November 2016 UW News

November 14, 2016

With University of Wyoming Director of Employment Practices Oneida Blagg accepting a position at Pierce College District in Washington state, UW Interim General Counsel Tara Evans has appointed Manager of Investigations Jim Osborn as interim Title IX coordinator.

November 14, 2016

An experienced financial manager who has helped design the University of Wyoming’s new management systems will join the university as its associate vice president for budgeting and fiscal planning.

November 14, 2016

The University of Wyoming Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority is hosting the annual Chili con Kappa chili feed from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Kappa house, located at 1604 E. Sorority Row. Admission is $5 or a donation of two children’s books.

November 14, 2016

University of Wyoming ecologist Kevin Monteith is a recipient, along with five co-authors, of a 2016 Wildlife Publication Award from The Wildlife Society for a study analyzing trends in horn and antler sizes of trophy big game species in North America.

November 12, 2016

The University of Wyoming is playing host to the Wyoming State High School Football Championships Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. For more information about the Wyoming High School Athletic Association, go to http://www.whsaa.org/.

November 11, 2016

The final day to see “Audubon & Van Hoesen: Illustrating Animals” is Saturday, Nov. 12, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

November 11, 2016

Author Jennifer Teege, who grew up not knowing that her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the vicious World War II Nazi SS captain and the commandant of the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp, will discuss her family’s history Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the University of Wyoming.

November 11, 2016

These are among the construction activities scheduled Nov. 13-19 at the University of Wyoming:

November 11, 2016

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.

November 11, 2016

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a plan to reduce UW’s fiscal year 2017-18 budget during the board’s regular November meeting Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 16-18.

November 10, 2016

The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s Thursday, Nov. 17 concert will present a work the composer called a hymn to the greatness of man’s spirit: Symphony No. 5 by Sergei Prokofiev.

November 10, 2016

A reception to celebrate the University of Wyoming Department of Geography’s 50th anniversary is part of Geography Awareness Week Nov. 14-18.

November 10, 2016

Despite the fact that women in public service have increased nationwide, the pay gap continues to lag behind men. That will be the topic of a University of Wyoming lecture Monday, Nov. 14.

November 10, 2016

University of Wyoming Cultural Programs presents 19-year-old pianist Daniel Hsu, who will perform Friday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

November 10, 2016

These are among the activities scheduled Nov. 14-20 at the University of Wyoming:

November 9, 2016

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Helios Piano Trio will perform Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

November 9, 2016

How Wyoming might adapt to changing economic and environmental demands, and the future of pipeline expansion for transporting oil and natural gas will be topics on the University of Wyoming news and information program “Wyoming Signatures” Sunday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. on Wyoming Public Television.

November 9, 2016

In a recent survey, college seniors were asked questions from a high school-level test on American history. Over 75 percent scored a D or below!

November 9, 2016

Businesses with employees need to understand the ramifications of the new Department of Labor (DOL) rules regarding exempt and nonexempt employees that take effect Dec. 1.

November 8, 2016

Jason McManamen was out of his comfort zone standing in two different gymnasiums full of adoring fans in his hometown.

November 8, 2016

Mother Nature planted seeds that turbulent evening of July 27 for the Oct. 18 producer hail field day at the University of Wyoming research center near Lingle.

November 7, 2016

Dialogue and listening sessions to help craft the University of Wyoming’s strategic plan continue this week.

November 7, 2016

New research has shown that the child of a slightly undernourished mother is more likely to suffer early aging of the heart.

November 7, 2016

A University of Wyoming professor explains how the study of our cultural past can predict the future of humanity in his recently published book.

November 7, 2016

Nuclear power has the potential to help the United States in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, but low natural gas prices and increased operating costs threaten the future of the U.S. nuclear industry, a report co-written by a University of Wyoming professor concludes.

November 7, 2016

Volunteers are needed to read the names of military veterans who have died serving their country during a Veterans Day event Friday, Nov. 11, at the University of Wyoming.

November 7, 2016

The 2016 general election is scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

November 7, 2016

The University of Wyoming day lot, located east of Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, now features expiry reminders by phone and the option to add additional time from a cellphone through the smartphone app Parkmobile.

November 7, 2016

University of Wyoming Information Technology is seeking nominations for its semiannual program to recognize individual excellence in the division.

November 7, 2016

University of Wyoming Professor Merav Ben-David is the recipient of the 2016 Excellence in Wildlife Education Award from The Wildlife Society.

November 4, 2016

Executives of a software company that creates and deploys custom web and mobile experiences for many of America’s most respected brands will be the guest speakers at e2e Wyoming’s next meeting in Laramie.

November 4, 2016

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

November 4, 2016

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.

November 4, 2016

A new study providing an unprecedented regional view of the earth’s crust beneath Yellowstone National Park will begin with a helicopter electromagnetic and magnetic (HEM) survey with a SkyTEM system Monday, Nov. 7.

November 4, 2016

Wyoming citizens are deeply divided on U.S. immigration policy, with a majority favoring a ban on Muslims traveling into the country, according to a survey conducted by the University of Wyoming.

November 3, 2016

Fifteen University of Wyoming second-year students in the College of Business MBA Program recently received global business experience by working with two of their fellow UW International MBA Program classmates and Pforzheim University’s MBA students on business-related projects.

November 3, 2016

The official call for entries is available online for the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s 42nd annual Juried UW Student Exhibition.

November 3, 2016

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

November 3, 2016

All-day workshops the first day and numerous sessions the next -- all focused on specialty crop grower themes -- are part of the Farm to Market Conference in Cheyenne Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12.

November 3, 2016

Jamie Gronski, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso’s field representative in Cheyenne, will visit the University of Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Herbarium Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 1:30 p.m. as part of the Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits program.

November 2, 2016

The Students Supporting Veterans (SSV) scholarship committee at the University of Wyoming is accepting applications for the newly created Connor Montgomery Cloud Memorial Scholarship for Veterans. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 11.

November 2, 2016

“Beethoven: Piano-Violin Sonata Cycle Part I” will be performed Friday, Nov. 4, at Casper College, and also at the University of Wyoming Sunday, Nov. 6. Both performances are free and open to the public.

November 1, 2016

University of Wyoming Transit and Parking Services and Pokes Vote will offer residential students an easy way to get to their polling place Tuesday, Nov. 8.

November 1, 2016

Members of the University of Wyoming Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board recently honored their “Top Profs” at the 37th annual Top Prof Night.

November 1, 2016

The University of Wyoming club hockey team climbed over the .500 mark with a weekend sweep of Montana State University (MSU).

November 1, 2016

Members of the University of Wyoming community who are unable to attend today’s launch of WyoCloud can participate via UW’s WyoCast system.

November 1, 2016

The federal government sets aside more than $2 billion annually to fund early-stage development of new high-tech ideas being pursued by the nation’s innovative small firms. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs focus on funding high-risk

November 1, 2012

The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is decidedly unpopular with Wyoming citizens, according to results from a University of Wyoming election survey.