Inside UNLV UNLV Publications 10-2006 Inside UNLV Diane Russell University of Nevada, Las Vegas, [email protected] Shane Bevell University of Nevada, Las Vegas David Ashley University of Nevada, Las Vegas Cate Weeks University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jennifer Lawson University of Nevada, Las Vegas Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/inside_unlv Part of the Art Practice Commons, Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Immune System Diseases Commons, Other Arts and Humanities Commons, Other Medicine and Health Sciences Commons, Other Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration Commons, Sports Sciences Commons, and the Virus Diseases Commons Repository Citation Russell, D., Bevell, S., Ashley, D., Weeks, C., Lawson, J. (2006). Inside UNLV. 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Page 7 Golden Memories Do you have memorabilia at home? It’s needed. Page 3 News & Information for UNLV Insiders OCTOBER 2006 Risky Business Safety Folks Keep safety training from us, and it’s impor- tant that they do that.” You Out of Hot Water People often speed in the carts, apparently failing to realize that driv- By Diane Russell | Marketing & PR ing the carts recklessly can have conse- If you’re one of those people who quences as serious as a car accident. piggyback extension cords, stop it. On at least one occasion, an You’re making the people in Johnny employee received a serious head Centineo’s department nervous. injury after falling from a cart in That would be along with the peo- which she was a passenger, Centineo ple who extinguish cigarettes in ash- said. trays placed on upholstered chairs (no kidding — he has the photos Laboratory Safety to prove it) and anyone who uses Campus laboratories also are a con- chemicals for lab work and doesn’t cern for the risk management and properly store them. safety department. The job of Centineo and the people Centineo said his department who work for him in the department already has helped some labs improve of risk management and safety is to their safety by inspecting equipment, keep the campus safe — people, build- installing more eyewash stations, and ings, property, all of it. helping improve the way chemicals Despite the many challenges that are stored. Additionally, the depart- presents, Centineo, who previously ment is working on improving the lab held a similar job at the University of safety program campuswide. Houston, said he likes the variety of Since there is no way for a research both challenges and opportunities that university to avoid having potentially exist at a university. “We never have time to get bored,” > See Safety, Page 7 he said of his staff of 21. “Something interesting is always going on.” Safety Tips from Risk Management and Safety Checking for Problems • Make sure you know where fire extinguishers are located in your area The staff inspects buildings and and how to use them. checks equipment to ensure safety. • Make sure that hallways and walking paths are clear of furniture, sup- Some of the problems they find may plies, and debris so people can exit quickly in case of emergency. be too discreet for the average per- Ben Faucett, a safety training officer son to notice, while some are glar- • Participate in evacuation drills for your building. with the department of risk manage- ingly obvious. • Heed the signs warning that special training is needed to enter certain areas. ment and safety, is one of the people “People put paper around light • If a spill may involve mercury, which is present in some thermometers, who trains members of the campus bulbs to change the ‘atmosphere,’ community how to properly use a fire with a different color,” Centineo said, thermostats, and fluorescent lamps, don’t clean it yourself. Call the risk management and safety department at ext. 5-4226. extinguisher. That knowledge could with more than a hint of dismay. prove invaluable in an emergency at “Don’t ask me why.” • If you notice a loose floor or ceiling tile or loose insulation, don’t disturb home as well as on the job. Then there are the ubiquitous cam- it. Asbestos is present in some buildings. Call the risk management and pus golf carts. “Anyone who drives safety department at ext. 5-4226. one of the carts is required to take cart Parking: The Good, the Bad, and Your Options By Shane Bevell | Marketing & PR this year there were approximately 635 Parking — yeah, we know it’s a open spaces in the Thomas & Mack word that makes you groan. But it’s lots, plus another 580 available spaces been a while since we wrote about in the parking garage. the most popular thing to complain about on campus. Inside UNLV sat Problem spots: The next major con- down with Tad McDowell, director struction project that will impact of parking services, and Mike Sauer, parking is the Greenspun College associate vice president for admin- of Urban Affairs. The building will istration, to get the scoop on current be constructed at the northwest parking issues. corner of Maryland Parkway and University Road. Increased Parking: The completion of Sauer noted that there is ade- several construction projects, including quate parking on the north side and two additional levels of the Cottage the southwest portions of campus. Grove parking garage, recently added “However, based on preference and more than 1,000 parking stalls. Since demand for where people want to the new levels opened, the parking park, we don’t have adequate parking garage hasn’t yet been filled to capac- on the southeast side of the campus ity, even during the first week of (by FDH and the student union).” The completion of two additional levels of the parking garage added 844 school, McDowell noted. He added spaces. Overall, UNLV gained approximately 1,000 spaces this summer. that during the first week of classes > See Parking, Page 2 Inside UNLV | Page 1 From The President By David Ashley | UNLV President Connecting with the Community One day they weren’t here — the next day classrooms — they are part of a community. they were. Premier UNLV was another exciting event As the new academic school year began, that brought the campus community together. new and returning students and the events of It was quite a sight to see more than 2,000 stu- Rebel Connection completely altered our cam- dents with flashlights lining up to form the pus. The excitement, the energy, the events letters U-N-L-V on the North Field. When — all were part of the transformation from you see the final picture, you may not realize sleepy summer to vibrant school year. how difficult it was getting all the students This was my first year participating in together. Rebel Connection and it was a delight to see The week culminated with our first Rebel so many parents, students, faculty members, football game of the season. It was thrilling to and staff taking part in the week’s welcome see so many people supporting our team and and orientation events. Throughout the cam- of student life, and visited the various “Ask getting enthusiastic about what was a very pus, there was vitality and excitement that Me!” booths. Even in the extreme heat, volun- solid win. signified students were back. teers were gladly passing out maps and water One particular Rebel Connection event that as well as offering assistance to those with Successful Rebel Connection stood out the most was the new student ori- questions. Rebel Connection was the first example entation program — it was very Las Vegas. this year of the kinds of activities that hap- During the program, the band, the Rebel Girls, Observing Student Commitment pen outside the classroom to enrich the stu- the cheerleaders, Hey Reb! the mascot, balloons, We also walked the academic malls with stu- dent experience and bring our entire cam- confetti, and even an indoor fireworks show dents and engaged in several interesting discus- pus community together. The events were a captivated everyone. Parents, students, faculty sions with student organization leaders. From true reflection of our remarkable city and a members, and staff were all singing along with one booth to the next, you could see the passion reminder that UNLV is a unique place that pride to the Rebel fight song. It was an ener- these students had for their individual causes many people cherish and enjoy. Indeed, it was gizing experience and a true testament to the and their commitment to helping new students. a tremendous experience for all, including amount of pride that exists on our campus. Walking around that day, we got the sense that me. I am extremely appreciative and proud On the first day of classes, I walked the students really understood that they are part of of our entire community for making Rebel campus with Rebecca Mills, vice president something bigger — something more than just Connection an overwhelming success.