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Survey Aims to Help UW Departments Buy Locally

University of Wyoming employees involved in purchasing are invited to take a survey aimed at identifying ways in which UW can help departments buy from Wyoming vendors.

Judges Announced for Virtual UW Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition

The University of Wyoming College of Business has selected a diverse, accomplished group of judges for the 2020 John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition May 8-9.

Hutchens Named Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarian at UW

Chad Hutchens, an associate librarian and head of Digital Collections at the University of Wyoming Libraries, is the recipient of UW’s 2020 Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award.

Chestnut Appointed UWs VP for Student Affairs

Kimberly Chestnut, who has led the University of Wyoming’s Division of Student Affairs on an interim basis since the start of this academic year, has been named UW’s vice president for student affairs.

Survey: Wyoming Doctors Feeling Impact of COVID-19

A survey of Wyoming physicians shows significant disruption of their practices related to novel coronavirus COVID-19, including financial distress.

UW $50K Entrepreneurship Competition Moves to Virtual Event May 8

The University of Wyoming College of Business invites the public to participate in the 20th annual entrepreneurship competition, now the John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition, with virtual presentations scheduled May 8-9.

Incoming UW President Seeks Suggestions for Interim Provost

Incoming University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel is asking members of the UW community to help him select the university’s interim provost/vice president for academic affairs.

Courtney Moves into New Student Success Role at UW

Nycole Courtney, the University of Wyoming’s associate dean of students, will transition into the role of associate vice president/dean of student success and graduation.

Amundson Receives UW Libraries Outstanding Staff Award

Gayle Amundson, University of Wyoming Libraries accounting associate, is the recipient of the UW Libraries Outstanding Staff Award for her contributions during 2019.

UW American Heritage Center Seeks to Archive Wyoming Residents Coronavirus Stories

The University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) and the Wyoming State Museum are collaborating to collect information about the experiences and thoughts of Wyoming citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drummond Selected to Lead UWs Saturday University Program

Saturday University, a collaborative program that connects popular University of Wyoming and Wyoming community college professors with lifelong learners around the state, has a new leader.

Second UW Survey Finds Increasing Impact from COVID-19

Almost 40 percent of Wyomingites say they or members of their immediate families have been laid off or lost their jobs due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, an increase from 32 percent two weeks ago, according to a new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC)

New UW Publication Details Best Practices for Oil Drilling in Southeast Wyoming Formations

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) has published a study highlighting the best practices for drilling the Codell and Niobrara formations of the northern Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin in southeastern Wyoming.

Deadline for UW Students to Request S/U Grading Extended to April 30

University of Wyoming students now have more time to request a shift from conventional letter grades to “satisfactory/unsatisfactory” grading for courses they take during the current spring 2020 semester.

U.S. Coronavirus Measures Are Justified, UW Economists Find

Aggressive social distancing policies being used to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are hammering the U.S. economy, but an analysis by University of Wyoming researchers suggests that these measures are economically justified.

Four UW Faculty Members Selected for CAES Summer Visiting Faculty Program at INL

Four University of Wyoming faculty members were selected to participate in the Center for Advanced Energy Studies’ (CAES) third annual Summer Visiting Faculty Program at Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

7220 Entertainment to Host Virtual Events for UW Students

University of Wyoming students have the opportunity to stay in contact and engaged through UW’s 7220 Entertainment virtual events.

UW College of Business Hires Online Instructional Designer

Candace Ryder, an assistant faculty development professional, is the new University of Wyoming College of Business online instructional designer.

Two UW Colleges, Central Wyoming College Offer New Entrepreneurship Program

Central Wyoming College (CWC) and the University of Wyoming’s College of Business and College of Engineering and Applied Science are extending their partnership to support Wyoming’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, continuing a statewide education program called Entrepreneur Essentials.

Follow Social Distancing, Self-Quarantine Guidelines and Rules

Members of the University of Wyoming community are reminded to continue following guidelines on social distancing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on campus and in the community.

Houseal Receives UWs Marvin Millgate Engaged Faculty Award

Ana Houseal, outreach science educator for the Science and Math Teaching Center (SMTC) at the University of Wyoming, is the recipient of the 2020 Marvin Millgate Engaged Faculty Award for her work with Wyoming school districts.

College National Finals Rodeo Canceled in Casper

It’s official: There will be no College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) this summer in Casper.

Caring Companions Creator Receives UWs Marvin Millgate Student Engagement Award

Morgan Longstreth, a University of Wyoming Department of Psychology doctoral student from Newark, Ohio, is conducting research that focuses on issues in older adults related to mental health, technology preference and rurality.

Miller to Step Down as UWs Provost June 30

Kate Miller, the University of Wyoming’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, will step down from the position June 30.

County Data Available on UW Website

Details about the University of Wyoming’s interaction with the state’s 23 counties are available online.

