Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2015

The magazine of the University of Nevada, Reno • Spring 2015

Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship Moving the American Dream Forward Building a Stronger What I’ve Learned HONOR ROLL Nevada Together Edna Benna OF DONORS From the President

Now serving as your University Tour-Guide-in-Chief University presidents play many roles. The magazine of the University of Nevada, Reno There are times when we are asked to dive into our institution’s budgets with the skill of accoun- www.unr.edu/silverandblue tants, with numbers and data spilling forth from us like computerized printouts. We spend time with students. We listen as Copyright ©2015, by the University of Nevada, Reno. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written they tell us about their dreams for tomorrow. permission is prohibited. Nevada Silver & Blue (USPS# 024-722), We position our institutions to help our students Spring 2015, Volume 32, Number 3, is published quarterly (fall, find what they do well, and prepare them for winter, spring, summer) by the University of Nevada, Reno, spending their life in the pursuit of doing it well. Development and Alumni Relations, Morrill Hall, 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89503. Periodicals postage paid at Reno, NV and at We work to connect with our community. We additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes encourage everyone in our region and our state to Nevada Silver & Blue, University of Nevada, Reno Foundation/ toward the collective ideal of physical gateways MS 0162, Reno, NV 89557-0162. leading into a world of collaboration, of a future Contact us:

that is conceived and realized together. Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas Nevada Silver & Blue Magazine Morrill Hall Alumni Center We spend time with donors and alumni. We President Marc Johnson in his role as Campus University of Nevada, Reno / 0007 find that there are sweet spots in past personal Golf Cart Tour Guide. Reno, NV 89557-0007 experience that can feel like poetry where our fax: (775) 784-1394 University can stir the echoes, and like the stron- Class Notes submissions: [email protected] gest of epics, bring forth the sharing of story, deep reflection, and the joy of memory. Class Notes/Mates/Cubs: (775) 784-6620; [email protected] And then there is one of my most important roles (albeit a slightly unofficial capacity relative to Address changes/obituaries: (775) 682-6541; [email protected] All other inquiries: (775) 784-1352; [email protected] my job description as University President): That of Campus Golf Cart Tour Guide. “Nevada Silver & Blue” Rain or shine, in brisk days of Washoe Zephyr or on calm days with skies profoundly colored twitter.com/silverandblue Nevada Blue, I often take guests across our campus in an electric golf cart supplied to me by our Facilities Services Division. Executive Editor John K. Carothers Our golf cart hums with near-silent efficiency. The tour, however, is anything but, as we are a Managing Editors Amy Carothers ‘01 M.A., kinetic campus. We are a place full of the flurry of construction. Students who hurry to and from Christy Jerz ’97 class. Dedicated faculty who are finding the answers to the spirit and wants of our age. Hard-work- Art Director Patrick McFarland ’97 ing and resourceful staff members who in their daily labor make our institution run smoothly and efficiently. Senior Writer Roseann Keegan My tour guests are usually impressed with what they see. They should be. In many instances, it Associate Editors Carrie Bushá ’06, Angie Cooper, Chad Hartley ’03, Anne McMillin, Kevin is through their generosity that many of our capital improvements, our student initiatives, and our Price, Jane Tors ‘82, Keiko Weil ’87 investment in our faculty and staff, are even made possible. Contributors Dawn Lawrence ’95, ’97 M.A., Elizabeth In this issue of Nevada Silver & Blue, you will read about scores of individuals, foundations and Wesseling ’01, ’12 M.A., Jasia Beehler groups that have given to our University so that we can continue to grow in order to meet the needs ’12, Tamara Koszuth, CPA of our students, and of our state. Staff Photographer Theresa Danna-Douglas Their donations, both large and small, both monetarily and in the investment of the inspiration of Photographers David Calvert ’12, Jeff Dow, Jamie spirit, are what give our campus its resounding sense of energy. This type of support will be needed Kingham ’93, Lee Pfalmer ’07, even more—for continued capital improvement, for scholarships, for investment in our academic Dave Smith, M.D. Welch ’00 offerings and in enhancing the support this high-quality University can offer faculty and staff in the Website Patrick McFarland ’97 important work they do. If one of my roles is to drive a golf cart across our campus, serving as tour guide, extolling our virtues as a research University that is steadily growing in excellence and reputation, then so be it. Ours is certainly a story of success, worth sharing often. I am deeply grateful to each and every one

Spring 2015 of our donors. Our successes would not be possible without your steadfast support. Thank you for • partnering with us in building a stronger Nevada, together. Marc A. Johnson • President Sincerely, Kevin Carman • Executive Vice President and Provost John K. Carothers • VP, Development and Alumni Relations Marc A. Johnson Bruce Mack • Assoc. VP, Development and Alumni Relations President NEVADA SILVER & BLUE unr.edu/president 2 Table of Contents Spring 2015. Vol. 32. No. 3 Features

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Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship: Building a stronger Nevada, together What I’ve Learned: Edna Benna Moving the American Dream forward

Honor Roll 96 University for You – Living With Fire program receives 15 Message from Executive Director / Foundation Chair award / Giant leaps for Fleischmann Planetarium 16 University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Board of Trustees 98 University News – National Geographic exhibit 18 University of Nevada, Reno Endowments/Financials features work of University’s Zeb Hogan 23 Silver & Blue Society 106 HOME MEANS NEVADA 24 Foundations & Organizations 108 – Message from the Nevada Alumni President 25 William N. Pennington Foundation continues investment in scholarships 109 – Class Chat 26 New Foundation Endowments 29 Nevada Tax Policy professor named in honor of Barbara Smith Campbell 110 – Kickin’ it with K-von | My first marathon 30 Foundation Endowments 114 – Chapter Updates 35 “Hello, I’m calling from the University of Nevada, Reno ...” 116 – Gatherings – Student Recruitment Reception / Nevada at 36 Board of Regents Endowments UNLV Basketball Tailgate / TEDxUniversityofNevada 39 Susanne and Gloria Young Foundation champions DFS program 118 – Family Tree Challenge – Thompson / Bowser family 40 Faculty & Staff 120 – Remembering Friends 42 Memorial scholarship honors Michele Basta ’66, ’87 M.A. 121 Fostering Nevada’s Future – Ann and Thomas Howell 44 Alumni give back to the Department of Chemistry 45 Bruce Hoffman ’82 supports Washoe County graduates 49 Class Endowment Challenge 51 Endowment honors distinguished Nevada jurist About the cover 54 Roxie & Azad Joseph Foundation Trust creates Scholar Leader Endowment Eren Ozmen ’85 MBA and Fatih Ozmen ’81 M.S. (electrical engineering) are the owners of 57 KUNR Signal Circle support grows in 2014 Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), which was ranked as the “World’s Top 10 Most Innovative 60 Parent Donors Companies in Space” by Fast Company and the “U.S. Top 10 Fastest-growing Companies” by 62 About Planned Giving / Nevada Legacy Society Inc. Their recent $5 million gift established the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship at The 64 Bequests Received College of Business. 65 Future Planned Gifts Established By Living Donors 66 Friends Only Online 69 Nevada Order of the Eastern Star supports cancer research Visit our website for photo galleries, full versions of the printed stories, plus video and audio clips. 77 Mary A. & Wilbur R. Wallace Scholarship Endowment You can also access Nevada Silver & Blue archives. Visit unr.edu/silverandblue. In this issue: 78 Corporations 80 The College of Business Corporate Partners Program continues to grow What I’ve Learned – For the full interview with Edna Benna. 82 Athletics – Wolf Pack welcomes Lee Nelson Gatherings – For more photos from all of our events. 83 Athletics – Message from the Athletics Director / Financial information Remembering Friends – For the full obituaries. & BLUE SILVER NEVADA 84 Honor Court HONOR ROLL OF DONORS –We are grateful for your support. The recognition given to those listed in this special donor issue of Nevada Silver & Blue is one small way to thank our generous donors for gifts received during calendar year 2014. Every effort has been made to make this report accurate. Departments If your name has been omitted, misspelled or misplaced, we apologize. Please contact the Office of Donor Relations at (775) 784-1587 or [email protected] with questions or corrections. 92 Good Medicine – EJC Foundation helping Nevada seniors / Mick •

Hitchcock creates endowed chair for medical biochemistry 2015 Spring NOTE: The academic degrees indicated following an individual’s name indicate only degrees received from the 94 Gatherings – Wolf Pack Blue Tie Ball / Nevada Proteomics Center University of Nevada, Reno. Individuals marked with an asterisk (*) are deceased, however this notation is not Rededication / Ozmen Center Reception / School of Medicine Match Day indicated in the Honor Court listing or Remembering Friends.

1 Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship Moving the American Dream forward

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ore than 30 years ago, two young people that launched their entrepreneurial vision is designing and building airplanes and space- from Turkey—then strangers—em- into a global high-tech aviation and aerospace craft, among many other products, services Mbarked on a new adventure as graduate company. and capabilities. With a recent $5 million gift to students at the University of Nevada, Reno. Today, Fatih Ozmen ’81 M.S. (electrical engi- establish the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneur- Neither spoke much English nor had much in neering) and Eren Ozmen ’85 MBA own Sierra ship at The College of Business, the Ozmens are the way of financial resources, but they brought Nevada Corporation (SNC), an international paying it forward to the students at the univer- with them their determination and a dream aviation and aerospace engineering firm that sity who helped their dreams take flight. LEFT: Eren Ozmen ’85 MBA and Fatih Ozmen ’81 M.S., owners and founders of Sierra Nevada Corporation, are honored by Inc. as ranking among the top 10 of the nation’s fastest-growing companies. RIGHT: University of Nevada, Reno students meet at the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship, which supports activities within The College of Business.

“When we arrived in the U.S. from Turkey to further our education, we didn’t have any resources or connections, but we did have a powerful drive to make an impact,” says Eren, SNC’s president and CFO. “Today we are still both passionate about giving back, in particular to the institution that helped us fulfill our American Dream. Earning advanced degrees at Nevada shaped both our professional and personal lives. We want to be sure it can do the same for many other young people who, like us, are pursuing their dreams.”

The Ozmen Center opened in September Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas 2014. The Ozmen’s vision is to encourage collaboration across educational, professional and creation, entrepreneurship and innovation by culture at the University of Nevada is really geographic boundaries. It is open to not only promoting and supporting existing entrepre- incredible,” says Greg Mosier, dean of The Col- University students, but also to faculty, mem- neurship activities and programs; collaborating lege of Business. “It’s going to help move our bers of the Nevada community and beyond. to conduct and publish academic programs for- “Our goal for the Ozmen Center for En- entrepreneurship ward, it’s going to help trepreneurship is to expand and nurture an research; facilitat- with the interdisciplin- entrepreneurial culture, both on campus and ing entrepreneurship “We see the center as ary programming we throughout the community,” says Fatih, who academic courses, pro- do all across campus, serves as CEO of SNC. “We see the center as an fessional education and an entrepreneurial and it’s going to help set entrepreneurial ‘hub’ that increases business training; and support- the stage for economic opportunities and creates a robust exchange of ing innovation and new development across the ideas that stimulates job growth and benefits for enterprise that drives ‘hub’ that increases state of Nevada and the our community, our state and society at large.” economic growth. region in the coming University President Marc Johnson says The center supports business opportunities years.” the new center gives Nevada students the op- existing programs and The Ozmens credit portunity to move beyond classroom learning activities within The and creates a robust much of their success and come together to test their ideas, work on College of Business, to their education at something creative and turn their ideas into including an under- exchange of ideas that Nevada. Fatih says the businesses. Beyond the campus borders, the graduate minor in world-class faculty and center will benefit the community, region and entrepreneurship open stimulates job growth a program emphasiz- state through the development of ideas that to all University majors, ing real-world skills translate to job growth. a graduate emphasis in helped shape who he is & BLUE SILVER NEVADA “Experiential learning is a really important entrepreneurship, the and benefits for our as both an engineer and part of creating a successful graduate who not Sontag Entrepreneur- a leader. only has the knowledge they need to excel, but ship Competition and community, our state “Even more impor- the confidence to put their knowledge to work,” the University’s Entre- tant, Nevada inspired Johnson says. “This is a tremendous contribu- preneurship Club. and society at large.” me to pursue my

tion to what we call the entrepreneurial ecosys- “The Ozmen’s invest- dreams,” Fatih says. • Spring 2015 Spring tem of northern Nevada.” ment in an innovation – Fatih Ozmen, CEO of Sierra “For my internship in The goals of the center include inspiring idea and entrepreneurship Nevada Corporation 1981, I had the thrilling

3 “Experiential learning is a really important part of creating a successful graduate who not only has the knowledge they need to excel, but the confidence to put their knowledge to work. This is a tremendous contribution to what we call the entrepreneurial ecosystem of northern Nevada.” – President Marc Johnson Photo courtesy Sierra Nevada Corporation

opportunity to work on an aircraft carrier for as one of the country’s top-10 fastest growing All of our Nevada grads share a sense of pride a special project. That experience sparked my private companies. I’m proud to call the Uni- in their work and preparation for the chal- enthusiasm for aviation, and not long after versity of Nevada, Reno my alma mater.” lenges of the 21st century workplace. With the that, I became the owner, with Eren, of Sierra When Eren and Fatih first acquired their Ozmen Center, we hope to give many other Nevada Corporation. Today, we’re considered business, it was a small engineering firm with students the training that SNC continues to one of the world’s top 10 most innovative 20 employees. Today, SNC is based at its Sparks benefit from every day.” companies in aerospace, and the University of headquarters, but has grown its workforce to Chris Howard, director of the Ozmen Cen- Nevada, Reno played a big part in that role.” more than 3,000 personnel with 31 locations in ter, said the center serves as a bridge between Eren says the MBA program from Nevada 17 states, and three locations in Europe. Many the University and the entrepreneurial com- provided her with the financial skills and busi- of their employees are University of Nevada, munity. “We are focused on helping students ness savvy necessary to succeed. Reno graduates. and the community move their ideas into “I had the confidence to become a leader “Nevada grads have the skills that we—and action,” Howard says. at a very young age,” Eren says. “The training most other companies—value most,” Eren Student Nolan Nicholson says he has been I received at Nevada, especially in my initial says. “It’s not only their professional knowl- stopping by the Ozmen Center since the day it Spring 2015 • classes with Dr. Berch Berberoglu and then edge, but also the ‘softer’ skills like collabora- opened. as a graduate assistant for Dr. Nazir Ansari, tion, communication and critical thinking, “I like that the Ozmen Center is the physical has served me very well over the years as SNC and that’s true across all disciplines. We have home of something that, until now, was just has grown with the acquisition of many other grads working in every area of the company, a loose collection of people’s ideas scattered companies. Today, I’m proud to help lead a from engineering to business strategy to hu- across the University,” Nicholson says. “It truly world-class company that has been recognized man resources and everywhere in between. is a center, not a place overly occupied with NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 4 Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas

LEFT: Eren Ozmen ’85 MBA and Fatih Ozmen ’81 M.S. at the Homecoming Gala event in 2013 where Eren was honored with The College of Business Distinguished Alumni award. Fatih was awarded the Nevada Alumni Association Professional Achievement award in 2009. RIGHT: The Ozmen Center opened in September 2014 to encourage collaboration across educational, professional and geographic boundaries. The center is open to University students, faculty, members of the Nevada community and beyond. The center provides support for an undergraduate minor in entrepreneurship open to all University majors, a graduate emphasis in entrepreneurship, the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition and the University’s Entrepreneurship Club. adding new events and initiatives, but a focal our technology and our business are even International Women Presidents’ Organiza- point for all the goings-on in the University remotely feasible. But being here among people tion and one of the Greater Reno-Tahoe Best and local community.” with contagious energy, here with people Places to Work in 2009, 2011 and 2012. Nicholson says the center has also helped excited to offer their support and mentorship, “We are extremely him design and launch a business, Nitrair, an and here with my fellow Sontag competitors is proud and fortunate to LOOK ONLINE entrant in this year’s Sontag Entrepreneurship like an instant shot in the arm.” count the Ozmens among Learn more about Competition and the team’s design project for SNC has received numerous awards for the University’s distin- the Ozmen Center for & BLUE SILVER NEVADA chemical engineering. innovation, growth and employee satisfaction, guished alumni,” Mosier Entrepreneurship at “I’ve read and borrowed books on cold call- including World’s Top 10 Most Innovative says. “It has been an ozmencenter.unr.edu ing and business-model generation. I’ve had Companies in Space by Fast Company, rank- inspiration to follow their help from the center’s staff in finding potential ing among the U.S. Top 10 Fastest-growing success story and watch them return to campus customers and people who can help us under- Companies by Inc. for revenue growth for countless times to generously pay it forward.” N • stand our market,” Nicholson says. “But most billion dollar companies, ranking second on —Roseann Keegan 2015 Spring importantly, I find this place totally invigorat- the list of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Woman- ing. I come in here bummed out about whether Owned Companies in North America by the

5 Building a stronger Nevada, together By Roseann Keegan

college education is synonymous with in technology and innovation in the classroom. opportunity. LEARNING: CREATING A “The momentum and promising gains must A It opens the door to financial indepen- REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE continue,” Johnson adds. “If the University’s dence, a choice of careers, and most of all, the students are expected to continue their record chance for a better life. The ultimate measure of a university is the level of achievement, the University must pro- These benefits extend beyond campus bor- success of its students. A record growth in vide the necessary resources and the continued ders: The University of Nevada, Reno’s growing enrollment has created a vibrant campus com- deep investment that has characterized the enrollment—climbing quickly to 22,000 munity. In the past five years, the University institution’s recipe for success.” students—will infuse millions into Nevada’s has recruited more students with outstanding To support these successes, the University economy and contribute significantly to the academic backgrounds than ever before and is embarking on several endeavors to enhance state’s growing need for an educated workforce. attracted its highest level of students of diversity. the student experience. A more comprehensive As the state’s economy improves, the Univer- This effort has seen more students graduating at network of effective and interconnected support sity has the opportunity to expand in ways that Commencement than ever before. services for Nevada students will ensure that benefit our students and contributes to Nevada’s “These successes are no accident,” says the University will fully develop the talent level financial recovery while realizing its full poten- University President Marc Johnson. “The Uni- of its students so they will engage, persist and versity’s path of creating a remarkable student

Spring 2015 tial as Nevada’s land-grant university. graduate in four years. • The University’s future plan focuses on creat- experience has included a heavy investment in The William N. Pennington Student ing a remarkable culture of student success; its student success infrastructure. This effort Achievement Center—made possible through expanding basic and applied research pro- has included more than 1 million square feet of a $6 million naming gift from the William N. grams; and enhancing Nevada’s quality of life new facilities that have enhanced the campus’ Pennington Foundation and an additional $6 throughout the state and beyond. residential footprint, increased opportunities million in philanthropy, as well as the support for personal engagement, and provided the best NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 6 Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas

The William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center, set to open January 2016, will allow the University to bring under one roof a myriad of services that are now scattered throughout campus, including the Disability Resource Center, the writing, math and tutoring centers, a veterans center, counseling services and a career studio, among others. of student fees—is now under construction on “The programs and services in buildings such as in place, enabling our students to emerge in the former site of Getchell Library and is set to the William N. Pennington Student Achieve- the competitive, multi-dimensional world both open January 2016. The new facility will allow ment Center are known to lead to high levels of disciplined and strong,” says Kristen Avansino, the University to bring under one roof a myriad student engagement and satisfaction.” president of the E. L. Wiegand Foundation. of services that are now scattered throughout Backed by an $8 million naming gift from A new Fine Arts Building will add to the campus, including the Disability Resource Cen- the E. L. Wiegand Foundation and a goal of an growing landscape, with a goal to elevate the ter, the writing, math and tutoring centers, a additional $8 million in philanthropy, as well as arts to a new level of prominence at the Univer- veterans center, counseling services and a career student fees, the E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center sity of Nevada, Reno and enrich the arts both studio, among others. will offer multiple fitness areas for weightlifting, for students and for the community as a whole. Shannon Ellis, vice president for Student training and a multitude of other fitness classes In 2014, the School of the Arts successfully & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Services, says it is wise to invest in activities that and activities, plus an indoor, 1/8 mile, three- completed Act One, a $4 million modernization contribute to student success which translates to lane running track. Three full-court gymna- project funded entirely through philanthropy, higher student retention rates and timelier paths siums will be utilized for basketball and other including lead gifts from the Nell J. Redfield to graduation. indoor sports. The center is estimated to open in Foundation and the Edna B. and Bruno Benna “The time and energy students devote to winter 2017 and will be available to students as Foundation. Expansion efforts for the school • connecting with educationally purposeful well as faculty and staff. now moves into Act Two, which is also funded 2015 Spring activities is the single best predictor of their “With the E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center, the by philanthropy. The construction of a new fine learning and personal development,” Ellis says. final piece in the mind/body platform will be arts building that will connect to Church Fine

7 Arts through a skywalk, and elevate the arts to a community and enhance the public’s access to Nevada students, totaling more than $7 million. new level of prominence to enrich the arts both world-class performances and exhibits.” “The generous scholarship support I have for students and for the community as a whole. received eliminated one more worry that keeps The 35,000 square-foot building will enhance many students from finishing their education the University’s music and art programs by SUPPORT: ACCESS TO and has allowed me to stay focused on mine,” creating a new 300-seat recital hall; an art muse- EDUCATION says student Jalen Dixon, a community health um; digital media spaces including a maker- Increased scholarship support, both need sciences major and recipient of the Aaron space, electroacoustic lab and classroom; offices and merit-based, will help the University Arnoldsen Memorial Scholarship. “It has also for art faculty; an instrumental rehearsal room relieved the financial burden from my parents and storage area; a choral as well. I am very thankful.” and opera rehearsal room; For graduate students, the a recording studio; addi- University is able to recruit tional teaching studios and “The momentum and promising gains must top graduate student talent offices for music faculty; by offering fellowships, and multiple new music continue. If the University’s students are expected which is imperative for practice and rehearsal the institution’s continued rooms. to continue their record level of achievement, the growth as a national Tier 1 “Act One created a university, and its ability to modern venue with up- produce advanced-degree dated technology, allowing University must provide the necessary resources graduates who are fluent in the Nell J. Redfield Pro- producing world-improving scenium Theatre to secure and the continued deep investment that has research and scholarly activ- the University’s reputation ity. The private funds that as an innovative theater characterized the institution’s recipe for success.” support graduate students in program,” says School of this way help the Univer- the Arts Director Larry –President Marc Johnson sity enhance its status as Engstrom. “Upon comple- a national university that tion of Act Two, students undertakes very high levels will benefit from new creative spaces that will compete for quality students who help sustain a of research to benefit society. inspire them to achieve artistic excellence campus culture centered firmly on the success Internships provide Nevada students with Spring 2015 • in music and art. Together, the two projects of its students. Undergraduate scholarships help the opportunity to apply their classroom knowl- will enhance the University’s ability to attract students realize their educational dreams and edge to the workplace. Learning beyond the talented students and faculty, providing support avoid accruing large amounts of debt during classroom is further enhanced through research for them to create their best work. In addition, their college career. funds for graduate and undergraduate students Act One and Two will greatly amplify the role Today, philanthropy provides more than to refine ideas, solve problems and provide new of the arts in the Reno and northern Nevada 3,000 donor-funded scholarships and awards for direction through the research they conduct. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 8 programs and people recognized nationally and and nationally recognized people and programs with institution, atop-research as state the serves The University lives. change and mies econo build products, new create inspire, that KNOWLEDGE NEW DISCOVERY: CREATING conferences. tional interna and national regional, in presentation and collaboration through knowledge seek to students encourage and support Travel funds Nev. 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N • hope they have the spirit of wanting to succeed society and its needs. vision.” 2015 Spring and don’t worry about falling on their face “We are setting new institutional milestones

11 What I’ve Learned Edna

BennaEdna Benna (Trustee Emerita)

I came to Reno from Los Angeles in 1948 when people tell me they are afraid to travel company, which became C.B. Concrete. Bruno when I was 18 to help care for my ill cousin and because they can’t afford it I say, “Don’t wait!” Do and I borrowed $10,000 from Ingvart to pay her children. I had enrolled in Los Angeles City what you can, even If you have to stay in some for Bruno’s share. We paid him back that same College and had no intention of staying in Reno, cheap motel or go camping, just do it. We got year. That was one of the things Bruno and I as I was just getting established in my modeling into our ’38 Ford coupe and spent our first night had in common; both of us had a real aversion career. I arrived in Reno on a Greyhound bus in the Winnemucca Inn. Then we drove to Salt to being in debt. We never bought anything if with barely any money. Lake City in the wee hours of the morning. We we couldn’t pay for it, except for a house. I had been at my cousin’s for some time when had enough money to stay in hotels for three We got involved in fundraising for the her husband said, “You haven’t been anywhere. nights. We found one motel down by the train University through the foundation. Bruno was I’m going to take you to the football game and tracks and it was horrible, and there we were, appointed to the board but was very busy then down to the Phi Sigma Kappa house to spending our precious hotel money on our running his business. I mentioned to Dick meet this nice guy.” The nice guy was Bruno honeymoon next to the train tracks. Dankworth, who was in charge of fundraising Benna ’53 (physical education). Unbeknownst to The plan was to go to New Jersey where for the University, that I could take Bruno’s place me, that night turned out to be Homecoming Bruno would work for the summer in order to in the meetings. Not too long after, I was on the and Bruno had a date. Instead, I joined Bruno’s earn enough money to get back to Reno. We foundation. We were part of the first fundraising roommate, Ted Klimaszewski ’51 (political stayed at his grandmother’s house in a room she effort for Church Fine Arts. science). I found this all quite exotic as I had used for laundry and making wine and grappa. I’m grateful to be a part of gifting the Edna B. never met anyone who was Polish. Even though So started our travel adventures that would and Bruno Benna Foundation Atrium as part of Bruno and I didn’t go out that night, we always eventually take us through most of the world. the latest renovation of the School of the Arts. considered Homecoming our anniversary. For the first six years we were married, we There are so many people who don’t know Bruno called me the following Wednesday lived in Dr. (James) Church’s stable house. We there’s a theater on campus. With the atrium, I and asked me to the movies. I wasn’t looking for got to know Dr. Church, who was the most think it’s much more obvious. a boyfriend, but I’ll tell you this: The best thing fascinating person. He always had time to visit Bruno and I always donated to Catholic in my life was going with Bruno to the movies even though he was very busy and quite elderly Charities, the arts and education. It’s amazing that Wednesday. Interestingly, we had nothing at the time. The rent was a bit out of our reach, how far money goes in the arts. It’s amazing in common. His parents were born in Italy and $50, but we loved that house so we made it the wonderful people the School of the Arts lived in New Jersey. My family’s American roots work. As I tell people, it had every inconvenience has been able to bring in . date back to the mid-18th century. He grew known to man. It was darling, though. The I’m very lucky. I have a wonderful, caring up in a small town in rural New Jersey, and I in fireplace was made of rock that Dr. Church had family and extended family and a lot of friends, downtown Los Angeles. One thing we did have collected himself. all of whom have helped me cope with losing in common was that we both listened to the In October 1952, I had Steve, our first son. I Bruno. Bruno and I believed in keeping in touch Metropolitan Opera on Saturdays on the radio. got a chest of drawers to divide our part of the with friends and not forgetting them. So now I Like me, Bruno arrived in Reno on a bedroom from the baby’s. Two years later we just try to enjoy the sunsets. I would enjoy the Greyhound bus. He had $50 in his pocket and had Cathy, so in went another chest of drawers sunrise but I’m not awake! a basketball scholarship, which meant his tuition and another crib. The third winter we were there, From a conversation with Senior Writer Roseann and books were paid for by the University. Bruno I hung the diapers out to dry and when I went Keegan. Edna is the widow of Bruno Benna ’53 washed dishes at the Phi Sig house to pay for out to get them they were frozen stiff. It had (physical education). The Bennas were named room and board, and worked construction never occurred to me that they would break. I Distinguished Nevadans in 1991 and are listed as when he was not playing basketball. I went took them off the line and broke about four of Honor Court Gold Benefactors. They have four to work in the plant department at the phone them. I just cried because we had no money. children: Cathleen Trachok ’76 (speech pathology) company. Almost 10 years after our daughter was born, and Stephen ’75 (managerial Spring 2015 • We married in July of 1950, two years after we had our third child, Alex, and then another, sciences), Alexander and we had met. We had very humble beginnings Chris. One of Bruno’s teammates, Ingvart LOOK ONLINE Christopher Benna. Edna For the full version but together we built a full and memorable life. Christensen, owned a concrete business with served six terms as a For our honeymoon, I wanted to travel and his family. Ingvart offered Bruno a job at his of the interview University of Nevada, Reno visit: www.unr.edu/ Bruno wanted me to meet his family in New company, Ready Mix Concrete Co., and later Foundation Trustee. silverandblue Jersey. With no money, this was not easy. Now asked Bruno to partner with him in a new Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 12 Philanthropist Arts Patron World traveler Construction Update The William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center, scheduled for completion in 2016, will unify several student services now scattered throughout campus. The project is made possible through student fees, as well as a lead gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation, with additional support from the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, the Clarence & Martha Jones Family Foundation, the Marshall R. Matley Foundation, the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, the Nevada Military Support Alliance, the Bretzlaff Foundation, the Mallory Foundation, the E.L. Cord Foundation, the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, the Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation and more.

Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas Foundation

Message from the professorships helps us to address urgent classroom needs brought Executive Director about by enrollment growth and supports discovery through research and innovation. Crucial funding for new laboratories and renovations Learning, discovery and engagement best expands our impact through world-improving research, creativity, describe our mission at the University. From our innovation and scholarly activity. founding more than 140 years ago to today, we We foster engagement that enhances our city, region, state and are dedicated to these principles each and every beyond. With your support we leverage our knowledge, resources and day. This important work is not possible without talent for the advancement of business. We produce and enhance the support from many, and I am grateful to our workforce for Nevada’s growing knowledge-based economy. alumni, friends and community partners who do just that, and whose Thank you for the important role you play in our success. names appear on the pages of this special donor honor roll. With your support we are creating a remarkable culture of learning Sincerely, and success for nearly 20,000 students. This year we were able to offer more than $6 million in donor-funded scholarships, representing nearly 3,000 awards. Construction is in full-swing on the William N. Pennington John K. Carothers Student Achievement Center, and we will break ground in June for the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center. Executive Director, University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Your new and continued support of endowed chairs and (775) 784-1352 or [email protected]

Message from the 2014 Message from the 2015 Foundation Chair Foundation Chair Thank you for your generous support and If you haven’t been to the University campus confidence in the University’s success. I have lately, I encourage you to visit. been gratified by my volunteer involvement The University of Nevada, Reno is a very busy with the Foundation and the University, and as place. Nearly 20,000 students fill classrooms, I turn over the chairmanship of the Foundation residence halls, laboratories and facilities. From Board of Trustees, let me offer my profound undergraduate research and study abroad gratitude to our alumni and friends. opportunities to veteran services and Wolf Pack athletics, students

The University is a remarkable institution, graduating students who choose Nevada benefit from outstanding academic programs & BLUE SILVER NEVADA in record numbers and contributing to the economy and vitality and faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and technology, campus of the state and nation. The academic programs of the University engagement and support to help them thrive in mind, body and and its research enterprise nurture scholarly and creative activity on spirit. Construction and expansion activity supports a dynamic and national and international levels. Enrollment growth continues and growing University with record levels of academic and institutional students enjoy a rich, authentic college experience at a beautiful, achievement and limitless possibility.

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traditional and vibrant residential college campus. And, the We are blessed to have the University in our backyard. It is a 2015 Spring University continues to be a great value in higher education, costing tremendous treasure for our city, state and region, and it is certainly up to 80 percent less than other Tier 1 ranked universities. worthy of our continued support and partnership. Come to •

Much of the University’s success has been made possible by campus and take a look at the learning, discovery and engagement – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 donor contributions, and it is worthy of our continued support and happening every day. investment. Thank you for being a champion of Nevada! Sincerely, Sincerely,

Mary O. Simmons ’78 (accounting) Brett Coleman ’84 (finance) 2015 Chair, Foundation Board of Trustees 2014 Chair, Foundation Board of Trustees

15 Foundation Leadership University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Board of Trustees The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation was established in 1981 to help the University meet its needs beyond that base funding by generating private support. The foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees who can serve three consecutive two-year terms. Trustees are made up of University alumni and friends who provide counsel in strategic planning, education, fundraising and other matters. The following members are serving for the 2015 calendar year:

2015 Executive Committee Mary O. Simmons ’78 Joseph S. Bradley ’78 Sara Lafrance ’73 Chair Vice Chair, Nominating Vice-Chair, Public Affairs & Advocacy NV Energy Bradley, Drendel and Jeanney Educational Pathways International

Jerry Smith Randy J. Brown ’89 Ken Creighton ’75 Chair Elect Vice-Chair, Programs & Special Events Vice-Chair, Governance Nell J. Redfield Foundation AT&T IGT

Brett E. Coleman ’84 Felicia R. O’Carroll ’76 Deane A. Albright ’71 Immediate Past Chair Vice-Chair, Audit & Finance Member-at-Large 10K Investments Kafoury, Armstrong & Co. Albright, Persing & Associates, Ltd.

Robert E. Armstrong Gene E. McClelland ’71 Annette Bidart ’85 Vice-Chair, Investment Vice-Chair, Development Member-at-Large McDonald, Carano, Wilson, LLP McClelland Laboratories, Inc. Bidart & Ross 2015 Board of Trustee Members Opal F. Adams ’85 M.S. Catherine Farahi ’80 Jeffrey R. Rodefer ’85 Enviroscientists, Inc. Golden Gaming Frank Hawkins ’81 Samuel S. Arentz ’68 CDPCW Ann Ronald Arentz Engineers Dean Emerita, College of Arts and Sciences; Mick J. M. Hitchcock Professor Emerita, Department of English Dennis P. Bryan ’72 Gilead Sciences Western Lithium Corporation Dan Rovig Sen. Mark A. Lipparelli ’87, ’93 M.S. Tahoe Resources, Inc. Carol Franc Buck Carol Franc Buck Foundation Lisa M. Lyons ’88, ’97 M.D. Mary Ellen Smith BioMat Sciences Microsoft Corporation Dean R. Byrne ’04 Whittier Trust Company of Nevada Kelli R. Newman ’87, ’88 Ellen F. Whittemore ’78 Whittemore Gaming Group Mark H. Denzler Chad Osorno Sutton Place Limited Wells Fargo Bank Victor Williams Fairways & Greens Publishing, Inc. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• John P. Desmond ’90 Ronald L. Parratt Gordon Silver Renaissance Gold, Inc. Thomas K. Witter

Spring 2015 Stuart R. Engs William M. Pennell Joan S. Zenan • Entrepreneur Stars Director and Medical Librarian, Emerita Jeffrey P. Resnik University of Nevada School of Medicine, Savitt William N. Evans, M.D. Beacon Trust Company Medical Library Children’s Heart Center Owen Roberts Microsoft Corporation NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 16 Foundation Leadership Board of Trustees – New Members Photos by Theresa by Photos Danna-Douglas The foundation board recently welcomed eight new trustees whose terms began in 2015. Joseph S. Bradley ’78, Dennis P. Bryan ’72, Mark H. Denzler, Mick J.M. Hitchcock, Kelli R. Newman ’87, ’88, Owen Roberts, Jerry Smith and Victor Williams. Ex-officio Trustees Jim Bauserman Bruce A. Mack Chuck Price AAUN President Foundation Associate Director and Faculty Senate Chair Secretary John K. Carothers Jake Pereira Foundation Executive Director Laurie L. McLanahan ’86 ASUN President Foundation Treasurer Marc A. Johnson RJ Boyajian University President Matthew B. Clafton ’93 GSA President Nevada Alumni Council President Emeriti Trustees L.S. ’Buz’ Allen William A. Chaffin ’66 William R. Hartman Kevin McArthur ’79 Jennifer A. Satre ’80 Edward E. Allison ’61 E. P. ’Chuck’ Charlton ’50 Dyanne M. Hayes ’61 Timothy G. McCarthy ’11 Frederick J. Schwab Mary B. Ansari David W. Clark *John H. Heward ’61 Robert ’Lefty’ E. Joey E. Scolari Michonne R. Ascuaga Kirk V. Clausen Barbara E. Hug ’54 McDonough ’42 Mike H. Sloan Kristen A. Avansino William G. Cobb ’71 *Eppie G. Johnson ’51 Richard A. McDougal G. Blake Smith Richard P. Banis ’67 Thomas R. Conklin ’66 *Ronald A. Johnson ’62 Dale E. McKenzie ’66 Gerald C. Smith J. Richard Barnard Krestine Corbin Steven S. Johnson ’77 Mary-Ellen McMullen ’73 Barbara Smith Campbell ’78 Riley M. Beckett ’68 *Theodore J. Day Helen J. Jones Raymond J. Megquier ’61 Austin W. Stedham *Frank N. Bender *Marsha Deming ’64 Thomas F. Kerestesi ’72 Michael J. Melarkey ’72 Richard M. Stout ’66 *Bruno Benna ’53 Norman L. Dianda Eleanor Killebrew Brown ’51 Marilyn R. Melton ’86, ’55 David J. Thompson ’72 Edna B. Benna David L. Diedrichsen ’97 MacLellan E. King James L. Mercer ’64, ’66 William R. Trimmer ’72, ’74 & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Paul A. Bible ’62 John M. Doyle ’63 Michael J. Klaich ’82 *Charles J. Merdinger ’94 Roger S. Trounday ’56, ’67 Mitchell ’Jim’ J. Bidart ’68 Joan L. Dyer Frank J. Kornmayer ’74 Monte L. Miller ’70 Larry Tuntland Candice S. Bielser ’68 Jo Ann Elston ’56 William B. Kottinger ’54 Carol L. Mousel Marjorie L. Uhalde ’67 Leslie S. Biller Frank J. Fahrenkopf ’62 Keith L. Lee ’65 Julie Murray ’79 Peter P. Vlautin ’68 Fred E. Black Barbara J. Feltner ’82 Warren L. Lerude ’61 James J. Murren Patty A. Wade

Terrance W. Oliver ’71 • William W. Bliss ’93 Gregory W. Ferraro ’85 Kathryn List ’80 Ranson W. Webster 2015 Spring Louis A. Bonaldi ’75, ’77 Georgia Fulstone Scott D. Machabee ’90 Robert N. Ordonez Harvey Whittemore ’74 Joseph S. Bradley ’78 Frank S. Gallagher ’77 Luther Mack *Andrea G. Pelter ’50 Marvin L. Wholey ’64

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Janice K. Brady ’63, ’88 Katherine L. Garcia ’76 Michael F. Mackedon ’63 B. Thomas Willison – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 John E. Brodeur ’72 John S. Gaynor ’66, ’74 Andrew MacKenzie ’63 Janice L. Pine ’62 Jane C. Witter ’74 Philip E. Bryan ’68 Barbara C. Gianoli *John D. Mackey ’53 Frank R. Randall ’56 John R. Worthington David L. Buckman ’53 Valerie Glenn ’76 Alan S. Maiss *John F. Rhodes ’59 Ronald R. Zideck ’59 *Randall V. Capurro *George Gund ’81 Bernice Martin-Mathews Leslie A. Righetti ’76 Gregg W. Zive ’67 Rhonda K. Carano ’76 Thomas J. Hall ’65 ’70, ’75 James H. Roberts Ronald M. Zurek Ann M. Carlson ’59, ’78 Joanne G. Hall Paul D. Mathews ’87 *Bradley H. Roberts * deceased Robert A. Cashell ’76 Arnold L. Hansmann ’66 Charles N. Mathewson Sigmund A. Rogich ’67 Denise Cashman ’83 Richard W. Harris ’69, ’95 Dixie D. May Jeanne A. Russell ’71

17 Foundation

The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation is a separate nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (TIN: 94-2781749). The foundation was incorporated in 1981 to provide a mechanism for private individuals, corporations and foundations to make charitable gifts, bequests and other deferred giving arrangements to support the University. The foundation receives, invests and administers funds to benefit the University, while honoring the philanthropic intent of its generous donors. Such funds are made available to the University for general or specific academic purposes.

