April 2018 UW News

Wyoming Public Radio Receives Two Edward R. Murrow Awards

Wyoming Public Radio (WPR) recently won two Edward R. Murrow Regional Awards for reporting.

Wyoming Conservation Exchange Receives First UW Partnership Honor

A partnership that provides private-market financial incentives to landowners for engaging in environmentally beneficial activities has been recognized with the University of Wyoming’s inaugural Marvin Millgate Excellence in Community Partnership Award.

UWs Teman Receives Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award

Ever since he was in middle school, Eric Teman knew he wanted to be a college professor. And, though he admits he had little idea -- beyond teaching college kids -- what that actually meant at that time, Teman knew he wanted to be a passionate, effective and inspiring teacher.

UWs Spiker Receives Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award

Amy Spiker, the associate head of the University of Wyoming Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, meets the needs and interests of her students while always striving to improve her practice.

UWs Kobbe Receives Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award

A University of Wyoming Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering professor has never seen an inspirational instructor such as Ryan Kobbe.

UW Women Win Home Rodeo Team Title

Even though the University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team placed first in its own Laramie River Rendezvous Rodeo Sunday, it was not enough to send the four-member team to next month’s College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR).

UW VP for Administration Finalists to Visit Campus

Three finalists for the position of vice president for administration of the University of Wyoming are scheduled to give public presentations at UW this week.

UW Trustees to Discuss Potential Dean Hiring Tuesday

A special meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will take place Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 a.m. via teleconference.

Two UW College of Business Dean Finalists to Visit This Week

Two finalists for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Business are scheduled to give public presentations at UW this week.

Three Honored for International Excellence at UW

A faculty member who fosters Japanese studies, a graduate student who researches kidney disease in Guatemala and an undergraduate who has built African awareness have been honored for their internationalization efforts at the University of Wyoming.

Star Valley Middle School Student Tops National Geographic State Bee

Star Valley Middle School eighth-grader Preston Buehler, from Afton, won the 30th anniversary edition of the National Geographic State Bee in Casper Friday, April 6. It was Buehler’s second straight state geography bee title.

UW Libraries Selects Open Textbook Grant Recipients

University of Wyoming Libraries recently awarded open textbook grants to five faculty members to implement open educational resources in their classes.

UW IT Trainer Awarded for Community Engagement

A University of Wyoming information technology trainer has been recognized with UW’s inaugural Marvin Millgate Engaged Staff Award for coordinating technology to provide 300 college credits to 200 incarcerated people in Wyoming.

UW Graduate Student Honored for Community Engagement

A University of Wyoming Ph.D. student who organized a program that provides free foreign language instruction to the community has received UW’s inaugural Marvin Millgate Student Engagement Award.

Dewey Receives UW Faculty Community Engagement Award

The University of Wyoming faculty member who led the establishment of the Wyoming Pathways from Prison (WPfP) project has been honored with UW’s inaugural Marvin Millgate Engaged Faculty Award.

Sophia Kwende Receives Spitaleri Award at UW

Sophia Kwende, of Cameroon, is the recipient of the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

UW Senior Honor Society Names New Members

The University of Wyoming’s senior honor society has selected 47 new members for the 2018-19 academic year.

Laramie Student Named UWs Top Graduating Man

Excellence as a University of Wyoming honors student, service as a volunteer and key leadership roles at UW and around the world have resulted in the selection of Gabriel Selting, of Laramie, for the 2018 Tobin Memorial Award as UW's outstanding graduating man.

Campus Construction Update for April 29

These are among the construction activities scheduled April 29-May 5 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Chef Mathew Branson Wins Silver Medal in Regional Culinary Challenge

University of Wyoming Washakie Dining Center Chef Mathew Branson won a silver medal (third place) during the regional National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) Culinary Challenge last month.

University of Wyoming Calendar for April 30

These are among the activities scheduled April 30-May 6 at the University of Wyoming:

New Movie About Mayan Understanding of Universe Highlights May Planetarium Schedule at UW

During May, visitors to the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will have four opportunities to see the new full-dome movie, titled “Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe.”

