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September 30, 2013 — Farrell Rapp, research services coordinator in the University of Wyoming Research Office, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) Board of Directors.

September 30, 2013 — Maggie Farrell, University of Wyoming libraries dean, is one of two candidates for the 2015-16 presidency of the American Library Association (ALA).

September 30, 2013 — Telluride’s Mountainfilm on Tour Festival will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Gryphon Theater in the Laramie Plains Civic Center, located at 710 E. Garfield St. A film for children can be seen at 1 p.m. Saturday. The showings are free and open to the public.

September 30, 2013 — Donna Cuin, horticultural program associate in the Natrona County office of University of Wyoming Extension, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA).

September 30, 2013 — Now that’s the type of performance University of Wyoming Coach George Howard has waited for all season.

September 30, 2013 — The 2013 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the University of Wyoming is now available.

September 30, 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.

September 27, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 29-Oct. 5 at the University of Wyoming:

September 27, 2013 — Heather Maggs, senior national speaker of “Girls Fight Back,” will teach and demonstrate safety and self-defense for interested women Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

September 27, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled Sept. 30-Oct. 6 at the University of Wyoming:

September 27, 2013 — Marjorie MacGregor wants to manage coyotes through better chemistry.

September 26, 2013 — A 5K fun run or walk to support the University of Wyoming’s Veteran Services Center is set for Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10:30 a.m. The race starts at the Washakie Center green area.

September 26, 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.

September 26, 2013 — University of Wyoming President Bob Sternberg and his family will open the doors of their home to the public during a community open house Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1-4 p.m.

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

September 26, 2013 — A guest solo pianist continues the University of Wyoming Department of Music fall Faculty Recital Series at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The event is free and open to the public.

September 26, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra presents its opening night concert Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

September 25, 2013 — Award-winning author and poet Sherman Alexie will lecture and sign books Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

September 25, 2013 — Engineering challenges during the historic D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, are the focus of a lecture Monday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. in Room 1045 of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering Building.

September 25, 2013 — Grammy Award-winning mandolin soloist Chris Thile opens the University of Wyoming Cultural Programs fall concert series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

September 25, 2013 — A lack of state funding for employee pay raises over the past four years has resulted in a steady increase in the number of University of Wyoming faculty members leaving for other institutions. Those departures represent an immeasurable loss of expertise, harming the university’s ability to fulfill its land-grant mission of teaching, research and service.

September 25, 2013 — Even though the generation of electricity through wind power has increased nationally and worldwide, many challenges -- including reliability, overall wind farm performance and offshore wind -- still exist.

September 24, 2013 — The 11th annual Diwali Night at the University of Wyoming features an evening of Indian culture including music, performances and a fashion show at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. A free dinner, with tickets required, is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

September 24, 2013 — A renowned researcher on the neuroscience of learning will visit the University of Wyoming Oct. 1-2 as the featured scholar at the College of Education’s 2013 Ellbogen Symposium for Teaching and Learning.

September 24, 2013 — An organizational meeting for a new University of Wyoming student organization that celebrates and promotes disability awareness and access is set for Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. in Room 215 of the UW Classroom Building.

September 24, 2013 — Pope Francis is an impressive guy. Impressive not in the sense of his “wow” factor, coolness, charisma or even power, but impressive in his calm inner humility. It is not what he shouts that is gripping, but what he speaks in a whisper (to borrow Frank Bruni’s characterization).

September 24, 2013 — A bevy of bridesmaids runs riot during Alan Ball’s wedding reception in “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Oct. 1-5, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 6, at the University of Wyoming’s Buchanan Center for Performing Arts Studio Theatre.

September 23, 2013 — University of Wyoming writer-in-residence Mark Jenkins will present “Climbing Everest” Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. in Casper College’s Wold Physical Science Building Room 103. The event is free and open to the public.

September 23, 2013 — “This is the West … Forever Brown and Gold" is the theme of the 2013 University of Wyoming Homecoming, Oct. 5-12.

September 23, 2013 — Since starting work at the University of Wyoming in July, President Bob Sternberg has held two “town meetings” on campus to answer questions and articulate his vision for the university. Another such meeting is planned for early October.

September 23, 2013 — Friday, Oct. 4, is the deadline to submit applications to participate in the University of Wyoming’s annual Homecoming parade.

September 23, 2013 — The University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team rebounded from a tough opening weekend to split second place at the Chadron State College rodeo in Crawford, Neb.

September 23, 2013 — Since starting work at the University of Wyoming in July, President Bob Sternberg has held two “town meetings” on campus to answer questions and articulate his vision for the university. Another such meeting is planned for early October.

September 23, 2013 — Services and resources to support faculty will be among the topics explained during the UW Research and Economic Development Office new faculty orientation session Thursday, Oct. 3, in Room 214 of the UW Classroom Building.

September 23, 2013 — Martha Hanscom, University of Wyoming Libraries associate librarian, is the recipient of the Wyoming Library Association’s (WLA) 2013 Distinguished Service Award. She will be honored Thursday, Oct. 3, at the annual WLA’s Conference awards banquet.

