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2016 University of Wyoming News

University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 28

Nov. 23, 2016 -- These are among the activities scheduled Nov. 28-Dec. 4 at the University of Wyoming:

Second Annual UW Giving Day is Nov. 29

Tuesday, Nov. 29, is Giving Tuesday, and the University of Wyoming honors this tradition with its second annual UW Giving Day.

Billiard Club is UW Campus Activities Centers Featured RSO for November

University of Wyoming’s premier pool group, Billiard Club, has been named the Campus Activities Center’s featured recognized student organization (RSO) for November.

Wyoming SBDC Network Receives Technology Accreditation

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network recently received technology accreditation through the Association of SBDCs’ accreditation committee.

UW President to Hold Listening Session in Torrington Dec. 2

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols and other UW leaders will visit Torrington Friday, Dec. 2, to solicit input on a strategic plan to guide the university for the next five years.

UW President to Hold Listening Session in Rock Springs Dec. 2

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols and other UW leaders will visit Rock Springs Friday, Dec. 2, to solicit input on a strategic plan to guide the university for the next five years.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 4

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.

UW President to Hold Listening Session in Jackson Nov. 30

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols and other UW leaders will visit Jackson Wednesday, Nov. 30, to solicit input on a strategic plan to guide the university for the next five years.

UW President to Hold Listening Session in Cody Nov. 30

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols and other UW leaders will visit Cody Wednesday, Nov. 30, to solicit input on a strategic plan to guide the university for the next five years.

UW PetaLibrary Provides Digital Storage Service for UW Researchers and Those Worldwide

The University of Wyoming Libraries has extended its reach to assist faculty and student researchers globally by sharing a digital data repository.

UW to Host Exploring Computer Science Event Dec. 10

As part of Computer Science Education Week in the state, the University of Wyoming will participate in and host several activities Dec. 5-11.

UW Survey Results on State Spending, Taxes Highlight Policymaker Challenges

As Wyoming state government considers challenges resulting from decreasing tax revenues, a recent University of Wyoming survey of state residents shows preferences for keeping spending at present levels or increasing spending for a number of policy areas.

UW College of Engineering Announces Summer Workshops for Teachers

Organizers are urging Wyoming educators to sign up for the second annual Engineering Summer Program for Teachers (ESP4T), as registration opened Nov. 21.

Public Event for New UW President Nov. 28 in Douglas

Converse County residents will have an opportunity to meet new University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols during a public reception Monday, Nov. 28, in Douglas.

Internationalization Award Nominations Due Dec. 16 at UW

The deadline to nominate individuals for student, faculty and staff awards for internationalization at the University of Wyoming is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.

Conservation Collaboration Prompts Award for UW Extension Specialists

Three University of Wyoming Extension specialists have been recognized for their creativity in helping establish a market framework that encourages conservation and improves natural resources and wildlife.

Albany County 4

Albany County’s 4-H educator has received a national Distinguished Service Award for her commitment to professional improvement and 4-H.

Wyoming Public Media Recognized with Wyoming Business Alliance Wyoming Legacy Award

Wyoming Public Media is the recipient of the Wyoming Business Alliance 2016 Wyoming Legacy Award, which recognizes institutional advancements for a better Wyoming.

Washakie County 4

A Washakie County 4-H youth development educator recognized for broad efforts in local, state and national programming has received University of Wyoming Extension’s highest honor.

UWs David Bruch Honored at National Pharmacy Meeting

A University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy faculty member recently was honored for excellence in teaching at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting.

UW Nutrition Program Instructors Recognized for Excellence

Educators with the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) have been recognized for their efforts to help those who income-qualify eat better for less and to assist the communities in which they live.

UW Extension Educators in Northeastern Wyoming Receive Honors

Two University of Wyoming Extension educators were honored for their work in northeastern Wyoming during extension’s recent professional development conference in Laramie.

UW Announces Thanksgiving Closures

Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25, for Thanksgiving. UW classes will be dismissed Nov. 23-25.

Campus Construction Update for Nov. 20

These are among the construction activities scheduled Nov. 20-Dec. 3 at the University of Wyoming:

Wyoming Business Tips for Nov. 27

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.

Willena Stanford Diversity Award Nominations Being Accepted at UW

Nominations for the diversity award honoring Willena Stanford, a former University of Wyoming African American and Diaspora Studies instructor, will be accepted until Wednesday, Nov. 23.

UW Physical Sciences Building Evacuated Due to Hazard

The University of Wyoming’s Physical Sciences Building was evacuated Friday afternoon due to a potential explosion hazard and will remain closed until Monday morning.

UW Trustees Approve FY 2018 Budget Reduction Plan

The University of Wyoming will eliminate about a dozen vacant positions, offer another separation incentive for longtime faculty members, achieve further efficiencies in operations and distribute additional reductions across campus units under a plan approved this week by the UW Board of Trustees.

UW Names Hagy Outreach School Interim Dean

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Friday) approved the appointment of Alyson Hagy as interim dean of the UW Outreach School.

UW Trustees Approve Beer, Wine Sales at Football, Basketball Games

In an effort to generate new revenues and enhance the fan experience, the University of Wyoming will serve beer and wine at football and basketball games beginning in fall 2017.

UW Establishes Operations, Facilities Reserve Accounts

As part of an effort to improve financial management, the University of Wyoming will establish reserve accounts at levels appropriate to the size of the institution.

