2019 University of Wyoming News

UW Students Receive National and Wyoming Landman Scholarships

University of Wyoming student Trenton Cassibry, of Colorado Springs, Colo., was awarded a scholarship from the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet Aug. 23

An associate professor emerita from Colorado State University and licensed master social worker has been named director of the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences’ Division of Social Work.

Six UW Alumni, Professors Earn Fellowships from Wyoming Arts Council

The University of Wyoming’s art community is full of inspiring creatives, and people are starting to notice.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Aug. 12

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

Wyoming Business Tips for Aug. 12

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 Students Work Accepted to National Art Exhibition

Ross Everett thinks it was worth it. The University of Wyoming senior recently had his “A Nightmare Epic” piece selected for the sixth annual juried exhibition “Was It Worth It” at the RedLine Contemporary Art Center in Denver.

UW Art Museum Benefit Gala to Celebrate New Fall Exhibition

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host its 25th annual gala fundraiser Friday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Centennial Complex.

Three-Year Grant to UW Promotes Computer Science Education in Wyoming

The National Science Foundation recently awarded nearly $1 million to support the inclusion of computer science education in Wyoming schools and libraries.

UW’s LAMP Funds K-12 Teachers to Participate in Roadmap to STEAM Conference

The University of Wyoming Science Initiative’s Learning Actively Mentoring Program (LAMP) awarded seven scholarships to K-12 educators from Wyoming schools, enabling them to participate in the Roadmap to STEAM Conference at UW.

UW Researchers Receive $8 Million DOE Grant to Field Test Foam

The University of Wyoming received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to field test a foam-assisted hydrocarbon gas injection technology that could ultimately recover a higher percentage of stranded oil from unconventional reservoirs in North Dakota’s Bakken Formation.

Downtown Mash

University of Wyoming students and other members of the UW and Laramie communities have an opportunity to enjoy live music and food, compete for a scavenger hunt prize, receive exclusive swag and participate in other activities Friday, Sept. 27, in downtown Laramie.

UW Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Connect Startups and Interns

Startup businesses across Wyoming will have a pipeline to student interns from the University of Wyoming as a result of a new program of UW’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE).

Students Receive College Experience at UWs Native American Summer Institute

Personal growth, leadership development and encouragement to seek higher education were among the activities for participants in the recent Native American Summer Institute (NASI) on the University of Wyoming campus.

UW Biodiversity Institute to Host Reception for Soil

The University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute will host a reception for “SOIL: The rainbow beneath,” a soil-inspired exhibition, Thursday, Aug. 8.

UW Alumni Association to Host Kickoff Friday Events

Cowboy football fans are invited to start their game weekends with the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) every Friday of a UW home football game.

Wyoming Business Tips for Aug. 5

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 Aug. 5

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

UW Students Can Receive Free Movie Tickets in August

University of Wyoming students with valid UW student IDs are eligible for free movie tickets on select Fridays in August.

UW Presidential Search Committee Appointed

Sixteen people representing a wide range of interests have been named to the committee that will help select the next president of the University of Wyoming.

UW Program Turns Focus to Boosting States Tourism, Recreation

A University of Wyoming program that has helped find solutions to natural resource challenges is being retooled to work with Wyoming communities in an effort to boost the state’s tourism economy.

UW Planetarium to Highlight Beauty of Night Sky During August Shows

The beauty of the night sky will be the focus of the August schedule at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium.

UW to Host EducationUSA Representatives from Four Countries Aug. 2

The University of Wyoming will host four global advisers from EducationUSA to highlight the opportunities available to international students. They will be on campus Aug. 2-6.

Search to Begin for UW Human Resources AVP as Durr Retires

A search for a new head of the Department of Human Resources will begin soon at the University of Wyoming, as Associate Vice President for Human Resources Jeanne Durr will retire this week.

UW Summer Concert Series Concludes with The Woodpile July 31

The University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series wraps up with The Woodpile Wednesday, July 31. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Sidewalk Stencil Project Encourages Children to Play Outside

Stencils painted on the Bear River Greenway in Evanston are the latest painted at sites around Wyoming encouraging kids to get outside and play.

UW Listed Among Top Educator Preparation Programs by National Teacher Quality Book

Future teachers will be able to learn more about the University of Wyoming College of Education in a new book published by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ).

Herbicides, Bugs on Plant Strategies Wrestle Tenacious Invasive Weed

Cheyenne area rancher Nina Haas walked slowly in the range grass, lush from summer rain, looking down at Dalmatian toadflax plants, and stopped.