September 23, 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.

September 23, 2013 — Wyoming this week celebrates the continuing success of Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), a federally funded college access program providing students and families the support and resources they need for college success.

September 20, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

September 20, 2013 — Research conducted by University of Wyoming history students will be presented during a colloquium Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 3-5 p.m. in Room 24 of the College of Business Building.

September 20, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled Sept. 23-29 at the University of Wyoming:

September 20, 2013 — In the longest article ever to appear in Time magazine, Stephen Brill kindled a widespread debate over one of the nation’s critical social issues: the high cost of health care.

September 20, 2013 — James St. Clair is not your typical summer intern. The University of Wyoming doctoral student actually helped a company learn a new way to conduct its work.

September 20, 2013 — While Washington policymakers continue to battle over the federal budget, members of the millennial generation will come together Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the University of Wyoming to hear a presentation by former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson to learn about the nation's growing debt and how to pressure leaders for solutions.

September 19, 2013 — Aziz Ansari, Rolling Stone’s “Funniest Man under 30,” will perform Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

September 19, 2013 — Information about protecting and developing intellectual property will be presented during a meeting Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in Room W174 of the Whitney Building at Sheridan College.

September 19, 2013 — The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region 13 conference will be held at the University of Wyoming Sept. 26-28.

September 19, 2013 — The University of Wyoming is partnering with 12 other universities across seven states in the Mountain West to put clinical research into practice to address regional health concerns including access to care, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.

September 18, 2013 — A noted archeologist will explain new evidence about the activities of prehistoric men in North America during a talk at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture auditorium.

September 18, 2013 — An organizer of a conference that will examine the Affordable Care Act will be among guests on the University of Wyoming news and information program “Wyoming Signatures” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, on Wyoming Public Television.

September 18, 2013 — Presentations by world-renowned scientists and industry leaders are among the activities scheduled as part of the grand opening of the Hess Digital Rock Physics Laboratory at the University of Wyoming Friday, Sept. 20.

September 18, 2013 — University of Wyoming students will have the opportunity to thank the Laramie community starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in Prexy’s Pasture.

September 17, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum, along with the UW Department of Art and the Jentel Artist Residency Program, will host an information session with Creative Capital Monday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 111 of the Visual Arts Building.

September 17, 2013 — The University of Wyoming will launch its new nationally accredited Professional Land Management program with a celebration Monday, Sept. 23, from 1-5 p.m. at the UW Energy Innovation Center.

September 17, 2013 — It wasn’t the fast start out of the chute the University of Wyoming rodeo teams were looking for in the opening weekend of Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) competition.

September 17, 2013 — Youths’ relationships with criminal justice practices will be the focus of the University of Wyoming’s William D. Griffith Speaker Series lecture Thursday, Sept. 19, at 1:20 p.m. in the UW College of Education auditorium.

September 16, 2013 — As a young child, I performed miserably on the IQ tests my elementary school administered to us every couple of years. As a result, my teachers labeled me as a child who couldn’t really learn much. They treated me like I was stupid; I acted stupid; they were happy; I was happy they were happy; everyone was pretty happy about the whole thing. In fourth grade, I had a teacher, Mrs. Alexa, who believed I could learn. She treated me like I was smart. I wanted to make her happy, and I did. I switched from being a mediocre student to being a good one, and continued to be a good student thereafter.

September 16, 2013 — Two finalists for the position of vice president for administration are scheduled to interview this week at the University of Wyoming, and members of the UW community will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates.

September 16, 2013 — The University of Wyoming’s 2013 United Way campaign will begin Monday, Sept. 23, with a campus campaign kickoff at 4 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom.

September 16, 2013 — Helping hands are being sought for the annual Laramie Community Service Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.

September 16, 2013 — The University of Wyoming will join forces with the Laramie Beautification Committee and the city of Laramie this year for the city’s annual Community Service Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.

September 16, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved the following appointments during its meeting Friday, Sept. 13.

September 16, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees, during its Sept. 13 meeting, approved the following retirements with emeritus or emerita designation:

September 13, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

September 13, 2013 — A public forum regarding proposed service changes to the Gem City Grand bus route that serves Laramie and the University of Wyoming will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Albany County Public Library Wyoming Room.

September 13, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled Sept. 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

September 13, 2013 — In an effort to help reduce a nationwide maternal obesity epidemic, the National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year, $1.5 million grant to researcher Stephen P. Ford, director of the University of Wyoming’s Center for the Study of Fetal Programming.

September 13, 2013 — The University of Wyoming celebrated the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center in a topping-off ceremony Thursday (Sept. 12). The ceremony marks a high point in a facility that will serve UW students for generations.

September 13, 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.

September 12, 2013 — A solo piano recital continues the University of Wyoming Department of Music fall Faculty Recital Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The event is free and open to the public.

September 12, 2013 — A University of Wyoming graduate will be the keynote speaker during this month’s e2e Laramie meeting.

