WyoGlobal Voices

 

WyoGlobal is the hub of the University of Wyoming's international activity. Through five collaborative units, we support everything from studying abroad and international research to visiting scholars and community engagement. Check out our latest WyoGlobal Voices updates to see how the university is becoming more global.

Email Greg Ronco at gronco@uwyo.edu for more information or to contribute.

 

Want to learn more about the work going on in each of our programs? Explore each unit to see how we promote global citizenship on campus and abroad.

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Student cartwheeling in OregonGardner giving a tour of Abbotsford gardenAziz Abu Sarah giving a WPR interviewEd Seidel and Isa Helfgott at CardiffKea from YSEALI in the makerspaceFaculty on a tour during the WyoGlobal Kenya tripview of the DT Suzuki museum by Greg Ronco

 

Sainte Chapelle stained glass windows A French Reflection

Despite the narrative of escape, we bring our whole selves when we travel. Whether it's joy, angst, or sibling rivalries, cultural engagement is a tangle of sense of place with sense of self. Emily Ottoes reflects on this dynamic in her recent family trip to France.

Khaled Hosseini and The Kite Runner book jacket The Kite Runner: A Review

Victoria Madden reviews The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, exploring cultural and critical tensions in the reading community, and the importance of stepping out of our comfort zone.

flyer for Crouching Tiger concert by UWSO Crouching Tiger Concerto

The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra performed the Crouching Tiger Concerto during their February 29 concert. Haylie Gavin explores the cultural implications of that concerto, as well as the other pieces performed during the concert.

cover of Human Acts (a bird on a ribcage) and picture of Han Kang Human Acts by Han Kang: A Review

A review of the novel Human Acts by Han Kang, exploring the universalities and distinctions of conflict, and the need to examine our own perspectives. Written by Eva Allred.

Isadora Helfgott smiling in her office Discover Wyoming: Isadora Helfgott

Isadora Helfgott, Vice Provost of Global Engagement, introduces us to the Global Engagement Office and Discover Wyoming, and highlights some of the unique opportunities available on campus.

visitor pass for Department of National Archives in Sri Lanka Research in Sri Lanka: Dahara de Silva

In July 2022, Dahara de Silva had the opportunity to investigate the socioeconomic and political barriers encountered by female political representatives at the national level in Sri Lanka. She undertook this study as part of her graduate thesis, with funding support from UW.

tour group with alumni group photo in Tashkent Uzbekistan Community Tour Impressions

Meghan Monahan recounts her experience with the 2023 WyoGlobal alumni and community study tour through Uzbekistan. Led by Dilnoza Khasilova and John Koprowski, it provided Meghan and others a unique opportunity to learn about the history, geography, and natural resource management of Uzbekistan.

Peter Parolin in his office Discover Wyoming: Peter Parolin

Peter Parolin, dean of the Honors College, gives us his perspective on life in Laramie, experiences at the university, and educational opportunities with the Honors College. Part of the Center for Global Studies' Discover Wyoming perspective series.

US passport on a world map IIE Passport Grant

The University of Wyoming was selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive the IIE American Passport Project Grant. This grant enabled the Education Abroad office to award 25 passports to UW students to support their study-abroad journeys. The IIE passport grant prioritizes awarding passports to students who are Pell-eligible, first-time passport holders.

ISS 2023-2024 global ambassadors Meet our Global Student Ambassadors

Every year, the International Students and Scholars team hires a team of Global Student Ambassadors to help welcome our new international students to campus. We asked our GSAs to introduce themselves with a series of questions. Check out their responses to get to know them better.

Contact Us

Global Engagement Office
Cheney International Center
1000 E University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 1-307-766-3677
Email: global@uwyo.edu

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