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August 31, 2010 — University of Wyoming students have the chance to see the Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks for free Friday, Sept. 10.

August 31, 2010 — The University of Wyoming/Casper College (UW/CC) Center begins the fall semester with two new faculty members in education: Jennifer Forrester, assistant professor of elementary education and educational studies, and Keonghee Tao Han, assistant professor of elementary education.

August 31, 2010 — A monthly look at the night skies of the northern Rocky Mountains, written by astronomers Ron Canterna, University of Wyoming; Jay Norris, Challis Idaho Observatory; and Daryl Macomb, Boise State University

August 31, 2010 — The University of Wyoming Outdoor Program is pleased to announce that they are accepting application for this years Outdoor Leadership Development Series (OLDS).

August 31, 2010 — Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut's Sept. 10 concert opens the University of Wyoming's Cultural Programs' series that features a variety of world-renowned performers.

August 31, 2010 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

August 31, 2010 — The Albany County Clerk's Office will conduct voter registration during the President's Welcome Back Barbecue from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, at Tailgate Park. Picture identification will be required for everyone registering.

August 30, 2010 — Need volunteer hours? Want to meet new people? Interested in giving back to your community? You can contribute to the University of Wyoming's efforts by volunteering on the National Day of Service Saturday, Sept. 11.

August 30, 2010 — A regional professional association has presented one of its highest honors to University of Wyoming Registrar Tammy Aagard.

August 30, 2010 — A retirement reception for Barbara L. Kissack, senior project coordinator for Wyoming NSF EPSCoR, is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 2-5 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Alumni House.

August 30, 2010 — How (Not) to Understand India through Bollywood Cinema a special presentation on Thursday, Sept. 30 (4pm, CR 314) by Mir Ali Husain, Management Studies Professor, New York Institute of Technology and film lyricist What are the most controversial aspects of Bollywood movies? How have the plots and characters in Bollywood movies dramatically changed after India opened its markets and changed its film distribution system? How do these films mirror and reinforce significant geopolitical shifts? The talk will answer these questions and more! Professor Ali, who divides his time between NYC and Hyderabad, has written the lyrics for four films (Dor, Bombay to Bangkok, Ye Hausla, and Aashayein (which just appeared). He has been nominated for several Zee Cine Awards. Sponsors: Wyoming Council for the Humanities, Gender and Womens Studies Program, History Department, International Studies Program and International Programs

August 30, 2010 — Dawn Gould, the longest serving member of the Office of Academic Affairs, will retire from the University of Wyoming Sept. 3.

August 30, 2010 — The Fall 2010 Travel Grant Competition is now open.

August 30, 2010 — More than 200 people attended Friday's open house and grand opening of the Bim Kendall House, home to the UW Environment and Natural Resources Program (ENR) that houses the Haub School, Ruckelshaus Institute and Wyoming Conservation Corps.

August 30, 2010 — Four experts on the topic of freedom of expression will take part in Freedom of Expression: A Panel Discussion, scheduled today, at 4 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn.

August 30, 2010 — Most University of Wyoming offices will be closed and classes dismissed Monday, Sept. 6, for the Labor Day holiday. Regular hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) will resume Tuesday, Sept. 7. Coe Library will be open Saturday, Sept. 4, from noon-4 p.m. and will be closed Sunday and Monday.

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August 30, 2010 — Mona Gupton, office associate senior in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, and Diane Epler, office associate in the Division of Communication Disorders, each won a $100 prize in the last two University of Wyoming Wellness drawings for the 2011 discount challenges.

August 30, 2010 — 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 27, 2010 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Aug. 29-Sept. 4 at the University of Wyoming

August 27, 2010 — One of the top young writers, Rattawut Lapcharoensap, is this fall's first Eminent Writer in Residence at the University of Wyoming.

