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June 2018 UW News

Campus Construction Update for July 1

(Note: The weekly construction update highlights only projects with new developments. Comprehensive updates are distributed monthly. For the most recent comprehensive update, click here.)

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 2

These are among the activities scheduled July 2-8 at the University of Wyoming:

New UW Rodeo Coach Likes Competitiveness of Team Members at Summer Pro Rodeos

The University of Wyoming’s new head rodeo coach has been competing in professional rodeos this summer and has watched members of his team refine their skills on the circuit.

Future of the Universe Theme Prevalent in July Planetarium Schedule at UW

During July, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium programs will emphasize the future of the universe, including possible colonization of other planets and future space exploration.

UW Announces Independence Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day.

UW Ann Simpson Artmobile to Host Parade Workshop July 7

The University of Wyoming Art Museum’s Ann Simpson Artmobile will host a Laramie Jubilee Days Parade costume-making workshop Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Art Museum.

Tickets to Rockies Game on Sale at UW July 9

Tickets for University of Wyoming students to attend the Saturday, July 28, Colorado Rockies baseball game go on sale Monday, July 9.

Ecology Specialist to Speak at UW

An ecologist will discuss a butterfly species that may provide a window into understanding how climate change may be affecting the world’s mountain ecosystems at the University of Wyoming National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, July 5. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand

Two from UW Named to Leadership Wyoming Class

Two University of Wyoming employees are among 47 residents -- representing 16 Wyoming communities -- selected for the 19th Leadership Wyoming class.

UW Transit and Parking Services Office Moves

The University of Wyoming Transit and Parking Services office has moved.

Campus Construction Update for June 24

These are among the construction activities scheduled June 24-30 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Residence Life and Dining Providing Meals to Badger Creek Firefighters

University of Wyoming Dining Services is delivering breakfast, lunch and dinner to a team of 130 firefighters in the Fox Park area of the Snowy Range.

UW Faculty Members Bring Diabetes Prevention Program to Wyoming

Two clinical faculty members in the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy have received a grant to launch a lifestyle change program aimed at preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes in Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2018 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 25

These are among the activities scheduled June 25-July 1 at the University of Wyoming:

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2018 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

UW Summer Concert Series Continues with Whippoorwill Performance June 27

The University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Whippoorwill Wednesday, June 27. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Bulletin Highlights Agriculture Research Across Wyoming

The eighth annual Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) Field Days Bulletin features 95 reports highlighting an array of research projects across the state, including studies involving cattle, sheep, crops, weeds, wildlife, rangelands, forests and wildfire.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Dean's and Deans Freshman Honor Rolls: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2018 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Dean's and Deans Freshman Honor Rolls: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2018 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

UW Report Estimates Economic Impact of Wyoming Agriculture on State

Wyoming’s farms and ranches account for approximately 30.4 million acres of land and $22 billion in investments in land, buildings, machinery and equipment.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2018 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2018 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

Elk Refuge Manager to Speak at UW

The manager of the National Elk Refuge near Jackson will discuss the history and management of that refuge, as well as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, at the University of Wyoming National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, June 28. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand T

UWs 7220 Entertainment Offers Tickets to Cole Swindell Concert in Cheyenne

University of Wyoming students and the public have the opportunity to attend a concert featuring country singer Cole Swindell with special guests Chase Rice and Morgan Evans Saturday, July 21, at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

UW Snowy Range Summer Theatre Presents Classic Durang Comedy

The University of Wyoming’s 2018 Snowy Range Summer Theatre season continues with Christopher Durang’s classic comedy “Baby with the Bathwater,” which dives face first into the absurd waters of how -- for better or worse -- family makes us who we are.

UW Transit and Parking Services Office to Relocate

With site preparation getting underway for the University of Wyoming Science Initiative building construction project, UW’s Transit and Parking Services office is moving.

UW Researchers Explore Whether Smarter Animals Are Bigger Troublemakers

You have probably encountered a raccoon raiding the trash in your neighborhood, seen a rat scurrying through the subway or tried to shoo away birds from your picnic. But have you ever wondered what makes these animals so good at living in suburbs and cities, and whether these same traits also make t

Campus Construction Update for June 17

These are among the construction activities scheduled June 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:

UW to Begin Preparing Site for Science Initiative Building

Construction of the University of Wyoming’s new Science Initiative building isn’t scheduled to begin until next spring, but work will be underway shortly to prepare for the $100 million project.

UW Plans Cheatgrass Management Research Field Day

Using bioherbicides and the herbicide Esplanade for cheatgrass control are among topics at the Cheatgrass Management and Research Field Day Wednesday, July 11, through the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

UW Extension Offers Free Tax Course

Ever wonder how sales and property taxes are determined and why they differ from county to county? A new course by the University of Wyoming Extension community development team walks curious citizens through the basics.

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 18

These are among the activities scheduled June 18-24 at the University of Wyoming:

The Lonesome Heroes to Perform in UW Summer Concert Series June 20

Indie rock and country band The Lonesome Heroes will perform Wednesday, June 20, as part of the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series. The event is free and open to the public.

Kazakhstan Journalism Students Visit UW

Although they are nearly 6,000 miles apart, Kazakhstan and Laramie have some things in common, according to nine master’s degree students who are visiting the University of Wyoming this week.

Blockchain Hackathon Event Poised to Elevate UWs Technology Profile

The University of Wyoming will host a groundbreaking event this fall that will showcase its commitment to blockchain technology.

