Archive for May, 2008
University professor offers historic look at Mount Vernon on C-SPAN2
RENO, Nev. – In his newest book, Scott Casper restores to the historical record the contributions of African-American families who maintained and preserved George Washington’s Virginia estate first as slaves and later as paid employees. Casper will talk about his book, Sarah Johnson’s Mount Vernon: The Forgotten History of an American Shrine, on C-SPAN2 Book TV, May 31, at noon Eastern Standard Time.... more
University announces book selection for Summer Scholars Project
RENO, Nev. –This summer, members of the Class of 2012 will read Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, for the Summer Scholars Project. The assignment invites entering freshman to think critically about literature and to develop essential academic and social networks.... more
Jennifer Miceli named University’s 2008 Herz Gold Medalist
RENO, Nev.– Jennifer Miceli of Reno, Nev., received the University of Nevada, Reno’s Herz Gold Medal today, May 17, during Spring 2008 Commencement ceremonies on the historic University Quadrangle. Miceli has completed her undergraduate academic career with a degree in health ecology and a cumulative grade-point average of 4.0.... more
Forty-seven nursing students ‘predicted’ to have bright future
RENO, Nev. –Forty-seven Orvis School of Nursing graduates celebrated their remarkable success at the Nursing Convocation May 15 in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom.... more
Journalism students initiate ethics pledge
RENO, Nev.–Reynolds School of Journalism students are taking on the issue of professional ethics in a tangible way. At the urging of the school’s student advisory board and its outgoing senator for student government, graduating seniors will sign an ethics pledge that will guide their careers. The seniors will gather for the signing at a Spring 2008 Commencement reception May 16 at 2:30p.m., in the journalism school atrium.... more
Three University faculty named as 2008 Foundation Professors
RENO, Nev. — The prolific academic careers of University faculty Steve Wesnousky, Diane Barone and Victoria Follette will be celebrated when they receive recognition as 2008 Foundation Professors at the University’s Honor the Best awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom.... more
Nevada State Psychological Association recognizes University faculty
RENO, Nev.– Two University faculty members who are clinical psychologists have received high praise from professional and academic colleagues.... more
University holds prestigious laboratory care accreditation
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno holds full accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Care International (AAALAC). This accreditation, awarded to the University in fall 2007, is considered one of the most important internationally known recognitions a research institution can receive.... more
More than 1,800 degrees to be awarded at 2008 Spring Commencement
RENO, Nev.— The University of Nevada, Reno’s Spring Commencement will take place during two ceremonies, one for advanced degree recipients on Friday, May 16 and one for baccalaureate degree recipient on Saturday, May 17. Both ceremonies are held on the University’s historic quadrangle, located on the southern part of campus.... more
Hug High sophomores, juniors attend student-training workshop
RENO, Nev. – One hundred and sixty Hug High School students from the 2009 and 2010 graduating classes are slated to attend a student-training session as part of the University-affiliated All Students College Educated in Nevada Today (ASCENT) mentor program on Wednesday, May 7 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. The training will be held at the Boys and Girls Club at Hug, 2860 Sutro St., Reno.... more