University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Financial Statement June 30, 2014, Summarized Version Statement of support and revenue, expenses and changes in net position Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total

Operating support and revenue: Donor contributions $659,666 $31,895,864 - $32,555,530 University support $2,539,199 $0 - $2,539,199 Special events and other income $164,603 $1,794,215 - $1,958,818 Total operating support and revenue $3,363,468 $33,690,079 - $37,053,547

Operating expenses: Program expenses Alumni programs $394,436 - - $394,436 Capital projects - $2,209,506 - $2,209,506 University programs $302,506 $17,322,831 - $17,625,337 University scholarships - $3,227,192 - $3,227,192 Total program expenses $696,942 $22,759,529 - $23,456,471 Administrative $1,621,982 - - $1,621,982 Fundraising $1,997,741 - - $1,997,741 Total administrative and fundraising expenses $3,619,723 - - $3,619,723 Total operating expenses $4,316,665 $22,759,529 - $27,076,194

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) ($953,197) $10,930,550 - $9,977,353

INVESTMENT INCOME $1,961,153 $1,167,791 $18,141,953 $21,270,897 Additions to permanent endowments - $6,307,161 $6,307,161 Transfers between funds ($20,427) $4,500,963 ($4,480,536) - Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• NET CHANGE IN NET POSITION $987,529 $16,599,304 $19,968,578 $37,555,411 Net position at beginning of year $15,222,416 $53,743,689 $117,789,461 $186,755,566 Spring 2015

• Net position at end of year $16,209,945 $70,342,993 $137,758,039 $224,310,977

The accounting firm of Grant Thornton LLP issued an unqualified opinion of the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation’s audited financial statements for fiscal year 2014. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 18 106.8 Foundation 84.5 The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation endowment funds are responsibly managed by the investment committee of 100 the foundation, a volunteer committee with expertise in financial management, which receives independent professional 109.2 investment advice from Wilshire Associates. 117.6 131.5 2014 Foundation Endowment154.3 Market value as of dates listed below (includes pooled endowment, unrestricted endowment funds, quasi endowment funds and funds held in trust). $154.3M $ $92.5M $109.2M $117.6M 131.5M

June 2010 June 2011 June 2012 June 2013 June 2014

University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Investment Performance Net of Fees As of June 30, 2014 S&P 500 Barclays Aggregate Foundation Policy Index Equity Index Bond Index MSCI ACWI x-US 1 year return 15.17% 13.61% 24.62% 4.37% 22.28% 3 year average 9.30% 9.28% 16.59% 3.67% 5.88% NEVADA SILVER & BLUE SILVER NEVADA 5 year average 10.90% 11.53% 18.83% 4.85% 11.50% 10 year average 6.10% 5.52% 7.78% 4.93% 8.00% Final returns are provided by Wilshire Associates, the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation’s independent investment consultant.

• Spring 2015 2015 Spring Investment in Endowment •

For fiscal year 2014, a total of$6,307,161 in gifts was added to the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation’s permanent – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 endowments. As of June 30, 2014, the funds were invested at the ratio of 40.50% in equities, 5.61% in private equities, 34.56% in fixed income, 10.11% in real estate and 9.22% in inflation linked investments. The goal of this allocation is to produce a return that meets spending obligations and maintains or increases the real value of the endowment. The foundation investment policy is administered in accordance with the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) and can be found on the University’s website: giving.unr.edu/foundation.aspx.

19 University of Nevada, Reno Giving Your Giving Matters For the year ending June 30, 2014 (FY14), the University of Nevada, Reno raised $54,555,202 in new cash, stocks, gifts-in-kind, and pledges. This amount includes $44,314,342 raised through the Foundation, $354,662 through the Athletics Association of the University of Nevada (AAUN), and $9,886,198 through the Board of Regents. Comparatively, in fiscal year 2013 (FY13) the University raised more than $24 million. The number of donors increased by 5% from 10,954 in FY13 to 11,551 in FY14. We are deeply grateful to our generous donors,9,204,112.00 trustees and community partners for making 2014 a record fiscal year. 5,007,683.00 26,395,024.00 498,503.00 1% Gift Report – Sources of Giving8,986,260.00 FY 14 Faculty/Staff *Includes giving for UNR Foundation, AAUN and Board of4,405,934.00 Regents 57,506.00 Alumni $ 9,204,112 Corporations/Business/Organization $5,007,863 Foundations $26,395,024 48% 17% Faculty/Staff $498,503 Foundations Friends Friends $8,986,260 Estates/Trusts $4,405,934 Other $57,506 8% Total $54,555,202 Estates/ 23364504 $2,416,621 Trusts 35063080 $2,898,282 9% 17% 26323654 $8,530,094 Corporations/ Alumni 21995048 $3,200,516 Organization 30687862 $3,332,570 <1% 26423261 $2,840,701 Other 19,045,601 1,742,218 University of Nevada,24,000,000 Reno1,000,000 Foundation Ten-Year Giving History 25,342,621 Comparison of University of Nevada, Reno Foundation1000000 giving and total University giving 44,300,000 10,300,000

Total University giving Foundation giving $60M $50M $40M $30M $20M Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• $10M $0M Spring 2015 •

NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 20 Foundation Your Support Makes a Difference 7,373,116.15 In fiscal year 2014 (July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014), the University utilized more than $27 million of funding provided by 622,784.93 the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation for programs, projects and student scholarships campus wide. 2,883,513.73 The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization for the University of 1,064,043.31 Nevada, Reno. We work closely with alumni and friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations to create opportunities 768,046.46 and secure gifts of cash, stock, gifts-in-kind, pledges and endowment earnings that benefit the University and its excellence in teaching, research and public engagement. 1,333,682.76 College of Science 598,571.50 $2,883,514 College of 10.65% 233,557.98 Engineering $622,785 College of Liberal Arts 673,414.15 2.30% $1,064,043 976,580.14 3.93% College of Education $768,046 181,804.15 2.84% Athletics 3,474,173.40 $7,373,116 Division of Health Sciences 27.23% $1,333,683 177,521.56 4.92%

947,067.12 KUNR 5,768,316.66 The University of Nevada, Reno $598,572 Foundation provided 2.21% 7,373,116.15 University Libraries $27,076,194 $233,558 in support of University programs. 0.86% The College of Business $673,414 2.49% Academic Programs, Outreach and Donald W. Reynolds School Unrestricted of Journalism and Center for Advanced Media Studies $5,768,317 Cooperative 21.30% $976,580 Extension 3.61% $181,804

0.67% & BLUE SILVER NEVADA General Scholarships $947,067 School of Medicine 3.50% $3,474,173 College of Agriculture, Biotechnology 12.83% and Natural Resources $177,522

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Your Gift Matters More than In the Last 10 Years – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 3,100 Dollars given by alumni and friends increased by 71% students received The number of donors to the University has donor-funded remained strong, with 11,511 giving in FY14 scholarships totaling In FY14 alone, faculty and staff gifted nearly $7M $500,000 to the University in the 2014-15 year

21 University of Nevada, Reno Endowments

Although the University of Nevada, Reno is a state institution, it receives only part of its necessary funding from the state appropriations. Endowed funds generated with private support provide the foundation for everything the University must do: recruit the best students and faculty, generate trailblazing research, and work for a better world. By generating a steady stream of income while leaving the principal untouched, endowments make it possible for the University of Nevada to respond to

unforeseen opportunities to96.4 ensure the financial security and continued success of the University. 84.5 4.7

$133.7M Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) endowment

$154.3M University of Nevada, $7.3M Reno Foundation Athletic Association endowment and of the University of quasi-endowment Nevada (AAUN)

The University of Nevada’s total endowment exceeded $295 million as of June 30, 2014. This endowment is comprised of the following three endowments: Nevada System of Higher Education endowment of $133.7 million (45.3%), the Athletic Association of the University of Nevada endowment of $7.3 million (2.5%) and the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation’s endowment of $154.3 million (52.2%). The Foundation endowment includes pooled endowment, unrestricted endowment funds, quasi endowment funds and funds held in trust.

University of Nevada, Reno Total Endowment: $295.3 million Total number of institutional endowments benefiting the University of Nevada, Reno Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• $154.3M $133.7M $7.3M Total number of University Total number of Nevada Total number of Athletic of Nevada, Reno Foundation System of Higher Education Association of the University Spring 2015 • endowments and (NSHE) endowments: 303 of Nevada (AAUN) quasi-endowments: 814 endowments: 21

To learn more about the University of Nevada, Reno endowments, please contact Bruce Mack, associate vice president for Development and Alumni Relations,

NEVADA SILVER & BLUE (775) 784-1352 or [email protected]. 22 2014 Silver & Blue Society

Photos courtesy University Archives

Bound by their shared commitment to the University of Nevada, The Silver & Blue Society owes its name to a time when a circle Reno, members of the Silver & Blue Society assist the institution in of dedicated men and women helped create the University of addressing a broad range of needs—including future needs that Nevada, established as a land-grant institution in 1874. often cannot be anticipated at the time gifts are made. The generosity of individuals makes all the difference in the future The Silver & Blue Society honors those who give an annual of Nevada. Unrestricted funding is a critical resource that supports unrestricted gift of $1,874 or more. Members of the Silver & Blue the University’s most pressing needs. Society provide for scholarships, new academic programs, innovative To learn more about the Silver & Blue Society, please contact Patti learning opportunities, faculty recruitment and development, and Fogarty ’01, director of foundation operations, (775) 784-1352 or enhancements to campus, among a host of other needs. [email protected]. Silver 1 Blue Society Opal F. Adams ‘85 and Richard DeLong Kirk V. Clausen/Wells Fargo Bank William M. Lawellin ‘73 Jeffrey P. and Claire D. Resnik Dean A. ‘71 and Judith A. Albright ‘71 Cecil J. Clipper Mark A. ‘87, ‘93 and Carmen Lipparelli ‘85 David A. and Deborah H. Richwood Grant D. ‘81 and Susan D. Anderson ‘96 Brett E. Coleman ‘84 Lisa M. Lyons ‘88, ‘97 and Jeffrey Maloney James H. and Tamy Kay Roberts Samuel S. Arentz ‘68 E. L. Cord Foundation Bruce A. and Bertie Mack Jeffrey R. Rodefer ‘85 Robert E. and Sallie B. Armstrong Ken ‘75 and Kelly M. Creighton ‘77 Paul D. ‘87 and Julie A. Mathews Ann Ronald AT&T Services, Inc. Harold J. DePoali ‘69 Charles N. Mathewson/Charles N. Dan and Maureen Rovig

Bank of America John P. Desmond ‘90 and Mathewson Foundation Philip G. and Jennifer A. Satre ‘80 & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. Elko Morgan R. Baumgartner Kevin ‘79 and Michelle McArthur Mary O. ‘78 and Reed C. Simmons Paul A. Bible ‘62 Stuart R. Engs Timothy G. ‘11 and Lisa A. McCarthy ‘00 Gary D. and Mary Ellen Smith Annette Bidart ‘85 William N. and Stefani B. Evans Gene E. ‘71 and Patricia L. McClelland ‘78, ‘93 Gerald C. ’03 and Sharon Smith Joseph S. ‘78 and Liza M. Bradley ‘96 Catherine Farahi ‘80 Samuel P. ‘73 and Mary-Ellen McMullen ‘73 James M. Solaegui ‘77, ‘85 Georgia Fulstone Michael J. ‘72 and Karen L. Melarkey ‘85

Thomas W. and Janice K. Brady ‘63, ‘88 Ranson W. and Norma Webster • Spring 2015 2015 Spring Randy J. Brown ‘89 Frank S. ‘ 77 and Sally Gallagher Monte L. ‘70 and Susan J. Miller Curtis L. ‘76 and Elizabeth Weishahn Dennis P. Bryan ‘72 Thomas J. ‘65 and Peggy Hall Harry D. Miltenberger ‘67 Ellen F. Whittemore ‘78 and Jeffrey D. •

Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation NV Energy Patterson Carol F. Buck – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Dean R. ‘04 and Claudia Byrne Frank ‘81 and Cheryl M. Hawkins ‘84 Felicia R. O’Carroll ‘76 Jane C. Witter ‘74 and Fred Delanoy Donald L. and Rhonda K. Carano ‘76 Rose Hoeper Terrance W. ‘71 and Linda J. Oliver Thomas K. and Debbie Witter Ann Carlson ‘59, ‘78 Marc A. Johnson and Karen Penner-Johnson Chad A. Osorno/Wells Fargo Barbara and Tom Witter Foundation Kevin R. Carman and Susan Welsh Steven S. ‘77 and Camella R. Johnson ‘83 Ronald L. and Connie M. Parratt ‘94 Joan S. Zenan John K. Carothers Daniel C. and Carolee Jones William M. and Rebecca Pennell Timothy and Denise Cashman ‘83 Frank J. ‘74 and Tamara Kornmayer Peppermill Resort Spa Casino E. P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton ‘50 Leonard and Sara M. Lafrance ‘73 Frank R. ‘45 and Joan Randall

23 Foundations & Organizations

Foundations and organizations provide generous and invaluable financial support for the students, research and academic programs of the University of Nevada, Reno. We are pleased to recognize and thank the foundations and organizations whose gifts were received during 2014. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

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NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 24 Photo courtesyPhoto Pennington Foundation N. William The late William N. Pennington. William N. Pennington Foundation continues investment in scholarships & BLUE SILVER NEVADA The William N. Pennington Foundation provided generous funding for the 2014-15 recipients of the Pennington Medical, Nursing and Foundation Scholarship at the University. The Pennington Foundation has funded scholarships at the

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University since 1995, and has provided support for the School of 2015 Spring Medicine’s speech-language pathology and audiology department for more than a decade.

Established by the late William Pennington ’08 (honorary de- • gree), gaming pioneer and co-founder of Circus Circus Enterprises, – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 the Pennington Foundation has made lead gifts to the William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center, the Pennington Medical Education Building and the Pennington Health Sciences Building. —Roseann Keegan

To learn more about supporting student success at the University of Nevada, Reno, please contact Keiko Weil ’87, director of donor relations, (775) 682-5964 or [email protected]. 25 New Foundation Endowments New endowments: meaningful and forever Establishing an endowed fund at the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation transforms lives—those of the students who will become the leaders of tomorrow, the faculty who inspire them and the researchers who are finding solutions to society’s problems. The foundation manages the endowment funds, with available earnings transferred to the respective University accounts for the purpose of supporting the donor’s passion, whether it be student scholarships, faculty research or unrestricted funds to meet the University’s most pressing needs. Gifts can be focused or wide-ranging. The process for establishing an endowment is simple and requires only a completed agreement along with a gift or pledge of at least $10,000. If you are interested in supporting any of these new endowments, or creating one in memory or honor of another, through outright gifts using almost any type of asset—cash, securities, real estate or other property that can be liquidated—please contact Keiko Weil ’87, director of donor relations, (775) 784-1587 or [email protected].

Michele Basta Memorial Scholarship Endowment in French Gifts in memory of Michele Basta ’66 (French), ’86 M.A. (French) established this scholarship for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in French. Michele was a faculty emerita who taught French language and culture at the University and later served as the director of public relations and development for the University Libraries. Loretta W. Bell Scholarship Endowment The University of Nevada School of Medicine received a gift of property from the Loretta W. Bell Trust. The property was subsequently sold and, per the wishes of Loretta Bell, the proceeds were used to establish this scholarship for students in the School of Medicine. Paul and Judy Bible University Teaching Excellence Award Paul Bible ’62 (economics) and the late Judy Bible ’65 (elementary education) value the education they received while at the University of Nevada, Reno and the efforts of their teachers. As long-time supporters and affiliates of the University, the Bibles established this endowment in recognition of outstanding faculty members. Phyllis Birch Quasi Endowment The University of Nevada, Reno received a gift from the Phyllis Birch Living Trust to support programs at the University for exceptional (gifted or talented) children. George H. Bourget Scholarship Endowment for Medical Students In appreciation for his daughter Judy Bourget’s ’85 (biology), ’90 M.D. education at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, the late George Bourget made provisions in his estate to establish this scholarship for future generations of UNSOM students. Barbara Smith Campbell Distinguished Professor of Nevada Tax Policy Established by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, a national philanthropic organization founded in 1954, this endowment in The College of Business will supplement and support a tenure/tenure track position in the discipline of economics and an expertise including tax policy. The professorship is in honor of Barbara Smith Campbell ’78 (economics). See story on page 29. Robert Chaires Law and Justice Scholarship Endowment The late Robert Chaires’ passion was teaching students about law and justice and encouraging them to believe in their own potential and to strive for excellence. The establishment of this scholarship in Chaires’ name is intended to carry on his legacy of commitment to equal justice and particularly to encourage Latino and other minority students to pursue careers in law. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• Cyanco Scholarship Endowment in Minerals Processing/Metallurgy Cyanco Holding Corporation, a partner to several mining companies in Nevada, originally established this scholarship in 2010, and it reached the endowment level in 2014. By assisting students in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Cyanco is supporting mining and investing in Spring 2015 • the people who will help sustain this industry for the benefit of all Nevada citizens. Di Grazia Family University Scholarship Endowment Peter Di Grazia ’64 (predental), a dentist in Reno for many years, and his wife, Susan Di Grazia, established this scholarship to benefit undergraduate students in any discipline with preference given to those who graduated from Battle Mountain High School. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 26 New Foundation Endowments Ben and Beatrice Edwards Science Scholarship Quasi Endowment The late Ben Edwards was a Reno realtor and developer and Beatrice Edwards served on the board of trustees of the Washoe Medical Center from 1954 to 1970. Following Ben’s passing in 1969, Beatrice moved to Europe. She passed away in Reno in 1997. The College of Science received a gift from the Ben A. Edwards Trust to support students in the college. Jacqueline and Caryn Elder Scholarship Endowment After many years as a school psychologist and teacher, Jacqueline Elder ’45 established this scholarship for a Nevada high school graduate who is working at the graduate level in school psychology. The scholarship is intended to assist students so that they will not have to train out of state in order to qualify for Nevada certification. Caroline Graham-Lamberts, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Endowment This memorial scholarship endowment has been established through gifts from family, friends and colleagues of the late Caroline Graham-Lamberts ’05 (Spanish, biology), ’11 M.D. Caroline lost her battle to breast cancer in 2012. The scholarship will support students in the School of Medicine who excel in pediatrics and community outreach beyond the classroom. Helaine Greenberg SOS Assistance Endowment Helaine Greenberg established this endowment to provide assistance to the Senior Outreach Services (SOS) program at the University’s Sanford Center for Aging by reimbursing auto mileage incurred by SOS volunteers. The SOS Program is a volunteer program that helps vulnerable seniors in the community lead safe, independent and dignified lives. Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. Endowed Chair in Medical Biochemistry Michael (Mick) J.M. Hitchcock, Ph.D. has worked for more than 30 years in the bio-pharmaceutical industry and became passionate about the field of research as a graduate student researcher. Hitchcock established this fund to support a tenure-track faculty position that will focus on medical biochemistry. Bruce D. Hoffman Scholarship Endowment University of Nevada, Reno alumnus Bruce Hoffman ’82 (managerial sciences) had a great experience at Nevada and would like to help other local students do the same. Hoffman has established this endowment to benefit University students, especially those who graduated from Washoe County high schools. Roxie & Azad Joseph Foundation Trust Scholar Leader Scholarship Endowment The Scholar Leader scholarship program at the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business provides exceptional student leaders with the opportunity to earn a four-year renewable scholarship and to further develop their leadership skills. A gift from the Roxie & Azad Joseph Foundation Trust will benefit students in the program. Larsen Scholarship Endowment for Economic Excellence NEVADA SILVER & BLUE SILVER NEVADA The family of Faculty Emeritus Larry Larsen has established this scholarship to honor his legacy at Nevada. Recipients of the Larsen Scholarship Endowment will be a junior or senior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in economics. Library Student Employee Endowment This endowment was originally established in 2001 and reached the endowment level in 2014. The fund will benefit students who work for the University

Libraries and will serve to motivate and reward outstanding employees. • Spring 2015 2015 Spring Marvin G. Linson and Della Linson Scholarship Endowment •

A gift from the Della Linson Trust established the Dr. Marvin G. Linson and Della Linson Scholarship Endowment. Marvin “Pete” Linson ‘42 (agricultural Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 education) came to Nevada on an athletic scholarship in 1936 and was a member of Sigma Phi Sigma fraternity. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, went on to receive his master’s and doctoral degrees and enjoyed a distinguished career in education. A native of Ely, Nev., Della Olaechea Linson also attended Nevada. Both Mr. and Mrs. Linson were grateful for the scholarships they received while attending Nevada. Fred and Katherine Lymbery Memorial Scholarship Endowment This endowment has been established by Fred ’67 (music education) and Cheryl Olson ’68 (biology) to honor the memory of Cheryl’s parents, Fred and Katherine Lymbery. The scholarship will benefit a Nevada high school graduate who wants to pursue a degree but would be unable to attend the University of Nevada, Reno without financial assistance.

27 New Foundation Endowments Peter and Linda Mandas Scholarship Endowment Linda ’65 (elementary education) and Peter Mandas, both native Nevadans, have established this endowment to support incoming freshmen and continuing sophomores in any major or discipline. Edda K. Houghton Morrison Concert Endowment Monica (Niki) Houghton has established this endowment in memory of her mother, Edda K. Houghton Morrison. Her intent is to bring artists and ensembles of international renown to Reno, with the aim of building a future audience that values high artistic standards in the community, while at the same time encouraging the pursuit of excellence among students who pursue degrees in music at the University. MSESE Marigold Royalty Quasi-Endowment Established to administer income from the University’s Marigold Mine royalties for educational purposes in support of exploration and production of mineral resources in the State of Nevada. Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship Endowment The Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants, founded in 1947, has long supported the accounting program at the University of Nevada, Reno, and has maintained close ties with The College of Business. As a continuation of this support, the society established this endowment to assist students in the program. OLLI Sustainability Endowment The OLLI Sustainability Endowment was established with the intent of being a member-supported endowment to ensure that operating funds are available for OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) in perpetuity. Fred and Cheryl Olson Scholarship Endowment As alumni of the University of Nevada, Reno and longtime Nevadans, Fred ’67 (music education) and Cheryl Olson ’68 (biology) have established this endowment to support and assist Nevada high school graduates in pursuing a degree at the University. Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship Endowment Fatih ’81 M.S. (electrical engineering) and Eren Ozmen ’85 MBA have established this fund to support the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship in The College of Business. The center will support and enhance programs at the University of Nevada, Reno that develop student entrepreneurial capacities and support the creation of new business ventures, providing an economic development engine for northern Nevada. Karen Harvey Petroni Scholarship Endowments in Education, Medicine and Nursing Karen Harvey Petroni ’59 (business) established these funds because both of her parents received degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno as she did. She wants to help those students in the fields of education, nursing and medicine, which she believes to be necessary for the state’s health and welfare. Indra & Yudh Vir Rajput Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment in Electrical Engineering Yudh Vir Rajput ‘65 (electrical engineering) and his wife, Indra, established this scholarship in 2011 and it reached the endowment level in 2014. In recognition of support Rajput received during his time at Nevada, this fund will assist the University’s efforts in recruiting diverse electrical engineering graduate students. Ann Ronald Endowment for Special Collections In recognition of the value of Special Collections to the University and the role it has played in her own scholarly endeavors, Ann Ronald established this endowment to provide flexible funding to support the growth and success of Special Collections now and in the future. Ronald is a University of Nevada, Reno professor emerita and Distinguished Faculty Award winner. Dr. Charles Ross Pre-Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• This scholarship, which reached the endowment level in 2014, was created by George Kaiser ’73 (zoology), ’77 (AAMD) in 2011 to honor the late Charles Ross ‘73 (zoology). Ross was an advocate for the homeless and uninsured in Carson City, where he started a free medical clinic in 1997. Spring 2015 • Mary A. & Wilbur R. Wallace Scholarship Endowment A scholarship endowment for students in any major or discipline has been established through a bequest gift from the late Wilbur Wallace ’50 (electrical engineering) and Mary Wallace. Wilbur had a distinguished career as an engineer with Pacific Gas & Electric in California, and Mary worked as a registered nurse. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 28 New Foundation Endowments

Mehmet Tosun was named the Barbara Smith Campbell Distinguished Professor of Nevada Tax Policy at the University of Nevada, Reno.

local government tax expertise. She was a University of Nevada, Reno Foundation board trustee for three terms, 2000-01, 2005-06 and 2007-08, and was the board’s vice chair for finance. She is former principal of Consensus LLC, and board chair of the Nevada Tax Com- mission. “Tax policy is an important issue for our state,” Campbell says. “It is my hope this professorship will be viewed as the ‘go to’ research arm for the executive and legislative branches of the state of Nevada. Developing sound tax policy requires the consideration of many components and should be a thoughtful, delib- erative process. You cannot commence such a

Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas process during a 120-day legislative session. It needs to begin long before.” Tosun’s main research interests and exper- Nevada Tax Policy professor named tise include public finance, particularly state and local public finance, and taxation. He has in honor of Barbara Smith Campbell worked as consultant for the International The College of Business has named Mehmet will meet periodically and function as a source Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the United Tosun, associate professor and chair of the of information and up-to-date practices. Cities and Local Governments, and two Unit- Economics Department, as the Barbara Smith The research created by this professorship ed Nations agencies. In 2013, Tosun received Campbell Distinguished Professor of Nevada will be used in a variety of ways. the Dean’s Research Professorship Award from Tax Policy. The four-year professorship is “Government is clearly a starting point,” The College of Business. He was recognized as designed to assist in tax policy research at the he says. “However, the academic component the Best Researcher of the Year in 2009 by Beta state and local level, with a primary focus in is very important as well. In order to help Gamma Sigma, an international honor society Nevada. the private sector better understand Nevada for business studies. Tosun will be the local or- & BLUE SILVER NEVADA As both an undergraduate and graduate tax policy we will be writing white papers, ganizer of the International Institute of Public instructor and researcher, Tosun believes offering short fiscal policy briefs and making Finance Congress in summer 2016 which will the professorship is another way to bring tax important projects, journal articles and policy be held in Lake Tahoe. policy research into the classroom. reports available to the public as well.” “Mehmet is an incredible asset to The Col- “Students will not only have the opportu- In September 2014, the Donald W. Reynolds lege of Business and the community,” says nity to participate in this research, but they Foundation made a $1 million gift to the Uni- Greg Mosier, dean of The College of Business. • Spring 2015 2015 Spring will also get the chance to see how it applies to versity to establish the professorship in honor “I’m confident that in this role, he will con- our state and local government,” Tosun says. “I of Barbara Smith Campbell ’78 (economics) tinue to assist the College in its ongoing effort look forward to starting a tax policy research and her many years of dedication and service to become an influential driver in economic • program in which students will be involved.” to the Reynolds Foundation, the University development for the state and the region.” – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Tosun will organize a local and state indus- and the state of Nevada. —Nicole Shearer try advisory board comprised of members ac- Campbell is principal of The Ferraro Group, tive and familiar with tax policy, both in gov- a regional public relations and public affairs ernment and in the private sector. The board firm. She has a total of 28 years of state and

To learn more about supporting professorships and The College of Business, please contact Mitch Klaich, director of development, (775) 784-6914 or [email protected].

29 Foundation Endowments

Alumni, faculty, parents and friends of Nevada who make endowment gifts are attracted to the opportunity to ensure that the institution, or a particular program or activity, will exist in perpetuity. Behind each endowment gift is a personal motivation—to repay a debt of gratitude for the donor’s own education, to honor a loved one, and/or to make a positive impact. Endowments may be established through outright gifts that are available for immediate investment by the University. Life income gifts, in which the University receives money immediately while providing the donor or a designee with an income for life, or bequests that the University receives after the donor’s passing. We are grateful to the many individuals and organizations for establishing these permanent endowment funds at Nevada.

