Research findings confirm Indigenous Americans took hallucinogens and created rock art
University of Nevada, Reno anthropologist performs radiocarbon analysis on Datura wrightii quids.
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Research findings confirm Indigenous Americans took hallucinogens and created rock art
University of Nevada, Reno anthropologist performs radiocarbon analysis on Datura wrightii quids
“We are reconnecting through writing's reflections - reaching deeper, writing more authentically, learning and growing thoughtfully, and understanding the world around us more richly.” – William Macauley, University of Nevada, Reno professor of English
Dr. Cornel West student composition contest
Students are invited to create a composition to celebrate Dr. West’s work and vision, shared during his virtual visit with the University this month
University hosts 2nd Annual Writing and Well-Being Conference with keynote speaker Cornel West
Virtual conference offers three days of workshops and speakers including free lecture by Dr. West Monday, Jan. 4, at 3 p.m.
College of Liberal Arts events
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Health, Safety, and Wellness
Cultural Competency Training at UNR’s Nevada Public Health Training Center12:00 PM
Academic Lectures and Seminars
Bertin Louis, Ph.D. Hilliard Lecture "Black Rural Lives Matter: Anti-Racist Organizing in the US South"