University of Wyoming Calendar for Nov. 12

These are among the activities scheduled Nov. 12-18 at the University of Wyoming:

Monday, Nov. 12-Saturday, Nov. 17 -- International Education Week. Various events are planned throughout the week.

Monday, Nov. 12-Friday, Nov. 16 -- Geography Awareness Week. Various events are planned throughout the week.

Monday, Nov. 12, 3:10 p.m. -- The UW Department of Geology and Geophysics Distinguished Lecturer Series presents Subhashis Mallick, a professor in the department. He will discuss “Reservoir Characterization of the Next Generation” in the S.H. Knight Geology Building, Room 216. A reception will follow in the UW Geological Museum. Free.

Monday, Nov. 12, 4:10 p.m. -- The UW Faculty Senate Speaker Series presents Nicole Lamartine, UW’s director of choral activities. Lamartine will discuss “Buddha and the Breath: An artistic experience inspired by human anatomical exploration” in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. Free.

Monday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. -- UW’s Bel Canto Women’s Chorus and the Symphonic Band will perform in the Performing Arts concert hall. Tickets cost $10 for the public, $7 for senior citizens and $6 for students. Tickets are available at the Performing Arts box office and the Wyoming Union information desk, by calling (307) 766-6666 or going online at www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 12:20 p.m. -- The UW Division of Kinesiology and Health’s Intellectual Community Seminar Series presents Michaela Keener, Carson Keeter and Joshua Loseke, all past or current master’s degree students in the division. Keener will discuss “The Effect of Stirrup Length on Impacts on the Rider”; Keeter will discuss “Lasers and Muscle Physiology”; and Loseke will discuss “The Effects of Myofascial Release on Active Range of Motion and its Implementation to Illicit Motor Learning and Movement Retention.” The talks will take place in the Corbett Building, Room 137. Free.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m. -- The UW Department of History and American Studies presents Rodger McDaniel, a former Wyoming state senator. McDaniel will discuss his latest book, “The Man in the Arena: The Life and Times of U.S. Senator Gale McGee,” in the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center auditorium. A book signing will follow. Free.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. -- Cowgirl basketball vs. University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Arena-Auditorium. Ticket prices vary.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. -- UW Planetarium full-dome movie, “IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.” Tickets cost $3 for students and $4 for non-students, Physical Sciences Building basement. Advance tickets are available in the Physical Sciences Building, Room 204, or by going online at www.uwyo.edu/physics/ and clicking on “Planetarium Schedule.”

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. -- The UW Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series presents a trio featuring flutist Sara Lima da Silveira Costa, violist Glêsse Collet and pianist Theresa Bogard in the Performing Arts recital hall. Free.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. -- UW’s 7220 Entertainment Club Events Committee will host the annual UW Thanksgiving dinner in the Wyoming Union Ballroom. Students can receive one free ticket at the Wyoming Union information desk. Tickets for the public cost $10 per person or are free with a donation of three canned food items.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. -- Cowboy basketball vs. Grambling State University, Arena-Auditorium. Ticket prices vary.

Thursday, Nov. 15, all day -- Cowboy and Cowgirl swimming hosts the Corbett Invite in the Corbett Building. Free.

Thursday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m. -- The UW Student Art League hosts the annual 4x4 Art Auction in the UW Visual Arts main lobby. Free.

Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. -- Cowgirl volleyball vs. University of New Mexico, UniWyo Sports Complex. Ticket prices vary.

Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. -- UW Planetarium show, “Aboriginal Skies: Land of the Lightning People.” Tickets cost $3 for students and $4 for non-students, Physical Sciences Building basement. Advance tickets are available in the Physical Sciences Building, Room 204, or by going online at www.uwyo.edu/physics/ and clicking on “Planetarium Schedule.”

Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. -- The UW Jazz II Ensemble and Singing Statesmen will perform in the Performing Arts concert hall. Tickets cost $10 for the public, $7 for senior citizens and $6 for students. Tickets are available at the Performing Arts box office and the Wyoming Union information desk, by calling (307) 766-6666 or going online at www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Friday, Nov. 16, all day -- Cowboy and Cowgirl swimming hosts the Corbett Invite in the Corbett Building. Free.

Friday, Nov. 16, noon -- The UW Center for Global Studies presents Brandon McElroy, an associate professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics. McElroy will discuss “Quaternary History and Education Opportunities of the Selenga River Delta in Russia” in the Cheney International Center, Room 229. Free.

Friday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m. -- A groundbreaking ceremony for UW’s new Science Initiative facility will take place at the site of the project, located at the corner of Ninth and Lewis Streets on the UW campus.

Friday, Nov. 16, 4-5:30 p.m. -- The UW Alumni Association will host a Kickoff Friday event at the Alumni Center in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. The event will include light appetizers and a cash bar.

Friday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m. -- A reception for Marin Dey and Jordan Sauer, UW student artists, will be in the Visual Arts Building, THIS and THAT galleries. Free.

Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. -- UW Planetarium show, “Aboriginal Skies: Land of the Lightning People.” The STAR Observatory on the rooftop of the Physical Sciences Building will be open from 8-10 p.m. Tickets cost $3 for students and $4 for non-students, Physical Sciences Building basement. Advance tickets are available in the Physical Sciences Building, Room 204, or by going online at www.uwyo.edu/physics/ and clicking on “Planetarium Schedule.”

Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. -- Cowboy basketball vs. Niagara University, Arena-Auditorium. Ticket prices vary.

Saturday, Nov. 17, all day -- Cowboy and Cowgirl swimming hosts the Corbett Invite in the Corbett Building. Free.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m. -- Cowboy football vs. Air Force, War Memorial Stadium. Ticket prices vary.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. -- Cowgirl volleyball vs. University of Nevada-Las Vegas, UniWyo Sports Complex. Ticket prices vary.

Sunday, Nov. 18, 1 p.m. -- UW’s Exercise is Medicine presents “Walk with a Doc” in War Memorial Fieldhouse. Free.

Sunday, Nov. 18, 1 p.m. -- Cowboy wrestling vs. University of Nebraska, War Memorial Fieldhouse. Ticket prices vary.