PAW Place Extended Outage

Our fiscal year end is fast approaching and we would like to call your attention to some very important year end information.

Due to major organizational changes and fiscal year end processing, PAW Place will be unavailable for requisitioning and purchases beginning Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm, and could remain unavailable until Monday, July 10, 2023. Every effort will be made to complete the processing sooner, however, we strongly advise you to plan ahead and submit your requests as soon as possible. All punchouts and requisitioning will be down during this time.

If you or your area will be part of the organizational changes effective July 1, 2023, please do not submit requisitions for FY’24’, until after July 10, 2023. Submitting them prior to that date may result in requisitions that cannot be processed into purchase orders or purchase orders that cannot be paid due to the organizational changes.

If you have any questions, please contact the Purchasing Office at ext. 6014. If you have an emergency situation that arises during the PAW Place outage, please reach out to Nancy Emenger at ext. 6015.

We appreciate your patience as we work through this transition.

Processing Fiscal Year-end Financial Transactions

TO:                 University Departments

FROM:           Ron Smith, Controller            

SUBJECT:    Processing Fiscal Year-end Financial Transactions

Similar to past years, we request your assistance in processing year-end financial information.  Accounting Services will be officially closing FY22 - 23 activity Friday, June 30, 2023.  We have outlined those areas that require your attention and action before June 30th.

• Departmental Revenues – All revenues must be deposited to the Cashier’s Office no later than noon on Friday, June 30th.  Please contact Ryan Boam (ext. 6614) if you have any questions.

• Requests for Checks – All payment requests for services performed must be submitted in Paw Place no later than noon on Friday, June 23rd.  Please contact Judy Hutchison (ext. 6605) if you have any questions.

• Interdepartmental Billings - For those departments processing billings directly into the Banner Finance System, the information must be entered no later than 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 28th.

• Purchasing Card Reallocations – Any purchasing card transactions that need to be reallocated to another account (FOAPAL) must be submitted to the Electronic Finance Feed Application no later than Friday, June 23rd.  Please contact Mitchell Hansen, (ext. 6604) if you have any questions.

• Funds Transfers – Please submit funds transfer forms (to clear all negative budget balances) to Accounting Services no later than Friday, June 23rd.  Contact Bea Renkiewicz, (ext. 6389) if you have any questions.

It is very important for auditing and budgetary purposes that we account for information in the proper year.  Your cooperation will help the University to achieve an accurate cut-off between fiscal years.

Thank you.

Intro to WGS/QS 1500 offered 2nd Block this Summer Online!

Do you need one more course this Summer?  Introduction to Women & Gender and Queer Studies is offered 2nd Block this Summer, taught on-line by Jason Barrett-Fox.  It is not too late to enroll!  WGS 1500 CRN 10492

Earn a Master of Education degree in Educational Technology starting this fall!

The Master of Education degree as part of the Graduate Studies in Education program is now offering a new emphasis in Educational Technology.

Educational Technology is a professional program intended to support educators and educational specialists in schools, business, industry, and higher education by advancing educational technology's theoretical and practical applications. Students will be encouraged to acquire content and practical knowledge about K-12 coding, different educational technologies used in K-12 education in Utah, educative making and analysis of educative data.

The application deadline is June 15th. Apply online at the link below. For more information visit, weber.edu/med.

Please contact Ellynn Raynor, ellynnraynor@weber.edu, with any questions, comments, or concerns. 

Is this your first year? Click this announcement!!

HEY-HEY first year Wildcats!
Make your transition to college easier by participating in the First-Year Learning Communities (LC) program!

Why?

• Easy first-time registration,
• Connect with students in your major and/or with similar interests,
• Receive distinct support catered toward YOU!

Explore the options on the LC website and then meet with your advisor to get registered for the one that best suits your needs.

See you soon!

US History, from the Cold War to the Ukraine War--special fall course offering

Come learn more about the US in global affairs in this important new course (HIST 4070). The course will be taught by Visiting International Professor Georg Schild (University of Tuebingen) who is an expert in US diplomatic history. The course will meet for the first 7 weeks of the semester; the second half of the semester will be devoted to independent research.

