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Nevada Silver & Blue Summer 2011 3 - sing ur N hool of c S uchala, R vis glish, interim dean the of r n O E at P sy professions.” professions.” “We now a have training center to center training rector of the i D high-tech health care of today’s health care care health today’s of . Cheryl Hug- r high-tech work setting work high-tech prepare students for the D She adds that since and more health more “Thisbuilding hugeleapis a forward and By teaching nursing and medical students School Medicine, of agrees: “Thisbuilding is a wonderful, collaborative educational oppor care is being delivered teams, by this facility will enhance teaching the teamwork ethic to both nurses and physicians early in their careers. reflectswe how healthin care education are looking ways for to replicate team-based models so that our students can interact a on in areas that students overlap, will learn basic skills together, which both need to practice for their respective disciplines. tunity health for sciences, only not nursing for and medicine, eventually but the for allied health care fields.” - - - - hala also uc R iversity of n U vision Health of i D hala, director the of Orvis uc R n U vision Health of Sciences bringing by i signed to bring nursing and medical oking the at larger picture, he he iversity’s Sciences has taken a bold step toward the future team-delivered of health care e o D iversity’s commitment to fully developing “Theproximity medicalof nursing and L D Studies shown have that delivering health “The interprofessional interactions - proj and n Nevada School Medicine of are seeking to create shared educational opportunities in the new facility. faculty and students will enhance our inter professional communication as these students prepare together to work in clinical practice,” says Patsy ate each respective other’s disciplines as we interact more.” by initiatingby interdisciplinary medical and nursing education, a concept whose time has come, is but rarely carried in out practice. The fruitionof goal the to educatenurses and doctors together was realized in June with the opening the of William N. Pennington Health Sciences Building the on north campus. end of students together, the 59,000-square-foot Pen School Nursing. of will “We better appreci nington Health Sciences Building allows a new age health of care education to begin. care through teams focused the on individual patient improves the quality care of while reducing overall that costs. end, the To Orvis School Nursing of and the Front row: Interim dean of the Nevada School of Medicine, Cheryl Hug-English; second-year medical student Katie Lyons; director of the Orvis School of Nursing, Patsy Ruchala; second-year Takakuwa; Natsuko student medical Second-year row: Middle John. Steeven student medical master’s nursing candidate Elizabeth Class nursing King ’10; students of 2011 Lauren Estep, Amanda Hawkins and Sarah Robertson. Back Row: Assistant professor of nursing Michele Pelter ’93; professor of physiology and cell biology Carl Sievert; Class nursing student of 2011 Elizabeth Shanklin; master’s nursing candidate Sari Jokela-Willis ’08; and Class nursing student of 2011 Zavar Escobar in the Nell Redfield J. Health SciencesFoyer. T believes the new building demonstrates the U the together its multiple disciplines under one umbrella. ects within the Pennington Health Sciences Building will be the start developing of stron ger coalitions within the division,” she says. 4 Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 education and training opportunities to jump jump to opportunities training and education student allow will laboratories the in ogy students. nursing and medical between tion interac for maximum levels three building’s on the arranged are rooms conference and taught, be will pathology and microbiology where labs multidisciplinary skills, clinical learning and for teaching labs simulation rooms, patient standardized lab, anatomy amodern halls, lecture rooms, study group students. ment of 200 enroll eventual for an size class doubleits to able be also will of Nursing School Orvis 400. of enrollment eventual for atotal students, 62 100 to from class of Medicine School of the expansion for the allow will building new the basis.” daily Reno. of city the of view apanoramic Park and Peccole William overlooking Lounge Tobman &Herb Jean Student the in together relax and study students nursing and Medical The advanced digital and medical technol and medical digital advanced The small and large offices, faculty Nursing Field, of Peccole west hill on the Situated - - - interventions. interventions. pharmacological and medical to responses physiological human mimic accurately can that machines computerized sophisticated, incredibly simulators—mannequin-like, the to facility. new the in nowpossible be will of lectures Podcasts says. she experience,” learning enhanced an for environment secured in a playback offer to one file into components training data and visual audio, the compress and integrate every patient encounter training session. session. patient encounter training every for playback provide can and video and sound for wired be will simulator patient human School of Medicine. at the education of medical dean interim to Gwen Shonkwiler, according exponentially, The three simulated-patient rooms will add add will rooms simulated-patient three The “ U s U ing the new software, we are able to ableto are we software, new the ing n iversity’s inventory of human patient patient of human inventory iversity’s A new male, female and child child and female male, new nursing school now instead of back when when of back now instead school nursing wish ally I amazing! is lab sim “The says, and June in ademonstration saw and lab simulation the toured of Nursing, School Orvis the in didate that we need very much.” very we need that collaboratively—something together work to ation. a few of the design features in the building that that building the in features design of the a few are lighting room-caliber operating and ports procedures.” cal gynecologi and for obstetric pelvis female the or training, for intubation airway human the or for example, sounds, respiratory and heart simulate can examination—that of type cific for aspe designed mannequins ers’—partial t ’s very interactive. ’s interactive. very E A Better camera placement, more computer more computer placement, camera Better l d izabeth King ’10 can amaster’s (nursing), King izabeth ds Shonkwiler: “We also have ‘task train have ‘task “We also Shonkwiler: ds I think it will prepare nurses and doctors doctors and nurses prepare it will think I could have gone to undergraduate have gone undergraduate to could A l most like a real-life situ areal-life like most I actu I did. did. ------•

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North Medical Way vitt e cal professionals and provide better patient outcomes.” classes in the new facility in the fall semester. which adheres to future practitioners in the two fields, while these future health care professionals are still students,” Shonkwiler says. “Thegoal is to increase communication between medi and dards, makes optimal use its of site with an offset floor plan oftwo wings,creating exterior courtyards and a free flow between interior and exterior spaces. The main entrance onis the north side, facing McCarran Boulevard, with direct access to parking and companion buildings.building The design used the site slope a discreet for receiving lower-level area. a R S Building ll J. J. ll e - Medical N -

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N NEVADA Mackay Mackay This classic situation—when heart the es team” must quickly work and with precision, like a band playing music. requires a complex choreography difficult of procedures, which can include administering drugs, inserting a breathing tube and intrave nous catheters, applying a defibrillator, wellas as other measures. arrest is random, and therefore students may the have may not or opportunity to learn how to be part a crash of team. with But human patient simulators and actors, nursing and medical students can practice playing their parts well in advance a real of emergency. complicated teamwork necessary to save the life a person of experiencing cardiac arrest, known as “Code Blue” “crashing.” or The newWilliam PenningtonN. Health Sciences Building is the latest addition to DivisionHealth of Sciences facilities and will be the headquarters for the Orvis School of Nursing. sentially stops beating—is a medical emer necessarily isn’t but gency, fatal if the patient is resuscitated immediately. atherings

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Photos by Theresa Danna-Douglas W illiam N. Pennington Health Sciences Building grand opening The University community celebrated the William N. Pennington Health Sciences Building grand opening on June 16. More than 100 guests attended to celebrate the new facility and its pivotal role in introducing interdisciplinary health care to the University by providing a cutting-edge learning environment for medical and nursing students, who will study and train together in one of the most technologically advanced educational buildings ever constructed in Nevada. The Pennington Health Sciences Building was made possible through generous support from the state of Nevada, as well as lead contributions from the William N. Pennington Foundation, Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation, and Renown Health. The Pennington Health Sciences Building will not only allow for both disciplines to work as a team but, over time, will allow the Orvis School of Nursing and the School of Medicine to increase their class sizes, thereby addressing the shortage of nurses and doctors in the state of Nevada. (1) William N. Pennington Foundation trustees Don Carano, Rick Banis ‘67, John Mackall and Fred Scarpello with University president, Marc Johnson. (2) Dr. Kirk Bronander, associate professor of internal medicine, shows John Mackall; Jim Miller, president and CEO of Renown Health; and Rick Banis ‘67 one of the simulation mannequins in the new William N. Pennington Health Sciences Building.