Accounting/IS Development and Research Endowment Neslihan Aybek Memorial Scholarship Endowment Frank W. Bowdish Chemical Engineering Scholarship Endowment AITP Scholarship Endowment Charles and Doris Bailey Scholarship Endowment District Judge Grant L. Bowen Distinguished Library Endowment Duncan and Mary Ann Aldrich Library Endowment Baker Family Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Brady, Clift, Scott, Moss, Garey-Sage, Hald, Gholdoian Endowment Afor Professional Development Arthur Baker III Memorial Scholarship Endowment Arthur Brant Chair in Exploration Geology Endowment Alliance with the Washoe County Medical Society Endowment Joseph W. & Gale Baldecchi Scholarship Endowment Lilli Brant Reading Room Endowment Philip L. Altick Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Physics B Dr. Ross and Dorothy Dodd Ballard Scholarship Endowment Bretzlaff Foundation Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment John Bancroft Business Community Support Endowment Roger L. Breuer Scholarship Endowment for the Arts Alumni Association’s Class of 1938 Scholarship Endowment John Bancroft Medical Scholarship Endowment Bridge Paper Competition Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1939 Scholarship Endowment Bank of America Scholar Leader Scholarship Dr. Art and Elaine Broten Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1940 Scholarship Endowment Baskerville Scholarship Endowment for Visually Impaired Gloria Germain Brown Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1941 Scholarship Endowment Basque Studies Program Quasi Endowment Victor and Helen G. Brown Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1942 Scholarship Endowment George & Ronald M. Basta Scholarship Endowment Brussard Scholarship in Ecology, Evolution & Alumni Association’s Class of 1943 Scholarship Endowment George Basta Business Scholarship Endowment Conservation Biology Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1944 Scholarship Endowment Harriet Basta Education Scholarship Endowment Diane K. Bryan Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1948 Scholarship Endowment Harriet & George M. Basta Medical Student Richard H. and Bonnie B. Bryan Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1949 Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Bullis Education Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1950 Endowment Challenge Michele Basta Memorial Scholarship Endowment in French Leslie Burns & Mary Gray Research Professorship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1951 Endowment Challenge Dean Sam Basta Scholarship Endowment John N. Butler Professorship in Extractive Metallurgy Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1952 Endowment Challenge Dr. Ted E. Batchman Scholarship Endowment H.M. Byars Civil Engineering Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1953 Endowment Challenge Lura G. Batjer Memorial Scholarship Endowment Norma and Ellis Byer Internship Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1954 Endowment Challenge Mabel McVicar Batjer Scholarship Endowment Edmund J. Cain Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1955 Endowment Challenge Louis S. Bava Scholarship Endowment Edward Callahan Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1956 Endowment Challenge Smiley Klaich Bayless Nursing Endowment Cole C. Campbell Dialogue on Democracy Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1957 Endowment Challenge Melvin and Mildred Beaver Endowed Scholarship CGeorge and Constance Campbell Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1958 Endowment Challenge The Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarship Endowment Capital Markets Advisory Council Dean’s Discretionary Endowment Alumni Association’s Class of 1961 Endowment Challenge Loretta Beckman-Carr Scholarship Endowment Louis J. & Genevieve G. Capurro Family Alumni Association’s Class of 1971 Endowment Challenge The Loretta W. Bell Scholarship Endowment Foundation Scholarship Endowment Alumni College Scholarship Endowment - College of Education Bruno & Edna Benna - Excellence in the Fine Arts Endowment Ann Carlson Scholarship Endowment Alumni Lifetime Membership Endowment Dr. & Mrs. Emanuel Berger Scholarship Endowment Robert Fleming Carothers Scholarship Endowment Florence Marie Amland Scholarship Endowment Lowell C. and Frances W. Bernard Scholarship Endowment Jay A. Carpenter Endowment Anne Luckenbill Anderson Scholarship Endowment Jim Bernardi and Bob Dillard Theater Scholarship Endowment Carson Medical Group Medical Scholarship Endowment Donna Anderson Professorship in Grazing Mildred Bertotti Scholarship Endowment in Medicine William Cashill Scholarship Endowment & Rangelands Endowment Douglas Bevans Scholarship Endowment James Cashman III Scholarship Endowment Dr. James T. & M. Elizabeth Anderson Alan Bible Teaching Excellence Award Endowment Alayne Casteel Scholarship Endowment Memorial Scholarship Endowment Judith S. Bible Teaching Excellence in Education Award Endowment Cavanaugh Community Volunteer Award Endowment Anglim-Bateman Nursing Scholarship Endowment Paul and Judy Bible University Teaching Excellence Award Zehra and Yunus Cengel Scholarship Endowment Derrill and Stella Angst Endowment Harold G. Biegler MSM Scholarship Endowment CERA Trust Endowment Dr. John V. Anooshian & Anooshian Family Medical Janet and Sidney Bijou Scholarship Endowment CERA Trust Endowment - College of Education Student Scholarship Endowment Reed Bingham Scholarship Endowment in Public Health Art Cerfoglio Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mary B. Ansari Map Library Endowment Phyllis Birch Quasi Endowment CFA Scholarship Endowment Jerry Antkowiak Scholarship Endowment Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. BJG Graduate Scholarship in Structural Engineering Endowment Chair in Mining Engineering Endowment • Roxie Archie COB Scholarship Endowment Black Eagle Consulting CE Scholarship Endowment Robert Chaires Law and Justice Scholarship Endowment Roxie Archie Medicine Scholarship Endowment Barbara and Bill Bliss Scholarship Endowment in Journalism L.H. & M.W. Chanslor Endowment Arentz Student Center Endowment Professor Howard Blodgett Scholarship Endowment Dr. John Chappel Addiction Lecture Series Endowment Spring 2015 • Frank D. Arnold Endowment in Finance Kathleen H. Blythe Quasi Endowment Charlton Family Excellence Endowment Aaron E. Arnoldsen Memorial Scholarship Endowment Bohach Police/Firefighter Scholarship Endowment Chico Group Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Joseph F. & Dolores C. Arroyo Scholarship Endowment John Bohach Memorial Scholarship Endowment Flora and Thomas Christoff Scholarship Endowment ASUN John Mackay Scholarship Endowment Dale Bohmont Leadership Award Endowment Charles Chun Scholarship Endowment Atkins Civil Engineering Scholarship Endowment Carlos Borland Scholarship Endowment City of Sparks Scholarship Endowment Arthur and Vlasta Atkins Sholarship Endowment George H. Bourget Scholarship Endowment for Medical Students Clark & Sullivan Constructors Endowment NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 30 Foundation Endowments

Edna M. Clarkson Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment Howdy Davis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Foreign Languages and Literatures Scholarship Endowment John Robert (Bob) Clarkson Mineral Processing Willard F. Day, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment Susan Forrest Journalism Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment #1 Mae A. Denevi Scholarship Endowment Foundation Board Endowment John Robert (Bob) Clarkson Mineral Processing John A. Dermody Scholarship Endowment Foundation Board Quasi Endowment Scholarship Endowment #2 Anthony W. & Delores J. DeSio Foundation Scholarship Endowment Foundation General Bequest Endowment Class of 1945 & 1946 Scholarship Endowment Leonard and Sally Detrick Scholarship Endowment Foundation Quasi Endowment for Journalism Class of 1947 Scholarship Endowment Peter and Susan DiGrazia Scholarship Endowment Don Fowler Endowment For Great Basin Archaeology Class of 1951 Mackay School of Mines Scholarship Endowment Robert E. Dickenson Scholarship Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Fox Scholarship Endowment Class of 1958 & 1959 MSM Scholarship Endowment Delcey Ann Dickerson Memorial Trust Endowment Dr. Frazier Scholarship Endowment Class of 1959 Scholarship Endowment Gail and Charles Dickson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Wayne A. Frediani Scholarship Endowment Jean Mary Clawson Scholarship Endowment Carl A. Digino Endowed Scholarship Kevin D. Freeman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Clemons-Magee Chemistry Professorship Endowment Kenneth P. and Sandra E. Dillon Scholarship Endowment Friends of the College of Education Equipment Clemons-Magee Physics Professorship Endowment Distinguished Visiting Writer in Residence Endowment in English & Enhancement Endowment Margriet Clevenger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Edwin S. Dodson Endowment Friends of the Library Endowment Linda Clift Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Endowment Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Scholarship Endowment Friends of College of Education Quasi Endowment Georgia E. Clinger Scholarship Endowment Doubrava Family Medical Endowment Richard Frohnen Teaching Excellence Endowment Molly D. Close Scholarship Endowment Jay S. Dow, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment Frost Family Scholarship Endowment for the College of Engineering Cherie Lynn Duhart Scholarship Endowment Maurice C. and Joyce H. Fuerstenau Scholarship Endowment Ty Cobb Scholarship Endowment William R. Eadington Memorial Scholarship Endowment B.J. Fuller Accounting Scholarship Endowment Charles Coe Family Scholarship Endowment Eagle-Picher Minerals/V. John Eisinger Dr. Mary Fulstone Endowment for Excellence CABNR General Scholarship Endowment Memorial Scholarship Endowment Richard Fulstone Family Scholarship Endowment CABNR Student Center Equipment & Maintenance Endowment Early Childhood Autism Program Scholarship Endowment Fulton Family Scholarship Endowment in Hydrology CABNR Student Internship & Research Scholarship Endowment EEsther Early Scholarship Endowment John A. & Robert B. Fulton Scholarship Endowment COB Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Frances A. Echeverria Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund for the Future of Journalism Endowment College of Business Alumni Association Quasi Peter Echeverria Scholarship Endowment John and Lillian Gabrielli Scholarship Endowment Endowment COB Career Services Endowment Robert Edgington and Pat Miltenberger Scholarship Endowment Michael N. and Esther R. Galli Scholarship Endowment for Medicine COB Logistics Endowment Ben and Beatrice Edwards Science Scholarship Quasi Endowment Michael N. and Esther R. Galli Scholarship Endowment for Nursing COB Quasi Endowment Elsie H. Edwards Memorial Endowment Louie A. & Hazel L. Gardella Memorial Scholarship Endowment College of Business Technology Endowment G Amy E. Egami Memorial Scholarship Endowment Jim & Gina Gardner Engineering Scholarship Endowment Friends of the College of Education Scholarship Endowment V. John Eisinger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Jack and Carroll Gardner Vocal Studies Scholarship Endowment College of Liberal Arts Excellence Endowment Jacqueline and Caryn Elder Scholarship Endowment Ron R. Gash Memorial Scholarship Endowment Joan M. Comanor Scholarship Endowment The Richard and Winifred Elmore Family Scholarship Endowment Cecil Hardin Gay Scholarship Endowment Theodore E. and Edna H. Conover Memorial Scholarship Endowment Endowment for the Division of Medical Nutrition Blanche Grace Holcomb Gazin Scholarship Endowment Contri Construction Scholarship Endowment Fred and Thelma Epper Music Scholarship Endowment Geography Scholarship Endowment Michael Conway Scholarship Endowment Colonel & Mrs. John M. Etchemendy Scholarship Endowment Geography Lecture Series Endowment Joan Metcalfe Cope Classified Employee Scholarship Endowment Ethics Seminar Series & Research Fellowship Endowment Geography Student Research Endowment Ennis Cosby Scholarship Endowment Jan Evans Library Collection Endowment Geological Society of Nevada Scholarship Endowment Loretta J. Cotner Scholarship Endowment Lillian Evansen Memorial Prize - Endowment Joseph M. George, Jr. M.D. Scholarship Endowment Walter & Vivian Cox Scholarship Endowment Evasovic Family Geologic Field Camp Endowment Geotemps, Inc. Scholarship Endowment Crawford Family Scholarship Endowment David and Merilee Evasovic Scholarship Endowment Mike Gervasoni Memorial Scholarship Endowment Cronenberger Family Scholarship Endowment #1 Mike Evasovic Scholarship Endowment Virgil Getto Scholarship Endowment & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Cronenberger Family Scholarship Endowment #2 Mike Evasovic Scholarship Endowment in Civil Engineering Kyung-il Ghymn Beta Gamma Sigma Award Endowment Kathryn & Fredric Cronenberger Scholarship Endowment Christopher Exline Geography Scholarship Endowment Fred D. Gibson, Jr. Professorships in Science Endowment Crouch-Wright Scholarship Endowment Christopher Exline Land Use Planning Scholarship Endowment Dick and Hank Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment Betty Jean Crowley Memorial Endowment for Piano Students Faculty and Student Social Endowment in English Jim Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment John Joseph Crowley Scholarship Endowment Faculty Salaries Endowment Kathleen M. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Family and Community Medicine Endowment Karen Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment •

Joseph Crowley Political Science Endowment 2015 Spring Marie Crowley Geography Scholarship Endowment FKirk Addison Fay Medical Scholarship Endowment Vivian L. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment Crystal Family Scholar Leader Scholarship Endowment Finance Laboratory Quasi Endowment Milton D. Glick Lecture Series Quasi Endowment Alex Fittinghoff Scholarship Endowment Goldcorp Endowed Chair in Minerals Engineering

Mark Curtis Memorial Scholarship Endowment •

Ruth Curtis Scholarship Endowment in Visual Arts Lincoln and Meta Fitzgerald COB Scholarship Endowment Endowment Honoring Bert M. Goldwater in – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Memory of Wayne Albert Goldwater Karen Cutler Memorial Scholarship Endowment Lincoln and Meta Fitzgerald Medical Scholarship Endowment Philip H. Goodman Award in Residence Excellence Endowment Cyanco Scholarship in Minerals Processing/Metallurgy Endowment Lincoln and Meta Fitzgerald Nursing Scholarship Endowment Helen Goodwin & Robert Snow MacCollister Curation Endowment Dante Club Research Award Endowment Jean Amland Fitzpatrick Scholarship Endowment Five Star Residents Scholarship Endowment John R. Gottardi Memorial Scholarship Sandra A. Daugherty, M.D., Ph.D. Community Endowment for Foreign Languages Engagement Award Endowment Carroll H. Flagg Scholarship Endowment Marilyn P. & William G. Flangas Scholarship Endowment Caroline Graham-Lamberts, M.D. Memorial Robert C. Davey Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment DSharon & Richard Davies History Undergraduate Endowment Forbes and Dunagan, Inc. Scholarship Endowment Granite Construction Scholarship Endowment Jean Ford Women’s Studies Scholarship Endowment Sharon and Richard O. Davies Research Endowment for History Great Basin Paleoindian Research Guaranteed Fund Endowment Dana Davis Award Endowment Fordham Family Civil Engineering Scholarship Endowment

31 Foundation Endowments

Greater Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce Past Bruce D. Hoffman Scholarship Endowment Kenneth C. Kemp Chemistry Scholarship Endowment Presidents’ Scholarship Endowment M. Kay Holjes Health Ecology Scholarship Endowment Lorin W. and Isabelle Kemp Memorial Endowment Helaine Greenberg ElderCollege Endowment Richard Holmes Family Scholarship Robert E. Kendall Mining Engineering Scholarship Endowment Helaine Greenberg SOS Assistance Endowment Endowment in Civil Engineering Anne and Donald Kenny Scholarship Endowment Greenfield Animal Hospital Scholarship Endowment Lois L. Honeywell & Clayton C. Honeywell Scholarship Endowment Robert S. & Dorothy J. Keyser Scholarship Endowment Gloria Griffen Memorial Library Endowment Hooker Creek Ranch Scholarship Endowment L. David Kiley Endowment for the Dean’s Grace A. Griffen Chair in History Endowment Robert C. Hooper Scholarship Endowment Discretionary Fund, College of Engineering Dr. Robert S. Griffin/W. Clark Santini Memorial Endowment Dennis Stephen Hoover Memorial Scholarship Endowment L. David Kiley Scholarship Endowment for Carmelina B. Grundel Scholarship Endowment Hopping Estate Quasi Endowment For Excellence the College of Engineering Edward L. Grundel, Jr. Scholarship Endowment Hopping Professorship in Entrepreneurship Endowment Ann Kirkwood Scholarship Endowment in Nursing Clark J. Guild Family Scholarship Endowment Marilyn J. Horn, Ph.D. Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment Donald C. Kitselman Endowment for Anthropology Chaitan P. & Sarita A. Gupta Mathematics Scholarship Endowment Edda K. Houghton Morrison Concert Endowment Robert J. Klaich Memorial Scholarship Endowment Diana Hadley-Lynch Scholarship Endowment Howard Family Liberal Arts Endowment Clark Knauss Scholarship Endowment Dr. Stephen W. Hall Memorial Scholarship Endowment Anne Howard Scholarship in English Endowment Mildred Knezevich Scholarship Endowment Carol Elaine Halley Mitchell Memorial Joe W. Howard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Michael S. Koizumi Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment in Nursing Dr. Liang-chi Hsu Graduate Research Endowment Victor & LaVerne Kral Scholarship Endowment HHerbert W. Hallman Scholarship Endowment Peter A. Krenkel Scholarship Endowment Durward A. Huckabay, M.D. Fellowship Endowment Toby Ann Handelman Scholarship Endowment Dorothy Howell Huffey and Paul Huffey Scholarship Endowment in Environmental Engineering in the School of Medicine #1 Procter R. Hug, Jr. Scholarship Endowment Krump Construction Scholarship Endowment Toby Ann Handelman Scholarship Endowment Professor James Hulse Scholarship in History Endowment Leslie J. Krysl Memorial Endowment in the School of Medicine #2 John and Frances Wright Humphrey Scholarship Endowment Bernard Kwok & Hera Siu Scholar Leader Scholarship Endowment Dave Hansen Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment Hydrologic Sciences Scholarship Endowment Rita Laden Scholarship Endowment Walter & Mary Wilma Hargreaves Scholarship Endowment IGT Computer Engineering Laboratory Endowment The Lak and Li Endowed Lecture Series in Religious Studies Mildred Harmon Nursing Scholarship Endowment IGT Distinguished Speaker Series Endowment Lambert Scholarship Endowment in Business Marjorie E. and Frank A. Harriman Endowment Independent Insurance Agents of No. NV Scholarship Endowment LLambert Scholarship Endowment Hydrologic Science The Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Foundation Hugh Ingle, Jr. Scholarship Endowment Myrick Land Scholarship Endowment Herz Medal Endowment I Larsen Scholarship Endowment for Economic Excellence Hartman Memorial Scholarship Endowment International Student & Scholars Endowment Bill Ireland Baseball Scholarship Endowment Barbara West Larsen School of Social Work Founder’s Endowment Col. Daniel M. Harvey Memorial Endowment L.T. Larson Geology Endowment The Marguerite Harvey University Scholarship Endowment Dr. Marshall L. Jacks Scholarship Endowment Edna K. Jackson Scholarship Endowment Ann and John Larue Mathematics Scholarship Endowment Keith Hashimoto Scholarship Endowment Lavery Family Quasi Endowment Philip and Eleanore Haskett Scholarship Endowment Joseph R. and Sadie E. Jackson Quasi Endowment Thomas (Tom) A. Jackson Scholarship Endowment Colonel John and Mariam LaVoy Endowment for Special Collections Hatch Scholarship Endowment J Theresa Lawson Endowment Betty Y. Heaston Memorial Quasi Endowment Jacobs Scholarship Endowment Wendy Jaksick Medical Student Endowment Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer Program Endowment Betty Y. Heaston Scholarship Quasi Endowment Erin and Patrick Leahy Scholarship Endowment Clarence Heckethorn Scholarship Endowment John W. James Scholarship Endowment John Jelavich and Karin (Bryant) Jelavich Scholarship Endowment Alfred F. Lee Engineering Scholarship Endowment Albert George and Agnes Schmith Heidtman LeMay Award for Excellence in Teaching Endowment Accounting Scholarship Endowment Jenkins Family Scholarship Endowment Gene & Carla LeMay Scholars Research Endowment Robert L. Helms Scholarship Endowment for CABNR Jenkins Graduate Fellowship in Ecology Endowment Sara K. Lentz Nursing Endowment Scholarship Robert L. Helms Scholarship Endowment for Don B. Jenkins Endowment Civil and Environmental Engineering Joseph E. Joerger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Leonard Family Music Scholarship Endowment Allan W. and Barbara Louise Henderson Scholarship Endowment Mabel C. Joerger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Paul A. Leonard Chair for Ethics and Writing in Journalism Endowment Yoshiko Hendricks Library Endowment Eppie G. Johnson Scholarship Endowment Paul A. and Gwen Leonard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fred Hertlein III Chemistry Endowment Officer Larry Johnson Memorial Endowment John Leonudakis Business Scholarship Endowment Dr. Harrie F. Hess Endowment in Psychology Marsh Johnson Endowed Scholarship Lerude First Amendment Scholarship Endowment Professor Alfred Higginbotham Endowment Martin B. Johnston Memorial Scholarship Endowment Liberal Arts Scholarship Endowment for International Studies Jake Highton Scholarship Endowment Clarence & Martha Jones Foundation Scholarship Endowment Library Student Employee Endowment Lee D. & Virginia D. Hirshland Scholarship Endowment Denny Jones Material Science Scholarship Endowment Sven & Astrid Liljeblad Endowment Historic Reno Preservation Society Scholarship Endowment Max Jones, Jr. Scholarship Endowment John M. and Geraldine M. Lilley Presidential History Professor Scholarship Endowment Martha and Clarence Jones Technology Fund Endowment Scholarship Endowment Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. Endowment Chair in Medical Biochemistry Mona Sanchez Joplin Memorial Scholarship Endowment The William and Lucille Lindsay Scholarship Endowment Betty J. Heath Hoe Scholarship Endowment Roxie & Azad Joseph Foundation Trust Scholar Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

James Linebaugh Fellowship Endowment • Leader Scholarship Endowment Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Equipment Endowment Melissa Link Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dick Joseph Memorial Scholarship Quasi Endowment Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Faculty Award Travis B. Linn Reading Room Endowment for Excellence Endowment Jim Joyce Endowment in Political Communications Travis B. Linn Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Journalism Spring 2015

• Ralph E. Hoeper-Foresthill Tel. Co. Endowment Marilee Joyce Scholarship Endowment Beverly and Otto A. Linnecke Endowment for K-12 Outreach Engineering Oliver Kahle Memorial Cancer Research Endowment Dr. Marvin G. Linson and Della Linson Scholarship Endowment Ralph E. Hoeper Professorship in Engineering Endowment Georgianna Kane Memorial Scholarship Endowment Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Scholarship William A. and Eleanor M. Lipscomb Memorial Karkalik Family Trust Scholarship Endowment for OLLI Scholarship Endowment Endowment in Electrical Engineering Judith Stammer Kearney Scholarship Endowment James D. Hoff Peace Officers Scholarship Endowment K Matthew Morris LoMastro Endowment for FASD Alice Kellames Memorial Scholarship Endowment Thomas Lugaski Award Endowment Claudia W. Hoffer & Arthur H. Williams Scholarship Endowment John C. Kelly Entrepreneur Award Endowment NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 32 Foundation Endowments

Lumos and Associates Scholarship Endowment Deputy Franklin Minnie Scholarship Endowment John H. Nelson Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment David M. Lupan School of Medicine Student Research Endowment Bertha Miranda Scholarship Endowment Warren Nelson Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Fred and Katherine Lymbery Memorial Scholarship Endowment Rebati Misra Scholarship in Materials Science Helmut Netuschil Applied Mineral Exploration William J. Lynch Wellness Endowment for Sanford Center and Engineering Endowment Scholarship Endowment W.J. Lynch Scholarship Endowment Mike (Merwin) Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nevada Boys State Endowment Board of Directors Robert Snow MacCollister Scholarship for Printing Endowment Norman E. Moller Nursing Scholarship Endowment Nevada Rangeland Resources Commission Ernest W. Mack Scholarship Endowment Mono County CABNR Scholarship Endowment Applied Science Endowment Mackay Endowed Chair in Economic Geology Endowment John H. K. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nevada Repertory Company Programmatic Endowment Mackay School of Mines Curator Endowment Moran Family Trust in Philosophy Endowment Nevada Semenza Christian Teaching Endowment Award M Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants Hazel Mae Wilson Quasi Endowment Moran Family Trust in Psychology Endowment Scholarship Endowment John W. Mackay III Scholarship Endowment Moran Family Trust in Special Collections Nevada State Fair Scholarship Endowment Mackenzie Scholarship in Physics Endowment Ned R. Morehouse Engineering Scholarship Endowment Morrill Hall Endowment Nevada Woolgrowers Association Graduate Craig M. Mackey Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fellowship Endowment Morrissey Family Scholarship Endowment Raul Madrid Endowment in Economic Geology William J. “Hoot” Newman Hydro Scholarship Endowment William Edward Wilbur Madsen Scholarship Endowment Newmont Professorship in Minerals Engineering Endowment Makabe/Shimotori Scholarship Endowment Ana Ciaburri Nickles Prize Endowment Sgt. Travis Maki Scholarship Endowment John and Marie Noble Endowment Historical Research Mallory Foundation Scholar Leader Scholarship Endowment John and Marie Noble Scholarship Endowment Peter and Linda Mandas Scholarship Endowment ESTABLISHING AN Northern Nevada Italian Association Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Lee Manning Criminal Justice Scholarship Endowment William J. & Helen G. Norton Scholarship Endowment Frank Margrave Scholarship Endowment ENDOWMENT Judy Nowland & Harry M. Chase, Jr. Scholarship Endowment M.B. Marlowe University Scholarship Endowment To create an endowment, all Nursing Endowment for Graduate Thesis or Project John and Rita Marschall Family History Scholarship Endowment #1 Wilter Ocampo Scholarship Endowment John and Rita Marschall Family History Scholarship Endowment #2 you need is a minimum gift of $10,000 and a signed agreement. Edith E. O’Keefe Scholarship Endowment Avis Tillie Eby Marsh Scholarship Endowment Kayoko Okumoto Memorial Scholarship Endowment Steve Martarano Best Published Article Award Endowment An endowment is a permanent OLLI Sustainability Endowment Steve Martarano Sagebrush Editor Scholarship Endowment O fund established for a specific pur- Fred and Cheryl Olson Scholarship Endowment Assemblyman John W. Marvel Medical Oral History Endowment Student Scholarship Endowment pose—faculty, student or program Gilbert and Marie Ordoqui Scholarship Endowment Charles N. Mathewson Professorship in support. Gifts to endowments Ort Biology Scholarship Endowment Entrepreneurship Endowment by cash, securities, real estate, or Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center Maintenance Orvis School of Nursing Alumni Association & Operations Endowment through a planned gift or bequest Scholarship Endowment McCandless Graduate Award Endowment for Anthropology are invested to create a lasting Arthur Emerton Orvis Professorship Endowment Jessie Patricia McCarthy Comstock Scholarship Endowment resource that grows in perpetuity. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Endowment Pauline & Jack McCloskey Medical Student Scholarship Endowment The Margarete V. Oesterle Memorial Endowment Endowments generate a steady Marilyn L. Owen Memorial Scholarship Endowment McCrea Foundation Scholarship Endowment stream of income while leaving the Frank McCulloch Award for Courage in Journalism Endowment Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship Endowment Joseph & Leola McDonald Journalism Endowment principal untouched. To learn more Keith Papke Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology Endowment Allan C. McGill Scholarship Endowment about establishing an endowment Nick and Vaslie Pappas Medical Scholarship Endowment Nick and Vaslie Pappas Nursing Scholarship Endowment Moultrie H. McIntosh & Helen McIntosh McClure Endowment at Nevada, please contact Keiko Weil & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Alicia Parlette Endowment Fund for Aspiring Journalists Victoria L. McIver Scholarship Endowment ’87, director of donor relations, (775) P Matthew Borrus McKean Memorial Scholarship Endowment Genevieve Swick Paroni Library Endowment Robert B. McKee, Jr. Mechanical Engineering Endowment 784-1587 or [email protected]. Walter A. and Genevieve M. Paroni - Mackay School Endowment Gene McKenna Memorial Scholarship Endowment Stella Mason Parson Scholarship Endowment James Norman & Miriam Isabel McKenzie Scholarship Endowment Kenneth J. Peak Criminal Justice Lectureship Endowment Dr. Robert McQueen Scholarship Endowment Matthew Pearce Scholarship Endowment

• Paul McReynolds Endowment in Clinical Psychology Heather Morsberger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Evelyn M. Pedroli & Mike Conway Scholarship Endowment 2015 Spring Robert Mead Undergraduate Research Endowment Mountain & Desert Research Endowment Pelter Endowment for Nursing Research Rolan and Rachel Mead Scholarship Endowment Mousel & Feltner Award for Excellence in Research Endowment Marjorie L. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Endowment

MSESE Marigold Royalty Quasi-Endowment Karen Harvey Petroni Scholarship Endowment in Education •

The Meadows Scholarship Endowment – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Media Technology Instructional Support Endowment Maureen Mullarkey Scholar Leader Scholarship Endowment Karen Harvey Petroni Scholarship Endowment in Medicine James E. Melarkey Memorial Scholarship Endowment Charles G. and Cornelia L. Murray Scholarship Endowment Karen Harvey Petroni Scholarship Endowment in Nursing Mary Lonon Mestmaker Memorial Scholarship Endowment Cathren Roselyn Muse Scholarship Endowment Nancy Cord Phelps Scholarship Endowment Michelson Family Scholarship Endowment in Medicine Myles Family Scholarship Endowment in Nursing Marshall & Chrissie Phillips Scholarship Endowment Jim Mikawa Graduate Assistantship in Psychology Endowment Myles Family School of Public Health Scholarship Endowment Lillian Piantanida & T. J. Walker Scholarship Endowment N. Edd and Nena Miller ASUN Leadership Award Endowment Dr. Robert K. Myles Scholarship Endowment for Nurse Practitioners Carol E. Piekarz Memorial Scholarship Endowment N. Edd Miller, Founder’s Fund for the School Nahas Scholarship Endowment William F. & Nadine M. Pillsbury University Libraries Endowment of Medicine Endowment National Society of Professional Engineers Endowment Beth and Jon Price ThinkQuest Earth Science Endowment Robert C. Miller Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nebe-Guisti Student Travel Endowment Psychology Operational Endowment Mining Endowment NSandra Kay Neese Memorial Scholarship Endowment Quasi Endowment Unrestricted Investments 33 Foundation Endowments

Senator William J. Raggio Education Scholarship Endowment School of Medicine Professorship in Surgery Endowment H. Stoneson Firehouse Scholarship Endowment Senator William J. Raggio Free Enterprise Scholarship Endowment Ray F. Scoffield Memorial Scholarship Endowment J. Dietrich Stroeh Scholarship Endowment in Dorothy Raggio Memorial Scholarship Endowment Scott Motor Company Scholarship Endowment Civil and Environmental Engineering RMark William Raggio Business Scholarship Endowment Hugh Scott Memorial Scholarship Endowment Joseph Stuntebeck Geography Scholarship Endowment Indra & Yudh Vir Rajput Graduate Student Scholarship Edward “Ted” Scripps, II, Reynolds School of M. Bashir and Julie C. Sulahria Scholarship Endowment Endowment in Electrical Engineering Journalism Atrium Endowment Sgt. George Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Endowment Frank R. & Joan Randall Professorship Endowment in Thomas J. Scully Medical Scholarship Endowment Frank M. Sweder Kiwanis Club Scholarship Endowment Natural Resources and Environmental Science Kay Seeliger Nursing Scholarship Endowment Wallace E. Quasi Endowment Elizabeth S. Ray Library Endowment Paul Segal and Harold Freeman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mary Elizabeth Talbot Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nell J. Redfield Foundation Engineering Scholarship Endowment Jack B. Selbig Memorial Scholarship Endowment Michael Paul Taormina Memorial Scholarship Endowment Flo Reed Memorial Scholarship Endowment Evelyn Semenza Honts English Music Scholarship Endowment Judy Taylor Trent COE Scholarship Endowment Irene A. Reed Scholarship Endowment Edwin & Mary Semenza Medical Student Scholarship Endowment JoAnne Nelson Taylor Memorial Scholarship Endowment Millard G. Reed Scholarship Endowment T Edwin S. Semenza Outstanding Medical Rich Taylor Scholarship Endowment Jonathan H. Reeder Memorial Scholarship Endowment Student Endowment Award T. Lyle Taylor Scholarship Endowment Robert Reeves Graduate Fellowship Endowment Grace Semenza Drama Scholarship Endowment Technology Endowment Journalism Reno Kiwanis Club Scholarship Endowment John & Louise Semenza Scholarship Endowment for Social Work Terence E. And Frances Breen Terras Scholarship Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Business Journalism Endowment Lawrence J. Semenza Accounting Scholarship Endowment Endowment in Education Reynolds Technology Endowment Nora Ann Shannon Endowment for the Downing Geoffrey David Terrile Scholarship Endowment Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Media Entrepreneurship Endowment Clinic in the College of Education Theatre Department Scholarship Endowment Donald W. Reynolds Chair in New Media Technologies Endowment Beverly Hug Sharp Education Scholarship Endowment Barbara A. and Robert P. Thimot Scholarship Endowment William Richards Scholarship Endowment George Shaw Scholarship Endowment Barbara A. & Robert P. Thimot Scholarship Education Endowment E.W. Richardson Excellence in Teaching Award Endowment Sheckler Estate Quasi Endowment Robert P. & Barbara A. Thimot Scholarship Florence Rittenhouse and Edith R. Hedges Scholarship Endowment Shepperson Annual Humanities Book Award Endowment Engineering Endowment Rita Roberts Nursing Scholarship Endowment Wilbur S. Shepperson Endowment for Scholarships in History Adam Gregory Thomas Legislative Internship Steven Arland Roberts Endowment for Research Hyung K. Shin Award for Excellence in Research Endowment Scholarship Endowment Harry J. Robinson Memorial Lecture Endowment Hyung Kyu Shin Graduate Scholarship Endowment Bruce R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Jeffrey R. Rodefer Family Library Endowment Young-Ai and Hyung Shin Distinguished Marion G. Thompson Charitable Trust Scholarship Endowment Dale A. Rodela Memorial Scholarship Endowment Visitor Program Endowment Thornton Peace Prize Endowment Roesler Family Scholarship Endowment in Engineering Shires-Barber Endowment for Surgery Research Evelyn B. Thurston Memorial Scholarship in Music Education Endowment Josh Romeis Hydrology Graduate Research Endowment Silver State Schools Credit Union Faculty Challenge Endowment Jean & Herb Tobman Scholarship Endowment in Ann Ronald Endowment for Special Collections Silver State Schools Credit Union Scholarship Endowment R.J. Simcoe Memorial Scholarship Endowment Memory of Alan Tobman & Alan J. Martin James & Cleo Ronald Dissertation Fellowship David Tomac Scholarship Endowment in English Endowment Lenard W. and Nelda O. Sledge Scholarship Endowment Kris Tower Memorial Scholarship Endowment Harvey N. Rose Ski Scholarship Endowment Slemmons Lecture Series Endowment Matt Trabert Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. Charles Ross Pre-Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Alicia L. Smalley Memorial Scholarship Wayne D. Trewhitt Scholarship Endowment in Civil Engineering George S. Ross Scholarship Endowment Endowment for Social Justice Dolores Saval Trigero Memorial Endowment Silas E. Ross, Jr., M.D. Memorial Endowment Josephine and Noah Smernoff Nursing Faculty Research Endowment Joseph C. Trinastic Scholarship Endowment Olena Rougeau Scholarship Endowment Barbara Smith Campbell & Donald Cassidy Scholarship Endowment George D. Turner Family Endowment for RSVP of Washoe County Amos Tinkey Endowment Barbara Smith Campbell Distinguished Graduate Assistantships in Engineering Helen Eddy Rutherford Nursing Endowment Professor of Nevada Tax Policy Jessie A. Turner Memorial Scholarship Endowment Helen R. Rutherford Nursing Scholarship Endowment #1 Catherine Parsons Smith Scholarship Endowment Paul D. and Ollie B. Turner Scholarship Endowment Helen R. Rutherford Nursing Scholarship Endowment #2 for Music and Women’s Studies George and Mary Tweedy Scholarship Endowment Klaus & Mary Ann Saegebarth Scholarship Endowment Fred W. Smith Endowed Chair Scott W. Tyler and Constance K. Howard Hydrology Endowment Rena Semenza Safford Scholarship Endowment Dr. George Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment Undergraduate Research Endowment M. Saiid Saiidi Scholarship Endowment Ivan Sessions Smith Scholarship Endowment United Federal Credit Union Office of Field Experiences Endowment SJohn Sala Memorial Scholarship Endowment SNI Professional Scholarship Endowment University of Nevada Cycling Team Endowment Margaret Ryan Sampson Scholarship Endowment Solso Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement Endowment University Club Scholarship Endowment Donald and Gay Sandberg Scholarship Endowment U Sontag Entrepreneurship Award Endowment University of Nevada Ski Team Advisory Endowment Sandorf Family Endowment for the Arts Sparks/Reed High School Scholarship Endowment University Women’s Club Scholarship Endowment Irving Jesse Sandorf Electrical Engineering Minority Faith Pedersen Spencer Memorial Library Endowment University of Nevada Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Student Scholarship Endowment Spina Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Catherine Urban Scholarship Endowment

• Graham & Jean Sanford Gerontology Endowment Fund Margueritte Starr Scholarship Endowment Janet Usinger Scholarship Endowment John Sanford Memorial Award Endowment Joe and Marge Stein Memorial Scholarship Endowment Ed Valterra Memorial Scholarship Endowment Satre Endowment For Education Dean’s Future Scholars Alyce Steinheimer Scholarship Endowment Van Allen Scholarship Endowment

Spring 2015 Satre Family Education Scholarship Endowment • Milton Steinheimer Scholarship Endowment Peter Vardy Faculty Endowment for Engineering Geology Satre Family Fine Arts Quasi Endowment Vonita & Larry Stephens Scholarship Endowment in Nursing Vintage NV/Southern Wine & Spirits Scholarship Endowment Philip G. Satre Chair in Gaming Studies Endowment Vera Stern Endowment for the Center for Learning and Literacy V Visiting Scholars Seismology Endowment Ella Savitt Journalism Scholarship Endowment Stetson-Beemer Insurance Scholarship Endowment William Walbridge Scholarship Endowment for Electrical Dean Vernon and Martha Scheid Award Endowment Stevenson Family Quasi Endowment Engineering and Computer Science Engineering School of Medicine Alumni Class Endowment Lawrence Stoffel Music Scholarship Endowment Mary A. Wallace Memorial Scholarship Endowment

NEVADA SILVER & BLUE W 34 Foundation Endowments

Mary A. & Wilbur R. Wallace Scholarship Endowment Western Nevada Supply Scholarship Endowment for Science and Engineering Wilbur R. & Mary A. Wallace Class of 1950 Scholarship Endowment David P. Westfall Award for Academic Excellence Endowment Hans Wolfe Scholarship Endowment Wilbur R. Wallace Electrical Engineering Scholarship Endowment Robert and Twyila Whear Scholarship Endowment Women in Engineering Scholarship Endowment Wilbur R. & Mary A. Wallace Engineering Robert G. & Leslie H. Whittemore Scholarship Endowment Dorothye G. & Andrew J. Woodard Scholarship Endowment Dean’s Discretionary Endowment Ralph Whitworth Scholar Leader Scholarship Endowment Edward J. and Hilda B. Wunner Scholarship Endowment Wilbur R. & Mary A. Wallace Environmental Louis Wiener, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment Don Yardley Endowment in Economic Geology Engineering Scholarship Endowment Wilbur S. Shepperson Endowment for Scholarships in History #2 Guy W. and Patricia S. Yates Scholarship Endowment Mildred Evasovic Ward Scholarship Endowment Richard W. Wilcox Memorial Scholarship Endowment Chuck Yeager/ASCE Auxiliary Scholarship Endowment Washoe County District Board of Health Scholarship Endowment Jim Wilson UNR Football Scholarship Endowment Sandra Mitts Yoffie Scholarship Endowment Laura Nelson Watkins Nursing Scholarship Endowment Y Winn Scholarship Endowment Ray Yori Memorial Scholarship Endowment Josef Waxler Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mines Library Chrysie Winn Memorial Endowment Louis G. & Anna York Vierra Scholarship Endowment WCMS John Stapleton Scholarship Endowment Don Winne Inspirational Student Scholarship Endowment Young Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Carolyn B. Webster Memorial Scholarship Endowment Elmer A. Winter Endowment in Economic Geology Jerry and Janet Zebrack Family Scholarship Wedco, Inc. Scholarship Endowment in Electrical Engineering Ruth M. Winter Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Humanism Endowment Jeffrey K. Wessel Endowed Scholarship JohnD Winters Family Scholarship Endowment Joan S. Zenan Medical Library Discretionary Endowment Alma S. and George N. Westergard Scholarship Endowment Eva N. Wire Scholarship Endowment Joan S. Zenan Professional Development Endowment Dixie O. Westergard Memorial Scholarship Endowment ZN Wishart Family Scholarship Endowment NEVADA SILVER & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas Students make outreach calls during the Wolf Call Phone-a-thon. FRONT ROW: Holly Diaz, Frankie Colburn, Devin McDonald and Roxann Licata.

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“Hello, I’m calling from the University of Nevada, Reno ...” – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Every spring and fall, thousands of alumni, update information, share news about the Uni- from alumni. parents and friends of the University hear versity, and help secure much-needed support So this spring, if you receive a call from a these words from one of approximately 28 for a broad range of campus programs, schol- student, share your experiences and memories undergraduate and graduate students who arships and services through the University’s with them, and take a moment to reconnect provide comprehensive outreach through the Annual Fund. As degree-seeking students, with your alma mater! Wolf Call Phone-a-thon. Callers reach out to they also work to gain valuable insight directly —Stefanie Givens

To learn more about the University’s Annual Fund, please contact Stefanie Givens, associate director of development of annual giving, (775) 682-6544 or [email protected]. 35 Board of Regents Endowments

We are grateful to those who have created endowments with the Nevada System of Higher Education for the benefit of the University of Nevada, Reno. Most of these endowments have been supporting Nevada’s students and programs for decades and have grown to provide substantial earnings. These endowed funds ensure excellence at Nevada for generations to come.

