Awards

University of Nevada, Reno faculty receives two prestigious research awards

March 9, 2010
By ThisIsReno
University of Nevada, Reno faculty receives two prestigious research awards

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Manoranjan “Mano” Misra is known for turning coffee grounds and chicken feathers into fuel. He purifies arsenic-laced water and, using sunlight, can turn water into fuel. Misra is one of two University of Nevada, Reno researchers who have been honored by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for their accomplishments:...
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Reid: Remarks upon receiving award from National Council of La Raza

March 2, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Reid: Remarks upon receiving award from National Council of La Raza

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Remarks by Sen. Harry Reid Tuesday, March 2, 2010: I know this award is not just recognition of what we’ve done together in the past–that it is really a call to action for the future. As I accept this honor, I also accept that responsibility. Jobs We must keep fighting and keep moving forward because too...
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Pianist Maria Pisarenko wins Reno Chamber Orchestra College Concerto Competition

February 9, 2010
By Bob Conrad
Pianist Maria Pisarenko wins Reno Chamber Orchestra College Concerto Competition

Will perform with the orchestra Feb. 27 and 28 SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Pianist Maria Pisarenko was the winner of the Reno Chamber Orchestra’s twenty-third annual College Concerto Competition, held on January 16, 2010. Along with receiving a cash prize, Ms. Pisarenko will be the featured soloist with the Reno Chamber Orchestra in its concerts on February...
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The Sagebrush Chapter of Trout Unlimited awards $23,755 to local conservation and education programs

January 25, 2010
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE The Sagebrush Chapter of Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce the project and conservation award recipients for 2010. Nearly a dozen applications were submitted in November 2009 from which the finalists were selected. After thorough evaluation, four local coldwater fishery conservation projects were approved by the chapter membership for annual grant funding totaling...
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30th annual Governor’s Arts Awards recipients selected

December 11, 2009
By ThisIsReno
30th annual Governor’s Arts Awards recipients selected

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY — Seven individuals and organizations will receive a 30th Annual Governor’s Arts Award at a public reception and ceremony in Las Vegas this April. The Nevada Arts Council and the Governor’s Office present these honors for outstanding and enduring contributions to Nevada through artistic achievement and service to the arts. The 30th...
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Donald W. Reynolds Foundation grants Reynolds School of Journalism $7.96 million

December 8, 2009
By ThisIsReno
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation grants Reynolds School of Journalism $7.96 million

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Largest gift to University of Nevada, Reno, journalism program will fund multimedia transformation The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation has awarded the Reynolds School of Journalism and Center for Advanced Media Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, almost $8 million to prepare students to navigate the revolution in journalism. It is the...
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Jerome Kulenkamp named University’s 2009 Herz Gold Medalist

December 5, 2009
By ThisIsReno
Jerome Kulenkamp named University’s 2009 Herz Gold Medalist

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE University’s oldest and most prestigious award, established in 1910, honors academic achievement Jerome Kulenkamp received the University of Nevada, Reno’s Herz Gold Medal today, Dec. 5, during Winter 2009 Commencement ceremonies at Lawlor Events Center. Kulenkamp, a member of the University’s Honors Program, completed his undergraduate academic career with a cumulative grade-point average of...
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Famed ocean explorer named 2010 Nevada Medal recipient

December 2, 2009
By ThisIsReno
Famed ocean explorer named 2010 Nevada Medal recipient

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Dr. Robert Ballard famed ocean explorer to give Titanic presentation in Reno on April 20, 2010 LAS VEGAS — Robert Ballard, Ph.D., best known for his 1985 discovery of the TITANIC, will give a presentation on  Tuesday, April 20 at the Peppermill Hotel Casino as part of his recognition as the Nevada...
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Call for young artists: 2010 scholastic art awards now open

November 26, 2009
By ThisIsReno
Call for young artists: 2010 scholastic art awards now open

The Nevada Museum of Art is now accepting submissions for the 2010 Scholastic Art Awards competition, which seeks to recognize the country’s best young artists across 30 categories including design, fashion, illustration, painting, ceramics and more. All Northern Nevada students in grades 7 through 12 are invited to submit their work for the annual...
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Community members honored by Truckee Meadows Tomorrow

November 25, 2009
By ThisIsReno
Community members honored by Truckee Meadows Tomorrow

Truckee Meadows Tomorrow announced the next round of honorees to be recognized through its “Caught in the Act” program. The individuals and organizations honored were “caught in the act” of improving the quality of life in the Truckee Meadows by positively impacting one or more of the community’s 33 Quality of Life Indicators.
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