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2016 University of Wyoming News

UW Research: Food Poverty During Pregnancy Can Cause Early Aging of Babys Heart

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

UW Professors Book Unearths Past to Predict Future

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

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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.

Veterans Day Roll Call Event at UW to Honor Fallen Soldiers Nov. 11

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.

UW President Grants Release Time to Vote Tuesday

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

UW Transit and Parking Services Introduces Parkmobile, New Day Lot Pay Kiosks

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.

UW Information Technology to Recognize Excellence

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

The Wildlife Society Honors UWs Ben

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

InMotion Software Executives to be Guest Speakers for e2e Wyoming Laramie Meeting

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.

Campus Construction Update for Nov. 6

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

Wyoming Business Tips for Nov. 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.

UW Part of Study to Uncover Yellowstones Subsurface Mysteries

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.

UW Survey Finds Deep Divisions on Immigration Policy

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.

UW MBA Students Travel to Germany for On

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.

UW Art Museum Accepts Works for Juried Student Exhibition

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

University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 7

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

Specialty Crop Grower Topics Focus of Cheyenne Two

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.

Sen. Barrasso Staffer to Visit UW Herbarium

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.

New UW Scholarship Available for Veterans

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.

Piano, Violin Concert Scheduled at Casper College, UW

“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.

Bus Shuttle Service to Polling Place Offered to UW Students on Election Day

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.

UW Mortar Board Names Top Profs

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.

UW Hockey Club Sweeps Weekend Series with Montana State

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

Todays WyoCloud Launch Available on WyoCast

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

SBDC Webinar to Help Small Businesses Secure SBIR Grants

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

UW Strategic Planning Listening Sessions Continue This Week

Strong turnout at the University of Wyoming’s strategic planning dialogue and listening sessions has prompted the scheduling of new, larger locations for the remaining sessions.

UW Program Fees Proposal Aims to Boost Student Services

University of Wyoming students would receive enhanced advising, career preparation, assurance of course availability and other student services under a proposal to institute cost-based fees for academic programs.

UW Professors Essay Named Top Publication by National Journal

A University of Wyoming associate professor’s research work in the New Orleans criminal justice system that forced persons convicted of certain prostitution offenses to register as sex offenders under an antiquated (1805) statute was named the top essay by a national journal.

UW Graduate Student Nominated for State Literacy Award

University of Wyoming graduate student Katy Brock, of Laramie, was among nominees for the inaugural First Lady’s Leaders in Literacy Award.

UW Biodiversity Institute to Host First Wyoming Citizen Science Conference in Lander

The University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute will host the first Wyoming Citizen Science Conference and associated workshops Thursday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 3, in Lander.

UW Art Museum to Host Reading, Book Signing by Artist

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host a reading and book signing to celebrate Wyoming artist Neltje’s memoir, “North of Crazy,” Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m.

University Community Invited to WyoCloud Launch Tuesday

Members of the University of Wyoming community are invited to an event marking the launch of WyoCloud Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Wyoming Union East Ballroom.

Gabrielson to Give UW Faculty Senate Talk Nov. 15

Associate Professor Teena Gabrielson, head of the University of Wyoming Department of Political Science, will give the fall Faculty Senate Speaker Series talk Tuesday, Nov. 15. The event is free and open to the public.

Ground Broken for Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center

The University of Wyoming broke ground Saturday on the Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center (HAPC). The HAPC will be one of the pre-eminent athletic facilities in the country, adding 71,000 square feet of new space and expanding the current Curtis and Marian Rochelle Athletics Cen

Wyoming Business Tips for Nov. 6

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.

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Sponsors for World Languages Day 2017 are turning to the popular trend of crowdfunding to help support the program that attracts nearly 350 students from across the state each spring to the University of Wyoming.

UW Doctoral Student Gains Valuable Experience at Idaho National Laboratory

Rajiv Khadka was one of nearly 350 college and university students nationwide who had the opportunity to intern at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) this past summer and acquire knowledge that will help him become a strong researcher down the road.

German Consul General to Speak Oct. 31 at UW

Stefan Schlueter, German consul general, will give a free public presentation on race and immigration issues in Europe Monday, Oct. 31, at the University of Wyoming.

Campus Construction Update for Oct. 30

These are among the construction activities scheduled Oct. 30-Nov. 5 at the University of Wyoming:

Belfast Research Fellow is Simpson Series Speaker at UW Nov. 4

Northern Ireland’s past and present policies will be discussed during the annual Simpson Speaker Series at the University of Wyoming Friday, Nov. 4.

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at UW Nov. 16

A traditional holiday feast will be served at the annual Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom. Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 7; space is limited.

UW Program Fee Proposal to be Presented in Student Sessions

A proposal to assess cost-based student fees for academic programs will be explained in a series of town-hall sessions for University of Wyoming students starting Friday.

UW Gallery 234 Accepting Exhibition Applications

University of Wyoming Gallery 234 is accepting exhibition applications for the spring semester. The deadline is at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Oct. 31

These are among the activities scheduled Oct. 31-Nov. 6 at the University of Wyoming:

Idiocracy to be Shown Nov. 4 at UW

“Idiocracy,” a science fiction comedy film, will be shown Friday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Family Room. Sponsored by 7220 Entertainment and Pokes Vote, the event is free and open to the public.