Phi Beta Kappa Names New Members to UW Chapter

The nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa (PBK), has selected 37 new members for the University of Wyoming chapter. Students were selected based upon their demonstrated excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

Medical Supply Drive at UW Nets Nearly 34,000 Gloves, Other Supplies for Hospitals

More than 33,000 gloves and other medical supplies will help health care workers statewide in the fight against COVID-19, thanks to a recent supply drive at the University of Wyoming.

Finalists Named for UW AVP for Undergraduate Education

After an extensive and informative internal search process, finalists for the position of associate vice provost for undergraduate education at the University of Wyoming have been identified.

Statewide Survey Shows Serious Impacts, Deep Concern for Coronavirus

Nearly one-third of Wyomingites say they or immediate family members have been laid off or lost their jobs due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, according to a new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC).

Jerry Palens Stampede Now at UW American Heritage Center

The original artwork of Jerry Palen’s widely syndicated ranch-living cartoon, “Stampede,” now resides at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC), thanks to the generosity of Douglas collector Art Nicholas.

UW Announces $2 Million Agenda for Student Needs

In response to student hardships caused by novel coronavirus COVID-19, the University of Wyoming is taking extraordinary steps to provide financial security for students for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester.

Antigone Project: A Play in Five Parts Now a Virtual Production April 3

A “Read, Rant, Relate” play reading and community discussion of “Antigone Project: A Play in Five Parts” that was originally scheduled last month at the University of Wyoming Art Museum will now be presented as a virtual production Friday, April 3.

UW Student Combines Disabilities Studies, Social Work with Entrepreneurism

Students beginning their studies in the University of Wyoming Division of Social Work are immediately encouraged to embrace career goals that include creating positive change in society and promoting the health and well-being of individuals, families, organizations and communities throughout Wyoming

UW Gerontologist: Social Distancing Doesnt Have to Mean Further Isolation for Older Adults

Social distancing is a necessary precaution to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean communities can’t stay connected, especially with older adults, says a gerontologist with the University of Wyoming.

Medical Supplies Collected at UW, Donated to Hospitals

Members of the University of Wyoming and Laramie communities can donate unused personal protective equipment (PPE) to help increase supplies for hospitals and medical centers across Wyoming during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agricultural Sector May Begin Seeing Coronavirus Pandemic Effects

Coronavirus is taking a bite out of local businesses on Main Street, and now the implications for agriculture are beginning to take shape, says the rural entrepreneurship specialist with University of Wyoming Extension.

UW Faculty, Students Persevere to Make Online Instruction Successful

Longtime University of Wyoming art Professor Doug Russell says his one-on-one, face-to-face interaction with students in his drawing classes is one of the most enjoyable parts of his job.

UW Trustees Elect Marsh as Board Chairman

Torrington businessman Jeff Marsh was elected Thursday as chairman of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees, effective in May.

UW Student Innovation Center Team Creates 3D Surgical Masks for Cheyenne Medical Center

The University of Wyoming’s Tyler Kerr never thought he and his team would be on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.

New Film Tells Story of Interstate 80 Wildlife Barrier, Potential Solutions

It is hard to wrap your head around the big wildlife barrier that cuts across the southern part of Wyoming, but a new investigative film released online this week helps the public see it with fresh eyes.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 30-April 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.

UWs Todd Surovell Receives NSF Grant to Study Ancient Clovis Culture at La Prele Mammoth Site

A University of Wyoming professor of anthropology has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate humans’ adaptation to environments during the ice age. Specifically, Todd Surovell will be studying how Clovis people lived at the La Prele Mammoth site near Douglas in Converse Co

UW Students, Professor Help with Wyoming COVID-19 Testing

Not many college students can say they spent spring break on the front lines of the pandemic battle, but four University of Wyoming students and two recent graduates can.

UW Students Can Request S/U Grading for Spring Semester Courses

University of Wyoming students will have the opportunity to shift from conventional letter grades to “satisfactory/unsatisfactory” grading for courses they take during the current spring 2020 semester.

UW Extension Specialist Suggests Ways to Cope with Coronavirus Income Loss

Wyomingites need to respond aggressively to the coronavirus rapidly disrupting jobs, says a University of Wyoming Extension personal finance specialist.

University Store, Copy and Print Center Offer Services to UW Faculty, Staff During COVID

The University Store, and the Copy and Print Center, both located in the University of Wyoming Union, are currently closed as part of the COVID-19 closure of campus facilities to the public, but faculty and staff members can still access their services.

Microbial Ecology Collaborative Startup Launchpad Virtual Pitch Day Scheduled March 26

The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) invites the public to virtually attend the Microbial Ecology Collaborative Startup Launchpad (MECSL) Pitch Day event Thursday, March 26, at 12:55 p.m.

UW Planetarium Cancels Programming Indefinitely Due to Coronavirus

As the public health situation continues to develop with regard to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is sensitive to the ongoing need to limit public gatherings and practice social distancing.

Nominations for UW Women in STEM Own It! Awards Accepted

Nominations are still being accepted for the fifth annual Own It! Awards for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the University of Wyoming. The deadline is Monday, March 30.

