Student Life & Activities

Department of Campus Recreation

Telephone: 801-626-7967

Location: C. William Stromberg Building, Room 21

Website: weber.edu/campusrecreation

The Department of Campus Recreation offers a variety of recreational opportunities at the C. William Stromberg Complex/Reed K. Swenson Building for users with an active WSU Wildcard. The staff strive to create opportunities that inspire engagement in healthy active lifestyles! Please check weber.edu/campusrecreation for facility hours, program information, and schedules.

Campus Recreation Programs and Services

Aquatics Program

• Drop-in lap swim available early morning, afternoon, evening
• Aqua fitness classes
• Swim lessons for all ages

Fitness and Student Wellness

• Over 30 weekly drop-in group classes (indoor cycling, aqua fitness, step, cardio kickboxing, sculpting, yoga, zumba, hip hop, etc.) offered at Stromberg/Swenson, Pomontory Tower, University Village, Shepherd Union, and Davis Campus
• Over 90 hours/week of drop-in strength and cardio conditioning equipment (free weights, variable resistance machines, treadmills, elliptical crosstrainers, upright and recumbent bikes, rowers, etc.) in Stromberg Gym and Promontory Towers fitness center
• Student wellness programs and clinics

Intramural Sports and Club Sports

• Intramural sports involve team and individual recreational leagues (men/women/co-ed; volleyball, basketball, racquetball, indoor soccer, flag football, etc.) offered each semester
• Club sports involve collegiate competition on a local, state, regional, or national level in a variety of sports; there are currently 15 active sports clubs at WSU: baseball, billiards, bowling, cycling, fencing, hockey, rodeo, women’s rugby, men’s rugby, ski, snowboard, soccer, tennis, wheelchair basketball and wrestling

Outdoor Programs (Wilderness Recreation Center, Annex 9)

• Outdoor equipment rentals for all seasons
• Outdoor skills clinics, workshops, and trips
• Low ropes challenge course/challenge education programs
• Resource library and digital mapping
• Discount day passes to local ski resorts
• Weber Rocks climbing wall (Stromberg Gym, in collaboration with the Health Promotion Human Performance Dept.)
  Special Events
• Spring Run-Off 5K Race
• Fit*Tastic (offered each semester, a showcase of group exercise classes and instructors; includes prizes and treats)
• Turkey Triathlon (a reverse sprint event, offered in November)
• Late Night at the Gym (late night recreational programming offered each semester)

Call (801) 626-8026 for Promontory Tower fitness faculty hours and (801) 626-7275 for University Village fitness facility hours.

WSU Athletics

Telephone: 801-626-6817

Location: Stadium, second floor

Athletics Website: www.weberstatesports.com

The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to support the greater mission of Weber State University in meeting the educational needs of Utah by stimulating and improving athletics programs for students designed to develop and promote skills that assure an excellent chance of success in athletics participation, college, and career.

Shepherd Union

Telephone: 801-626-6367

Location: Shepherd Union

Website: weber.edu/union

The Shepherd Union provides a focal point for the Weber State University community through an array of programs, services and operations. Within the Shepherd Union are:

• Information / Wildcard Services
• Wildcat Lanes and Game Center
• Weber State Credit Union
• WSU Bookstore
• KWCR Radio Station and Signpost
• Computer Lab
• Food Services
• Center for Diversity and Unity
• Copy Center
• Wildcat Theater
• Community Service Center
• Nontraditional Student Center and Childcare Center
• Women’s Center
• Student Involvement and Leadership
• Math Tutoring Center
• Lounge and study spaces
• Ballrooms and meeting rooms
• Scheduling Events and Conference Services

Wildcard Office – Shepherd Union Information Center

• Issues student, faculty and staff Wildcard IDs
• Provides Wildcat cash debit program using your Wildcard ID
• Department ID Cards
• Door Access Prox Cards

Information Center

• UTA Ed Pass
• Provides information about campus events
• Sells stamps
• Sells Dee Event, Browning Center, Union Event tickets
• Lost and Found

Wildcat Lanes & Games Center

• Full service recreational and social facility with bowling and billiards.
• Group reservations available for university departments and student/community organizations and family birthday parties
• Offers one-credit bowling and billiard courses
• Additional services include bowling/billiards merchandise, fountain drinks, slushes, nachos, coffee, and hot chocolate

