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2014 University of Wyoming News

UW Study of Cells During Frog Development May Aid Future Cancer Patients

Two University of Wyoming researchers have found that scaling of cell and nuclear sizes shortly after fertilization contributes to the regulation of gene transcription and cell cycle elongation in African clawed frogs. Such scaling may have future implications for controlling the rate of cancerous g

Public Presentations Scheduled for Engineering Dean Candidates

The University of Wyoming and the College of Engineering and Applied Science are preparing for CEAS dean search candidates to be on campus Thursday, Dec. 11, through Thursday, Dec. 18.

Holiday Home Tour Event Kicks Off the Spirit of the Season

Four homes ranging in architectural style and holiday décor will be viewed during one of Laramie’s popular annual traditions -- the Holiday Home Tour.

Wyoming Residents Disapprove of Personal Marijuana Use

Wyoming residents have mixed opinions on the use of marijuana, according to a recent University of Wyoming survey.

UW Seeks Better Brucellosis Control through Vaccine Development, Vaccination Practices

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists at the University of Wyoming hope their brucellosis studies may produce a better vaccine for livestock and are studying whether a change in vaccination procedures could offer better control.

UW Art Museum Hosts Annual Holiday Events

Jingling bells, sparkling lights and paintbrushes set the scene for the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s annual holiday events Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 4-6. All events are free and open to the public.

UW Pan Band Concert Thursday

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Pan Band performs a free concert Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Outdoor Gear Swap Saturday

The University of Wyoming Outdoor Gear Swap will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Research Seeks to Advance Fuel Cells as Power Source

Hydrogen fuel cells offer great promise as an alternative source of electricity to power vehicles, buildings and even portable electronic devices.

UW Rendition of The Nutcracker has Western Tone

The timeless classic “The Nutcracker” -- with a Laramie and Western theme -- will be performed Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 11-13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

UW Engineering Task Force to Meet Thursday

The Wyoming Governor’s Energy, Engineering, STEM Integration Task Force will meet Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4-5, at the University of Wyoming’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

UW College of Education Receptions Dec. 9

University of Wyoming alumni, friends, educators and others in southeastern Wyoming have opportunities to meet with UW College of Education Interim Dean Michael Day and mark the college’s 100th anniversary next week.

Letter Writing Campaign Will Benefit Make

“Believing at 7220,” a letter writing campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish children and families, will take place Friday, Dec. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Chi Omega chapter house, 1630 Sorority Row.

Governors Budget Recommendations Include Significant Funding for UW

Gov. Matt Mead has recommended funding to retain top University of Wyoming faculty and staff members, operating and planning dollars for UW’s Science Initiative, and matching funds for academics and athletics.

UW Professor Receives Fulbright Scholarship to Aid Irish Institution

University of Wyoming Associate Professor Doris Bolliger received a Fulbright Specialist Scholarship to assist in strengthening online programs at Ireland’s Limerick Institute of Technology.

Multicultural Graduation Ceremony at UW

Numerous students will participate in the University of Wyoming multicultural graduation ceremony Thursday, Dec. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

How to Have a Fun and Safe Holiday Celebration

By Lena Newlin, UW AWARE program coordinator

Holiday Food Drive Begins at UW

Donations are now being accepted for the University of Wyoming’s 2014 Holiday Food Drive, sponsored by the Staff and Faculty Senates and UW Transit and Parking Services.

Fall Commencement Set Dec. 11

Fall commencement ceremonies at the University of Wyoming will be held Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 11-13.

Comedian to Perform Friday at UW

Colorado native Vinnie Montez -- who bills himself as “the large, loud Latino comedian” -- performs his comedy act at the University of Wyoming Friday, Dec. 5, at 9 p.m. in the lower level of the Wyoming Union. The event is free and open to the public.

Celebrate the Season at UWs Holiday Market Friday

More than 70 vendors will sell seasonal items at the University of Wyoming Holiday Market Friday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the second floor of the Wyoming Union. The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

Wyoming Citizens Divided on Immigration Reform

Wyoming citizens are deeply divided on how to approach legislation pertaining to undocumented immigrants, as are Americans in general.

UW Meat Judging Team has its Best Year Ever

U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis, seven University of Wyoming students and a T-bone steak have something in common: meat judging.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Dec. 1

These are among the activities scheduled Dec. 1-7 at the University of Wyoming:

Teton Gravity Research Extreme Ski Film to be shown Dec. 3 at UW

Teton Gravity Research’s film “Jeremy Jones’ Higher” will be shown free Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and space is limited.

Northern Rockies Skies for December: The Rich Winter Skies

A monthly look at the night skies of the northern Rocky Mountains, written by astronomers Ron Canterna, University of Wyoming, and Jay Norris, Challis, Idaho Observatory.

