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July 2020 UW News

UW Homecoming to Have Virtual Components This Fall

The University of Wyoming’s 2020 Homecoming schedule will have many virtual activities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Homecoming is scheduled from Saturday, Oct. 10, to Saturday, Oct. 17.

Public Meeting on UW Student Housing Plans Aug. 4

Members of the public have an opportunity to learn about proposed locations for new University of Wyoming student residence and dining facilities -- and provide input on the plans -- during a teleconference meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Virtual Town Hall for UW Employees Monday

University of Wyoming students and interested parents are invited to a virtual town-hall meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the university’s fall return plan.

Virtual Town Hall for UW Students Tuesday

University of Wyoming students and interested parents are invited to a virtual town-hall meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the university’s fall return plan.

Small Sailboat UW Helped Launch Washes Ashore in Australia After Long Journey

In March 2019, Michael Cheadle and Theresa Williams helped launch a small sailboat near the Marion Rise in the South Indian Ocean. After traveling more than 8,000 nautical miles over 463 days, the Sacred Heart Star of the Sea landed at Dalyellup Beach, near Bunbury in Western Australia.

UW Summer Camp Goes Virtual to Teach Science

COVID-19 didn’t stop the sixth annual The Artful Craft of Science (TACoS) summer camp, led by Andrea Burrows, University of Wyoming College of Education associate dean for undergraduate programs and an associate professor.

UW College of Business Introduces New Major and Redesigned Minor in Entrepreneurship

The University of Wyoming College of Business will launch a new major in entrepreneurship as part of the Bachelor of Science in business and a redesigned business minor in entrepreneurship this fall.

UW A&S Dean Finalist Presentations Recorded; Feedback Welcomed

The search committee for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences is accepting input on the finalists.

UWs Monago Named NADOHE Fellow

University of Wyoming Chief Diversity Officer Emily Monago recently was selected as a fellow by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE).

Wyoming Educators Participate in UW Art Museums Teacher Leader Institute

Fifteen educators from across the state recently participated in a Teacher Leader Institute pilot program designed by the University of Wyoming Art Museum education team.

Search Committee Seeks Comment on A&S Dean Finalists at UW

The search committee for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences is accepting input on the finalists.

Final A&S Dean Candidate Presentation Monday

July 24, 2020 The final public presentation by a candidate for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences is Monday, July 27.

UWs Revised Fall Semester Necessitates No Holiday on Labor Day This Year

The University of Wyoming’s compressed academic schedule for the fall 2020 semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated that Labor Day, Sept. 7, be used as an instructional day -- and not a paid holiday for employees.

Veterinary Students Efforts Help Unravel Bovine Respiratory Disease Complexs Causes

A second-year veterinary student returned to her home state this summer and not only honed her career path, but she is helping combat the No. 1 cause of illness and death in cattle worldwide.

UWs Centennial Summer Speaker Series Virtual Program Aug. 12

The Centennial Summer Speaker Series -- sponsored by the University of Wyoming's Center for Global Studies and the Centennial Branch Library -- will have a virtual program through Zoom Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m.

UWs Geerts Receives DOE Atmospheric Grant to Study Cold

Bart Geerts, a UW professor of atmospheric science, received a $724,331 DOE grant for new atmospheric science research. Geerts will use the grant to study cold-air outbreaks in the Arctic. Cold-air outbreaks have a significant impact on the global energy and water cycles, inclu

Two UW Faculty Members Receive DOE Grants to Research Alloys, Quantum Computer Materials

Dilpuneet Singh Aidhy is studying high entropy alloys that are potential materials for large structural applications, while Jifa Tian is researching a solution to create materials and understand the fundamental physics for future quantum computers that can process problems classic computers cannot.

A&S Dean Finalist Presentations on Zoom

Public presentations by the finalists for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences will be accessible via Zoom.

UW Adjusts Delivery of Courses as Part of Fall Return Plan

To execute its plan for the fall 2020 semester, the University of Wyoming has made adjustments related to the delivery method for some courses and reduction of density in classrooms.

UWs Alston Awarded 2020 Shadle Fellowship

A University of Wyoming Ph.D. candidate is the recipient of a prestigious award bestowed by the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM).

UWs Early Care and Education Center Carries Forward Through Pandemic

The Early Care and Education Center (ECEC) at the University of Wyoming was one of the earlier campus-based centers to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, even as some across the nation remain closed.

UW McNair Scholars Undergraduate Virtual Research Symposium July 27

The meaningful research will be the same, but the delivery of the program will change for the University of Wyoming’s 28th annual McNair Scholars Research Symposium Monday, July 27.

Tyler Kerr Named UW Staff Employee of Second Quarter

From his early experiments burying chicken bones in the backyard in a failed attempt to dig them up later as fossils, to taking apart the family’s old cathode-ray television to see how it works, Tyler Kerr has always thought of himself as a curious maker, scientist and educator.

UW Researchers NASA Grant is for Machine Learning Materials, Manufacturing Methods for Space

Three University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science professors have been awarded a $750,000 NASA grant to lead a team of researchers in developing machine learning materials and manufacturing methods for space.

UW Taps Helfgott as Interim AVP for Global Engagement

The chair of the University of Wyoming’s Department of History and American Studies has been named UW’s interim associate vice provost for global engagement.

Report Projects When Polar Bear Populations Will Begin to Collapse

For the first time, scientists have answered the critical question of when the persistence of polar bear populations in different parts of the Arctic will be threatened due to sea ice loss from global warming.

A&S Dean Finalist Presentations on Zoom

Public presentations by the finalists for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences will be accessible via Zoom.

