Archive for October, 2010
Nevada brings University Economic Development Association Summit to Reno
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business and the Nevada Small Business Development Center will host the national summit of the University Economic Development Association in Reno Nov. 7 – 9, where members will share ideas on how universities and economic development partners can deliver economic development benefits through engagement with higher education.... more
Nevada earthquake information now more easily accessible
The University of Nevada, Reno’s Seismological Laboratory gets a new website: www.seismo.unr.edu RENO, Nev. – In case of an earthquake,… more
University of Nevada, Reno hosts distinguished human genome theorist Michael Waterman
RENO, Nev. – The Nov. 4 inaugural lecture in the Discover Science Lecture Series will feature National Academy of Science… more
Chris Pritsos named to statewide substance abuse prevention advisory group
RENO, Nev. – Chris Pritsos, chair of the Department of Nutrition at the University of Nevada, Reno, has been appointed… more
University’s “Nevada Writers Hall of Fame” honors great Nevada authors
RENO, Nev. – From Nevada’s wild horses and gritty boxers, to its controversial mayors and powerful casino tycoons, three Nevada authors have painted vivid pictures of life in Nevada through their writing and will be honored for their work at the annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Awards 6 – 8 p.m., Nov. 4 at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.... more
The University’s featured events for Monday, Oct. 25 – Sunday, Oct. 31
RENO, Nev. – The University’s featured events for Monday, Oct. 25 – Sunday, Oct. 31.... more
First “Great Nevada ShakeOut” huge success
RENO, Nev. – The first-ever Great Nevada ShakeOut was a huge success, statewide coordinator Graham Kent said following the Drop, Cover and Hold-on drill practiced by schools, businesses and organizations throughout Nevada.... more
International educators gather in Sparks to discuss emerging international education issues
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s Studies Abroad Consortium hosts hundreds of education professionals next week to share analyses; best-practices.... more
Nevada television and radio stations: please transmit the “Drill Broadcast”
RENO, Nev. – Radio and television stations can help prepare Nevadans for that eventuality by broadcasting a 60-second recording for participants to listen to as they practice “drop, cover, and hold on” during the Great Nevada ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history, on Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m.... more
Mounting research shows increased health risks from volcanic air pollution
RENO, Nev. – A University of Nevada, Reno researcher seized the opportunity to build upon her previous research of health risks associated with exposure to “vog,” volcanic air pollution.... more
