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20130611

Rod A. Davis and Linda E. Young awarded 2013 President’s Medals

6/11/2013
“It’s our pleasure to recognize Mr. Davis and Ms. Young as 2013 President’s Medal recipients,” said President Bart Patterson. “We are grateful for their continued partnership, in both supporting Nevada State College and serving the Southern Nevada community.”
20130522

Nevada State College students launch blog for Ireland study abroad program

5/22/2013
Fourteen students and one faculty advisor from Nevada State College (NSC) will participate in the college’s first study abroad program at the Marino Institute of Education (MIE) in Dublin, Ireland June 8 through 22. To share their experiences and encourage future participation in the program, the initial cohort has created a group blog titled “Scorpions Abroad.”
20130514

Nevada State College and Truckee Meadows Community College form nursing articulation agreement

5/14/2013
Providing an efficient and seamless pathway for Associate Degree in Nursing students to also complete a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program, Nevada State College and Truckee Meadows Community College have partnered to form a collaborative nursing program.
20130511

College celebrates accomplishments of graduates during spring commencement ceremony

5/11/2013
Approximately 315 students participated in the ceremony joined by administrators, faculty, staff, Nevada Board of Regents members, NSC Foundation Board of Trustees representatives, other elected officials, friends, and family.
20130507

Therapy dogs relieve exam related stress for students during finals week

5/7/2013
“Providing students with unique stress relieving activities, such as pet therapy, is a growing trend for colleges and universities across the nation,” said Ernesto Hernandez, Emerging Technologies Librarian at NSC. “We are so thankful that Love Dog Adventures could help our students, faculty, and staff members take a mental break during the start of a typically stressful week.”
20130425

Associate professor supports local non-profit arts center

4/25/2013
“Downtown Las Vegas is experiencing an artistic renaissance and the number of art events is increasing each year,” said Associate Professor of English Gregory Robinson. “I love to see this shift in culture and want to help any way that I can. I joined the Contemporary Arts Center last year because they play such an important role in developing the Downtown Arts District.”
20130424

High school students promote college benefits through Nevada State College and Basic High School poster contest

4/24/2013
“It’s important for students to begin the college discussion early on,” said BHS Principal David Bechtel. “The poster design contest was a great way to increase buzz about college opportunities, financial aid options, and college enrollment steps between students as well as students and their families. We’re excited to keep the conversation going and provide necessary assistance as our students move towards high school graduation and on to their college applications.”
20130401

Eighth Annual iTeach Awards Ceremony Honors 2012 Achievements

4/1/2013
“Nevada State College is a special place because of the great work of our dedicated faculty and staff,” said Erika Beck, NSC Provost and emcee of the ceremony. “The accomplishments of our team members not only impact our students, but our community as a whole.”
20130401

Nursing students practice pediatric care during annual diabetes camp

4/1/2013
Applying pediatric knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, a group of Nevada State College (NSC) nursing students joined the medical staff team at the annual Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA) Camp Vegas on March 26.
20130325

Nevada State Bookstore to expand offerings with Barnes & Noble College Bookseller’s transition

3/25/2013
“As our enrollment has increased to over 3,400 students, the opportunity to bring Barnes & Noble to our campus was ideal,” said Buster Neel, NSC Vice President of Finance and Administration. “With nearly 700 campus bookstores across the nation, the new Barnes & Noble management team will be able to provide expanded opportunities for NSC students, faculty, and staff.”
20130321

Sloan-C and Nevada State College Team Up to Bring ‘Career Forum’ to Emerging Technologies for Online Learning Conference

3/21/2013
The “Career Forum,” which is being managed by conference sponsor NSC, was created to provide conference participants with new opportunities to network and interview with prospective employers.
20130314

Tenure awarded to five Liberal Arts and Science professors

3/14/2013
The newly tenured faculty include: Shirli Brautbar, Associate Professor of History; Edwin Price, Associate Professor of Environmental Science; Gregory Robinson, Associate Professor of English; Gwen Sharp, Associate Professor of Sociology and Department Chair of Social Sciences & Business Administration; and Aaron Wong, Associate Professor of Mathematics.
20130305

Nevada State College publication wins Collegiate Advertising Award

3/5/2013
The first edition of the NSC magazine, the Black and Gold Annual, has won a gold 2012 Collegiate Advertising Award in the single magazine publication category.
20130221

State grant enables expansion of Henderson school-based health center

2/21/2013
Funding will support expansion plans for the Dr. Joel and Carol Bower School-Based Health Center including preparation for an electronic health record system, development of emergency preparedness plans, and the exploration of mental health services.
20130221

Henderson Police Department participates in Financial Literacy Series

2/21/2013
The Department of Financial Aid welcomed the Henderson Police Department Financial Crimes Unit to campus on Thursday, Feb. 21 to discuss “Identity Theft and Internet Fraud” with a group of students, faculty, and staff. The event was held in the Marydean Martin Library as the fourth segment of NSC’s Financial Literacy Series.
20130213

Student led hike encourages community, tradition at Nevada State College

2/13/2013
Committed to building long-lasting traditions for Nevada State College, a group of students joined together on Monday, Feb. 18 to hike to the top of the McCullough Mountain located just south of the college’s Liberal Arts and Sciences building.
20130211

College hosts Tourette Syndrome Association speaker

2/11/2013
Led by Judy Peterson, a nationally recognized expert in the field of TS, the event welcomed education and nursing students and faculty from NSC, local K-12 educators, school nurses, psychologists, and social workers.
20130208

Nominations for the 2013 iTeach awards to be accepted through Feb. 19

2/8/2013
In preparation for the upcoming iTeach Awards Ceremony, the Nevada State College Office of College Relations will be accepting award nomination through Tuesday, Feb. 19.
20130128

Solar array to increase energy efficiency for Nevada State College

1/28/2013
Working towards the development of a more self-sustained campus, Nevada State College (NSC) has installed a 205-kilowatt solar array on its emerging 509-acre property in Henderson.