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    Institutional Marketing

    1000 E. University Ave Dept. 3226

    Laramie, WY 82071-2000

    Phone: (307) 766-3257

    Email: uwmktg@uwyo.edu

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    Past Events

    Across the state of Wyoming, monthly “The World Needs More Cowboys,” community celebrations were hosted for prospective students and their families, alumni, and community members.

    These events featured current UW students, faculty members, representatives of UW Athletics, and members of UW administration. Each event showcased UW Alumni who hold important roles in communities all over Wyoming.


    SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
    Gillette  |  Commons Area of Thunder Basin High School  |  5:15 - 6:30 P.M.
    
Featured Alumni: Bertine Bahige, Principal of Rawhide Elementary School


    OCTOBER 10, 2019
    Cody |  Buffalo Bill Center of the West  |  5:30 - 7 P.M.
    Featured Alumni: Aura Newlin, Northwest College anthropology instructor, and Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Board member


    NOVEMBER 7, 2019
    Rawlins  |  Jeffrey Memorial Community Center  |  5 - 7 P.M.
    
Featured Alumni: Kris Thorvaldson, Financial Adviser


    DECEMBER 5, 2019
    Newcastle  |  Newcastle Lodge and Convention Center  |  5 - 7 P.M.
    Featured Alumni: Mike Farnsworth, V.P. of Operations at Wyoming Refining Co.


    JANUARY 25, 2020
    Rock Springs |  Bunning Hall at the Freight Station, 603 South Main Street  |  5 - 7 P.M.
    Featured Alumni: Sean Valentine, President of Western Wyoming Beverages


    FEBRUARY 20, 2020
    Cheyenne  |  Cheyenne Frontier Days Event Center  |  5 - 7 P.M.
    
Featured Alumni: Tighe Fagan, Partner at Gannett Peak Technical Services


    (Events scheduled for March-June 2020 were postponed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.)


    JULY 21, 2020
    Afton  |  Canyon View Park  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumni: Barbara Sessions, COO of Silver Star Communications


    SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
    Casper  |  David Street Station  |  5-7 p.m. 
    Featured Alumni: Marci Bramlet, Attorney


    OCTOBER 9, 2020
    Pinedale  |  Pinedale Aquatic Center  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumni: Abe Pearce, Director of Public Works, Town of Pinedale


    OCTOBER 27, 2020
    Douglas  |  Douglas High School  |  5:30-7:30 p.m.
    Featured Alumni: Tim Painter, Director of Bands at Douglas High School


    APRIL 14, 2021
    Lovell  |  Lovell Community Center  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumnus: Joseph Shumway, Vice President/Branch Manager for Big Horn Federal Savings Bank


    APRIL 15, 2021
    Worland  |  Washakie Museum and Community Center  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumna:  Abby O’DonnellCorporate Sales Representative for Pro Corp Images


    MAY 5, 2021
    Evanston  |  Historic Roundhouse  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumna: Rachel Boyer, Music teacher at Evanston’s Clark Elementary


    MAY 18, 2021
    Wheatland  |  Vimbo’s Restaurant and Lounge  |  5-7 p.m. 
    Featured Alumna: Sydney Burek, District Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service


    June 22, 2021
    Jackson  |  Rooftop Terrace of The Cloudveil Hotel  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumna: Wendy MartinezHomeowner services manager, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area

    August 9, 2021
    Riverton  |  Central Wyoming College Intertribal Education and Community Center  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumnus: Lance GoedeDirector of Student Success, Central Wyoming College

    August 10, 2021
    Thermopolis  |  Hot Springs County Museum  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumnus:  Jeb SchenckSemi-retired teacher, neuro-educational speaker & author, photographer and workshop leader


    August 16, 2021
    Lusk  |  Niobrara County Fairgrounds Auditorium  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumna:  Jamie Reed McElhaneyRancher


    August 17, 2021
    Hulett  |  The Golf Club at Devils Tower  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumnus:  Jim Neiman, President and CEO of Neiman Enterprises


    September 13, 2021
    Buffalo  |  Cowboy Carousel Center  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumnus: Brett McCoySales Representative for Zoetis Inc.


    September 14, 2021
    Sheridan  |  WYO Theater  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumna: Kristi Von Krosigk, Owner/operator of The Union boutique


    October 26, 2021
    Torrington  |  Cottonwood Country Club  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumna: Samantha Wagner YungDoctor of Audiology, Brant Audiology and Tinnitus


    November 5,
    2021
    Laramie
      |  Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center  |  5-7 p.m.
    Featured Alumnus: Even BrandeFounder and Chairman of Handel Information Technologies

    Contact Us

    Institutional Marketing

    1000 E. University Ave Dept. 3226

    Laramie, WY 82071-2000

    Phone: (307) 766-3257

    Email: uwmktg@uwyo.edu

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