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September 30, 2016 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Oct. 2-8 at the University of Wyoming:

September 29, 2016 — A keynote address and panel discussion focused on the challenges facing the energy sector is the University of Wyoming “Earth, Wind and Water” topic Wednesday, Oct. 12, and is part of a three-day set of energy transition-focused activities on campus.

September 29, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Cultural Programs second program of the fall semester is the Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) performing at the new Laramie High School auditorium Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

September 29, 2016 — Three skiing and snowboarding films are part of the Gnarly Film Festival coming to the University of Wyoming Sunday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 7. UW’s student-led group, 7220 Entertainment, hosts the film festival, which is free and open to the public.

September 29, 2016 — These are among the activities scheduled Oct. 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

September 29, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum has acquired five major paintings and 20 strappo prints by nationally renowned artist Harold Garde.

September 29, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present a free public concert celebrating German and American culture, in conjunction with German Campus Week activities occurring at colleges and universities across the United States.

September 29, 2016 — Seven University of Wyoming College of Education graduates are the recipients of the Lola B. Newcomb Beginning Teacher Support Grant.

September 29, 2016 — The eighth annual e-Volution conference for educators to share “best practice” examples of innovative teaching is Monday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University of Wyoming.

September 29, 2016 — With a brisk chill in the air, leaves changing color and nights getting longer, it’s time to start bundling up before stepping outside to stargaze in Laramie. A number of programs at the Harry C. Vaughan University of Wyoming Planetarium during October focus on the clear autumn night skies. One program even has a Halloween theme.

September 29, 2016 — A massive wildfire in Idaho was studied from a new vantage point thanks to the University of Wyoming’s research aircraft.

September 28, 2016 — Officials from the University of Wyoming and elected officials from the state will break ground Friday, Oct. 7, for a new engineering facility that allows for innovative solutions and collaboration among students and faculty.

September 28, 2016 — Two University of Wyoming graduate students earned a trip to the International Supercomputing Conference in November by virtue of winning the poster contest at the recent Rocky Mountain Advanced Computing Consortium (RMACC) High Performance Computing (HPC) Symposium.

September 28, 2016 — The exchange between Jesus and Pontius Pilate contains one of the most famous questions of history. When the Jerusalem priests brought Jesus to Pilate, the first question Pilate asked was, “Are you the King of the Jews?” (Luke 23). All four New Testament gospels have him ask the question in these exact words, and three of them present Jesus as replying, “You say so.”

September 28, 2016 — A published guide to security at the University of Wyoming is now available for inspection.

September 28, 2016 — The University of Wyoming will kick off Homecoming week by hosting the fourth annual The Big Event service day to the community Saturday, Oct. 1. The event is free and open to the public.

September 28, 2016 — Like many high school students, Wolf Star Duran spent part of her summer working. But, unlike most of her peers, she conducted a research project and learned about college life through a summer program at the University of Wyoming.

September 28, 2016 — Panel discussions, remarks by Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead and Secretary of State Ed Murray, and a performance by Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band highlight the first Wyoming Youth Voter Summit Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the University of Wyoming.

September 27, 2016 — The Student Health Service will not provide flu shot clinics for University of Wyoming faculty and staff this fall. Flu shots are available only for eligible students, according to Joanne Steane, UW Student Health Service director.

September 27, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Lunchtime Conversations with Curators” Wednesday, Oct. 5, from noon-12:30 p.m.

September 27, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Department of Chemical Engineering will host an informational webinar Friday, Oct. 7, from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

September 27, 2016 — The University of Wyoming recently joined a select list that includes only six other universities.

September 27, 2016 — The University of Wyoming’s popular free one-day college education program, Saturday U, returns to Jackson Saturday, Oct. 8, for a discussion on three different topics from a trio of professors.

September 27, 2016 — The remake of the popular 1984 film classic “Ghostbusters” will be shown Friday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Family Room. The event, sponsored by 7220 Entertainment, is free and open to the public.

September 26, 2016 — The University of Wyoming’s Copy and Print Center is sponsoring a contest for a free personalized banner of the winner’s choice. The winner will be announced Monday, Oct. 3, the beginning of homecoming week.

September 26, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Pride Committee is looking for volunteers to don their brown and gold, and walk with UW’s parade contingent and the president’s vehicle during the Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 8.

