Join Multimedia and Design Specialist David Ramos Candelas to learn the basics of podcast recording and editing using Adobe Audition. 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.
UNLV Prepare for the Fair events help students prepare to attend the Career & Internship Fair and give exclusive access to employers for professional development tips, networking, and more. Participants may bring a resume to be reviewed by a career coach or employer partners or get assistance with creation or review of LinkedIn profiles and elevator pitches for employers. Learn more.
This workshop will unpack the foundations of goal setting, clearly identifying goals, exploring new ways of capturing those goals, and creating a plan to achieve them. By participating in this workshop, participants will build an understanding of goal setting and why it matters and brainstorm and practice effective goal setting using the SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-based) approach. Learn more and RSVP.
In this workshop from the Academic Job Search Demystified series, an expert faculty panel will share essential guidance on the interpersonal and professional skills required to stand out and succeed as academics and throughout the job search process. By participating in this workshop students will learn key practices to keep in mind when it comes to maintaining professional conduct and proper etiquette in academic settings and learn how to confidently communicate about scholarly accomplishments and transferable skills during the academic job search process. Learn more and RSVP.
Feb. 15: Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship Deadline Extension
The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West have extended the application deadline for the Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship for the 2024-25 academic year until February 15. Students from all academic disciplines are welcome and encouraged to apply for this fellowship. The Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship is awarded to UNLV Ph.D. students who have advanced to candidacy and who have an approved Ph.D. dissertation prospectus. Special consideration is given to eligible applicants with dissertation topics focused on the Las Vegas metropolitan region and public policy in the Mountain West. This package - worth approximately $30,000 - covers tuition, fees, full health insurance benefits, and provides a monthly stipend for each semester of the fellowship. Interested doctoral candidates should apply by logging in to the Grad Rebel Gateway, and submitting their application via the scholarship application portal. For additional information, please contact Caitlin Saladino at caitlin.saladino@unlv.edu.
Feb. 15: Carolee Dodge Francis DreamCatcher Scholarship Deadline Extension
The American Indian Research and Education Center has extended the application deadline for the Carolee Dodge Francis, DreamCatcher Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year until February 15.
Feb. 17: CPR Certifications at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts and scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, and back injuries, and heat and cold emergencies. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years. Learn more .
Green Corps Organizer Program Accepting Applications
Green Corps is accepting 20 candidates for its 2024-2025 program. Graduates will join more than 400 alumni leading environmental campaigns and organizations across the country. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing after graduation, learn more and apply.
Feb. 23: Class Withdrawal With 50% Refund
Friday, February 23 is the final day for students to withdraw from classes and receive a 50% refund if their accounts are paid in full. Please contact the Registrar’s Office with questions or concerns.
Feb. 27: Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp: Weekend Edition Applications Due
Applications for the spring 2024 Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp are due February 27. If you need structured writing time, help finishing your final semester strong, or a refresher on Graduate College formatting guidelines, submit an application here.
Mar 1: Application for Graduation Deadline
Friday, March 1 is the final day to apply and submit an application for graduation through the MyUNLV Student Center. Please note that a $125 graduation and diploma fee will be placed on student accounts (one fee per degree/certificate) beginning the first day of registration for the semester in which they have applied to graduate. If registration has already opened, the fee will be applied within two business days. Learn more.
Join the Leadership Engagement and Development (LEAD) team in discussing the different ways that democracy plays a key role in people’s daily lives. This event is open to everyone with advanced or no knowledge of democratic processes and ideologies.
Learn more and RSVP.
Feb. 13: Managing Worry and Anxiety
12-1 p.m., Virtual
In this workshop, participants will understand how worry and anxiety function as a mental habit, learn to distinguish doubt from danger, identify new ways of relating to worry instead of fighting it, and become familiar with strategies to acknowledge, accept, and work with anxiety. Learn more and RSVP.
Feb. 13: Isn’t There a Better Way to Nominate a Presidential Candidate?
This workshop is part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series. Join Brookings senior fellow in governance studies Elaine Kamarck for a lecture that will examine why every four years the major political parties undertake a drawn-out, confusing series of primaries, caucuses, and conventions to determine their presidential nominees. Kamarck will discuss a number of rational and more orderly ways to select presidential nominees that have been proposed, but not adopted. Learn more.
Join the UNLVolunteers for some romantic times and education about healthy sex education and to help build some kits and goodies to distribute. Learn more and RSVP.
Feb. 15: DASH Service Event: Meal Prep and Delivery
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m., Student Union, First Floor Eating Bar
Join UNLVolunteers to build peanut butter and jelly sandwich lunch bags to hand out during the community lunch hour at the Salvation Army. Volunteers who would like to participate in both the meal prep and delivery shift should make sure to sign up for both.
For the meal-prep shift, volunteers will participate in a short educational activity followed immediately by preparing lunch bags to hand out at the Salvation Army. During the delivery shift, volunteers will be delivering and distributing the bags with the group during Salvation Army's community lunch hour. Volunteers may also be asked to aid and assist in the Salvation Army’s kitchen prior to and during the community lunch.
Join the Student Diversity Programs for a barbershop talk. This event will include a free haircut giveaway, pizza, video games, and community real talk. Learn more.
Join Student Involvement and Activities and the Rebel Events Board (REB) for the first Rebels After Dark event of spring 2024. Come enjoy music, food, and activities with fellow UNLV Rebels. Learn more.
Feb. 22: My Professional Origin Story With Constance Brooks
The My Professional Origin Story series, hosted by the UNLV Graduate College, highlights the professional journeys of UNLV faculty and administrators. Join Dr. Constance Brooks as she traces her journey from Vice Chanvellor of Public Affairs and Advacement for the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to the Vice President of Government and Community Engagement at UNLV. Origin stories matter. Understanding how people came to be where they are can give us insight into where we might be headed or how our own journeys unfold. Learn more.
Stand Together Against Academic Bullying
Academic bullying, which involves individuals intimidating, demeaning, or undermining others in educational settings, occurs across university campuses. That’s why the Graduate College and the Ombuds Office have partnered to be a resource for members of UNLV’s scholarly community experiencing academic bullying. Learn more about academic bullying, access support resources, and follow the steps to foster a supportive and productive academic culture at UNLV.
PhD Candidate Turns Childhood Love of Night Sky into Studying Protoplanetary Disks
International student Shanjia Zhang lands a highly competitive NASA grant and UNLV graduate fellowship.
