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September 30, 2011 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Oct. 2-8 at the University of Wyoming:

September 30, 2011 — “Wanted: Cowboys of the West” is the theme of the 2011 University of Wyoming Homecoming, Oct. 13-15. Activities will include a speech by former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev, a dance, a pig roast and the time-honored parade and football game.

September 30, 2011 — For many who attended “Hydraulic Fracturing: A Wyoming Energy Forum” at the UW Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn this week, the work is just beginning.

September 30, 2011 — Tickets for students go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 5, for a performance by Ira Glass, host of the popular radio show “This American Life.” The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium at the University of Wyoming.

September 30, 2011 — These are among the activities scheduled Oct. 3-9 at the University of Wyoming.

September 30, 2011 — Fall enrollment at the University of Wyoming is at nearly 13,000 students for the second consecutive year as the university continues to maintain historically high enrollment numbers.

September 30, 2011 — In response to numerous questions from members of the public, the University of Wyoming provides the following information about former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev’s talk Friday, Oct. 14.

September 30, 2011 — Lacy Hooker didn’t think she would be living so long in one of the residence halls on the University of Wyoming campus.

September 29, 2011 — A free webinar explaining how Wyoming small businesses can implement drug-free workplace programs will be held from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.

September 29, 2011 — GEAR UP Wyoming (GUWY), a program based at the University of Wyoming, has received a seven-year grant worth nearly $3.6 million that will provide support to low-income 7th–12th grade Wyoming students through high school graduation and their first year of college. An additional $3.6 million will be provided annually by in-kind and scholarship contributions for a total of almost $7.1 million in funds.

September 29, 2011 — The Hathaway Scholarship Program, created by the Wyoming Legislature in 2006, has come of age. This fall the first Wyoming high school graduates who have completed the entire Hathaway "success curriculum" have entered college.

September 29, 2011 — University of Wyoming officials will explain their efforts to encourage college readiness and boost graduation rates during a series of public meetings beginning this week.

September 28, 2011 — Brooklyn-based jazz ensemble SPOKE will perform a free concert at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

September 28, 2011 — 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.

September 28, 2011 — The University of Wyoming’s chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has received the organization’s Gold Star Award.

September 27, 2011 — Wyoming residents will experience a rare opportunity to enjoy one the world’s pre-eminent dance companies when the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company performs Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

September 27, 2011 — A new study led by University of Wyoming Assistant Professor Matthew Painter provides the first evidence of a positive marital outcome associated with premarital cohabitation.

September 27, 2011 — Students from around the country say they were attracted to the University of Wyoming because of the university’s low tuition costs and financial assistance available to Army ROTC cadets.

September 26, 2011 — Peter Boie, the magician for non-believers, will perform a free show at 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

September 26, 2011 — Todd Surovell, associate professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Anthropology, will appear as one of four experts on the Discovery program, “I Caveman,” scheduled to air at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. Check television listings for local channel information.

September 26, 2011 — With just two rodeos remaining on the fall schedule, the University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team is hanging on to the overall Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) lead.

September 26, 2011 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

September 23, 2011 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 25-Oct. 1 at the University of Wyoming:

September 23, 2011 — Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, We The Kings, and special guest Cartel will perform at the University of Wyoming Friday, Oct. 28, in the UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

September 23, 2011 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 26-Oct. 2 at the University of Wyoming.

September 23, 2011 — The University of Wyoming College of Business is the first state-funded and higher education building in Wyoming to receive gold certification from LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). It is only the fourth business school nationally to achieve gold status.

September 22, 2011 — Innovation with regard to social, economic and environmental sustainability is the theme of the fourth annual Forum on Sustainable Business Practices at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

September 22, 2011 — A retired U.S. State Department official will assess the current situation in Latin America at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Room 1302 at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. The forum is free and open to the public.

September 22, 2011 — New information about Wyoming’s plant species and a set of tools to preserve the state’s botanical heritage are provided in a Ph.D. dissertation by a University of Wyoming botany student.

September 22, 2011 — Laramie artist Travis Ivey has begun work on the third installation in the Laramie Mural Project, an extension of the University of Wyoming Art Museum's public art exhibition “Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational.”

September 21, 2011 — A leading authority on Afghanistan will assess that war-torn nation’s future prospects during a talk at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in the University of Wyoming Education auditorium. The forum is free and open to the public.

September 21, 2011 — Wyoming agricultural producers, small businesses and rural electric cooperatives all outside of Cheyenne are eligible for low-cost energy audits and renewable energy development assistance (REDA).

September 21, 2011 — An exhibition from the American Heritage Center showcasing posters, props and other items from classic 1950s science fiction films is now on view at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. Admission is free.

September 21, 2011 — Recent University of Wyoming graduate Robert Weatherford has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to teach at a school in Spain.

September 21, 2011 — A University of Wyoming law professor will explain why many high-profile college football programs are being investigated and sanctioned for violating NCAA rules during a talk Saturday, Sept. 24, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 178 of the UW College of Law Building.

