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February 2020 UW News

Comedian Demetri Martin to perform at UW March 9

Comedian Demetri Martin will perform at the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium Monday, March 9, as part of his Wandering Mind Tour. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.

New York Times Best-Selling Author C.J. Box to Speak at UW March 12

Prolific Wyoming writer C.J. Box will feature his latest novel, “Long Range,” Thursday, March 12, at noon in the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC).

University of Wyoming Calendar for March 2-8

These are among the activities scheduled March 2-8 at the University of Wyoming:

Wyoming Business Tips for March 2-8

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

First-Year WWAMI Medical Students Meet with State Leaders

The new group of Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program students met with state leaders along with the program’s alumni, preceptors and faculty. They met last week in Cheyenne during the annual WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho) legislative luncheon.

UW Board of Trustees Plans Thursday Meetings

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch to Speak at UW College of Laws Centennial Celebration

United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch will visit the University of Wyoming College of Law and campus Sept. 16-17 in honor of the College of Law’s 100th anniversary. Gorsuch will make two public appearances where the public can attend.

UW Faculty Recital Series Features Trio March 3

A trio will perform as part of the University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

Casper Start-Up Challenge Winners Pitch for Seed Fund, Move into WTBC

The three winning companies from the 2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge applied for their share of the challenge’s $50,000 seed fund during a pitch event Feb. 7.

UW Recreation/Tourism Students Tackle Fremont County Projects

Fifteen seniors in the University of Wyoming’s new outdoor recreation and tourism management degree program are working on three outdoor recreation-based projects in Fremont County throughout the spring semester.

UW to Host Lecture, Screening of Running Documentary March 3

An inspirational speaker and a television actor, both avid runners, will share their stories at the University of Wyoming Tuesday, March 3.

UW McNair Scholars Applications Accepted for Spring and Summer

Applications are now being accepted for the University of Wyoming’s McNair Scholars Program for the spring and summer semesters.

Four Science-Based Startups to Pitch Their Ideas to MECSL Panel at UW March 26

Four Wyoming startups, with a science business focus, will pitch their businesses to a panel of expert judges 1-4 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) at the University of Wyoming.

Cowboy Country Swing Club Offers Lessons, Dance Night for UW Employees

The University of Wyoming’s Cowboy Country Swing Club is inviting UW employees to a special faculty/staff dance Saturday, March 7, from 7-9 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Skylight Lounge.

UW Board Plans Special Meeting Tuesday via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via teleconference at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25.

UW Researchers Contribute to Follow-Up Study of First Quantifiable Observation of Cloud Seeding

Two University of Wyoming researchers contributed to a paper that demonstrated, for the first time, direct observation of cloud seeding using radar and gauges to quantify the snowfall. Traditionally, cloud seeding -- used to increase winter snowpack -- has been evaluated using precipitation gauges a

UWs Wind River Startup Challenge Deadline Extended

The University of Wyoming’s Wind River Startup Challenge (WRSC) has garnered significant interest, with more than 40 Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho entrepreneurs participating in the first workshop in mid-January.

UW Professor Receives Fulbright Award for ADHD Research in Norway

Cynthia Hartung, a professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Psychology, has received a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research next spring semester at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

UW Division of Social Work Aims to Prepare Students to Fight Opioid Epidemic

The University of Wyoming Division of Social Work has been awarded $55,000 by the National Council for Behavioral Health (NCBH) to prepare students to lead the charge against the opioid epidemic in Wyoming and the United States.

Wyoming Business Tips for Feb. 24-March 1

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 24-March 1

These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 24-March 1 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Trustees to Consider Three Finalists for Presidency

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has identified three finalists for the university presidency and scheduled public appearances for each beginning Monday, Feb. 24.

UW Civil Legal Services Clinic Students Make History with Jury Trial Victory

Two University of Wyoming College of Law students successfully defended a client during a recent jury trial -- the first jury trial victory for students in any of the college’s eight clinics.

