UW Continues International Advanced Coal Research, Collaborations

May 24, 2012 — For six days in June, researchers from the University of Wyoming will address critical issues of advanced coal use at the 2012 International Advanced Coal Technologies Conference in Shaanxi Province, China. They also will tour coal conversion facilities in the region.

UW Offers Resource for Mitigating Energy Development Impacts to Wildlife

May 23, 2012 — “Natural Gas Development and Wildlife Mitigation: A Primer” is now available from the Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming.

UW Submits Budget Reduction Plan to Governor

May 22, 2012 — In response to a request from Gov. Matt Mead and the Wyoming Legislature, University of Wyoming officials have arrived at a plan to reduce UW’s budget by $15.7 million annually.

UW Researchers Conduct Water Management Research Project in Ethiopia

May 18, 2012 — University of Wyoming students Ryan Anderson of Cheyenne and Jason Edwards of Spicewood, Texas, experienced life in a new culture and gained valuable research skills while working on a water management research project in Ethiopia.

UW’s Melinkovich Receives National Manufacturing Certification

May 17, 2012 — Matt Melinkovich has been named a certified black belt -- in manufacturing.

UW Atmospheric Science Professor Receives National Water Research Award

May 15, 2012 — Bart Geerts, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Atmospheric Science, has made a national “impact” with his cloud-seeding research.

University of Wyoming Study Reveals Robust Wyoming Sheep Industry

May 24, 2012 — Wyoming has a robust sheep industry, and sheep production will likely remain a vital part of the state’s agricultural economy for the foreseeable future, according to a study conducted by University of Wyoming researchers.

Saturday U: Free One-Day College Education Program June 2 in Jackson

May 24, 2012 — Writing and censorship, waterfowl management and comparisons of two popular museum exhibitions are among topics for discussion Saturday, June 2, for the summer term of Saturday U -- the University of Wyoming's free one-day college education program.

Annual Cowboy Youth Classic June 22-23 in Laramie

May 22, 2012 — Beef, goat, hog and lamb fitting and showing clinics begin the Cowboy Youth Classic in Laramie Friday and Saturday, June 22-23.

Guidebook Ranks UW among Nation’s Top Green Colleges

May 21, 2012 — The University of Wyoming is again ranked among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to a guidebook published by the Princeton Review and the U.S. Green Building Council.

UW Closed Memorial Day

May 21, 2012 — Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed and classes dismissed Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day.

Danielle Ate the Sandwich to Perform at UW Wednesday

May 23, 2012 — Fort Collins-based musician Danielle Anderson, who goes by the stage name Danielle Ate the Sandwich, will perform 11:45 a.m-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, on the University of Wyoming Simpson Plaza.

UW Summer Programs Offers Trip to Denver’s Westword Music Festival

May 22, 2012 — University of Wyoming Summer Programs is offering both UW students and non-students an opportunity to experience Denver’s largest music festival for a fraction of the cost.

UW Colleges Recognize Faculty/Staff Achievements

May 21, 2012 — Each year, all University of Wyoming colleges recognize the accomplishments of outstanding faculty and staff members. The colleges honored the following individuals during the 2011-2012 academic year:

Photos of Summer Programs at UW

May 21, 2012 — Several newspapers in Wyoming and surrounding states are encouraging the University of Wyoming to provide them with photos of students and others who are participating in summer camps, institutes, workshops and other activities at UW.

Campus Construction Update for the Week of May 20-26

May 18, 2012 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 20-26 at the University of Wyoming:

UW in the News

May 21, 2012 — 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.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Week of May 21-27

May 18, 2012 — The following is among the activities scheduled May 21-27 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Nursing Graduates Honored

May 23, 2012 — The University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing recognized the school’s top graduating students during its recent convocation.

UW Students Research Value of Satellite Images for Monitoring Wyoming Resources

May 18, 2012 — Students at the University of Wyoming found that aspen had budded earlier in a drought year, and that surface area estimates from satellite images matched well with corresponding water levels in Woodruff Narrows Reservoir near Evanston.

University of Wyoming President’s Honor Roll: Resident

May 23, 2012 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2012 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming President’s Honor Roll: Non-Resident

May 22, 2012 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students from on the 2012 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 27-June 2

May 21, 2012 — 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.

Northern Rockies Skies for May

April 27, 2012 — A monthly look at the night skies of the northern Rocky Mountains, written by astronomers Ron Canterna, University of Wyoming; Jay Norris, Challis, Idaho Observatory; and Daryl Macomb, Boise State University.

UW Religion Today Column for Week of May 20-26: Marriage: Before God or Man?

May 16, 2012 — Last week, President Obama finally did it. After several years of an evolving position on gay marriage, he stated unambiguously that he thinks people of the same sex have the right to marry; no compelling reason exists to prevent it.

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