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March 2019 UW News

UWs Saturday University Program in Rock Springs March 28

A special edition of the University of Wyoming’s Saturday University -- a free one-day program featuring three lectures -- is Thursday, March 28, in Rock Springs.

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean Finalists to Visit UW

Finalists for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources have been identified, and they are scheduled to participate in public forums at UW beginning Wednesday, April 3.

UW Board of Trustees Approves New Degree Programs

Responding to Wyoming workforce needs, the University of Wyoming will offer three new bachelor’s degree programs starting this fall.

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.

UW Trustees Plan Acting Appointment, Open Presidential Search Process

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will appoint an acting president to serve as the university’s leader at the conclusion of President Laurie Nichols’ contract, in accordance with university regulations.

Wyoming Business Tips for April 1

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.

Three Safe Zone Trainings Scheduled in April at UW

The University of Wyoming’s Safe Zone will host three trainings during April. Each training will be in Room 315 of the Wyoming Union at noon.

University of Wyoming Calendar for April 1

These are among the activities scheduled April 1-7 at the University of Wyoming:

Nominations for UW Women in STEM Own It! Awards Accepted Through April 8

Nominations are now being accepted for the fourth annual Own It! Awards for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the University of Wyoming. The deadline is Monday, April 8.

UW Livestock Judging Team Maintains Top

The University of Wyoming livestock judging team finished in the top four at each of its six contests this spring.

UW Board of Trustees Adds Executive Session Thursday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has added an executive session to its agenda for Thursday, March 28.

UW Researcher Contributes to Study Showing Arctic Warming Contributes to Drought

When the Arctic warmed after the ice age 10,000 years ago, it created perfect conditions for drought.

Implicit Bias and Microaggressions Workshop April 2 at UW

A workshop to help attendees learn implicit bias and microaggressions in the workplace is scheduled at the University of Wyoming Tuesday, April 2.

Producers at Annual Wyoming Conference Tout Organic Benefits

There was no guarantee in 1980 that farmer-by-day and songwriter-when-time-allowed Mark Jones wouldn’t be singing the bankrupt blues in just a few years.

UW Cowgirls Jump Back into Regional Rodeo Contention

Bolstered by the women’s all-around performance of Teisha Coffield, the University of Wyoming Cowgirls jumped back into regional title contention with their best showing of the season last weekend at the Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) rodeo in Torrington.

UW Department of Music Presents Helios Trio April 5

The University of Wyoming’s Helios Trio will perform “The Music of Claude Debussy” Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.

UW Planetarium Schedule Brings Brazilian Planetarian to Campus in April

Visits from two international planetarians and a new full-dome movie that chronicles the history of man’s exploration of space will highlight programs at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during April.

UW Campus Master Plan Surveys to Open Soon

Members of the University of Wyoming community are invited to participate in two surveys to assist with the university’s yearlong master planning process.

UW Information Technology Award Nominations Accepted

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

UW President Nichols Will Move to Faculty Position

University of Wyoming Assistant Professor Amanda DeDiego recently was named the recipient of the Robert H. Rencken Emerging Professional Leader Award for 2019.

Cuban Artist Pavel Acosta to Visit UW April 9

Cuba-born, America-based artist Pavel Acosta will visit the University of Wyoming April 9-12. Several free public events will take place during the artist’s visit.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet March 26

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider two new academic programs and receive updates on a wide variety of issues during its regular meeting Tuesday through Friday, March 26-29.

UW Phi Kappa Phi Chapter to Hold Initiation Ceremony April 7

The University of Wyoming’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter -- the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines -- will host its spring initiation ceremony Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 25

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.

University of Wyoming Calendar for March 25

These are among the activities scheduled March 25-31 at the University of Wyoming:

UW College of Business Department Receives National Recognition

The University of Wyoming College of Business Department of Accounting and Finance has gained national attention with its rank on College Factual’s nationwide “Best Accounting Colleges for the Money” list and “Best Finance & Financial Management Colleges for the Money” list.

UW Doctoral Candidate Awarded Chi Sigma Iota Leadership Fellowship

University of Wyoming counselor education and supervision doctoral candidate Benjamin Aiken was recently selected as one of 10 Leadership Fellow and Interns for 2019-2020.

Researchers Find Broad Impacts from Lake Trout Invasion in Yellowstone

Introduction of non-native lake trout in Yellowstone Lake has affected organisms from the microscopic level in the lake to large animals in the region, according to newly published research.

