Since Monday, the UW Physical Plant has continued asbestos abatement work in the Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Pharmacy buildings, according to a UW press release. Some restrooms will be closed as part of the process and the second floor’s men’s restroom in the Biological Sciences building will remain closed for approximately three weeks. “We…
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Veterans Bring Their Bravery Home to UW
There are heroes among us. They answer to higher codes such as “Sua Sponte”, “Die oppressor liber,” and “Semper Fidelus.” They walk in plain clothes and ask for no thanks, but thanks are deserved nonetheless. Branding IronMore Posts – Facebook – YouTube
Language Barrier Not a Hindrance to International Students
In the International Students Center, in the basement of the Cheney Building, foreign students gather to talk in their native language, play Wii games and hold cultural events. These international students bring their new languages and cultures to UW and help diversify campus. For some international students, integration into student life is more difficult than…
CHAP Serves Students, Community
The Community Health Advancement Program, funded through the Wyoming Area Health Education Center, was started in 2002 and in the last eight years has developed into a program that draws students from across campus, and serves community members throughout Laramie. “Early on, CHAP was a way for health professions students to get volunteer hours and…
Buchanan Honored for Alcohol Awareness
UW president Tom Buchanan was honored Friday with the Presidential Leadership Award from Outside the Classroom and United Educators. The award is given to a president who exemplifies leadership to create a campus environment where learning and campus life are not undermined by the misuse of alcohol, according to Outside the Classroom and United Educators….
Students Catch Up on Old Work
Well it’s that time of the year. It’s time for finals. In just a short while, you will know what your grades are—and by extension—whether you put enough effort and time into your studies this semester. If you are wishing that you would’ve spent more time studying, got your work done sooner or not put…
Amnesty International letter writing event in Union tonight
Along with Friday Night Fever’s De-Stresser events, Amnesty International will be hosting a letter writing event tonight in the Union Gardens at 9 p.m. Writing letters to governments and other authorities that abuse human rights is how Amnesty International began their campaign, Conor Mullen, president of UW’s chapter of Amnesty International, said. “It’s such…
Finals stress can be dealt with
It’s the week before finals and most of us would agree that it is the one that strains our sanity more than finals week itself. Writing 20 pages of text, roughly making up some 16,000 words? Check. Fumbling with PowerPoint to make graphs look interesting in that grand presentation? Check. Taking the time to…
Places still left for Good Mule’s South Dakota trip
The Good Mule Project has a few slots left for its South Dakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation trip. There are scholarships available for students who wish to apply. The date for the trip is still being determined but will take place after finals. Students will work on Geothermal Energy Projects, work to understand the…
Many efforts on campus to be ‘green’, sustainable
Across the world there is an effort to create a cleaner and friendlier environment, and UW is doing its part. Over the last decade and with the help of staff, faculty and students, a strong effort has been made to become an environmentally sustainable campus. codyconnorMore Posts