New Director Selected to Lead UW School of Energy Resources

A scientist and administrator who has spent much of her career advancing carbon capture has been selected to lead the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER).

UW Design Student Impresses at Cheyenne Bridal Expo

From managing chaos backstage to runway model, University of Wyoming student Georgia Wollert shined at the 28th annual Cheyenne Bridal Expo last month.

UW College of Business Appoints Center for Professional Selling Director

Chris Haller is the new Timothy M. Miles Director of the Center for Professional Selling in the University of Wyoming College of Business.

Judges Needed for Wyoming State Science Fair at UW in March

University of Wyoming faculty, staff and doctoral students, and others with years of science, engineering or math experience are invited to judge youth research projects at the 2020 Wyoming State Science Fair.

Crawford Appointed Interim Director of UW Art Museum

Nicole Crawford, longtime curator of collections at the University of Wyoming Art Museum, has been appointed as interim director of the museum to succeed Marianne Wardle.

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during the board’s regular teleconference meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Feb. 18-19 at UW

A number of documentaries will be screened during the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Faculty Jazz Quintet Concert Feb. 24

The University of Wyoming Faculty Jazz Quintet will present a concert Monday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW School of Pharmacy Lab Uses Zebrafish to Pursue Human Spinal Regeneration

Spinal cord injury can result in mild to permanent dysfunction of the human body, including partial or complete paralysis. Rehabilitation may take years and can involve treatment from many health care disciplines.

UW Receives $500,000 Gift in Ada Cryptocurrency from IOHK

The University of Wyoming has received a gift of $500,000 in Ada cryptocurrency from IOHK (Input Output, iohk.io), a leading international technology company. The gift supports the development of blockchain technology.

Eric Bennett Receives Willena Stanford Diversity Award at UW

When Eric Bennett, from Fort Washakie, first arrived at the University of Wyoming a few years ago, he took to heart the advice a mentor gave him: Become involved on campus, and make a difference.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 17-23

These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:

Wyoming WWAMI Students Present at Medical Research Forum

Ten Wyoming WWAMI students were invited to present their research at the recent Western Student and Resident Medical Research Forum (WSMRF) in Carmel, Calif.

Wyoming Business Tips for Feb. 17-23

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

UW Scientist Leads Development of Golden Eagle Conservation Plans

A University of Wyoming scientist has helped establish roadmaps for conservation of the golden eagle across most of Wyoming and parts of surrounding states.

UW Board of Trustees to Interview Presidential Candidates

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will meet this Wednesday and Thursday at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center near Denver International Airport to interview semifinalists for the UW presidency and discuss presidential terms of employment.

UW Medical Students Connect with Wyoming Leaders in Medicine

Physicians and other health care professionals throughout Wyoming are often thought of as being in leadership roles, especially taking the lead in caring for the needs of their patients. However, these same health care professionals also are called upon to provide more strategic leadership roles --

GRO-Biz Conference Registration Now Open

Wyoming’s premier government contracting event for small-business owners and entrepreneurs will feature some big-name speakers, unique networking opportunities and valuable assistance from several entrepreneurial organizations.

Wellness Center Offers Self-Improvement Programs for UW Community

A new spring schedule of programs to promote wellness is offered through the Wellness Center, located in the University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation facility.

UWs Wyoming Center on Aging Receives $3.75 Million Grant to Address Needs in State

The Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA), located at the University of Wyoming, recently received a $3.75 million grant that will strengthen and enhance partnerships to help address the needs of Wyoming’s aging population and practicing health professionals.

UW Student Invited to Prestigious Posters on the Hill Event

The University of Wyoming senior has been selected to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research’s (CUR) annual Posters on the Hill event April 20-21 in Washington, D.C. His research project was one of 60 selected from 350 applicants nationwide.

UW Online Masters in Learning, Design and Technology Ranks Highly

The University of Wyoming College of Education’s online master’s degree program in learning, design and technology recently was named a top program in the nation by Intelligent.com.

