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As we approach our spring board meeting in Cheyenne on April
10-12, I want to provide a brief update on our strategic planning process.
The UWAA Board embarked upon a comprehensive strategic planning process in
April 2013. We conducted a meaningful project by examining every area of
our operations to establish the blueprint for engagement with our alumni for
2015-2020.
We are committed to preserve the traditions of the association while
identifying strategies to implement the necessary changes to optimize resources
(financial, staff and other) to better engage our alumni and meet your
expectations in the future. In addition, our goals, objectives and
strategies are in alignment with the University of Wyoming’s priorities. Much
of the April 2014 board meeting will be focused on finalizing the
implementation strategies to execute the plan over the next six years.
The final plan will be posted on our website subsequent to the April meeting.
At this meeting, the board will consider two issues that may require amendments
to the Bylaws. In compliance with our Bylaws, we are providing official notice
to our membership here.
If
you have any comments or questions regarding this proposed change to share with
the board, please email uwalumni@uwyo.edu
and one of our board members or staff members will respond to you promptly.
Your comments will be presented for consideration at the April 2014 board
meeting.
Thank you for taking an active part in your UW Alumni Association.
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association 23rd Annual Scholarship Dinner and Auction, presented by Infinity Power and Controls, is slated for 6:00 pm Friday, April 11 at Little America in Cheyenne. The proceeds from the evening will be used to fund UW student scholarships awarded by the Alumni Association.
The support of Scholarship Club members and auction attendees allows UWAA to provide four-year scholarships and single year awards to more than 50 deserving students with a commitment of over $100,000 annually. UWAA has awarded more than $1,500,000 in scholarships since 1980 and the program continues to grow. Scholarships valued at $1,500 per year are awarded to Wyoming, out-of-state residents, undergraduate and graduate students. New awards have been added to support more Wyoming community college transfer students, veterans and underrepresented multicultural students.
Highlights of the evening include entertainment by the UW Jazz Quartet, UW alumni solo artists, scholarship recipient’s recognition, a silent auction including student art pieces and a “quick-draw” auction featuring Wyoming artists. Live auction items include a Wyoming Whiskey Barrel & Lid, guided fishing excursion on the Bighorn River, Wildcatter club seats, one-of-a-kind art work and a vacation trip to an RCI resort. View all the items, artists and performers here.
UW alumni and friends interested in attending the auction can purchase tickets online here or by calling (307) 766-4166.
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association has completed its Strategic Planning Framework for 2015-20. Our priorities are in alignment with the expectations and priorities of the university. Between now and April 12th, we will develop the implementation strategies to accomplish these goals. This plan will provide the blueprint for the UWAA to become a premier alumni association positioned to effectively serve UW, our alumni, and students. We invite all alumni to provide feedback on the plan at uwalumni@uwyo.edu. Our alumni will play a key role in the accomplishment of the goals that will be presented in the strategic plan.
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April 1, 2014 — A University of Wyoming spin-out business has received a $150,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to improve the effectiveness of drugs that can potentially help diabetes and cancer patients.
April 1, 2014 — The University of Wyoming’s King Air research aircraft is providing a two-week research opportunity for students, staff and faculty of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Meteorology Department through April 9.
March 31, 2014 — The University of Wyoming has presented PIE (Promoting Intellectual Engagement) Awards to instructors who inspire excitement, inquiry and autonomy in first-year courses.
March 26, 2014 — “Everyday Oppressions: Taking Courageous Action” is the theme for the 18th annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice (SSSJ) April 2-5 at the University of Wyoming.
March 24, 2014 — A veteran University of Wyoming faculty member with a strong interest in health care quality improvement has been chosen to lead the Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program.
March 3, 2014 — The state budget bill approved by the Wyoming State Legislature Monday provides funding for University of Wyoming employee pay raises, upgrades in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, facilities improvement and maintenance, and matching dollars for a variety of projects.
