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February 2016 News

UWs Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center to be Dedicated March 3

A building dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Wyoming’s recently renovated and expanded Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center is scheduled Thursday, March 3, at 10:30 a.m. The celebration will take place in Half Acre’s historic west lobby.

UW Center for Global Studies Logo Contest

The University of Wyoming Center for Global Studies is soliciting designs for a new logo as it continues to expand and engage in further outreach.

UW and Albany County United Way Campaigns Exceed Goals

Donations from University of Wyoming employees helped the United Way of Albany County exceed its 2015 annual campaign goal, with 386 faculty and staff members giving a total of $121,002.

Sexual Misconduct Training Offered at UW

A campuswide effort is underway to offer the training course, “Sexual Misconduct and the Duty to Report,” which is required for all University of Wyoming employees, including student employees and graduate assistants.

Body Image Awareness Week Events Scheduled at UW

Events promoting positive and healthy body image will be offered during Body Image Awareness Week underway this week through Friday, March 4, at the University of Wyoming.

UW Art Museum Offers Creative Activities to Celebrate March Art Month

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will offer several fun, family-oriented, free events for students in grades 1-12 to celebrate March Art Month.

Un/Modified Dance Concert March 3

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Un/Modified,” a collaborative dance concert, Thursday, March 3-Saturday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. on the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts main stage.

Finding Cosmic Easter Eggs in Space Part of March Planetarium Schedule

An Easter egg hunt in space highlights a series of programs that focus on the search for hidden gems in the sky at the University of Wyoming’s Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during March.

Campus Construction Update for Feb. 28

These are among the construction activities scheduled Feb. 28-March 5 at the University of Wyoming:

At UW, Future Teachers Wade Through Molecules to Learn Science Principles

Despite using this, and other engaging, hands-on activities to teach the principle of density to future elementary educators, Alan Buss routinely found that his students struggled to explain the concept. But with access to the University of Wyoming’s Shell 3-D Visualization Center, expert assistance

UW Trustees Plan Wednesday Teleconference Meeting

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during a meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, via teleconference.

UW Debate Team to Host Discussion on Wyoming Economy

A public debate and roundtable discussion on Wyoming’s fiscal health and economic base will take place Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Union’s West Ballroom.

UW Art Museum Will Host Lunchtime Conversations with Curators

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Lunchtime Conversations with Curators” Wednesday, March 2, from noon-12:30 p.m.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 29

These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 29-March 6 at the University of Wyoming:

Publication Ranks UW 71st Among 477 Public Institutions

The University of Wyoming ranks in the top 15 percent of the nation’s public colleges and universities, according to a new study by a national business publication.

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Grammy-nominated mandolin player Avi Avital opens the spring Cultural Programs series Thursday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Comedian Michael Palascak to Perform at UW March 4

Stand-up comedian Michael Palascak is scheduled to perform Friday, March 4, at 9 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom. Sponsored by Friday Night Fever, the event is free to UW students.

UW Students to Present International Research Results Across Wyoming

Three University of Wyoming students next month will visit Cody, Jackson and Sheridan to present results of their international fieldwork.

UW Saturday U Program Returns to Jackson March 12

Mexican-American workers in wine country, glacier exploration in the Wind River Range and church tithings for the Black Power movement are discussion topics for a University of Wyoming program Saturday, March 12, in Jackson.

UW, Department of Corrections Collaborate on Project with Incarcerated Women

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (DOC) and the University of Wyoming are cooperating on a project that may lead to a long-term plan to provide education and other services to currently and formerly incarcerated women in Wyoming.

Poet Matthew Cooperman to Give Public Reading March 4

American poet Matthew Cooperman will read selections of his poetry at Night Heron Books, located at 107 E. Ivinson St., Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

New Interactive Tool Offers Wyoming Oil and Gas Data

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) is making available to the public a new Interactive Data Platform (IDP), a Web-based, interactive mapping application designed to expedite access to publicly available oil and gas data for Wyoming.

African Night Dinner and Dance Feb. 27 at UW

African Awareness Week concludes with the 11th annual African Night celebration Saturday, Feb. 27, at the University of Wyoming.

UW Nordic Teams Prepare for Nationals with a Pair of Wins

As the University of Wyoming Nordic ski club prepares for the national meet in Lake Placid, N.Y., March 8-12, the two UW teams continue to dominate the region.

