INSIDE Message from the Chairman I Just Returned from a Visit to the Midwest, Where I This Disaster on a Per Capita Basis Was Roughly Ten Friends & Alumni

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INSIDE Message from the Chairman I just returned from a visit to the Midwest, where I this disaster on a per capita basis was roughly ten Friends & Alumni ...... 2 lived almost 20 years ago. Sadly, one of the things times that experienced by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA that I saw was the devastation an F4/5 tornado can turned down their request for help, citing in their de- Class Notes...... 4 cause. Lake Township and its town of Millbury are cision that it wasn’t a big enough disaster to warrant located just outside of Toledo, Ohio. On June 6, 2010, any aid. Gifting: Change a Life...... 6 in the evening, a massive tornado slammed into this As it turns out, Lake Township is coming back peaceful farming community. (Actually it turned out stronger than anyone could have imagined. The lo- College Happenings...... 10 to be the most powerful tornado recorded that far cal outpouring of donations and volunteers has been north.) It destroyed the township’s administration amazing. People who have very little are donating Wild About Wildcats...... 12 offices, police department, high school and scores generously. Keep in mind that Ohio is number three of homes and farms. It also killed seven people. Ted in the highest unemployment (Michigan being num- Foundation News...... 14 Kranzes, the superintendent of schools and father of ber two and Nevada, with the worst unemployment the 2010 Class Valedictorian, was one of those who in the country). At the end of the day, even though Arts & Culture...... 15 lost his life. He was at the high school that fateful it will take quite a bit longer without any FEMA aid, evening, checking Lake Township will be stronger and more vital than on the school’s gen- before the storm. erator and making So why did I include this in my semi-annual ar- Welcome to in touch! sure all was secure, ticle? Our educational system here is much like Lake when the tornado Township after the tornado hit. Education in Nevada Enjoy the updates about obliterated the from K-12 through the universities has been devas- Western. high school with tated over the last three years. Per-student spending its full force and is at an all time low, the worst in the nation. The high vengeance. Com- school dropout rate is the highest in the country and mencement was go- university budgets have been stripped to the bone. ing to be at the high And folks, it is pretty clear we are on our own. school the next day. While it is true in an election year, we may see TO RECEIVE FUTURE ISSUES, The magnitude of continued on page 13 E-MAIL US YOUR PREFERENCE: Donal Hummer, Jr.

By mail: To receive in touch in the mail, provide your full name and address so that College Accreditation is Renewed Western Nevada College has received its notice of re-ac- you will continue to receive future issues. The accreditation site visit in May was the culmi- creditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges nation of two years of preparation, volumes of written and Universities, following a comprehensive evaluation. reports, and three days spent hosting peer experts who Online: To receive in touch as a pdf file, “It’s official,” said President Carol Lucey. “The Com- examined all facets of the college. The Commission re- provide your full name and e-mail address so mission was very positive about the progress that has affirmed WNC’s accreditation at the associate degree that we can notify you with our online link to been made at our college, thanks to the diligence and level, and also granted the college accreditation at the future issues of in touch. commitment of our faculty and staff. The evaluators baccalaureate degree level, effective from September 1, also offered us some valuable recommendations for im- 2008, when the college began offering its first bachelor’s E-mail: [email protected], or provements over the coming months.” degree, a Bachelor of Technology in Construction Man- [email protected] agement. 775-445-4410 Keep up to date on Western happenings @ www.wnc.edu - Bookmark it!

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Increasing Energy Efficency Donors & Volunteers NV Energy Recognizes College for Make a Difference Sustainability Each year, donors and volunteers give time and resources to support the col- In August 2009, WNC President Carol portion of the costs associated with lege and its programs. Recent assis- Lucey signed a document committing purchasing, installing and operating a tance included: volunteers from the the college to increasing energy sus- retrofit heating and cooling system in Sunset and Carson City Rotary clubs tainability and making campuses car- the Bristlecone Building at WNC Car- who spent a Saturday beautifying and bon neutral. Efforts to fulfill this com- son City. The system will yield an an- weatherizing the Planetary Walkway mitment are paying off. nual electrical savings of 182,350-kilo- at the Jack C. Davis Observatory, as NV Energy presented the col- watt hours, or roughly $21,000. An part of the international “Rotary at lege with an incentive check totaling additional $9,000 in annual natural gas savings is projected. Work Day.” In addition, Bill Bernard of $15,216 in March. The funds offset a Carson City donated a CISCO switch to be used by the college’s Computer Information Systems department to enhance the learning experience for students. WNC extends a special thank you to all members of the community who help make a difference for the college and its students.

“It’s true that education costs money. But so does

NV Energy representatives present a check to WNC. ignorance.” Former Governor Kenny Guinn “Three Cups” Author Mortenson Donates Books to WNC Library WNC Public Services Librarian Valerie Andersen experienced author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson’s good- hearted generosity first-hand when she attended his Carson City lecture last spring. She waited in line for two hours to have her copy of “Three Cups of Tea” signed by the author. “I was amazed that he stayed and ensured that everyone had the opportunity to have books signed,” An- dersen said. “He took time to speak to each person, take pictures and write a message in each book.” When Andersen made her way to the front of the line, she told Mortenson that she was a librarian at the college. Mortenson reached over to his pile of books for sale and gave her two signed books for the college’s juvenile collection. “His kindness brought me to tears. I felt like I shared a third cup of tea with him,” Andersen recounts.

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DONOR PROFILE- Remembering Kandee “I Put the Band on the Right Left Hand This Time”

