2021 University of Wyoming News

UW Encourages Observance of Constitution Day

The University of Wyoming encourages students, faculty and staff to observe Constitution Day, the annual federal observance that recognizes the ratification of the United States Constitution.

UW School of Nursing Welcomes New McMurry Chair of Mental Health

Sherra St Clair has accepted a position as the new McMurry Chair of Mental Health at the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

UW Receives Second NEH Grant for Wyoming Digital Newspaper Project

University of Wyoming Libraries has received a second round of funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support ongoing newspaper digitization work.

UW AHCs Simpson Institute Economic Discussion Postponed

he University of Wyoming American Heritage Center’s (AHC) Alan K. Simpson Institute for Western Politics and Leadership has postponed an event scheduled Sept. 21 titled “Wyoming at the Economic Crossroads.”

NCAR Official to Discuss New Supercomputer Friday at UW

A top director with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is coming to the University of Wyoming to discuss the capabilities and uses of a new supercomputer that will be installed in the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) near Cheyenne.

Listening Session Thursday on UW Masters Degree Programs Eyed for Elimination

A listening session is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to receive comment on the University of Wyoming’s proposal to eliminate master’s degrees in political science and international studies.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Sept. 15

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on enrollment, COVID-19, academic program reviews and budget reductions during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 15-17.

UW President to Give State of the University Speech Wednesday

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel will provide updates on key issues and initiatives and outline future plans during his “State of the University” address Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Student Wins $1,000 in Community Vaccination Incentive Drawing

A University of Wyoming student from Cheyenne is the first winner of a weekly $1,000 prize for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in an Albany County vaccination incentive program.

UW Students Win Dinner With President, Provost for Reporting Vaccinations

A University of Wyoming student from Riverton and five of his friends will have dinner with UW President Ed Seidel and his partner, Gabrielle Allen, after the student won a weekly drawing for UW students who have reported being vaccinated for COVID-19.

UW School of Energy Resources, Williams Cos. Join Forces on Hydrogen Project

Representatives of the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) and The Williams Cos. Inc. recently met on campus to discuss the UW school’s initiatives and development opportunities.

UWs Runyon Receives NSF Award to Study Critical Element Distribution in Central Wyoming

Simone Runyon, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Geology and Geophysics, recently received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for research that investigates critical element distribution in the Rattlesnake Hills Alkaline Complex in central Wyoming.

UW Professor Studies Technological Implications of How Judicial System Interprets Video Forensic Analysis

In the film “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” Sean O’Connell, the photographer character played by Sean Penn, spent the better part of his career trying to snap a photo of the elusive snow leopard in the Himalayas.

UW AHCs Simpson Institute Partners With PBS, Wyoming Humanities for Economic Discussion

The University of Wyoming American Heritage Center’s (AHC) Alan K. Simpson Institute for Western Politics and Leadership is collaborating with Wyoming PBS and Wyoming Humanities to host an economic discussion.

UW’s Three-Time Regional Champion Rodeo Teams Ready to Defend Titles

For the past three years, the University of Wyoming’s rodeo teams have ended the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) competition as champions in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Do not expect the Cowboys and Cowgirls to give up those championships anytime soon -- Coach Beau Clark has built the

Celebration of Life, Career of UWs George Frison Sept. 24

A celebration of the life and career of University of Wyoming Department of Anthropology Professor George Frison is from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, in the Hilton Garden Inn ballroom in Laramie. A reception follows.

UW Libraries Signs Open Access Publishing Agreement With Cambridge University Press

Research published by corresponding authors based at the University of Wyoming will be made open access at no additional cost, thanks to a new partnership between UW Libraries and Cambridge University Press (CUP).

UW College of Education Launches Competition to Spark Interest in Teaching

The University of Wyoming College of Education and UW Trustees Education Initiative (TEI) have partnered with Mursion, a company that develops virtual reality training simulations, to present the inaugural College WYTeach competition.

