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May 29, 2015 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 31-June 6 at the University of Wyoming:

May 29, 2015 — Hands-on youth activities in plant sciences and insects are planned for “Plant Adventures” Saturday, June 13, at the University of Wyoming Powell Research and Extension Center, 747 Road 9.

May 29, 2015 — These are among the activities scheduled June 1-7 at the University of Wyoming:

May 29, 2015 — As Wyoming prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary of statehood, a University of Wyoming conference will examine some of the important historical and cultural legacies that have defined the Equality State since Wyoming Territory officially became the 44th state admitted to the United States on July 10, 1890.

May 29, 2015 — 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.

May 28, 2015 — As a parent who raised two children with special health care needs, Sandy Root-Elledge is well aware of the importance of a grant to the University of Wyoming that will support Wyoming families of children with special needs.

May 28, 2015 — Greek mythology, the history of the space age and exploration of various planets highlight the schedule for the Harry C. Vaughan University of Wyoming Planetarium during June.

May 28, 2015 — Robots will one day provide tremendous benefits to society, such as in search-and- rescue missions and putting out forest fires -- but not until they can learn to keep working if they become damaged.

May 28, 2015 — Wyoming high school students participating in two University of Wyoming college preparatory programs are the recipients of Daniels Fund Scholarships, a competitive award that covers full college costs not met through other types of financial aid.

May 27, 2015 — Americana band J Shogren Shanghai’d will perform for the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, June 3, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. on Simpson Plaza. The event is free and open to the public.

May 27, 2015 — Moriah Miller believes more women should be interested in pursuing careers in technology.

May 27, 2015 — Enrollment is still open for a University of Wyoming archaeology field school in Italy this summer.

May 27, 2015 — Last week, Ireland voted overwhelmingly to legalize gay marriage. The vote was 62 percent to 38 percent, with all but one district voting in favor. Rural as well as urban districts, senior citizens as well as young people voted for legalization.

May 26, 2015 — All University of Wyoming faculty members are eligible for a new research grant program offered by the Biodiversity Institute. Full proposals are due by Tuesday, Sept. 22.

May 26, 2015 — The deadline to nominate someone for Staff Employee of the Second Quarter award is Friday, June 12.

May 26, 2015 — A University of Wyoming anthropology professor was interviewed for a segment of the five-part documentary, the “First Peoples,” scheduled to have its premiere Wednesday, June 24, on PBS television.

May 26, 2015 — A University of Wyoming professor says that efforts are being made to fight rampant corruption in Romania, a country that has a history of corruption and bribery in public procurement.

May 22, 2015 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 24-30 at the University of Wyoming:

May 22, 2015 — These are among the activities scheduled May 25-31 at the University of Wyoming:

May 22, 2015 — Divisions within the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences recently honored students for outstanding academic performance and potential to succeed in the health care field.

May 22, 2015 — A physician who has worked in private practice and as a family residency program director has been selected as the University of Wyoming’s director of medical education.

May 21, 2015 — Chief Washakie scholarships recently were awarded to 12 University of Wyoming students for the coming academic year.

May 21, 2015 — Inaugural recipients of a major scholarship established in memory of renowned University of Wyoming College of Education faculty member Joseph Stepans have been named by the award’s selection committee.

May 21, 2015 — Five new summer exhibitions will open Saturday, May 30, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

May 21, 2015 — Synth-punk band Slow Caves will launch the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, May 27, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. on Simpson Plaza. The event is free and open to the public.

May 21, 2015 — Researchers from the University of Wyoming have joined with colleagues in the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) to pursue research intended to provide new insights on geothermal energy and unconventional oil and gas reservoirs.

May 21, 2015 — A University of Wyoming faculty member led a research team that discovered a certain type of soil bacteria can use their social behavior of outer membrane exchange (OME) to repair damaged cells and improve the fitness of the bacteria population as a whole.

May 20, 2015 — The spring semester at the University of Wyoming may have ended, but nine UW College of Business students will extend their studies when they conduct some fascinating market research this week in Malaysia, Scotland, Portugal, Spain and Jacksonville, Fla.

May 20, 2015 — Seven University of Wyoming students are the recipients of Northern Arapaho Endowment Scholarships for the summer session and the 2015-16 academic year.

