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October 2021 UW News

Native American Heritage Month Opens With Documentary Screening Nov. 4 at UW

As part of National Native American Heritage Month, the documentary “Home From School: The Children of Carlisle” will be screened at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

UWs Shogren Among Academics Who Support Elimination of Subsidies for Fisheries

A University of Wyoming professor has pledged his support against subsidies for fisheries that he and hundreds of other university faculty and scientists say lead to overfishing worldwide.

UW Percussion Ensemble to Perform Nov. 1

The University of Wyoming Department of Music Spotlight Series will present the UW Percussion Ensemble’s fall concert Monday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Theatre and Dance to Present A Midsummer Nights Dream and Invited Works Nov. 3

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance season continues with an evening of dance featuring an original adaptation of Shakespeare’s fantastical comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as well as a historical dance reconstruction and two new works.

Gift to UW Supports Mule Deer Research

A $250,000 gift from the Muley Fanatic Foundation to the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming will support sound science that advances the conservation of mule deer while supporting the growth and development of future leaders in wildlife science.

UW Jazz Ensemble, Combos to Perform Oct. 28

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Jazz Studies program will present the Jazz Ensemble II and Jazz Combos fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Art Museum Halloween Party Oct. 29

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host a Halloween party from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. The event is free and open to the public.

Open House for Wyoming Conservation Corps Nov. 5 at UW

The Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC) program is returning under the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.

UW Homecoming Parade Winners Announced

October 25, 2021 An entry from Sigma Nu and Alpha Phi was named the overall winner in the University of Wyoming Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 23.

UWs IMPACT 307 Hosts Lunch, Learn Series Webinar Oct. 27

IMPACT 307, a University of Wyoming program, will host “Researching Your Customers and Competitors,” a new “Lunch and Learn” series webinar, Wednesday, Oct. 27, from noon-1 p.m.

Duo Pragma to Perform in UW Faculty Recital Series Oct. 23

The University of Wyoming Department of Music Faculty Recital Series continues with music from Duo Pragma at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The program is free and open to the public.

Colorado Chamber Players Concert Tonight at UW

The Colorado Chamber Players (CCP) will perform a free public concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday, Oct. 22) in the University of Wyoming’s Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.

UW Fuel Island to Be Offline Monday for Software Upgrade

University of Wyoming Transportation Services is in the final stages of a software upgrade to the UW fuel island. To finalize the upgrades to the fueling site, the fuel island will have to be taken offline for several hours Monday, Oct. 25.

Western Wildlife Agencies Honor UWs Monteith for Mule Deer Research

A University of Wyoming scientist whose research has provided new and extensive insights into one of the West’s iconic wildlife species has been honored by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA).

College Basketball Analytics Expert Ken Pomeroy to Speak at UW Oct. 22

College basketball’s foremost analytics expert, whose work is used to help determine which teams will advance in postseason play -- most notably the NCAA Championships -- will speak Friday, Oct. 22, at the University of Wyoming.

3D Digital Triceratops Exhibit Featured at UWs American Heritage Center

The University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) is breathing new life into an old cinema dinosaur.

UW Art History Professor Publishes Book on Photographer Who Focused on Women Suffragists

University of Wyoming Professor Colleen Denney has written a book focusing on Lena Connell, who photographed the leading women of the women’s suffrage movement during the reign of British rulers King Edward VII and George V.

UW Kickoff Friday, Concluding The World Needs More Cowboys Event Nov. 5

Cowboy football fans and other University of Wyoming supporters are invited to a combined Kickoff Friday and “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Friday, Nov. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

UW Graduate Students Receive Biodiversity Institute Research Grants

Nine graduate students studying biodiversity at the University of Wyoming received nearly $200,000 in grants from UW’s Biodiversity Institute (BI).

UW Photojournalist Student to Present WILD: For the Love of Places Untamed Oct. 22

Colt Duncan, the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s Larsh Bristol Photojournalism Fellowship, will present some of his work at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, in Room 506 of Coe Library.