Personal Banking

• WSU Credit Union, Wells Fargo Bank, America First Credit Union ATM’s

WSU Bookstore

• Textbooks, course supplies, apparel, technology and computer supplies

Scheduling Events and Conference Services

Telephone: 801-626-7871

Location: Shepherd Union, Room 302

Website: weber.edu/conferenceservices

Scheduling, Events and Conferences assists in scheduling and conducting events in the Shepherd Union. This office also coordinates conference services throughout the campus and assists in total conference management. The Union offers capacity for 1000 in the Ballroom and 14 meeting rooms including a 240 person theater.

Key Services

• Coordinate the scheduling of all rooms, buildings, parking lots, and outside areas on campus
• Schedule the use of Weber State facilities by outside groups
• Assist in creating and coordinating conferences

Dining Services

Telephone: 801-626-6323

Location: Shepherd Union, Room 304A

Website: weberdining.com

The Shepherd Union Food Court offers several dining choices:

• The Atrium Café, serving Starbucks Coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso and Tea beverages, Bagels, Pastries, Snacks and Sweets.
• Freshens, featuring Fruit Smoothies and Frozen Yogurt Treats.
• Lotza Pizza and Pasta, serving brick oven style Pizzas, Calzones, Pastas and Tossed to Order Salads.
• Grill 155, serving a variety of Burgers, Fries, and Quick Breakfast items.
• Quick Zone Convenience Store, featuring freshly prepared Sandwiches, Salads, and Wraps, Hot and Cold Beverages, and a wide variety of other snack foods.
• The Wildcat Room, serving a lunch buffet Monday through Friday, featuring Salad Bar, Soup de Jour, Fresh Bread, chef prepared Entrees, Desserts and Beverages.
• Hogi Yogi – Teriyaki Stix, serving made to order Sandwiches, Rice Bowls, and Frozen Yogurt.

Catering Services offers a variety of services from snack and coffee breaks to lunch buffets to formal served dinner banquets. Also offered is the “Simply To Go” catering menu for no-frills-needed events. Menus are available at weberdining.com.

Student Involvement and Leadership

Telephone: 801-626-6349

Location: Shepherd Union, Room 326

Website: weber.edu/studentinvolvement

Leadership Development Programs

• Emerging Leaders Program
• Academy of Leadership Retreat
• Leadership Academy Program
• Leadership Development Workshop series
• Spring Leadership Conference

Student Programs

Social events are planned all year long. Here are just a few:

• Family Programs, Concerts and Comedy, Movies, Dances, Super Events, Parties
• Homecoming
• Street Painting
• Crystal Crest Campus Awards Ceremony
• Convocations Lecture Series, Cat Walk Entertainment, Honors Issues Forum
• Tailgate parties
• Welcome Weeks
• Hip Hop Underground/Neon Dance
• Dead Man’s Party (Halloween)

Student Organizations

• Clubs & organizations (C&O) – Over 130 clubs and organizations
• Greek Letter Organizations 2 Fraternities, 3 Sororities
• Student Senate
• Weber State University Student Association (WSUSA)

Center for Diversity and Unity

Telephone: 801-626-7243

Location: Shepherd Union, Room 232

The Center for Diversity and Unity holds activities and workshops throughout the year that promote social and cultural awareness. It also strives to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion between individuals and groups from all walks of life.

Following are some of the programs where you can get involved and make a difference:

• Diversity Planning Board Sessions in UB232
• Common Ground Discussions
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Programs & Activities
• Stop the Hate Workshops
• Diversity University

Community Involvement Center

Telephone: 801-626-7737

Location: Shepherd Union, Suite 327

Website: weber.edu/CommunityInvolvement

The Community Involvement Center represents an intentional and strategic partnership between Academic Affairs and Students Affairs to facilitate a civically engaged experience for Weber State University students. The mission of the center is to engage students and faculty members in a process which combines community service and academic learning in order to promote civic participation, build community capacity, and enhance the education process.