1st Block Course Evaluations - open from 6/20/23 to 6/23/23

Evaluations for 1st block will be open for four days only, June 20 through June 23.

The decision originally approved by the faculty senate supported the request to have evaluations open only after a term's 'W' or withdrawal date had passed. It is impossible to keep 1st block evaluations open for a week and accommodate the withdrawal date; we are compromising this summer by shortening the time during which the evaluations will be open.

Suggestions for improving response rates:

1) Create a Canvas assignment with a due date in the range of 6/20 to 6/23/23. The assignment can be 0 points and be a 'no submission' assignment, but creating the assignment will trigger an entry on each student's Canvas calendar.

2) Create a graded assignment with points and ask students to submit proof of completion (they can download a certificate to submit or take a screenshot of the completion notification), with a due date in the range of 6/20 to 6/23/23.

3) Obtain the QR code for your class and share that in your Canvas announcement, in class, or via an email to your students.

4) Other suggestions are available on our website.

Take FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success!

Want to learn how to be successful in college and get off to a great start here at Weber State University?
 

Take FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success!                                                       

The First Year Experience (FYE) Program is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community by offering a three-credit hour, elective course called Foundations of College Success (FYE 1105). Whether you have just graduated from high school or are coming back to school, FYE will help teach you the ropes at WSU and assist you in making progress toward fulfilling your educational and personal goals. You will learn academic skills like study strategies, goal setting, and time management, explore majors and careers, and discover campus resources and events, all while connecting with other students and the university community. You can even take class outside with the FYE Outdoor Experience.

Register for summer and fall 2023 today!

Visit weber.edu/fye to see our course offerings and learn more about how FYE 1105 will make you a successful student.

For more information, call (801) 626-6752 or email fye@weber.edu.

People and Nature in America - Cool Class for Fall!

Open to all students, SUS American Environmental History (HIST 3270) explores the changing the role of the natural environment in American history. This reading/discussion-based course will examine the evolving use of natural resources by Indigenous peoples and American immigrants, species extinction and why it matters to humans, water, dams, and life in the arid West, environmental politics, conservation, preservation, "green," climate change, why everyone is really an environmentalist, the food you eat and where it comes from (and whether you really want to order that Big Mac)...how one person can make a difference - how you can make a difference.

Sign up today - learn something new this fall:
CRN 26222 Tuesday/Thursday 9-10:15
Professor: Sara Dant
Fills SUS Sustainability Education Attribute

New Course! Sbs 1550 - Introduction To World Religions (Hu/Edi)

Fall 2023

Tues/Thurs 10:30-11:45am

What is religion? What do people mean when they say they believe in God? Where did the different varieties of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other traditions come from? Is religion dying out in the modern world?

SBS 1550 - Introduction to World Religions explores these questions and many more. We will explore the histories, beliefs, practices, and internal diversity of major world religions including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Indigenous traditions. We will also look at the intersections of religion and politics, art, gender and sexuality, and at the future of religion in a global world.

Introduction to World Religions is an interdisciplinary general education course that fulfills both Humanities (HU) and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) requirements. It is a required course for students in the new Religious Studies minor but is open to all.

Contact Dr. Nathan Rives with questions: nathanrives@weber.edu

Ethnic Studies – A New Course And New A Minor!!!

ETHNIC STUDIES – A NEW COURSE AND NEW A MINOR!!!

*** How do we develop our racial identities develop, and how do they shape our lives? ***

*** Why do the black kids sit together in the cafeteria? ***

*** What exactly is Critical Race Theory, anyway? ***

INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES (Soc 2400) ponders these and other questions about yourself and your world.

Also, the new ETHNIC STUDIES MINOR offers a deep dive into issues of racial inequality and difference.

Contact Pepper Glass at pepperglass@weber.edu for more information or if you have any questions.

Want to Improve Your Total Health.....

