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Modern & Classical Languages

Hoyt Hall 126

Dept. 3603

1000 E. University Ave

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-4176

Fax: 307-766-2727

Email: languages@uwyo.edu

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World Languages Day

World Languages Day (WLD) is Wyoming’s state championship of world language study hosted by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages (MCL). MCL believes high school students should be given opportunities to excel in their talents, whether it is sports, music or world language learning. WLD provides an opportunity for friendly competition and allows students to learn from worldwide experts.

WLD Events and Activities

Poetry and drama contest
Resource fair
Competitions hosted in multiple languages, including: Chinese, ESL, French, German, Russian and Spanish
Campus tour, including dinner at Washakie Dining Hall
Language tables and workshops in the following languages: Arabic, Arapaho, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin, Russian and Spanish.

WLD Highlights

2019: UW hosted 307 students and 33 teachers from junior and high schools across Wyoming. With the help of 82 volunteers, including 17 UW interns, 23 UW student volunteers, 22 UW faculty members and two representatives from Laramie County Community College, this event was a huge success.

Video Presentation

2018: UW hosted 268 visiting secondary students and 32 teachers from across the state. The event was made possible with the help of 32 UW student interns, 12 student volunteers and 17 dedicated UW faculty volunteers representing four departments: MCL, American Indian Studies, International Studies, Global and Area Studies, and Study Abroad.

Video Presentation

Future Dates and Themes

March 6-7, 2020:	Folklore
March 5-6, 2021:	Festivals
March 4-5, 2022:	Traditions

Begin Planning for World Languages Day 2020:

*Note: Video submissions are no longer accepted. Live language competitions only.

Registration opens two months prior to start date
Early Bird Registration Rate ($20) ends one month prior to start date
After one month, rate for registration is $25
All Competitors must register at least two weeks before the event
Registration closes two weeks prior to event
WLD Student Registration Form
WLD Teacher Registration Form
Model Release forms and UW Minors Policy Forms are required for participation

Important Links

Questions about payment or invoicing? Email languages@uwyo.edu

WLD History

Interested in seeing what WLD is all about? View our previous WLD events.

Consider Donating to WLD

WLD is a big event, averaging a cost of $13,000 to host. The $20 registration fee for students does not cover the entire cost of the event. A gift of $25 will cover the additional cost for one student. Please consider this tax-deductible contribution today.

To our previous donors and supporters, thank you for making it happen!