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May 2019 UW News

Four UW Students to Participate in Internship Program at Idaho National Laboratory

Midstream oil and gas operations are increasingly faced with costly, highly scrutinized events that stem from aging (leaks and explosions), natural occurrences (floods, seismic activity and extreme weather), and cyber intrusion and attack.

UW-Casper Social Work Grads Make Earning a Bachelor’s Degree a Family Affair

Traci Keating and her daughter, Whitney Henrichsmeyer, have something unique in common besides being members of a close-knit family consisting of Keating, her husband of 25 years and their seven children.

Business Innovation Expo Pairs UW Students with Real

University of Wyoming College of Business faculty and students recently participated in the third semiannual Business Innovation Expo.

UW Faculty Have Until June 21 to Apply for Supercomputer Use

University of Wyoming faculty members who are interested in using the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) in Cheyenne for their computational research have until June 21 to submit an application..

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 3

These are among the activities scheduled June 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

Mendick Receives UW Libraries Outstanding Staff Award

Laurie Mendick, University of Wyoming Libraries executive business manager, is the recipient of the UW Libraries Outstanding Staff Award for her contributions during 2018.

UW Nursing Faculty Member Invited to Apple Digital Innovation Boot Camp

University of Wyoming nursing faculty member J’Laine Proctor was selected by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to participate in the 2019 AACN-Apple Digital Innovation Boot Camp in Austin, Texas, this summer.

Wellness Center Offers Self-Improvement Programs for UW Faculty, Staff, Students

A recently published summer schedule of programs to promote wellness is offered through the Wellness Center, located in the University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation facility.

Wyoming SBDC Network Selects Associate State Director

A University of Wyoming alumnus who has 25 years of small business experience has been hired to serve as associate state director of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network.

UW Article Examining Farm Productivity Receives Agricultural Economics Journal Honor

A paper examining farm productivity and innovation, co-written by a faculty member in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, has received honors from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.

Memorial Service for Former UW Wrestling Coach Steven Suder on Campus May 28

A memorial service for former University of Wyoming head wrestling Coach Steven Suder, who died earlier in the week, will be Tuesday, May 28, at 2 p.m. in the UniWyo Sports Complex. At the time of his death, Suder was an academic advising professional for UW’s Advising Career and Exploratory Studies

UW Extension Sheep Specialist Shepherds Savory Showdown

The caramelized and long-cooked leg of lamb, skewered marinated kabobs, chops and slow-cooked shoulder meat brought into the classroom were the tip of the iceberg in the animal science class at the University of Wyoming.

Kwanna King Selected New UW Registrar

Kwanna King has been selected as the new University of Wyoming registrar following a national search. She begins her duties Wednesday, May 29.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 27

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

UW Graduate Credits Research Opportunities for Admission to Yale School of Medicine

Hunter McCurdy was in his second semester at the University of Wyoming at Casper when he learned about research opportunities he could have as an undergraduate through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded Wyoming IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Program.

UW, Company Collaborate on Clean

The University of Wyoming’s efforts to help assure the future of the state’s cornerstone coal industry have taken a step forward with the signing of an agreement aimed at developing a cleaner-burning and more efficient coal in the Powder River Basin.

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 27

These are among the activities scheduled May 27-June 2 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Trustees Vote to Sell UW Plaza Land to Developer

Ownership of land currently leased by the University of Wyoming for the UW Plaza development will transfer to the company handling the development, following action by the UW Board of Trustees.

UW Statistics Department Engages with Laramie Middle School Students

The University of Wyoming’s Scott Crawford and Madison Yager recently stopped by Laramie Middle School (LMS) to show students the science behind statistics.

UW Trustees Select Theobald as Acting President

University of Wyoming Vice President for Finance and Administration Neil Theobald has been chosen to serve as the university’s acting president.

UWs Christensen Participates in Education Program for Museum Leaders

A University of Wyoming Art Museum curator recently participated in the Getty Leadership Institute’s (GLI) NextGen 2019 education program for museum leaders.

UW Mortar Board Names Award Recipients

The University of Wyoming’s senior honor society, Mortar Board, has selected the 2019 winners of awards for outstanding advising, service and dedication.

Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research Announces Faculty Fellows at UW

The Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research (WIHR) has selected recipients for its 2019-2020 cohort of faculty fellows. Selections are for the Humanities Research Group program at the University of Wyoming.

UW Announces Memorial Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

Former Wyoming State Parks Administrator to Join New UW Program

A nationally recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry has been hired to help build the University of Wyoming’s new degree program in outdoor recreation and tourism management.

UW Taps Food Science Expert as Dean of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

A food scientist, engineer and attorney who is internationally recognized for her expertise in food safety, processing and regulation has been selected to lead the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

UWs Science Initiative Awards $1 Million in Seed Grants to 13 Faculty Research Projects

Success of the Wyoming crop and livestock industry has been limited by market accessibility, infertile soils, short growing seasons and low availability of high-quality, low-cost animal feed, says Carrie Eberle, a University of Wyoming assistant professor of plant sciences.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Monday on Acting President Selection

A special meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is scheduled Monday, May 20, at 8:30 a.m. via teleconference.

Two New Exhibitions Open in June at the UW Art Museum

Two new exhibitions will open the beginning of June at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

Pickett Named Dean of UW

A longtime University of Wyoming faculty member based in Casper has been appointed as dean of UW’s branch campus in that community.

News, Information Now Posted Real

Real-time news and information from the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UW Extension and the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) are now available at uwagnews.com.

Expanded UW Program Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Powells Launch in Green River

Several activities are scheduled May 22-24 to note the 150th anniversary of explorer John Wesley Powell’s expedition down the Green and Colorado rivers from Green River in the Wyoming Territory.

Career Event Provides UW Students Look into Industry in Campbell County

Thirteen University of Wyoming students recently participated in a “Live Local, Work Local” career experience in Campbell County. The program provides students opportunities to live and work in Wyoming.

UW Trustees Adopt Academic Calendars for 2020

Starting with the 2020-21 school year, University of Wyoming students will see a shorter winter break and have a full week off during the week of Thanksgiving.

UW Restarts Career Technical Teacher Education Program

A program to train career technical education teachers for Wyoming high schools is being revived, following action by the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 20

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

UWUW-Led Expedition to Retrace Famous Voyage Starting Next Week

After years of preparation, the Sesquicentennial Colorado River Exploring Expedition (SCREE) will embark next week on a 70-day rafting trip to commemorate the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s famous 1869 expedition.

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 20

These are among the activities scheduled May 20-26 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Students Take Interdisciplinary Approach to Health Equity

Conner Morton, a first-year University of Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program student from Casper, has an interesting way of thinking about health equity in rural, underserved communities.

UWPD to Begin Bicycle Roundup Next Week

The University of Wyoming Police Department (UWPD) will conduct its annual bicycle roundup on campus starting next week.

UWs Fisher Innovation Launchpad Announces 16 Finalists

Sixteen innovative businesses created by University of Wyoming graduate and undergraduate students are finalists that will compete for $125,000 in seed funding to grow their businesses.

Warming Climate Threatens Microbes in Alpine Streams, New Research Shows

Changes to alpine streams fed by glaciers and snowfields due to a warming climate threaten to dramatically alter the types of bacteria and other microbes in those streams, according to a research team that included a University of Wyoming scientist.

Worland Twins to Embark on Professional Careers After Graduating from UW

DeLancey Hodges remembers getting into a scrap in elementary school and then his sister, Shelby, jumping in to save him. That was probably the last time he had angry words with his twin.

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet May 23 in Campbell County

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Integrated Test Center near Gillette.

Nine UW DECA Members Compete at International Conference

In only its second year as a chapter, the University of Wyoming’s DECA organization recently received a number of awards at the 2019 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla.

Listening Session May 20 on UW Office of Engagement and Outreach Strategic Plan

A campus listening session regarding the draft strategic plan for the University of Wyoming’s Office of Engagement and Outreach (OEO) is scheduled from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 20.

Allison Gernant to Serve as UW’s First-Year Seminar Coordinator

Allison Gernant, a lecturer and faculty coordinator with the University of Wyoming’s Learning Resource Network (LeaRN), has been named the next First-Year Seminar (FYS) coordinator.