Bob Kahn loves his late wife Kan- in Reno where they met in 1987. Nine dee Ann and cherishes her mem- months later, they eloped. ory. His description of their life During a romantic cruise on Lake together is laced with pride, nev- Tahoe’s M.S. Dixie sternwheeler, Kan- er-ending devotion and honor. He dee requested a song that is now “their wants Kandee to be remembered song” in Bob’s memory – I Put the Band on the Right Left Hand This Time. forever. “Kandee was the most positive “It was a God thing,” he said as person I met in my whole life,” Bob he described the circumstances sur- said. “She never got upset and always rounding Kandee’s decision to become stayed calm. She was the best.” an emergency services dispatcher and Bob’s life journey seemed to be how their paths crossed in life. As a headed for an intersection with Kan- teenager, Kandee found her passion dee’s. As a 6th grade teacher always as an emergency dispatcher after a interested in law enforcement, he Coffee w/Carol chance ride-along with a deputy sher- became a reserve deputy sheriff for iff. Beginning her career at age 19 in The foundation is proud to present Washoe County in 1984. With teach- California, she became a pioneer for “Coffee with Carol” events to famil- ing skills and a law enforcement back- women in law enforcement as she iarize the community with the many ground, he served as the Lyon County entered a profession that was domi- outstanding faculty and programs Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. officer in 1991. nated by men. During 39 years of ser- at WNC. Join President Carol Lu- He also piloted the very successful vice she was highly respected by all of cey at these free, semester discus- “Stranger Danger” program in Lyon her public safety colleagues and found sions. Enjoy coffee and a continen- County. Drawing on his experiences, herself in many interesting situations. tal breakfast and receive a “Coffee he wrote 15 books, three of which are Kandee was a dispatcher during with Carol” commemorative mug. published. Kandee’s crime novel, Dis- the Mount St. Helens volcano erup- patched, was also published and was tion in 1980, and was the voice of the the culmination of years on the front DOUGLAS CAMPUS dispatcher on the television show “48 line. Friday, Oct. 8 • 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Hours” during the Darren Mack mur- As an instructor of criminal jus- Featured Professor: Dr. Mike Hardie der case in Reno. But the most exciting tice and driver education at the WNC Topic: Student Learning Styles & the Assessment event of all, according to husband Bob, Fernley center, Bob established an en- of Student Learning was Kandee’s decision to accept a job dowment to honor Kandee’s service Location: Bently Hall, Rm. 106 in public safety. Scholarships from this endowment will be awarded to crimi- RSVP to 775-782-2413 by Oct. 6 nal justice students into perpetuity. - Kandee will never be forgotten. CARSON CAMPUS Friday, Oct. 22 • 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. INFORMATION /CONTRIBUTING Featured Professor: Susan Priest Kandee Ann Kahn Topic: College Success & Buddhist Psychology Memorial Scholarship for Public Safety Location: Donald W. Reynolds Center, Rm. 103 775-445-3240 - RSVP to 775- 445-3240 by Oct. 20 CHECKS - may be sent to : FALLON CAMPUS Western Nevada College Foundation Friday, Nov. 5 • 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 2201 West College Parkway Featured Professor: Richard Kloes Carson City, NV 89703 Topic: From Stockmarkets to Scandals: The Evolution of Accounting in America DONATE ONLINE Location: Virgil Getto Hall, Rm. 304 www.wnc.edu/foundation Memo: Kandee Ann Kahn RSVP to 775-423-5186 by Nov. 3 Memorial Scholarship

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Fallon Grad Earns National Honor Nursing Student is Working Mom Regents Scholar

Named Coca-Cola Nursing student Joshua Pierce is Scholarship Finalist WNC’s recipient of the 2010 Regents’ Scholar Award. The Board of Regents A Fallon woman who graduated in for the Nevada System of Higher Edu- Western Nevada College’s class of cation annually recognizes students for 2010 has been recognized with a na- their academic achievements, leader- tional honor. ship ability and service contributions. Pierce graduated from Western Tammi Abshire has been named Joshua Pierce a 2010 Coca-Cola national finalist in this spring and is continuing his edu- a program administered by Phi Theta cation at the University of Nevada, point average. Kappa Honor Society, the national Reno. While attending WNC, his Dean of Instruction Carol Lange honor society of community college hard work and commitment was re- nominated Josh: “During my encoun- students. The prestigious award in- warded with foundation scholarships ters with Josh, I have come to admire cludes a $1,000 reward. from both the Carson Tahoe Regional and respect him as a student, a caring Abshire graduated Healthcare Auxiliary and individual, a very hard worker and a with an associate degree Korean War Veterans dedicated family person.” in criminal justice, and Carson City Chapter 305. Pierce expresses sincere gratitude plans to continue her He was also a Carson to the WNC faculty and staff as con- education at the Univer- City Rotary Club scholar tributors to his success. “They have sity of Nevada, Reno. At and an All-USA Commu- gone above and beyond in all aspects WNC, she was a member nity College Academic to help me achieve my goals. Things of PTK, and served as the Award recipient. His ac- done here are life changing in ways Fallon campus honor so- ademic prowess was re- that other institutions can’t match,” he ciety’s historian. In addi- flected by his 3.66 grade said. tion, she is a mother who works in social services at the Schurz reservation. “Hitch your wagon to a star.” Tammi Abshire Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wildcat Receives Student-Athlete Award NJCAA honors Sean Dwyer for leadership and sportsmanship ClassCorner Wildcats baseball player Sean Dwyer ate in spring 2011. Mark Mellow – (’94 GS) was recognized in May by the National Off the field, Dw- Mark and his wife Casandra wel- Junior College Athletic Association as a yer volunteers with comed their third child, daughter Leaders for Life Student-Athlete of the the Special Olympics Rene Diane, into their family on Week. The Leaders for Life program and is a mentor at a lo- May 25, 2010 which is also their provides colleges with the resources to cal elementary school. 14th wedding anniversary. Rene develop leadership skills and promote He is a member of the joins sisters Neva and Vivi. After sportsmanship. The program honors Farmer’s State Bank Ju- attending WNC for two years, Mark student-athletes who represent their nior Board of Directors transferred to UNR and graduated school and the community with integ- in his hometown, Mis- in 1997. He is currently the owner rity, respect and responsibility. soula, Montana, and and foreman of Tahoe Fence Com- Dwyer, a catcher for Western, represents the baseball pany, Inc. in Mound House, NV. completed his first year at WNC. He team as a member of the Congratulations Mark and Casan- is studying Civil Engineering, earning college’s Intercollegiate dra! a perfect 4.0 grade point average after Athletics Board. the first semester and plans to gradu- Sean Dwyer

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launch a weather balloon which would Arts Meet Science photograph Earth from near space. Gabe engineered a camera payload WNC Alumnus On the Move which successfully documented the balloon’s trip to 107,000 feet.(1) From to Next Adventure WNC, Gabe transferred to UNR to pursue mechanical engineering, where Gabe Herz is on a remarkable educa- he continued to excel and took par- tional journey. The former Western ticular interest in academic challenges Nevada College student has found a related to space exploration. His team way to combine his artistic passions took third place in the University Rov- with his natural ability in the sciences. er Challenge – an international event And it all began as a lab assistant for which asks students to solve problems his WNC physics class. Gabe Herz ‘s first photo as balloon is launched encountered by the real Mars Rover. Raised by an artist in Minden, at NASA’s competition In summer 2009, Gabe attended a his primary and secondary education NASA workshop with UNR research- classes in welding, machine shop and were a mixture of home and public ers on building sound rocket payloads. automotive technology. schooling. He suffered no constraints Rockets are launched into space to per- “My goal was to do as much ex- on exploring and fostering his creativ- form 5-10 minute experiments but, in- ploring as possible, and I wanted to ity; he preferred building forts, taking stead of going into orbit, fall to Earth have a diverse skills set,” he said. things apart, and playing with Legos after completing the experiments. He took Professor Robert Collier’s to traditional subject matter. Again integrating the artistic and the courses in physics and astronomy “I did math and English kicking mechanical, Gabe and UNR professors and, as Collier’s lab assistant, began and screaming,” he said, laughing. “I Dr. Wang and Dr. LaComb created a to consider physics as a career. Collier was uninspired until my senior year time lapse video of the entire building encouraged him to apply for a NASA of high school, when I had an amazing process which received a standing ova- sponsored Nevada Space Grant Schol- physics class and a great art class.” tion when shown at NASA’s Western arship. Gabe received the scholarship In 2004, Gabe enrolled at WNC. Region Space Grant Conference. (2) and joined a research team at Univer- He concentrated on building his As luck would have it, Susan Saw- sity of Nevada, Reno, Department of knowledge base in math and science yer of Kennedy Space Center was in the Engineering. The team’s goal was to and supplemented with technology continued on page 15