90,000 Acre Grant Endowment Excellence in Psychiatry and Behavorial Sciences John N. Butler Memorial Scholarship Endowment Saber Abdel-Ghafer Scholarship Endowment Cleo Seaton Bowman Scholarship Endowment Marye Williams Butler Scholarship Endowment Thomas M. Abraham Library Endowment Captain Terry Cryder Brannon Memorial Scott Campbell Memorial Scholarship Endowment AJewett W. Adams Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Helen Coe Carter Endowment for Medical Research Advertising Association of Northern Nevada Chester A. Brennen Memorial Scholarship Endowment Robert H. Case Memorial Scholarship Endowment Foundation Journalism Scholarship Endowment CRonald J. Chadek Memorial Scholarship Endowment Agriculture Award Endowment Azro Eugene Cheney Scholarship Endowment Agriculture Graduate Research Scholarship Endowment J. E. Church Endowment Buck and Randy Aiazzi Scholarship Endowment WHY ARE ENDOWMENTS Pete Cladianos, Sr. and Antonia Cladianos Henry and Edith Albert Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Henry Albert Senior Public Service Prize Endowment SO IMPORTANT? Clark County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Endowment Alumni Football Scholarship Endowment An endowment refers to assets Charles Elmer Clough Scholarship Endowment Fred M. Anderson Scholarship Endowment that are invested in perpetuity, Isabel M. Crain Biomedical Research Scholarship Endowment Fred M. Anderson Jr., M.D. Memorial Endowment unlike expendable funds which Isabel M. Crain Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Anthropology Research Museum Endowment are typically used for immediate Roy E. Crummer Foundation Scholarship Endowment Armstead Scholarship Endowment needs. The University’s endow- Laura M. Cummings Scholarship Endowment ASUN Scholarship Endowment #1 ment is not, as many may think, a Charles Francis Cutts Scholarship Endowment ASUN Scholarship Endowment #2 single “pot” of money that can be Dr. Gerald Dales Scholarship Endowment Mary A. Atcheson Music Scholarship Endowment Mary Dalton Scholarship Endowment used as the University wishes. Many Atmospherium Endowment Dalzell and Frank Memorial Scholarship Endowment separate endowed funds comprise G.B. and Shirley Avansino Memorial Scholarship Endowment DFrances E. Dant Endowment Dr. M. Ronald Avery Medical Student Scholarship Endowment the endowment, and each has its Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil John Bagby Memorial Scholarship Endowment own stipulations about how the War Scholarship Endowment John A. Bailey Professional Expectancy income may be used, as specified Bob Davis Scholarship Endowment Award Endowment in Counseling by the donor. Friends of Sammy Davis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment BCamillo Barengo Memorial Scholarship Endowment As the University’s endowment Willametta K. Day Scholarship Endowment Agnes Barringere Music Memorial Endowment grows through prudent investment Dr. Francis R. Dean Memorial Scholarship Endowment George M. and Ronald M. Basta Scholarship management and gifts, the endow- Lino and Estelle Del Grande Scholarship Endowment Endowment in Engineering ment ensures the strength and sta- Jessie DeWar Scholarship Endowment George and Harriet Basta Medical Science Maude F. Dimmick Scholarship Endowment Equipment Endowment bility of the University. Endowment Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Dixon Memorial Scholarship Endowment George M. Basta Men’s Basketball Recruiting Endowment income provides stability against Dorothy Ellen Drew Medical School Endowment George M. and Harriet M. Basta Men’s Intercollegiate downturns in the economy, budget Athletic Scholarship Endowment cuts and other changes. Dust Case Scholarship Endowment Mr. & Mrs. O.G. Bates Scholarship Endowment in Business To learn more about supporting Ted S. Ede and Ruth Holland Ede Endowment Beckwith Memorial Endowment existing endowments at Nevada, Patti S. Egger Memorial Endowed Graduate Art Scholarship Carolyn Beckwith Endowment or establishing a new endowment, Ronald H. Einstoss Memorial Endowment Enfield B. Bell Memorial Scholarship Endowment EEldorado Hotel/Alumni Football Endowment please contact Lynda Buhlig ‘84, Florence E. Belz Memorial Nursing Scholarship Endowment Sadie L. Elliott Scholarship Endowment assistant vice president of develop- in Elementary Education Guy E. Benham Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Mathematics ment, (775) 682-6013 or lbuhlig@ James B. Ellis Journalism Scholarship Endowment William J. and Effie E. Engel COB Endowment Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

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• Guy E. Benham Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Music Barbara Bennett Scholarship Endowment Carl and Eleonora Esping Scholarship Endowment Philo S. Bennett Scholarship Endowment Helen Fallini Scholarship Endowment James Fasules Endowment Spring 2015

• Robert P. Bick and Lucile M. Bick Endowment William A. Brodhead Memorial Scholarship Endowment Alseno and Louise Oppio Fenech Memorial Endowment George G. Bierkamper Graduate Student Frank O. Broili Scholarship Endowment Research Fellowship Endowment FHarold and Catherine Fitz Scholarship Endowment Howard E. Browne Scholarship Endowment Vivien K. Billick Scholarship Endowment Lincoln and Meta Fitzgerald Endowment Richard P. Bryan and John R. Bryan Scholarship Max C. Fleischmann Agriculture Scholarship Endowment Block “N” Endowment Endowment in Engineering Max C. Fleischmann Freshman Scholarship Endowment Richard R. Blurton Award Endowment for Overall Burnett Scholarship Endowment NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 36 Board of Regents Endowments

Max C. Fleischmann Regular Student Scholarship Endowment Daniel Jackling Endowment #1 Justin Lawrence Memorial Scholarship Endowment Max C. Fleischmann School of Home Daniel Jackling Endowment #2 Carrie Brooks Layman Scholarship Endowment Economics Scholarship Endowment Anita L. Janssen Memorial Scholarship Endowment Hedvig and Sigmund W. Leifson Scholarship Fleischmann-Ladino Dairy Endowment JCharles S. Jensen Endowment LEndowment in Physics Charles E. Fleming Range Management Lubertha Miller Johnson Scholarship Endowment Guy L. Leonard Memorial Endowment in English and Physics Scholarship Endowment Virginia M. Johnson Scholarship Endowment Guy L. Leonard Memorial Endowment in Philosophy Joe and Renee Francis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Katie Frazier/Native American Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Anna C. and Walter Frey Scholarship Endowment Robert Lardin Fulton Lecture Endowment Reynold Clayton Fuson Endowment R.C. Fuson Lectureship Endowment in Chemistry John Wayne Gattshall Memorial Scholarship Endowment Noble H. Getchell Endowment Gignoux Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Mining GFrances S. Gignoux Memorial Scholarship Endowment Joseph B. Ginocchio Nursing Scholarship Endowment Russ Goebel Athletic Scholarship Endowment William E. Goodfellow Endowment Samuel A. Goudsmit Memorial Lectureship Endowment Graduate Student Association Endowment Grand Army of the Republic Scholarship Endowment Daniel and Elizabeth M. Grant Memorial Endowment Alleta Gray Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment Greater Reno Italian Golf Association Scholarship Endowment Mel Grevich Memorial Scholarship Endowment for 5th Year Athletes Robert A. Hanson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Gerald and Mabel Hartley/Mackay School of Mines Library Endowment Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas HSara Louise Hartman Historic Preservation Endowment Sara Louise Hartman Memorial Endowment Javier Rojo is currently the Seneca C. and Mary B. Weeks Endowed Chair of Statistics and chair of Hartman-Kanning Trust Scholarship Endowment the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno. Rojo’s research Royal D. Hartung Industrial Education Scholarship Endowment interests include survival analysis, nonparametric function estimation, statistical decision Charles Haseman Memorial Endowment theory, random matrices and dimension reduction techniques. In addition, Rojo has followed for several years the developing obesity health crisis in Mexico and Latin America. Endowed faculty Richard Hellmann Scholarship Endowment professorships and chairs secured through private funding are crucial for recruiting and retaining Raphael Herman and Norman B. Herman

Scholarship Endowment the highest-quality faculty. The Weeks Chair was established by Mary Lea Benson Weeks, who was & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Mrs. Carl Otto Herz Scholarship Endowment a 1902 State Normal School graduate from the University. At Weeks’ request, an irrevocable trust Albert and Emily Hilliard Memorial Endowment of securities was left to the University to establish a chair in the basic sciences through the Board of Regents. By funding endowed faculty positions, donors like Weeks convene the brightest minds to H. Hamer Holloway Memorial Scholarship Endowment focus on particular problems or issues and spur advances in those areas. August and Emma Frisch Holmes Art Memorial Endowment August and Emma Frisch Holmes Chemistry

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Alan Ladd Johnston Scholarship Endowment 2015 Spring Memorial Scholarship Endowment Emma Elizabeth Frisch Holmes Memorial Endowment Dick Joseph Memorial Scholarship Endowment Adele Mayne Liddell Scholarship Endowment Harry F. Holmshaw Scholarship Endowment George Marion Kaiser Memorial Scholarship Endowment Parker Liddell Scholarship Endowment

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Mildred Kappler Scholarship Endowment Devin Hosselkus Scholarship Endowment Louis E. Lombardi, M.D. Endowed – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Nora Kawamura Student Aid Scholarship Endowment Professorship in Family Medicine Houghton Foundation Endowment #1 KBetty Klaich Memorial Scholarship Endowment Finlay J. MacDonald Agriculture Scholarship Endowment Houghton Foundation Endowment #2 Mamie Kleberg Endowed Chair in Historic Preservation Mackay Endowment Beverly and Clinton Howard Endowment Richard Kleberg Agricultural Scholarship Endowment Fred MacKenzie Theatre Memorial Scholarship Endowment S. Frank Hunt Endowment Kratter Chair in Geriatric Medicine Endowment Gordon Macmillan School of Veterinary Medicine Endowment Jim Hunter Memorial Endowment M The Kunce Family Scholarship Endowment James H. Macmillan Scholarship Endowment Richard C. Inskip Family Practice Scholarship Endowment Willard J. Larson Scholarship Endowment Dr. George R. Magee Memorial Scholarship Endowment Thelma Ireland Scholarship Endowment Jake Lawlor Memorial Scholarship Endowment T. Douglass Magowan Ski Scholarship Endowment IIrreducible Fund Endowment 37 Board of Regents Endowments

Marion Mallory, Jr. College of Business Margaret Elizabeth Rousseau Endowment Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment for Historical Research Stadtmuller-Field Scholarship Endowment H. Edward Manville, Jr. Endowed Chair for Internal Medicine David Russell Endowment Bertha Standfast Morrill Hall & Scholarship Endowment Harold Marks Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Robin Ryser Memorial Research Endowment in Psychology George and Viola Stanek Medical Student Dr. Charles and Mary Marshall Student Endowment Dr. V.A. Salvadorini Endowment for Excellence in Pathology Scholarship Endowment The Honorable William O’Hara Martin and Louise Mary Lou Sartor Memorial Scholarship Endowment John Leland Starratt Scholarship Endowment Stadtmuller Martin Scholarship Endowment Ruth E. Saviers Scholarship Endowment Dr. George Steinmiller Memorial Scholarship Endowment George T. Marye and Marie D. Marye Endowment SSavitt Medical School Library Endowment Lillie Stock Testimonial Endowment Rose Sigler Mathews Scholarship Endowment School of Medicine Alumni Association Dr. Frank C. Stokes Scholarship Endowment George B. and Jane C. Maxey Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Storrs Student Nurse Scholarship Endowment Herbert E. McCoskey Endowment Roy R. and Russell T. Schooley Scholarship Endowment Charles H. Stout Endowment Howard McKissick Jr. and Sr. Scholarship Endowment Chester M. Scranton and Blanche Wyckoff Scranton Charles H. Stout Journalism Scholarship Endowment Murdock and Kathryn McLeod Scholarship Endowment Streeter Science Writing Award Endowment Melton-Gannett Endowment Bettie Stufflebeam Memorial Scholarship Endowment Perle Mesta Scholarship Endowment Richard G. Sugden, M.D. Scholarship Endowment Vaughn N. Minas Scholarship Endowment ENDOW A LEGACY Reuben C. Thompson Scholarship Endowment in Philosophy Michelle Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Endowment A gift to endow a faculty position Jack T. Thurston Memorial Scholarship Endowment Elaine Mobley Scholarship Endowment makes a lasting contribution to for Academic Excellence in Chemistry Joe E. Moose Research Award Endowment Dr. F. Donald Tibbitts Memorial Scholarship Endowment strengthen the University. The gift T Lloyd and Martha Mount Memorial Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Jerry Tyson Scholarship Endowment Mountain and Desert Research Endowment will help recruit leading professors United Airlines/Wolf Club Scholarship Endowment NHE Endowment for Western Traditions and secure a solid education for our U.S.S. Reno Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nelson/Watkins Memorial Scholarship Endowment students, who will reap the benefits Ken Vaughan Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nevada AIME Endowment of such gifts. Von Tobel Endowment NLucy Nieder Endowment # 1 A named chair or professorship Wagner Family Scholarship Endowment Lucy Nieder Endowment # 2 goes on for as long as the University Phyllis J. Walsh Medical School Endowment Larry Noble Memorial Scholarship Endowment endures. It becomes a tradition Olin W. Ward Scholarship Endowment Daniel A. and Edith E. O’Keefe Mackay WDonald R. Warren Endowment School of Mines Endowment unto itself, developing its character Robert O. Weede Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mark Oppio Memorial Scholarship Endowment and reputation, not just for the Seneca C. and Mary B. Weeks Professorship Endowment OLillian Orchow Psychiatry Prize Endowment donors, but for the faculty holders Joseph W. Weihe Memorial Scholarship Endowment Al Pecetti Memorial Endowed Art Scholarship Endowment of the position. Frederick and Beatrice Weisenburger Budd Pecetti Medical Student Scholarship Endowment To learn more about establishing Medical Student Endowment Dr. Owen Peck Scholarship Endowment an endowment at Nevada, please Frederick and Beatrice Weisenburger PWilliam D. Phillips Memorial Scholarship Endowment Undergraduate Student Endowment contact Lynda Buhlig ‘84, assistant Paul R. Pinching Memorial Athletic Scholarship Endowment George S. Weiss, M.D. Family Practice Endowment Vail Pittman Memorial Endowment vice president of development, Charles I. West Medical Society Scholarship Endowment Theodore H. Post Memorial Scholarship Endowment (775) 682-6013 or [email protected]. Whalen-Hastings Memorial Scholarship Endowment Maida J. Pringle, R.N. Scholarship Endowment Glen E. Whiddett Biomedical Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment Lawrence “Larry” E. Pyle Memorial Scholarship Endowment Glen E. Whiddett Medical Student Scholarship Endowment E.J. Questa Scholarship Endowment Memorial Scholarship Endowment Glen E. Whiddett Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dorothy Quinn Scholarship Endowment John Louis and Louise Ferretti Semenza Scholarship Juanita White Endowment for Enrichment Programs Jackelin Rea Memorial Scholarship Endowment Endowment in Business and Social Work Dr. Thomas S. White Scholarship Endowment Douglas Paul Rennie Memorial Scholarship Endowment Craig and Yolande J. Sheppard Memorial Louis Wiener, Jr. Biomedical Scholarship Endowment Reno Newspapers, Inc. Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Louis Wiener, Jr. Medical Scholarship Endowment RHarvey A. Reynolds and Thelma Threlkel Aileen Rothrock Shewalter Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment William H. Shewan Civil Engineering Scholarship Endowment George M. Williams NSA Scholarship Endowment Louella Rhodes Garvey Endowment Sigma Nu Alumni Club Scholarship Endowment Rita Hope Winer Memorial Scholarship Endowment Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• James and Irene Rice Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Teresa Simmonds Memorial Scholarship Endowment Harriet Barbara Wolf Scholarship Endowment Warren V. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Lillian Snyder Scholarship Endowment Fuji Woon French Prize Scholarship Endowment Katherine Riegelhuth Scholarship Endowment Sol, Ella and Ronald Savitt Journalism Endowment Loni Dee Yopp Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Music Spring 2015 • John-Douglas Robb Memorial Scholarship Endowment Sol, Ella and Ronald Savitt Scholarship Endowment Marion L. Young Scholarship Endowment Rob R. Robertson Pre-Medical Scholarship Endowment Southern Nevada Nutrition Scholarship Endowment N Sidney W. Robinson Memorial Award Endowment Herbert E. Splatt Scholarship Endowment Y Sig Rogich Scholarship Endowment Norma Janet Splatt Scholarship Endowment Rosalie Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Frederick and Anna Stadtmuller Memorial NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 38 Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas

Stephanie Chen ’11, ’14 M.P.H., assistant Susanne and Gloria Young director; Jill Fontana ’91, administrative assistant; Libier Martinez ’14, graduate Foundation champions DFS program assistant; Kenneth Coll, College of Education dean; Mariluz Garcia ’03, ’07 Dean’s Future Scholar graduate assistant things like you.” M.A., DFS director; and graduate assistants Alexander Segura ’14 (psychology) recalls The DFS program is housed in the College Ohanna Turcios ’14, Alexander Segura ’14 and meeting Susanne Pennington, president of the of Education and aims to increase the numbers Maribel Ramirez ’12, ’14 M.A. Susanne and Gloria Young Foundation, while of low-income, first-generation students mentoring students at Wooster High School. graduating from high school and gaining ac- When Segura learned the Susanne and Glo- cess to higher education. Each year, students campus, assistance with college entrance ria Young Foundation had made two generous are identified in sixth grade from selected Title requirements and financial aid. & BLUE SILVER NEVADA donations over the past year to the Dean’s Fu- 1 schools throughout the Washoe County Pennington says it’s important for all ture Scholar Program (DFS), he was compelled School District for participation in DFS. students to receive equal access to higher to write a letter of thanks to Pennington. The program was established in 2000 by education, regardless of their cultural, socio- “I hope you still remember me,” Segura William Sparkman, dean of the College of economic, or academic background. writes. “You shadowed me at Wooster High Education from 1998-2010, who brought the “Fostering long-term relationships and pro-

School two years ago. Yesterday I received program concept from Texas Tech University. viding early interventions starting in the sixth • Spring 2015 2015 Spring word that you donated to our program again. Today, Dean Kenneth Coll is committed to grade is critical in building a strong pipeline I personally wanted to say thank you for your supporting the program’s mission. to college,” says Pennington, widow of the late generosity! I am honored that you shadowed Since its inception in 2000, more than 931 gaming pioneer William N. Pennington, for • me while I was mentoring my students. You students have participated in the program. To whom several buildings on campus are named – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 are such an amazing person, and I applaud all assist students in graduating from high school in recognition of his generosity. “Every student of the great work you do for our community. and college, DFS provides long-term mentor- is unique and has the potential to succeed I am now enrolled in a dual master’s program ing, opportunities for students to earn high given proper support and guidance.” with the goal of becoming an elementary school and college credits, academic tutoring, —Roseann Keegan school teacher. I hope that one day I can do big employment opportunities on the University

To learn more about supporting DFS and the College of Education, please contact Veronica Haskins, director of development, (775) 784-6914 or [email protected]. 39 Faculty & Staff

Thank you to faculty and staff who generously help build Nevada’s quality and prestige. Gifts from our faculty and staff tell our alumni and friends that those closest to the University—those who know it best, from the inside out—believe so strongly in the success of Nevada and its students that they willingly support the institution not just on the job, but also through their personal philanthropy. Faculty and staff see firsthand what a difference private support can make, and they choose to support programs throughout campus, often through payroll deduction. We are grateful to these current, emeriti and former faculty and staff, or their surviving spouses, who made a gift to Nevada during 2014. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

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Memorial scholarship honors Michele Basta ’66, ’86 M.A. Memorial gifts from family and friends have Knowledge Center campaign. She retired from established a scholarship in memory of the late the University in 2006. Michele Basta ’66 (French), ’86 M.A. (French), More than 300 friends, family, colleagues a faculty emerita who taught French language and community leaders gathered at the and culture at the University and later served Knowledge Center in late January 2014 to pay as the director of public relations and develop- tribute to Basta. ment for the University Libraries. “Michele was an extraordinary woman The Michele Basta Memorial Scholarship who touched countless numbers of people in French will benefit students pursuing an throughout the community,” says Dean of undergraduate or graduate degree in French, University Libraries Kathlin Ray. “She was a with a preference for students who are working major force in building the Knowledge Cen- Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• in the University Libraries. ter, having served as the development director In 1992, Basta was awarded the Alan Bible whose fundraising efforts and influence on Teaching Excellence Award in the College the aesthetic elements of the building helped Spring 2015

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person for the $22 million Mathewson-IGT —Roseann Keegan Michele Basta ’66, ’86 M.A.

To learn more about supporting the College of Liberal Arts, please contact Stuart Golder ’91, ’97 M.A., development director, (775) 784-1222 or sgolder@ unr.edu. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 42 Faculty & Staff NEVADA SILVER & BLUE SILVER NEVADA

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Thank you alumni for your generous and active support of your alma mater. Many alumni chose to make gifts to their class fund (please see Class Challenge on page 49) and to scholarships and programs throughout campus. This philanthropy is an important and vital source of funding, and alumni giving makes a difference. U.S. News & World Report uses yearly alumni participation as a measure of alumni involvement for its annual rankings. Nevada was again ranked in the top tier of “best national universities.” We are grateful to these former students who made a gift to their alma mater during 2014. A

B Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2015 • NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 44 Alumni Photo courtesy Bruce Hoffman Bruce Hoffman ’82 Bruce Hoffman ’82 supports Washoe County graduates Bruce Hoffman ’82 (managerial sciences) has established a scholarship endowment at the University of Nevada, Reno to benefit graduates of Washoe County high schools who demonstrate financial need. “I grew up in Reno and had a great experience at the University,” says Hoff- man, a Reno High School graduate. “I hope to help other local students do the same.” Hoffman received his MBA from Boston’s Northeastern University and

started his career at Security Pacific Bank in the Bay Area. His 29-year career & BLUE SILVER NEVADA has included a variety of managerial roles within the banking and leasing profession, including the last 15 years as director of credit for Wells Fargo Practice Finance, a division within Wells Fargo. He oversees the front-end operations of the group that provides loans to dental, medical and veterinary practices through the country. He looks forward to his retirement in August. Hoffman makes his home in Walnut Creek, Calif., but maintains close ties • to Reno, visiting from time to time to enjoy the nearby skiing and to cheer on 2015 Spring the Wolf Pack football team. He also volunteered to meet with prospective University of Nevada students at the spring recruitment event in the East Bay, • hosted by the Nevada Alumni Association and the Office for Prospective Stu- – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 dents. Along with other alumni, Hoffman spoke with families and answered questions about his experience at the University and how he was personally and professionally impacted by his time on campus. —Roseann Keegan

To learn more about supporting student success at the University of Nevada, Reno, please contact Keiko Weil ’87, director of donor relations, (775) 682-5964 or [email protected].

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Fax this form to: (775) 784-4878 or email to: [email protected]. 2015 Spring Or mail the below form to: Nevada Alumni Association, Morrill Hall Alumni Center, University of Nevada, Reno/0164, Reno, Nevada 89557-0164. • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Name: ______Class year: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______Business/Occupation: ______Telephone: ______Email: ______

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E G Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2015 • NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 48 CLASS OF TOTAL GIFTS SINCE INCEPTION Class of 1938 Scholarship Endowment $53,791 Class of 1939 Scholarship Endowment $15,971 Class of 1940 Scholarship Endowment $27,634 Class of 1941 Scholarship Endowment $25,364 Class of 1942 Scholarship Endowment $15,560 Class of 1943 Scholarship Endowment $20,749 Class of 1944 Scholarship Endowment $22,622 Class of 1945 & 1946 Scholarship Endowment $12,592 Class of 1947 Scholarship Endowment $13,049 Class of 1948 Scholarship Endowment $18,098 Class of 1949 Scholarship Endowment $23,621 Class of 1950 Endowment Challenge $36,845 Class of 1951 Endowment Challenge $45,805 Up to the Class of 1951 Mackay School Scholarship Endowment $58,320 Class of 1952 Endowment Challenge $33,220 Class of 1953 Endowment Challenge $16,712 Class of 1954 Endowment Challenge $16,503 challenge? Class of 1955 Endowment Challenge $23,532 Class of 1956 Endowment Challenge $17,020 Class of 1957 Endowment Challenge $12,494 Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas Class of 1958 Endowment Challenge $13,141 Class of 1959 Endowment Challenge $25,872 Class of 1958 & 1959 Mackay School Scholarship Endowment $14,670 Class of 1960 Endowment Challenge $8,252 Alumni, are you up to the Class of 1961 Endowment Challenge $11,199 Class of 1962 Endowment Challenge $7,057 Class of 1963 Endowment Challenge $6,814 challenge? Top 10 reasons to Class of 1964 Endowment Challenge $5,945 Class of 1965 Endowment Challenge $5,395 invest in your class fund: Class of 1966 Endowment Challenge $9,300 Class of 1967 Endowment Challenge $5,716 Class of 1968 Endowment Challenge $7,701 1. Nevada alumni are loyal and supportive of their alma mater. Nearly 11,000 alumni Class of 1969 Endowment Challenge $9,746 made a gift to Nevada in 2014. Their names can be found starting on page 44. Class of 1970 Endowment Challenge $5,819 Class of 1971 Endowment Challenge $12,379 2. Your class fund becomes a permanent endowment when class gifts total $10,000. Class of 1972 Endowment Challenge $8,597 Class of 1973 Endowment Challenge $9,137 3. No gift is too small, and every gift makes a difference. You may think that your $25 Class of 1974 Endowment Challenge $7,078 gift couldn’t possibly have an impact, but it all adds up. Class of 1975 Endowment Challenge $5,863 Class of 1976 Endowment Challenge $6,900 4. Your gift demonstrates confidence in your education and enhances the prestige of Class of 1977 Endowment Challenge $3,881 the University of Nevada, Reno, upholding a proud history. Class of 1978 Endowment Challenge $5,669 Class of 1979 Endowment Challenge $4,480 5. Your participation matters. U.S. News & World Report uses yearly alumni Class of 1980 Endowment Challenge $3,944 participation as a measure of alumni involvement for its annual rankings. Nevada Class of 1981 Endowment Challenge $8,738 was again ranked in the top tier of “best national universities.” Nevada was also Class of 1982 Endowment Challenge $9,381 ranked among the top public schools in the country. The University’s Master of Class of 1983 Endowment Challenge $6,342 Class of 1984 Endowment Challenge $7,298 Business Administration degree program is ranked in the top 25 nationally by & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Class of 1985 Endowment Challenge $8,551 BusinessWeek magazine. Class of 1986 Endowment Challenge $5,867 Class of 1987 Endowment Challenge $8,200 6. Higher national rankings increase the value of your degree. Rankings also affect the Class of 1988 Endowment Challenge $8,246 University’s ability to recruit and retain the best and brightest faculty and students. Class of 1989 Endowment Challenge $8,270 7. Alumni, friend and parent support collectively strengthens the University, which in Class of 1990 Endowment Challenge $4,606 Class of 1991 Endowment Challenge $4,574 turn benefits the community and the state of Nevada. • Class of 1992 Endowment Challenge $5,297 8. Private support helps Nevada’s students and faculty pursue their work across the 2015 Spring Class of 1993 Endowment Challenge $4,485 Class of 1994 Endowment Challenge $7,616 campus, throughout the state and around the world. Class of 1995 Endowment Challenge $4,095 •

9. Your gift might be doubled—or tripled. If your employer or your spouse’s employer – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Class of 1996 Endowment Challenge $5,113 Class of 1997 Endowment Challenge $4,856 has a matching gift program, your gift can be matched 1:1 or more. To find matching Class of 1998 Endowment Challenge $4,124 gift companies, please visit giving.unr.edu/match.aspx. Class of 1999 Endowment Challenge $2,204 Class of 2000 Endowment Challenge $2,513 10. Making a gift to your class fund is easy. Visit our secure online site at giving.unr. Class of 2001 Endowment Challenge $1,865 edu, choose “Class Challenge” under designation and indicate your class year under Class of 2002 Endowment Challenge $385 comments. Class of 2003 Endowment Challenge $210 Class of 2005 Endowment Challenge $139 Class of 2006 Endowment Challenge $334 To support the Class Endowment Challenge, please contact Stefanie Givens, associate director of Class of 2009 Endowment Challenge $50 development of development for annual giving, (775) 682-6544 or [email protected].

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H Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2015 • NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 50 Alumni Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas John ’76 Ph.D. and Deri Bowen at the University’s Honor Court, where they were inducted as Silver Benefactors in 2008. Endowment honors distinguished Nevada jurist Little did John ’76 Ph.D. (physics) and Deri Bowen know that when they met unexpectedly at the San Francisco Symphony as college students in the 1960s, they would end up building a rich and full life together. Their 48-year marriage has included raising two children while living and working many of those years in the Reno area, John’s birthplace and the longtime home of his parents, the late Washoe County District Judge Grant Bowen ’30 and his wife, True. Grant Bowen served as one of the state’s most distinguished jurists for more than 30 years. He was a man with deep roots in Nevada who had an interest in education and the University. His mother was born in Carson City, his father was reared there, and he, too, grew up in Carson City. When Judge Bowen died in 1992, his wife established and supported the Judge Grant Bowen Dis- tinguished Library Endowment until her death in 2000, at which time friends and family made contributions to the endowment in her memory. “My father was an English major who was always interested in books, and my mother was a & BLUE SILVER NEVADA teacher,” John Bowen says. “There are still people around she taught in the elementary schools in the Reno area in the 1940s. Learning and books were a natural for them, as was their interest in the University Libraries. They always emphasized learning with me while I was growing up.” I John and Deri Bowen have continued the tradition of supporting both the University and University Libraries. They named one of the Knowledge Center’s group study rooms in honor of •

both of John’s parents. 2015 Spring The family’s connection to Nevada higher education and libraries runs even deeper. John retired after 35 years as an associate research scientist in the Division of Atmospheric Sciences at

the Desert Research Institute. Deri retired as the librarian from Diedrichsen Elementary School • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 in Sparks. Both are busy in retirement with their longtime involvement in track and field officiating for high school and college students, and they relish spending time with their grandchildren. —Deanna Hearn

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Roxie & Azad Joseph Foundation Trust creates Scholar Leader Endowment The Roxie & Azad Joseph Foundation Trust has established the Roxie & Azad Joseph Foundation Trust Scholar Leader Scholarship Endowment. Roxie Archie and her sister, Victoria McIver, were long-time Truckee residents who took a great interest in many philanthropic activities and were especially generous to the University of Nevada, Reno and The College of Business. The Scholar Leader Scholarship Program at Photo courtesy of The School of Business The College of Business provides exceptional student leaders with the opportunity to earn Students at The College of Business, which is housed in the Ansari Business Building on campus. a four-year renewable scholarship and the opportunity to further develop their leadership Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• skills through participation in student and professional organizations, service projects ship Program in 2009, followed by the Ralph within a student and/or civic organization, and internship opportunities. Whitworth Scholar Leader Scholarship. enrollment as a pre-business or business major

Spring 2015 The Mallory Foundation helped The College Incoming freshmen are selected for the pro- and GPA. • of Business initiate the Scholar Leader Scholar- gram based on their demonstrated leadership —Roseann Keegan

To learn more about supporting The College of Business, please contact Mitch Klaich, director of development, (775) 682-6490 or [email protected]. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 54 Alumni

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listen to KUNR whenever I am traveling in my car. I enjoy their local and • Spring 2015 2015 Spring national news programs. I also enjoy their interviews, book reviews and movie reviews. ‘Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’ is a favorite, along with ‘Car Talk.’ It is

my go-to channel to get caught up on current events.” • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 KUNR General Manager David Stipech ’85 (journalism) says the station’s success is only possible with faithful contributors at all levels. “We’re grateful, proud and humbled by how much the station is valued, as reflected in the growing membership of the KUNR Signal Circle,” Stipech says. —Roseann Keegan

To learn more about the KUNR Signal Circle, please contact Stefanie Givens, associate director of development for annual giving, (775) 682-6056 or [email protected].

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Professional Achievement Award An alumnus/alumna of the University with an outstanding Who do YOU think should win? record of career accomplishments. University Service Award 2015 Nevada Alumni Assocation Award Nominations A friend or graduate who has demonstrated dedication, commitment and service to the University. Alumni Association Service Award Nominee’s Name: ______A friend or graduate who has rendered special and Nominee’s Phone: ______Graduation Year: ______outstanding service to the Nevada Alumni Association. Nominee’s Address: ______Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Suggested Award (check one): A graduate who is not more than 15 years past graduation and has an outstanding record of career accomplishments, and/or whose dedication, Professional Achievement Award commitment and service to the Nevada Alumni Association has signi cantly enhanced alumni programming. Alumni Association Service Award Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award University Service Award The award recognizes a speci c chapter that has made signi cant contributions to alumni, students and friends of the University of Nevada Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award and the Nevada Alumni Association during the past year. Alumnus of the Year Award Alumnus of the Year Silver & Blue Appreciation Award A graduate who has rendered special and outstanding service to the University and by personal achievement has Your Name: ______brought distinction to the University. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Address: ______Silver & Blue Appreciation Award City: ______State: ______A foundation and/or nonpro t or for-pro t corporation whose support, service and

Spring 2015 partnership with the University has enriched the advancement of the University • Telephone: ______and contributed to its reputation as a leading institution of higher education. Email: ______Please ﬁll out the nomination form, along with 1-4 pages of supporting material, by May 15, 2015. Mail to: Nevada Alumni Association, Morrill Hall Alumni Center, University of Nevada, Reno/0164, Reno, For more information, please call NV 89557-0164, or email to Carrie Bushá at [email protected]. 888.NV ALUMS or 775.784.6620. You can also nominate online at alumni.unr.edu/AAAward.aspx. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 58 Alumni

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Thank you parents for your generous support. Parents of alumni and current students generously support the Parents Fund and other programs throughout campus. The Parents Fund provides for student support programs that benefit the general educational experience and the quality of life for the student body. We are grateful to these parents who made a gift to the Parents Fund and other programs at Nevada during 2014. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2015 • NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 60 Parent Donors & BLUE SILVER NEVADA • Spring 2015 2015 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014

61 About Planned Giving

As you consider a gift to the University of Nevada, Reno, you need to balance the wishes of your family, your personal lifestyle and your financial resources with your love for the University and your desire to contribute to its success. Keeping this balance requires careful planning, and the University’s Office of Planned Giving can help you make the most informed decision possible. Planned giving provides you with options and opportunities to include Nevada in your overall financial and estate plans. Generally these are gifts or commitments made in the present with the benefit to Nevada deferred until a future date. Planned gifts may include outright gifts of appreciated property, including securities, real estate and gifts of tangible personal property. Some planned gifts can provide lifetime income for you or a loved one. The Office of Planned Giving assists this partnership between the University and its alumni, parents and friends. For more information on planned giving opportunities, please contact Lisa M. Riley, Esq., director of Planned Giving, (775) 682-6017 or [email protected], or Brian J. Saeman, Esq. ’98, associate director, (775) 682-5938 or [email protected]. Planned Giving Advisory Council Scott Albright ’09 Tammy Love ’02 Bryce Rader ’96 John Tennert ’05 Nevada State Bank Ashley Quinn Anderson, Dorn & Rader, LTD. Lionel, Sawyer & Collins John Boyd ’88 Brian Loy Timothy Riley Nicole M. Vance ’96 Edward Jones Investments Sage Financial Advisors, Inc. Holland and Hart, LLP Dunham Trust Company William Creekbaum ’95 Phillip Mahoney Michael Rooker ’89 Richard Wait Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Legacy Wealth Planning Wells Fargo Bank RS Wait, Chtd., CPAs Leslie Daane ’89 Lynda Mahorter Ann Rosevear Janice Watson ’71 Barnard Vogler & Co. TIAA-CREF Financial Services Dunham Trust Company U.S. Bank Heidi A. Foster ’12 James Marren ’98 Don Ross Sandra Wilson American Wealth Management Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Woodburn & Wedge, Attys. Law Offices of Sandra O. Wilson Kirk Gardner ’81, ’84 Kyle McCann ’05, ’11 M.S. Gustave Rossi ’80 Ronald Zideck ’59 Eide Bailly Prutzman Wealth Management Maupin, Cox & LeGoy Whittier Trust Company of Nevada Robert Hill ’06 Jason Morris Nicole Shrive RBC Wealth Management Woodburn & Wedge, Attys. Premier Trust William Johnson’81 Mark Quinlan ’78 Jacqueline Surratt David & Johnson, Ltd. Executive Insurance Consultants 1864 Capital Investments

Planned Giving Advisory Council, Emeriti Members David Bianchi ’68 Mark Knobel ’77 Vicki Schultz Northwestern Mutual Avansino, Melarkey, Knobel & Mulligan Schultz Financial Group Steven R. Brown ’66 Ken Lynn Bryan Sedway UBS Financial Services Inc. - Retired Hill Lynn Investment Group - Retired Sedway Financial Richard Cunningham Ernie Maupin Thomas E. Seeliger Jeffrey Burr Estate Planning Maupin, Cox & LeGoy Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company Harold J. Depoali ’69 Michael Melarkey ’72 Soraya Tabibi Aguirre Whittier Trust Company of Nevada Avansino, Melarkey, Knobel & Mulligan Holland & Hart Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

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Join those who have chosen to make a planned gift to the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation and become a member of the Nevada Legacy Society. The Office of Planned Giving can also work with your financial adviser or estate planner to help you customize your gift. To learn more about your planned giving options and the Nevada Legacy Society, please contact Lisa M. Riley, Esq., director of Planned Giving, (775) 682-6017 or [email protected], or Brian J. Saeman, Esq. ’98, associate director, (775) 682-5938 or [email protected].