UW History Department Tabbed a Best Value

The Department of History and American Studies has joined two other units within the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences in garnering national attention.

Gender and Sexuality Expert to Speak at UW, Casper College

Jack Halberstam, one of the world’s leading experts on theories of gender and sexuality, will speak at both the University of Wyoming and Casper College.

UW Student Accepted to University of Oxford Neuroscience Doctoral Program

Jasper Hunt, a University of Wyoming student who grew up in Laramie, has been accepted into a neuroscience doctoral program at the University of Oxford.

UWs Saturday University Lecture Series Returns to Cody March 30

Saturday University -- the University of Wyoming’s popular one-day lecture program -- returns to Cody with three diverse topics ranging from the popularity of three ancient structures, the discovery of an ancient civilization in the Andes Mountains, and the intersection of criminal law and museums.

SBDC Day in Wyoming Scheduled March 20

Gov. Mark Gordon signed a proclamation designating March 20 as Small Business Development Center Day in Wyoming.

UW College of Health Sciences Research Day Examines Current Evidence on Human Trafficking

Often, health-related research can be pictured as laboratory settings with test tubes and microscopes, with scientists examining human tissue cells.

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet April 5

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, in the BP Collaboration Center on the UW campus.

UW McNair Scholar to Pursue Graduate Studies at Bowling Green State University

Taylar Stagnar, a McNair Scholar Program student from Riverton, has been accepted into the master’s degree program in American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University with a full-ride scholarship.

UW Students Supporting Veterans Host COMBAT Color Run April 20

A University of Wyoming student group, Students Supporting Veterans (SSV), will celebrate military veterans with the 11th COMBAT Color Fun Run and the fourth such event in Laramie Saturday, April 20.

WWAMI Program Med School Scores High National Rankings

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.

Release Time for UW Staff Recognition Day

More than 200 University of Wyoming employees will be honored during Staff Recognition Day Thursday, April 4, at 10 a.m. in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. Free parking is available, and shuttle buses will run to the Gateway Center.

UW Entrepreneurship Summit Expands to Two Days of Support, Training

The University of Wyoming College of Business will host the third annual UW Entrepreneurship Summit April 17-18 at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

UW Faculty Senate Speaker Series Award Nominations Accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019-2020 University of Wyoming Faculty Senate Speaker Series. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Friday, April 26.

UW Men Take Opening Rodeo of Spring Season

If the University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team is going to win its first Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) team title since the 2006 season, the Cowboys will need more strong results such as last weekend’s spring opener.

UW Professor Named Recipient of Counseling Leadership Award

University of Wyoming Assistant Professor Amanda DeDiego recently was named the recipient of the Robert H. Rencken Emerging Professional Leader Award for 2019.

UW Professors Book Aims to Improve Student Research, Critical Thinking Skills

Leslie Rush began her career leading a high school English classroom, where she experienced firsthand the need to teach students how to conduct research and effectively report their results in writing. This need only became more apparent as she transitioned into academia.

Former Natural Resources and Environment Undersecretary to Speak at UW April 4

Robert Bonnie, former Natural Resources and Environment undersecretary at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is scheduled to speak at UW April 4.

UW Women Nordic Skiers Third at National Competition

It was a week of thirds for the University of Wyoming women’s Nordic ski team at this week’s United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) national championships in Jackson.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 18

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.

Students Compete in World Languages Day at UW

Some 307 students and 33 teachers representing 17 junior high and high schools from across Wyoming participated in the annual World Languages Day competition March 8-9 at the University of Wyoming.

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 44th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition Thursday, March 28, from 6-8 p.m.

UW Planetarium Offers Morning Program During Spring Break Week

For parents home with their children over spring break looking for something to do next week, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is offering a special morning program about telescopes.

UW Womens Nordic Ski Team Remains Third at Nationals

It has been a tough week of racing at the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) national championships in Jackson, but the University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams have held it together going into the final event.

College of Arts and Sciences to Host UW Day at the Museums May 15

The University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences is inviting sixth-grade students from across the state to visit Laramie for a “UW Day at the Museums” event May 15.

An Iliad Reading, Discussion Rescheduled to Friday at Civic Center

A free community engagement play reading and discussion of Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s “An Iliad” has been rescheduled for Friday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Laramie Plains Civic Center.

University of Wyoming Calendar for March 18

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

UW Campus to Reopen Friday Following Weather Closure

With weather and travel conditions improving following this week’s storm, the University of Wyoming will reopen for classes and regular business activities Friday, March 15.

