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January 31, 2017 — Campbell County residents have the opportunity to be college students once again -- minus the tests, stress and homework -- with three professors from the University of Wyoming and Gillette College lecturing during UW’s popular Saturday U program Thursday, Feb. 9.

January 31, 2017 — Being selected to carry the U.S. flag in the opening ceremonies at the Universiade World University Games (WUG) this week in Almaty, Kazakhstan, was big for Casper’s Elise Sulser. She turned that honor into a personal best on the Nordic ski trails later in the day.

January 31, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Trustees Education Initiative (TEI) invites Wyomingites to participate in a series of town-hall meetings to gather stakeholder perspectives on the UW College of Education and its educator preparation programs in service of Wyoming’s preschool through high school students.

January 31, 2017 — The University of Wyoming’s Manufacturing-Works was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that will help support Wyoming businesses.

January 30, 2017 — A new department called Material Services has been created within University of Wyoming Operations (formerly Physical Plant).

January 30, 2017 — Despite losing employees in the department and having to pick up additional duties, Andrea Hastings-Arrollo has managed to serve the Department of Economics and Finance fully. Her continued dedication is among the attributes that have earned her the University of Wyoming Staff Employee of the Third Quarter award.

January 30, 2017 — Whether you need an economist to speak about energy trends occurring in Wyoming or a zoologist to discuss some of the state’s critters, the University of Wyoming has faculty experts in these and many other fields available.

January 30, 2017 — University of Wyoming employees are invited to self-identify as members of federally recognized populations.

January 30, 2017 — The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) launched operations this month of one of the world’s most powerful and energy-efficient supercomputers, providing the nation with a major new tool to advance understanding of the atmospheric and related earth system sciences.

January 30, 2017 — The schedule has been set for the University of Wyoming’s major spring 2017 commencement activities, including a few changes from recent years.

January 30, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Staff Senate seeks nominations for the awards to be presented during its 2017 Staff Recognition Day.

January 30, 2017 — Nominations are being accepted now for the University of Wyoming’s Student Employee of the Year. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 17.

January 27, 2017 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Jan. 29-Feb. 4 at the University of Wyoming:

January 27, 2017 — Four films with prestigious nominations for this season’s Academy Awards, including Best Picture nods, will be shown during the African American and Diaspora Studies spring film series at the University of Wyoming.

January 27, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum’s Ann Simpson Artmobile, sponsored by Union Wireless, will visit Black Butte High School in Rock Springs with the exhibition “Surrealism: Visions of the Mind” Feb. 14-17.

January 27, 2017 — Democracy from a global perspective is the focus of the first University of Wyoming Center for Global Studies-Senator Malcolm Wallop Conversations on Democracy program Saturday, Feb. 4, in Sheridan.

January 27, 2017 — The University of Wyoming’s society for leaders, National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS), is January’s featured recognized student organization (RSO), selected by the Campus Activities Center staff.

January 27, 2017 — A series of free internet programs focusing on geriatric health care will continue to be offered through Tuesday, March 7, at the University of Wyoming.

January 27, 2017 — 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.

January 26, 2017 — Mention the name Easter Island, and images of giant stone statues with oversized heads may come to mind. These monumental figures account for one of the many mysteries surrounding the remote island in the Pacific Ocean and its earliest inhabitants.

January 26, 2017 — These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 30-Feb. 5 at the University of Wyoming:

January 26, 2017 — Dark matter, exoplanets and even a little nod to love spice up February’s schedule at the Harry C. Vaughan University of Wyoming Planetarium.

January 25, 2017 — New York-based Escher String Quartet’s “finely honed technique” ensemble is scheduled to open the University of Wyoming Cultural Programs spring schedule Friday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

January 25, 2017 — A variety of activities are planned for a “Welcome Back Game Night” for University of Wyoming students Saturday, Jan. 28, at 9 p.m. in the Wyoming Union.

January 25, 2017 — Native American hip-hop artist Frank Waln will perform next week as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue (MLK DOD) at the University of Wyoming.

