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January 2008 News

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Various aspects of India's culture and history will be showcased at the University of Wyoming during "Celebrate India" March 26-31, sponsored by the Indian students' organization, Milaap. All events are free.

UW Theatre and Dance Presents Quirky Romantic Comedy

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance will present the romantic comedy "Almost, Maine," Feb. 8-14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Studio Theatre.

UW Community Enrichment Class Focuses on Saving Wyoming's Historic School Buildings

old Hudson Elementary School is gone, too. So are the old high school buildings in Buffalo, Burns, Lander, Rock Springs and Upton. That, says Mary Humstone, a research scientist in the University of Wyoming's American Studies program,

The Met Opera Radio Broadcasts Begin Saturday on Laramie Classical Station

Jan. 31, 2008 -- The Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday matinee broadcasts will debut Saturday, Feb. 2, at 10:30 a.m. on Laramie's all-classical KUWY 88.5 FM, with a performance of Richard Wagner's "Die Walkure."

Ribbon Cutting Set for UW Hotel/Conference Center

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are scheduled Monday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. for the Hilton Garden Inn and University of Wyoming Conference Center at 22nd Street and Grand Avenue in Laramie.

UW to Host Wyoming Campus Suicide Prevention Summit Feb. 8 in Casper

Sobering facts: An average of one suicide is committed in Wyoming every four days, and suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. What happens when a suicide is committed on a college campus, how do school officials handle the student's death?

UW Nordic Skiers Dominate Weekend Competition

The University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams competed in four races last weekend. They won all of them.

Spring Exhibitions Open at UW Art Museum

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will open its new spring exhibitions during a free public reception Friday, Feb. 1, from 6 - 8 p.m.

Chicago's Second City Comedy Group Comes to UW

Chicago's comedy theatre The Second City will perform Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

UW Urges Prospective Students to Apply Now

Prospective incoming freshmen and community college transfer students who plan to attend the University of Wyoming this fall are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

UW Student Reed Wins $100 Gift Certificate

Staci Reed, a University of Wyoming sophomore from Lusk, won a $100 gift certificate to the University Bookstore in a drawing conducted by Stantec Consulting.

UW Law Students to Compete in Moot Court Competition in California

Five University of Wyoming College of Law students will compete at the Jessup Cup moot court competition Feb. 18-March 2 in Santa Clara, Calif

UW Debate Team Takes Top Honors in Denver

The University of Wyoming debate team earned top honors at the Denver University Mile High Classic tournament Jan. 25-27. The policy squad took the top spot in the region among 22 other teams.

UW College of Law Honor Roll

The University of Wyoming College of Law lists Ryan T. Jardine of Centennial, Colo. on the President's Honor Roll for the 2007 fall semester. To be eligible for the President's Honor Roll, students must receive a 4.0.

Wyoming Business Tips for Feb. 3

A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) at the University of Wyoming

UW School of Energy Resources Tabs Reddy as Associate Director for Academics

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) has a new faculty member. But Katta Jayaram (KJ) Reddy isn't new to UW.

UW Professor: Mormons to Continue Emphasis on Public Image, Internationalization

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will likely continue its emphasis on the church's public image under the leadership of Thomas S. Monson, according to a professor in the University of Wyoming Religious Studies Program.

UW Club Hockey Team Loses to Colorado State

The University of Wyoming club hockey team lost to Border War rival Colorado State Friday night, 7-1 at the EPIC Center in Fort Collins, Colo.

Green River Student Recognized for Commitment to Diversity

Adriana Magana, a University of Wyoming student from Green River, received the Willena Stanford Commitment to Diversity Award.

UW Trustees Review Student Fee Increase

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Friday) reviewed a proposal that would increase mandatory fees for full-time students by 9.13 percent per semester for fiscal year 2009. Trustees are scheduled to vote on the proposed increases at their March 6-8 meeting.

UW Trustees Examine Room and Board Fees

Factors contributing to proposed small increases in housing and board costs were explained today (Friday) during a meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees in Cheyenne.

UW Trustees Approve Personnel Items

University of Wyoming trustees approved the following personnel items during their meeting today (Friday).

