On Thursday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Human Resources Department will host the Employee Benefit and Wellness Fair in the Union Ballroom. All benefitted UW employees are provided with an hour of release time to attend the fair. “It’s an information session that comes from the experts for all of the…
On Tuesday, October 26 from 5 to 7 p.m., “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration will take place at Cottonwood Country Club in Torrington. “The World Needs More Cowboys” campaign aims to redefine the meaning of being a Cowboy and highlights inclusivity, breaking stereotypes and giving students the support they need to achieve their future…
On Saturday, October 23, the annual UW Homecoming Parade that has been a tradition for over 80 years will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 9th and Ivinson. The university will be returning to more traditional homecoming events after many of last year’s activities were held virtually. Planning the parade involved collaboration between the city of Laramie,…
On Friday, October 15 at 4:10 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom, UW professor Dr. Tracey Owens Patton will give the fall semester President’s Speaker Series talk. The President’s Speaker Series acclaims faculty members who have made exceptional contributions to the university and have shown substantial diligence in their work. Candidates are nominated by…
On Wednesday, October 6 at 4 p.m., author Ann McCutchan will speak about her biography on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, The Life She Wished to Live, at the Coe Library in Room 506. Aside from being an accomplished author, McCutchan is also a lyricist, librettist, former musician and former professor at both the University of Wyoming and the…
UW’s Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center received a 5-year grant amounting to $125,000 a year from the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funding commenced on September 30, 2021. The grant will prioritize providing mental health awareness and de-escalation training, as well as connecting…
With wind chills that can reach well below zero and snowbanks big enough to trap cars, Laramie winters require some preparation. Winter jackets, thick socks, snow boots and gloves are all protective clothing items that are necessary in temperatures below freezing. According to the CDC, some important steps to take prior to entering the winter…
On September 16, 2001, just 17 miles south of Laramie on U.S. 287, eight members of the UW cross country team died in a car accident. The teammates were on their way back to Laramie after a team trip to Fort Collins. The young men were Justin Lambert-Belanger, 20; Cody Brown, 21; Kyle Johnson, 20;…
On September 7, 2021, Mack Kramer, a beloved member of the UW community, passed away. Mack was born in Rock Springs and was a sophomore majoring in International Studies at the University of Wyoming. Mack graduated from Rock Springs High School in 2020 and was named Valedictorian. Throughout their time in high school, Mack played…
The beauty of many universities is the diversity of study paths that students can choose to take. The list of majors available at UW is extensive and covers a wide range of topics, which is a valuable aspect to have in a rural state like Wyoming in which this schooling might be inaccessible otherwise. Despite…
Though it might be one of the aspects of school that students dislike the most, studying properly is a great way to ensure success in classes. We’ve all likely experienced that defeating sense of sitting down for an exam without being prepared whatsoever. It’s not a great feeling to look over a test and realize…
One of the most exciting aspects of college is having the opportunity to decide which career path you want to explore in the future and taking classes specific to that subject area. College gives you the resources to learn in depth about your chosen field and what skills are required to excel in such positions….