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(3) Marilyn Moran; John Carothers, vice president of Development and Alumni Relations; Jean Tobman; Janie Moore; Dr. Addie Moran ‘00M.D.; and John Moran. (4) Medical student Patty Kennel ‘10 shows some of the high-tech equipment in the new anatomy lab to attendees at the opening. (5) C. Craig Karrasch, D.P.M.,trustee of the Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart (6) Foundation, with son C.J. Karrasch. (6) Peggy Glick and Karen Penner Johnson, learn about simulation mannequins from assistant professor of nursing Kim Baxter. (7) Orvis School of Nursing faculty members Melinda Hoskins, director of the Orvis Nursing Clinic; Denise Loranger, research; Deborah Shindell, research; Michele Pelter ’93 assistant professor; Lisa Black ‘93, ’03MSN assistant professor; Laura Padilla ’09MSN assistant professor; Patsy Ruchala, director of the Orvis School of Nursing; L ook Online and Stephanie Deboor ’93, ’97MSN assistant professor. For more photos of all of our Gatherings (8) Dr. Jeane Jones ’98HDL and Jerry Smith, Esq., of the visit: www.unr.edu/ Nell J. Redfield Foundation. silverandblue

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R N gents e U R chard oom on i R R ring his u D ministration, with d think, is a message I A se the of Creative Class” i avitt, former Board of R e L an e D He couldHe quote the noted futurist When asked once why thought he was it a James The first thingthe chief executive officer “Milt always chose to in sit the middle the of The Glickpresidency was never an Nevada athletic director Cary Groth always chard Benjamin from the film,“Goodbye, ore thanore Milt.” i Florida and the “ His calm, understated words and actions alwayswere as cool and composed, fluid and graceful, as two waterfowl landing a lake. on R Columbus.” could He mix words and ideas in ways that remained memorable after long he spoke. good idea to recruit National Merit Scholars to campus and why special attention should be paid to such “smart” kids, Milt smiled and said, special of pay a lot “We attention to kids6-foot-9 with soft hands and softtouch … why shouldn’t equally pay we special attention to talented kids whose hands made were by Stradivarius?” chair, said Milt: of had “He a beautiful mind and a gigantic heart. loved life one No or m the second floorof Clark President Milt Glick in charge. theof state oldest Nevada’s of and most prestigious institution higher of learning did was the at sit … not head the of table. table,” Groth said. “That, in and itself.” of arm’s-length type presidency. of Commencement addresses, the theme might change, was he but adamant about thing: one acknowledgement teachers of and families had as readily as could he quote the actor remembered the first President’s Council she ever attended in Phillips Conference s. He Q I ve everve met, ’ I don’t know don’t I ve noted:ve was “He o L tto faculty and staff. i always tell people that executive editor Beryl resident from 2008-10, I D N p iversity who are smarter a lot U n S U A iversity is the connective tissue to a n U illy, e am.” R spite Milt’s superior academic superior credentials Milt’s spite I deed, in the initial phase his of academic i e l n ve wroteve that when Milt walked in, “his Students loved him, just not his for words, E I D matterNo the situation, matter no the Modest as always, Milt didn’t fool anyone. o summed Milt’s up impact the on students well during an interview “ in 2010: to complimenthow Milt Glick than more to say always, that he’s truly been the friend of every student ever had we’ve campus. on He understands better than anyone life.” better his for but listening. that this able to relate to those us of with lesser intellect could suck the oxygen the of out room.” career, Milt was a noted researcher in the field crystallography. X-ray of His was work funded consecutive 15 for years the by National Science Foundation, and published he 99 research articlesduring this time. and imposing intellect, was master a with words, a skill that came not from oratorical gimmicks, from but the fact he spoke from the heart.” people in the room, was he always home, at and helpedhe others feel ease. at young minds and be part helping of them grow … to be able to teachthings that you think are important. than Gazette-Journal Reno L being a dean a provost or is the true liberal arts education because are you surrounded by really smart people who are really committed to helping improve the world. There of lot a are people the at es, m A His for passion endures education iversity gustana iversity wa n u n o U I A U l., along the izona State l I r iversity in ts and Science at A n r iversity Nevada, of U A n land, U s iz. I haca, N.Y., Milt joinedhaca, N.Y., r t partment Chemistry. of I A e ock D wa State land then in earned 1959, R s o I I . G that he’d planned into to go his D ock gust 2006. iversity in R u wa border, he graduated he wa border, with a n went to college and went never 18 at left,” o

A I U I he jokedhe to a television interviewer just ilton “ lick loved higher education. iversity Missouri of in Columbia, Mo., is distinctive, slightly raspy voice, Milt— idn’t takeidn’t Fisher for much to draw Milt troit. remained He State 17 Wayne for at n e

U n h t d iversity in Tempe, no inno I Milt’s first senior administrative position Growing in up I D wa, serving as interim president of n linois- e l o U his on out his of love new job and his devotion to students and faculty. Milt said: the of “One most wonderful jobs in the is world to take I State the for final eightmonths. Before coming to Nevada, Milt served years 15 as executive vice president and provost at President Glick addressing the audience at the 28th Annual University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Banquet Sept. 24, 2009 inside the Rose Ballroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks. Photo by David Calvert.

M Milton D. Glick, 1937 – 2011: 1937 Glick, D. Milton in was dean the of College of the from 1983-88. then He spent three years, 1988- as provost at 91, his doctorate in chemistry from the I years, serving as a leader in the Faculty Senate, and as chair the of father’s jewelryfather’s business, his but father him told that could he do better, and thus his journey deep into the higher of world education began. degreebachelor’s in chemistry from College in Wisconsinof inMadison, Wis., in 1965. Following two years post-doctoral of studies at Cornell the chemistry faculty State Wayne at R the name which by most us of Nevada at knew the amiable, down-to-earth man a who wore trademark Panama Bob hat—told Fisher on KRXI FOX11 nine months afterhe began his first term as the 15th president the of 12 Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 2010-11 academic year—a record for the state state for the record 2010-11 year—a academic the during 38 to ahandful from Scholars Merit U capacity. research to expansion campus to success student from ranging areas in milestones reputational and institutional historic to campus the led Milt world?” the in there is else what one, either “Without once. he said you’ve families,” and got the hug to teachers “You’ve the made. be to got thank to Tailgate party. President’s Homecoming Team 2009 Dance the at Nevada With the 2010 the of team. Wolf football support in Pack blue turned Arch, Reno famous the at Cashell Bob Mayor Reno of 2010 With City fall the semester. during Scholars Merit National of population growing University’s the 2010.Mayin beside Standing doctorates honorary received they after Davidson Bob Jan and donors and 2011. spring &Blue, With friends Silver Nevada in editorial an for taken Milt 21. of April Aportrait Center Events Lawlor at vigil acandlelight at Glick Milt celebrate friends and faculty Students, n D iversity increased its number of National of National number its increased iversity u ring his five-year tenure as president, as president, tenure five-year his ring U n der his direction, the the direction, his der

Photo by Jeff Dow records for enrollment and graduation. graduation. and for enrollment records rankings. rankings. s aTier named was institution the history, the in time 2010, first for the fall record. institutional an also percent, 80 reached rates retention freshman addition, Scholarship Sponsor School. Merit National aprestigious named was the efforts, For these of Nevada. annual annual &World News Report’s U.S. in chool Milt stressed the value of creating a “sticky a“sticky of creating value the stressed Milt I n 2 010-11, the U n iversity set all-time all-time set iversity U U n n iversity iversity iversity’s iversity’s I I n n I

Photo by John Byrne Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas Chancellor Chancellor the and Medicine for Molecular Center Center, the Student Crowley Joe the as such buildings of key opening the with excited—and and engaged are community the and body student the both where setting campus dynamic campus”—a community it serves. serves. it community the and campus the between connection the strengthen markedly to able he was Building, Said Nevada System of Higher of Higher System Nevada Said D U a n vidson Mathematics and Science Science and Mathematics vidson ion, Mathewson- D a n Klaich: “Milt was an an was “Milt n Klaich: I G T Knowledge T Knowledge E d ucation ucation •

Nevada Silver & Blue Summer 2011 13 N n and Melanie Robbins ’06M.A. —By John Trent’85/’87, ’00M.A. John Trent’85/’87, —By Dr. Glick’sDr. family requests that donations

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grandchildren, Toby, fostered a culture excellence of the at renowned scientist, teacher and and leader, Nevada will miss him dearly.” He wasHe leaves He his 73. beloved wife, Peggy; sons by increasingby graduation rates, growing the school’s capacity as a research university and building diverse a more student body openingby the doors to a college education Nevada more for students.

