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December 2014 UW News

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Secondary school teachers in Wyoming and nationwide now have a new resource that applies quantitative reasoning and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to teaching energy and environment.

UWs Puckett, Barker Publish National Academies Report

Two professors in the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science played key roles in developing specifications for the design of highway sign, light and traffic signal structures across the nation.

UW Receives National Recognition for Community Service

The University of Wyoming is among five mountain state schools receiving recognition for its community service projects.

UW Professors Honored for Accommodating Student on Military Deployment

A major general and senior master sergeant were present, but the only salute was to four professors at the University of Wyoming.

UW Information Technology Recognizes Excellence

University of Wyoming Information Technology has recognized individuals who demonstrate excellence in the division. Winners were selected from nominations by UW faculty and staff members. The winners are:

UW Faculty Members Appointed to State Civil Rights Committee

Two University of Wyoming faculty members, along with several people with strong connections to UW, are among 15 Wyoming citizens appointed to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Wyoming State Advisory Committee.

University Directory Now Available

The 2014-15 edition of the University Directory is now available for download. This PDF is designed to be downloaded and printed rather than used on a computer. It contains an information section, a departmental directory and a faculty/staff directory.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 28

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 Researchers Urge New Approach to Pandemic Prevention

A University of Wyoming economics faculty member and a recent UW Ph.D. graduate are among the authors of a scientific paper calling for increased global efforts to fight emerging diseases before they can spread significantly.

UW Religion Today Column for the Week of Dec. 21

When Caesar Augustus decided to conduct a census of the Roman Empire, he did not send interviewers door to door to count each village’s residents, as is the practice in the USA’s census taking. Instead, he required each man to return “to his own city.”

UW Hires Excellence Chair in Conservation Economics

The University of Wyoming’s expertise in conservation economics has taken a step forward with the arrival of a new faculty member who has extensive domestic and international experience researching the intersection of economic and ecological systems.

UW Announces Holiday Closures

Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24-Thursday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays as well as winter break. Normal business hours will resume Friday, Jan. 2.

Public May Submit Questions for Cheney Visit

Members of the public are invited to submit questions for Lynne Cheney about her book, “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered,” in advance of her public appearance Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the University of Wyoming.

Niobrara County High School Graduate Receives UW Recognition

Niobrara County High School graduate Dyann Dierks received a “Women of Distinction” honor during the recent Women’s Leadership Conference at the University of Wyoming.

Campus Construction Update for Dec. 21

These are among the construction activities scheduled Dec. 21-Jan. 2 at the University of Wyoming.

UW Researchers Help Unlock Mystery of Skins Sensory Abilities

Humans’ ability to detect the direction of movement of stimuli in their sensory world is critical to survival. Much of this stimuli detection comes from sight and sound, but little is known about how the direction of movement of stimuli on the skin -- humans’ largest sensory organ -- is detected and

Laramie, UW Rank Highly on Best College Cities List

Laramie and the University of Wyoming have received high marks in another ranking of the nation’s college and university communities.

Civil Engineering Students Benefit from UW

Students who attend Northwest College in Powell now have specific assurances about courses they need to take to meet requirements for a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Wyoming, as a result of a new articulation agreement between the two institutions.

UW Researchers Secure NSF Grant to Research Night Storm Behavior

University of Wyoming atmospheric science researchers recently secured a $1.15 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study storms that occur at night in the southern Great Plains.

UW Hires Excellence Chair in Disease Ecology

The University of Wyoming’s efforts to combat diseases affecting wildlife, livestock and humans in the state have received a boost with the arrival of a new faculty member in UW’s Department of Veterinary Sciences.

Engineering Dean Search Committee Seeks Input on Finalists

With the third finalist scheduled to give a public presentation this afternoon, the search committee for a new dean of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking input on the candidates.

UW Scientists Contribute to Cloud

The University of Wyoming played a key role in a nearly decade-long study by the state that concluded cloud seeding has some effect, with a 5-15 percent positive impact on snow accumulation shown after the weather modification technique is used.

Northern Arapaho Endowment Scholarship Applications Available at UW

The Northern Arapaho Endowment Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from full-time students for scholarship awards at the University of Wyoming. The scholarships are for the 2015 summer session and the 2015-16 academic year.

Meetings Explore Small Hydropower Possibilities in Big Horn Basin

Opportunities for agricultural producers, irrigation districts and other water users to develop small hydropower resources at existing water infrastructure will be covered in a series of meetings and roundtables in Worland, Powell and Basin Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 7-8.

