About | SparkTank

We are the UW Ethics Club

UW Ethics Club is a recognized student organization at the University of Wyoming that is focused on developing student character and conscience as well as promoting ethical decision-making. We provide a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment for our members to make friends, make a difference, and enrich their college experience.

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Our Goals

Enrich the college experience of UW Ethics Club Members by providing them with a sense of community.

Develop value-driven decision makers by creating an intellectually stimulating environment.

Promote individuals' courage to uphold the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Principles in the face of adversity.

Our Values

UW Ethics Club uses the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Principles to lay the foundation for ethical decision-making.

Integrity
Act with honesty in all situations

Trust
Build trust in all stakeholder relationships

Accountability
Accept responsibility for all decisions

Transparency
Maintain open and truthful communications

Fairness
Engage in fair competition and create equitable and just relationships

Respect
Honor the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others

Rule of Law
Comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulations

Viability
Create long-term value for all relevant stakeholders

Our Leaders

These fine individuals have led our organization throughout the years and have helped impact change in their community. So we thought we should ask them about their favorite moments during their time in the Ethics Club.

Kent Noble

Big Cheese

"I have so many special memories of the club and its members, such as: 1) Our very first meeting when none of us knew what to expect but it was clear we were onto something special; 2) The lump I felt in my throat as we allocated funding to local nonprofits during the club’s first Spark Tank event; 3) The excitement we experienced when the club’s fundraising effort jumped from $12,500 in year 2 to $45,000 in year 3 (thank you, Michael!); 4) Finally, the special bonds that have been forged with students who have given of themselves to make a difference in the lives of others."

Michael Blaney

Professional Advisor

"My favorite memory from UW Ethics Club would be our participation in Giving Day, the community service day organized by the University of Wyoming. This event provides a great opportunity for our club members to get out and help people in the Laramie community. It also builds relationships between club members through working together to help others and accomplishing a shared goal. This event always recharges my batteries and reminds me of the power of giving back and helping those in need."

Ryne Grossnickle

President (2018-2019)

"My favorite memory while leading the club was working with the other executive team members throughout the year I was president. We became very close and worked well with each other. I was very grateful for the executive team I had. In most cases, a good leader depends on who is around them, this was the case for me. I wouldn’t have been who I was if it wasn’t for the other executive team members."

Kenna Noble

President (2019-2020)

"My favorite memory as president...it's so hard to choose! My favorite memory was the Big Event in Fall 2019. Every year the UW Ethics Club is a part of a community service project that benefits the entire Laramie community. It was amazing to wake up early on a Saturday, grab coffee, and go help people! Our club helped a woman with redoing her backyard to make it safe and more open for her grandchildren. I made some great friends during my time in UW Ethics Club and it was so awesome to bond with each other while serving our community!"

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Troy Cassity

President (2020-2021)

"My favorite moment while leading the club this year has to be our commitment to preparing early for SparkTank and growing it beyond its foundation. We have done so by adding an additional component to the selection process of nonprofits in the community. We had them submit short videos early on, and we later voted for ones we thought were most impactful. And let me just say, the competition was there this year!"