- Theatre Professor Published in 'Queer Studies in Media & Popular Culture' JournalStefano Boselli (Theatre) published a research article titled, “‘And May the Best… Thing Win!’: Posthuman Actor–Networks in RuPaul’s Drag Race” in the “Posthuman Drag” issue of the journal Queer Studies in Media & Popular Culture. Over the past 14 years, the highly successful reality TV competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race has popularized drag as the male performance of an idealized female…
- School of Music Professor Featured at Prestigious Conference in RenoProfessor Stephen Caplan was a featured speaker for the Music Teachers National Association national conference held in Reno, Nevada. His talk, "90% Mental, the Other Half in Physical! — The Body/Mind Conundrum in Music Performance," was part of MTNA's Pedagogy Saturday: Musician Wellness. Caplan also invited to discuss musicians' health issues in a panel discussion.
- Architecture Alumna Bill Passes Assembly, Moves to SenateLisa Ortega, UNLV School of Architecture Alumna (Landscape Architecture) and Adjunct Faculty wrote Bill AB131 that calls for the state to have an Urban and Community Forestry program. It has passed Assembly, and is on its way to the Senate for consideration. Congratulations! Read more about the Bill on the State legislature website or at the Reno Gazette Journal.
- Architecture Professor Interviewed in German Magazine PhotonworldAssociate professor Joshua Vermillion (Architecture) was interviewed by Thorsten Naeser and published in the German magazine Photonworld. Vermillion is certain AI will continue to evolve, there's no stopping it. "Things are going to get very interesting, and very fast. I think the biggest change we will see is the way we will communicate with AI," the artist says. "Now you can tell…
- Department of Art Announces Spring 2023 MFA Thesis Artist TalksUNLV Department of Art MFA Thesis Artist Talks Spring 2023 Wednesday April 19 6:30 p.m. Reception 7-9 p.m. Artist Talks Marjorie Barrick Museum Auditorium About the program The University of Nevada Las Vegas Department of Art three-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program is studio-based and research-focused with an emphasis on creative practice, interdisciplinary,…
- School of Music Professor Receives Nevada Regent’s Award for Creative ActivitiesAssistant professor/assistant director Adam Schroeder (Jazz, Music) was just selected the recipient of the Nevada Regent’s Award for Creative Activities. The award is presented to two permanent full-time NSHE faculty members with distinguished records in creative activity. Recipients are nominated for this honor, which carries a $5,000 stipend. Candidates must have at…
- Alumnus and CFA Hall of Fame Inductee Ron Husband Recognized by California State LegislatureAlumnus and CFA Hall of Fame inductee Ron Husband (Art '73) was recognized in February 2023 by the California State Legislature as one of California's Unsung Heroes for positive impact in his community. Among other accolades, Husband was recognized for extraordinary contributions to the advancement of equal rights for all individuals and for his unselfish acts of community service…
- 2023 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Call for EntriesThe Donna Beam Gallery presents the Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition and extends to all undergraduate BA students the invitation to enter. There is no theme for this exhibition other than offering your best work. This year's exhibition will be shown in the Donna Beam Gallery. Entries will be accepted March 13 through 26, 2023. The Call for Entries is open to all UNLV BA students no…