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Jul
03
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Summer Arts Event: Community Project |
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When: 7/3 08:00AM - 7/3 05:00PM
Where: Front Door Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building
What: 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.
The Summer Arts Festival and Summer Chamber Music Series are part of the 14th annual Artown Festival, July 1 – 31, 2009 and made possible by a Cultural Event Grant from the City of Reno. The month-long summer arts festival features more than 350 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations and businesses in locations citywide, with major funding provided by the City of Reno. Free parking is available after 7 p.m. in the Brian Whalen Parking Complex, north of Church Fine Arts, and in the Sierra Street Parking Complex, one block west of North Virginia Street between 11th Street and College Drive. A patron drop-off area is adjacent to Nightingale Concert Hall on North Virginia Street near College Drive. Master of arts degree student Katy Govan organized the community project, which features works by Hug High School’s English as a Second Language students. The event is free to the public. Event Contact: Arts Information 784-4278, arts365@unr.edu |
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Jul
03
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Live SkyTonight Star Talk |
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When: 7/3 06:00PM - 7/3 08:00PM
Where: Fleischmann Planetarium
What: Join Dan Ruby, Associate Director of the Fleischmann Planetarium for a live star talk in our domed theater. Dan will use our state of the art digital projector to illustrate what is visible in our sky this time of the year and answer any questions. Free telescope viewing will follow if the night is clear and starts 20 minutes after the sun sets. call 775-784-4812 for more details.
SkyTonight star talk will start at 6 p.m., cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children and seniors. Bring your university ID for a discount. |
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Jul
04
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Experiments in Navigation: Charles Hobson Exhibit |
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When: 7/4 08:00AM - 7/4 05:00PM
Where: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Whittemore Gallery (first floor)
What: What is a book? Could it be shaped like a globe or perhaps a fan or a box of chocolates? Experience the book as a vibrant contemporary art form by visiting the Charles Hobson Exhibit, "Experiments in Navigation," in the Whittemore Gallery of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. The exhibit will be available all hours the Knowledge Center is open (hours vary daily) from June 22 to September 16. The exhibit is part of "Book Arts: Fusing Words and Visual Imagination," an Artown Festival presentation. Admission is free.
Event Contact University Libraries & Department of Art Carol Parkhurst parkhurst@unr.edu 775-682-5677 |
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Jul
06
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A Bivariate Distribution Connected with Poissonian Maxima of Exponential Variables |
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When: 7/6 03:00PM - 7/6 05:00PM
Where: Room 206, Ansari Business Building
What: In this work we present a bivariate distribution of X and N, where N has a Poisson distribution and X is the maximum of N independent, identically distributed exponential variables. The joint bivariate distribution is developed, along with some useful representations of the model. The results also include univariate marginal and conditional distributions, moments and the covariance matrix, simulation, and estimation of the parameters.
Event Contact Mathematics and Statistics Max Sabo math@unr.edu 775-784-6773 |
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Jul
06
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Hands-on Book Arts Display |
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When: 7/6 03:00PM - 7/6 05:00PM
Where: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Special Collections Department
What: Artist and publisher Charles Hobson creates books that are works of art called "book arts." Book arts examples from the University Libraries' Special Collections Department will be featured in an informal hands-on display with commentary by Charles Hobson. Come to the Special Collections Department in the Knowledge Center any time between 3 and 5 p.m. on July 6. This event is part of "Book Arts: Fusing Words and Visual Imagination", an Artown Festival presentation. Admission is free.
Event Contact University Libraries Carol Parkhurst parkhurst@unr.edu 775-682-5677 |
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Jul
06
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Black Rock Press tours and demonstrations |
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When: 7/6 03:00PM - 7/6 05:00PM
Where: Jot Travis Building
What: Art Department Professor Bob Blesse and Katy Govan, regional artist and lecturer for the Art Department will conduct Black Rock Press tours and printing and bookbinding demonstrations on July 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Black Rock Press area of the Jot Travis Building. This event is part of "Book Arts: Fusing Words and Visual Imagination", an Artown Festival presentation. Admission is free.
Event Contact Department of Art Carol Parkhurst parkhurst@unr.edu 775-682-5677 |
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Jul
06
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Reception to honor Charles Hobson |
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When: 7/6 05:00PM - 7/6 06:00PM
Where: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Whittemore Gallery
What: Artist and publisher Charles Hobson creates books that are works of art. His works are displayed in the British Library, the Museum of Modern Art, and many other esteemed museums. A reception in honor of Charles Hobson will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Whittemore Gallery, Knowledge Center, followed by his lecture in the Wells Fargo Auditorium. Admission is free, but reservations should be made by June 30 to: Kristin Harris at 682-6012 or kdharris@unr.edu. This event is part of the 14th annual Artown Festival.
