The Office of Community Engagement (OCE), formerly the Office of Engagement and Outreach, was originally established in 2018, and recently reestablished in 2023 to elevate and expand UW's mission of community engagement, including our land-grant mission of service to the state. OCE provides institutional leadership to assist UW's divisions in shaping, supporting, and advancing the university's goals for community relationships via engagement and outreach.
We look forward to furthering our work across the university and the State of Wyoming to cultivate, catalog, and celebrate mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance the well-being of our citizens and communities. "Pardon our dust" as we rebuild a website that centralizes engagement resources for citizens across Wyoming, as well as UW faculty, staff, and students. In the meantime, please reach out for assistance with community engagement and outreach.
SELECT UW AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
OCTOBER 2024
"Challenges to Democracy" Lecture Series: In Sheridan on October 1 at 5:30 PM | In Laramie on October 15 at 4:30 PM | In Casper on October 21 at 5:30 PM
Mountainfilm on Tour | Two evenings of free films about environment, culture, and adventure | Laramie | October 3 & 4 | 7 PM
SER Distinguished Speaker Series | Laramie or online | October 4, 11, & 16 | 12 PM
UW Extension to Offer Geodesic Dome School | Chugwater | Oct. 7-10
WIND Public Talk and Anniversary Gala | Laramie | October 7 | 3:30 PM
SER Energy Roadshow | Carbon Management Fluency: CO2 Storage in Geologic Formations | Casper | October 8 | 5:30 PM
UW Humanities Summit | Laramie | October 8-9
Tribal Energy Summit | Laramie | October 17 | 8 AM-5 PM
Albany County School District #1 Elementary Student Art Show Opening Reception | | UW Art Museum | October 17 | 5 PM
‘UW in Your Community’ Event | Worland | October 21 | 5-7 PM
Click on event title links for full details.
SELECT UW AND STATEWIDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEWS
UW to Host ‘The U.S. West Between World Wars’ History Symposium Oct. 10
UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Strategy Workshop in Gillette Oct. 17
Fall Issue of UWyo Magazine Celebrates University Changemakers
APLU Names UW an ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity’ University
UW Firearms Research Center Conference Focuses on Impact of National Firearms Act
UW's New Mellon Grant for Storytelling Examined on Next ‘Wyoming Chronicle’
UW Extension Offers Annual Food, Fun, 4-H Program for Youth and Families
UW’s Laramie Research and Extension Center Releases Annual Research Report
UW Hosts Inaugural International Grand Teton Summit on Sport Science and Behaviors
UW Report Analyzes State and Local Policies Designed to Foster Wildlife Connectivity
UW RECEIVES INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY DESIGNATION
The University of Wyoming has officially been designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) institution by the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU).
Launched in 2013, the IEP program serves as a strategic planning initiative that recognizes colleges and universities dedicated to enhancing economic engagement.
This prestigious designation acknowledges institutions that demonstrate a significant and sustainable commitment to economic collaboration across their campuses.
To earn this designation, UW underwent a thorough self-assessment and engaged with both internal and external stakeholders.
This process involved evaluating the university’s strengths in economic engagement and identifying opportunities for growth, while also collaborating with peers and experts throughout North America.
The designation offers UW a chance to enhance stakeholder engagement, improve success metrics, and inventory its economic engagement efforts. The APLU conferred this honor to UW at the end of September 2024.
One of the many ways UW connects with the greater community is through the UWYO Magazine. The issue below, For the People: UW Touches Every Corner of the State, shares the power of relationships between the university and Wyoming communities. This issue showcases a range of impactful individuals and innovative statewide initiatives across industries and disciplines -- from arts, agriculture, and business to education, energy, and tourism. Innovation and service are hallmarks of the great work by people at UW and across the state.
Read the latest issue of UWYO Magazine
The University of Wyoming’s commitment to community engagement has earned recognition from the Carnegie Foundation. In 2024, UW received the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, acknowledging the institution's extensive outreach efforts throughout the state. Universities receive this designation only following a rigorous evaluation and documentation of their community engagement endeavors. This designation serves as a catalyst for the university to further refine its strategic approach to community engagement and expand upon existing initiatives.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Dept. 3434 | Bureau of Mines 122
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: engage@uwyo.edu