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October 2020 UW News

Ancestral Food Gathering Group’s Efforts Document Shoshone Foods, Preparation

Various aspects of India's culture and history will be showcased at the University of Wyoming during "Celebrate India" March 26-31, sponsored by the Indian students' organization, Milaap. All events are free.

Sheridan Start-Up Challenge Announces Winner

IMPACT 307, Sheridan’s business incubator, has chosen three winners for the 2020 Sheridan Start-Up Challenge entrepreneur competition.

Cowboy Cash Program Benefits UW Students, Local Businesses

The University of Wyoming has formed a partnership with Laramie Main Street Alliance to boost the Gem City’s small-business economy.

UW Survey: Wyoming Voters Prefer Trump to Biden

A recent survey of Wyoming voters shows President Donald Trump leading Democratic nominee Joe Biden by a substantial margin.

Y Cross Ranch Funding Provides Significant Support to UW Students

The Y Cross Ranch Endowment provided significant support to University of Wyoming Y Cross Scholars, helping to ensure the future of agriculture and ranching in Wyoming.

UW Wind Symphony to Perform Virtual Concert Nov. 5

The University of Wyoming’s Wind Symphony will present “Heritage of the Band” -- a virtual concert Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

UW Alum Ken Boilsen Engineers Aircraft and UWs Future

“Every time you see Air Force One, you will be looking at a part of Ken’s life,” wrote the author of a tribute to Ken Boilsen, engineer and philanthropist.

UW Faculty Member Finds Nucleus Accumbens Recruited by Cocaine, Sugar Are Different

Nucleus accumbens in the brain play a central role in the risk-reward circuit.

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet Nov. 13

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet with the UW Board of Trustees at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The ERC’s scheduled quarterly meeting will immediately follow.

UW College of Engineering and Applied Science to Offer Winternship Opportunity for Students

The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science career services team will offer the second annual “Winternship” opportunity during the upcoming 2021 winter break. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 30.

UWs Half Acre to Close at 10 A.M. Today

The University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center will close at 10 a.m. due to frozen water lines related to university construction. The closure includes Half Acre pool.

UW Administration Proposes Specific Budget Reductions

In response to a 10 percent cut in state funding that resulted in an immediate reduced distribution from the state earlier this year, the University of Wyoming’s administration has identified a plan to address a $42.3 million budget reduction in the current biennium to present to the UW Board of Tru

CSIL Helps UW Students Get Involved on Campus

While COVID-19 may have reduced the number of in-person gatherings, the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) at the University of Wyoming still provides plenty of ways for students to beat the pandemic boredom.

UW Electrical Engineering Student Receives DOD SMART Scholarship Award

University of Wyoming student Holden Bindl, from Fort Bridger, recently was accepted into the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).

UWs Half Acre to Close at 4:30 Today

The Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center will close this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. due to frozen water lines related to university construction. The closure includes Half Acre pool.

UW Makerspace Provides Face Shields to Albany County Clerks Office in Time for Election Day

University of Wyoming history student TJ Barker, from Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tyler Kerr are doing their part to make sure Albany County’s poll workers are safe on Election Day by providing them with personal protective equipment (PPE) -- mainly safety shields.

UW President Shelters in Place

Out of an abundance of caution, University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has chosen to shelter in place for two weeks after he attended a small gathering in which one of the participants later tested positive for COVID-19.

UW Researchers to Test Wyoming Wastewater for COVID

University of Wyoming scientists will use an $800,000 grant from the Wyoming Department of Health to test effluent from Wyoming communities for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

UW Students Learn How to Operate Drones in New Online Course

The use of unmanned aerial systems, or UAS, by industry may be in its infancy, but there are many businesses already using the technology. These include construction, entertainment, historic preservation, search and rescue, tourism and wildlife conservation.

UWs Construction Management Program Receives Grant for Residential Construction Program Development

The Construction Management Program at the University of Wyoming has received a four-year, $80,000 grant to develop and implement residential construction training.

Wyoming 4-H’ers Flex Life Skills in Annual Showcase Competition

There would be no live radio broadcasts or Wyoming television stations airing videos of standout performances last Saturday from Douglas.

Four COVID Cases on UW Residence Hall Floor Prompt Action

Four active cases of COVID-19 have been detected on another floor of a residence hall at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW Makes Plans for Spring Semester Amid Uncertain Pandemic Situation

With public health experts saying the COVID-19 pandemic will continue into the next calendar year, the University of Wyoming is taking steps to continue delivering as much of an on-campus experience as possible in the spring 2021 semester.

UW Researcher Leads Study of Seabird Ecosystem Shift in Falkland Islands

Seabird populations in the South Atlantic and Southern Ocean are facing direct and indirect impacts of climate change due to rising temperatures and ocean acidification.

UW School of Pharmacy Lab Implements Safe In-Person Student Learning

The University of Wyoming’s School of Pharmacy is now fully immersed in on-campus learning for students as part of UW’s Phase 3 reopening process.

Wyoming Business Tips for Oct. 26

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.

