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February 28, 2019 — Members of the University of Wyoming community will receive updates on the 2019 Wyoming legislative session and a number of other topics during the Spring Faculty and Staff Town Hall Thursday, March 7, from 1:20-2:35 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

February 28, 2019 — A Cody attorney and mediator who holds two degrees from the University of Wyoming has been named to the UW Board of Trustees.

February 28, 2019 — These are among the activities scheduled March 4-10 at the University of Wyoming:

February 28, 2019 — Similar to the growing market for craft beers, Thomas Foulke sees an opportunity to create a niche market for first-grains in Wyoming.

February 28, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance will present the one-act collaborative performance “Spring to Dance” Thursday, March 7-Saturday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m.

February 28, 2019 — 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.

February 27, 2019 — Everyone loves playing cards. Trading cards are great, too. But what about interactive fossil cards?

February 27, 2019 — 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.

February 27, 2019 — Mark Jenkins, the Wyoming Excellence Writer in Residence, will discuss his latest adventure -- 4,000-year-old hidden paintings in the mountains in Namibia -- with a series of March talks in six Wyoming communities.

February 27, 2019 — This weekend is the public’s chance to see award-winning work in downtown Laramie from University of Wyoming Department of Visual and Literary Arts students.

February 27, 2019 — For the second year in a row, a student in the University of Wyoming’s Professional Land Management Program has been named “outstanding graduate” by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).

February 27, 2019 — A long-term experiment by the University of Wyoming near Lingle is studying if dryland wheat farmers can become organically certified through use of compost and cover crops to improve soil health.

February 27, 2019 — “Pizza and Perspectives on the Union” will take place Thursday, Feb. 28, starting at 7 p.m. in the Wyoming Union West Ballroom at the University of Wyoming.

February 26, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) chapter’s Open School recently held a panel discussion of interdisciplinary professionals from a broad range of health care professions to discuss the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on adult health.

February 26, 2019 — Bingo Night for University of Wyoming students is scheduled Wednesday, March 6, at 8 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

February 26, 2019 — Peter Scott has seen the scenario play out many times over the years: He meets someone who has a great idea for a product or can effectively fill a need in the marketplace. However, transforming thoughts into a full-fledged business is a common stumbling block for hopeful entrepreneurs.

February 26, 2019 — A free trivia night for University of Wyoming students is scheduled Wednesday, March 13, at 8 p.m. in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

February 26, 2019 — Like the weather this time of year, programs at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during March will run warm and cold.

February 26, 2019 — Numerous University of Wyoming faculty members and students from the Department of Theatre and Dance won awards at the Region VII Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) last week in Eugene, Ore.

February 26, 2019 — The coordinator of the March bee conference in Cheyenne has a few buzzwords about the multiday event.

February 25, 2019 — Details about the University of Wyoming’s interaction with the state’s 23 counties are available online.

February 25, 2019 — The Wyoming Crop Improvement Association (WCIA) presented its Excellence in Service Award to the director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) for his work with the state’s agriculture and seed industry.

February 25, 2019 — The floor will be open for University of Wyoming faculty, staff and students to learn about and discuss UW’s research strategic planning effort during an open forum Wednesday, March 6, at 3:10 p.m. in Room 129 of the Classroom Building.

February 25, 2019 — Members of the campus community and beyond are invited to an open house Thursday, March 7, to celebrate the opening of the University of Wyoming’s Office of Engagement and Outreach (OEO).

February 25, 2019 — Three University of Wyoming students have been selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or work as interns abroad during this spring semester.

February 25, 2019 — A University of Wyoming doctoral student is one of 18 across the nation being recognized for her science advocacy.

February 25, 2019 — University of Wyoming Libraries recently awarded open textbook grants to eight faculty members and one graduate assistant to implement open educational resources (OER) in their classes.

February 25, 2019 — The University of Wyoming undergraduate chapter for the Society for Range Management (SRM) bested 26 other universities to win the coveted Trail Boss Award at the SRM’s 72nd annual meeting in Minneapolis earlier this month.

February 25, 2019 — University of Wyoming Vice President for Finance and Administration Neil Theobald has been selected as a 2019 Distinguished Research and Practice Fellow by the National Education Finance Academy (NEFA).

February 22, 2019 — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2018 fall semester.

February 22, 2019 — Wyoming leaders received updates on the expansion of the University of Wyoming’s WWAMI Medical Education Program and met members of the new class of medical students this week.

February 22, 2019 — The young University of Wyoming men’s Nordic ski team did the unexpected, ending the regular season as conference champions, while the UW women finished as league runners-up.

February 22, 2019 — Photojournalism depicting a range of Wyoming life and wildlife will be on display in the University of Wyoming’s Coe Library in March, highlighting some of the work made possible through the Larsh Bristol Photojournalism Fellowship.

February 22, 2019 — Wyoming’s economy has improved over the past year, but the economy remains a major concern of Wyomingites, according to new results from a statewide poll conducted last fall.