Volunteer Involvement Program

Through the Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP), you can make positive contributions to the community through participation in:

• Alternative Spring Break
• Best Buddies
• Boys and Girls Club
• Bridging the Gap
• C.A.R.E.S.
• Christmas Tree Bridge
• Environmental Projects
• Habitat for Humanity
• Headstart
• Homeless Projects
• Special Olympics Team
• Utah Special Olympics Winter Games
• Your Community Connection

AmeriCorps

The AmeriCorps Education Award program allows students to perform community service in exchange for scholarship money.

• 300 hours in 1 year = $1,000
• 450 hours in 1 year = $1,250
• 900 hours in 2 years = $2,363

Community-Based Learning

Service-Learning experiences and Community-Based Research projects are service projects that are incorporated into academic courses to teach specific course objectives. Some WSU faculty members require their students to engage in this type of learning, which reinforces application of classroom knowledge in a real world setting. These courses have a Community-Based Learning (CBL) designation in the class schedule. For a full list of CBL classes go to weber.edu/CommunityInvolvement.

Mentors for Utah Scholars

WSU students mentor students in the Ogden School District. They provide homework help and/or create a club for youth attending an afterschool program.

Hall Endowment for Community Outreach Grants

These grants provide funding for faculty, staff and/or students engaged in community-based service projects throughout Ogden and the surrounding communities.

Excellence in Service Recognition

Excellence in Service, established at Weber State University in 2008, recognizes graduates who promote service to the community while maintaining academic excellence. Graduates receive bachelor's degrees, have grade-point averages of 3.5 or higher and have contributed a minimum of 300 hours of service to a non-profit community organization(s) during their college career.

John A. Lindquist Award

This honor is given annually to publicly recognize a WSU faculty or staff member who has demonstrated sustained and outstanding commitment to mentoring WSU students in learning through civic engagement.

WSU Student Association (WSUSA)

Telephone: 801-626-6349

Location: Shepherd Union, Room 326

Website: weber.edu/studentinvolvement

Weber State University Student Association (WSUSA) exists to serve and protect the interests and rights of students and to provide services, activities and programs for the enrichment of the university experience on campus and statewide. Opportunities for leadership development and representing the student voice to the administration are coordinated through the department of Student Involvement and Leadership. Interested students will find many ways to become involved. An array of programs and activities are planned to appeal to every student. Listed below are the areas of WSUSA:

Legislative Branch (Student Senate)

Comprised of 20 elected student Senators, the Student Senate meets weekly every Monday afternoon in the Student Senate Chamber, room 322. Comprised of each college at WSU and special constituencies, the Senate is the voice of the students in matters concerning WSU. In addition to the Senate, each Senator sits on at least 3 campus committees as the voice of the students, and chairs their own Area Council to maintain a close connection with their constituency and to help run the area’s emphasis week.

Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch of WSUSA is known as the Student Advocate Council. All judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court of WSUSA. The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the WSUSA constitution upon petition, to determine the constitutionality of all legislation passed by the WSUSA Senate, upon petition, and to perform any other judicial functions.

Executive Branch

The Executive Branch of Government has the specific power to execute the key programs and services in accordance with their respective duties and responsibilities. The Executive Branch is made up of the president, six vice-presidents and appointed cabinet and chair positions.

Committee Involvement

• 84 Elected, appointed and selected positions. Always room for more!
• Student representatives serve on a variety of campus and administrative committees including the Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate, the Deans' Council and Parking Committee.
• Students are heavily involved in the Student Fee Recommendation Committee.
• Opportunities for every interest. Come be involved with the Student Association.

Dean of Students

Telephone: 801-626-7256

Location: Student Services Center, Room 151

The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to assisting each student to become a successful member of the Weber State University community. As a means of supporting this mission, the Dean's office is responsible for Student Judicial Affairs.

The Student Judicial Affairs process is designed to:

• assist in the development and education of students
• promote mutual respect within the University community
• contribute to maintaining a safe campus environment
• provide a process for tracking repeated incidents of student code violation

The vast majority of issues can be resolved at an informal level. Informal resolution of grievances is strongly encouraged. If satisfactory resolution is not achieved through informal means a more formal process may be pursued. Informal or formal resolution may be sought through the academic department, the college system, the Dean of Students Office, or the Due Process Officer.

The WSU Student Code can be found online (weber.edu/ppm), WSU Policy and Procedures Manual section 6-22. 

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