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Milt’s playful responseto having a third flatWith fallgrandsonstire Tobyduring Tour, 2007. and Nevada’s annualElijah. Rural At the Winter 2010 Commencement with Herz Gold Medalist Sophia Raphael Cardinal. 14 Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 of only 46 professors in the nation to receive receive to nation the in professors 46 of only Advancement Education of Support and Teaching/Council of Advancement for the for Nevada Professor Mensing Year, the of ott Carnegie Foundation S T are richly deserving of their honors. are richly deserving winners of award year’sslate This edgements. awards bestow and acknowl organizations national and local and University, the Regents, of Board the fields, their in bar the raised have future. prosperous more and abrighter toward old and young propels that engine an core, its at is, Reno Nevada, of University the abroad, and home at problems solve to knowledge that applying and knowledge new gain to research conducting learn, to students By inspiring today. are they what than better something become beyond and nation the Nevada, of state the helping to dedication and vision tion, increasing knowledge, helping others helping knowledge, increasing t Mensing t S c Geography professor Scott Mensing is one one is Mensing Scott professor Geography To honor and acknowledge top faculty who who faculty top To acknowledge and honor cot not only teaching, but research, innova research, but teaching, only not at excel who faculty, outstanding its for internationally known is University his Teaching students, Inspiring faculty: Great - - including the 2007 2007 the including awards, teaching distinguished other with over time. change sion of ecological it.” apply then and of aprinciple understanding demonstrate can they where exercise an by developing thinking them get to time class the use to and focused, students keep to activities A Faculty year’s Mackay of this recipient the Mensingalso is teaching. to undergraduate dedication extraordinary for their chosen 10 years. past the U the from professor eighth 2010, the he is and Year of honor the for Professor State the he says. “ he says. you’re what saying,” understand people that don’t and assume students; the engage 1993 in faculty of Science College the 1987. since He joined teaching been has gist, c n Over the years, Mensing has been honored honored been has Mensing years, the Over progres on the focuses Mensing’s research are winners the of Professor Year The “ paleoecolo and abiogeographer Mensing, hievement hievement iversity of Nevada to receive the honor in honor in the receive to of Nevada iversity I have two basic premises: motivate and and motivate premises: basic have two Photos by Theresa Danna-Douglas I n al A ecture class there must be be must there class ecture w ard. 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a D iversity’s Core Humanities program, as ang Jin Jin ang n i w erican society. His prolific bodyworkof U R chard vies joined the stinguished Professor in 1999. K i m considered finest one of Nevada’s authors and most the of respected one nation’s experts on the social and cultural impact sports of on includes books 15 modern on Richard Davies Service Distinguished 1980 as vice academic president for affairs and later joined the A tory that has he written, edited co-edited. or This list includes three co-editedvolumes for the well as the award-winning Main Street Blues: The AmericaDecline of Small-Town (1998), and his latest D American Sports Rivalries of the 20th Century (2010). He was He named a (2010). - - hman and and hman partment e us D C rope and the u E Richard Davies ropean governments and iversity’sPeace Thornton u n E e U K rope to address the growth of u E st. has He been awarded Fulbright a E CO. Weinberg has Weinberg CO. published books 14 S e E athleen athleen L onard joined Weinberg the N e K John ef, and close to 60 articles and chapters. Weinberg was awarded the Prize in and 1999, was named a Foundation Professor Political of Science in 1996. radical, violent elements in and Guggenheim grants, as well as numerous recognitions from U L onard Weinberg Faculty Distinguished Middle of Politicalof is He an Science interna in 1967. tionally respected figure for his scholarship regarding the causes political of violence and terrorism. His theories about the causes and correlates of violence are considered ground breaking. has He been asked governments by throughout eon L ard Weinberg iversity 17.3 17.3 iversity, n n U , a $ U E R partment e B D N searcher the of I e erican Society of R m A 002, she received the is an internationally isa nationally recognized is a professor in physiology

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John shman Foundation Professors Foundation U A Medicine’s Outstanding the of Year Teacher and cell with biology, expertise in renal physiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance. Since joining the in 1987, she has publishedin than more 1987, 60 scholarly manuscripts in peer-reviewed top, journals. Keef’s extramural on work research grants has brought countless dollars to the of Mechanicalof excellent instructor, developing a teaching method that emphasizes direct interaction with students. U Mechanical he hashe served as chair the of known leader in the research fieldsof active materials and energy systems who joined the scholarly research has work been well- documented in a large number archived of journals, papers and invited lectures. was He elected a fellow the of 16 Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 classes. He has a very strong research portfo research strong avery He has classes. for his preparing alot of time “He devotes action. inter student-teacher enjoys who individual hard-working extremely an is colleague his says department, engineering and science simple.” very look things complicated very make to try to is teacher any good for key The complicated. very is matter subject the times of native the simple,” says it. explained he has once elementary problem seem complex most the even makes that simplicity pedagogical egant el an but through theatrics, not through tion, atten students’ his grabs who aprofessor as reputation a earned has years, for nine versity at the engineering and science computer Dascalu giu DistinguishedF. Teacher Tibbitts Award Donald S the the in archives visit to on trips many taken he has research; Monica Miller Monica giu Dascalu S er “Sergiu’s a very caring teacher,” caring “Sergiu’s avery Yaakov “ of professor associate an scalu, Sergiu er I U strive in my teaching to make things things make to my teaching in strive n ited States. States. ited D V a a rol, chair of the computer computer of the chair rol, U n ited Kingdom, Japan and and Japan Kingdom, ited R omania. “Some omania. V a rol says. rol says. U n - - - - i - - knock at his door anytime.” door at his knock can Students policy. door open an having to students, his with alot of time spending in He’s abeliever students. his to knowledge latest the along passing in him helps that lio ulty Mentor Mentor ulty Outstanding Buxton was awarded a Bill & Melinda Gates Gates &Melinda aBill awarded was Buxton the I National the from grants in million $6 than more and attention national garnered has field, the in thought scientific prevailing the against were breakthroughs that discoveries cells. cancer of breast behavior the and birth of pre-term on causes focuses research the cation, of Higher System Nevada for the award topresearch of year’s the recipient this is the Regents’ Researcher Award Buxton in I n a I stitute of Health, the March of March the of Health, stitute ain Buxton ain D Buxton’s research, which has often led to to led often has which Buxton’s research, at of pharmacology professor Buxton, in I a D U a scalu is also the recipient of this year’s year’s of this recipient the also is scalu n e partment of partment iversity of Nevada School of Medicine, of Medicine, School of Nevada iversity R A e U gents’ gents’ w nd ard. ergraduate ergraduate D R e e fense. Most recently, recently, Most fense. searcher searcher R e A search Fac search D w ard. His His ard. i mes and and mes E d - u - Mentor Mentor A He also received the 2011 Graduate Student 2011 Student the Graduate received He also the first in Nevada. in Nevada. first the grant, research Health Global Foundation U this year’s recipient of the of year’s the recipient this is psychology, social and justice criminal Regents’ Rising Researcher Award Miller Monica made to improve those experiences. those improve to made be could changes what and system legal the etc.—experience jurors, victims, judges, yers, groups—law at how various looking room, court the in well-being and trauma stress, on abook writing currently is She books. four and chapters book several articles, 60 more than published has She issues. family in justice and stress judicial decision-making, tor the awarded R Michael Webster e s n Monica Miller, associate professor of of professor associate Miller, Monica Miller’s research interests include jury jury include interests research Miller’s searcher searcher sociation’s sociation’s iversity’s Outstanding Outstanding iversity’s A ward. A ward. A V w V a ard. ard. a da Trimble Outstanding Men Outstanding Trimble da da Trimble Outstanding Outstanding Trimble da I I n 2 n 2 009, she was also also was she 009, 008, he received the the he received 008, R R e e searcher searcher gents’ gents’ R i sing sing A w ard. ard. - - Research-

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T Award Advisor Academic University Graduate omas Harrison College of and chair the of Psychology, Counseling, and Human opment. He hasopment. He been advising master’s and doctoral degree students since 1988 when he began his career Nevada, at averaging about master’s advisees15 and three doctoral stu dents each year. has He successfully recruited numerous students through advisement strat egies such as planning programs study, of of Higherof undergraduate students. and started advising in 2006. Faculty say that because O’Neil’s of advisement, the student experience has been greatly enhanced, and the college has seen high levels student of retention. reaching to the out than more 500 students she advises. She was recognized her dedi for cation to students with this year’s A

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Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 held this distinction. this held has Moran Bruce 2010-11 professor history year academic For the of science. history of the field the to of contributions basis on the made is Selection fellowship. for this no application Technology.is and There of Science History the named be and Huntington, at the fellowship aspecial awarded be to by committee selected world. the in of science history of the study forvenues the important most one of the respects, other Huntington the made has instruments, scientific as well as volumes reference and books 67,000 rare L Burndy famous the technology, and science of history the in collections important most home one to of the been has Calif., Marino, Library Huntington the Bruce Moran reports from fellowship at i brary. The collection, approximately approximately collection, The brary. “This is an enormous honor,”enormous an is Moran, says “This Huntington the 2006 Since D i bner D L i E stinguished Fellow in the the in Fellow stinguished i brary, already well known in in known well already brary, a ch year a scholar has been been has ascholar year ch L i brary in San San in brary teachers and researchers in the country: the in researchers and teachers best of the some to have access students says. he memorable, and productive especially year the made has manuscripts, and books the with along collegiality, That of ideas.” exchange the and creativity encourages that atmosphere intellectual an is result but the for lunch, just sometimes formally, sometimes everyday, meet here The fellows residence. in scholars of community the been has more important but work, even to which in space a brilliant offer library and galleries gardens, “The notes. he environment, the is write, and research to time having from aside Huntington, the acknowledged.” have been also might who those all consider you when humbling altogether is one that “and “ Nevada out that point to eager is Moran at being about things best of the One E v ery once in a while one or another of us of us one or another awhile in once ery than within it. Classes at the at the Classes it. within than institution the outside known better be may at Nevada of science history of the reputation The basis. on adaily them surround that riches the of unaware often are but students of recognition, forsort some selected be may Nevada, Nevada, and pack those classes. those pack and this know should we do. Students at what good the teachers excellent most of the by some taught been have and years for many around have been of science philosophy the of medicine, history Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif. Marino, San in Library Huntington the of front Moran in Bruce professor History of aclass.” front in standing is that classroom, the beyond of aworld far butit’s experiences me, not just when when and love, another is teaching “but adds, Moran “ I ’ m thrilled to be at the Huntington,” Huntington,” at the be to m thrilled I teach the history of science at Nevada, at Nevada, of science history the teach R e no in the history of science, the the of science, history the no in U n iversity has to offer. to has We’reiversity very U n iversity of of iversity —Staff —Staff reports

