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June 2022 UW News

UW Announces Independence Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Monday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Why Wyoming Is Considered One of the Best States for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Do you have an idea for a product or service, but do not know how to kick-start your business or find the necessary resources needed to grow your idea? This is a major problem that many entrepreneurs face.

Site-Specific Audiovisual Exhibition to Open July 2 at UW Art Museum

An audiovisual exhibition designed by a collective of artists and technologists will open Saturday, July 2, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

UW, Other Partners Launch Community Navigator Program

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, based at the University of Wyoming, is providing business resources to traditionally underserved trailblazing small businesses in Wyoming through the Community Navigator Program (CNP).

Wyoming Student Takes Third at National History Day Contest

Lachlan Gebhart, of Lander Middle School, won third place in the Junior Individual Documentary division at the virtual 2022 National History Day Contest with his project, “Wolves: Bloodthirsty Menaces or Stewards of the Land?”

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Graduates: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2022 spring semester.

Wyoming K-12 Teachers Participate in Middle-Level Science Summer Classes at UW

From examining the constellations in the night sky to participating in a fossil dig in Kemmerer, six K-12 Wyoming middle and high school teachers have added to their science knowledge base courtesy of the University of Wyoming.

UW Planetarium to Explore Movie Twister During July

A new program at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during July will separate the science from the science fiction in the 1996 movie “Twister.”

UW College of Health Sciences Students, Volunteers Commemorate Campus Vaccination Effort

Toward the close of the University of Wyoming’s COVID vaccination effort in spring 2021, students from the schools of Nursing and Pharmacy, along with college faculty members and health care workers from throughout Laramie, decided to create a display to commemorate UW’s vaccination effort.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Graduates: Resident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2022 spring semester.

UW’s Teacher-Mentor Corps Cohort to Improve Teacher Support, Retention

The University of Wyoming has welcomed the inaugural cohort of the Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps (WTMC), an initiative led by the UW College of Education.

UW Officials Honored at Eastern Shoshone Powwow

University of Wyoming leaders were honored along with recent high school and college graduates at the 62nd annual Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow in Fort Washakie last week.

UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Honors Outstanding Staff, Educators

This spring, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff members for their outstanding contributions to the university community.

World Language and Culture Intensive Summer Camp July 18

Seven different language courses will be offered during a summer camp July 18-30 at the University of Wyoming.

New Photography Exhibition on Display at UW Art Museum

A new exhibition at the University of Wyoming Art Museum offers an intimate glimpse into the community of the queer rodeo circuit.

UW Summer Concert Series Resumes With Stay Awhile June 29

Laramie-based Stay Awhile will bring its high-intensity sound to the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, on Simpson Plaza.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2022 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

UWs Center on Aging Announces Healthier Wyoming Initiative

The Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming has established the Healthier Wyoming initiative, which has a goal to empower all Wyoming residents to take charge of their health through the use of a comprehensive statewide directory of chronic disease prevention and management reso

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2022 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

UWs IMPACT 307 to Host Lunch and Learn Series Webinar July 27

IMPACT 307, a University of Wyoming program, will host “How to Recruit, Hire and Retain for Success,” a new “Lunch and Learn” series webinar, Wednesday, July 27, from noon-1 p.m.

UWs EORI Publishes Report on Novel Product for Oil Wells

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) sponsored an evaluation of a novel product that reportedly could help reduce the detrimental effects of paraffin precipitation and deposition in oil wells.

UW Vanvig Graduate Fellows Recognized for Excellence in Ag, Applied Economics

Two graduate students in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics received the prestigious Andrew and Connie Vanvig Graduate Fellowship for their outstanding performance in the classroom and the university community.

UW Researchers to Receive $800,000 From Department of Energy for Nuclear Environmental Justice Project

A University of Wyoming proposal has been selected to receive an $800,000 research award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP).

UW Summer High School Institute Selects Participants

More than 60 rising juniors will have the opportunity to experience college life during the 38th annual Summer High School Institute (HSI) July 10-30 at the University of Wyoming.

UW SBDC Network to Host Post-COVID-19 Economy Competitiveness Virtual Summit Webinar

During COVID-19, shoppers changed how they consume products and services and how they determine which businesses they wish to support. To continue to thrive, small-business owners need to be sure of their next steps and how they fit into the economy of a post-pandemic world.

