2019 University of Wyoming News

UW Center for Student Involvement and Leadership Grand Opening Jan. 31

The University of Wyoming’s Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) will hold its grand opening Thursday, Jan. 31.

UW Planetarium Schedule Explores Some Wyoming Themes During February

Yellowstone National Park and Native American stories of the stars provide some Wyoming flavor to programs at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during February.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 4

These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 4-10 at the University of Wyoming:

Young UW Nordic Skiers Place High in Opening Weekend Competition

Names may change, but the results remain the same for the University of Wyoming’s Nordic ski teams.

UW English Department Awards Student Study

The University of Wyoming’s Department of English recently awarded nine students with travel grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 for study-abroad trips this spring.

UW to Host Violin-Piano Recital Feb. 8

The University of Wyoming Department of Music presents its first Faculty Recital Series presentation of the spring semester, featuring John Fadial, violin, and Chi-Chen Wu, piano. They will perform “Sonatas for Violin and Piano.”

UWs Saturday University Focuses on Carbon Capture Research in Northern Wyoming

The University of Wyoming’s carbon capture research in northern Wyoming is the topic of UW’s popular one-day program -- Saturday University -- Saturday, Feb. 23, in Sheridan

UWs Thursday University Focuses on Carbon Capture Research in Campbell County

The University of Wyoming’s carbon capture research in Campbell County is the topic of UW’s popular one-day program -- Saturday University -- Thursday, Feb. 21, in Gillette.

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana to Perform at UW Feb. 5

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, a top American dance company, will perform as the first spring semester act for University of Wyoming Presents. The program is Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. on the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts main stage.

UW College of Arts and Sciences Funds Research Around Wyoming

Research projects on the uplift of the Bighorn Mountains, pigments in the Wyoming landscape, revitalizing the Northern Arapaho language and microbes of the La Prele mammoth site headline this year’s seed grant recipients from the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences.

UW College of Business Gains Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship Matthew Fox has joined the University of Wyoming’s College of Business in the Department of Management and Marketing as part of a cluster hire to boost entrepreneurship education in conjunction with the launch of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurshi

UW Art Museum to Host Lunchtime Conversations with Curators This Spring

he University of Wyoming Art Museum will host a series of gallery walk-through events monthly on select Wednesdays during UW’s spring semester from 12:10-12:50 p.m.

UW Reorganizes, Invests in Office of the Registrar

A reorganization of the University of Wyoming’s Office of the Registrar aims to provide a greater opportunity for consistent and uniform experiences for students, faculty and staff by aligning functions central to core registrar functions.

UW Faculty Can Be Added to Experts List

University of Wyoming Institutional Communications is looking to expand its UW faculty expert list.

UW Faculty Members Encouraged to Submit Papers for Release in Advance

University of Wyoming faculty members who have upcoming research papers that will be published in the following journals -- Nature, Science or the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences -- are encouraged to let UW Institutional Communications know well in advance.

UW Alumni Association Scholarship Reception Scheduled April 12

he University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) 27th annual Scholarship Reception and Auction is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center on the UW campus.

Trivia Night for UW Students Jan. 30

Prizes will be offered to the top teams during the first Trivia Night competition of the spring semester at the University of Wyoming.

Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue Events Scheduled at UW Feb. 3

A number of events that tie into the contributions of black women during the civil rights movement to the present are scheduled during the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue (MLK DOD) Feb. 3-9 at the University of Wyoming.

Harrison-Hopkins Named UW Employee of Fourth Quarter

Focusing on what is best for University of Wyoming employees and creating training resources to help them be successful have earned Kaylen Harrison-Hopkins the UW Staff Employee of the Fourth Quarter Award.

Winter Club and Organization Fair at UW Jan. 30

The Winter Club and Organization Fair will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union breezeway and the lower level Fireplace Lounge.

Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research Faculty Fellows Selected at UW

The inaugural cohort of University of Wyoming faculty fellows for the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research’s (WIHR) new Humanities Research Group program has been selected.

Film Chronicles Traditions, Resilience of Wind River Indian Reservation

A new documentary featuring members of the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes debuted last week.

