LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Robert Aylward, who has guided the University of Wyoming through a period of tremendous technological advances over more than a quarter of a century, will retire as UW's chief information officer and vice president for information technology, effective Nov. 15. The appointment of Jen Chavez, currently the deputy chief information officer in the Division of Information Technology, as interim vice president  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Both University of Wyoming teams did enough in the final rodeo of the fall season over the weekend in Lamar, Colo., to remain among the leaders in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR). For the first time this season, the Cowboys did not place first, taking second at the Lamar Community College (LCC) rodeo with 335 points, while Casper College won for the first time outright with 603.3 points to seriou  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: An eldercare author will share insights on the next Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) program's YouTube channel beginning Wednesday, Oct. 23. WDT is a statewide, nonprofit caregiver network operating through the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA). WDT meets by Zoom call every other Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Programs feature guest speakers and allow time for interaction from those who atte  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 24 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Michael Thurber and Friends are the University of Wyoming Department of Music's Eminent Artist-in-Residence from Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, and will present a series of free public events. Thurber, a composer, bassist and producer, is a singular artist whose career defies category. He has composed scores for The Royal Shakespeare Company; plays bass on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's" house ban  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Stephen Stone On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) linked to McDonald's quarter pounders. According to the Associated Press, 49 cases between Sept. 27 through Oct. 11 were reported in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Known widely as E. coli, the bacteri  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Under the direction of Laramie firefighters, middle school students attending the Healthy Kids Roundup at UW were given instructions on what to do if someone collapses because of a cardiac emergency. Students learned how to call 911 and to administer hands-only CPR ahead of the arrival of professional EMTs. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming's Division of Kinesiology and Health, part of the College of  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Wills. Trusts. Estate planning. Official legal and medical documents. Caregivers of loved ones living with dementia can find these subjects intimidating, but valuable assistance can be obtained by visiting with a qualified attorney. That's the suggestion of Nancy Norton, of Norton Law Office LLC in Jackson, who will discuss these and other legal topics on the next edition of Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present the Levinson-Fadial Duo concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The recital is free and open to the public. The program will feature music for violin and piano, including "Sonata" in G minor, L. 140 by Debussy; "Sonata" Op. 30, No.3 in G major by Beethoven; "5 Melodies" Op. 35bis by Prok  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: Steptoe client CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX) received approval from the Surface Transportation Board to acquire and operate approximately 94 miles of rail line in Alabama currently operated by Genesee & Wyoming Inc.'s Meridian & Bigbee Railroad, L.L.C. Through the now-approved transaction, CSX will establish a new direct Class I-to-Class I railroad interchange with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) in Alabama, con  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and, unfortunately, some do not consider their phones as a target for hackers. "For many small-business owners, their mobile phones aren't an accessory or a tool. Their phone is their business when it comes to scheduling appointments, processing payments and communicating with customers," says Paul Johnson, manager of the Wyoming Small Business Development  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to perform a successful patent search Tuesday, Oct. 29. Anne Kuipers will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled "Unlocking Innovation: How to Perform a Successful Patent Search" from noon-1 p.m. To register, go here. The Wyoming SBDC Network offers business expertise to help Wyoming residents think about  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Civic Chorus, along with the Community Band, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present the UW Civic Chorus and Community Band concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. Tickets are $12 fo  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 24 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Jiwon Han Jiwon Han, a University of Wyoming Department of Music collaborative pianist, will give a recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The performance is free and open to the public. The program will feature "Piano Sonata" No. 14 in C minor, K. 457 by Mozart; "Ballade" No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 by Chopin; a suite of pieces by Sibelius; and "Ap  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming urges people to use the "Power of 10" on UW Giving Day (www.uwyo.edu/givingday), the 10th anniversary of this annual celebration of philanthropy. "Thank you on behalf of the University of Wyoming and the UW Foundation for supporting your university on UW Giving Day," says Doug Stark, chair of the UW Foundation Board. "One person supporting the next generation is a great thing, bu  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming is now accepting submissions for the fourth annual Wild and Working Lands Film Festival, which will be held in Laramie next March. Deadline to submit films is Monday, Jan. 20. The Haub School invites anyone who is interested to submit a short film up to 20 minutes in length that explores the intricate connections between hum  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: This photo shows Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) over Laramie Oct. 13. Learn more about comets in the show "Leftovers!: Asteroids, Comets, Meteors and Rings" at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium. (Max Gilbraith Photo) November marks the return of the popular "Liquid Sky" music-themed shows at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium. "Thi  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Meridith Joyce, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Astronomy and Physics, was part of a research team that studied the brightening and dimming of a star known as Betelgeuse (pictured) and found the pulsing starlight potentially comes from a companion star, dubbed "Betelbuddy." The research was accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal. (ALMA Telescope Photo) Th  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant area of focus in higher education, with faculty and students exploring the ethical and practical implications of tools such as ChatGPT and other AI applications. The University of Wyoming School of Computing, in collaboration with the UW Artificial Intelligence Committee and the College of Education's Learning, Design and Technology Program, will host   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming students and faculty members will have new opportunities to study abroad and conduct research along with universities in Tunisia following the signing of new agreements last week. A delegation from UW, led by Center for Global Studies Director Caroline McCracken-Flesher, traveled to the North African nation to sign four separate memoranda of understanding with the Universities of Tun  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming undergraduate and graduate students will have an opportunity to create fun Halloween decorations during "Wicked Workshop: Make Halloween Decor" events from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. The events will take place in the Make.IT makerspace, located in the Information Technology Building atrium, across from the residence halls. Registration is required, as only 20 seats are available for   more