Anonymous Members Robert G. Fregoso ’72, ’77, ’84 John W. ’82 & Patricia Glenda M. Price ’59 *Bruce E. ’52 & Phyllis K. Belnap Carl T. ’66 & Elizabeth Fuetsch King ’74, ’76, ’80 John A. Reed Paul ’62 & *Judith L. ’65 Bible Alison L. Gaulden ’92 Edgar F. Kleiner Sharon Retz *George Bourget George W. Gillemot *Peter A. & Jessica Krenkel ’05 Eric O. Roberts Gail A. Bradley ’97 John G. ’71 & Barbara Dale & Barbara ’96 Lazzarone *Lloyd L. ’48 & Diane Root Richard E. Brown Gonzales ’73 Warren L. ’61 & Janet Lerude George S. Ross ’46 Ritha L. Burroughs *Edward L. Grundel ’43 William R. & *Lucille John L. ’53 & Mona Iain Buxton Larry D. & Diana J. N. Lindsay ’56 L. Sandorf ’52 Jean Guisti Carbon ’68 Haberland ’94, ’95 James A. Linebaugh James D. Santini ’59 Vincent J. Catalano & Sesi Wilma S. Hall ’45 Sheila D. Linn ’66, ’91 Lawrence E. & Sharon M. McCullough-Catalano *William A. Harrigan ’48 John G. ’67 & Bonita Y. Schultze ’70 Jenifer D. Christman ’92 Dyanne M. Hayes ’61 E. Madden ’67 Scott S. & Cassandra L. Smith *Charles H. & Cecil J. Clipper Michael T. & Barbara C. Heffner William Flagg Magee ’67 Robert D. Smyly Peter L. Comanor George C. Hill & Ginny Marshal W. ’70 & Carole McCurdy Alan G. Stavitsky & Verlita L. Conner ’52, ’70 A. Knowles ’92 Kevin C. ’79, ’81 & Ann Kristin Loebbecke Mike Conway ’69, ’76 Claudia W. Hoffer ’61, ’63 M. Melcher ’80 Thomas E. ’68 & Mati A. Stephens James M. ’70, ’71 & Jody Willem Houwink Brian D. ’71 & Anne Menzel George W. ’51 & Isabel M. Story L. ’71 Copenhaver Thomas J. ’68 & Ann L. Howell ’63 *Charles J. ’94 & Mary Larry D. ’64 & Colleen Edward C. Coppin ’62 James W. ’52, ’58 M. Merdinger F. Struve ’69, ’76 Michael Darcher & Joanne & Betty Hulse *Lois Merritt Mikawa ’80, ’87 Ronald L. Turner M. Lisosky ’85 Michael J. Humphrey ’75 *Mrs. N. Edd Miller ’69 *Wilbur R. Wallace ’50 Fifi Day ’59 William E. Isaeff ’66 *William H. & Marian Frank R. Wheeler & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Frankie Sue Del Papa ’71 Christopher E. ’75 & A. Mogel Arthur H. Williams ’66 D. Leonard & *Sally H. Detrick Mardra M. Jay Robert G. ’81, ’85 & Steven E. & Karen Anne O. Nelson Dieter Droste & Kay B. Slocum Donald ’50 & Jeannette Jenkins L. Williams ’70 Terrance W. ’71 & Joseph J. Eberle ’62 Paul E. ’93, ’95 & Linda Hilda B. Wunner

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Photo by Jeff Dow Future Planned Gifts Established By Living Donors

Nevada alumni, friends and faculty often provide for their future gifts to the University of Nevada, Reno in their estate plans. These living donors chose to remember the University by designating the institution in their trust, will, retirement plan or other planned commitment. The Nevada Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have included the University in their estate and financial plans (see Nevada Legacy Society on page 63). Though these gifts will only be realized in the future, we are grateful to those who have chosen, during 2014, to document their planned gift to Nevada. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE SILVER NEVADA

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Thank you University friends for your generous support. Our friends have a special appreciation of and affinity for the institution and its mission of education, research and outreach. Our friends give to programs, scholarships and to new and existing endowments, often gifting in honor of, or in memory of, a special person (see New Foundation Endowments starting on page 24, or existing Foundation Endowments starting on page 28). We are grateful to these Nevada friends who made a gift during 2014. A Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

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Biochemistry Professor Ron Pardini in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources Cancer Research Laboratory. Nevada Order of the Eastern Star supports cancer research Since 1987, the Grand Chapter of Nevada Order of the Eastern Star has been a steadfast supporter of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR) Cancer Research Laboratory and the groundbreaking work of biochemistry Professor Ron Pardini. “All these years later, Eastern Star still supports the cancer research project as we feel it is a good use of our funds,” says member Margery Carr. “We like that the funding stays local and is actually helping with hands-on research. We were always interested in the actual research as many of our members were directly affected by the disease.” The gift will continue to fund the investigation of the role of nutritional intervention in cancer therapy. Research led by Pardini is demonstrating that different types and levels of dietary fat can slow tumor growth rates, increase tumor responsiveness to therapy, lower drug-host toxicity of certain antican- cer agents and reduce cachexia, the wasting syndrome associated with cancer patients. & BLUE SILVER NEVADA G “The continued support from the Order of the Eastern Star for our cancer research program has been invaluable for the advancement of our research program on diet and cancer, and has enabled us to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research leading to careers in medicine and medical research,” Pardini says. “Through their dedication for fundraising, Eastern Star

has helped develop the future workforce and scientific expertise to continue • Spring 2015 2015 Spring the war on cancer. Many of these engaged students have entered medical school, graduate school and medical support disciplines.”

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men committed to providing an environment of friendship and fellowship – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 through its charitable acts, support of its membership and involvement within the community. The Grand Chapter of Nevada Order of the Eastern Star was inducted into the University’s Honor Court in 2002. —Roseann Keegan

To learn more about supporting CABNR, please contact Ralph Phillips, director of development, (775) 784-4390 or [email protected].

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Wolf Pack Radio (WPR) is a student-run, nonprofit radio station broadcast on 1700 AM from the Joe Crowley Student Union that has been operating since 1998. At WPR, University students are given a media outlet to express themselves to a wide audience. The shows are all written and preformed by students and cover music, politics and sports. To listen live, see a show schedule, read the blog, or download the WPR phone app, visit wolfpackradio.org. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

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Z Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas The late Wilbur Wallace ’50 at his Honor Court induction in 2007. Planned gift establishes Mary A. & Wilbur R. Wallace Scholarship Endowment A planned gift from the Wilbur R. Wallace Trust has established the Mary A. & Wilbur R. Wallace Scholarship Endowment to benefit students with a

financial need. & BLUE SILVER NEVADA The late Wilbur Wallace ’50 (electrical engineering) made plans in his estate to fund the endowment through a bequest. Originally from Auburn, Calif., Wallace went on to a distinguished career with Pacific Gas & Electric as an engineer. His late wife, Mary, was a registered nurse for four decades in Nevada and California.

Y In their lifetimes, the couple established several funds benefitting Nevada • students, including the Wilbur R. and Mary A. Wallace Environmental Engi- 2015 Spring neering Scholarship Endowment, the Wilbur R. and Mary A. Wallace Class of 1950 Scholarship Endowment, the Wilbur R. Wallace Electrical Engineering •

Scholarship Endowment, the Wilbur R. and Mary A. Wallace College of Engi- – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 neering Dean’s Discretionary Endowment and the Mary A. Wallace Memorial Scholarship Endowment. —Roseann Keegan

For more information on planned giving opportunities, please contact Lisa M. Riley, Esq., director of planned giving, (775) 682-6017 or [email protected], or Brian J. Saeman, Esq. ’98, associate director, (775) 682-5938 or [email protected].

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Thank you to the following corporations for your generous support. Companies in our community and beyond provide critical funding for the University and its missions of education, research and outreach. Many corporations also administer matching gift programs which can double, or even triple, the impact of gifts to Nevada. To find matching gift companies, please visit our matching gift site at matchinggifts.com/unr. We are grateful to corporations and their matching gifts programs for providing gifts to Nevada during 2014. A B C E CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Corporate matching gifts are a great opportunity for your gift to Nevada to be doubled or even tripled. To see if your employer or your spouse’s employer has a matching gift program, please visit D our matching gift site at http:// matchinggifts.com/unr/. To learn more about matching your gift to Nevada, please contact Lynda Buhlig ‘84, assistant vice president of development, (775) 682-6013 or [email protected]. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

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Students in The College of Business collaborate at the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship.

International and Whitney Peak Hotel. The college partners with companies ranging from Reno-area businesses to international technology corporations to help engage and inform students about best business practices. Partners have the opportunity to bring real-world experience and perspectives to Nevada students through guest speaking, assistance with career development workshops and collaboration on class projects. Corporate Partners have access to talented undergraduate and graduate students from The College of Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas Business students through job postings on Ca- reer Navigator, The College of Business career The College of Business Corporate fairs, student networking events and graduation receptions. Partners also receive special Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. recognition at The College of Business Honors • Partners Program continues to grow & Awards Banquet, during Business Week, in Twelve companies made gifts in support of Technologies, Inc., Employers, Haws Corpora- the college’s publications and on its website. The College of Business Corporate Partners tion, International Game Technology, Market- Spring 2015 •

—Roseann Keegan Program in 2014: Barrick Gold Corporation, ing Evolution, Microsoft, Peppermill Resort Caesar’s Entertainment, Electronic Evolution Spa Casino, Wells Fargo Bank, Soho Flordis

To learn more about supporting The College of Business, please contact Mitch Klaich, director of development, (775) 784-6914 or [email protected]. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 80 Corporations V W T O

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Lee Nelson ’05 M.A. addresses the team. Pack now competing in the rigorous Mountain West, Nelson has hit the ground running. “Lee has played, recruited and coached at the After years as a successful assistant coach, highest levels of the sport,” athletics director Lee Nelson ’05 M.A. (history) gets his first head Doug Knuth said. “He is a man of great charac- coaching opportunity at a school he knows well. ter and integrity who will instantly relate with A Southern California native, the 47-year-old our current players, recruits, parents and every- Nelson has experience coaching within the one who comes in contact with the volleyball Wolf Pack volleyball program and holds a program.” Nelson was the associate head coach master’s degree from Nevada. at UC Santa Barbara, another alma mater of his, “It is a tremendous opportunity to be head for four seasons on the men’s side and helped coach of the Nevada volleyball program,” said the Gauchos to an appearance in the NCAA Nelson, who came to Nevada after working the Championship match. That led him to Miami, last three seasons at the University of Miami. where he was an integral part of three-straight One season after Nevada’s first-ever NCAA NCAA Tournament teams with the Hurricanes. Tournament appearance in 1998, Nelson joined Nelson was a standout player for the UCSB the program as an assistant, and he would coach men’s program and helped the Gauchos to an a number of all-conference selections, includ- appearance in the NCAA Championship match ing Kelli LaBossiere ’03 (general studies) and in 1988. He played professionally in Finland and Photos courtesy Wolf Pack Athletics courtesyPhotos Pack Wolf Nevada Hall of Famers Suzanne Stonebarger ’03 The Netherlands before continuing his educa- (speech communication) and Michelle More ’05 tion and embarking on a coaching career that Wolf Pack welcomes (management). includes time at high school and club levels, in While Nelson stepped away from the pro- addition to serving as an assistant coach for top coach Lee Nelson gram after one season following a death in his men’s and women’s programs in the country. family, the Wolf Pack would go on to four more —Chad Hartley ’03, associate athletics The new head coach of the Nevada volleyball NCAA appearances during the early 2000s. Nel- director of communications team didn’t really need an introduction to the son returned as a graduate student and earned University. When he stepped onto campus in a master’s in history in 2005. With a blueprint January to take over the program, it was as of those successful teams in mind and with the much a homecoming as it was a beginning.

Conference race with series wins over Fresno State, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s Quick hits UNLV and New Mexico. Along the way, the Wolf golf, women’s swimming & diving and rifle. • Wolf Pack football team played in its ninth bowl Pack entered the national rankings, as high as No. • 44 percent of all student-athletes, 177 in all, had a game in the last 10 years. 23 (College Baseball Central) and No. 28 (Collegiate GPA of 3.0 or better. Baseball). Senior Austin Byler and junior Ryan • The Nevada swimming and diving team placed Howell are among the nation’s leaders in home runs • 39 student-athletes from fall teams earned third at the Mountain West Championships and and Carson City native Adam Whitt has emerged Academic All-MW accolades (up from 34 from the took home four major awards: Yawen Li, MW as a dominant relief pitcher, leading nation in saves previous fall semester). Swimmer of the Year; Krysta Palmer, MW Diver of through the first six weeks of the season. • 16 student-athletes produced a perfect 4.0 GPA for the Year; Jian Li You, MW Diving Coach of the Year the semester. for the third straight year and Abby Steketee, MW • The collective grade-point average for all of Coach of the Year honor. Nevada’s nearly 400 student-athletes was a 3.019 • Football team captain and starting linebacker – a “B” average overall. Women’s teams produced a Jordan Dobrich was named to the Capital One • The Nevada baseball team opened 2015 with a 3.2 GPA and men’s teams scored a 2.8 GPA. CoSIDA Academic All-District team for carrying a 3.9 surge, beating No. 5 Texas Tech in the first weekend GPA in engineering. and taking the early lead in the Mountain West • Five programs recorded a team GPA of 3.0 or better: Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• Athletic Association of the University of Nevada 2014-2015 Board of Trustees Spring 2015 • Butch Anderson ’81 Roger Bergmann ’70 MBA Mike Kazmierski John Morrey Rick Reviglio Chris Aramini ’88 Joseph Bradley ’78 Joe Kelly Sonny Newman Ron Zurek Bob Armstrong Brantly Compton Mark Knobel ’77 Jake Pereria Krys Bart Dave Croasdell Troy Means Brigid Pierce Jim Bauserman Ryan Dolan Mike Micone ’91 Len Stevens NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 82 Athletics

Message from the of the year recognition), and the baseball team compete in the very strong Mountain West Athletics Director set the school record for wins at the start of the Conference. Your contributions support season. academic excellence, recruiting outreach, Fans of Wolf Pack While individual and team accolades are nutrition and much more to give the Wolf Pack athletics have much to great, Wolf Pack teams really shine in the most an edge. You are the team behind the teams. celebrate this year. We important area—the classroom! In the fall Please help us find more people to back the brought the Fremont semester our combined Grade Point Average, Pack in 2015. Your support is essential to our Cannon home this football including almost 400 students, was 3.019. That’s continued success. Contact us at (775) 348- season; our basketball a “B” average and shows remarkable effort by PACK to find out how you can help. teams enjoyed wins over UNLV on the same day our students, coaches and staff. Sincerely, in early January; the swimming and diving team Our success in the classroom and in almost swept the conference awards (winning competition is a direct result of your financial swimmer and diver of the year honors while support. Your donations allow us to provide Doug Knuth also taking home swim coach and diving coach the very best opportunities for our teams to Athletics Director

Source: NCAA Financial Report $ 4,948,145 Nevada Athletics Financial Information for Fiscal Year 2014 $ 4,565,230 $ 3,959,255 Revenues Indirect Facilities/Administrative Support Expenses $ 3,181,470 $1,252,200 $ 2,467,010 Ticket Sales Game Expenses $ 1,767,405 $3,959,255 Equipment $1,039,075 $1,485,070 Contributions NCAA $ 1,383,455 $4,948,145 Conference $686,880 $ 1,136,500 Distribution Debt Service $1,053,350 $3,181,470 $515,630 $ 400,000 Memberships/Dues $333,425 Direct State Support Student Fees $575,830 $245,595 Marketing/Promotions/Fundraising 4,565,230 $ $2,467,010 9,285,330 $ 6,034,150 $376,940 $ 2,493,330 Medical Expenses $2,633,415 $196,120 $ 1,252,200 $ 1,039,075 Recruiting $686,880 $543,215 $ 515,630 $575,830 $376,940 Indirect$196,120 Facilities & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Adm.$543,215 Support Salaries Endowment $9,285,330 Income $1,767,405 $333,425 Other Direct Institutional $1,383,455 Support

• $1,485,070 Team Travel 2015 Spring Concessions/ Guarantees $2,493,330 Program Sales $1,136,500 •

Student Financial Aid $245,595 – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 $6,034,150 Royalties/Licensing/ Advertising $1,053,350

Broadcast/TV/Radio Other $400,000 $2,633,415

83 Philanthropist E.L. Cord Foundation Robert & Janice Davidson DuPont Lincoln & Meta Fitzgerald Max C. Fleischmann Foundation Marie & George W. Gillemot Claude I. Howard International Game Technology W.M. Keck Foundation Gwen F. & Paul A. Leonard Lied Foundation Trust Charles N. & Ann Mathewson Wilbur May Foundation Honor Court Newmont Mining Corporation Old College, Inc. Warren Nelson, Chairman The University of Nevada, Reno Honor Court was dedicated in 1997 and cel- Nell J. Redfield Foundation ebrates the contributions of campus and community leaders. The Honor Court Donald W. Reynolds Foundation is situated at the south end of campus adjacent to the University’s historic Quad- Graham & Jean Sanford rangle. The towering elm trees nearby were planted in 1908, and the Quadrangle, Del E. Webb Foundation modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s design for the University of Virginia, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founder The Honor Court is anchored to the south by a dramatic 45,000-pound, 20- Donna Anderson AT&T foot granite obelisk listing the University’s philanthropists. A series of distinctive Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. pillars, carved from 200,000 pounds of white granite mined from the nearby Phyllis Birch Sierra Nevada range, features the names of major donors, award-winning faculty, Daniel J. & Althea M. Brimm students, employees and community members who have contributed to the Carol Franc Buck Foundation University’s history and success. Robert A. & Nancy Cashell Chefs for Kids Foundation The centerpiece of the Honor Court is a gazebo with trellises of blue and white Susan M. & Gary R. Clemons flowering wisteria. The vines and the adjacent rose garden are among the plants E.L. Cord Foundation selected for the Honor Court by the University Arboretum. A natural boulder Joseph L. & Maude R. Cramer fountain—which traces a granite silhouette of the mountains beyond—flanks the Francis E. Dant Robert H. & Madge Lee Davis Patron area of the Honor Court. The engraved pillars, ranging from 10- to 14-feet- D. Leonard & Sally Detrick tall, from rough-cut to polished granite, were arranged by the Honor Court’s de- Sandra A. & V. John Eisinger signer and sculptor, Johannes Schwartlander. Struck by the beauty of the campus, Larry S. & Evelyn Semenza English his design incorporated historical elements and the natural grandeur of the area. First Interstate Bank of Nevada Foundation Foundation for Research The Honor Court was constructed solely through private gifts and the philan- Michael N. & Esther R. Galli thropy of local contractors who provided much of the labor and materials at no Goldcorp Inc. cost. Expertise in splitting boulders was provided by faculty in the Mackay School, John A. Harrah while the architectural design was the work of the renowned firm of Backen, Ar- Harrah’s Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart rigoni and Ross. Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation Each year, names are engraved into the Honor Court in proud recognition of Betty Y. Heaston the accomplishments and support of those who contribute to excellence at the The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation University. Individuals and organizations receiving the University’s most prestigious Hewlett-Packard Co.

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• awards or contributing major donations to the institution are recognized. Catego- Conrad N. Hilton Foundation ries include Distinguished Nevadan, Honorary Degree, President’s Medal, F. Donald Ralph E. & Rose A. Hoeper Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Faculty, Distinguished Service, Foun- Glad Burgeni Holmes & August Holmes Spring 2015 • dation Professor, Outstanding Researcher, Classified Employee of the Year, and the Charles & Ruth Hopping top student award, the Herz Gold Medal. Durward “Huck” & Susan Huckabay Howard R. Hughes International Game Technology Community Foundation Herbert N. & Maree W. Jacobs For more information about the Honor Court, please contact Keiko Weil ’87, donor relations director, Jeannette & Donald Jenkins

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Clarence & Martha Jones George Basta Education Foundation Ann Jones Carlson Leonette Foundation John & Kathleen Kelley Edna “Peter” Bateman Nevada Bell Helen Coe Carter Sven & Astrid Liljeblad Ann Kirkwood Josephine Beam Nevada Scottish Rite Foundation Cashman Equipment Co. William J. Lynch City of Las Vegas Bruno & Edna B. Benna Newmont Mining Corp. Lon & Joyce Chaney The Stacie Mathewson Foundation Richard & Ruth Lavery Bretzlaff Foundation, Inc. John & Marie Noble E.P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton Dixie D. May Dorothy Lemelson ACSPECT and Nevada Business Daniel A. & Edith E. O’Keefe Chefs For Kids Foundation McDonald Carano Wilson LLP Lemelson Foundation & Science Foundation Porsche Cars North America, Inc. James L. Christensen Victoria McIver Lied Foundation Trust Reinhard Bruch Roger B. Primm William Andrews Clark, Jr. Azad McIver John S. Livermore Fritz B. Burns Frank R. & Joan Randall Clark & Sullivan Constructors Rollan D. & Marilyn R. Melton William J. Lynch Ann Jones Carlson William S. ‘Si’ & Marilyn Redd Helen Close Foundation Lois Merritt Mikawa Finlay J. MacDonald Emily S. Carricaburu Reno Cancer Center, Inc. Loretta J. Cotner Norman E. Moller Mackay Family E.P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton Reno-Sparks Convention Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation Robert K. & D. Jean Myles Mallory Foundation Judy Nowland Chase & & Visitors Authority Leon P. Crawford National Geographic Society H. Edward, Jr. & Doris Manville Harry M. Chase Jr. Reviglio Family Marie Crowley Foundation Education Foundation Wilbur May Foundation Chefs for Kids Foundation Ralph J. Roberts Theodore J. Day Nevada Mining Assoc., Inc. Michelle & Kevin McArthur Robert & Janice Davidson Helen Rutherford Willametta K. Day Foundation Nevada Scottish Rite Foundation Jessie P. McCarthy Debbie & T.J. Day Phil & Jennifer Satre Dorothy Ellen Drew Northern Nevada Italian Agnes B. Momand Willametta K. Day Foundation Seymour Schulich Foundation Julie & William A. Douglass Association, Inc. Nevada Science Foundation Maud F. Dimmick Clarence & Edna Schutte Peter Echeverria Family Moya Olsen Lear Newmont Mining Corporation Peter Echeverria Family Scripps Howard Foundation Echo Bay Management Corp. Optim, Inc. Lucy Simpson Nieder Elko County Board of Commissioners Doris H. Shupe Ben A. Edwards Robert J. Parlasca Nightingale Family Foundation John Shaw Field Foundation John Ben Snow Trust William & Effie Engel Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Daniel A. & Edith E. O’Keefe Don Frazier Hazel E. Stone Carl & Eleonora Esping Marguerite Wattis Petersen Foundation Arthur E. & Mae Z. Orvis Reynold Fuson Charles H. Stout Foundation Fairweather Foundation Marcella N. Phillips The Bernard Osher Foundation Gannett Foundation Wesley Elgin Travis Kirk Addison Fay Pierce Manufacturing William & Wanda Peccole Bently Nevada Corp. USA Funds Stuart Feigin Malcolm K. Poon Budd Pecetti Lillian E. Gilbert Laura Nelson Watkins Ford Motor Co. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. William N. & Myriam Pennington Joseph B. Ginocchio Marguerite Wattis Petersen Don D. & Catherine S. Fowler Q & D Construction, Inc. Lincoln Piazzo William E. Goodfellow Foundation Don Frazier Roger B. Primm Vail & Ida Pittman Leslie B. & Mary Gray Beatrice & Fred Weisenburger R.C. Fuson Reno Rodeo Foundation Roger B. Primm Robert A. & Grace A. Griffen George Whittell Albert & Jean Garbian Reviglio Family Frank R. & Joan Randall Robert J. Hartman Wilson Family Foundation Jody Ghanem Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Reno Orthopaedic Clinic James R. Herz Jerry & Betty Wilson Barbara C. Gianoli Edgel Richardson Donald W. Reynolds Foundation The William and Flora Andrew J. & Dorothy G. Woodard Glamis Gold Ltd. Hewlett Foundation Helen Rutherford Helen Eddy Rutherford E. James Greenwald Christina M. Hixson Saint Mary’s Health Network Phil & Jennifer Satre George Gund, III Glad Burgeni Holmes Gold Phil & Jennifer Satre Sol & Ella M. Savitt Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Clayton C. Honeywell Charlotte M. Scarlett Sierra Pacific Resources Foundation Benefactors Allan W. & Barbara L. Henderson IAMS Co. Russell T. Schooley John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Patrick S. Herz Francis W. ImMasche American Medical Association Scripps Howard Foundation Susan T. & Frederick B. Sontag Education & Research The William and Flora Daniel C. Jackling Hewlett Foundation Silver Legacy Budd O. Stevenson Derrill & Stella Angst & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Joseph R. & Sadie E. Jackson Lex A. Simpson Sunbelt Broadcasting Co. Aristocrat, Inc. Lois L. Honeywell Alan Ladd Johnson Wilhelm Hoppe Family Trust Frances C. & William P. Helen M. Thomas Friends & Family of Aaron Smallwood Foundation Eugene W. Kanning E. Arnoldsen Willem Houwink Marion G. Thompson John Ben Snow Trust Frank R. & Mildred Kappler Bank of America Durward “Huck” & Susan Huckabay Richard L. Wagner Helena M. Stencel Lorin W. & Isabelle Kemp BankAmerica Foundation Harry C. Huneycutt Washoe Medical Center, Inc. Charles H. Stout Foundation Dorothy Lemelson Josephine Beam IAMS Co. Marguerite Wattis Petersen Wallace E. Taber

Lemelson Medical, Educational Bruno & Edna Benna • Foundation Mildred K. Jackson 2015 Spring & Research Foundation Barbara A. & Robert P. Thimot Norwest Bank Paul A. & Judith S. Bible Lori M. & Mark A. James Jackie L. Leonard Timken-Sturgis Foundation Whittemore Family Foundation Jeanette M. & Michael J. Bidart Lubertha M. Johnson Paul A. & Gwen Leonard Jean & Herb Tobman E.L. Wiegand Foundation Peter S. Bing Thomas B. Johnson •

William J. Lynch Dorothy Towne Foundation – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Edwin L. Wiegand Trust Richard W. Blakey Kennecott Corp. Gordon & Dorothe Macmillan Mary & George Tweedy Jerry & Betty Wilson Kathleen & Isabel Blythe Robert S. & Dorothy J. Marion Mallory, Jr. Catherine Urban W. Howard Winn Russ & Peggy Boynton Keyser Foundation Marshall R. Matley Foundation USA Funds Timothy J. Bray Mildred Knezevich Jessie P. McCarthy Jack Van Sickle Foundation Lynn Bremer Kresge Foundation Hubert E. & Genevieve McCoskey Evelyn Walker Patron Bretzlaff Foundation, Inc. Ronald M. & Susan J. Krump Victoria McIver Laura Nelson Watkins Edith Albert John & Deborah Brodeur Dorothy Ginsberg Lemelson Azad McIver Irma Weede Nazir A. & Mary B. Ansari ACSPECT and Nevada Business Lemelson Foundation Marilyn Royle Melton Western States Petroleum Assoc. Roxie Archie & Science Foundation Gwen F. & Paul A. Leonard National Geographic Society Thomas & Juanita Greer White Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. Reinhard Bruch Jackie L. Leonard

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Harvey & Annette Whittemore Malcolm & Audrey Barr Virginia Casson Lorraine & Mario Domini Ronald Gash Shelby Wilbourn Earl Beanblossom E.P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton Elizabeth C. Donnelly Jose & Gloria Gastanaga Claudine B. Williams Carolyn Beckwith Clinton I. Chase Byron A. Donzis Eleanore Gaylord Jerry & Betty Wilson Loretta W. Bell Chefs For Kids Foundation Rosemarie & John Dooley Genentech, Inc. W. Howard Winn Florence Belz Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Sterling M. & Joan M. Doubrava Geological Society of Nevada Robert A. Wise Jimmie L. Benedict & The Children’s Cabinet, Inc. Sterling M. & Kathryn L. Doubrava Gerhardt & Berry Harriet B. Wolf Ronald A. Phaneuf Anine Christenson Jack R. Douglass Construction Company Bertha M. Woolverton Bruno & Edna Benna Clara Chun Joseph E. Duhart Noble Getchell Stanley B. Wright Christopher D. & Joy E. Benna Circus Circus Hotel Casino Joan L. & Lloyd T. Dyer Elias F. & Jody Ghanem Marion L. Young Virginia S. Bennett Citi Ruth Ede Barbara C. Gianoli Dorothy Benson Clark County Medical Society Walter & Randy Edwards Fred D. Gibson Kathleen A. & Robert R. Bentley The Clarkson Co. Sandra A. Eisinger John Gignoux Silver Gilbert E. Bento Jean Mary Clawson Eldorado Hotel Casino Kathleen & Dick Gilbert Benefactors Roger A. Bergmann Linda S. & Robert C. Clift Electronic Evolution Mark R. Gilmartin Tami N. & Lawrence B. Bernard Helen Close Foundation Technologies, Inc. Barbara & Hilton Glavish A. Carlisle & Company of Nevada Berry-Hinkley Industries Cathleen & William Cobb Clara Hanson Elia Peggy & Milton Glick Emma Lee Adams Paul A. & Judith S. Bible Karen G. & Brett E. Coleman Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc. Mary H. & Joel F. Glover Advertising Association of Jeanette M. & Michael J. Bidart Mendy K. & Steven P. Elliott Russell Goebel Family Northern Nevada A2N2 Thomas R. & Mary L. Conklin Sidney & Janet Bijou Dick & Win Elmore Grand Chapter of Nevada Ahmanson Foundation Ted E. Contri Jon Bilbao Jo Ann & James F. Elston Order of the Eastern Star Syed N. and Fara Ahmed Edward C. Coppin Vivian Billick Larry S. & Evelyn S. English Granite Construction Co. Fred & Jean Allegretti Cordex Exploration Company Reed & Eiko Bingham Lisa & Brantly H. Compton Roxie & Jerry Enneking Leslie B. & Mary Gray Alliance with the Washoe Thomas F. Grose County Medical Society Roger Bissett Conrath/Walker Thelma Fay Epper Carmelina B. & Edward L. Grundel Ed & Joann Allison William W. Bliss William & Camille Cosby, Jr. Fritsi H. & Harry R. Ericson Clark J. Guild, Jr. AMAX Foundation Ira Blundell Loretta J. Cotner Kerry & Scott Esslin Clark J. Guild, Jr. Foundation American Culinary Federation Boomtown Hotel & Casino Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation Helen Essroger Diana J. & Larry D. Haberland American Honda Foundation Grant L. & True G. Bowen Walter & Vivian Cox Frank B. Evans Arlene Hall American Pacific Corporation John L. & Derwent C. Bowen Isabel M. Crain Mike Evasovic & Sons Arthur & Joanne Hall American Society of Newspaper Russ & Peggy Boynton Joe & Joy Crowley Fairweather Foundation Editors Foundation Liza M. & Joseph S. Bradley Marie Crowley Foundation John Farahi Barbara R. & Harlan O. Hall Arthur G. & Eliza Anderson Janice K. & Thomas W. Brady Crystal Family Foundation John ‘Jack’ F. Fegely Thomas Hall Fred M. & Anne Anderson Arthur & Lilli Brant L/F Technologies Stuart Feigin Herbert Hallman Janet Andrews Lynn Bremer Ruth M. Curtis William R. & Barbara J. Feltner Luke Hancock Foundation AngloGold North America, Inc. Mabel Stanaway Briggs Charles Cutts Edward L. Fenimore Dent N. Hand Derrill & Stella Angst John & Deborah Brodeur Gerald & Virginia Dales Bob & Audrey Ferrari Harold & Hazel Handelman Annenberg Foundation Frances Cafferata & C. Donald Brown Kim O. & Mark C. Dales Jo Allan & Gary A. Ferris Barbara A. & Arnold L. Hansmann The Anxo Family Gloria Germain Brown Louise Davies First Independent Bank of Nevada James W. & Sandra P. Hardesty Chris & Kim Aramini ACSPECT and Nevada Business Robert M. Daugherty First Western Savings Assoc. Herbert Walter & Mary Wilma Massey Hargreaves Samuel, Jr. & Mary Arentz & Science Foundation Robert C. Davey Harold & Sue Fitz Tony Harrah Samuel, III & Trudie Arentz Reinhard Bruch Sharon & Richard O. Davies Mike & Marisa Fitzgerald William A. Harrigan Mildred Arnold Leonard & Helen Buck Dana J. Davis Douglas Houston Ford John T. & Pauline Harris Friends & Family of Aaron Frank H. & Eva B. Buck Foundation Willametta K. Day Foundation Ford Motor Co. Richard W. & Ann Marie Harris E. Arnoldsen Carol Franc Buck Foundation Donald J. & Suzanne R. Decker Prella E. & John W. Fordham Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Dolores C. Arroyo Rose M. Bullis Joanne De Longchamps Donald D. & Catherine S. Fowler Mabel L. & Gerald B. Hartley John Ascuaga’s Nugget Florence Ann Burgess David & Marsha Deming Sidney & Elvira Fox Paul Hartman Associated General Contractors Judy R. & Andy S. Burnett William Denevi Don Frazier Daniel & Marguerite Harvey of America, Nevada Chapter Letha Burnett John & Sue Dermody Wayne A. Frediani Sheri E. & Frederick R. Harvey A T & T Lucy Grimes Burton Michael & Tammy Dermody Freedom Forum Lynda & Pierre A. Hascheff Atlantis Casino Resort John Butler Hazel DeSimone Larry & Barbara N. Friedlander Philip & Eleanore Haskett Skip & Kristen Avansino Tosca L. Byars Delores J. & Anthony W. DeSio Frehner Construction Co. Eric M. & Suzanne Hatzenbiler Thomas Bahan Norma J. Byer D. Leonard & Sally Detrick Walter & Anna Frey Theresa Baker & Family Cheri & Jack L. Byrom Richard Hawkins Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Richard N. & Georgia A. Fulstone Zoe A. & James C. DeVolld • Health Management Solutions Marguerite D. & George W. Ball, Jr. Jerry R. & Judi Cail Di Loreto Contruction & John A. & Claudia L. Fulton Dorothy Dodd Ballard Antonio & Juliet Campos Development, Inc. Ann W. & Robert D. Funk The Hearst Foundations John M. & Marie M. Bancroft Edwin L. & Kathryn L. Cantlon Norman L. & Laura Dianda Dan & Heather Gaddis Betty J. Heath Hoe Spring 2015

• Edith Rittenhouse Hedges Richard P. & Carolyn J. Banis Louis J. Capurro Family Robert & Eleanor Dickenson Juanita Garat Bank of America Louis J. & Genevieve G. Lorraine Dickinson Robert V. Garcia Robert L. & Pauline F. Helms Susan T. & Dennis Banks Capurro Foundation Carl A. Digino Gina A. & James N. Gardner Christine L. & Holmes G. Hendricksen Deborah L. & Brett D. Barker Ann Jones Carlson Digital Equipment Corp. Robert A. Gardner Christopher D. Henry & Jan Sloan Living Trust Barker Loretta B. Carr James K. & Jean S. Dobey Gardner Engineering, Inc. Fred Hertlein Ann B. & J. Richard Barnard Denise & Timothy Cashman Doctors’ Management Co. Louella Garvey Harold & Irene Herz NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 86 Honor Court

