Published April 30, 2024
Dear Alumni and Friends of the College of Arts & Sciences,
Please enjoy the April 2024 edition of the College of Arts & Sciences Monthly Newsletter.
With the semester winding down in just a couple weeks, we're in the midst of celebrating a multitude of student, staff, and faculty achievements. Additionally, many A&S students recently showcased their research at Undergraduate Research Day on April 20.
It was exciting to see all of the hard work of the students and faculty mentors come to fruition. The students did excellent work and the posters and presentations were professional and informative.
It was another successful academic year for our college and we appreciate your commitment to our students, faculty and staff.
Sincerely,
J. Scott Turpen
UW Students Receive 2024 Serviceship Awards
UW’s School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies and the Service, Leadership & Community Engagement office have presented the Stewart Family Serviceship Award, which will fund two student projects this year -- one undergraduate project and one graduate student project.
Jessica Petri, of Green River, an undergraduate student majoring in political science and secondary education, has been selected to receive the award for her project “Community Empowerment: Teaching English to Burmese War Refugees for a Brighter Future.”
Additionally, psychology graduate students Theresa Andrzejewski, Alison Tassone and Kaitlyn Breitenfeldt have been selected to receive the Stewart Family Serviceship Award for 2024 for their “Laramie Autism and Developmental Services (LADS)” project. Read more here: UW Students Receive 2024 Serviceship Awards (uwyo.edu)
UW Symphony Orchestra Tours Throughout Mediterranean Coast
The Symphony Orchestra concluded its international tour throughout the Mediterranean coast, which was a transformative experience for many students and community members. Starting on March 10, the Orchestra embarked on a musical journey in France and Spain, captivating audiences through a variety of performances.
Under the leadership of Michael Griffith, UW music professor and director of orchestral activities, the Symphony Orchestra showcased their mastery of music ranging from European classics to an American piece by Valerie Coleman that premiered in 2020. To learn additional details about their trip, read more here.
UW Psychology Student Wins National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
UW psychology graduate student Jaylan Aliev, of Boise, Idaho, has been awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. As a second-year graduate student in the psychology and law Ph.D. program, Aliev’s research interests include juror perceptions of marginalized victims, how these perceptions affect legal decision-making and how to mitigate juror biases. Her current work examines the impact of victim physical maturity on legal decision-making in cases of child sexual abuse. Read more about her research here: UW Psychology Student Wins National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (uwyo.edu)
UW School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies Interviewed by Dezeen Magazine
UW School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies Associate Professor Yi-Ling Chen was recently interviewed by Dezeen, the world's most influential architecture, interiors and design magazine. Read the full piece, “The ‘miracle’ of Taiwan’s luxury social housing” here: The "miracle" of Taiwan's luxury social housing (dezeen.com). Chen’s research is about the interaction of urban planning and social change, focusing on urban social movements, particularly those concerning housing access. Her published works are on housing, gender, urban movements, and regional development in Taiwan.
UW Psychology Student Receives John P. Ellbogen Outstanding Assistant Teaching Award
UW graduate student Christopher Cannon has earned the John P. Ellbogen Outstanding Graduate Assistant Teaching Award. He is a graduate assistant in the UW Department of Psychology. This award is the UW's highest honor conferred for graduate student teaching. It's also a testament to his dedication to effectively reaching and challenging his students.
UW Graduate Student Awarded with Grant from the Jamestowne Society
UW history graduate student Becca Lovell was awarded a research grant from the Jamestowne Society Fellowship. The Jamestowne Society offers an Annual Fellowship to support completion of a graduate thesis or essay on the history and culture of Virginia before 1700. Applicants may be candidates for graduate degrees in any relevant discipline such as history, American studies, literature, archaeology, anthropology, fine arts, etc., if their research is devoted either exclusively or very substantially to Colonial Virginia prior to 1700. Lovell’s advisor is Peter Walker, UW assistant professor of history.
UW Philosophy Professor Speaks at Bitcoin Policy Summit
UW philosophy Associate Professor Bradley Rettler has gained international attention for his forthcoming book, Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin, which argues that bitcoin is a net benefit to the world, despite its imperfections. He and his two co-authors -- Andrew Bailey, an associate professor and founding faculty member at Yale-NUS College, and Craig Warmke, an associate professor of philosophy at Northern Illinois University -- received the opportunity to amplify their message at the international Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Learn more here.
UWSO: The Mozart Requiem
The UW Symphony Orchestra will wrap up its season with a May 2 concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center Concert Hall. To help the audience understand the relation between the words and the sound during The Mozart Requiem, Dean of UW’s Honors College Peter Parolin will act as a narrator. For tickets, call (307) 766-6666, stop by the Buchanan Center Box Office or visit https://tix.com/ticket-sales/uwyo/6984.
"Neltje as Collector" at the UW Art Museum
Neltje's interest in art went far beyond her work as a painter. She enjoyed collecting the paintings, sculptures and ceramics of artists she loved regionally and nationally. She also traveled extensively around the world and collected the work of artists and artisans from Papua New Guinea, Africa, Indonesia and beyond. This exhibition features highlights from Neltje's extensive collection, shedding light on her interests and aesthetic taste. See her collections at the UW Art Museum beginning June 22. They will be available to view through Jan. 6, 2025.
Interested in More A&S Events?
Visit the College of Arts & Sciences calendar for more concerts, lectures and art exhibitions at https://uwyo.edu/as/calendar.html.
