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Program and flag handed out at the front door In Loving Memory of Maj. Brent Taylor. (Bella Torres / The Signpost).

Ogden mayor laid to rest at Ben Lomond Cemetery

Daryn Steed November 22, 2018

On Nov. 17, Mayor Brent Taylor was laid to rest at Ben Lomond Cemetery. Hundreds of community members and friends gathered to pay their respects to the Utah National Guard Major and father of seven.Taylor...

Steve with daughters  Hillary and Hannah

My father’s sacrifices taught me everything

Hillary Reilly November 17, 2018

I am a very fortunate student. I have been going to school for seven years. I have completed two associate degrees and will complete my bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism in spring of 2019. Yes,...

Signs and places to check in direct people to the various talks and presentations presented during Prject Lead 2018. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Leaders aren’t born

Hannah Olsen November 8, 2018

Project LEAD, a two-day conference hosted by Weber State University, aims to forge new leaders through keynote speaker series, workshops, alumni interaction and a day of service.The Weber State University...

Mayor Brent Taylor in uniform, the icon for his facebook page. (Facebook)

Ogden mayor killed in Afghanistan

Hillary Reilly November 8, 2018

North Ogden mayor and Utah National Guard Maj. Brent Taylor was killed in Afghanistan on Nov. 3.Taylor was a husband and father to seven children on his fourth deployment, this time to Afghanistan. His...

Hailey Simmons, center, painting the wall of one of the buildings her group erected in Mahubo, Mozambique. (CCEL / Weber State)

Volunteer Fair pairs students with service

Ryan Marion January 26, 2018

As many as 30 community partners attended the Weber State University volunteer fair on Jan. 24 to introduce opportunities for students in local community projects.Jenny Frame, the community partner coordinator...

Students volunteer through Weber State Universitys Center for Community Engaged Learning. (Source: Haille Van Patten)

CCEL celebrates 10 years of service

Kylie Harris January 26, 2018

The Center for Community Engaged Learning, a primary resource for involving Weber State University students in community service projects, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.CCEL has gained 105 community...

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Risk​ ​management​ ​for​ ​Uganda​ ​2018

Ryan Marion January 5, 2018

Weber State University Global Education Program Coordinator Julie Rich is confident that the 2018 program for Uganda remains safe despite recent news of political tension in other countries such as Zimbabwe.“Africa...

Giving Tuesday heart and logo
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Giving Tuesday helps make cards of encouragement

Jake Bergquist November 29, 2017

The Women’s Center at Weber State University, in connection with the Safe at Weber program, created an event for Giving Tuesday to help those who have survived acts of domestic and sexual violence....

Photo courtesy of Drew Tyler.

Documentary viewers peer through ‘Windows of Change’

Briana Whatcott November 3, 2017

Community members, Weber State University faculty and students nearly filled the Browning Center Austad Auditorium to watch the Nov. 1 screening of “Windows of Change,” a documentary produced by Weber...

Silent auction gift baskets Photo credit: Jennifer Guzman

“Scarecrow” raises funds and volunteer opportunities

Jennifer Guzman October 19, 2017

In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Weber-Davis, the Weber State University Student Association and volunteers helped assemble the necessary items for Scarecrow, a yearly auction event dedicated...

Senators focus on the meeting. ( MustAfa Alshilati/ the signpost)

WSUSA in review: week of Oct. 9

Deborah Wilber October 14, 2017

Leadership training cancelled due to double bookingWeber State University Student Association advisors suggested VPs find a resolution to the double booking of organized events within their teams.Training...

Photo courtesy of Maria Rague.

Community pitches in to help build homes

Briana Whatcott October 13, 2017

A robbery in late September left the Habitat for Humanity of Weber and Davis Counties scrambling for additional aid while families are put at risk of not having a home ready before the winter season. The...

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