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January 2023 UW News

UW Officials’ Statements on Death of Susie McMurry

Leaders of the University of Wyoming and the UW Foundation have issued the following statements regarding the death of longtime UW benefactor and UW graduate Susie McMurry, of Casper.

Grants Available From UW Extension for Wyoming Child Care Centers

Mini-grants for Wyoming child care centers seeking to encourage physical activity and healthy eating habits are now available through University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP).

UW Gift Supports Water Management in Wyoming

VA gift from the Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation in honor of rancher, large-animal veterinarian and legislator Kurt Bucholz will support something Bucholz was very passionate about -- ethical water rights management and hydrology research in Wyoming and the West.

UW Provost Names First Provost Term Professorship Honorees

Six University of Wyoming faculty members have been selected for inaugural Provost Term Professorships.

UW Aging and Dementia Experts Take Part in Wyoming Health and Wellness Fair

Representatives of the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) and Wyoming Dementia Together addressed hundreds of attendees at the first Wyoming Health and Wellness Fair Jan. 14 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper.

Winter Issue of UWyo Magazine Highlights International Initiatives

The winter issue of UWyo Magazine, the flagship, award-winning publication of the University of Wyoming, focuses on UW’s international initiatives, including education abroad, worldwide research collaborations, global experiences on campus, and international alumni, students and faculty.

UW Professor and Others Promote More Diverse Strategies to Avoid Global Disruptions

Human society needs to develop a more diverse array of potential responses to major disruptions such as pandemics, natural disasters and trade breakdowns, according to a new paper by an international group of scientists and economists that includes a University of Wyoming professor.

UW Foundation Seeks Nominations for Stewardship Award

The University of Wyoming Foundation is accepting nominations for the Stewardship Award. The deadline for nominations is March 13.

UW Transportation Operating Hours to Extend Feb. 6

University of Wyoming Transportation Services plans to extend operating hours for transit starting Monday, Feb. 6.

UW Black Studies Center Student Research Conference Feb. 3

The University of Wyoming Black Studies Center (UWBSC) will host its fifth annual Student Research Conference Friday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m.

Incident in Washakie Dining Center

Saturday night in Washakie Dining Center, there was an incident involving UWPD’s response to an intensifying student interaction.

Charges Filed Following Arrest at UW Washakie Dining Center

A University of Wyoming student faces charges of trespassing, interference with a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance following an incident at UW’s Washakie Dining Center Saturday night.

UW Trustees Approve New Contract for President

At its regular business meeting today (Friday), the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved a new contract for President Ed Seidel through June 30, 2026. His current contract was set to expire June 30, 2023.

UW Entrepreneurship Program Wins Top National Award

The University of Wyoming College of Business Entrepreneurship Program won the Model Emerging Program Award at the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Conference Jan. 18-22 in Tallahassee, Fla.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provost’s Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2022 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

New Short Film Links Ranching and Fishing to Conservation Careers for UW Students

A new short film, “Father + Nature,” tells the story of John Turner, a humble cowboy from western Wyoming whose career included some of the most impactful conservation decisions of the last century.

UW College of Education Aims to Reinvent Educator Development

The leader of the University of Wyoming’s College of Education today (Thursday) presented UW’s Board of Trustees with a realistic view of the teacher labor market crisis confronting the state and nation. He also mapped a process for revolutionizing teacher preparation and bringing professional devel

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2022 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

Tarwater Named UW’s Robert Berry Distinguished Chair in Ecology

VCorey Tarwater has been named the Robert Berry Distinguished Chair in Ecology at the University of Wyoming. Her appointment was effective earlier this month. She replaces Craig Benkman, who has held the chair since 2004.

Joyner-Kersee to Speak at UW Feb. 1

One of the greatest athletes in American history will speak at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, Feb. 1, to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day and conclude the 50th anniversary observance of the federal Title IX civil rights law.

UW’s Neltje Center Offers Master Class With Gretel Ehrlich

The University of Wyoming and its Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts have announced a call for writers to participate in a master class with poet and essayist Gretel Ehrlich.

UW Planetarium Will Explore ‘Hearts in the Sky’ During February

The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will put a spotlight on Valentine’s Day during February.

UW College of Education Creates Named Professorship to Support Early Childhood Education

The John P. Ellbogen Foundation has provided $500,000, which has been matched dollar for dollar by the University of Wyoming Foundation, to establish the John P. Ellbogen Foundation Professorship in Early Childhood Education.

UW College of Business Seeks Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award

The University of Wyoming College of Business is now accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Alumni Award.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2022 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2022 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. 

Peabody Gift to UW School of Energy Resources Supports Long-Term Energy Innovation

A $500,000 gift by Peabody, a leading coal producer, to the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) will support innovation in the field of carbon engineering and carbon management. In addition to the initial gift, Peabody has made a sustaining commitment of 1 cent per ton of Wyoming

UW Plans Resilience Conversations in Five Communities

The University of Wyoming’s Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program has planned a series of Wyoming community resilience conversations in February in Evanston, Lyman, Rock Springs, Rawlins and Saratoga.

