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April 2023 UW News

UW Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Hosts Lecture on Bullying and Stoicism

The University of Wyoming Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will host a lecture from professor and author Matthew Sharpe at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in Room 127 of the UW College of Business Building.

UW’s Annual Student Organization Awards Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Student Organizations office will conduct the annual student organization awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom.

Rachel Flores Selected as UW’s Staff Employee of the Year

University of Wyoming custodian Rachel Flores -- assigned to the College of Health Sciences Building’s third floor and half of the third and fourth floors in the School of Pharmacy wing -- is the UW staff employee of the year.

UW Makes New Financial Aid Commitments to Transfer Students Beginning This Fall

Beginning this fall, the University of Wyoming will make transferring easier and more affordable than ever with the addition of the Wyoming Transfer Commitment and the Pokes Transfer Commitment. The transfer financial pledges are for new first-time transfer students.

UW’s WyCEI and Honors College Offer Three-Week Summer Entrepreneurship Course

The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (WyCEI) and the Honors College will host the course “Innovate Wyoming: A 3-Week Journey in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education” May 22-June 7.

UW and Campbell County Public Library System Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

elf-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the libraries in Gillette and Wright. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project among the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Campbell County Public Library System.

Apply Now to Serve Your Community as UW Extension AmeriCorps Member

University of Wyoming Extension has partnered with AmeriCorps to offer part-time community service opportunities in county offices across the state and on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Phi Beta Kappa Selects New Members at UW

he Alpha Chapter of Wyoming at the University of Wyoming has selected 36 new members for the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Among the new inductees are four juniors who have been awarded $1,000 scholarships for their academic achievements.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold its regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, April 12.

UW Dental Admissions Program Opens Doors to Professional Dental Schools

While many rural communities in Wyoming are experiencing the expansion of technologies such as telehealth for remote access to physicians and therapists, patients needing dental care almost always need in-person access to a dentist.

Wyoming Business Tips for April

A monthly 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 and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Provide Introduction to Project Management Software April 13

Small-business owners will have an opportunity to get a better handle on their to-do lists and keep their work projects on track Thursday, April 13.

UW’s John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition Scheduled April 21-22

The University of Wyoming College of Business will host the 23rd annual John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition Friday and Saturday, April 21-22.

UW Among Hosts of Intertribal Tourism Summit April 21 in Fremont County

The University of Wyoming and the Wind River Visitors Council -- collaborating with the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone business councils -- will host an Intertribal Tourism Summit at the Wind River Hotel and Casino and the Shoshone Rose Casino and Hotel Friday, April 21.

UW Extension Offers New ‘Taming Toxic Plants’ Video Series

For ranchers and ranch managers concerned about livestock poisoning from toxic plants, University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new YouTube series titled “Taming Toxic Plants.”

Three to Receive UW Honorary Degrees May 13

The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon a master painter and printmaker, a distinguished economist and an award-winning high school mathematics instructor during UW commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13.

Second Annual Access UW Day Is Friday

Members of the University of Wyoming community are invited to participate in the second annual Access UW Day Friday, April 7.

UW to Host Leadership Symposium April 20

The University of Wyoming Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program will host a leadership symposium in Laramie Thursday, April 20.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Vice President to Speak at UW April 11

Nicholas Sly, vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City -- and regional economist for Wyoming, Colorado and northern New Mexico -- will give a free public talk Tuesday, April 11, at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

UW ‘Global Gathering’ April 11 at Rendezvous Café

Members of the University of Wyoming community are invited to a “Global Gathering” with Vice Provost for Global Engagement Isa Helfgott and members of the Global Engagement Office team Tuesday, April 11, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rendezvous Café.

National Lab Day April 12-13 at UW

National Lab Day -- an event to learn about and explore opportunities for partnerships with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories -- is scheduled Wednesday and Thursday, April 12-13, at the University of Wyoming’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. UW and DOE are co-hosts of the conference.

ALOK Is Shepard Symposium on Social Justice Keynote Speaker April 19 at UW

Alok Vaid-Menon, an American writer, performance artist and media personality who performs under the moniker “ALOK,” is the keynote speaker for the University of Wyoming’s Shepard Symposium on Social Justice.

UW and Weston County Library System Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the libraries in Newcastle and Upton. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project among the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Weston County Library System.

‘UW in Your Community’ Event April 18 in Park County

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 Park County during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Tuesday, April 18, in Cody.

UW and Crook County Public Library System Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at libraries in Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project among the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Crook County Public Library System.

UW Biodiversity Institute to Host Salamander Migration Initiative During April

The University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute once again will put the spotlight on the Western tiger salamander this spring.

UW Symphony Orchestra to Perform in Casper, Pinedale and Teton Village in April

Known for exciting performances and innovative repertoire, the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO) will perform in three Wyoming communities this month.

UW Researchers Use Wind Farm Site Field Data to Test Supercomputer Modeling

A collaboration between University of Wyoming researchers and a wind energy company has provided new insights into the use of high-performance computing to predict wind resources.

UW Duo Recital to Feature Works of French Composer for Violin and Piano April 10

University of Wyoming Department of Music faculty members John Fadial and Chi-Chen Wu will perform a violin and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 10, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW Cowgirls and Cowboys Win Big at CSU Rodeo

This is the win the University of Wyoming Cowgirls have been waiting for all season. And, for the Cowboys, it was business as usual at the Colorado State University (CSU) rodeo last weekend.

UW Clinic to Host Free Tax Preparation Help Sessions This Week

Members of the University of Wyoming community can receive free help in preparing their income tax returns Tuesday, April 4, and Thursday, April 6.

UW and Laramie Main Street Alliance Host Flavor Festival April 4-8

More than 20 Laramie restaurants will highlight flavors from approximately 40 countries during the Laramie International Flavor Festival Tuesday through Saturday, April 4-8.

Jennifer Kirk Receives UW Libraries Outstanding Staff Award

Jennifer Kirk, University of Wyoming Libraries marketing and communications specialist, is the recipient of the UW Libraries Outstanding Staff Award for her contributions in 2022.

‘Coffee and Conversation With President Seidel’ Canceled April 5 at UW

The final “Coffee and Conversation” session of the spring semester with University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel Wednesday, April 5, in Rendezvous Café has been canceled. The event will resume in the fall semester.

Waitlists for UW Summer Parking Permits Open April 19

With work nearing completion on the University of Wyoming’s new parking garage and the Brown Zone 101 parking lot, waitlists to purchase parking permits for these areas will open Wednesday, April 19, at 7:30 a.m.

Contact Us

Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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