UW Survey: Majority of Wyomingites Support Local Mask Requirements

A majority (56 percent) of Wyoming residents now say they would strongly or somewhat support local ordinances requiring face mask use in indoor public places, while 36 percent say they strongly or somewhat oppose such measures, according to a new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey

Dale Named Interim Dean of UW College of Arts and Sciences

A longtime University of Wyoming Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member has been named interim dean of UW’s College of Arts and Sciences.

UW Expands Face Covering Requirement to Campus Visitors

Visitors to the University of Wyoming campus and other UW-owned facilities are required to wear face coverings, the university’s Board of Trustees has decided.

Theobald, Mai, Kean Move into New Positions at UW

With the start of the presidency of the University of Wyoming’s 28th President Ed Seidel, a number of changes have been made in the university’s administration.

UW Animal Science Graduate Puts Horse Sense to Work in California Zoo

Long legs and big-lipped snout might not be how someone would commonly describe their kids, but it makes sense for University of Wyoming animal science graduate Tanner McClure.

New UW President Plans 77 Days of Listening and Learning

New University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has spent the first two weeks of his presidency connecting with UW students, constituents and citizens of Wyoming.

UW Arts and Sciences Dean Candidates to Visit, Make Virtual Presentations

Finalists for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences have been identified, and they are scheduled to visit campus and participate in virtual public forums at UW beginning Monday, July 20.

Survey Finds Telehealth Use on the Rise in Wyoming

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unprecedented increase in the implementation of telehealth across Wyoming.

UW Virtual Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival July 15

The 25th annual Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival (SRSDF) will be a virtual program July 15-18.

UWs Construction Management Program Takes First Step in National Accreditation

After a favorable recommendation, the University of Wyoming Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering’s Construction Management Program has received “candidate status” from the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE).

UW College of Engineering and Applied Science Names New Recruiter

The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science recently selected Alex Farley as the new recruiter in the college’s Susan McCormack Center for Student Success and Career Services.

UW Extension Communications, Technology Office Receives Recognition

Entries from the Office of Communications and Technology in University of Wyoming Extension recently received honors from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE).

New Study Shows Rural Westerners Strongly Support Environmental Protections

Rural voters in the American West have a strong commitment to environmental protections and conservation, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Wyoming, Duke University and the University of Rhode Island.

First COVID-19 Case Reported at UW

The University of Wyoming has its first reported case of COVID-19. The case involves an employee of the university who believes he contracted the virus at a private appointment off campus.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet July 15

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive reports on the university’s COVID-19 coronavirus response, Science Initiative programs and other issues during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday and Thursday, July 15-16.

Third Annual UW Blockchain Stampede Scheduled This Fall

The University of Wyoming will host the third annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede event this fall as a virtual conference and expo experience to demonstrate its continued commitment to blockchain technology.

UW Trustees Education Initiative Brings Change to College of Education

This fall will see entering elementary education students begin their journey toward becoming career-ready teachers under the new UW-E4 educator preparation model that is reshaping University of Wyoming College of Education programs.

Wyoming Business Tips for July 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 Spring Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2020 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 2020 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

UW Scientists Study Combining Pesticide Applications for Alfalfa Weevil Control

University of Wyoming researchers are studying whether applying an insecticide early in the season and herbicide at the same time controls alfalfa weevils and helps prevent a field from becoming a buffet for pests and heartburn for farmers.

UWs Construction Management Program Receives Grant for Workforce Training

The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science’s Construction Management Program has received a $452,522 grant that will help support construction training in Wyoming.

New UW College of Engineering Course Examines Vaccine Manufacturing

Stages of vaccine production from discovery to commercialization are the focus of a new University of Wyoming Department of Chemical Engineering elective course, titled “Vaccine Manufacturing.”

New Analysis Finds Opportunities for Carbon Capture, Storage

The Great Plains Institute (GPI) and the University of Wyoming’s Jeffrey Brown explore the planning of carbon dioxide transportation networks on a regional scale in a new analysis.

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

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2020 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 2020 spring semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration July 21 in Afton

Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Tuesday, July 21, in Star Valley.

UW Speech, Hearing Clinic Reopens to New Safety Restrictions and Appreciative Patients

As the University of Wyoming plans to welcome back students to campus this fall, a top priority for the university’s restart is the health and safety of students, staff and faculty.

Campbell, Carbon County 4

Dedicating their head, heart, hands and health (4-H), Deana Maul, of Campbell County, and Marquita McNees, of Carbon County, have received 4-H Salute to Excellence Awards.

UW College of Education Steps Up to Support Online Learning During COVID

When the University of Wyoming, colleges and K-12 schools across the country transitioned to online instruction last spring, the UW College of Education stepped up to support its instructors, students and the larger K-12 state community.

UW Residence Halls Move

The University of Wyoming Residence Life and Dining Services Move-In Day for new and returning students attending classes on campus this fall will follow a staggered schedule to reduce large crowds and to allow for physical distancing.

Wyoming Business Tips for July 6

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 College of Law Postpones Visit by U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch

The University of Wyoming College of Law has postponed the campus visit of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch amid the public health situation concerning the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2020 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2020 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

UW College of Business Introduces Major, Minor in Professional Sales

The University of Wyoming College of Business will launch this fall a Bachelor of Science in business degree with a major in professional sales, and a business minor in professional and technical selling.

UW Parking Permits Available for Students Today

University of Wyoming parking permits for 2020-21 are available for purchase online at www.uwyo.edu/tps beginning today, July 1.

Contact Us

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


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