Tell Us About Yourself... You are WNC! Some of you have earned associate degrees or have transferred to four-year institutions. You may have reached milestones in your life that you would like to share. A strong alumni association can provide opportunities for meaningful interaction. But first, we’d like to get reacquainted. Please fill out this form to help us update our alumni database. Name: * ______(please print) Address: ______City State Zip Business:______Title:______Telephone:______E-mail:______When did you attend WNC?* ______Year Graduated* ______Program of study* ______Year of Transfer ______Transfer School* ______What’s new in your life?* ______*This information may be printed in Class Notes. Yes_____ No______

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Change a Life with a Scholarship

Over and over, the foundation hears from students whose lives were changed by a scholarship they received. Establishing a scholarship is easy, and the options are many.

Annual Giving Awards - Generally donors One-Time Awards - Donors may establish Endowment Funds - Donors may establish establish annual giving funds in which scholarship awards which are awarded an endowment with a suggested minimum they donate gifts to be placed in a WNC once or in designated increments until of $10,000 and can choose to make pay- scholarship fund. The sum may or may not funds are exhausted. Memorial donations ments over a two to four year period. It change annually, per donor wishes. The are often established as this type of schol- is suggested that the donor include an ad- foundation office confirms donor participa- arship. ditional $500 per year while the endow- tion annually and posts scholarship avail- ment is being funded to allow annual ability accordingly. scholarships to be awarded during that time. When the scholarship is fully established, the foundation expends the interest earned during a fiscal year as the scholarship amount, leaving the principal intact to The foundation would like to recognize and thank the allow the scholarship to exist in perpetuity. following individuals and organizations establishing Additional gifts to the fund may be made scholarships from March1, 2010 through August 31, 2010. at any time.

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS ENDOWMENTS ONE-TIME AWARDS Clark A. Morres Baseball Scholarship -In honor Kandee Ann Kahn Memorial Scholarship for Dorothy and Rob Ramsdell Honorary of her husband, Dr. Clark A. Morres, Vice President of Public Safety - Bob Kahn established an endow- Scholarship - In honor of Dorothy and Rob Ramsdell’s Development and External Affairs Helaine Jesse Mor- ment to memorialize his wife, Kandee Ann, a respected 50th wedding anniversary, Dr. and Mrs. Clark Morres res has established a scholarship for baseball student emergency services dispatcher in Reno for over 20 established this scholarship. Dorothy has been a WNC athletes at WNC. The student must be enrolled in 12 or years. Scholarships funded from the endowment will Foundation trustee since 1999. She and Rob funded more credits and maintain a 3.0 or better grade point be awarded to sophomore criminal justice majors who the playground at the Child Development Center and average. One student will be awarded $500. are enrolled in six or more credits with a 2.5 or better its Ramsdell-Smilanich Parent Teacher conference grade point average. The donor prefers students who room. They are also supporters of Wildcats athletics as Great Basin Chapter of American Association have taken the 9-1-1 dispatcher courses. One student members of the Spartan 300. With Dorothy’s interest in of Critical Care Nurses Scholarship - In support will be awarded $500. Early Childhood Education and Rob’s interest in construc- of students accepted into the nursing program, the tion, Dr. and Mrs. Morres will provide a scholarship to a Great Basin Chapter of the American Association of Criti- Miller-Neverett Scholarship - In memory of his construction management student and an ECE student, cal Care Nurses has established a scholarship. Students mother and father, Dan Neverett, Vice President of Fi- each in the amount of $275. The students must be en- must be enrolled in 12 or more credits, have financial nance and Administrative Services at WNC, has estab- rolled full time and maintain a grade point average of need and maintain a 3.0 or better grade point aver- lished an endowment for the funding of scholarships. 2.5 or better. age. The donor prefers that students intend to pursue Dan and his two siblings received advice, direction and a career in the critical care field which includes trauma, financial resources from their parents to help them at- Marilyn C. Potter Scholarship - Marilyn C. Potter emergency room, intensive care unit, cardiac care unit, tain success in their college and professional careers. established a scholarship for freshmen nursing students and cardiac surgery unit. One student will be awarded Most importantly, Evelyn Miller Neverett and Perry who attend full time and maintain a 3.0 or better grade $1,000. Neverett modeled a strong work ethic for their children, point average. She prefers that the students are recent teaching them that hard work can help you achieve any- high school graduates. Two students will be awarded Jack C. Davis Memorial Scholarship - In memory thing in life. To receive the scholarship, students must $2,000 each. of beloved husband and father, Jack C. Davis, founding be enrolled full time and maintain a 2.0 or better grade president of Western Nevada College, Mary Davis and point average. They also must be involved in community Minden Rotary Club Erin Hackman Memorial her children will award three scholarships in the amount service or have participated in some type of leadership Scholarship - A scholarship has been established by of $500 each to students pursuing a degree in any field. role. the Minden Rotary Club in memory of Erin Hackman, The students must be enrolled in at least six credits and a local high school student who was tragically killed maintain a 3.4 or better grade point average. Students in an automobile accident. Students must be Douglas must have successfully accrued at least 15 or more col- County residents, single parents and pursuing a degree lege credits to be considered. or certificate in any field. They must be enrolled in six credits or more, have financial need and have 15 or more credits completed toward their degree. Two students will be awarded $1,000 each.

6 Fall 2010 WNC in touch MAGAZINE www.wnc.edu/foundation/ GIFTING TO WNC Ways You Can Give The foundation invites you to partner with the college in building a better community. Our greatest resource is education, and educated citizens are our greatest asset. There are many ways that you can participate in the growth and improvement of WNC. One way is to make a financial gift to the college. Annual Gift - An individual annual gift has a tax advantage for donors who itemize their deductions. Funds can be designated to address a variety of the college’s needs such as scholarships and athletics.

Memorial Gift - A gift which recognizes achievement and shows love of family or friend is a beautiful memorial. When the gift also benefits the community through the education of future generations, it is truly a living gift.

Charitable Gift Annuity - In return for a transfer of cash or property, WNC will send the donor generous fixed payments for life. Payments can be made to the donor, the donor and spouse, or two other persons if desired. This type of gift provides both security and tax benefits.