UW Resident Undergraduate Tuition Won't Change

Resident undergraduate students at the University of Wyoming will not have to pay increased tuition costs for the second consecutive year as a result of action taken today (Friday) by the UW Board of Trustees.

UW Nordic Ski Club Fares Well Against NCAA Division I Schools

As the only club team competing the last two weekends, the University of Wyoming Nordic skiers have held their own against varsity sport teams.

UW Trustees Examine Room and Board Fees

Factors contributing to proposed small increases in housing and board costs were explained today (Friday) during a meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees in Cheyenne.

College of Law Hosts Conversation Skills and Networking Presentation

The University of Wyoming College of Law will co-host a Webcast presentation on conversation skills and techniques Tuesday, Jan. 29 from noon-1 p.m. in Room 144 of the UW College of Law Building.

Bluegrass Band Gives Concert for UW's "Climate Kick

The bluegrass band "Head for the Hills" will perform Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 8 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Skylight lounge.

UW Symposium Focuses on Climate Change, Wyoming Energy Issues

The potential impacts of climate change in the Rocky Mountain region and their connection with energy-related opportunities in Wyoming will be key points of discussion Thursday, Jan. 31, at a University of Wyoming symposium.

Renowned Italian Pianist to Perform at UW

Maurizio Moretti, considered one of the best interpreters of the renowned Italian school of pianoforte, will perform in concert Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Fine Arts Center concert hall.

Convocation Features Outstanding Music Students

University of Wyoming music students will be featured at the second Chair's Honor Convocation Thursday, Jan. 31, recognizing their outstanding performances last fall. The performances will be at 1:10 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center concert hall.

UW Publication: Plants Benefit from Winter Watering

The benefits of winter watering plants and trees are described in a new bulletin from the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service.

UW Honored for Communications Excellence

UWyo, the University of Wyoming's general interest quarterly magazine, was named the top news publication and UW public relations professionals earned several other awards during the Wyoming Press Association's annual associates' group communications contest.

University of Wyoming Dean's and Freshman Honor Roll

The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students on the 2007 fall semester academic Dean's and Freshman Honor Roll.

Success Continues for UW Policy Debaters

Four University of Wyoming debate team members combined to defeat teams from seven universities at the Val Browning Round Robin at Weber State University Jan. 19-20.

UW Hockey Club Splits Two Games Against Air Force

The University of Wyoming club hockey team returned from a six-week holiday break, splitting a pair of weekend games with the Air Force Academy club squad.

Urban Fusion Band Soulfege to Perform Free Concert Thursday

Soulfege, a global urban fusion band from Boston, will perform free concert Thursday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. in the Wyoming Union ballroom.

University of Wyoming Dean's Honor Roll

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2007 fall semester academic Dean's and Freshman Honor Roll.

Wyoming Bouldering Series Semifinal Comes to UW

The Wyoming Bouldering Series semifinal will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at the University of Wyoming climbing wall in Half Acre Gym.

UW Art Museum to Feature Faculty Artwork

An opening reception for an exhibition of recent artwork by Department of Art faculty members is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1, from 6-8 p.m.at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. The exhibition will continue through March 1.

UW Trustees Set January Meeting in Cheyenne

Members of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will conduct their January meeting beginning with a working lunch at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Big Horn Room at Little America in Cheyenne.

UW Report: Ecosystem Based Management Not Enough to Reverse Coastal Habitat Decline

Worldwide coastal ecosystems and habitats will continue to decline unless economists and ecologists work together to improve current methods to assess coastal ecosystem benefits, according to an article today in the global scientific journal, Science.

UW President's Honor Roll

The President's Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 ("A") grade point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades.

UW Debater Starts Semester on Top

A member of the University of Wyoming debate team was honored as the top overall speaker among 180 competitors during recent back-to-back tournaments in Denver.

UW President's Honor Roll

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2007 fall semester President's Honor Roll.

Hansen Appointed New Associate Dean

Professor Andrew C. Hansen has been appointed to the new position of associate dean for graduate studies in the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Cheyenne East Wins Mock Trial Competition at UW

Cheyenne East High School will send a team to the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Delaware in May, after winning the Wyoming competition at the University of Wyoming.

