Finally, I got to feel what it's like to be on the other side of an interview! 😂 For anyone who's ever been curious, here's an article about the behind-the-scenes of my job at @UNLV some info on what I do in my free time. unlv.edu/news/article/interv…
In our labs and in our community, #UNLV experts are seeking solutions and making change. Here's a collection of headline-making stories from the year so far:
At 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, near the Lee Pascal Rose Garden, we’ll gather together as a university community for a memorial vigil to honor and remember the lives and remarkable legacies of these dedicated and beloved educators. unlvstrong.unlv.edu/
ALT Dr. Jerry Cha-Jan Chang, Dr. Patricia Navarro Velez, and Dr. Naoko Takemaru.
“Today is a tragic day for UNLV. We're all still in shock as we process the unfathomable event. Members of our community lost their lives and others were injured. My heart aches for our UNLV family.” Message from President Keith Whitfield. Read more: unlv.edu/
Fall semester 🍁is right around the corner which means #UNLVWelcome events are almost here! Join us as we usher in the semester with a welcome ceremony for new students, an outdoor movie night, #UNLVPremier, and so much more 🥳
unlv.edu/students/welcome
A @UNLV/@FloridaMuseum study in @thePeerJ found that fossils from a diverse range of animal groups are preserved in the fossil record in proportion to their diversity, making for a solid source of information about past ecosystems. (via @PopSci) popsci.com/environment/marin…
A military dad traveled more than 30 hours from his deployment in the Middle East to watch his daughter walk across the stage at her college graduation. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Douglas Hernandez traveled from Dubai to Las Vegas to surprise his little girl.
As Las Vegas grows as a global sports hub, #UNLV students are taking a scholastic approach to the history of athletics in this @UNLVLiberalArts course. The twist? A final exam where students recreate an ancient sport or come up with one of their own. unlv.edu/news/article/course…
ALT A student throws a ball at a net
ALT A student holds a tennis racket behind her back
ALT A group of students look at a frisbee and football
ALT A professor gestures in front of a small goal during a class held outdoors
A special surprise tonight for master’s graduate Pamela Hernandez! She was greeted on stage by her father, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second-Class Douglas Hernandez, who traveled 30 HOURS from overseas to see his daughter graduate! #UNLVGrad
🎥 @JohnnyDomol
The President's Innovation Challenge is the Rebel version of Shark Tank with a twist: Come up with a pitch to help our region achieve a more sustainable future.
Six teams will present at the finals on Monday, and the winning team will walk away with $25K: unlv.edu/news/release/unlv-s…