UW Defender Aid Clinic Earns Giant Victory in Wyoming Supreme Court

The University of Wyoming College of Law’s Defender Aid Program recently achieved a major victory in one of its cases that has spanned a few years.

UW Art Museum Will Host Lunchtime Conversations with Curators May 2

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Lunchtime Conversations with Curators” Wednesday, May 2, from 12:10-12:50 p.m.

UW Mortar Board Honors Staff Members

Members of the University of Wyoming’s senior honor society recently selected UW staff members to receive the “Tip of the Cap” award.

Wealth Management Adviser to Meet with UW MBA Students Friday

A wealth management adviser will discuss financial planning and other related topics with University of Wyoming Master of Business Administration (MBA) students Friday, April 27, in the College of Business.

UW to Host Laramie River Rendezvous Rodeo April 27

The University of Wyoming’s 69th annual Laramie River Rendezvous Rodeo will have added meaning this weekend: The women’s team still has a chance to send a full team to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), and the home rodeo marks the first time in 20 years that the competition will be held with

UW Symphony Orchestra Final Concert Thursday

The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s final concert Thursday, April 26, promises to be an event filled with large entertainment.

UW Symphonic Band Presents Wind Odyssey April 30

The University of Wyoming Symphonic Band, directed by Bryan Raya, presents “A Wind Odyssey” Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Researchers Help Citizen Group Setting Vision for Senior

Baby boomers are booming, according to U.S. census data, and a citizen coalition boosted by efforts from University of Wyoming researchers wants Laramie residents’ opinions about what is lacking in the city for seniors.

Creating Inclusive Organizations Event Thursday at UW

A virtual institute, titled “Creating Inclusive Organizations,” will take place at the University of Wyoming Thursday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 123 of the College of Business Building.

Weatherford Receives UWs George Duke Humphrey Distinguished Faculty Award

In his 27 years with the University of Wyoming Department of Management and Marketing, Larry Weatherford has consistently exemplified the qualities of outstanding teaching, research and service.

UW VP for Administration Finalists to Visit Campus

Finalists for the position of vice president for administration of the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they’re scheduled to give public presentations at UW beginning this week.

UW Undergraduate Research Day Scheduled April 28

More than 500 University of Wyoming students will participate in the 18th annual Wyoming Undergraduate Research Day Saturday, April 28.

UW to Host Symposium on Drone Technologies in May

Experts in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, will discuss recent developments in the industry, along with the future of drone technology, during a symposium at the University of Wyoming May 30-31.

UW to Host Business Innovation Summit April 26

Business leaders and entrepreneurs are invited to the University of Wyoming Business Innovation Summit Thursday and Friday, April 26-27.

UW Team that Revolutionized Grasshopper Control Recognized

A University of Wyoming Extension team that changed how grasshopper outbreaks are treated around the world has received the 2018 Western Extension Directors Association Award of Excellence for its efforts.

Survey Open Through Friday on UWs WyoCloud Human Capital Management

University of Wyoming employees are reminded that they have the opportunity to share their expertise and experience to help build and improve UW’s WyoCloud system through a new survey.

Listening Session Wednesday on UW Engagement Task Force Report

The University of Wyoming’s Engagement Task Force has completed its draft report and is seeking input on the document from the UW community.

UW Information Technology Seeks Award Nominations

University of Wyoming Information Technology is seeking nominations for its semiannual program to recognize individual excellence in the division.

Jafari Receives UWs Ellbogen Lifetime Teaching Award

University of Wyoming Department of Mathematics Professor Farhad Jafari was recognized in 2015 with UW’s George Duke Humphrey Award, the university’s top faculty honor, for his overall contributions to UW.

Whitman Leads UW Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute Engagement Efforts

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) is undertaking a number of activities to enhance connections with the industry in Wyoming, as petroleum industry veteran Lon Whitman leads the institute’s outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts.

UW Signing Days Scheduled at Local High Schools in May

Local athletes are not the only students who have the opportunity to be recognized for signing on to attend the colleges of their choice.