Strategic Improvement Group and UW Faculty Senate Committee to Host Public Forum Feb. 18

The University of Wyoming’s Strategic Improvement Working Group has been working since last semester with groups across campus to address some of the concerns raised in the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey.

Search Committee Training Sessions at UW

The University of Wyoming Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will offer two key training sessions regarding search committees.

UW Launches Womens Employee Network

The University of Wyoming Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a Women’s Employee Network (E-Net) in addition to the other employee network groups launched in fall 2019.

UW Professor Listed Among Most Highly Cited Researchers for 2019

The University of Wyoming’s Maohong Fan is among Clarivate Analytics’ list of the world’s most highly cited researchers in the chemical and petroleum engineering field.

UW Brings Science and Art Together for Community Outreach

Science and art are often seen as opposites, but a University of Wyoming program funded by an EPSCoR National Science Foundation grant exemplifies how the two fields can enhance each other -- and engage children across the state.

Wyoming Business Tips for Feb. 10-16

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

UW Theatre and Dance Presents Sarah Ruhls Eurydice Next Week

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance opens the spring season with playwright Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice” in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theatre.

University of Wyoming Calendar for Feb. 10-16

These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 10-16 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Announces Spring 2020 Student-Teacher Placements

The University of Wyoming College of Education spring 2020 cohort of student-teacher candidates has begun the transition from student to professional, as the students start their 16-week student-teaching experience. UW student teachers were placed in more than 100 schools in 25 districts throughout

Business That Seeks to End Human Trafficking Housed in UWs WTBC

Since 2007, there have been 71 cases involving 92-120 victims of human trafficking in Wyoming, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

UW Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band to Present Poetry in Sound Feb. 13

The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band open the concert spring season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Nordic Ski Teams Sweep Weekend Races

It was a sweep for the University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams last weekend.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration Feb. 20 in Cheyenne

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 their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Thursday, Feb. 20, in Cheyenne.

UW Art Museum Spring Opening Reception to Feature Student Art Feb. 22

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will feature the 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition during a free reception to celebrate the exhibitions for the spring semester Saturday, Feb. 22.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Graduates: Resident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2019 fall semester.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Graduates: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2019 fall semester.

UW Planetarium Gets New Coordinator, Restarts Programming This Month

After a quiet first month of the year, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is back in swing this February with a full month of programming and a new planetarium coordinator.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2019 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provosts Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2019 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

Memorial Service for Duncan Harris Feb. 16 at UW

A public memorial service for Duncan Harris, longtime University of Wyoming faculty member, is planned Sunday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. in the main stage auditorium of UW’s Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts.

Free Language Courses Offered at UW

Seventeen nonformal world language and culture courses will be offered free this semester at the University of Wyoming.

Police to Train in UWs Wyo Hall Wednesday

Members of the Laramie Police Department’s special response team are scheduled to participate in training activities on the University of Wyoming campus Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Nominations Accepted for Year-End UW Faculty Awards

The University of Wyoming’s Academic Affairs office and the Faculty Senate’s Faculty Recognition and Development Committee are now accepting nominations for the year-end faculty awards. Deadline is Sunday, March 1.

Move-In Day and Cowboy Connect 2020 Plans Scheduled at UW

The University of Wyoming residence halls will open for the fall 2020 semester at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.

UWs Alan Buss and Peter Moran Named School Directors in College of Education

The University of Wyoming College of Education has named Professor Alan Buss as the director of the School of Teacher Education and Professor Peter Moran as the director of the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design (CLAD). They will assume these roles in July and serve for four years

UW Staff Award Nominations Accepted Through Feb. 14

Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 14, for the University of Wyoming’s staff awards to be presented during Staff Recognition Day.

UW Payroll Office Moving to Hill Hall

The University of Wyoming’s Department of Human Resources will complete its move from Wyoming Hall to the third floor of Hill Hall this week.

UW Extension Rangeland Specialist Recognized with Early Career Award

A rangeland specialist with University of Wyoming Extension has received an early career honor from the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES).

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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