Registration Open - Rebel Advocacy Training (84th Session)

The 84th Session of the Nevada Legislature will convene on Monday, Feb. 1. The Office of Government and Community Engagement is looking forward to partnering with many of you in an effort to advocate for legislation important to UNLV, and to ensure our resources and participation are leveraged for the benefit of all Nevadans during this year's Session.

In preparation for this year's session, Government and Community Engagement is, once again, offering Rebel Advocacy Training to assist the campus community with their efforts to engage in the legislative session. Current trainings are scheduled for: 

University Gateway Building

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 14, 2026
  • Time: Noon-1 pm
  • Location: GTW 268 & 269, 4700 S. Maryland Parkway

Health Sciences

  • Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
  • Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
  • Location: MEB-5-524 - 625 Shadow Lane

Lifelong Learning – Maryland Administrative Building 2

  • Date:: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026
  • Time: 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  • Location: 4350 S. Maryland Parkway

Blackfire Innovation

  • Date: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
  • Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Location: 8400 W. Sunset Road

Student Union

  • Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
  • Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Location: Room 207

If you would like to attend one of these Rebel Advocacy Trainings, please RSVP here.
 
Additionally, please remember the Government and Community Engagement website contains a variety of information and resources to assist you during this year's Session. And, the office will publish its weekly Legislative Session e-News once the Session begins to help keep our campus informed.
 
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Government and Community Engagement.

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