2018 UW News

UWs Knight Receives Governors Arts Award

Marsha Knight, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance, is the recipient of a 2018 Wyoming Governor’s Arts Award.

UW Soil Scientist, Molecular Biology Professor Recognized for Research

A soil scientist who received the Early Career Research Achievement Award from the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) drew high praise from a Senior Fellow with the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University, and the scientist who received the Outstanding Research Award h

UW Researcher Finds Common Ground Among Citizens on Energy Issues

At a time of pronounced political discord, Americans may be less divided on national energy issues than media reporting would suggest, research led by a University of Wyoming marketing professor has found.

UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Honors Exceptional Personnel

Outstanding staff and faculty members were recognized during the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources annual employee recognition program.

Northern Arapaho Endowment Scholarship Applications for 2019

Scholarship applications are now available for the Northern Arapaho Endowment for the 2019-2020 academic year at the University of Wyoming.

Chief Washakie Memorial Endowment Scholarship Applications for 2019

Scholarship applications are now available for the Chief Washakie Memorial Endowment for the 2019-2020 academic year at the University of Wyoming.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 24

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

UW Ranks Among Best Colleges for Skiing, Snowboarding

Add skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing to the list of outdoor activities for which the University of Wyoming has achieved a national ranking.

UW Planetarium Schedule Explores Planets and Alien Life in the New Year

Various planets, alien life and movies are the subjects of programs in the new year at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium.

UW Bulletin Details Pre- and Post-Fire Soils Research at Rogers Research Site

A new University of Wyoming bulletin contributes to the growing knowledge base of ecosystem recovery following high-intensity forest fires.

UW Researchers Explore Genetics of California Mountain Lions to Inform Future Conservation

Fragmentation of wildlife populations is increasing on a global scale, and understanding current genetic structure, genetic diversity and genetic connectivity is key to informing future wildlife management and conservation.

UW Looks at Consolidating Offices, Maintains Services in Jackson

The University of Wyoming is exploring the consolidation of its offices in Jackson but will maintain the current level of service in Teton County.

UW Launches Center for Business and Economic Analysis

Part of the University of Wyoming’s newly established Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), the Center for Business and Economic Analysis (CBEA) supports the economic growth and diversification of Wyoming’s economy through applied economic and business analytics for communities, indust

UW Holds Naming Ceremony for Nips Nook at Geological Museum

The University of Wyoming held a naming ceremony today (Tuesday) for the Brainerd “Nip” Mears Nook at the UW Geological Museum.

UW Receives Grant to Enhance Dementia

The University of Wyoming recently received a grant to provide community-based services for people with dementia and their family caregivers in Albany County.

UW Professor Listed Among Most Highly Cited Researchers for Fifth Consecutive Year

For the fifth consecutive year, Xiaohong Liu has made Clarivate Analytics’ (formerly Thomas Reuters) list as one of the world’s most highly cited researchers in the field of geosciences.

UW Business Students Develop Marketing Plans to Help Laramie School

When new Snowy Range Academy Principal John Cowper turned to University of Wyoming College of Business students for marketing help for the free K-8 public charter school, he didn’t realize how much professional assistance he would receive.

UW Announces Holiday Closures

Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Saturday, Dec. 22-Tuesday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, as well as winter break.

Statewide Survey Finds Strong Perceptions of UW

A strong majority of Wyoming residents believe the University of Wyoming provides excellent undergraduate education, has steadily improved in recent years and is an appealing place for Wyoming students to attend college, new survey results show.

UW Professor Listed Among Most Highly Cited Researchers for 2018

Maohong Fan has made Clarivate Analytics’ (formerly Thomas Reuters) list as one of the world’s most highly cited researchers in the field of chemical and petroleum engineering.

UW Professor Leads Research Team on Olfactory Sensory Receptors in Mice

A University of Wyoming researcher and his team have discovered that separating male and female mice, over time, changes the way they smell.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Dec. 17

These are among the activities scheduled Dec. 17-Jan. 6 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Trustees Select Science Initiative Construction Manager, Master Plan Consultant

A Wyoming company has been selected to serve as construction manager at-risk for the University of Wyoming’s new Science Initiative facility.

UW Religion Today: Speaking Internationally: The Languages of Joseph, Mary and the Wise Men

The stories of Jesus’ birth are stories of travel.

Cultural Competence Workshop Dec. 13 at UW

A workshop to help attendees learn the tools for understanding different cultures is scheduled at the University of Wyoming Thursday, Dec. 13.

UW Researchers Granted Rare Chance to Study Old Faithful

Have you ever wondered what it looks like beneath Old Faithful, where the geyser’s waters come from and whether any life exists in that water?

UW Professor Develops Concept to Improve Vocabulary Instruction for Children

Patrick Manyak Having a poor vocabulary at a young age can impede a student’s long-term academic success. Significantly, this problem disproportionately affects students from low-income and non-English-speaking families.