Endowment - Endowments are gifts that keep on giving. The fund’s principal is invested and only the earnings are used to support the desired project. This is an extraordinary investment that changes many lives and builds many futures.

Gifts of Securities & Real Estate - This type of gift has both tax benefits and long term benefits for the college. The donor will receive a double income benefit by giving long-term appreciated securities and real estate rather than selling them to give an equal amount in cash. Initially, the donor receives a deduction for the full present fair market value of the gift. Then, the donor is allowed a complete avoidance of the capital gains tax on the appreciation.

Life Insurance - Donors may now make a charitable gift of life insurance for the cash surrender value of the policy and the current premiums. The insurance donor receives the same basic tax benefits as other donors contributing to WNC.

Will/Bequest - Naming WNC in a will is another way to support the college. This type of gift offers the flexibility in providing for family needs first while receiving the benefit of estate tax deduction for the value of the bequest.

INFORMATION Helaine Jesse Morres, Vice President of Development & External Affairs, 775-445-3240 Sandi Richman, Foundation Special Projects Coordinator, 775-445-4410

CHOOSE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE – ONE STUDENT AT A TIME Yes! You can join Western Nevada College’s efforts to make a difference by passing along some of your good fortune to those trying to improve their lives through education. Please make your check payable to WNC Foundation and mail it with the completed donation form to the WNC Foundation Office. All contributions are tax deductible and truly appreciated.

Enclosed is my check for: $______MC/VISA #: ______Exp. Date: ______

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Steven A. Klein Ed Kleiner Investing in Our Future Ed Klemish Richard Kloes The following list recognizes those who made a gift to Western Nevada Candice Klopf Ronda & Mark Knowlton College between January 1, 2010 & June 30, 2010. Margaret Konieczny The WNC Foundation extends its deepest appreciation and gratitude to donors who Winnie Kortemeier Anastacia Kreider have so thoughtfully invested in the support of the educational experience for so many stu- Brian Kreider dents. Where would the college be without their dedicated support? One could argue that Michelle Lambert the college might not even exist. If your name was omitted from the Leadership Circles, Maureen Lamerdin Joyce Lang please accept our apologies and contact the Office of Development and External Affairs Kelly Yawn Langdon at 775-445-3240. On behalf of the college, thank you for the extraordinary opportunities you have Carol R. Lange Royce Lawyer helped provide. J.W. Lazzari Katherine Leao LEADERSHIP CIRCLES 2010 James Brown Charles Dettling Roberta Gillis Debbie LeBalch Thomas Brown Nelson DeVega Paula Gilmore Lee’s Body Repair & Friend of the College- Up to $499 Buckeye Optics Patricia J. Devereux Stacey Giomi Paint Shop American Association of University Builders Carpet Supply Peter Di Fillipo D. Steve Gorden Donald R. LeGrand Women State of Nevada Lindsay Buis Kelley Walter L. Dillard Dan Graffam Tim Lichty Karen & Charlie Abowd Laura Burns Brigitte Dillet Gary Granata Charles Lightner Mont Adams Chester Burton Dixie Ranch Greater Nevada Mortgage Michael P. Lindell Ernie Adler Burton Consulting, LLC Michael Dobrowski Services Line Drive U Advanced Stainless Jack Byrom Darla Dodge Steve Greer Debby Loesch Griffin Agape’ Organics Kenneth Camel Karen Doharty Geoff Grenert Douglas Loomis Norris Albaugh Glen Cameron Andrea Doran Richard Groseclose Charles W. Lorenz Earl Allen Theodora Cantanho Double Tree Ranch Jim Gubbles Robert Lovern Dean Altus Capitol Urology, Inc. Paul Drakulich Juan F. Guzman Anthony Lujano Donald Amaral Steve Carman Lillian Dubroka Bart Haley Brian R. Lunz Valerie Andersen Carson Tahoe Regional Ginny Dugan Michael Halstead Duc P. Ly Mary Anderson Medical Center Dorothea Duncan Hammond Insurance Agency Lyon Co. Sheriff’s Office Angela Andrade Deborah Case Mary (Katie) Durbin Robert Hastings Carl N. Lytle Terese Marie Angwin John & Starla Cassani Thomas Dutton John Hawkins Michelle Ma Dane Apalategui Catholic Healthcare West Doris D. Dwyer Jen & Aby Henry Douglas B. MacDonald Applebee’s Maxine Cirac John Dykes Ken Henry Steve MacDougall Richard J. Arrigotti City of Fallon Paul Eastwood Highland Manor Jon Macias Stephanie Arrigotti Don Clark Catherine Eckart Timothy Hill Lori Magnante Donna M. Ashby Kathryn Clark-Ross Kevin Edwards Jeffrey Hiller Christina J. Magro Jeremy Ashby Clearwater Ranch Mark Elston Dianne Hilliard Mike Malay Dennis P. Bagwell Howard Collett Marcia Ernst Christina M. Hillis Arthur E. Mallory Jayne E. Bako Robert D. Collier Gary Evett Erlinda R. Hipol-Rollings Darrell Manning Shelly Bale Rex Comstock F J Corp Mike Holderby James Manning Banner Health Robert Conerby Monica Fairbanks Charles Horn John March Jerald E. Bardecker Elizabeth Contreras Cierra Farley Emily Howarth Ron G. Marrujo Brad Barnard Dave Cook Mary Farris Huck Huckaby Terri Marsh Michael Barnes Ed (F.E.) Cook Travis Feiner Troy Hull Donna Martin Douglas Barrett Judith B. Cordia Todd Ferguson Hungry Mother Organics Edward A. Martin Curtis Bateman Anica S. Corral Stacy Fiedler Brenda Hunt Doug Maupin Jocelyn Beaufort Cracker Box Bill Field Katelyn Hunt Ernie Maupin Vickie Beaupre Jamie Craig James Fikkers William Hyde Maximum Results Ron Belbin Brian F. Crowe Linda E. Fisher Annette & Clyde Ibsen Donald May Lori Bellione William J. Crowell, Jr. Yvette Fisher Gary Indiano Edwin McBroome Krista Benjamin Robert Cruz Patrick M. Fisler Deborah Ingraffia-Strong Bill McCarrel Ryan Bennet Mark Cullen Randy Fletcher Patricia Isaman Donald McConville Donald E. Bently David Cusick Kurtis Folgner Linda Jacks Tim McFarren & Sandra Koch Jeffrey Beristain Michael A. Daniels Barbara Ford Harold Jacobsen Jerrold F. McGraw Berney Realty Nicole Davenport Chris Foster Al Jacot Desiree McKean Michelle Bertocchi Ted Davey John Frandsen Kathryn Jakolat Mike McKinnon Greg A. Bigby Yvonne David Cindy Frank Lois K. James Joseph McKoy Jeanne & Al Blach Neal J. Davies Victoria Frensdorff Michael Janik Jean McNeil Larry Blaylock Clay Davis Charles P. Frey Jares Construction, Inc. George McNulty Gayle & Roger Block Frank R. Davis Thomas Frey Maizie Harris Jesse Mello Construction & Patricia G. Boden Jack L. Davis Paul Gaboriault Jack S. Johnson Self Storage Catherine Boedenauer Jeff Davis Kevin Gaffney Jane Johnson Mentor Center of Dean S. Borges John Dawson R. S. Gagen Farley S. Justis Western Nevada John A. Borrowman Philip Daykin Elvia Garcia Richard Keene Stephen Merrell David Botich Sandy & Rick DeMar Nadine Garrard Ryan Kelley William Mewaldt Delia & Steven Bottoms Ken DeMaria John P. Gaskill Robert Gerard Kilroy Michael Meyer Ashley Bowers Aaron Demosthenes Bob Getty Janet King Thomas A. Miller Gerald Brandvold John DeRicco Edda Gibson Julie King Thomas I. Miller Teresa Breeden & Adam Whatley Desert Research Institute Marie Gibson John Kinkella Roger Mills Sherry Brough Vickie Detomasi Rachel M. Gill Karen Kish Krista Milroy