UW A&S Dean Resigns; Acting Dean Appointed

A longtime University of Wyoming Department of Music faculty member and a current associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences has been appointed as acting dean of the college, effective July 1.

Two Shows Remain in UWs Snowy Range Summer Theatre Season

A how-did-they-do-it comedy and a classic tragicomedy round out the University of Wyoming’s Snowy Range Summer Theatre season this month and early next.

UWs IMPACT 307 to Host START 307 Webinar June 30

IMPACT 307, a University of Wyoming program, will host “START 307,” an introductory webinar for aspiring, fledgling and established entrepreneurs, Thursday, June 30, from 4-5:30 p.m.

Agencies, Tribes, Landowners, Scholars, Students Come Together for Yellowstone at 150

A symposium co-hosted last month by the University of Wyoming’s College of Law and Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources brought together more than 350 people, virtually and in person, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park.

UW Rodeo Teams Wrap Up Season at CNFR

It was not the ending that the University of Wyoming rodeo teams were looking for at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper last weekend.

UW Ph.D. Student Awarded Fellowship to Develop Latino School Leaders

A University of Wyoming Ph.D. student in the curriculum and instruction program’s literacy education concentration recently was selected for a fellowship from the Latino Educator and Administrator Development (LEAD) program.

Two UW Cowboys Qualify for CNFRs Short Go

Even though they did not compete in their respective events during the closing of the College National Finals Rodeo’s third round in Casper Friday, University of Wyoming Cowboy team members Austin Hurlburt and Brice Patterson did enough during the week to qualify for Saturday’s short go.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Deans and Deans Freshman Honor Rolls: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2022 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

UWs Hurlburt Jumps to Fourth in CNFR Steer Wrestling; Patterson Eighth in Saddle Broncs

It’s a good thing that Austin Hurlburt took a couple of days off to go back to his home state in Nebraska to not think about his final steer wrestling run at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper.

UW Students Compete in Solar Decathlon for Next

Students from the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science are among 23 finalist teams -- representing 23 collegiate institutions spanning four countries -- in the 2023 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 20th annual Solar Decathlon Build Challenge.

UW Science Initiative Collaborates With Snowy Range Academy for Field

Eight University of Wyoming faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students recently collaborated with 22 Snowy Range Academy fifth grade students on field-based research projects in Curt Gowdy State Park.

Two UW Cowgirls Still in CNFR Goat Tying Short Go Contention

Two days before the start of the fall rodeo season, University of Wyoming Cowgirl Kelsey Lensegrav’s goat tying horse developed a serious abscess in its back hoof. The veterinarian had to drill into the hoof to drain the swollen area. The Interior, S.D., graduate student was left without a horse for

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Deans and Deans Freshman Honor Rolls: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2022 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

UWs Short Go Contenders Come Up Short at CNFRs Third Round

Two University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team members were sitting high and in contention for short go bids at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper after two rounds. The third was not kind to the Cowboy pair Tuesday night.

UW Cowboys, Cowgirls Make Move in CNFR Second Round

Three University of Wyoming Cowboys made their move Tuesday morning in a bid to reach the College National Finals Rodeo short go Saturday night. Three UW Cowgirls also remained in contention in goat tying.

UW School of Pharmacy Faculty Member Receives Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award

A faculty member with the University of Wyoming’s School of Pharmacy has received the 2022 Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award, presented by the Colorado Pharmacists Society.

UW Cowgirl Faith Hoffman Second After First Round of Goat Tying

It was time for one of the University of Wyoming Cowgirl rodeo team members to step up at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) Monday at Casper’s Ford Wyoming Center.

UW-Casper’s Li, Maddox Receive Zimmerman Award

Li Li and Paul Maddox are the first recipients of the Zimmerman Faculty Fellowship that supports the work of junior and midcareer faculty members at the University of Wyoming-Casper.

UW Bronc Riders Record Mixed Bag on Opening Day at CNFR

The University of Wyoming’s roughstock riders were a large part of the Cowboys’ team success this year, dominating in the Central Rocky Mountain Region.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2022 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

Spring Issue of UWyo Magazine Offers Guide for Incoming Students

The spring issue of UWyo Magazine -- the University of Wyoming’s flagship publication -- provides a guide for new students with advice from experts and Cowboy Coach upperclassmen.

