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May 2016 UW News

UW Information Technology Recognizes Excellence

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

Objects of Power Exhibition Opens June 4 at UW Art Museum

A new summer exhibition, “Objects of Power: Artistry of Weapons Across Cultures,” will open Saturday, June 4, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, Aug. 6.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 5

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 Selected as Part of $20 Million Energy Coalition

The University of Wyoming has been selected by the National Energy Technology Laboratory -- part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory system -- to be part of a prestigious nationwide energy coalition to investigate the future of fossil energy.

National Small Business Road Tour to Visit UW

Small businesses that have new, innovative products or service concepts, but need additional research and development to bring them to market, can learn how to access the government’s $2.5 billion early-stage research funding programs.

Input Sought on UW Provost Finalists

University of Wyoming employees and students have the opportunity to provide input on the three finalists for the position of provost/vice president for academic affairs until 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29.

Campus Construction Update for May 29

These are among the construction activities scheduled May 29-June 4 at the University of Wyoming:

UW President Invites Input on Budget Issues

Following last week’s town-hall meeting on the University of Wyoming’s approach to budget reductions, UW President Laurie Nichols invites input from the campus community.

UW Industrial Affiliates Program Forms Bonds Between Students and Companies

If you look hard enough, you’ll see an interesting development in the southeast corner of the Cowboy State.

UW Closed Memorial Day

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed and classes dismissed Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day.

UW Art Museum Will Host Lunchtime Conversations with Curators June 1

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Lunchtime Conversations with Curators” Wednesday, June 1, from noon-12:30 p.m.

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 30

These are among the activities scheduled May 30-June 5 at the University of Wyoming:

June Offers Plenty of Summer Stargazing Opportunities at UW Planetarium

Nights in Wyoming are the shortest during June. But the evenings are warm and make stargazing a popular activity at the Harry C. Vaughan University of Wyoming Planetarium during June.

UW Researchers: Worldwide Ag Land Degradation Holds Back Developing Countries

The number of people living on degraded agricultural land worldwide grew by 12.4 percent to about 1.5 billion between 2000 and 2010, according to a study by University of Wyoming researchers.

UW Religion Today: Ministers and Their Communities: What a Difference Education Makes

It is not often remembered these days, but some of the United States’ best (and earliest) universities were founded not as institutions of general education, but as seminaries for training ministers. Harvard and Princeton, just to name a couple, spent their early decades training clergy.

UW President Outlines Plan to Reduce Budget

The University of Wyoming would eliminate at least 70 vacant positions, standardize the teaching load for faculty members, offer an employee retirement incentive and take other measures to reduce ongoing spending by about $19 million in the fiscal year that begins July 1, under a plan to be presente

Three Business Qualifiers of WTBC Casper Start

Three Casper area entrepreneurs will continue their dreams of creating a thriving business courtesy of the WTBC Casper Start-Up Challenge.

Local Band Wynona to Perform at UW June 1

Laramie-based Wynona will perform Wednesday, June 1, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. on Simpson Plaza at the University of Wyoming as part of the Summer Programs concert series. The event is free and open to the public.

Final UW Provost Finalist Set for Campus Visit

The third of three finalists for the position of provost/vice president for academic affairs at the University of Wyoming is scheduled to visit campus this week.

Wyoming Independent Music Initiative Has UW Flavor

The Wyoming Independent Music Initiative includes some University of Wyoming flavor, as the event is co-sponsored, in part, by the Wyoming Technology Business Center. One of the performing bands, J Shogren Shanghai’d, includes a UW professor.

UW College of Business Students Finalists in National Competition

Five University of Wyoming College of Business students are among 12 university-led teams across the nation selected as finalists in the 2016 Community Bank Case Study Competition. The winner will be announced Thursday, May 26.

State Forage Field Day June 14 at Sheridan UW Research Center

Forage production and management, and tools to help alfalfa and forage growers produce the best possible yield and quality are part of the Wyoming Forage Field Day Tuesday, June 14, at Sheridan.

Cody Woman Receives UW Optometry Scholarship

Kristanza Bronnenberg, of Cody, is the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s James A. Boucher, O.D. and Julie M. Uhlmann, Ph.D. Optometry Scholarship.

