (see “Next Steps” rebate form).  Other rebates are also available for those with diabetes ($100), tobacco cessation ($50), and Wee Care ($50).  Visit our website for more information at www.pehp.org. 

***Please Note: You may only register for a Health Utah Testing Session once per plan year, OR 60 days prior to your last test date. Please log in to your PEHP account, select "Wellness", then "Register for Testing" to view your testing session eligibility. ***

To Register:

1. Log on to your PEHP account. 
2. Under the Wellness menu tab, select "Register for Testing Session".
3. Select your name from the drop-down menu, then find the session that works for you.

If you have any questions, call the Healthy Utah office: Toll free number:  855-366-7300 or 801-366-7300 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Ambrose Amos Shaw Endowed Chair Program Nominations Due 4/5!

The Ambrose Amos Shaw (AAS) Endowed Chair Program is a prestigious university research award for faculty to enable their research and enhance student engagement and collaboration. The program will provide financial support on an annual basis to selected full time tenure track or tenured faculty at Weber State University and will be managed by the Provost’s Office. Up to eight endowed chairs will be appointed each year with a total funding of $7,000 per recipient (one from each college). Applications will be due April 4th.

Details on the application process, criteria, proposal requirements, and timeline can be found HERE.

Opera Scenes: Myths, Madness, and Magic

When: Mar. 21st and 22nd | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Weber State University Val. A Browning Center | Allred Theater
Price: $10 for adults; $7 for children under 18, military members, and senior citizens; $5 WSU Students; $5 group rate for groups of 10+ patrons

Mythology, madness, and magic are transformative forces in opera that heighten the drama and expand the boundaries of reality through powerful music and intense emotion. Opera Scenes invites you to step into a world where the impossible feels real. Come explore profound ideas, and emotions beyond the everyday through the music of Wagner, Verdi, Mozart, Schoenberg, Lucy Simon and Frederick Loewe.

Families Alive Lecture today

Spring Choirfest

When: Apr. 2 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Weber State University Val. A Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Price: $10 for adults; $7 for children under 18, military members, and senior citizens; $5 WSU Students; $5 group rate for groups of 10+ patrons

Come and hear the Weber State University Choirs in their final concert of the year! The performance features music from a variety of styles and will have a little something for everyone to enjoy!

KWCR Fests

When: Apr. 1 | 5:00 p.m.
Location: Weber State University Shepherd Union
Price: Free

Local bands will play music from a range of types.

Browning Presents! Julio Torres

When: Apr. 1 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Weber State University Val. A Browning Center | Allred Theatre
Price: Free

This season we welcome as our Browning Presents! speaker the multi-talented Julio Torres, who wrote for Saturday Night Live, co-created the HBO series Los Espookys, and wrote, directed and starred in the comedy film Problemista.

WSU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert

When: Apr. 1 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Weber State University Val. A Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Price: $10 for adults; $7 for children under 18, military members, and senior citizens; $5 WSU Students; $5 group rate for groups of 10+ patrons

Join the WSU Jazz Ensemble for our spring jazz concert, a tribute to April Fool's!

World Languages & Cultures Open House Bash

Join us for food, fun, music, games, and prizes. Learn about our programs and declare a major or minor!

Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, March 26th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Elizabeth Hall Room 221

We hope to see you there!

Join Dr. Becky Jo Gesteland for The Last Lecture!

Watch a preview here.

HB 265 Committee Update: Composite Index Dashboard Open Sessions

Weber State University’s HB 265 Committee and the WSU Data Team have worked to create a dashboard that provides WSU’s Composite Index (CI), a standardized additive model that combines multiple program indicators into a single index to help leadership assess program status at a high level. This index is designed to support discussions with deans and other campus stakeholders and to inform future resource allocation, planning and prioritization.

This dashboard is not meant to be determinative but rather a primary starting point for further reflection and direction for the university’s HB 265 reallocation plan. Secondary information, such as research impact, high-impact experiences, department service, and other factors, can and will be considered as the review process continues.

The WSU Data Team is hosting four open-hour campus conversations for dashboard discussions and questions. Open sessions are scheduled as follows:   

• Tuesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. in Shepherd Union, Room 316, and via Zoom (hybrid)
• Friday, March 21 at 1 p.m. in Lindquist Hall, Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall, Room, and via Zoom (hybrid)
• Thursday, March 27 at 12 p.m. in Shepherd Union, Room 305 and via Zoom (hybrid)
• Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m. in Shepherd Union, Room 305 (in-person only)

Submit questions ahead of time via data@weber.edu.

The dashboard’s definitions can be found in this Google Doc. For questions on the definitions, please contact Heather Chapman at heatherchapman@weber.edu.

For questions regarding HB 265 Committee efforts, please email provostwsu@weber.edu.  
 

Creating new foodscapes to enhance the sustainability of rangelands in the Western U.S.

Join us for Weber State’s Earth Science & Society Spring 2025 Seminar Series on Climate Change! 

🗓️ When: Fridays, 12:30–1:30 PM
📍 Where: Tracy Hall Science Center, Room 211
👥 Who: Lectures are open to the public 

Each seminar is followed by student workshops and discussions from 1:30–2:10 PM.

Upcoming Topics:
        •        Mar 20-21: Intermountain Sustainability Summit
        •        Mar 28: Creating new foodscapes to enhance the sustainability of rangelands in the Western U.S.
                               Dr. Juan Villalba, Department of Wildland Resources, Utah State University
        •        Apr 4: Land use & forests
                               Dr. Libby Blanchard, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Utah
        •        Apr 11 & 18: Environmental policy summaries
                               Weber State Student Presentations

For the full schedule and more details, visit our website.

Let’s explore the challenges and solutions of climate change together! 

Master the Graduation Issue with The Signpost

Did you know that the Grad Finale is April 1st this year?

Did you know everyone gets a copy of the Graduation Issue of The Signpost?

Did you know we get extra copies printed that will be available at the commencement ceremonies over graduation weekend?

Now you do!
 Get your MASTER's Program in the hands of new grads and possible candidates for your programs! The deadline for ads is March 27th. Contact Rob Steedley if you have any questions!

Donuts & Discussion - March 25

Have questions, concerns or insights that you want to share with wu administration and student government? Join WSUSA and WSU Administration March 25  at 11 a.m. in Shepherd Union, Room 320 for an open conversation. All students are welcome. We want to hear from you!

We understand that you are busy and may not be able to make these events and it may be a bit scary to speak in front of a room of people. We still want to hear from you! Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or joys you want to share and we will talk about it at the next event.

Tell us what's on your mind