Campus Construction Update for Dec. 14

These are among the construction activities scheduled Dec. 14-20 at the University of Wyoming.

Agreement Benefits English Students Transferring to UW from Sheridan and Gillette Colleges

Students who take courses at Sheridan College and Gillette College now have the assurance that those courses will meet requirements for a bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Wyoming, as a result of a new articulation agreement between UW and the Northern Wyoming Community College Distr

WyoOne ID Office to Relocate Temporarily Jan. 2

The WyoOne ID office will move temporarily Jan. 2-12 while new carpet is installed in its regular office in Room 28 of Knight Hall.

UW Student Club Encourages Self

Barbie doll figures and super model-thin looks were challenged in a poster campaign titled “Real Women, Real Bodies” at the University of Wyoming, and that, in turn, has led to a club that teaches students to accept the way they look.

Grant Assists UW Professors Efforts on Research, Women in Science

Ellen Currano works in a field in which women are traditionally underrepresented, but with the help of a recent grant award, she hopes to portray that it is a suitable job for a woman.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 21

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.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Dec. 15

These are among the activities scheduled Dec. 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

Cheneys to Visit UW Feb. 17 for Discussion, Book Signing

Lynne Cheney and her husband, former Vice President Dick Cheney, will visit the University of Wyoming Tuesday, Feb. 17, for a public discussion and book signing in conjunction with her new book, “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered.”

WyoCast Links Set for All Three Engineering Dean Candidate Presentations

Links to the University of Wyoming’s WyoCast system have been established for people to view public presentations for all three finalists for the position of dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Presentation Proposals for Annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice at UW Accepted

Presentation proposals are being accepted through Friday, Jan. 30, for the annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice at the University of Wyoming. The 19th annual event is April 8-11.

Final Days to View Exhibitions at UW Art Museum

Next week is the final opportunity to view two exhibitions at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

UW Religion Today Column for the Week of Dec. 7

OK, admit it. You like the Christmas song, “White Christmas.” Or at least you did until you heard it too many times as muzak. Well, maybe I am overdoing it. But, even if only half of us enjoy the song, that fact illustrates the piece’s popularity and success. In fact, this song may be the best-liked

UW Faculty Have Until Dec. 30 to Apply for Supercomputer Use Next Summer

University of Wyoming faculty members who are interested in using the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) in Cheyenne for their computational research this coming year have until Dec. 30 to submit an online application to request a large core-hour all

Studio Physics Course Serves as Blueprint for UWs Science Initiative

Next year, the Michael B. Enzi STEM Facility is scheduled to open and play an important role in the University of Wyoming’s Science Initiative that focuses on active learning. Two UW professors are already ahead of the curve.

Public Presentations Begin Thursday for Engineering Dean Finalists

Finalists for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science have been identified, and they’re scheduled to give public presentations at UW beginning Thursday, Dec. 11.

UW Debate Team Has Successful Fall Season

The University of Wyoming debate team reached the elimination round of every tournament it attended during the fall season, including reaching the elite eight of a competitive event in Las Vegas.

UW Alumni Part of Successful NASA Test Flight

Two University of Wyoming graduates played key roles in last week’s successful NASA test flight of a spacecraft designed to eventually take humans to Mars.

Extension Bulletin Breaks Down Livestock vs. Wildlife Grazing Competition

A new bulletin from the University of Wyoming Extension covers livestock and wildlife grazing competition and the facts leading to dietary overlap.

Exhibition Displays Artwork Inspired by UW Study Abroad Class in Turkey

Artwork from a University of Wyoming study abroad class is now on display through Thursday, Dec. 18, in Gallery 234 in the lower level of the University of Wyoming Union.

Destresser Event Scheduled Before UW Finals Week

An event to help University of Wyoming students relieve stress before final exams next week is scheduled Friday, Dec. 12, in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

UW Professor Contributes to Book on 2012 Elections

Gerald Webster, professor and head of the University of Wyoming Department of Geography, was among the contributors to "Atlas of the 2012 Elections,” a 206-page book that analyzes and maps the campaigns, primaries, general election and key state referenda from the 2012 elections.

UW Selected as Top School by Military Advanced Education Publication

The University of Wyoming has been designated as a “Top School” in the Military Advanced Education’s (MAE) latest issue of “Guide to Colleges and Universities.” The guide measures best practices in military and veterans education.

UW Researchers to Share Deer Capture Experience

Wyoming’s struggling mule deer populations are receiving significant attention from University of Wyoming researchers, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and others, with at least five studies underway that could assist efforts to enhance deer numbers and their habitats.