Campus Construction Update for April 22

These are among the construction activities scheduled April 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

Year-End Union Fest for UW Students May 4

Union Fest, the annual year-end celebration for University of Wyoming students, will be Friday, May 4, with various activities planned throughout the day. Union Fest is free and open to the public.

University of Wyoming Calendar for April 23

These are among the activities scheduled April 23-29 at the University of Wyoming:

Theatrical Circus and Workshop at UW April 28

Eco-Wakening, a theatrical circus production that uses performance art as a way to bring awareness about environmental issues to audiences, is coming to the University of Wyoming Saturday, April 28.

Speakers Bring Experience for Native Wellness Workshops at UW

Three presenters for a Native Wellness Institute (NWI) workshop at the University of Wyoming will bring a wealth of experience that focuses on positive changes in the lifestyles, relationships, education and overall wellness for participants.

RSO Awards of Excellence Banquet April 23 at UW

The 16th annual Recognized Student Organization (RSO) Awards of Excellence banquet will take place Monday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Presents End-of-Season Piano Trio April 27

The Lysander Piano Trio closes UW Presents’ spring season with a performance at the University of Wyoming Friday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Native Wellness Institute Training Offered at UW April 23

Representatives from the Native Wellness Institute (NWI) will be at the University of Wyoming April 23-24 for training workshops intended to bring positive changes in the lifestyles, relationships, education and overall wellness of not only Native Americans, but also other members of the UW communit

Search Planned for UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean

A national search is planned for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, as longtime Dean Frank Galey has announced his retirement from UW effective June 30.

UW Researchers Study How Well Greater Sage Grouse Habitat Protects Other Species

Researchers in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology and Program in Ecology discovered that size does matter -- as it pertains to the effectiveness of secondary species’ wildlife protection relative to the size of a wildlife reserve set aside for an umbrella species.

UW Religion Today: What Strengthens a Marriage: Religion or Education?

At this moment, about 55 percent of Americans are married, and fewer than 10 percent of Americans over 60 have never been married. Marriage provides love, companionship and a stable home life, with or without children. Most religions place a high value on getting married and remaining married.

Oil and Gas Executive to Meet with UW MBA Students Friday

The environmental health and safety director of U.S. onshore exploration and production for Anadarko Petroleum will discuss his career with University of Wyoming Master of Business Administration (MBA) students Friday, April 20, in the College of Business.

UW Offers Negotiated Gas Rate to Employees and Retirees

The University of Wyoming is offering employees and retirees an opportunity to choose the negotiated natural gas rate under the Choice Gas program.

WWAMI Students Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha

Three students in the Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WWAMI) Medical Education Program have been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national medical honor society.

UW College of Business to Host Entrepreneurship Summit April 26

Current and potential entrepreneurs from throughout Wyoming are invited to the University of Wyoming College of Business’s annual Entrepreneurship Summit Thursday, April 26, at UW’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

UW Theatre and Dance Season Closes with Six Songs from Ellis

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance closes its “Finding Freedom” season with “Six Songs from Ellis,” an original work that captures the voices of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island in one of the greatest human migrations of all time.

UW President to Visit Rawlins April 30

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols will meet with local residents Monday, April 30, from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Econo Lodge dining room, 1801 E. Cedar St. in Rawlins.

Phi Beta Kappa Names New Members to UW Chapter

The nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa (PBK), has selected 42 new members for the University of Wyoming chapter. Students were selected based upon their demonstrated excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

UW Theater Student Shines at National Acting Competition

University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance student Andrew Thornton, of Riverton, won two prestigious awards at the National Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship auditions at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., over the weekend.

UW Soccer Camps Offer Discount to UW Employees

Families of University of Wyoming employees are eligible for a discount on the cost of attending UW soccer camps this summer.

Murdock Selected to Give Buchanan Lecture at UW April 27

A recently retired University of Wyoming professor and administrator will give UW’s 2018 Buchanan Lecture Friday, April 27.

Listening Session April 25 on UW Engagement Task Force Report

The University of Wyoming’s Engagement Task Force has completed its draft report and is seeking input on the document from the UW community.