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Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 Without thisWithout assistance, would students these health students. the of care for costs some $1,000 to toMedicine of help School coverthe was gift first foundingthe Our of one trustees. FoundationRedfield in 1975with was I $20,000. LaVere Nell the SheJ. founded Redfield. retired to in Reno 1930s the husband, her with University. guidance counseling from Washington State Utahin of and adoctorate academic University enjoyed. Iwent to on amaster’s get the from and guiding which Ireally students, activities involvedfour years in andstudent became I taught mathematics infor about high school eat to lunch. into go I decided teaching instead. brought couldn’t in abrain, that was for it me—I he When displayed parts. anumber body of He lunchtime. before class a taught laboratory technology. day, One agentleman the from to Iplanned Oregon, of into go medical well educated. 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My W My Aunt Nell, was my who father’s sister, college at University the Ibegan When inLiving a small town, your word was your I grew up in Malad, Idaho, asmall cattle hat I’ve Learned I’ve hat Jeane Jones Dr. Jones Jeane ’98HDL Scholars ayearScholars through completion the their of and now proudly five support National Merit women’s and athletics, students engineering presentations. We provide scholarships for which allows for outstanding speakers to give Center, Science and Mathematics Davidson AuditoriumRedfield new in the state-of-the-art and the Theatres Arts in College the Liberal of Proscenium Redfield the funded and Studio curricula for teachers to and use. borrow We providing WashoeDistrict the School County Learning and Resource Center with works Building. Sciences Health Pennington William new the fund N. addition, we helped In Building. Education Medical Pennington the hall and providing in a lecture department, health center, as pathology well as speech the outreach student the clinics student and the Medicine long time—supporting for a very We have involved of been withSchool the and researchers. place faculty for students, now have facilities the that make this agreat all buildings, new University’s the With of we FoundationRedfield campus. hason made community. we have in this done in bar everything the well. Throughvision, her we have to tried raise Aunt Nell want?” influence Her us hasserved consider would “What aproposal, we ask, trustees Foundation Redfield the whenever summers She us. with livedto 87. be Today, to my siblings and me, and she spent many close very was She woman. generous gracious, visited students the her. 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In addition, the health sciences, renewable energy, science, at Nevada in athletics, education, engineering, has generously supported numerous programs Redfield Foundation—an organization that Jeane Jones is afounding trustee of the Nell J. Parrish, director of foundation operations. Dr. community. generous very a havemany We this people opportunity? have in this our community. positionto serve How programs. Iconsider areal it to be privilege together to cooperate we people bring on to strategically, plan smaller and organizations our community. of needs the We help guide plans. 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Nevada Silver & Blue Summer 2011 25 ------ard of w A tive,” which N n ’s Not Just Not Milk”’s rector Jerry Buk tension Com i c t I x A D E ndsay worked with i ea L r A ve everve worked with,” says ’ I t Smart Be iversity instructional design a n E U riculture, Biotechnology and Natural tension Southern g x cellence. sources who has worked with Wilson sev on This kindprompted work herof colleagues E Meanwhile, her “Calcium, “Mary is known her professional for skills the of one hardest“She’s working, most Wilson says the need getting for good nutri These difficulteconomic times—exacerbated A e x shudder to think where this state would be portance adequate of calcium intake. By going into schools and training health instructors to deliver her curriculum, that program was able to reach 1,650 students schools in 10 last year. to nominate Wilson the for Buk. programs “Her made have a huge differ ence the over years in the health Nevadans. of I healthwise without her work.” ed her to find more efficient ways to reachmore Nevadans with vital information about their diets. she why That’s and encourages worksite wellness by emphasizing nutrition and exercise. program uses a “train the trainer model” in an effort reachto more even middle school students in areas low-income about theim E and standards, also but her kindness for and concern others,” for says Jamie Benedict, an associate professor nutrition of in the College of R eral programs. a great “She’s team She’s player. the team member who takes the up slack and inspires others to persevere.” agreed. passionate teachers Looking for new ways to ways new Looking for reach more people tion information families to low-income has never been important. more She says that more than 310,000 Nevadans receiving were supple mental nutrion benefits61 percent in 2010—a increase since 2009—and people are signing a rate help at for up about of 5,000 participants a month. increasingby health care costs—have prompt Jill Wallace, a expert, to develop the online 12-week educa- tion series “ for mittee Organization on and Policy - - t a er E ft - - - A u s lley Fam U a V st a E gas. “This oneis e gela O’Callaghan V n s A a L m usually asking them to ’ I ve Strong,” ve where she teams with up i L source Center in e threw a million away bad habits,” says one I R “But this“But class is different,” she adds. “ analysisWilson’s found that participants eat “ “Seniors to come to this love class,” Wilson Wilson and O’Callaghan conducted have While doing research prior to developing the One her favorite of programs, and that one make. the first a program),(of five-week session they’re hooked.” fruitsmore and vegetables after completing the program. She also found that the potential risk malnutritionfor among people who com have pleted the program declines dramatically. But just as importantly, seniors come from away the class feeling that they control more have over their lives and are less helpless in dealing with says. Wilson problems, participant after a classat the ily ally there is a tasting, and the of one seniors’ favorites is glazed carrots with mint grown on the windowsill. says. generally “People that aren’t receptive to nutrition classes because wants one no to make the kind changes of the class several times since launching the program, and they are enjoying great suc Secret ingredients success of cess. O’Callaghan shows seniors easy how it is to grow herbs and small vegetables in their homes, and Wilson demonstrates recipes using the herbs and the commodity foods. of theof best things ever here.” done we’ve to teach seniors to grow how herbs indoors and then use those herbs to prepare tasty meals from the commodity foods—such as canned vegetables and fruits, canned meat and whole wheat pasta—the seniors receive. program with O’Callaghan, Wilson inter absenteeism and health care costs. surprised her with its popularity, is called “ Smart extension horticulturist viewed several seniors and determined that many risk at were malnutrition. of They didn’t understand food how expiration dates worked, and they frequently were tired eating of the same commodity foods and over over. - - - -

