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New senator to represent honors and BIS students

Honors and Bachelors of Integrated Studies students have a new senator to represent them in the Weber State University Student Association Senate meetings.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

A Cappella News

Chanticleer has never sounded better

Chanticleer , a 12-member vocal ensemble from San Francisco, hasn't been to Utah very often over the years, but Weber State University managed to snag them Saturday and bring them to Ogden during their current tour.

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Creative ideas for creativity

Do It Yourself: Creative ways to become more creative! The Department of Visual Arts at Weber State University understands that art is at an all-time high, and students who understand and have art experience will do better in other areas of study.

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Working to end conflict

Currently in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, three militias are fighting a war over the minerals sold all over the world to be put into cell phones, laptops and other electronics that many Americans use every day.

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Related Topix: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, World News, Non-Profit

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Deseret News

Great Salt Lake could be dying

Is America's "Dead Sea" - The Great Salt Lake - dying? Although the Great Salt Lake hasn't dried up - yet, a Weber State University geography professor has concluded it is in real danger if something doesn't change.

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Related Topix: State University, AR

Sat Nov 07, 2009

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Students need more sleep

Like oxygen, food and water, all human beings need sleep -- especially college students.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

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Back in safe zone, for now

In spite of $12 million in budget cuts, Weber State University has decided to maintain its French and Japanese foreign language programs for at least a year.

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Campus crime stays steady

Crime rates at Weber State University have stayed consistent over the past two years despite an increase in enrollment and a bad economy.

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Related Topix: Prison

Thu Nov 05, 2009

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Blunt lesson in Utahnics

A good friend of mine who attends school at Weber State University was recently asked, "Are you Mormon?" by another student in one of her classes.

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Related Topix: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism), Religion

Wed Nov 04, 2009

ABC 4

Two more Utah deaths linked to swine flu

Two more deaths have been confirmed in Utah, believed to be associated with the swine flu.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

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H1N1 student concerns

Students who are sick or have caught the swine flu are urged to talk with their professors and then stay home.

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Employee benefits to change

The Weber State University Human Resources office has spearheaded a project to adjust the benefits received by employees of the university in order to comply with Internal Revenue Service regulations and to ensure balance between benefits and the work being done by the employees.

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Related Topix: Tax

Tue Nov 03, 2009

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International chef cooks at WSU

Lebanese Chef Georges El Kik would have likely never set foot on the Weber State University campus if it wasn't for a conversation the North American Sodexo President had with a Chicago-based university president a few years ago.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

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Changes in hiring at WSU

Human Resources held a meeting Thursday, Oct. 29 to discuss new employment procedures for Weber State University.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

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Improving the job interview

With graduation approaching, many students will begin to search for a career. Intermountain Staffing Branch Manager Justin Stevenson said he believes students will benefit if they develop a plan ahead of time.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

ABC 4

Popular Weber State University math teacher dies after getting the swine flu

Diane Pugmire OGDEN, Utah Diane Pugmire was in class teaching mathematics on Monday, but she didn't feel well.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Ogden, UT, Salt Lake City Metro

Hilltop Times

Team Hill helps to furnish rooms for Northern Utah Veteran's Home

Last Edit: 7 hours 17 min ago The new veteran's home in Ogden is nearing its official ribbon cutting after having received some crucial support from Hill Air Force Base.

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Related Topix: Salt Lake City Metro, Ogden, UT, US Military, US Air Force, Hill Air Force Base

Fri Oct 30, 2009

KSTU - Fox 13

Award-Winning Weber State University Professor Dies From H1N1 Flu

An award-winning professor that has influenced the lives of thousands of students through her 25 years of teaching at Weber State University died Wednesday from complications of the H1N1 virus.

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Sleepy Hollow haunts WSU

Jim Christian, director of Musical Theatre Studies at Weber State University, has taken the reins as director, playwright and lyricist of a new take on the classic story of "Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, published in 1820.

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Teachers death stuns campus

Less than a week after receiving her award from the Utah Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development as Educator of the Year, Diane Pugmire, 52, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday morning after a sudden illness.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

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