This year’s costume contest brought a crowd of scary, entertaining, and outrageous Halloween spirits! Thanks to all those who participated, both students and employees. Now you can start planning for next year’s contest!

Below are pictures from this years contest. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger version. And if you want an even bigger version, click on the link after you click on the thumbnail, or simply visit the Halloween Costume Contest 09 set on Flickr!

And if you want to see who the winners were, check out the blog post here!

Join us for the 2nd annual Halloween costume contest!

October 30th @ Noon in the Union Building

Open to students, faculty and staff of OWATC

Check out last year’s winners here!

Prize categories:

• Scariest Costume
• Best Impersonation Costume
• Most Creative Costume
• Funniest Costume
• Best Student Costume
• Best Faculty/Staff Costume
• People’s Choice Award

Contest rules:

• Judges’ decisions are final
• All costumes must be appropriate for an educational setting
• No risqué, vulgar or suggestive costumes
• Safe for lab setting – if your costume could jeopardize your safety in class, do not put it on until the contest
• Masks may be worn for the contest but not in the classroom

Congratulations to the Cosmetology department for once again putting on a spectacular Fashion Show. There was a lot of work that the instructors, staff, and students put into the event–before, during and after the show. A lot of extra effort went into the planning and preparation for this year’s event, and we had a lot of people who donated beautiful items which were raffled off at the end of the show. We raised $560.80 for Tona Sperry, one of our receptionists, who was stricken by brain aneurysms earlier this year. Many thanks to all who donated and bought raffle tickets, and thanks to everyone who came by and supported our event!

Below are some pictures of the participants of this year’s fashion show. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger version. And if you want an even bigger version, click on the link after you click on the thumbnail, or simply visit the Fall Fashion Show 09 set on Flickr.

Fashion Show Set To Raise Donations for Disabled Co-Worker

The OWATC Cosmetology program will be hosting their annual fall fashion show this Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose building on the main campus located at 200 N Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT.  The theme is “You’ve Come A Long Way Baby, Fashion Through The Ages.”  Students compete it hair and nail design with full backdrops and accessories to compliment their chosen theme.  This event is always a feast for the eyes with the unique and creative talent of the cosmetology department.

This year faculty and students will also use the event to raise funds for a co-worker and  cosmetology receptionist, Tona Sperry, who was stricken with three brain aneurysms this past year.  She has undergone two surgeries and is now in a wheelchair.  All funds raised from the event will be used to help with her medical bills.  Many items including quilts, afghans and jewelry will be available for purchase.  The public is invited to attend.

GO HERE for some pictures from last year’s successful fashion show!!

MUCHO GRACIAS to all those who participated and sponsored this incredible event!

Below are some pictures from the dinner. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger version. And if you want an even bigger version, click on the link after you click on the thumbnail. Or you can visit the Si Se Puede set on Flickr.

Recognizing and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2009

October 15, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.

OWATC Union Building

200 N. Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah

Join us for a special evening program featuring:

• Keynote Speaker – David Ibarra , CEO eLeaderTech Inc. (view David’s bio here)
• Music –  Corcovado Band (Bossa Nova, Brazilian Jazz)
• A traditional dinner provided by local Hispanic/Latino restaurants

Tickets are $20.00 per person

Download Flyer (PDF)

For sponsorship opportunities, see below.

Ticket proceeds applied to the ¡Sí, Se Puede! Scholarship Fund

Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now”

Scholarship Opportunities

To apply for a scholarship, download and return one of the applications below:

Achievement-Based Scholarship Application

Need-Based Scholarship Application

Sponsorship Opportunities

It’s through the generous contributions of people like you that allow individuals in our community to strive towards a brighter future by getting on education they can take to work! We are asking for your support of our annual ¡Sí, Se Puede! celebration by making a donation toward the Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College Hispanic/Latino scholarship fund in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2009.

Please submit your tax-deductible contribution no later than October 9th

Contributions should be mailed to:

Tina Smith, Executive Assistant
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College Foundation
200 N. Washington Boulevard
Ogden, UT  84404-4089

All sponsors will receive recognition on the program.

Ogden, Utah (August 5, 2009) – The Ogden-Weber Tech College annually closes its doors each year for one week of training for the staff and faculty. The OWATC is one of the few post secondary institutions that is open every business day of the year and has classroom instruction available 8:00 AM till 3:00 PM and during most evenings. This year during the week activities employee’s are spending their time giving back to the community of Ogden by donating manual labor to organizations that have made donations to the college in the past.