UW Religion Today: Raising the Dead

In our modern culture of horror movies, Halloween brings on thoughts of the dead rising from the earth and walking among the living. In recent years, that once-a-year notion has become a large entertainment genre built around zombies, from books to television to film.

UW Honorary Degree Nomination Deadline Nov. 1

Nominations for 2017 University of Wyoming honorary degrees are due to the President's Office by Tuesday, Nov. 1.

New Publication Encourages Involvement in Shaping Local Communities

The purpose, process and benefits of local land-use planning are described in a new publication available free from the Wyoming Open Spaces Initiative at the University of Wyoming.

Choral Collage Concert at UW Nov. 4

The University of Wyoming choirs will present a fall “Choral Collage” concert Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Survey: Wyoming Voters Prefer Trump to Clinton

A recent survey of Wyoming voters shows Republican nominee Donald J. Trump leading Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton by a substantial margin.

UW Cultural Programs Presents Cashore Marionettes Nov. 3

The University of Wyoming Cultural Programs presents the Cashore Marionettes Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Evening Conversations with Curators Nov. 1 at UW Art Museum

The University of Wyoming Art Museum and the UW Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) will co-host “Evening Conversations with Curators: Intersections of Art and Science” Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6-7 p.m.

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.

University Community Invited to WyoCloud Launch Nov. 1

Members of the University of Wyoming community are invited to an event marking the launch of WyoCloud Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Wyoming Union East Ballroom.

Wyoming Business Tips for Oct. 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.

Campus Construction Update for Oct. 23

These are among the construction activities scheduled Oct. 23-29 at the University of Wyoming:

Wyoming Conservation Corps Seeks Recycling Trailer Through Crowdfunding Support

Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC), located at the University of Wyoming, has started a crowdfunding project to purchase a glass recycling trailer.

UWAA Scholarship Applications Available Nov. 1

University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) scholarship applications for the 2017-18 academic year will be available starting Tuesday, Nov. 1. The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 30.

UW Engineering Graduate Helps Launch Innovative Spacecraft

A University of Wyoming alumnus played an integral role in launching a spacecraft to explore an asteroid in our solar system.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Oct. 24

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

Popular UW Saturday U Program in Gillette Oct. 27

The University of Wyoming will host the final, free one-day college education program of the fall in Gillette Thursday, Oct. 27. The Saturday U discussion features three different topics from a trio of professors.

Latina Youth Conference Oct. 14

More than 100 students from across the state are expected for the 2016 Wyoming Latina Youth Conference Oct. 14-15 at the University of Wyoming.

Future of the West Topic of UW Panel Discussion

The Earth, Wind and Water Series continues at the University of Wyoming Nov. 2-3 with a two-part discussion on “The Future of the West.”

UW Collegiate Chorale Presents Enjoy the Silence Oct. 27

The University of Wyoming Collegiate Chorale presents its fall concert “Enjoy the Silence” Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Safe Treat at UW Canceled This Fall Semester

The University of Wyoming Union’s popular community-wide Safe Treat, the trick-or-treating event for children, has been canceled this fall due to staffing reductions and budget restrictions on campus.

UWs Role for Initiative is Octobers Featured RSO

Role for Initiative is October’s featured recognized student organization (RSO), selected by the Campus Activities Center staff at the University of Wyoming.

UW Rodeo Teams Close Fall Season with Second

This was the type of performance University of Wyoming Rodeo Coach George Howard was looking for from his women’s and men’s teams. Unfortunately, it came during the final rodeo of the fall season.

UW Presents Nightmare on Ivinson Oct. 28

The University of Wyoming will host a variety of Halloween events and entertainment for UW students at “Nightmare on Ivinson” Friday, Oct. 28, starting at 9 p.m. in the Wyoming Union.

SBDC Workshop to Focus on Matchmaking with Federal Contracting Officers

Businesses involved in government contracting, or those thinking selling to the government might be a good market, may want to attend a workshop sponsored by the Wyoming Entrepreneur Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

UWs Shader Appointed to AORC Scientific Advisory Board

Bryan Shader, a University of Wyoming professor of mathematics and special assistant for research computing, has been named to the Scientific Advisory Board of the Applied Algebra and Optimization Research Center (AORC) at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea.

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 19, via teleconference.

UW Strategic Planning Listening Sessions Begin This Week

Members of the University of Wyoming community and the public have the opportunity to express their hopes and dreams for the university in a series of dialogue and listening sessions beginning this week.

UW Club Hockey Team Splits with Metro State

After falling to Metro State University, of Denver, 6-5 in overtime last Friday, the University of Wyoming club hockey team rebounded to down the Roadrunners 7-6 the following night, also in OT.

From Beyond on Display at UW Gallery 234

Artwork from University of Wyoming student Zach Bath is on display through Thursday, Oct. 27, in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

Dracula Comes to UW Oct. 25

The University of Wyoming brings Halloween season to stage with “Dracula: The Legend in Motion” Oct. 25-31. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-29 and Oct. 31, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Thrust Theatre.

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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