Wyoming Business Tips for Nov. 30

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.

Winter Driving Hints Offered

With many faculty, staff and students on the road this week for Thanksgiving, the University of Wyoming Risk Management and Safety Office offers some reminders to ensure safe driving during the holiday season.

WyoCast On

University of Wyoming Information Technology will upgrade the university’s enterprise lecture capture system, WyoCast On-Demand, during the first week of January 2015. IT will implement a new catalog during the upgrade.

UW Religion Today Column for the Week of Nov. 30

With more than five feet of snow in Buffalo, N.Y., and temperatures having fallen into negative territory across most of the northern states, winter has arrived, no matter what date the calendar labels as the season’s official start. Forgotten are August’s grain harvest and September’s apple picking

UW Extension Educators Work Prompts Diversity Enhancement Award

Innovative programs and quick response to the needs of her clientele earned a University of Wyoming Extension educator the organization’s Diversity Enhancement Award.

UW College of Education Receptions Dec. 2

University of Wyoming alumni, friends, educators and others in eastern Wyoming have opportunities to meet with UW College of Education Interim Dean Michael Day and mark the college’s 100th anniversary next week.

Governors Task Force Backs Plan to Transform UW Science Education

A panel of accomplished scientists, industry leaders and other professionals has endorsed a plan to improve science education and student success at the University of Wyoming, while creating world-class facilities to propel research on issues important to the state and nation.

Employee of the Quarter Nomination Deadline Nears

The deadline to nominate someone for Staff Employee of the Fourth Quarter award is Friday, Dec. 5.

Chief Washakie Scholarship Applications Available at UW

Scholarship applications are now available from the Chief Washakie Memorial awards committee for the 2015-16 academic year at the University of Wyoming. Application deadline is Sunday, March 1.

American Concrete Institute Honors UW Professor Charles Dolan

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has elected University of Wyoming Professor Charles Dolan as an honorary member of the institute.

UW Art Museum Hosts Annual Juried Student Exhibition

The official call for entries is available online for the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s 40th annual Juried Student Exhibition in the spring.

UW Announces Thanksgiving Closures

Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, for Thanksgiving. Normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) will resume Monday, Dec. 1. UW classes will be dismissed Nov. 26-28.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 24

These are among activities scheduled Nov. 24-30 at the University of Wyoming:

New UW Nursing Program Receives Full Accreditation

The University of Wyoming’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program has been fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, an achievement that will strengthen delivery of both primary and mental health care in Wyoming.

Campus Construction Update for Nov. 23

These are among the construction activities scheduled Nov. 23-Dec. 6 at the University of Wyoming.

UW International Human Rights Clinic Helps Former UW Basketball Player with Permanent Residency

Former University of Wyoming basketball player Bienvenu “Benny” Songondo is one step closer to gaining U.S. citizenship, thanks to the International Human Rights Clinic in the UW College of Law.

UW Faculty Member Publishes Sheep Obesity Research that Could Affect Future Generations

Obesity in female sheep during pregnancy can impact the metabolic profile and health of the animals’ granddaughters, as well as their daughters, suggests a study published in the International Journal of Obesity Oct. 30.

Gender and Identity Exhibition at UW Gallery

Paintings of the relationship between gender and identity are on display through Dec. 4 at the University of Wyoming Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

A Tribute to Teachers Set Dec. 2 at UW

A night of song, historical school fashion and celebration of the University of Wyoming College of Education’s centennial marks “A Tribute to Teachers,” scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the UW Education auditorium.

New Mapping Project Details Big Game Migrations in Wyoming Wilderness

Designated wilderness areas provide important habitat for five of Wyoming’s migratory big-game species, according to a first-of-its-kind mapping project involving wildlife researchers at the University of Wyoming and cartographers at the University of Oregon.

International Night at UW Highlights Different Cultures

An opportunity to experience different world customs will be offered during International Night Friday, Nov. 21, at 9 p.m. in the lower level of the University of Wyoming Union. The event is free and open to the public.

Ann Hild Named UW Interim Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies

Ann Hild, professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, has been appointed as UW interim associate vice president for graduate studies. Her appointment is through Aug. 31, 2015.

UW Poll: Wyoming Residents Have Mixed Views on Health Care Changes

The people of Wyoming continue to disapprove of the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as “Obamacare,” according to a recent University of Wyoming poll.

UW Hunger Banquet Demonstrates Food Inequality

Food inequality among socioeconomic levels is exemplified during the University of Wyoming Hunger Banquet Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-8 p.m. in Washakie Dining Hall Shoshone Room.