UWs Equality State Research Network Awards Six Grants

The Equality State Research Network, a project of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities at the University of Wyoming, has awarded six grants to support community-based participatory research focusing on improving the health and well-being of Wyoming residents.

US Supreme Court Justices Visit to UW Canceled

United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch’s scheduled visit to the University of Wyoming College of Law and campus Sept. 16 has been canceled.

Listening Session Thursday on UW Degree Programs Eyed for Elimination

A listening session is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 9, at 8 a.m. to receive comment on the University of Wyoming’s proposal to eliminate bachelor’s degrees in French, German and secondary education/languages.

UW Fraternities, Sororities Receive National Awards

The fraternity and sorority community at the University of Wyoming recently received national awards for the 2020-21 academic year.

UW Football Game Travelers May Encounter Traffic Issues

University of Wyoming football fans traveling to Laramie for Saturday’s 2 p.m. season opener against Montana State University may find some disruption of traditional traffic routes due to construction.

UW to Offer Free Language, Culture Sessions via Zoom This Fall

Registrations are now being accepted for the popular World Language and Culture Program (WLCP) at the University of Wyoming this semester. A total of 18 nonformal world language and culture sessions are available free via Zoom.

UWs Bobadilla Receives Young Investigator Grant to Research Drug Addiction

Ana Clara Bobadilla says the opioid epidemic in the United States is associated with an equally dangerous public health threat -- the combined use of multiple drugs.

Origins of People in the Americas Topic of Frison Institute Lecture at UW Sept. 23

“Dark Waters and Murky Models: Perspectives on the Peopling of the Americas from Page-Ladson” is the topic of the 23rd annual George C. Frison Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology Lecture Thursday, Sept. 23, at the University of Wyoming.

Vaccination Clinic Before UW Football Game Saturday

Fans attending Saturday’s University of Wyoming-Montana State University football game have the opportunity to be vaccinated for COVID-19 during pregame festivities.

UWs Finnoff Named Wyoming Excellence Chair, McMurry Fellow

An award-winning professor in the College of Business’ Department of Economics is the newest endowed chair at the University of Wyoming.

UW Announces Labor Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day.

UW’s LaramieLink Dial-A-Ride Service Reduced

Beginning today (Wednesday), University of Wyoming Transportation Services has temporarily shortened the operating hours for the LaramieLink Dial-A-Ride on-call bus service due to staffing shortages.

UWs Mruk Receives NIH R21 Grant to Study Spinal Cord Regeneration

Karen Mruk is focused on spinal cord regeneration and is studying how a zebrafish regenerates to learn more about how that information can apply to humans.

9/11 Educational Exhibition on View at UWs Coe Library

An educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins and its ongoing implications is on display at the University of Wyoming’s Coe Library.

UW Students, Employee Win Prizes for Reporting Vaccinations

A University of Wyoming student from Lander and five of her friends will have dinner with UW President Ed Seidel and his partner, Gabrielle Allen, after the student won a weekly drawing for UW students who’ve reported being vaccinated for COVID-19.

UW Named to Newsweeks Best Maker Schools in Higher Education List

The University of Wyoming has been named to Newsweek’s inaugural “Best Maker Schools in Higher Education” list.

UW Libraries Launches Digital Scholarship Center

To support scholarly output at the University of Wyoming, UW Libraries has launched the Digital Scholarship Center (DSC).

UW COVID Test Prevalence, Vaccination Survey Numbers Stay Consistent

A total of 70 University of Wyoming students and employees have tested positive for COVID-19 in UW’s one-time testing program to start the fall semester, with the test positivity rate remaining consistent at just over 1 percent.

UW Alumni Association to Offer Kickoff Friday Events

Cowboy football fans are invited to start their game weekends with the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) on designated Fridays before UW home football games.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration Sept. 14 in Sheridan

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, Sept. 14, in Sheridan.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration Sept. 13 in Buffalo

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 Johnson County during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Monday, Sept. 13, in Buffalo.