May 20, 2015 — Projects ranging from sage grouse habitat improvement near Gillette to conservation work at Devils Tower and constructing wildlife-friendly fences at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge will be conducted this summer by members of the Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC).

May 19, 2015 — Pins honoring their completion of a semester-long public school residency were presented to 21 University of Wyoming at Casper (UW-Casper) education graduates at a recent reception. The graduates then presented their mentor teachers with UW-Casper sports bags as a gesture of gratitude for fostering their growth as educators.

May 19, 2015 — A University of Wyoming graduate -- who has multiple degrees from UW -- is setting her sights on another degree with help from a local scholarship.

May 19, 2015 — Three graduate students in the University of Wyoming Global and Area Studies Program will present the results of their international field work Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Albany County Public Library branch in Centennial.

May 18, 2015 — The deadline to nominate individuals for the University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute awards is 5 p.m. Monday, June 1.

May 18, 2015 — Members of Mortar Board, the senior honor society at the University of Wyoming, selected UW staff members to receive the “Tip of the Cap” award. The award honors those who offered “exceptional contributions to the University of Wyoming and inspiration of students."

May 18, 2015 — Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.

May 18, 2015 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved the following personnel items during its meeting Friday, May 15.

May 15, 2015 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:

May 15, 2015 — These are among the activities scheduled May 18-24 at the University of Wyoming:

May 15, 2015 — Wyoming firms have been chosen as the architects/engineers for two major construction projects planned at the University of Wyoming.

May 15, 2015 — 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.

May 15, 2015 — The University of Wyoming Union parking lot will be closed to all vehicles, including the UWYO Roundup buses, beginning Monday, May 18.

May 14, 2015 — Buckdeer faced a career change.

May 14, 2015 — Andy J. Kulikowski II, a biology major from Atascadero, Calif., was among the seven finalists for the 2015 Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming’s (UW) outstanding graduating man.

May 14, 2015 — Casper’s Stanley DeVore, a physiology major with a Spanish minor, and Honors Program student, was among the seven finalists for the 2015 Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming’s outstanding graduating man.

May 14, 2015 — Jose Rivas, a criminal justice major with a minor in Latina/o Studies, from Gillette, was among seven finalists for the 2015 Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming’s outstanding graduating man.

May 14, 2015 — Laramie’s Mathias McCormick, a physiology and molecular biology major with a minor in neuroscience, and an Honors Program student, was among seven finalists for the 2015 Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming’s outstanding graduating man.

May 14, 2015 — The last day to see five spring exhibitions at the University of Wyoming Art Museum is Saturday, May 16.

May 14, 2015 — A modern classic about a spirited and lovable couple in their twilight years, an imaginative and powerful depiction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth, and a wacky new farce about living authentically and the meaning of life round out the 62nd season of Snowy Range Summer Theatre.

May 14, 2015 — Finalists for the presidency of the University of Wyoming will be publicly identified and brought to the state for meetings with the public and the campus community before March, the UW Board of Trustees has decided.

May 14, 2015 — Kyle Bochanski, a microbiology/Environment and Natural Resources Program major from Fairfax, Vt., was among the seven finalists for the 2015 Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming’s (UW) outstanding graduating man.

May 14, 2015 — Christian Bopp, a wildlife biology and management/environmental and natural resource major with a Spanish minor, from Waikoloa, Hawaii, was among the seven finalists for the 2015 Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming’s (UW) outstanding graduating man.

May 14, 2015 — “Breakin’ Through,” created by artist D. Michael Thomas, was revealed today (Thursday) in a ceremony at the University of Wyoming Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. The sculpture celebrates women’s contributions to Wyoming.

May 13, 2015 — Cheyenne’s Hannah Young, a speech, language and hearing sciences major, with a minor in disability studies, was among five finalists for the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

May 13, 2015 — Lindsay White, a physiology and Spanish major, and also an Honors Program student from Douglas, was among five finalists for the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

May 13, 2015 — An opportunity to research how geology affects the growth of the world’s biggest trees attracted Lindsay Arvin to graduate studies in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Geology and Geophysics.

May 13, 2015 — McKensie Harris, an animal and veterinary sciences major from Laramie, was among five finalists for the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

May 13, 2015 — Molly Markow, an art major from Loveland, Colo., was among five finalists for the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

May 13, 2015 — Top University of Wyoming College of Business students received year-end departmental awards at the recent 64th annual recognition dinner.

