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Decorations remained up at the International Student and Scholar Center. (AJ Handley/The Signpost)

新年快乐! (Happy New Year in Mandarin)

Saria Harris, Reporter February 22, 2024

Over 4,000 years ago, the Lunar New Year was created in China to shape agricultural seasons, but also as an urban legend to ward off evil spirits for the new year. This year is the Year of the Dragon....

The front of the International Student and Scholar Center. (Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Creating a home away from home

Windsor Moore, Reporter August 29, 2022

Being an international student has its own set of challenges. At Weber State University, there are great resources to help our international students. Weber State’s International Student and Scholar...

The annual Weber State University International Banquet was opened up by the International Student and Scholar Centers director, Mary Machira. Photo credit: Isabella Torres

A celebration of culture

Coby Crisler April 11, 2022

April 9 marked the return of the annual International Banquet hosted by Weber State University’s International Student and Scholar Center. People of all cultures and nationalities cheered and applauded...

The International Student and Scholar Center plans to bring 150 refugees from Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Weber County area. Photo credit: Makayla Martinez

Putting down new roots

Lexie Andrew November 8, 2021

Refugees fleeing their war-torn countries, some with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, are searching for shelter in other countries. Shannon Stephens, the recruitment and program...

Rodrigue Kissou dreams of starting a foundation for children who are unable to obtain higher education. Photo credit: Benjamin Zack

An example of overcoming adversity and finding success

Ally Nelson April 5, 2021

Achieving success at Snow College and Weber State University by earning three associate degrees and a bachelor's degree plus multiple awards and internships, current WSU student Rodrigue Kissou is now...

International students can utilize the International Student and Scholar Center at WSU main campus in Ogden, Utah. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Integrating international students into the “new normal”

Ally Nelson October 5, 2020

With the continued stress COVID-19 has caused students, faculty and staff at Weber State University, international students have had to push through the semester all while living away from their families,...

WSU announced that the withdrawal deadline has been moved to April 17. (WSU)

Spring semester withdrawal deadlines extended

Adam Rubin March 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Student Affairs announced on March 17 that the Class Withdrawal Extension is now officially April 17. WSU faculty and staff have responded to the crisis...

International Student Senator Chukwuebuka Odu presents question on international student regulations. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Appeals but no deals for international Wildcats

Deborah Wilber March 22, 2019

As a show of good faith, the International Student and Scholar Center drafted a document, approved by the Weber State University legal team, that would allow international students to continue their...

University Malaysia Student Education Graduation Photo credit: MaxPixel

International students overcome trials and tribulations

Danya Gil January 31, 2019

Maintaining the determination to finish a degree can be daunting to some students, but often they have the support of their family, friends and previous life mentors to help them prevail. Unfortunately,...

International Student Senator Chukwuebuka Odu presents question on international student regulations. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Where do you go, I wanna know

Deborah Wilber December 7, 2018

The International Student and Scholar Center continues to defend their actions in placing student accounts on hold. Currently, international students provide financial documentation to show they can afford...

Flags from all different countries hang on either side of the banquet. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Giving a spotlight to Weber’s international students through food and dance

Jennifer Guzman March 28, 2018

Embracing the cultural diversity Weber State University exhibits, the annual international banquet displayed artwork, song, food and dance for community members and students on March 24.The International...

Los Wildcats bailan en la fiesta de los años 90 en el Dee Events Center de Weber State el 18 de noviembre.  (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

Baile de los años 90’s

Francisca Flores November 23, 2016

  WSUSA y International Students and Scholar Center organizó un 90's Kids Dance Party (fiesta de chicos de los 1990) en el Dee Events Center la noche del 18 de noviembre en el Dee Events Center...

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