Archive for August, 2011
Argenta Concert Series to kick off with free showcase performance tomorrow
RENO, Nev. – The School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno is proud to announce the expansion of the renowned University faculty ensemble, the new Argenta Concert Series, a nine-concert chamber music series.... more
University of Nevada, Reno psychologist studies grief recovery, worked with 9/11 survivors
RENO, Nev. – A University of Nevada, Reno psychologist who has worked with 9/11 survivors is bringing the lessons he learned from working with 9/11 survivors to others trying to cope with prolonged grief.... more
Media invited to tour new William N. Pennington Health Sciences Building
RENO, Nev. – As the fall semester gets under way at the University of Nevada, Reno, nursing and medical students are the first to attend classes and labs in the new William N. Pennington Health Sciences Building. And, “Harvey” is there, helping the students learn how to recognize specific types of heart and lung sounds. ... more
University of Nevada, Reno ranked among the world’s top 500
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno has been named to a list of the world’s top 500 universities. The 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities includes institutions from 40 countries.... more
New energy-efficient sign marks 15th Street campus entrance
RENO, Nev. – Technology and energy efficiency have changed dramatically over the 25-plus years since the Lawlor Events Center sign at North Virginia and 15th Streets was installed.... more
University Police conducts enforcement and education patrols
RENO, Nev. – University Police Services will conduct enforcement and education patrols on campus roadways and adjacent streets for motorists exceeding posted speed limits, failing to yield for pedestrians in crosswalks and driver inattentiveness. ... more
Public invited to Dan Ariely presentation, “Predictably Irrational”
RENO, Nev. – In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the University of Nevada, Reno Departments of Economics and Sociology, behavioral economist Dan Ariely will visit the University on Aug. 31 to present “Predictably Irrational,” a discussion based on his New York Times bestselling book, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions.... more
David Ake takes over as Director of University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts has named accomplished jazz musician and associate professor of music David Ake the director of its School of the Arts. ... more
New students at University sign alma mater during candlelight this morning
Day continues with series of welcome events RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s residence halls filled with new… more
Students move onto the University of Nevada, Reno campus today
RENO, Nev. – Nearly 2,300 students, often accompanied by family and friends, will create a bustling scene at the University of Nevada, Reno today. The residence halls begin check-in at 10 a.m., and then students start to haul their belongings into their new living quarters in preparation for Monday’s first day of classes for the fall semester.... more
