Love, loss and drama will come together in the Romeo and Juliet Symphony, the final orchestral performance by the UW Symphony, taking place on May 4 and conducted by Michael Griffith. This symphony performance will include Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet”, Mahler’s four “Songs of a Wayfarer”, Libby Larsen’s “What the Monster Saw”, “Siegfried’s Funeral Music”…
A search committee, organized by provost Kate Miller, is being formed to find a new director for The Honors Program, which is in the process of transitioning to becoming the Honors College, to take over the position for next fall. Steven Barrett, associate dean for academic programs and professor in the College of Engineering and…
Joe Barbuto, a resident of Rock Springs, was recently elected chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party. Barbuto said during his two-year term he hopes to implement new strategies, increase messaging, and work toward the 2018 midterm elections. “My main priority is to put into place a strategic plan, a road map that is going to…
At the Shepard Symposium for Social Justice, students Tyrell Proby, Desmin Lewis, and Jerard Swan presented a public service announcement about concealed carry laws and stereotypes, allegedly inciting threatening comments from Wyoming Senator Anthony Bouchard. The students created the PSA for an English class taught by Allison Gernant, English and Synergy Professor. Gernant said the…
Cases of Sexually-Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in Wyoming are on the rise, with dramatic increases in Gonorrhea rates since 2012 and other STDs close behind. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, STDs are infections spread through sexual contact. These include chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, and HIV. Lisa Aldrich, Family…
Dr. Robert Kelly, Anthropology professor, has dedicated his life to empowering the world through archaeological discovery, research and education, with the hope that understanding the past will lead to a brighter future. This love for archaeology goes back farther than Kelly can even remember. “I honestly cannot remember a time when I wasn’t interested in…
On Saturday, April 15 the Wyoming Honor Organization (WHO) will be hosting its 7th annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Union from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The WHO Easter Egg Hunt is the organization’s largest event, bringing in over 3,000 community members each year to collect eggs, meet the Easter Bunny and participate in…
On April 22, in conjunction with Earth Day, the Wyoming March for Science will process from the UW Classroom Building to downtown Laramie in an effort to raise awareness and comradery. The Wyoming March for Science is a facet of a nation-wide movement planned for Earth Day. The theme, according to the Wyoming March for…
On Monday, March 27 the Laramie Planning and Zoning Commission voted against proposed changes to the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan, which would have opened doors for construction on land near the Casper Aquifer. Derek Teini, Planning Manager for the City of Laramie, said that the city looked closely at the current prohibited activity list and…
Merav Ben-David, professor of wildlife ecology, has spent 17 years at UW working to increase global awareness and inspire students to take action. Ben-David’s love of wildlife has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. “Ever since I was very, very young, I loved animals,” Ben-David said. “I realized…
From April 5-8 the 21st annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice will be held at UW with the goal of informing attendees about topics surrounding this year’s theme: Rebel Health, Wellness Without Borders. The Shepard Symposium on Social Justice is designed to provide a platform for open discussion and education leading to social equality for…
On April 21 and 22, 7220 Entertainment will be hosting the first ever Student Short Film Festival. Film submissions for this event are due today. This event will be the first time that 7220 Entertainment has featured the work of UW students. Gabriel Lattimer, 7220 Entertainment film director, said he hopes the event will draw…
