2016 University of Wyoming News

February 8, 2016

As tax season draws near, University of Wyoming Information Technology offers some guidelines to protect your personal information and identity.

February 8, 2016

The final candidate for the position of dean of University of Wyoming Libraries is scheduled to give a public presentation at UW Tuesday, Feb. 9.

February 8, 2016

The University of Wyoming Staff Senate seeks nominations for the awards to be presented during its 2016 Staff Recognition Day.

February 8, 2016

The University of Wyoming Office of Research and Economic Development will host a panel discussion on “Developing an NSF CAREER Proposal” Thursday, Feb. 25, from 3-5 p.m. in the Energy Innovation Center’s Encana Auditorium.

February 8, 2016

Nominations are now being accepted for the Tobin Memorial Award for the University of Wyoming’s outstanding graduating man and the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award for the outstanding graduating woman.

February 5, 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.

February 5, 2016

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2015 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

February 5, 2016

Building houses far apart and in locales beyond town -- the wildland-urban interface -- increases firefighting costs in the Rocky Mountain West, according to a new report from the Open Spaces Initiative at the University of Wyoming.

February 5, 2016

Students transferring from Laramie County Community College to the University of Wyoming may now count more of their community college courses toward their bachelor’s degrees, thanks to new articulation agreements between LCCC and UW.

February 5, 2016

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

February 4, 2016

Both University of Wyoming Nordic club ski teams took the season’s opening United States Collegiate Ski Association (USCSA) race last weekend at the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) meet.

February 4, 2016

The University of Wyoming at Casper will host an open house Thursday, Feb. 18, from 3:30-6 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Casper College Student Union/University of Wyoming at Casper Building.

February 4, 2016

The Wyoming Jazz Ensemble, directed by J. Scott Turpen, and the UW Jazz Ensemble II, directed by Ben Markley, will perform Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

February 3, 2016

Australia-based fiction author Nam Le will give a public reading from his book, titled “The Boat,” at the University of Wyoming Alumni House Friday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. A free public reception will follow his reading.

February 3, 2016

London is an international shopping destination, with travelers flocking to well-known areas such as Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street and Harrods department store like pilgrims to sacred shrines. These areas stand forth as consecrated precincts of consumption, full of glamour, bright lights, crowds

February 3, 2016

Incoming University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols will share her views on a range of topics when she is a guest on the information program “Wyoming Signatures” Sunday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. on Wyoming Public Television.

February 3, 2016

A free night of glow-in-the-dark activities, mocktails and music will be offered for students Friday, Feb. 26, at 9 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

February 3, 2016

Indian scholar Ananda Shankar Jayant will present a lecture and a traditional dance performance Thursday, Feb. 11, and Friday, Feb. 12, at the University of Wyoming. Both programs are free and open to the public.

February 2, 2016

Saturday University -- the University of Wyoming’s popular, free college education program -- will take place in Gillette Thursday, Feb. 11.

February 2, 2016

With nearly 12,000 students walking through the University of Wyoming Union each day, it is no surprise that it is among the nation’s top college unions and campus centers once again.

February 2, 2016

Seventy-two outstanding high school seniors from across Wyoming have been selected to receive the 2016 Trustees' Scholars Award, the University of Wyoming's top academic scholarship.

February 2, 2016

Tennessee Williams’ play, “The Night of the Iguana,” -- a provocative exploration of human struggle, passion and connection -- opens the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance’s spring season for a five-night run next week.

February 2, 2016

An overview of how privatizing public colleges has made them more expensive for students while lowering their educational value will be the focus of a talk Thursday, Feb. 4, at 4:15 p.m. in Room 214 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building.

February 2, 2016

You might have heard or read about a proposal before the Wyoming Legislature to allocate a total of $8 million to match private donations in support of University of Wyoming Athletics over the next two years. We feel that the people of Wyoming deserve to have the facts about this proposal, which wou

February 1, 2016

The University of Wyoming has adopted a policy that requires technology-based products and services bought by UW to have built-in accessibility for individuals with disabilities unless one of the limited exceptions to the policy applies. The policy takes effect Feb. 15.

