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All rights reserved.Sat, 26 May 2012 12:22:38 -0700Sat, 26 May 2012 12:22:38 -07009090http://www.unr.edu/nevada-todayhttp://www.unr.edu/Images/unr-main/layout/logo.jpghttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/graduating-senior-awards-2012Numerous awards presented during final weeks of spring semesterFri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/graduating-senior-awards-2012http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nsbdc-opens-new-business-success-center-at-urban-chamber-of-commerceNevada businesses and entrepreneurs looking for available resources now have a new, single-stop service to turn to for help.Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nsbdc-opens-new-business-success-center-at-urban-chamber-of-commercehttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/honor-the-best-2012Annual ceremony on May 16 honored campus award winnersThu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/honor-the-best-2012http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/concrete-canoeThey build canoes out of concrete. Concrete they design and engineer so it can float. Then they race. “They” are 22 teams of students from around the country who will be competing here in the national concrete canoe competition June 14-16.Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/concrete-canoehttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/indoor-navigation-for-blindComputer science engineering team Kostas Bekris and Eelke Folmer presented their indoor navigation system for visually impaired people at two national conferences.Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/indoor-navigation-for-blindhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/jonathan-priceUniversity of Nevada, Reno Director of Geology recognized for his contributions in earthquake risk reduction.Tue, 22 May 2012 13:15:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/jonathan-pricehttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/commencement-2012-recapThe University conferred a record 2,215 degrees over weekendMon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/commencement-2012-recaphttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nsbdc-brings-in-national-consultant-to-help-businesses-win-federal-fundsThe Nevada Small Business Development Center will offer a workshop June 11 to assist innovative Nevada companies interested in competing for federal funds.Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nsbdc-brings-in-national-consultant-to-help-businesses-win-federal-fundshttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/2012-herz-awardThe University of Nevada, Reno has named Mathew Neben the recipient of the 2012 Herz Medal for outstanding scholarship.Sat, 19 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/2012-herz-awardhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/joe-cline-vice-provostProfessor of chemistry and College of Science assistant dean, Cline now vice provost, undergraduate education.Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/joe-cline-vice-provosthttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/university-of-nevada-reno-receives-international-award-for-web-based-courseFor the fourth consecutive year, a University course has won the Blackboard Exemplary Course Award, an international award recognizing technology use to enhance learning.Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/university-of-nevada-reno-receives-international-award-for-web-based-coursehttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/summer-sessionSummer 2012 marks a special milestone for the University of Nevada, Reno: its 100th year of providing Summer Session academic classes to students.Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/summer-sessionhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/anna-koster-goldwaterNevada student Anna Koster has been awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship as well as a Pfizer-sponsored Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship.Tue, 15 May 2012 14:45:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/anna-koster-goldwaterhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/commencement-2012More than 2,200 degrees, a University record, were awarded during Commencement weekend.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/commencement-2012http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/physics-students-take-home-sontag-entrepreneurship-award-and-50000A group of physics students has taken home the Sontag Entrepreneurship Award, and the $50,000 prize money that comes with it, in the competition’s inaugural year.Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/physics-students-take-home-sontag-entrepreneurship-award-and-50000http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/lyon-county-4h-visit-campusHigh school 4-H'ers from Lyon County recently visited the College of Science to find out the best way to pursue their college education.Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/lyon-county-4h-visit-campushttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/anthropology-winnersUniversity of Nevada, Reno students earn 12 awards in Public Anthropology Project competition.Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/anthropology-winnershttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/savitt-awardsSixty students received scholarships totaling more than $103,000 at the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism’s annual Savitt Awards Banquet this spring.Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/savitt-awardshttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/mother-quad-hpfHistoric Quadrangle receives nutrients through local company.Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/mother-quad-hpfhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/davidson-physics-hpfCollaboration between physics professor and Davidson student leads to fusionTue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/davidson-physics-hpfhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/state-employee-recognition-weekWeek of May 6-12 to commemorate hard work of state workersTue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/state-employee-recognition-weekhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/santini-awardUniversity of Nevada, Reno debate team captain Jonathan McGuire will be awarded the Robert S. Griffin Medal May 8 as the Univeristy's top debater.Mon, 07 May 2012 15:30:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/santini-awardhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/upward-bound-ryanAs the only Northern Nevada recipient of the scholarship, Ryan Hopkins from Spanish Springs High School plans to attend the UniversityMon, 07 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/upward-bound-ryanhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/awards-banquetUniversity clubs and organizations were recognized for their contributions to campus life and the community.Mon, 07 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/awards-banquethttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/coe-bronze-statueWife of former University of Nevada, Reno President N. Edd Miller honors College of Education in her will; dedication held May 9.Fri, 04 May 2012 16:30:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/coe-bronze-statuehttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nsbdc-to-graduate-entrepreneurs-across-stateThis June, 125 Nevadans across the state will graduate from the NxLeveL training program that encourages small-business expansion and promotes economic development.Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nsbdc-to-graduate-entrepreneurs-across-statehttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/enterprising-all-starsApril was quite a month for a number of University of Nevada, Reno student entrepreneurial teams.Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/enterprising-all-starshttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/san-onofreNevada Seismological Lab Director Graham Kent is part of team with Scripps Institution of Oceanography to gather seismic data off the coast of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/san-onofrehttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/bbbs-visit-for-science-dayChildren have fun making big bubbles with soap and dry ice, making clouds inside of soda bottles, and to handling live vertebrates and invertebrates.Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/bbbs-visit-for-science-dayhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/sierra-nevada-upliftScientific evidence from the University of Nevada, Reno shows the entire Sierra Nevada mountain range is rising at the relatively fast rate of 1 to 2 millimeters every year.Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/sierra-nevada-uplifthttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nic-anniversaryThe University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada International Consortium-International College of Japan celebrated their 25th anniversary last month.Wed, 02 May 2012 16:15:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nic-anniversaryhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/engineers-dayUniversity hosted 10th Annual Engineers Day where students made ice cream from liquid nitrogen, levitated steel balls and more.Wed, 02 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/engineers-dayhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/regents-winnersAwards granted to researchers and advisers across the state’s eight institutions who demonstrate excellence in both research and education.Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/regents-winnershttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/microsoft-app-competitionUniversity students showcase programming skills in second annual Microsoft Licensing application contest for the Windows Phone 7; winner named May 9.Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/microsoft-app-competitionhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/hr-awardIn a competition consisting of 10 teams, University team members took first in a game to help prepare students for successful careers in HR.Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/hr-awardhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/university-of-nevada-reno-researchers-discover-new-research-use-for-plaqueResearchers G. Richard Scott and Simon R. Poulson discovered that very small particles of plaque removed from the teeth of ancient populations may provide good clues about their diets.Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/university-of-nevada-reno-researchers-discover-new-research-use-for-plaquehttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/foundation-professors-2012John Fildes, Gary Haynes and Scott Tyler were selected in recognition of their outstanding research and teaching achievements.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/foundation-professors-2012http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/concrete-canoe-paddles-perfect-sevensFor the seventh straight year, University's concrete canoe team makes nationalsSun, 29 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/concrete-canoe-paddles-perfect-sevenshttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/transgenerational-effect-of-antibioticIn a recent paper, researchers report that male pseudoscorpions treated with a specific antibiotic pass its toxic effect to untreated sons.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/transgenerational-effect-of-antibiotichttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/reno-jazz-festival-celebrates-50-yearsConsidered one of the best of its kind in the world, the Reno Jazz Festival has been bringing jazz superstars to town for decades.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/reno-jazz-festival-celebrates-50-yearshttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/share-your-libraryLibrary technician Nick Crowl’s photography shows that the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is more than just books.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:45:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/share-your-libraryhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/jour4jobsUniversity of Nevada, Reno graduate students host “Journalism for Jobs” live forum and virtual hangout May 1.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/jour4jobshttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/gps-technology-helps-nasaGPS technology developed and implemented at the University will be the centerpiece of a major test this year by NASA.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/gps-technology-helps-nasahttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nevada-boxing-teamStudents Josue Gaytan and Andrew Morales capture weight-class titles at 2012 National Collegiate Boxing Championships.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nevada-boxing-teamhttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/global-summitThe Northern Nevada International Center hosted the “Everything is Global Summit” April 18 for about 350 high school students and community members.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/global-summithttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/johnson-appointed-presidentJohnson named University PresidentFri, 20 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/johnson-appointed-presidenthttp://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nevada-n-made-of-recycled-water-bottles-in-mathewson-igt-knowledge-centerMathewson-IGT Knowledge Center employees have erected a 7-feet-tall "N,” constructed with recycled water bottles in celebration of Earth Day.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2012/nevada-n-made-of-recycled-water-bottles-in-mathewson-igt-knowledge-center