uca erican d panded E m x any ple aple ) A E panded p P tension. x A A x n m E I E rican- f A tension’s Supplementaltension’s x ucation Program, she d E panded Food program last E x tive”, antive”, online chronic c E A ucation, the number federally of sistance Program (SN s d A E iversity experts from other disciplines. esult, the ndsay a training on program called i n he statehe coordinator the for L U s t s a r t Healthy Be n a ne ne y” program, in which she has partnered One example is her 20-year-old “ I ddition to her leadership and skilled Wilson’s programs,Wilson’s classes and online What’s more, Wilson has generouslyshared A A a a n E A D with the School Medicine of to deliver free educational materials through physicians’ offices propernutrition. about She also recently worked with extension exercise physiologist management, Wilson also enjoys collaborating with Partnerships are central programs her to Since Wilson took in over 2005 as the adminis trator Cooperative of Nutrition courses taught have Nevadans about a remark Sharing expertise with colleagues and consumers ably broad range topics, of from coronary heart disease to wellness to food safety. cases, has her work reached the people who need the it most, including seniors receiving commodity foods and families. low-income her expertise with nutrition experts around the country and within Cooperative disease and injury risk-reduction program that emphasizes good nutrition and physical activ “ ity to improve health employee and decrease tion grant, formerly known as Food Stamp Nutrition funded extension programs has grown from six programs and to 16, the amount grant of funding has to jumped more from $427,742 than million. $1.22 Food and Nutrition year participants reached 1,051 in Nevada with incomes below the poverty line. has taken a national leadership role, such as when she coordinated pilot research in five states to test a new evaluation strategy for the program. close Her examination the of geographic areas being served the by Food program led her to recommend hiring Spanish-speakingmore and paraprofessionals the for program. 26 Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 University News morning, featured tributes to late late to tributes featured morning, ceremony, on held Saturday degree graduate under the and Quad, on the evening Friday dreams. your of direction the in confidently “Go to, best it is that Thoreau quoting passion, their follow to Nevada.” for all auniversity we are … students and staff faculty, of our spirit and resilience the well so illustrates and story, ing “ said. Johnson reductions,” budget record absorbed has campus our while (38). enrolled Scholars Merit National (80 most percent) rate and retention freshman at 17,679, enrolled students highest most in the uation, for the achievement of historic ayear been had of what tip the just of was 2,012 graduation record the that noted graduates, welcoming address Commencement 13-14. on May 137-year-oldthe institution—awarded for record certificates—a and degrees 2,000 more than with weekend, Commencement ‘cross stage’ class the graduating largest-ever sees mmencement C Both the advanced degree ceremony, on held degree advanced the Both graduates weekend’s the encouraged Johnson reached been have that milestones are “These grad record to addition in that said Johnson U ahistoric marked iversity The o n iversity President Marc Johnson, in his his in Johnson, Marc President iversity U n U n L iversity had reached milestones milestones reached had iversity i ve the life you have imagined.” life ve the U n iversity. I t i s truly an amaz an s truly U n iversity iversity - - - Gazette-Journal Reno told the graduate, Kanow, abiology Paul now,” right here be to and optimist. an He was or cynical. 16 73. at age away on passed who Glick, Milt President Judge now.” it worth well but it was times, some at difficult was pretty definitely future. for the excited and expectant were also they careers—though college ten” for their writ line last “the called Johnson what have to jubilant seemed ceremony the attended education.” in is problems our all to answer The problem. the to answer gave the he always time, to time from wobbly got alittle Said Johnson: “(Glick) was never jaundiced jaundiced never “(Glick) was Johnson: Said Glick, and Federal “ who graduates The I I t ’ m pretty glad glad m pretty E ook a long time, along time, ook d ward ward R . “ . e - ed ed I t t ’47 (premedical) received honorary degrees. honorary ’47 received (premedical) Gallagher Dorothy Regent NSHE former and science) ’48 (political Raggio William Senator State Dr. D. Glick; Milton husband, late her of behalf on honor Nevadan Distinguished the accepts Glick Peggy A n d if the world world the d if A p ril ril degrees. honorary with presented were (premedical) William Sen. State Nevada and D more than 2,000 graduates at Commencement. at graduates 2,000 than more addresses Johnson Marc President University D Jr. science) were ’49 honored with and (arts o i stinguished Nevadan awards. former former awards. Nevadan stinguished rothy Gallagher ’48 (political science) science) ’48 (political Gallagher rothy —John Trent—John ’85/’87, ’00M.A. R Photos by Theresa Danna-Douglas Photos by Theresa a ggio ’47 ggio R e gent gent

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hear input from faculty, staff and students. rado State 1992 to 2003, Johnson was dean the of Kansas State Station and Cooperative Prior to that was he a member the of faculty at Oklahoma State from in 1994. His advanced degrees include a master technologyof in international development from North Carolina State economicsof from Michigan State and teaching been have based in economics, with an emphasis on national and international systems. distribution food president follows a series campus of meetings conducted Klaich, by L director Colorado of Cooperative and interim state forester Colorado of State Forest Service, both hosted through CS director the of Kansas which named him a ulty and administrative roles North at Carolina State and a doctorate of agriculture economics from Michigan State Prior to coming to Nevada, Johnson was dean theof College of

ment asment provost is effectiveJune1. Johnson,who was named Prior to joining Colorado State, she served as chair the of department of ern she had taught since She was 1993. promoted to professor in 1995. academic and outreach programs and related support services such as faculty development and tenure, academic budgeting and curricu lar planning. The including the colleges, schools and extended studies, will report appoint Her to Hardy. president is identified. on May 6 andon assigned full responsibility for the Photos by Theresa Danna-Douglas Theresa by Photos Photo courtesy of the President’s Office President’s the of courtesy Photo - -

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and materials engineering, has been awarded a highly competitive National Science Founda Qizhen Li receives prestigious S C five-year tion 30 Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 University News empower the residents of the shelter.” of the residents empower the to is second The stereotype. the behind person the reveal area—to our in of homelessness issue growing the of awareness raise to is first The “We goals. have two said, Honors Program, placed by Nevada by Nevada placed A poems. own their write to used they which E the through tions ect, “ eight-week proj an implement and organize to week. week. each of poetry style anew 10to residents shelter of five groups shelter, teaching at the workshops A the shelter family local to poetry bring and professors students iversity U n m l ex ex R S staff of the Office of Office the of staff “The affairs. student and of admissions dean Peggy said environment,” learning collegial and energetic school’s cal the medi reflects applicants of admitted rate enroll. to decide who students of admitted on percentage based States, the in school medical popular most second the of Medicine School of Nevada World Report E On Thursdays in February and March, March, and in February Thursdays On iversity honor students partnered with with partnered honor students iversity U glish professors volunteered to teach poetry poetry teach to volunteered professors glish n E erica erica l n chool of Medicine ranked second in U.S. News &World eport’s lison members and faculty selected poetry E “The School of Medicine’s high retention retention high of Medicine’s School “The & News U.S. magazine news national The n E A x glish department and and department glish l lison, an an lison, pressions of Homelessness: l l participants received a free journal, journal, afree received l participants R e no Family Shelter on Shelter no Family

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Dale Placey ’67 (metallurgical engineering), Amherst, N.Y. Buying/selling used cars at a lot just south of Meadowood Mall long before it was there, in 1965-66. Weekend trips to San Francisco, L.A. and Palm Springs to buy cars and then drive them back. Spent nights sitting in the office doing homework and selling a car if someone came on the lot.

Anne-Marie Sharkey ’03 (biology), Incline Village. Sand Harbor lifeguard!

Sarah Dickens LeMay ’90 (sociology), Boise, Idaho. I worked in a skateboard and T-shirt shop in Lake Tahoe—best summer job ever!

Jonnie Walker ’98 (geography), Reno. Racing ... I mean, driving, rental cars for Budget Rent-a-Car at the Reno airport!

Calvin Ginyard ’00 (political science), Lauderhill, Fla. Working for Pepsi, doing sampling.

Vicki Duncan Pillers ’92 (mathematics), Sparks. Lab “grunt” in the environmental engineering department and getting to work in the field along with a lunchtime swim in the Truckee.

Jen Komaromi ’95 (anthropology), San Pablo, Calif. Worked as an archaeologist for Tahoe National Forest—it was actually the head archeologist there that told me to transfer to UNR!

Pete Anderson ’86 (chemical engineering), Reno. Tending bar at the dearly departed Beer Barrel. Most wonderful job ever.

Steve Martarano ’79 (journalism), Sacramento. Working for buildings and grounds at UNR the summers of ’77 and ’78 ranked right up there. I had several areas I was in charge of, including Manzanita Bowl. The campus was a lot smaller then. It didn’t pay much, just over three bucks an hour, but it was very cool.

Don Morrissey ’78 (premedical), Salt Lake City. Harrah’s Reno had a great deal for UNR students. Work Fri, Sat, Sun during the school year and work five days during the summer, playing 21 or blackjack and getting paid to “gamble.” Tips were good and they had LOTS of 21 tables in those days ... I did it from 1979-80.

Stacy Hosking ’89 (veterinary science), Reno. Summer job at the S-Bar-S Ranch out in Wadsworth, Nev. Free rent and grub, and we could take our paychecks to town Fernley, for some fun. Also gave me some much needed experience working on large animals to help me get into veterinary school!

Bill Chaffin ’66 (political science), Carmichael, Calif. Pricing women’s underwear at the Sears warehouse.

