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The Walker Institute at Weber State University The Olene S. The Walker Institute provides programs which develop student leadership opportunities and promote interest in public service.

Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service at Weber State University cultivates civic dispositions within the student population and the community through programming opportunities for K-12, college students, and community members. It is our vision to bring a better understanding of the political process to the community and assist in training future leaders to become involved in public service.

We hope to see you at one (or more) of the Elections Center Tours over the next few weeks! We get points for the Campus ...
10/12/2026

We hope to see you at one (or more) of the Elections Center Tours over the next few weeks! We get points for the Campus Cup for each WSU affiliated person who attends (students, faculty, staff, and alumni). Learn about your local election center and help us get the win this year!

October 14
6-7 p.m.
Davis County Clerk's Office - 61 S Main St, Farmington, UT

October 27
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Weber Center (Basement Level) 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT

November 3
2-4 p.m.
Weber Center (Basement Level) 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT

📢 NOW HIRING: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE INTERNThe Ogden Weber Chamber’s Legislative Affairs Committee intern will wo...
10/02/2026

📢 NOW HIRING: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE INTERN

The Ogden Weber Chamber’s Legislative Affairs Committee intern will work directly with the Chair and Vice Chair to coordinate policy advocacy efforts.

Day-to-day tasks include
• Bill tracking and analysis
• Assisting with meeting coordination
• Gathering and disbursing committee feedback on legislative impacts

This is an unpaid position, however, interns will receive Chamber membership benefits throughout their internship, including:
• Networking events
• Economic Forecast event
• Business Forum
• Contacts group
• Chamber member discounts
• And more

TO APPLY: Send a resume and a 1-2 paragraph cover letter to our internship coordinator, Kylie Tingey: [email protected]

🎓 From an internship with America’s Credit Unions to Capitol Hill!After gaining valuable experience through his internsh...
09/30/2026

🎓 From an internship with America’s Credit Unions to Capitol Hill!
After gaining valuable experience through his internship with America’s Credit Unions, Porter Lee was selected as a recipient of the inaugural Orrin G. Hatch Foundation Intern Scholarship and is now interning in Washington, D.C. with Senator Mike Lee’s Office.

We’re proud to see Porter put his classroom learning and internship experience into action, and we’re excited to follow along as he begins this new chapter!

Read the full story on the America’s Credit Unions website: bit.ly/ACU-Porter-Lee

Big thanks to Jill Morales for hosting the first Walker Institute Professional Development event of the semester! Our st...
09/18/2026

Big thanks to Jill Morales for hosting the first Walker Institute Professional Development event of the semester! Our students learned a lot about preparing for interviews and interviewing skills.

Make sure you add the next two events to your calendar! Our October event will feature Allyson Bell, and our November event will be led by Spencer Stokes. Hope to see you there!

Happy Constitution Day!Today marks the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Review your knowledge ...
09/18/2026

Happy Constitution Day!

Today marks the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Review your knowledge with our overview below:

📽️ Movie Night with the Walker InstituteJoin us on September 17 for a screening of Rob Feld’s Jesters and Fools.7 P.M.in...
09/12/2026

📽️ Movie Night with the Walker Institute
Join us on September 17 for a screening of Rob Feld’s Jesters and Fools.
7 P.M.in Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall 101)

There will be free popcorn and soda! 🍿🥤

Don’t forget- Join us for a conversation with David French this Constitution Day 📜We’re hosting New York Times bestsell...
09/09/2026

Don’t forget-
Join us for a conversation with David French this Constitution Day đź“ś

We’re hosting New York Times bestselling author, David French, for our annual Constitution Day keynote lecture. French is columnist for The New York Times and is a former constitutional litigator and past president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. This event is free and open to the public!

September 17 at noon

Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall 101)

Join us this Thursday, Sept. 10, for an open house event with Utah State Legislature Intern Program Coordinator, Gary Cr...
09/08/2026

Join us this Thursday, Sept. 10, for an open house event with Utah State Legislature Intern Program Coordinator, Gary Crofts. If you are interested in interning at the state legislature this spring, this is an event you don't want to miss!

Thursday, Sept. 10
Stop by anytime between noon and 2 p.m.
Stevenson Family Conference Room (Lindquist Hall Room 171)
Pizza will be served!

Intern in Washington, D.C. for the spring 2027 semester!All majors are encouraged to apply.The Olene S. Walker Institute...
09/04/2026

Intern in Washington, D.C. for the spring 2027 semester!

All majors are encouraged to apply.
The Olene S. Walker Institute covers travel, housing, and Study Abroad fees.
Applications are submitted to all offices by default to maximize your chances of selection. Please notify the coordinator if you prefer to opt out of specific offices.

Application Materials Checklist
Resume: Current copy
Transcript: Unofficial copy
Cover Letter
Writing Samples: Two distinct samples
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters

Send all materials to our internship coordinator, Kylie Tingey: [email protected]

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1299 Edvalson Street Dept. 1219
Ogden, UT
84408

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