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UW Medical Students Connect with Wyoming Leaders in Medicine

Physicians and other health care professionals throughout Wyoming are often thought of as being in leadership roles, especially taking the lead in caring for the needs of their patients. However, these same health care professionals also are called upon to provide more strategic leadership roles --

GRO-Biz Conference Registration Now Open

Wyoming’s premier government contracting event for small-business owners and entrepreneurs will feature some big-name speakers, unique networking opportunities and valuable assistance from several entrepreneurial organizations.

Wellness Center Offers Self-Improvement Programs for UW Community

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

UWs Wyoming Center on Aging Receives $3.75 Million Grant to Address Needs in State

The Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA), located at the University of Wyoming, recently received a $3.75 million grant that will strengthen and enhance partnerships to help address the needs of Wyoming’s aging population and practicing health professionals.

UW Student Invited to Prestigious Posters on the Hill Event

The University of Wyoming senior has been selected to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research’s (CUR) annual Posters on the Hill event April 20-21 in Washington, D.C. His research project was one of 60 selected from 350 applicants nationwide.

UW Online Masters in Learning, Design and Technology Ranks Highly

The University of Wyoming College of Education’s online master’s degree program in learning, design and technology recently was named a top program in the nation by Intelligent.com.

Strategic Improvement Group and UW Faculty Senate Committee to Host Public Forum Feb. 18

The University of Wyoming’s Strategic Improvement Working Group has been working since last semester with groups across campus to address some of the concerns raised in the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey.

Search Committee Training Sessions at UW

The University of Wyoming Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will offer two key training sessions regarding search committees.

UW Launches Womens Employee Network

The University of Wyoming Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a Women’s Employee Network (E-Net) in addition to the other employee network groups launched in fall 2019.

UW Professor Listed Among Most Highly Cited Researchers for 2019

The University of Wyoming’s Maohong Fan is among Clarivate Analytics’ list of the world’s most highly cited researchers in the chemical and petroleum engineering field.

UW Brings Science and Art Together for Community Outreach

Science and art are often seen as opposites, but a University of Wyoming program funded by an EPSCoR National Science Foundation grant exemplifies how the two fields can enhance each other -- and engage children across the state.

Wyoming Business Tips for Feb. 10-16

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 Theatre and Dance Presents Sarah Ruhls Eurydice Next Week

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance opens the spring season with playwright Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice” in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theatre.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 10-16

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

UW Announces Spring 2020 Student-Teacher Placements

The University of Wyoming College of Education spring 2020 cohort of student-teacher candidates has begun the transition from student to professional, as the students start their 16-week student-teaching experience. UW student teachers were placed in more than 100 schools in 25 districts throughout

Business That Seeks to End Human Trafficking Housed in UWs WTBC

Since 2007, there have been 71 cases involving 92-120 victims of human trafficking in Wyoming, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

UW Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band to Present Poetry in Sound Feb. 13

The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band open the concert spring season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Nordic Ski Teams Sweep Weekend Races

It was a sweep for the University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams last weekend.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration Feb. 20 in Cheyenne

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 Thursday, Feb. 20, in Cheyenne.

UW Art Museum Spring Opening Reception to Feature Student Art Feb. 22

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will feature the 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition during a free reception to celebrate the exhibitions for the spring semester Saturday, Feb. 22.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Graduates: Resident

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

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Graduates: Nonresident

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

UW Planetarium Gets New Coordinator, Restarts Programming This Month

After a quiet first month of the year, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is back in swing this February with a full month of programming and a new planetarium coordinator.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Resident

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

Memorial Service for Duncan Harris Feb. 16 at UW

A public memorial service for Duncan Harris, longtime University of Wyoming faculty member, is planned Sunday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. in the main stage auditorium of UW’s Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts.

Free Language Courses Offered at UW

Seventeen nonformal world language and culture courses will be offered free this semester at the University of Wyoming.

Police to Train in UWs Wyo Hall Wednesday

Members of the Laramie Police Department’s special response team are scheduled to participate in training activities on the University of Wyoming campus Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Nominations Accepted for Year-End UW Faculty Awards

The University of Wyoming’s Academic Affairs office and the Faculty Senate’s Faculty Recognition and Development Committee are now accepting nominations for the year-end faculty awards. Deadline is Sunday, March 1.