Jake Goheen UW Faculty Senate Speaker April 25

Jake Goheen, a University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and Physiology associate professor, will discuss wildlife conservation efforts in Kenya as part of the UW Faculty Senate Speaker Series Wednesday, April 25.

Ira Werger Named UW Staff Employee of First Quarter

Ira Werger is known as an advocate for the improvement of the University of Wyoming campus, with a passion for the safety of all individuals.

UW Student Short Film Festival April 20

University of Wyoming students will showcase their own short films during a Student Short Film Festival Friday, April 20.

Cultural Anthropologist is UW Mulloy Lecture Speaker April 20

A professor whose areas of interest include linguistic and cultural anthropology, and who specializes in public discourses of race, class and language, is the University of Wyoming Department of Anthropology’s 22nd annual Mulloy Lecture speaker Friday, April 20.

Campus Construction Update for April 15

These are among the construction activities scheduled April 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

Youmans Keynote Speaker for 2018 UW Undergraduate Research Day Banquet

Bonnie Youmans, a University of Wyoming alumna, McNair Scholar and current researcher at the University of Minnesota, is the keynote speaker for the 2018 UW Undergraduate Research Day banquet Saturday, April 28.

University of Wyoming Calendar for April 16

These are among the activities scheduled April 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Students to Vote in ASUW Election April 16

University of Wyoming students are encouraged to participate in student government elections Monday, April 16, through 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18.

Popular UW Lecture Series Scheduled in Rock Springs Saturday

The spring term of Saturday U -- the half day of college lectures and discussion offered by the University of Wyoming -- concludes Saturday, April 14, in Rock Springs.

Nesbitt Receives UW Willena Stanford Commitment to Diversity Award

Dimitri Nesbitt, of Torrington, recently was named the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s 2018 Willena Stanford Commitment to Diversity Award.

LCCCs Beau Clark Selected as UW Rodeo Coach

Beau Clark, whose current Laramie County Community College (LCCC) men’s team is on the brink of winning the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR), has been selected as the head rodeo coach at the University of Wyoming.

Wyoming to Receive Support for Higher Educational Attainment Efforts

Efforts to increase postsecondary educational attainment of Wyoming citizens have received a significant boost, as the state has been chosen to participate in a task force that aims to lead the nation in developing policy and practice to close higher education attainment gaps.

UW Wind Symphony Presents Season Finale Concert April 21

The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony will present its season finale, “Winds of Change,” Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Tourism Executive Director to Speak with UW MBA Students April 13

An executive from Wyoming’s tourism industry and University of Wyoming College of Business Advisory Board member will speak with UW Master of Business Administration (MBA) students Friday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the College of Business boardroom.

Annual UW Ram Tests Offer Producers Firm Data

Utah sheep producer Lanny Frampton has definite opinions about data versus word of mouth when he makes production decisions.

UW Electrical Engineering Standout Earns Prestigious Scholarship

Unlike some college students, David Mohler, from Evanston, knows exactly what he will be doing when he graduates from the University of Wyoming.

UW President Grants Release Time to Attend Shepard Symposium

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols will allow a maximum of two hours total of release time for employees to attend the 22nd annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice April 11-14 on campus.

UW Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center Receives National Award

After transferring from a different school, Hali Lewis says she has found a second home at the University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, saying the facility is where she and her friends feel the most comfortable.

WyoCloud Survey Released to UW Community

University of Wyoming employees are invited to share their expertise and experience to help build and improve UW’s WyoCloud system through a new survey.

UW College of Law Ranked Among Best Schools for Practical Training

For the fourth year running, the University of Wyoming College of Law has been ranked as one of the best law schools for practical training by preLaw and National Jurist magazines.

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during a meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, via teleconference.

Release Time for UW Spring Faculty and Staff Town Hall Tuesday

University of Wyoming employees are reminded that President Laurie Nichols has granted two hours of release time for the Spring Faculty and Staff Town Hall Tuesday, April 10, at 3 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

Artist Jon Lodge to Visit UW April 17

Artist Jon Lodge will lead a gallery walk-through of his exhibition, “Jon Lodge: Interface,” as part of his visit to the University of Wyoming April 17-19.