UW Haub School Dean to Give Public Talk on Groundhog Day

The dean of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, international squirrel expert John Koprowski, is set to deliver a free public talk to discuss the history and significance of Groundhog Day, the biology of the groundhog and what the day tells us about our conn

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop in Casper Jan. 31

For anyone contemplating starting a small business, the thought alone can be daunting. However, advice and assistance are available.

Nominations for UW Women in STEM Own It! Awards Open

Nominations are being accepted for the seventh annual Own It! Awards for women who make a difference in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the University of Wyoming.

Dementia Diagnosis Topic of Jan. 25 Online Discussion

Wyoming Dementia Together, a statewide nonprofit caregiver network offered through the University of Wyoming’s Center on Aging (WyCOA), will host a discussion on the different types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis Wednesday, Jan. 25.

UW Communications, Marketing Specialists Receive State Awards

University of Wyoming Institutional Communications and Marketing specialists and UW Extension communications team members received nearly 20 awards during the annual Wyoming Press Association (WPA) Associates group contest.

School of Energy Resources Announces Proposal Winners for Nuclear

The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) has selected three proposed research projects to receive funding for nuclear-related research at UW.

Free Language Courses Offered at UW

Registrations are now being accepted for the popular World Language and Culture Program (WLCP) at the University of Wyoming this semester. A total of 22 nonformal world language and culture sessions are available free via Zoom.

Album by UWs Markley Named One of Best Recordings of 2022

A new album by Ben Markley, a University of Wyoming associate professor and the director of jazz studies for the Department of Music, was recently honored by DownBeat magazine as one of the best recordings of 2022.

Wyoming Community Navigator Program Offers Expanded Services to Small

The Wyoming Community Navigator Program (CNP) is expanding its services to help small-business owners succeed.

UW Extension to Host 39th Annual Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days Feb. 8

University of Wyoming Extension will offer more than 25 educational sessions at this year’s Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days in Riverton Feb. 8-9.

UW Collaborates With Natrona County Library to Offer Blood Pressure Kits for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the Natrona County Library, thanks to a partnership with the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) and the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 25

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive reports on a variety of initiatives and consider UW’s new strategic plan during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 25-27.

New Director of UW Early Care and Education Center Enjoys Successful First Semester

Natalie Enevoldsen is beginning her second semester as the director of the University of Wyoming Early Care and Education Center (ECEC), as she took the reins of the center upon the retirement of Mark Bittner after his over 30 years of service to UW.

Wyoming Business Tips for Jan. 23

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’s LRCC Announces 2022 Co-Winners of Carol Mead Leaders in Literacy Award

Melanie Hornbeck, an outreach librarian at the Laramie County Library System in Cheyenne, and Jennifer Hayward, of Daniel, a Title 1 reading teacher at Pinedale Elementary School, are the co-winners of the 2022 Carol Mead Leaders in Literacy Award from the University of Wyoming Literacy Research Cen

100th Anniversary Celebration of UW's Aven Nelson Building Scheduled Jan. 26

The Aven Nelson Building, named after a well-known botanist and the University of Wyoming’s 11th president, will celebrate its 100th anniversary Thursday, Jan. 26. The UW campus and Laramie communities are invited to attend.

UW Department of Music Presents Ghostly Romanticism for Strings and Piano Jan. 22

The University of Wyoming Department of Music presents faculty ensemble members Theresa Bogard, piano; James Przygocki, viola; and Sherry Sinift, violin, in concert with guest cellist Hu Sisi Sunday, Jan. 22.

Casper Start

IMPACT 307 looks to build upon previous successes of the Casper Start-Up Challenge, which enters its seventh year of competition and an increased seed fund that totals $100,000.

UWs IMPACT 307 Announces Fremont County Start

IMPACT 307 is accepting applications for its second annual Fremont County Start-Up Challenge through Monday, Feb. 20.

UW Student Team One of Seven to Advance in NASA Design Challenge

University of Wyoming College of Education faculty members have published a paper in the journal PLOS ONE describing the development of an interactive dashboard that combines data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statisti

UW Nordic Skiers Compete With the Pros

The University of Wyoming Nordic ski team celebrated the new year by competing against the country’s fastest skiers.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network Continue State Trade Expansion Program Webinar Series

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network continues its six-part webinar series about the State Trade Expansion Program that will guide small-business owners through the steps to expand into international trade and to provide real-world examples from successful Wyoming small-busin

UW to Host Tourism and Hospitality Industry Job Fair Feb. 1

The University of Wyoming will host a job fair for the hospitality and tourism industries Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the College of Business Building atrium.

UW Professors Develop Dashboard to Drive Education Decision

University of Wyoming College of Education faculty members have published a paper in the journal PLOS ONE describing the development of an interactive dashboard that combines data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statisti

UW in Your Community Event Jan. 30 in Rock Springs

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 Sweetwater County during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Monday, Jan. 30, in Rock Springs.

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 Animal Science Professor Named Wyoming Excellence Chair

Bledar Bisha, a renowned food microbiologist and associate professor of animal science in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, was recently named a Wyoming Excellence Chair.

