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 IronThe Branding Iron is a Student Media project. Student Media gives University of Wyoming students valuable experience in writing,…
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Laramie Morning Toast Masters Promotes Growth and Confidence
Laramie Morning Toastmasters believes in crushing fear: namely, the fear of public speaking. Toastmasters is a group of Laramie community members that practices forming and delivering of speeches. The group meets 6:45 a.m. on Mondays in Room 106 of the Animal Sciences/Molecular Biology Building. The group has had about 20 members involved at any time….
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….
Positive outlook for university budget, substantial cuts not expected in campus’ near future
A year and a half after cutting $18.3 million dollars from its budget, UW sees strong financial times on the horizon. The first sign of a positive trend is that its plan to implement the budget cuts in three years has already been completed in half the time, with no additional cuts. codyconnorMore Posts
UW Foundation recession-proof
Over the past several years, the economic recession has created hard times for everyone, but despite the concerns, the University of Wyoming’s Foundation has stayed strong in the numbers of donations it has received. Through the generosity of alumni, corporations, friends of the university, and other foundations, UW’s Foundation over the past few years…
Genome research contributes to science journal
A recent article published in the journal Science Express received contributions from University of Wyoming researchers. The article, “Plasticity of animal genome architecture unmasked by rapid evolution of pelagic tunicate,” discussed the group’s recent work, which achieved the successful sequencing of the entire genome sequence of a kind of tunicate known as Oikopleura dioca. codyconnorMore Posts
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
End of Semester sees most campus construction on schedule
In the last few years, the UW campus has seen the completion of the Anthropology Building, indoor practice facility, Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites, Information Library and Learning Center, College of Business Building, Information Technology Facility, Student Health and International Center, Bim Kendall House and the UW Police facility. codyconnorMore Posts
Ground broken for Resources Center
State and industry leaders broke ground Friday on the $25.4 million state-of-the-art research and collaboration facility, the Energy Resources Center, which will help to join the School of Energy Resources and its various centers, including the Enhanced Oil Recovery, according to a UW press release. codyconnorMore Posts
RSOs, UW offices, others reach students online
is more than just a way to keep up with friends. RSOs, UW offices and many other groups on campus are taking advantage of it and other social media sights to broaden their audiences. Friday Night Fever is one of the RSOs on campus that uses Facebook as a way to expand their…