2017 UW News

Native Students Connect with UW in Summer Institute

When Reinette Tendore graduated from Wyoming Indian High School, she knew little about the University of Wyoming. She wishes she had known more.

Final Week to View Jon Schueler: Weathering Skies Exhibition at UW Art Museum

“Jon Schueler: Weathering Skies” will close Saturday, June 24, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

SBDC Webinar Looks at Getting Online Presence Established for Businesses

As the Aug. 21 Great American Eclipse approaches, Wyomingites are preparing for an unprecedented influx of visitors to the state. Small-business owners can ramp up their online presence by joining a Google webinar, titled “Eclipse Your Business Competition: Get Your Business Online,” sponsored by th

Campus Construction Update for June 18

These are among the construction activities scheduled June 18-24 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Summer Programs Offers Tickets to Little Big Town Concert at CFD

University of Wyoming students and the public have the opportunity to attend a concert featuring country group Little Big Town Saturday, July 22, at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

UWs Anderson Qualifies for CNFR Finals; Hageman is Close

When the arena announcer blared that Amelia Anderson needed a 6.3-second or faster run to take the goat tying national lead, the University of Wyoming senior admitted it was not something she wanted to hear.

Laramies Wynona to Perform in UW Summer Concert Series June 21

Laramie-based Wynona is the next group up in the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, June 21, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. on Simpson Plaza.

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 19

These are among the activities scheduled June 19-25 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Religion Today: How Israel Brought Back Its Wild

Our state contains broad stretches of wild areas. Our mountains, forests, prairies, rivers and streams support native wildlife. To be sure, humans have had an impact, but that impact has not ruined its wildness.

UW Researchers Contribute to Two Papers that Show Mountain Lions Genetic Connectivity Dangerously Low

University of Wyoming researchers contributed to two research papers that focus on the conservation of a dangerously inbred mountain lion population in Southern California.

UWs Webb Rides Her Way into Rodeo Finals as National Leader

As of now, Kailee Webb can call herself the best barrel racer in the nation. But, by Saturday night, she will learn if that title will be a reality.

UW Enrollment AVP Finalists to Visit Starting June 19

Finalists for the position of associate vice provost for enrollment management at the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they are scheduled to visit UW beginning Monday, June 19.

UW Ranks Among Nations Best in Helping Students Critical Thinking

The University of Wyoming ranks among the top 15 universities in the nation in helping students improve their critical-thinking skills, according to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal.

UW Summer Programs Offers Students Free Tickets to Rockies Game

Free tickets will be distributed starting Friday, June 16, for University of Wyoming students to watch the Saturday, July 8 baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago White Sox at Coors Field in Denver.

UW to Host Boston Brass Summer Intensive June 18

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host the third annual Boston Brass Summer Intensive Sunday-Saturday, June 18-24.

SBDC Webinar Explores Government Contracting for Disadvantaged Businesses

Government agencies have annual goals to award contracts to companies participating in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) program. Obtaining this designation can be a great way to set your business apart from the competition in the government market.

Sheridan Start-Up Challenge Fills WTBC Incubator

Five local entrepreneurs, vying for access to a $50,000 seed fund, recently pitched their new business ideas to a panel of judges and 150 people in attendance at the WYO Theater in Sheridan.

UW Production of The Fantasticks Coming to Newcastle June 21

The world’s longest-running musical, billed as “the perfect musical” by The Wall Street Journal, will be staged Wednesday, June 21, in Newcastle.

UW Production of The Fantasticks Coming to Casper June 18

The world’s longest-running musical, billed as “the perfect musical” by The Wall Street Journal, will be staged Sunday, June 18, in Casper.

UW Production of The Fantasticks Coming to Sheridan June 20

The world’s longest-running musical, billed as “the perfect musical” by The Wall Street Journal, will be staged Tuesday, June 20, in Sheridan.

UW Production of The Fantasticks Coming to Thermopolis June 19

The world’s longest-running musical, billed as “the perfect musical” by The Wall Street Journal, will be staged Monday, June 19, in Thermopolis.

UWs Hageman Fails to Mark in Opening CNFR Round

Just eight-tenths of a second. That’s all the time University of Wyoming saddle bronc rider Wyatt Hageman needed to record an 8-second qualified ride in the opening round of the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper Sunday afternoon.

