Patricia Iannuzzi (Libraries) created a two-day institute for the colleges and universities in California and Hawaii accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). WASC requires institutions in its region to collect evidence of student learning in four "core competencies," including critical thinking, information literacy,…

Jessica Gandy, Jonathan Lee, Scott Morris, Izzac Rowe, and Brittnie Watkins (all Law) received scholarships from the Las Vegas chapter of the National Bar Association at its 24th annual Scholarship Gala in October. The students were required to describe how they demonstrate commitment and interest in pro bono, public interest, or public service…

Miriam Meyer-Thompson, Evan Simonsen, and Justin Allsop (all Law) recently received first, second, and honorable mention prizes, respectively, through the International Association of Gaming Advisors' (IAGA) Shannon Bybee Scholarship Award program. It was the first time a school swept the annual competition. The three recipients were recognized at…

Jennifer Fabbi (Libraries) served as a mentor and presented a working session on "Creating Coherent Pathways for Quality Learning" at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Retreat on Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy. As a mentor, she worked with five colleges and universities in California to help them…

Cheryl Sgovio (Thomas & Mack Center) was presented with the prestigious President's Award at the Las Vegas chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Annual Awards and Installation Dinner in November. A member of the Las Vegas chapter of NACE since its inception in January 2000, she was selected from more than 100…

Julian Kilker (Journalism & Media Studies) and Augie Grant, a professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of South Carolina, cohosted "Beyond Convergence," a conference sponsored by the two journalism schools. More than 50 scholars from across the nation shared their research in the field of technology and…

Karunaratne Hangawatte (Criminal Justice), Sri Lanka's ambassador to France and permanent delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), unanimously was elected vice president of the 37th session of the General Conference of UNESCO in Paris in November. Leading the delegation of Sri Lanka to the biennial…

Kathy Lauckner (Environmental and Public Affairs) spoke at the Lead and Healthy Housing Midwest Conference in Peoria, Ill., in October. She addressed the nuances of a healthy homes investigation and a lead hazard assessment. She also has been invited to join a workforce coalition group associated with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and…

David Schmoeller (Film) is a writer-director who was the guest speaker at the art house Music Box Theater in Chicago in October where his feature film Crawlspace (1986) and his short film documentary Please Kill Mr. Kinski (1999) were screened. Both films star Klaus Kinski. He also is the writer-director of Little Monsters (2012).