Archive for the 'Accomplishments' category
By: Elizabeth Adamska
May 5th, 2008
NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S PERMANENT LABOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
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 […]
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Public Service |
By: Joanne Tully
April 14th, 2008
JoAnne Gipson – Extended Studies
JoAnne has a very unique example of outstanding service. Last year, an employee at Extended Studies became very ill and required a kidney transplant. JoAnne offered to be tested as a donor and was a perfect match. On January 8, 2008 JoAnne’s kidney gave her coworker a […]
Accomplishments, Honors & Awards, Staff Employees' Council |
By: Jill Stockton
April 4th, 2008
On April 3, 2008, a delegation from Turkmenistan paid a visit to the University of Nevada as part of a week long tour of emergency facilities in our area. The delegation consisted of the Turkmenistan Head of Emergency Services, two senior firefighters, one senior emergency medical doctor and a key transportation official. The group toured […]
Police Beat, Public Service |
By: Joanne Tully
March 17th, 2008
Randy Arnold and Chuck Steffens, Facilities Maintenance
Randy and Chuck are the University’s lighting specialists. They always have more work than they can possibly handle, but somehow they keep their priorities in order. They provide service with a smile and always try to make their customers happy with as little disruption as possible. […]
Accomplishments, Honors & Awards, Staff Employees' Council |
By: Anne McMillin
February 14th, 2008
Every March for the past 56 years, fourth-year medical students across the nation have eagerly awaited the results of the National Residency Matching Program. However, for a select few the suspense of learning where one will spend the next several years in residency training ends early. Students who learn the results of their match prior […]
Accomplishments, Med School |
By: Joanne Tully
February 13th, 2008
Iris Hochschild – Fire Science Acadamy
Iris works hard to ensure customers are well taken care of. If you want something done – give it to Iris! Iris’s projects include making travel arrangements that involve well over 1,000 different domestic and international itineraries per year. In addition, she organizes FSA classes, meetings and […]
Accomplishments, Honors & Awards, Staff Employees' Council |
By: Andrea Turman
February 4th, 2008
Nevada Humanities announces its officers for 2008, led by Dr. James H. Frey as the new chairman of the Board of Trustees. Nevada Humanities is a nonprofit organization that creates and supports projects throughout the state of Nevada that broaden perspectives and encourage intellectual curiosity. As the chair of Nevada Humanities, Frey also will serve […]
Appointments, News |
By: University Communications
January 25th, 2008
Every year the University honors its best. This year’s awards will presented during the “Honor the Best” ceremony on May 14. Depending on the award, the nominations are given by the faculty to students or by the students, campus organizations and staff to the faculty.
This year’s ceremony will include three awards, all of which […]
Accomplishments, Honors & Awards |
By: Joanne Tully
January 14th, 2008
Brenda Quihuis (Summer Session)
Brenda has an incredible workload but at the same time is the epitome of the perfect team player. Even though she is only ‘officially’ responsible for Summer Session, Wintermester and Evening Studies programs, she consistently jumps in to help with Independent Learning and Freshman Start questions. Her extreme courtesy and friendliness […]
Accomplishments, Honors & Awards, Staff Employees' Council |
By: Anne McMillin
December 18th, 2007
The University of Nevada School of Medicine and its multispecialty clinical practice, University Health System, announce the arrival of Brian Passalacqua, M.D., to its clinical and teaching ranks.
“Dr. Passalacqua’s presence in the Family Medicine Center will enhance our ability to serve patients, especially those expecting the arrival of a baby,” said Daniel Spogen, M.D., chairman […]
Appointments, Med School |