January 25, 2017 — The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2016 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

January 25, 2017 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2016 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

January 25, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Lifesavers Coalition recently received a $2,000 gift to help with suicide prevention efforts.

January 25, 2017 — University of Wyoming Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program students will have the opportunity to meet business executives this spring semester and receive real-world learning experiences.

January 25, 2017 — For years, ecological restoration has been seen as a key tool for building back biodiversity and resilience in ecosystems that have been disturbed.

January 24, 2017 — The positive body image photography exhibition “When Do We Start Judging” is on display through Thursday, Feb. 9, in the University of Wyoming Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union. A reception is planned Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m.

January 24, 2017 — The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2016 fall semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

January 24, 2017 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2016 fall semester academic Dean's and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

January 24, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Family Saturday Workshop” Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m.-noon.

January 23, 2017 — Tara Evans, who has been serving as the University of Wyoming’s interim general counsel since August, has been named UW’s chief legal counsel effective Feb. 1.

January 23, 2017 — Volunteer judges are being sought to help judge student projects for the 2017 Wyoming State Science Fair March 5-7 at the University of Wyoming.

January 23, 2017 — Nominations are now being accepted for the Tobin Memorial Award for the University of Wyoming’s outstanding graduating male and the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award for the outstanding graduating female.

January 23, 2017 — University of Wyoming communications and marketing specialists received 14 awards during the Jan. 19-21 Wyoming Press Association (WPA) associates’ group annual contest.

January 20, 2017 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Jan. 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

January 20, 2017 — The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) -- a business development program of the University of Wyoming -- will continue to build upon the successes of its Casper Start-Up Challenge with a second year of the $50,000 seed fund.

January 20, 2017 — 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.

January 19, 2017 — For the 15th year, Wyoming’s business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend the GRO-Biz Conference and Idea Expo Feb. 22-23 at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper.

January 19, 2017 — A free trivia night for University of Wyoming students is scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

January 19, 2017 — These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 23-29 at the University of Wyoming:

January 19, 2017 — The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2016 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

January 19, 2017 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2016 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

January 18, 2017 — University of Wyoming students will have an opportunity to learn about the different clubs and organizations that are available to them Thursday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Wyoming Union breezeway.

January 18, 2017 — University of Wyoming Nordic ski club team members and coaches are part of the USA team that will compete at the Universiade World University Games (WUG) Jan. 29-Feb. 8 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

January 18, 2017 — Donald Trump was the resounding choice of white Christians who identified themselves as evangelical or as born again.

January 18, 2017 — Student volunteers are being sought for various committees that bring quality entertainment to University of Wyoming students throughout the semester.

January 17, 2017 — Nominations for the Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award for University of Wyoming faculty will be accepted through Thursday, Feb. 16.

January 17, 2017 — Nominations for the Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award for University of Wyoming faculty will be accepted through Thursday, Feb. 16.

January 17, 2017 — A dialogue and listening session has been scheduled for staff members and students at the University of Wyoming’s branch campus in Casper to provide input for the university’s strategic plan.

January 17, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Outdoor Program will offer more than 40 different trips, clinics and programs this spring. Sign-ups begin Monday, Jan. 23, at 9 a.m.

January 17, 2017 — Four University of Wyoming students were recognized at the Laramie City Council meeting Dec. 6 for their contributions to achieving a Bicycle Friendly Community designation for the city.

January 17, 2017 — Bill Gern, the University of Wyoming’s vice president for research and economic development, has been appointed to the Advisory Council for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).

January 17, 2017 — A new and improved WyoCloud website is now live, allowing University of Wyoming employees to learn more about UW’s new cloud-based finance, administrative, research support and reporting system.

January 13, 2017 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Jan. 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

January 13, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Evening Conversations with Curators” Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

January 13, 2017 — A University of Wyoming student and member of the Wyoming Research Scholars Program (WRSP) was recognized by Gov. Matt Mead during his State of the State address Wednesday.

January 13, 2017 — The University of Wyoming, with the use of its King Air research aircraft, is heading a cloud-seeding project -- funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) -- in southwestern Idaho that began last week.