August 27, 2010 — These are among the activities scheduled Aug. 30-Sept. 5 at the University of Wyoming: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. -- A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Visual Arts Center at the corner of 22nd Street and Willett Drive. Thursday, Sept. 2, 4 p.m. -- Cowgirls soccer vs. Colorado College at the Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex. Friday, Sept. 3, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. -- The President's Welcome Barbecue and Fall Kick-Off Pep Rally, Tailgate Park. The event will feature a free dinner and pep rally featuring UW Football Coach Dave Christensen; and performances by the UW Marching Band, Dan-o, and Hackamore. Friday, Sept. 3, 9 p.m. -- Mentalist Chris Carter performs in the Arts & Sciences auditorium. Free. Saturday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. -- The University of Wyoming Cowboys meet the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at War Memorial Stadium. A more detailed list of public events on campus can be found on the Daily Planning Calendar at www.uwyo.edu/uwcalendar/month.asp.

August 27, 2010 — Twenty-four teachers from across Wyoming learned about the value of inquiry-based education at a weeklong workshop this month sponsored by the University of Wyoming's Science Posse.

August 26, 2010 — Help save a life by eating at McAlisters in the University of Wyoming Plaza from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7.

August 26, 2010 — The President's Welcome Barbecue and Fall Kickoff Pep Rally will be held Friday, Sept. 3, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Tailgate Park to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester and the Wyoming Cowboys' first home football game.

August 26, 2010 — A beloved family ballet, an original comedy, a vertical dance concert and a Broadway musical smash are on tap for the University of Wyoming Theatre and Dance 2010-2011 production season.

August 25, 2010 — University of Wyoming students volunteered to help Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County paint and put the finishing touches on two Habitat homes in Cheyenne.

August 25, 2010 — McAlisters Night 5-9 PM Tuesday, September 7th Come support the Be the Match Registration by eating at McAlister's! A portion of the proceeds spent at McAlisters on this evening will go to the Be the Match Donor Registration. All you have to do is show up and eat! The Be the Match Donor Registration enables individuals to register as potential bone marrow and stem cell donors. Each donor has a unique opportunity to provide hope for a patient in need. You could be the match that saves a life...

August 25, 2010 — Wyoming artist Neltje's solo exhibition, "Neltje," closes Saturday, Aug. 28, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

August 25, 2010 — University of Wyoming alumni and friends continue to advance UW through private giving. The UW Foundation has reported another successful year of gift contributions to UW totaling $29.2 million in the fiscal year ending June 30.

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August 25, 2010 — Accomplished Second City Theater alumni Rick and Laura Hall will show the new original short film, "Slice of Pie" at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, on the University of Wyoming Fine Arts Center Main Stage. The event is free and open to the public.

August 24, 2010 — An open house for the new home of the University of Wyoming Environment and Natural Resources Program (ENR) is scheduled Friday, Aug. 27, from 5-7 p.m. The Bim Kendall House is located on Fremont and 8th streets.

August 24, 2010 — The UW International Programs Office, in conjunction with the Provost's Office, announces the Fall 2010 Travel Grant Competition. All UW faculty and academic staff are invited to submit proposals for funding of up to $2,000 per project for travel that will further the goals of internationalization at UW. The deadline to submit to department and unit heads is October 1, 2010. For more information including both the call for proposals and the application, please visit the Fall 2010 Travel Grant website, http://www.uwyo.edu/intprograms/info.asp?p=446, or call Patti Flores at 6-3677.

August 24, 2010 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved all four agenda items -- including the fiscal year 2011-12 supplemental budget request -- during a special meeting today (Tuesday) by teleconference.

August 23, 2010 — With the beginning of a new semester, the University of Wyoming Police Department is reminding everyone to adhere to traffic safety regulations both on campus and in adjacent areas.

August 23, 2010 — As part of its Employee Appreciation Program, the UW athletics department is offering two football game ticket discounts to thank the UW community for its support.

August 23, 2010 — Gov. Dave Freudenthal has appointed Michelle Buchanan, associate professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, to the Wyoming Early Childhood State Advisory Council.