Jeff Hamilton Trio Performance Canceled Tonight at UW

A performance featuring drummer Jeff Hamilton and his jazz trio, sponsored by UW Presents, has been canceled. The performance was scheduled Thursday, March 14.

Wyoming SBDC, UW School of Pharmacy Offer Webinar on Advancing Innovation

Academic researchers and various small-business owners have an opportunity to learn more about programs offered by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR).

UW Classes and Activities Canceled Thursday

The National Weather Service blizzard warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. MDT Thursday.

UW Nordic Ski Teams Hold Steady at National Competition

The University of Wyoming Nordic teams skied well on the second day of the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) national championships in Jackson.

UW Program Announces Cancellation of Womens History Month Lecture

The University of Wyoming’s Gender and Women’s Studies Program will host famous philosopher Alison Jaggar to help celebrate Women’s History Month in March.

UW Research: Hungry Moose More Tolerant of Wolves Presence

Driven by the need for food, moose in western Wyoming are less likely to change their behavior to avoid wolves as winter progresses, according to new research by University of Wyoming scientists.

UW Rodeo Teams Ready for Spring Season

Beau Clark, a former All-Big Sky Conference football player for Montana State University, knows the grind of two-a-day practices and competing against the same teammates all week. And when the regular season begins, it’s actually somewhat of a relief to compete against an opposing team.

UW Student Selected to Attend National Ag Teacher Symposium

University of Wyoming agricultural education major Alyssa Lewark, of Frisco, Colo., has been selected from a large pool of candidates from across the nation to attend the National Teach Ag Campaign Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium.

UW Program to Host Speaker for Womens History Month

The University of Wyoming’s Gender and Women’s Studies Program will host famous philosopher Alison Jaggar to help celebrate Women’s History Month in March.

Cross-Campus Collaboration Highlights UW Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Not many projects bring deans from law, engineering and business together like the University of Wyoming’s new Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE).

UW Trustees Plan Special Meeting Wednesday

A special meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is scheduled Wednesday, March 13, at noon via teleconference.

UW Women Sit Third, Men Sixth at Nordic Nationals

The University of Wyoming’s Nordic ski teams are off to a solid start at the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) national championships, with the women sitting in third place and the men sixth after the first day of the competition in Jackson.

Survey on UW Academic Calendar Open Through Friday

University of Wyoming students, faculty and staff have until Friday, March 15, to provide input to the committee charged with developing UW’s academic calendar, starting with the 2020-21 school year.

Public Invited to Comment as Part of UW Accreditation Review

The University of Wyoming is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.

Professional Range Organization Recognizes UW Extension Specialist

The University of Wyoming Extension range management specialist received an Outstanding Young Professional Award at the annual Society for Range Management (SRM) conference in Minneapolis, Minn., in February.

New UW Study Offers Insights on Wind Development Costs, Taxes

A new analysis of state taxation policies regarding wind energy in the West shows New Mexico is the lowest-cost state for wind farm development, followed by Montana, Colorado and Wyoming.

UW Researcher Connects Dots Among Ocean Dynamics, Drought and Forests

In a time of drastic change, humans look for predictability. A recent study led by a University of Wyoming researcher found that even in dramatically changing climates, mechanisms can be found that predict how those changes will play out.

Two UW Departments Rank Highly on Best Value Lists

Two departments within the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences have gained national attention.

Mikayla Peterson Wins Dorothy Jacoby Concerto Competition at UW

University of Wyoming senior Mikayla Peterson, a saxophonist from Rock Springs, was selected the winner of the annual Dorothy Jacoby Concerto Competition Thursday, March 7, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts.

Greybull, Laramie, Southeast Students Top State Science Fair at UW

Students from Greybull High School, Laramie High School and Southeast High School had the top projects at the Wyoming State Science Fair held on the University of Wyoming campus March 3-5.

UW Trustees Plan Special Meeting Monday

A special meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is scheduled Monday, March 11, at 8:30 a.m. via teleconference.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 11

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.

The Peoples Supper at UW March 13

The University of Wyoming’s Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) program and the Good Mule Project will host “The People’s Supper” Wednesday, March 13.

University of Wyoming Calendar for March 11

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

UW Presents Jeff Hamilton Jazz Trio March 14

The University of Wyoming Department of Music and UW Presents are partnering to showcase the Jeff Hamilton Trio Thursday, March 14, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Bulletin Details Post

A new University of Wyoming bulletin will aid researchers, land managers and others in understanding some of the underlying mechanisms of ponderosa pine ecosystem recovery following high-intensity wildfires.