UWs Pete Moran and Brother Receive National Award

A University of Wyoming College of Education professor and his brother, who is a Nebraska high school teacher, teamed up to win “Best Content Article” from a national organization that enhances the quality of geography teaching and learning at all levels of instruction.

UW Snowy Range Summer Theatre Prepares for 63rd Season

A high-spirited season is expected for the 2016 Snowy Range Summer Theatre, featuring a comedy about the back-room dealings on the presidential campaign trail, a revival of a beloved Broadway musical, and a classic family tale about a reconciliation and reconnection.

Staff Members Honored for Service to UW Students

Members of Mortar Board, the senior honor society at the University of Wyoming, selected UW staff members to receive the “Tip of the Cap” award. The award honors those who offered “exceptional contributions to the University of Wyoming and inspiration of students.”

Megan Candelaria Selected to Coordinate UWs STEM Outreach Efforts

Making connections with people and programs at the University of Wyoming and throughout the state is the central focus of the new WYSTEM integration coordinator.

Contemporary Art Exhibition Opens Saturday at UW Art Museum

“Oversized: Contemporary Art from the Collection” will open Saturday, May 28, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, Aug. 6.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 29

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 Art Museum Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant

The University of Wyoming Art Museum has received a $20,000 Art Works award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support an exhibition and catalog on artist Brandon Ballengée.

Sheridan Student Receives National Scholarship

Sheridan High School junior John Lenzi, a GEAR UP Wyoming participant, is the first-ever Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar from the Cowboy state.

Second UW Provost Finalist Set for Campus Visit

The second of three finalists for the position of provost/vice president for academic affairs at the University of Wyoming is scheduled to visit campus beginning Sunday.

Fifteen UW Students Honored at Convocation Nursing Awards

Fifteen students in the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing received accolades during the Convocation Nursing Awards May 13. Students in the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs who graduated were honored.

Campus Construction Update for May 22

These are among the construction activities scheduled May 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 23

These are among the activities scheduled May 23-29 at the University of Wyoming:

Startup Investor to be e2e Wyoming Speaker in Laramie June 15

A businesswoman with experience raising money for and investing in startup companies will be the guest speaker at e2e Wyoming’s meeting in Laramie June 15.

National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Offers Opportunities at UW

Kalu Okonkwo is on a career path he never envisioned as a young man.

Public Reception for New UW President May 23 in Casper

Natrona County residents will have an opportunity to meet new University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols during a public reception Monday, May 23, in Casper.

J Shogren Shanghaid Opens UW Summer Programs Concert Series May 25

Americana band J Shogren Shanghai’d opens the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, May 25, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. on Simpson Plaza. The event is free and open to the public.

Hundreds of Weeds Identified in Free Weeds of the West Guide

Pigweed, dogbane and horsetail are among plants featured in the free, downloadable “Weeds of the West,” a guide to more than 350 species found around the home, farm and ranch.

UW Provost Finalists Plan Campus Appearances

Finalists for the position of provost/vice president for academic affairs at the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they are scheduled to give public presentations at UW beginning Friday, May 20.

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When Jacqueline Leonard proposed a program that would introduce gaming and robotics into public school classes to help improve mathematics learning, the University of Wyoming College of Education professor hoped it would be a tool for students to become interested in college careers.

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Who would have guessed that a gaming and robotics program would boost student math scores in some Evanston schools?

UW Trustees Approve Personnel Actions

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved the following personnel items during its meeting Friday, May 13.

UW Author Releases New Book

University of Wyoming faculty member Julianne Couch's most recent book, about small-town culture in the Midwest and Great Plains, has been released by the University of Iowa Press.

UW Trustees Take Action to Move Construction Projects Forward

Work on three major construction projects is expected to begin this summer, following action by the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees.

UW Trustees Elect MacPherson as Board President

Saratoga attorney John MacPherson was elected Friday as president of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees.

New UW President to Visit Powell May 18

New University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols has a full day planned when she visits Powell Wednesday, May 18, to meet with community leaders, Park County legislators, and Northwest College and Powell school district officials.