January 13, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on an array of issues during its regular January meeting Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 18-20.

January 13, 2017 — 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.

January 12, 2017 — Recognizing his efforts to boost small business development in Wyoming for more than two decades, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has given one of its highest honors to University of Wyoming Vice President for Research and Economic Development Bill Gern.

January 12, 2017 — These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

January 11, 2017 — Taking the easy path through her education wasn’t ever an option for Kim Westbrook.

January 11, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will feature the 42nd annual Juried UW Student Exhibition and the UW Art Department Faculty Exhibition during a free reception to celebrate all new exhibitions for the spring semester. The opening reception is set Friday, Feb. 10, from 6-8 p.m., with the student award ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m.

January 11, 2017 — Volunteers are being sought by University of Wyoming scientists to participate in research of elder financial abuse in Wyoming.

January 11, 2017 — Google now processes more than 40,000 search queries every second. That amounts to more than 3.5 billion requests per day. In these difficult economic times, getting your business noticed on social media and other digital marketing venues is more important than ever.

January 10, 2017 — Speakers, a Native American hip-hop artist, coffee talks, and the annual march and supper highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue (MLK DOD) Jan. 30-Feb. 4 at the University of Wyoming.

January 10, 2017 — Keith Hall, a certified public accountant and tax expert, will assist Wyoming self-employed businesses in getting the tax help they need.

January 10, 2017 — Two days of workshops ranging from livestock and land resource management to worker protection standards are Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 25-26, in Evanston.

January 9, 2017 — A second dialogue and listening session has been scheduled for University of Wyoming staff members to provide input for the university’s strategic plan.

January 9, 2017 — The University of Wyoming has produced a new video that highlights UW’s Top-Tier Science Initiative.

January 9, 2017 — Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Wyoming Equality Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 17.

January 9, 2017 — Wyoming law requires that the design of license plates change every eight years, and new plates are being issued during calendar year 2017. All UW plated vehicles need to have the new plates displayed by March 31, 2017, which is the date that has been specified for UW government-exempt license plates.

January 9, 2017 — Twenty species of tropical birds in Panama are affected -- in terms of survival, recruitment and, ultimately, population growth -- depending on the amount and timing of rainfall the tropical area receives. And long-term climate change may well have an adverse impact on many of these bird species in the next 50 years, according to a University of Wyoming researcher involved with the study.

January 6, 2017 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Jan. 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

January 6, 2017 — University of Wyoming students who were named qualifiers in the recent Fisher Innovation Challenge (FIC) will share their new companies at the next e2e Wyoming meeting in Laramie.

January 6, 2017 — The University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing recently honored four community partners.

January 6, 2017 — 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.

January 5, 2017 — Humans likely established permanent settlements on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau between 13,000-7,400 years ago, according to new research published today in the journal Science.

January 5, 2017 — These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 9-15 at the University of Wyoming:

January 5, 2017 — A man accused of breaking into college residence halls in New Jersey and groping young women as they slept has been linked through DNA evidence to an incident at the University of Wyoming last May.

January 4, 2017 — Selling globally is important and can help a company grow its business.

January 4, 2017 — Before the Christmas season is completely forgotten, it should consider one of Christianity’s most familiar images, the Star of Bethlehem. Described in Matthew 2:9-11 as leading the wise men to the infant Jesus’ house, it has seized the Christian imagination and returns every December in Christmas-season worship. It often appears in art, whether in classical paintings, Christmas cards or children’s Sunday School drawings.

January 3, 2017 — Outstanding staff and faculty members in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources were honored during the college’s annual Employee Recognition Program in December.

January 3, 2017 — In an effort to streamline the newly consolidated University of Wyoming Operations, a number of improvements have been made to the organization’s structure.

January 3, 2017 — Ranchers have known prairie dogs can reduce rangeland forage by as much as half, but prairie dogs may significantly increase the quality of forage that regrows, according to research by a University of Wyoming master’s degree student.