UNLV College of Fine Arts Celebrates 21st Hall of Fame April 21
Inductees include 10-year Linq headlining magician Mat Franco; entertainment luminary Cindy Doumani; and filmmaker and educator Francisco Menendez (posthumously).
Durango Resort expansion signals neighborhood casinos’ success during tourism slump
The puck is about to drop for a Tuesday evening Vegas Golden Knights game, and the Durango Casino and Resort parking lot is filling up quickly underneath the glow of a 130-foot-tall marquee promising $3 shots and beers. Inside, beyond the bustling baccarat tables, a longtime local named Patricia Moore adjusts her Vegas Golden Knights cap as her husband, John, places his bets.
It’s officially here: cold and flu season. As soon as those temperatures drop and we retreat more and more into our homes, the chance of transmitting these viruses increases. According to the American Lung Association, anywhere between five and 20 percent of people in the United States get the flu every year.
Utah ICE arrest becomes latest meme for Trump admin’s combative social media
The ICE arrest of a youth soccer coach at his green card interview sparked headlines and protests in Salt Lake City. When KUER asked Immigration and Customs Enforcement why Jair Celis was arrested, the official statement was that he overstayed his visa. When The Salt Lake Tribune reported on his plight, ICE didn’t respond to their inquiries. Instead, they later got a response from Homeland Security on social media.
In longstanding tradition, UNLV president will recognize seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.
Culture of Support Attracted Physician to Medical School
Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.
The Women's Research Institute of Nevada hosted the inaugural meeting of the UNLV Gender & Sexuality Research Network on Dec. 11. The event brought together UNLV employees who engage in scholarship and other professional endeavors related to gender and sexuality. Please contact Rachael Robnett, director of the Women's Research Institute and…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on Informed Informality, his blog that considers people, organizations, conflict, and culture, among other things. The post explains why asking "What would you do?" is rarely helpful and often harmful, and instead suggests four questions that can lead to better outcomes.
Barbara Lewis (Public Health) was at the Institute of Healthcare Improvement Forum displaying her poster titled, "Start a Patient and Family Advisory Council - Improve Safety, Save Money, and Boost HCAHPS."
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