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October 30, 2009 — A panel discussion commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Black 14 incident is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, from noon-2 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union's Skylight Lounge.

October 30, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Nov. 1-7

October 30, 2009 — Fall enrollment at the University of Wyoming is up about 3.6 percent, bolstered by a significant increase in new transfer students.

October 30, 2009 — The Guggenheim Grotto from Dublin Ireland will perform a free concert Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union ballroom.

October 30, 2009 — UW faculty and staff members have an opportunity to share ideas that will be helpful in determining future challenges and opportunities to promote the social, economic and environmental development of Laramie with minimal costs to the community.

October 30, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Nov. 2-8.

October 29, 2009 — Zombies, headless scarecrows, and demented clowns will haunt the halls of the University of Wyoming's Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house this Halloween season.

October 29, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Luso-Brazilian Club will host "Noite Brasileira, An Evening of Brazilian Music and Dance" Sunday, Nov. 8, from 6-10 p.m. in the Wyoming Union ballroom.

October 29, 2009 — Do you know you can save $480 next year through the State's Healthier Wyoming Insurance Premium Discount program? I want each of you to consider participating. Here's how:

October 29, 2009 — Wyoming residents and journalists will discuss current events in a new program offered by the Wyoming Humanities Council and the University of Wyoming Outreach School.

October 29, 2009 — Overcoming educational barriers for Latina/Latino youths will be the subject of a talk Monday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union East Ballroom.

October 29, 2009 — A University of Wyoming McNair scholar was selected to present her research during a conference in Kansas City, Mo.

October 29, 2009 — A University of Wyoming McNair scholar was selected to present her research during a conference in Kansas City, Mo.

October 29, 2009 — The University of Wyoming World Geography Team took second place at this year's Association of American Geographers (AAG) regional competition at Utah State University.

October 29, 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.

October 28, 2009 — For the past three years, while tuition for non-residents and graduate students has increased modestly, tuition for in-state undergraduates at the University of Wyoming has remained the same. During that time, with support from the governor and Wyoming State Legislature, we have continued to build UW's academic enterprise.

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October 27, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Polo Club will host its first ever polo game when UW hosts Colorado State University Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. at the Cliff and Martha Hansen Arena. Admission is free.

October 27, 2009 — The University of Wyoming-sponsored WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz and the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce will offer a Web site usability and critique class Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 1-3 p.m. in Casper.

October 26, 2009 — Potomac-Hudson Environmental, Inc. (PHEnv), in association with Potomac-Hudson Engineering (PHE), has been selected to prepare an environmental assessment, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for the Wyoming supercomputing center in Cheyenne.

October 26, 2009 — Teton Gravity Research will show its latest ski and snowboard film, "Re:Session," at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. There is no charge.

October 26, 2009 — The University of Wyoming hockey club, powered by Billy Ross (Superior, Colo.), Mitch Nelson (Sheridan) and Kenny Ainsworth (Casper), swept a two-game weekend series against Mesa State College.

October 26, 2009 — Wyoming Public Radio reached its $260,000 Fall Membership Drive goal Wednesday after only 39 hours of on-air fund raising

October 26, 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.

October 23, 2009 — The deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 4, for University of Wyoming Recognized Student Organizations to apply for a $3,000 grant funded by the UW License Plate Program.

October 23, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Oct. 25-31:

October 23, 2009 — The final opportunities to comment on the University of Wyoming Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) recommendations will be offered during workshops scheduled Thursday, Oct. 29.

October 23, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Center for Volunteer Service (CVS) and the Student Leadership and Civic Engagement office will celebrate Make a Difference Day by collecting canned food for the Laramie community. All goods will be donated to Interfaith Good Samaritan.

October 23, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1.

October 23, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance and the UW Playwrights will present "Heart in Hand," a new work by UW senior playwriting student Chris Browne.

October 22, 2009 — The New Frontiers Festival of New Music, sponsored by the University of Wyoming Department of Music, will feature four concerts between Monday, Oct. 26, and Friday, Oct. 30.

