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 […]
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 […]
Steve Schafer joined University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) in August as the new state coordinator for 4-H Youth Development & Events.
Schafer said his career in 4-H brings him great joy and satisfaction. He welcomes the opportunity to provide the information, knowledge, skills and assistance to help others grow and develop.
Schafer attended Iowa State […]
Melissa Burnham, associate professor, Human Development and Family Studies, was recently appointed to be a member of the board for the Nevada Bureau of Child Care Services. This important state-wide board is the one that sets regulations for child care programs throughout the state. “It’s great to have one of our faculty members represent the […]
The University of Nevada School of Medicine announces the appointment of five specialty surgeons to its Department of Surgery in Las Vegas. These surgeons will teach medical students and practice within University Health System, the clinical practice of the School of Medicine.
Timothy D. Browder, M.D., assistant professor, Division of Trauma and Clinical Care;Leslie K. Browder, […]
James N. Lau, M.D., has been named Chief of Bariatric Surgery for the department surgery at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Lau will oversee the school’s innovative, new bariatric surgery division which will address morbid obesity, one of America’s most serious preventable health problems. As the only Nevada surgeon to receive fellowship training in […]
Stefanie Scoppettone, Ph.D., has joined the University of Nevada School of Medicine as Director of Development.
In this capacity she will cultivate potential and known donors with the objective of major gift solicitation on behalf of the School of Medicine. Working with the school’s dean, faculty and other stakeholders to create giving opportunities, Scoppettone is […]
Christie L. Elliott, M.D., has joined the University of Nevada School of Medicine’s pathology department as an assistant professor where she will be instructing second year medical students and practicing surgical pathology.
Elliott joins the School of Medicine team after five years working for pathology consulting firms in Reno and practicing forensic pathology at the Washoe […]
University of Nevada, Reno Admissions and Enrollment Services appointed Rena Hanks, former director of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources Student Center, for the new position of Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator in northeast Nevada.
Denise Montcalm, director of the University’s School of Social Work, will serve as the Undergraduate Director on the 2007 Council on Social Work Education.
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