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William M. Mobley Steve Reynolds Ted W. Tiffany Gary Pointer Roger & Donnie Moellendorf Sandi Richman Sheryl Tingle Savage & Son Inc. Spartan 300 Ernie & Bonnie Bertocchi Donald A. Molde Mark Richter Troy Tingle Gregory Shutt Dale & Connie Capurro Elizabeth Moore Kay Riehm Leslie Townsend Brad Sidener Sean & Nancy Davison Jim Moore David Rivera Maggie Tracey Ann D. Silver Michelle L. Morelli Amy Robinson Susan Trist John Smagala DeJaVu Construction- Robert P. Morin Pam Robinson Troxell Communications State Farm Insurance- (Sam & Joyce Herceg) Richard Morphew Scott A. Roby Irene Tucker Bret & Dani Andreas Mark & Heidi Ghan Kirk Mortimore Richard Roche Earl Turner Mary Staudenmaier The Glenbrook Company Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Cole W. Rohrbough Carter & Peggy Twedt Taiyo America, Inc. Kathy Halbardier Richard Mullins Dave Rollings Two Hoe Team Sports Ink Hampton Inn & Suites - Charles E. Murphy Mary Roman John Valley Beulah M. Testolin (Dave Friedrich) (2 shields) Kevin P. Murphy Neil Rombardo Ron Victor USDA Rural Development Matt & Anne Hansen Nancy Nagel Tiffany Rounds Alan P. Vondrak Wells Fargo-Community Relations Rebecca & Natalie Holt Randy Naylor Ronald M. Rowan Jamie Wagner Western Nevada Supply Helaine Jesse Morres (2 shields) Jacque Negrete RT Permaculture Walter W. Walsh D.J. Whittemore Betty Kopfhammer (6 shields) Sherry Neil-Urban Rebecca Rund Jeff Walters Sally & Mike Zola Steve & Michelle Lewis Mitzi Nelson Jennifer A. Russell Bryant A. Wambolt Teri Zutter Ken & Carol Lucey (4 shields) Nevada Business Connections Saint Mary’s Regional Eugene Wambolt Clark Morres, M.D.

Bonnie & Kiyoshi Nishikawa Medical Center Rachel Warner Dan Neverett (4 shields) Greg Nixon Curtis Sakamoto Ann Watts Patron of the College Mark & Dorothy Timian- NNE Construction Louie Sanchez Russell Wedlake Palmer Cassandra Noll Stephen Sauer Leah Wentworth $1,000 - $4,999 Jordon & Bobby Ramsdell Not Just Books Donald H. Schaefer Kyle Wentz Eric Abowd Ann Silver Diane Nungary Bus Scharmann Christian Wessel American Legion Auxiliary #4 State Agent & Transfer, Holly O’Toole Melanie Scheid-Myers Kress & Brian Whalen Bonnie & Ernie Bertocchi Inc. - (Jed Block) Kenneth Oates Ralph Schilling Jamie Wheeler Nicole & Jed Block State Farm - Salisha Odum Susan Schoeffler Linda M. Whitehill Capital Branch American (Dani & Bret Andreas) Ormsby Post Acute Rehab Rick Schultz Laura Whitelaw Association of University Women DJ & Alicia Whittemore Orthopro of Carson City, Inc. Kathy Schwerin Chase Whittemore Connie & Dale Capurro Scott & Kristin Whittemore Richard Oswald Suzanne Scott Stan Wiemer Carson City Democratic Roger & Victoria Williams Amber Overholser Susan Kay Sedlak Bret R. Wiggins Women’s Club Phil & Robin Williamson Ron Pacheco Linda Seehuetter Ashley Williams Carson Valley Quilt Guild, Inc. Billy Paganetti Shirley Sells Tina Williams CGI, Inc. Jonathan C. Palm Bob Senko Michael Woeck Nancy & Sean C. Davison Shirley Pappin Lisa Senko Melissa Wofford Galena High School Englisa Parker Kathleen Serridge-Fahr Tom Young Veronica Gibbs Roger Parkinson Mark Sertic Trisha Zinda Daniel Gilbert Bonnie Parnell Ellen L. Shafer Mary Zunino Hampton Inn & Suites Wayne Parsons Matthew Shafer DeJa Vu Construction-Sam & Joyce Herceg Amber Patterson John Shaw Helaine Jesse Morres Phillip E. Patton Mike Shipley Supporter of the College Kennametal Foundation Terry Penman Shelby Sibert $500 - $999 Las Vegas Sports Consultants, Inc. Scott Penzel Steven Slusser Karen & Robert Adams David Leppla PEO Sisterhood Chapter X James Smith Shelly & Jay Aldean Todd Marangon Vanessa Perez Ron Smith James Anderson Kenneth Mercurio Linda Peri Angie R. Sorber Dane Askins Metcalf Builders, Inc. Thomas Peters Anthony Spotts Benny B. Banks Minden Rotary Club Christopher K.Petersen Donald V. Sprinkle Mark Bell Clark Morres James M. Phalan Hal Starratt Dennis Banks Construction Dan Neverett Joyce Phillips Jerold Stegeman Jim Farley Bill Paganetti Barbara C. Pierce Rex Stelzer Brett Fenner Gloria J. Pieretti Ed & Mary Pierczynski Donald E. Stepro Mark Ghan John Procaccini Donna Pigman Richard A. Stewart Kathy Halbardier Dorothy & Rob Ramsdell Jack Piirainen Stockman’s Casino Anne P. Hansen George Scheid Mike & Ruth Pintar Larry Stone Gordon Hinkel Brenda & Fred Schmidt Platinum Plus Scott Stout Mark Immonen JoAnn & Gary Sheerin Jeany Pontrelli James Strange John C. Fremont Chapter Soroptimist International of Carson City Robert Priest June L. Stretch NSDAR United Methodist Men’s Group Susan Priest Danna G. Sturm John Uhart Commercial United Way of Southern Nevada Robert G. Proctor Diana Sullivan Real Estate USDA Farm Services Agency Pamela B. Puckett Ken Sullivan Michele & Steve R. Lewis Kristen & Scott Whittemore Kristi Pulizzotto Michael F. Sullivan Lumos & Associates, Inc. Victoria & Roger Williams Lucas Rachal Peggy E. Sullivan Joseph H. Lushina Robin & Phil Williamson Ronald Radil James E. Sumner, Jr. Metech Polymers Group Lupe Ramirez Survival Specialists LLC Nevada Gaming Commission Linda Ranieri Marilee Swirczek Nevada Land Conservancy Distinguished Patron of the Scott Ray Paul Taggart Nevada Nurses’ Association College - $5,000 - $9,999 Rusty Raynes Kathy & John Tatro NV Assoc. for Education of Banner Churchill Community Hospital Donna Redfern Elizabeth Tattersall Young Children Churchill Community Hospital Gregory E. Reed Sharon Tetly Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association Betty Kopfhammer Tom Reichert Michael P. Thomas Laura Page Carol & Ken Lucey Reno Brake, Inc. Lawrence Thompson Richard Pennington University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Renown Health Todd Thomson PEO Sisterhood Chapter H Dale Rew Loretta J. Tiede Petrosonics Annette & Harvey Whittemore www.wnc.edu/foundation/ WNC in touch MAGAZINE Fall 2010 9 COLLEGE HAPPENINGS

