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August 2019 UW News

UW School of Nursing to Honor Distinguished Alumna During Homecoming

Joan Moon is the 2019 Distinguished Alumna for the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing. She will be honored at the College of Health Sciences’ Distinguished Alumni Reception Friday, Oct. 18.

UW Students Learn About Cultural, Economic History of Rural Scotland Communities

A dozen University of Wyoming students spent part of their summer in rural Scotland to learn about the cultural and economic histories of communities in that European country.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Sept. 2

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

Free Language Courses Offered at UW

Fifteen nonformal world languages and culture courses will be offered free this semester at the University of Wyoming.

First Listening Session Sept. 10 for UW President Search

Members of the campus community and the public have an opportunity to weigh in on the search for the University of Wyoming’s next president during a listening session Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the UW campus.

Visiting Iraqi Scholars to Speak at UW Sept. 4

Seven scholars from cities and universities throughout Iraq who have been at the University of Wyoming since July 1 will discuss their experiences in their home country Wednesday, Sept. 4, at UW.

UWs Zelikova Honored by British Ecological Society

A University of Wyoming Department of Botany research scientist has been honored by the British Ecological Society (BES).

Artist Nikki Pike to Visit UW Sept. 4

Denver-based artist Nikki Pike will visit the University of Wyoming Sept. 4-7.

UW Planetarium September Programs Provide an Eclectic Mix

With the school year starting at the University of Wyoming, the Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium has an eclectic lineup of programs for returning students.

UW AHCs Simpson Institute to Host The Constitution, Congress and the Presidency: What are the Limits of Power?

The University of Wyoming American Heritage Center’s (AHC) Simpson Institute for Western Politics and Leadership will host a panel discussion on the theme “The Constitution, Congress and the Presidency: What are the Limits of Power?” Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Michigans Ross School of Business Sustainable Enterprise Professor to Speak Sept. 12 at UW

Andrew Hoffman, the Holcim Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, will discuss personal environmental stewardship Thursday, Sept. 12, at the University of Wyoming.

Involvement Fest for UW Students Sept. 4

An Involvement Fest for University of Wyoming students is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Prexy’s Pasture.

Comedian Mentalist to Perform for UW Students Sept. 3

Mentalist Sean Bott will bring his brand of comedy to the University of Wyoming at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the Wyoming Union Ballroom. The event, sponsored by the Campus Activities Center’s (CAC) 7220 Entertainment Late-Night Events Committee, is free and open only to UW students.

UWs Burrows Reappointed as Co

Associate Professor Andrea Burrows, of the University of Wyoming’s College of Education, recently was selected for reappointment as the co-editor of the CITE (Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education) Journal’s Science Section. She has held this role with the journal since 2016.

UW Nordic Ski Team Trash 2 Treasures Fundraiser Sept. 7

The University of Wyoming Nordic ski team’s annual “Trash 2 Treasures” fundraiser is Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in War Memorial Fieldhouse.

UW Extension Educator Honored, Cited for Work with Prairie Dog Management Meetings

A University of Wyoming Extension educator received the Friend of Agriculture Award given out by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) at the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo in Douglas Aug. 16.

UW Announces Labor Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day.

Hamilton Selected as UW Staff Employee of Second Quarter

Colleagues of Cheryl Hamilton say the University of Wyoming Department of Psychology office associate has an exceptional record of accomplishment in performing her job duties well. She always meets deadlines, performs tasks correctly and takes pride in a job well done.

Award-Winning Paper by UW Researcher Could Lead to Safer Highway Travel

Amirarsalan Molan, a postdoctoral research associate with the Wyoming Technology Transfer Center at the University of Wyoming, recently received the 2018 Journal of Transportation Engineering Best Paper Award.

Annual UW Police Auction Set Sept. 4

The University of Wyoming Police Department’s (UWPD) annual found property auction is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Acting President to Host UW Fall Faculty and Staff Meeting Sept. 3

University of Wyoming Acting President Neil Theobald will host the 2019 Fall Faculty and Staff Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the Event Center of the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

UW’s Li-Oakey Receives DOE Grant to Study Liquid Separation Mechanisms Using Smart Material

A University of Wyoming associate professor of chemical engineering has received a Department of Energy (DOE) Basic Energy Sciences grant to investigate using smart membrane materials to more efficiently remove pollutants or impurities or to recover valuable materials -- such as rare earth elements

UW Study: Migrating Mule Deer Dont Need Directions

How do big-game animals know where to migrate across hundreds of miles of vast Wyoming landscapes year after year?

