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June 2009 Releases
June 30, 2009 — All day long Sarah Mulholland kept telling herself that three-tenths of a second would be tough to overcome. But it was the time she needed to win a national goat tying title.
June 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students on the Outreach School's 2009 spring semester Dean's Honor Roll.
June 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the Outreach School's 2009 spring semester Dean's Honor Roll.
June 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students on the Outreach School's 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following Wyoming students on the Outreach School's 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students on the Outreach School's 2009 spring semester vice President's Honor Roll.
June 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the Outreach School's 2009 spring semester Vice President's Honor Roll.
UW Snowy Range Festival Continues July 7-11
June 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming's Snowy Range Summer Theatre and Dance Festival continues July 7-11 with "The Last Five Years," which chronicles the bittersweet love story of Jamie and Cathy.
UW Soil Scientist Receives Borlaug Award for Leadership in Agriculture
June 30, 2009 — A soil science doctoral student at the University of Wyoming has received a prestigious Norman Borlaug award for leadership in agriculture.
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June 30, 2009 — Above the southern horizon the constellation Scorpius can be seen by searching for red supergiant Antares. Above Scorpius the large constellation Ophiuchus, "the Serpent-Bearer," is accompanied by the fainter and smaller constellation Serpens, "the snake."
June 29, 2009 — LeeAnn Holt, a Clear Creek Elementary School fourth-grade teacher in Buffalo, is the Wyoming History Teacher of the Year.
Conference Center Available for UW Functions
June 29, 2009 — UW faculty, staff and students are encouraged to hold meetings and group events at the Laramie Hilton Garden Inn & University of Wyoming Conference Center.
June 29, 2009 — Construction crews in July will begin to set up the staging area for the Cowboy Dorm and Old Power Plant deconstruction projects. Portions of Lewis Street will be closed from 10th through 11th streets throughout the projects' duration.
June 29, 2009 — University of Wyoming graduate student Nicholas Dowie recently received the Boyd Evison Graduate Fellowship for 2009 from Grand Teton National Park and the Grand Teton Association (GTA).
June 29, 2009 — About the only time camouflage is seen near the University of Wyoming's James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near Lingle is during hunting season.
UW TransPark Changes Take Effect July 1
June 29, 2009 — The University of Wyoming will implement new parking and transit fees Wednesday, July 1.
June 29, 2009 — The University of Wyoming will implement new parking and transit fees Wednesday, July 1.
Campus Construction Update for Week of June 28-July 4
June 26, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of June 28-July 4:
June 26, 2009 — The effects of global changes on North America's grasslands is the subject of the summer seminar series lecture Thursday, July 2, at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.
June 26, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students on the 2009 spring semester Vice President's Honor Roll.
June 26, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2009 spring semester Vice President's Honor Roll.
UW Research Finds Athlete Vitamin D Levels Wobbly; General Public Probably Worse
June 26, 2009 — That "ahhh" feeling that comes with feeling warm sunlight on your face after a long Wyoming winter could be more than a feeling - your body could be thanking you for the vitamin D.
June 26, 2009 — Kelley Humphrey of Yoder always knew that after graduating from the University of Wyoming she wanted to stay in Wyoming to begin her teaching career.
Johnson Inducted into Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
June 25, 2009 — Ernie Johnson, lecturer of criminal justice at the University of Wyoming/Casper College (UW/CC) Center, was inducted into the Law Enforcement Hall of Fame at a recent ceremony in Cheyenne.
June 25, 2009 — The Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF) awarded two of its 14 scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year to Maryt Fredrickson of Jackson and Temple Stevenson of Laramie, both third-year students at the University of Wyoming College of Law.
June 25, 2009 — Remaining performances of the UW summer theatre production of Steve Martin's comedy, The Underpants," are sold out.
June 24, 2009 — The intersection at 22nd Street and Grand Avenue will be closed intermittently for five-minute durations midmorning Sunday, June 28, and Tuesday, June 30, for delivery of the super columns for the War Memorial Stadium improvement and enhancement project.
June 24, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues. By Paul V.M. Flesher
June 24, 2009 — The University of Wyoming karate club has undergone a facelift, changing its name and bringing aboard a new head master and instructor.
June 23, 2009 — University of Wyoming and GE Energy officials today (Tuesday) joined civic and economic development leaders in recognizing the selection of Cheyenne as the site of the proposed High Plains Gasification-Advanced Technology Center.
UW Graduate Student Receives Smokejumper Courage Award
June 23, 2009 — University of Wyoming ecology graduate student Sara Brown is a National Smokejumper Association award recipient for her work as a U.S. Forest Service smokejumper, diving out of airplanes over remote western landscapes fighting wildfires and doing a job only a small number of women in the nation have done.
Work Begins on a Critical Domestic Herd, Wildlife Disease Research and Testing Facility
June 23, 2009 — In about two years, a new $24.9 million biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory will house critical research and testing on diseases that infect both domestic and wildlife herds in Wyoming.
June 22, 2009 — The formation of Grand Teton National Park will be the topic of the second summer seminar at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center, located at the AMK Ranch.
