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November 30, 2009 — UW student composers will showcase their original works during two concerts in the Fine Arts Center concert hall. The first concert is Tuesday, Dec. 1, and the second concert is Thursday, Dec. 3. Both concerts are free and run from 1:10-2 p.m.

November 30, 2009 — A renowned scholar, with the research background to lead the University of Wyoming's studies of chronic wasting disease and related animal and human disorders, is the newest endowed chair at UW.

November 30, 2009 — The University of Wyoming student Wyoming Anthropological Association is organizing a new toy and new clothing drive for children (ages infant-18) of the Lakota Reservation in South Dakota.

November 25, 2009 — The University of Wyoming and the AARP National Spelling Bee will host the Wyoming State Spelling Bee March 13 on the UW campus.

November 25, 2009 — One of the highlights of the holiday season in Laramie is the Holiday Home Tour, a University of Wyoming Women's Club event since 1992. This year's tour is Sunday, Dec. 6.

November 24, 2009 — Fall commencement ceremonies at the University of Wyoming will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5

November 23, 2009 — The University of Wyoming hockey club won two of three games last weekend at the Clash in the Corn, highlighted by a one-goal victory over the No. 2 team in the Pacific Region of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).

November 23, 2009 — A nearly $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will help the Science Posse, a group of University of Wyoming graduate students whose primary goal is to raise awareness and understanding of science, expand its offerings to schoolchildren across the state.

November 23, 2009 — A nearly $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will help the Science Posse, a group of University of Wyoming graduate students whose primary goal is to raise awareness and understanding of science, expand its offerings to schoolchildren across the state.

November 23, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum Store is getting a merchandising facelift from UW College of Agriculture students as part of a visual promotion and merchandising class project.

November 23, 2009 — Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, for Thanksgiving. Normal business hours will resume Monday, Nov. 30.

November 20, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the weeks of Nov. 15-21 and Nov. 22-28.

November 20, 2009 — Some 15,000 years ago, as the ice sheets melted away and iconic animals such as mammoths and mastodons began their slide into extinction, the North American landscape transformed into a novel ecosystem dominated by hardwood and spruce trees.

November 20, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Nov. 23-29.

November 20, 2009 — The University of Wyoming is exploring a public-private partnership to construct and manage a proposed new housing venture to replace apartments targeted for demolition.

November 20, 2009 — University of Wyoming trustees on Friday approved the following personnel items: Faculty Appointments: College of Agriculture Kristiana Hansen as assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Hansen received a B.A. (1988) in economics from Reed College, an M.S. (2003) and a Ph.D. (2008) in agricultural and resource economics from the University of California, Davis.

November 20, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees on Friday voted to increase tuition by $5 per credit hour for resident undergraduate students and proportional increases for nonresident undergraduates and all graduate students. It marks the first resident undergraduate tuition increase since the 2006-2007 academic year.

November 20, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Friday) authorized a preliminary design study for an indoor tennis facility that has long been included in the university's construction plans.

November 20, 2009 — To encourage University of Wyoming employees to make healthy decisions and to support the Healthier WY program offered by the state of Wyoming, UW President Buchanan has authorized a drawing with a prize of $100.

November 19, 2009 — Longtime geologist Gerry Forney has donated a decade's worth of data on oil and gas wells in the Powder River Basin to the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) at the University of Wyoming, a gift that will further EORI's mission to help Wyoming oil companies extract oil left in the ground after conventional production.

November 19, 2009 — UW pharmacy student Kendra Van Grinsven, Powell, was one of 18 students nationwide to be awarded the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation Presidential Scholarship.

November 18, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music Faculty Concert Series will conclude for the semester Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center concert hall.

November 18, 2009 — Donal C. Skinner, University of Wyoming associate professor of zoology and physiology, will discuss "A Biological Basis Behind the Fluidity of Gender, Sex and Orientation," Monday, Nov. 23, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Room 306 of the UW Classroom Building.

