Archive for October, 2009
Seasonal arts events abound for November and December at the University
RENO, Nev. – The School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno presents world-class offerings from guest artists and performers, as well as faculty and students within the school’s departments of art, dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Most arts365 performances and exhibits take place in the Church Fine Arts Building on the University campus — many are free and all are open to the community.... more
University’s “Nevada Writers Hall of Fame” honors great Nevada authors
RENO, Nev. – Nevada author H Lee Barnes has proved the old adage, “Write about what you know,” to be sage advice. The award-winning author whose work often provides a gritty look into the lives of working-class characters of the Southwest and the tribulations of war veterans will be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame 6 – 8 p.m., Nov. 12 at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.... more
Free Admission Day at the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center and NV Energy invite the public to enjoy free admission to the Planetarium and solar-themed activities Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3 to 8 p.m. Parking in the University’s West Stadium garage is also free for the event.... more
National hydrological measurement facility funded by NSF
RENO, Nev. – Two years ago Scott Tyler, a University of Nevada, Reno scientist, measured the temperature of Nevada’s Walker River and the soil of surrounding farmlands like no one had done before, with fiber optics and a laser, in efforts to draw a better hydrological picture of water-use efficiency and run-off/groundwater characteristics.... more
University presents rare performance of play too risqué for colorful Virginia City in its heyday
RENO, Nev. – In celebration of Nevada Day and the Comstock Lode’s 150th anniversary, the University of Nevada, Reno will present a light-hearted performance from the days of Virginia City’s Comstock Era. The Psychoscope, written by two associates of Mark Twain’s at the Territorial Enterprise, will be presented as a costumed, theatrical reading at 7 p.m., Oct. 28 in the Wells Fargo Auditorium of the University’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. University faculty members David Fenimore and Ann Medaille will direct the dramatic reading, presented by University faculty and community members.... more
Steve Mischissin named Associate Vice President for Facilities Services
RENO, Nev. – Steve Mischissin has been named associate vice president for facilities services for the University of Nevada, Reno.... more
From the White House to our house
RENO, Nev. – Tickets are available now for the rising star of the jazz world Esperanza Spalding’s appearance at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Performing Art Series. The bassist/vocalist/composer takes the stage Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Nightingale Concert Hall on the University campus. The 24-year-old performer rocked the White House twice in 2009, and has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” as well as maintaining a dizzying concert calendar.... more
Nevada’s part-time MBA program ranked in BusinessWeek’s top 25 of the nation
RENO, Nev. – According to indicators listed in BusinessWeek’s 2009 Top Part-Time MBA Programs report published this month, students who choose the University of Nevada, Reno to pursue their MBA program already show some pretty good business savvy, just by virtue of choosing to attend Nevada.... more
University’s MBA program makes Princeton Review’s “Best” list again
RENO, Nev. – For the second year in a row, The Princeton Review has recognized the excellence of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business in its Best Business Schools guidebook.... more
University of Nevada, Reno researcher Zeb Hogan hosts new monster fish shows
RENO, Nev. –It’s all in a days work for Zeb Hogan, traveling 150 miles up a river in the Australian outback on an expedition to find the elusive and highly endangered freshwater sawfish.... more
