October 2014 UW News

Governors Brucellosis Coordination Team to Meet in Worland

A revised brucellosis-affected herd plan, review of a modeling project for cattle exports and a National Academy of Sciences brucellosis study are among discussion topics at the Governor’s Brucellosis Coordination Team meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Worland.

Exhibit, A Westward Flow on Display at UW

“Exhibit, A Westward Flow” by artist Jon Young is on display through Thursday, Nov. 6, in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the University of Wyoming Union.

Campus Construction Update for Nov. 2

These are among the construction activities scheduled Nov. 2-8 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Faculty Recital Series Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Berlin Walls Fall

A concert to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall is scheduled Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall at the University of Wyoming. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW College of Arts and Sciences Collaborates with Shanghai University

To promote international study and research opportunities for students and faculty members, the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences this week entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with representatives of Shanghai University (SU), a leading university in the People’s Republi

University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 3

These are among the activities scheduled Nov. 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

Wyoming Business Tips for Nov. 9

A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Womens Leadership Conference Nov. 7

A conference that encourages young leaders to find their voices is scheduled Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at the University of Wyoming.

UWs Saturday U Program Comes to Gillette Nov. 6

The final fall session of Saturday U -- the University of Wyoming's one-day college education program -- is scheduled Thursday, Nov. 6, in Gillette.

Grant Will Take Shakespeare Plays to Wyoming Communities

Audiences in 12 Wyoming communities will enjoy a “Shakespeare explosion” next March when University of Wyoming students -- directed by and performing in the style of the acclaimed Actors from the London Stage -- perform some of the bard’s outstanding plays during a statewide tour.

Book Release Celebration Wednesday

The release of the second edition of "Mountains and Plains: The Ecology of Wyoming Landscapes" will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the University of Wyoming’s Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center at 10th and Lewis streets.

U.S. Energy Secretary Appoints UW Professor to National Coal Council

U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has appointed a University of Wyoming professor to serve as a member of the National Coal Council, a federal advisory group that provides recommendations and guidance on policy issues pertaining to coal.

Neurologist to Discuss Experiences with ALS patients

A Wyoming neurologist will discuss his experiences with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) patients during a seminar Thursday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Berry Center auditorium.

Indian Fabric Fashion Show Will Raise Money for Underprivileged Girls

Quilts, garments, purses and other decorative items made of Indian fabric will be available at a silent auction and fashion show Sunday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom. Admission is free.

UW Pokes Vote Sets Election Day Activities

Services including same day voter registration and transportation to the polls will be offered at the University of Wyoming during Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4.

UW PetroBowl Team Eliminated in Third Round at International Tournament

The five-member University of Wyoming PetroBowl team lost in the third round of the international competition Monday, falling to the eventual champions from the University of Tulsa.

UW Faculty Recital Series Continues with Piano

The University of Wyoming Faculty Recital Series continues with a duo performance Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Photographers Present Work in Visiting Artist Talk at UW

Photographers Mark Klett and Byron Wolfe will share their experiences of a collaborative project Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in Room 111 of the University of Wyoming Visual Arts Building.

New Event for Young Professionals at the UW Art Museum

“After Hours,” a new event for Laramie’s young adults and professionals, will be Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6-8 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

UW Students Win National Design Competition

A University of Wyoming student team won the wastewater design category and finished third overall in the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) recent student design competition in New Orleans.

UW Sophomore Joins National Beef Ambassador Team

A sophomore agricultural business student at the University of Wyoming is one of five selected to the 2015 National Beef Ambassador Team.

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Longtime 4-H advocate Oliver “Ollie” Hill, a former 4-H program administrator for the University of Wyoming, recently was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in recognition of lifetime achievements and dedication to 4-H.

Laramie Downtown Clinic Honors UWs Hart

The Laramie Downtown Clinic presented its Daniel S. Klein “Spirit of Volunteerism Award" to Ann Marie Hart, associate professor in the University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

UWs Dousay Chosen to Attend Google Teacher Academy

University of Wyoming Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology Tonia Dousay joins a select group of educators participating in the next Google Teacher Academy Dec. 2-3 in Austin, Texas.

UW Stable Isotope Facility Secures Partnership to Analyze Soil Samples Nationwide

The University of Wyoming Stable Isotope Facility (SIF) is now the go-to laboratory to analyze soil samples from all across the country.

Campus Construction Update for Oct. 26

These are among the construction activities scheduled Oct. 26-Nov. 1 at the University of Wyoming.