November 18, 2009 — H1N1 Flu Mist (intranasal vaccine) is now available at the UW Student Health Service in addition to the H1N1 flu shot. The mist can be used by healthy individuals up to and including the age of 49 years old.

November 18, 2009 — The Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing and the Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care Partnerships (WCNHCP) has received a $280,000 grant from the Wyoming Workforce Development Council and Department of Workforce Services Industry Partnership Solutions to address the state's present and future need for highly-educated nurses.

November 18, 2009 — The Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing and the Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care Partnerships (WCNHCP) has received a $280,000 grant from the Wyoming Workforce Development Council and Department of Workforce Services Industry Partnership Solutions to address the state's present and future need for highly-educated nurses.

November 18, 2009 — Nominations are now being accepted for the diversity award honoring Willena Stanford, a longtime University of Wyoming African American and Diaspora Studies instructor. The nomination deadline for the Willena Stanford Commitment to Diversity Award is Friday, Dec. 4.

November 17, 2009 — Syndicated Bloomberg news columnist Amity Shlaes will speak Monday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Family Room.

November 17, 2009 — Members of the University Of Wyoming School Of Energy Resources Energy Resource Council will hold their regularly-scheduled quarterly meeting Friday, Nov. 20, from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the UW Hilton Garden Convention Center.

November 17, 2009 — The United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Wyoming Student Chapter has partnered with McAlister's Deli, in Laramie, for one night only, Wednesday, Nov. 18, to create a community fundraiser.

November 17, 2009 — Several events are being held this week to highlight poverty worldwide and in Wyoming.

November 17, 2009 — Friends of Nepal at the University of Wyoming will present a free screening of the Academy Award-nominated movie "Himalaya" Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Education auditorium.

November 17, 2009 — Registrations are now being accepted for the University of Wyoming Alternative Spring Break 2010. Students can work on social, cultural and environmental issues both nationally and internationally.

November 17, 2009 — The University of Wyoming College of Law will offer LSAT prep courses and mock Law School Admissions Tests (LSAT) Saturday, Nov. 21, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Room 186 of the College of Law building.

November 17, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

November 16, 2009 — Dedication for the addition and renovation to the University of Wyoming's William Robertson Coe Library will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19

November 16, 2009 — Kenneth Foote will present the keynote address for Geography Awareness Week Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 133 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

November 16, 2009 — Donations are now being accepted for eligible staff members and their families during the Thanksgiving Day holiday food drive sponsored by the University of Wyoming Staff Senate.

November 16, 2009 — The University of Wyoming fall Cultural Programs concert series concludes with pianist Lise de la Salle, Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

November 16, 2009 — The University of Wyoming hockey club swept a pair of weekend games, highlighted by a six-goal victory over the top-ranked team in the American Collegiate Hockey Association's Pacific Region.

November 16, 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.

November 14, 2009 — The Douglas Bearcats won the 3A Wyoming state high school football championship Saturday, defeating the Cody Broncs 44-14 at War Memorial Stadium on the University of Wyoming campus. For more information on Wyoming high school athletics, go to http://www.whsaa.org/. For the game statistics, click here.

November 14, 2009 — The Guernsey-Sunrise Vikings won the 1A 6-man Wyoming state high school football championship Saturday, defeating the Kaycee Buckaroos 76-16 at War Memorial Stadium on the University of Wyoming campus. For more information on Wyoming high school athletics, go to http://www.whsaa.org/. For the game statistics, click here.

November 14, 2009 — The Sheridan Broncs won the 4A Wyoming state high school football championship Saturday, defeating the Cheyenne Central Indians 40-15 at War Memorial Stadium on the University of Wyoming campus. For more information on Wyoming high school athletics, go to http://www.whsaa.org/. For the game statistics, click here.

