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Holocaust Commemoration
Organizers of Weber State
University’s 2008 Holocaust Commemoration have planned a
series of presentations and discussions examining how art
reflects, depicts and draws attention to the atrocities of
genocide. There will be presentations held on April 7 and 9.
All presentations are free to the public. For
more information on this year’s presenters and a schedule of
events, click
here.
Ethics: Gone
to Extinction?
 The Institute for Politics,
Decency and Ethical Conduct will host a panel
discussion on the intersection of business, politics
and ethical behavior on April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Weber
State University Davis Barnes Banking Co. Lecture
Hall (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton). The
event is free and open to the public. For more
information, contact
tthiel@weber.edu
Native American
Symposium, Powwow Coming to WSU
Weber State University will host the third
annual Native American Symposium and the 37th Annual Contest
Powwow as part of Native American Emphasis Week on April 7-12.
The keynote speaker will be John E. Echohawk, executive
director of the Native American Rights Fund. For times and
the event schedules click
here.
Home to The WSU Graduate Fair
On Wednesday, April 9, WSU
will present a Graduate Fair held at Shepherd Union
Building, Atrium. Come and learn ways to advance
your career, increase your earning potential, and
further your education.
Learn more about graduate study at Weber State
University at
http://www.weber.edu/graduateprograms/
Student Alumni
 The WSU
Student Alumni Association is participating in the
American Cancer Society
Relay for
Life® on April 18-19.
This is an all night
walk to save lives, help those touched by cancer,
and empower people to fight this disease all over
the world.
Physics Department to Host Open House for All Ages
WSU’s Department of Physics will host the second
annual Physics Open House, April 18 from 6-10 p.m.
in Lind Lecture Hall. The event, which is free and
open to all ages, will feature presentations and
demonstrations conducted by WSU physics professors.
For more information click
here, or contact John Armstrong, assistant
physics professor, at
jcarmstrong@weber.edu
Please Pardon The Dust And
Disruption
In May, WSU will break ground
on the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning. This
wonderful new complement to the Alumni Center will
be built directly east of our location and will
connect with our facility, providing more space for
campus and community audiences to gather.
Click here
to read more.
The Signpost Wins 10 UPA Awards
Weber State University's student
newspaper,
The Signpost,
received 10 awards including one first-place honor.
"It's
a testament to how hard our students work and how well
prepared they are to enter the world of journalism." said Allison
Barlow Hess, faculty adviser to The Signpost. Click
here to read more. If you would like to read The
Signpost, bookmark
http://www.wsusignpost.com/ on a regular basis.
Cap & GownsOn
April 29-30 and May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. all
graduates can pick up their cap and gown for spring
graduation. To save yourself time, click
here to register online for the alumni community and
fill out your recent grad information for the Board Of
Regents.
Click
here for information and frequently asked questions
about graduation and information about the bronze medallion
with the presidential seal you will receive at commencement.
You
can also contact the Alumni Association with questions at
801-626-7535, or e-mail us at
alumni@weber.edu
Department News
Annual
Climbing Festival
WSU’s Wilderness Recreation Center in partnership with
Canyon Sports will host the first annual Climbing Festival
beginning Friday, April 11, at 9 a.m.
The event will be held at Weber Rocks and Ogden’s Boulder
Field. Mandatory pre-registration is required. The event is
$20. Visit
http://www.weber.edu/wrc
for a list of events.
WSU Guitar
Ensemble
WSU’s
Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU
Guitar Ensemble. This event will be held on Monday,
April 21, at 7:30 p.m., and will be held at Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater.
Tickets are free. For information, call
801-626-6800. Visit
http://weberstatetickets.com
to
request tickets.
Give to WSU
If you donate $25
or more to a WSU scholarship, you qualify to drive
with a WSU license plate. Contact
alumni@weber.edu.
Information on planned giving
that provides a lifetime income or how to make a gift
to a discipline or program of your choice is
available at
www.gifts.weber.edu.
Athletics
Track and Field Meet
 Weber
State will host the first of two outdoor track and
field meets Saturday, April 12 at Stewart Stadium
when the 'Cats host the Javier's Wildcat Open. The
meet is free to the public and will provide an
opportunity to watch the Wildcats compete at home. Both
the men's and women's teams were picked to win the
Big Sky title so come out and cheer on the Wildcat
track and field teams. For the track and field
schedule, click
here.
Purple and White Spring Football Game
Come
watch the Wildcats as they conclude spring practice
with the Annual Purple and White Spring Football
game on Saturday, April 19 at
1:00 p.m. Come early to the stadium for Chalk Talk with Coach Ron McBride
starting at 12:30 p.m. The event is free to the public
so come out and watch the 'Cats as they prepare for
the 2008 season. For WSU football news, click
here.
In 2009
Signpost
Reunion
Were you
a part of the Signpost while at Weber? Plans
are in the works to host a reunion. If you
would like to be part of the planning committee and/or
receive more detailed information on this
event, click
here.
Class Notes
Got a promotion? Changed
careers? Recently married? Let WSU know what is going on in
your life. Click
here
to submit your update and we will include your news in the
Class Notes section of a future WSU magazine.
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In This Issue
You're Invited
Drive for Scholarships
Snow is melting - sun is
shining and the WSU Golf Classic is rapidly
approaching. Sponsorship and player spots are still
available. Reserving your spot in the Classic will
support scholarships and make a difference in
the life of our own WSU students. Don't miss out - sign
up today!
Click
here to register. For more information, contact Bev Rudd
at
801-626-6468.
Delta Sigma
Lambda
Leadership Honor Society
 Student
leaders and alumni who served campus organizations
as students are invited to join
Delta Sigma Lambda Honor Society. An
induction ceremony and
luncheon will be held Friday, April 18, at 12 noon
at the Lindquist Alumni Center.
For information about joining, click
here,
or
please contact Bev Rudd by phone at 801-626-6468.
Nominate Someone
You Know
Now is
the time to nominate outstanding alumni for the 39th
Annual WSU Salutes. Nominations must be received by April 30.
Learn more and nominate online at
alumni.weber.edu/WSUSalutesForm.htm
or mail nominations to 3701 University
Circle Ogden, Utah 84408.
WSU Soccer and Real Salt Lake Soccer
 Join
Weber State Alumni for a double header soccer game
on Saturday, June 21,
as our Wildcat Men’s Soccer team take on University
of Utah. Stay for the second game as
Real Salt Lake battles the New England Revolution. Click
here for tickets.
Panama Canal Cruise
 WSU Alumni Panama Canal Cruise
will be Jan. 31-Feb. 14. Enjoy a relaxing cruise to
exotic places as Cabo San lucas, Mexico; Acapulco,
Mexico; and more. Click
here for a
printable flier of this event. For information, call
Destinations Inc. at 801-446-5000 or call toll free
at 1-800-748-4777.
Save the
Date
Homecoming 2008
September 12 and 13
Class of 1958 Reunion
The
Class of 1958 is having their 50th
class reunion. Information will be mailed soon. If you would
like to join in the fun of planning this upcoming
event and/or if you want to receive more information about
the reunion, please click
here.
Wildcat Alumni Band Reunion
Save
the date- Sept
12-13. All former Weber band members are invited. Playing
optional, fun guaranteed. Write
alumni@weber.edu for more information.
Retired Faculty & Staff Reunion
President Ann Millner invites all Weber State University
Retired Faculty and Staff to join her for a Reunion
Luncheon to be held Thursday, Sept. 11, during Homecoming week. If you
retired from Weber, we'll send you an invitation if
you sign up
here.
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