FACTOID # 82: Americans are 15% more innovative than the Japanese. But in percentage terms, the Japanese grant 3.5 times more patents.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS   

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming Official Logo Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

University of Wyoming Official Seal Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Motto New Thinking
Established 1886
Type Public
Endowment US $259 million[1]
President Tom Buchanan
Faculty 583
Staff 1,557
Students 13,301
Location Laramie, Wyoming
Campus Urban (small city)
Colors Brown and Gold           
Nickname Wyoming Cowboys LogoCowboys and Cowgirls
Mascot Cowboy Joe and Pistol Pete
Website www.uwyo.edu

The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet (2194 m), between the the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. It is known as UW (usually pronounced "U-Dub") to people close to the university and is a protected trademark of the university.[2] The university first opened in September 1886 and was the only educational institution in Wyoming that offered bachelor's or graduate degrees until the Wyoming Catholic College was founded in 2007. The university also offers outreach education in counties throughout Wyoming. For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... A financial endowment is a transfer of money or property donated to an institution, with the stipulation that it be invested, and the principal remain intact. ... “USD” redirects here. ... One million (1,000,000), or one thousand thousand, is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... A faculty is a division within a university. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... Alternate uses: Student (disambiguation) Etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, which means to study, a student is one who studies. ... Laramie is a city in and the county seat of Albany County in the U.S. state of Wyoming. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Cities with at least a million inhabitants in 2006 An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... The color brown is a red or orange of low intensity; however brown exists as a color perception only in the presence of a brighter color contrast: red or orange objects are still perceived as such if the general illumination level is low, despite reflecting the same amount of red... Gold is a shade of the color yellow closest to that of gold metal. ... The athletic nickname, or equivalently athletic moniker, of a university or college within the United States of America is the name officially adopted by that institution for at least the members of its athletic teams. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Wyoming Cowboys is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Wyoming. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Land-grant universities (also called land-grant colleges or land grant institutions) are institutions of higher education in the United States which have been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. ... Laramie is a city in and the county seat of Albany County in the U.S. state of Wyoming. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... The Laramie Plains is an arid highlands (approximately elevation 8000 ft) in south central Wyoming in the United States. ... The Laramie Mountains are shown highlighted on a map of the western United States The Laramie Mountains are a range of moderately high peaks on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains in the state of Wyoming in the United States. ... Medicine Bow Mountains seen from U.S. Highway 287 in northern Colorado Medicine Bow Peak up close The Medicine Bow Mountains are a mountain range in the Rocky Mountains in southern Wyoming and in northern Colorado. ... Year 1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... For other degrees, see Academic degree. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


UW is a national research university prominent in the fields of environment and natural resource research, specializing in agriculture, energy, geology, and water resource related fields.


The University of Wyoming consists of seven colleges: Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Law. The university maintains a low student-faculty ratio - one of the lowest such ratios among four-year schools in the west. UW also offers a variety of cultural and social activities. The university offers 86 Bachelor, 66 Master, and 26 Doctoral degrees. Professional Pharmacy, Juris Doctor (law) and Education degrees are also available. University of Wyoming College of Law is a law school located in Laramie, Wyoming, United States. ...


The university is a hub of cultural events in Laramie. It offers a variety of performing arts events, ranging from rock concerts in the Arena Auditorium to classical concerts and performances by the University's theater and dance department at the Fine Arts Center. Wyoming also boasts a competitive athletic program, one which annually challenges for conference and national championships. Wyoming offers many extracurricular activities, including over 150 recognized student organizations that include a wide range of social, professional and academic groups. The newly renovated Wyoming Union is the hub of the campus, with the campus bookstore and numerous student facilities. The University is also home to the American Heritage Center. The Center contains numerous special collections, manuscripts and artifacts covering a broad range of disciplines. The collections relate to the American experience, not just that of Wyoming or its residents. The American Heritage Center (AHC) is an archival library located at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. ...

