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September 30, 2009 — A new radio station offering classical music, full time, can now be heard 24 hours daily in most of Sweetwater County.

September 30, 2009 — Top University of Wyoming students have been designated as candidates for UW Gold distinction, which replaces traditional Homecoming royalty. Unlike previous years, instead of six finalists there will be two winners and four runners-up.

September 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming club hockey team will open its 2009-10 season with a pair of games against Montana State University this weekend.

September 30, 2009 — "Same Ol' Cowboys, Whole New Rodeo" is the theme of the 2009 University of Wyoming Homecoming Week Oct. 3-10, with activities including reunions, seminars, hospitality events, campus tours and open houses

September 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO), directed by Michael Griffith, opens its 2009-10 season Thursday, Oct. 8, with a performance that includes three works that define romanticism in music.

September 30, 2009 — A monthly look at the night skies of Wyoming, written by Ron Canterna, professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Physics and Astronomy.

September 29, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Outdoor Program will present a screening of the new movie, "The Freeheel Life," Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in Room 129 of the Classroom Building.

September 29, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

September 29, 2009 — The Young Constitutionalists, a University of Wyoming student club whose mission is to develop and train tomorrow's leaders while working to promote education of the U.S. Constitution, has won a $1,000 grant from CampusReform.com.

September 28, 2009 — The Facilities Planning Office recently posted technical memos that will be incorporated into the Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) final documents. The memos and supporting documents are posted for public consumption and comment.

September 28, 2009 — Mountaineer Raymond Jacquot will give a free presentation about the history of American mountaineering Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

September 28, 2009 — Renowned conductor and music educator Larry Livingston will speak Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union ballroom.

September 28, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Department of Art will present its inaugural exhibition at Gallery 211 in downtown Laramie during October and November. Located at 211 S. 1st Street, it will serve as a forum for contemporary art and culture

September 28, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4.

September 28, 2009 — Both University of Wyoming rodeo teams are still trying to find the right combination of team members as the fall season concludes in two weeks.

September 28, 2009 — The University of Wyoming will host an energy symposium at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in Room 217 of Casper College's Strausner College Center.

September 28, 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.

September 28, 2009 — Wyoming Health Fairs will be on campus from 7-10 a.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 1 and 2, in the west lobby area of the UW Classroom Building.

September 26, 2009 — UW's associate vice president of fiscal administration has approved the use of university funds to purchase hand sanitizers and surface disinfectant wipes.

September 25, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3:

September 25, 2009 — Cellist Julie Albers will launch the University of Wyoming Cultural Programs fall concert series Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m.

September 25, 2009 — A new report by the University of Wyoming's Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources examines the impacts of growth on Wyoming's natural environment and provides options and resources for how to develop while maintaining the state's open spaces.

September 25, 2009 — University of Wyoming law students and the state's legal community will benefit from learning and working in one of the region's premier legal facilities with the dedication of the William N. Brimmer Legal Education Center at the UW College of Law.

September 24, 2009 — Two historic Jewish scrolls have found a home in the Toppan Rare Books Library at the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center.

September 24, 2009 — Acclaimed author Don DeLillo will read from his most recent novel, "Falling Man," Monday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union ballroom. He will sign books following the free presentation.

September 24, 2009 — Popular recording artists the New York Voices will perform concerts Thursday and Friday, Oct. 1 and 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

September 24, 2009 — Graphic designer David Carson will speak at the University of Wyoming Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 3.

September 23, 2009 — The Clean Coal Task Force (CCTF) is working double-time this year.

September 23, 2009 — Former president of Ecuador Jamil Mahuad will discuss "The Rise of the New Left in Latin America" Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. in Room 129 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building. The event is free and open to the public.

September 23, 2009 — Both Willett Street entrances to the parking lot west of the UW College of Law Building and north of the Fine Arts Center will be blocked beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the William N. Brimmer Legal Education Center at the University of Wyoming College of Law.

September 23, 2009 — Vibraphonist Greg Harris will perform Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.