H. Haydon Hill Marvin Kratter Lynn D. & R. James Megquier William & Andrea G. Pelter Joseph H. & Yerda M. Robertson William & Mary Hill Jim & Linda Kuraisa Michael J. Melarkey The PENTA Building Group Henry L. Rolling Wynne Hill-Smith Sara M. & Leonard Lafrance Edwin A. & Margaret L. Meyer Peppermill Resort Casino Margaret Romero Emily Hilliard Domenico Lambertucci John Midby & Associates Marquerite Wattis Petersen Ann Ronald Leo Hoefer & Elly Werner Burton J. Larkins Lois Merritt & James K. Mikawa Foundation Inc. Richard R. & Linda L. Rose Eleanor Holloway Kristin A. Laxalt & Don Nomura Robert C. & Michi Haga-Miller Gregor & Dion Peterson John Tom Ross Richard Holmes Ledbetter Family Maya Miller Nancy & Raymond M. Pezonella Ross Products Division - Alma Holmshaw Marc & Alice LeDuc Vaughn Minas Robert & Nancy Phelps Abbott Laboratories Homestake Mining Co. Robert & Joy Leland Charitable Trust Walter & Mae Minato Phelps Dodge Corporation/ Henry H. Rushing George Hopkins LeMay Family Foundation Model Dairy Foundation Ruth Irene Russell Wilhelm Hoppe Family Trust Lemelson Medical, Educational Ogden F. Monahan William F. & Nadine Pillsbury Helen Rutherford Charles & Ruth Hopping & Research Foundation Ned R. Morehouse Russell Pinching Klaus & Mary Saegebarth Houghton Foundation Jackie L. Leonard Morrey Distributing Company Pinson Mining Co. Geoffrey Stoneson House Modesto L. & Lois K. Leonardi Marilyn M. & J. John Morrey F. Clinton & Beverly Howard Leonette Foundation Colleen A. Morris & Steve LoMastro Barbara E. & Procter R. Hug, Jr. Warren & Janet Lerude Morris-LoMastro Trust Cheryl A. Hug-English & Joseph B. & Norma A. Libke Patricia T. & Michael W. Morrissey Harry A. English Sven & Astrid Liljeblad John & Edda Morrison Chitha & Roshan Hulugalle Lincy Foundation Carol L. Mousel John E. & Frances W. Humphrey Sheila D. & Travis B. Linn Charles & Cornelia Murray Harry Huneycutt Otto & Beverly Linnecke Luella Murray S. Frank Hunt James H. & Eugenia L. Lloyd Robert & Eva Nahas Independence Mining Co., Inc. Robert L. J. Long National Geographic Society Mario & Yvonne Isola Shiela Lonie Education Foundation Joseph R. & Sadie Jackson Edith Lovelock Martin & Paula Naughton Jaksick Family Kathleen & Dr. Gary W. Loveman Patricia & Lloyd L. Nelson John W. James Family Adriano B. Lucatelli Warren Nelson Katherine P. & Stephen H. Jenkins Juanita Ludwigs Nevada CPA Foundation for Jensen Precast Diana R. Lynch Education & Research Camie & Steve Johnson William J. Lynch Nevada Gaming Foundation

Marsh & Dorothy Johnson Robert & Helen G. MacCollister Nevada Humanities Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas Martin B. & Betty V. Johnston Genie & Luther Mack Nevada Insurance Education Marilyn Melton ’86 and President Marc Johnson. Robin Joyce Micol Mackenzie Foundation Kafoury, Armstrong & Co. John D. Mackey Nevada Mining Assoc., Inc. William & Bridget Kahl Jeanne & Michael C. Madsen Nevada Scottish Rite Foundation Frank R. & Mildred Kappler Nancy C. & Alan S. Maiss Nevada State Bank Richard & Mary Karlson Louise Mallory Nevada State Medical Assoc. Placer Dome, Inc. Rena Safford Nora Kawamura Francine P. Mannix Nevada Women’s Fund Lala D. & Dale J. Placey Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center William M. & Judith S. Kearney Rita A. & John P. Marschall Kelli R. & Sonny L. Newman Roger B. Primm John L. & Mona L. Sandorf Yvonne M. & Jerry V. Kehr Charles & Mary Marshall New West Distributing Malin & Barbara Prupas Sands Regency Hotel Casino Donald & Lorraine Kelley Jean H. Marshall John & Marie Noble Public Resource Associates Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Fred & Sophia Kelley Edgar Marston Marjorie North Lawrence E. Pyle Phil & Jennifer Satre Kennecott Corp. The Stacie Mathewson Foundation Northern Nevada Foundation, Inc. E.J. Questa Ruth Saviers Robert S. & Dorothy J. Wilbur May Northern Nevada Medical Center Dorothy Quinn Grant & Bette Sawyer Keyser Foundation Agnes & Ed McCaffrey National Italian American R & R Partners Pat & Stephanie Schroeder Sports Hall of Fame Jim & Mary Ann Kidder Jack & Pauline McCloskey William J. Raggio Richard & Rae Ann Schuster Dorothy J. Nyswander L. David Kiley Charlotte J. & Richard W. McConnell Ray Heating Products, Inc. Arthur Scott Margarete Oesterle

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The McCrea Foundation Rayrock Mines, Inc. Scott Aviation 2015 Spring Linda J. & Terrance W. Oliver Claudia L. & Omer L. King Frank & Jakie McCulloch Donald G. & Lempi S. Reed Blanche Scranton Moya Olsen Lear Kinross Gold U.S.A., Inc. Joseph McDermott Thomas J. Reidy Cynthia J. Scripps & Jeff A. Wachs Optim, Inc. Richard Kirman McDonald Carano Wilson LLP Reno Advertising Club Foundation Christy L. & Edward W. Scripps, Jr. •

Ormat Technologies, Inc. – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Marjorie Kitselman Anna McDonnell Reno Heart Physicians Edward ‘Ted’ Scripps, II Family Sandra & Alfred H. Osborne Leslie Kitselman Genevieve & E. W. McKenzie Reno Hilton Jean Wilton Scripps Bernard Osher Foundation Patrice N. & Michael J. Klaich McKenzie Properties Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Kathy & William H. Scripps Joanne G. & Gary N. Owen Lawton Kline Susan S. & Jack A. McLeod Reno Rodeo Foundation Kay P. & Thomas A. Seeliger Angelo Pardini John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Mary-Ellen & Samuel P. McMullen Reviglio Family Albert D. Seeno Carl Parise Knights Templar Educational Nancy K. & Robert W. Mead Justin & Alyce Reyneri Leo V. & Diane E. Seevers William D. & Janet L. Parish Foundation Rachel K. Mead William E. Richards Patricia & Ronald Semenko Brooks Park Family Molly Flagg Knudtsen Alan Means Edgel Richardson Grace Semenza James Carlton Patterson III Katy Little Kolodziejski Troy & Travis Means Families Bradley H. & Vivian Roberts Christine & Bruce C. Sexton Marie E. & Owen C. Peck William Kottinger Paula & Craig C. Meckley Rita W. Roberts Share Our Strength

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Shell Oil Co. Foundation Texaco Foundation Westinghouse Electric Corp. Elaine B. Steiner Thelma Calhoun Sim & Kate Sheppard Yoshiko Tezuka & Neil Hendricks Weyher Brothers Co. George D. Sullivan Louis S. Cannon Lewis Shuman Barbara A. & Robert P. Thimot Glenn & Christine Whiddett Clint R. Ulrich Louis J. Capurro Silicon Graphics Patricia H. & Douglas A. Thomas Thomas & Juanita Greer White Linda A. Vogedes Robert A. Cashell Silver Legacy Bill & Linda Thomason Jesse Whited John E. Cavanaugh Silver State Credit Union William C. & Barbara C. Thornton Louis Wiener, Jr. Margery E. Cavanaugh James Skinner Charles C. Thorp Hazel Mae Wilson Distinguished Donald Cavin Frances C. & William P. Timken-Sturgis Foundation James Wilson Faculty Henry H. Cazier Smallwood Foundation Amos Tinkey Vernon & Virginia Wines James E. Church Philip L. Altick Lenard W. & Nelda O. Sledge Titan Construction Supply, Inc. JohnD & Kathleen Winters David W. Clark Eleanore Bushnell Jean & Robert A Smeath Tim & Pam Tolan Robert A. Wise Tyrus R. Cobb John N. Chappel Noah Smernoff Dorothy Towne Foundation Jane Witter Walter J. Cox Christine O. Cheney Hermine G. Wolfe Thomas O. Craven Richard O. Davies Veronica & Simon L. Wong Joseph N. Crowley William A. Douglass Andrew J. & Dorothye Woodard Frances E. Crumley Jerome E. Edwards Terry S. & H. David Woodin Walter Cuchine Donald D. Fowler John & Christine Worthington Angela D. Dandini Robert M. Gorrell Ethel C. Wright Fred J. de Longchamps Anne B. Howard Hilda B. Wunner Norman L. Dianda James W. Hulse Thomas Wyatt Louis M. Dixon James C. McCormick Wyman-Gordon Carl F. Dodge Paul W. McReynolds Stephen A. & Elaine Wynn Charles R. Donnelly Robert W. Merrill Yamana Gold Fred H. Dressler Carol A. Parkhurst Janet & Jerry N. Zebrack Vernon ‘James’ Eardley Marsha Read Joan S. Zenan Joseph H. Ely Ann Ronald Mary Liz & Ronald R. Zideck Frank J. Fahrenkopf Wilbur S. Shepperson Lu Ann & Gregg W. Zive Billie Fast Hyung K. Shin Monte Fast Ross W. Smith Barbara J. Feltner Barbara K. Thornton Gregory W. Ferraro AWARDS William P. Wallace Photo by Lee Pfalmer Jean E. Ford Leonard B. Weinberg Classified Peter P. Frandsen Kenneth Dupree and Distinguished Service Award recipient David P. Westfall Marsha Taylor Dupree ’94 M.A. Employees of Charles W. Fulkerson Mary Fulstone Kathleen S. & William R. Trimmer the Year Distinguished Charles D. Gallagher John Ben Snow Trust Enid & Joseph Trinastic Dawn E. Arnold Nevadans Dorothy S. Gallagher Anton & Arlene Sohn Patricia A. Tripple Donna F. Brown Morris F. Gallagher Bert Acree Diana M. Solter Thomas & Ann Trudell Michelle L. Bruce Thomas H. Gallagher Eva B. Adams Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada Erol Turer Robert F. Butler Frank F. Garside Mary B. Ansari Spectra-Physics George Dee Turner Family Patricia A. Chambers Paul S. Garwood Nazir A. Ansari John S. Spencer Howard W. & Rose M. Turner Susan A. Chern Vincent P. Gianella John J. Ascuaga Herbert & Norma Splatt USA Funds Dagmar M. Copenhaver Norman D. Glaser Raymond C. Avansino Bertha Standfast Hazel Van Allen Debi A. Dearman Milton D. Glick Walter S. Baring Margueritte Starr Jack Van Sickle Foundation Robin G. Freestone Mary L. Gojack Richard T. Barrington Alyce & Milton Steinheimer A.J. Villalobos JoAnne W. Gipson Nancy A. Gomes George M. Basta Sidney & Vera Stern Robert A. Wagner Linda L. Gorelangton Archie C. Grant Clara I. Beatty Lillie Stock Eugene J. Wait Cheryl Hinman Leslie B. Gray Bruno Benna Frank Stokes Sharon Alder Walbridge Michelle L. Hoyt Robert B. Griffith Edna B. Benna Theodore R. Stoever Wal-Mart Foundation Kristen L. Kabrin Clark J. Guild Dorothy E. Benson Lawrence Leonard Stoffel Evelyn Walker Alice H. Kellames Marshall A. Guisti Donald E. Bently Stonefield, Inc. Robert C. Wallace Arlene Kramer Preston Q. Hale Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Charles H. & Elizabeth W. Stout Lowell C. Bernard Jesse J. Hall • Wilbur R. & Mary A. Wallace Amy Poetschat Norman Biltz Charles H. Stout Foundation Phyllis Walsh Mena Porta Wesley W. Hall Minnie P. Blair Susan & Richard Sugden Eric L. & Sally M. Wang Jewell T. Radcliffe William Harrah Nana G. Sullivan Kittie Bonner Katherine Mackay Hawkins Spring 2015 Laura Nelson Watkins Jimmie W. Ralls • Mildred N. Bray John & Kimberly Sweatt Ranson W. & Norma Webster Frederick W. Reid Robert L. Helms Newell E. Broadbent Taiwanese-American Wedco, Inc. Ellen N. Santina Lynn C. Hettrick Foundation of San Diego Merwyn H. Brown Mary Weeks Denise L. Schaar-Buis Howard Hickson Sally L. Tappan Norman D. Brown Don & Toni Weir Charles Schulz Joyce A. Hollister Judy Trent Albert E. Cahlan Sonie Weiss Shannon L. Sisco Thomas K. Hood Tektronix Inc. James W. Calhoun Claude I. Howard NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 88 Honor Court

Albert H. Huber William J. Raggio Leah M. Gorbet Kathleen D. Keef William S. Templeton Barbara E. Hug Marilyn Redd David A. Hansen Kwang Jin Kim Scott W. Tyler Procter R. Hug, Jr. Si Redd James R. Kidder Thomas R. Kozel Baldev K. Vig Fritzi N. Huntington Edward C. Reed, Jr. Rita M. Laden John G. Lenz Sean M. Ward Harold J. Jacobsen Donald W. Reynolds John P. Marschall David A. Lightner Michael A. Webster Cherie Jamason Guy Louis Rocha Patricia K. Miltenberger Cleborne D. Maddux Leonard B. Weinberg Bruce R. James Sigmund Rogich Sally J. Morgan Emmanuel A. Maragakis Steven G. Wesnousky Clarence K. Jones Phillip G. Rose Berger B. Nelson Ardythe A. McCracken David P. Westfall James A. Joyce Charles H. Russell Walter F. Nicks Stephen McFarlane Richard A. Wirtz Phyllis B. Kaiser Helen R. Rutherford Carol Ort Robert W. Merrill William A. Zamboni Gilbert H. Kneiss Ceasar Salicchi Daniel L. Pease Glenn C. Miller Esmail D. Zanjani Ray Knisley Robert H. Sanford Marsha Read Manoranjan Misra K. O. Knudson James D. Santini Arthur C. Roberto Molly Flagg Knudtsen Ella M. Savitt William E. Sparkman Ralph W. Lattin Sol Savitt Brian J. Whalen Glenn J. Lawlor Byrd Sawyer Paul D. Laxalt A.L. Scott Robert P. Laxalt Edward W. Scripps Foundation Keith L. Lee Albert G. Seeliger Professors Paul A. Leonard Charles E. Seitz Philip L. Altick John S. Livermore Sister M. Seraphine Glendel W. Atkinson Ioannis A. Lougaris Fred Settelmeyer Diane Barone Forest B. Lovelock J. Harvey Sewell Berch Berberoglu Melvin E. Lundberg Hugh A. Shamberger Joel Berger William Macdonald Chris H. Sheerin Bruce E. Blackadar Luther Mack Noah Smernoff Gary Blomquist Edgar J. Marston Alfred M. Smith Morris R. Brownell John E. Martie Arthur M. Smith James N. Brune Ernest Martinelli Louis P. Spitz Ian G. Buckle Louise J. Marvel Sallie Springmeyer Richard D. Burkhart John R. McCloskey Frank Curry Stokes Photo by Lee Pfalmer Iain L. O. Buxton Jean McElrath Charles H. Stout Thomas F. Cargill Philanthropists Marie and George Gillemot ’00. Leo E. McFadden Elizabeth W. Stout Scott E. Casper Harvey F. McPhail Jack B. Streeter Dhanesh Chandra Rollan D. Melton William D. Swackhamer John C. Cushman Bruce T. Moran Peter Merialdo Vincent L. Thompson Richard O. Davies John H. Nelson Albert A. Michelson Barbara C. Thornton Tibbitts Stephen C. Destjeor Thomas J. Nickles Maya P. Miller Clarence J. Thornton Bruce M. Douglas John H. Peacock Distinguished Laura E. Mills William C. Thornton Lee A. Dyer Ronald A. Phaneuf Teachers William H. Moffat Dick & Fran Sumner Trachok Kambiz Raffiee William R. Eadington David A. Ake Warren L. Monroe C. Harold Van Zee Eric C. Rasmussen & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Kent M. Ervin Candice A. Bauer Edda H. Morrison Sue E. Wagner James T. Richardson Eva L. Essa Phillip C. Boardman Marvin L. Moss Thomas P. Walker Dale S. Rogers John J. Fildes Michael P. Branch Evelyn Mount Wallie Warren Ann Ronald Victoria M. Follette Richard D. Burkhart John V. Mueller Robert C. Weems Mehdi Saiidi Catherine S. Fowler James R. Carr Myrtle Tate Myles Roland D. Westergard David H. Sanders Donald D. Fowler Indira Chatterjee Warren L. Nelson Harold F. Whalman Kenton M. Sanders

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Christine O. Cheney 2015 Spring Jacqueline Nightingale Sessions S. Wheeler David A. Schooley Beatrix T. Gardner Kristen Clements-Nolle Leon Nightingale Thomas C. Wilson Richard A. Schultz Robert A. Gardner Richard A. Curry William A. O’Brien Kathleen ‘Kay’ Winters Richard A. Schweickert William T. Gerthoffer Sergiu-Mihai Dascalu Stanley W. Paher Bertha S. Woodard •

Peter J. Goin Lawrence T. Scott – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Stanley M. Pargellis William K. Woodburn Dana J. Davis Faramarz Gordaninejad James S. Sedinger Edna B. Patterson Dana T. Edberg Chaitan P. Gupta Emma Sepulveda Pulvirenti Dorothy Patterson Elton David E. Ehrke Mae Sexauer Gustin Robert S. Sheridan Andrea Pelter Distinguished Susan M. Ervin Donald L. Hardesty Hyung K. Shin Myriam R. Pennington Christopher H. Exline Service Rodney E. Harrington Marilyn G. Smith William N. Pennington John H. Frederick Jack F. Clarke Thomas R. Harris Ross W. Smith Link Piazzo Billy ‘B.J.’ Fuller Richard O. Davies Steven C. Hayes Paul F. Starrs Marvin Picollo Cheryll A. Glotfelty Marsha Taylor Dupree Gary Haynes Yvonne Stedham Edward L. Pine Alan A. Gubanich Neal A. Ferguson Joseph R. Hume Stephen N. Tchudi Vail Pittman Frederick C. Harris

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Gary J. Hausladen Frederick M. Anderson Grace M. Dangberg Malcolm Love Banzo Tezuka David W. Hettich Mary B. Ansari Mark H. Dawson Effie M. Mack Bruce R. Thompson Jennifer M. Hill Milton B. Badt Janice G. Davidson Luther Mack James S. Toreson Dale W. Holcombe John M. Bancroft Robert M. Davidson Katherine A. Mackay Wesley E. Travis Anne B. Howard Bud L. Beasley J. Edward Day H. Edward Manville Desmond Tutu Kenneth C. Kemp Donald E. Bently Evelyn J. de la Rosa Anne H. Martin Barbara F. Vucanovich Larry J. Larsen William J. Berg Joanne De Longchamps Robert C. Maxson Donald R. Warren Harold E. Lemay Julius Bergen Susan D. Desmond-Hellmann Dixie D. May Franklin C. Wartman Rosella Linskie Lloyd V. Berkner Carl F. Dodge Charles E. McAllister Ernst J. Watts James C. McCormick Anne G. Berlin Samuel B. Doten Patrick A. McCarran Margaret M. Wheat Margaret E. McIntosh Ellin M. Berlin Vernon ‘James’ Eardley Frank W. McCulloch George Whittell Scott A. Mensing Rose V. Berry Edgar Eather Joseph F. McDonald Annette F. Whittemore Howard P. Eells Russell W. McDonald Edwin L. Wiegand Russell R. Elliott Louis W. McHardy Jeanne E. Wier Mary W. Emery Marilyn R. Melton Nathaniel E. Wilson Edward S. Farrington Rollan D. Melton George Wingfield James Fife Charles J. Merdinger Earl Wooster Max C. Fleischmann John H. Midby Kenneth E. Young Sarah H. Fleischmann N. Edd Miller Charles E. Fleming Sandra A. Miller Outstanding Peter P. Frandsen Allen H. Neuharth Donald Frazier John D. Noble Researchers Maude Frazier Charles A. Norcross Bruce E. Blackadar Dorothy S. Gallagher Frank H. Norcross Gary Blomquist Noble H. Getchell Mike O’Callaghan Morris R. Brownell Fred D. Gibson Tasker L. Oddie James N. Brune George W. Gillemot George F. Ogilvie Iain Buxton Louis D. Gordon William E. Ogle Thomas F. Cargill Charles H. Gorman Moya Olsen Lear John C. Cushman Robert M. Gorrell William E. Orr Bruce M. Douglas

Photo by Lee Pfalmer Oscar W. Griswold Arthur E. Orvis William A. Douglass Catherine S. Fowler Parley Anderson ’93, ’97 M.S., Senior Scholar Brooks Klein ’14, Senior Clark J. Guild Jesse Owens George Gund Stanley G. Palmer Donald D. Fowler Scholar Mentor Nora Constantino ’86 M.S. and F. Donald Tibbitts Morris Hadley Andrea Pelter Beatrix T. Gardner Distinguished Teacher Dana Edberg ’80, ’89 M.S. Royce A. Hardy William N. Pennington Robert A. Gardner George Brinton M. Harvey John R. Pierce Peter J. Goin Elwood L. Miller Alan A. Bible Robert Heizer Edward L. Pine Faramarz Gordaninejad Gary M. Norris Paul A. Bible Charles B. Henderson Key Pittman Donald L. Hardesty Carol B. Olmstead Benson D. Billinghurst Roger W. Heyns Neil W. Plath Steven C. Hayes Gailmarie Pahmeier-Henry William W. Bliss Robert C. Horton E. J. Questa Dorothy Hudig Donald C. Pfaff Horace P. Boardman Claude I. Howard William J. Raggio Joseph R. Hume Eric C. Rasmussen Jeanne L. Botts Dolores C. Huerta Charles A. Ramm William H. Jacobsen Fred ‘Fritz’ A. Ryser Emmet D. Boyle Procter R. Hug, Jr. Jose Ramos-Horta Kathleen D. Keef Hugh L. Shapiro William ‘Bud’ O. Bradley Procter R. Hug, Sr. John R. Redman Thomas R. Kozel Paul F. Starrs Robert M. Brambila John Hume Joseph R. Redman David M. Leitner F. Donald Tibbitts Daniel J. Brimm Neil D. Humphrey Debbie Reynolds David A. Lightner Eric L. Wang Richard H. Bryan C. V. Isbell Donald W. Reynolds Paul W. McReynolds Steven G. Wesnousky Daniel F. Byron Helen ‘Jeane’ Jones Katherine Riegelhuth Robert W. Merrill Donald W. Winne James D. Cameron Helena E. Joy Silas E. Ross Manoranjan Misra Edward A. Zane Cole C. Campbell Henry J. Kaiser Eugene A. Salet Bruce T. Moran Jay A. Carpenter John C. Kinnear Irving J. Sandorf Thomas J. Nickles Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2014 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Nancy Cashell Molly Flagg Knudtsen Tommy Sands Ann Ronald • Honorary Edward I. Cassidy Walter Kohn William C. Sanford Alan S. Ryall Degree Azro E. Cheney Charlton G. Laird Grant Sawyer Mehdi Saiidi James E. Church Richard E. Lapchick J. Craig Sheppard Kenton M. Sanders Spring 2015 • Recipients Hannah K. Clapp Paul D. Laxalt Gerald C. Smith David A. Schooley Brewster Adams Walter V. Clark William P. Lear Lloyd P. Smith Lawrence T. Scott Eva B. Adams William E. Clawson John T. Ledger Bonnie M. Smotony Hyung K. Shin Charles F. Aked Roswell K. Colcord Jerome H. Lemelson Kenneth C. Spengler John L. Sutko Robert A. Allen Joseph N. Crowley Sven S. Liljeblad Lester D. Summerfield Baldev K. Vig Arthur G. Anderson Alessandro Dandini Louis E. Lombardi Richard Tapia Michael A. Webster NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 90 Honor Court

David P. Westfall Mary-Ellen McMullen Eunice A. Cagwin Tasha E. Lopez Robert T. Schumacher Dan Miles George A. Cann Michon M. Mackedon George W. Sears President’s Patricia K. Miltenberger Charles M. Chatfield John A. Mallery Elizabeth A. Seites Medalists Bertha Miranda Janice M. Cho Eric A. Marchand Hyong W. Shim Mary Lou Moser Nevada B. Christian Gene W. McDaniel Dimitri Y. Shlyakhtenko Jose A. Ardanza Marvin L. Moss Antoinette A. Cortese Paul S. McFarlane Lily H. Shu Richard W. Arden D. Jean Myles Ina G. Crowell Jennifer L. Miceli Karen A. Smith Oscar Arias Jacqueline Nightingale Patricia A. Del Tufo Norma L. Miller William I. Smyth Lynn J. Atcheson Leon Nightingale Peggy C. Doyle Deborah L. Morgenthaler Jennifer L. Stafford John M. Bancroft Robert M. Nitsche Mark W. Dunagan Adele M. Murdough Matthew A. Stein Richard P. Banis Sandra D. O’Connor Sarah Dyche Margaret Muth Mark L. Stovak Frank N. Bender Margaret E. O’Donnell Deborah J. Earl Judith A. Nash Stacie E. Suchsland Ondra L. Berry Mae Z. Orvis Frances Echeverria Margaret J. Boynton William D. Parish Tracy D. Echeverria Russell F. Boynton Robert I. Pearce Ada M. Elliot Joan S. Bradley Owen C. Peck Elizabeth Ellis David L. Buckman Andrea V. Pelter Harold M. Engle Rose M. Bullis William N. Pennington Spencer L. Ericksen Robert E. Buss David L. Phillips Jessica S. Escobar Dudley G. Cate Jack T. Reviglio Maryam Etezadi-Amoli Robert C. Clift Thomas R. Reviglio Matthew C. Exline Thomas R. Conklin John F. Rhodes Lori L. Farias Mark Curtis Bradley H. Roberts Ruth Ferris Theodore J. Day James H. Roberts Florence H. Flagg Ralph Denton Ralph J. Roberts Ashish Francis Norman L. Dianda Frederick J. Schwab Patricia L. Gehr Paul S. Dugan Edward W. Scripps Paul Gomez Joan L. Dyer Patty Sheehan Virginia C. Grafton Jo Ann Elston Ada F. Taylor Brad T. Graves Fritsi J. Ericson William C. Webb Carmelina B. Grundel Christopher H. Exline June F. Whitley Jeanne M. Hall Photo by Lee Pfalmer Dolores M. Feemster W. Howard Winn Edith C. Harris Rosemary Flores Faculty Emerita Joan Zenan, Susan Sparkman, Faculty Kathleen ‘Kay’ K. Winters Walter C. Harris Jean E. Ford Emerita Rita Laden ’96 Ed.D. and Professor Emeritus Hans R. Wolfe Paul L. Hartman Elaine D. Frankovich James Kidder. Ronald R. Zideck Tanja Hayes Georgia Fulstone Gregg W. Zive Patricia I. Helmick Jerry L. Hall Donna M. Hester Mathew Neben Blaine H. Sullivan Rose Thomas J. Hall Lynne M. Hoffman Lucinda L. Newell MacLin B. Summers William C. Helming Herz Gold August Holmes William A. O’Brien Charles M. Taylor Holmes G. Hendricksen Norma L. Horner Audrey W. Ohmert Irwin P. Ting Wilton F. Herz Medalists

Alvin H. Jacobs Alice L. Organ Lauren M. Vancitters & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Jerry Holloway Laura L. Ahearn Layne Jarrett Walter S. Palmer Jared P. Wagner Dorothy H. Huffey Adam E. Altman Joelle K. Jay Kristin Papez Thomas P. Walker International Game Technology Sarah G. Anderson Carol C. Johnson Matthew Papez Mark D. Wallace Joseph R. Jackson Kim E. Aramini Helen M. Jones Michael J. Papez Lori L. Williams James W. Johnson Altha P. Babcock Virginia D. Kellermeyer Jodie N. Parker Rhonda J. Williamson Alyce Jones Kristy M. Baker Kenneth C. Kent Steven C. Peterson Claude V. Winder

Helen ‘Jeane’ Jones Eillen K. Baldwin • James ‘Ryner’ R. Kjeldsen Robert S. Pretto Nancy Wong 2015 Spring Martha H. Jones Mary E. Ballinger Edward C. Klatt Sophia Raphael Cardinal Irena Yamboliev James A. Joyce Edwina J. Banigan Ross P. Kohlmoos Charles E. Randall Clarence ‘Cliff’ C. Young Daniel J. Klaich Carolyn L. Basta

Jerome Erik Kulenkamp Margaret F. Rawson Florence R. Young •

Dorothy Lemelson Georgia Beloso – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2014 Jerrod L. Laputz Kim A. Rich Bonifacio Yturbide Gwenevere F. Leonard Adam M. Blitstein Olaf S. Leifson Clarence R. Richardson Nicholas P. Zappas Travis B. Linn Ugalde L. Bolanos Brian S. Lent Dorothy F. Riechers Andrew N. Zeiser J. Kay Loudon Patricia M. Boyes Deanne Leonard George E. Riehm Ethel R. Zimmer William R. Lummis James J. Bridegum Liana S. Lianov Rosalind M. Rios N Bernice Martin-Mathews Herbert D. Bruce Aaron C. Logan Mark G. Roelofs Stella Mason Parson Leslie M. Bruce Alice L. Lohse Shawna M. Ross Names in the Honor Court listing are Ann Mathewson Linda L. Bufton as they appear engraved in the granite Verdie L. Lohse Leanne M. Saarem Charles Mathewson Boyce W. Burge pillars of Honor Court. Deceased Nancy L. Long Alyson W. Savant Myrna M. Matranga Stanley E. Bush are not denoted in this section. Justin P. Lopez Patrick J. Saxton

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James Copenhaver ’70, ’71 MBA, Jody Copenhaver ’71 and Katie Howe McConnell of the EJC Foundation.

Nevada, also provides assistance to the Adopt- a-Vet Dental Program and the Dayton, Fernley, Lyon County and White Pine County senior centers. “Since inception, the EJC Foundation has been dedicated to providing assistance to elderly persons throughout Nevada,” says EJC Foundation board member Katie Howe McConnell. “The foundation has been able to provide many seniors with financial assistance

Photo courtesy of Nevada School of Medicine for such necessities as eyeglasses, dental work, hearing aids, wheelchairs and more. We are excited about this opportunity to work with EJC Foundation supports rural the Sanford Center to provide greater access to resources for elderly Nevadans in need.” Reed praised the EJC Foundation and its geriatric outreach program board members for stepping up to the plate and The generosity of an Elko-based foundation ing for a social services director. The services providing the generous grant to operationalize will allow for the establishment and operation will grow over time to achieve the comprehen- rural services from the very beginning. of the Sanford Center for Aging’s new geriatric sive model that we envision,” Reed says. “With their support, the plan now includes rural outreach program in three sites in rural EJC board member Jim Copenhaver ’70 both telehealth approaches to geriatric educa- Nevada, with plans and expectations to move said the foundation is fortunate to have the op- tion for rural providers and telemedicine care into more rural communities. portunity to work with the Sanford Center and to clients in rural communities,” Reed says, The geriatric rural outreach program will its staff to develop an impressive program that adding that the gift from the foundation has provide assessment services and clinical health delivers health care to seniors. created a lot of excitement about the ways in care services to seniors in the University of “Peter has put into place an impressive staff which this new set of services will enhance Nevada, Reno service area by partnering with to implement the program. We are looking for- quality of life and well-being for adults, includ- existing providers in rural communities and ward to working with them to improve health ing those in locations that lack ready access. using technology to reach seniors where rural care for our seniors,” Copenhaver says. The Rural Outreach Services Committee providers are not available. His wife and fellow EJC Foundation board includes Evan Klass, M.D., associate dean for Peter Reed, director of the Sanford Center member, Jody ’71 (elementary education), said statewide initiatives at the University of Nevada for Aging, says he is hopeful that following the the foundation will provide financial assis- School of Medicine; Mark Walker, dean of the good work by several planning committees, tance over a five-year period to fund work in University’s Cooperative Extension; Jennifer including the current Rural Outreach Services planning and implementing the clinical rural Baker ’99 (nursing) of the Alzheimer’s Associa- Committee, an initial set of geriatric services outreach program. tion; Sandra Talley ’68 (nursing) with the Orvis based at the Sanford Center on the University “It is our hope that this gift will have a School of Nursing; John Packham, director of campus with outreach to several rural pilot lasting and positive impact on health care for health policy research at the School of Medi- sites, will be functional July 1. seniors in under-served communities across cine; Julie Clyde ’90 (marketing), ’93 MBA and The idea for the geriatric rural outreach the state,” she says. Lisa Dettling ’86 (speech communication), ’86 program grew from a needs assessment for The EJC Foundation, formed anonymously (journalism) from the Nevada Health Centers; seniors in Washoe County and the collabora- in 2010 by a couple who lived in rural Nevada, and Reed, Phillips and Gary Aldax ’92 (jour- tive planning process that followed. The EJC provides assistance with physical, mental, emo- nalism) from the Sanford Center. Spring 2015 • Foundation stepped in to fund the expansion of tional or similar needs to those 55 and older, To learn more about supporting the Sanford those services to rural Nevada communities. either directly or through qualified organiza- Center for Aging, please contact Christina Sar- “The interdisciplinary geriatric assessment tions. man ’00, ’11 M.A., executive director of develop- clinic will be located in the Center for Molecu- The foundation, which operates within the ment, (775) 784-6009 or [email protected] or lar Medicine on campus. Dr. Steve Phillips will state of Nevada with an emphasis on older Seema Donahoe ‘02, assoc. director of develop- serve as the medical director and we’re search- persons residing in rural northern and central ment, (775) 682-7304 or [email protected]. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 92 Biomedical researcher Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., has made a gift to create an endowed chair of biochemistry at the School of Medicine and the University of Nevada, Reno.

with the dean of CABNR. “Mick Hitchcock’s gift to fund an endowed chair in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology is very welcome,” says Bill Payne, dean of CABNR. “His generous donation will have a positive impact on the educational experience of undergraduate and graduate biochemistry students at the University, and contribute to further advancing the excellent standards within that department.” Hitchcock spent 12 years at Bristol-Myers Squibb prior to joining Gilead. Together with former Bristol colleague John Martin, he de- Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas veloped Viread, approved by the FDA in 2001 as a once-daily pill to treat HIV. Before Viread, a reported 90 percent of AIDS patients had to Noted biomedical researcher take as many as a dozen pills throughout the day, suffering side effects including gauntness, Mick Hitchcock creates endowed anemia and liver damage. Subsequently they developed Atripla, approved in 2006 as the first single-tablet regimen for treatment of HIV that chair for medical biochemistry includes the active component of Viread and Noted biomedical researcher Mick Hitchcock ground-breaking HIV drugs. two other drugs. has made a gift to establish the Mick Hitchcock, “The creation of this endowment allows me Most recently, the company launched Soval- Ph.D. Endowed Chair in Medical Biochemistry to participate in future advances that will be di, a hepatitis C treatment that can effectively at the University of Nevada, Reno. made by the incumbents for this position and cure most patients with few side effects. Endowed chairs provide a distinguished the people they train,” Hitchcock says. “Inspi- Last year, he established the Michael (Mick) scholar the opportunity to advance their re- rational research in biochemistry will lead to J.M. Hitchcock, Ph.D. Fund for Undergradu- search, teaching and public service. This tenure new understanding of the molecular basis of ate Research Opportunities and the Michael track faculty position will bolster research how cells work, of how they become dysfunc- (Mick) J.M. Hitchcock, Ph.D. Fund for Gradu- development in medical biochemistry and sup- tional in diseases and potentially to new drugs ate Assistants to provide bridge funding to the port the mentor of future scientists. for treatment of these conditions.” School of Medicine so that student research “The creation of an endowed chair for a The University’s Department of Biochem- may continue uninterrupted despite across- distinguished biomedical scientist is the gold istry and Molecular Biology integrates the the-board federal spending cuts. standard for how to support a medical school molecular life sciences from the most basic In addition, Hitchcock has generously made research enterprise,” says Thomas L. Schwenk, biology-chemistry interface to molecular ge- investments in the laboratory research infra- M.D., dean of the University of Nevada School netics and bioinformatics. The molecular tools structure at the University of Nevada, Reno. of Medicine. “Dr. Hitchcock has honored the discovered and researched by faculty today will To learn more about supporting the School medical school with his confidence. He has lead to technologies that manage infectious dis- of Medicine, please contact Christina Sarman & BLUE SILVER NEVADA made an extraordinary commitment that will eases, cure metabolic and cellular dysfunction, ’00, ’11 M.A., executive director of develop- have a permanent and positive impact on our and define the physical quality of life. Faculty ment, (775) 784-6009 or [email protected] or ability to advance science and train the next within the department are from the University Seema Donahoe ‘02, assoc. director of develop- generation of scientists.” of Nevada School of Medicine and the College ment, (775) 682-7304 or [email protected]. Hitchcock, a senior adviser to bio-phar- of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural —Roseann Keegan maceutical company Gilead, has worked Resources (CABNR). As such, the new chair • Spring 2015 Spring more than 30 years in the bio-pharmaceutical in medical biochemistry will be named by the industry and played a key role in developing dean of the School of Medicine in collaboration

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Nehlan ’12, Mike Caviston, Kelly McKenna and Bryan March 18 in honor of a gift from Mick Hitchcock . Wolf Pack Blue Tie Ball McMartin ’08. The sixth annual Blue Tie Ball was held Feb. 6 at the (6) University General Counsel Mary Phelps Dugan, Peppermill Resort Spa Casino to benefit student- (5) Grant Korgan ’04, Shawna Korgan, Katherine Crowe ’14 Environmental Health and Safety Director Stephanie Woolf athletes. and ASUN President Jake Pereira. ’12 Ph.D., Professor/Chair of Pharmacology and Foundation Professor Iain Buxton. (1) Nevada student-athletes.

