Join Multimedia and Design Specialist David Ramos Candelas to learn the basics of podcast recording and editing using Adobe Audition and technology found inside of Lied Library's Multimedia Production Studios. During this one-hour workshop, participants will explore Lied Library's multimedia resources and practice basic recording and editing using Adobe Audition. Learn more and RSVP.
Apr. 24: Communication Skills Workshop
3-4 p.m., Virtual
Hosted by UNLV Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), this communication skills workshop will provide participants with a set of communication skills. All communication skills in this workshop and past workshops in the series can be applied to romantic, professional, and family relationships, as well as friendships. Learn more.
Free English Language Tutoring Program
UNLV’s International Student and Scholar Services is offering free English Language Tutoring to all international and multilingual grad students. Tutors can assist with conversational skills, pronunciation, listening comprehension, vocabulary, reading, presentations, and grammar. Contact the English Language Center or email elc@unlv.edu for more information.
Late Applications for Graduation Due
Students applying for graduation on or after March 2 will need to email grad.rpc@unlv.edu to request a late graduation application be added to their MyUNLV account, as the option will not be available automatically in MyUNLV after March 1. Students applying for graduation after March 1 will be assessed a $20 late fee. Learn more.
Join the Department of Anthropology in welcoming Dr. Cameron Brinitzer from the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. Planck will engage participants in a discussion about what it means to quantify a culture and its ramifications in the field of anthropology.
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Join The Office of Student Diversity Programs and The UNLV Campus Community Garden for an Earth Day celebration. Connect with nature, decorate a pot, and pot a succulent. In addition, participants will learn how gardening can help boost physical health and mental wellbeing.
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Join the College of Liberal Arts for a mental health professional panel designed to discuss how to prioritize mental health with the end of the semester quickly approaching.
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Apr. 23: Space Operas and Skywalker Fantasies: Listening to Film Music with Open Ears
Join Associate Professor of Music at Tufts University Frank Lehman for a discussion about the importance and power of the music to Star Wars and other cinematic blockbusters. Learn more.
Apr. 24: Mental Health Matters: APIME Yoga and Breakfast
Join Student Diversity Programs for a special event designed to nourish both the mind and body. Participants will explore the calming power of yoga, followed by a nutritious breakfast to start the day right. This event is perfect for anyone looking to find balance, reduce stress, and connect with fellow students in a supportive environment.
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Apr. 25: University Forum Lecture Series: From City Council to President: Women in Mexican Politics
Join Philip McKenna Professor Emeritus of the Pacific Rim at Claremont McKenna College Roderic Camp for a discussion about the Mexican presidency. Two women will vie for Mexico's presidency for the first time, which marks a significant marker in the country's political and gender relations. This presentation examines the past and present factors that have led to this moment and what it means. Learn more.
Apr. 26: Department of Economics Seminar Series: Katheryn Russ
The Department of Economics invites the UNLV community to a seminar by University of California, Davis professor Katheryn Russ. Russ specializes in open-economy macroeconomics and international trade policy. Learn more.
Apr. 26: Number Properties: Existence in a Homogeneous Reality
Join Melisa Vivanco from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley for a discussion about arithmetical beliefs. Specifically, Vivanco will argue that the mystery surrounding arithmetical beliefs is due to a preconception of two realities: one mathematical and one nonmathematical, which are alien to each other.
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Apr. 30: Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship Lecture
Join Brookings Mountain West and the Lincy Institute for a lecture titled "How and Why Foster Care Impacts Maltreated Youths' School Performance" by the 2023-2024 Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellow Mallory Constantine. The lecture will explore how disruptions in foster care affect school behavior and performance and will offer a series of actions and policy recommendations to increase educational support for our most at risk youth in Nevada.
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This event will showcase the talents of singer/songwriter Chadwick Johnson, UNLV's expert on auditory perception and cognition Joel Snyder, and advocate for lifelong learning Niels Clyde. The day will feature performances by the OLLI at UNLV’s Ukulele group and the esteemed UNLV Jazz Ensemble. After the performances, join us in a panel discussion to explore the intricate link between music and cognitive health, with insights from Dr. Joel Snyder, Dr. Kate Zhong, Chadwick Johnson, David Loeb of UNLV Jazz, and Dr. Rob Levrant.
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Join the UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences and the UNLV Office of Economic Development for UNLV Innovation Day. This event is open to faculty and student innovators that might have an invention or new technology that will advance the field of Life Science. Contact Risa Federico at risa.frederico@unlv.edu for more information and submission guidelines.
May 14: 17th Annual NIH Career Symposium
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Virtual
Join the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for this multi-day event designed to highlight a variety of career paths available to biomedical researchers. This events will feature nine panelists and talks exploring where PhD biomedical researchers work, the current hiring trends in various sectors, and the job search for international scientists. Learn more and RSVP.
UNLV Ombuds Office
UNLV’s Ombuds Office is always open to the campus community for interpersonal and group issues and facilitation. If you are currently struggling with interpersonal (supervisor/employee, peer/peer, or other) issues or group/organizational concerns, you can make an appointment with the Ombuds Office. If you would like to discuss any other work issues related to recent events, you can reach out to us by filling out this form, visiting the contact page, or scheduling an appointment.
A New Player Enters the Graduate School Game
Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate College interviewed in the Chronicle of Higher Education on the importance of holistic support in graduate education.