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54 Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2011 Alumni Chapter, please contact Jody Lykes at (775) 682-8998 or [email protected]. [email protected]. or Lykes (775) at 682-8998 Jody contact Chapter, please Alumni Black the on information more For Sisters. Big Brothers Big with service community and weekend afamily include year next up coming programs chapter. New alumni the of member a sponsored to become opportunity the given be will graduates the Allof achievements. students’ the to celebrate together came faculty and staff friends, families, as fun, i and food with followed Diversity Cultural Student for Center the by hosted A were reception recognized. undergraduate and graduate students Center. 19of A mix Knowledge the at Wells the in Fargo Auditorium Jody Lykes, [email protected] Black Wolf Pack! Go Farley, Jim [email protected]. at president, chapter the contact or at http://nevadaalumnifootball.com website social new our visit should teammates old contacting just or event upcoming an attending membership, in renewing alumni interested Football country. the in team football anycollegiate of rate graduation highest the attaining of goal the furthering student-athletes, Wolf Pack for classes summer fund will chapter, which the $10,000 for than more raised event the importantly, More attendance. in those for autographs sign to players the for opportunity an provided and team historic the of achievements record-breaking the to celebrate together leaders community and fans 750 brought event This team. 2010 the of football Wolf Pack honor in 27 March Ceremony Ring inaugural the hosted Casino, Hotel Eldorado Footballi ley ’99, [email protected] Jim A C The Second Annual Black Graduates Celebration took place May 13 13 May place took Celebration Graduates Black Annual Second The the of support gracious the Chapter, with Football Alumni The lumn F ar hapter Updates hapter A lumn C hapter C hapter Diversity Diversity Jeff Rife & Associates team of Harvey and Tom Fennell and Jeff and Ryan Ryan and Jeff and and Fennell Tom ofHarvey team Associates & Rife Jeff i Realty/ Dickson The &Associates. Angier Bickford CPAs; Ameriprise: and Anderson, Muckel Corporation; Wells Nevada Fargo;included Sierra 12. May sponsors Club Major Golf Wolf at Run Tournament Golf COBAA a Jenny Boland ’00, [email protected] CO udent len ’95, Houston ’05M. E nter for C Wells Fargo Auditorium at the Knowledge Center. Knowledge Wells the at Fargo Auditorium Celebration13 Graduates May Black sister, her Carlis Second and Annual Lloyd, the mom, Wynn. the her in BOTTOM: attend Melanie alumni Proud Wolf CeremonyTOP PackCasino Hotel Reno. 27 March in RIGHT: Ring Eldorado the at Wynn ’11 Michon Celebration Graduates with Black the enjoys Cashell ’76, Bob Mayor Kathy (Baker) ’86, ’69, ’69 CoachChris Ault Ault Sandoval Wolf Brian Pack Football and Head the Governor ’73M.Ed. attend LEFT: ’10 pint-sized with Kaepernick Colin meets Wolf CeremonyTOP: the PackCasino Pack Hotel Reno. 27 March in Ring fans Eldorado during the at twitter.com/thecenterunr. twitter.com/thecenterunr. game. UNLV vs. football Nevada the with conjunction in event afall planning work at hard We currently are events. chapter our on date to up you keep and address your update can we so [email protected] or (775) 784-4936 at Houston Ellen contact alumni. Pack Wolf of ranks the to welcomed and stoles cloth Kente with honored were graduates The ceremony and reception. formal the attended 150 13. May than people More Celebration Graduates Black Annual Powwow. University annual the at help to out came others and Step Show Pack the with Stompin’ annual Council’s Greek Multicultural the with coinciding events reunion for returned Many Month. l The College of Business Alumni Association held the 20th Annual Annual 20th the held Association Alumni Business of College The You can friend us at facebook.com/thecenterunr or follow us at www. at us follow or facebook.com/thecenterunr at us You friend can so,please If Nevada? at time your during center the use you Did Second the in participated proudly also Chapter Alumni Center The Intercultural for force full in campus on back were alumni Center e B A

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ni On May 13, more thanOn 60 May 13, attendees celebrated the graduation of On the horizon: A bus trip to San Francisco to support former Pack The chapter meets on the second of Tuesday each month at noon for Medicine U versity of ’08M. ’03, Gray Helen aswell asthe anniversaries theClass of 2011, of previous graduating classes, during the Reception. Alumni annual The Outstanding Alumnus award was given to retired Brig. Class Gen. III, M.D., David of Young 1975. our nontraditional medical students, was presented incoming to fourth-year student Kristin Sohn Joan by Dr. Brookhyser The ’75AAMD. chapter recently supported Association the UNSOM Alumni scholarship, studenttravel costs for medical missions, and a $25,000 contribution theto new N. Pennington William Health Sciences Building on the University campus. As always, we encourage alumni all of the School of Medicine to consider volunteering and donating to our association. etched crystal trophy for his time and dedication. also welcomed We a new chapter member—Jordan who Traverso is ’99, deputy director of communications,education and outreach for the California Department of Fish and Game. Jordan is symbolic of our growth and “youth” movement. QB Colin Kaepernick in his debut as ’10, a 49er; hosting viewing parties for the Pack’s away football games in September and a Homecoming convoy in October. lunch. For information, contact chapter president, Steve Park, at (916) or [email protected] umni l A hapter C i sing sing ur N lumn A c S a ociation r P P r ss a The Sacramento recently Chapter celebrated Alumni its 15th OSNAA membership continues and we look to grow, forward to If you are an Orvis alumnus and have not yet joined, we hope you

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anniversary the at Zinfandel Grille Sacramento in celebration, in Bill Chaffin ’66 presented chapter with founder, Eppie ’51, an Johnson S S cramento eve [email protected] ’99, O vis A Jan ( of hool itchard) [email protected] Brady ’63, seeing new graduates at our next event—Sept. from 28 to 7 5 p.m. in p.m. the foyer of the new William N. Pennington Health Sciences Building. This is a chance for our members to celebrate the completion of a state-of-the-art facility where medical school and nursing students together. study will will considermembership in our It’s chapter. amazing howmuch nurses have in common, whether they are just starting out or getting ready to retire. Membership provides opportunities to stay in touch with fellow graduates, form new relationships and network with otherarea nurses. membership Your also helps support our OSNAA scholarship, given each year to a senior nursing student. join, visit To and selectwww.unr.edu/alumni/connect “Orvis School Nursing of Association.”Alumni information pleasecontact onthe Nevada Dental Chapter, Alumni David White [email protected]. at Dr. Photo credit Lightray Studios Lightray credit Photo

hapter C i hapter lumn C A lumn A a V evada Dental Dental evada The Nevada Dental Alumni Chapter attended the University of The Honors Alumni Chapter’s inaugural “Golfing to Give” benefit a a TOP LEFT: Charise Foster, the reigning Miss Indian UNR, attends the annual University Powwow. TOP RIGHT: Alumni pose with Dr. David White (center) during the the reigning University Miss Indian Foster, of Charise Nevada UNR, Pre-Dental (center) Alumni David Society’s Dinner White attends pose with Dr. LEFT: theTOP annual Acceptance RIGHT: University TOP Powwow. Fennell, Jeff Ryan Rife, Tom LEFT: and Ameen Shahnam ’11. Goles Kevin ’11 Abigail Jesse Jane David Mitchem ’11, Lupena White, ’10, Ince ’09, Mat Stewart ’11, in Reno, Ristorante Alyson Felesina ’11, Vecchia at La on May 15 Rife and HarveyWolf a firstCOBAA 12 at Rungolfwintournament Golf Fennell place at the Club. celebrate MIDDLE: Yam, MayAna MembersPack de la women’s WolfgolfMaza andteam–Jamie Alex of the Borcherts–pose with honors during student the Honors Nick Tscheekar was ’51 Alumni honored byEppie Chapter’sBill ’66 Chaffin inaugural 15th duringSacramentoJohnson the “Golfing Alumni 22.to benefitGive” Chapter’s RIGHT: April Anniversary at the Celebration Zinfandel Grille in Sacramento. N D [email protected] White, vid Nevada Pre-Dental Society’s Acceptance The Dinner annual May 15. event is a celebration for the families of students who have been accepted into dental school. From this year’s class, more than 10 students will matriculate to programs throughout the country. It was an honor towelcome these new students to our profession. For more T mara was an exciting fundraising event to raise money for student [email protected] lentine, service projects. With the help of honors alumni and the Honors Student Service was raised Council, in $1,700 donated items from the community, was and raised $1,400 for honors student scholarships. Honorshope alumni continue to thisevent and other initiatives that promote support and civic engagement service and learning at Nevada. Please contact Alex Ellison, AmeriCorps VISTA, for more information 784-1455, (775) about the many new service- learning initiatives headed the by Honors Program. Find out how you can get involved! Honors i or sorority love to see you join your at Nevada? We’d fellow Greeks and discover what the Greek Alumni Chapter has in store Ourthis chapter year. fosters friendship, business networking and connection to our University. to join like us, If find you’d us on Facebook or at NevadaGreekAlumni.com. Go Greek again! ... lumni atherings A

(1) 2011 Spring Dianna Perazo and professor of economics Mark Pingle. Commencement (9) Ai Ly, Sandy Lee, graduate Calvin Fung and Felix La. The University of Nevada, Reno’s Spring (10) Nathan Serdenia, Jeffery Valoria and Ross Driscoll. L ook Online Commencement conferred 2,012 degrees and For more photos of certificates, the largest number of graduates in the (11) Carla Locuson, Chuck all of our Gatherings University’s history. There were two ceremonies, Locuson, Shanon Murphy, Hillary visit: www.unr.edu/ silverandblue one for advanced-degree recipients on Friday, May Murphy (graduate), Andrea 13 and one for bachelor-degree recipients on Locuson, Matthew Locuson and Saturday, May 14. Both ceremonies were held on Sheri Sharp. the historic Quadrangle, located on the southern part of campus. During the University’s 121st Commencement, 1,495 bachelor degrees and 517 advanced-degree certificates (master’s and doctoral degrees and education specialist certificates) were awarded. (1) Sally Pope and Nicole Daroza. (2) (2) Josh Halen and Vivian Lung. (3) Assistant professor of journalism Bob Felten, Anna Ditchev, assistant professor of journalism Todd Felts and Jamie Ellison. (4) David Nyquit and Janic Havard. (5) Kaitlin Fletcher, Crystal Bacher and Alicia Herrera. H erz Gold Medalist Summer 2011 • (6) Zach Reynolds, Nick Daman Prina and Bear Hollis. Lauren VanCitters (with President Marc Johnson) received the 2011 Herz Gold Medal, presented at Sandra Hernandez, Jayme Velasco, Genesis Navarrete (7) each Commencement ceremony to the graduating and Veronica Acuna. senior with the highest GPA. VanCitters earned her (8) Associate professor of managerial sciences Jim Sundali, bachelor of science in biology with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