Wyoming Business Tips for July 29

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 Alumni Association Presents Four New Alumni Awards to Graduates

Four University of Wyoming graduates will be honored Friday, Sept. 13, with new UW Alumni Association (UWAA) awards.

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 29

These are among the activities scheduled July 29-Aug. 4 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Researcher Contributes to Paper About Climate Changes Occurring Faster Than Animals Adapt

University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and Physiology Assistant Professor Corey Tarwater was among scientists on a study about how climate change can threaten species and that extinctions can affect ecosystem health.

UW McNair Scholars Undergraduate Research Symposium July 29

Fifteen McNair Scholars Program students will present individual work that is the culmination of their internships during the 27th annual research symposium Monday, July 29, in the University of Wyoming Union Family Room.

Installation, Performance Artist Trey Duvall to Exhibit at UW Art Museum

A new exhibition, “Trey Duvall: Do, Do, Do, Do, Do,” will open Saturday, Aug. 10, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

UW’s Partnership with Code.org to Improve K-12 Computer Science Instruction

The University of Wyoming has recently created a partnership with Code.org to join a nationwide network of regional partners that support efforts to expand access to computer science in K-12 schools.

Meats Judging Competition Seasons UW Team Members

“Wyoming, please follow the moderator into your competition room,” shouted someone from the front room at the Meat Science Quiz Bowl June 22.

Flesher Appointed to Direct UW American Heritage Center

A longtime University of Wyoming faculty member who founded and directed a key outreach program for more than a decade has been named director of UW’s American Heritage Center (AHC).

UWs Barrett Receives Service Award from Engineering Education Society

A University of Wyoming professor and associate dean in the College of Engineering and Applied Science recently received an award for his work with an engineering education organization.

Trustees Remove Interim Title from Health Sciences Dean

David Jones, who has led the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences for the past two years on an interim basis, has been chosen as the college’s dean.

Parolin Appointed as UW Honors College Dean

The current associate dean of the University of Wyoming Honors College has been appointed to lead that college.

UW Trustees Adopt Presidential Search Process

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has approved a presidential search process that will include public listening sessions; a search committee composed of faculty, staff, students, trustees and other stakeholders; and open forums with finalists.

UW Introduces Pharmacy Early Decision Program

The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy will offer a new option for incoming freshmen this fall: The Pharmacy Early Decision (PED) program offers admission into the professional pharmacy program to qualified freshman applicants.

Wyoming Business Tips for July 22

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 Trustees Approve New Financial Aid for Wyoming Students

The University of Wyoming will offer more merit- and need-based aid to Wyoming students starting in the 2020-21 academic year, following action today (Thursday, July 18) by the UW Board of Trustees.

UW Scientists Receive DOE Grant for Memory Storage Research

A group of researchers at the University of Wyoming is looking to make a piece of technology that changed humanity even better.

UW Launches Platform to Connect Entrepreneurs

The University of Wyoming’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) has launched an online platform to connect entrepreneurs across Wyoming and beyond.

UW College of Business Student Success Center to be Temporarily Closed for Move

The University of Wyoming’s Peter M. and Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center in the College of Business will temporarily be closed from Tuesday, July 23, through Friday, July 26.

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 22

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

Tie Hack to Perform in UW Summer Concert Series July 24

Country band Tie Hack will perform Wednesday, July 24, as part of the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Chef Receives Silver Award at National Culinary Challenge

University of Wyoming Chef Debe Honibah Brady received the silver award for her culinary creation during last week’s National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) National Culinary Challenge in Denver.

UW Alumni Association Membership Appreciation Day Planned Sept. 14

A day of fun, football and friendship this fall is planned by the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) to show appreciation to its members through Membership Appreciation Day Saturday, Sept. 14.

UW Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Support Student Success

A $1.5 million gift from longtime University of Wyoming supporters will establish the Peter M. and Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center, a new UW College of Business program that supports students throughout their college experiences and will help launch successful careers.

UWs Griffith Teaches, Leads Orchestra in Shanghai

University of Wyoming Department of Music Professor Michael Griffith completed a two-week teaching excursion at China’s Shanghai University late last month.

UWs Dillon Receives $1.17 Million Grant to Study Cold Tolerance of Bumble Bees at Various Altitudes

A University of Wyoming researcher will receive a $1.17 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study bumblebee cold tolerance across different elevations. The four-year grant begins Oct. 15.

UW Diversity Office Offers Training Session for Fair, Equitable Position Searches

An open summer session on how to conduct fair and equitable searches to fill vacant and new positions for University of Wyoming employees is scheduled Tuesday, July 30.

