Extended Studies offers professional development short-courses to increase knowledge and skills in a wide range of topics, keep on the cutting edge of the latest trends and issues, and hone existing talents for career advancement.
Thirteen University faculty members were chosen by University Studies Abroad Consortium to teach in other countries during the 2008-09 academic year. These faculty members will have the opportunity to teach in places such as Chile, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy and Spain as part of the USAC program.
The University posthumously awarded Cole Campbell an honorary doctorate of humane letters at the Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony, May 18, on the historic University Quadrangle. Campbell was Reynolds School of Journalism.
Friends of the College of Education recruited a field of 32 foursomes to “Tee It Up for Teaching,” May 12, at Lakeridge Golf Course. Gov. Jim Gibbons played in the fifth annual golf tournament that raised $33,000 for student scholarships.
An application concerning the employment of an alien worker for the following permanent position will be filed with the Department of Labor. This Notice of Filing will be posted for 10 consecutive days, ending between 30 and 180 days before filing the permanent labor certification application.
Fungisai Nota, a doctoral candidate in the resource economics department at the University, is this year’s recipient of the Thornton Peace Prize, an annual award that given to an individual or group from the campus community who exemplifies the philosophy that force is not an acceptable means of settling disputes.
By: Guy Hoelzer
The Faculty Senate reconvened for the last time this semester on Wednesday, May 9.
Life-long member of the Art of Living Foundation and the World Alliance for Youth Empowerment, Dinesh Ghodke, will be leading an open discussion at the Jot Travis Student Union Alumni Room on Tuesday, May 22, at 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Some 23 faculty from across campus were honored with emeritus status at the May 16 Honor the Best ceremony.
David Shintani is the 2007 winner of the University’s top honor for undergraduate research faculty mentoring.
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