Contents

Colleges

School of Energy Resources

Due to the ongoing energy boom in Wyoming, several programs at UW have been created or reborn. In January of 2007, EnCana Oil and Gas donated US $5 million to the University of Wyoming to create the School of Energy Resources. This donation was matched by the Wyoming State Government, making the donation worth $10 million. The school was created to assist industry to develop Wyoming's vast energy resources.[3] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... EnCana Corporation is one of the largest independently owned oil and gas companies in the world. ... “USD” redirects here. ... One million (1,000,000), or one thousand thousand, is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... A state government is the government of a subnational entity in nation-states with federal forms of government, which shares political power with the federal government or national government. ...


Haub School and Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources

Another school closely related to the energy boom, is the School of Environment and Natural Resources, or ENR. Unlike the School of Energy Resources, ENR helps to protect Wyoming's beauty and resources from over-development and to understand the impacts of energy development. ENR has also recently created the Wyoming Conservation Coalition (WCC) which was created after an ENR student had worked in the Montana Conservation Corps and wanted a similar program in Wyoming.[4] The WCC's goal is to clean up Wyoming's public lands that have been misused over the years, and to allow students first hand experience in the problems and issues facing Wyoming's public lands. the MCC logo The Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) is a young adult development program modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, using conservation projects to foster citizenship and personal growth in its members. ... In all modern states, some land is held by central or local governments. ...


College of Engineering and Applied Science

There are several fields in which one can study at the College of Engineering:

Architectural engineering

The Architectural Engineering program is one of only fourteen ABET accredited programs in the US.[5] An architectural engineer applies the skills of many engineering disciplines to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and renovation of buildings while paying attention to their impacts on the surrounding environment. ... The Accredition Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is a non-profit organization that serves the public by making accreditations of the universities and scientific institutions which live up to certain qualities defined by the organization. ...


Civil engineering

The Civil Engineering program is highly respected throughout the west, and graduates are in high demand in the Front Range region. The Falkirk Wheel in Scotland. ... The Front Range is shown highlighted on a map of the western United States The Front Range is a mountain range in the United States on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, and on the western edge of the Great Plains. ...


Petroleum engineering

The Petroleum Engineering field was reborn in 2005 after a generous gift from EnCana. Another US $2 million on top of the donation for the School of Energy resources, was given. The program was absent from UW for eight years.[6] Petroleum engineering is involved in the exploration and production activities of petroleum as an upstream end of the energy sector. ... EnCana Corporation is one of the largest independently owned oil and gas companies in the world. ... “USD” redirects here. ... One million (1,000,000), or one thousand thousand, is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001. ...


Campus life

Residence halls

The University has five types of housing available for students. The residence halls include:

  • Orr
  • White
  • Downey
  • McIntyre
  • Crane
  • Hill

The four main residence halls (Orr, White, Downey, and McIntyre) are connected together via Washakie Center (named for Chief Washakie), which contains the main dining hall and other student services. The Crane and Hill residence halls house upperclassmen exclusively. Married students are provided the opportunity to live in town homes east of War Memorial Stadium and the university has off-campus apartments (Spanish Walk) available to upperclassmen. All incoming freshmen are expected to live in one of the main residence halls, but dispensation can be made for those with off-campus housing. Washakie holding pipe Originally named Pinaquana (Smell of Sugar), Washakie (1804-1900) born in his fathers Salish (or Flathead) tribe; he was given the name Washakie when he joined his mothers Shoshone tribe. ...


The main 'quad' of the campus is Prexy's Pasture. A large open grassy area located within a ring of classroom and administrative buildings, Prexy's (as it is commonly known) is home to many students between classes. A sculpture at the center of Prexy's - the University of Wyoming Family (visible from the PastureCam) - garnered national attention when it was installed.


Student government

The governing body for Wyoming students is the Associated Students of the University of Wyoming, or ASUW.


Greek life

Climber at Nearby Vedauwoo
Climber at Nearby Vedauwoo

Nearly all fraternities and sororities are located on campus in university owned houses. Houses are located on Fraternity and Sorority Row. Fraternities line the northern (Fraternity) road and Sororities line the southern (Sorority) road. The two roads are separated by a large park and the playing field for UW's club rugby team. This area is considered one the last remaining true Fraternity rows. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2304 × 3072 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2304 × 3072 pixel, file size: 2. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ...

