Published June 25, 2024
Dear Alumni and Friends of the College of Arts & Sciences,
Please enjoy the June 2024 edition of the College of Arts & Sciences Monthly Newsletter. Recently, I traveled to Cody to meet with stakeholders and partners and share all the good work happening across the college. The trip was busy and very productive.
In this issue of the newsletter, you'll learn about a new bachelor's degree launched by the Modern and Classical Languages Department, a new fund to honor our former Dean, a prestigious scholarship awarded to a recent A&S graduate, and many other exciting things from across the college.
Thank you for your continued support of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Sincerely,
J. Scott Turpen
Help Honor Oliver Walter by Giving to the Dean's Excellence Fund
The College of Arts & Sciences recently launched the "Oliver Walter Dean's Excellence Fund," which celebrates Dr. B. Oliver Walter’s tenure and legacy as former dean of the college.
For four decades, Ollie served the students, staff and faculty of the College of A&S as an academic and administrator. The college is recognizing Ollie’s significant contributions to UW by establishing the Oliver Walter Dean’s Excellence Fund, which provide a flexible pool of dollars for the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and will enable the college to respond quickly to emerging opportunities, to pursue strategic initiatives, and to invest in areas where the need is greatest and the potential for success is high. To make a gift, click here!
UW’s Dillivan Receives Prestigious Truman Scholarship
Grant Dillivan, a recent University of Wyoming graduate from Powell, is the recipient of a prestigious Truman Scholarship. He is the first UW student in 15 years to receive the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the U.S.
Dillivan is among 60 exceptional college students from 54 U.S. colleges and universities selected as 2024 Truman Scholars. Scholars demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence. Each Truman Scholar receives funding for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government. Read more here.
UW Department of Modern and Classical Languages Launches New Degree Program
The UW’s Department of Modern and Classical Languages, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, is launching a new bachelor’s degree program starting this fall. The bachelor’s degree in European languages, literature and film studies builds upon existing UW language minors and established humanities coursework in French, German and Spanish. UW students who enroll in the program will become informed international citizens and will develop effective multilingual and cultural communication expertise and problem-solving skills. Learn more here!
Learn How Studying Abroad Changed a Recent A&S Graduate's Perspective on Life
Studying abroad is a transformative experience. For many, it can encourage cultural exposure, educational opportunities, career advancement, and many other benefits. For recent UW communications alumna Jocelyn Petersen '24, it was an opportunity to accept change and challenge herself. Read her full blog here.
Curious What Earning a Degree in Visual Arts Looks Like?
Check out this video, featuring Sarah Huggins, who recently earned her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a minor in Sociology. Huggins' time at UW has prepared her with a comprehensive understanding of various artistic processes, including graphic design, sculpture, printmaking, illustration and participation in iron pours! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tGUzlBZtoA.
2024 Cohort of UW's Project GO (Global Officer) Arabic Program is Abroad!
UW's third annual cohort of Project GO (Global Officer) Program ROTC students is currently abroad in Jordan studying Arabic language and culture in preparation for their future careers as officers in the U.S. military. Project GO is a federal grant-funded program funded by the Department of Defense through the Defense Language National Security Language Education Office and administered nationally by the Institute of International Education. UW's Arabic and Middle East North Africa Studies Program, part of the International Studies Program the School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies has received approximately half a million dollars each year since 2021-2022 to provide cohorts of 15 ROTC students selected from universities across the U.S. with the opportunity to begin or continue their study of Arabic through a hybrid program model.
UW's International Studies Program in SPPAIS Receives Federal STARTALK Grant for a Summer 2025 Russian Language Camp
UW's STARTALK language camp team in International Studies recently received confirmation of their selection for a new STARTALK grant from the National Security Agency to plan and hold a Wyoming STARTALK Russian Camp in July 2025. This $135,000 grant will provide full funding for a total of 25 high school and college aged students selected from across Wyoming and around the country to spend two weeks at UW in a residential and immersive language camp setting to begin learning the Russian language. UW has had several previous STARTALK grants that have funded Arabic language camps, though as of this year only Russian and Chinese language camps are currently being funded. UW holds a large collections of Russian language texts and cultural materials in libraries and across campus. This summer Russian camp will revive and build upon a long and storied language program at UW.
Summer 2024 Wyoming High School Arabic Camp Takes Place July 13-27
The Arabic and Middle East North Africa Studies Program in SPPAIS has held a summer Wyoming Arabic Camp for high school and college students during several past summers since 2011, with regular summer camps held annually since 2018. In the past, these camps were fully funded through the national STARTALK language camps grant program run by the U.S. National Security Agency. This summer, we will again be holding our annual Summer Wyoming High School Arabic Camp, funded by the Qatar Foundation International. Dates for this year's two-week camp - a residential camp at the Laramie campus drawing students from across Wyoming as well as from several other states - are July 13-27. Space is still open for those entering 9th grade in fall 2024 to students who graduated this year. The camp is free as all costs except transportation to and from Laramie are covered by our grant. Contact Ms. Taelor Nielsen (tnielse5@uwyo.edu) for more information or visit the website.
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.