Move-In Day and Cowboy Connect 2020 Plans Scheduled at UW

The University of Wyoming residence halls will open for the fall 2020 semester at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.

UWs Alan Buss and Peter Moran Named School Directors in College of Education

The University of Wyoming College of Education has named Professor Alan Buss as the director of the School of Teacher Education and Professor Peter Moran as the director of the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design (CLAD). They will assume these roles in July and serve for four years

UW Staff Award Nominations Accepted Through Feb. 14

Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 14, for the University of Wyoming’s staff awards to be presented during Staff Recognition Day.

UW Payroll Office Moving to Hill Hall

The University of Wyoming’s Department of Human Resources will complete its move from Wyoming Hall to the third floor of Hill Hall this week.

UW Extension Rangeland Specialist Recognized with Early Career Award

A rangeland specialist with University of Wyoming Extension has received an early career honor from the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES).

WYECON at UW is Partner on $2 Million Grant to Support Early Childhood Education

The Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network (WYECON) at the University of Wyoming is a partner in the Early Childhood State Advisory Council that recently was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.

UW Wont Appeal Ruling on Public Records

The University of Wyoming will not appeal an Albany County District Court ruling granting public access to redacted documents related to the UW Board of Trustees’ decision not to renew former President Laurie Nichols’ contract.

Jackalope Vessel Repaired, Finally Sails Again

After nearly two and a half years dry-docked on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, the Jackalope has finally set sail again.

PIANO BATTLE Opens UW Presents Spring Season Feb. 5

Two internationally known pianists will do battle onstage at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the UW Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The duo will open the spring UW Presents season.

Wyoming Business Tips for Feb. 3-9

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 Feb. 3

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

New York Stock Exchange Floor Operations Director to Speak Feb. 7 at UW

Kenny Polcari, a veteran equities trader, will speak at the University of Wyoming Friday, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m. in the College of Business auditorium as part of the annual Sandberg Speaker Series. The event is free and open to the public.

UW American Heritage Center Establishes New Research Fellowships

The University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) has established new fellowships for the study of Western political history, the American West and women in the public sector.

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 2019 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 2019 fall semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

Applications Accepted for UW Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

Applications are now being accepted for the associate vice provost for undergraduate education (AVP-UG) in the University of Wyoming’s Office of Academic Affairs. Deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 7.

Wyoming Debate Roundup Connects UW and Wyoming High School Competitors

The University of Wyoming debate team is building bridges with high school debaters throughout the state and, in the process, introducing young orators to concepts, strategies and tools to improve their craft.

UW College of Business Accounting Students Offer Free Certified Tax Preparation

As the forms and documents arrive in mailboxes across the country, University of Wyoming College of Business accounting students are again preparing to help people tackle their income taxes.

Possible Rule Change Casts Uncertainty on Southeast Wyoming Organic Wheat Producers

Researchers at the University of Wyoming hope a $340,000 grant to study the effects of compost on a number of factors in southeast Wyoming also will address a problem sprouting for organic wheat producers.

UW Nordic Ski Teams off to Strong Start

Both the University of Wyoming men and women’s Nordic ski teams picked up wins in their respective divisions in the opening competition last weekend at the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Invitational at Devil’s Thumb.

UW Collaboration Develops New Model to Improve Early Childhood Education

The Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative is working to improve the opportunities for Wyoming’s youngest learners by supporting the professional development of their early childhood educators.

Cheyenne Regional Health System Gift of $250,000 Supports UW Nursing

A gift of $250,000 from the Cheyenne Regional Health System will create a nursing faculty position in the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

UWs Biodiversity Institute Helps Coordinate Winter Moose Day Feb. 15

Strap on your snowshoes or skis, and grab a friend to enjoy Wyoming’s national forests while searching for moose.

UW Presidential Search Committee Reviews Applicants

The search for the next president of the University of Wyoming is proceeding, as the presidential search committee is reviewing materials submitted by more than 60 applicants for the job.

UW American Heritage Center, Buffalo Bill Center of the West Create Peter K. Simpson Fellowship

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West (BBCW), in collaboration with the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC), has established an annual Peter K. Simpson Fellowship on the American West.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Resident

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

UW Libraries Names Alt-Textbook Grant Recipients

University of Wyoming Libraries recently awarded alt-textbook grants to five faculty members and four graduate students to implement open educational resources (OER) in their classes this spring.

