Other University Services

University Bookstore

Peggy Falgien, Manager
Wyoming Union, 1-800-370-2676, (307) 766-3264, TTY: (307) 766-3267
Website: http://www.uwyobookstore.com
The Bookstore is a self-supporting university-owned organization which was founded in 1921. It provides students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors with a variety of products and services. In order to fulfill its primary mission, the bookstore stocks new and used textbooks, general books, school supplies, office products, educationally priced computer software, fine art supplies and electronics. As a convenience, the Bookstore also stocks additional items such as gifts, insignia gifts and clothing, greeting cards, candy and sundries. Services the Bookstore provides include prepaid textbook reservations, bookbinding, special order book service, cap and gown rental, complimentary gift wrapping, used book buy back, and postage stamps, as well as UPS, FAX and Federal Express.

 

The Bookstore is located on the main level of the Wyoming Union. Hours of operation during the academic year are: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday.

 

Music

David Brinkman, Department Head
258 Fine Arts Center, (307) 766-5242

Website: www.uwyo.edu/music
The Department of Music offers many opportunities for students to participate in musical activities as well as to hear concerts by faculty artists, student ensembles and visiting artists. All qualified students within the university, no matter their major, are invited to participate for credit in any of the following: Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Collegiate Chorale, Opera Theater, Jazz Band, and the many smaller ensembles such as string ensembles, brass ensembles, percussion ensemble, and various chamber groups. Note: some ensembles are by audition only. Private lessons on any instrument and voice are available at a fee to all interested students.

 

Summer offerings may include lessons, attractive workshops, seminars, and regular courses. A summer music camp for students in grades 7 through 12 is also offered which includes band, choral, orchestral and keyboard experience culminating in gala concerts. For further information, please write to the Department of Music, Dept. 3037, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071.

 

Theatre and Dance

Leigh Selting, Department Head
205 Fine Arts Center, (307) 766-2198
Theatre and Dance at the University of Wyoming offers students an excellent opportunity to participate in all aspects of theatre and dance arts. Auditions for productions are open to all qualified students within the university regardless of major or college. The production program provides opportunities for students to participate in technical theatre stage crews, set construction, costuming, lighting and sound. There are also opportunities to perform dance, drama, musicals and operas. Playwriting, screen writing, directing and choreography are available through upper-division courses. The Fine Arts Center contains a proscenium theatre, an experimental theatre, an acting for the camera studio and a dance studio, plus full support facilities for scene and costume construction. Full-time university students may purchase tickets through the Fine Arts Ticket Office at a greatly reduced price.


University Police Department

Troy Lane, Chief of Police
Ivinson Building, (307) 766-5179
Web site: http://www.uwyo.edu/UWPD
The University Police Department is responsible for crime prevention, public safety, and law enforcement in the UW community. The department is staffed by 13 certified peace officers, four security guards, and eight full‑time staff members. All officers are fully trained and have arrest authority. The department operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. To keep members of the UW community aware of police activity on campus, the department maintains a chronological log of all incidents reported to the department. This log is made available to news media and is open for public inspection through the UWPD website. University crime reports are also included annually in the United States Department of Justice publication, Crime in the United States. Crime statistics, as well as other public safety information, are included in the annual Public Safety Report, which is available online. Free informational pamphlets on topics such as theft, sexual assault, drug and alcohol abuse, and harassing phone calls are available from the department. In addition, department personnel present public safety programs upon request to any group or organization. Further information is available through the UWPD World Wide Web site.

 

Traffic and Parking Regulations
For parking information see the TransPark website at www.uwyo.edu/tap.

 

Bicycle Regulations
Bicycle Regulations The University of Wyoming Bicycle Program was developed to promote an environment in which bicycles, pedestrians, and motor vehicles can safely co-exist. Persons riding bicycles are asked to familiarize themselves with the regulations and bike paths described in the pamphlet Safe Cycling at UW, which is available on the University Police Department website. All bicycles must be registered.

 

University of Wyoming Alumni Association

Robbie Darnall, Executive Director
214 South 14th Street, Alumni House, (307) 766-4166

Web site: wyoalumni.com
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association has been serving the university and alumni since the association was first organized in 1895.

The Alumni Association currently serves more than 100,000 former students of the University of Wyoming, offers alumni scholarships to outstanding high school seniors and Wyoming community college transfer students as well as UW juniors, seniors, and graduate students and promotes faculty excellence and development with its annual Outstanding Faculty Award. The Outstanding Faculty Award was created for graduating seniors who wish to nominate a teacher/professor who made a difference in their college careers.

The Alumni House is located at 214 South 14th Street and serves as a campus information center for current and former students, their families and friends of the university. The Alumni House also serves as an official outlet for UW class rings and other campus memorabilia and gifts.

The Wyoming Student Alumni Association (WyoSAA) works to increase student awareness of what the Alumni Association means to the university. Each year WyoSAA also sponsors the UW Homecoming Parade and senior send-off.

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