UW Cuts Ribbon on Welcoming Center

The University of Wyoming cut the ribbon today (Friday) on the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center -- a dramatic welcoming center with state-of-the-art technological infrastructure -- that is funded entirely through private support.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Oct. 27

These are among the activities scheduled Oct. 27-Nov. 2 at the University of Wyoming:

Murder Mystery Dessert Party at UW Oct. 31

University of Wyoming’s Friday Night Fever program serves up a “Murder Mystery Dessert Party” this Halloween in the Wyoming Union Ballroom Friday, Oct. 31, at 9 p.m.

Wyoming Business Tips for Nov. 2

A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

UW Theatre and Dance Presents Hit Comedy The Liar

“The Liar,” an uproarious reworking of Pierre Corneille’s classic 17th century farce by American playwright David Ives, runs Nov. 4-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theatre.

UW Symphony Orchestra Concert Oct. 30

Pieces from Debussy and the classics are the focus of the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO) concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Buchanan Center for Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Alumni Association Moves Some Operations into Gateway Center

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association today (Thursday) begins moving a portion of its operations from the current location at 214 S. 14th St. to the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center at 222 S. 22nd St.

Surgeon and ALS Researcher to Discuss Successful ALS Treatment

A renowned professor of surgery will discuss successes in treating ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) during a seminar Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. in Room 427 of the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences Building.

New UW Outreach Course Supports Early Childhood Educators

Helping early childhood educators, primary school teachers and parents interested in understanding and supporting young children’s developmental needs, is the goal of a new distance-delivered course offered by the University of Wyoming’s Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education and the

Wyoming Union Hosts Safe Treat Oct. 31

The Wyoming Union will again sponsor Safe Treat, the trick-or-treating event for children at the University of Wyoming, from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

UW Selects Students for WWAMI Medical Education Program

The University of Wyoming welcomed 20 new students into its WWAMI medical education program this fall.

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Musical duo Cherub entertains at the University of Wyoming at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the UW College of Education auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the free event, but space is limited.

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An all-star cast of prominent Wyoming officials will re-create roles related to one of the most famous gun battles in the Cowboy State’s Wild West history.

Public Opinion on Natural Resource Conservation in Wyoming Published

“Public Opinion on Natural Resource Conservation in Wyoming” is now available from the Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming.

UW Trustee Warren Lauer Dies after Battle with Cancer

Warren Lauer, a member of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees since 2005, died Tuesday at his home in Laramie after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 62.

UW Students Sponsor Spooky Sprint Canned Food Drive Oct. 25

University of Wyoming students are adding their own spin to the traditional canned food drive.

UW Student Selected To National Student Advisory Council

University of Wyoming dual professional degree program student Lisa Ohnstad is among 10 new members selected for the 2014-15 American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) student advisory group.

Humorist David Sedaris Sets UW Halloween Appearance

National Public Radio humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris will speak at the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences auditorium Friday, Oct. 31. The event, sponsored by Wyoming Public Media, features new and unpublished readings of Sedaris's work and a book signing and optiona

UW College of Law Hosts Spence Law Firm Historic Johnson County Trial Oct. 29

Implications from the famed Johnson County War will be the focus of a mock trial Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the University of Wyoming.

UW College of Education Receptions Oct. 28

University of Wyoming alumni, friends, educators and others in the Big Horn Basin have opportunities to meet with UW College of Education Interim Dean Michael Day and mark the college’s 100th anniversary next week.

Public Meetings Oct. 30 on UW Historic Preservation Plan

Members of the community will have an opportunity to hear from specialists updating the University of Wyoming’s historic preservation master plan, and provide input, during two public discussions Thursday, Oct. 30.

UWs Collegiate Chorale Sings in Fall Concert

University of Wyoming Collegiate Chorale singers will perform a “Wind, Sun and Moon” fall concert Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Soil Research Helps Industry with Reclamation

Lack of precipitation, short growing seasons and saline soils containing relatively few nutrients make for scant vegetation in Wyoming’s high deserts.

UW Professor Assumes Presidency of National Geoscience Teachers Association

James Myers, University of Wyoming Department of Geology and Geophysics professor, is serving a one-year term as president of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NGTA).

UW Homecoming Parade Winners Announced

The Staff Senate received the Grand Award for the most outstanding float in the 2014 University of Wyoming Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 18.

UW Family and Consumer Sciences Leader First Male Phi Upsilon Omicron President

University of Wyoming Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Head Bruce Cameron in 2015 will become the first male president in the 105-year history of Phi Upsilon Omicron.

UW Committee Offers Tips to Reduce Environmental Impacts

The University of Wyoming Campus Sustainability Committee has launched Eco-Pokes, an initiative to provide easy tips for how students, staff and faculty can reduce their impact on the environment -- and wallets.