UW President Featured Speaker During Worland Ag Conference

University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan will be the featured speaker at the Big Horn Basin Ag Ambassadors Ag Appreciation Dinner during WESTI (Wyoming Extension's Strategically and Technologically Informative) Ag Days Feb. 5-6 in Worland. Buchanan's presentation is a "State-of-the-State talk on

Former Congresswoman to Speak at UW Thursday

Former Congresswoman Sabrina Sojourner will speak Thursday, Jan. 17, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture auditorium.

Cultural Programs' Spring Concert Series Opens Jan. 25

The Belcea String Quartet, which has wowed audiences from New York City to San Francisco, opens the University of Wyoming Cultural Programs' spring concert series Friday, Jan. 25.

Comedian Dat Phan to Perform at UW

Comedian Dat Phan, the winner of NBC's original Last Comic Standing competition, will perform Friday, Jan. 25, at the University of Wyoming.

SafeRide Seeks Volunteers

The UW SafeRide program is in need of volunteers for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings this semester.

Applications Available for UW Alternative Spring Break 2008

Applications for Alternative Spring Break (ASB) 2008 are now available in the University of Wyoming Center for Volunteer Services (CVS), Room 006 of the Wyoming Union. Applications are due to CVS by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8.

UW Closed Monday

University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed and classes dismissed Monday, Jan. 21, for Martin Luther King Jr./Wyoming Equality Day. Normal business hours and class times will resume Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Martin Luther King/Days of Dialogue Events Planned at UW

The continuing impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and ideals will be noted Jan. 21–25 at the University of Wyoming.

SEO Director Candidates to Interview at UW

Two candidates will interview for the Student Educational Opportunity (SEO) director position the weeks of Jan. 14-25, at the University of Wyoming.

UW Launches New Health Care Information Web Site

The University of Wyoming has created a new Web site in response to the growing need for private and secure electronic transfer of health information.

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Various aspects of India's culture and history will be showcased at the University of Wyoming during "Celebrate India" March 26-31, sponsored by the Indian students' organization, Milaap. All events are free.

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Various aspects of India's culture and history will be showcased at the University of Wyoming during "Celebrate India" March 26-31, sponsored by the Indian students' organization, Milaap. All events are free.

Mock Trial Competition Saturday

Four Wyoming high schools have registered for the Wyoming High School Mock Trial (WHSMT) competition Saturday, Jan. 12, at the University of Wyoming College of Law.

Business Incubator Among UW Television Program Topics Thursday

The effort to encourage and sustain new technology entrepreneurs in Wyoming is among topics to be featured on a public affairs program that can be seen Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. on KCWC, Wyoming Public Television. The program will be repeated at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13.

UW Schedules Second Public Forum for Parking and Transportation Master Plan

The University of Wyoming's quest to gather public input for a Transportation and Parking Master Plan continues Wednesday, Jan. 16, with the second of four scheduled open forums.

WSBDC to Co

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) will co-sponsor a seminar Wednesday, Jan. 23, designed to help residents and businesses to better understand their credit score.

UW Ag Dean Gathers Input for Academic Plan at Jan. 14 Cheyenne Presentation

University of Wyoming College of Agriculture Dean Frank Galey will lead a discussion about "Educating Tomorrow's Workforce" Monday, Jan. 14, at the Laramie County Library in Cheyenne.

Buffalo Woman Turns to UW

When Bonnie and David Schlesselman's RV lost a starter in Buffalo nearly three years ago, it at first seemed like just another inconvenience that would slow down their road trip.

UW Theatre and Dance, Cultural Programs Offer Diverse Performances this Spring

Both unique and classic performances are on tap for the University of Wyoming theatre and dance department's spring 2008 season.

Newell Named Director of Centennial Singers

Patrick Newell has been hired as director of the Centennial Singers following a nationwide search by the University of Wyoming's Department of Theatre and Dance.

New Members Join UW Sororities

Sororities at the University of Wyoming have accepted into their chapters the following students from throughout the United States.

Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission to Meet Jan. 9 in Casper

The state's Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Petroleum Club, 1301 Wilkins Circle in Casper. The meeting is open to the public.

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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