UW Student Graduating from WTBC Incubator, Moving Business to Riverton

When Dallin Cooper walks down the aisle to receive his dual degrees in marketing and management from the University of Wyoming Dec. 15, he also will be departing the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC), a home where he cultivated his company, Atmosphere Marketing, for the past two years.

UW Information Technology Recognizes Excellence

University of Wyoming Information Technology has recognized individuals who demonstrate excellence in the division. Winners were selected from nominations by UW faculty and staff members.

Henkel Appointed as Director of UWs Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research

Scott Henkel, an associate professor in the Department of English and in African American and Diaspora Studies, has been chosen as the new director of the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research (WIHR) at the University of Wyoming.

Committee to Plan UW

The University of Wyoming at Casper has established a “Celebration of Excellence” committee to plan the details of the upcoming reception to acknowledge students who are completing their studies.

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, Dec. 12, via teleconference.

UW Students Invited to Construction Management Information Session

All students interested in learning more about an exciting new degree program at the University of Wyoming should attend an upcoming informational session Friday, Dec. 7, at 1:10 p.m. in Room 2014 of the Engineering Building.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Dec. 10

These are among the activities scheduled Dec. 10-16 at the University of Wyoming:

Jackalope Vessel Undergoing Repairs for New Voyage

The Jackalope may soon have some new hop in its sails. It just needs a little work and spit polish first.

Former St. Jude Medical CEO to Meet with UW MBA Students Friday

Dan Starks, former CEO of St. Jude Medical, will share insights into his successful career growing a global Fortune 500 company with UW Master of Business Administration (MBA) students Friday, Dec. 7, in the College of Business.

UW Meat Judging Team Cracks Top 10 in National Contest

The University of Wyoming’s meat judging team corralled its first top 10 finish of its first season by placing seventh at the 2018 American Meat Science Association International Meat Judging Contest in Dakota City, Neb.

UW Joins National Network to Ease Student Transfers

The University of Wyoming has joined a nationwide network of two- and four-year colleges and universities that allows students to block-transfer lower-division general education credits to any member institution.

Ten Tenors to Perform at UW Dec. 11

The Ten Tenors, an Australian ensemble, will perform as the last act in the University of Wyoming Presents fall series.

Stress Management and Wellness Events Scheduled at UW

With the end of the semester approaching, the University of Wyoming Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center is doing its part to help the campus community with a variety of healthy stress management events the next two weeks.

Patent Attorney Joins UW to Lead Technology Transfer Efforts

Experienced patent attorney Henry Nowak has joined the University of Wyoming as director of technology transfer and business resources.

Governors Budget Recommendations Include Funding for UW Priorities

Gov. Matt Mead has recommended funding to match private donations for scholarships, academics and athletics at the University of Wyoming, as well as to implement UW’s strategic plan.

UW Trustees to Hold Special Meeting Today

A special meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will take place Monday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. via teleconference.

UW Staff Senate Holiday Food Drive Underway

Nonperishable food donations are now being accepted through Friday, Dec. 7, for the University of Wyoming’s annual holiday food drive, sponsored by Staff Senate.

UW Graduate Julian Publishes Poetry Collection About Wyoming

Recent University of Wyoming graduate Tyler Truman Julian, now a graduate student in the Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program at New Mexico State University, has published his first collection of poetry, “Wyoming: The Next Question to Ask (to Answer).”

UW Faculty Have Until Dec. 28 to Apply for Supercomputer Use

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 have until Dec. 28 to submit an application to request a large core-hour allocation on Cheyenne, the

UW Employee of the Quarter Nominations Now Accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for the University of Wyoming Employee of the Fourth Quarter. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 7.

Snowflakes and Sparkles Exhibition Starts Dec. 7

“Snowflakes and Sparkles,” an exhibition of jewelry art, opens Friday, Dec. 7, at ArtConnect Gallery, located at 302 S. Second St. in Laramie. An artist reception is scheduled that same day from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Fourth Annual UW Giving Day Raises Over $1.1 Million

The University of Wyoming’s fourth annual UW Giving Day surpassed all expectations, raising a total of $1,119,348 in gifts and pledges from 1,031 donors.

Donate Food and Have Parking Fines Reduced at UW

People who have unpaid parking citations of less than $38 at the University of Wyoming can have their fines reduced by donating nonperishable items for a holiday food drive.

UW Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Receives Accreditation

The University of Wyoming’s Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (DPND) recently received full reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) board.

UW Extension Offers Four-Session, Teen-Focused Diabetes Programs in Lander, Riverton

Information to help teens with diabetes or prediabetes and their families is being offered during four-week programs this January in Lander and Riverton.

UW Dodgeball Tournament Dec. 1 to Benefit Toys for Tots

Do you like dodgeball and helping those in need?

University of Wyoming Calendar for Dec. 3

These are among the activities scheduled Dec. 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

Grant to Help Children Affected by Opioid Epidemic Awarded to UW Program

The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) at the University of Wyoming recently received an Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) grant to address the opioid crisis.