June 22, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of June 22-28:
June 22, 2009 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
Wyoming Public Radio Earns National Awards
June 22, 2009 — Wyoming Public Radio news personnel won a station record four awards from the Public Radio News Directors Association. The PRNDI awards honor the nation's best best public radio news reporting.
June 19, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of June 21-27:
Mulholland Will Challenge UW Teammate Steffes for CNFR Goat Tying Title; Women Remain First
June 19, 2009 — The University of Wyoming women's team solidified its chances for a College National Finals Rodeo championship when Sarah Mulholland put herself in contention to win an individual goat tying title.
June 19, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet via teleconference call at noon Wednesday, June 24. The public is welcome to attend in the School of Energy Resources (SER) conference room on the second floor of the Bureau of Mines Building at the University of Wyoming
June 18, 2009 — The University of Wyoming has a new policy regarding the scheduling of conferences following the recent closure of the UW Center for Conferences and Continuing Education (CCCE).
UW Women Take Over CNFR Lead
June 18, 2009 — For the third consecutive year, it appears Nikki Steffes will head into Saturday night's College National Finals Rodeo short go-round as the overall leader.
UW's Nikki Steffes Wins National Rodeo Award
June 17, 2009 — The awards keep piling up for the University of Wyoming's top all-around rodeo team member.
UW Cowgirls Move to Third in CNFR Standings
June 17, 2009 — Even for her myriad all-around talents, Nikki Steffes has never qualified in all three women's events at the College National Finals Rodeo. That is, until this season.
Mulholland Takes Over National Goat Tying Lead From UW Teammate
June 16, 2009 — A University of Wyoming Cowgirl is still the College National Finals Rodeo goat tying leader, but it's not Nikki Steffes. She's been replaced atop the leaderboard by teammate Sarah Mulholland.
June 16, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum's annual summer solstice celebration will be held a day early on Saturday, June 20, at 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
UW Snowy Range Festival Continues With The Underpants
June 16, 2009 — The University of Wyoming's Snowy Range Summer Theatre and Dance Festival continues June 23-27 with "The Underpants," the hilarious adaptation of a turn-of-the-century German farce.
UW's Steffes Leads National Goat Tying Lead After One Round
June 15, 2009 — Halfway through Monday's College National Finals Rodeo slack competition, the University of Wyoming Cowgirls team appeared to be struggling to even stay in competition. Then the goats came into the house.
June 15, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of June 15-21:
June 15, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Monday) approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for construction of the Robert and Carol Berry Biodiversity and Conservation Center.
June 15, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Monday) approved the final step in the site selection process for the High Plains Gasification-Advanced Technology Center to be built in the Cheyenne Business Parkway in east Cheyenne.
June 15, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet via teleconference call at noon Wednesday, June 17. The public is welcome to attend in the School of Energy Resources conference room on the second floor of the Bureau of Mines Building at the University of Wyoming.
UW Teams Have Mixed Results on First Day of CNFR Competition
June 14, 2009 — All this rain is making the College National Finals Rodeo calves faster than normal.
June 13, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming June 19-25: Saturday, June 20, 11:30 a.m. -- The UW Art Museum summer solstice celebration with astronomer Ray Martin and a filtered solar telescope, Centennial Complex. Free.
June 12, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of June14-20:
June 12, 2009 — The decline of amphibians in the Rocky Mountain region, including Grand Teton National Park, is the topic of the first summer seminar Thursday, June 18, at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.
June 12, 2009 — Meg Flanigan Skinner was named the 2009 recipient of the James C. Hurst Each Student--A Person Award, recognizing a UW faculty or staff member who goes above and beyond the call of duty to personalize the student experience and who creates a warm and caring environment for students.
UW Anthropologists Publish Book on Hell Gap
June 12, 2009 — University of Wyoming anthropologists Marcel Kornfeld, George Frison and Mary Lou Larson recently published a book about one of North America's most significant Paleoindian sites.
June 12, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Monday, June 15, in the Old Main Boardroom. Members of the public are welcome to attend
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 440 students from Albany County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 15 students from Big Horn County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 56 students from Campbell County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 27 students from Carbon County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 14 students from Converse County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists nine students from Crook County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 46 students from Fremont County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 22 students from Goshen County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists five students from Hot Springs County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 10 students from Johnson County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 170 students from Laramie County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 18 students from Lincoln County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 90 students from Natrona County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists Mikel K. Hoopes of Lusk from Niobrara County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 42 students from Park County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 21 students from Platte County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 39 students from Sheridan County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists four students from Sublette County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 50 students from Sweetwater County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 19 students from Teton County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 21 students from Uinta County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 10 students from Washakie County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll.
June 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 17 students from Weston County on the 2009 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll
UW Outreach School to Sponsor Lecture Series on Economics
June 11, 2009 — Two University of Wyoming professors will discuss the current state of the global economy during a special three-lecture series that begins Monday, June 15, sponsored by the UW Outreach School.
June 10, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues. By Paul V.M. Flesher
University of Wyoming Art Museum Hosts Summer Teacher Art Institute
June 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum and the UW Fine Arts Outreach Program will host "Transforming Learning: The 2009 Summer Teacher Institute," July 26-31.