Sororities Fraternities

Chi Omega (ΧΩ) is the largest womens fraternal organization in the National Panhellenic Conference. ... Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ), also known as Tri Delta, is a national collegiate sorority founded on November 27, 1888. ... Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ) is a college womens fraternity, founded on October 13, 1870 at Monmouth College, Illinois. ... Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ) is an international fraternity for women founded as I.C. Sorosis on April 28, 1867, at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. ... Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among its members. ... // Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Incorporated is the largest Latina-based multicultural sorority in the country. ... Alpha Gamma Rho (ΑΓΡ) is a social-professional fraternity in the United States, with over 65 university chapters. ... ATΩ (Alpha Tau Omega) is an American fraternity. ... FarmHouse Fraternity is an all-male international social fraternity founded at the University of Missouri in 1905. ... Lambda Chi Alpha (ΛΧΑ), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is one of the largest mens general fraternities in North America with more than 250,000 initiated members and chapters at more than 300 universities. ... Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity (ΠΚΑ) is an international, secret, social, Greek-letter, college fraternity. ... Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ) is a secret letter, social college fraternity. ... Sigma Chi (ΣΧ) is one of the largest and oldest all-male, college, Greek-letter social fraternities. ... ΣΦΕ (Sigma Phi Epsilon), commonly nicknamed SigEp or S-P-E, is a social fraternity for male college students in the United States. ... ΣΝ (Sigma Nu) is an undergraduate college fraternity with chapters in the United States and Canada. ...

Intramural and outdoor activities

UW also has an extensive intramural athletic program that brings students and student groups together on the athletic fields. In addition, with the abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities at students' doorsteps, such as skiing and hiking in the nearby mountains and its location to many national parks and forests, Laramie was recently voted one of America's top 40 college towns by Outside Magazine,[7] and one of the Best Places for Outdoor Activities.[8] Vedauwoo is located 20 miles east of the campus, and is known to be a mecca of climbing, but is also used extensively by anglers, hikers, mountain bikers, and cross country skiers. Groups have also been known to have outdoor concerts and battle of the band competitions in the area. The Snowy Range is approximately 30 miles to the west and provides numerous recreational activities. The University of Wyoming's Outdoor Adventure Program(OAP) allows students of all skill levels to get involved in outdoor activities. The program also has an extensive collection of outdoor gear that is available to rent by students and locals alike. Vedauwoo Rocks in winter The Vedauwoos are a collection of unique rock formations (Sherman Granite) located in south-eastern Wyoming, United States, near the city of Laramie. ... Medicine Bow Mountains seen from U.S. Highway 287 in northern Colorado Medicine Bow Peak up close The Medicine Bow Mountains are a mountain range in the Rocky Mountains in southern Wyoming and in northern Colorado. ...


Athletics

Main article: Wyoming Cowboys
See also: Wyoming Cowboys basketball

The sports teams are named the Cowboys and Cowgirls. Wyoming competes in NCAA Division I (I-A for football) as a member of the Mountain West Conference. They have 15 varsity teams that compete in 10 different sports. Wyoming Cowboys is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Wyoming. ... The University of Wyoming mens basketball program, which currently competes in the Mountain West Conference, has a lengthy tradition dating back to 1905. ... Wyoming Cowboys is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Wyoming. ... Wyoming Cowboys is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Wyoming. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often pronounced N-C-Double-A or N-C-Two-A ) is a voluntary association of about 1,200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... Division I (or DI) is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... “Mountain West” redirects here. ...