September 22, 2009 — The opportunity for scholarly leadership was a natural next stage in Larry Hatfield's long and distinguished career. He is the newly appointed Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowed Chair in Mathematics Education Professor at the University of Wyoming.

September 22, 2009 — Having just finished her first year at the University of Wyoming in May, Kristen Young was looking for a challenging summer job that fit into her chosen major of criminal justice.

September 22, 2009 — Having just finished her first year at the University of Wyoming in May, Kristen Young was looking for a challenging summer job that fit into her chosen major of criminal justice.

September 22, 2009 — A $200,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will help create a database of the Eastern Shoshone language for the University of Wyoming's American Indian Studies Program.

September 21, 2009 — The eighth annual Rocky Mountain Rendezvous of Geoscience Students and Employers (RMR) will held be at the University of Wyoming from Oct. 2-5.

September 21, 2009 — The sculpture "It goes under," created by New York artist Steven Siegel, will be removed from its location along the Laramie Greenbelt Tuesday, Sept. 22.

September 21, 2009 — Gracie Lawson-Borders is the new associate dean for the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences.

September 21, 2009 — More than 50 University of Wyoming faculty and staff members took part in a tabletop planning exercise Tuesday, Sept. 15, to examine UW's preparedness for a pandemic outbreak of influenza.

September 21, 2009 — The University of Wyoming men's rodeo team made dramatic improvements from week one to the second, but the women's club took a major hit, failing to score a single point.

September 21, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance opens the 2009-2010 production season with Arthur Miller's "The Crucible."

September 19, 2009 — At its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 9, the UW Staff Senate began planning for participation in the Holiday Market, scheduled to be held Dec. 3 and 4, in the Wyoming Union.

September 19, 2009 — A University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science professor is this year's National Council for Examiners of Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) president.

September 18, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Sept. 20-26.

September 18, 2009 — The Globe Saxophone Quartet will perform at the University of Wyoming Fine Arts Center concert hall Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m.

September 18, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Sept. 21-27.

September 18, 2009 — The University of Wyoming on Monday, Sept. 28, will host a free forum to explore ways teachers and students can use technology to enhance the learning experience and connect in the classroom in new ways.

September 18, 2009 — The United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear cases for the first time on the University of Wyoming campus during UW Law Week Sept. 21-25.

September 17, 2009 — Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity will perform a public pledging ceremony for the first time in the chapter's 92 years at the University of Wyoming. It will be held at noon Sunday, Sept. 27, in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

September 17, 2009 — Comedian Lewis Black's Saturday, Sept. 19, performance at the University of Wyoming is sold out. Black performs at 8 p.m. in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

September 17, 2009 — The University of Wyoming's College of Engineering and Applied Science played a major role as co-sponsor and coordinator of a recent international water engineering congress in Vancouver, B.C.

September 17, 2009 — The University of Wyoming on Wednesday received confirmation that a student living in one of the UW residence halls tested positive for the H1N1 (swine) flu virus. The UW Student Health Service reports the student has recovered.

September 16, 2009 — Janine L. Gasco will present "Chocolate (Cacao) and Culture in Prehispanic Mesoamerica" at the 11th Annual George C. Frison lecture on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. in the College of Agriculture auditorium.

September 16, 2009 — Holly Whitcomb Henry, president of the National Community Pharmacists Association, will discuss implications for new community pharmacist roles in a reformed health care system Friday, Sept. 25, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 129 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

September 16, 2009 — Anne Sylvester arrived at Slade Elementary School in Laramie on a windy afternoon, where she greeted fifth grader Ote Plenty Hoops with a big smile.

September 16, 2009 — Industry, regulatory and academic experts and other interested stakeholders will discuss the potential future of uranium research and extraction in Wyoming at a University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER)-sponsored workshop Sept. 22-23 in Cheyenne.

September 15, 2009 — Nobel Prize winner J. Michael Bishop will discuss the discovery that normal genes can cause cancer under certain circumstances Friday, Sept. 25, at 2:10 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture auditorium.

