Archive for March, 2009
“Year of the Census” begins… no fooling
RENO, Nev. – While many will be playing pranks tomorrow, April 1, the day also marks the beginning of something very serious – the “Year of the Census,” April 1, 2009 to April 1, 2010, as proclaimed by Governor Jim Gibbons and resolved by the Nevada Legislature.... more
An expedition toward more physical activity, nutrition
RENO, Nev. – Throughout March, University of Nevada, Reno students have taken advantage of a free physical fitness program sponsored by the campus’ Student Health Center. Their efforts in Expedition: Nergy will pay off Wednesday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a final evaluation and celebration at the Joe Crowley Student Union.... more
University of Nevada, Reno students named national debate champions
RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno student David Pena didn’t speak English until he was 15 years old. Now, he and fellow Nevada classmate, Max Alderman, are the collegiate national debate champions.... more
University’s Intercultural Month promotes exploration of campus diversity
RENO, Nev.– More than 30 events highlighting the diverse backgrounds of campus students, staff and faculty are on the calendar during the Center for Student Cultural Diversity’s Annual Intercultural Month this April at the University of Nevada, Reno. Known around campus as “AIM,” the celebration highlights the University community’s rich background and promotes positive communication between students.... more
University grad student encourages participation in worldwide Earth Hour
RENO, Nev. – At the urging of Jason Geddes, vice chair of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents and energy coordinator for the City of Reno, and Jessica Henning, a University of Nevada, Reno graduate assistant with Environmental Health and Safety, the Reno City Council issued a proclamation on Wednesday, March 25, in support of Earth Hour. Earth Hour is an international event sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund aimed at encouraging world leaders to take action against global warming.... more
University police nab burglary suspect
RENO, Nev. – During the week of March 9 through 12, 2009, University Police Services received several reports of theft from the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. During the course of the investigation, a UNRPD Detective was able to identify a suspect in two cases.... more
National award advances Basque scholar’s research on life under occupation
RENO, Nev. – Sandy Ott, a University of Nevada, Reno Basque Studies professor, has received a 2009 Summer Stipend award from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Ott, an associate professor with expertise in Franco-Basque-Spanish-German relations during the 1930s and ’40s, was one of just 63 awardees nationally among 881 applicants.... more
Work of cattle-rustler turned famed author-artist featured at University
RENO, Nev. – The American West so fascinated award-winning author Will James that he forever denied his Canadian upbringing in Montreal and real name, Joseph-Ernest Dufault. Instead, he changed his name to William Roderick James and fabricated a story that he was born and orphaned in the American West, and then raised there by a Canadian trapper.... more
University researcher featured on Science Channel’s “Against the Elements”
RENO, Nev. – A University of Nevada, Reno professor and researcher will be featured in an episode of a new television series, “Against the Elements,” on Discovery’s Science Channel at 8 p.m., March 25.... more
RENO, Nev. – If you couldn’t believe your eyes when you saw the recent photo of a purported record-breaking 771-pound stingray, you may have been on to something. ... more
