2008 Archive

20081217

NSC School of Eduation Students Lead Writing Workshop for CCSD Children and Teens

12/17/2008
Nevada State College School of Education students developed lesson plans and led writing workshops for Clark County School District students as part of their class, "Teaching Writing Across School Curriculum," a class which focuses on teaching writing in all subject areas and grade levels.
20081208

CCSD Schools Receive Technology Donations Through Grant

12/8/2008
Two Clark County School District schools received a generous donation of Hewlett Packard scanners as part of a Nevada Collaborative Teacher Improvement Program (NeCoTIP) grant, which was written by NSC School of Education Assistant Professor, Dr. Kevin Graziano. The grant project addressed the need for increasing the number of secondary teachers who are technologically proficient in order to challenge students' academic performance.
20081124

Nevada State College enhances astronomy course with state-of-the-art telescopes

11/24/2008
Nevada State College has acquired cutting-edge telescopes to enhance the learning experience of students in the Liberal Arts and Sciences astronomy courses.
20081121

Nevada State College School of Nursing Offers Innovative Programs

11/21/2008
The RN-BSN and Peer Advising programs in Nevada State College's School of Nursing offer innovative opportunities for career enhancement and mentorship.
20081121

Nevada State College names Young associate vice provost for enrollment management

11/21/2008
Nevada State College welcomes Lee Young as the new associate vice provost for enrollment management. With over 30 years experience in the education field, Young brings provides vision, leadership, and direction for the development and implementation of enrollment and marketing plans for NSC.
20081118

Nevada State College professor uses research to engage students

11/18/2008
NSC associate professor Paul Buck strives toward engaging students in the learning process through hands-on learning experiences. His focus on undergraduate research helps students become life long learners, and prepares them for their futures as educators.
20081107

Nevada State College Partners with Foothill High School through the Ve-hicle Project

11/7/2008
The partnership between Nevada State College and Foothill High School offers students with special needs the opportunity to learn new vocational skills while working in a professional environment under the guidance of volunteer faculty and staff members.
20081022

Multicultural Student Organizations Foster Inclusion and Diversity

10/22/2008
The multicultural student organizations at Nevada State College allow students to share cultures and support the local community. These organizations represent the diversity of NSC’s student population, and are helping to define the campus community.
20081015

Nevada State College, Clark County School District announce Crossroads Mentoring Program results

10/15/2008
The Crossroads program at Nevada State College assists "high risk" seventh and eigth grade students develop the skills necessary for academic success. Resultant data of the 2008 program has shown the students made significant strides as a result of the program by increasing their self-confidence, academic resiliency, and re-engaging them in the educational process.
20081009

Healing Ceremony Celebrates Dedication of Nursing Program’s Faculty & Students

10/9/2008
On October 1, 2008, students and faculty of the School of Nursing at Nevada State College gathered for the Healing Presence Ceremony. This annual event celebrates their dedication to the art of caring in nursing, with special focus placed on the energy of healing presence within nurse-patient and faculty-student relationships.
20081006

NSC & UNLV Partner on Effort to Improve Nurse Retention and Patient Care with Online Education

10/6/2008
A grant program funded by the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) is the first coordinated effort in Nevada to offer nurses the chance to receive a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree entirely online.
20080930

NSC part of State-Wide "Dream Team" to Study Nevada's Climate Changes

9/30/2008
Researchers from Nevada State College, the Desert Research Institute; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and University of Nevada, Reno; will spend the next five years detecting, analyzing and modeling the effects of regional climate change on our landscapes, ecosystems and water resources, thanks for a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
20080925

New Physics Science Technology Enhances Student Learning Experiences

9/25/2008
The advanced equipment available to students in the new Liberal Arts and Sciences Building will provide enhanced teaching and learning experiences. With three state of the art telescopes and a myriad of new physics equipment, Nevada State College students will get a glimpse into what the sciences have to offer.
20080917

Nevada State College Partners with Foothill High School through the Ve-hicle Project

9/17/2008
Nevada State College has positive results from the program, Crossroads, that was implemented in spring 2008.
20080911

Nevada State College hosts open house, ribbon cutting ceremony at new Liberal Arts & Sciences building Oct. 2

9/11/2008
Nevada State College celebrates the opening of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building with an open house and ribbon cutting event on October 2nd. As the first permanent building on NSC's over 500 acre campus site, the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building offers a glimpse into the college's future.
20080821

Nevada State College to host new student and family orientation Aug. 22

8/21/2008
Nevada State College will welcome new students and their families to the campus community during orientation day. This event is designed to familiarize students and their families to the collegiate atmosphere and equip them with the necessary tools to succeed at NSC.
20080820

Nevada State College to host pinning ceremony for graduates of accelerated baccalaureate nursing program August 22nd

8/20/2008
Nevada State College will host its pinning ceremony honoring the graduates of the accelerated nursing program. As a tradition in the nursing field, graduates will be pinned by a family member, friend, or NSC Nursing faculty member.
20080819

NSC's Brand New Liberal Arts and Sciences Building Opens its Doors for Fall Semester