February 1, 2016

The 2014 Farm Bill eliminated prior farm safety net programs and introduced a suite of new ones.

February 1, 2016

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for its two major awards, the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Medallion Service Award.

February 1, 2016

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2015 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

February 1, 2016

Two of the finalists for the position of dean of University of Wyoming Libraries are scheduled to give public presentations at UW this week.

February 1, 2016

Nominations are being accepted now for the University of Wyoming’s Student Employee of the Year.

February 1, 2016

With the 2016 budget session of the Wyoming State Legislature approaching, University of Wyoming employees are reminded of UW’s guidelines for communicating with state and federal elected officials, agencies and other authorities.

February 1, 2016

The New York Times is available on the University of Wyoming campus free of charge during the spring semester. Academic sponsors provide more than 500 copies of the newspaper every class day.

January 29, 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.

January 29, 2016

Saturday University -- the University of Wyoming’s popular, free, one-day college education program -- returns to Sheridan Saturday, Feb. 6.

January 29, 2016

The University of Wyoming Police Department seeks the public’s help in identifying a bicyclist involved in a collision with a pedestrian at about 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27.

January 29, 2016

University of Wyoming scientists have found evidence of continental collisions in Wyoming’s Teton Range, similar to those in the Himalayas, dating to as early as 2.68 billion years ago.

January 29, 2016

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host a new series, “Lunchtime Conversations with Curators,” beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3, from noon-12:30 p.m.

January 29, 2016

A free reception to celebrate new exhibitions will be held at the University of Wyoming Art Museum Friday, Feb. 12, from 6-8 p.m.

January 29, 2016

Couples who have stars in their eyes for each other also can look up to the ceiling of the Harry C. Vaughan University of Wyoming Planetarium during February programs, including one titled “Love in the Solar System” that looks at the most romantic celestial bodies and systems in the universe.

January 29, 2016

These are among the construction activities scheduled Jan. 31-Feb. 6 at the University of Wyoming:

January 29, 2016

University of Wyoming students can purchase tickets beginning Monday, Feb. 1, for the Tuesday, Feb. 9, Colorado Avalanche game.

January 28, 2016

The University of Wyoming’s Service Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) office will host the annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service Saturday, Feb. 6.

January 28, 2016

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

January 28, 2016

As the University of Wyoming moves forward with a project to improve its fiscal and reporting system, two software vendors will come to campus to demonstrate their cloud-based financial and human resources systems.

January 28, 2016

Wyoming’s 117 native wild mammal species -- ranging from grizzly bears to bats and pygmy shrews -- are the subject of a new book written by Steve Buskirk, University of Wyoming professor emeritus of zoology.

January 28, 2016

The annual Willena Stanford Community Supper and march open this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue (MLK DOD) celebration Monday, Feb. 1, at the University of Wyoming.

January 28, 2016

A film depicting a 1954 mine strike in New Mexico kicks off the Latina/o Film Series Tuesday, Feb. 9, for University of Wyoming students.

January 28, 2016

While most University of Wyoming students were enjoying the winter break with traditional holiday events, participating in outdoor activities or generally relaxing, nearly 500 UW students continued their studies in some unique classes.

January 27, 2016

The University of Wyoming lists the following College of Law students on the President's and Dean's honor rolls for the 2015 fall semester.

January 27, 2016

The University of Wyoming livestock judging team posted its best scores since at least 1995 in all categories at the National Western Stock Show en route to its sixth-place finish among 24 teams, according to Coach Caleb Boardman.

January 27, 2016

The hit film “Straight Outta Compton” will be shown in conjunction with Friday Night Fever and the University of Wyoming’s Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue (MLK DOD) Friday, Feb. 5, in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

January 27, 2016

Spoken word artist J Mase III will give a free public performance at the University of Wyoming Friday, Feb. 5, at 9 p.m. in Wyoming Union Ballroom.