UW Summer Hours Begin May 20

University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will observe summer hours (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) beginning Monday, May 20, through Friday, Aug. 30. Fall semester classes will begin Wednesday, Sept. 4.

UWs McConigley Chosen for Harvards Prestigious Radcliffe Institute

Chi-Chen Wu, a University of Wyoming associate professor of piano and world-renowned pianist, is the recipient of UW’s 2019 Flittie Sabbatical Augmentation Award.

UWs Shogren to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Swedish University

University of Wyoming economics Professor Jason Shogren will receive an honorary doctorate from Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) in Umeå, Sweden, this fall.

UWs Team Wins First Place in Ethics in Action Video Competition

The University of Wyoming’s Student Center for the Public Trust (SCPT) placed first in the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center for the Public Trust’s (CPT) Ethics in Action video competition.

Spring Digital Edition of UWyo Magazine Available

Profiles of 40 University of Wyoming students who represent the characteristics of UW’s “The World Needs More Cowboys” marketing campaign are featured in the spring 2019 digital edition of UWyo Magazine.

UW Trustees Set Agenda for May 15

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is scheduled to take action on 2020-21 tuition levels and UW’s academic calendar for 2020-23 during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday through Friday, May 15-17.

UW Board of Trustees to Interview Three Candidates for Acting President

May 10, 2019 The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will interview three candidates for the office of acting president of the university during an executive session Wednesday, May 15.

Annual Women in STEM Conference Expected to Draw Nearly 500 to UW May 21

Nearly 500 junior and senior high school female students from across the state will descend upon the University of Wyoming campus Tuesday, May 21, to learn more about science and its various disciplines.

UW Trustees Plan Special Teleconference Meeting Friday

A special meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is scheduled Friday, May 10, at 6 a.m. via teleconference.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 13

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 13

These are among the activities scheduled May 13-19 at the University of Wyoming:

Donut Stress Scheduled During Finals Week for UW Students

Free doughnuts, coffee and testing supplies will be given away in the University of Wyoming Union breezeway May 13-15 from 8-11 a.m.

UW Student Teams Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Award to Aid in Enhanced Oil Recovery

Vahideh Mirchi and a colleague entered the John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition at the University of Wyoming with plenty of confidence.

UW Trustees Budget Committee Hearings May 13

Units of the University of Wyoming will present their proposed 2019-2020 budgets to the Budget Committee of the UW Board of Trustees Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14.

WPM Reporter Selected for Harvard Journalism Fellowship

Tennessee Watson, an education reporter with Wyoming Public Media (WPM), has been selected as a Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard Fellow.

UW Libraries to Host Photogrammetry Lecture May 20

The University of Wyoming Libraries is bringing in three experts from Cultural Heritage Imaging (CHI) to speak about photogrammetry Monday, May 20.

Manufacturing-Works to Continue Under New Leadership

A program aimed at helping Wyoming manufacturers achieve success will continue under new leadership, according to the University of Wyoming Office of Research and Economic Development.

Listening Session on Gender-Based Violence May 13 at UW

As part of a national initiative to develop and improve response to gender-based violence, the Laramie Police Department will host a listening session Monday, May 13, on the University of Wyoming campus.

IT Recognizes Winners for Spring Semester at UW

University of Wyoming Information Technology has recognized individuals who demonstrate excellence in the division, including two outstanding student employees. Winners were selected from nominations by UW faculty and staff members.

College Factual Ranks UW Department of Geology and Geophysics No. 1

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming has been ranked No. 1 in the nation in a new “best value” list.

UW Student Earns Prestigious Udall Scholarship

University of Wyoming junior Tessa Wittman, of Minneapolis, Minn., has been named a 2019 Udall Scholar, one of just 55 people to receive the award nationwide this year.

UW Pianist Wu Receives Sabbatical Augmentation Award

Chi-Chen Wu, a University of Wyoming associate professor of piano and world-renowned pianist, is the recipient of UW’s 2019 Flittie Sabbatical Augmentation Award.

Stress Management Self-Care Days Scheduled for UW Students During Finals

Self-Care Days are scheduled May 8-17 to help University of Wyoming students curb some of their stress heading into finals week.