Use a New Mobile App to Order Food in Advance at UW Campus Dining Locations

The University of Wyoming Residence Life and Dining Services Department now offers mobile ordering to its list of services available to restaurant guests. UW has partnered with a San Francisco-based company -- Tapingo -- to enhance students’ and guests’ dining experiences.

Wyoming Authors Release New Edition of Wyoming Ecology Book

Twenty years after the first edition was published, author and University of Wyoming Professor Emeritus Dennis Knight is happy to see the second edition of “Mountains and Plains: The Ecology of Wyoming Landscapes” on his desk -- this time with color illustrations, additional chapters and new maps.

UWPD Offers Tips to Prevent Theft

In light of recent thefts of computer equipment from the Engineering Building, the University of Wyoming Police Department offers the following suggestions to prevent and mitigate the impact of property crimes on campus:

UW Trustees Select Construction Manager for Phase 2 of A

With the first phase of improvements to the University of Wyoming’s Arena-Auditorium nearing completion, UW’s Board of Trustees today (Monday) authorized a contract with Laramie-based Haselden Wyoming Constructors for the second phase of improvements to UW’s basketball facility.

UW Scholars Repository Hosts Its First Journal

University of Wyoming Libraries is leveraging open access publishing through UW’s new Wyoming Scholars Repository (WySR) to host professional peer-reviewed journals.

Dance Company Performs in Collaboration with UW Theatre and Dance

University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance students have an opportunity to learn and perform with the nationally recognized Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Saturday, Oct. 25, as part of the fall UW Cultural Programs series.

Campus Construction Update for Oct. 19

These are among the construction activities scheduled Oct. 19-25 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Entomology Professors Book about Rise of Insects Creates Buzz

“Planet of the Bugs: Evolution and the Rise of Insects” by Scott Shaw of the University of Wyoming has drawn glowing comments from national and international reviewers, but bugs may be his final critics.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Oct. 20

These are among the activities scheduled Oct. 20-26 at the University of Wyoming:

Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center Grand Opening Oct. 24

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Wyoming’s new Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center is scheduled Friday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m.

Wyoming Students Benefit from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Grant

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awarded $35,000 to the University of Wyoming during the past fiscal year for education and research programs and for scholarships for entering freshmen from Wyoming communities.

Wyoming Business Tips for Oct. 26

A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Monday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, via teleconference.

A Cappella Quartet, KaZual, to Jam Out at UW

Atlanta a cappella quartet KaZual will perform a free concert Friday, Oct. 24, at 9 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Researcher Unravels Relationships Between an African Herbivores Fear of Predators and Tree Distributions

A University of Wyoming faculty member was part of a research team that used global positioning system tracking to understand how interactions between impala (an antelope) and their predators shape patterns of Acacia tree distribution patterns across African savannas.

UW History Students to Present Research Tuesday

Undergraduate students in the University of Wyoming Department of History will present results of their research Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 3:10 p.m. in Room 1055 of the UW College of Engineering Building. The program is free and open to the public.

UW Art Museum and Student Art League Host Screening of PBS Art Series

An episode of the Peabody Award-winning series ART21 “Art in the Twenty-First Century” will be shown Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in Room 111 of the University of Wyoming Visual Arts Building.

Gruver Joins UW to Work with Legislature; Massie to Retire

A longtime attorney and administrator in the Wyoming Legislative Service Office (LSO) has joined the University of Wyoming as a special adviser to the president for external relations.

Barry Sims to Speak at e2e Laramie Meeting Nov. 19

The former CEO of Taco John’s International will be the guest speaker at e2e Wyoming’s November meeting in Laramie.

UW Religion Today Column for the Week of Oct. 19

Writing in the Oct. 3 Washington Post, Andrew Bacevich points out that United States soldiers have been fighting in the “Greater Middle East” almost continuously since 1980. By bombing the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), we make Syria the 14th country in which we have fought.

Rod and Maxine Chisholm Named Grand Marshals of UW Homecoming Parade

Longtime University of Wyoming supporters and community leaders Rod and Maxine Chisholm of Laramie will be the grand marshals of the annual UW Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 18.

Renovated UW Planetarium to Offer Many Opportunities for Campus and Public

Before Abraham Lincoln was president, he was a lawyer who saved a life. During a murder trial in 1858, Lincoln, using the 1857 Farmers’ Almanac, disproved a witness who claimed he saw the crime and identified the suspect under the light of the moon. According to the almanac, there was very little mo

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