Weber State Center For Community Engaged Learning

01/30/2026

By engaging classroom knowledge with the goals and priorities of our neighbors, the Center for Community Engaged Learning and Weber State University fuels the local economy and builds prosperity in the communities in which our students live and work.

We are beyond thrilled to have been awarded the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement for the third time! Weber State University is one of only 277 colleges and universities nationwide to currently hold this prestigious designation.

“Higher education is a vital economic engine for us all. Our colleges and universities not only fuel science and innovation, they build prosperity in rural, urban and suburban communities nationwide.” ~ Timothy F.C. Knowles, Carnegie Foundation President

More information about the Community Engagement Classification is available at https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/elective-classifications/community-engagement/.

01/29/2026

Applications for the Ivory Community Leadership Award are due February 15! Each year, the recipient of the Ivory Award will receive a cash prize of $2,000 (less taxes, etc.) along with a donation of up to $10,000 to an organization or cause of their choice.

To qualify for the Ivory Community Leadership Award, applicants must be a current student in good academic standing or an alum who has graduated within the past five years. Applications are due February 15, 2026.

The application and award information is available online at weber.edu/ccel/awards.html.

01/20/2026

We are excited to share that Weber State University has been awarded the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement for the third time! Weber State University is one of only 277 colleges and universities nationwide to currently hold this prestigious designation.

The Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement is an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.

More information about the Community Engagement Classification is available at https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/elective-classifications/community-engagement/.

01/15/2026

Next Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. day, and also the start of our annual MLK Week of service.

Join us for a week of events honoring Dr. King through service, learning, and creative expression.

Scan the Qr code, or click the link in our bio to learn more, and sign up for our upcoming events!

11/13/2025

If you live in the East Central Neighborhood in Ogden, we hope to see you at OgdenCAN's monthly community breakfast!

Don’t miss our monthly community breakfast this Saturday. Note the location at First Presbyterian Church. We are excited to enjoy this space! Great food and conversation will be enjoyed!

09/11/2025

Every star has a role to play—what’s yours? Join us at the Community Engagement Fair on Wednesday, September 17 to find your place in the constellation of service. Connect with local organizations, discover new opportunities, and start your journey of engagement this semester!  

Register and attend the Fair, using the link in our bio, for a chance to win a gift card! Don’t forget to check in with CCEL at the table in front of the information desk (by Pillar Plaza).

09/11/2025

Join the Center for Community Engaged Learning for this year’s Lindquist Lecture Series with WSU’s Dr. Alice Mulder. Alice will be sharing her experience with Community Engaged Learning in a lecture titled “Living in the World as if Our Lives Depend on It.”

Wednesday, September 17

Hetzel-Hoellein Room, Stewart Library or on Zoom.

2-2:30 pm - Reception

2:30-3:30 pm - Lecture

Dr. Mulder is the 2025 Awardee of the John A Lindquist Award. The John A. Lindquist Award is given annually to a current Weber State University faculty or staff member who has demonstrated sustained and outstanding commitment to mentoring WSU students in learning through community engagement. It recognizes university-community partnerships in support of students’ learning and honors John A. Lindquist’s devotion to education and community.

09/09/2025

Want to learn more about the alternative breaks for this fall? Join us tomorrow to learn more about the program, and grab a soda from our free soda bar!💜

08/20/2025

Last week, we held our annual Community Partner Appreciation luncheon, celebrating our partnership with the various organizations in our community. We’d like to thank our community partners for their contribution to our community, and for coming to our event!☺️💜

03/24/2025

Come join us for our Lunch and Learn event, focusing on the effects of nuclear fallout, featuring guest speaker Mary Dickson—advocate for nuclear downwinders, author, speaker, and playwright❗️

Event details: April 9th 11:30-12:30
location: SU 320

Please arrive at 11:15 to receive a food voucher before the start of the event!😊

02/01/2025

Join the Pathway fellows in prepping crafts for a Valentine’s Day party with the Lantern House! 🩷💕

Event details

Date: February 5th
Time: 1:30-3:30 PM
Location: Shepherd Union, room 331

10/03/2024

🌟 Join Us for the 13th Annual WSU Service
Day of Remembrance! 🌟

📆 Date: October 9, 2024
📍 Location: Shepherd Union Atrium, Ogden Nature
Center, WSU Discovery Trail on Skyline Dr
⏰ Time: Opportunities available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hosted by the Center for Community Engaged
Learning, this event is open to all: students, faculty,
staff, and community members. With three exciting
events, there is something for everyone.

🙏 Why Join Us? 🙏
Community engagement is a way to remember and
celebrate the lives of our loved ones who've passed
away or to honor those individuals who have dedicated
themselves to serving our community. ✨

📢 How to Get Involved: 📢
1️⃣ Sign up today! (Link in bio)
2️⃣ Show up and do the work.
3️⃣ Apply the knowledge and experience gained.

Let's make a difference together! 💪❤️