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It's in the mail...
Your Members-only 2008 Calendar
Photo By Chris Millard
Congratulations to those
whose photos are displayed in the new 2008 calendar. Thank
you Sandy Sowerby, Robert Casey, Chris Millard, Tricia
Butterfield, Gary Toyn, Brian Griffin, Robb Alexander, and
Stephanie North.
Become a member to receive
your 2008 calendar. To join, visit our website at
alumni.weber.edu or call
801-626-7535 today!
WSU NEWS
Weber State University’s
Institute for Politics, Decency and Ethical Conduct will
present the symposium “Decency in the Political Arena: Is it
Really the Exception and Not the Rule?” on Dec. 7. The event
is free to the public and will be held on the fourth floor
of the Stewart Stadium Sky Suites on WSU’s Ogden campus.
Click
here for more.
Roger McGuinn, a former
guitarist and vocalist for the 1960s band the Byrds, will
speak at Weber State University on Dec. 6 at noon in the
Shepherd Union Ballroom. Click
here for more.
For Kids
 Santa would like to invite
all of the Weber State Jr. 'Cats and public to come and
skate with him on Saturday, December 1st at the Ice
Sheet. The hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. There will
be a small charge for skate rental of $2.00.
If your
child is between the ages of 4 - 12 and you would like them
to be a member of Jr. 'Cats, click here.
Jr. 'Cats and the public are
welcome to participate in the children's activities at The
Old World Christmas Market located at Union Station in
downtown Ogden. There are a variety of events scheduled
throughout the month of December and on Saturday, December 8
we will be hosting the Weber State Jr. 'Cats between the
hours of 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For additional information please log
onto http://oldworldchristmasmarket.net
Alumni Association News
7th Annual
WSU Alumni Golf
Classic
 WSU Alumni Association will sponsor
an
event that raises thousands
of dollars for “Scholarships for Students” to
achieve their educational goals. This is a four-person scramble format open to
everyone. Many sponsorships are available!
Join us Friday, Jun. 13, 2008, at The Barn Golf Course. For more
information click
here, or call
626-6468.
What Would You Like to Be Doing?
Are you ready to
launch your new career? Tired of your old one? Career
Liftoff is a members-only benefit that can help you identify
your career passion. Dues-paying WSUAA members can take the
interest inventory online and receive instant feedback plus
an optional appointment with a WSU career counselor. To request
access to Career Liftoff, e-mail your name and contact
information to
alumni@weber.edu.
For
Graduating Students
Caps and Gown
Caps and gowns
will be available for you to pick up at the Lindquist Alumni
Center, Wednesday and Thursday, December 12-13, 2007, from
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Alumni Center is located just
west of Promontory Tower. Park in the lot east of the
Alumni Center while you pick up your cap and gown. For more
information contact us at
alumni@weber.edu
As a new graduate, you are
eligible to receive an 18 month membership in the WSU Alumni
Association for only $15 (a $52.50 value). WSUAA membership
benefits include: 2 for 1 WSU Athletics tickets, nearly 1/2
off a Swenson Gym membership, big discounts on home and auto
insurance, career assistance and much more! Visit
http://alumni.weber.edu
for more information about the WSU Alumni Association.
Christmas Tree Jubilee
 The
Purple Pak designed a Weber State "Wildcat Victory Tree"
that was donated to the Christmas Tree Jubilee. This
service project supports the special needs of children
from
Weber County.The
Purple Pak tree was decorated with purple and white lights,
purple ornaments and miscellaneous decorations. The
highlignt of the tree were many handmade
ornament pictures of our Men's/Women's Basketball team and
Wildcat Football starters. Click
here to join the Purple Pak
fun!
ALUMNI TRAVEL
China and
Yangtze
River Cruise
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 Hike across the Great
Wall of China. Cruise the fabled Yangtze River, past
waterfalls and deep canyons. Preview some of the locations for
the 2008 Olympics. Join us May 19 - May 31, 2008. For more
information contact Bev at
beverlyrudd@weber.edu, or click
here. |
Danube
River Cruise Including Vienna & Regensburg
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 Begin your trip with two nights
in the German city of Regensburg. Then travel to Munich where
you will board the MS Rossini, to cruise the
enchanting medieval towns of Linz, Durnstein and Melk, ending in
Vienna for two nights. Experience the excitement Apr. 25 - May
3, 2008. For more information contact Bev at
beverlyrudd@weber.edu,
or click
here. |
Walking Tour
of
Scotland and North England
 Explore the mystic and wild
mountains of Scotland’s Western Highlands and North England’s
romantic Lake District. Accompanying our group will be Professor
Ian Mitchell, Sir Chris Bonington, Doug Scott and Hamish
McInnes.
Join us May 17 - May 28, 2008.
For additional information please contact Dr. Mikel
Vause at
mvause@weber.edu,
or 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 a class note on you! Class notes are printed in the
fall and spring WSU Magazine.
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In This Issue
YOU'RE INVITED
“Musical Theatre History 101”
Tuesday, Dec.
4, at 6:00 p.m., Jim Christian, WSU Performing Arts
professor,
will present a
free lecture/demonstration
“Musical Theatre History 101”
in conjunction with the
production
“Musical of Musicals.”
This Class Without a Quiz is
free and open to the public. For more information, click
here, or call (801) 626-7535.
Monday, Dec.
10, WSU's Department of Performing Arts will present the WSU
Alumni Singers, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., at First Presbyterian
Church, 880 Quincy Ave., Ogden. Free with donations to Sub
for Santa. For more information, click
here, or call 801-626-7535.
Alumni Gifts
WSU Jewelry
 Show
your purple pride and Wildcat spirit with jewelry. Each
piece is handmade and one of a kind!
Click
here to order. For
information, call 801-626-7535.
WSU Utah License Plates!
If you have donated
$25 or more to any WSU scholarship fund you can get
a WSU License Plate!
For more information call
801-626-7535, or write us at
alumni@weber.edu.
Lifetime Membership
Support WSU Students! Your
membership dues fund student scholarships and
support programs.
No more hassle of renewing
every year, just one payment and you're set for
life. A great gift for the holidays!
For information, call
626-7535, or click
here to join!
WSU DEPARTMENT EVENTS
WSU Chamber Choir
Wednesday, Dec. 5, WSU's
Department of Performing Arts will present the WSU Chamber
Choir. 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater. For
Tickets call 1-800-WSU-TIKS or visit
weberstatetickets.com. For a schedule of events, click
here.
CEO of Focus
Services Inc.
Thursday, Dec.
6, WSU's
Ralph Nye Lecture Series will feature John Porter. 11:30
a.m., at Wattis Business Building Smith Lecture Hall
206/207. This event is free. For information, call 801-626-7307.
Season of Light
Monday, Dec. 10, WSU's Ott
Planetarium will present Season of Light, 7 p.m.,
Ott Planetarium,
Lind
Lecture Hall. For schedule of events click
here, or call 801-626-6855 for more information.
Turtle Island
String Quartet
Thursday, Dec. 13, WSU's
Cultural Affairs will present the Turtle Island String
Quartet with Leo Kotke, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center
Austad Auditorium. For tickets call 1-800-WSU-TIKS or visit
weberstatetickets.com.
WSU ATHLETICS
Click
here
to purchase tickets to WSU sports events! Members of the WSU
Alumni Association receive 2-for-1 ticket prices to all athletic
events!
Click here
for Athletics Homepage.
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