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July 31, 2013 — Folk musician Luke Bell will perform Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at the University of Wyoming Simpson Plaza.

July 31, 2013 — Ingrid “Indy” Burke, director of the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming, will present a public talk, titled “What does environmental change mean to you?,” at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody Thursday, Aug. 8, at 12:15 p.m. The free lecture is part of the Draper Natural History Museum’s Lunchtime Expedition series.

July 31, 2013 — In many of the recent moral debates in the United States of America, we have heard people call for a return to a more biblical America. With regard to many difficult issues, such as gays, abortion and marriage, some individuals argue that our society should simply “do what the Bible says.”

July 30, 2013 — The final day to see two exhibitions at the University of Wyoming Art Museum is Saturday, Aug. 3.

July 30, 2013 — Forty-six people from around Wyoming will represent their respective communities in the 14th Leadership Wyoming class.

July 30, 2013 — 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.

July 29, 2013 — Leadership Laramie is looking for leaders or potential leaders from the University of Wyoming community. The application deadline is Aug. 2, and tuition is free to UW employees.

July 29, 2013 — (This article was released by the office of Gov. Matt Mead.) In November, First Lady Carol Mead will lead a team of marathon runners in the ING New York City Marathon to raise money for the Wyoming Remember the 8 Endowment.

July 29, 2013 — A researcher who has studied cougar ecology in northwest Wyoming will discuss his findings Thursday, Aug. 1, 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.

July 29, 2013 — Having articles published by some of the world’s leading scientific journals has become almost expected of University of Wyoming Professor Edward Barbier. But even he was taken aback by the results of an international survey that ranked three of his articles among the top five publications in marine ecosystem services.

July 26, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled July 21-27 at the University of Wyoming:

July 26, 2013 — Rather than watching fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend in sweltering Atlanta, students from Morehouse College spent their time launching a high-altitude research balloon at the University of Wyoming and throwing snowballs in the Snowy Range.

July 26, 2013 — “Passing the Rock, Spreading Salvation,” is the theme of The Point Guard Ministries Festival Fundraiser from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in the UniWyo Sports Complex. The event is free and open to the public.

July 26, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled July 29-Aug. 4 at the University of Wyoming:

July 26, 2013 — A Wyoming firm has been chosen to build a new Indoor Golf Practice Facility at the University of Wyoming.

July 26, 2013 — A merit-based pay raise to retain top faculty and staff members, and key technology and facility upgrades, are part of a state budget request approved by the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Friday).

July 26, 2013 — 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.

July 25, 2013 — When University of Wyoming nursing student Emily Bandel first arrived at the Mayo Clinic to begin serving an internship last summer, she says she was “blown away.”

July 25, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, July 26, by teleconference to consider approval of the university's 2015-16 biennium budget request, the construction contract for the Indoor Golf Practice Facility, a right-of-way transfer to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, and two parcels of property acquisition.

July 24, 2013 — The all-woman band SHEL returns to perform its unique style of music during the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, July 31, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Simpson Plaza.

July 24, 2013 — Twelve students will present their research work during the 21st annual McNair Scholars Research Symposium Monday, July 29, at the University of Wyoming.

July 24, 2013 — A University of Wyoming research professor has helped solve the question of how old Mars meteorites are and when volcanism actually occurred on the red planet.

July 23, 2013 — Two walks describing the University of Wyoming All-America Selections (AAS) Display Garden are scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 31 and Sept. 4, both Wednesdays, at UW.

July 23, 2013 — The Bernard Osher Foundation recently awarded $1 million to the University of Wyoming to establish an endowment to support scholarships for nontraditional students re-entering the university.

July 22, 2013 — A memorial service for former School of Nursing faculty member Betsy Wiest is set for Saturday, July 27, at 11:15 a.m. in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

July 22, 2013 — Recognized by everyone for being friendly, punctual and willing to offer a helping hand, Wyo Hall custodian Bill Finnerty is the University of Wyoming’s Outstanding Staff Employee of the Second Quarter.

July 22, 2013 — All University of Wyoming employees are invited to attend an open forum discussion on workplace ethics Tuesday, July 23, at 1 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Senate Chambers.

July 22, 2013 — New discoveries involving Yellowstone’s giant volcanic system and potential earthquake hazards will be the topic of the weekly summer lecture series Thursday, July 25, 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.

July 22, 2013 — University of Wyoming Disability Support Services (UDSS) will explain its policies and practices and answer faculty and staff member questions during open house/meet & greet sessions July 30 and Aug. 15 in the MTC computer laboratory, Room 7 of Knight Hall.

July 22, 2013 — After four years of no state funding for employee pay raises, the University of Wyoming is losing faculty members at an accelerating rate and falling further behind average pay levels at public research universities.

July 22, 2013 — Close to 400 people from throughout Wyoming and 17 other states are expected to visit the University of Wyoming Friday, July 26, for the inaugural Picnic in the Pasture.

July 19, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled July 21-27 at the University of Wyoming:

July 19, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled July 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

July 19, 2013 — The Casper Area Economic Development Alliance and the University of Wyoming have signed an agreement for UW to operate Casper’s new business incubator.

July 19, 2013 — 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.

July 18, 2013 — The Magic Beans will perform their experimental-groove music during the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, July 24, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Simpson Plaza.

July 18, 2013 — Two University of Wyoming students received a leg up on their teaching skills this week.

July 17, 2013 — Two new murals by two Laramie artists are underway for the Laramie Mural Project, a collaboration among local artists, downtown building owners, Laramie Main Street Alliance and the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

July 17, 2013 — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following non-resident students at the completion of the 2013 spring semester.

