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President Obama nominates Jacquelyn Sundstrand to serve on national board
May 17, 2013 •
By Deanna Hearn
Manuscripts and Archives Librarian in Special Collections joins Institute of Museum and Library Services Board.
Giant holiday book tree erected in Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
December 18, 2012 •
By Angela Bakker
For the second year, the Knowledge Center has erected a holiday book tree, perhaps the largest book tree ever built.
International touring artist Todd Green performs at University
December 4, 2012 •
By Megan Akers
Wednesday’s concert to raise money for University’s recording department.
DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library first in nation to offer 3D printing campuswide
July 19, 2012 •
By Mike Wolterbeek
DeLaMare Library is first academic library in the United States to offer 3D printing and scanning as a service to all students.
“Far Out” exhibit reveals lively 1960-75 arts era in northern Nevada
June 27, 2012 •
By Angela Bakker and Claudene Wharton
This summer, the University presents “Far Out: The University Art Scene 1960-1975,” an art exhibit in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, July 1 – Sept. 9.
University receives international award for web-based biology course
May 17, 2012 •
By Claudene Wharton
For the fourth consecutive year, a University course has won the Blackboard Exemplary Course Award, an international award recognizing technology use to enhance learning.
Knowledge Center photos win 'Share your Library!' competition
April 25, 2012 •
By Jaclyn McBride
Library technician Nick Crowl’s photography shows that the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is more than just books.
Nevada 'N' made of recycled water bottles featured in Knowledge Center
April 20, 2012 •
By Claudene Wharton
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center employees have erected a 7-feet-tall "N,” constructed with recycled water bottles in celebration of Earth Day.
Holiday book tree erected in Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
December 15, 2011 •
By Angela Bakker
The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center has an unconventional tree on display this holiday season, a tree made entirely of recycled materials – old books.
“Nevada Writers Hall of Fame” honors cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell
October 26, 2011 •
By Claudene Wharton
Cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell will be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Nov. 17, at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.
University receives international award for web-based course
May 25, 2011 •
By Claudene Wharton
For the third consecutive year, a Nevada web-based course, its instructor and designer have won the Blackboard Exemplary Course Award.
Libraries offer 'eReader' feature for campus
April 29, 2011 •
Staff Report
The University of Nevada, Reno Libraries provide access to a substantial collection of digital books, journals, newspapers, numeric datasets, and other computer-based information resources (digital content).
“Nevada Writers Hall of Fame” honors great Nevada authors
October 28, 2009 •
By Claudene Wharton
Nevada author H Lee Barnes has proved the old adage, “Write about what you know,” to be sage advice.
Dedication set for Center for Basque Studies
July 23, 2009 •
By Natalie Savidge
The Center for Basque Studies is celebrating its new location in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.
Guardians of the past and the present
December 28, 2008 •
By Kathie Taylor
The University of Nevada, Reno’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center houses one of the largest, most unique collections of personal papers and business records in the state.
Knowledge Center open house is August 28
August 27, 2008 •
By Jill Stockton
295,000 square-foot state-of-the-art library is slated to be the intellectual nexus of our region.
Knowledge Center opens: High tech meets high touch
August 11, 2008 •
By John Trent
With the opening of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center this week, the key coupling in building purpose and value to the institution will revolve around the notion of “knowledge” – how this mammoth (five-story, 295,000-square-foot), technologically advance
Ready for a Trip to Mars?
August 11, 2008 •
By Guia Del Prado
Below is an insider's look at how the Mathewson Automated Retrieval System (MARS) functions.
Glick watching as Knowledge Center opening nears
July 25, 2008 •
By John Trent
President Glick, who has toured the building several times during its construction, said he is impressed by the building’s comfort and aesthetics.
Four sculptures installed at Knowledge Center
June 11, 2008 •
By Jill Stockton
Connect - Explore - Create while appreciating art. Four contemporary sculptures were installed at the University’s 295,000-square-foot Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center June 9.
Getchell Library scales back service during move
May 19, 2008 •
By Jill Stockton
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center grand opening to take place Aug. 11