October 22, 2009 — The University of Wyoming will provide multiple ways for families to have a safe and warm trick-or-treating experience.

October 22, 2009 — Secondary education teachers from Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie will add new insights when teaching their students about the First Amendment and historical Constitutional issues.

October 21, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance production of "Seagulls in a Cherry Tree" is sold out. Very limited seating may become available each night on a first-come, first-served basis.

October 21, 2009 — A world-wide simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson's classic "Thriller" is coming to the University of Wyoming this weekend in two phases.

October 21, 2009 — Students in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture will compete against each other during the 68th Little International Livestock Show Friday, Nov. 6, in Laramie.

October 21, 2009 — "Cliff Hansen and his family through the years have made invaluable contributions to the unique character of Wyoming and this university. He has been a great friend and passionate supporter of UW, and we will miss him.

October 20, 2009 — A 4-H/youth educator in the Johnson County University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service (UW CES) office in Buffalo has received the Newer Employee Recognition Award.

October 20, 2009 — Members of the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy class of 2013 were given symbolic white coats during a recent ceremony.

October 20, 2009 — Both the University of Wyoming rodeo teams had solid performances in the final fall competition last weekend, with the Cowgirls making a significant bid to qualify for next summer's College National Finals Rodeo.

October 19, 2009 — A national environmental education association has presented its top individual award to Duane Keown, retired UW professor of science education.

October 19, 2009 — Members of the Pandemic Planning Committee will be available to answer questions about the H1N1 flu virus and hand out flu kits Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at a booth in the Wyoming Union breezeway.

October 19, 2009 — A local traveler panel is being created to report on the quality of information provided to travelers along the 1-80 corridor between Laramie and Cheyenne. People who frequently drive this corridor can join the panel to provide feedback for improving information in the future.

October 19, 2009 — The University of Wyoming fall Cultural Programs' concert series continues with The King's Singers, an a cappella ensemble, Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. This concert is being cosponsored by Laramie's Hilton Garden Inn.

October 19, 2009 — The University of Wyoming hockey club split its first home series of the 2009-10 season last weekend, winning in Laramie but losing in Cheyenne.

October 19, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Student Activities Council will sponsor the WYditarod service project beginning at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, at UW's Simpson Plaza.

October 19, 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.

October 16, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Oct. 18-24:

October 16, 2009 — University of Wyoming Art Professor Colleen Denney recently released her new book, "Women, Portraiture and the Crisis of Identity in Victorian England: My Lady Scandalous."

October 16, 2009 — With temperatures dipping and winter planning how to best sock the state, it's time for - planting?

October 15, 2009 — More than 30 speakers will discuss beef production topics during the XXI Range Beef Cow Symposium (RBCS) Dec. 1-3 in Casper.

October 15, 2009 — The Associated Students of the University of Wyoming Senate has voted to establish a $25,000 endowment honoring longtime ASUW Business Manager Lorraine Lupton.

October 15, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host its 17th annual benefit ball, "Gala 2009: A Highland Fling," Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom.

October 15, 2009 — The University of Wyoming equestrian club enjoyed a strong showing at its first western riding event of the 2009-10 season, placing 11 of 12 riders last weekend at Colby, Kan.

October 15, 2009 — A three-year grant to the University of Wyoming will help provide suicide prevention training and outreach support on campus and throughout the state.

October 15, 2009 — The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) will host the first Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) student symposium Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. in Room 1045 of the College of Engineering building. The symposium, open to students in all majors, will expose students to career opportunities in the mining industry through education and problem solving.

October 14, 2009 — University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan updated the Laramie City Council Tuesday at a work session on the progress of projects at UW.

October 14, 2009 — Campus Sustainability Day will be celebrated with a webcast from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the University of Wyoming's Washakie Center East Rendezvous Room. The presentation is free and open to the public.

October 14, 2009 — Nationally known artist James Surls will discuss his work Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. in Room 506 of the University of Wyoming's William Robertson Coe Library, followed by a reception celebrating the installation of his newest piece, "Rolling Flower."

October 14, 2009 — Kevin Connolly, who was born without legs, captures his unique world view and how people react to him in his acclaimed collection of photographs that will be on display at the University of Wyoming Centennial Complex.