Spring 2015 Nevada Proteomics Center • (7) Mick Hitchcock and University of Nevada School of (2) University President Marc Johnson and Dr. Karen Rededication Medicine Dean Tom Schwenk. Penner-Johnson. The Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. Nevada Proteomics Center, (8) Nevada Proteomics Center Manager David Quilici ’90, (3) Ryan Dolan, Jay Kenny ’01 and Kylie Keenan ’11. offering high-quality mass spectral and ’97 Ph.D. (4) Billy Lee, Adam Carp ’10, ’12 M.A., Mike Samuels, Blake electrophoretic proteomic analysis, was rededicated NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 94 (1) (2) (3) Photos by Theresa by Photos Danna-Douglas

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SNC respresentative Tim Mathis, The College of Business Dean Ozmen Center for Greg Mosier, The College of Business Associate Dean Kambiz School of Medicine Match Day Entrepreneurship Reception Raffiee and Jerry Harvey. Sixty-nine students of the Class of 2015 were matched

with some of the nation’s most competitive residency & BLUE SILVER NEVADA The Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship, made (3) SNC representative Michael Pansky ’12, ’13 MBA. programs when they learned the results of the National possible by a donation from Eren Ozmen ’85 MBA (4) NSHE Chancellor Dan Klaich ’72, Associate Professor of Resident Matching Program. The event was held and Fatih Ozmen ’81 M.S., was celebrated Feb. 19. Economics Mehmet Tosun and Kambiz Raffiee. simultaneously in Reno and Las Vegas March 20. (See story on page 2.) (5) University President Marc Johnson, Julie Rowe ’94 and (7) Ashley Naughton ’10, ’11 and Cassandra Puccinelli ’10, ’11. (1) Professor of Economics Mark Pingle, Mike Kazmierski, Danina Howard.

Stuart Feigin, Vice President for Research and Innovation (8) The University of Nevada School of Medicine Class of 2015. • (6) Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations 2015 Spring Mridul Gautam. (9) Paul Baumgartner and Dionne Drakulich ’11. John Carothers and SNC respresentative Tim Mathis. (2) Murat Ozbek, Jeremy Popov, Tiana Bowlen ’08, ’10 M.S., 95 University for You

National Wildfire Mitigation Award recipients, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Marketing Specialist Sonya Sistare ’01 and Natural Resources Specialist Ed Smith ’78, ’84; and Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities Advisory Board Member Ann Grant.

Association. “The program really helped set the stage for the national goal of fire adapted communities. They have been very generous in allowing what they’ve done to be used nationally, and it’s been a great success.” Former Montana Fire Safe Council Execu- tive Director Matt Walcott appreciates the work of the Living With Fire program, stating, “The Nevada Living With Fire program is Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas one of the most influential and successful programs of its kind nationwide. Montana has directly benefitted from this program, as have Cooperative Extension’s Living many others.” Smith and Sistare say the success of the program is really due to collaboration with With Fire program receives numerous organizations and individuals. In fact, one of the program’s longtime volunteers, Wildfire Mitigation Award Ann Grant, an advisory board member of the Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communi- When those involved in protecting homes ing Specialist Sonya Sistare ’01 (marketing). ties, also received one of the national Wildfire and land from wildfires met in Reno at the The program has received numerous national Mitigation Awards. Grant’s work since 2005 in national Wildland Urban Interface Conference awards and is credited with spurring actions her community of Skyland at Lake Tahoe has in March, University of Nevada Cooperative that have saved many homes. resulted in 200 of the community’s 235 homes Extension’s Living With Fire program was (85 percent) now being in compliance with honored with a national Wildfire Mitigation Fire-adapted communities defensible space requirements. Award for its leadership role in promoting In 2009, the National Cohesive Wildland “Ann is without a doubt our most valuable fire adapted communities. The program was Fire Management Strategy established fire- asset,” Sistare says. “She helps residents in her nominated by the Nevada Bureau of Land adapted communities as one of three national own community, as well as others throughout Management. goals. Smith and Sistare now incorporate this Nevada to learn and The Wildfire Mitigation Awards are the goal into all their efforts, promoting the idea take action to reduce highest national honor one can receive for LOOK ONLINE that a community should collectively strive their wildfire threat.” significant impact in wildfire preparedness May is Nevada Wildfire to be able to survive a wildfire with little or Living With Fire and mitigation. The 20 awards presented were Awareness Month. no assistance from firefighters. In a survey of partners include jointly sponsored by the National Association For events and more homeowners reached by the program in 2013, the Bureau of Land information, visit http:// of State Foresters, the International Associa- 92.6 percent of homeowners reported they had Management, Nevada www.livingwithfire.info/ tion of Fire Chiefs, the National Fire Protec- taken steps on their properties to become more Division of Forestry, wildfire-awareness-month tion Association and the USDA Forest Service. fire adapted. Last year, the program also es- Sierra Front Wildfire Since 1997, the Living With Fire program tablished the Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Cooperators, U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe

Spring 2015 has been teaching homeowners how to live • Communities. Regional Fire Chiefs Association, Nevada State more safely with the threat of wildfire. The col- “Living With Fire has been way ahead of Fire Marshal Division and more than 130 laborative program is co-managed by Coop- the curve,” says Mike Brown, Fire Chief for program collaborators statewide. erative Extension Natural Resources Specialist North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Ed Smith ’78 (renewable natural resources), ’84 –Claudene Wharton, ’86, ’99 M.A. First Vice President of the Nevada Fire Chiefs (renewable natural resources), and Market- NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 96 Planetarium visitors explore the solar system on “Spaceship Earth” in the Planetarium’s remodeled exhibit hall.

cation to develop engaging science programs for kids, and are very excited about the new Spring 2015 STEAM Break Camps for local K-12 students launching this year. We expect many more camps like these to come in the future,” Ruby said. Ruby wishes to recognize the generosity of Photo courtesyPhoto Fleischmann Planetarium all who support Fleischmann Planetarium and its programs, including donors Ann Carlson, International Game Technology, Brad Lemons Giant leaps for Fleischmann Foundation, Stern Family of Nevada Founda- tion and Jack Van Sickle Foundation. Planetarium and Science Center –Sarah Purdy ’02, ’09 M.A. For native Nevadans, University alumni “Historically, we’ve always received donor and Reno tourists, Fleischmann Planetarium’s support and we’re very grateful to our longtime iconic “hyperbolic paraboloid” architecture donors, who have allowed us to buy new shows conjures up memories of campus life, awe- and equipment and keep up-to-date,” Ruby inspiring star shows, the famous gravity well, said. “During and after our 50th anniversary, an impressive meteorite collection, Nevada we received additional support that allowed us childhood, space, science — the future, past to reimagine our exhibit hall space. We were and present of Reno itself. able to incorporate our existing and beloved Listed on the National Register of Historic exhibits and take a creative approach to recon- Buildings and designed by famed Reno archi- figuring them to fit with current space science tect Ray Hellmann, Fleischmann Planetarium research. What we’ve built and continue to has been symbolic of Earth and space science, build is an immersive, interactive and dynamic community collaboration, education, enter- open space that allows us to feature new dis- tainment and outreach for more than 50 years. coveries as they happen.” Come see what’s up Serving nearly 50,000 visitors a year includ- The newly remodeled exhibit hall features ing hundreds of K-12 school field trips, Fleis- new components modeled after the Interna- at the Planetarium! chmann Planetarium has brought the Univer- tional Space Station, six distinct areas that • State-of-the art fulldome digital features sity and space science to the northern Nevada explore unique components of our solar system and star shows community and beyond without fail since and beyond, and a space for revolving exhibits 1963. And while its unforgettable silhouette is a that currently features the award-winning • Dynamic, interactive exhibits in the newly constant, its programs, exhibits, interior spaces rover vehicle built by a team of students from remodeled exhibit hall and partnerships are always evolving to bring Washoe County School District’s Academy of • Friends of the Planetarium membership the latest space and earth science technologies Arts, Careers and Technology, who finished and discoveries to northern Nevada. first among nearly 100 high school and • Monthly live SkyTonight Star Talks According to Dan Ruby ’02 (art), ’14 M.S. university teams from around the world in • Free telescope viewing at the MacLean NEVADA SILVER & BLUE & BLUE SILVER NEVADA (secondary education), director of Fleis- first annual NASA Human Exploration Rover Observatory at Redfield Campus chmann Planetarium, it is thanks to the gener- Challenge. The rover project was part of one • Stellar stuff in the new Science Store osity of donors that the Planetarium has been of many partnerships among the Planetarium able to strengthen its programs and partner- and University departments, Washoe County • School field trips and visits, parties and ships and make improvements to its equipment School District, government agencies, nonprof- special events and facilities to engage and enlighten more it organizations, local businesses and others. For more information visit planetarium.unr.edu • than 2 million visitors since the doors opened “We are working very closely with Washoe or call (775) 784-4812. 2015 Spring in 1963. County School District and the College of Edu-

97 niversity News U Photo courtesy of Zeb Hogan National Geographic exhibit features work of University’s Zeb Hogan, star of Nat Geo WILD’s Monster Fish Zeb Hogan mixes science, adventure and and faculty member in the College of Science’s use of photos, videos, animations, interactive exploration in his quest to find, study and biology department. In his travels he finds the exercises, sculpture and text. protect the world’s largest freshwater fish. A world’s largest freshwater fish—megafish like “After spending the last 20 years studying new National Geographic Museum exhibi- six-foot trout in Mongolia, rare spear-tooth these elusive fish, I’m gratified to see that they tion, Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River freshwater sharks, huge wolf fish and electric are now the subject of a large-scale museum Giants, features his work. eels or 14-foot-long stingrays in Thailand. exhibition,” Hogan said. “It’s my hope that Hogan is an ecologist and has been a Nearly 20 of the fish he studies and profiles on this exhibition will reach millions of people research assistant professor at the University the show will be featured in the 6,000-square- and increase awareness and appreciation for of Nevada, Reno since 2006. He chronicles his foot interactive exhibition. these often misunderstood and, in many cases, travels as host of the Nat Geo WILD television “The University’sCollege of Science values show Monster Fish. scientific curiosity, discovery and ambi- The University is an educational partner tion, and we encourage our students to see with National Geographic in the exhibition themselves as global citizens and our faculty to that opened March 26 at National Geograph- contribute solutions with global impact. Our ic’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and runs educational partnership with National Geo- through Oct. 12. graphic for this exhibit is an ideal fit with these “This fascinating exhibition is like a trip values,” Jeff Thompson, dean of the College around the world with one of Nat Geo’s favor- of Science, said. “This endeavor will inspire ite explorers in search of bizarre and extraordi- young people to pursue interests, degrees and nary species of freshwater fish,” said National careers in the environmental sciences and con- Spring 2015 • Geographic’s Vice President of Exhibitions tribute to a better understanding of the fragile Kathryn Keane. “Zeb Hogan shows us that health of fresh-water ecosystems around the despite their size, these fish are an increasingly world.” fragile link in some of the most important The exhibition will travel over the next five freshwater ecosystems on Earth.” years to other museums around the United

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LEFT: Zeb Hogan, research assistant professor in the University’s College of Science, travels the globe studying and protecting the world’s largest freshwater fish. BOTTOM: Artists and sculptors prepare for the new National Geographic Museum exhibition. This big fish, the arapaima gigas, is one of the largest fish in South America.

imperiled giants of the deep.” With five impressive life-size sculptures (some as long as 20 feet), adrenaline-pumping video installations and hands-on learning exercises, Monster Fish is designed to appeal to a wide audience—from children and families to environmentalists and fishing enthusiasts. A gallery of aquariums with live fish will showcase healthy freshwater ecosystems from Photo by Jeff Dow around the world. “These are incredibly rare animals that Foundation Professor Eric Rasmussen is most people would never have a chance to see Eric Rasmussen one of the world’s preeminent experts on or appreciate. This exhibit is a window into Shakespeare’s life, writing and language. an underwater world that few of us have ever verifies first folios of experienced,” Hogan said. “These animals to make the final connection. can grow to over 20 feet in length, some living “It took almost no time at all to know that more than 100 years, and many are on the edge Shakespeare I was looking at an original Shakespeare of extinction. The exhibition is the culmina- “It was a trip of misery to myth,” recounted folio.” Before this discovery, it was believed tion of years of work by many people.” Eric Rasmussen, Foundation Professor, that just 232 of Shakespeare’s 800 first folios As part of the exhibition opening, Hogan chair of the University’s English Department still existed. shared behind-the-scenes adventures and real and one of the world’s foremost experts on Rasmussen will now focus on curating “fish stories” in aNational Geographic Live Shakespeare. His initial hesitancy to visit the British Library Shakespeare exhibi- event the evening of March 26 and in a special Saint-Omer, France, was overshadowed by the tion, which marks the 400th anniversary of student matinee that morning. resulting worldwide media attention and ex- Shakespeare’s death in April 2016. It will run “Science is not our only tool for protecting citement surrounding the discovery of a 17th from April through September 2016. these fish,” he said. “Education and outreach century first folio of William Shakespeare. He has written and edited 50 schol- are crucial too, because in many places I visit, “I received a call from a Saint-Omer librar- arly books, the majority of which are about endangered species conservation is a brand ian a week before I traveled to London for a Shakespeare. He weighed in on the recent new concept that must be introduced and meeting to plan the British Library exhibit claims about the 1602 quarto edition of made relevant.” around the 400th anniversary of Shake- Thomas Kyd’s play, The Spanish Tragedy, Hogan, who has a doctorate in ecology, speare’s death,” Rasmussen explained. “I which was partially written by Shakespeare, has worked with nearly 100 scientists on the didn’t want to leave London; most of these and then moderated a scholarly duel on the Monster Fish project, calls or inquires amount to nothing, but the authorship of Double Falsehood. which spans six conti- LOOK ONLINE Saint-Omer library also has a Gutenberg At the University, Rasmussen has garnered nents (all but Antarctica) To view videos of the Bible. It takes someone with enough knowl- numerous grants and fellowships, including & BLUE SILVER NEVADA and encompasses several exhibit visit: www. edge and interest to do some research, so I the University’s highest award for teaching of Earth’s most diverse unr.edu/science/ thought I better check it out.” excellence, the F. Donald Tibbitts Distin- freshwater ecosystems zeb-hogan It was librarians at the public library in guished Teacher Award. He also received including World Heritage northern France, particularly the director of the top teaching award for the entire Nevada Sites, Ramsar Wetlands of International the medieval and early modern collection, System of Higher Education, the Regents’ Importance and United Nations Environment Rémy Cordonnier, who took interest in a Teaching Award, and was selected last year as • Program Biodiversity Hotspots. book with no title page and no marks on the a Foundation Professor. 2015 Spring –Mike Wolterbeek ’02 binding. They decided to contact Rasmussen –Natalie Savidge, ’04

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U NMSA Board Director Alex Woodley, University Director of Veterans Services Terina Caserto ’04 M.A., Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations John Carothers, NMSA Board Chairman Perry Di Loreto, NMSA Board President Scott Bensing, University President Marc Johnson, NMSA Board Member Eathan O’Bryant, NMSA Board Member Dan Morgan, and NMSA Board Vice Chairman Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ronald Bath ’68, ’71 MBA.

Health Administration. The grant provides Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas funding for a mental health clinician on the campus to work with veteran students to Military Support Alliance pledges $300,000 improve retention and graduation. The Uni- versity serves about 500 student veterans with the Post 9/11 GI Bill, and a new VetSMART to new Veteran and Military Center network provides an During a Veterans Day ceremony honoring place for veterans on our campus,” said outreach program for LOOK ONLINE ing student, staff and faculty veterans, the Terina Caserto ’04 (counseling and education- students, faculty and staff Learn more about Nevada Military Support Alliance presented al psychology), director of the Veteran Services to help them better adapt veteran services at the a $300,000 gift to support the creation of Office at the University. “This gift demon- and succeed in college. University at unr.edu/ the new Veteran and Military Center on the strates the University’s continued support of “This is an important veteran. University campus. Veterans will be able to our service men and women on campus.” gift, as it supports develop- connect with other veterans in the new center, The University – named for the second year ment of our new Veteran which will be located on the third level of the in a row as a top military-friendly school by and Military Center, and it underscores the William N. Pennington Student Achievement the Military Advanced Education journal – has appreciation of our community and nation for Center, now under construction and scheduled seen its veteran support services grow in the those who have served,” said University Presi- to open in 2016. last few years. Three years ago, the University dent Marc Johnson. “The Nevada Military Support Alliance Vet- received the Veterans Integration to Academic –Natalie Savidge, ’04 erans and Military Center will be an outstand- Leadership (VITAL) grant from the Veterans’

sity’s future. Four years from now, who knows?” Prepared to push the “I do know one thing for certain,” Johnson said. “Four years from now, you will be the boundaries of what was ones who will be pushing the boundaries of what was once thought impossible. once thought impossible “Graduates of our University carry with At its Winter Commencement ceremony them the unmistakable knowledge that the Dec. 6 at Lawlor Events Center, the University mistakes of the past don’t have to be re- conferred 1,475 degrees and certificates: 1,094 peated; that compassion and humanity and bachelor’s degrees and 381 advanced degrees understanding will be carried forward into

Spring 2015 (master’s and doctoral degrees).

• tomorrow and will define your everyday “If there is a message for you to carry away lives, no matter your profession. Now, you are this morning, it’s this: you never know what’s all prepared to meet the next big challenge.

around the corner,” University President Marc Especially in a world where when opportunity Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas Johnson said. “Four years ago we had no idea knocks, you’d better be ready to answer.” drones and electric cars would be in the Univer- Nearly 1,500 degrees were conferred during the –Nicole Shearer ’03 University’s 2014 Winter Commencement. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 100 University’s Department of Psychology. Jiang Jiang of Psychology. Department University’s the within group Science Cognitive and Brain the in professor assistant a new as Jiang Fang scratch. from afacility build to required cost of the for afraction research fMRI mount now can University the facility, MRI existing Renown’s with forces joining By campus. on research neuroscience enhance further to and Excellence and Research Biomedical of aCenter 2012 establish in to team his and to Webster awarded was grant The Reno. in Center Medical Regional at Renown based is and grant of Health Institutes National tive competi of a $10 part million with roscience Neu for Integrative Center University’s the Nevada.” northern in available not been has technology now, this However,until disease. or injury by affected how it is and works brain how the about eries discov new many to led has and neuroscience of field the revolutionized has “fMRI said. event,” Webster an remember to or try picture at a we look when activated are brain of the (fMRI). MRI functional as known is and brain, the in activity of neural patterns measure to used be to technology same the allow will equipment new The brain. of the structure physical the reveal which images cal function. brain of human for studies Health Renown at technology imaging resonance magnetic 3T existing the augments that equipment Webster, purchased Michael has of Psychology Professor group, by led research The Nevada. northern to capabilities research new bring to Health Renown with working are science research brain advance to partnership New The fMRI facility was key in recruiting in recruiting key was facility fMRI The through purchased equipment was new The parts which measure to used be can “fMRI anatomi produce can scan MRI A standard of neuro field the in specialists University - - - - - Pediatrics. Pediatrics. of Chair ajoint including of initiatives, number a with agreement affiliation an ized formal recently which Health, Renown and University the between of collaboration era stars. research rising supports that Health of Institutes National the from award grant aprestigious with University the to comes She of asense. loss for the compensates brain the how understand to impairments or hearing vision with individuals study to fMRI uses The partnership is representative of a new of a new is representative partnership The ing freshmen. Peavine Hall will be home to nearly 400 students in two- and four-person rooms. four-person and two- in students 400 home nearly to be will Hall Peavine freshmen. ing for incom especially housing, for on-campus demand growing the as well as enrollment growing said. Marczynski Jerry of Students Dean and President Vice University,” Associate 2015. August in open to scheduled hall residence new University’s the for milestone construction important an marked ceremony off” “topping traditional The Hall. of Peavine infrastructure steel the completing into place, lifted it was before beam last shape takes Peavine Hall Construction of the five-story residence hall on Sierra Street responds both to the University’s the University’s to both responds Street Sierra on hall residence five-story of the Construction of the students even they’re before welcome feel students prospective make to “We wanted the sign to tour campus their from time took students prospective 230 more than fall, Last -

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U University Professor Scott Tyler, right, unspools fiber optic cable in preparation for lowering it down a small bore hole that goes 200 meters through the Antarctic’s Ross Ice Shelf and 600 meters into the ocean below.

months. The change in temperature at the sea and ice interface indicates the thickness of the icepack as warm wind-driven waters eat away at the bottom of the ice shelf. “The ice shelves serve as the ‘corks’ holding the large glaciers of west Antarctica from slid- ing into the ocean and raising the sea level,” he said. After nearly three years of preparation, implementation and data gathering from one Photo courtesyPhoto Scott Tyler of the harshest environments on earth, Tyler is pleased with the data gathered from the fiber Antarctic ice shelf and sea interface optic cable that is encased in 200 meters of sea ice and hanging 600 meters to the bottom of the ocean. temperatures recorded for first time “The system can give the world relevant For the first time, scientists have continu- the geography department and a hydrologist data on sea and ice temperatures for tracking ously recorded temperatures at the bottom of in the University’s College of Science. “This is climate change and its effect on the glacial ice an Antarctic ice shelf where warmer sea water critical for detecting the changes that may be surrounding the continent,” Tyler said. “We do threatens to erode the massive ice which, if occurring due to climate change.” show warming of the shelf seasonally, but it is it collapses and glacial melting occurs, could Tyler and his research team dropped a only the first year of data. It will probably take cause a three-meter rise in ocean levels around 3/4-mile-long fiber optic cable through the a few years to get a more continuous picture the world. Ross Ice Shelf and into the frigid sea waters and we are proposing to expand our monitor- “This is the first time we can see the changes below. The armored cable, when combined ing network to do just that.” in the melting of these enormous ice shelves with a laser, acts as a thermometer. It recorded –Mike Wolterbeek ’02 daily and at millimeter accuracy,” said Scott temperatures every meter along its length Tyler, Foundation Professor of geosciences in every two to four hours, continuously for 14

among so many great leaders and take this Emma Sepúlveda receives appointment seriously; the Fulbright Program is one near and dear to my heart.” Sepúlveda has been a Foundation Professor White House appointment to at the University since 2004, and will continue in this role as she fulfills her duties with the national board Fulbright Board. She is a two-time winner President Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, which of the International Latino Book Award and Barack Obama selects students, scholars, teachers and others the author of more than 25 books, including has appointed from the United States and abroad to partici- works of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, pho- Spring 2015 • Emma Sepúlve- pate in Fulbright exchanges, an international tography, literary criticism and textbooks. da Pulvirenti ’76 educational exchange program for grantees to Sepúlveda received a bachelor’s and master’s Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas (Spanish), ’78 study, teach or conduct research. degree in Latin American Literature from the M.A., Foundation Professor in Foreign Lan- “It’s a wonderful honor to be nominated University and a doctorate from the Univer- guage and Literature and director of the Latino to the Fulbright Commission by President sity of California, Davis. Research Center, to the 12-member J. William Obama,” Sepúlveda said. “I am grateful to be –Natalie Savidge, ’04 NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 102 U niversity News niversity

Faces on the Quad KRISTIN KRAMER, civil engineering major, was a project manager and member of the women’s endurance team for the University’s 2014

national champion concrete canoe team. Teams competed for the highest score, a composite of three races, canoe aesthetics, a technical paper Photo by Jeff Dow and an oral presentation. Kramer was part of the The National Math and Science Initiative selected the University to two-person University team that won the oral join 43 universities as part of an expansion of its science, technology, presentation. Later in 2014, Kramer and fellow engineering students engineering and math teacher preparation program. were selected as grand-prize winners of the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter Music Video Contest. Kramer starred in the video parody of Taylor Swift’s song “Shake It Off” that shows how engineers use the University’s renowned Earthquake University joins national Engineering Lab to design safer bridges and buildings. Kramer recently took the helm as the University’s ASCE Student Chapter UTeach expansion President. JUAN LOPEZ, Reynolds School of Journalism The University is one of five research institutions selected to join a alumnus and current MBA student, brought the national network of universities in the expansion of the UTeach sci- 2015 TEDxUniversityofNevada audience to its ence, technology, engineering and math teacher preparation program. feet with the story of his personal challenges A National Math and Science Initiative, UTeach recruits college with stuttering. He presented his experience as a students studying STEM subjects into secondary teaching careers. metaphor, encouraging everyone to find and It enables them to receive both degrees in their majors and teaching accept “their stutter.” Lopez joined the TEDx cast certifications without additional time or cost, preparing them with a of speakers after winning the Nevada Student field-intensive curriculum, and promoting retention through induc- Speaker Competition. A “pay-it-forward kind-of- tion support and ongoing professional development. man,” Lopez has a knack for helping people overcome excuses and “UTeach is a best practice for meeting this critical shortage and barriers. As an undergraduate student, Lopez won the Henry Albert has been highly successful at increasing math and science education Senior Public Service Award and was the managing editor and graduates at universities in 16 states throughout the United States,” editor-in-chief for The Nevada Sagebrush, a reading and math tutor, said Kenneth Coll, dean of the University’s College of Education. “As an online media manager for a local realty company and marketing the first to implement this model in our region, we will specifically and coordinator for a health and fitness center. He now runs his own collaboratively work with Nevada school districts in identifying and online marketing business, serves as national director of planning encouraging their graduates to pursue careers in secondary education.” and marketing for Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc., and is a National The University’s UTeach program will be called NevadaTeach and Physique Committee competitor. will involve the colleges of education, engineering and science. MARGARITA “MAGGIE” SALAS CRESPO, a The UTeach Expansion Program was created in 2007 in partnership senior anthropology major from Las Vegas, was with the UTeach Institute at the University of Texas at Austin to ad- invited by the Mexican government in October dress the pressing need for a greater number of highly qualified STEM 2014 as part of a group of 42 “Dreamers” who teachers. Universities were selected to participate traveled to Mexico City for a cultural and in the program through a competitive process, LOOK ONLINE educational program organized by the Mexican and eligibility was limited to schools classified by

For more information Embassy and Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. & BLUE SILVER NEVADA the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of about UTeach visit The young people selected engaged in Teaching as having “high” or “very high” research uteach-institute.org conversations about the importance of the bi- activity. national relationship between Mexico and the United States. Crespo The national program expansion was made was brought to the United States by her parents when she was 10. possible by a $22.5 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical She is a member of the University’s Latino Student Advisory Board Institute. Each university will receive $1.45 million during a five-year and a 2015 scholarship recipient recognized by the United States • grant period to support implementation costs of the program. Hispanic Leadership Institute. 2015 Spring –Nicole Shearer ’03

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U The College of Engineering team of Gabrielle Bachand, Andrew McNeilly and Nolan Nicholson spent a week at the Walt Disney Imagineering headquarters where they presented their project, networked with Imagineers and celebrated with Mickey. Photo courtesy of ©Disney Photo, Gary Krueger petition, students were given the challenge to take what Disney does best and apply it Engineering students shine at Disney to transportation within a major city. The Three engineering students from Nevada knowing how effectively they operate.” Nevada team created a hypothetical Disney made it to the finals of the Walt Disney Imagi- The Imagineers were intrigued with the transportation experience based in Chicago’s nations Design Competition where they spent project presented by the student team of subway system. As finalists, the three earned one week in January in a competition with five Bachand, Andrew McNeilly and Nolan Nich- intership interviews and were subsequently other finalist universities at the Walt Disney olson. awarded internships to work with Walt Disney Imagineering headquarters in Glendale, Calif. “The Nevada team put a lot of work into pre- Imagineering Research and Development this “I wondered if going backstage was going to paring for this visit, and it’s been fun to see the summer. Guests would be able to “travel” into ruin the magic,” team member Gabbi Bachand excitement on their faces as the work pays off classic literature plots including a sci-fi space said. “Was it going to change how I felt about in a week of surprises,” said Jonathan Friday, mission, a far-away jungle expedition, a deep the company? Was I going to see something I Walt Disney Imagineering associate creative ocean dive and a historic Chicago adventure wish I hadn’t? And the answer to all of these producer. “Nolan, Gabrielle and Andrew have with corresponding themed destinations was a resounding ‘no.’ Disney is as magical risen to the challenge with fresh perspective within the downtown area. backstage as it is in the parks, and I hold even and enthusiasm.” –Mike Wolterbeek ’02 more respect and admiration for the company For this year’s Imaginations design com-

Hiding in plain sight: GPS may detect elusive dark matter The everyday use of a GPS device might be programs in particle physics assume that dark to find your way around town or even navigate matter is composed of heavy-particle-like a hiking trail, but the GPS might be a tool in matter. This assumption may not hold true and directly detecting and measuring dark matter, significant interest exists for alternatives.” so far an elusive but ubiquitous form of matter Only five percent of mass and energy in the Photo by Jean Dixon responsible for the formation of galaxies. universe in the form of ordinary matter can be Andrei Derevianko, a College of Science explained. There is evidence that dark energy The international science community has professor who teaches quantum physics, and is about 68 percent of the mystery mass and taken notice of quantum physicist Andrei his colleague Maxim Pospelov of the Univer- energy. The remaining 27 percent is generally Derevianko’s published proposal to use sity of Victoria and the Perimeter Institute for acknowledged to be dark matter, even though networks of synchronized atomic clocks to Theoretical Physics in Canada, have proposed it is not visible and eludes direct detection and detect dark matter. a method for a dark-matter search with GPS measurement. satellites and other atomic clock networks that “Our research pursues the idea that dark

Spring 2015 compares times from the clocks and looks matter may be organized as a large gas-like dark matter, the topological defect, has passed • for discrepancies. Their paper on the topic collection of topological defects or energy by. In fact, we envision using the GPS constel- was published in the peer-reviewed scientific cracks,” Derevianko said. “We propose to lation as the largest human-built dark-matter journal Nature Physics. detect the defects, the dark matter, as they detector.” “Despite solid observational evidence for sweep through us with a network of sensitive –Mike Wolterbeek ’02 the existence of dark matter, its nature remains atomic clocks. The idea is, where the clocks go a mystery,” Derevianko said. “Some research out of synchronization, we would know that NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 104 U niversity News niversity

Twenty speakers, including noted author Barry Posner, spoke at TEDxUniversityofNevada 2015.

MBA, boasted six published authors and two recording artists. “Each person who took the stage offered incredibly personal insight creating a definitive mood and sentiment with our audience,” said Bret Simmons, associate professor in The College of Business and TEDxUniversi- LOOK ONLINE Visit tedxuniversi- tyofNevada event organizer. tyofnevada.org to “That’s one of the elements view the talks. that’s so great about this type of event. A speaker’s passion is transparent, and passionate speakers, regardless of the topic, resonate not only with Photo by Theresa by Photo Danna-Douglas the event-day audience but also with online viewers once the videos are posted.” Rave reviews for 2015 TEDxUniversityofNevada –Nicole Shearer ’03 Twenty passionate speakers took the stage Nevada. The independent TEDx event, hosted Jan. 23 as part of this year’s TEDxUniversityof- by The College of Business Online Executive

3D scans of Ichthyosaur fossils created with Smithsonian Professor Paula Noble and undergraduate geology and geological engineering student Paige dePolo are part of an ongoing research collaboration with the Smithsonian Institu- tion’s Museum of Natural History to scan Nevada’s state fossils. Their work, using terrestrial LiDAR, Artec 3D light scanners and photogrammetry technology, will contribute Photo courtesy of Paula Noble to an upcoming Smithsonian exhibit in Wash- Geology and geological engineering major Paige dePolo and Neil Kelley of the Smithsonian & BLUE SILVER NEVADA ington, D.C. completed photogrammetry and 3D scanning at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas. Last year, Noble and dePolo assisted the Smithsonian team at the Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park near Gabbs, Nev., where nine adult Noble and dePolo have returned to the park to fossils in a controlled environment. Ichthyosaur specimens are preserved in the scan the quarry using terrestrial LiDAR. They Photogrammetry takes a series of high- rock within the quarry. also traveled to the Nevada State Museum resolution pictures at different angles, which • Since that initial trip, and in conjunction in Las Vegas with Smithsonian Ichthyosaur can be stitched together. 2015 Spring with the Desert Research Institute and the expert Neil Kelley to do smaller-scale photo- –Annie Conway, Class of 2015 University’s Nevada Seismological Laboratory, grammetry and hand-held 3D scanning of the

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107 lumni Nevada Alumni Council A Executive Committee Matt Clafton ’93 President Message from the President Ty Windfeldt ’95 Past President Dear Nevada Alumni, Nick Butler ’02, ’06 M.A. Like most Nevada graduates, I am extremely proud of Treasurer/President-elect my alma mater. I could tell you where on campus I took Mike McDowell ’03 Econ 101, where I met my wife, and where and when I Vice President for Chapter Development could get the best drink specials. Remembering this got Amy (Stechman) Ozuna ’08 me to thinking how far our beloved Nevada has come, Vice President for Community Outreach so I wanted to share a few thoughts with you. Mary-Ann K. Brown ’85, ’96 M.S. Vice President for Membership and Marketing Class Chat Matt Clafton ‘93 Did you know? President Joe Nannini ’00, ’10 Ed.S. Vice President for Student Outreach • An increase of 2,000 new students at the University has an estimated economic impact of $88 million per year on our local economy.* Board Members • Student enrollment is expected to surpass 20,000 by fall of 2015. Gary Aldax ’92 Derek Beenfeldt ’93, ’11 M.D. • We are nearly 87,000 alumni strong, and more than half live in Nevada. R.J. Boyajian ‘14 M.A. (GSA President) Delores (Bercellos) Clewe ’69 • The Nevada Alumni Association and its chapters produce more than 65 Peter Costa ’84, ’88 M.D. events each year such as Pack Picnics, tailgate parties, March from the Arch, Tim Crowley ’92 mystery bus dinners. Matthew Forman ’06 Michael Hix ’89 • The Nevada Alumni Association awarded more than $45,000 in student Doug Knuth* (Director, Intercollegiate Athletics) scholarships last year. Kris (Perkins) Layman ’93 Trevor Macaluso ’11 • There are 26 active alumni chapters engaging alumni throughout the United Megan May ’05, ’07, ’13 MBA States. Chrissy Menicucci ’86 • Currently 1,870 alumni and friends are dues-paying members of the Nevada Deborah Pierce ’86 Brad Platt ’00 Alumni Association. David Pressler ’72 M.P.A., ’82 M.A. There are so many exciting things happening at OUR Nevada, and it is easy to Jake Pereira (ASUN President) miss them if you are not in touch. The Nevada Alumni Association is working Victor Sherbondy ’95, ’00 M.A. Tim Suiter ’91 hard to keep you connected, and that mission includes growing our dues- Jack Sutton ’70 paying membership base. It is so simple to become an annual or lifetime Jocelyn Weart ’00 member. Just visit alumni.unr.edu/membership and sign up! Chul Yim ’04 If you are already one of the 1,870 dues-paying members of the Nevada Alumni Staff Members Association, I thank you for your commitment to Nevada. If you are one of the John K. Carothers* 85,000 who are not members, then I call on you to join today. Not for benefits Vice President, Development & Alumni Relations or perks (of which there are many), but simply because it is the right thing to Bruce Mack do for Nevada! Associate Vice President, Development & Alumni Relations Sincerely, Amy J. (Zurek) Carothers ’01 M.A. Director, Alumni Relations Christy (Upchurch) Jerz ’97 Assistant Director, Alumni Relations Carrie (Henderson) Bushá ’06 Matt Clafton ‘93 Coordinator, Alumni Relations President, Nevada Alumni Council Angie Cooper Coordinator, Alumni Relations

Spring 2015 P.S. Remember! Just because you receive the Nevada Silver and Blue, doesn’t Kevin Price • mean you’re a dues-paying member. Check the back cover to see your Coordinator, Alumni Relations membership status. Hope (Hepner) Robinson Administrative Assistant II * Economic impact study conducted by Brian Bonnenfant ’97 M.S., program manager of geographic information services for the Nevada Small Business Development Center at the University of Nevada. * ex-officio member NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 108 A Class Chat lumni

Valerie Glenn ‘76

paigns have won several national and interna- Nevada Alumni Lifetime Member ’80s Bill Thimmesch ’85 ’87 M.A. tional awards. Carlos lives in Virginia where he KEY Nevada Alumni Annual Member (education), serves on the Arlington County Commission (speech communication) is now program for the Arts and the Human Rights Commis- manager for executive development at the U.S. sion. He is president of Crystal City Evening ’60s Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Barbara Marcus ’61 (journalism) recently Toastmasters, which was recently named Club moved from her home of 17 years in Beverly J. Carlos Velazquez ’87 (speech/theater) has of the Year. Hills, Calif. to Santa Barbara’s Samarkand been promoted to president of HMA Associates, Sharon Lowe ’89 (general studies), ’95 M.A. retirement community. With no more home Inc., a communications and health marketing (history) was named one of the Top 25 Junior repairs or expensive upkeep, she is looking firm based in Washington, D.C. Carlos oversees and Community College Professors in the U.S. forward to more time with her friends and national communications campaigns aimed by RateMyProfessors.com, as reported by USA loved ones. at reducing health disparities and improving access to health care delivery systems. His cam- ’70s Wolf Mates Bill Kroger ’70 (journalism), ’81 M.A. (economics) has published his first novel, “Fallon’s Or- phans.” An action-thriller set in exotic locations around the world, the story centers on an ancient battle between an Orthodox Christian sect based in Istanbul and a mafia-like Islamic group. The book is available through Amazon.

