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Office of Engagement and Outreach
Dept. 4315 | Bureau of Mines 231
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5202
Email: engage@uwyo.edu
9/27/19 3:00-5:00 pm Encana Auditorium-School of Energy Resources
In a collaboration with the Office of Engagement and Outreach the newly created Broader Impacts Officer, who serves as the intersection for the development, implementation and assessment of BI activities for faculty research grants, is hosting a series of annual seminars, discussions and workshops.
This session will consist of a panel discussion with Q & A on Aligning Broader Impact efforts to UW Grand Challenges. It will be followed by a short workshop the will allow participants to explore ideas and make collaborative connections.
10/4/19 12:00-2:00 pm Coe 506
This session will provide an introduction to service-learning for those new to the pedagogy as well as opportunities for those with experience to learn some new things. Participants will hear from faculty who have lead a project and then have an opportunity to participate in a more focused discussion. Information about a number of resources available from UW and externally will be shared and tools such as sample syllabi will be provided. SLCE/OEO
11/8/19 1:00-2:30 pm Coe 506
What do we mean when we say that community engagement and service-learning should be done in a reciprocal way? How can we move beyond using other organizations as an off-campus lab for student learning to create a true partnership? This session will address those questions and give participants an opportunity to hear from community partners about their experiences and expectations.
The University of Wyoming is happy to partner with the Wyoming Governor's Council for the Wyoming Women's Suffrage Celebration and the League of Women Voters to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the passage of Wyoming's law permanently guaranteeing women the right to vote. Please see our list of UW sponsored or affiliated events.
The Office of Engagement is excited to provide the UWYO Events Calendar. The calendar provides a means to post UW-sponsored statewide events for the first time. Users will be able to filter events by event type, county and audience, and to search by keyword. The new UWYO Events Calendar includes all department/unit calendar events, providing users a single calendar to discover all UWYO Events
Explore UW! The University of Wyoming has many summer camp opportunities for elementary through high school age students and also teachers. More information will be posted for Summer of 2020.
A Journey into the Ancient Namib Desert: Rock Paintings, a Vanished People and Water Scarcity with Mark Jenkins
Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, conceals the greatest collection of rock paintings on earth. Hidden in the shade beneath granite boulders, where an extinct tribe once escaped the scorching heat of the Namib Desert, 4000-year-old paintings depict a lost world of giraffes and elephants, snakes and springbok, bow hunters and community celebrations. On assignment for National Geographic in 2015, writer Mark Jenkins climbed Brandberg in 120 degree heat to explore this alfresco art museum and reflect on the challenges of water scarcity then and now. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact engage@uwyo.edu 307-766-6119. Download flyer.
Schedule
September 17, 2019 – Rock Springs @ 7 p.m., Western Wyoming Community College, Room 1302 | Download Poster
September 18, 2019 – Riverton @ 7 p.m., Central Wyoming College, Little Theater | Download Poster
September 23, 2019 – Torrington @ 7 p.m., Eastern Wyoming College, Fine Arts Auditorium | Download Poster
September 24, 2019 – Gillette @ 7 p.m., Gillette College, Presentation Hall | Download Poster
September 25, 2019 – Casper @ 7 p.m., Casper College, Wheeler Concert Hall | Download Poster
September 30, 2019 – Cheyenne @ 7 p.m., Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room | Download Poster
Mark Jenkins is a critically acclaimed author and internationally recognized journalist who covers geopolitics, the environment and adventure for National Geographic as well as other national magazines. He has his BA in Philosophy and MS in Geography from the University of Wyoming.
These events are free and open to the public.
Enjoy three intriguing lectures delivered by professors from the University of Wyoming and Wyoming’s community colleges. During the fall and spring terms, Saturday University visits locations throughout Wyoming discussing today’s most captivating topics. Complimentary lunch is provided, giving you an opportunity to engage with the speakers during a round table discussion following the three lectures. Saturday U events are FREE and all are welcome.
We’ll see you at the next Saturday U!
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Opportunities and Challenges of the Carnegie "Community Engaged University" Classification: What UW Can Learn from the University of Kentucky's Successful Application.
In January 2019 UW’s Office of Engagement and Outreach was established to serve as a portal of access to UW for the citizens of Wyoming (and beyond) to coordinate and streamline engagement and outreach efforts in order to achieve enhanced consistency, follow-through, and impact. As part of its strategic plan, Breaking Through: 2017-2022, UW seeks alignment with national engagement and outreach initiatives. As such, UW seeks recognition for its engagement and outreach strengths through national benchmarks, such as the Carnegie Foundation’s Classification for Community Engagement. In her talk, Dr. McCormick will share her experience leading the successful effort in 2015 for the University of Kentucky’s Carnegie Community Engagement Classification that recognizes the university’s commitment to engagement and contribution to their communities.
Event Information
Past Event: February, 25, 2019 - UW Laramie Campus, 12-1 p.m., Union East Ballroom | View via WyoCast | Download Poster
A Journey into the Ancient Namib Desert: Rock Paintings, a Vanished People and Water Scarcity with Mark Jenkins
Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, conceals the greatest collection of rock paintings on earth. Hidden in the shade beneath granite boulders, where an extinct tribe once escaped the scorching heat of the Namib Desert, 4000-year-old paintings depict a lost world of giraffes and elephants, snakes and springbok, bow hunters and community celebrations. On assignment for National Geographic in 2015, writer Mark Jenkins climbed Brandberg in 120 degree heat to explore this alfresco art museum and reflect on the challenges of water scarcity then and now. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact engage@uwyo.edu 307-766-6119.
Schedule
March 12, 2019 – Sheridan College @ 7 p.m., Whitney Center for the Arts Concert Hall | Download Poster
March 13, 2019 – Gillette College @ 7 p.m., Gillette College Presentation Hall | Download Poster
March 19, 2019 – Northwest College in Powell @ 7 p.m., Yellowstone Conference Center | Download Poster
March 20, 2019 – Cody @ 7 p.m. – Cody, Buffalo Bill Center for the West, Coe Auditorium | Download Poster
March 21, 2019 – Jackson @ 7 p.m., National Museum of Wildlife Art | Download Poster
March 25, 2019 – Laramie @ Noon, UW College of Education Auditorium | Download Poster
A longtime University of Wyoming faculty member who has led wide-ranging outreach programs around the state has been selected to lead UW’s new Office of Engagement and Outreach. To read more about the selection of Dr. Garrison ->
Office of Engagement and Outreach
Dept. 4315 | Bureau of Mines 231
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5202
Email: engage@uwyo.edu
1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071
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