September 21, 2011 — The Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources and the Cooperative Extension Service (CES) at the University of Wyoming have released the second edition of a guidebook for Wyoming landowners to better understand the process of leasing private land for commercial wind energy development.

September 20, 2011 — Gordon Gray, the United States ambassador who witnessed the tumultuous revolution that brought sweeping changes to Tunisia, will speak Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. in Room 306 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

September 20, 2011 — Happiness and its dysfunctional and often hilarious pursuit is the theme of a new comic musical that will have its premiere at the University of Wyoming this month.

September 20, 2011 — "Religion Today" is contributed by the University of Wyoming's Religious Studies Program to examine and to promote discussion of religious issues.

September 20, 2011 — Panels and presenters will explore the practice of hydraulic fracturing at a forum designed to examine the issues surrounding its use in Wyoming, Sept. 26-27 at the University of Wyoming Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn in Laramie.

September 19, 2011 — With a lineup loaded with ropers, it’s going to be hit-or-miss for the University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team this season.

September 19, 2011 — Nominations for 2012 University of Wyoming honorary degrees are due to the President's Office by Oct. 21.

September 19, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Division of Auxiliary Services has renamed Transit and Parking Service’s transit system to “Roundup” as part of a rebranding initiative that coincides with the arrival of six new university-owned buses.

September 19, 2011 — University of Wyoming students have an opportunity to have fun and win cash during UW’s Amazing Race Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Wyoming Union’s lower level.

September 19, 2011 — With next week’s speech by Gordon Gray, the United States ambassador to Tunisia, the International Programs Office is offering policy and protocol guidance to all University of Wyoming departments and units planning to invite high-level dignitaries to UW.

September 19, 2011 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

September 19, 2011 — The Wyoming Retirement System will offer two educational seminars Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the Senate Chambers, Room 221 of the Wyoming Union.

September 16, 2011 — For decades, hydraulic fracturing has been used to recover natural gas and oil from unconventional geologic formations in Wyoming and elsewhere across the United States. In recent years, its use has greatly expanded, resulting in greater energy production as well as public concern about potential environmental impacts.

September 16, 2011 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 18-24 at the University of Wyoming:

September 16, 2011 — The Jalan Crossland Band will perform at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for the public.

September 16, 2011 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 19-25 at the University of Wyoming:

September 16, 2011 — The University of Wyoming is preserving the legacy of the late Malcolm Wallop, who died Wednesday at the age of 78, in two significant ways.

September 16, 2011 — Raghu Ramakrishnan, chief scientist for search and cloud platforms at Yahoo!, will headline the Wyoming Technology Business Center’s (WTBC) e2e networking program Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the UW Conference Center inside the Hilton Garden Inn

September 15, 2011 — University of Wyoming students have an opportunity to dine with one of the most influential world leaders of the 20th century, former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev.

September 15, 2011 — An exhibition reception and sustainability forum are scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the University of Wyoming. Both events are free and open to the public, and food will be provided at the reception in Gallery 234 in the Wyoming Union lower level.

September 15, 2011 — The University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges are among more than 325 organizations across the country that will share nearly $230 million in federal AmeriCorps grants funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

September 15, 2011 — Larry Fenster, a successful private investor and accomplished entrepreneur, will speak at the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) StartWest meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Sheridan Holiday Inn.

September 15, 2011 — The 10th annual Rocky Mountain Rendezvous (RMR), one of five regional job fairs sponsored by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), will be Sept. 30-Oct. 3 at the University of Wyoming.

September 14, 2011 — Stand-up comedian and actor Kyle Cease will perform a free show at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

September 14, 2011 — New Frontiers, a weeklong celebration of modern classical music and living composers, will run Sunday, Sept. 18-Thursday, Sept. 22 at the University of Wyoming.

September 14, 2011 — Two films about the Prohibition era will be screened Friday, Sept. 23, at the University of Wyoming.

September 14, 2011 — Innovative ways to use technology to enhance teaching and learning will be presented during the e-Volution Technology Forum Sept. 22-23, at the University of Wyoming Coe Library.

September 14, 2011 — Gerald R. Webster, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Geography, was among the contributors to “Atlas of the 2008 Elections,” a 320-page book that analyzes and maps the campaigns, primaries, general election and key state referenda from the 2008 elections.

September 13, 2011 — Comedian Ross Mathews performs Friday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m., in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences Auditorium. This event is free and open to students and the public.

September 13, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Carbon Management Institute (CMI) and industry partner Baker Hughes have finished drilling and collecting data from a 12,810-foot-deep stratigraphic test well designed to help researchers evaluate southwestern Wyoming’s Rock Springs Uplift as a potential geological carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage site.

September 13, 2011 — Jennifer Thompson, who mistakenly identified her rapist and sent him to prison for 11 years, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in Room 178 of the University of Wyoming College of Law Building.

