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Tag Archives: University of Wyoming
Beer Busts and Student Behavior: A Look Back at the University of Wyoming’s Social Committee
A fraternity dance imbued with alcohol. A Christmas party where alcohol was given as gifts, and whose recipients were required to chug it on site. A “beer bust” involving seventeen sorority members at a formal dinner dance. An 18-year-old boy … Continue reading
Posted in Campus culture, Student Life, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged 1920s, 1950s, Alcohol policy, American Heritage Center, Campus regulations, Campus social events, Fraternity life, Social Committee, Sorority life, Student conduct, Student misbehavior, University of Wyoming
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The Classroom Building – Saving Prexy’s Pasture and Creating the “Standing Rib Roast”
Welcome back to our ongoing series “Designing the University of Wyoming,” which explores the stories behind the campus’s architecture, landmarks, and artistic features that have shaped the university’s identity over the decades. If you’ve ever wondered why one of UW’s … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Campus Heritage, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming history
Tagged 1960s Architecture, Architectural History, Campus Controversy, Campus planning, Ceramic Murals, Classroom Building, Hitchcock & Hitchcock, Mosaic Art, Prexy's Pasture, Standing Rib Roast, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Campus Evolution
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The Franklin Statue: Wyoming’s Bronze Founding Father and a Touch of Controversy
Welcome back to our ongoing series “Designing the University of Wyoming,” which explores the stories behind the campus’s architecture, landmarks, and artistic features that have shaped the university’s identity over the decades. Standing proudly on the lawn south of the … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Heritage, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming history
Tagged American Heritage Center, Benjamin Franklin statue, Campus history, Historical monuments, Monument controversy, Richardson family, Robert Russin, Sculpture, Silence Dogood, The Branding Iron, University history, University of Wyoming
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From “Caucasians Only” to Hall of Fame: The Remarkable Journey of Wayman Wing
Did you know the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science has a Hall of Fame? Among its distinguished members is Wayman Chung Wing (1923-2020), whose journey from facing discrimination to international acclaim exemplifies resilience, innovation, and barrier-breaking … Continue reading
Posted in Asian American history, Biography and profiles, Chinese Americans, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming Alumni, Wyoming history
Tagged 1940s discrimination, American Heritage Center, Azores service, Chinese American engineer, Civil Engineering, Earthquake-resistant design, Evanston Wyoming, Sigma Tau fraternity, Tau Beta Pi, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming College of Engineering & Physical Science, Wayman Wing, World War II
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Cold War Foundations: How Anti-Communist Sentiment Shaped University of Wyoming’s Coe Library
When students hurry through the doors of William Robertson Coe Library today, few may realize they’re entering a building born not just from architectural necessity, but from Cold War politics, academic freedom battles, and the vision of a passionate Americana … Continue reading
Posted in American Studies, Architecture, Campus Heritage, Cold War, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged Academic Freedom, American Studies Program, Anti-Communism, Book Censorship, Campus Architecture, Cold War Politics, GI Bill, Post-War Education, Red Scare, University Controversies, University of Wyoming, William Robertson Coe
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Remembering Al: A Friend Who Just Happened to Be a Senator
On March 14, we lost Al Simpson. My heart feels heavy as I write these words. At the American Heritage Center, we knew him like so many others did—as a benefactor, yes, but more importantly, as a friend. I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Alan K. Simpson Institute for Western Politics and Leadership, American Heritage Center, Memorial Tributes, Political history, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged Alan K. Simpson, Alan K. Simpson Institute for Western Politics and Leadership, American Heritage Center, Bipartisanship, Cody Wyoming, Political Archives, Political Legacy, Public Service, Senator Simpson, Simpson Family, University of Wyoming, Wyoming politics
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Designing the University of Wyoming: The Architecture of Agricultural Education
When the University of Wyoming opened its doors in 1887, agriculture was more than just another field of study—it was a cornerstone of the institution’s mission. The Morrill Act of 1862 had established land-grant universities across America with a clear … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Architecture, Campus Heritage, Uncategorized
Tagged Agricultural education, Agricultural Hall, Campus Architecture, Frederick Hutchinson Porter, Historic Buildings, Morrill Act, Prexy's Pasture, University of Wyomig Agriculture Building, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Wyoming Insect Museum, William Dubois (architect)
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Designing the University of Wyoming: Knight Hall—Stone, Stories, Spirits
Welcome back to our series exploring the University of Wyoming’s architectural legacy. Today, we’re exploring the fascinating history of Knight Hall, a building with a story that weaves together tales of pioneering women, Depression-era public works, and even a touch … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Heritage, Uncategorized, University Architecture, University of Wyoming history
Tagged 1940s, Arthur G. Crane, Campus buildings, Campus haunting, Cemeteries, Emma Howell Knight, Gothic architecture, Great Depression, Knight Hall, Laramie history, Student housing, University of Wyoming, Wilber Hitchcock, Women's dormitory, Women's education, WPA projects, Wyoming Public Radio
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Designing the University of Wyoming: The Arts & Sciences Building
Welcome back to our series chronicling the University of Wyoming’s architectural legacy and the fascinating stories behind it. Today, we’re diving into the history of the Arts and Sciences Building, a structure that not only shaped the physical landscape of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, University Architecture, University of Wyoming history
Tagged 1930s architecture, Campus expansion, College of Arts & Sciences, Depression-era construction, Liberal arts education, New Deal projects, PWA funding, Student Involvement, University Archives, University bonds, University of Wyoming, William Dubois (architect)
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Flashlights and Formulas: The Unexpected Tales of UW’s Engineering Building
The Engineering Building at the University of Wyoming, constructed in 1927, has been a cornerstone of technological education on campus for nearly a century. Originally housing both engineering and agricultural programs, the building reflects the university’s early focus on practical … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Heritage, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged 1930s Campus Life, Arthur G. Crane, College of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Engineer's Ball, Engineering Building, Gothic Revival Architecture, John McPhee, Mike Sullivan, Samuel C. Phillips, Schools of Mines, Student Protests, Tom Osborne, University of Wyoming, W. Edwards Deming, Wyoming history
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