June 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 61 students from Colorado on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists four students from Montana on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 13 students from Nebraska on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists eight students from South Dakota on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
UW Rodeo Teams to Compete at CNFR June 14-20 in Casper
June 9, 2009 — One team had a dominating season, while the other had a steady performance. But there's no doubt about it, both the University of Wyoming rodeo teams have one common goal: To win the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) championship.
June 9, 2009 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
June 8, 2009 — Faculty and staff in the UW Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning, including the Writing Center, Instructional Computing Services and Instructional Media Services, are moving today (Monday) to their new space in the Coe Library expansion.
June 8, 2009 — TIAA-CREF representatives will offer personal financial counseling to University of Wyoming benefited employees during campus visits June 23-25.
Two UW Professors Lecture in Eastern Europe
June 8, 2009 — Two University of Wyoming journalism professors who are former Fulbright Scholars recently lectured in eastern Europe.
June 8, 2009 — University of Wyoming juniors Matthew Fournier, a zoology/psychology and biology student from Cheyenne, and Christopher MacLellan, mathematics and computer science, Gilbert, Ariz., are conducting research work this summer at two prestigious institutions.
UW and WGFD Seek to Unravel Elk Brucellosis Mystery
June 8, 2009 — Finally free, the elk sprints full speed from the holding pen. Suddenly, a few hundred yards from the corral, she abruptly stops. Turning her head, she slowly looks back wide-eyed at her capturers. For a brief second the two very different creatures are caught in a silent exchange. Then, with the realization she is not being pursued, the cow elk marches away triumphantly, head held high, no longer looking back.
UW Calendar for Week of June 8-14
June 8, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of June 8-14:
June 8, 2009 — University of Wyoming cowgirl Nikki Steffes will be a special guest Tuesday night on Sportsline Live on KCGY-FM 95.1 in Laramie.
June 8, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet via teleconference call at noon Wednesday, June 10. The public is welcome to attend in the School of Energy Resources conference room on the second floor of the Bureau of Mines Building at the University of Wyoming.
June 5, 2009 — The University of Wyoming's 2009-2010 Academic Administrative calendar can now be accessed on the Web. UW personnel are encouraged to print the calendars to have a permanent hard copy.
Campus Construction Update for Week of June 7-13
June 5, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of June 7-13:
June 5, 2009 — Space is available for both University of Wyoming students and non-UW students for a June 13 bus trip to Denver for the Westword Music Showcase.
UW's Snowy Range Festival Opens June 9
June 5, 2009 — The University of Wyoming's Snowy Range Summer Theatre and Dance Festival opens with "I Am My Own Wife," June 9-13 at the Fine Arts Center studio theatre.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 187 students from Albany County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists five students from Big Horn County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 27 students from Campbell County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists five students from Carbon County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 13 students from Converse County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists five students from Crook County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 15 students from Fremont County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists eight students from Goshen County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists three students from Hot Springs County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists six students from Johnson County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 76 students from Laramie County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists nine students from Lincoln County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 46 students from Natrona County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists two students from Niobrara County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 19 students from Park County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists five students from Platte County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 18 students from Sheridan County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists five students from Sublette County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 40 students from Sweetwater County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists two students from Teton County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists 19 students from Uinta County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists four students from Washakie County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists nine students from Weston County on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming today announced its strategy to achieve the 10 percent budget cut announced by Gov. Freudenthal for Fiscal Year 2010.
June 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-residents on the 2009 spring semester President's Honor Roll.
June 3, 2009 — The Governor's Task Force for Distance Education, Video Conferencing and IP-Based Communications is conducting an online survey to review existing distance learning programs and opportunities and gain a better understanding of the future needs of Wyoming students, teachers, businesses, state agencies, providers and support personnel.
Wind Energy Development Guide Available to Wyoming Landowners
June 3, 2009 — Wyoming's first reference guide on commercial wind development was released today by the University of Wyoming's Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR).
June 2, 2009 — At Saturday's special meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees, trustees took three actions:
June 2, 2009 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
Wyoming Teachers Will Explore Women's Suffrage at UW Workshop
June 2, 2009 — Wyoming's K-12 teachers can learn how to incorporate primary sources-based instruction into their classrooms during a workshop July 7-9 at the University of Wyoming.
Peck, Williams Receive North American Colleges of Teachers of Agriculture Honors
June 1, 2009 — Dannele Peck and Mary Williams in the UW College of Agriculture recently were recognized by the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA).
June 1, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees on Saturday approved the university's spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
June 1, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming from Monday, June 1, through Sunday, June 7.
UW Professor to Speak at Climate Change Conference
June 1, 2009 — University of Wyoming economics professor Edward Barbier will be among the featured presenters June 4-5 at Climate Change Conference 2009 (CC9) at Hafslund Manor in Sarpsborg, Norway.
June 1, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet via teleconference call at noon Wednesday, June 3. The public is welcome to attend in the School of Energy Resources conference room on the second floor of the Bureau of Mines Building at the University of Wyoming