Event Contact University Libraries & Department of Art Carol Parkhurst parkhurst@unr.edu 775-682-5677 |
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Jul
06
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Cultivating Artists' Books: Experiments in Navigation |
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When: 7/6 06:00PM - 7/6 07:00PM
Where: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Wells Fargo Auditorium
What: Artist and publisher Charles Hobson creates books that are works of art. His works are displayed in the British Library, the Museum of Modern Art, and many other esteemed museums. Charles Hobson's lecture is preceded by an afternoon of Black Rock Press tours, printing/book-binding demonstrations, and book arts exhibits. A reception for Charles Hobson begins at 5:00pm in the Whittemore Gallery, Knowledge Center, followed by the lecture at 6:00pm in the Wells Fargo Auditorium. Admission is free, but reservations should be made by June 30th to: Kristin Harris at 682-6012 or kdharris@unr.edu. This event is part of the 14th annual Artown Festival.
Event Contact University Libraries & Department of Art Carol Parkhurst parkhurst@unr.edu 775-682-5677 :amelia.jpg |
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Jul
07
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Capitol City Arts Initiative presents “Grad Night” |
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When: 7/7 08:00AM - 7/7 05:00PM
Where: CCAI Courthouse Gallery, Carson City Courthouse, 885 East Musser Street
What: This exhibition features work by graduating master and bachelor of fine arts candidates from the University of Nevada and Sierra Nevada College.
An opening reception will be held on June 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. The event is free to the public. Event Contact: Arts Information 784-4278, arts365@unr.edu |
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Jul
08
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Wine Tasting Study |
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When: 7/8 12:00AM - 7/8 12:00AM
Where: Experimental Winery, Valley Road Experiment Station
What: Your partcipation in a wine tasting study is requested. The wines were made from the grapes grown at the Valley Road Experiment Station at UNR from both well-watered and drought-stressed vines. This tasting will be held every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Experimental Winery at the Valley Road Experiment Station. Each week we will taste a different varietal wine made from different years (vertical tasting). A tasting sheet and pencil will be provided. Instruction on how to evaluate your tasting will be provided. The results from your analysis will be included in the study. Signs will be posted at the gate at 910 Valley Road to direct you to the winery. A donation of $10 per person (if you bring your own glass) is requested and will be used to support students and our grape and wine research program. An additional $5 donation is requested if you desire to have one of our Nevada Wine glasses. Please RSVP to Kitty Spreeman at spreeman@unr.edu or call 775-784-4225. At the time of the wine tasting you may reach us at the Experimental Winery at 775-784-1094.
Event Contact CABNR Biochemistry Dept. Grant Cramer Lab Kitty Spreeman spreeman@unr.edu 775-784-4225 |
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Jul
08
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Pack Picnic: Honors Program Alumni Chapter |
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When: 7/8 06:00PM - 7/8 08:00PM
Where: Universtiy Quad
What: The Honors Program alum chapter sponsors the musical group DG KICKS. Takes place at the University quad on Wednesday, July 8, from 6 ti 8 p.m. FREE
Event Contact Honors Program Becky Amezquita raa@unr.edu 775-784-1455 |
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Jul
08
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Free Summer Concert on the Quad |
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When: 7/8 06:00PM - 7/8 08:00PM
Where: University Quad
What: The Nevada Alumni Association in partnership with Summer Session hosts its annual Pack Picnics on the Quad Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Bring your blanket and picnic dinner for face painters, bounce houses, complimentary cookies, popcorn and watermelon and of course a FREE concert. This Wednesday the featured performer is DG Kicks. Food will also be available for purchase at the event.
Event Contact Nevada Alumni Association Hope Hepner hopeh@unr.edu 775-784-6620 __alumni |
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Jul
13
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Five Week GRE Preparation Workshop |
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When: 7/13 08:00AM - 7/13 12:30PM
Where: To Be Announced
What: This intensive course is focused on the GRE verbal and math sections and is designed to give you the information you need to succeed. It begins on June 29 and runs through July 28. The workshop will meet Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fee is $225 which includes GRE study materials. To register visit the McNair Scholars website (news and events tab) at: www.unr.edu/stsv/student-success/mcnair/. For more information contact Heather Penrod at (775) 682-8789.
Event Contact Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Heather Penrod heatherw@unr.edu 775-682-8789 |
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Jul
14
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Alumni College XX |
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When: 7/14 08:00AM - 7/14 07:00PM
Where: Joe Crowley Student Union
What: Alumni College XX will take place July 14-16. This year attendees will learn how the state of Nevada is managing growth and shaping its future.Two of the days will involve travel to off campus to sites and one day will be dedicated to lectures from University of Nevada experts on this topic. For more information please visit http://www.unr.edu/alumni/connect/.
Event Contact Nevada Alumni Association Hope Hepner hopeh@unr.edu 775-784-6620 __alumni |
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Jul
16
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Alumni College XX |
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When: 7/16 08:00AM - 7/16 07:00PM
Where: Joe Crowley Student Union
What: Alumni College XX will take place July 14-16. This year attendees will learn how the state of Nevada is managing growth and shaping its future.Two of the days will involve travel to off campus to sites and one day will be dedicated to lectures from University of Nevada experts on this topic. For more information please visit http://www.unr.edu/alumni/connect/.
Event Contact Nevada Alumni Association Hope Hepner hopeh@unr.edu 775-784-6620 __alumni |
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