UW president heads to Hulett for "World Needs More Cowboys" event

The public is invited to a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration of the University of Wyoming in Hulett on August 17 at the Golf Club at Devils Tower. The event is touted as an opportunity for future students to learn more about the university, past students to connect with their alma mater and members of the public to find out more about UW’s presence in their community.

The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include free appetizers and soft beverages as well as a cash bar. UW President Ed Seidel will speak on the university’s collaborative efforts with the state’s community colleges to boost entrepreneurism and the state’s economy, among other topics.

Joe Jensen, head coach of UW’s intercollegiate golf teams, also will offer some remarks.

They’ll be joined by two current UW students from Crook County: Shelby Heaster of Sundance, and Taylor Kennah of Hulett, who will discuss their experiences at the state’s university.

UW admissions representatives will be on hand to answer questions and interact on topics including the Cowboy Commitment, UW’s merit- and need-based financial aid offerings for high school graduates and community college transfers. Free UW-branded giveaway items will be available, including t-shirts for the first 50 high school students.

Additionally, UW alumnus Jim Neiman will talk about how UW prepared him for his career and role in the community and what it means to him to be a UW Cowboy. Neiman is one of 24 UW alumni featured in advertising in Wyoming newspapers and other media under the banner of “The World Needs More Cowboys – and So Does Wyoming.”

The Crook County event is the 19th in a series of events planned around the state in counties where UW alumni featured in the advertising live and work.

“It’s clear that our marketing tagline, ‘The World Needs More Cowboys,’ has connected virtually with people across Wyoming. These events are about making that connection even stronger through face-to-face interaction,” says Chad Baldwin, UW’s associate vice president for marketing and communications. “It’s a great opportunity for local students to learn more about their state’s university, for alumni to connect with their alma mater and one another, and for members of the community to meet UW’s new president along with coaches, faculty and students.”