Archive for February, 2010
Reynolds National Center for Courts and Media Names Director
RENO, Nev. – Ben Holden, a lawyer and long-time journalist, Thursday was named director of the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for the Courts and Media, part of the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. The center, which also works closely with the UNR-based National Judicial College, is the only organization devoted to resolving conflicts between sometimes-dueling constitutional rights guaranteeing both freedom of the press and fair trials.... more
Journalism Week encourages ‘playing with the news’
RENO, Nev. – In stark contrast to doom and gloom predictions about the future of journalism, Reynolds School of Journalism faculty suggest that meaningful pursuit of new business models should include innovation, creativity and…well…fun. The Reynolds School invites the community, professionals and members of the media to explore these concepts with some of the nation’s most recognized experts during Journalism Week March 1-6. All events are free and open to the public.... more
Nevada Chamber Opera wins national award
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Chamber Opera received national recognition at the National Opera Association’s 2010 Convention last month in Atlanta, Ga. for its production of “HMS Pinafore” performed during the 2008-2009 academic year.... more
Nevada business students tie for first in international business competition
RENO, Nev. – Team Aerial, a group of University of Nevada, Reno business students, made its mark in the recent international GLO-BUS competition, a simulated online competition that focuses on competitive business strategy, finishing the competition in a tie for firstout of 1,402 teams from 94 different colleges and universities around the world.... more
University of Nevada, Reno hydrologist named to national science panel
RENO, Nev. – Professor and hydrologist Scott Tyler of the University of Nevada, Reno has been appointed to a select National Academy of Sciences panel to help chart future directions of hydrological research and funding for the United States, an especially important task in the arid West as Nevada faces the impacts of climate change.... more
College of Engineering outreach program receives grant
RENO, Nev. – The Nevada Public Education Foundation has awarded $10,000 to the University of Nevada, Reno for the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program in the College of Engineering. The grant is a Nevada A.C.C.E.S.S. grant (Academics + Careers + College and/or Training Equal Student Success).... more
Nevada Professor Sepulveda receives national award
RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno Professor Emma Sepulveda Pulvirenti was one of two people honored last night at the National Conference of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute in Chicago, where she received the Willie Velasquez Volunteer of the Year Award.... more
Ten Nevada students named to nation’s Universities and Colleges Who’s Who list
RENO, Nev. – The 2010 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges will include the names of 10 students from the University of Nevada, Reno, who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders.... more
Students attend University of Nevada, Reno from Europe via live-web classroom
RENO, Nev. – Scientists and students in the highly specialized world of plasma physics virtually attend the University of Nevada, Reno from around the world to learn the latest in plasma spectroscopy from Roberto Mancini, professor and chair of the physics department, through an interactive, real-time, web-based classroom.... more
University helps prepare and educate Nevada residents for earthquakes
RENO, Nev. – Nevada Earthquake Awareness Week, Feb. 21-27, serves as a reminder about the potential for earthquakes and how to prepare for them. In support of this education effort, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and the University of Nevada, Reno are inviting Nevada schools to participate by conducting a school-wide earthquake drill on Feb. 24.... more