President Collette Mercier said, “They have helped us, now we have the opportunity to reciprocate that kindness.” The projects include outdoor work such as painting, maintaining trails, picking up trash to youth activities with Youth Impact. The Ogden Nature Center and Ogden City’s 21 Street pond will see the 100 plus faculty and staff going through and maintaining the grounds. For those with disabilities they will inventory equipment and supplies that Swanson Medical Foundation will send all over the world. The Swanson Foundation in return has donated thousands of dollars of equipment to help establish the college’s Biomedical Equipment Repair Program.

This undertaking was directed by team leaders who found the projects and coordinated the efforts with members of the staff at each location. Team Leader, Cynthia Pruiett, has consistently looked for opportunities to help people who have lost their homes due to some disaster and has organized clothing drives and other activities at the college for people in our community.  She inspired the team to take on this new project. The college is planning to make this an annual event and looks forward to providing this service next year.  Following are reports about each of the projects:

Youth Impact

We repainted an existing 8 x 24 ft. mural in the garden area.  The mural was designed by 3 local artists and painted by them and children 7 years ago.  It was quite faded and needed a “fresh coat of love”.  The murals were painted from my original artwork. The group also painted 2 new murals, each 4 x 8 ft., of the same scene – Mt. Ogden – one in winter and one in spring.  Special help was provided by John Huerta, who helped supervise painting and color mixing.

One of the best aspects of the project was the involvement of several children from Youth Impact.  They were so excited to help paint.  Members of the group will return in the fall to complete the new murals with two more, 4 x 8′ panels depicting summer and fall.  We had a wonderful time!

-Karen Thurber

Swanson Tactical Training Center

Our mission was to repaint ceiling sound baffles in the STTC Sniper Range. What is the STTC? It is a training facility for law enforcement, military, public safety, and homeland security. From the moment we all walked into the range, everyone quickly found their niche – in the blazing sun from 9 to 12 and down range in the shade after lunch. Way to go STTC TEAM – perhaps our talent was underestimated? As we did run out of paint before ceiling!

‘Very hard labor but rewarding’ ‘We should do community service as a college again.’ I heard these comments over and over yesterday. In chatting a bit with members from other teams this morning, the same sense of accomplishment and esprit de corps appears to be across the board. Mission Success!

-Marcie Fujikawa

21^st Street Pond

I could not be more impressed by the work ethic of the people who worked at the 21st street pond.  It was hot and the labor was strenuous but people showed up with the attitude of, “How much can we get done today?”  Everyone has been involved with a group that stands around, takes long breaks, waits to be told, and ducks out at the first opportunity.  Our group couldn’t have been more opposite of that.

And wow, did we accomplish a lot.  Some people painted picnic tables and benches.  Others circled the entire perimeter of the pond whacking weeds and clearing out any growth overhanging the trail.  Another group was able to clear a whole parking lot that had become completely overgrown with weeds.  Now, the residents of Weber County can access a paved lot right next to the lake, making it much easier to picnic and enjoy this beautiful resource.  The last item of business for the day was to ceremoniously cut off the “no parking” sign from the entrance to the lot.

-Rhonda Boren

Ogden Nature Center

There were about 22 of us. We were asked to weed an acre of flower beds, wash all the windows and screens on three buildings, and clean out the Yurt. A Yurt is a canvas-sided wood lattice framed structure. It was filled to the brim with junk.  We removed all the junk then swept, high pressure hosed, and mopped the floor. It can now be used as a classroom. We also helped reposition some pavers and picked up trash along the inside and outside of the fence along 12th Street.

The Nature Center staff was amazed at how quickly and thoroughly we got everything done.  There were three male turkeys that hang out together at the Nature Center that go by Tom, Tommy, and Thomas. One looked like it was going to peck at Tina Smith, then jumped on the picnic table during lunch and went for my sandwich.  It was a lot of hard work, but it was very rewarding.

-Vicki Walczack

Swanson Foundation

At the Swanson Foundation we counted medical supplies, organized and sorted through products for quality control before being sent to other locations. At the luncheon we heard from the doctor who has taken loads of  medical supplies to Mongolia over the past few years. It gave us a good perspective about the purpose of our volunteer efforts. He also showed us pictures of his experiences, and came by as we were working to commend and encourage us. It was wonderful to know that what we did makes a difference, not only in the lives of people we will probably never meet, but in our own lives as we stretch ourselves to make a difference.

I also had the opportunity of arranging all of the Community Service groups for this day. I was worried that I wouldn’t get the right projects set up, but it seems from people’s comments they all enjoyed their contribution to each site. I have also heard there are requests for our return to help again next year.

