2019 University of Wyoming News

UWs Lau Receives National Outstanding Woman in Science Award

The University of Wyoming’s Kimberly Lau has been named the 2019 recipient of the Geological Society of America’s (GSA) Doris M. Curtis Outstanding Woman in Science Award.

First Gen Scholars Program Launches This Fall at UW

The University of Wyoming’s Learning Resource Network (LeaRN) is introducing a new program for first-generation students this fall.

UW Education Professor Receives Counseling Service Award

Recently retired University of Wyoming Professor Mary Alice Bruce recently received the Wyoming School Counselor Association (WySCA) Service Award at the organization’s annual conference.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Graduates: Resident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2019 spring semester.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Graduates: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2019 spring semester.

Wyoming Business Tips for July 1

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 Scientists Use Near

Strange things at the University of Wyoming, as one hears molecular biologist Mark Gomelsky talk about head replacements as routine laboratory procedures.

2019 Marks 50th Anniversary of National Food, Nutrition Program in Wyoming

Fifty years of providing nutrition education for Wyoming youths and families with limited resources are being recognized.

Citizen Scientists to Search for Moose July 27

For the fifth year running, citizen scientists have the opportunity to help track moose populations in the mountains outside Laramie on Summer Moose Day.

UW Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival July 17

Students ages 12 through adult will participate in the 24th annual Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival July 17-27 at the University of Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2019 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2019 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

UW Announces Independence Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day.

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 1

These are among the activities scheduled July 1-7 at the University of Wyoming:

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

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2019 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

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

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2019 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

UW Planetarium Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing During July

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2019 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2019 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

Brown and Gold Report Offers Detailed Information on UW

Visitors to the University of Wyoming website can get an in-depth look at statistics regarding many aspects of the university in a newly refreshed and updated Brown and Gold Report.

UWs Matthew Painter Receives National Award

Seth Peterson can’t thank teammate JC Flake enough.

UW Professor Wins National Art Exhibition

Ricki Klages is a reminder that the University of Wyoming’s Department of Visual Arts boasts award-winning faculty.

UW Faculty Members Join Innovative Philosophy Network

University of Wyoming faculty members Rob Colter and Brad Rettler are finding time away from the office this summer, but they are making good use of it.

Four from UW Named to Leadership Wyoming Class

Four University of Wyoming employees are among 49 residents -- representing 19 Wyoming communities -- selected for the 20th Leadership Wyoming class.

Case Selected as Director of Manufacturing Works

A Cheyenne-based businessman with diverse experience in sales, management, business analysis and negotiation has been chosen to lead a Wyoming program that helps manufacturers achieve success.

UW, Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Innovation Funding Workshop June 25

Innovators in Wyoming can learn about receiving funding to research and develop their inventions or ideas, thanks to the University of Wyoming Health and Bioscience Innovation Hub and the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network.

Volunteers Teach Horse Sense at Annual 4

For two days in Thermopolis this month, a fifth “H” was added to the 4-H’s of head, heart, hands and health.

UW Selects Dean for Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing

A tenured professor and retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves from Wright State University (WSU) in Dayton, Ohio, has been selected as dean of the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing in the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 24

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 Research Details Response of Sagebrush to 2017 Solar Eclipse

The total solar eclipse’s swath across Wyoming and the United States in August 2017 provided an opportunity for scientists to study a variety of celestial and earthly phenomena, from learning more about the sun’s corona to the behavior of animals and plants.

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 24

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

Phenology Scientist to Speak at UW

A research scientist will discuss the phenology shifts in the Teton Range at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, June 27. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

Wyoming Public Radio Reporter Wins National Edward R. Murrow Award

Wyoming Public Radio (WPR) News received a 2019 National Edward R. Murrow Award in the small market category for Best Use of Sound for Cooper McKim’s story “Scientists Race to Research Stonefly Species Threatened by Climate Change.”

UW Professor, Grad Student Team with Casper Company to Create Augmented Reality for Medical Applications

University of Wyoming researchers and a Casper medical company have teamed up to bring to market an augmented reality (AR) system that will make ultrasound-guided surgical injection procedures easier, faster and more comfortable.

Hunter Hicks and The Country Skillet to Perform at UW June 26

Local indie rock/country band Hunter Hicks and The Country Skillet will perform Wednesday, June 26, as part of the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Snowy Range Summer Theatre Features Tour Production of Adopt a Sailor

The 2019 Snowy Range Summer Theatre will host the latest production in a nationwide tour of the acclaimed play “Adopt a Sailor.” The event is a benefit for the Charles J. Evered House, an artist residency for veterans and those who work in conflict zones.

UW Strategic Improvement Working Group Sets Its Agenda

The University of Wyoming committee formed in response to UW’s “Great Colleges to Work For” campus climate survey has identified a number of specific issues it aims to address in coming months.

UW Women Take Fifth at CNFR, Cowboys Place Eighth

If only Rachael Calvo had gone for broke during every round in the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) barrel racing competition.