Cheyenne Woman Receives UW Outreach School Scholarship

Rachel Bennett, of Cheyenne, is the recipient of the University of Wyoming Outreach School’s John Christopher Memorial Scholarship.

Campus Construction Update for May 15

These are among the construction activities scheduled May 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Graduate Student Named Volunteer of the Year

Mandi Mosher, of Casper, is the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award from the University of Wyoming’s Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) office. The award recognizes a student who has exemplified the spirit of volunteerism and service within the UW campus and the Laramie com

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet May 20

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 8 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the BP Collaboration Center in the Energy Innovation Center on the UW campus.

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 16

These are among the activities scheduled May 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

Longtime UW Honors Program Director Receives Trustees Award of Merit

A longtime University of Wyoming English professor, who for years directed UW’s Honors Program, has been recognized with the UW Board of Trustees’ Award of Merit.

UW Trustees Committee Recommends Reduction in Meeting Expenses

The budget committee of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has recommended a reduction in the costs of the board’s meetings of more than 24 percent in the coming year.

UW Religion Today: Disney and the Cultural Translation of Religions

As a father, I have seen lots of Disney films. In fact, the video age has enabled me to see, over my child’s shoulder, LOTS of lots of Disney films. One point I have noticed is that Disney does not shy away from depicting religion, especially in movies set in cultures other than our European-based C

UW Grad Student Receives Counseling Scholarship

The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors Inc., recently awarded a $5,000 2016 NBCC Foundation rural scholarship to University of Wyoming student Carlos Uriel Garcia Santiago, of Laramie.

Public Reception for New UW President May 17 in Worland

Big Horn Basin residents will have an opportunity to meet new University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols during a public reception Tuesday, May 17, at the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center in Worland.

Mills Woman Named UW Edelweiss Fund Scholarship Winner

Amber Donais, of Mills, who is pursuing a master’s degree in social work, hopes that her training will help others.

Lander Student Awarded UW Outreach Scholarship

Heather Britain, of Lander, is among three recipients of the University of Wyoming Outreach School’s 2016 Edelweiss Fund Scholarship.

Casper Woman Receives UW Outreach School Edelweiss Scholarship

Andrea Harrington, of Casper, is among three recipients of the University of Wyoming Outreach School’s 2016 Edelweiss Fund Scholarship.

UW Outreach School Awards Women's Foundation

Students from Riverton and Casper are the recipients of the 2016-17 Wyoming Women’s Foundation-Edelweiss Opportunity Scholarship offered through the University of Wyoming Outreach School.

Business Intelligence and Reporting Software Demonstrations May 17

Following up on demonstrations of cloud solutions for financial and human resources software systems at the University of Wyoming, demonstrations of business intelligence and reporting systems are planned May 17-19.

Women in STEM Conference Expected to Draw More Than 500 to UW

It may have a new moniker, but the intent is the same.

UW Women Researchers Honored in Ceremony

University of Wyoming female faculty members, staff and students were honored for their research at the recent OWN It! Awards.

UW Summer Hours Begin May 16

University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will observe summer hours (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) beginning Monday, May 16, through Friday, Aug. 26. Fall semester classes will begin Monday, Aug. 29.

Rawlins Student Finalist for Top UW Graduate Honor

Jazlynn Hall, of Rawlins, was among seven finalists for the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 15

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 Student Health Service Achieves National Accreditation

The University of Wyoming Student Health Service has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

UW Board of Trustees to Meet May 11

A visit from Gov. Matt Mead, budget discussions and updates on a variety of topics are on the agenda for the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees May 11-13.

Schueler Finalist for UWs Tobin Award

Brian Schueler, of Buffalo, was among seven finalists for the 2016 Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming’s outstanding graduating man.

Harms Finalist for UWs Top Graduating Senior Award

Tanner Harms, from Englewood, Colo., was among seven finalists for the 2016 Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming’s outstanding graduating man.

Final Week to View Kara Walker Exhibition at UW Art Museum

The final day to see works by African-American artist Kara Walker at the University of Wyoming Art Museum is Saturday, May 14.

Campus Construction Update for May 8

These are among the construction activities scheduled May 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

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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