November 14, 2009 — The Sheridan Broncs won the 4A Wyoming state high school football championship Saturday, defeating the Cheyenne Central Indians 40-15 at War Memorial Stadium on the University of Wyoming campus. For the game statistics, click here.

November 13, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Nov. 15-21:

November 13, 2009 — Due to adverse weather and closed roads in the Laramie area, the University of Wyoming has canceled the Discovery Day event planned for Saturday, Nov. 14 on the Laramie campus.

November 13, 2009 — The University of Wyoming student organization The Good Mule Project will launch its new Web site, www.thegoodmule.org, on Thursday, Nov. 19. A Web site tutorial will be at 4 p.m. in the College of Agriculture auditorium and the launch party--including pizza and a live band--will be at 7 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Skylight Lounge

November 13, 2009 — Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium will hold an information session on summer internship positions available at NASA centers and in the aerospace industry Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5-6 p.m. in Room 142 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

November 13, 2009 — Southeast High School of Yoder claimed the 1A Wyoming state high school football championship Friday, defeating Goshen County rival Lingle-Fort Laramie 27-20 at War Memorial Stadium on the University of Wyoming campus. For more information on Wyoming high school athletics, go to http://www.whsaa.org/. For the game statistics, click here.

November 13, 2009 — The Thermopolis Bobcats claimed the 2A Wyoming state high school football championship Friday, defeating the Glenrock Herders 22-20 at War Memorial Stadium on the University of Wyoming campus. For more information on Wyoming high school athletics, go to http://www.whsaa.org/. For the game statistics, click here.

November 13, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Nov. 16-22.

November 13, 2009 — Members of the University of Wyoming Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board have named their "Top Profs" for the academic year.

November 13, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO), joined by French pianist Lise de la Salle, will perform Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center concert hall.

November 12, 2009 — The Wyoming Mining Association recently presented cash awards to three University of Wyoming students who developed innovative, practical and technical solutions to address design challenge questions.

November 12, 2009 — Members of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will conduct their November meeting beginning Thursday, Nov. 19, in Room 506 of Coe Library.

November 11, 2009 — AmeriCorps is helping to connect University of Wyoming students to their communities through Scholarships for Service positions.

November 11, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate & Kobudo Club concluded its first Yudansha "black belt" clinic in the College of Education building gymnasium.

November 11, 2009 — The Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) at the University of Wyoming will commemorate GIS Day (Nov. 18) with an open house, two presentations and a panel discussion.

November 10, 2009 — The University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences honored its outstanding alumni during a recent reception. Also during the reception, Fay and Roy Whitney were named Special Friends of the Year and UW Distinguished Alumna Marcia Dale was recognized.

November 10, 2009 — The University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences honored its outstanding alumni during a recent reception. Also during the reception, Fay and Roy Whitney were named Special Friends of the Year and UW Distinguished Alumna Marcia Dale was recognized.

November 10, 2009 — A renowned scholar, with the research background to lead the University of Wyoming's studies of chronic wasting disease and related animal and human disorders, is the newest endowed chair at UW.

November 10, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance continues the 2009-2010 production season with the premiere of "Six Songs From Ellis," Nov. 17-21 at 7:30 p.m.

November 9, 2009 — All five classifications of the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) football championship games will be played Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14. in War Memorial Stadium at the University of Wyoming.

November 9, 2009 — The Wyoming Admissions Officers (WAO) is accepting nominations for this year's Counselor of the Year award, which recognizes outstanding high school counselors.

November 9, 2009 — The University of Wyoming hockey club hasn't found its home-ice advantage at the Taco John's Events Center in Cheyenne

November 9, 2009 — Many events are scheduled during International Education Week, Nov. 16-21, at the University of Wyoming.

November 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 Wyom

November 6, 2009 — These are among the construction activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Nov. 8-14:

November 6, 2009 — Three landmark California housing projects after World War II will be the topic of the first University of Wyoming history department colloquium Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 3:10-4:30 p.m. in Room 155 of the UW History Building.