Expanding Horizons Care Flight Lands on Campus for Career Event

WNC welcomed nearly 150 ninth knowledge of career opportunities. presented hands-on experiments and grade girls from throughout the col- Women leaders from the community demonstrations to broaden knowledge lege’s service area for Women in Non- spoke about excelling as women in of potential programs of study and traditional Careers Day this year. the work force, and WNC instructors careers such as electronics, informa- Students (along with the tion and computer technology, biol- Wildcats mascot) began the ogy, chemistry, physics, welding and day with a helicopter land- criminal justice. ing and paramedic lecture Coordinator of Student Outreach and demonstration by the Katie Leao said, “We are creating an crew of Care Flight. The environment that encourages stu- students then spent the dents to expand their horizons and day exploring college pro- discover their potential.” grams and broadening their

“As Nevada struggles in this difficult time of recession and high unemployment, it is time once and for all to acknowledge that only through a robust and adequately funded education infrastructure, and in particular higher education, will we ever achieve the diversification and growth that we all desire in our economy.” Chancellor Dan Klaich, Sept. 2010

College Welding Center Ceremony Honors POST Tech Prep College Day Earns AWS Accreditation Academy Graduates Gives High School Students

The Andy Butti Welding Technology A new group of law enforcement profes- a Head Start Center on the WNC Carson City cam- sionals is ready to serve communities A Carson City campus event for high school juniors who pus has received accreditation by the in western Nevada. Twenty-four cadets are enrolled in Tech Prep courses at their high schools can American Welding Society. The center graduated from the Western Nevada State change the direction of their lives. On Friday, November serves as the only accredited testing Peace Officer Academy during an August 19, students who are interested in making a career of facility in northern Nevada and is the a technology trade can learn how to ensure success by location of classroom and laboratory ceremony. Captain Frank Shyne of the continuing their education at Western Nevada College. facilities for the study and application Fallon Police Department was not only the The event will include two engaging presentations; one of welding technologies. keynote speaker but watched his son, Dan, will focus on hands-on activities, career outlook, and in- Dean of Instruction Carol Lange graduate with the class of 2010. formation on program degrees offered credits members of the college’s Tech- by WNC. The second presentation will nology Division for the achievement: provide an exciting keynote presenta- “This accomplishment is the result of tion on “finishing what you have start- a year’s worth of hard work on the ed,” emphasizing factors within the part of Division Chair Ed Martin and students’ control that can change the instructor Randy Naylor, with a great direction of their lives such as com- deal of support from administrative mitment, motivation, and overcoming assistant Laura-Lee Redwine.” procrastination. WNC offers an associate degree and certificate of achievement in weld- INFORMATION ing technology, along with preparation Kevin Edwards for individual welder certification, 775-445-3241 which enhances the skills and employ- [email protected] ability of graduates.

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Join the Fund-Raising Effort Support the Exhibit Tour of Always Lost: A Meditation on War Always Lost is a unique collection of combat photos by David Leeson and of SPC Noah Pierce, who took his own photographs, poems, and prose that Chery Meyer (Dallas Morning News); life after serving two tours in Iraq. recognizes the ultimate sacrifice of interviews and portraits of Western Your donation will support the ef- our American troops in Iraq and Af- Nevada College Iraq/Afghanistan stu- fort to send Always Lost throughout ghanistan. Retired Marine Corps Ma- dent-veterans; and poetry and a profile the U.S. to the colleges, universities, jor Kevin Burns titled the exhibit after and veteran’s groups who are request- an observation by ing the exhibit, beginning with the American writer University of Wisconsin, Marinette Gertrude Stein: (fall 2010), and the University of Ne- “War is never fatal vada, Reno. but always lost. Always lost.” INFORMATION A sacred Marilee Swirczek . . . 775-445-4284 space in which to [email protected] - contemplate the Donate Online personal effects www.wnc.edu/foundation of war, Always Lost features the Wall of the Dead, photos and names of over 5,000 American service members who Student Government have perished in Wants Answers from the Middle East since September Candidates 11, 2001; the lit- erary work they The Associated Students of Western inspired; Pulitzer Nevada College has joined forces with Prize-winning student leaders from throughout the Nevada System of Higher Education in an effort to hold legislative candidates accountable for their promises as the COLLEGE KUDOS! November election approaches. Changing challenges into accomplishments The initiative, known as the Ne- vada Education Pledge, asks candi- • The college received re-accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities following a dates to state their intentions in regard comprehensive evaluation to education and funding. By signing • The college was given full baccalaureate degree granting authority a pledge card, political candidates con- • The college survived budget cuts of nearly 20% without retrenching any staff firm that they support higher educa- • Despite the budget cuts, the college successfully absorbed over a 10% increase in enrollment including a 41% increase tion and that they will put effort into in full time degree seekers saving it from budget cuts and tuition • WNC graduated its largest class ever, 474 students, in 2009-2010 increases. • The WNC Child Development Center achieved accreditation by the National Association for the ASWN President Jason McGill Education of Young Children says, “Knowing which candidates • The department of Adult Basic Education graduated the largest GED class in the history of the college have pledged to support education this summer – 153 students will help the students of WNC make • The nursing class of 2009 had a 96 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses educated decisions during the elec- • The Andy Butti Welding Center has been approved by the American Welding Society to become an accredited welding tion. It will also call attention to any test facility, the only certified test facility in northern Nevada candidates who falter on their commitment.” McGill met with fellow NSHE In the words of President Carol Lucey, “This is a college of hardworking, wonderful student leaders to devise a plan for people who were able to turn times of great challenges into proud accomplishments.” sharing information about the initiative with the student population.