UW Chi Omega Hosts Letter Writing Fundraiser for Make

University of Wyoming’s sorority Chi Omega hosts the third annual “Believing at 7220” letter writing event to raise money for Make-A-Wish Friday, Dec. 2, from 4-8 p.m.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 21

These are among the activities scheduled Nov. 21-27 at the University of Wyoming:

UWs Fisher Innovation Challenge Qualifies Six Student Companies

Six innovative businesses -- ranging from a company that engineers and manufactures custom lightweight components to minimize vehicle weight, to one that helps poultry farms convert to cage-free operations -- created by University of Wyoming students were selected to receive seed funding through the

UW President Plans Listening Sessions Around State

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols and other UW leaders will visit 10 communities across the state beginning Wednesday, Nov. 30, to solicit statewide input on a strategic plan to guide the university for the next five years.

UW Extension Sponsors Producer Profit Beef Convention Nov. 22

Helping cattle producers make more money is the focus of the 2016 Southeast Wyoming Beef Production Convention in Torrington.

UW Copy and Print Center Sets December Course Packet Deadlines for Spring Semester

As the spring 2017 semester approaches, the Copy and Print Center has set deadlines for all University of Wyoming faculty members who have course packets or are considering creating them.

UW Art Museum Hosts Annual Holiday Events Dec. 1

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will launch the holiday season with two free public celebrations, the Festival of Trees and the 24th annual Happy Holidays, Laramie!, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 1-3.

UW Ann Simpson Artmobile to Host Exhibition at Niobrara County Library

The University of Wyoming Art Museum’s Ann Simpson Artmobile will host the exhibition “Surrealism: Visions of the Mind” at the Niobrara County Library in Lusk Nov. 14-17.

ROTC Accelerated Commissioning Program Applications Accepted at UW

Applications for qualified students are now being accepted for the University of Wyoming’s Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) accelerated commissioning program.

International Education Week Underway at UW

International Education Week at the University of Wyoming continues through Saturday, Nov. 19, with a full slate of events.

UW Wildlife Majors Learn to Conduct Research by Catching Chipmunks

For the last decade, Merav Ben-David and her wildlife students at the University of Wyoming have been chasing least chipmunks up at Happy Jack, located outside of Laramie.

UW Club Hockey Team Takes Two of Three

After a tough last-minute goal that gave Brigham Young University (BYU) a close win, the University of Wyoming club hockey team rebounded with a pair of wins last weekend.

Thanksgiving Potluck at UW Nov. 20

The University of Wyoming International Studies Student Club will host a Thanksgiving potluck dinner for international students Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. in the Cheney International Center lounge.

SBDC Workshop to Focus on Proposal Preparation, Cost Accounting

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

Public Event for New UW President Nov. 21 in Evanston

Uinta County residents will have an opportunity to meet new University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols during a public reception Monday, Nov. 21, in Evanston.

County Data Now Available on UW Website

Details about the University of Wyoming’s interaction with the state’s 23 counties are available online.

UW Strategic Planning Listening Sessions Continue This Week

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

UW Reminds Campus of New Policy on Minors Participating in University Programs

The University of Wyoming Office of General Counsel reminds UW employees and volunteers who work with minors about UW’s policy on minors participating in university-sponsored or university-approved programs. The policy applies to all programs advertised after Jan. 1, 2017.

UW Regulation Requires Annual Motor Vehicle Records Check

Individuals who know they will drive on University of Wyoming business during 2017 need to make a new request by Dec. 1, 2016.

WyoCloud Launches at UW

University of Wyoming faculty and staff members participated in a town-hall style meeting Nov. 1 to learn more about WyoCloud, the new cloud-based Oracle solution that will provide support for many of the university’s financial, administrative and research support systems effective July 1, 2017.

UW Trustees Education Initiative Board to Meet Nov. 21

The University of Wyoming Trustees Education Initiative Board is scheduled to meet Monday, Nov. 21.

UW Opens Search for Dean of Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources

The University of Wyoming has opened the search for a new dean of the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.

UW Names Interim Title IX, ADA Coordinators

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.

UW Names Associate VP for Budgeting and Fiscal Planning

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.

UW Kappa Kappa Gamma Hosts Chili con Kappa Nov. 19

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.

UW Ecologist Wins Award for Study of How Hunting Affects Horn, Antler Size in Trophy Big Game

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.

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. 11-12. For more information about the Wyoming High School Athletic Association, go to http://www.whsaa.org/.

Illustrating Animals Exhibition Closes Nov. 12 at UW Art Museum

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

Granddaughter of Notorious Nazi SS Captain Amon Goeth to Speak at UW Nov. 16

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.

Campus Construction Update for Nov. 13

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

Wyoming Business Tips for Nov. 20

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.

UW Trustees Set Agenda for Nov. 16

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.

Guest Artists Featured in UW Symphony Orchestra Concert Nov. 17

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.

Geography Awareness Week Events Nov. 14

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

Womens Struggles in Public Service Topic of Nov. 14 Talk at UW

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.

UW Cultural Programs Presents Young Pianist Daniel Hsu Nov. 18

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.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 14

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

Helios Piano Trio to Perform Nov. 13 at UW

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.

Economic and Environmental Demands in Wyoming Topic of UW Television Program

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.

UW Religion Today: Religion in American History

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!

SBDC Webinar to Help Small Businesses Understand Exempt, Nonexempt Employees

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.

For UWs Jason McManamen, You Can Go Home Again

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

UW Studies How Producers Can Best Use Land, Crops Devastated by Hail

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.

UW Strategic Planning Listening Sessions Continue This Week

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

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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