Global Engagement Office
Cheney International Center
1000 E University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 1-307-766-3677
Email: global@uwyo.edu
WyoGlobal is the hub of the University of Wyoming's international activity. Through five collaborative units, we support everything from studying abroad and international research to visiting scholars and community engagement. Check out our latest WyoGlobal Voices updates to see how the university is becoming more global.
Email Greg Ronco at gronco@uwyo.edu for more information or to contribute.
Want to learn more about the work going on in each of our programs? Explore each unit to see how we promote global citizenship on campus and abroad.
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Remembrance in Sarajevo May 3, 2024
Travel means encountering the unexpected, and learning when our narratives differ from those in other regions. Rebecca Smith details this through her faculty-led trip to Sarajevo, telling a story often overlooked in the US and how it is remembered in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Social Norms in Convenience Store Woman April 30, 2024
Social expectations are something we all struggle with at some point in our lives. But what happens when you never fit the mold? And what do these norms look like in different cultures? Stephanie Santos explores these questions in her review of Convenience Store Woman, by Sayaka Murata.
A French Reflection April 19, 2024
Despite the narrative of escape, we bring our whole selves when we travel. Whether it's joy, angst, or sibling rivalries, cultural engagement is a tangle of sense of place with sense of self. Emily Ottoes reflects on this dynamic in her recent family trip to France.
The Kite Runner: A Review April 16, 2024
Victoria Madden reviews The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, exploring cultural and critical tensions in the reading community, and the importance of stepping out of our comfort zone.
Crouching Tiger Concerto April 12, 2024
The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra performed the Crouching Tiger Concerto during their February 29 concert. Haylie Gavin explores the cultural implications of that concerto, as well as the other pieces performed during the concert.
Human Acts by Han Kang: A Review April 9, 2024
A review of the novel Human Acts by Han Kang, exploring the universalities and distinctions of conflict, and the need to examine our own perspectives. Written by Eva Allred.
Discover Wyoming: Isadora Helfgott February 23, 2024
Isadora Helfgott, Vice Provost of Global Engagement, introduces us to the Global Engagement Office and Discover Wyoming, and highlights some of the unique opportunities available on campus.
Research in Sri Lanka: Dahara de Silva February 6, 2024
In July 2022, Dahara de Silva had the opportunity to investigate the socioeconomic and political barriers encountered by female political representatives at the national level in Sri Lanka. She undertook this study as part of her graduate thesis, with funding support from UW.
Uzbekistan Community Tour Impressions February 1, 2024
Meghan Monahan recounts her experience with the 2023 WyoGlobal alumni and community study tour through Uzbekistan. Led by Dilnoza Khasilova and John Koprowski, it provided Meghan and others a unique opportunity to learn about the history, geography, and natural resource management of Uzbekistan.
Discover Wyoming: Peter Parolin January 19, 2024
Peter Parolin, dean of the Honors College, gives us his perspective on life in Laramie, experiences at the university, and educational opportunities with the Honors College. Part of the Center for Global Studies' Discover Wyoming perspective series.
Global Engagement Office
Cheney International Center
1000 E University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 1-307-766-3677
Email: global@uwyo.edu