Hawaiian Punch Winter Tour 2016 in Laramie March 2

Free tickets for University of Wyoming students are available for the “Hawaiian Punch Winter Tour 2016,” featuring the bands Iration and Pepper. The bands are scheduled to perform Wednesday, March 2, at 8 p.m. at the Gryphon Theatre.

Green River High School Students Use Arduinos to Monitor Movement of Invasive Fish

A little gizmo provided by the University of Wyoming is assisting some Green River High School students in an engineering project that involves monitoring movement of an invasive fish species in the Green River.

UW Graduate Education Award Nominations Deadline is Friday

The University of Wyoming Office of Academic Affairs and the Graduate Council are now accepting nominations for the following awards: Distinguished Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, John P. Ellbogen Outstanding Graduate Assistant Teaching Awards, Outstanding Dissertation Awards and Outstanding Master’s

Opening UW Spring Faculty Recital Series Concert Rescheduled

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s first spring Faculty Recital Series concert has been rescheduled Sunday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

Nominations Accepted for UW Student Volunteer of the Year Award

The University of Wyoming Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) office is now accepting nominations for the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Jennifer Tanner Selected as American Concrete Institute Fellow

Jennifer Tanner, a University of Wyoming Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering associate professor, recently was selected as a fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Cold and Flu Season is Here Again

With the return of the cold and flu season, the University of Wyoming is offering some important recommendations to help stay well and to guide students regarding excused class absences.

UW Hosts Engineering Society Conference

Up to 60 students from six states will attend the Tau Beta Pi 2016 District 12 Conference Feb. 26-27 at the University of Wyoming.

Marlin Holmes Receives UWs Stanford Commitment to Diversity Award

Marlin Holmes, of Charlotte, N.C., was named the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s 2016 Willena Stanford Commitment to Diversity Award.

Campus Construction Update for Feb. 21

These are among the construction activities scheduled Feb. 21-27 at the University of Wyoming:

Bridget Burke Named Director of UW American Heritage Center

Bridget Burke has been named director of the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC), one of the nation’s premier repositories of manuscript collections. She begins the position July 1.

UW Art Museum Hosts Gallery Walk

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host a free gallery walk-through featuring student award winners from the 41st annual Juried UW Student Exhibition Monday, Feb. 22, from 5:30-7 p.m.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 22

These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

Panel at UW to Address Post

A sixth panelist has been added to a group of experts from academia, government and industry to discuss implications and opportunities stemming from the recent international agreement on carbon emissions Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the University of Wyoming.

Bluegrass Bands to Perform at UW Feb. 24

Three bluegrass bands will perform at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

Biologists Plan Landmark Study of Greater Yellowstone Deer Migrations

In mid-March, wildlife researchers will launch a landmark study to map mule deer migration corridors over the entire eastern portion of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. It will be one of the largest collaring efforts ever conducted in Wyoming, focused on multiple herds and spanning an area from th

African Awareness Week Events at UW Feb. 22

A drumming workshop, informational sessions, a cultural show and a dinner are among activities scheduled during African Awareness Week Monday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 27, at the University of Wyoming.

UWs Jenkins to Share Burmese Climbing Adventures

Adventurer and journalist Mark Jenkins, of Laramie, will share his experiences exploring Southeast Asia’s Burma (Myanmar) during a series of public talks scheduled in six Wyoming communities in February and March.

UW Students to Lead the Good Mule Conference Feb. 19

University of Wyoming students will lead the social justice-focused Good Mule Conference Friday, Feb. 19-Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Scientist Releases Free Earth Science Software

A University of Wyoming scientist recently released free earth science software that he began developing more than two decades ago.

UW Economist Shogren Endorses Change in Reporting Climate Change Benefits

The federal government has a duty to inform Americans about the reductions in domestic climate damages that may result from federal regulation, according to University of Wyoming Professor Jay Shogren and a group of other renowned economists.

Forum to Focus on Women in Wyomings Legislature

Efforts to increase the number of women in Wyoming’s Legislature will be the focus of a forum scheduled Thursday, Feb. 25, at 4:45 p.m. at Cheyenne’s Little America Conference Center.