Windy Ridge Foundation Gift to UW Supports Astro Camp and Professorship in Astronomy

The imaginations of tomorrow’s leaders and problem solvers will be supported with a $500,000 gift from the Windy Ridge Foundation to support the Windy Ridge Foundation Astro Camp and the Professor Harry C. Vaughan Professorship in Astronomy at the University of Wyoming.

Veteran-Supported COMBAT Color Fun Run Canceled at UW

Students Supporting Veterans at the University of Wyoming has canceled the fifth COMBAT Color fun run in Laramie due to COVID-19 concerns. The race originally was scheduled for April 18.

UW Staff Recognition Days Virtual Event Canceled

Due to logistical challenges, the University of Wyoming’s Staff Recognition Day’s virtual event is canceled Tuesday, March 24.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet March 26 Via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on the university’s COVID-19 coronavirus response, construction projects and other issues during the board’s regular meeting Thursday, March 26.

UW Receives National Recognition as a Top Graduate School in Education

The graduate programs in education at the University of Wyoming have been ranked No. 112 out of 392 institutions on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 list of the “Best Graduate Schools for Education.” The university has improved its ranking by 15 spots over the last year.

Heywood Fund Proposals Accepted at UW

The University of Wyoming Office of Academic Affairs is accepting proposals for a grant from the Heywood Fund. The deadline for submission is Friday, May 1.

UW Office of Engagement and Outreach Faculty Engagement Fellowship Applications Available

The University of Wyoming Office of Engagement and Outreach (OEO) invites UW faculty members to submit proposals for Faculty Engagement Fellowships available in 2020-21.

UW Honored for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success

The University of Wyoming has been recognized by a national organization for the university’s commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.

UW Closes Wyoming Union, Coe Library

In response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the University of Wyoming has closed the Wyoming Union and Coe Library.

UW Business Incubator Adjusts Plans for Startup Challenges

The University of Wyoming’s business incubator, the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC), has announced that, amid the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the center’s startup challenge programs will continue, but with some changes.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 23-29

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 Transportation Services to Implement Transit and Parking Changes

University of Wyoming Transportation Services has announced major changes to its transit and parking operations effective Thursday, March 19. These operational changes are precautionary measures in response to concerns regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

UW Health Sciences Alumni Take Multidisciplinary Approach to Pharmacy Patient Care

Scot and Amy Schmidt, both University of Wyoming graduates, were fully prepared to begin their career paths as health care professionals.

UW Closes Facilities to Public; Most Buildings Open for Faculty, Staff, Students

In an attempt to comply with guidance to encourage social distancing, University of Wyoming facilities have been closed to general public access in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Wind River Startup Challenge Announces Nine Finalists

The Wind River Startup Challenge, a regional entrepreneurship opportunity designed to distribute thousands of dollars to Native-owned startups, received over 20 applications from Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone entrepreneurs. Nine finalist teams will advance to the Final Pitch Day, currently s

UW Staff Recognition Day Changes to Virtual Event March 24

Due to the University of Wyoming’s latest COVID-19 recommendations, Staff Recognition Day will be held as a virtual event instead of a gathering this semester.

UW Postpones The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration in Worland

Restrictions on University of Wyoming travel have prompted the postponement of its “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Thursday, March 19, in Worland.

UW Survey Finds Support for Renewables Along with Oil, Gas, Coal

Wyoming residents support natural gas and oil production at high levels, with renewable energy and coal production receiving lesser but still relatively strong support, initial results of a new survey show.

UW Moves to Online Course Delivery for Remainder of Spring Semester

The University of Wyoming will move to online course delivery for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

UW Trustees Schedule Special Meeting Monday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 8:45 a.m. Monday, March 16, via teleconference.

UW Womens Nordic Ski Team Finishes as National Runner-Up

Members of the University of Wyoming women’s Nordic ski team will never know if they had one more race left in them to win a national title.

Central Rocky Mountain Region Cancels Three Spring Rodeos

Following the national trend of eliminating or reducing team sports, the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR), in which the University of Wyoming competes, is canceling the first three rodeos of the spring season.

UW Extension Billboards Promote Health, Fitness on Wind River Indian Reservation

Two billboards featuring a Native American in full traditional dance regalia are helping send a culture-specific message of the importance of health and physical activity to residents of the Wind River Indian Reservation.

UW Holiday Transit Service Extended

With the extension of spring break by a week, University of Wyoming Transportation Services will extend its reduced “holiday” transit service through the week of March 22.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 16-22

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.

University of Wyoming Calendar for March 16-22

These are among the activities scheduled March 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Extends Spring Break to Prepare for Online Instruction, If Necessary

The University of Wyoming has extended its spring break by one week in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Popular UW Saturday University Program Returns to Cody March 28

International research at the University of Wyoming, with links to Wyoming issues, is the focus of UW’s popular outreach program Saturday University in Cody March 28.

UW Womens Nordic Ski Team Takes Sprint Race at Nationals

The University of Wyoming women’s Nordic ski team won Wednesday’s sprint race at the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association championships in Lake Placid, N.Y., to close the gap for the overall lead.

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