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August 2009 Releases
New Initiative Promotes Diversity
August 31, 2009 — The University of Wyoming has launched a Strategic Diversity Initiative (SD) to promote and strengthen diversity on campus.
Stephanie Anderson Named to Marshall Committee
August 31, 2009 — Stephanie Anderson, associate professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Political Science, has been named to the prestigious Marshall Committee to select scholarship recipients from around the United States to pursue graduate study in the United Kingdom.
University of Wyoming Calendar for Aug. 31-Sept. 6
August 31, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming from Monday, Aug. 31, to Sunday, Sept. 6.
August 31, 2009 — Wheatland and Big Horn Basin natives, a Cody manufacturer and a retired faculty member who taught more than 35 years in the College of Agriculture will be honored during Ag Appreciation Weekend at the University of Wyoming.
August 31, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Police Department will sell many bicycles along with unclaimed lost and found property Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m.
August 31, 2009 — The University of Wyoming has received nearly $2 million in competitive federal funding to support its efforts to enhance carbon sequestration research and technology.
August 31, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet via teleconference call at noon Wednesday, Sept. 2.
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August 27, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Thursday) approved a 2011-2012 budget request for submission to the governor in advance of the 2010 legislative session.
August 26, 2009 — As the top coal-producing state in a nation motivated to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, Wyoming faces an ultimatum of sorts: Clean your coal -- or else.
Comedian Lewis Black to Perform
August 26, 2009 — Stand-up comedian Lewis Black will perform Saturday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.
Bluegrass Band Performs Wednesday
August 25, 2009 — The bluegrass band "Head for the Hills" will perform a free concert Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 8 p.m. in the UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.
August 25, 2009 — Susan Francis Gilmore, an English senior from Denver, conducted research this summer involving American Indian and Soviet Russian literature.
UW Graduate Student Receives NOAA Fellowship
August 25, 2009 — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded one of its prestigious Fisheries Service/Sea Grant Fellowships to University of Wyoming graduate student Chris Kennedy.
August 25, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet via teleconference call at noon Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Applications for Wyoming Rendezvous Tour Accepted Now
August 24, 2009 — Applications are now being accepted for the 11th annual Wyoming Rendezvous Tour.
August 24, 2009 — Requests for spring semester classrooms reservations are due Friday, Aug. 28.
College Colors Day Sept. 4
August 24, 2009 — University of Wyoming students, alumni, faculty and fans are encouraged to wear UW merchandise Friday, Sept. 4, the fifth annual College Colors Day. The UW Cowboys open the football season against Weber State University Saturday, Sept. 5.
August 24, 2009 — University of Wyoming AWARE Program Coordinator Lena Edmunds spoke to the Wyoming State Legislature's Joint Judiciary Committee Tuesday, Aug. 18.
August 24, 2009 — Laramie families are invited to participate in the Friendship Families Program (FFP) that connects international students with local families.
Renowned Philosopher Pogge to Discuss Health Care Reform
August 24, 2009 — Widely-published author and philosopher Thomas Pogge will discuss "Health Care Reform for the U.S. and the World's Poor," Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 4 p.m. in Room 133 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.
Transpark Answers Questions about Bus Fees
August 24, 2009 — With the beginning of the school year, some UW students, faculty and staff members have questions about the new fee schedules required to ride buses on the campus shuttle system. To answer these questions, TransPark Manager Paul Kunkel has prepared a Q&A document that addresses faculty and staff concerns.
August 24, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Geological Museum will be open on a part time basis beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25.
August 24, 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.
August 21, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Aug. 23-29.
UW Calendar for Week of Aug. 24-30
August 21, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Aug. 24-30.
UW President Welcomes Students
August 21, 2009 — Fall semester classes at the University of Wyoming begin Monday, Aug. 24. UW President Tom Buchanan wrote the following letter to welcome students to campus:
August 21, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, at 3 p.m. in the Old Main Boardroom.