-Cynthia Prueitt

The Ogden-Weber TECH College had 3 students receive medals in this year’s competition:

Laina Call – Gold Medal in Cosmetology – High School

Justin McCorkle – Gold in Sheet Metal

Chantel Krueger-Weigmann – Silver in Medical Assisting

Justin McCorkle was determined to continue our Sheet Metal programs sheer domination of Skills USA by bringing home that programs 14^th straight gold medal.  Justin was successful in his quest for gold and has added his chapter to our Sheet Metal programs legacy at Skills USA.

Laina Call, a high school student from Bonneville High School was also successful in her quest for gold.  Laina competed against 35 other high school students from across the country.  With that many competitors Laina said that going into the competition she was hoping for a top 6 placing at best, “ sitting there on Friday night waiting for the winners to be announced, I couldn’t even look up as they started.  I had my face in my hands and when they read the third place finisher, and then the second, I didn’t even hear them say my name as the first place winner!  Amber Fuchs was sitting by me and all of a sudden she is shaking me and people are freaking out.”

As the National Champion at Skills USA in Cosmetology,  Laina will have the wonderful opportunity of going to Paris, France in November 2010 to be a part of the OMC Hairworld Training.  She will be taught by the renowned Salvatore Fodero as a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity!!

Congratulations to all of our students that competed in Skills USA at all levels!   You have represented yourselves and the college with professionalism and determination.  Congratulations to our wonderful instructors who spend countless hours helping their students perfect their skills!  We look forward to next year’s competition, and who knows, maybe you will be there making history as you compete at the Skills USA National Competition…

Laina Call - Gold Medal in Cosmetology

Justin McCorkle - Gold Medal in Sheet Metal

Chantel Krueger-Weigmann - Bronze Medal in Medical Assisting

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NOTE: During the week of July 13-17, Financial Aid’s hours will be:

Mon-Friday (July 13-17):

Open  8:00-10:00
Closed 10:00-5:00

Summer hours for Enrollment, Financial Aid, and Records:

The cashier’s window will be open as follows:

The Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College’s Foundation sponsored an annual scholarship fundraising dinner on April 22, 2009 at the Ogden Marriott hotel.  This year was unique in that sponsor donations paid for tables to invite high school students and their parents to attend and learn more about technical education.  The Boyer Company and Williams International were the Champion sponsors for the event.   The marketing department also took a more active role in the event by working with high schools to invite students interested in technical education.

Over $15,000 was raised for students seeking scholarships at the college.  The 300 plus crowd listened to Courtney Jensen, Miss Teen Utah International 2008, and Captain Jeffrey Ashby, former astronaut, speak about their experiences and the value of education and training in their respective careers.  Prior to the dinner, guests had the opportunity to visit with instructors and staff about programs in Business & IT, Health, Construction, Manufacturing and Service occupations.

Career Champion Sponsors

• Williams International
• The Boyer Company

High-Tech Hero Sponsors

• America First Credit Union
• ATK Launch Systems
• Fresenius Medical Care North America
• Professional Emergency Response Services
• Wadman Corporation

Student Advocate Sponsors

• American Dream Foundation
• Bank of Utah
• Big D Construction
• Scott Buehler
• David Correll
• Goldenwest Credit Union
• Gramoll Construction
• Drs. Bill and Debby Hackett
• Halverson Mechanical
• Douglas Holmes
• Home Abstract and Title
• Kimberly Clark
• McKay Dee Hospital
• Ogden Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Parker Hannifin
• United Way of Northern Utah
• Weber District Dental Society
• Weber State Credit Union
• Wells Fargo Bank
• Zions Bank

Family & Friends Sponsors

• James and Company
• Nathan Felix
• Lu Shurtliff
• Brent Wallis
• Richards Bott Architects
• Dr. W.C. Swanson Family Foundation

Door Prize Sponsors

• Iggy’s Sports Grill
• Texas Roadhouse
• Jean Francom
• Farr’s Jewelry
• I-Fly
• Flowrider
• Pizza Factory
• Costco
• Roosters
• Megaplex 13
• P.W. McKenzie Exhibit
• Sonora Grill
• I-Rock
• Fat Cats Fun Center
• Roy Aquatic Center
• Ogden Knights Football

The bill Huntsman signed provides a separate governing structure for all UCAT campuses.  “Some of the policy makers felt the ATCs were not well-understood, we needed them to be defined more clearly,” said Senate Majority Leader Sheldon Killpack, R-Syracuse.

“We are excited about what this means to our future,” Huntsman said, adding that the bill allows education to be more responsive to industry. “We are only as strong in the business community as our human dimension.”

College President, Collette Mercier was at the signing and stated, “This bill will allow all of the UCAT College campuses the flexibility to refocus their efforts in meeting the needs of employers at the local level. We look forward to strengthening our role in matching employer needs with a trained workforce.”