August 23, 2010 — Ceremonies in coming weeks will provide opportunities to participate in open houses, dedications and groundbreaking ceremonies at the University of Wyoming. Among the scheduled activities are:

August 23, 2010 — A free special presentation, Cultivation of Internal Energy, will be offered from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, in the Education Building gym. Tim Sheehan will give a presentation on Chinese martial arts, health and internal training.

August 23, 2010 — 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 22, 2010 — Were looking for a few good students. College is an opportunity to learn many new things. Add martial arts to your schedule. Develop yourself in other areas besides academics. Traditional Chinese martial arts have been used for centuries not only to develop self defense skill but also for health, personal growth and development. This quality of training has become rare. However, UW students, faculty, and staff, will have the opportunity to experience the real deal in Kung Fu training right here on campus. To find out more stop by the Wyoming Chapter of Modern Arnis table at the Vendor Day, Wednesday, August 25 from 10 AM to 1 PM in Prexys Pasture.

August 22, 2010 — Registrations are now being accepted for the 12th annual Wyoming Rendezvous Tour.

August 22, 2010 — A free special presentation, Cultivation of Internal Energy, is being offered Wednesday night August 25, 7:30-9:30 PM in the Education Building Gym. Dr. Tim Sheehan will be giving a special presentation on Chinese martial arts, health, and internal training. Dr. Sheehan a 31-year veteran Instructor of Martial Arts and Founder (in 1989) of Medicine Wheel Acupuncture Center in Cheyenne, WY, has studied Indonesian, Indian, Chinese, and Filipino martial arts for over 40 years. After the presentation, we will have a meeting for those wanting to apply for membership in the new campus martial arts club, the Asian Martial Arts Association. Find out how you can get involved. No experience is necessary but a work ethic and willingness to sweat are required. You can also contact Dave Claypool who will serve as faculty advisor for the club at claypool@uwyo.edu.

August 22, 2010 — Faculty and students returning for fall semester may not be aware that UW is no longer issuing pay stubs to employees. UW employees can now access their payroll information online.

August 20, 2010 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, by teleconference.

August 19, 2010 — Members of the University Of Wyoming School Of Energy Resources Energy Resource Council will meet from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and meet as the Clean Coal Task Force from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the UW Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center.

August 18, 2010 — Two members of the University of Wyoming Karate Club won medals at the recent 2010 Rocky Mountain State Games regional competition held at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

August 18, 2010 — University of Wyoming researchers will develop technologies to safely and economically store carbon dioxide (CO2) with funding announced last week by the U.S. Department of Energy.

August 17, 2010 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Aug. 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

August 17, 2010 — Residents have an opportunity to clean out garages and closets and help University of Wyoming international students at the same time.

August 17, 2010 — The University of Wyoming is again listed as among "America's Best Public Colleges" in rankings released last week by Forbes.com.

August 17, 2010 — Central Wyoming College will host a University of Wyoming-sponsored symposium discussing the global competition for energy Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fremont Room of the Student Center, Room 103.

August 17, 2010 — The Center for the Arts in Jackson will host a University of Wyoming-sponsored symposium discussing the global competition for energy Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Center Theater.

August 17, 2010 — Western Wyoming College will host a University of Wyoming-sponsored symposium discussing the global competition for energy Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m. in RSC 1302.

August 17, 2010 — Information Technology is seeking items to be placed in a time capsule that will depict technology and the history of IT at the University of Wyoming.

August 17, 2010 — Every year, national publications and websites unveil their rankings of America's universities and colleges and their faculties. The rankings range from serious to frivolous: Best Buy, Most Affordable, Best Public Colleges, Professorial Hotness, Party School, Most Exclusive.

August 17, 2010 — The University of Wyoming has moved into the first tier of ranked national universities listed in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group.

August 17, 2010 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

August 16, 2010 — University of Wyoming students, alumni, faculty and fans are encouraged to wear UW merchandise Friday, Sept. 3, for the sixth annual College Colors Day. The UW Cowboys open the football season against Southern Utah Saturday, Sept. 4.