Second UW Hackathon Scheduled This Fall

The University of Wyoming will host the second annual WyoHackathon event this fall to demonstrate its commitment to blockchain technology.

RSO Award Winners Announced at UW

University of Wyoming student groups were recently recognized for their efforts during the 17th annual Recognized Student Organization (RSO) Awards of Excellence banquet.

Police Dog Training, Certification Sessions on UW Campus This Week

Law enforcement officers and their canine companions will be on the University of Wyoming campus this week to train and be tested for various certifications.

Kaycee Fillmore Finalist for UWs Outstanding Undergraduate Award

Kaycee Fillmore, from Pueblo, Colo., was a finalist for the University of Wyoming’s highest honor as a top graduating senior.

Kathryn Tay Finalist for UWs Outstanding Undergraduate Award

Kathryn Tay, from Cheyenne, was a finalist for the University of Wyoming’s highest honor as a top graduating senior.

UW Scientists Receive Top Paper Award from American Ornithological Society

University of Wyoming scientists whose research paper challenges the idea that efforts to mitigate and improve habitat conditions for an “umbrella” species benefit other “background” species have received a prestigious ornithology award.

UW Wind Symphony Presents Sonic Seasonings May 11

The University of Wyoming Department of Music Spotlight Series features the UW Wind Symphony in “Sonic Seasonings” Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Researchers to Present High Plains Aquifer Study Results in Cheyenne

Findings from a University of Wyoming study examining the farm- and community-level effects of alternative groundwater management strategies in eastern Laramie County will be presented at a workshop Tuesday, May 7, in Cheyenne.

UW Nursing Students Take Part in Wilderness Medicine Training

The University of Wyoming prepares students for nursing careers, from the bachelor’s to doctoral levels, in a variety of clinical and other settings.

UW College of Health Sciences Honors 2019 Outstanding Faculty and Staff

The University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences (CHS) honored faculty and staff at the recent CHS Faculty/Staff Meeting and Award Reception April 25.

Phi Beta Kappa Presents Undergraduate Awards to UW Student Researchers

University of Wyoming students were recognized for excellence in research related to the liberal arts during UW’s recent Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Across the Disciplines symposium.

Kasandra Kister Finalist for UWs Outstanding Undergraduate Award

Kasandra Kister, from Riverton, was a finalist for the University of Wyoming’s highest honor as a top graduating senior.

UW Faculty Hire Brings Prestigious Cardiac Research Grant to Wyoming

New University of Wyoming Assistant Professor Danielle Bruns has earned a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to fund research on heart disease, expanding UW’s medical research program and increasing Wyoming’s appeal to other top researchers.

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 6

May 2, 2019 These are among the activities scheduled May 6-12 at the University of Wyoming:

Two Green River Students Finalists for UWs Outstanding Undergraduate Award

Two students from Green River were finalists for the University of Wyoming’s highest honor as top graduating seniors.

New State Match Launches UW Presidents Endowed Scholarship Program

State matching dollars allocated during the 2019 Wyoming legislative session for scholarship support at the University of Wyoming will be used to create a new President’s Endowed Scholarship Program.

Anniversary of Womens Suffrage Focus of UW Student Presentations May 10

University of Wyoming students will present individual research projects noting the 150th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Wyoming and the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the nation.

UW Student, Art Museum Curator Admitted to Winterthur Graduate Program

Kayle Avery, University of Wyoming Art Museum employee and alumnus of UW’s Department of History, has been admitted into the Winterthur Program for American Material Culture at the University of Delaware.

UW College of Health Sciences Dean Candidates on Campus Next Week

Two candidates for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences are scheduled to visit campus and give public presentations next week.

UW Announces Spring 2019 Commencement Programs

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

Three Laramie Students Finalists for UWs Outstanding Undergraduate Award

Three students from Laramie were finalists for the University of Wyoming’s highest honor as top graduating seniors.

UWs Student Center for Public Trust Chapter Awards Money to Local Nonprofits

For the second year, the University of Wyoming’s Student Center for the Public Trust (SCPT) chapter awarded resources to Laramie nonprofit organizations.

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Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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