Safe Treat Oct. 28 at UW

The popular community-wide Safe Treat for children returns to the University of Wyoming from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28.

Vaccination Clinics Before Upcoming UW Football Games

Fans attending the next two University of Wyoming home football games have the opportunity to be vaccinated for COVID-19 during pregame festivities.

Graduates of UWs WWAMI Program Begin Practicing in Cowboy State

For nearly 25 years, newly graduated physicians from the Wyoming-WWAMI Medical Education Program at the University of Wyoming have focused on setting up in-state practices to bring their medical specialties to rural and underserved communities.

Fifth Bike to UW Day Planned Oct. 20

The fifth Bike to UW Day will take place Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Simpson Plaza.

UW Giving Day Oct. 20

This year, alumni and friends of the University of Wyoming will celebrate Homecoming in a completely new way by supporting the programs they love on UW Giving Day beginning at noon Wednesday, Oct. 20, through noon Thursday, Oct. 21.

UW Makes, Plans for Administrative Changes

Several administrative changes and searches are underway or in planning at the University of Wyoming.

UW Theatre and Dance Opens Season With Las Pajaritas Oct. 22

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance opens the in-person fall season with a dramatic staged reading of “Las Pajaritas” Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22-23.

Regional High School Marching Bands Compete at UW

Schools from Windsor, Colo., Casper and Rapid City, S.D., were the top place winners at a high school marching band invitational at the University of Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium Saturday, Oct. 9.

Portraits of Women in Motion Concert Oct. 21 at UW

he University of Wyoming Department of Music will present a live performance of jazz music from “Momentum: Portraits of Women in Motion, Ellen Rowe Octet” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Grand Opening for ‘U-Dub Hub’ Oct. 22 at UW

The University of Wyoming Student Success and Graduation Hub has found a new home on the UW campus.

UW, LCCC Announce Third Year of Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad

The University of Wyoming’s IMPACT 307 business incubator program, in coordination with Laramie County Community College (LCCC) and other local partners, launched the 2022 Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad (SEWYIL), a regional startup challenge for residents in Albany and Laramie counties.

UW Lecture to Examine Negro Question and Hamitic Curse Oct. 18

The University of Wyoming’s Black Studies Center (UWBSC) will host Farrad Muhammad, an independent scholar, as part of its Let Freedom Ring Lecture Series Monday, Oct. 18.

UW Wellness Center Receives Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention

The University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center has received the Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention from Vector Solutions.

UWs Wyoming Oil and Gas Fair Webinar to Focus on Ambient Seismic Imaging

Jeffrey Eppink will speak about ambient seismic imaging (ASI) during a webinar Thursday, Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m.

UW Center on Aging Offering Online Workshop

The Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming is offering a free online workshop for individuals with chronic conditions and their caregivers.

UW President, Professor Featured in Wyoming Stargazing Podcast Oct. 19

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel, his partner, Professor Gabrielle Allen, and a theoretical physicist colleague will be guests on a YouTube and Twitch podcast to discuss current and future applications of Albert Einstein’s famous theory.

Sheridan Start-Up Challenge Announces Six Finalists

IMPACT 307, Sheridan’s business incubator, has announced six finalists for the 2021 Sheridan Start-Up Challenge entrepreneur competition.

Board of Trustees Extends UW Mask Policy

Masks will continue to be required inside most University of Wyoming buildings where 6-foot social distancing isn’t possible, following action by the UW Board of Trustees.

UW Provost Submits Recommendations for Academic Restructuring

Following extensive review and input from internal and external stakeholders, University of Wyoming Provost and Executive Vice President Kevin Carman has submitted recommendations to reconfigure many of UW’s academic programs, including eliminating some degree programs.

Wyoming Artist Dave Paulley Featured in AHCs Renovated Galleries at UW

After a yearlong renovation project, the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center’s (AHC) loggia and galleries are now open to the public with an exhibition of paintings by Osage-born artist Dave Paulley.

