College of Social Sciences & Education Events Calendar
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Events Calendar
Fall 2026 Event Listings
October 2026
Families Alive Tanner Lecture Series: Bound by Love, Strengthened by Struggle: Unlocking the Power of Family Resilience, presented by Jennie Taylor | Oct. 1 | McKay Education, Room 010
In this inspiring and heartfelt session, Jennie Taylor explores how families can grow stronger through adversity, loss, change, and everyday challenges. Drawing from personal experience and practical insight, she shares principles that foster connection, resilience, purpose, and hope within the home. Participants will leave encouraged to strengthen family relationships, embrace growth through hardship, and intentionally build a family culture grounded in love, service, and resilience. Jennie Taylor is a nonprofit leader, speaker, and mother of seven who inspires individuals and families to build resilience, connection, and purpose.
Guess the Candy Corn | Oct. 1-28 | Lindquist Hall Room 209 and McKay Education Fabrication Lab, Room 108
Jars will be in the LH student center & Fab Lab during October, so stop in and submit your guesses! The winners will be revealed at the Trick or Treat Social Meet on October 28.
Make it Yours - Create a Desk Sign or Keepsake Box | Oct. 6 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | McKay Education Fabrication Lab, Room 108
Join us for this drop-in style event to create a desk sign or keepsake box! All supplies will be provided. All are welcome -- bring a friend and create together!
National Voter Education Week: Weber Elections Tour| Oct. 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Weber Center, 2380 Washington Blvd. #320 - Basement Level
Join the Walker Institute for National Voter Education Week! For this event, we will tour the ballot processing center for Weber Elections. This is an open house event, so stop by when you're able.
Weber State Homecoming Fan Fest Tailgate | Oct. 17 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Stewart Stadium
Join us at the “Fan Fest Tailgate,” at the Stewart Stadium W4/5 North Lot, free and open to the public. Join us for a family-friendly tailgate before the football game with free food, giveaways, and games and activities for all ages. More information on the Homecoming website.
Families Alive Tanner Lecture Series: Prevention of Family Violence in Utah: presented by Sonia Salari| Oct. 20 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | McKay Education, Room 328
Family violence is a difficult topic to study, because it occurs in the shadows and behind closed doors. Dr. Salari describes the ecological iceberg of family violence and the methods researchers have used to help clarify this social behavior across the life course. We will cover types of perpetration and outcomes of family violence, along with the lethality assessments and other innovative prevention programs to help keep families alive.
Dr. Sonia Salari, PhD, FGSA, is a family sociologist and professor at the University of Utah whose research focuses on preventing family violence, and she is the author of multiple books on family violence, abuse, policy, and prevention.
Wheeler Pre-Law Lecture Series: Law School and Beyond | Oct. 22 | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Lindquist Hall 305 or
Please join us to hear from law students and professionals about going to law school and beyond! Pizza will be provided. Please contact markdenniston@weber.edu with any questions.
Wildcat Tales: True Stories, Told Live | Oct. 23 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Wildcat Theater
Coached by Moth winner Nestor Gomez, we are excited to showcase 海角社区 faculty, staff and students as they tell their own stories. Featuring 海角社区 faculty, staff and students: Jean Norman, Rodrigo Trujillo, Julie Rich, Aminda O'Hare, Sara Scott, Brent Warnock, Daniel Stewart, Kacy Peckenpaugh, Sallie Orr, and more!
Check-in and Spring 2027 Registration Lab | Oct. 26 - Nov. 6 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lindquist Hall, Room 209 and McKay Education, Room 101
Spring 2027 registration is coming, but it shouldn't be scary! CSSE academic advisors are ready to help you plan your schedule for next semester and connect you to student resources. For two weeks, you can stop by the check-in and registration lab to meet with an advisor -- no appointment needed!
Can't make it to the lab? Schedule an appointment with an advisor through the Starfish app in your eWeber portal.
Families Alive Tanner Lecture Series: "The Closing of the American Heart: How Young Adults Struggle to Find Love, Why it Matters and How We Can Help" with Brad Wilcox | Oct. 26 | 12 – 1:00 p.m. |
In "The Closing of the American Heart,” UVA Professor Brad Wilcox traces the retreat of young Americans from love, marriage, and family — a generation lonelier and less partnered than any in living memory. Drawing on new data, he explains why this matters for human flourishing and the common good, and outlines concrete steps families, schools, churches, and policymakers can take to reopen the American heart.
Brad Wilcox, PhD, is the Melville Foundation Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on marriage, fatherhood, and family life, and he is the author of Get Married (2024) and several other books on families in America.
For more information about the Families Alive Tanner Lecture Series, please visit the Families Alive website.
Grad School Bootcamp - Alumni Panel | Oct. 26 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Join us for an exciting Alumni Panel on Zoom, where you can connect with inspiring graduates from the comfort of home! Discover their journeys, gain valuable insights, and get your burning questions answered. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to engage and learn!
Trick or Treat Social Meet | Oct. 27 - 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Lindquist Hall Student Center, Room 209
Two days of festive Halloween fun! Enjoy treats, fun music, and games with the CSSE Peer Mentors. All are welcome! Bring your friends, say hello, and meet your CSSE Peer Mentors!
Grad School Bootcamp - CV/Personal Statement Workshop | Oct. 28 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Lindquist Hall, Room 216
Ready to take your CV and personal statement to the next level? Join our drop-in workshop for tips, tricks, and hands-on guidance that will help you stand out from the crowd! Best for seniors applying to grad school this year.
Grad School Bootcamp - Tips & Tricks for 海角社区ing to Grad School with Dr. Harrison Watters | Oct. 29 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Lindquist Hall, Room 216
Ready to unlock the secrets of grad school applications? Join us for a fun-filled session with 海角社区 faculty who’ll share their best tips and tricks! For seniors and juniors who are thinking about applying to grad school this year.
Weber State Storytelling Festival Spooktacular | Oct. 29 | 6:30 - 8:20 p.m. | Peery's Egyptian Theater
Mark your calendars and join us for spooktacular storytelling starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29 at Peery’s Egyptian Theater! The Weber State Storytelling Festival is proud to present its first Spooktacular, a night filled with stories for everyone! With two free sessions featuring light frights to chilling chatter, let the magic of storytelling wish you a Happy Halloween.
6:30-7:20 p.m. - Spooky Stories, great for young children and families
7:30-8:20 p.m. - Spookier Stories, perfect for older kids, teens, and adults