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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.
University celebrates years of tradition and excellence
March 13, 2013 •
By Stephany Kirby
2013 marks numerous anniversaries for the University, including Mackay Day, KUNR and the Fleischmann Planetarium.
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.
University’s ‘Nevada Writers Hall of Fame’ honors William A. (Bill) Douglass
October 25, 2012 •
By Claudene Wharton
Author and founder of the Center for Basque Studies to be inducted at the University Nov. 8.
Cardboard statue of Gandhi previously displayed in New York now showing at University
September 11, 2012 •
By Tiffany Moore
As students enter into the E.L. Cord Foundation Atrium of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at the University of Nevada Reno, they will be greeted by Mahatma Gandhi.
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.
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.
'The Notebook' meets 'Back to the Future'
December 15, 2011 •
By Rachel Sa-Onoy
Through the power of Facebook, the lives of two University students are rekindled
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’s Knowledge Center opens Post-War Bohemians exhibit
July 6, 2011 •
By Claudene Wharton
After World War II, some Nevada artists were producing nontraditional art and living lifestyles that matched. Their work is being displayed at the Knowledge Center.
History comes alive: Online student project walks users through University history
June 22, 2011 •
Staff Report
History students collaborated with University staff to create a unique online chronicle of the University’s history.
High school students work their minds at University’s Multimedia “Boot Camp”
June 15, 2011 •
By Claudene Wharton
Eight high school students are attending a different kind of “Boot Camp” this week and next, at the University of Nevada, Reno's Knowledge Center.
Librarian receives grant to present paper in Spain
May 14, 2011 •
By Tiffany Moore
Madeline Mundt is the 2011 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Committee's "Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund."
New Keck site demonstrates advances in digital mapping
June 28, 2010 •
By Natalie Savidge
University of Nevada, Reno Web site developers create better, more efficient mapping application; “the place to go for maps.”
Basque Studies’ conference attracts international scholars
April 12, 2010 •
By Skyler Dillon
The University's Basque Studies Center will host its ninth annual conference, “War, Justice and Everyday Life, 1936-1946,” scheduled for April 15-16.
Experience the Comstock Lode and infamous Virginia City
October 1, 2009 •
By Claudene Wharton
The Comstock Lode and Virginia City in its heyday still fascinates us today.
University offers new technology to help students study
October 1, 2009 •
By Skyler Dillon
The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on the University of Nevada, Reno campus is developing a new study tool for students: the Microsoft Surface.
E-Reserves: An E-asy solution for pressing problems
January 21, 2009 •
By Jon Fortenbury
The Mathewson IGT- Knowledge Center offers Electronic Reserves service for faculty, allowing professors to post supplemental course materials online.
Innovative tech hub offers students multimedia arsenal
August 18, 2008 •
By Guia Del Prado
In addition to its top-of-the-line equipment, trained staff and specialists add a human touch to @One, where students, faculty and staff can organize information and ideas to create their work.