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NEWS
Valentine’s stirs excitement at Sheppard Art Gallery
Regent Howard Rosenberg was auctioneer for “Show Us What You Got, Show Us Your Love! The 9th Biennial Valentine Invitational Exhibition and Auction 2008,” at the Sheppard Art Gallery, Feb. 8, to raise funds for future exhibition programming, artist residency expenses, and catalog production. Professor’s photographic survey ‘traces’ American-Mexican border
When he completed “Tracing the Line,” the first photographic survey of the 698-mile international boundary between the United States and Mexico in 1987, Peter Goin was rightfully proud of his work. Art exhibit rouses love, music and sense of community
Prepare to rock to the tunes of music performed by Panic Opera, the Juvinals, and DJ Andrew, all while making crafty valentines and a communal art display. Online Nevada Encyclopedia premieres Civil Rights Gallery
Nevada Humanities announces the premiere of an interactive Civil Rights Gallery to be part of its Online Nevada Encyclopedia (ONE) in honor of Black History Month. The online exhibit allows visitors to explore various aspects of the Civil Rights movement as it played out in Nevada. Sepulveda’s latest book gives thoughtful voice to RGJ column
Latino Research Center director Emma Sepulveda is holding a series of book signings for her new book, “Do you Hear my Accent When I Write?: The Voice of a Latina Immigrant,” a collection of her opinion columns in the Reno Gazette Journal from the past 10 years, as well as some of her readers’ responses. Nevada Humanities announces recent grant awards and next grant deadline
Through an extensive grant program, Nevada Humanities supports programs that emphasize community discussion of significant issues, encourage critical thinking and reflection, preserve Nevada history and heritage, and strengthen the cultural institutions of the state. Nevada Humanities is a nonprofit organization that creates and supports projects throughout the State of Nevada that broaden perspectives. Tantalizing tattoo, timeless talent
A tattoo can tell a whole life story. It can be a symbol of a person’s interests, beliefs or non-beliefs. There is a tattoo that reflects the story of Michael Sarich, an artist and a member of the faculty at the University. Called “Devil Girl,” it is good for free admission to the professor’s upcoming art premiere. It’s Neh-VA-duh, not Neh-VAH-duh
Anyone who’s watched or listened to the 2008 presidential campaigns and local caucus news coverage lately has heard many politicians, journalists and even some of our neighbors within Nevada butcher the Silver State’s name. “NBC anchor Brian Williams broadcast Nightly News from Las Vegas this week and apparently pronounced Nevada several different ways, and boy did we hear about it,” said Martha Caskey, a producer with NBC News. Center for Basque Studies celebrates 40th anniversary with oral history
As the University Center for Basque Studies celebrates its 40th anniversary, the University’s Oral History Program announces the release of “A Candle in the Night,” an informal history of the Center as remembered by many of those who were instrumental in founding and developing the program over four decades. University organizations host coat drive for homeless
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Nevada ranks among states with the highest rates of homelessness in the nation. Through the event, Student Advisory Board member Claire Johnson and Women Without Borders member Danielle Biselli hope to make a significant difference in helping the homeless. 2007 Nevada Writers Hall of Fame recipients honored
Emma Sepulveda, Doug Unger, Richard Moreno and Willy Vlautin, recipients of the 2007 Nevada Writers Hall of Fame and Silver Pen awards were honored at a special reception by the Friends of the Library on Nov. 8 at ArrowCreek Country Club in Reno. Book offers psychological techniques and tools to manage diabetes
University of Nevada, Reno Professor Steven Hayes, founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tackles education and self-management in his book, “Diabetes Lifestyle Book: Facing Your Fears and Making Changes for a Long and Healthy Life,” on sale now. Sant’Ambrogio joins ‘Argenta’ Trio
Over the past 14 years the University's acclaimed music group, Argenta, has gathered a committed following of chamber music fans in northern Nevada and around the world. Celebrating 20 years of inspiration: Church Fine Arts Building open house
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nightingale Concert Hall, Redfield Studio Theatre, Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, and numerous educational spaces, the School of the Arts will host an open house of its Church Fine Arts Building, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, from 5-8 p.m. Well-known research chimpanzee ‘Washoe’ succumbs to influenza
Washoe, the first of five chimpanzees to acquire language, died Oct. 30, at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute in Ellensburg, Wash., where she has lived for more than 20 years. Bertha Miranda’s ‘Nostalgic Cultural Night’ attracts 300 guests
Luz Rodriguez grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico, where there were no textbooks, pencils, paper, or other supplies available in the schoolroom. Yet, throughout her life Rodriguez understood the value of education and inspired “Bertha Miranda’s Nostalgic Cultural Night.” Rodriguez instilled that value in her daughter, Bertha Miranda, aka the first lady of Reno’s Mexican food. Liberal Arts launches second season of 'Great Conversations'
In its first year, the Great Conversations speaker series provided a unique setting for those with inquisitive minds to discuss with University research faculty relevant research topics ranging from terrorism to communication between the sexes. Four Named to Nevada Writers Hall of Fame
Emma Sepulveda, Doug Unger, Richard Moreno, and Willy Vlautin have been selected as the 2007 recipients of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame and Silver Pen awards by the Friends of the Library at the University of Nevada, Reno. After 30 years of tradition -- one final time!
Year after year, participants have given the University of Nevada, Reno’s annual London Theatre and Literary Arts Tour rave reviews. But, alas, after this year’s program -- now in its 31st season -- they will bid the tour adieu. Liberal Arts joins national literacy campaign
The College of Liberal Arts is collaborating with local, regional and national groups for this year’s “Big Read.” Professor receives fellowship with whimsical sculptures
Rebekah Bogard, sculptor and assistant professor in ceramics in the Department of Art, received the Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Fellowship award of $5,000 for her eye-catching and colorful sculptures. Through art, Joe DeLappe is cleverly protesting the war in Iraq
Joe DeLappe is cleverly protesting the war in Iraq. Titling the ongoing project “Dead in Iraq,” he logs onto the U.S. Army’s recruitment, online-shooter videogame, America’s Army and types the names of soldiers who have been killed in Iraq. Professor recounts experiences with Nevada’s greatest writer
As an English professor who specializes in Nevadan literature, Cheryll Glotfelty was familiar with the work of Robert Laxalt’s work, author of “Sweet Promised Land” and founder of the Basque Studies Program at the University. Legislature honors University's Center for Basque Studies
For 40 years, the Center for Basque Studies has built an impressive academic reputation as the premiere program for research and teaching about the Basque country and people. Pahmeier to receive one of Nevada’s highest art honors
Many forms of artistic, creative and cultural expression will capture the spotlight at the Governor’s Arts Awards. Nevada English prof one of America’s ‘Best Young Novelists’
Christopher Coake has done it again. Coake has landed on another impressive list, only months after Lire, a French literary magazine, proclaimed the French translation of his book, “We’re in Trouble,” one of top 20 best books of 2006. ‘The Fate of Mice’ earns rave reviews
While teaching creative writing and literature classes at the University can be quite time-consuming, English professor Susan Palwick still finds time to write and publish novels and short stories. Most recently, Palwick published “The Fate of Mice,” a collection of short stories. CLA welcomes new School of Social Research and Justice Studies
The University of Nevada, Reno has established the new School of Social Research and Justice Studies in the College of Liberal Arts, as of Jan. 1. |