Formosa Duo to Perform Oct. 16 at UW

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series continues with a performance from Formosa Duo at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Researchers Create Earthquake System Model With Better Detection Capabilities

Two University of Wyoming researchers developed a machine learning model that improves the accuracy of detecting earthquakes by 14.5 percent compared to the most accurate current existing model.

Reception for New OmniGlobe at UW Geological Museum Oct. 14

The University of Wyoming has some new teaching technology in the form of the OmniGlobe, which comes preloaded with more than 300 datasets to explore our Earth, solar system and society.

Documentary About Former UW Professor to Air on Wyoming PBS

A former professor’s journey to find a historical rock has become a documentary by a University of Wyoming alumnus.

UW Employees Asked to Voluntarily Complete Yearly Self

To help the University of Wyoming meet a federal compliance requirement to gather accurate workforce demographics, the campus community is encouraged to participate in the yearly self-identification campaign.

UW Cowboys Sweep Fall Rodeo Schedule

Not even an 810-point performance from a regional rival over the weekend could keep the University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team from sweeping all five Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) rodeos during the fall schedule.

UW Laboratory Testing Influent for COVID

A University of Wyoming laboratory is testing influent from Wyoming towns for the virus that causes COVID-19 to help the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory determine trends of the disease in the state.

UW Alumni Association Membership Appreciation Tailgate Planned Nov. 6

A day of fun, football and friendship this fall is planned by the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) to show appreciation to its members through a Membership Appreciation Tailgate Saturday, Nov. 6.

UW Accessibility Committee Recognizes Contributions of Employees With Disabilities

The University of Wyoming Accessibility Committee collaborated on a project to recognize the contributions of university employees with disabilities.

UW Plans Q&A Sessions on New Initiatives

People with questions about the University of Wyoming’s role in the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) and related UW initiatives can receive answers in upcoming meetings.

UW Review Committees Submit Final Reports on Academic Changes

Committees charged with reviewing and advising on proposed changes to academic programs at the University of Wyoming have submitted final reports, as work continues on a proposal to present to the UW Board of Trustees in November.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration Oct. 26 in Torrington

Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in Goshen County during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Torrington.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on UW’s COVID-19 response, proposed academic program reconfigurations and the Wyoming Innovation Partnership during the board’s regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Oct. 13.

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated at UW Oct. 11

“Indigenous Peoples Day Every Day” will be celebrated on Simpson Plaza from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the University of Wyoming.

UW-Led Sage Grouse Studies Find Mixed Results From Hunting Restrictions

A thorough review of the history of sage grouse hunting and populations across the Intermountain West shows that declines in the bird’s numbers have prompted significant reductions in hunting opportunities in recent decades -- with mixed results for grouse populations.

Trio Concert Opens UW Faculty Recital Series Oct. 14

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series opens the fall season with “Trio Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Receives NSF Grant to Promote Lifelong Learning With New Technologies

The University of Wyoming has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to host a series of workshops where experts at the intersection of education and the human-technology interface will discuss how recent technological advances might be used to create tools and methods that enhance learn

UW to Honor Distinguished Alumni During Homecoming

Six University of Wyoming graduates will be honored for their professional achievements and support of the university during Homecoming Oct. 16-23.

UWs Fisher Innovation Launchpad Announces Six Finalists

Six innovative businesses -- ranging from a company that focuses on increasing outdoor recreational opportunities to one that reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide levels through the use of biomass -- are finalists in a University of Wyoming entrepreneurship competition.

Gift for UW

A $250,000 gift from retired University of Wyoming at Casper faculty member Gail Zimmerman will establish a permanent fund that supports the work of junior and midcareer faculty -- the first fellowship of its kind at UW-Casper.

UW Haub School to Host Virtual, In-Person Screenings of Outdoor Adventure Films Oct. 21-24

The University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources will host Mountainfilm on Tour with both live and virtual screenings of environmental and outdoor adventure films and documentaries.

