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March 2016 UW News

UW Nordic Ski Teams Claim Early National Leads

Lake Placid, N.Y., host of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, should be the University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams’ home away from home.

UW Math Department Receives Grant to Enrich Doctoral Program

The University of Wyoming Department of Mathematics is cooperating with Colorado School of Mines on a three-year project to enhance the education of doctoral students.

UW Extension Entomologist Says Warmer Climate Could Boost Grasshopper Numbers

University of Wyoming Extension Entomologist Alex Latchininsky says a wetter, warmer climate may contribute to future locust outbreaks like that harassing Argentinians, and also could boost future grasshopper infestations in Wyoming and the West.

Contemporary Ballet Company to Perform at UW March 9

Renowned contemporary ballet company Complexions will perform at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium as part of the UW Cultural Programs series.

Wyoming EPSCoR Creates New Award for UW Women in STEM

In an effort to support woman in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Wyoming EPSCoR has created the Own It! Awards.

UW Women Open Spring Season with Second

“Contender” is now a legitimate way to describe the University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team.

UW Professor Receives Western Heritage Award

The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum presented its Western Heritage Award for Best Magazine Article to Renee Laegreid, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of History.

UW Faculty Senate Speaker Series Award Nominations Accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016-17 Faculty Senate Speaker Series. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Friday, April 8.

Frost to Discuss National Science Foundation at UW March 10

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) contributions to society will be the subject of a talk Thursday, March 10, at 4 p.m. at the University of Wyoming’s Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center auditorium.

Employee of the Quarter Nominations Due March 11

The deadline to submit nominations for University of Wyoming Employee of the First Quarter is Friday, March 11.

Award

Erik Larson, a master writer of narrative nonfiction, will speak Wednesday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Education auditorium. His presentation is free and open to the public; he will sign books following his talk.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 13

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.

Reggae

Two reggae-folk bands will perform at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, March 9, at 8 p.m. in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

Campus Construction Update for March 6

These are among the construction activities scheduled March 6-12 at the University of Wyoming:

ASUW Representatives Plan Trip to China During Spring Break

While some of their University of Wyoming classmates will be basking in the sunshine or volunteering in projects across the country during spring break, eight Associated Students of UW (ASUW) representatives will be in China as part of a leadership exchange program.

UW Cuts Ribbon on Pharmacy Research Laboratory

University of Wyoming President Dick McGinity and College of Health Sciences Dean Joe Steiner cut the ribbon on the new L.S. Skaggs Research Laboratory today (Thursday).

University of Wyoming Calendar for March 7

These are among the activities scheduled March 7-13 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Student Business Teams Place First in Case Competitions

Two University of Wyoming College of Business teams recently placed first at separate national competitions in Lexington, Ky., and Orlando, Fla.

Powell Students Plan Trip to China as Part of UW Contingent

While some of their University of Wyoming classmates will be basking in the sunshine or volunteering in projects across the country during spring break, three Powell High School graduates will be in China as part of a leadership exchange program.

UW Trustees Education Initiative Board to Hold First Meeting

The inaugural meeting of the University of Wyoming Trustees Education Initiative Board is scheduled Friday, March 4.

UW Rodeo Club Teams Back in Action for Spring Season

It has been a few years since University of Wyoming rodeo Coach George Howard has felt confident that both his women’s and men’s teams could challenge for at least the top two positons in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR).

UW Religion Today: The Alphabet: The Heritage of the Canaanites

When Christians think about the Canaanites, it is usually to recall their supposed disappearance after the Israelites conquered their land in the 13th century B.C. The Canaanites were supposedly one of the many small peoples of the Mediterranean world who vanished without a trace during the great mo

Liz Byrd Collection Accessible at UW

Documents and photos of Harriett Elizabeth “Liz” Byrd, the first African-American to serve in the Wyoming State Legislature, are now accessible online through the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC).

Wyoming State Science Fair March 6

Qualified Wyoming students will showcase their original projects during the Wyoming State Science Fair March 6-8 at the University of Wyoming.

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet March 11

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 8 a.m. Friday, March 11, at the BP Collaboration Center in the Energy Innovation Center on the UW campus.

UW to Host World Languages Day

Approximately 350 junior high and high school students are expected to attend the fourth annual World Languages Day March 4-5 at the University of Wyoming. The annual event provides a venue for students to showcase their language talents in judged competitions.

UW Art Museum Receives Gift of Ancient Small Bronzes

The University of Wyoming Art Museum recently received a gift of 35 small bronzes, dating from the 13th to first centuries B.C.

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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