October 14, 2009 — The Fray's Nov. 21 concert at the University of Wyoming is sold out.

October 13, 2009 — New Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint is coming back to the University of Wyoming for an encore performance.

October 13, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

October 12, 2009 — Gary Farmer and The Troublemakers, an American Indian blues band, will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct., 14, at the University of Wyoming College of Arts & Sciences auditorium.

October 12, 2009 — The University of Wyoming received top grades in two categorizes in an annual sustainability report card issued by the Sustainable Endowments Institute.

October 12, 2009 — Milaap, the University of Wyoming Indian student organization will host Diwali Night Saturday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

October 12, 2009 — Two-liter pump bottles of hand sanitizers are now available for distribution to high-traffic areas on the UW Laramie campus as part of a continuing effort to slow the spread of the H1N1 flu virus.

October 12, 2009 — The University of Wyoming hockey club, skating outside the Cowboy State for the first time this season, lost to the University of Colorado 8-4 Saturday night.

October 12, 2009 — The University of Wyoming has reached the $10 million mark in federal stimulus funding allocated to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal agencies to energize competitive research projects at major universities across the United States.

October 12, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance continues its season with "Seagulls in a Cherry Tree."

October 12, 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.

October 11, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Oct. 12-18.

October 9, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Oct. 11-17:

October 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming will join more than 150 theaters in all 50 states and worldwide in presenting "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later: An Epilogue," Monday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium

October 9, 2009 — World-renowned mountain climber Chris Warner will deliver the inaugural lecture in a University of Wyoming series named for a UW alumnus who died in a climbing accident in 2006.

October 9, 2009 — Six University of Wyoming students were selected as UW Gold winners for 2009.

October 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees on Friday authorized spending up to an additional $750,000 to complete architectural and engineering services for the proposed NCAR Wyoming Supercomputer Center (NWSC) to be built near Cheyenne.

October 8, 2009 — The University of Wyoming African American Studies Program has changed its name to African American & Diaspora Studies. The department will celebrate this name change with a traditional African naming ceremony Friday, Oct. 16, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Family Room

October 8, 2009 — Incoming University of Wyoming freshmen are required to have completed Part 2 of the AlcoholEdu course by midnight Monday, Oct. 19.

October 8, 2009 — In the coming days, the University of Wyoming hockey club's rivals are going to begin to hear the news.

October 8, 2009 — Ken Cook, retired railroad executive and long-time University of Wyoming supporter, will be the Grand Marshal of the 2009 Homecoming parade, with the theme "Same Ol' Cowboys, Whole New Rodeo."

October 8, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum is accepting submissions from Wyoming artists to participate in its statewide traveling exhibition service. The exhibition will be seen in museums, galleries, community centers, libraries and schools throughout the state.

October 8, 2009 — Deadline to submit nominations for 2010 University of Wyoming honorary degrees is Friday, Oct. 23.

October 8, 2009 — The fall Leadership Series for University of Wyoming students begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, and will continue each week.

October 7, 2009 — University of Wyoming alumnus and College of Agriculture graduate and adjunct professor Jerry Schuman has been presented the Medallion Service Award from the UW Alumni Association.

October 7, 2009 — University of Wyoming alumnus and College of Agriculture graduate and adjunct professor Jerry Schuman has been presented the Medallion Service Award from the UW Alumni Association.

October 7, 2009 — Three University of Wyoming graduates will receive Distinguished Alumni Awards during UW Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 10.

October 7, 2009 — Three University of Wyoming graduates will receive Distinguished Alumni Awards during UW Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 10.

October 7, 2009 — Two University of Wyoming McNair Scholars were selected to present their research to a regional minority organization in Denver, Colo.

October 7, 2009 — The University of Wyoming will host an energy symposium at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Park County Library in Cody.

October 6, 2009 — The state's Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission will meet from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Petroleum Club, 1301 Wilkins Circle in Casper. The meeting is open to the public.

