Community Engagement Highlights
There are a lot of exciting community events taking place across Wyoming. These are just a few!
- Lincoln County Fair | Afton | Aug 1-9
- Carbon County Fair | Rawlins | Aug 2-9
- Discussions on Jewish Culture in the Cowboy State | Casper on Aug 4 | Evanston on Aug 5
- UW's Harlow Summer Seminar Series | UW-NPS Research Station in Grand Teton National Park | Thursdays through August 7
- Wyoming State Fair | Douglas | Aug 12-16
- Summer Bat Walk | Dubois | August 13 | 7-9:30pm
- Small Business Showcase | Gillette | Aug 19 | 5:30pm
Across Wyoming, incredible stories of collaboration, service and impact unfold every day, reflecting the spirit and strength of our communities. From local initiatives to statewide partnerships, the University of Wyoming is proud to be part of this ongoing story of engagement. Here, you'll find just a few highlights of the meaningful events and efforts led by UW and our partners throughout the state. These are moments that demonstrate the power of coming together to create lasting change.
- UW’s Wyoming Institute for Disabilities Receives Funding for Health Care Education
- UW Hosts Summer Mentor Institute for Fourth Cohort of Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps
- UW Ag & Art Tours Showcase Local Culture
- UW, Business Alliance, Community Colleges Partner to Expand Internships and Hands-On Learning
- UW Achieves National Community Engagement Designation
- UW Nursing School Dean Receives National Advocacy Award
- New UW Online Portal Opens Access to Statewide LiDAR Data
At the Office of Community Engagement (OCE), we may be a small team, but we make a big impact! Along with our two full-time staff members, we’re lucky to have an amazing group of student team members who help drive our efforts and keep things running smoothly. If you're around the Bureau of Mines on campus, stop in and see us, or feel free to reach out via our contact information. We're one phone call or email away!
UW Community Engagement Report 2023-24
The UW Office of Community Engagement has compiled a report to highlight ways that the institution partners with, reaches out to and serves Wyoming’s communities. This report was designed to shine a light on and celebrate some of the many impactful connections between UW and the state.
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The University of Wyoming’s commitment to community engagement has earned recognition from the Carnegie Foundation. In 2024, UW received the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, acknowledging the institution's extensive outreach efforts throughout the state. Universities receive this designation only following a rigorous evaluation and documentation of their community engagement endeavors. This designation serves as a catalyst for the university to further refine its strategic approach to community engagement and expand upon existing initiatives.
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