Notable alumni

The Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SABIC. Before his appointment as Vice-Chairman and CEO in 1998, Mohammed Al-Mady served as SABICs General Director of Projects. ... SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corp) is a diversified manufacturing company, active in chemicals and intermediates, industrial polymers, fertilizers and metals. ... Paul Andrews is an Australian politician. ... Eli Daniel Bebout (born October 14, 1946), though a veteran Wyoming politician, is the newest member of the Wyoming State Senate -- he represents District 26 from Riverton, the seat of Fremont County in central portion of his state. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... The Wyoming House of Representatives is the lower house of the Wyoming State Legislature. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... A governor is an official who heads the government of a colony, state or other sub-national state unit. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... For the animated television series, see Harlem Globetrotters (TV series). ... Charles Warnell Bradley (born May 16, 1959, in Havre de Grace, Maryland) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Les Brownlee became the Acting Secretary of the Army on 10 May 2003. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in Los Angeles, California. ... Richard Bruce Dick Cheney (born January 30, 1941), is the 46th and current Vice President of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush. ... Fennis Dembo (born January 24, 1966 San Antonio, TX - ) was a forward for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA with a one year career (1989). ... William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900–December 20, 1993) was an American statistician, college professor, author, lecturer, and consultant. ... ... This is a list of United States ambassadors, or lower-ranking diplomatic heads, to Kuwait. ... Aaron Elling (born May 31, 1978) is a kicker for the Baltimore Ravens. ... David D. Freudenthal (born October 12, 1950) is the governor of the U.S. state of Wyoming. ... List of Wyoming Governors Francis E. Warren Republican 1890 Amos W. Barber Republican 1890-1893 John E. Osborne Democratic 1893-1895 William A. Richards Republican 1895-1899 DeForest Richards Republican 1899-1903 Fenimore Chatterton Republican 1903-1905 Bryant B. Brooks Republican 1905-1911 Joseph M. Carey Democratic 1911-1915 John... Curtis Edward Gowdy (July 31, 1919 – February 20, 2006) was an American sportscaster, well-known as the longtime voice of the Boston Red Sox and for his coverage of many nationally-televised sporting events, primarily for NBC Sports in the 1960s and 1970s. ... American Sportscasters A sportscaster, sports announcer, or sports commentator is a type of journalist on radio or television who specializes in reporting or commenting on sports events. ... Clifford Hansen Clifford Peter Hansen (born October 16, 1912) is a retired Republican American politician from the state of Wyoming. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Harold Hellbaum (September 26, 1926 - March 9, 2007), a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1963-1977, was the House Speaker from 1975-1977. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... Arthur Henry Howe Jr. ... MLB and Major Leagues redirect here. ... Jeffrey Kent Huson (born August 15, 1964, in Scottsdale, Arizona) was a Major League Baseball utility player. ... MLB and Major Leagues redirect here. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rocks, The Rox, Blake Street Bombers. ... James Forrest Kiick (born August 9, 1946 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey) was an American football running back in the National Football League. ... City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins Team colors Aqua, Coral, White and Navy Head Coach Cam Cameron Owner H. Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T.D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... Eric Charles Leckner (born May 27, 1966, in Inglewood, California) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 1988 NBA Draft. ... John A. List is the Professor in Economics and the College at the University of Chicago. ... The University of Chicago is a private university located principally in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. ... Cynthia M. Lummis Wiederspahn (born ca. ... Ranching is the raising of cattle or sheep on rangeland, although one might also speak of ranching with regard to less common livestock such as elk, bison or emu. ... Look up Treasurer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Judge M. Margaret McKeown (born May 11, 1951, in Casper, Wyoming) is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. ... The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts: District of Alaska District of Arizona Central District of California Eastern District of California Northern District of California Southern District of California District of Hawaii... Stephen Nicholas (Born May 1, 1983) is a linebacker on the Atlanta Falcons. ... Incarnation Childrens Center is a nursing center for children with HIV/AIDS in New York City. ... Jay Novacek (born October 24, 1962) is a former American Football tight end who played for the Phoenix Cardinals (1985-1989) and the Dallas Cowboys (1990-1995). ... In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. ... Wayde Preston (1929-1992) was a television actor noted for the series Colt . ... Theophilus Curtis Ratliff (born April 17, 1973 in Demopolis, Alabama) is an American professional basketball player. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... “NBA” redirects here. ... Robert Paul Edward Schliske, I (July 2, 1924 - June 21, 2007), was a founder of Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne and a former Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives. ... Year 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Laramie County is a county located in the state of Wyoming. ... Laramie County Community College is a community college in Laramie County, Wyoming. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... General Peter J. Schoomaker General Peter Jan Schoomaker (born February 12, 1946) became the 35th Chief of Staff of the United States Army, on August 1, 2003. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Marlan Scully is a theoretical physicist best known for his work in quantum optics. ... Theoretical physics employs mathematical models and abstractions of physics, as opposed to experimental processes, in an attempt to understand nature. ... Joseph David Selby (August 9, 1950 - April 20, 2007) was a Cheyenne lawyer who served as municipal judge from 1978-1982 and as a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from District 41 in Laramie County from 1995-1997. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Matthew Wayne Shepard (December 1, 1976 – October 12, 1998) was an American student at the University of Wyoming who was fatally attacked near Laramie, on the night of October 6 – October 7, 1998 in what was widely reported by international news media as a savage beating because of his homosexuality. ... Alan Kooi Simpson (born September 2, 1931, in Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.) is a Republican politician who served from 1979 to 1997 as a United States Senator from Wyoming. ... Milward Lee Simpson (November 12, 1897 – June 10, 1993) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator and as governor of Wyoming. ... Todd Skinner (October 28, 1958 – October 23, 2006) was an American free climber who died in a fall at Yosemite National Park on October 23, 2006. ... In free soloing and bouldering, the climber carries nothing but a chalk bag. ... Gerry Spence (b. ... WPA Graphic The Works Progress Administration (later Work Projects Administration, abbreviated WPA), was created on May 6, 1935 by Presidential order (Congress funded it annually but did not set it up). ... Michael John Mike Sullivan (born September 22, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska) was governor of the U.S. state of Wyoming from 1987 to 1995. ... Craig Lyle Thomas (February 17, 1933 – June 4, 2007) was a three-term Republican United States Senator from Wyoming. ... The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a big-box home improvement retailer that aims for both the do-it-yourself consumer and the professional in home improvement and construction. ... A recent photo of Trujillo as the CEO of Telstra Solomon Sol Dennis Trujillo (born 1951 in Cheyenne, Wyoming) is an American businessman [1]. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Telstra, Australias major telecommunications company. ... Telstra Corporation (ASX: TLS, NZX: TLS, NYSE: TLS) (formed from Telecom Australia) is an Australian telecommunications and media company under private ownership, with a dominant position in landline telephone services, a large share of mobile phone services, domestic consumer (including dial-up access and Broadband internet broadband cable modem, satellite... Jim Walden (born ca. ... A college football game between Colorado State and Air Force. ... The head coach in sports coaching is the coach who is in charge of the other coaches. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... Malcolm Wallop (February 27, 1933-) is a Republican politician and former three-term U.S. Senator from Wyoming. ... Alvin Laramie Al Wiederspahn (born January 18, 1949) is a prominent attorney in Cheyenne who served for ten years as a Democrat in the Wyoming House of Representatives (1979-1985) and the Wyoming State Senate (1985-1989). ... Justin Williams (born May 12, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. A 610, 230-lb. ... The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. ... “NBA” redirects here. ...