September 15, 2009 — Private giving to the University of Wyoming reached $35.9 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, exceeding the goal of $35 million.

September 15, 2009 — The fourth annual Reel Rock Film Tour comes to the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture auditorium Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

September 15, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

September 15, 2009 — The University of Wyoming's annual Constitution Day observance will include a town hall-style meeting with Albany County legislators, a Constitution Bee with cash prizes and an information table in the Wyoming Union breezeway.

September 15, 2009 — Even with nearly 100 percent of its scoring gone through graduation, the University of Wyoming women's team started the new rodeo season where its national championship counterparts left off -- at the top of the standings.

September 14, 2009 — Frank Warren, founder of the popular community mail art project "PostSecret," will speak at the University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences auditorium Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m.

September 14, 2009 — Pete Simi, the University of Wyoming Department of Criminal Justice 2009 William D. Griffith speaker, will discuss the White Power Movement and hate culture Thursday, Sept. 17, at 1:20 in Room 306 of the UW Classroom Building.

September 14, 2009 — University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan on Tuesday will finalize UW's Climate Action Plan and submit it to the campus community and the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).

September 14, 2009 — To help students prepare for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), the University of Wyoming College of Law will offer prep courses and mock tests four times throughout the year.

September 14, 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.

September 13, 2009 — University of Wyoming trustees on Friday approved retirements with emeriti designations and retirements of academic professionals and acknowledged resignations of faculty and academic professionals.

September 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming American Heritage Center's Alan K. Simpson Institute for Western Politics and Leadership is paying tribute to the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy through rebroadcast of three episodes of "Face-Off."

September 11, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Sept. 13-19.

September 11, 2009 — Existing governments and institutions are increasingly powerless to cope with an international series of crises driven by human activity, warns a group of eminent environmental scientists and economists, including a University of Wyoming professor.

September 11, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 14-20 at the University of Wyoming:

September 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Stands Up! comedy show will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. on the first floor of the Wyoming Union by the Gardens. The show is free and open to the public.

September 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees on Friday approved the following personnel items:

September 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees on Friday approved the following personnel items:

September 11, 2009 — University of Wyoming trustees on Friday approved retirements with emeriti designations and retirements of academic professionals and acknowledged resignations of faculty and academic professionals.

September 11, 2009 — At its regular business meeting today (Friday), the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees extended President Tom Buchanan's contract through June 30, 2012. His current contract was set to expire June 30, 2011.

September 11, 2009 — At its regular business meeting today (Friday), the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees extended President Tom Buchanan's contract through June 30, 2012. His current contract was set to expire June 30, 2011.

September 10, 2009 — Students and scholars from Wyoming, the nation and the world will reap the benefits offered by the new Cheney International Center dedicated today at the University of Wyoming.

September 9, 2009 — University of Wyoming rodeo Coach George Howard is not too concerned about any of the region teams this fall. It is his former Cowgirl, Nikki Steffes, who has him worried.

September 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter will induct new members Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. in the College of Agriculture auditorium.

September 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Club recognized its member Pooja Gupta, who recently graduated with a Ph.D. in molecular biology.

September 9, 2009 — As the University of Wyoming nears completion of the Cheney International Center, the naming of the facility is attracting the ire of at least some people who object to the use of the Cheney name. To date, UW has received several letters and a petition signed by more than 100 individuals who believe the university has erred in its decision to name the facility after the Cheney family.

September 9, 2009 — As the University of Wyoming nears completion of the Cheney International Center, the naming of the facility is attracting the ire of at least some people who object to the use of the Cheney name. To date, UW has received several letters and a petition signed by more than 100 individuals who believe the university has erred in its decision to name the facility after the Cheney family.

September 9, 2009 — Religious history scholar Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp will speak about Mormon temple dedications Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Education auditorium. A reception and light refreshments will follow.

September 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming will host the third annual "ReVisioning the (W)hole" conference from Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

September 8, 2009 — Departments that have Work-Study allotments should be in the final steps of hiring students, says Nancy Olson, UW Department of Human Resources employment manager.

