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February 26, 2015 — Over the years, Michael Cheadle has been a team member on a number of research ships that have explored the floor of the world’s vast oceans. The University of Wyoming faculty member has recently taken a step up, being named senior scientist for an expedition in the waters off the coast of Puerto Rico this April.

February 25, 2015 — Together, Jay Gatlin and John Oakey worked on mitotic spindle assembly research that resulted in a paper published in Science in 2013. The two University of Wyoming faculty members will team up again to continue similar work on a more advanced level this summer.

February 24, 2015 — Like Mick Jagger or David Lee Roth wooing female fans with their voices, male songbirds use the same technique to get the attention of the female of the species. However, unlike the backstage ritual after a rock concert, it is the female songbird that ultimately chooses her mate based on the quality of the male’s song.

February 23, 2015 — The University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency Program in Casper (UWFMRP-Casper) recently received Level 3 patient-centered medical home (PCMH) recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

February 20, 2015 — A Shakespearean mini-festival is scheduled when the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Shakespeare Project.” Three of the Bard’s beloved comedies will be produced in rotation over six nights.

February 16, 2015 — Five projects that have applications to Wyoming issues -- including water storage, snowpack accumulation and wind turbine efficiency -- were recently chosen to receive computational time and storage space on the supercomputer in Cheyenne.

February 13, 2015 — A longtime United Nations peacemaker who most recently worked with Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon is the new Senior Visiting Scholar in Global Studies at the University of Wyoming.

February 12, 2015 — Approximately 700 middle and high school students -- representing all 23 Wyoming counties -- will engage in diverse STEM experiences at the University of Wyoming May through July. These programs are designed to inspire Wyoming’s youth to further pursue interests in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

February 26, 2015 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance, in partnership with Wyoming PBS and Wyoming Public Media, will bring four of the Bard’s beloved plays to various Wyoming communities in March with the tours of “The Shakespeare Project” and “Macbeth.”

February 25, 2015 — Finalists for the position of director of the University of Wyoming at Casper have been identified, and they are scheduled to take part in community forums in Casper beginning Tuesday, March 3.

February 24, 2015 — Nearly 400 students from 42 different Wyoming schools will compete in the Wyoming State Science Fair (WSSF) Sunday-Tuesday, March 1-3, at the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

February 24, 2015 — Two events at the University of Wyoming will recognize Women’s History Month.

February 23, 2015 — The final draft of the University of Wyoming’s updated Historic Preservation Plan is now available for review by the public.

February 23, 2015 — University of Wyoming professors and students, who have begun traveling the state to discuss UW’s Science Initiative, are scheduled to be in Kemmerer Wednesday, Feb. 25.

February 20, 2015 — Four international experts on energy and environmental issues are scheduled to discuss global energy challenges Monday, March 2, at the University of Wyoming.

February 20, 2015 — A Dave Ramsey Business Leadership Seminar will be offered Thursday, March 5, at the University of Wyoming Conference Center.

February 20, 2015 — Using integrated pest management (IPM) in and around schools and other facilities can lead to more effective mouse control and provide a safer environment for occupants, says an author of a new University of Wyoming Extension publication.

February 26, 2015 — With programs focusing on asteroids, Mars and little green men, you might think the University of Wyoming was the setting for the newest SyFy Channel movie. Rather, they are just some of the latest subjects that will be discussed during planetarium shows in March.

February 25, 2015 — The founder and director of Latino Outdoors which focuses on promoting a network of volunteers to support outdoor leadership opportunities for youth and young adults, is the University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources Leadership Series speaker.

February 25, 2015 — H.L. Hix, curator of the current exhibition, titled “Ley Lines: Intersecting Conversations,” will discuss “How We Talk to One Another When We Talk with Art” at the University of Wyoming Art Museum Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m.

February 25, 2015 — An exhibition titled “Peripheries” is on display through Thursday, March 5, in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the University of Wyoming Union.

February 24, 2015 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series continues Sunday, March 1, with internationally acclaimed Brazilian guitarist Flávio Apro, featuring a program of masterworks in the classical guitar repertoire.

February 23, 2015 — The Kenya Safari Acrobats will perform a show titled, “Googala,” Friday, Feb. 27, at 9 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

February 20, 2015 — A panel discussion that ties in with the 29th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) is planned Friday, Feb. 27, from noon-1 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Family Room.

February 20, 2015 — University of Wyoming students can sign up for a poetry slam competition beginning Monday, Feb. 23.

February 25, 2015 — The University of Wyoming’s Office of Student Educational Opportunity TRiO and GEAR UP programs celebrated Wyoming Educational Access Day 2015 in Cheyenne, along with other access programs hosted by Wyoming colleges statewide.

February 23, 2015 — Jennifer Mayer, associate librarian in research and instruction at University Libraries, is the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s 2015 Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award.

February 23, 2015 — Events promoting positive and healthy body image will be offered during Body Image Awareness Week March 2-6 at the University of Wyoming.

February 23, 2015 — The final candidate for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Business is scheduled to give a public presentation at UW Tuesday, Feb. 24.

February 23, 2015 — The 2015 University of Wyoming College of Education Research Symposium, an annual conference hosted by the UW Department of Professional Studies, is scheduled Friday, March 6, in the Education Annex.

February 23, 2015 — University of Wyoming faculty and staff members are being asked to volunteer as judges for the Wyoming State Science Fair March 1-3.

February 2, 2015 — With the 2015 general session of the Wyoming State Legislature underway, University of Wyoming employees are reminded of UW’s guidelines for communicating with state and federal elected officials, agencies and other authorities.

February 20, 2015 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Feb. 22-28 at the University of Wyoming.

February 20, 2015 — These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 23-March 1 at the University of Wyoming:

February 23, 2015 — State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of some of the recent articles where UW is making the news.

February 26, 2015 — Three University of Wyoming students from the Global and Area Studies Program will present results of their fieldwork during upcoming events in Sheridan, Cody and Jackson.

February 24, 2015 — The University of Wyoming Army ROTC has received the 2013-14 Cochise Award for the Best Small Unit in the 5th Brigade, which covers the region from Wyoming to Texas and Arizona to Arkansas. The 5th Brigade consists of 36 host schools and more than 20 smaller or satellite schools.

February 17, 2015 — One team member earned the highest score ever in University of Wyoming meat judging competition, and the team captured reserve champion honors and third place in its first two competitions this semester.

February 16, 2015 — The University of Wyoming lists the following resident students on the 2014 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

February 16, 2015 — The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2014 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

January 28, 2015 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2014 fall semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

January 28, 2015 — The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2014 fall semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

February 26, 2015 — Winning conference championships is nice, but the University of Wyoming Nordic ski club teams look at the much larger picture: winning national championships.

February 20, 2015 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

February 18, 2015 — The Bill of Rights’ First Amendment aims to prevent the government from restricting the freedom of individuals to believe and worship as they see fit. It says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”