Archive for August, 2009
Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery offers new “Planes of Consistency” exhibit
RENO, Nev.– The University of Nevada, Reno’s Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery is kicking off its 2009-2010 season with an unusual exhibit featuring work from three artists: sculptor and University associate professor of art, Tamara Scronce; Reno photographer, Dean Burton; and Seattle video artist, Thom Heileson. The three will be on hand to discuss their show, “Planes of Consistency,” with audience members at an opening lecture on Aug. 27 at 5:30 at the Sheppard Gallery. The lecture will be followed by a reception at 6:30.... more
New Cantina del Lobo opens at University
RENO, Nev. – Students at the University of Nevada, Reno will have another dining option as this year begins. “Cantina del Lobo” celebrates its Grand Opening on the third floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., this Thursday, Aug. 27.... more
Smart Irrigation Saves Water and Money
RENO, Nev. –As water bills climb, our lawns look a little more wilted every day.
That’s why University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) experts are urging people to test their lawn irrigation systems to make sure they are watering evenly and maximizing the effectiveness of the desert’s most precious resource – water.... more
University welcomes Class of 2013 to semester’s opening
RENO, Nev. – An estimated 2,300 students of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Class of 2013 will be welcomed into the Wolf Pack during the 10th annual New Student Opening Ceremony, Saturday, Aug. 22 at Lawlor Events Center.... more
University of Nevada, Reno researcher studies how people cope with job loss
RENO, Nev. – A University of Nevada, Reno graduate student is studying how unemployed individuals and their families cope with job loss so that more effective interventions for unemployed individuals and their families can be developed.... more
Summer Scholars Program brings Proof to Class of 2013
RENO, Nev.– As a special welcome to the class of 2013, the Summer Scholars Program seeks to provide all incoming University of Nevada, Reno freshmen with common ground by asking them to read David Auburn’s play Proof before participating in discussions of the text at the Wolf Pack Welcome, Saturday, Aug. 22.... more
ASCENT mentor program receives Harrah’s scholarship grant
RENO, Nev. – June marked the inaugural graduating class of the All Students College Educated in Nevada Today (ASCENT) mentor program at Hug High School. This year, with the generous investment of time from volunteer mentors throughout the community and the University of Nevada, Reno, the number of Hug graduates continuing on to postsecondary education nearly tripled.... more
Accounting student named Nevada’s first McGowan Scholar
RENO, Nev. – Danielle Farris, a University of Nevada, Reno College of Business accounting student, is the first Nevada student ever to be awarded the prestigious title of William G. McGowan Scholar. This is the first year that the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business has been designated as a McGowan Scholar Institution, and the College is one of only 82 institutions in the country to receive the designation this year.... more
UNCE helps launch home ownership guide
RENO, Nev. –A home is often the largest investment, and sometimes the only investment, that some people make. And with home prices at their lowest level in years, many are wondering if now is the right time to buy.... more
Nevada Bighorns Unlimited Backs Bootstraps Program
RENO, Nev. –Bootstraps, a University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) program that provides full-time employment to high-risk youths, received a $10,000 contribution from Nevada Bighorns Unlimited (NBU) in August. The program, which combines interactive classroom instruction and natural resource field work, trains at-risk youth for careers in natural resource management and wildlife preservation.... more
