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UW, Community Colleges Plan ‘Universal 2-Plus-2’ Agreements

October 21, 2020 For the past five years, students in many popular degree programs at Wyoming community colleges have been able to seamlessly transfer to the University of Wyoming as a result of dozens of “2-plus-2” articulation agreements between academic departments of UW and the institutions.

WIHR Think and Drink Series Available on YouTube

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel and his partner Gabrielle Allen’s “Think and Drink” series discussion is now available on the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research’s (WIHR) YouTube channel.

UW Benefits from Generosity of Don and Margaret Boyd

The University of Wyoming has received a transformational estate gift from the late geology and geophysics Professor Donald Boyd, who passed away in April at the age of 92.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration Oct. 27 in Douglas

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 Converse County during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Douglas.

Jill Aldridge Named UW Employee of Third Quarter

University of Wyoming colleagues of Jill Aldridge say her warm personality and efficiency in getting difficult tasks done make UW Residence Life and Dining Services (RLDS) successful for the campus community.

UW Jazz Ensemble Students Produce Musical Videos in Lieu of Live Performances

COVID-19 has altered the way University of Wyoming Department of Music students perform for the public this semester.

Cowboys Can Reinforces Responsible Behavior in UW Community

In order to maximize the opportunity for a successful in-person campus experience, the University of Wyoming has introduced a new campaign to encourage responsible behavior.

UW Professor is Collegiate Peaks Forum Series Speaker Oct. 22

University of Wyoming Professor Jeff Lockwood is the guest speaker for the virtual Collegiate Peaks Forum Series, based in Colorado, Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.

Seven COVID Cases in UW Sorority House Prompt Action

Seven cases of COVID-19 have been detected in a sorority house at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW to Implement Enhanced COVID

The University of Wyoming will move to the next stage of its COVID-19 testing program Monday, Oct. 19, stepping up efforts to limit the spread of the virus and maintain in-person student experiences as outlined in UW’s phased fall semester plan.

UWs Zhai Receives Two Grant Awards

A University of Wyoming faculty chair recently received federal grants to research carbon capture and storage, and water savings at natural gas-fired power plants.

UW Facilities Turned into Basecamps for Mullen Firefighters

University of Wyoming facilities are being used as basecamps and shelter for personnel battling the Mullen fire in the Medicine Bow National Forest west of Laramie.

UW President Seidel to Speak in Humanities Virtual Program Oct. 15

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel and his partner, Professor Gabrielle Allen, are the guest speakers for the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research’s (WIHR) “Think and Drink” series of virtual discussions Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m.

UW Survey Finds COVID-19 Anxiety in Wyoming on the Rise

Wyoming residents are reporting more anxiety about the spread of COVID-19 in the state, according to a new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC).

UW College of Health Sciences Educators Honored as Wyoming Women of Influence

Two University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences educators have been honored as 2020 Wyoming Women of Influence by the Wyoming Business Report.

UWs Grana Teaches New Diversity Course in Geosciences

Typically, when one thinks of a geoscientist, visions of an outdoorsy person come to mind. If you type in “geoscientist” photos on Google, a series of images pops up of students and researchers hiking in a canyon collecting rocks.

UWs Tahmasebi Receives International 2020 Arie van Weelden Award

Pejman Tahmasebi, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science, is this year’s Arie van Weelden Award winner.

UW Black Studies Center to Host Inaugural Webinar Oct. 13

The newly formed Black Studies Center at the University of Wyoming will present its first webinar Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Four COVID Cases on UW Residence Hall Floor Prompt Action

Four cases of COVID-19 have been detected on another floor of a residence hall at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW Chamber Orchestra Presents Virtual Concert Oct. 11

The University of Wyoming Chamber Orchestra will present a virtual concert Sunday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Oct. 14 Via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on the university’s COVID-19 coronavirus response during the board’s regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14.

National Society of Black Engineers Leader to Speak in UW Event

Karl Reid, executive director of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and author of “Working Smarter, Not Just Harder: Three Sensible Strategies for Succeeding in College … and Life,” is the 2020 H.T. Person Distinguished Speaker for the UW College of Engineering and Applied Science.

UW Department of Musics Fall Virtual Concert Series Continues Tonight

The University of Wyoming Buchanan Baroque ensemble will present a livestreamed-only concert today (Friday) at 7:30 p.m.

UW Biodiversity Institute Launches Global Vegetation Project

Scottish American naturalist John Muir once said that “between every two pines, there is a doorway to a new world.”

Sheridan Start

IMPACT 307, Sheridan’s business incubator, announced five finalists for the 2020 Sheridan Start-Up Challenge entrepreneur competition.

Four COVID Cases on UW Residence Hall Floor Prompt Action

Four cases of COVID-19 have been detected on another floor of a residence hall at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW, CWC Collaborate to Recruit Native Students in Food Systems Program

A more than half-million-dollar grant awarded for a collaborative project between the University of Wyoming and Central Wyoming College (CWC) will focus on recruiting more Native American students in food, agriculture, natural resources and human (FANH) sciences.

