Make Ogden Purple

Amir Jackson, a member of the Weber State Alumni Association Board of Directors and founder of Nurture the Creative Mind, wants others to share his enthusiasm for Weber State’s contributions and connections in the community.

“Everyone is invited to look for creative ways to “purple up” Ogden,” Jackson said. “We want this to be an authentic show of support.”

Weber State was founded in 1889 and now proudly boasts 326,084 alumni whose accomplishments and community connections are worth Making Ogden Purple.

WHAT: Small Idea, Big Impact...
A grassroots effort to establish a college town culture within the Ogden

WHY: College Towns...
  • Have a great sports scene
  • Offer attractions galore
  • Have community pride
  • Are diverse
  • Offer job and career options
  • Balance cost of living quality of life
  • Are often close knit
  • Can improve local health care

HOW: Be Creative...
How you do it is really up to you. The key is for you, your family, and/or business to participate in fun, creative ways. For example, wear purple, display WSU gear, fly a Weber State flag, decorate your front door, make your profile picture purple, or host a Wildcat party. Most importantly -- participate. Be creative and share in order to inspire others to get involved as well!

EVENTS

Purple Paw Parade

 2023 Purple Paw Parade event page. FREE event for the Ogden community. Registration opens Sept. 4, 2023.

Our third annual Purple Paw Parade will be held in downtown Ogden. This is a FREE event for the Ogden community and proud supporters of the Weber State Wildcats.

We are looking to exceed last year's 160 attendees, and increase the registration of supporters of Weber State and the Ogden community for the 2023 Purple Paw Parade

Thank you! Let's Make Ogden Purple!