UW Bringing the Thunder to Riverton

Fans in central Wyoming will have an opportunity to see the iconic University of Wyoming marching band closer to home.

Times Change for Some UW Homecoming Events Oct. 19

University of Wyoming Homecoming events scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, have been adjusted due to the football game kickoff moving to 1 p.m. against the New Mexico Lobos.

UW Division of Social Work Names New Director

An associate professor emerita from Colorado State University and licensed master social worker has been named director of the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences’ Division of Social Work.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Aug. 26

These are among the activities scheduled Aug. 26-Sept. 1 at the University of Wyoming:

Silent Disco for UW Students Planned Aug. 30

A silent disco for University of Wyoming students will take place Friday, Aug. 30, at 8:30 p.m. on Prexy’s Pasture.

New Research Details Impact of Energy Development on Deer Habitat Use

For every acre of mule deer habitat taken by roads, well pads and other oil and gas development infrastructure in Wyoming’s Green River Basin, an average of 4.6 other acres of available forage is lost, according to new research by University of Wyoming scientists.

UW Campus Pass Offers Glimpse of University Life Sept. 14

Students and families interested in learning more about the University of Wyoming should plan to attend Campus Pass in September.

Wyoming Department of Agriculture Honors States Seed Certification Manager

The manager of the Wyoming Seed Certification Service was recently recognized at the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo for services provided to Wyoming farmers and ranchers.

UWs Dejam Collaborates with Corva on Real

Assistant Professor Morteza Dejam, of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science’s Department of Petroleum Engineering, is collaborating with an oil and gas analytics company on a research project to solve the most complex hydraulic fracturing operations.

UW Professor Elected President of Mineralogical Society of America

Carol Frost, a professor of isotope geology in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Geology and Geophysics, will assume the presidency of the Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) in September.

UW Homecoming Parade Applications Available Now

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) is now accepting applications for the 2019 UW Homecoming parade.

UW Doctoral Student Wins Award from Southeastern Psychology Association

An associate professor emerita from Colorado State University and licensed master social worker has been named director of the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences’ Division of Social Work.

Household Item Giveaway for UW International Students is Aug. 31

The annual household item giveaway for international students attending the University of Wyoming is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 31, in the parking and circle drive area south of the Cheney International Center.

UW American Heritage Center Announces Travel Grant Award Recipients

Ten researchers from around the nation and beyond will connect with the University of Wyoming and advance their studies at UW’s American Heritage Center (AHC) as a result of grants from that premier historical archive.

U.S. Fossil Energy Secretary to Visit UW Aug. 23

A top official with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will visit the University of Wyoming next week as part of a trip to the state to get a firsthand look at the state’s investments in fossil energy technology and the mining industry.

Sheridan Start

The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) in Sheridan, a business and economic development program of the University of Wyoming, has launched the kickoff of its third annual Sheridan Start-Up Challenge.

Potential Economic Impact of Tunnel Collapse Nears $89 Million

Wyoming and Nebraska could suffer an $89 million economic loss if crops on the 107,000 acres affected by an irrigation tunnel collapse near Fort Laramie are a total loss, according to information from the University of Wyoming and Nebraska Extension services.

Wyoming Business Tips for Aug. 10

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 Visual Arts Department Faculty to Exhibit at UW Art Museum

A new exhibition that showcases the creative work of University of Wyoming visual arts department faculty members will open Saturday, Aug. 31, at the UW Art Museum.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Aug. 19

These are among the activities scheduled Aug. 19-25 at the University of Wyoming:

Second Annual WyoHackathon Grows to Multi

The University of Wyoming will again host the WyoHackathon, but the 2019 event has expanded into a multi-day educational opportunity called the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede at the 2019 WyoHackathon.

E2e Wyoming Relaunches with Meeting in Laramie Aug. 20

The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) is relaunching e2e Wyoming in Laramie with a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the downtown Coal Creek Tap, located at 108 Grand Ave.

