The University of Wyoming’s Office of the Ombuds held an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 to introduce its new location in Knight Hall room 241. The Office of the Ombuds provides an alternate method of conflict resolution for students, staff and faculty alike. “The idea is to provide a safe space for people…
As a first time renter, attempting to make sense of your lease and the rights you are afforded as a tenant can oftentimes feel overwhelming and unfairly designed to benefit your potential landlord. Especially, as renters are very rarely offered the same legal and financial assistance or protection that Wyoming landlords are granted. While this…
On Thursday Jan. 25, the University welcomed Benjamin Patton, the grandson of General George S. Patton, who served in WWII. Ben Patton began the Patton Veterans Project (PVP) in 2011. According to the PVP website, Patton thought that the “process of collaborating to create visual narratives this way could also benefit veterans returning from combat…
As the weather begins to warm up, Wyoming is becoming the perfect place to explore the outdoors and enjoy amazing views. Taking a camping trip can be a great personal experience, but there are some key ways to stay safe and comfortable when venturing outside. Although trekking into the wilderness can seem daunting at first,…
Two researchers at the University of Wyoming have developed a COVID-19 test that can detect antigens in a person at a rate that competes with other rapid tests. The test provides benefits over other tests in that it can be used as a handheld device, provide information with relatively high accuracy, and provide results in…
The UW Food Security Taskforce continued its efforts to improve the food resources across campus with its Every Poke Nourished! fundraising campaign. Over $10,000 was raised by multiple contributors from April 4 to 11. Senior Nicole Morshead said that the campaign was a great success; the original goal was to raise $5,000. “A lot of…
The Board of Trustees gathered last Wednesday, April 13, to discuss the UW COVID-19 policy for the summer of 2022, in addition to appointing an interim vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The 2022 summer campus plan will see the end of the university’s random testing program, in light of a low prevalence of…
College students are often told to be on the lookout for symptoms of depression and anxiety, but depression and anxiety can be incredibly difficult to define, making it challenging for students to know when they are experiencing symptoms. Based on a report from the Mayo Clinic, a non-profit academic medical center focused on education and…
The Center on Aging recently granted funding for “Healthy U” workshops to be implemented in Wyoming organizations. The funding opportunity includes six grants of $5,000 each to organizations that prove they can implement the Healthy U workshops with accuracy and sustainability. “We were in a position where this program, the Healthy U program, has existed…
In recent years, the University of Wyoming and the Laramie community have made efforts to counter and alleviate instances of sexual assault, harassment, and interpersonal violence. In the UW’s 2018 Campus Climate Survey, 27.1% of students were victims of at least one instance of sexual assault. 58.7% of students reported offensive behaviors or sexual harassment…
Student Health Services will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and booster as well as the influenza vaccine during their spring vaccine clinic today, Friday, Feb. 18. Students will have access to both vaccines from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Moderna vaccine and booster shots will be free, but flu shots will cost $29. “People…
The UW Board of Trustees will meet next Wednesday, Feb. 16 to discuss potential changes to the current mask mandate. President Ed Seidel has recommended that masks still be worn in places where social distancing is not possible and in all UW classrooms and offices. Seidel additionally recommended that all medically related buildings, such as…