May 13, 2015 — The Pew Research Center for Religion and the Public Life has just released a new survey about the religious identity of Americans. The researchers interviewed more than 35,000 people so that they were able to provide results not just for the United States as a whole, but also for each state. This is the first time that a scientific study of Wyoming’s religious character has taken place.

May 13, 2015 — Residence halls at the University of Wyoming do not meet the expectations of today’s students, putting the university at a competitive disadvantage with competitor institutions, a consulting firm hired by UW has concluded.

May 13, 2015 — Approximately 500 female high school and middle school students from Wyoming will converge on the University of Wyoming Tuesday, May 19, to discover their potential future -- one that may very well include a career as a scientist or an engineer.

May 12, 2015 — A new exhibition of works by Wyoming artists will open Saturday, May 16, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

May 12, 2015 — The University of Wyoming at Casper’s (UW-Casper) commencement ceremony will honor 83 graduates Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Casper Events Center.

May 12, 2015 — Two students in the University of Wyoming’s Professional Land Management Program (PLM) have received scholarships from the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).

May 12, 2015 — Cowboy State fans have the opportunity to vote for the University of Wyoming as the Rocky Mountain and Southwest region’s top outdoor school.

May 11, 2015 — Mark Greene, who found his dream job when he came to Wyoming in 2002, will soon retire from his position as director of the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC). He will be honored at a public reception Thursday, May 28, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Visual Arts Building lobby.

May 11, 2015 — The University of Wyoming and Baker Hughes Inc., a global oil field services company, today (Monday) announced a $1 million grant to support research that will help ensure the future of Wyoming’s economy.

May 11, 2015 — The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) has presented one of its highest awards to Rendezvous Café, located in the University of Wyoming’s Ross Hall.

May 11, 2015 — A progress report on activities and initiatives at the University of Wyoming will be presented during the May meeting of the University of Wyoming/State Retirees of Albany County Monday, May 18.

May 11, 2015 — Each year, all University of Wyoming colleges recognize the accomplishments of outstanding faculty and staff members. The colleges honored the following individuals during the 2014-15 academic year:

May 11, 2015 — University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will observe summer hours (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) beginning Monday, May 18, through Friday, Aug. 28.

May 11, 2015 — The University of Wyoming has presented PIE (Promoting Intellectual Engagement) Awards to instructors who inspire excitement, inquiry and autonomy in first-year courses.

May 8, 2015 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 10-16 at the University of Wyoming:

May 8, 2015 — University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences commencement speaker Dr. Brent Eastman traces his inspiration to become a surgeon to a fatal train wreck that took place in his Evanston hometown more than 60 years ago.

May 8, 2015 — Middle school students from Wyoming and other parts of the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions will be transformed into star gazers and scientists during the University of Wyoming’s AstroCamp: Journey to the Stars June 14-23.

May 8, 2015 — These are among the activities scheduled May 11-17 at the University of Wyoming:

May 8, 2015 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on a wide variety of issues during its regular meeting Wednesday through Friday, May 13-15.

May 8, 2015 — A nationwide push to build energy-efficient homes spurred a group of University of Wyoming students to compete in a house-design challenge, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

May 8, 2015 — The Agricultural and Applied Economics Association presented its top national thesis award to a 2014 University of Wyoming master’s graduate for her research into fire suppression costs.

May 8, 2015 — Members of the University of Wyoming’s nationally recognized Nordic ski team are collecting unwanted items from students, faculty, staff and Laramie community members through the summer as part of the club’s annual Trash 2 Treasures fundraiser.

May 7, 2015 — It’s a question that Brenna Doherty gets asked quite often. She’s used to it and doesn’t mind answering, but some have a hard time believing it.

May 7, 2015 — Outstanding students affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming were recognized by the Wyoming chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta during its recent awards program. Gamma Sigma Delta is the international honor society of agriculture.

May 7, 2015 — An opportunity to achieve intellectual and personal growth for 84 talented sophomores throughout the state will be offered at the 30th annual Summer High School Institute (HSI) June 7-27, at the University of Wyoming.