January 26, 2016

“Latinos in Wyoming -- Cultural Journeys and Devotions” will be on display through Thursday, Feb. 11, in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the University of Wyoming Union.

January 26, 2016

“The City,” an exhibition of photographs by artist Lori Nix, will be on display Jan. 28-March 25 in the University of Wyoming Department of Art and Art History’s Visual Arts Gallery. Nix will present a visiting artist talk Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in Room 111 of the Visual Arts Building. A recep

January 26, 2016

Internationally known art collector Jordan D. Schnitzer will lead a gallery walk-through at the University of Wyoming Art Museum Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 3:30 p.m. He then will join UW faculty members for a panel discussion at 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.

January 25, 2016

A welcome back bingo night to kick off the spring semester for University of Wyoming students will be held Friday, Jan. 29, at 9 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom. Friday Night Fever hosts the free event, and prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.

January 25, 2016

With the support of students and employees, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has approved a change in UW regulations to treat electronic cigarettes the same as other tobacco products.

January 25, 2016

Following through on a commitment made by University of Wyoming President Dick McGinity, the UW Board of Trustees has created a new position to coordinate the university’s diversity efforts.

January 25, 2016

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved the following appointments during its meeting Friday, Jan. 22:

January 25, 2016

University of Wyoming communications and marketing specialists received eight awards during the Jan. 21-23 Wyoming Press Association's (WPA) annual associates' group communications contest.

January 25, 2016

Starting today (Monday, Jan. 25), the University of Wyoming Campus Commuter shuttle route will begin service at the Michael B. Enzi STEM Facility to coincide with the opening of the building for the spring semester. The new bus stop is located on Lewis Street between 10th and 11th, north of the Ener

January 25, 2016

Why did some species, such as humans and dolphins, evolve large brains relative to the size of their bodies? Why did others, such as blue whales and hippos, evolve to have brains that, compared to their bodies, are relatively puny?

January 25, 2016

University of Wyoming employees and students have an opportunity Thursday, Jan. 28, to voice their opinions on the search for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs.

January 25, 2016

Nominations are now being accepted for the Tobin Memorial Award for the University of Wyoming’s outstanding graduating male and the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award for the outstanding graduating female.

January 22, 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.

January 22, 2016

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees’ initiative to elevate UW’s College of Education to national pre-eminence in preparing K-12 teachers, counselors and administrators was celebrated and advanced during this week’s meeting of the trustees.

January 22, 2016

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2015 fall semester academic Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Rolls.

January 22, 2016

The Northern Arapaho Endowment Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from full-time students for scholarship awards at the University of Wyoming. The scholarships are for the 2016 summer session and the 2016-17 academic year.

January 22, 2016

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

January 21, 2016

Michael Cheadle describes drilling on the ocean floor similar to using a wet piece of spaghetti -- holding it on one end while trying to push the other end deep into a cake.

January 21, 2016

Thanks to the good work and attentiveness of University of Wyoming trustee and College of Business distinguished alumnus Dick Scarlett and his wife, Maggie, from Jackson, the college has received, as a gift, the record of 200 private equity transactions compiled over 50 years by a recently deceased

January 21, 2016

These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 25-31 at the University of Wyoming:

January 21, 2016

Sydney Polson, of Lander, and her teacher, Gayla Hammer, were selected to tell the story of a fallen World War II hero from Wyoming and honor him with a eulogy delivered at the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach.

January 20, 2016

What technological innovation has had the greatest impact on Christianity? We might want to point to the radio or TV, or maybe the airplane or automobile. I would argue that the invention that changed Christianity most was invented in the 15th century, namely, the printing press. Printing not only m

January 20, 2016

To battle one of the most dangerous issues facing the nation today, Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead has requested state funding to develop a program at the University of Wyoming to become a center of excellence in cyber defense.