‘UW in Your Community’ Event June 18 in Buffalo

Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Johnson County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Tuesday, June 18, in Buffalo.

The public is invited to the event from 5-7 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 85 U.S. Highway 16. Free appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available.

UW President Ed Seidel will be in attendance and speak during a brief program, highlighting the university’s collaborative efforts with the state’s community colleges to prepare students for the modern economy and boost entrepreneurism and the state’s economy, among other topics.

Also on the agenda:

-- Representatives of UW’s School of Energy Resources, Christine Reed and Madeleine Lewis, will provide updates on key energy projects and activities in the western Powder River Basin.

-- Dan McCoy, interim director of UW’s Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Initiative, will discuss its work in the area, including a tourism assessment of Johnson County conducted along with the Wyoming Office of Tourism.

-- Micah Most, of the UW Extension office in Johnson County, will discuss the office’s activities.

Also scheduled to speak are current UW students from Johnson County -- Trevor Rasmuson and Lexi Rule.

The Buffalo gathering is the 17th in a series of “UW in Your Community” gatherings planned around the state.

“This will be a great opportunity for community members to interact with President Seidel and others from UW, learn about exciting initiatives for students and the state, and see some of the collaborative work UW is doing with local partners,” says Chad Baldwin, UW’s associate vice president for marketing and communications. “UW alumni and everyone across Johnson County are invited for what will be a fun and informative evening.”