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College of Sciences Virtual Lab Notes: Simon Jowitt
Oct. 28, 2020, 12:00pm

Simon Jowitt, assistant professor in the Department of Geoscience, will be the featured speaker at an upcoming Virtual Lab Notes. His talk is titled, "Who Needs Mining, and Who Does Mining Need? Insights into How Mining Supports Modern Life and How Economic Geology Research Can Help the Mining Industry. The State of Nevada has been an active member of the mining community since before it became a state, but in these modern times who actually needs mining? Dr. Jowitt explains how economic geology, the science behind mining, and mineral and metal extraction, plays a significant role in driving the Nevada economy and the role mining has in supporting modern life. This presentation will also outline how economic geology research can assist the mining industry succeed and grow in Nevada and beyond.

Law as a Career Path for Engineers
Oct. 28, 2020, 2:00pm

Businesses need engineers with legal knowledge who can combine their skills in both disciplines to provide legal advice in a variety of technology settings, most specifically in patent law. Come learn about how you can take your undergraduate or graduate engineering degree to a new level. This panel discussion will cover what engineers do in law, how to apply to law school, what the law school experience is like for engineers, what law school means for non-English native speakers, and what careers engineers may have in law.

Mentoring Session for Pre-Med Students of Color
Oct. 29, 2020, 10:00am

School of Medicine Medical Students and representatives from the UNLV School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be available to mentor pre-medicine students of color (at UNLV, NSC & CSN, UNR) who are interested in learning about general admissions for UNLV SOM Appointment required. Two sessions will be available: Morning session at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Afternoon session at 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

First Thursday Consultations for Pre-Med Students at NSHE Institutions
Nov. 5, 2020, 10:00am

Representatives from the UNLV School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be available to consult with pre-medicine students (at UNLV, NSC & CSN, UNR) interested in learning about general admissions for UNLV SOM. Appointment required.

Grad School Admission Webinar
Nov. 5, 2020, 6:00pm

The Princeton Review will be hosting a Free Grad School Admissions Webinar! A Princeton Review instructor will present exactly what it takes to get into graduate school, how to improve your chances of gaining admission to the school or your choice and there will be a live Q & A session.

2020 UNLV PT Distinguished Lecture Series
Nov. 5, 2020, 6:00pm

UNLVPT is proud to announce that our 2020 Distinguished Lecturer, Catherine Lang, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA will join us for a thought provoking lecture. Dr. Catherine Lang is Professor in the Program of Physical Therapy,Program in Occupational Therapy and Department of Neurology at Washington University, St Louis. She received the Marian Williams Award for Research in Physical Therapy, and is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapist Association. Dr. Lang has authored over 100 original research publications and has given more than 100 invited lectures nationally and internationally, on recovery and rehabilitation post-stroke and other neurological disorders. We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Jing Nong Liang, PT, Ph.D. (jingnong.liang@unlv.edu).

First-Generation Celebration Week 2020
Nov. 6, 2020 (All day)

Calling UNLV colleges, departments, and offices to recognize our first-generation students, faculty, and staff. This year we're going campuswide National First Generation Day! Become a part of UNLV History! The 2020 National First-Generation College Celebration day falls on a Sunday, Nov. 8, but here at UNLV, we're kicking off festivities on Nov. 6 and engaging our campus through Nov. 13. All members of our community are invited to celebrate the success and presence of UNLV students, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college. All UNLV first-generation students, faculty and staff are invited to show your first-gen pride through social media properties. The UNLV community at-large is also invited to share our support and recognize the experiences of our first-generation classmates and colleagues. How To Join In The Fun Block off Nov. 9-13 on your college or departmental calendar Communicate with your students, faculty, and staff to identify first-generation members in your college, department, office, or floor who would like to participate Decide how your area can help in celebrating first-generation stories (We will even provide some ideas to get you started.) Finalize your involvement or activities by Friday, Sept. 18, to be included in the UNLV First-Generation Celebration calendar Let us know your plans. The UNLV 2020 first-generation celebration coordination team includes representatives from: 1st Generation Club Academic Success Center Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach University Libraries The Intersection Social Media Hashtags #UNLVFirstGen #CelebrateFirstGen #CelebrateUNLVFirstGen

First-Generation Celebration Week 2020
Nov. 7, 2020 (All day)

Calling UNLV colleges, departments, and offices to recognize our first-generation students, faculty, and staff. This year we're going campuswide National First Generation Day! Become a part of UNLV History! The 2020 National First-Generation College Celebration day falls on a Sunday, Nov. 8, but here at UNLV, we're kicking off festivities on Nov. 6 and engaging our campus through Nov. 13. All members of our community are invited to celebrate the success and presence of UNLV students, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college. All UNLV first-generation students, faculty and staff are invited to show your first-gen pride through social media properties. The UNLV community at-large is also invited to share our support and recognize the experiences of our first-generation classmates and colleagues. How To Join In The Fun Block off Nov. 9-13 on your college or departmental calendar Communicate with your students, faculty, and staff to identify first-generation members in your college, department, office, or floor who would like to participate Decide how your area can help in celebrating first-generation stories (We will even provide some ideas to get you started.) Finalize your involvement or activities by Friday, Sept. 18, to be included in the UNLV First-Generation Celebration calendar Let us know your plans. The UNLV 2020 first-generation celebration coordination team includes representatives from: 1st Generation Club Academic Success Center Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach University Libraries The Intersection Social Media Hashtags #UNLVFirstGen #CelebrateFirstGen #CelebrateUNLVFirstGen

First-Generation Celebration Week 2020
Nov. 8, 2020 (All day)

Calling UNLV colleges, departments, and offices to recognize our first-generation students, faculty, and staff. This year we're going campuswide National First Generation Day! Become a part of UNLV History! The 2020 National First-Generation College Celebration day falls on a Sunday, Nov. 8, but here at UNLV, we're kicking off festivities on Nov. 6 and engaging our campus through Nov. 13. All members of our community are invited to celebrate the success and presence of UNLV students, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college. All UNLV first-generation students, faculty and staff are invited to show your first-gen pride through social media properties. The UNLV community at-large is also invited to share our support and recognize the experiences of our first-generation classmates and colleagues. How To Join In The Fun Block off Nov. 9-13 on your college or departmental calendar Communicate with your students, faculty, and staff to identify first-generation members in your college, department, office, or floor who would like to participate Decide how your area can help in celebrating first-generation stories (We will even provide some ideas to get you started.) Finalize your involvement or activities by Friday, Sept. 18, to be included in the UNLV First-Generation Celebration calendar Let us know your plans. The UNLV 2020 first-generation celebration coordination team includes representatives from: 1st Generation Club Academic Success Center Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach University Libraries The Intersection Social Media Hashtags #UNLVFirstGen #CelebrateFirstGen #CelebrateUNLVFirstGen

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