September 12, 2013 — Two and a half years ago, the Arab Spring erupted across the Middle East. In some countries, the people deposed their single-party governments in an attempt to bring about democracy. In others, the government prevented such takeovers. In Syria, the people’s protests degenerated into civil war.

September 12, 2013 — Last season, the University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team had high hopes, while the women had two returning club members with finals experience.

September 12, 2013 — For the second time in two years, the University of Wyoming’s nationally recognized men’s and women’s Nordic ski club teams have been invited to compete in in the World University Games -- this time Dec. 11-21 in Trentino, Italy.

September 10, 2013 — Goals for the 2013-14 academic year, an update on administrative searches and a meeting with Gov. Matt Mead are on the agenda for the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees Thursday and Friday, Sept. 12-13.

September 10, 2013 — A University of Wyoming doctoral student contributed to the creation of an application that allows physical therapists to monitor their patients’ recovery in real time and from a remote location. As a result of his computing innovation, Raghu Raj Prassana Kumar earned an all-expenses-paid trip to the Supercomputing 13 Conference Nov. 17-22 in Denver, Colo.

September 9, 2013 — Temporary fencing, closed sidewalks and parking areas, “keep out” signs and heavy equipment noise have become commonplace at the University of Wyoming in recent years, with major construction projects underway from one end of campus to the other.

September 9, 2013 — Need help promoting your performances, seminars, talks, special programs and more? Don’t overlook WyoCal, the calendar that provides an effective tool for students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and the public to stay informed about what is happening at the University of Wyoming.

September 9, 2013 — Dale Menkhaus, longtime professor of in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, was chosen to receive the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Andrew Vanvig Lifetime Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award.

September 9, 2013 — All University of Wyoming retirees and near-retirees are invited to attend the September meeting of the UW/State Retirees of Albany County at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at the Eppson Center for Seniors, located at 1560 N. Third St.

September 9, 2013 — The World Comes to Wyoming Fund is now accepting applications for grants of up to $2,400 per year. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15.

September 6, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

September 6, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled Sept. 9-15 at the University of Wyoming:

September 6, 2013 — A trio opens the University of Wyoming Department of Music fall Faculty Recital Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The event is free and open to the public.

September 6, 2013 — Teachers and students can explore ways to use technology to enhance learning and connect in the classroom during a free forum scheduled Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14, at the University of Wyoming.

September 6, 2013 — University of Wyoming students have a new pregame activity for home football games, thanks in part to new UW President Bob Sternberg.

September 6, 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.

September 5, 2013 — Navajo poet Sherwin Bitsui, an eminent writer-in-residence at the University of Wyoming this fall, will give a public reading and sign books at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in the Wyoming Union Senate Chambers.

September 5, 2013 — Robert and Jane Dorn and Chris Madson have received inaugural lifetime achievement awards from the University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute. They will be honored Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the UW Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center.

September 5, 2013 — University of Wyoming President Bob Sternberg will host his second “town meeting” for the university community Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 3-4 p.m. in the College of Arts & Sciences auditorium.

September 5, 2013 — For the past year, University of Wyoming water researchers, with boots on the ground, have used more than $1 million worth of new geophysics and hydrology equipment to map groundwater aquifers in the Laramie and Snowy ranges.

September 4, 2013 — A Riverton native and president of Farm Credit Services of America, and the owner of a forest products company headquartered in Hulett are this year’s University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources outstanding alumni award recipients.

September 4, 2013 — At the 2006 Winter Olympics, Sarah Konrad, framed against the backdrop of a large glacier, enthusiastically discussed the looming ice formation with a television reporter. However, the talk about the subject of her doctoral dissertation never made the airwaves.

September 4, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will celebrate the opening of its fall exhibitions at a reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.

September 3, 2013 — The University of Wyoming’s annual found property auction will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, beginning at 4 p.m. at the UWPD parking lot, 1426 E. Flint St.

September 3, 2013 — University of Wyoming employees and all students will be able to attend the annual Consumer Issues Conference free of charge.

September 3, 2013 — A reception for Paula Lutz, new dean of the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences, will be held Monday, Sept. 9, from 4-6 p.m. in the A&S lobby and Quealy Plaza.

September 3, 2013 — Sept. 13 is the deadline to nominate someone for the UW Outstanding Staff Employee of the third quarter award.

September 3, 2013 — There is no Wizard of Oz offering solutions, but weaving technology and teaching along the yellow brick road could enhance learning for students.

September 3, 2013 — Strengthening support for faculty development and expanding outreach to Wyoming communities and schools are among recommendations resulting from a two-year University of Wyoming study to assess what UW can do to enhance international education in Wyoming.

September 3, 2013 — More than 350 geoscience students from across the nation met with representatives from 24 petroleum companies during last year’s Rocky Mountain Rendezvous (RMR) Job Fair. Similar numbers are expected at this year’s 12th annual event scheduled Sept. 27-30 at the University of Wyoming Conference Center and Hilton Garden Inn.

September 3, 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.