Inside UNLV UNLV Publications 2-2002 Inside UNLV Diane Russell University of Nevada, Las Vegas, [email protected] Betty Blodgett University of Nevada, Las Vegas Richard Jensen University of Nevada, Las Vegas Cate Weeks University of Nevada, Las Vegas Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/inside_unlv Part of the Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Environmental Health and Protection Commons, Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Other Education Commons, Other Environmental Sciences Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons, and the Sustainability Commons Repository Citation Russell, D., Blodgett, B., Jensen, R., Weeks, C. (2002). Inside UNLV. Inside UNLV Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/inside_unlv/54 This Newsletter is protected by copyright and/or related rights. 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"Workshops will be held for "These crucial resources will provide the cor­ those attending UNLV's cell and molecular Contents UNLV recently received a grant of more nerstone for these long-term interactions." biology/biotechnology programs, for than $2.6 million from the U.S. Health and Berch Henry, manager of the Metro­ employees in current state or private DNA Human Services Administration for the uni­ politan Police Department Forensic DNA profiling labs across the nation who need aca­ versity's Cancer Institute and new Biotech­ Laboratory and a molecular biologist and demic refresher training, and for people with nology Center to develop state-of-the-art expert in human DNA profiling, said that science backgrounds who want post-graduate, research and teaching laboratories, offices, and he and Linda Erriclletto, director of the hands-on training in DNA techniques for classrooms and to purchase new research lab, are excited that the Biotechnology employment potential. " equipment. Center will have a DNA profiling facility The proposed site for the Biotechnology UNLV biology professor Penny Amy, iliat simulates a forensic DNA laboratory Center is the recently acquired property locat­ principal investigator on the grant proposal, for training purposes. ed at 1700 W. Charleston Blvd. Previously said that the Bioteclmology Center will serve "The Biotechnology Center will enable us owned by the Employer's Insurance Company as a cutting-edge facility for forensic DNA and to offer training programs on the methods of Nevada, the site is located at the center of other biotechnology training programs, and foundations of human DNA technology," the city's medical district. ~ including an environmental testing lab, which f :t can be used to provide water quality testing a ~ for microbial contaminants. ~ _____.....:lI:.:.I~ "We have formed a partnership with tlle Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's (Metro) Crime and Forensic DNA labs to Early Las Vegas create a laboratory that will be specially equippe.d to train pe.ople nationwide in foren­ Photos sic science and human DNA profiling," Amy Available said. "In addition, researchers from tlle UNLV Cancer Institute will have new and Online modern facilities, both in the form of research Pag laboratories and in specialty analyses such as tissue culture and flow cytometry, as well as in DNA sequencing capabilities. Undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and post-gradu­ Points of Policy: ate students and workshop participants all will benefit from the research and training climate Advertising of the new facilities." UNLV President Carol C. Harter and Marketing acknowledged Nevada's U.S. Sen. Harry Reid Rules Explained and U.S. Rep. Jim Gibbons for their assistance in acquiring tlle federal funding and for their RECONFIGURATION of the university's Xeriscape Garden will begin this spring as part of the Page 7 support of the university's research programs. Wright Hall ren10deling project. While the garden initially will decrease in size, it actually will be "We are delighted that this grant will enable experts from UNLV and Metro to play somewhat larger than it is today by the time the project ends. a major role in providing cutting-edge forensic science and DNA-technology training," Offices Move to Harter said. "It is yet another indication of the Xeriscape Garden to Undergo Changes Campus Services level of sophistication of our research here at UNLV, as well as our interest in partnering by Diane Russell May, when Western Technologies starts Building with government agencies and private industry the asbestos removal in Wright'S class­ Page 7 to serve the community. Changes will be coming soon to room wing and in the freestanding "It also provides a very valuable opportu­ UNLV's Xeriscape Garden. Wright auditorium. Those two buildings nity for UNLV's Biotechnology Center and The garden, which doubles as a will be torn down and replaced wiili two Cancer Institute to collaborate on important demonstration garden for plants iliat new three-floor buildings. The first, an biomedical and biotechnology research and thrive in the Las Vegas Valley and as a additional office building, will be located Planning development." popular spot for students and staff to seek slightly norili of ilie existing office Stephen Carper, director of the UNLV a few minutes of quiet in ilie midst of a building. The second, a classroom build­ Initiative Cancer Institute, said that linking the Cancer busy day, will undergo extensive renova­ ing, will be located to ilie norili of ilie Awards Institute researchers to the Biotechnology tion as part of the Wright Hall remodel­ new office building. Center and its teaching/training function has ing project. The Wright Hall project, which is Detailed great potential for future basic and applied The project may begin impacting expected to cost about $20 million, also Page 8 research developments. ilie garden, which is chiefly located includes ilie remodeling of ilie existing "The UNLV Cancer Institute is interested between Wright and the Marjorie Barrick office building, ilie construction of an in partnering with the Biotechnology Program Museum of Natural History, as soon as continued on page 7 as well as with our friends at the University of Expanding Admin Assistants Play Key Role Literally and by Betty Blodgett His duties include making sure bills are paid, ordering Figuratively equipment, doing data entry, and mailing letters of intent The level of success of any institution is defined not to new recruits. by only by its leadership, but also by the majority of its mem­ "There is a lot that needs to be done, and what I do Carol C. Harter bers who carry out the daily tasks that enable the institu­ frees up the coaches to focus on their jobs of recruiting UNLV President tion to fulfill its mission. and coacl1ing," Lehmkuhl said. "One of the great things In a recent Inside UNLV column, President Carol C. about working here is being involved with the students. Harter noted, "There is a solid foundation of hard-work­ It is uplifting to see young people excited about coming ing individuals who keep the university operating on a here to UNLV to pursue their educational and sports In this month's column I would like to discuss daily basis so that our principal missions of teaching, endeavors and to know that I helped to playa small role in a recent development that will have some wonder­ research, and service can be accomplished. These individ­ making that happen." ful implications for the university: We have uals are, in large part, the clas­ Lemkuhl, who retired after acquired three buildillgs and a substantial amount sified staff." serving 21 years in the U.S. Air of acreage that will enable us to establish a The single largest employ­ Force, now has worked at UNLV regional campus in the heart of Las Vegas. ee group within the classified for more tl1an a year. As you may have heard, in December UNLV ranks is that of administrative "My co-workers here at the reached an agreement with the Employer's assistant; a total of 245 admin­ Lied Athletic Complex are like Insurance Company of Nevada for the purchase of istrative assistants work at f.uniJy," he said. "There is a lot of three buildings and 18 acres of land at 1700 W. UNLV. This is the group unity in the athletics department, Charleston Blvd. near University Medical Center. responsible for, among many which creates a good working With 185,000 square feet of building space, a ' other things, processing the atmosphere. It also is important parking lot with more than 700 spaces, and a cen­ tremendous amount of paper­ for the students when tlley come tral-valley location just off 1-15, the site is quite work that enables the universi­ into our office because they see valuable in terms of its potential for multiple uses. ty to conduct its business effi­ our enthusiasm and teamwork." The regional campus's location in the center of ciently and effectively. One of Lehmkuhl's favorite the community's primary medical district makes it Inside UNLVrecently things to say to the student ath­ an excellent site for some of our biotechnology talked with three of these clas­ letes is, "Have a Rebel Day." and health care-related programs.