Planetarium Offers Six Shows During December

Laramie’s Friday night lineup of things to do once again includes gazing at the stars -- now that the newly renovated Harry C. Vaughn University of Wyoming Planetarium has reopened.

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at UW Nov. 19

A traditional holiday feast will be served at the annual Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

Wyoming Business Tips for Nov. 23

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.

UWs Barbier: Natural Capital Depreciation Necessary in Measuring Economic Wealth

Economic indicators that omit the depletion and degradation of natural resources and ecosystems are misleading, according to a commentary by University of Wyoming economist Edward Barbier that appeared in the Nov. 6 edition of the international journal Nature.

UW Trustees Approve Personnel Items

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved the following appointments during its meeting Friday, Nov. 14.

UW Professor Jay Puckett Named ASCE Fellow

Jay Puckett, longtime educator, researcher and administrator in the University of Wyoming Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, has been elected as a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

UW Arts and Sciences Panel on Stewardship and Fundraising

University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences department heads will lead a panel on stewardship and fundraising Monday, Dec. 1, from noon-1 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Family Room. The event is free and open to the public.

University Vehicle Regulation Requires Annual Motor Vehicle Records Check

Individuals who know they will drive on University of Wyoming business during 2015 need to make a new request by Dec. 1, 2014.

Agriculture Entrepreneurship Specialist Receives UW Extensions Highest Honor

An educator involved in University of Wyoming Extension programs across Wyoming has received the organization’s highest honor.

Wyoming State High School Football Championship Results

The University of Wyoming is playing host to the Wyoming State High School Football Championships Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15. For more information about the Wyoming High School Athletic Association, go to http://www.whsaa.org/.

UWs Industrial Affiliates Program Garners Microsoft as Partner

The University of Wyoming’s Department of Computer Science recently garnered a big name -- Microsoft -- to become a partner of its Industrial Affiliates Program.

UW Trustees Adopt Tuition Policy, Increase for 2015

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted today (Friday) to raise student tuition by 5 percent in the 2015-16 academic year, with 80 percent of the revenues generated by the increase going to faculty and staff compensation.

UW Students Plan Memorial Service for Joe McGowan

A memorial service for Joe McGowan is planned Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. at the University of Wyoming. The service is open to both the campus and Laramie communities, according to organizers and will be held at Simpson Plaza in front of the Wyoming Union.

UW Outreach Student from Cody Receives Continuing Education Award

Donna Lester has had to make some tough choices the past two years.

UW Celebrates Geography Awareness Week

Activities ranging from a geography bowl to GIS workshops and discussions about pollination and brewing are scheduled during Geography Awareness Week Nov. 17-21 at the University of Wyoming.

UW Board of Trustees Launches Education, Endowed Chairs Initiatives

Aiming to help the University of Wyoming become a pre-eminent institution in preparing professional educators, the UW Board of Trustees has launched an initiative to lift UW’s College of Education to national prominence.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 17

These are among the activities scheduled Nov. 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:

Science Task Force to Meet Nov. 16

The task force charged with guiding efforts to upgrade science programs and laboratories at the University of Wyoming will meet Sunday and Monday, Nov. 16-17.

Final Fall UW Cultural Programs Concert Features Quartet Nov. 21

Turtle Island Quartet performs Friday, Nov. 21, for the final University of Wyoming Cultural Programs concert of the fall semester at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Ebola Preparedness Focus of UW Television Program Nov. 16

Experts will examine Ebola preparedness in Wyoming on the University of Wyoming news and information program “Wyoming Signatures” Sunday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. on Wyoming Public Television.

Campus Construction Update for Week of Nov. 16

These are among the construction activities scheduled Nov. 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

ALS Care Services Coordinator to Speak at UW

Suzanne Schrag, Care Services with the ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) Association Rocky Mountain chapter, will be the final speaker in a seminar series focusing on ALS.

UW Professor to Discuss Global Womens Rights

A University of Wyoming professor will share her insights from a sojourn to learn more about women’s rights during a free presentation Thursday, Nov. 20, at 5:10 p.m. in Room 310 of the UW Classroom Building.

UW Participates in Osage Oil Field Single

The first-ever collaborative field demonstration project conducted by Osage Partners LLC, TIORCO, Chemical Tracers Inc., and the University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) was completed in the Bradley Unit of the Osage oil field during October.

UW Art Museum Collections Curator to Present Art Talk Nov. 17

Nicole Crawford, University of Wyoming Art Museum collections curator, will present an art talk in conjunction with the exhibition “Ralston Crawford: The Artist’s Eye” Monday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Room 111 of the Visual Arts Building. The event is free and open to the public.

Contact Us

Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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