UW Entrepreneurship Leader to Speak at Torrington Rotary

University of Wyoming Institutional Communications is looking to expand its UW faculty expert list.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2018 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2018 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

Free Language Courses Offered at UW

Fifteen different language courses will be offered for free during the University of Wyoming’s spring semeste

Black History Month Events Scheduled at UW

The anniversary of the Black 14 football players, a mobile museum, workshops, panel discussions and a film are among highlights of Black History Month Jan. 31-March 1 at the University of Wyoming.

Big Horn Basin Students Can Access Academic, Career Opportunities at Worland Event

Big Horn Basin students can gain information from agricultural and non-agricultural businesses, four community colleges and the University of Wyoming during the Youth Career Event Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Worland.

UW Department of Music Presents Guest Pianist Brooks Hafey Feb. 2

Guest pianist Brooks Hafey will perform “The Arithmetic of Sound: Piano Music of Claude Debussy” Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The UW Department of Music sponsors the free public concert.

UW Entrepreneurship Leader to Speak at Laramie Rotary, Kiwanis Clubs

The chief operating officer of the University of Wyoming’s new Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) is scheduled to speak to two Laramie service clubs in the next two weeks.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean's and Deans Freshman Honor Rolls: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2018 fall semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean's and Deans Freshman Honor Rolls: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2018 fall semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Jan. 28

These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 28-Feb. 3 at the University of Wyoming:

UW’s Gomez-Murillo Receives Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Internship

The University of Wyoming’s carbon capture research in northern Wyoming is the topic of UW’s popular one-day program -- Saturday University -- Saturday, Feb. 23, in Sheridan

Wyoming Business Tips for Jan. 28

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.

Biodiversity Institute to Serve as Arm of New UW Research Enterprise

Big Horn Basin students can gain information from agricultural and non-agricultural businesses, four community colleges and the University of Wyoming during the Youth Career Event Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Worland.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2018 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2018 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

UW Religion Today: Farewell

This year marks the 20th year since I began writing “Religion Today.”

STEM Scholars Saturday This Weekend at UW

A group of 100 Wyoming youth will descend on the University of Wyoming campus for STEM Scholars Saturday this weekend.

Clarinet-Guitar Duo to Perform Jan. 30 at UW

Clarinet-guitar duo Jâca will perform Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming’s Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The Department of Music sponsors the free public concert.

Casper Area WTBC to Co

Innovation, experimentation and collaboration will be the focus of the annual Global Game Jam event hosted by Bison Kings Games and the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) in Casper Jan. 25-27.

UW Communications, Marketing Staff Members Honored for Excellence

University of Wyoming Institutional Communications and Marketing specialists, and other UW personnel received awards during the Jan. 17-19 Wyoming Press Association (WPA) Associates’ group annual contest.

UW Faculty Member Receives Fellowship to Strengthen Leadership Skills

A University of Wyoming faculty member has received a fellowship to build leadership skills to benefit herself and family medicine educators.

UW Professor Publishes Article on Sex and Gender in Psychopathology

Cynthia Hartung’s recently published article recommends more consistently and systematically considering sex and gender in all aspects of psychopathology research.

Meat Processing Facility, BeefChain on Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days Agenda

The president of the Ranchester-based Padlock Ranch will present “Ranching With a Purpose” during lunch Wednesday, and pairing the right dogs with the right predators is the Thursday lunch topic during Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 6-7, in Riverton.

UW Wool Judging Team Grabs National Western Stock Show Crown

The University of Wyoming’s wool judging team won the competition, and a team member was overall champion at the National Western Stock Show in Denver last week.

Former UW President Veal Dies at Age 87

Donald Veal, former president of the University of Wyoming and a longtime UW faculty member, died Sunday, Jan. 20, in Longmont, Colo. He was 87 years old.

Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award Nominations Due Feb. 25 at UW

Nominations for the Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award for University of Wyoming faculty members will be accepted through Monday, Feb. 25.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 22

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on a wide variety of issues during its regular meeting Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 22-25.

UW Online MBA Program Achieves National Rankings

The University of Wyoming’s Online MBA Program has been ranked as a top program in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 “Best Online MBA Programs” report.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Jan. 21

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

Professor Helps Expand Undergraduate Research at UW

Ask Danny Dale about what is most rewarding as a professor at the University of Wyoming, and he is likely to mention the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.

UW Trustees Education Initiative Taps Directors

The University of Wyoming Trustees Education Initiative (TEI) is positioned to continue its vision to elevate the UW College of Education to the status of a pre-eminent college in professional educator preparation with two recent hires.

