Johann Heske (Theatre), a UNLV senior and former campus recreation lifeguard, recently used his UNLV lifeguard training to help save a life while on a plane. While on a flight from Germany to Las Vegas, a passenger had been drinking, and could not be awakened. Heske, seated two rows back, jumped up and offered help. He put the passenger's seat…

Stephanie Molina, Eric Noonan, Mathew Varre, and Sidath Kapukotuwa have been elected to the 2019-20 Graduate & Professional Student Association Executive Board. Their positions are: President- Stephanie Molina Vice-President- Eric Noonan Secretary- Mathew Varre Treasurer- Sidath Kapukotuwa We would like to thank all of the candidates…

Student Diversity and Social Justice (Student Affairs) received Congressional Commendation from U.S. Rep. Susie Lee for hosting the 32nd Annual Festival of Communities, the longest reigning campus tradition designed to acknowledge and celebrate diversity.

Romeo Jackson (Student Diversity and Social Justice), published a book chapter in the second edition of Intersectionality & Higher Education: Research, Theory, & Praxis. The chapter is titled "Thinking Theoretically with and beyond #Intersectionality: Frameworks to Center Queer and Trans People of Color Experiences!" They also…

Kevin Wright (Student Diversity and Social Justice) moderated two webinars with the American College Personnel Association Commission for Student Involvement. One focused on "Improving Campus Climate for Students with Disabilities." The topic of the second webinar was "IPlus Size Magic: Using Spoken Word for Fat Bodies." He also…

Student Diversity and Social Justice (Student Affairs) was recognized by the Rho Beta Epsilon chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary where the first inaugural Black Carpet received the award for Diversity Program of the Year.  The Black Carpet was the main event for Black History Month, and is designed to celebrate the contributions…

Camisha Fagan (English and Sociology) and Vanessa Núñez (Sociology) presented at the Pacific Sociological Association's annual conference in Oakland, California. Their presentation was titled "SLICES of Research: Service Learning as a Means to Engage Youth in Research." This project was conducted through the SLICES (Service Learning…

The TRIO, GEAR UP, AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions), and NSF LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation) programs, along with elected officials, community partners, and Clark County School District (CCSD) administrators, came together with students and families in February to…

Rian Satterwhite (Service Learning and Leadership) has been selected as co-chair of the International Leadership Education Academy for 2020 and 2021. The academy is offered by the International Leadership Association as an intensive cohort learning experience for leadership educators from around the world. Satterwhite was part of the original…

Ashley Yuill (Nidetch Women's Center) presented a two-part webinar series, "Supporting Our Staff: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supervision & Office Culture," for the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.  The extent to which social service programs support their own staff directly influences the quality of services…

The Jean Nidetch Women's Center (JNWC) received a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services VOCA funding for $103,105 to begin July 1. This funding will allow the JNWC to continue providing holistic trauma-informed services to members of the UNLV community who have or are experiencing…

The UNLV Ice Hockey Team (Campus Recreational Services) has won its way to the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championships for the second straight season. The #13-ranked Skatin' Rebels begin play in Dallas on March 21, facing the #20-ranked team from Robert Morris University. The Rebels have qualified for the national…