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Softball Team Looking Ahead The Wildcats softball team is looking ahead to next year after it was elimi- nated from the Region 18 softball tournament in May. WNC fell to Snow College 6-3 in a seven-inning contest. Head Coach Leah Wentworth said her young team came into the tournament as an underdog in a stellar league that included the No. 1 ranked team in the country – Salt Lake Community College – and 12th ranked College of Wildcats Wrap Up Successful Season Southern Idaho. The Wildcats’ second-place finish in country,” marking the third time in “We learned so much this year,” the NJCAA Region 18 tournament was four years that the Wildcats finished the first-year coach said of both her one more feather in the team’s already the year in the Top 10. team and herself. “We’re looking for- well-decorated cap. “Although we lost the regional ward to getting out strong from the Coach DJ Whittemore said “some championship game we still feel as start next season,” she said. amazing things happened this year.” though our team competed with a With a new and energetic Wild- He ticked off an impressive list for the great deal of integrity and fought ev- cats softball team preparing for the five-year-old program. “This year’s 43 ery pitch of the tournament,” Whitte- 2011 season, Coach Wentworth has a wins were the second most in program more said. “I couldn’t be prouder of greatopportunity to earn some wins in history, our 16-game winning streak the fight in our team and the “team the Scenic West Athletic Conference. was the longest ever; the 91 wins for first” attitude of our players.” “I am looking for players with a our sophomore class makes them the The Wildcats finished the season great attitude and a desire to excel on winningest in program history; and 43-17, including 39 games on the road. the field and in the classroom,” she we finished ranked Number 10 in the Whittemore said the second place fin- said. Wentworth added, “I am happy ish “has steeled the returning freshmen to be bring- in the drive to bring the championship ing in some back to Carson City next season.” local talent, and we are continuing to see interest “Sports remain a great metaphor for life’s more difficult throughout lessons. It was through athletics that many of us first the West as came to understand that fear can be tamed; that on a team well.” the whole is more than the sum of its parts; and that the ability to be heroic lies, to a surprising degree, within.”

Susan Casey

Baseball Wildcats Featured in National Magazine In the five years since they first took the field as a startup The three-page feature describes the Wildcats’ his- Wildcats Coach DJ Whittemore said it is humbling college baseball program, the Western Nevada College tory and successes beginning with its first year, when it and nice to be recognized on a national level “after years Wildcats have become a regional force and a national shocked opponents and other observers by winning the of hard work by many at this college and partners in the contender. Scenic West Conference championship (which included community,” as well as the players and the coaches. The Wildcats were featured in the 2010 issue of four NJCAA Top 20 teams). The squad featured only two “We are all certainly very proud of our record of ac- Baseball The Magazine, a publication that profiles base- sophomores, with the rest being freshmen. complishment, especially our student athletes’ academic ball teams from youth to college level, and is on the Now, the magazine said, the Wildcats are “a peren- achievement. The Wildcats have been named an NJCAA lookout for players and teams that stand out. nial power, even in the ultra-competitive Scenic West Academic Spring Team of the Year every year to date,” Athletic Conference.” Whittemore said.

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Chair Message and battle tested. Without education, Nevada will It is truly special to see the look on students’ fac- struggle to ever come back. es when they are the first to graduate in their family, Continued from page 1 I assure you that if we help rebuild the educa- or the pride of graduates who return to tell us about tional system, business will come. How do we start? the job they just accepted. This is what community is some federal aid dribble in, the fact of the matter is By supporting Western Nevada College and the com- about. This is what Nevada’s future is about. that Nevada has received the least aid of any state in munities it serves. I would like to close by acknowledging the loss the Union. The Western Nevada College Foundation is roll- of a true comrade in arms; Governor Kenny Guinn was So it is up to each of us to help bring Nevada’s ing out a Major Gifts Campaign this month. The goal a great champion of education in this state. He un- educational system back from the brink. Many will is to raise significant funds to provide substantial derstood better than anyone the value of education say that in this recession, investment in education is capital improvements, plug shortfalls in budgets, and and how it strengthens a community and a state. My not possible or affordable. But I challenge all of us by provide additional scholarships. Our investment in thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children. saying it is the best and most important time to do education today will pay off tenfold in the future. He was an honest and driven man who would work so. Do not be surprised if I or someone from the with all political groups to make sure the right thing We need to be ahead of the curve when the foundation comes calling. When we do, I hope that to was done. His presence will be sorely missed. economy revives. In so doing, when businesses are the best of your ability, you “Choose to Make a Differ- looking for a place to expand or to start-up, Nevada ence” and give generously. has what they want: a high quality, educated, skilled and highly motivated workforce that is “Battle Born”

The Western Nevada College Wildcats Athletics Spartan 300 is a group of individuals, businesses, and organizations who believe that the community college athletics experience is something worth fighting for. Each member of the Spartan 300 has pledged to donate $100 per month for five years (total pledge $6,000) to ensure that Nevada male and female student-athletes continue to have the opportunity to excel on the playing field while they succeed in the classroom. Members of this elite group will have their names inscribed on a permanent “Shield of Honor” that will be displayed prominently at the WNC Carson City campus.