Mountain West Innovation Summit at UW Unites National Leaders to Advance U.S. Competitiveness

The University of Wyoming will host distinguished leaders from across American industry, higher education, national laboratories and government to develop concrete policy recommendations aimed at keeping the United States at the forefront of innovation and economic competitiveness.

UW Extension Celebrates Outstanding Performance With 2021 Awards

At its annual spring conference in Laramie, University of Wyoming Extension congratulated the following 2021 award recipients for their dedication and service.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider UW’s budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year during the board’s regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, June 15.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Presidents Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2022 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

Andy Wheelock Band to Perform in UW Summer Concert Series June 15

The Andy Wheelock Band will perform in the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, on Simpson Plaza.

UW Students Receive American Heritage Center Undergraduate Research Award

Three University of Wyoming students are the recipients of the UW American Heritage Center (AHC) Undergraduate Research Award.

UW Extension, Partners Launch Summer Internship for Beginning Ranchers, Farmers

University of Wyoming Extension, in partnership with local producers and UW’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, has launched an internship program for beginning ranchers and farmers.

UW Construction Management Program Graduates First Class

Twenty-seven University of Wyoming students are the first to obtain a Bachelor of Science in construction management through the UW College of Engineering and Applied Science.

UW College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduates First Process Control Minor Class

The first two University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science Department of Chemical Engineering students with minors in process control were part of the university’s spring 2022 graduating class.

Wyoming Summer Flute Intensive Recital June 9 at UW

Faculty and student teaching assistants in the Wyoming Summer Flute Intensive will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The program is free and open to the public.

UWs Snowy Range Summer Theatre Announces Schedule Change for Charlie Brown Musical

The opening weekend of the University of Wyoming’s Snowy Range Summer Theatre production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances and to ensure the best experience for patrons.

Kaspen Haley to Perform in UW Summer Concert Series June 8

Casper-based singer-songwriter Kaspen Haley will bring his brand of Americana, blues, rock and country to the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series Wednesday, June 8.

UW Teams Prepare for College National Finals Rodeo June 12

In 1961, John F. Kennedy’s presidency had just begun; Western classics “Gunsmoke” and “The Guns of Navarone” dominated black and white televisions and movie box offices nationally; and gas was just 31 cents per gallon.

UW School of Energy Resources, College of Law Launch 3+3 Accelerated Degree Program

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) has launched an accelerated degree program in collaboration with the College of Law.

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet June 24

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 24, at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn for its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

UW Art Museum Receives Grant to Support New West Exhibition

The University of Wyoming Art Museum has received a $43,000 grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art to support an upcoming exhibition.

University of Wyoming Press Seeks Book Proposals, Offers Editorial Support

The University of Wyoming Press (UWyoP), a new imprint of the University Press of Colorado consortium, is seeking proposals for book-length scholarly manuscripts from UW scholars.

UWs Biodiversity Institute to Host Summer Bat Walks Around Wyoming

Some cities and towns in Wyoming will be going a little batty this summer.

New Research Shows Long-Term Personality Traits Influence Problem-Solving in Zebra Finches

Personality is not unique to humans. New research published in the Royal Society Open Science journal demonstrates that zebra finches have personalities, and some traits are consistent over two years of the birds’ lives.

UW Names Finalists for Human Resources AVP

Finalists for the position of associate vice president for human resources at the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they’re scheduled to give public presentations at UW beginning Tuesday, June 7.

UW Oral History Team to Collect Information From Kemmerer, Diamondville Residents

A University of Wyoming team of students, faculty and professionals will be in Kemmerer and Diamondville June 15-24 for a 10-day field school to collect oral histories and videography to chronicle local residents’ experiences.

UW Academic Affairs, Graduate Council Select 2022 Graduate Award Recipients

The University of Wyoming’s Office of Academic Affairs and the Graduate Council have selected the 2022 winners of graduate student and mentor awards for outstanding teaching and research.

UWs Snowy Range Summer Theatre Opens With Charlie Brown Musical

The University of Wyoming’s Snowy Range Summer Theatre opens its 69th season with “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

June Public Events Celebrate Pride Month at UW

Free public events are scheduled each Friday in June to celebrate Pride Month 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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