UW to Host Maggie Scarlett Summer Speaker Series June 27

The University of Wyoming’s Division of Communication Disorders in the College of Health Sciences will host its second annual Maggie Scarlett Summer Speaker Series (MSSS) Thursday and Friday, June 27-28, at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

UW, Community College Educators Train at Active

Twenty-three educators from the University of Wyoming and three Wyoming community colleges completed intensive active-learning training last week at Sheridan College.

Recent UW Graduate Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune

One highlight of Dean Wilson’s life was being hooded during the spring 2019 commencement ceremony for earning his Ed.D. in educational leadership from the University of Wyoming College of Education.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Honors UWs Kauffman

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has named Matt Kauffman, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, the recipient of the foundation’s Conservationist of the Year Award for 2018.

UWs Peterson Bulldogs Way to Short

Seth Peterson can’t thank teammate JC Flake enough.

UW Professor Has Shared Satellite Images with Laramie Schools for Last Decade

Years ago, Ramesh Sivanpillai had a feeling that satellite images taken from afar could help bring some closer perspective to lessons being taught to Laramie students in elementary and middle school.

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 17

These are among the activities scheduled June 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:

Three UW Rodeo Teammates in Line for CNFR Short Round Bids

All Ty Everson needed was 5.9 seconds to become the national steer wrestling leader during the College National Finals Rodeo’s (CNFR) third round Wednesday night.

New Technology Suite at UW to Train Engineers of the Future

The creation of North America’s largest, most technologically advanced center to train the petroleum engineers of the future has taken a major step forward following the installation of a new multimillion-dollar simulator suite at the University of Wyoming.

Both UW Rodeo Teams Move into CNFR Title Contention

All it took was one solid round for both University of Wyoming rodeo clubs to jump into College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) team championships contention.

UW Bulldoggers, Team Ropers Come Up Big Tuesday Morning

The University of Wyoming’s three bulldoggers and team ropers came alive during Tuesday’s second slack round at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) at the Casper Events Center.

UWs Calvo Rides to Second in CNFR Barrel Racing; Cowgirls Stand Sixth

With no chance to practice back home in Nebraska because of persistent flooding this spring, University of Wyoming Cowgirl Rachael Calvo didn’t know what to expect on her first barrel racing run Monday at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper.

UWs Donnelly Comes Through on First Day of CNFR Competition

Payton Donnelly should know that father knows best.

UW to Host Top High School Seniors at Engineering Summer Program

With a goal of inspiring future engineers, the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science will host the 32nd annual Engineering Summer Program (ESP) for high school students June 16-22.

UW Professor Conducts, Offers Master Class in Brazil

University of Wyoming Department of Music Professor Michael Griffith recently was a guest conductor and taught a master class for young conductors in Brazil.

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider the university’s 2019-2020 operating budget during the board’s regular teleconference meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 12.

J Shogren Shanghaid to Perform at UW June 12

Local band J Shogren Shanghai’d will perform Wednesday, June 12, as part of the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series. The event is free and open to the public.

Grazing Management Field Day June 22 Near Dayton

An opportunity for ranchers and small-acreage landowners to learn more about grazing management is Saturday, June 22, at Amsden Creek Wildlife Habitat Management Area near Dayton.

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 10

These are among the activities scheduled June 10-16 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Officials Visit Chinese Universities, Sign Two Agreements

Students from Chinese universities will have opportunities to earn University of Wyoming master’s degrees in atmospheric science, and study and train in Nordic skiing and other high-altitude sports at UW

UW Snowy Range Summer Theatre Season Opens with First Date

June 4, 2019 That most perilous of human endeavors, the dreaded blind date, takes center stage in the 2019 Snowy Range Summer Theatre season opener “First Date,” a lighthearted musical comedy and a date night out for attendees.

UW Planetarium Schedule Includes Program at Albany County Public Library in June

A special planetarium program at the Albany County Public Library will highlight offerings at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during June.

UW Art Museum to Celebrate Summer Solstice June 21

The public is invited to attend the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s annual summer solstice celebration Friday, June 21, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Full UW Rodeo Teams Take Aim at CNFR Success

Even though more than half of the 10 University of Wyoming College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) qualifiers will compete in their first finals next week, that does not mean they lack experience, first-year Coach Beau Clark says.

UW Professor Elected to Literacy Research Association Board

Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowed Chair in Literacy Education Cynthia Brock recently was elected to a three-year term on the Literacy Research Association (LRA) Board of Directors.

UW Professor Named Co-Editor of Journal of Urban Mathematics Education

University of Wyoming College of Education Professor Jacqueline Leonard recently was selected from a pool of nominees to be a co-editor of the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education (JUME).

UW Committee Selects Incoming Faculty Member to Use Flittie House

A world-renowned expert in carbon science has been selected to use the University of Wyoming’s Flittie House in the 2019-2020 academic year.

The Lonesome Heroes to Open UW Summer Concert Series June 5

The Lonesome Heroes, an indie rock and country band, will open the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series Wednesday, June 5.

Bagley Named UW Faculty Fellow for Academic Policy and Leadership

The University of Wyoming’s Office of Academic Affairs has named Department of Chemical Engineering Professor David Bagley as Faculty Fellow for Academic Policy and Leadership.

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.

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