August 16, 2010 — When groundbreaking ceremonies take place at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, for the University of Wyoming's new Visual Arts Center, a UW official says it will mark the beginning of an effort to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards for sustainability.

August 16, 2010 — Team UW received two major awards at the conclusion of Saturday's Race for the Cure at the State Capitol in Cheyenne.

August 16, 2010 — 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 13, 2010 — Liz Simpson, University of Wyoming Department of Special Education associate professor, has been named the first director of a center that will work to strengthen distance learning for all levels of education in Wyoming.

August 13, 2010 — "Cold War in America: Works from the 1950s - 1970s, Selections from the Art Museum Collection" opens to the public Saturday, Aug. 21, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. A free public reception for all the fall exhibitions is scheduled at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.

August 12, 2010 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Aug. 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

August 12, 2010 — A friendly challenge is on to have the most pledges for Saturday's Race for the Cure in Cheyenne.

August 12, 2010 — Two Karate Club members including instructor Ben Froidevaux (from Neuchatel, Switzerland and 5th degree black belt) and Harlan Post (a UW senior in Theater Performance from Apple Valley, CA and 9th Kyu yellow belt), were recently awarded medals in the Karate Event at the 2010 Rocky Mountain State Games regional competition held at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs on July 31. Results were as follows:

August 11, 2010 — Bolstered by a substantial increase in the number of students receiving federal Pell grants, summer enrollment at the University of Wyoming increased by more than 5 percent.

August 10, 2010 — Individuals from around the state are increasingly turning to assistive technology to improve their lives and their performance in school, a University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences official said.

August 10, 2010 — Wyoming Public Media's Classical Wyoming and Jazz Wyoming networks expanded this week with the addition of service to Thermopolis, Riverton and much of north-central Wyoming on KUWT 91.3 FM Thermopolis and to Cheyenne over KUWR 91.9 FM.

August 9, 2010 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) has named E. Gerald Meyer, University of Wyoming professor emeritus of chemistry, as one of its 2010 class of ACS Fellows.

August 9, 2010 — The deadline is Friday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. to register to join Team UW in the Race for the Cure.

August 9, 2010 — The University of Wyoming has been named one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the Princeton Review, which features UW in its annual college guide, "The Best 373 Colleges."

August 9, 2010 — National Association of County Agricultural Agents national awards were presented to a University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service horticulturist and a specialist.

August 9, 2010 — 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 6, 2010 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Aug. 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

August 6, 2010 — The University of Wyoming will host the third annual Mountain West Conference Student Leadership Summit, Aug. 11-14. The summit is designed to allow student leaders to build relationships and exchange ideas.

August 5, 2010 — When Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) student Yolanda Paylor arrived at the University of Wyoming to begin a six-week research fellowship program, she wondered how she would survive with no car and no means of transportation.

August 4, 2010 — Leading scientists from around the nation will debate the ongoing controversy over whether a comet impact caused rapid climate changes on Earth during a national meeting Aug. 12-15 at the University of Wyoming.

August 4, 2010 — An orientation session for the 11th Leadership Wyoming class is Aug. 5-6, at the University of Wyoming. Since 2001, more than 400 people from throughout the state have graduated from the program.

August 3, 2010 — Saturday, Aug. 7, will be the final day to see the University of Wyoming Art Museum exhibition "American Modernists in Wyoming: George McNeil, Ilya Bolotowsky, and Leon Kelly."

August 3, 2010 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

August 2, 2010 — How fish transformed to land species is the final topic of the summer seminar series Thursday, Aug. 5, 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 2, 2010 — A retirement reception for Merrie McElreath, executive business manager for the UW College of Arts and Sciences, is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, in the A&S lobby.

August 2, 2010 — An open house at the University of Wyoming's Laramie Research and Extension (R&E) Center greenhouse is set for 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6.

August 2, 2010 — 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.