UW President Seidel Featured on Wyoming PBS Program Friday

An in-depth interview with University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel will air on the Wyoming PBS program “Wyoming Chronicle” Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m.

UW Alumni Association Plans Virtual Membership Appreciation

The UW Alumni Association (UWAA) has transitioned its annual in-person membership appreciation event to have virtual components this fall. The virtual offerings will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 2.

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic at UW’s War Memorial Stadium Parking Lot Oct. 8

An Albany County seasonal flu immunization point of dispensing (POD) event is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. in the east parking lot of the University of Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium.

UW Esports Club to Host Biannual LAN Tournament Oct. 24

The University of Wyoming Esports Club is virtually hosting the biannual local area network (LAN) gaming tournament Saturday, Oct. 24.

UWyo Magazine Features First-ever Eat and Drink Theme

For the first time in the magazine’s history, the fall 2020 issue of UWyo features an eat and drink theme -- “Food for Thought” -- celebrating the University of Wyoming’s alumni chefs, winemakers and brewers.

Additional UW Budget Reduction Listening Sessions Scheduled

Three additional listening sessions have been scheduled for University of Wyoming staff members to provide input to the university’s Budget Reduction Working Group (BRWG).

UW Offers Mobile App to Order Food from Campus Dining Locations

UWyo Eats, a mobile ordering app, is now available for University of Wyoming community members to order ahead and skip the line for pickup at campus dining locations.

UW Libraries Extends Deadline to Submit Alternative Textbook Grant Proposals

University of Wyoming Libraries has extended the deadline to submit alternative textbook grant proposals for the next round of 2020-21 funding to Friday, Oct. 30.

UW Introduces New Tool for College

With so many things to consider during the college search process, it can be difficult for students and families to know where to start. The University of Wyoming has implemented a program to eliminate the guesswork.

UW Cowgirls Complete Season Sweep; Cowboys Second in Final Rodeo

A perfect fall season turned in by the University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team solidified the Cowgirls as the team to beat when the spring schedule rolls around next March.

COVID Cases Among Freshman Football Players Result in UW Actions

Eleven cases of COVID-19 and close contacts among the University of Wyoming’s freshman football players have prompted the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW Livestock Judging Team Sweeps Team Categories

The University of Wyoming livestock judging team won all six team categories at the Casper College fall contest last weekend after six months with no contests due to COVID-19 concerns.

UW Professor Receives $8 Million Federal Grant to Monitor Snowpack, Soil Moisture in Upper Missouri River Basin

The University of Wyoming has received a five-year, $8 million grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to establish a network of stations to monitor snowpack and soil moisture throughout the plains areas of the Upper Missouri River Basin.

UW Scientist Discovers Genes Directing Hectic Cellular Expressways

Mutants and a superpower used by a University of Wyoming molecular biologist led to discovering certain genes implicated in cancer, genetic diseases and birth defects can serve as traffic cops directing complex transportation superhighways inside cells.

UW Student Virtual Town Hall Monday

University of Wyoming students will learn about resources to help them navigate the unusual fall semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual town-hall meeting Monday, Oct. 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Student Flu Shot Location Change to Union Gardens

Flu shots only for University of Wyoming students will be available Friday, Oct. 2. The location has been changed to the Wyoming Union Gardens instead of the Wyoming Union West Ballroom.

UW Libraries-Led Project Adds First Set of Wyoming Newspapers to National Database

The Wyoming Digital Newspaper Project, led by University of Wyoming Libraries, has added its first batch of historical newspapers to the Chronicling America database.

UW Student Completes Virtual Internship with NASA

Jason Fantl, a University of Wyoming senior, spent the summer participating in a virtual internship with NASA’s Glenn Research Center.

UWs Cheadle Part of Group That Discovered Volcano on Indian Ocean Seafloor

Michael Cheadle recently had the opportunity to view a large volcano up close. The novelty is that it was underwater.

Release Time Granted for UW Budget Reduction Listening Sessions

President Ed Seidel has granted an hour of release time for University of Wyoming employees to participate in virtual and limited in-person listening sessions hosted by UW’s Budget Reduction Working Group (BRWG).

UW Symphony to Offer Distanced, Masked, Livestreamed Concert

How does a symphony orchestra perform in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Livestock, Wildlife Health Focus of UW Position

The Riverbend Endowed Professor of Wildlife-Livestock Health position at the University of Wyoming has the potential to have an immense benefit on the state’s livestock and wildlife, says the faculty member appointed to the position.

UW Community Invited to Virtual Wyoming Cybersecurity Conference

As part of Cybersecurity Month, the University of Wyoming community is invited to participate in the 2020 virtual Wyoming Cybersecurity Conference Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 5-7.

UW Art Museum, American Studies Program to Host Virtual Symposium in October

The University of Wyoming Art Museum and American Studies Program will host a series of talks, presentations and art activations during October in conjunction with the exhibition “Moving Walls: Heart Mountain Barracks in the Big Horn Basin.”

UWs Bodily Receives WNA 2020 Inspiring Our Future Nurses Award

David Bodily is this year’s recipient of the Wyoming Nurses Association’s (WNA) Inspiring Our Future Nurses Award, given annually to a WNA member nursing instructor who has been a positive influence on the future nurses of Wyoming.