September 8, 2009 — Jason Shogren, UW's Stroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management in the Department of Economics and Finance, recently was named a fellow of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). It is the association's most prestigious honor, according to the AAEA Web site.

September 8, 2009 — Jason Shogren, UW's Stroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management in the Department of Economics and Finance, recently was named a fellow of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). It is the association's most prestigious honor, according to the AAEA Web site.

September 8, 2009 — The new head of the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Wyoming has returned to his roots.

September 8, 2009 — The new head of the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Wyoming has returned to his roots.

September 8, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 8-13 at the University of Wyoming:

September 8, 2009 — The University of Wyoming International Studies program, in partnership with Central Wyoming College (CWC) in Riverton, has received a $405,000 grant to promote course development in international studies, second-language instruction and global awareness at Wyoming colleges.

September 8, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Cap and Gown chapter won three major awards at the recent 2009 Mortar Board National Conference.

September 8, 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. By Bruce Morse, WSBDC Region II director

September 4, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Sept. 6-12

September 4, 2009 — A resource fair is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Coe Library rooms 216 and 218.

September 4, 2009 — Selected paintings by a life-long Laramie resident who created hundreds of Wyoming landscapes during her 88 years will be shown Sept. 8-25 at the University of Wyoming's Centennial Complex Gallery at 2111 Willett Drive.

September 4, 2009 — University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan will discuss key issues facing the university and outline future plans during the Fall Convocation Thursday, Sept. 10, from 3-5 p.m. in the Wyoming Union ballroom

September 4, 2009 — Molina Soleil and Aju, a hip-hop/eclectic duo, will perform Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

September 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will open four new exhibitions with a reception Friday, Sept. 11, from 6-8 p.m

September 4, 2009 — Members of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will conduct their September meeting beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, in Room 506 of Coe Library.

September 3, 2009 — Long time University of Wyoming benefactors Brainerd "Nip" and Anne Mears of Laramie have contributed $570,000 to establish an endowment to support the UW Geological Museum. Matched by the state of Wyoming, the $1.14 million endowment will elevate the museum's national prominence in geological research and education.

September 3, 2009 — Long time University of Wyoming benefactors Brainerd "Nip" and Anne Mears of Laramie have contributed $570,000 to establish an endowment to support the UW Geological Museum. Matched by the state of Wyoming, the $1.14 million endowment will elevate the museum's national prominence in geological research and education.

September 3, 2009 — A University of Wyoming policy debate team has been invited to the prestigious Las Vegas Round Robin tournament scheduled Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

September 3, 2009 — University of Wyoming offices will be closed and classes dismissed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Regular hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.

September 3, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

September 3, 2009 — University of Wyoming students will have an opportunity to work with community agencies on various service projects around Laramie during "Volunteers in Action Day" Saturday, Sept. 19. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. in Simpson Plaza and will return around 3 p.m., with lunch and T-shirts provided.

September 2, 2009 — An information session on helping children of India's poor will be presented Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. in Room 129 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

September 2, 2009 — As the University of Wyoming nears completion of the Cheney International Center, the naming of the facility is attracting the ire of at least some people who object to the use of the Cheney name. To date, UW has received several letters and a petition signed by more than 100 individuals who believe the university has erred in its decision to name the facility after the Cheney family.

September 2, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Outdoor Program will offer a free program from October through April designed to increase competence in leadership and backcountry skills.

September 2, 2009 — Nominations for 2010 University of Wyoming honorary degrees are due to the President's Office by Oct. 23, 2009.

September 1, 2009 — A night of stand-up, improv and sketch comedy can be seen Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 8 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.

September 1, 2009 — A national expert in the areas of membrane processes and water chemistry will give the 2009-2010 Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Distinguished Lecture Wednesday, Sept. 9, at noon in Room 310 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

September 1, 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.

September 1, 2009 — A monthly look at the night skies of Wyoming, written by Ron Canterna, professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Physics and Astronomy.