UW Professor to Lead Chapter for National Climate Assessment

University of Wyoming Assistant Professor Corrine Knapp will lead the Northern Great Plains regional chapter of the fifth National Climate Assessment, a federally mandated analysis of climate change impacts for the United States.

UWs WWAMI Program Welcomes 24th Class of New Medical Students

The WWAMI Medical Education Program on the University of Wyoming campus has welcomed 20 new future physicians, marking its 24th class of medical students.

UW College of Education Names Award Recipients

The University of Wyoming College of Education recently honored five faculty members and a staff member for their outstanding accomplishments.

UWs Bringing the Thunder Event to Hit Casper Sept. 17

Casper, something big is headed your way. And you may even hear it approaching.

Full-Dome Movies Dominate UW Planetarium Lineup During September

An afternoon or evening at the movies appears to be the programming theme at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during September.

Fourth Annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Sept. 21

A global community of developers, entrepreneurs, legal experts, legislators, researchers, educators and students will attend the fourth annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede, featuring the Wyohackathon, Sept. 21-26 at the University of Wyoming.

UW Students Receive DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships

A current University of Wyoming student and two recent UW graduates had the opportunity to work in a professional laboratory setting this summer, with each contributing to a unique research experience. And another UW graduate recently began his internship.

UWs EORI Publishes Report on Mowry Shale Thermal Maturity Mapping

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) has completed a map of thermal maturity of the Mowry Shale in the Powder River Basin.

UW Student Wins Tuition, Fees Grand Prize for Reporting Vaccination

An undergraduate student in political science from Virginia will receive up to $4,500 in tuition and fees after winning the first grand prize in a drawing for UW students who’ve reported being vaccinated for COVID-19.

UW Students, Employees Also Eligible for Community Vaccination Incentive Program

University of Wyoming students and employees have more opportunities to receive cash and prizes for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

UWs Hickman Named 2021 Mary Garland Early Career Fellowship Recipient

Barbara Hickman, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming College of Education, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Mary Garland Early Career Fellowship.

Art of Hybridization Workshop, Art Show Scheduled at UW

A hybridization workshop and art show are scheduled later this week at the University of Wyoming.

Applications Open for Fisher Innovation Launchpad Sponsored by UWs IMPACT 307

University of Wyoming students have another opportunity to take their ideas from the dorm room to the boardroom through the Fisher Innovation Launchpad (FIL).

UW Libraries Complimentary Access to The Washington Post Now Easier Off Campus

University of Wyoming community members now have more options to access a free subscription to The Washington Post.

UW Lecturer to Use Amazons Alexa Flash Briefings to Drive UW Student Success, Engagement

Tiffany Hunt, an associate lecturer in the University of Wyoming School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design, will use Amazon’s Alexa flash briefings so that her students can use voice commands and a range of devices to access course content and updates starting this fall.

UW Homecoming Parade Applications Available Now

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) is now accepting applications for the 2021 UW Homecoming parade.

UW Town-Hall Meeting Tuesday

Members of the University of Wyoming community will hear from President Ed Seidel and Provost and Executive Vice President Kevin Carman as they discuss academic program reorganization and other topics of importance to UW during a virtual town-hall meeting Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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.

Required UW Testing Finds 42 COVID Cases; Survey Indicates Strong Majority Vaccinated

A total of 42 University of Wyoming students and employees so far have tested positive for COVID-19 in required testing to start the fall semester, with a test positivity rate of 1.19 percent.

COVID Confirmatory Tests Require Appointments

University of Wyoming employees and students who’ve been notified that they’re part of pools testing positive for COVID-19 must schedule appointments for confirmatory tests.

UW Nordic Ski Team to Host Trash 2 Treasures Fundraiser Aug. 28

The University of Wyoming Nordic ski team’s annual “Trash 2 Treasures” fundraiser is Saturday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Summit View Parking Lot east of War Memorial Stadium.

Three UW Faculty Members Research Wyoming History in Developmental Disability Care

Three University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences faculty members were awarded funding through the Equality State Research Network to develop a partnership with the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander.