UW Rodeo Teams Pull Away from Regional Pack

With a week to go in the fall Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) season, both University of Wyoming rodeo teams are the clear leaders in their respective divisions.

UW American Heritage Center Wins Grant to Help History Day Students

The University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) has received $180,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to help supply primary sources to middle and high school students competing in Wyoming History Day.

Six Employee Network Groups Open to UW Campus Community

Six employee-led groups whose memberships are typically based on specific demographic or social identities are being offered this fall through the University of Wyoming’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

New Black Studies Center Opens at UW

After seven University of Wyoming students exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 tested positive for the virus Wednesday, prompting a five-day pause to UW’s phased fall return plan, three have tested positive so far today (Thursday).

UW Set to Move to Phase 3 of Fall Return Monday

The University of Wyoming will move to Phase 3 of its fall return plan Monday, with more on-campus classes and activities -- along with heightened efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Team Registration Opens for 21st Annual UW Entrepreneurship Competition

The registration period for teams to enter the University of Wyoming’s 21st annual John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition is now open and runs through Friday, Oct. 23.

UWs Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center to Open Sept. 28

Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Wyoming will reopen with limited hours and modified services beginning Monday, Sept. 28.

Casper Event to Feature UW Athletics Director, Mens Basketball Coach

University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman and men’s basketball Coach Jeff Linder will be among the speakers during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Casper.

UW College of Agriculture Graduates Seize Niche Industry Opportunities

What do a meat connoisseur, a Western fashionista and a multimedia guru all have in common?

COVID Cases Among Cheer Team Result in UW Actions

Three positive cases of COVID-19 and several close contacts among the cheer team in the University of Wyoming Department of Athletics have prompted the university to take action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, employees and the broader community.

UW Develops a Build the Future Volunteer Course for Students

Seventy University of Wyoming students are enrolled in a new course -- with a volunteer service focus -- to help the UW campus and the Laramie community move forward during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration Oct. 9 in Pinedale

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 Sublette County during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Friday, Oct. 9, in Pinedale.

UW Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Virtual Panel to Discuss Quantum Entanglement

The third annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede will have two new roundtable events to discuss “Quantum Entanglement -- Emergent Impact.” The roundtables will explore economic diversity in Wyoming.

Healthier Lifestyles Competition Program Launches Through UW Extension

A free eight-week, team-based health program to increase physical activity and improve eating habits begins Sunday, Oct. 11, offered through University of Wyoming Extension.

UW Army ROTC Cadet Receives National Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Achievement Award

Mathew Waugh, a senior at the University of Wyoming, is the first UW Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet to receive the prestigious Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement Award.

UW Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Opens with Gov. Mark Gordon Sept. 23

The Wyoming Blockchain Stampede opening ceremonies begin Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 a.m. for people to experience the event’s free virtual environment.

UWs Outdoor Program, Campus Recreation to Screen Abandoned! Sept. 25

The University of Wyoming’s Outdoor Program and Campus Recreation will virtually screen the free film “Abandoned!” Friday, Sept. 25, from 6-6:25 p.m.

UW Libraries to Host Lift Every Voice Poetry Programs in October

University of Wyoming Libraries is partnering with the Albany County Public Library (ACPL) to offer a series of events to celebrate African American poetry in October.

UW Department of Theatre and Dance Opens Production Season with Virtual Comedy

In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the show must indeed go on.

UW Records Smaller Enrollment Decrease Than Expected Amid Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant decrease in enrollment of out-of-state freshmen at the University of Wyoming this fall, but an increase in graduate/professional students and relatively strong numbers of in-state students have kept UW’s overall enrollment decline to a small percen

Three UW Personnel Selected to Laramies 20 Under 40 List

Three University of Wyoming employees were selected to the latest “20 Under 40” class that recognizes Laramie’s top young professionals.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration in Douglas Postponed

Concerns related to an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Converse County and local schools have prompted the postponement of the University of Wyoming’s “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration in Douglas.

UW Women Dominate LCCC Rodeo; Cowboys Second

This time, it was the University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team to dominate a rodeo.

UWPD Cancels Annual Auction

The University of Wyoming Police Department (UWPD) has canceled its annual found property auction. The event was scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Lindsay Linton Buks Women in Wyoming Exhibition to Open at UW Art Museum Sept. 29

“Women in Wyoming: Portraits and Interviews of Women Who Shape the West,” a multimedia exhibition by Wyoming artist Lindsay Linton Buk, will open at the University of Wyoming Art Museum Tuesday, Sept. 29.

UW Art Museum to Reopen to Public Sept. 29

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will reopen to the public Tuesday, Sept. 29.

UW Survey Finds Less Concern About COVID

Wyoming residents are increasingly comfortable attending outdoor public events and less concerned about the spread of COVID-19, but a strong majority say they still wear face protection in indoor public places, according to a new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey and Analysis Cent

UWs Boothby to Join Story Time from International Space Station

A University of Wyoming molecular biologist will participate in a “Story Time from Space” episode -- beamed from the International Space Station -- Monday, Sept. 21.

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