Nominations sought for 2007 Distinguished Service Award; deadline March 2
Deserving administrative faculty members at the University are eligible to be nominated as recipients of the University’s Distinguished Service Award for 2007.
Archive for February, 2007
Visiting scholar presents ‘Terrorism in Colombia,’ March 5
Andreas Feldmann will present a lecture, “Terrorism in Colombia,” an examination of the terrorist tactics used to achieve military and political goals. Feldmann is an assistant professor of political science at Catholic University in Chile. The talk will begin at 4 p.m., March 5 in Jot Travis Student Union, room 245.
School of Medicine publishes Nevada Rural and Frontier Health Data Book 2007
The School of Medicine has published the 2007 edition of the Nevada Rural and Frontier Health Data Book. The publication offers the most current and comprehensive source of county-level data on health and healthcare in Nevada.
Burst pipe in Church Fine Arts Building damages artwork and computers
The Church Fine Arts Building sustained flood damage when a water pipe burst in a third floor ceiling shortly before 8 p.m., Monday Feb. 19. Students working in a photography laboratory notified authorities and evacuated immediately. No injuries were reported.
Teaching Tip: Online Project Agreements
By: Barbara Millis
February 20th, 2007
“When online students work on assignments in collaborative teams, conflicts inevitably arise,” says Patti Shank, an instructional designer and principal of Learning Peaks, LLC. That’s why each team should draft an agreement that addresses potential conflicts up front.
Grievance procedures considered by Faculty Senate; vote by Feb. 23
By: Guy Hoelzer
February 20th, 2007
There are new changes to the university bylaws to vote on. Please go to this link for the instructions and the bylaws.
College of Education urges you to ‘Tee It Up for Teaching,’ May 12
Faculty and staff are invited to play in the College of Education “Fifth Annual Tee It Up for Teaching” golf tournament at the Lakeridge Golf Course, May 12, to support student scholarships.
Lemelson Literacy Conference, March 24
Cindy Brock, associate professor for educational specialties in the College of Education, is organizing the Lemelson Literacy Conference, March 24, in the William Raggio Building.
Sheppard Art Gallery presents ‘SILVIA’, Feb. 22
Silvia Baraldini moved from Italy to the United States in the 1960’s and began a life of political activism at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1983, she was convicted and sentenced to serve 43 years for helping to free a female Black Panther activist from prison. The Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery will present “SILVIA,” a one-hour rough cut of her story at 6 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Nevada Museum of Art.
Mizzou to honor President Glick
The College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri will honor University of Nevada President Milton Glick with a Distinguished Service Award Feb. 16 during its annual Arts and Science Week.