UW Town

Members of the University of Wyoming community will hear from President Ed Seidel and Provost and Executive Vice President Kevin Carman as they discuss academic program reorganization and other topics of importance to UW during a virtual town-hall meeting Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Mandatory Testing Begins at UW, Continues Through Sunday

More than 2,500 University of Wyoming employees and students submitted saliva samples for required COVID-19 testing today (Wednesday), with at least four more days of testing planned for those who schedule online.

Federal Grant to Assist Wyoming Entrepreneurs With Research and Development

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, based at the University of Wyoming, has received a $125,000 grant to provide specialized training, mentoring and technical assistance for research and development-focused small businesses.

UW Haub School Undergraduate Is Lead Author of New Study Characterizing Ecological Role of American Badgers

A recent graduate of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources is the lead author of a new study that explores the ecological role of American badgers.

COVID

University of Wyoming students and employees will have opportunities to receive COVID-19 vaccines on campus starting Wednesday, Aug. 18.

UW Psychology Center Has New Name, Offers More Services

The Psychology Center for Training in Assessment, Treatment and Clinical Research at the University of Wyoming has expanded its services to assist more UW students and community members.

UW Extension Campaign Seeks to Boost COVID

An effort by University of Wyoming Extension and Wyoming 2-1-1 to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in Wyoming is appealing to the state’s individualism -- but also its reputation for neighbors looking out for neighbors.

Masks Required Where Distancing Not Possible Indoors on UW Campus

With some exceptions, masks are required inside most University of Wyoming buildings where 6-foot social distancing isn’t possible through at least Sept. 20, under a policy that takes effect today (Monday).

Household Item Giveaway for UW International Students Aug. 21

The annual household item giveaway for international students attending the University of Wyoming is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 21, in the parking and circle drive area south of the Cheney International Center.

Applications Now Accepted for 2021

Members of the University of Wyoming community who seek to increase their scholarly writing productivity in a community-based environment can apply now to the UW Academic Writing Fellows program (UWAWF).

Application Period Open for Fifth Annual Sheridan Start

Kickoff for the 2021 Sheridan Start-Up Challenge begins today (Monday) with the opening of the application period.

Required COVID Testing for UW Community Scheduled Aug. 18

All University of Wyoming employees and students who will spend any time on campus this fall are required to be tested for COVID-19 in the next week, following action by the UW Board of Trustees.

Drawing Aug. 23 for Grand Prize in UW Student Vaccination Reporting Program

One University of Wyoming student who has reported being vaccinated for COVID-19 will win up to $4,500 in tuition and fees for the fall semester in a drawing Monday, Aug. 23.

UW School of Energy Resources Launches New Minor in Energy Resource Management

The University of Wyoming is moving forward with the process to gather input on proposed reconfigurations and reductions of academic programs that are part of a plan outlined to the UW Board of Trustees last month.

UWs IMPACT 307 to Host New Lunch and Learn Series Webinar Aug. 25

IMPACT 307, a University of Wyoming program, will host “Intellectual Property Considerations for Startups,” a new “Lunch and Learn” series webinar event Wednesday, Aug. 25, from noon-1 p.m.

UW Moves Forward With Fall Semester Plan, Indoor Mask Requirement

The University of Wyoming is proceeding with a traditional fall 2021 semester while taking steps to manage COVID-19 amid an increase in cases locally and nationally.

UW Researchers Lead Study of Chronic Wasting Disease in Mule Deer

Diseases affect survival and reproduction in wildlife, but documenting the influence of diseases on evolution in wild populations is challenging. A group of University of Wyoming researchers presents evidence that chronic wasting disease is driving evolution in mule deer.

UW Student from Colorado Wins Football Pregame Access Pass for Reporting COVID Vaccination

A sophomore nursing major from Colorado Springs, Colo., will get a close-up look at the pregame festivities of a University of Wyoming football game after winning the fifth in a series of weekly drawings for UW students who’ve reported being vaccinated for COVID-19.

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