UW, Troopers to Host Marching Band Invitational

Fourteen high school bands across Wyoming and the region will perform at the University of Wyoming Saturday, Oct. 9.

UW, Partners Host Youth Contest to Share Vision for the States Future; Cash Prizes Available

he University of Wyoming and state agencies are collaborating on a contest for Wyoming youth to share their vision for the Cowboy State’s future, with an opportunity to win cash prizes up to $700.

UW Symphony Orchestra Opening Performance Oct. 7

The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO) is back onstage, welcoming a live audience for the first time in nearly two years.

Professor Tracey Owens Patton to Give Presidents Speaker Series Lecture Oct. 15 at UW

University of Wyoming Professor Tracey Owens Patton will give the fall semester President’s Speaker Series talk Friday, Oct. 15.

UWs Scougale One of 65 Graduate Students Nationwide Selected to DOEs SCGSR Program

One University of Wyoming graduate student will receive the opportunity to conduct research at the prestigious Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) with world-class scientists.

WYO‘WYO-SING!’ Showcase Concert Oct. 9 at UW

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present “WYO-SING!: A Choral Showcase of the UW Choirs” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Danaei Named New UW School of Energy Resources Academic Director

Kami Danaei is the new academic director for the School of Energy Resources (SER) academic program at the University of Wyoming.

UW Grad Student Invites Public to Oct. 23 Field Trip in Fire Recovery Area

A graduate student in the University of Wyoming’s Soil Microbial Ecology Laboratory will host a free community field trip Saturday, Oct. 23, to part of the Medicine Bow National Forest that was affected by the 2020 Mullen fire west of Laramie.

UW Faculty Members Selected for Academic Writing Fellows Program

Ten University of Wyoming faculty members have been selected for the UW Academic Writing Fellows (UWAWF) program.

UW Cowboys Keep Win Streak Alive to Open Rodeo Season

Even with its lowest output of the season, the University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team captured its fourth straight title to open the fall schedule.

UW, Collaborators Help Donate Tons of Potatoes to Food Bank of Wyoming

Steve Paisley, left, and Brian Lee, both with UW’s James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center, bag potatoes for Food Bank of Wyoming. (UW Photo) More than 3 tons of potatoes are being distributed across Wyoming this fall in a project that started in a University of Wyomi

UW Libraries Digital Scholarship Center Hosts Open October

University of Wyoming Libraries’ Digital Scholarship Center (DSC) is hosting “Open October,” a series of virtual programs focusing on open access and open education initiatives.

UW Alumni Association to Host Kickoff Friday Event Oct. 15

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) will host its next Kickoff Friday event for Cowboy football fans Oct. 15.

Team Registration Opens for 22nd Annual UW Entrepreneurship Competition

The registration period for teams to enter the University of Wyoming’s 22nd annual John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition is now open and runs until noon Monday, Oct. 18. The UW College of Business hosts the student event.

Annual Wyoming Latina Youth Conference Oct. 8

Approximately 250 people, including students and school chaperones, are expected for the 21st annual Wyoming Latina Youth Conference (WLYC) Oct. 8-9 on the University of Wyoming campus.

UW Global Engagement Office Collaborates to Bring Educator for Scholastic Residency

The University of Wyoming’s Global Engagement Office is collaborating with an international organization to raise money to bring a scholar from Afghanistan for a yearlong residence at UW.

UW Esports Club Hosts Competition Against CU Saturday

A new type of Border War between the University of Wyoming and a Colorado school is lined up, this time in the virtual realm.

UW Livestock Judging Team Claims High Honors at Aksarben Contest

A team member won top individual, and no other team had more members place in the top 10 than the University of Wyoming livestock judging team last week at the Aksarben collegiate contest in Grand Island, Neb.

UW Student from Colorado Wins Tuition, Fees for Reporting Vaccination

A junior from Aurora, Colo., will receive up to $4,500 in tuition and fees after winning the second grand prize in a drawing for University of Wyoming students who have reported being vaccinated for COVID-19.

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Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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