UW Sets External Funding Record Again
August 20, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Office of Research and Economic Development has broken its previous record in external awards to faculty, research scientists and administrative personnel.
Barbecue, Concert Among UW Welcoming Events
August 19, 2009 — A barbecue with entertainment by a nationally known hypnotist and a concert by Head for the Hills are among the activities scheduled to welcome students to the start of the University of Wyoming's 2009-10 academic year.
UW Faculty Recital Series Opens Aug. 31
August 19, 2009 — Critically acclaimed flutist and University of Wyoming instructor Nicole Riner and the internationally celebrated professor of piano Theresa Bogard will welcome back Department of Music students with a recital Monday, Aug. 31.
August 18, 2009 — Public forums are scheduled Aug. 27 and 28 to review a consultant's recommendation to improve distance education in Wyoming.
Mediation Efforts Earn UW Professor Friend of Agriculture Award
August 18, 2009 — A University of Wyoming associate professor received the Wyoming Department of Agiculture's Friend of Agriculture Award for his efforts in the department's mediation program.
August 18, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.
August 18, 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.
Campus Recycling Changes Collection Schedule
August 17, 2009 — Beginning today (Monday), Campus Recycling will change its collection schedule from once every two weeks to once a week.
August 17, 2009 — Copiers from the expired lease with IKON Office Solutions will be picked up this week through Friday, Aug 21.
August 17, 2009 — Benefitted UW faculty and staff taking advantage of the tuition waiver program and still wishing to use the UW transit service will need to purchase the Faculty and Staff transit pass available online at
UW Calendar for week of Aug. 17-23
August 17, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled Aug. 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:
August 17, 2009 — Construction of 16 two-bedroom lofts at the University of Wyoming Plaza is one step closer to fruition, says Douglas H. Vinzant, vice president for administration at UW.
August 17, 2009 — A new tool provides up-to-date information about events at the University of Wyoming.
August 17, 2009 — Freshmen arriving at the University of Wyoming this fall will participate in a new transitions program that will get students involved and fully engaged in the college experience.
Video of Wind Symposium Presentations Now Available Online
August 17, 2009 — Video of presentations given at last week's Wyoming Wind Symposium at the University of Wyoming are now available online.
August 17, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet via teleconference call at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Campus Construction Update for Week of Aug. 16-22
August 14, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Aug. 16-22:
Legendary Canadian Singer to Perform at UW Aug. 28
August 14, 2009 — Legendary singer-songwriter Ian Tyson brings his distinctive sound to the University of Wyoming for a concert Friday, Aug. 28.
Last Chance to See Thomas Moran at the UW Art Museum
August 12, 2009 — Two University of Wyoming Art Museum exhibitions by Thomas Moran will close Saturday, Aug. 15
UW Extension Horticulturist Receives National Honor
August 12, 2009 — A horticulturist in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture has received a national award from the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS).
UW Classes Will Begin Aug. 24
August 11, 2009 — University of Wyoming fall semester classes will begin Monday, Aug. 24.
August 11, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet via teleconference call at noon Wednesday, Aug. 12.
August 11, 2009 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz Network, a partnership of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
Team UW Recognized at Race for the Cure
August 10, 2009 — The University of Wyoming team won awards in two categories during Saturday's Komen Race for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer research.
UW Calendar for week of Aug. 10-15
August 10, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled Aug. 10-15 at the University of Wyoming:
Vertical Dance Returns to Vedauwoo Aug. 22-23
August 10, 2009 — The University of Wyoming's 2009 Snowy Range Summer Theatre and Dance Festival concludes Aug. 22-23 with three vertical dance performances at Vedauwoo.
August 10, 2009 — Vern Cox of the Wyoming Liberty Group will be the featured guest at a constitutionalist workshop Saturday, Aug. 15, at the University of Wyoming.
Zhaojie Zhang is an Unsung Hero
August 10, 2009 — Zhaojie Zhang, director of UW's Robert Jenkins Microscopy Center, was recently given the Division of Student Affairs' Unsung Hero Award recognizing the many ways in which he works with students from the People's Republic of China.