October 6, 2009 — Novelist and short story writer Thomas King will read for the University of Wyoming's MFA Visiting Writers Series Monday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Family Room. King will sign his books following the free event.

October 6, 2009 — Two undergraduate scholars will share results of their independent research at the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences Keith and Thyra Thomson Honors Convocation Friday, Oct. 9, at 2:30 p.m. in the A&S auditorium.

October 6, 2009 — Dahl and Chance Nicholls are doing their part to keep the University of Wyoming men's rodeo team in contention in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR).

October 6, 2009 — Vietnam veteran John W. Fisher will give three presentations in Laramie on war, trauma and the healing journey home Friday, Oct. 9.

October 5, 2009 — Edward Barbier, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Economics and Finance, has accepted an invitation by the Czech Minster of Environment and former Czech President Vaclav Havel to participate in an international green economy forum Oct. 6-7 in Prague, Czech Republic.

October 5, 2009 — University of Wyoming faculty member Michelle Buchanan's research and support of Wyoming's early childhood education program initiatives received a major boost this fall when received the first Everett D. and Elizabeth M. Lantz Distinguished Professorship in Education.

October 5, 2009 — University of Wyoming faculty member Michelle Buchanan's research and support of Wyoming's early childhood education program initiatives received a major boost this fall when received the first Everett D. and Elizabeth M. Lantz Distinguished Professorship in Education.

October 5, 2009 — It didn't take long for the University of Wyoming equestrian club to make its mark in the 2009-10 season.

October 5, 2009 — Research conducted by a University of Wyoming graduate student shows the Cowboy State could experience benefits from national climate change legislation and a cap-and-trade system to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.

October 5, 2009 — The University of Wyoming club hockey team opened the 2009-10 season with a two-game sweep against Montana State University last weekend.

October 5, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Counseling Center is promoting Mental Health Awareness Week, Oct. 5-9, and National Depression Screening Day Thursday, Oct. 8, by offering an anonymous and free depression screening test on its Web site at www.uwyo.edu/ucc.

October 5, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Friday, Oct. 9, at 8:30 a.m. in the Old Main Boardroom.

October 5, 2009 — Wyoming Public Radio News Director Bob Beck is listed among the Washington Post's Best State-Based Political Reporters.

October 2, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Oct. 4-10.

October 2, 2009 — Lawrence C. Novak will deliver the University of Wyoming's annual H.T. Person Lecture in Engineering and Applied Science Friday, Oct. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1045 of the Engineering Building. The lecture will focus on sustainability of buildings and the design of the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building.

October 2, 2009 — Rose Rennell, a registered nurse at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, is the recipient of an award that enhances the lives of people with disabilities.

October 2, 2009 — The Happy Jacks, a student a cappella group at the University of Wyoming, will perform a free send-off concert Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center concert hall. The group will then travel to perform an invited concert at the International Arts Festival in Shanghai, China.

October 2, 2009 — Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dan Haley is the keynote speaker for the University of Wyoming's Keith and Thyra Thomson Honors Convocation Friday, Oct. 9, at 2:30 p.m. in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

October 2, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming from Monday, Oct. 5, to Sunday, Oct. 11.

October 2, 2009 — The person hired for a new position in the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service (UW CES) is directing his energy to ensure renewable energy and energy efficiency provide the maximum benefit to Wyoming citizens.

October 2, 2009 — The person hired for a new position in the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service (UW CES) is directing his energy to ensure renewable energy and energy efficiency provide the maximum benefit to Wyoming citizens.

October 1, 2009 — Montana sculptor Nick Lamb will demonstrate netsuke carving Monday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

October 1, 2009 — Of all the new competitors for the University of Wyoming equestrian club this season, Kari Randle-Bright was especially eager to talk about one.

October 1, 2009 — Cardiovascular, obesity and diabetes research and education in Wyoming will be bolstered by the largest single research grant ever awarded to the University of Wyoming -- $16.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

October 1, 2009 — Multiplatinum record-selling band The Fray will perform in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m.

October 1, 2009 — Students will play ping pong and drink water Saturday, Oct. 3, to help raise money for disaster relief.