Archive for March, 2008
‘Vog’ from erupting Kilauea volcano associated with cardiorespiratory problems
RENO, Nev. – A research study providing the first measures of volcanic-associated cardiorespiratory effects has been released on ScienceDirect for the journal Public Health by University of Nevada, Reno researcher Bernadette Longo.
Previous studies at Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, have focused on acute health effects ... more
‘Night of All Nations’ extends invitation to tour the world
RENO, Nev.– It may be the best travel bargain this year. For less than $5, participants will visit the Seven Wonders of the World, sample native foods from around the globe and experience cultural performances at the University’s 26th annual “Night of All Nations,” April 4 from 6 – 11 p.m. in Lawlor Events Center.... more
Hands-on activities highlight engineering summer camps
RENO, Nev. – Parents who worry their kids might spend too much time this summer playing video games, building skateboarding ramps or even thinking about shooting something into the sky can channel that energy into six fun opportunities at the College of Engineering’s week-long summer camps.... more
Think Reno is headed for recession? Think again.
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s Center for Regional Studies and First American Title will host the 2008 Regional Development Summit at the University’s Joe Crowley Student Union March 28 from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.... more
Major health care innovation for Nevadans launches today
RENO, Nev. –The University’s Nevada Center for Ethics and Health Policy and the Nevada Secretary of State’s office are leading the charge and have launched the Nevada Living Will “electronic lockbox” Web site.... more
Two engineering professors reach highest status with Fellow Grade
RENO, Nev.— University professors Kwang Kim and Yanyao Jiang have been elected to Fellow Grade, the highest elected grade of membership within the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The honor recognizes exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the engineering profession. The organization has more than 100,000 members and reports less than three percent of those members achieve Fellow membership status.... more
Nursing professor studies health in wake of volcanic activity
RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno nursing professor Bernadette Longo is conducting ongoing research examining the cardiorespiratory health effects related to downwind exposure to volcanogenic sulphur dioxide and sulfate particles near Kilauea in Hawaii. Kilauea is the youngest and southeastern most volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The eruption of Kilauea Volcano began in 1983 and continues today.... more
Former South African president to offer major address
RENO, Nev.–F.W. de Klerk, former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner, will deliver “The Challenge of Change: Lessons from South Africa,” April 2 at 7 p.m. in Nightingale Concert Hall. His speech will focus on that volatile period in South African history which led to the end of racial segregation (apartheid).... more
Business professor is radically transparent
RENO, Nev. – Judy Strauss, associate professor of marketing in the University’s College of Business, along with Andy Beal, a consultant and founder of Marketing Pilgrim and one of the world’s most respected experts in online reputation monitoring and management, have penned a new social media book aiming to monitor, build, manage and repair a company’s online reputation.... more
University hosts poetry readings, recitation competition
RENO, Nev. – Thousands of high schools across the country participate in “Poetry Out Loud,” a national competition in which students memorize and recite great poems. The University will host the Nevada state finals at noon, March 15, in the Redfield Proscenium Theatre of the Church Fine Arts Complex.... more
