Archive for October, 2011
University School of the Arts events and news for November and December
RENO, Nev. – The arts are thriving on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, featuring a multitude of events in many genres throughout the fall semester. ... more
Shakespeare comes to life on campus with “Hamlet” starting next week
RENO, Nev. – In its first time being performed in Original Pronunciation (OP) since the early 1600s, William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” is sure to wow its audiences during the nearly three weeks of performances of the Nevada Repertory Company’s , beginning at the University of Nevada, Reno Nov. 1.... more
Nevada Silver & Blue magazine wins top awards
Nevada Silver & Blue magazine was granted four awards, two first-place and two third-place, in the Nevada Press Association’s Best of Nevada Journalism 2011 contest. ... more
University of Nevada, Reno research helps world wine industry, shows viability for Nevada economy
RENO, Nev. – After years of research, and wine tasting, Professor Grant Cramer of the University of Nevada, Reno is… more
University’s “Nevada Writers Hall of Fame” honors cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell
RENO, Nev. – Acclaimed cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell has come a long way since growing up and working on Nevada’s ranches, now performing internationally for audiences across the globe. But, he will be home in Nevada to be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame next month at the annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Awards, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 17, at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. ... more
University of Nevada, Reno takes center stage as Shakespeare debate heats up
RENO, Nev. – When Eric Rasmussen isn’t in the classroom bringing Shakespeare to life for his students at the University of Nevada, Reno this week, you’re likely to find him on the telephone, answering questions from reporters across the country, and around the globe. ... more
Listen to Hamlet’s “tə be:, ər not tə be?” in Original Pronunciation
Click HERE to listen to English linguist and consultant for London’s Globe Theatre David Crystal as he reads from “Hamlet”… more
RENO, Nev. – Late last month, fishermen from a remote village in southern Laos captured a 683 pound giant freshwater… more
Nevada, Reno’s MBA program makes Princeton Review’s “Best” list – fourth time
RENO, Nev. – For the fourth 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, based on the quality of its MBA Program.... more
University student veterans join pledge to honor fallen service men and women
RENO, Nev. – Following the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, student veterans at the University of Nevada, Reno have joined a nationwide grass-roots effort, Remembrance Day National Roll Call, to honor American service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan over the past decade.... more