JOIN US EARLY IN THE MORNING THIS FALL AND LEARN MORE ABOUT:

• Body Composition

• Nutrition

• Cardiorespiratory Fitness

• Muscle Endurance and Strength AND

• Circuit Training and Drills  

ENROLL IN MILS 2400 or 4400 COURSE - ALL ARE WELCOME!

1 and 2 Credit Class - CRN 20073 and 20074 - Physical Readiness and Advanced Physical Readiness - NO Military Commitment

Fall 2023 - Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays -  6:00 - 7:00AM 

Register TODAY!!!

Plan ahead for Fall 2023 Semester!

With the fall semester just around the corner, it's essential to make plans ahead of time. One great way to promote your department, classes and events is by advertising in The Signpost. Don't miss out on this opportunity - check out the flyer for more information and be sure to act fast, as space is limited.

Summer Scoops @ the Union is Back!

Every Wednesday this summer come to the Union's South Patio (outside) and get a FREE scoop of ice cream.
Each week a different flavor will be featured.

Dates: June 7 - August 2
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Shepherd Union, South Patio (outside)

*Faculty, staff, and students welcome, just bring your Weber ID!*

Celebrate Anita Preece's 23 1/2 years at WSU!

Passing of Rachel Medell Hubler

It is with heavy hearts we announce the untimely death of Rachel Medell Hubler. Rachel has been serving as the Strategic Initiatives and Assessment Specialist in the Moyes College of Education and was the inaugural leader of the MORE Mentors in the college. Rachel is also the beloved spouse of Child and Family Studies faculty member, Dan Hubler. Rachel could take a short description of a desired program and develop it into a thriving and impactful entity. She leaves a hole in our hearts that cannot be filled. Information about services can be found at https://www.myers-mortuary.com/obituary/Rachel-Hubler

Collette Allen is Retiring

Collette Allen is retiring after twenty years of service!

Please join us at a retirement reception to wish her well!

When:   Friday, June 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where:  Miller Administration Building, Room 207.

Light refreshments will be served.

CONGRATULATIONS COLLETTE!!!

Please Join Us As We Honor Clayton Anderson: Retirement Party

What: Please Join us as we honor Clayton Anderson: Retirement Party

Where: Alumni Center Garden Room: 1235 E 4100 S Ogden, UT 84408

When: June 22, 2023 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Blomquist Hale Webinars- June

Blomquist Hale will be offering the following webinars during the month of June

These presentations are open to all employees and their dependents. If you miss this presentation, you will have the chance to view it once the webinar has been uploaded to Blomquist Hale's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/blomquisthale

Register for any of these presentations at: https://blomquisthale.com/workshops/

Farewell Reception for DOCE's Nicole Butler

Please join us at a farewell reception to celebrate Nicole Butler, program administrator in the Division of Online & Continuing Education, and wish her well in her next role as director of Concurrent Enrollment at the University of Utah! All are welcome.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
3–4pm
The Garden Room in the Lindquist Alumni Center

Nicole's last day with us will be on June 22. We appreciate her contributions to our division and the university, and we know she will do great things in her future endeavors. 

Employee Wellness June Newsletter

June 2023 Newsletter

Wellness Services

Personal Training

Request through email: wellness@weber.edu

Personal Training is back! Employee Wellness will provide on-site personal training to help with your fitness needs.

Training sessions will be offered in your choice of 4 or 6-week programs. You will meet with our trainer either once or twice a week.

As we are in the process of redesigning our Personal Training program, our trainer will be experimenting with different formats and will attempt to accommodate all participant needs. You are encouraged to provide constructive feedback during and at the end of your sessions that will allow this program to flourish.

Wellness Coaching

Request through email: wellness@weber.edu

Wellness coaching can help those seeking ways to improve their overall well-being. A wellness coach provides support, guidance, and accountability as you make changes to your lifestyle.

During your session, your wellness coach will help you to identify your strengths, set realistic goals, develop an action plan, and track your progress. While the coach is here to facilitate conversation, it is ultimately the client who is responsible for taking action and making changes. Coaching can be beneficial for those who are overwhelmed or feel stuck when it comes to developing healthy behaviors.