End-of-Semester Activities Scheduled at UW Dec. 7

A hypnotist, crafts and various activities are scheduled during the University of Wyoming’s end-of-semester Winter Fest Friday, Dec. 7, at 9 p.m. in the Wyoming Union. The event is free and open to UW students.

December UW Planetarium Schedule Explores Far Reaches of the Universe

Programs in December at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium focus on the far corners of the universe and how astronomers discover what’s out there.

UW Receives National Campus Suicide Prevention Grant

The University of Wyoming is among 19 colleges and universities in the country that have been awarded the Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention grant.

UW President Laurie Nichols to Meet with UW MBA Students Friday

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols will speak with UW Master of Business Administration (MBA) students Friday, Nov. 30, in the College of Business.

UW Religion Today: Why Did Joseph Live in Galilee?

When Caesar Augustus decided to conduct a census of the Roman Empire, he did not send interviewers door to door to count each village’s residents, as is the practice in the USA’s census-taking. Instead, he required each man to return “to his own city.”

UW Nordic Ski Teams Annual Maggi and Nick Murdock Clinic Dec. 1

A clinic for all levels of experience will be offered during the second annual Maggi and Nick Murdock Nordic Ski Clinic hosted by the University of Wyoming Nordic ski team Saturday, Dec. 1.

UW Geology Professor Researches Oceanic Crust as Part of International Project

Space is vast and mysterious, and the majority of it is unexplored. So are the oceans on Earth: While they cover most of the surface, what goes on underneath them is mostly unknown.

Researchers Successfully Train Computers to Identify Animals in Photos

This photo of a bull elk was one of millions of images used to develop a UW computer model that identified North American wildlife species in nearly 375,000 images with 97.6 percent accuracy. (Jim Beasley Photo) A computer model developed at the University of Wyoming by UW researchers and others ha

Willena Stanford Diversity Award Nominations Being Accepted at UW

Nominations for the Willena Stanford Commitment to Diversity Award will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 21. The award honors Stanford, a former University of Wyoming African American and Diaspora Studies instructor.

UWs Great Colleges to Work For Task Force to Host Town

The University of Wyoming’s “Great Colleges to Work For” Task Force will host a town-hall meeting to present findings from the 2018 survey Friday, Dec. 7, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Winter Commencement Scheduled Dec. 15

The University of Wyoming will accord degrees to 512 students during a combined winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. in the Arena-Auditorium.

UW Regulation Requires Annual Motor Vehicle Records Check

Individuals who know they will drive on University of Wyoming business during 2019 need to make a new request by Saturday, Dec. 1.

UW Holiday Market Set Nov. 30

Nearly 50 vendors will sell a wide assortment of products at the University of Wyoming Holiday Market Friday, Nov. 30.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 26

These are among the activities scheduled Nov. 26-Dec. 2 at the University of Wyoming:

Student Art Exhibition on Display at UW Nov. 29

An art exhibition featuring work created by University of Wyoming students will be on display Thursday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Skylight Lounge.

International Bake Sale Nov. 28

Students in the University of Wyoming’s first-year seminar on “Food Culture and Language” will host an international bake sale in the Wyoming Union Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 28-29.

Wyoming Educational Attainment Council Sets Public Input Sessions Nov. 29

Wyoming residents have the opportunity to discuss ways to overcome barriers to completing postsecondary degrees and certificates during meetings at the University of Wyoming and the state’s community colleges Thursday, Nov. 29.

UW Research Scientist Coordinates Satellite Images to Help Control California Fires

For nearly two weeks, unprecedented fires have raged in California, resulting in 80 lives lost and thousands missing or displaced, thousands more homes destroyed and the air quality polluted to dangerous levels. Even a historic movie ranch in Agoura Hills used to shoot HBO’s “Westworld” has perished

Final Trivia Night for UW Fall Semester Nov. 28

Prizes will be offered to the top teams during the final Trivia Night competition of the fall semester at the University of Wyoming.

Final Fall Semester Safe Zone Training at UW Nov. 29

A training for members of the University of Wyoming community and the public to learn more about the LGBTQIA community is planned Thursday, Nov. 29, from 4-7 p.m. at UW.

UW Theatre and Dance Presents The Nutcracker Dec. 6

In celebration of the holiday season, the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance will present its rendition of “The Nutcracker.”

UW Students Benefit from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Grant

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awarded $55,000 to the University of Wyoming during the past fiscal year for education and research programs -- and for scholarships for entering freshmen from Wyoming communities.

UW Launches Health and Bioscience Innovation Hub

As part of the University of Wyoming’s new Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), a Health and Bioscience Innovation Hub will help entrepreneurs and researchers develop next-generation health and wellness solutions.

UW Announces Thanksgiving Closures

Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23, for Thanksgiving. UW classes will be dismissed Nov. 21-23.

New Sorority to Open at UW in Fall 2019

Beginning the fall 2019, the University of Wyoming will become home to a new sorority.

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