UWs Smith Misses Out on Bull Riding Finals

The season is over for University of Wyoming bull rider Jacob Smith.

UW Chooses Dean for College of Business

A longtime faculty member and administrator in the Carson College of Business at Washington State University has been selected as the dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Business.

UWs 7220 Entertainment Offers Discounted Tickets to Rockies Game

The University of Wyoming’s 7220 Entertainment will offer discounted tickets to the Sunday, July 15 baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Seattle Mariners at Coors Field in Denver.

UW Team Ropers Season Comes to an End

In less than seven seconds, the season came to an abrupt end Tuesday night for University of Wyoming team ropers Justene Hirsig and Denton Shaw at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper.

UW Religion Today: The Supreme Court and the Refusal to Bake a Cake

It seems that nearly everyone who has written about the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case agrees: The Supreme Court wimped out.

Sage Grouse Presentation to Kick Off 2018 Harlow Summer Seminars

A University of Wyoming researcher will discuss the effectiveness of Wyoming’s sage grouse core-area strategy to kick off the 2018 Harlow Summer Seminars at the University of Wyoming National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, June 21. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Tet

UW Student Receives Physics Leadership Scholarship

A University of Wyoming student is one of 10 nationwide to receive a Society of Physics Students (SPS) Leadership Scholarship.

UW Competitors Record Good Times at CNFR Tuesday Afternoon

University of Wyoming team members rebounded Tuesday for better results at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper.

UW Bulletin Details Soils Research at Rogers Research Site

A new University of Wyoming bulletin provides important baseline data for current and future studies at the UW-owned Rogers Research Site (RRS) and surrounding lands in the Laramie Mountains of southeast Wyoming.

UW Art Museum to Celebrate Summer Solstice June 21

The public is invited to attend the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s annual summer solstice celebration Thursday, June 21, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The celebration will include appetizers and live music.

New Training System Goes Live on WyoCloud

The University of Wyoming’s new training system, Employee LearnCenter, is now live.

Article by UWs Field Chosen for Journals Web Collection

A 2014 article by University of Wyoming Department of Atmospheric Science senior research scientist Robert Field has been selected for inclusion in a web collection on planetary health by the editor of the journal Environmental Science Processes and Impacts (ESPI).

UWs Smith Marks on First Bull at CNFR

Even though Jacob Smith had no prior intel on his bull, it was no problem.

UW Selects AVP for Global Engagement

A seasoned scholar-practitioner who has directed international education programming at several public universities has been selected as the University of Wyoming’s first associate vice provost for global engagement.

UW Rodeo Team Members Struggle at CNFR

It has come down to one ride for Jacob Smith: Cover, and he advances to Saturday’s short go at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR); fail to mark, and it means his University of Wyoming bull riding career is over.

UW Dean of Student Candidates to Speak on Campus

Students and other members of the University of Wyoming community are encouraged to meet the two candidates coming to campus for the associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students search.

Campus Construction Update for June 10

These are among the construction activities scheduled June 10-16 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during a meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, via teleconference.

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 11

These are among the activities scheduled June 11-17 at the University of Wyoming:

Local Band The Woodpile to Perform at UW June 13

Local indie folk band The Woodpile will perform Wednesday, June 13, as part of the Summer Concert Series at the University of Wyoming. The Summer Concert Series is free and open to the public.

Pole Mountain Trail Project Wins National Award

A cooperative effort to build and maintain trails in the Pole Mountain unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest has received national recognition from the Coalition for Recreational Trails.

Native Circle of Dance Performance June 12 at UW

A cultural event, “Circle of Dance,” a dynamic exhibition of dance and traditional regalia from Native peoples across the northern plains, will be on display in conjunction with next week’s Native Student Summer Institute at the University of Wyoming.

UW Rodeo Teams Prepare for College National Finals Rodeo

Only two qualifiers for each of the University of Wyoming rodeo teams for next week’s College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR)?

Wyoming Conservation Corps Begins Summer 2018 Projects

Projects ranging from building trails to preserving historic buildings at sites around Wyoming will be conducted this summer by members of the Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC).

UW Snowy Range Summer Theatre Opens with Marvelous Wonderettes

A musical trip down memory lane opens the University of Wyoming’s 2018 Snowy Range Summer Theatre season.

UW Bulletin Details Post

A new University of Wyoming bulletin contributes to the building knowledge base of post-fire ponderosa pine restoration across Wyoming and the West.

Students to Experience College Life at Native Summer Institute at UW

Some Native students do not have the opportunity to learn about the University of Wyoming because of the distance to the campus in Laramie. But a UW summer program changes all that.

UW Student Receives Scholarship to Study in Indonesia

A University of Wyoming undergraduate student has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship to study Indonesian in Malang, Indonesia, this summer.

UW Researchers Study Aquatic Beetles Native Only to Central Wyoming

University of Wyoming researchers are shedding light on a rare aquatic beetle native only to central Wyoming.

UW Pharmacy Students Rank Nationally for Residency Program Placement

The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy is ranked among the top schools in the nation for the percentage of students placed in postgraduation residency positions.

Three Exhibitions Open This Month at UW Art Museum

Three new exhibitions will open this month at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

SBDC Webinar to Teach Part

Many people with part-time business ideas have probably wondered if they could turn their ideas into lucrative side businesses.

Campus Construction Update for June 3

These are among the construction activities scheduled June 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Students Can Receive Free Movie Tickets This Summer

University of Wyoming students with valid UW student IDs are eligible for free movie tickets on select Fridays this summer.

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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