July 17, 2013 — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2013 spring semester.

July 17, 2013 — The news coming out of Egypt these last couple weeks tells a dramatic story. Millions of Egyptians protested the authoritarianism of a political party that controlled not just the presidency but both houses of parliament. These demonstrations led to a military take-over and the appointment of a civilian government led by a high court judge.

July 16, 2013 — This fall marks the inaugural semester of Energy MBA courses at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

July 16, 2013 — A new University of Wyoming bulletin suggests to homeowners trees that will survive Wyoming’s climate.

July 16, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance’s Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival concludes with public performances July 24 and July 27.

July 15, 2013 — More than 100 regional law enforcement officers will participate in active shooter response exercises July 22-24 in the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

July 15, 2013 — pplications will be accepted through Thursday, Aug. 15, for the second University of Wyoming Leadership Academy, a program designed to develop and enhance the skills of current and future UW leaders.

July 15, 2013 — The effects of warming temperatures on Yellowstone cutthroat trout is the topic of the weekly summer lecture series Thursday, July 18, 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.

July 15, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Physical Plant will shut down the campus steam system beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, through 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19. Buildings connected to the steam system will not have building heat or domestic hot water.

July 15, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and board retreat July 17-18 at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Sheridan.

July 12, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled July 14-20 at the University of Wyoming:

July 12, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled July 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

July 12, 2013 — Photographer Gerald Lang and photographer/herbalist Jennifer Anne Tucker will present two public programs in conjunction with their exhibition, “The Botanical Series: Photographs by Gerald Lang and Jennifer Anne Tucker,” now on view at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. Both events are free and open to the public.

July 12, 2013 — 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.

July 11, 2013 — Water management, seed production, phosphorous in sugar beets and soil erosion are some of the topics to be covered at the University of Wyoming's Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) field day Friday, July 19.

July 11, 2013 — An Austin, Texas-based band, The Lonesome Heroes, returns to perform during the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, July 17, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Simpson Plaza.

July 10, 2013 — Tickets go on sale Monday, July 15, at the University of Wyoming for the Toby Keith concert Saturday, July 27, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD).

July 10, 2013 — John Oakey wants to make tissue engineering and regenerative medicine more effective and widespread for applications such as rebuilding damaged knee cartilage. The University of Wyoming researcher will soon receive a large funding source that will assist him.

July 9, 2013 — ExxonMobil has partnered with the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) to promote K-12 energy education in Wyoming.

July 9, 2013 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students on the 2013 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

July 9, 2013 — The University of Wyoming lists the following Wyoming students on the 2013 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

July 8, 2013 — Representatives from Devon Energy and ExxonMobil will be recognized by the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) for their outstanding contribution to improved oil recovery/enhanced oil recovery and the recovery of stranded oil in Wyoming at the seventh annual CO2 Conference July 9-10 at the Casper Events Center.

July 8, 2013 — John Tschirhart, University of Wyoming Department of Economics and Finance professor, received the “best paper of the year” award from the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economics (EAERE).

July 8, 2013 — Measures taken by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to curb wildlife conflicts in residential areas in Jackson Hole is the topic of the weekly summer lecture series Thursday, July 11, 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.

July 8, 2013 — Members of The Keep Girls in School Project at the University of Wyoming plan an Indian food cooking class Saturday, July 13, as part of a fundraising project.

July 8, 2013 — The call is out to the University of Wyoming community to help collect recycling materials during Laramie Jubilee Days that concludes Sunday, July 14.

July 8, 2013 — 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.

July 3, 2013 — University of Wyoming student Doug Balmain returns to play his brand of acoustic country blues during the Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, July 10, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Simpson Plaza.

July 3, 2013 — Free tickets will be distributed beginning Monday, July 8, for a University of Wyoming planetarium show scheduled Tuesday, July 16.

July 3, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled July 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

July 3, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum’s 20th annual Gala ball and fundraiser is at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, in the Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom. The theme is “Laissez les bons temps rouler” or “Let the good times roll.”

July 3, 2013 — As the Los Angeles Times’ author David G. Savage observed last weekend, the Supreme Court’s rulings on gay marriage, the voting rights act and affirmative-action admissions policies stem from a single legal principle. They aim to ensure that all parties receive equal treatment, whether they are individuals (in the case of marriage and university admission) or states (in the case of voting rights).

July 2, 2013 — Aaron Rodolph, president of Rodolph Brothers Inc. in Casper, recently received the Wyoming Small Business Person of the Year Award.

July 2, 2013 — University of Wyoming Army ROTC Cadet Margaret Edmiston, from Valencia, Calif., won first place in the female category during the 5th Regiment Army physical fitness test (APFT) at Fort Lewis, Wash.

July 2, 2013 — The call is out to the University of Wyoming community to help collect recycling materials during Laramie Jubilee Days July 4-14.

July 1, 2013 — University of Wyoming President Bob Sternberg issued the following message to all University of Wyoming employees:

July 1, 2013 — Pledging to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, legislators and friends to lead the University of Wyoming to prominence as one of the nation’s top land-grant universities, new UW President Robert Sternberg officially begins his duties today (Monday).

July 1, 2013 — Research into snake venom as a potential new drug therapy is the topic of the weekly summer lecture series Thursday, July 4, 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.

July 1, 2013 — Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed and summer classes dismissed Thursday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.

July 1, 2013 — University of Wyoming parking permits for 2013-14 can now be purchased online through WyoWeb.