UW Researcher Studies Genetic Outcomes of Translocation of Bighorn Sheep in Arizona

Translocation is an important management tool that has been used for more than 50 years to increase bighorn sheep population numbers in Arizona and to restore herds to suitable habitat throughout their historical range.

Former Jackson Hole Mountain Resort President to Speak March 14 at UW

Jerry Blann, former president and CEO of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), will discuss the future of the ski industry at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the University of Wyoming.

UW Spring Faculty and Staff Town Hall Thursday

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.

UWs Benkman Honored by Ornithological Society

The University of Wyoming’s Craig Benkman is known for his award-winning research, and this year is no different.

Collaborative Concert Dance by Two UW Professors Brings Healing After Loss

“What Remains,” a new concert dance by Assistant Professor of Dance André Megerdichian and Assistant Professor of Music Andrew Wheelock, tells a different kind of story about a family’s journey through a battle with terminal cancer.

An Iliad Reading, Discussion at Civic Center March 13

A free community engagement play reading and discussion of Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s “An Iliad” will be presented Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the Phoenix Ballroom, located in Suite 271 of the Laramie Plains Civic Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Amazon Executive and Former U.S. Ambassador from Wyoming to Speak March 8 at UW

Wyoming native Michael Punke, a vice president for global public policy with Amazon Web Services and a former U.S. ambassador, will discuss his insight on current trade and business trends Friday, March 8, at the University of Wyoming.

Student Becomes UWs First Coverdell Fellow

University of Wyoming graduate student Coletan Nutter, an “Air Force kid” who grew up in multiple states across the country before landing in Laramie, has chosen to make Wyoming his focus for betterment through UW’s new Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program.

UW Awards Top Scholarship to 101 Wyoming Students

Some 101 outstanding high school seniors from across Wyoming have been selected to receive the 2019 Trustees' Scholars Award, the University of Wyoming's top academic scholarship.

Six UW Students to Perform in Jacoby Competition Thursday

The University of Wyoming’s finest student musicians will compete for top honors in the annual Dorothy Jacoby Concerto Competition Thursday, March 7.

New York Times Best

The University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) will host noted Wyoming author C.J. Box for his latest novel, “Wolf Pack,” Wednesday, March 20.

UW Grand Challenges Research Planning Open Forum on WyoCast

An open forum for University of Wyoming faculty, staff and students to learn about and discuss UW’s research strategic planning effort will be available via WyoCast Wednesday.

UW to Host Education in Prison Conference March 29

Advancing the field of education in prison and efforts to support formerly incarcerated people in their transition to freedom is the purpose of the University of Wyoming’s Symposium on Transformative Education in Prison and Beyond.

American Heritage Center Finalists Interview This Week at UW

Finalists for the position of director of the American Heritage Center (AHC) at the University of Wyoming are scheduled to give public presentations this week.

Survey on UW Academic Calendar Open Through March 15

The University of Wyoming committee charged with developing UW’s academic calendar, starting with the 2020-21 school year, is seeking input from students, faculty and staff.

Plans Taking Shape for UW Fall 2019 Move

Fall 2019 residence hall move-in and Cowboy Connect will be Friday, Aug. 30, starting at 7 a.m. at the University of Wyoming.

UW Employee of the Quarter Nominations Now Accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for the University of Wyoming Employee of the First Quarter. The deadline is Friday, March 8.

UW Marketing Campaign Receives High National, Regional Honors

The University of Wyoming’s “The World Needs More Cowboys” campaign video has been recognized as the best single-spot television ad among all national higher education advertising in the past year.

UW Professors Book Outlines Culturally Specific Strategies of Teaching Math

Jacqueline Leonard, a University of Wyoming professor of elementary and early childhood education, recently published the second edition of her book, “Culturally Specific Pedagogy in the Mathematics Classroom: Strategies for Teachers and Students.”

UW Research Provides Insight on Survivability of Rare Wyoming Plant

A rare plant found only at two sites in central Wyoming has persisted, in part, because it can recover from relatively low densities and grows at different rates within each location, according to new research led by a University of Wyoming scientist.

Award-Winning Author Dave Barry to Speak at UW April 18

Acclaimed humorist and award-winning author Dave Barry will speak Thursday, April 18, at the University of Wyoming.

UW Cell Isolation Research Yields Promising Results

John Oakey’s work at the cellular and molecular level could radically change the way cancer is treated.

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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