September 26, 2016 — The University of Wyoming’s 2016 United Way campaign will begin Monday, Oct. 3, with a campus campaign kickoff from 11 a.m.-noon in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

September 26, 2016 — University of Wyoming Athletics is sponsoring Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days with special ticket pricing, including the Homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 8, against Air Force.

September 26, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music presents “Mad Dances and Beyond: Contemporary Music for Saxophone and Piano” Friday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The event is free and open to the public.

September 26, 2016 — Brad Watson, University of Wyoming Creative Writing Program associate professor, is a nominee for the prestigious National Book Award.

September 26, 2016 — When the season started, University of Wyoming Rodeo Coach George Howard said he had at least a dozen good team members in goat tying. The problem: He can only select four Cowgirls each week to make up a team; others can compete as individuals.

September 26, 2016 — Artwork from University of Wyoming student Hannah Hughes is on display through Thursday, Oct. 6, in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

September 23, 2016 — Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) is being recognized at the University of Wyoming as the Campus Activities Center’s featured recognized student organization (RSO) for September.

September 23, 2016 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 25-Oct. 1 at the University of Wyoming:

September 23, 2016 — University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols today (Friday) announced the members of UW’s Strategic Planning Leadership Council, which will lead the process to create a five-year strategic plan for the university.

September 23, 2016 — The University of Wyoming has adjusted the timeline for implementing potential changes stemming from a preliminary review of close to 60 relatively low-enrollment academic programs.

September 23, 2016 — The deadline to buy tickets or tables for the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s 23rd annual gala fundraiser is Monday, Oct. 10. Tickets for “The After Party” are available through Saturday, Oct. 1.

September 23, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Family Saturday Workshop” Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m.-noon.

September 23, 2016 — “An Old Fashioned Band Concert” Thursday, Sept. 29, begins the fall season for the University of Wyoming Wind Symphony, the university’s premier concert band, featuring the best wind and percussion musicians from across campus.

September 22, 2016 — Comedian Sara Schaefer will perform at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. in the lower level of the Wyoming Union. The event is free and open to the public.

September 22, 2016 — Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump square off in their first televised debate, and the University of Wyoming and Laramie community can view the event on campus Monday, Sept. 26, followed by a panel discussion.

September 22, 2016 — Foreign and domestic affairs, and student safety while studying abroad will be topics on the University of Wyoming news and information program “Wyoming Signatures” Sunday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. on Wyoming Public Television.

September 22, 2016 — Disabled military veterans across Wyoming will gain access to more sports activities as a result of a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

September 22, 2016 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 26-Oct. 2 at the University of Wyoming:

September 22, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Student Health Service again will offer seasonal flu shots for students this fall.

September 21, 2016 — During the fire season, agencies such as the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management contract with businesses for products and services, including hauling equipment, vehicles and food service.

September 21, 2016 — Nominations for 2017 University of Wyoming honorary degrees are due to the President's Office by Tuesday, Nov. 1.

September 21, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance will open the season with William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors.” The production runs Sept. 27-Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Thrust Theatre.

September 21, 2016 — A Wyoming technology startup company at the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) has hired its first president.

September 20, 2016 — Backpacker magazine has ranked the University of Wyoming No. 3 in a list of the nation’s best colleges for hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts.

September 20, 2016 — Since early 2000, the University of Wyoming and Shanghai Normal University (SHNU), a leading university in the People’s Republic of China, have had a close student affairs and academic working relationship.

September 20, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum’s Ann Simpson Artmobile, sponsored by Tronox, will host the exhibition “Surrealism: Visions of the Mind” during two community nights, Oct. 11 and Oct. 13, at Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) campus locations.

September 20, 2016 — After initiating academic degree program reviews in March, the University of Wyoming is considering elimination of six low-enrollment bachelor’s degrees, eight master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, under recommendations released Monday by UW’s Office of Academic Affairs.

September 20, 2016 — During the past 12 years, NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope and Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) satellite observatory have captured sweeping new views of the Milky Way galaxy. However, scientists need assistance from the public to make sense of this new deluge of data.

September 20, 2016 — National GEAR UP Week activities will be organized this week to note the continuing success of the program across the state.

September 19, 2016 — Laramie student Arundathai Nair is among 300 semifinalists selected from 2,343 applicants nationwide in the national Broadcom Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) competition.

September 19, 2016 — Five University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences faculty members recently were honored for their professional achievements at the 99th Wyoming Pharmacy Association (WPhA) Annual Convention.