American Authors to Headline Cowboy Kickoff Concert Sept. 13 at UW

Tickets are now on sale for the rock band American Authors, headlining the return of the Cowboy Kickoff Concert Friday, Sept. 13, in the University of Wyoming’s Arena-Auditorium.

UW Medical Education Program Prepares Students for Practice in Rural, Underserved Communities

With a total of 544 physicians serving a population of about 580,000 people spread across 97,818 square miles, Wyoming ranks 44th in the nation when it comes to having a sufficient physician workforce.

UW Homecoming Events Scheduled Oct. 12

Former Wyoming State Auditor Rita Meyer is the grand marshal for the University of Wyoming’s Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 19.

UWs Geerts Elected to Fellowship with American Meteorological Society

University of Wyoming Department of Atmospheric Science chair and Professor Bart Geerts recently was named a fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

UW Alumni Association Accepting Information Items for Homecoming Schedule

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) is gathering information for the 2019 Homecoming schedule.

Students Learn College, Career Readiness Skills in UW

Students from Sweetwater County learned college and career readiness skills this summer in a program facilitated by the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND).

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during the board’s regular teleconference meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.

UW Students Receive National and Wyoming Landman Scholarships

University of Wyoming student Trenton Cassibry, of Colorado Springs, Colo., was awarded a scholarship from the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet Aug. 23

An associate professor emerita from Colorado State University and licensed master social worker has been named director of the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences’ Division of Social Work.

Six UW Alumni, Professors Earn Fellowships from Wyoming Arts Council

The University of Wyoming’s art community is full of inspiring creatives, and people are starting to notice.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Aug. 12

These are among the activities scheduled Aug. 12-18 at the University of Wyoming:

Wyoming Business Tips for Aug. 12

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 Students Work Accepted to National Art Exhibition

Ross Everett thinks it was worth it. The University of Wyoming senior recently had his “A Nightmare Epic” piece selected for the sixth annual juried exhibition “Was It Worth It” at the RedLine Contemporary Art Center in Denver.

UW Art Museum Benefit Gala to Celebrate New Fall Exhibition

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host its 25th annual gala fundraiser Friday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Centennial Complex.

Three-Year Grant to UW Promotes Computer Science Education in Wyoming

The National Science Foundation recently awarded nearly $1 million to support the inclusion of computer science education in Wyoming schools and libraries.

UW’s LAMP Funds K-12 Teachers to Participate in Roadmap to STEAM Conference

The University of Wyoming Science Initiative’s Learning Actively Mentoring Program (LAMP) awarded seven scholarships to K-12 educators from Wyoming schools, enabling them to participate in the Roadmap to STEAM Conference at UW.

UW Researchers Receive $8 Million DOE Grant to Field Test Foam

The University of Wyoming received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to field test a foam-assisted hydrocarbon gas injection technology that could ultimately recover a higher percentage of stranded oil from unconventional reservoirs in North Dakota’s Bakken Formation.

Downtown Mash

University of Wyoming students and other members of the UW and Laramie communities have an opportunity to enjoy live music and food, compete for a scavenger hunt prize, receive exclusive swag and participate in other activities Friday, Sept. 27, in downtown Laramie.

UW Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Connect Startups and Interns

Startup businesses across Wyoming will have a pipeline to student interns from the University of Wyoming as a result of a new program of UW’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE).

Students Receive College Experience at UWs Native American Summer Institute

Personal growth, leadership development and encouragement to seek higher education were among the activities for participants in the recent Native American Summer Institute (NASI) on the University of Wyoming campus.

UW Biodiversity Institute to Host Reception for Soil

The University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute will host a reception for “SOIL: The rainbow beneath,” a soil-inspired exhibition, Thursday, Aug. 8.

UW Alumni Association to Host Kickoff Friday Events

Cowboy football fans are invited to start their game weekends with the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) every Friday of a UW home football game.

Wyoming Business Tips for Aug. 5

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 Aug. 5

These are among the activities scheduled Aug. 5-11 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Law Practicum to Support Wyoming Entrepreneurs and Startups

Wyoming entrepreneurs will receive legal advising services, and University of Wyoming law students will gain hands-on experience in the field of business startups, as a result of a new UW program starting this fall.

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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