Archive for April, 2008
University’s College of Business, TMCC focus on student success
RENO, Nev. – The University’s College of Business and Truckee Meadows Community College are teaming up to make the transition easy and stress free from TMCC into the College of Business.... more
Experts help Nevadans understand/prepare for quakes
RENO, Nev. – “The earthquake sequence in west Reno is not a scientific surprise, and a large earthquake there would not be a scientific surprise. People need to be prepared,” said John Anderson, director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University, at a briefing conducted on campus April 29 with Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons.... more
RENO, Nev. – The Truckee Meadows is located in a seismically active region. Residents are encouraged to prepare for the possibility of an earthquake of major significance.... more
About the University's Earthquake Research and Programs
RENO, Nev. – Nevada is located in “earthquake country,” one of the most seismically active regions in the United States. Along with California and Alaska, Nevada ranks in the top three states that have experienced the most large-scale earthquakes during the last 150 years.
The University of Nevada, Reno is at the forefront of earthquake research regionally, nationally and internationally, discovering new knowledge to better monitor, prepare, protect and inform. The University’s multidisciplinary earthquake programs and resources include:... more
OurTahoe.org tackles issues of poverty, diversity and the environment
RENO, Nev.- Reynolds School of Journalism graduate students are using interactive journalism to explore compelling cultural, economic and social issues on the online community site, www.OurTahoe.org. The site helps students gain experience developing, delivering and participating in innovative journalism while encouraging users to think critically about the future of Lake Tahoe — one of the region’s most precious resources.... more
University of Nevada, Reno Police Services begins recruiting
RENO, Nev. – In an effort to increase staffing and provide additional police presence and services to the university community, University Police Services will begin recruiting, hiring and training reserve police officers. The goal is to have additional officers provide law enforcement services under both normal and emergency conditions as well as during large-scale special events such as home football games.... more
Three University graduate programs make top 50 in national rankings
RENO, Nev.– For the first time, U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked three University of Nevada, Reno graduate programs in the top 50 of public institutions in the nation in their recent 2008 report.... more
Center for Student Cultural Diversity hosts first Minority Health Fair
RENO, Nev.– The University’s Center for Student Cultural Diversity invites students and members of the community to the Joe Crowley Student Union for the first Minority Health Fair, April 24 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Representatives from 23 health care providers, clubs and community services will distribute information, perform free health screenings and engage participants in discussion about the importance of good health.... more
Schacter’s four never done before
RENO, Nev. – It was exactly 8:05 p.m., amid the loud plastic bangers cheering sticks in the crowded Reno Ballroom, when David Schacter learned that April 12, 2008, would be an historic day in University of Nevada athletics.... more
University prepares to hit high notes at Reno Jazz Festival
RENO, Nev.–Calling all jazz enthusiasts. The University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts and organizers of the Reno Jazz Festival are recruiting volunteers to assist with one of the nation’s largest jazz competitions, April 25-26. The 46th annual event features vocal ensembles, big bands, jazz combos, music clinics and nightly jazz concerts, all on campus.... more