Gym Orientations

Tuesdays/Thursdays in June

Gym Orienations will help you to become more acquainted with the gym equipment located in the Wildcat Arena. Register for the classes that seem most pertinent to you. Classes will include cardio machines, strength machines, and flexibility and core. The final class in this series will assist you with designing your personal exercise program.

Register on Training Tracker: #800-18, 810-07, 810-08, 810-09

 Register Now

Webinars/Classes/Courses

Wellness In 30

Online

Willpower- Unlocking Your Inner Drive

Starting a new exercise program or sticking with a current exercise plan can be difficult. Luckily, there are many tips and tricks to keep you motivated. This Wellness In 30 will provide guidance for determining your motivation and describe the best ways to stay engaged.  This Wellness In 30 is provided by Raeanna Johnson.

 Learn More 

Healthy For Life

Thursdays, June 15 - July 27

Learning how to cook meals can help you to save money, provide a creative outlet, foster socializing between friends and family, and can improve your overall health. This semester, Healthy for Life will cover basic cooking skills. During each class, you will work in a team to cook a meal and learn a new cooking technique.

Cooking Skills:

• June 15: World of Spices
• June 29: Healthy Ingredient Swap
• July 13: Double-Duty Meals
• July 27: Kitchen Discovery with Kids

All participants will receive a reusable meal container that should be brought to each session.

Register on Training Tracker: #810-18

 Register Now

Wellness In Action

June 14, 21, 28

Willpower and Motivation

Research is starting to show that willpower is not something that we are born with, but something we develop. Learn what it will take to increase your willpower and eventually your motivation to make lasting change.

Register on Training Tracker: #810-17

 Register Now

Making the Decision to Change

June 28

Presented by Blomquist Hale

Most of us realize that if we would improve our lifestyle, we would lose weight, gain strength, have more energy, avoid chronic diseases, and enjoy better health. This presentation focuses on how to successfully change your health-related behaviors.

Register on Training Tracker: #800-40

 Register Now

Campaigns

Move It!

June 5 - July 23

As a team, see how many minutes of exercise you can jointly accrue during a 7-week timeframe. Each week, you will learn different ways you can increase your daily movement.

Employee Wellness will randomly assign teams, so use this activity to engage with others across campus.

 Learn More 

PEHP Wellness

Wellness On Demand

New for 2023

Whether you’re trying to be more active, improve your eating habits, or boost your mental well-being – you can now choose your own path to wellness from a menu of options.

Find a PEHP wellness program of your choice from the new on-demand webpage to jump-start your journey to a healthier you.

And as always, you can earn cash rebates when you participate in various programs.

Join Now 

Blomquist Hale Webinars

Blomquist Hale will provide webinars and workshops on a monthly basis. 

Register Now 

TIAA

TIAA will be providing live webinars throughout the month. 

Below is the itinerary of all currently scheduled webinars with direct scheduling links for May webinars. Employees can access these webinars at TIAA.org/webinars. Recordings are available for replay on demand for 90 days following the live webinar date. 

Individual TIAA Counseling Sessions

Online

Do you have questions about TIAA retirement plan or investments? Schedule an appointment to meet with a TIAA representative.

Use the link below to schedule a virtual counseling session.

 Register Now

TIAA Financial Essentials Webinars- June

TIAA will be providing live webinars throughout the month. 

Below is the itinerary of all currently scheduled webinars with direct scheduling links for June webinars. Employees can access these webinars at TIAA.org/webinars. Recordings are available for replay on demand for 90 days following the live webinar date. 

Employee Wellness Gym Orientations

Employee Wellness will be offering gym orientations for faculty and staff. New equipment was added to the Wildcat Arena and we want to make sure you know how to use it!

Gym Orientations will be provided in four different sessions. Please register for the ones that best fit your needs: 

• Cardio Equipment
  • June 6 and 8, Training Tracker 810-09 
• Machine Weight Equipment
  • June 13 and 15, Training Tracker 810-07
• Flexibility and Core
  • June 20, Training Tracker 810-08
• Program Development
  • June 27 and 29, Training Tracker 800-18

Curriculum Coordinator for Graduate Programs

The Office of Graduate Studies seeks a full-time faculty member who directs or teaches in a
graduate program at Weber State University to serve as the Curriculum Coordinator for Graduate
Programs. 

