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RENO, Nev. — It’s tax preparation season, and Nevadans with questions about deductions, Social Security benefits, 401(K) accounts and other personal finance issues can get thorough, reliable answers through University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and eXtension.org.
The Web site eXtension.org is an interactive learning environment delivering information from Cooperative Extension experts from all...
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Submitted by Chancellor Dan Klaich
Nevada System of Higher Education
I have spent a lot of time lately discussing the budget. My comments have tended to talk about millions of dollars coming out of campus funds and large percentage reductions to budgets or formulas. What that discussion has not conveyed is the personal damage these cuts...
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RENO, Nev. — Launching the Nevada Museum of Art’s Nevada Emerging Artists Series, Trophy Hunter is artist Bryan Christiansen’s first solo exhibition, and his Museum debut, opening Feb. 20 through May 9, 2010. The Nevada Emerging Artists Series, a new ongoing exhibition program designed to support the work of select Nevada-based artists,...
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With 20 alumni in service, the University debuts on Peace Corps Top Colleges list for 2010
The University ranks 25th among mid-size universities for the number of alumni in service — just behind Yale and tied with Brown and Emory University. This is the first appearance on the annual rankings for Nevada, which...
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Former Detroit Free Press executive editor winner expands journalism school’s area of emphasis
The Reynolds School of Journalism and Center for Advanced Media Studies has hired Caesar Andrews, whose editorial leadership at daily newspapers spans 30 years, as the Paul A. Leonard Distinguished Visiting Chair for Ethics and Writing in Journalism. Andrews will...
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University-sponsored program focuses on food safety regulations
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RENO, Nev. — Nevada agricultural producers can learn how to manage the legal, marketing and financial risks associated with direct marketing food and agricultural products at a daylong workshop next month.
The program, “Food Safety: A Tool for Managing Risk and Expanding Direct Marketing Opportunities,” will be...
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University of Nevada, Reno researcher devises solar pond system to help protect ecosystems
Ecosystems of terminus lakes around the world could benefit from a new system being developed at the University of Nevada, Reno to desalinate water using a specialized low-cost solar pond and patented membrane distillation system powered by renewable energy.
“These lakes...
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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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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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The University of Nevada, Reno, will be featuring the following events this week:
Fall 2009 Honors Convocation – Tuesday, Dec. 1
3 p.m., Joe Crowley Student Union, Ballroom A
Students graduating in the Honors Program will be recognized for their outstanding academic achievement at the Honors Convocation. Honors graduates will be awarded stoles and faculty...
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