Construction Items on Agenda for Trustees Wednesday

Action is expected on three construction-related items during a teleconference meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17.

UWs Hilaire Named Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacists

University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy Clinical Associate Professor Michelle Hilaire recently was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacists (ACCP).

UW Joins National Recycling Competition

The University of Wyoming is once again competing in RecycleMania, a collegiate recycling competition managed by Keep America Beautiful.

UW International Programs Director Finalists Presentations Begin Feb. 15

Public presentations are scheduled with three finalists for the position of director of international programs and associate dean of the University of Wyoming Outreach School.

UW College of Law Student to Give Black History Month Talk

University of Wyoming College of Law student Debra Bulluck, of Casper, will discuss landmark cases as part of Black History Month at UW.

Deadline for Internationalization Award Nominations Set at UW

The deadline to nominate individuals for student and faculty awards for internationalization at the University of Wyoming is 5 p.m. Friday, March 4.

Wyoming Business Tips for Feb. 21

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.

UW Trustees Plan Wednesday Teleconference Meeting

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during a meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, via teleconference.

Comedian T.J. Miller to Perform at UW March 5

Comedian and actor T.J. Miller is scheduled to perform Saturday, March 5, at the University of Wyoming.

Campus Construction Update for Feb. 14

These are among the construction activities scheduled Feb. 14-20 at the University of Wyoming:

Alternative Rock Band X Ambassadors to Perform at UW April 1

Free tickets for University of Wyoming students will be available beginning Monday, Feb. 15, for the alternative rock band X Ambassadors. The band is scheduled to perform Friday, April 1, at 9 p.m. in the UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

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The University of Wyoming at Casper will offer two opportunities for community members to learn about its application processes and deadlines.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Graduates: Resident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2015 fall semester.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Graduates: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2015 fall semester.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 15

These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

Panel at UW to Address Post

Experts from academia, government and industry will discuss implications and opportunities stemming from the recent international agreement on carbon emissions Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the University of Wyoming.

National Engineers Week Highlights Importance of Field

Students in third-grade classrooms across Wyoming will learn about the global impact of engineering during DiscoverE’s Engineers Week Feb. 21-27.

Free Ice Skating for UW Students Feb. 19

Friday Night Fever will host a free night of ice skating for University of Wyoming students Friday, Feb. 19, at 9 p.m. at the Laramie Ice and Events Center, located at 3510 Garfield St.

UW Research: Fossil Record Disappears at Different Rates

Statistical analysis by University of Wyoming researchers shows wide variation in the rates at which the bones of ancient animals in the Americas have been lost.

UW Nordic Ski Team to Take Part in Laramie Nordic Festival Feb. 12

Fresh off another successful outing on the ski trails, the University of Wyoming Nordic ski club turns its attention to its only home meet of the season Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, at the Pole Mountain Nordic ski trails.

Seven UW Projects Awarded Use of Cheyenne Supercomputer

Seven projects, many of which have applications to Wyoming issues -- including wind farm efficiency, aerosol impacts on snowpack and snow melt, and cloud formation -- were recently chosen to receive computational time and storage space on the supercomputer in Cheyenne.

Musician Shakey Graves to Perform at UW Feb. 27

Renowned folk-rock musician Shakey Graves will perform Saturday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour Arrives at UW Feb. 17

The Student Activities Council and the University of Wyoming Outdoor Program will host the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Wednesday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in the UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. The event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the

UW Spring Faculty Recital Series Begins Feb. 21

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s spring Faculty Recital Series opens with “Old and New: Pivotal Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano” Sunday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW Science Inspires Mule Deer Conservation at Fremont Lake

Mule deer migrating in the Green River Basin this spring will have an easier path, thanks in part to research conducted at the University of Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 8

These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

Exhibition Slow Down to Open in UW Gallery 234 Feb. 15

A student exhibition, “Slow Down,” will be on display Monday, Feb. 15-Thursday, March 3, in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the University of Wyoming Union.

UW Information Technology: Avoid Phishing Fraud Attempts

As tax season draws near, University of Wyoming Information Technology offers some guidelines to protect your personal information and identity.

Public Forum Tuesday for Final Dean of UW Libraries Candidate

The final candidate for the position of dean of University of Wyoming Libraries is scheduled to give a public presentation at UW Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Contact Us

Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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