UW's Webb Takes National Lead in Barrel Racing

The last time Kailee Webb competed at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, the University of Wyoming cowgirl severely damaged a knee, banging her leg against the first barrel, hurting her chances in the championship round.

UW Extensions New App Connects Users with Wyoming Particulars

Wyoming visitors and residents can open a vault of more than 400 videos georeferenced to the state’s landmarks, counties, history, culture, energy, flora, fauna and more with an app from University of Wyoming Extension.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 18

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.

Four Wyoming High School Female Students Honored with NCWIT Awards

As part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) and the NCWIT Wyoming affiliate community recently recognized four high school female students and one Wyoming educator for their accomplishments and a

Campus Construction Update for June 11

These are among the construction activities scheduled June 11-17 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Grad Student from Star Valley Earns Quantum Mechanics Fellowship

A University of Wyoming graduate student has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship that is taking him to New Zealand this summer to study quantum mechanics.

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 12

These are among the activities scheduled June 12-18 at the University of Wyoming:

The Lonesome Heroes to Perform in UW Summer Programs Concert Series June 14

The Lonesome Heroes will bring its brand of indie rock and country music to the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, June 14, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. on Simpson Plaza.

UW Rodeo Teams Prepare for College National Finals

University of Wyoming rodeo Coach George Howard likes to talk about competing under the “bright lights” of the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) and how the glare can sometimes intimidate a first-time competitor.

UWs What in the World? Summer Program Scheduled in Centennial

University of Wyoming students and faculty members will give three presentations during the fifth annual “What in the World?” summer program at the Albany County Public Library Centennial branch. All discussions are free and open to the public.

Study: Increased Sea Ice Drift Puts Polar Bears on Faster

A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the University of Wyoming found that increased westward ice drift in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas requires polar bears to expend more energy walking eastward on a faster-moving “treadmill” of sea ice.

UW Law Dean Selected for National Leadership Program

University of Wyoming College of Law Dean Klint Alexander has been selected for a prestigious leadership program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).

Snowy Range Summer Theatre Presents The Fantasticks at UW

A sunny, funny musical about love ushers in the 64th year of the Snowy Range Summer Theatre season during a two-weekend period later this month.

UW Chemistry Teacher’s Active-Learning Shift Draws Rave Reviews

In more than two decades as a chemistry instructor and researcher, University of Wyoming Associate Professor John Hoberg has developed an effective teaching style that draws strong reviews from students.

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during a meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, via teleconference.

UW Upward Bound TRIO Program Receives Five

A college preparatory program for eligible high school students offered through the University of Wyoming has received federal funding for the next five years.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 11

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.

Researcher Seeks UW Scientists Grape Expertise to Help Italys Dilemma

Even if the visiting doctoral student’s efforts at the University of Wyoming’s Sheridan Research and Extension Center succeed, she won’t get a taste of her own success.

SBDC Webinar to Explore Just

Most SBIR/STTR awarding agencies require certain data and certifications to be included with a proposal submission. Some also have additional information and certification requirements for those businesses that are short-listed for receipt of a Phase I award.

Campus Construction Update for June 4

hese are among the construction activities scheduled June 4-10 at the University of Wyoming:

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 5

These are among the activities scheduled June 5-11 at the University of Wyoming:

Opening Reception for Wyoming Art Party Exhibition June 9 at UW

The Wyoming Art Party will host an opening reception for “Topophilia,” featuring the works of three artists, Friday, June 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the University of Wyoming.

J Shogren Shanghaid Duo Opens UW Summer Programs Concert Series June 7

J Shogren Shanghai’d Duo opens the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, June 7, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. on Simpson Plaza.

Recent UW Pre-Vet Grad Gains Experience in Thailand

A recent University of Wyoming graduate spent three months in Thailand this spring, helping animals and learning what it’s like to be a veterinarian.

UW Religion Today: The Christian Memory of Armageddon

A T-shirt spotted on the street in Jerusalem said it all. On the back it read, “I survived Armageddon 2010.” 2010? Wasn’t Armageddon supposed to be the end of the world? It is now 2017; apparently, we all survived.

UW Student Receives National Sorority Scholarship

Paige Hanewald, from Casper, is among three students nationwide to receive scholarships from the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Foundation.

UW Employee of the Quarter Nomination Deadline June 9

The deadline to nominate someone for the University of Wyoming Employee of the Second Quarter is Friday, June 9.