September 19, 2016 — A trio of roughstock event participants helped boost the University of Wyoming men’s team to a third-place finish at the opening fall Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) rodeo last weekend at Chadron State College (CSC).

September 19, 2016 — University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols will announce the members of UW’s Strategic Planning Leadership Council Friday, Sept. 23, during the kickoff event for the process to create a five-year strategic plan for the university.

September 19, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved the following appointments during its meeting Friday, Sept. 16:

September 16, 2016 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 18-24 at the University of Wyoming:

September 16, 2016 — Casual conversation three years ago between University of Wyoming veterinary sciences and molecular biology researchers resulted in findings that show for the first time mice engineered to have the human genetic disorder Huntington’s disease have an altered immune response to a common infection.

September 16, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its commitment to UW’s Top-Tier Science Initiative, including construction of a new science facility on campus.

September 16, 2016 — 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.

September 15, 2016 — A funk band, The Motet, will perform at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. in the lower level of the Wyoming Union. The event is free and open to the public.

September 15, 2016 — With the 2016 presidential election on the national forefront, the University of Wyoming debate team is scheduling presidential debate watch parties followed by panel discussions to raise awareness on campus.

September 15, 2016 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 19-25 at the University of Wyoming:

September 15, 2016 — Suzaan Boettger will discuss “Affective Environmentalism in Contemporary Sculpture & Photography” Friday, Sept. 23, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 111 of the University of Wyoming Visual Arts Building.

September 15, 2016 — Barbara Jean “BJ” Bender, originally from Lake Forest, Calif., has long been interested in agriculture and ranching.

September 14, 2016 — It has been a few years since University of Wyoming rodeo Coach George Howard has seen this much potential depth for both his men’s and women’s teams.

September 14, 2016 — Bonnie Pitblado will discuss “The Role of the Rocky Mountains in the Peopling of the Americas” as part of the 18th annual Frison Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology/Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Lecture at the University of Wyoming.

September 14, 2016 — Today’s economy is rapidly changing. A Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar will provide some answers as to how businesses can better understand how today’s economy has changed; how these changes have affected customers and employees; and how this combination of events impacts businesses.

September 14, 2016 — Attorney and former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission member Suedeen Kelly is the keynote speaker for the 2016 Landscape Discussion on Energy Law and Policy in the Rockies Conference at the University of Wyoming Friday, Oct. 14.

September 14, 2016 — The three religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam readily fit the definition of monotheism, which is to worship one god while denying the existence of other gods. But, the relationship of the three religions is closer than that: They claim to worship the same god. While Judaism gave that god a name, “Yahweh,” both Christianity and Islam simply refer to him as “God” -- in Arabic, Islam’s founding language, “Allah” means “The God.”

September 13, 2016 — A night of glow-in-the-dark activities is part of the University of Wyoming 7220 Entertainment’s Glow Fest Friday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom. The event is free to UW students.

September 13, 2016 — Composer Libby Larsen will work with University of Wyoming faculty and students later this month, and will discuss her career in a public event as part of the UW Department of Music’s Eminent Artists program.

September 13, 2016 — The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will recognize its annual award recipients Saturday, Sept. 17, during Ag Appreciation Weekend in Laramie.

September 13, 2016 — Twenty-two new and returning University of Wyoming students have been named to the 2016-17 class of student researchers in the Wyoming Research Scholars Program (WRSP).

September 12, 2016 — The annual barbecue to raise money for student organizations in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is Saturday, Sept. 17, during Ag Appreciation Weekend at UW.

September 12, 2016 — A subcommittee of the University of Wyoming’s Financial Crisis Advisory Committee and UW Staff Senate invite UW staff members to attend upcoming listening sessions.

September 12, 2016 — Former University of Wyoming football coach Paul Roach and his wife, Marge, are this year’s grand marshals for UW’s Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 8.

September 12, 2016 — University of Wyoming alumnus Carl Hart returns to campus as the keynote speaker for the annual UW College of Arts and Sciences Keith and Thyra Thomson Honors Convocation Friday, Sept. 16.

September 12, 2016 — The Cap and Gown chapter of Mortar Board at the University of Wyoming was among 34 collegiate chapters honored with the Silver Torch Award at the recent 2016 Mortar Board National Conference in Indianapolis, Ind.

September 12, 2016 — A University of Wyoming staff member was part of a research team that conducted the largest national research study about the perceptions of nonprofit board chairs.