PureWest Energy Gift to UW School of Energy Resources Advances Natural Gas Research

A $250,000 gift from PureWest Energy LLC to the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) will support Wyoming natural gas research.

Firearms Research Center Launches at UW

The Firearms Research Center (FRC), housed in the University of Wyoming College of Law, has officially launched after earning faculty approval and private financial support.

Carbon County Start

The first Carbon County Start-Up Challenge has four finalist teams that will compete for seed funding in a Pitch Night competition Thursday, Jan. 19.

Wyoming Business Tips for Jan. 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 Students Receive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

Eighteen University of Wyoming students were awarded scholarships by the U.S. Department of State to study abroad in 2022-23.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Webinar on Digital Future

No matter what industry -- retail, HVAC, health care, banking or professional services -- small-business owners are in, digital innovations have the potential to disrupt the way they conduct business as well as how they secure important information.

Registration Open for UWs 2023 Ranch Management/Ag Leadership Seminar Series

The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will kick off its second annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Seminar Series in Riverton Thursday, Jan. 26.

Dementia Detection Leader Offers Insights in UW YouTube Program

Soo Borson, an internationally acclaimed leader in the study of dementia detection and diagnosis, offers her insights on “Once Again,” the YouTube video channel of the University of Wyoming’s Center on Aging (WyCOA).

UW Hosts Six Visiting Fellows From Uzbekistan in Spring Semester

The University of Wyoming has been selected as a host institution for the spring Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) by the American Councils for International Education. The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, funds the program.

UW Extension to Host Northwest Crop Symposium in Powell Jan. 25

University of Wyoming Extension will host its 2023 Northwest Crop Symposium at the Park County Fairgrounds in Powell Wednesday, Jan. 25.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Lunch and Learn Program About Marketing to Government Customers

Small-business owners in Wyoming can learn how to market to government customers during a “Lunch and Learn” program with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

Wyoming Telehealth Network Receives Grant to Expand States Health Care Access

The Wyoming Telehealth Network (WyTN) was recently awarded $178,200 of the state’s American Recovery Plan Act funding from Wyoming’s State Loan and Investment Board for an innovative approach to increasing access to telehealth equipment and infrastructure to expand health care for Wyoming residents.

UW Begins Search for Neltje Center Executive Director

A search is underway for the executive director of the University of Wyoming’s new center for the arts and humanities named for a famed Wyoming artist who was one of the university’s most generous benefactors.

UWs WYNDD and Rocky Mountain Herbarium Launch Species Photo Gallery

The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD) and the Rocky Mountain Herbarium, both located at the University of Wyoming, recently teamed up to create a shared online Species Photo Gallery.

UW Students Awarded Scholarships in Martin Knauss Experiential Energy Education Competition

Students in the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences recently received scholarship awards as part of the Martin Knauss Experiential Energy Education competition.

UW Black Studies Center Hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Program Jan. 14

A morning of presentations, sponsored by the University of Wyoming Black Studies Center, is part of a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration Saturday, Jan. 14, at St. Paul’s Newman Center, located at 1800 E. Grand Ave. The event is free and open to the public.

Wyoming Business Tips for Jan. 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.

UW, Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Webinar on Basic Accounting

Tax season is right around the corner, and that can sometimes be an overwhelming and stressful time for small-business owners.

UW-Led Study Details Impact of Prairie Dog Plague Die-Off on Other Species

When an outbreak of sylvatic plague decimated black-tailed prairie dog numbers in the Thunder Basin National Grassland in 2017, researchers saw an opportunity for a “natural experiment” to explore the impact of the rodents’ die-off on the plants and other wildlife in that area of northeast Wyoming.

UW-Led Program Celebrates Caregivers and Families of Loved Ones Living With Dementia

This month, Wyoming Dementia Together -- a statewide educational collaboration operating through the University of Wyoming’s Center on Aging (WyCOA) -- marks two years of assisting caregivers and families of loved ones living with dementia.

UW Internship Program for Beginning Farmers, Ranchers Seeks Hosts, Interns

The University of Wyoming’s GrowinG Internship Program for beginning farmers and ranchers seeks prospective hosts and interns for summer 2023.

UW, Wyoming SBDC Network to Host State Trade Expansion Program Webinar Series

Beginning this month, the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network will host a six-part webinar series about the State Trade Expansion Program that will guide small-business owners through the steps to expand into international trade and to provide real-world examples from successful

UWs Biodiversity Institute Helps Coordinate Winter Moose Day Feb. 11

Those who like moose and want to try to spot one or maybe more are invited to search for the large mammals by snowshoe or skis.

UW Alumni Association Seeks Nominations for 2023 Awards

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) is accepting nominations for fall 2023 awards.

Taggart Named UW Honors College Assistant Dean

Breezy Taggart has been named the University of Wyoming’s new Honors College assistant dean following the retirement of former Associate Dean Leigh Selting at the end of the fall semester. Taggart will begin her new role at UW Friday, Jan. 6.

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Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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