UW Offers Advice on International Travel

The University of Wyoming advises students, faculty and staff traveling abroad this summer that the U.S. Department of State issued a security message for U.S. citizens May 24 for the United Kingdom. This is in addition to a European travel alert issued May 1.

UW Trustees Budget Committee to Meet June 1 and 5

The budget committee of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has scheduled two meetings to continue its consideration of UW’s budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

Book by UWs Couch Makes Kansas Notable Book List

Julianne Couch, an associate lecturer in the University of Wyoming’s Department of English, is the author of a book named a “Kansas Notable Book” by the State Library of Kansas.

UW Art Museum to Celebrate Summer Solstice June 20

The public is invited to attend the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s annual summer solstice celebration Tuesday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 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.

FullContact Founder is e2e Wyoming Speaker in Laramie June 14

The co-founder of FullContact, a Denver-based technology company, will be the next e2e Wyoming speaker in Laramie Wednesday, June 14.

UW Art Museum to Offer Family Workshop June 3

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host Family Saturday Workshop June 3 from 10 a.m.-noon.

UW Alumnus Pete Simpson Jr. Wins Obie Award

University of Wyoming alumnus Pete Simpson Jr. is the recipient of an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Performance, co-presented by the Village Voice and the American Theatre Wing. He received the award May 22 at the 62nd Annual Obie Awards in New York City.

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 29

Most UW administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed for Memorial Day.

UW Livestock Judging Team Records First Top

Two University of Wyoming livestock judging team members this spring recorded the highest-ever UW scores at national meets, and the team posted its first top-five national finish in 25 years.

UW Planetarium Offers Stargazing Opportunities in June

With nice evenings just around the corner, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium offers many stargazing opportunities as well as a variety of programs on the summer solstice, the August eclipse and Greek mythology.

Campus Construction Update for May 28

These are among the construction activities scheduled May 28-June 3 at the University of Wyoming:

New $2.27 Million Gift Supports Contemporary Art at UW Art Museum

An anonymous gift of $2.27 million will create the Susan B. Moldenhauer FUNd for Contemporary Art for the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

UW Art Museum to Host Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception June 2

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will celebrate summer exhibitions with a free public opening reception Friday, June 2, from 6-8 p.m.

UW Professor Publishes Groundwater Study Peering Deep into the Past

May 24, 2017 man digging in dirt Kevin Befus reaches groundwater during graduate work on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. (Kevin Befus Photo) University of Wyoming Assistant Professor Kevin Befus led a groundwater study that explored how Earth’s groundwater resources contain

UW Students Receive Walsh Fellowship for Russian and International Studies

Two University of Wyoming students have been awarded the prestigious Jade Walsh Fellowship for Russian and International Studies. The UW International Programs Office and Center for Global Studies sponsor the award.

Four UW Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Four University of Wyoming students have received National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships to pursue research in their fields this summer.

UW Art Museum to Offer Preschool Classes in June

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will offer Friday morning preschool classes June 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 10-11 each day.

UW Engineering Group Reaches New Audience with Outreach

Four individuals from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Wyoming recently performed outreach education on the East Coast.

UW Professors Discover Way to Make Solar Cells More Efficient

When it comes to improving the efficiency of solar cells, a group of University of Wyoming professors has discovered a way to do so by adding manganese atoms -- an alternate metal -- to the mix. Doing so, they found, dramatically increases solar cell energy conversion by an average 300 percent and,

UW-Casper Counseling Student Receives National Rural Scholarship

A student in the school counseling program at the University of Wyoming at Casper is a recipient of a scholarship from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation.

Photocopier Product Show Offered This Week at UW

University of Wyoming employees are reminded of a Konica Minolta photocopier product show that will include demonstrations Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23-24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days in the East Ballroom of the Wyoming Union.

UW Announces Memorial Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.

UW Students Honored During Nursing Convocation Ceremony

Fourteen University of Wyoming nursing students were honored for their various contributions during the recent Nursing Convocation ceremony, which took place May 12 in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

UW Trustees Approve Personnel Actions

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved the following personnel items during its meeting Friday, May 12.

UWs Michael Pierce Appointed to Thirty Meter Telescope Science Team

Near Pasadena, Calif., and at various locations around the world, a team of scientists, engineers and project specialists is busy planning and designing what eventually will become the most advanced and powerful optical telescope on Earth.

