University of Wyoming Geology Museum to be Re-opened Part Time

["Richard W. Travsky" <rtravsky@uwyo.edu>]

http://www.laramieboomerang.com/articles/2009/07/18/news/doc4a6298cd8856d156645650.txt

After much public protest and outcry, the University of Wyoming has found 
funding to reopen the S.H. Knight Geological museum part-time, without a 
curator or part-time secretary, beginning Aug. 24. But at least one member 
of the recently formed group, Friends of the S.H. Knight Geological Museum 
said its a solution that Doesnt address the major issues that were brought 
about by the termination of the (geological museum).

University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan said he directed the museum 
to reopen after the UW Foundation identified private funds that would be 
used to pay for security so the museum could be open to UW visitors, on a 
part-time basis, through the coming academic year.
[...]



Meanwhile -

http://www.laramieboomerang.com/articles/2009/07/17/news/doc4a60017a90cd3421131085.txt

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees moved one step closer Thursday 
toward construction of a new visual arts building. The trustees 
unanimously approved a request for legislative permission for the 
university to issue bonds for one of its capital facilities projects.
...
To construct the new facility, the university would issue bonds not to 
exceed $33 million, which would be paid for through UWs portion of federal 
mineral royalties, rather than requesting a state appropriation.
...