University Days
UNLV held its first University Day celebration in 1958 to boost campus morale by involving the Las Vegas community. The annual weekend event featured races; enormous bonfires; and greased pig, egg-throwing, and tug-of-war contests; also included participation of local politicians.
The tradition, brought back in 2007 to mark UNLV’s 50th anniversary, will once again kick off the school year and celebrate the university’s founding. Events are scheduled from Sept. 15 to 27:
Campus Community Breakfast
and Pioneer Wall Dedication
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m.
Academic Mall (between Tam Alumni Center and Flora Dungan Humanities Building)
Join campus colleagues and community friends for the University Days kick-off celebration, featuring the dedication of UNLV’s Pioneer Wall.
State of the University Address
Tuesday, Sept.15, 10 a.m.
Student Union Ballroom
UNLV President Neal Smatresk will discuss his vision for UNLV’s future in this annual address.
Nevada Conservatory Theatre’s Reasons to be Pretty
Sept. 16-27, 8 p.m.
UNLV Black Box Theatre
Open to the public
Tickets only available at the UNLV Box Office
UNLV presents a love story about the impossibility of love from one of the most important new voices in the American theatre.
UNLV vs. University of Hawaii Football Game
Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m.
Sam Boyd Stadium
Open to the public; purchase tickets
Hawaii Bowl champion University of Hawaii will make its way to Las Vegas for the first time since 2007. The Alumni Association will host a tailgate prior to the game.
UNLV Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Artemus Ham Concert Hall
Open to the public; purchase tickets
Comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, the program will include selections from Mozart, Schumann and Beethoven and will feature solo performances by UNLV’s Concerto Competition winners.
UNLV Nevada Entertainer/Artist Hall of Fame Ceremony
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, 6 p.m.
Artemus Ham Concert Hall
Open to the public; free admission
Join us at an event to honor residents of Southern Nevada who have made a significant impact on the visual and performing arts and architecture. This year's inductees are Bernice Fischer, Liberace, Lorraine Hunt-Bono, Siegfried and Roy, and Bill Snyder.
Performing Arts Center Season Opener
Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company
Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m.
Artemus Ham Hall
Open to the public; purchase tickets
Enjoy an evening with the renowned Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company which has delighted international audiences since 1955 with dances that are spectacular and truly define the beauty and spirit of the Ukraine.