Wyoming Business Tips for Jan. 21

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 Livestock Judging Team Wins Championship

The University of Wyoming livestock judging team won champion team overall, and a team member won high individual overall at the Livestock Judging Classic in Phoenix Dec. 31.

UW Planetarium to Host Viewing of Total Lunar Eclipse Jan. 20

The University of Wyoming community and the public can view a rare treat -- a total lunar eclipse -- from the rooftop of the UW Physical Sciences Building Sunday, Jan. 20.

UW College of Arts and Sciences Names Deans Graduate Scholars

A total of 23 University of Wyoming students recently were named Dean’s Graduate Scholars by the College of Arts and Sciences. The annual funding from the dean’s office provides master’s and doctoral-level students a $2,500 award to be used for one month’s summer salary and special travel funds.

UW Art Museums Vogel Collection to be Exhibited in Entirety for First Time

For the first time, the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s collection of works from the Dorothy and Herbert Vogel national gift program, “Fifty Works for Fifty States,” will be exhibited in its entirety from Feb. 9, 2019-March 21, 2020.

UW Launches Center for Design Thinking

Great ideas -- from products to apps -- only go so far if they don’t appeal to consumers with a desirable and functional design.

WWAMI Medical Education Co

The University of Wyoming’s WWAMI Medical Education Program, in collaboration with Ivinson Memorial Hospital, is offering free “Stop the Bleed” classes to the public.

UW Announces MLK/Equality Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Wyoming Equality Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Laramie Main Street Seeks Input on Downtown from UW Community

University of Wyoming employees and students are invited to provide feedback on what they want Laramie’s downtown to be like in the future.

First UW Wool Judging Team in Years Preps for National Western Stock Show

Finding a wool judging team at the University of Wyoming only makes sense, as the state is one of the top five wool producers in the nation.

Exception Requests Accepted Under New UW Logo Policy

January 14, 2019 Units of the University of Wyoming are reminded of the university’s new standard administrative policy and procedure aimed at maintaining a UW brand that is consistent and creates an enduring message of quality, reliability, effectiveness and leadership.

UW Hosts Annual Art Intensive for High School Students

More than 120 students from 11 Wyoming high schools participated in the High School Art Intensive at the University of Wyoming last semester.

UW Second-Year WWAMI Student Works on Health Project in Nepal

A second-year medical student from Ranchester has been recognized for her efforts to combat a gestational disease in Nepal.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Jan. 14

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

Eighteen Sessions at Wyoming-Utah Ag Days in Evanston

Wyoming-Utah Ag Days are Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 30-31, at the Roundhouse in Evanston.

Cheyenne UW Student Receives Prestigious Internship

University of Wyoming student Jelard Aquino, from Cheyenne, received a three-month research internship with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama beginning in February.

Wyoming Tribal License Plates to Benefit Native American Scholarships at UW

New Native American license plates introduced in 2018 that honor Wyoming’s two Wind River Indian Reservation tribes are now available through the University of Wyoming Alumni Association office. Proceeds will fund Native American student scholarships at UW.

Five-Session UW Program in Powell Focuses on Women in Agriculture

University of Wyoming Extension is offering Annie’s Project January through March in Powell.

UW Auxiliary Services Restructures

A major restructuring of University of Wyoming Auxiliary Services has been approved by President Laurie Nichols, with the intent of adjusting reporting lines to best fit the needs of the units and their customers.

UWs Erica Belmont Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Wildfire Emissions

A University of Wyoming researcher received a big boost to help her study wildfire emissions and how they change the atmosphere.

UW Researchers Part of Socio-Economic Study of Panama Canal Watershed

A recently completed research project led by University of Wyoming researchers allowed novel socio-economic analysis aimed at finding out if ecological infrastructure investments are feasible in various scenarios to improve reliability of the Panama Canal.

UW Staff Award Nominations Accepted Through Feb. 21

The University of Wyoming Staff Senate seeks nominations for individual awards and a new team award to be presented during its 2019 Staff Recognition Day.

Garrison Selected to Lead New UW Office of Engagement and Outreach

A longtime University of Wyoming faculty member who has led wide-ranging outreach programs around the state has been selected to lead UW’s new Office of Engagement and Outreach.

Wyoming Business Tips for Feb. 4

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.

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