WyoCloud Expo May 31 for UW Community

Members of the University of Wyoming community will have an opportunity Wednesday, May 31, to get their hands on the new WyoCloud Financial Management system that will be released July 17.

Scholars Awarded Travel Grants for Research at UWs American Heritage Center

Scholars from across the country and beyond will travel to the University of Wyoming in the coming year to pursue their research in the vast archives of UW’s American Heritage Center (AHC).

Agricultural Society Honors UW Scientist for Research Efforts

A scientist at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center who uses precision breeding to improve grape varieties and vineyard management has been recognized by the national honor society of agriculture.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 28

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.

Students Selected for UW Summer High School Institute

Sydney Stein, from Breckenridge, Colo., was among seven finalists for the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

SBDC Webinar to Look at Financial Forecasting for Small Businesses

Businesses, using traditional budgeting practices, refer to past data to forecast future results. In times of fluctuating income and expenses, last year’s results may not be a great predictor for next year.

Campus Construction Update for May 21

These are among the construction activities scheduled May 21-27 at the University of Wyoming:

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 22

These are among the activities scheduled May 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

LogiLube LLC Becomes Latest Graduate of UWs Business Incubator

LogiLube LLC, a Laramie-based technology company that specializes in intelligent machine health condition monitoring, is the latest startup company to graduate from the University of Wyoming’s business incubator, the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC).

UW Trustees Education Initiative Board to Meet June 26

The University of Wyoming Trustees Education Initiative Board is scheduled to meet Monday, June 26, at 10 a.m. in Salons D and E of the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. The meeting is open to the public.

Workshops to Help Manage Stress Offered at UW

Workshops to help manage stress and create a better lifestyle will be offered this summer to University of Wyoming students, staff and faculty.

New Exhibitions to Open May 27 at UW Art Museum

Three new exhibitions will open Saturday, May 27, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

UW Religion Today: Blame It on the Declaration: Americas History of Ethical Change

The Declaration of Independence opens with this statement: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.” This statement was meant to be a solid and noncontroversial principle of what Americans believ

UW Student from Upton Secures National Sigma Chi Internship

As his freshman year at the University of Wyoming has come to an end, Seth Jones already stands out as an accomplished young UW leader. Starting June 12, Jones will be the summer leadership intern at Sigma Chi national headquarters.

UW-Casper Counseling Student Receives National Fellowship

Shortly after she earned a bachelor’s degree in theater from Mills College in Oakland, Calif., the national civil service program AmeriCorps brought Nurieh Glasgow to Wyoming in 2000.

UW Art Museum to Host Summer Art Camps

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will offer two Summer Art Camp sessions in June for students ages 6-15.

Ten UW Juniors Receive Summer Nursing Internships

Ten junior students from the University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing will participate in summer nursing internships, many with the University of Colorado or UCHealth system.

SBDC Webinar to Provide Commercialization Assistance to Small Businesses

Most federal agencies that offer SBIR/STTR grants provide commercialization assistance to Phase I grant recipients.

UW Gains Seat on State Board of Education

University of Wyoming College of Education Dean D. Ray Reutzel will represent UW on the Wyoming State Board of Education.

UW Trustees Approve Honors College

The University of Wyoming’s Honors Program will become an Honors College with its own dean, following action by the UW Board of Trustees.

UWs Elementary Education Program Ranked Among Nations Best

The University of Wyoming’s elementary education program ranks No. 6 among the top 35 bachelor’s in elementary education degree programs nationwide, according to an independent online publication.

Wildfire Smoke Study Includes UW Atmospheric Science Faculty

The University of Wyoming is among five universities involved in a groundbreaking study about the effects of wildfire smoke.

WyoCloud Leadership Forum Wednesday at UW

A WyoCloud Leadership Forum is Wednesday, May 17, from 1-2 p.m. in the West Ballroom of the University of Wyoming Union. Refreshments will be served.

UW to Eliminate Positions of 37 Current Employees

The positions of 37 current employees of the University of Wyoming will be eliminated as of June 30, part of UW’s response to a loss of $42 million in state funding for the current biennium.

Going the Extra Mile Awards Presented at UW

University Disability Support Services (UDSS) presented its “Going the Extra Mile” award to University of Wyoming faculty, staff and departments.

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