External links

References

Coordinates: 41°18′47″N, 105°34′53″W “Mountain West” redirects here. ... The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA or Air Force),[1] located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States, is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Force. ... , Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church). ... Colorado State University is a public institution of higher learning located in Fort Collins, Colorado in the United States. ... The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ... San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. ... The SDSU Aztecs are the collegiate athletics and sports teams for San Diego State University (SDSU). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Texas Christian University features 18 varsity sports teams. ... “UNLV” redirects here. ... The University of Utah (also The U or the U of U or the UU), located in Salt Lake City, is the flagship public research university in the state of Utah, and one of 10 institutions that make up the Utah System of Higher Education. ... The Utah Utes are the athletics teams of the University of Utah. ... Wyoming Cowboys is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Wyoming. ... mtn. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
University of Wyoming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1113 words)
The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet (2194 m), between the Laramie and Medicine Bow mountain ranges.
The newly renovated Wyoming Union is the hub of the campus, with the campus bookstore and numerous student facilities.
Wyoming competes in NCAA Division I (I-A for football) as a member of the Mountain West Conference.
CampusChamps.com - University of Wyoming Athletics (364 words)
Founded in 1886, The University of Wyoming is the state's only provider of baccalaureate and graduate education, research, and outreach services.
Wyoming's All-Mountain West Conference center Uche Nsonwu-Amadi received another honor when he was selected to play in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-Star game in conjunction with the Final Four.
University of Wyoming sophomore Scott Usher placed sixth in the 200 breaststroke at the 2003 NCAA Championships.
  More results at FactBites »

 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here