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 Faculty Members Can Be Added to Experts List

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

UW Extension Names Associate Director

An administrator known for her efforts to break down work silos and foster teamwork is a new associate director of University of Wyoming Extension.

UW Communications, Marketing Staff Members Honored for Excellence

University of Wyoming Institutional Communications and Marketing specialists received awards during the Jan. 23-25 Wyoming Press Association (WPA) Associates’ group annual contest.

UWs Rocky Mountain Herbarium Mounts 1 Millionth Specimen

The University of Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Herbarium mounted its 1 millionth specimen last Friday. Members of the UW Board of Trustees were on hand in the Aven Nelson Building to witness the historic event.

Kristin Lewis Named UW Staff Employee of Fourth Quarter

The University of Wyoming Department of Economics went through an office reorganization when Kristin Lewis was first hired.

UW Online Masters in Education Programs Receive National Recognition

The online master’s degree programs of the University of Wyoming College of Education have been ranked in the top 100 of U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best Online Programs for 2020.

UW Music Professor Earns Distinguished Service Award

The University of Wyoming’s James Przygocki was given the 2020 Distinguished Service Award by the Wyoming Music Educators Association (WMEA) last week at the organization’s annual banquet in Gillette.

UW Board Action Begins Process to Relocate Fleet, Bus Maintenance Services

A Wyoming firm has been selected to design a new bus maintenance and storage facility on University of Wyoming property in the south part of Laramie, setting the stage for the eventual movement of UW Fleet and Transit maintenance services to the new location.

UW Department of Music Adds Jazz, Entrepreneurship, Audio Tech Offerings

The University of Wyoming’s Department of Music will offer one new degree program and two new certificate programs, following action by the UW Board of Trustees.

Ceremony Marks Transition into Next Phase of UW Medical Students' Education

Twenty second-year students enrolled in the Wyoming-WWAMI Medical Education Program on the University of Wyoming campus recently marked an important point of transition.

Wyoming Business Tips for Jan. 27-Feb.2

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.

More Than 130 Gardeners Participate in UW Extensions First Online Master Gardener Class

Just over 130 hopeful gardeners took 16 weeks of online training last fall and this winter to learn how to become better gardeners and put that knowledge to use in their communities this coming growing season.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Jan. 27

These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 27-Feb. 2 at the University of Wyoming:

UWs Biodiversity Institute Seeks Community Scientists for Short-Eared Owl Surveys This Spring

The University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute is seeking volunteers to participate in short-eared owl surveys throughout the state this spring. Information gathered by the project is needed by conservation practitioners who may design management actions to help reverse the short-eared owl

Black History Month Events Scheduled at UW

A Black History Conference is among highlights of Black History Month Jan. 31-Feb. 28 at the University of Wyoming.

Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue Events Feature UW Graduates, Former Football Players

Afrofuturism, a movement in literature, music and art, featuring futuristic or science fiction themes that incorporate elements of black history and culture, will be the focus of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue

Training the Trainer Diverse Workshop Feb. 6 at UW

A “Training the Trainer: Keep It Real Diverse” workshop is scheduled Thursday, Feb. 6, at the University of Wyoming.

UW Research Helps Show Limited Effects of Native Americans on Landscape in Pre

Four hundred years ago, the Pilgrims sailed to New England and encountered Native Americans. The historical narrative from that point tells of Native Americans clearing forests with fire for thousands of years before Europeans arrived in America.

Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award Nominations Accepted at UW

Nominations for the Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award for University of Wyoming faculty members will be accepted through Monday, Feb. 24.

UW Research Supports New Approach to Mine Reclamation

A new approach to reclaiming lands disturbed by surface mining is having the desired result of improving ecosystem diversity, including restoration of foundation species such as sagebrush, according to a study by University of Wyoming researchers.

New UW College of Business Blockchain Course to Aid Business Opportunities

A new on-campus course in blockchain technology at the University of Wyoming will be offered this spring semester through the College of Business Department of Accounting and Finance.

E2e Wyoming Hosts Meeting in Laramie Jan. 21

The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) hosts an e2e Wyoming meeting in Laramie Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Bond’s Brewing Co., located at 411 S. Second St.

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