UW Range Club Earns Regional Competition Honors

The University of Wyoming’s Range Club brought home honors last month during the Wyoming Section of the Society for Range Management (SRM) meeting and regional competition in Evanston.

UW Professors Book: How Religion Influences Consumption Behavior

A University of Wyoming marketing professor’s recently published book focuses on how people’s religious views align with their purchasing powers -- especially during the holiday season with so many religious undertones.

Stith Receives UW Extension Creative Recognition Award

Innovative avenues in information delivery and professional expertise earned Tana Stith the University of Wyoming Extension Creative Excellence Recognition Award.

New WyoGroup Site Offers Safety Information

Do you know how to correctly jump-start a dead automobile battery? What are the risks, and how do you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning? What can you do to avoid the flu? How can you be better prepared for winter survival and other emergencies?

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The University of Wyoming Campus Sustainability Committee (CSC) is offering money-saving tips during the holiday season.

Annual UW Collegiate Chorale Candlelight Concert Dec. 10

A candlelight performance by the University of Wyoming Collegiate Chorale is Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in St. Matthew’s Cathedral.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 14

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.

Website Ranks UW No. 1 for Academic Quality, Affordability, Accessibility

The University of Wyoming is the No. 1 university in the nation for out-of-state students in a new ranking list that takes into account academic quality, affordability and accessibility.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Dec. 8

These are among the activities scheduled Dec. 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

Campus Construction Update for Dec. 7

These are among the construction activities scheduled Dec. 7-13 at the University of Wyoming.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 7

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 Study of Cells During Frog Development May Aid Future Cancer Patients

Two University of Wyoming researchers have found that scaling of cell and nuclear sizes shortly after fertilization contributes to the regulation of gene transcription and cell cycle elongation in African clawed frogs. Such scaling may have future implications for controlling the rate of cancerous g

Public Presentations Scheduled for Engineering Dean Candidates

The University of Wyoming and the College of Engineering and Applied Science are preparing for CEAS dean search candidates to be on campus Thursday, Dec. 11, through Thursday, Dec. 18.

Holiday Home Tour Event Kicks Off the Spirit of the Season

Four homes ranging in architectural style and holiday décor will be viewed during one of Laramie’s popular annual traditions -- the Holiday Home Tour.

Wyoming Residents Disapprove of Personal Marijuana Use

Wyoming residents have mixed opinions on the use of marijuana, according to a recent University of Wyoming survey.

UW Seeks Better Brucellosis Control through Vaccine Development, Vaccination Practices

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists at the University of Wyoming hope their brucellosis studies may produce a better vaccine for livestock and are studying whether a change in vaccination procedures could offer better control.

UW Art Museum Hosts Annual Holiday Events

Jingling bells, sparkling lights and paintbrushes set the scene for the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s annual holiday events Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 4-6. All events are free and open to the public.

UW Pan Band Concert Thursday

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Pan Band performs a free concert Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Outdoor Gear Swap Saturday

The University of Wyoming Outdoor Gear Swap will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Research Seeks to Advance Fuel Cells as Power Source

Hydrogen fuel cells offer great promise as an alternative source of electricity to power vehicles, buildings and even portable electronic devices.

UW Rendition of The Nutcracker has Western Tone

The timeless classic “The Nutcracker” -- with a Laramie and Western theme -- will be performed Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 11-13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

UW Engineering Task Force to Meet Thursday

The Wyoming Governor’s Energy, Engineering, STEM Integration Task Force will meet Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4-5, at the University of Wyoming’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

UW College of Education Receptions Dec. 9

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

Letter Writing Campaign Will Benefit Make

“Believing at 7220,” a letter writing campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish children and families, will take place Friday, Dec. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Chi Omega chapter house, 1630 Sorority Row.

Governors Budget Recommendations Include Significant Funding for UW

Gov. Matt Mead has recommended funding to retain top University of Wyoming faculty and staff members, operating and planning dollars for UW’s Science Initiative, and matching funds for academics and athletics.

UW Professor Receives Fulbright Scholarship to Aid Irish Institution

University of Wyoming Associate Professor Doris Bolliger received a Fulbright Specialist Scholarship to assist in strengthening online programs at Ireland’s Limerick Institute of Technology.

Multicultural Graduation Ceremony at UW

Numerous students will participate in the University of Wyoming multicultural graduation ceremony Thursday, Dec. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

How to Have a Fun and Safe Holiday Celebration

By Lena Newlin, UW AWARE program coordinator

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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