September 13, 2011 — University of Wyoming graduate Mike Mackey, who has been involved in research and writing projects about the history of Wyoming and the western United States for the past 15 years, recently published his ninth book.

September 12, 2011 — Renowned cellist Zuill Bailey will open the University of Wyoming’s fall Cultural Programs series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in the UW Fine Arts concert hall.

September 12, 2011 — The state's Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Snow King Lodge in Jackson. The meeting is open to the public.

September 12, 2011 — The University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team can no longer sneak up on people.

September 12, 2011 — The 2011 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the University of Wyoming is now available.

September 12, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved the following appointments during its September meeting.

September 12, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees during its September meeting last week approved the following retirements:

September 12, 2011 — The Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association is seeking at least 50 volunteers to serve as jurors for an annual Voir Dire Competition (jury selection competition) for students attending the University of Wyoming College of Law.

September 12, 2011 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

September 9, 2011 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 11-17 at the University of Wyoming.

September 9, 2011 — The widely acclaimed Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company (BTJ/AZ) and company founder Bill T. Jones are the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance’s 2011-2012 Eminent Artists-in-Residence.

September 9, 2011 — September 8, 2011 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 12-18 at the University of Wyoming:

September 9, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Friday) approved a one-year extension of President Tom Buchanan’s contract through June 30, 2015, but Buchanan refused a salary increase.

September 9, 2011 — The University of Wyoming unveiled its blueprint for private giving opportunities for the 2011-12 academic year today (Friday) during a joint meeting of the UW Board of Trustees and the UW Foundation Board of Directors.

September 8, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) will host a free community GPS mapping party from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the historic Laramie Railroad Depot, First and Kearney streets in downtown Laramie.

September 8, 2011 — University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan highlighted the university’s accomplishments, strong workforce and fundraising efforts and praised the continued support of the state legislature Thursday during his annual State of the University Address.

September 8, 2011 — Acclaimed poet Camille Dungy will read and sign her books at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Second Story Books, 105 Ivinson Ave. in Laramie.

September 8, 2011 — University of Wyoming cyclist Jill Behlen was the top American finisher in the U23 women’s race last week at the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships in Champéry, Switzerland.

September 7, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will celebrate the opening of its fall exhibitions during a free public reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9.

September 7, 2011 — An agricultural producer, the owner of a wool fiber testing business, a donation of a ranch to the University of Wyoming and a long-time sponsor of research will be honored by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources during Ag Appreciation Weekend Sept. 9-10.

September 7, 2011 — Michael Barker’s perspective on the 9/11 tragedy is much more personal than that of most Americans. Within hours after the collapse of the twin towers, he was on a rescue mission at Ground Zero.

September 7, 2011 — Religious pollution is a common concept across the world’s religions. It is sometimes referred to as impurity or uncleanness and other times as guilt or sin. A recent article in the Taipei Times of Taiwan revealed a different notion of religious pollution.

September 7, 2011 — It was hard to imagine the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) without the University of Wyoming Cowboys. But it happened a year ago, when UW's full men’s team failed to qualify for college rodeo’s year-end event.

September 6, 2011 — Dueling Pianos will combine music and comedy at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

September 6, 2011 — University of Wyoming Human Resources will present its final HELP (Human Resources Employment Law and Policies) session Tuesday, Sept. 20.

September 6, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Staff Senate is seeking nominations for Outstanding Staff Employee of the third quarter. Nomination deadline is Friday, Sept. 9.

September 6, 2011 — Scientists from the University of Wyoming’s Carbon Management Institute (CMI) will present research on innovative techniques for identifying and exploring unconventional natural gas deposits at a conference in China beginning today (Tuesday).

September 6, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department offices, formerly in Merica Hall, have permanently moved to Wyoming Hall.

September 6, 2011 — A program that promotes sustainability of Wyoming cattle producers won a national award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

September 6, 2011 — Jared Baker’s summer break wasn’t spent on a beach or in the mountains.

September 2, 2011 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 4-10 at the University of Wyoming:

September 2, 2011 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 5-11 at the University of Wyoming:

September 2, 2011 — Poet Ed Roberson is the second 2011-2012 Eminent Writer in Residence in the University of Wyoming MFA Program in Creative Writing. He comes to campus Sept. 10.

September 2, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Police Department will hold its annual bike and abandoned property auction on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the north parking lot of the UWPD building at 1426 Flint St.

September 2, 2011 — University of Wyoming students have an opportunity to attend the Tony Award-winning musical “Les Miserables” Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Buell Theater in Denver, Colo.

September 2, 2011 — Members of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will conduct their September meeting beginning Thursday, Sept. 8, in Room 506 of Coe Library.

September 2, 2011 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

September 1, 2011 — Cartoonist and comic theorist Scott McCloud will give a free lecture at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences auditorium.

September 1, 2011 — Australian DJ Nick Bertke, better known as Pogo, will perform a free show at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.