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Golden Reunion ‘61 Alumni and guests attended the Class of 1961 Golden Reunion May 13-14. Friday events included a campus tour, dinner and pinning ceremony. Class members led Saturday’s undergraduate L ook Online Commencement processional onto the Quad. Good times For more photos of were had–and recounted–by all. all of our Gatherings visit: www.unr.edu/ (1) Ted ‘61 and Susan Schroeder ‘61 with the rest of the Class of silverandblue 1961 prepare to lead the Commencement processional. (1) Mac Lean Observatory Opening More than 100 friends of the University joined the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation to commemorate the grand opening of the MacLean Observatory, May 21. Contributions from the MacLean family and the Jack Van Sickle Foundation were instrumental in bringing this new astronomy complex at the Redfield campus to completion. (1) Jerry Smith from the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, President Marc Johnson, President Emeritus John Lilley and Sharon Smith. (2) Attendees at the opening of the MacLean Observatory wait to look through the telescope. (3) Hawley MacLean ’89 with his wife Daphine MacLean and two sons, Will and Harris. Photos by Theresa Danna-Douglas (2) (3) Summer 2011 • Nevada Silver & Blue 58 A lumni

(1) (2) Photos by Theresa Danna-Douglas Photos by Theresa A lumni Night at Aces Ballpark (3) Alumni Night with the Reno Aces was a great success! More than 300 alumni, new grads and families came out to the ballpark April 29. (1) Spring 2011 nursing graduates: (front row) Emily Proud ’11, Sophia Mesfin ’11 and Marcus Kutara ’11; (back row) Marco Brito ’11, Haley Mcneil ’11, Douglas Yao ’11 and Lara Morales ’11. (2) Jack ’69 and Cheri Byrom ’11. (3) Sam Kuhlman ’05, Marissa Gioglio ’04, ’06MBA and John Vanhoose ’03. A lumni Recruitment Events The 2011 Student Recruitment Receptions cosponsored by the Nevada Alumni Association and the Office for Prospective Students wrapped up in northeastern Nevada and Henderson this spring. More than 325 students, family members and alumni learned about the Nevada experience and academic opportunities. Russell Gene by Photos (1) (1) Regent Kevin Melcher ‘79, ‘81M.S. talks with prospective student Catherine Morgan and her father, Ken, at the northeastern Nevada recruitment event in Elko. (2) Scott Voeller ‘83 speaks to more than 250 prospective students and families in Henderson. (3) Admissions and recruitment coordinator, Quentin Owens, works with Susan, Julie (prospective student) and Allen Stefka in Elko. (4) University student ambassador and current student Nicole Romo (pre-nursing) answers questions for the Smith family during the Henderson reception. Photos by Dave Smith Dave by Photos (2)

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59 Nevada Alumni Association Horgan/Cantlon Family Tree

Veronica (leehy) Horgan BA First Grade Diploma 1907

Vernon cantlon edwin cantlon kathryn “tick” Mary Margaret William “Bill” edward John Grace (cantlon) BS Premedical 1928 BS Zoology 1932 (lignon) cantlon (cantlon) Horgan tom Horgan Horgan “Jack” Horgan Horgan BA History 1933 BA English 1942 Attended 1930s Attended 1935-1936 BA Arts and Science 1938

anne louise (cantlon) William “Bill” John Horgan Britton cantlon BA Speech Communications edwin Horgan Daniel Horgan Mike Horgan thomas Horgan Patrick Horgan BS Medical Technology 1966 Attended 1960’s 1967 BA Zoology 1969 BS Finance 1973 BS Biology 1965 BA Journalism 1970

alex carter shallon Horgan Bryan Horgan BS Chemical Engineering 1987 christine BS Nursing 2008 Attended 2005- 2006 (Horgan) carter thomas Horgan ABOVE: Alex Carter on MBA 1993 BS Prephysical Therapy 1995 timothy Horgan ian Horgan Bridget Horgan BS Computer Information the cover of UNR Times BS Mechanical Engineering Systems 1993 Current Student BGS General Studies 2001 2000 in 1986 and his daughter, Meagan Carter, on Meagan carter the Fall 2009 cover of Current Student Nevada Silver & Blue. LEFT: Veronica (Leehy) Horgan with sons Bill, Tom and Mary, Bill, Grace, Vernon, Jack and Tom, 1914. Jack Edwin, Veronica, Jack and Bridget. Horgan, circa1936.

When two brothers married two sisters, it made for one amazing Nevada story. The University of Nevada has been a big part of this issue’s featured family. At one point, Veronica (Leehy) Horgan was the oldest living graduate of Nevada, and was featured in Nevada Silver & Blue back in the day when it was still called UNR Times. Edwin Cantlon was the student body treasurer his junior year. Grace Cantlon was a member of Phi Beta Phi and she lettered for the ri e team. But of all the fond memories, perhaps the most distinctive one is the fact that two brothers—Thomas and Jack Horgan—married sisters Grace and Mary Margaret Cantlon, forever connecting their families … and building one of Nevada’s most unique family trees.

How many University of Nevada, Reno alumni make up your family tree? Let us know, and you could all be featured in the next issue of Nevada Silver & Blue. For details, visit www.unr.edu/alumni or call 888.NV ALUMS. Nevada Alumni Association Horgan/Cantlon Family Tree

Veronica (leehy) Horgan BA First Grade Diploma 1907

Vernon cantlon edwin cantlon kathryn “tick” Mary Margaret William “Bill” edward John Grace (cantlon) BS Premedical 1928 BS Zoology 1932 (lignon) cantlon (cantlon) Horgan tom Horgan Horgan “Jack” Horgan Horgan BA History 1933 BA English 1942 Attended 1930s Attended 1935-1936 BA Arts and Science 1938

anne louise (cantlon) William “Bill” John Horgan Britton cantlon BA Speech Communications edwin Horgan Daniel Horgan Mike Horgan thomas Horgan Patrick Horgan BS Medical Technology 1966 Attended 1960’s 1967 BA Zoology 1969 BS Finance 1973 BS Biology 1965 BA Journalism 1970 alex carter shallon Horgan Bryan Horgan BS Chemical Engineering 1987 christine BS Nursing 2008 Attended 2005- 2006 (Horgan) carter thomas Horgan ABOVE: Alex Carter on MBA 1993 BS Prephysical Therapy 1995 timothy Horgan ian Horgan Bridget Horgan BS Computer Information the cover of UNR Times BS Mechanical Engineering Systems 1993 Current Student BGS General Studies 2001 2000 in 1986 and his daughter, Meagan Carter, on Meagan carter the Fall 2009 cover of Current Student Nevada Silver & Blue. LEFT: Veronica (Leehy) Horgan with sons Bill, Tom and Mary, Bill, Grace, Vernon, Jack and Tom, 1914. Jack Edwin, Veronica, Jack and Bridget. Horgan, circa1936.

When two brothers married two sisters, it made for one amazing Nevada story. The University of Nevada has been a big part of this issue’s featured family. At one point, Veronica (Leehy) Horgan was the oldest living graduate of Nevada, and was featured in Nevada Silver & Blue back in the day when it was still called UNR Times. Edwin Cantlon was the student body treasurer his junior year. Grace Cantlon was a member of Phi Beta Phi and she lettered for the ri e team. But of all the fond memories, perhaps the most distinctive one is the fact that two brothers—Thomas and Jack Horgan—married sisters Grace and Mary Margaret Cantlon, forever connecting their families … and building one of Nevada’s most unique family trees.