UWs Powell Research Center Field Day July 18

The University of Wyoming’s Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) hosts the annual field day at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at 747 Road 9 in Powell.

Wyoming Business Tips for July 15

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 Summer Concert Series to Feature Jazz in the Plaza July 17

“Jazz in the Plaza” is the theme of the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series’ latest offering Wednesday, July 17. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Issues Statement Following Sentencing of Former Student

The University of Wyoming has issued the following statement regarding the case of former UW student-athlete Carl Granderson in Albany County District Court:

UW Graduate Receives Prestigious Oxford Scholarship

Recently graduated University of Wyoming student Jasper Hunt, of Laramie, received a prestigious award for the incoming 2019-2020 class at the University of Oxford in Oxfordshire, England.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet July 16

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider tuition levels for the 2020-21 academic year and receive updates on a number of other matters during a meeting Tuesday through Friday, July 16-19, in Riverton.

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 15

These are among the activities scheduled July 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Summer High School Institute Selects Participants

An opportunity to achieve intellectual and personal growth for 69 talented rising juniors will be presented in the 34th annual Summer High School Institute (HSI) July 14-Aug. 3 at the University of Wyoming.

UW Researchers Lead Team Discovering Ice is Sliding Toward Edges Off Greenland Ice Sheet

Ice on the Greenland Ice Sheet doesn’t just melt. The ice actually slides rapidly across its bed toward the ice sheet’s edges. As a result, because ice motion is from sliding as opposed to ice deformation, ice is being moved to the high-melt marginal zones more rapidly than previously thought.

UW, WBC Launch Network to Connect Entrepreneurs and Mentors

Budding entrepreneurs across Wyoming will have access to experienced mentors through a new network being launched by the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) and the University of Wyoming’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE).

UW Art Student Receives National Scholarship

Aisha Auradou says she strives to create art that makes viewers want to get closer.

UW Researcher Contributes to Sky Surveys in Preparation for Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument

When people go camping in Wyoming, they often look to the sky to see the moon and the stars and, perhaps, ponder their place in the universe.

UW Parking Permits Available Starting July 10

University of Wyoming employee parking permits for 2019-2020 will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, July 10.

UW Extension Communications Office Receives Golds, Bronzes

Publications, animations and photography produced by University of Wyoming Extension communications personnel received golds and bronzes from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE).

New Poll Examines Public Opinion on Wildlife and Migration Corridors in Wyoming

Results from a new statewide poll of 400 registered voters in Wyoming and an online focus group of 20 Wyoming residents on topics related to wildlife and migration corridors are now available from the Ruckelshaus Institute and Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyo

UW Researcher to Give Final Talk at UW

A University of Wyoming research scientist will discuss how big-game animals migrate during the final lecture of the season at the UW-National Park Service Research Center Thursday, July 11.

UW Anthropology Professors to Host Open House at Hell Gap July 13

An area where some of North America’s earliest people hunted bison and made tools will be open for public viewing during an Open House Site Tour and Artifact Road Show, hosted by the University of Wyoming’s Department of Anthropology July 13-14.

TEDxUWYO Presentations Available Online

An unfortunate power outage April 20 made it impossible for the public to see firsthand four University of Wyoming professors present their innovative ideas in UW’s first TEDx event.

Sessions Explore Bread-Making History, Use Wyoming-Grown First Grains for Baking

Those “kneading” bread-making immersion this summer can participate in a two-part series in Cody and Worland utilizing Wyoming-grown first grains.

Bob Lefevre and the Already Gone to Perform July 10 at UW

Alternative country/rock band Bob Lefevre and the Already Gone will perform Wednesday, July 10, as part of the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series. The event is free and open to the public.

Wyoming Business Tips for July 8

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 Snowy Range Summer Theatre Season Closes with Hit Musical

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance’s 2019 Snowy Range Summer Theatre season closes with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 7:30 p.m. July 9-13 in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Thrust Theater.

UW American Heritage Center to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Taco Johns

As the holder of historical records of Taco John’s, the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) will host a “Taco Tuesday with Taco John’s” event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Taco John’s Tuesday, July 23.

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 8

These are among the activities scheduled July 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

Mai, Boswell Return to UW in Interim Administrative Roles

Two former administrators at the University of Wyoming are returning to the university to serve in interim roles as part of the administration of Acting President Neil Theobald.

Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Webinar on Latest Search Engine Trends

One of the leading digital marketing experts in the nation will offer advice to Wyoming entrepreneurs about the latest online search engine trends.

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