Valerie Glenn ’76 (journalism), CEO and principal of The Glenn Group Companies, has been elected to a two-year term as president of the Nevada chapter of the International Women’s Forum. In this role, Valerie will further the IWF’s mission to advance the leadership of women. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE & BLUE SILVER NEVADA Kurt Dietrich ’00 (civil engineering), ’08 Alex Mingo ’10 (biology) and Jessica (War- Steve Martarano ’79 (journalism) is the public (construction management) and Candace ren) Mingo ’10 (nutrition) were married last affairs specialist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Watson were married Nov. 29, 2014, at the July. Family and friends, including many Service’s Bay-Delta office in downtown Sacra- Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Nevada alumni, attended the ceremony and mento. He is also a writer, and his story about Site in Ely, Nev. They joined in matrimony reception in Sparks, Nev. Alex and Jessica baseball player Andrew Susac was recently on the Steptoe Valley Flyer, the original now reside in Sparks and continue to sup- • featured on the cover of Comstock’s magazine. steam train that served White Pine County port the Wolf Pack. 2015 Spring Steve and his wife Sharon have lived in Sacra- from 1906 to 1941. mento for nearly 30 years.

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Today. Sharon is a history professor at Truckee Alison has been working in the gaming indus- Continuing Education in the Health Profes- Meadows Community College and received the try for more than a decade and is excited to be sions (ACEHP), a prominent organization in Reno Gazette-Journal TMCC Faculty Excellence part of the Mystic Lake marketing team. the field of continuing health education. Pam in Teaching Award in 2008. was acknowledged for her continued volunteer service to ACEHP, including participation in ’00s mentoring, committees and presentations, and Pam Beaton ’00 ’90s (health science) is direc- conveying a commitment to continuing educa- Alison Fogarty ’96 (biology) was recently tor of education for the American Society of tion/medical education over many years. named vice president of marketing for the Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) and has been Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minn. named to fellow status with the Alliance for

5:00 a.m. The gun goes off and I’m feeling great, The longest .2 miles of my life. I cross the line and realize passing thousands of people for the first 12 miles. There’s since I haven’t paid, I have no friends in town. There will mist in the air, fog, and an army of 30,000 people on the be no finishing t-shirt, no medal, and no official race course. It was epic! photos. Basically, NO PROOF THIS EVER HAPPENED! And 6:45 a.m. We head into the hills of Honolulu. At the as a bonus, I get to walk two more miles back to the hotel. higher elevation it’s pouring rain, but not just straight – – – – – down, the wind is whipping it back and forth. Now my The Hawaiian people were very supportive. Many socks and shoes are squishy. I can’t help but notice I’m no lined up outside their homes holding out snacks they’d longer passing anyone. made. Of course I reached into about every bowl, bucket 7:30 a.m. The sun is coming up and the scenery is and tray to grab a handful of whatever they offered, shoved it in my face, and kept moving. Some items were Photo courtesyPhoto K-von absolutely gorgeous, but I’m not enjoying any of it. I feel fine and lungs are doing great, but my legs are starting better than others. Luckily all were edible. Felt kinda like to give out. Yesterday’s squats and lunges seem like a trick-or-treating on the run. Kickin’ it with K-von | really bad idea now. Then, at the 17-mile marker it began... Going into the marathon I had 3 goals: Don’t get throngs of people started passing me. injured. Don’t stop running. Break 4 hours. Accomplishing My first marathon the first two, I was fairly close on the final one with a 8:00 a.m. When an athlete passes you, it’s one thing, finishing time of 4 hours 10 minutes. As you might expect, I went to Honolulu to perform in a comedy show and but around mile 20 it got out of control... EVERYBODY Kenyans won in the men/women’s division, both with a later that night one of the patrons asked if I was also was going by now! Was this a hidden camera show? A time of around 2 hours and 20 minutes. running the marathon the next morning? Having just father and son, two people in Disney costumes with big I was feeling fairly good about myself for running on a done a bunch of leg exercises that day, I said they didn’t heavy foam heads, a little Japanese girl, followed by a whim. So I looked up celebrities and their previous times, need any more punishment. “Too bad, it’s the 3rd biggest grandma in flip flops... yes, FLIP FLOPS! Then I hear, “On and I discovered I beat Oprah, Al Gore and P Diddy, but in the USA. People are flying in from all over the world your left.” I look back, no one is there. Am I hallucinating? was smoked by Will Ferrell, George W. Bush and Sarah for it,” he replied. Then again, “ON YOUR LEFT!” I look back... and down. Palin. Therefore, unfortunately, this will not be my last Here’s how my brain works: I mean, if people are Here comes a wheel chair athlete passing me with a marathon. Next time however, I will plan at least a month spending thousands of dollars for this, and I’m already vengeance UP a hill! in advance... and PAY so there’s some actual evidence! here, this is a huge savings... and I LOVE SAVINGS! 8:20 a.m. At mile 22, for no reason, I literally cried out Therefore, I must do this marathon. Besides, how bad K-von ’03 (marketing) is a Nevada alum and comedian. “PIZZA!” I’m still not sure why. Apparently my final words could 26.2 miles be when you have palm trees, ocean, He wrote, directed and stars in the new film “NOWRUZ: will be something along those lines some day. No poetic Lost & Found” officially selected by the “Reno Tahoe

Spring 2015 and potential whales to look at? So, I went for it, and the • “E tu Brute?” for me. following is a rough timeline of my experience: International Film Festival”. Look for it June 4th weekend 9:10 a.m. I see the finish line in the distance and I’m and bring the whole family! Visit www.Kvon.tv or www. 4:15 a.m. My hotel was two miles from the starting desparately running (slowly shuffling my feet) towards facebook.com/KvonComedy for information. point and all of the roads were closed, so I just jogged to it, but it seems to keep moving further and further away. the starting line. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 110 A lumni

Kathleen (Slaboch) Katie (Perkins) Nannini ‘00 Manita Rawat ’01 Kirkpatrick ’00

Eric Harper ’00 (English literature), ’03 M.A. Services and as the president of the Reno marily with mechanical, aerospace and software (English), ’08 MBA recently earned a doctor- Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. technologies. She has a technical background ate from the University of Pennsylvania, and in biochemistry and applied mathematics with was promoted to director of organizational Katie (Perkins) Nannini ’00 (journalism) concentrations in computer science, aerospace development for Harley-Davidson Financial has recently joined NV Energy’s Corporate engineering and statistical analysis. Services. Eric and his wife, Maiko Yamagiwa Communications Department as senior media ’01 (English literature), ’05 M.S. (speech relations representative in northern Nevada. Kristen (Newton) Mayer ’02 (journalism) has pathology), reside in Dallas with their two Before joining NV Energy, Katie worked with recently become a financial advisor at Stifel, daughters. Immunize Nevada, The Glenn Group, Food Nicolaus & Company, Inc., member SIPC and Bank of Northern Nevada and Saint Mary’s NYSE, a full-service brokerage and investment Kathleen (Slaboch) Kirkpatrick ’00 (journal- Regional Medical Center. banking firm in downtown Reno. ism) was recently appointed director of marketing and communications for Truckee Meadows Manita Rawat ’01 (biochemistry, mathematics) Christopher Moore ’02 (international rela- Community College where she oversees has been promoted to partner with Duane Mor- tions, Spanish) was lead editor on a recently internal and external communications, college ris LLP in Philadelphia. As a registered patent published travel book about Shenzhen, China, advertising, emergency communications, social attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark a city located just over the border from Hong media and more. She serves on the non-profit Office, Manita has significant experience in -pat Kong. Shenzhen: The Book is available through board of directors for Note-Able Music Therapy ent preparation and prosecution, working pri- Amazon and at ShenzhenBook.com.

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Elliot Sparkman ’04 (general studies) has a strong three-year run as an assistant coach at Christine recently started Parman Insurance been hired as an on-site activation manager the University of Miami where he helped lead and Financial Services with her husband, Brian, with Anheuser-Busch in Austin, Texas. Elliot the Hurricanes to three straight NCAA Tourna- to help their clients with insurance, investments will manage on-site activity as well as festival ment appearances. Previously, he served as a and retirement planning from the nation’s top and sports properties in Austin, San Antonio Wolf Pack assistant coach. financial institutions, including New York Life. and College Station. He credits the service industry experience he gained during his time Karl Fendelander ’06 (English) recently joined Jen (Hylin) Vittori ’06 (animal science) has at the University of Nevada for his professional Biggest Little Group (BLG), a marketing com- become an associate veterinarian with Desert success. Elliot proudly serves as president of the munications firm in Reno as a partner and Hills Animal Hospital. Jen is a fifth-generation Nevada Cheer and Spirit Alumni Chapter. content director. Karl has been developing web Nevadan, born in Reno, who completed her content since the late 1990s, and comes to BLG education at local area schools. She lives in Reno Rob Gaedtke ’05 (journalism) has been after owning Smiling Eye Media, a writing, with her husband Josh Vittori ’06 (forest and named CEO of KPS3, a marketing and technol- editing and web design firm in Reno. rangeland management). ogy company based in Reno. Rob rejoined KPS3 in 2011 as shareholder and vice president of Kelly Glenn ’06 (journalism) is vice president Ashley Brune ’07 (journalism) joined Biggest creative and technical services, during which of account management at The Glenn Group Little Group (BLG) in January as partner and time he led the agency’s evolution and growth and has been elected 2015 president of Western communications director. Before joining BLG, in the digital and web division. In his new Industrial Nevada (WIN). Ashley owned Ashley Brune Communications, role as CEO, Rob will be responsible for the a boutique public relations firm in Reno. Christine (LoRusso) Parman ’06 day-to-day management of the company and its (accounting) Aaron Martinez ’08 30-person team. is a life insurance agent with New York Life and (civil engineering) has recently earned membership in the prestigious been named one of the 2015 New Faces of Civil Lee Nelson ’05 M.A. (history) has been hired as Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). MDRT Engineering Professionals by the American head coach of the Nevada Wolf Pack women’s membership represents the top life insurance Society of Civil Engineers. Aaron is the owner volleyball program. Lee returns to Nevada after and financial service professionals worldwide. of A.M. Engineering in Elko. He also volunteers Wolf Cubs

Ryan Young ’97 (health Crystel (Carnahan) science), ’05 M.D. and Durocher ’05, Liz Jennifer Jost announce the (Welsh) Wesseling ’99, birth of their daughter, ’12 M.A. and Marissa Elliana Clare Jost Young, (Gioglio) Vanhoose born May 12, 2014. ’04, ’07 MBA, have spent the last 10 years as Cynthia Esparza- running and travel part- Trigueros ’07 (po- ners. Recently the alums litical science and took a break from run- women’s studies), ning to welcome their ’13 M.A. (educational cubs. Left to right: Cole leadership) celebrated Durocher, Johanna Wesseling her niece Alina Trigue- and Lucca Vanhoose. ros’ 2nd birthday with

Spring 2015 Chenay Pointer-Bueltel ‘08 • a Wolf Pack themed party on Dec. 20, 2014 and Chris Bueltel announce Future Nevada alumna the birth of their daughter, in the making! Evelyn Rose, on May 5, 2014. NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 112 A lumni

Ashley Brune ’07 Taylor Anderson ’10

with the City of Elko Planning Commission, University of Connecticut in December. She William Stevens ’13 M.D. was elected chief and he served as a mentor for the Boys and Girls is employed by the engineering firm HNTB resident for 2015-16 in the Department of Fam- Club, Truckee Meadows Branch. in Manhattan, N.Y. in their structural and ily Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center security-based design department. Alicia is the at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Wash. co-inventor of a patent-pending structural col- William is a captain in the U.S. Army and lives ’10s umn system and has presented at the ASCE/SEI with his wife, Marysa (Falk) Stevens ’11 (jour- Taylor Anderson ’10 (political science) recently Structures Congress. She is currently teaming nalism) in Lacy, Wash. N graduated cum laude from Willamette Univer- on several security mitigation projects for criti- sity College of Law with his doctor of jurispru- cal facilities throughout the United States. dence. Taylor was admitted to the Oregon State Submissions are due Bar in October 2014, and is currently working Jeromy Manke ’12 (international business) May 6 and can be sent to: chatter@ unr.edu. We edit all submissions as a judicial clerk for the Hon. Jay A. McAlpin at was recently elected to the Society for Human for style, clarity and length. the Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene, Ore. Resource Management’s prestigious Young Professionals Advisory Council. Jeromy is one Alicia Echevarria ’11 (civil engineering) of 15 young professionals elected for a one-year received her Ph.D. in civil engineering from the term that began Jan. 1.

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TOP: The Nevada Bay Area Alumni Chapter enjoyed brunch March 14 at the Bullitt in San Francisco. Left to right: Brita Muller ‘09, Austin Richwood ‘13, Shenea Strader ’05, ’07 MBA, Marlon Sanchez ’03, ’09 MBA, Rory O’Brien ’09, Julie Hassna ’10 and Jocelyn Weart ’00. BOTTOM: The Nevada Bay Area Alumni Chapter gathered for pizza before watching the Wolf Pack at San Jose State Feb. 7. David Farkouh, Chris Strader ’05, ’07 MBA, Brita Muller ’09, Jocelyn Weart ’00, Thomas Boyer ’03, ’06 M. Ed., Blythe Hardeman, Zach Chadim ’08, Chul Yim ’04, Bernard Kwok ’81, ’84 MBA, Rory O’Brien ’09, Jace Hider ’99 and son Colton Hider.

play on the road at nearby San Jose State University. College of Business Native American Upcoming events include weekend brunches in the city, Alumni Association Alumni Chapter professional development classes, as well as networking and Jennifer Landes ’07, [email protected] Stephanie Wyatt ’12, [email protected] social events. Stay connected through our Facebook page and our As spring approaches, the College of Business Alumni Associa- The Native American Alumni Chapter had a blast with the website at nvbaac.com. tion would like to remind soon-to-be graduates that first-year annual Miss University of Nevada, Reno American Indian Pageant COBAA membership is absolutely free! Visit our chapter page at and the University of Nevada, Reno Powwow March 14 and 15 on Nevada Cheer and Spirit alumni.unr.edu/chapters to sign up. the Nevada campus. Alumni Chapter COBAA has agreed to match donations up to $5,000 for the Join us in celebrating and honoring our American Indian Elliot E. Sparkman ’04, [email protected] Jane Bessette Endowed Scholarship fund. Jane (Stewart) Bessette graduates May 3 at the Joe Crowley Student Union for a reception ’86, ’03 M.A. is a current COBAA board member and University of and recognition. The Nevada Cheer and Spirit Alumni Chapter is excited to Nevada faculty emerita. Annual memberships are $15 per person. Lifetime chapter announce our first-ever scholarship fundraising drive. Our goal is Please save the date for our COBAA golf tournament May 7 memberships are also available – $300 for individuals or $500 to raise $20,000 over the next three years, starting with $5,000 by at Wolf Run Golf Club. Visit alumni.unr.edu/chapters for more for a couple. Visit alumni.unr.edu/chapters for event details or to the end of the spring semester. We will award annual scholarships information. purchase a membership. beginning this fall, and will continue raising funds to create a permanent endowment. Please consider making a donation to support our student athletes. You can donate through our website Fallon Alumni Chapter Nevada Bay Area at alumni.unr.edu/chapters. If you’d like to be involved with schol- Colleen (Austin) Palludan ’74, [email protected] Alumni Chapter arship fundraising, our professional mentorship program, or any of The Fallon Alumni Chapter welcomes new leadership: Mark Jocelyn Weart ’00, [email protected] our upcoming events, please contact Elliot Sparkman. GO PACK! Venturacci, treasurer, and Brenda Boone ’07 M.Ed., publicity chair. Spring 2015 • The Nevada Bay Area Alumni Chapter is finally official! We Colleen Palludan will continue in her role as chapter president. are excited to welcome more than 10 new members and board Nevada Football We held two well-attended recruitment events for Churchill executives to a growing membership and leadership team. County High School students in late March. Don’t forget to “like” Alumni Association We wrapped up 2014 with multiple events, including football our Facebook page (University of Nevada Alumni Association, Matt Airoldi ’95, [email protected] viewing parties and happy hours in San Francisco, the East Bay Fallon Chapter) to hear about all of our upcoming events! Please join us for the spring intra-squad scrimmage at Mackay and South Bay. We also watched Wolf Pack football and basketball NEVADA SILVER & BLUE 114 A lumni

TOP: The Seattle Alumni Chapter held their first board meeting Jan. 31 at Pyramid Brewing in Seattle. Front row, left to right: Mike Nakayama ’02, Dylan Menes ’98, Rebekah (Kreiger) Menes ’03, Andrew Menes, Amanda Martin ’12, Florinda Davis ’99 M.D., Tony Woo ’08. Back row, left to right: Justin Meckley ’11, Mackenzie Meckley ’13, Oscar Suarez-Saavedra ’09, Jennifer Richards ’09, Amanda Morrissey ’06, ’08 M.S. and Adam K. Allen ’10. LEFT: The Southern Nevada Alumni Chapter cheered on the Wolf Pack to an 8-5 victory over the Rebels at Earl E. Wilson Stadium in Las Vegas March 8. RIGHT: There was just enough snow for the Southern Nevada Alumni Chapter’s second annual Party at the Yurt at Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort Feb. 8. Left to right: Lane Spina, Scott Fielden ’88, ’93 M.D., Dale Netski ’89, ’93 M.S., ’97 Ph.D., Bryce Fielden, Sarah Newton ’88, ’92 M.D., Gino Gugino, Cynthia White, Jason Demuth ’03 and Travis Bussey.

Stadium April 25. We’re also looking forward to our upcoming excited about upcoming events and growing the chapter. Stay in people! We also hosted our second annual Party at the Yurt at poker tournament April 24. Check out our Facebook group for touch on Facebook! Las Vegas Ski Resort Feb. 8. We are anxiously awaiting the annual details and to stay in touch. GO PACK! baseball game between the Reno Aces and the Las Vegas 51s on School of Medicine May 1. Visit us on Facebook and tag your pictures #LVWOLFPACK Orvis School of Nursing to share! Alumni Chapter The chapter presented Jason Demuth ’03 with the inaugural Scott Fielden ’88, ’93 M.D., [email protected] Alumni Association Alumnus of the Quarter award. For the last several years, Jason Jan (Pritchard) Brady ’63, ’88 MBA, [email protected] We’d like to congratulate chapter member Allison Netski ’97, and his girlfriend, Jennifer Mahr, have put in many hours of Our 18-member steering committee met in December to plan ’01 M.D. on being named chair of the department of psychiatry for volunteer time helping plan alumni activities and assisting with events and activities for 2015; it promises to be busy, fun and the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Allison is also divi- the development of a formalized chapter. Thanks to the two of informative. We will continue to hold mock interviews for new sion chief of psychiatry at University Medical Center of Southern them for their hard work and tireless effort benefitting Nevada Orvis graduates, and plans are afoot to repeat our successful Reno Nevada. alumni living in Las Vegas! Aces vs. Nevada Wolf Pack baseball event. We will also celebrate We’re very proud of the School of Medicine’s Wellness and our Golden Grads in May, and begin work on the 60th anniversary Weight Management Clinic’s HMR services for being named No. 2 University Study Abroad of Orvis School of Nursing celebration in 2017. Best Weight-Loss Diet in U.S. News and World Reports’ Best Diets Our December 2014 OSNAA scholarship recipient was Ashley of 2015. Consortium Alumni Chapter Saarem. Ashley will graduate from Orvis with her BSN in May, Derreck Calkins, [email protected] and we know she will be a terrific nurse as well as an active and Southern Nevada USAC is excited to welcome our newest alumni home from & BLUE SILVER NEVADA valuable member of the community. their studies around the world. Nearly 350 Nevada students Check out our new Facebook page to stay connected! Alumni Chapter studied abroad with USAC during the 2014-15 academic year. Scott Fielden ’88, ’93 M.D., [email protected] We are also excited to let our alumni and students know that Seattle Alumni Chapter The Southern Nevada Alumni Chapter had a great turnout in we have two new programs to offer: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, Jennifer Richards ’09, [email protected] New Orleans to cheer on Wolf Pack football in the New Orleans beginning this summer; and Stellenbosch, South Africa, beginning •

Bowl. The Nevada vs. UNLV basketball pre-game party Jan. 7, this fall. N 2015 Spring The Seattle Alumni Chapter held our first official board meet- held by the Nevada Alumni Association, attracted almost 150 ing as a new alumni chapter Jan. 31 at Pyramid Brewing. We’re

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Student Recruitment (2) The 2015 Student Ambassador “traveling team” with (7) Student Ambassador Keyana Director of Admissions Steve Maples ’96 M.A., ’02 Ph.D. and Bunting speaks at Arden Hills. LOOK ONLINE For more photos Reception Campus Visit Coordinator Lexi Erwin ’07, ’11 M.A. (8) Director of Residential Life, from all of our events The Nevada Alumni Association, in partnership with (3) Reynolds School of Journalism Dean Al Stavitsky, Housing and Food Services Rod visit: www.unr.edu/ silverandblue the Office for Prospective Students, kicked off the first Benjamin Miller ’13 and Steve Martarano ’79 speak with Aeschlimann reviews housing of ten student recruitment receptions Tuesday, March Spring 2015 local high schooler Regine Alojado. options with Hope Holliday and • 10 at Arden Hills Country Club in Sacramento. More (4) Hannah Hoole plans to study business this fall. her mom. than 350 prospective students and their families attended the event to learn more about Nevada. (5) Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations John Carothers talks with Victoria Barnett and her parents. (1) Scholar Recruitment and Admissions Manager Quentin Owens ’13 M.Ed. speaks with prospective student Aleena (6) Vice President for Student Services Shannon Ellis chats

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Nevada at UNLV (3) Foundation Trustee Senator Mark Lipparelli ’87, ’93 M.S. (6) Juan Lopez ’12 brought the audience to its feet with the and Southern Nevada Alumni Chapter President Scott Fielden story of his personal challenges with stuttering. Basketball Tailgate ’88, ’93 M.D. (7) President and Co-Owner of the Squeeze In restaurants The Nevada Alumni Association hosted nearly 150 (4) Vivienne Ross ’56, John Tom Ross ’51, Tom Ross and Shila Morris ’08 speaks about family business, small business & BLUE SILVER NEVADA alumni and friends before cheering on the Pack to a Jaymie Morris ’82. marketing and leadership. 65-62 victory over the Rebels Jan. 7 at the Thomas & (8) CASAT Program Specialist Jo Harvey ’12 shares her Mack Center in Las Vegas. (5) University President Marc Johnson and Jason Demuth ’03. struggle with substance abuse. (1) Travis Brock, Regent Sam Lieberman, Michael Phillips ’99, TEDxUniversityofNevada

Rhett Beaman ’97, J.M. Pohorsky ’99, John Pohorsky ’03, Paul • Spring 2015 Spring Lewis, Eric Sanchez and Neil Huffey ’97. Twenty passionate speakers presented “ideas worth spreading” to a sold-out audience during (2) Foundation Trustee Lisa M. Lyons ’88, ’97 M.D. and TEDxUniversityofNevada Jan. 23. Jefferey Maloney. 117 Nevada Alumni Association Thompson / Bowser Family Tree

James M. Thompson Charlotte J. Glen M. Thompson ’35 (economics) Thompson ’32 (civil engineering)

Michael J. Ellen (Mowrer) Thompson Thompson Sandra (Thompson) William H. Bowser Jeanne Hilton ’61 (physical education), ’70 ’67 (physical education) Bowser ’59 (business administration) professor of social work M.S. (physical education)

Sussan (Hejazinia) Andrew Bowser Cheryl (Benzie) Akbar Hejazinia Allen Hejazinia Bowser ’86 (psychology), ’92 M.A. Bowser William G. Bowser Matthew Bowser Grady Bowser Susan (Peters) Brad Peters Debbie (Phillips) Todd Thompson Mickey Thompson ’82 (accounting) ’87 (social psychology), (counseling and educational ’83 (social work) ’86 (accounting) ’92 (history) ’14 (nursing) Bowser Peters ’95 M.A. (counseling and psychology) educational psychology) Jenna Wirshing ’13 (secondary education) Micah Bowser Tarah Bowser ’13 (neuroscience), ’M.S. 13 ’10 (psychology) (biotechnology)

1ST: Captain James M. Thompson ’35 was killed in action June 16, 1944. He was the rst of three generations of Nevada ROTC graduates. 2ND: Charlotte J. Thompson. 3RD: Glen M. Thompson ’32. 4TH: Michael J. Thompson ’61, ’70 M.S. in his Nevada letterman jacket. He lettered in baseball and football. BOTTOM RIGHT: William H. Bowser ’59 at a track meet when he set the Mackay Stadium record for the 200M low hurdles,1957. Nevada: Home sweet home Home means more than Nevada to us. For four generations, Nevada has been our launching pad into adult life and careers. We carry the education from this institution with pride. While the nucleus of the family remains in Reno/Sparks, some of us have carried our education and service to points beyond our community through our great country. Over the years, we have gathered at Nevada for Matthew Bowser ’92, Tarah Bowser ’10, Grady Bowser ’14, Professor of Social Work Jeanne Hilton, Susan Bowser, Sandy Bowser, Micah Bowser ’13, ’13 M.S., William H. Bowser ’86, John Burke, Sussan Hejazinia-Bowser ’87, ’95 M.A. and sports (football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and track), special events, concerts and of Andrew Bowser ’86, ’92 M.A. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ellen Thompson ’67 and her aunt, a faculty emeritus, Iona Mowrer ’78. course, graduations. While the newest generation is yet to enter this world, we can be sure that their veins will be lled with Nevada blue!

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

James M. Thompson Charlotte J. Glen M. Thompson ’35 (economics) Thompson ’32 (civil engineering)

Martha (Marty) Mark J. Magney Thomas J. Margaret “Peggy” Eldon T. Dobyns Grant “Sandy” J. Christine A. Cullen James R. Gandy Kerri (Shines) Kelly M. Reed ’11 Broadhead Trelease ’47 Conner ’55 ‘61 Weise ’66 ’73, ’78 M.Ed. ’81 Klacking ’86

(mechanical engineering) & science), ’56 M.S. (chemistry) (economics) Susan R. Luescher ’82 Friends Jan. 6, 2015 – Napa, Calif. Jan. 10, 2015 – Lincoln, Calif. Nov. 27, 2014 – Reno, Nev. (geology) Martha (Marty) Broadhead Fraser E. West ’40 (agriculture) Jack I. McAuliffe ’53(history) Grant “Sandy” J. Weise Jan. 13, 2015 – Anchorage, Ala. Dec. 11, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Jan. 2, 2015 – Ione, Calif. Jan. 4, 2015 – Reno, Nev. ’66 (agricultural and resource Howard “Neal” Hutchison Robert L. Driscoll Beulah “Boo” M. (Haddow) Margaret “Peggy” (Jackson) economics) ’84 (chemical engineering) Jan. 3, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Hawkins ’45 (English) Conner ’55 (education) Nov. 25, 2014 – Carson City, Nev. Sept. 16, 2014 – Elk Grove, Calif. Delos E. Flint Dec. 24, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Dec. 10, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Lura (Batjer) Caldwell ’68 Thomas Mathes ’84 (geology) Nov. 12, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Theodore Erich, attended Michael G. Horan ’59 M.A. (English) Nov. 11, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Dec. 17, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Joseph George Jr. 1947-1948 (school administration) Kerri (Shines) Klacking ’86 Nov. 30, 2014 – Las Vegas, Nev. Jan. 18, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Dec. 31, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Robert M. Reno ’69 (geology) Thomas J. Trelease ’47 (wildlife Michael H. Lindeman, (engineering design technology) Dec. 7, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Anthony Sperling Jan. 1, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Jan. 6, 2015 – Sparks, Nev. management) attended 1959 Dr. Raymond Tso ’88 (biology) Dec. 18, 2014 – Verdi, Nev. Dec. 21, 2014 – Sparks, Nev. Joseph A. Elliott ’70 Feb. 18, 2014 – Birmingham, Ala. Jeffery Stayton (journalism) Oct. 31, 2014 – Las Vegas, Nev. George L.W. Clark ’48 (business Brian G. Richter ’60 (civil Susan May (Lansbery) administration) engineering) Nov. 26, 2014 – Carson City, Nev. Walker, attended 1989-1992 Nana Greeson Sullivan Dec. 2, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Dec. 2, 2014 – Pilot Hill, Calif. Sally (Armstrong) Quade ’70 Dec. 9, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Jan., 2015 – Reno, Nev. William Harrigan ’48 (mining Eldon T. Dobyns ’61 (art), ’84 M.A. (C&G Pers Serv) Landis L. Hanson ’90 (clinical Helen Yeast engineering) (mechanical engineering) Nov. 1, 2014 – Tuscon, Ariz. laboratory science) Nov. 20, 2014 – Sahuarita, Ariz. Dec. 8, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Nov. 19, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Geraldine J. Dyer, attended Dec. 16, 2014 – Sparks, Nev. Robert W. Carrick ’49 Elise “Toni” de Salvo, attended 1971, 1972, 1977-1978 Eric D. Shaver, attended 1995 Faculty (sociology) 1964-1966 Jan. 21, 2015 – Reno, Nev. -1996 Nov. 12, 2014 – Stone Mountain, Ga. Jan. 1, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Donald “Doc” J. Murray ’71 Jan. 26, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Don Driggs (AG mechanics) Dec. 16, 2014 – Chandler, Ariz. Betty J. (Brown) Snow ’49 Robert E. Lee ’64 (political Patrick Pilling ’97 Ph.D. (civil (business administration) science) Nov. 11, 2014 – Reno, Nev. engineering) Dorothy Ann (Russell) Dec. 21, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Jan. 14, 2015 – Billings, Mo. Charlotte Heaphy ’72 (pre- Dec. 7, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Fitzhugh kindergarten education) Dec. 26, 2014 – Gardnerville, Nev. Arthur M. English ’50 (business Shelby A. (Schwab) Waltz, Tara T. Eckert ’98 (general administration) attended 1964 -1972, 1977 Jan., 2015 – Reno, Nev. studies) Shelba Gamble Jan. 19, 2015 – Winnemucca, Nev. Jan. 14, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Joseph “Kirk” Miller ’72 (art) Nov. 19, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Jan. 14, 2015 – Reno, Nev. John S. McCulloch ’52 (pre- Russell M. Wilde ’64 (soil Dec. 17, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Lars E. Spurkland ’99 (civil Naoma Marie Hainey dental) science) Christine A. (Yates) Cullen engineering), ’01 M.S. (civil Jan. 8, 2015 – Puyallup, Wash. Nov. 16, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Dec. 17, 2014 – Carson City, Nev. ’73 (elementary education), ’78 engineering) Mark J. Magney Douglas A. Douglass ’53 (arts David B. Deming ’65 M.Ed. (elementary education) Dec. 12, 2014 – Anchorage, Ala. Dec. 19, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Nov. 27, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Mary L Rinden ’05 (social Harold Sekiguchi John V. Griffin ’74 M.S.(school work), ’06 MSW Dec. 11, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Judith (Schmidt) Bible ’65 (elementary education) administration) Nov. 13, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Jan. 26, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Nov. 19, 2015 – Roseville, Calif. Kelly M. Reed ’11 (social work) Alumni Education proponent and philanthropist Judy Bible Patricia (Ottley) Blanchard, Dec. 4, 2014 – Reno, Nev. passed away January 26, 2015. The first in her Elva (Robison) Eldridge, attended 1975-1993, 2002, 2004 Haylee N. Ponte, attended family to graduate from college, Judy went on to Nov. 16, 2014 – Reno, Nev. Spring 2015

• attended 1938-1939 2013 – 2014 teach at Peavine and Mamie Towles Elementary Nov. 14, 2015 – Ely, Nev. Mary Staples ’80 (elementary Jan. 27, 2015 – Reno, Nev. schools. Together with her husband, Paul Bible ’62 education) Julia (Arobio) Denny ’39 (economics), Judy established the Judith S. Bible Teaching Excellence Jan. 23, 2015 – Sparks, Nev. (history) in Education Award and the Paul and Judy Bible University Teaching LOOK ONLINE Jan. 16, 2015 – Reno, Nev. Excellence Award to recognize outstanding professors in the College of James R. Gandy ’81 For the full obituaries visit: www.unr.edu/silverandblue Lewis G. Porteous ’39 Education and throughout the University. (journalism)

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Nevada student William Wulftange is one of Ann and Thomas Howell give back three Howell scholarship recipients for 2014. to the Department of Chemistry Ann ’63 (chemistry) and Thomas Howell ’68 lowed me to concentrate on my degree without ship in Chemistry for juniors or senior under- Ph.D. (chemistry) both received scholarship the distraction of working outside the lab, and graduate students in the College of Science. support as students at the University of Nevada, for preparing me for a career as a research “We both recognize the importance of train- Reno. In gratitude for their education and the chemist and ultimately doing patent work in the ing more scientists for the state and the nation,” financial support that made their degrees pos- chemical and gaming disciplines,” Thomas says. Ann says. sible, the Howells have included a trust gift in Ann, a sixth-generation Nevadan, received Thomas is retired from the Rohm and Haas their estate to establish the Ann and Thomas scholarships for three of her undergraduate Company, a manufacturer of specialty chemi- Howell Memorial Chemistry Department years at the University which, along with a part- cals for end-use markets, including building Endowment and continue funding the Ann time job on campus, helped support her. and construction, electronic devices, packaging, and Thomas Howell Annual Scholarship in “I worked as a teaching assistant and graded household and personal care products. Chemistry. papers in the chemistry department, and as a Senior William Wulftange, one of three In the mid-1960s, Thomas obtained a NASA graduate student, I again taught labs to pay my students to receive the Ann and Thomas Howell Fellowship to attend graduate school at the Uni- way,” she says. “Things are different now, and Annual Scholarship in Chemistry, in 2014, says versity. The Department of Chemistry was just I would like to help today’s students receive an the generosity of donors like the Howells has beginning its Ph.D. program in chemistry, and education without having a lot of debt looming allowed him to focus more on academics. Thomas had graduated from San Jose State Uni- over them. I was very impressed by the two “It’s such a selfless act and I feel really lucky,” versity with a bachelor’s in chemistry. He says students I met who are being helped by our Wulftange says. “It’s awesome people donate to Reno was just far enough from the Bay Area to scholarship and am delighted to contribute to causes like this. It’s kind of like they’re passing be “away” from home, but still close enough to their success.” the torch to students so we can keep doing good visit during holidays and breaks. The trust gift, once realized, will establish the work.” “I want to give back to the University for the couple’s endowment to benefit the Department —Roseann Keegan help I received via the NASA Fellowship, which of Chemistry. The gift will also continue to fund took care of most of my living expenses and al- the Ann and Thomas Howell Annual Scholar-

To learn more about planned giving opportunities at Nevada, please contact Lisa Riley, Esq., director of the Office of Planned Giving, (775) 682-6017 or [email protected]. To learn more about supporting the College of Science, please contact Donna Knotek, associate director of development, (775) 682-5952 or [email protected]. BECOME AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION member TODAY. Becoming a member of the Nevada Alumni Association shows you support the great University you attended.

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