UWs Air Force ROTC Receives Regional Honors

The University of Wyoming’s Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Detachment 940 was recently named the best small detachment in the Northwest Region for the 2016-17 academic year.

State Forage Field Day Near Lingle June 12

The sixth annual state Forage Field Day will include more than 11 producer, University of Wyoming and industry presentations, plus field demonstrations Tuesday, June 12, near Lingle.

UW Extension Garden Conference Scheduled in Cheyenne

The Gardening for Success conference at Laramie County Community College (LCCC) in Cheyenne is for beginners, backyard gardeners, 4-H youth and leaders, master gardeners, community gardeners and farmers market gardeners Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15.

Campus Construction Update for April 8

These are among the construction activities scheduled April 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

University of Wyoming Calendar for April 9

These are among the activities scheduled April 9-15 at the University of Wyoming:

Students Supporting Veterans at UW to Host COMBAT Color Fun Run April 21

Students Supporting Veterans at the University of Wyoming, a student veterans organization, will host the eighth COMBAT Color Fun Run -- the third such event in Laramie -- at Optimist Park Saturday, April 21, at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

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Fiesta Primavera (spring festival), sponsored by the UW student organization MEChA (Movimiento Estuduantil Chicano de Aztlan), returns to the University of Wyoming Saturday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m.

UW Ph.D. Student Receives Chinese Government Award

Rui Guo, a University of Wyoming Ph.D. student in the School of Pharmacy Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, has been awarded the 2017 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad.

Judy Shepard Keynote Speaker for UWs Shepard Symposium on Social Justice

This October marks the 20th anniversary of the death of University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, who was murdered outside of Laramie during the 1998 fall semester.

Innovation Road Tour Scheduled in Seven Wyoming Communities

A statewide tour -- that will make stops at Wyoming’s community colleges -- begins next week and will bring funding and business assistance resources to entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators.

‘Words to Action’ Program Targets Anti-Semitism April 9 at UW

University of Wyoming students are invited to learn about how to combat anti-Semitism and hate during an interactive education program Monday, April 9, from 6-8 p.m. in the Wyoming Union West Ballroom.

UW Art Museum to Offer Two-Day Smartphone Photography Workshop

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host a two-day Smartphone Photography Workshop inspired by the exhibition “Warhol in Wyoming: The Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Gift.”

Two to Receive UW Honorary Degrees

The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies May 12.

Save the Date: Free Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing and Pizza for UW Students April 18

The University of Wyoming Student Health Service is offering free sexually transmitted disease (chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV) testing for UW students Wednesday, April 18, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Center Ballroom. Free pizza will be available to students.

UW Marcia Dale Aspire Scholars Attend National Nurses Conference

Four University of Wyoming nursing students -- all Marcia Dale Aspire Scholars -- recently attended the American Nurses Association (ANA) Quality and Innovation Conference in Florida.

Two UW Nursing Students Advocate for Profession at D.C. Summit

Two University of Wyoming nursing students recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for issues important to the nursing profession at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) annual Student Policy Summit.

Release Time for UW Spring Faculty and Staff Town Hall April 10

President Laurie Nichols has granted two hours of release time for University of Wyoming employees to attend the Spring Faculty and Staff Town Hall Tuesday, April 10, at 3 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Masters Student Wins American Counseling Association Essay Contest

A University of Wyoming College of Education graduate student recently was named co-grand prize winner of the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) graduate student essay contest.

UW Law Students Take Second in National Energy Law Negotiation Competition

Two University of Wyoming College of Law students finished second in the fourth annual Energy Law Negotiation Competition March 24-25 at the South Texas College of Law in Houston.

Author Samuel Western to Lead Second Discussions at UW April 5

Wyoming writer and instructor Samuel Western will lead the second of two interactive evening presentations Thursday, April 5, to explore how Wyoming can build a dynamic future that honors its past.

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