May 6, 2015 — If it weren’t for the Hathaway Scholarship, University of Wyoming student Sally Rice would not be pursuing a double major.

May 6, 2015 — The Happy Jacks, the University of Wyoming’s resident male a cappella group, will close out the spring semester with a free public performance Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

May 6, 2015 — Ways to identify and manage insects that affect trees, shrubs and gardens will be explained during the Dirty Dozen Insects workshop Wednesday, May 13, in Laramie.

May 6, 2015 — Approximately 70 students will participate in the University of Wyoming multicultural graduation ceremony Friday, May 15, at 3 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

May 6, 2015 — Seven University of Wyoming at Casper (UW-Casper) students showed their appreciation for a generous scholarship at a recent luncheon.

May 6, 2015 — As a child growing up in Buffalo, N.Y., and Charlotte, N.C., Marlin Holmes asked a lot of questions. When his parents and grandparents didn’t have the answers, they encouraged him to find out for himself, often taking him to the local library to do research -- and enrolling him in summer science camps to further stimulate his interests.

May 5, 2015 — Post-hardcore punk bands Pianos Become The Teeth, Loma Prieta and Gates will perform Wednesday, May 6, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Education auditorium. The show is free and open to both students and the public.

May 5, 2015 — University of Wyoming faculty members who are interested in using the National Center for Atmospheric Science (NCAR)-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) in Cheyenne for their computational research this coming year have until Monday, May 25, to submit an online application to request a large core-hour allocation on the powerful machine.

May 5, 2015 — The University of Wyoming’s new agreement with TouchNet Information Systems Inc. will improve billing, payments, credit balance refunding and other student and parent financial services.

May 5, 2015 — Educators from across the state will participate in a workshop designed to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the classroom Saturday, May 9, at the University of Wyoming Energy Innovation Center.

May 5, 2015 — University of Wyoming legal and business experts will discuss key energy issues in a series of symposia across Wyoming and in Denver during May and June.

May 4, 2015 — Two researchers who are developing a Museum of Memory to remind the world of the horrific genocide that took place in Cambodia are being recognized with the University of Wyoming’s Award for Faculty Achievement in Internationalization.

May 4, 2015 — Students are used to interacting with their instructors face to face in a classroom but, for Mary Keller, the need to constantly find new ways to keep her students interested in her classes poses different challenges. That’s because she teaches online courses.

May 4, 2015 — Members of the University of Wyoming community and the public can voice their opinions about the process to select a new president at two forums today.

May 4, 2015 — A committee of the University of Wyoming’s alumni student organization, Wyo-gold, has selected biologist Mark Lyford as this year’s Outstanding Faculty Award recipient.

May 4, 2015 — After growing up watching their fathers rope together, and hearing stories about how their dads competed at the National Finals Rodeo, it only was natural for Brit Ellerman and Trey Yates to follow them into the rodeo arena.

May 4, 2015 — Union Fest, the annual year-end celebration for University of Wyoming students, is Friday, May 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Simpson Plaza and Prexy’s Pasture.

May 1, 2015 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

May 1, 2015 — Excellence as a University of Wyoming honors student in molecular biology and chemistry, service as a student senator and in other leadership roles, and work as a mentor to other students have resulted in the selection of Joshua Messer for the 2015 Tobin Memorial Award as UW's outstanding graduating man.

May 1, 2015 — Callie Berman, who will graduate in May with a triple major in geology, environment/natural resources and international studies, with a minor in Spanish, is the recipient of the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

May 1, 2015 — These are among the activities scheduled May 4-10 at the University of Wyoming:

May 1, 2015 — University of Wyoming College of Business students placed among the leaders in two recent business ethics competitions.

May 1, 2015 — University of Wyoming molecular biologist David Fay doesn’t much look like famous sleuths such as television’s Columbo -- no trenchcoat, at least -- nor Fox Mulder of “X Files” fame; there is no doubting-what’s-out-there Scully at his side.

May 1, 2015 — People throughout Wyoming and beyond are encouraged to electronically submit their thoughts to the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees regarding the process to search for a new university president.

May 1, 2015 — A reception for the exhibition “Experiencing Ice” will be Thursday, May 7, from 5-7 p.m. in Gallery 234 in the lower level of the University of Wyoming Union. The exhibition is on display through June 4.