The Nevada Space Grant Consortium, as a participant in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, is accepting proposals for in-state workforce development programs directed at the aerospace science and engineering enterprises.
New at the bookstore! Come check out all the new items that the bookstore is now offering. Pick up a Wolf Pack piggy bank, cookie jar — even Wolf Pack golf bags. What’s even better is that they are all on SALE! During the textbook buyback period of December 13 – December 21 you will find: clothing, gifts, general books, all 20 percent off.
Dirk Van Zyl was recently presented a prestigious award – the Dr. Adrian Smith International Environmental Mining Award. The award, created in 1996, and sponsored by Mining Journal (of London), TIMES Limited and SRK Consulting, has been presented just three times previously. It recognizes lifetime achievement in the advancement of environmental stewardship and sustainability within the global mining industry.
Dean Borges, a mechanical engineer with Facilities Services, earned a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification Nov. 29.
The Nevada Arts Council has announced its recipients for the 27th Annual Governor’s Arts Awards including Gailmarie Pahmeier, English lecturer and poet, who was recognized in the “Excellence in the Arts” category.
By: Guy Hoelzer
As promised, the Nov. 29 Brown Bag lunch “What’s in it for me?” Administrative Faculty Development Opportunities” session information is available to you (video and PowerPoint) on both the Faculty Senate and Human Resources websites.
President Milt Glick and his wife Peggy invite all faculty and staff to join them in a holiday celebration Dec. 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ASUN Auditorium, Jot Travis Student Union.
Gov.-elect Jim Gibbons has named Adam Garcia, director of University Police Services to a transition team working group that will advise Gibbons on public safety, homeland security, emergency management and corrections.
By: John Frederick
Winter Closure is rapidly approaching, and before we depart for the holidays, Executive Vice President and Provost John Frederick shares a few reminders.
Alan Fruzzetti, associate professor of psychology and director of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Research Program, offers strategies to turn around troubled relationships in his book, The High Conflict Couple, published this month.
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