Five COVID Cases on UW Residence Hall Floor Prompt Action

Five active cases of COVID-19 have been detected on another floor of a residence hall at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Offers Town Hall Nov. 10

A “Black Fatigue and Being Committed Allies for Systemic Change” town hall, sponsored by the University of Wyoming’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 1:30 p.m.

UW College of Agriculture Students Learn Hands

Ditching laptops and donning rubber boots and coveralls, University of Wyoming students prep within five minutes for class.

Ten COVID Cases Among UW Cross Country Teams Prompt Action

Ten cases of COVID-19 have been detected among members of the University of Wyoming’s men’s and women’s cross country teams, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

Daniels Fund Faculty Fellows Selected at UW

The Business Ethics Program at the University of Wyoming, supported by the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative (DFEI), recently named 15 UW employees as 2021 Daniels Fund Faculty Fellows

UW School of Energy Resources Nominations Accepted for Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Technologies

The School of Energy Resources (SER) at the University of Wyoming is accepting nominations for the Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Technologies. The deadline to apply is Dec. 4.

UW, Community Colleges Plan ‘Universal 2-Plus-2’ Agreements

October 21, 2020 For the past five years, students in many popular degree programs at Wyoming community colleges have been able to seamlessly transfer to the University of Wyoming as a result of dozens of “2-plus-2” articulation agreements between academic departments of UW and the institutions.

WIHR Think and Drink Series Available on YouTube

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel and his partner Gabrielle Allen’s “Think and Drink” series discussion is now available on the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research’s (WIHR) YouTube channel.

UW Benefits from Generosity of Don and Margaret Boyd

The University of Wyoming has received a transformational estate gift from the late geology and geophysics Professor Donald Boyd, who passed away in April at the age of 92.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration Oct. 27 in Douglas

Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in Converse County during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Douglas.

Jill Aldridge Named UW Employee of Third Quarter

University of Wyoming colleagues of Jill Aldridge say her warm personality and efficiency in getting difficult tasks done make UW Residence Life and Dining Services (RLDS) successful for the campus community.

UW Jazz Ensemble Students Produce Musical Videos in Lieu of Live Performances

COVID-19 has altered the way University of Wyoming Department of Music students perform for the public this semester.

Cowboys Can Reinforces Responsible Behavior in UW Community

In order to maximize the opportunity for a successful in-person campus experience, the University of Wyoming has introduced a new campaign to encourage responsible behavior.

UW Professor is Collegiate Peaks Forum Series Speaker Oct. 22

University of Wyoming Professor Jeff Lockwood is the guest speaker for the virtual Collegiate Peaks Forum Series, based in Colorado, Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.

Seven COVID Cases in UW Sorority House Prompt Action

Seven cases of COVID-19 have been detected in a sorority house at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW to Implement Enhanced COVID

The University of Wyoming will move to the next stage of its COVID-19 testing program Monday, Oct. 19, stepping up efforts to limit the spread of the virus and maintain in-person student experiences as outlined in UW’s phased fall semester plan.

UWs Zhai Receives Two Grant Awards

A University of Wyoming faculty chair recently received federal grants to research carbon capture and storage, and water savings at natural gas-fired power plants.

UW Facilities Turned into Basecamps for Mullen Firefighters

University of Wyoming facilities are being used as basecamps and shelter for personnel battling the Mullen fire in the Medicine Bow National Forest west of Laramie.

UW President Seidel to Speak in Humanities Virtual Program Oct. 15

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel and his partner, Professor Gabrielle Allen, are the guest speakers for the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research’s (WIHR) “Think and Drink” series of virtual discussions Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m.

UW Survey Finds COVID-19 Anxiety in Wyoming on the Rise

Wyoming residents are reporting more anxiety about the spread of COVID-19 in the state, according to a new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC).

UW College of Health Sciences Educators Honored as Wyoming Women of Influence

Two University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences educators have been honored as 2020 Wyoming Women of Influence by the Wyoming Business Report.

UWs Grana Teaches New Diversity Course in Geosciences

Typically, when one thinks of a geoscientist, visions of an outdoorsy person come to mind. If you type in “geoscientist” photos on Google, a series of images pops up of students and researchers hiking in a canyon collecting rocks.

UWs Tahmasebi Receives International 2020 Arie van Weelden Award

Pejman Tahmasebi, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science, is this year’s Arie van Weelden Award winner.

UW Black Studies Center to Host Inaugural Webinar Oct. 13

The newly formed Black Studies Center at the University of Wyoming will present its first webinar Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Four COVID Cases on UW Residence Hall Floor Prompt Action

Four cases of COVID-19 have been detected on another floor of a residence hall at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW Chamber Orchestra Presents Virtual Concert Oct. 11

The University of Wyoming Chamber Orchestra will present a virtual concert Sunday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Oct. 14 Via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on the university’s COVID-19 coronavirus response during the board’s regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14.

