Opened in September of 2017, the Native American Education Research and Cultural Center functions as a resource to Native American students to facilitate their success and optimize their college experience. “The center is here to support future leaders to develop skills, in order to make a positive contribution to their own communities,” Wind River Indian…
Despite the cold winter weather, the Laramie greenbelt path under Snowy Range Road was opened to the public on Monday, Feb. 5, after being closed for repairs. “I like walking outside in the morning, so this is perfect because the path is long enough and scenic at the same time,” University of Wyoming student Amanda…
An after-hours Pedestrian Safety Committee will review and make recommendations for improving campus services, policies and practices relating to the safety of pedestrians on campus, particularly at night. The committee will serve in an Ad-Hoc basis under the 105th Administration of the ASUW Student Government. “I will be working in cooperation with the ASUW Senate…
Flu season in Wyoming is usually from October through March and a flu shot is typically recommended, but this year it may not give you full protection. The effectiveness of the flu shot is being questioned this year. “Usually it’s a good match because the experts review what flu is circulating around and they match…
The Wyoming chapter and UW Student chapter of Partners of the Americas started the year by hosting three international visitors. Two of them are from Brazil and the other is from Colombia. They have been awarded an Education and Culture travel grant funded by the state department and available to partnerships on a rolling basis….
The University of Wyoming is seeking public comment on recommendations regarding student tuition for the 2018-19 academic year. “I think this proposed tuition changes coming forward is a really great opportunity to increase our recruitment and retention of out of state students,” ASUW President Benjamin D. Wetzel said. As presented to the Board of Trustees…
Cloud seeding is a form of weather modification, a way of changing the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds. A University of Wyoming researcher has demonstrated the direct observation of cloud seeding, from the growth of the ice crystals through the processes that occurs in the clouds, to the eventual fallout of…
The work of researchers at the University of Wyoming was featured in a video created by the Science Journal’s video team and was the most viewed entry for the entire year. The video accompanied a special package on artificial intelligence and featured Science Journal’s staff writer Paul Voosen. In 2017, the Science video team created…
“We do community service not only to help our community, but also to develop serving leadership qualities among our young cadets,” Baker said. “Through community service they can learn how to provide selfless service to others.” UW Army ROTC is conducting their annual “Santa Ruck” charity event Dec. 8 at 5 a.m. During this event,…
Albany county and the City of Laramie will celebrate their 150th anniversary beginning May 4, next year. “The first scheduled event is on May 4 and it will be held at the Territorial Prison and there will be a reception,” Tim Viner, Historian, retired navy officer and a volunteer for the Laramie Plains Museum, said….
Department of Art students will receive enhanced program fees following the UW Board of Trustees’ approval of a plan to institute cost-based fees for academic programs. This is part of the new fee structure that was introduced to enhance advising, career preparation and other student services. The board voted on Nov. 16 in favor of…
The last budget cut period eliminated several hundreds of staff positions. At the same time, the university increased the number of administrative positions, concerning some of the faculty and staff members of the university. “It looks like quite a few administrative positions have been created,” President of the Staff Senet Rachell Stevens said. “This has…