February 22, 2019 — The University of Wyoming’s 2019 Homecoming celebration has been scheduled for the week of Oct. 12-19, culminating with UW’s home football game against the University of New Mexico Saturday, Oct. 19.

February 21, 2019 — These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 25-March 3 at the University of Wyoming:

February 21, 2019 — The chief operating officer of the University of Wyoming’s new Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) is scheduled to be in Gillette Thursday, Feb. 28, to speak to local service clubs.

February 21, 2019 — A longtime faculty member in the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has returned from retirement to provide interim leadership for the college.

February 20, 2019 — Opening this fall, in conjunction with the new Engineering Education and Research Building at the University of Wyoming, the 3,500-square-foot Student Innovation Center is intended to provide students, faculty and staff with access to state-of-the-art equipment.

February 20, 2019 — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2018 fall semester.

February 20, 2019 — As one of the primary repositories for Wyoming’s climate data, the Water Resources Data System (WRDS) and the Wyoming State Climate Office -- both housed at the University of Wyoming -- provide annual information on snowpack that, together with historical data and annual weather patterns, can be used to make predictions about snowmelt and anticipated water availability.

February 19, 2019 — University of Wyoming Extension will host an informational brucellosis meeting for producers Wednesday, March 6, from 5-8 p.m. at the Cody Library, 1500 Heart Mountain St.

February 19, 2019 — An oil and gas industry expert will discuss wellbore integrity in drilling operations Friday, March 1, at the University of Wyoming.

February 19, 2019 — More than 200 students representing 36 schools will return to the University of Wyoming campus March 3-5 for the Wyoming State Science Fair.

February 18, 2019 — University of Wyoming students have more interaction with faculty members, spend more time preparing for class and receive more encouragement to participate in campus activities than students at other public universities in the region, according to newly released results from a national survey.

February 18, 2019 — Aiming to reduce advising and course scheduling challenges while still offering students the opportunity to explore multiple curricular interests, the University of Wyoming is considering elimination of three “distributed” degree programs.

February 18, 2019 — The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources is now accepting applications for the Energy Summer Institute (ESI) July 14-19. Applications are due by May 15.

February 18, 2019 — The University of Wyoming’s Office of Engagement and Outreach is accepting nominations for the 2019 Marvin Millgate Community Engagement Awards.

February 18, 2019 — University of Wyoming Presents’ spring concert series continues with the Danish String Quartet, among the world’s premier chamber music groups, Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

February 18, 2019 — Members of the University of Wyoming community will receive updates on the 2019 Wyoming legislative session and a number of other topics during the Spring Faculty Town Hall Thursday, March 7, from 1:20-2:35 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

February 18, 2019 — Student-produced film submissions for the third annual 7220 Entertainment Student Short Film Festival are now being accepted at the University of Wyoming.

February 18, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony will present “Classical Winds” Thursday, Feb. 28.

February 15, 2019 — The University of Wyoming livestock judging team notched its highest finish in 30 years at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in January and finished in the top five at two other contests so far this spring season.

February 15, 2019 — Loss of the heat-shielding forest canopy and the obstacle of fallen trees have caused elk to avoid beetle-killed areas of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, according to new research by University of Wyoming scientists.

February 15, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during a meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, via teleconference.

February 14, 2019 — A lineup of 28 speakers will present a mix of science-based, how-to information, producer talks and panel discussions at the sixth annual High Plains Organic Farming Conference Wednesday, Feb. 27, and Thursday, Feb. 28, at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne.

February 14, 2019 — These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 18-24 at the University of Wyoming:

February 14, 2019 — With construction substantially complete, personnel from the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) began to move into the brand-new facility Wednesday.

February 14, 2019 — Both University of Wyoming men’s and women’s Nordic ski teams lead their respective divisions in the conference with just one weekend of competition remaining in the regular season.

February 14, 2019 — The University of Wyoming’s online professional child development program was ranked second among the 15 best early childhood education degree online bachelor’s programs for 2019 by the Bachelors Degree Center.

February 14, 2019 — The University of Wyoming’s 7220 Entertainment organization is now accepting applications for student event coordinators for the 2019-2020 academic year.

February 14, 2019 — Saturday University -- the University of Wyoming’s popular one-day lecture program -- returns to Jackson with three diverse topics ranging from transforming the lives of incarcerated Wyoming residents, dealing with fake news, and how energy markets and technology change the demand for Wyoming energy.

February 14, 2019 — 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.

February 13, 2019 — Lois Mottonen, a pioneer in the field of accounting and a lifelong advocate for women, left a significant estate gift of more than $5 million to the University of Wyoming. Her generosity will support the UW College of Business through a new Student Success Center and scholarships, as well as the university’s American Heritage Center.

February 13, 2019 — An entrepreneurship leader from the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science will be in Park County Feb. 20-21 to speak to local service clubs.

February 13, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Nordic ski team will host a 21km freestyle half marathon race for the public Sunday, Feb. 17.