National Society of Black Engineers Leader to Speak in UW Event

Karl Reid, executive director of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and author of “Working Smarter, Not Just Harder: Three Sensible Strategies for Succeeding in College … and Life,” is the 2020 H.T. Person Distinguished Speaker for the UW College of Engineering and Applied Science.

UW Department of Musics Fall Virtual Concert Series Continues Tonight

The University of Wyoming Buchanan Baroque ensemble will present a livestreamed-only concert today (Friday) at 7:30 p.m.

UW Biodiversity Institute Launches Global Vegetation Project

Scottish American naturalist John Muir once said that “between every two pines, there is a doorway to a new world.”

Sheridan Start

IMPACT 307, Sheridan’s business incubator, announced five finalists for the 2020 Sheridan Start-Up Challenge entrepreneur competition.

Four COVID Cases on UW Residence Hall Floor Prompt Action

Four cases of COVID-19 have been detected on another floor of a residence hall at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW, CWC Collaborate to Recruit Native Students in Food Systems Program

A more than half-million-dollar grant awarded for a collaborative project between the University of Wyoming and Central Wyoming College (CWC) will focus on recruiting more Native American students in food, agriculture, natural resources and human (FANH) sciences.

UW President Seidel Featured on Wyoming PBS Program Friday

An in-depth interview with University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel will air on the Wyoming PBS program “Wyoming Chronicle” Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m.

UW Alumni Association Plans Virtual Membership Appreciation

The UW Alumni Association (UWAA) has transitioned its annual in-person membership appreciation event to have virtual components this fall. The virtual offerings will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 2.

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic at UW’s War Memorial Stadium Parking Lot Oct. 8

An Albany County seasonal flu immunization point of dispensing (POD) event is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. in the east parking lot of the University of Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium.

UW Esports Club to Host Biannual LAN Tournament Oct. 24

The University of Wyoming Esports Club is virtually hosting the biannual local area network (LAN) gaming tournament Saturday, Oct. 24.

UWyo Magazine Features First-ever Eat and Drink Theme

For the first time in the magazine’s history, the fall 2020 issue of UWyo features an eat and drink theme -- “Food for Thought” -- celebrating the University of Wyoming’s alumni chefs, winemakers and brewers.

Additional UW Budget Reduction Listening Sessions Scheduled

Three additional listening sessions have been scheduled for University of Wyoming staff members to provide input to the university’s Budget Reduction Working Group (BRWG).

UW Offers Mobile App to Order Food from Campus Dining Locations

UWyo Eats, a mobile ordering app, is now available for University of Wyoming community members to order ahead and skip the line for pickup at campus dining locations.

UW Libraries Extends Deadline to Submit Alternative Textbook Grant Proposals

University of Wyoming Libraries has extended the deadline to submit alternative textbook grant proposals for the next round of 2020-21 funding to Friday, Oct. 30.

UW Introduces New Tool for College

With so many things to consider during the college search process, it can be difficult for students and families to know where to start. The University of Wyoming has implemented a program to eliminate the guesswork.

UW Cowgirls Complete Season Sweep; Cowboys Second in Final Rodeo

A perfect fall season turned in by the University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team solidified the Cowgirls as the team to beat when the spring schedule rolls around next March.

COVID Cases Among Freshman Football Players Result in UW Actions

Eleven cases of COVID-19 and close contacts among the University of Wyoming’s freshman football players have prompted the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW Livestock Judging Team Sweeps Team Categories

The University of Wyoming livestock judging team won all six team categories at the Casper College fall contest last weekend after six months with no contests due to COVID-19 concerns.

UW Professor Receives $8 Million Federal Grant to Monitor Snowpack, Soil Moisture in Upper Missouri River Basin

The University of Wyoming has received a five-year, $8 million grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to establish a network of stations to monitor snowpack and soil moisture throughout the plains areas of the Upper Missouri River Basin.

UW Scientist Discovers Genes Directing Hectic Cellular Expressways

Mutants and a superpower used by a University of Wyoming molecular biologist led to discovering certain genes implicated in cancer, genetic diseases and birth defects can serve as traffic cops directing complex transportation superhighways inside cells.

UW Student Virtual Town Hall Monday

University of Wyoming students will learn about resources to help them navigate the unusual fall semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual town-hall meeting Monday, Oct. 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Student Flu Shot Location Change to Union Gardens

Flu shots only for University of Wyoming students will be available Friday, Oct. 2. The location has been changed to the Wyoming Union Gardens instead of the Wyoming Union West Ballroom.

UW Libraries-Led Project Adds First Set of Wyoming Newspapers to National Database

The Wyoming Digital Newspaper Project, led by University of Wyoming Libraries, has added its first batch of historical newspapers to the Chronicling America database.

UW Student Completes Virtual Internship with NASA

Jason Fantl, a University of Wyoming senior, spent the summer participating in a virtual internship with NASA’s Glenn Research Center.

UWs Cheadle Part of Group That Discovered Volcano on Indian Ocean Seafloor

Michael Cheadle recently had the opportunity to view a large volcano up close. The novelty is that it was underwater.

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Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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