August 8, 2009 — A professor emeritus in the University of Wyoming's College of Agriculture is among six scientists who received inaugural Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist awards from the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS).
August 8, 2009 — At its regular monthly meeting on Aug, 12, the UW Staff Senate passed Resolution Number 194, sponsored by the ad hoc Employee of the Quarter Committee. The resolution establishes the Employee of the Quarter Committee as a standing, rather than an ad hoc committee. In the past, the responsibility for selecting the Employee of the Quarter from among nominees rested with the Staff Recognition Day Committee. To lighten the committee's workload, an ad hoc committee was formed. All resolutions are published on the Staff Senate Web site at www.uwyo.edu/StaffSenate.
August 8, 2009 — By Diana Marie Waggener, Chair, UW Staff Senate Communication Committee
August 7, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Aug. 9-15
August 7, 2009 — The University of Wyoming is listed 17th among "America's Best Public Colleges" in rankings released this week by Forbes.com. Additionally, Forbes ranked UW fifth among its "America's Best College Buys."
August 7, 2009 — Operation Military Kids (OMK) proponents in Wyoming are hoping for an invasion into their third and last retreat this summer for children of military personnel deployed overseas.
August 7, 2009 — Space is limited at an upcoming symposium focusing on the challenging issues surrounding wind energy development in Wyoming, and members of the public, civic leaders, industry representatives and others interested in the subject are encouraged to register now to attend the event
University of Wyoming Receives Historic Software Donation from Schlumberger
August 6, 2009 — University of Wyoming officials today announced a $73 million software donation from Schlumberger, the world's leading oilfield service company.
August 6, 2009 — For the past 15 months, as a student in the University of Wyoming's Bachelors Reach for Accelerated Nursing Degree (BRAND) program, Ingrid Olson says she's hardly had the chance to clean her house.
August 5, 2009 — Two Lander educators are the first graduates of the new University of Wyoming graduate program for teachers of American Indian children.
August 4, 2009 — Students presented research in areas ranging from communication disorders to renewable resources and microbiology during the University of Wyoming McNair Scholars Research Symposium Friday, July 31.
August 4, 2009 — Students presented research in areas ranging from communication disorders to renewable resources and microbiology during the University of Wyoming McNair Scholars Research Symposium Friday, July 31.
August 4, 2009 — No parking will be allowed on portions of Lewis and 11th streets beginning Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning to allow for the removal of an apartment building.
August 4, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.
August 4, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.
August 4, 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 Supercomputing Center Reaches Design Milestone
August 4, 2009 — The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and its managing organization, the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), today unveiled design concepts for the Wyoming supercomputing center.
Wyoming Supercomputing Center Reaches Design Milestone
August 4, 2009 — The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and its managing organization, the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), today unveiled design concepts for the Wyoming supercomputing center.
August 3, 2009 — "The Biological Basis Behind the Determination of Gender" is the final summer lecture series topic Thursday, Aug. 6, 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.
August 3, 2009 — UW Transit and Parking Services this week begins mailing permits that have been purchased by faculty and staff.
Summit '09 Scheduled
August 3, 2009 — New freshmen will have the opportunity to integrate with the UW campus, gain important knowledge about their transition to college, and have fun while interacting with their peers during Summit '09 scheduled Aug. 20-22.
August 3, 2009 — The Wyoming Education Summit scheduled Aug. 5-6 in Cheyenne has ties to actions identified in the University of Wyoming's recently adopted University Plan III, says Rollin Abernethy, UW associate provost and chairman of the state's P-16 Education Council. The council, in cooperation with the Wyoming State Board of Education, co-sponsors the Education Summit.
August 3, 2009 — A retirement educator with the Wyoming Retirement System (WRS) will visit the UW campus Aug. 18 and 19. New benefitted employees and those with questions about pension benefits or the state's deferred compensation plan are encouraged to attend.