8/19/2008
The opening of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building marks a new era of growth for Nevada State College. Being the first permanent structure built on the more than 500 acre master planned campus site, the Liberal Arts and Sciences building provides expanded teaching facilities and enhanced learning opportunities for students.
20080805

Nevada State College helps local science teachers gain better understanding or regional geology, develop classroom lessons

8/5/2008
A two-week workshop hosted by Nevada State College assisted Clark Country School District middle school and high school teachers develop a greater understanding of regional geology and encourage inquiry based learning for their students. During the workshop, teachers ventured into the Western Grand Canyon to conduct studies and experiments and were able to see casts made of actual prehistoric giant mammoth teeth.
20080731

Accelerated Nursing Graduates Represent Program’s Excellence and Diversity

7/31/2008
NSC’s fourth graduating class from its accelerated nursing program represents the diversity and success of students and addresses Southern Nevada’s ongoing need for qualified medical professionals.
20080618

Student Poetry Reflects "Foundations of Education" and Much More

6/18/2008
Foundations of Education, a required course for all Education majors at NSC, explores contemporary issues of multiculturalism and social equity. Recently, students reflected on the course through a final poetry assignment.
20080616

NSC School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Continues to Grow

6/16/2008
As Nevada State College gets ready to open its first permanent building, the programs and opportunities in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences continue to grow.
20080514

Commencement Ceremony Celebrates NSC's Class of 2008

5/14/2008
Over 100 students, members of Nevada State College's fifth graduating class, received their degrees at a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10 at the Henderson Pavilion.
20080514

Arizona Field Camps for NSC Students Funded through DRI-NASA Grant

5/14/2008
Nevada State College and Desert Research Institute partner to study prehistoric Anasazi habitation sites.
20080508

NSC Tackles Another State Need with New Program

5/8/2008
Nevada State College launches Bachelor of Science degree in Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
20080424

Nevada State College to Host pinning Ceremony May 9

4/24/2008
Event to celebrate nursing students’ graduation; students to help solve nursing shortage in Southern Nevada
20080422

Nevada State College Graduation Scheduled for May 10

4/22/2008
Commencement to honor more than 200 students from the Class of 2008 at Henderson Pavilion
20080416

Innovative Partnership Puts Middle School Students on the Road to Success

4/16/2008
The Crossroads partnership between Nevada State College and the Clark County School District is helping middle school students succeed in school and life.
20080408

Partnering throughout the community is critical to NSC's success

4/8/2008
Partnering with other organizations allows Nevada State College to better serve its students and members of the community. Some partnering organizations are: Clark County School District, the College of Southern Nevada, the City of Henderson, Henderson Libraries, Nathan Adelson Hospice and the Galleria at Sunset.
20080317

School Based Health Center is Honored for "Outstanding Partnership"

3/17/2008
Nevada State College’s School of Nursing and Basic High School have teamed to provide the award-winning School Based Health Center (SBHC) and its much needed services to local young people attending area schools.
20080227

Nevada State College to enjoy landmark month in March

2/27/2008
Nevada State College is celebrating its fifth anniversary with an event on March 4 at Green Valley Ranch. More than 250 community leaders are expected to join in the celebration.
20080212

SAC Debuts New Programs this Spring

2/12/2008
Along with a full schedule of peer academic assistance, the Student Academic Center is offering free workshops and group sessions for the first time this semester.
20080204

NSC Students will Mentor 8th Graders through Crossroads Program

2/4/2008
Nevada State College and Clark County School District have developed Crossroads, a program that will re-engage at-risk 8th graders with skills, mentoring, tutoring and more to succeed in school.
20080131

Black History Month Events at NSC

1/31/2008
Nevada State College celebrates Black History Month with series of films, discussions, and cultural events.
20080118

Law Enforcement Professionals Praise BPALE Program

1/18/2008
Current students and graduates of the Bachelor of Public Administration in Law Enforcement include members of the City of Henderson Police Department, who praise the program for its attention to both academic theory and professional practice.
20080107

NSC Addresses Nevadas Rapid Growth

1/7/2008
Once again, Nevada is the fatest growing state in the country. Nevada State College is addressing the demands caused by rapid growth through education in needed fields.

Spring 2012 - 1st 4 week Session Ends

2/11/2012
Spring 2012 1st 4 week session ends. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - 1st 8 Week Session - Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a 'W' Grade

2/11/2012
Last day to withdraw from individual classes with a 'W' grade. (No refund is available.)   For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 week Session Begins

2/13/2012
Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 week session begins. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

NSSA Joint Meeting

2/17/2012
Nevada State College - Main Campus - Dawson Building (DAW)Room: 109The Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA) is the official student government for Nevada State College.  This meeting is open to the public, and according to Nevada State Open Meeting Law, agendas are posted in the BWII, LAS, and Dawson buildings on campus.

CAMPUS CLOSED - Presidents' Day Observed

2/20/2012
Presidents' Day Observed - No Classes (CAMPUS CLOSED)

Blood Drive

2/22/2012
Nevada State College - Main CampusHelp United Blood Service help our community by donating blood. NSC is hosting its Spring semester blood drive on Wednesday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UBS Bloodmobile outside of the LAS Building.  Please schedule your appointment by visiting www.bloodhero.com, Sponsor Code: NSC; or contact Charmaine Kemp at 702-992-2103.

Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 Week Session - Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a 'W' Grade

2/25/2012
Last day to withdraw from individual Spring 2012 2nd 4 Week Session classes with a 'W' grade. (No refund is available.)   For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - Last Day to Receive 50% Refund for Complete Withdrawal

2/25/2012
Last day to receive 50% refund - to be eligible, you must withdraw completely from the College.   For more information please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

2/27/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

NSSA Midterm Study Breakers

2/27/2012
Nevada State College - Basic and Water Campus - Basic and Water II Building (BW2)Do you need a study break?  The Nevada State Student Alliance, your student government, has one for you!  Stop by, grab a snack, and hang out with others who are studying just as hard as you… all NSC faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

2/28/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

NSSA Midterm Study Breakers

2/28/2012
Nevada State College - Main Campus - Dawson Building (DAW)Do you need a study break?  The Nevada State Student Alliance, your student government, has one for you!  Stop by, grab a snack, and hang out with others who are studying just as hard as you… all NSC faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

2/29/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

NSSA Midterm Study Breakers

2/29/2012
Do you need a study break?  The Nevada State Student Alliance, your student government, has one for you!  Stop by, grab a snack, and hang out with others who are studying just as hard as you… all NSC faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

3/1/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

3/2/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

3/3/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

Spring 2012 - 3rd Payment Plan Installment Due

3/6/2012
Final payment plan installment due.

NSSA Joint Meeting

3/9/2012
Nevada State College - Main Campus - Dawson Building (DAW)Room: 109The Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA) is the official student government for Nevada State College.  This meeting is open to the public, and according to Nevada State Open Meeting Law, agendas are posted in the BWII, LAS, and Dawson buildings on campus.

Spring 2012 - 1st 8 week Session Ends

3/10/2012
Spring 2012 - 1st 8 week session ends. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - 1st 4 week Session Ends

2/11/2012
Spring 2012 1st 4 week session ends. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - 1st 8 Week Session - Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a 'W' Grade

2/11/2012
Last day to withdraw from individual classes with a 'W' grade. (No refund is available.)   For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 week Session Begins

2/13/2012
Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 week session begins. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

NSSA Joint Meeting

2/17/2012
Nevada State College - Main Campus - Dawson Building (DAW)Room: 109The Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA) is the official student government for Nevada State College.  This meeting is open to the public, and according to Nevada State Open Meeting Law, agendas are posted in the BWII, LAS, and Dawson buildings on campus.

CAMPUS CLOSED - Presidents' Day Observed

2/20/2012
Presidents' Day Observed - No Classes (CAMPUS CLOSED)

Blood Drive

2/22/2012
Nevada State College - Main CampusHelp United Blood Service help our community by donating blood. NSC is hosting its Spring semester blood drive on Wednesday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UBS Bloodmobile outside of the LAS Building.  Please schedule your appointment by visiting www.bloodhero.com, Sponsor Code: NSC; or contact Charmaine Kemp at 702-992-2103.

Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 Week Session - Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a 'W' Grade

2/25/2012
Last day to withdraw from individual Spring 2012 2nd 4 Week Session classes with a 'W' grade. (No refund is available.)   For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - Last Day to Receive 50% Refund for Complete Withdrawal

2/25/2012
Last day to receive 50% refund - to be eligible, you must withdraw completely from the College.   For more information please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

2/27/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

NSSA Midterm Study Breakers

2/27/2012
Nevada State College - Basic and Water Campus - Basic and Water II Building (BW2)Do you need a study break?  The Nevada State Student Alliance, your student government, has one for you!  Stop by, grab a snack, and hang out with others who are studying just as hard as you… all NSC faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

2/28/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

NSSA Midterm Study Breakers

2/28/2012
Nevada State College - Main Campus - Dawson Building (DAW)Do you need a study break?  The Nevada State Student Alliance, your student government, has one for you!  Stop by, grab a snack, and hang out with others who are studying just as hard as you… all NSC faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

2/29/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

NSSA Midterm Study Breakers

2/29/2012
Do you need a study break?  The Nevada State Student Alliance, your student government, has one for you!  Stop by, grab a snack, and hang out with others who are studying just as hard as you… all NSC faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

3/1/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

3/2/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

Spring 2012 - Full Session - Midterms

3/3/2012
February 27 - March 3 Spring 2012 Full Session Midterms

Spring 2012 - 3rd Payment Plan Installment Due

3/6/2012
Final payment plan installment due.

NSSA Joint Meeting

3/9/2012
Nevada State College - Main Campus - Dawson Building (DAW)Room: 109The Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA) is the official student government for Nevada State College.  This meeting is open to the public, and according to Nevada State Open Meeting Law, agendas are posted in the BWII, LAS, and Dawson buildings on campus.

Spring 2012 - 1st 8 week Session Ends

3/10/2012
Spring 2012 - 1st 8 week session ends. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.