This person will work with the Director of the Office of Graduate Studies and
Graduate Council to coordinate graduate programs’ curricular processes and develop a
framework for graduate studies curricula that supports and guides the growing number of
graduate programs at Weber State University (WSU).

Please read the full job call for details including the job description/responsibilities, minimum qualifications, release time, reporting structure, etc.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND THE FOLLOWING:
● Brief vita (focusing on relevant experiences)
● Letter outlining your interest, including relevant experiences focusing on graduate curricular
knowledge and innovation.

Application materials should be submitted electronically to Dr. Melissa NeVille Norton at
mneville@weber.edu.  Review of applications will begin June 30th, 2023.

IT's News: Adobe Education Institute is Offering Free Virtual Classes in June

Faculty and staff have the opportunity to take free virtual classes led by Adobe experts. The Adobe Education Institute will be holding these education-focused sessions from June 20-27.

Topics include:

• Intro to Academic Essentials June 20 (Great for faculty!)

• Best Practices June 27 (Great for faculty!)

• Creating Academic Portfolios with Indesign and Adobe Express June 20 (Great for faculty and Career Services!)

• Creating Academic Portfolios and Resumes with Adobe Express June 20 (Great for faculty and Career Services!)

• Data Visualization with Adobe Illustrator and Express June 21 (Great for everyone!)

• Podcasting with Adobe Audition and Adobe Express June 21 (Great for everyone!)

• Acrobat and Adobe Express Essentials for Academics June 22 (Great for everyone!)

• Storytelling with Video in Adobe Express and Premiere Pro June 22 (Great for everyone!)

• Digital Imaging with Photoshop and Adobe Express June 23 (Great for everyone!)

These learning opportunities can help build confidence in your Adobe skills and build upon your digital fluency, leading to more digital agility in your departments and classrooms. Register today!

On Campus Hiring Fair - June 22

Are you looking for a job this summer or this fall? Come meet with departments from campus June 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom A  to learn about the job opportunities they have. Some departments will be interviewing on the spot or scheduling interviews for a later day.  

Why work on campus?

• Working on campus offers convenience and flexibility for students with busy schedules!

• Get transferable skills for your resume from a job on campus!

• Connect with other students and networks, while building up solid references!

Alumni Classic Basketball Game

NBA superstar Damian Lillard and several other all-time Wildcat greats are coming back for another Weber State Basketball Alumni Classic. 

Lillard will once again serve as host for the classic which will be held on Saturday, June 17 at the Dee Events Center. The evening will begin at 5:30 with shooting contests, followed by the alumni game. 

This will be the fifth Alumni Classic Lillard has hosted since leaving Weber State. He previously hosted classics in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021. 

Lillard, a seven-time NBA All-Star, played four seasons at Weber State from 2008-12, before going on to the NBA. He was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team last year. 

He will be joined at the classic by several former Wildcat greats, including some still playing professionally. Some of the players scheduled to compete include Lance Allred, Harold Arceneaux, Scott Bamforth, Davion Berry, Isiah Brown, Kyle Bullinger, Ryan Cuff, Jimmy DeGraffenried, Dezmon Harris, Kyndahl Hill, David Patten, Ryan Richardson, and Kyle Tresnak. The full rosters will be announced later. 

There will also be involvement from alumni of the Weber State women's basketball program at the event. 

General admission tickets will be $10 or five tickets for $40. WSU students will get in free to the game with a valid student ID. 

Pioneer Days 5k Race - July 15

Join us for our annual Pioneer Days 5K at the Davis Campus! This is a family-friendly event with activities to keep everyone engaged throughout! 

Date: July 15
Time: 7:30 - 10 a.m.
Location: WSU Davis Campus (Behind Stewart Center)
Race day registration: ends at 7 a.m.
Virtual Race: Can't make it in person? Join us virtually! Run between July 14 - 23.

Find race costs and register