February 13, 2019 — Student volunteers are being sought for various committees that bring quality entertainment to University of Wyoming students throughout the semester.

February 13, 2019 — An expert on the impact of visitors in national parks and other protected areas has been hired to help build the University of Wyoming’s new degree program in outdoor recreation and tourism management.

February 12, 2019 — February Service Saturday, sponsored by the University of Wyoming’s Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) program, is scheduled Feb. 23 starting at 9 a.m.

February 11, 2019 — Consultants working on a 10-year parking and transportation plan for the University of Wyoming will present a summary of findings, survey results, initial conclusions and preliminary recommendations during a campus presentation and open forum Thursday, Feb. 14, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Agriculture Building auditorium.

February 11, 2019 — The University of Wyoming’s Mu Nu Tau chapter of Chi Sigma Iota International, the honor society for professional counselors, recently was awarded a statewide regional networking grant from the organization, in partnership with the chapter at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC).

February 11, 2019 — Members of the University of Wyoming’s senior honor society recently honored their “Top Profs” at the 39th annual Top Prof Night.

February 11, 2019 — The University of Wyoming has made the top 15 of a new list of the “50 Most Underrated Colleges in America.”

February 11, 2019 — The University of Wyoming’s Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) office and the Good Mule Project will host an “Activism 101” panel discussion Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 5 p.m. in the Wyoming Union West Ballroom.

February 8, 2019 — An entrepreneurship leader from the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science will be in Fremont County Feb. 12-13 to speak to local service clubs.

February 7, 2019 — Amanda Reeder has been named the University of Wyoming’s new transfer relations director, a position that will work closely with Wyoming’s community colleges and out-of-state community colleges. Her appointment is scheduled to begin Feb. 18.

February 7, 2019 — These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 11-17 at the University of Wyoming:

February 7, 2019 — The University of Wyoming has issued the following statement regarding the filing of charges of third-degree sexual assault and sexual battery in Albany County Circuit Court this week against former UW student-athlete Carl Granderson:

February 7, 2019 — Blockchain technology developed at the University of Wyoming could change the way food is shipped and tracked across the globe.

February 7, 2019 — 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.

February 6, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host guest pianist Adam Żukiewicz Sunday, Feb. 17.

February 6, 2019 — New data collected by University of Wyoming researchers and others point to a newly defined mantle domain in a remote part of the Southern Ocean.

February 5, 2019 — Award-winning author Luis Alberto Urrea will visit the University of Wyoming Tuesday, Feb. 19, to discuss his newest book, “The House of Broken Angels,” beginning at 7 p.m. at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

February 5, 2019 — The GRO-Biz Conference & Idea Expo -- Wyoming’s premier event for small-business owners and entrepreneurs -- will take place Feb. 20-21 in Casper.

February 5, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Chamber Orchestra presents “A Little Serenading Music” Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

February 5, 2019 — The chief operating officer of the University of Wyoming’s new Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) is scheduled to speak Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Cheyenne Sunrise Rotary Club’s regular weekly meeting.

February 5, 2019 — When Genesis Alkali noticed a training gap, it turned to the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) to solve the problem.

February 4, 2019 — A Philadelphia writer, performer and teaching artist, and Iraq’s first Miss Universe contestant in nearly 50 years are among speakers during the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue (MLK DOD) Feb. 3-9 at the University of Wyoming.

February 4, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will feature the 44th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition during a free reception to celebrate the exhibitions for the spring semester Friday, Feb. 22.

February 4, 2019 — The University of Wyoming soon will convene a new council to advise the university on all aspects of its strategy of comprehensive internationalization.

February 4, 2019 — The University of Wyoming has been recognized as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys” for its low cost of attendance and the high caliber of its students.

February 4, 2019 — University of Wyoming alumnus and 2007 world champion steer wrestler Jason Miller, of Lusk, is the guest speaker Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Bucking Horse Gala, a dinner and auction to raise money for the UW rodeo team.

February 4, 2019 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance is partnering with Laramie High School for “Pokes ’n’ Plainsmen,” a production featuring scenes, songs and dances that showcase some of the best performers at both UW and LHS.

February 4, 2019 — Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Wyoming offers several programs and services throughout the spring semester for the campus community.

February 1, 2019 — Robert Lumley can still remember the moment he and his wife pored over a United States map, looking for the windiest place in the nation. They found it: a spot located between Cheyenne, Laramie and Wheatland.

February 1, 2019 — JCA Companies, a Wyoming oil and gas services company, and its subsidiaries C-MOR Energy Services, Titan Casing and Cascade Services, are the official sponsor of the University of Wyoming rodeo team.

February 1, 2019 — The chief operating officer of the University of Wyoming’s new Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) is scheduled to speak Monday, Feb. 11, at the Casper Rotary Club’s regular weekly meeting.

February 1, 2019 — People with strong religious beliefs are more likely to buy fat-free, sugar-free or gluten-free foods than natural or organic foods, according to new research that could influence the marketing of those specialty food products.