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UW Homecoming Dance Set for Oct. 25 at UW
The annual University of Wyoming Homecoming dance will feature a performance by Ryan Chrys and The Rough Cuts Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 9 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom. The event is free and open to all UW students.
The Cowboy Country Swing Club will give free dance lessons at 8 p.m.... Continue Reading
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Monument Dedication Ceremony for UW Student Killed in 1922 Scheduled Sept. 15
A dedication ceremony at a monument site commemorating the death of a University of Wyoming student killed in a freak accident on campus in 1922 will be held Friday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m.
The ceremony is at the Lowell O’Bryan stone monument, located on the campus walkway leading to Ninth Street and west of the front entrance to Old Main.... Continue Reading
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University of Wyoming Expects Record Freshman Class.
The University of Wyoming is estimating 1,730 freshmen could enroll this semester, which would break the university’s record for the largest freshman class. The estimate comes from looking at class registration, student confirmations and the prospect of more international students registering.... Continue Reading
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Former Cowgirl Beach to Play Professionally in the Netherlands
Photo Courtesy of Wyoming Media Relations for Hits 106.
University of Wyoming volleyball alum and three-time All-Mountain West selection Laura Beach has signed a contract to play professionally for Eurosped in Vroomshoop, Netherlands.
“I am both eager and excited for this next step in my journey,” Beach said.... Continue Reading
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UW Art Museum’s Annual Gala to Celebrate Art
The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host its 24th annual gala fundraiser, “Art is the Answer,” Saturday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.
“Art is the Answer” is planned as a fun-filled, festive evening of fine food, libations, music and dancing, friends and an expansive auction with Wyoming-made products, experiences, resources and art.... Continue Reading
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New Exhibition to Open July 1 at UW Art Museum
A new exhibition, “Jon Schueler: Paintings,” will open Saturday, July 1, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.
“Jon Schueler: Paintings” explores the evolution of Schueler’s artistic practice through 19 paintings drawn from the UW Art Museum collection and representing four decades of the artist’s work.... Continue Reading
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UW Architectural Engineering Grad Wins Nike Design Competition
UW alumnus Brett Drake presents his prototype shoe to Nike designers and executives at the Nike Ease Challenge. (Nike Photo) Brett Drake grew up with a closet full of sneakers and a fondness for engineering and design. The combination of those two passions recently netted him some prize money and the chance to help countless athletes.... Continue Reading