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Dr. John N. Chappel Edward J. “Jack” Fritzi J.(Neddenriep) Arthur ‘Chelton’ C. Jack T. Reviglio Lacey R. Siebert ’08 Horgan Huntington ’43 Leonard ’63

Donald A. Damkroger ’49 Bertha (Holt) Shipley ’76M.Ed. (humane letters) William N. Pennington ’08HDG FACULTY (mining engineering) (educational administration/ May 15, 2011—Reno, Nev. Dr. John N.Chappel, May 3, 2011—Havertown, PA higher education) A gaming industry pioneer, entrepreneur and one of the professor of psychiatry and James R. Barkley ’49 May 26, 2011—Sparks, Nev. University’s leading philanthropists, William Pennington behavioral sciences, emeritus (mining engineering) George J. Pasco ’76A.A. helped build Circus Circus into a gaming and entertainment March 9, 2011—Reno, Nev. powerhouse in Nevada. Together with his business partner, April 3, 2011—Reno, Nev. (electronic tech) James M. Hoyt, professor of William Bennett, they expanded their gaming enterprises Walter B. Johnson ’50 March 31, 2011—Sparks, Nev. business administration, emeritus in the 1970s to include the Excalibur, Luxor and Mandalay (metallurgical engineering) Estela Delgado ’79 (social May 1, 2011—Reno, Nev. Bay resorts in Las Vegas. He gave millions of dollars May 26, 2011—Decatur, GA services corrections) through the William N. Pennington Foundation in support April 28, 2011—Reno, Nev. of education, medicine and other charities, including ALUMNI William H. Zenklusen ’50 construction of the Pennington Medical Education Building (mechanical engineering) Lynette S. Winn ’81M.S. (nursing) Edward J. “Jack” Horgan April 25, 2011—San Lorenzo, Calif. March 14, 2011—Sparks, Nev. and the new William N. Pennington Health Sciences (attended two years in 1930s) Building on the Reno campus. A native of Lebanon, Kan., March 12, 2011—Reno, Nev. Robert A. Winkel ’54 Jack T. Reviglio (Honorary Pennington and his family moved to Piedmont, Calif., (business administration) Alumnus of the Year 1982) in 1934, where he attended high school and later the Yvonne A. (Siard) Hager ’37 April 14, 2011—Reno, Nev. April 23, 2011—Sparks, Nev. University of California, Berkeley. He became a bomber (secondary education) Michael Pintar ’55 (general science), Jean R. Sokolowski ’83 (journalism) pilot during World War II, thus spawning a lifelong interest Feb. 25, 2011—Bellevue, Wash. ’68M.Ed (school administration) April 25, 2011—Natrona Heights, Pa. in aviation. He moved to Reno in 1962, eventually starting Alice M. (Wade) Marean ’41 March 6, 2011—Carson City, Nev. a company that designed and built electronic gaming (home economics) Philip W. Thomas (journalism) devices—the first of its kind in the world. Pennington was April 11, 2011—Clovis, Calif. Marion (Paine) Reeves Feb. 28, 2011—Carson City, Nev. honored in 1997 as a Distinguished Nevadan and with an ’57 (elementary education) Nancy J. (Richare )Helsel honorary degree in 2008. Hilma L. (Wikstrom) Lyon May 24, 2011—Bedford, Texas ’41A.A. (elementary education ’85 (management) certificate),’74 (elementary education), Vernon G. Pursel ’58 March 26, 2011—Sparks, Nev. ’78M.A. (counseling and guidance) (animal science) Odile Frost Brady ’85 (music) March 13, 2011—Reno, Nev. May 27, 2011—Highland, Md. April 8, 2011—Reno, Nev. Fritzi J. (Neddenriep) Arthur ‘Chelton’ C. Cheryl K. Graves ’87M.D. Huntington ’43 Leonard ’63 (economics) April 10, 2011—Simi Valley, Calif. March 10, 2011—Glenbrook, Nev. April 5, 2011—Carson City, Nev. Randall C. Cahill ’92 Charlotte (Mason) Barbara G. Koelsch ’64 (educational leadership) Wilcox’43 (journalism) (elementary education) April 4, 2011—San Clemente, Calif. April 3, 2011—Reno, Nev. Feb. 25, 2011—Boise, Idaho Judy M. (Vaughn) Vickers ’93 James Taranik Kathryn W. (Kelly) Duffin ’45 Jwood Raw ’65 (school June 21, 2011—Reno, Nev. (psychology) (business education) administration) May 13, 2011—Reno, Nev. James Taranik served 29 years in the Nevada System March 21, 2011—Las Vegas, Nev. March 3, 2011—Reno, Nev. of Higher Education as president of the Desert Research Elaine F. (Bedard) Parker Institute, dean of the Mackay School of Mines and director Douglas H. Trail ’48 (agriculture) Mark K. Boscovich ’94Ph.D. (English) of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. In April 16, 2011—Boise, Idaho ’70A.A. (electronic tech) April 6, 2011—Grand Blanc, Mich. April 15, 2011—Sun Valley, Nev. 1982, he became the dean of the Mackay School of Mines. Genevieve M. (Swick) Sheryl A. Ross ’94 (social Taranik’s vision helped shape the school, and before leaving to Paroni ’48 (chemistry) James D. Christman ’71 work), ’99M.A. (counseling accept the position of president of DRI in 1987, Taranik helped April 24, 2011—Post Falls, Idaho (physical education) and educational psychology)

Summer 2011 raise $28 million for the school, which paid for the Laxalt March 18, 2011—Sparks, Nev. • George E. Yori ’48 (agriculture) March 29, 2011—Reno, Nev. Mineral Research Building and retrofitting of the historic Joseph E. McAbee ’72 Mackay School of Mines Building to make it earthquake May 21, 2011—Fernley, Nev. Sheila Lewis ’96 (human (elementary education) development & family studies) resistant. After11 years at DRI, he returned to the University Ida M. (Kellough )Gildone ’48 May 24, 2011—Reno, Nev. as a Regents Professor and Arthur Brant Chair of Geophysics. (sociology) May 11, 2011—Springfield, La. Prior to coming to Nevada, he served as NASA’s chief mission March 30, 2011—Reno, Nev. Opal N. Trent ’73 (English) Lacey R. Siebert ’08 (nursing) scientist on Space Shuttle Columbia’s second flight. March 22, 2011—Reno, Nev. April 17, 2011—Jackpot, Nev. Nevada Silver & Blue 62 Diff erent stations. Diff erent stories. same passion for nevada.

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Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas FOSTERING NEVADA’S FUTURE

Goldcorp supports faculty positions in Mackay School

R ecognizing the importance of supporting academic mining programs as well as placing Professor Carl Nesbitt ’80, ’85M.S., ’90Ph.D., the research and teaching efforts of Nevada’s us in a position to provide the required hu- is the Goldcorp Endowed Chair in Minerals faculty, the mining industry continues to man capital to an industry that is vital to the Engineering. He is pictured in the W. M. provide generous funding for faculty positions state of Nevada and the U.S. economy,” says Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Jeff Thompson, dean of the College of Science. Museum in the Mackay School of Mines. Engineering. Vancouver-based Goldcorp, formerly Gla- Goldcorp Inc. recently established the mis, operated gold mining operations within Goldcorp Term Professorship in Mining the Battle Mountain area of eastern Nevada ship in Extractive Metallurgy. Engineering with the goal of supporting and still operates the Marigold Mine, also in A Nevada graduate, Nesbitt ’80 (chemical higher education in academic areas critical to Nevada. The company made a gift to endow engineering), ’85M.S. (metallurgical engineer- the minerals industry, namely the geological a faculty position in minerals engineering in ing), ’90Ph.D. (metallurgical engineering), sciences, mining engineering and mineral 2004. The Mackay School used this contribu- has been teaching metallurgical engineering processing, extractive metallurgy and geo- tion as a component of a larger fundraising courses for more than 21 years—the last four graphic information systems. campaign to create an additional endowed at Nevada—and conducting research for 22 Goldcorp’s latest gift adds to a growing list faculty position and inspire further support years, resulting in a number of patents. of chairs and professorships at the Mackay from the mining industry. Seal has spent more than 30 years working School that are supported by the mining “The University is thankful for support in the mining industry, retiring in 2008 as industry, including the Goldcorp Endowed from industry, which has made possible edu- Newmont’s manager of metallurgy technol- Chair, the Newmont Endowed Professorship cational opportunities for students interested ogy. His research focus is enhanced metal and the Barrick Gold of North America Visit- in mining and metallurgical engineering extraction. ing Professorship. and careers in the natural resource industry,” Fuerstenau, a professor emeritus of metal- The Goldcorp and Newmont endowed Thompson says. lurgy, is the only University of Nevada, Reno positions are among 24 endowed positions at The Goldcorp Endowed Chair in Minerals faculty member to have been elected to the the University, which provide funding in per- Engineering is held by Carl Nesbitt, the New- National Academy of Engineering for his con- petuity. Term professorships, including those mont Endowed Professorship in Minerals En- tributions to mineral processing, hydrometal- from Barrick Gold and Goldcorp, are funded gineering is held by Maurice Fuerstenau, and lurgy and engineering education. for a specific time. the Barrick Gold of North America Visiting “Support from our industry partners at Professorship is held by Thom Seal, who also —Staff reports these levels is critical to future growth in our holds the John N. Butler Endowed Professor-

To learn more about supporting chairs and professorships at the Mackay School, please contact Char Hagemann, development director, at (775) 682-8791 or [email protected]. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO FOUNDATION BANQUET’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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