November 6, 2009 — The discussion about tuition increases at the University of Wyoming has focused in part on the need to provide additional funding for our libraries. As the UW dean of Libraries, I can offer some perspectives on the role our libraries play for the university and in the state.

November 6, 2009 — The discussion about tuition increases at the University of Wyoming has focused in part on the need to provide additional funding for our libraries. As the UW dean of Libraries, I can offer some perspectives on the role our libraries play for the university and in the state.

November 6, 2009 — Three finalists will perform during the biannual University of Wyoming Division of the Snowy Range Piano Competition Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. in the UW Fine Arts Center concert hall. Admission is free

November 6, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming during the week of Nov. 9-15.

November 6, 2009 — The University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center (AHC), University Libraries and Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) have been welcomed by the Library of Congress as informational partners in the Geospatial Multistate Archive and Preservation Partnership (GeoMAPP).

November 6, 2009 — The University of Wyoming fall Cultural Programs concert series continues with baroque ensemble Rebel, Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

November 5, 2009 — Submissions are now being accepted for a major research and information conference on water produced from energy development scheduled May 25-26 at the Hilton Garden Inn, University of Wyoming Conference Center in Laramie.

November 5, 2009 — New Orleans band Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes will perform a free concert Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union ballroom.

November 5, 2009 — University of Wyoming sorority Delta Delta Delta will serve flapjacks from 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, until 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, for its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

November 5, 2009 — An endowment fund to support the UW Geological Museum has been created, and a generous gift to that fund has been announced.

November 5, 2009 — An endowment fund to support the UW Geological Museum has been created, and a generous gift to that fund has been announced.

November 5, 2009 — University of Wyoming students wanting exposure to the opportunities -- and the challenges -- for women professionals are bringing in three speakers for a presentation Thursday, Nov. 12.

November 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance continues the 2009-2010 production season with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," the Broadway musical-comedy celebrating the mania of competition.

November 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming hockey club, off to a 5-2 start and ranked seventh in the Pacific Region of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), returns to the ice this weekend with three home games.

November 4, 2009 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

November 4, 2009 — The University of Wyoming women's rodeo team, winners of last summer's College National Finals Rodeo championship, will be honored at halftime of Saturday's football game against Brigham Young University. The game begins at noon.

November 4, 2009 — Wyoming Public Radio has expanded its coverage to residents in Rawlins, Saratoga, Sinclair, Encampment and beyond.

November 4, 2009 — Wyoming Public Radio has expanded its coverage to residents in Rawlins, Saratoga, Sinclair, Encampment and beyond.

November 3, 2009 — The Western States Energy and Environment Symposium Steering Committee, pursuant to 2009 House Bill 295, will meet for a noon debriefing teleconference call Wednesday, Nov. 4.

November 3, 2009 — The final Wyoming Health Fair at UW will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, from 7-10 a.m. in the Washakie Center East Rendezvous Room.

November 2, 2009 — Paul Dellenback is the new head of the University of Wyoming Department of Mechanical Engineering.

November 2, 2009 — Paul Dellenback is the new head of the University of Wyoming Department of Mechanical Engineering.

November 2, 2009 — An event celebrating the contributions of Wyoming's outstanding women leaders will be held Friday, Nov. 13, from 4-9 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn and University of Wyoming Conference Center. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m.

November 2, 2009 — David Gruen, director of student financial aid at the University of Wyoming, has been appointed to the Student Financial Aid Advisory Committee -- a national organization that provides expertise on student aid to Congress and the secretary of education.

November 2, 2009 — David Gruen, director of student financial aid at the University of Wyoming, has been appointed to the Student Financial Aid Advisory Committee -- a national organization that provides expertise on student aid to Congress and the secretary of education.

November 2, 2009 — A one-day conference at the University of Wyoming Friday, Nov. 6, will examine new developments in resolving conflicts between landowners and mineral rights holders.