SPARTAN 300 PLEDGE FORM Name______Phone______E-Mail______

Address______City, State, Zip______

Payment Timing (check one): Monthly Quarterly Annually

Payment Method (check one): MasterCard/Visa • Enter number: ______Exp. Date______

PayPal (automatic deduction from checking account) Online Banking (many banks offer this as a courtesy to their customers) WNC Employee Payroll Deduction Bill me The WNC Foundation Office is available to assist with any of these payment options. FAX FORM: 775-445-4472 MAIL TO: Wildcats Athletics Spartan 300,2201 West College Pkwy.,Carson City, NV 89703 - INFORMATION Helaine Jesse Morres, Vice President, Development & External Affairs • 775-445-3240 or [email protected]

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Safeguard Your Assets Most people take steps during their Including Western Nevada College in your personal legacy is easy. Add one of these state- lifetime to protect their possessions ments to your will or trust and help fulfill the dreams of WNC students. today, like holding multiple insurance • Sample Bequest of Remainder of Estate: policies and installing alarm systems “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Western Nevada College Foundation TAX I.D. # 880283783, all (or state the in their homes and vehicles. Only fraction or percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal. The Western half of all Americans take steps for to- Nevada Foundation may be contacted, 2201 W. College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89701, 775-445-3240.” morrow, safeguarding their assets for loved ones and charitable interests. • Sample Bequest of Specific Amount: “I give, devise, and bequeath _____($) or (%)_____ to the Western Nevada College Foundation TAX I.D. In the absence of a valid will, the # 880283783. The Western Nevada Foundation may be contacted, 2201 W. College Parkway, Carson City, NV state’s “will” is usually a poor substi- 89701, 775-445-3240.” tute for your own careful planning. A qualified attorney can draft a will that These are suggestions only. Content should be written or revised by legal counsel insures your wishes are fulfilled for according to your situation. family, friends and charities you love. INFORMATION 775-445-3240 • www.wnc.edu/foundation/

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS Major Gifts Campaign Choose to Make a Difference Wildcats Western Nevada College Foundation’s four major priorities that focus on the major gifts campaign, “Choose to need for scholarships, expanded facili- Make a Difference,” is the most ambi- ties, and upgraded instructional equip- Fund-Raiser tious effort to raise funds from private ment. Major improvements in these sources in the history of the college. areas are seen as critical to increased Western Nevada College’s eighth an- Never before have so many joined to- productivity and continued strength in nual Wildcats Athletics Benefit which gether in partnership to elevate the col- our work force. includes a dynamic speaker, three- lege to new horizons of excellence and The WNC Foundation is leading the course dinner, auctions and entertain- achievement. college in developing and expanding ment, will benefit WNC intercollegiate The campaign is the result of a dis- instruction and services, and in creat- athletic programs in men’s baseball ciplined evaluation process which ing new and better ways to do both. and women’s softball. identified critical needs not met by tra- A major gifts campaign will make the ditional funding sources. The board difference between an ordinary and an Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 •6 p.m. of trustees of the WNC Foundation extraordinary college. Peppermill Hotel-Casino, Reno commissioned comprehensive interviews of 97 top community and busi- INFORMATION TICKETS ness leaders. These leaders identified 775-445-3240 • [email protected] $75 each or $750 for a table of ten*

INFORMATION WNC Foundation The WNC Foundation wishes you a bountiful harvest, 775-445-3240 • [email protected]

WNC receives no state general funding for athletics and must support the teams a peaceful holiday season and a wonderful new year! through private and corporate donations. The holiday season is filled with lots of activity but also times of reflection. We are thankful for our own blessings *20% of ticket proceeds will go to the Ne- and often want to share them with others. When you vada high school baseball or softball team consider year-end giving, we hope that the students at of donor’s choice. WNC will come to mind.

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GALLERY EXHIBITS 2010-11 The SPOTLIGHT is on Broadway! CARSON CAMPUS Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company Main Gallery - Bristlecone Through November 12 White Christmas “The Wider View - Panoramic November 6-7, 12-14, 19-21 Photography” by Hal Starratt The sparkling new stage adaptation of the beloved Irving Berlin movie with added Berlin favorites, bursting with spectacular production numbers and warmed with your favorite songs. November 29 – January 27, 2011 ______“Figurative Drawing & Painting” by Alison Harris Tickets: $20/$18/$16 Carson City Community Center February 14 – March 25 Call 775-445-4249 Larry Williamson

April 11 – May 6 Timeless Enchantment “Student Art Show” WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE FALLON presents

College Gallery - Bristlecone Cinderella, the Enchanted Version Through November 12 November 11-13, 18-20 “Wild Horses” by Maria Partridge The beloved story of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers and Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. With great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of November 29 – January 26, 2011 children and adults alike will soar when the slipper fits. A cast of more than 50 members will bring “Stream” by Jill Brugler alive the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true. ______January 25 – February 25 Tickets: $12/$10/$8 “Lone Mountain Writers” Churchill County High School Auditorium Call 775-423-5186 April 11 – May 6 “Student Art Show” Information: 775-445-3000 Alumnus Adventure to the International Space Station. (3) Continued from page 5 Gabe is now in his senior year at UNR and fondly remembers his WNC audience and invited Gabe to attend education. “I’m really fortunate to NASA’s Lunabotics Mining Competi- have been able to develop some of the tion, a program designed to encour- hands-on trade skills such as machine age development of innovative lunar shop and welding at WNC,” he said. excavation concepts. Sawyer asked “You sit in a lecture and get theory, but Gabe to create a time lapse video of the these trade skills have allowed me to week-long event. He took over 50,000 put the theory into practice. As an en- photographs and was offered an in- gineer, that’s what it’s really all about.” ternship at the Kennedy Space Center Whatever his future holds is sure for the rest of the summer. In addition to be adventuresome, and his contin- to his engineering work there, his final ued contributions to science marked project was a time-lapse video of the by uniquely innovative design and preparations involved in getting a ro- “Three Horses” by Maria Partridge mechanics. botic humanoid ready for space flight “It was pretty neat that I got to mix my two interests, photography and en- CONNECT . . . gineering,” Gabe said. (1) www.youtube.com – search Nevada BalloonSat (2) www.youtube.com – search RockOn 2009 Workshop.m4v (3) www.youtube.com – search Robonaut2: Getting packed for space flight

www.wnc.edu/foundation/ WNC in touch MAGAZINE Fall 2010 15 FOUNDATION OFFICERS Donal Hummer, Jr., Chair • Jed Block, Chair-Elect Robin Williamson, Secretary-Treasurer • Roger Williams, Immediate Past Chair COLLEGE PRESIDENT Carol A. Lucey, Ph.D. VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Helaine Jesse Morres, CFRE Invest in our community’s future. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bob Adams Sean Davison Kris Holt Pamela Powell Shelly Aldean Pat Fisler Harold Jacobsen Dorothy Ramsdell Mike Bennett David Friedrich Steve Lewis, Ed.D Pam Robinson Remember the WNC Mike Berney Virgil Getto Joe Lushina Fred Schmidt Foundation in your Michelle Bertocchi Niki Gladys Art Mallory Bernice Sheldon charitable giving. Gayle Block Jerry Gregory Tom Metcalf Ann Silver Nicole Block Kathy Halbardier Roger Moellendorf Sally Zola Jeff Brigger

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT WNC is guided by the principle that there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons because of race, religion, color, age, sex, including a pregnancy-related condition, sexual-orientation, military status, or military obligations, disability, including veterans with service-connected disabilities, or national origin, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. Similarly, there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons who file charges of discrimination, participate in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise oppose discrimination. It is our policy to comply fully with the non-discrimination provision of all state and federal regulations with regard to recruitment, admission, financial aid, activities, hiring, promotions, training, terminations, benefits and compensation.

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