September 9, 2016 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 11-17 at the University of Wyoming:

September 9, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Student Health Service is offering free sexually transmitted disease (chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV) testing for UW students Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Wyoming Union center Ballroom. Free pizza will be available to students.

September 9, 2016 — Creating comprehensive, embedded learning that ensures students in Wyoming’s K-12 schools understand energy’s history and economic impact is the ultimate goal for a new collaboration between the University of Wyoming College of Education and the UW School of Energy Resources.

September 9, 2016 — Kent Noble, the Bill Daniels Chair of Business Ethics at the University of Wyoming College of Business, is presenting at two conferences to promote ethics in the workplace and principles of the Daniels Fund.

September 9, 2016 — Updates on enrollment, budget issues, strategic planning and construction are among the issues slated to come before the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees during its regular meeting Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 14-16.

September 9, 2016 — 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.

September 8, 2016 — Paula Poundstone brings her brand of stand-up comedy to the opening University of Wyoming Cultural Programs fall lineup Friday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

September 8, 2016 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 12-18 at the University of Wyoming:

September 8, 2016 — The University of Wyoming will launch the process to create a five-year strategic plan with a kickoff event Friday, Sept. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

September 8, 2016 — Four University of Wyoming alumni will be honored for their professional achievements during this year’s UW Homecoming Oct. 1-8.

September 8, 2016 — Artist and biologist Brandon Ballengée’s temporary public artwork, “Love Motel for Insects: Laramie Depot Park Variation,” will be on view through Saturday, Sept. 17, at Laramie’s Depot Park.

September 7, 2016 — Despite the downturn in the petroleum industry the past two years, companies “loyal” to the annual Rocky Mountain Rendezvous, hosted by the University of Wyoming, still plan to attend seeking the high-quality students pursuing possible employment.

September 7, 2016 — A representative of a national effort aimed at encouraging civic responsibility among young people will make his official visit to Wyoming Thursday, Sept. 8, at the University of Wyoming.

September 7, 2016 — Artwork from University of Wyoming student Robert Bryans will be on display through Thursday, Sept. 15, in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

September 6, 2016 — An innovative mix of music, readings, dance and visual art will be featured in the University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series program Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The production is free and open to the public.

September 6, 2016 — Nashville artist Adrienne Outlaw will present a visiting artist lecture Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Visual Arts Gallery. The event is free and open to the public.

September 6, 2016 — University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols has been named a distinguished alumna of South Dakota State University (SDSU).

September 6, 2016 — University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols will provide updates on key issues and initiatives, and outline future plans, during the UW Fall Convocation Thursday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom.

September 6, 2016 — All University of Wyoming employees (full-time, part-time, benefited, non-benefited, faculty, staff, hourly, work-study and graduate assistants) are responsible for responding to and reporting sexual misconduct.

September 6, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Family Saturday Workshop” Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-noon.

September 6, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Extension specialist responsible for pesticide safety training has received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA).

September 2, 2016 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 4-10 at the University of Wyoming:

September 2, 2016 — Peter Wittig, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, will give a free public presentation on the trans-Atlantic partnership Thursday, Sept. 15, at the University of Wyoming.

September 2, 2016 — Tickets are available for Adam DeVine’s comedy show Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

September 2, 2016 — Thirteen University of Wyoming at Casper (UW-Casper) students recently were inducted into the social work program.

September 2, 2016 — Chronic wasting disease has caused significant declines in east-central Wyoming white-tailed deer populations, according to new research published this week by University of Wyoming scientists.

September 2, 2016 — A 100-year-old University of Wyoming building has received a makeover in time for the fall semester.

September 2, 2016 — 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.

September 1, 2016 — National Geographic and University of Wyoming writer-in-residence Mark Jenkins, from Laramie, will discuss his North Face team’s attempt to climb Burma’s highest peak during free public presentations scheduled Sept. 19-30 in six Wyoming communities.

September 1, 2016 — These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 5-11 at the University of Wyoming:

September 1, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host its inaugural “Wyoming Rocks! The After Party” following the 23rd annual gala fundraiser, “Wyoming Rocks! Celebrating Wyoming Resources & Wonders,” Saturday, Oct. 22. “The After Party” will take place from 10 p.m.-midnight at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

September 1, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series continues with a trumpet and piano concert Sunday, Sept. 4, at 3 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

September 1, 2016 — A panel discussion focused on water challenges is the program of the University of Wyoming Earth, Wind and Water series Tuesday, Sept. 13.