Homeless women and children via The Shade Tree are the recipients. Las Vegas Day School holds monthly charity drives in which students in Preschool through Eighth grade participate. This month, the Toiletry Drive had students bringing in hundreds of personal hygiene items that will be donated to homeless women and children at The Shade Tree shelter. Las Vegas Day … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Items Collected at School’s Toiletry Drive
Media Advisory: CSN Students First Approach Sets Tone for 2022 Convocation
The College of Southern Nevada will kick off the spring 2022 semester by celebrating its Students First philosophy. Held in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the North Las Vegas Campus, and virtually via Microsoft Teams to remote employees as well as the Henderson and Charleston Campus Student Unions, the event sets the tone for the spring semester, with the President's … [Read more...] about Media Advisory: CSN Students First Approach Sets Tone for 2022 Convocation
Holiday Giving Brings Joy to Students
Hundreds of toys collected at a school to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada. Las Vegas Day School’s Middle School students spearheaded two holiday gift-giving endeavors to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada’s Holiday Assistance Programs. The school’s Student Council held a Toy Drive and the National Junior Honor Society students participated in HELP’s Adopt-A-Family … [Read more...] about Holiday Giving Brings Joy to Students
CSN’s Mariachi Plata Wins First in National Competition
Mariachi Vargas features the best programs in the country The College of Southern Nevada’s Mariachi Plata took first place this weekend in the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza national competition in San Antonio, Texas. Considered the “Super Bowl” of mariachi competitions, Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza saw CSN compete against long-established mariachi from the top schools in the … [Read more...] about CSN’s Mariachi Plata Wins First in National Competition
Spring 2022 Enrollment Open at CSN
Students can choose from an equal mix of in-person and online options Students planning to enroll in Spring 2022 classes at CSN should get started now - before their favorite popular classes fill up. Classes start on January 18. Half of the classes at CSN, the state's largest higher education institution, will be in-person and half all or partly online. The State Board of … [Read more...] about Spring 2022 Enrollment Open at CSN
LVDS Students Donate $6,700 to Help of Southern Nevada Just in Time for Thanksgiving
Las Vegas Day School’s Student Council students recently held their annual Food Drive virtually for the second year. Las Vegas Day School families of students in Preschool through Eighth grade donated $6,700 to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada’s Thanksgiving Program. Las Vegas Day School’s Student Council sponsor, Mrs. Robyn Gabe, said, “We have been conducting a food drive … [Read more...] about LVDS Students Donate $6,700 to Help of Southern Nevada Just in Time for Thanksgiving
CSN Career Training Program Offers Path to Financial Stability
The Ability to Benefit program guides high school dropouts into high-demand career fields Officials from the College of Southern Nevada, the City of Las Vegas, Bank of America, and a host of business and industry leaders will gather at the Historic Westside School on Monday to celebrate a job training program designed to help those who did not finish high school gain … [Read more...] about CSN Career Training Program Offers Path to Financial Stability
Students Donate Linens to Women and Children
Homeless women and children via The Shade Tree are the recipients. Las Vegas Day School’s National Junior Honor Society students recently held their annual Linen Drive. Students in Preschool through Eighth grade donated blankets, twin flat sheets, and towels to benefit The Shade Tree of Las Vegas. Las Vegas Day School’s Director, Mr. Neil Daseler, said, “Our school … [Read more...] about Students Donate Linens to Women and Children
Students Donate Over 700 Pairs of Shoes
Clark County schools via Operation School Bell are the recipients. Las Vegas Day School’s National Junior Honor Society students recently held their annual Tennis Shoe Drive. Students in grades Preschool through Eighth grade donated over 700 pairs of new tennis shoes to benefit Operation School Bell. Las Vegas Day School’s Director, Mr. Neil Daseler, said, “Our … [Read more...] about Students Donate Over 700 Pairs of Shoes
CSN Short-Term Courses Ready for Students
Classes that take place over several weeks instead of an entire semester allow flexibility Students looking to get started on their college degrees don’t need to wait for the next semester at the College of Southern Nevada. Enrollment for short-term courses during the fall 2021 semester is already underway. CSN offers a variety of classes that run from four to 10 weeks, … [Read more...] about CSN Short-Term Courses Ready for Students
Nevada Promise Scholarship Deadline Fast Approaching
The scholarship allows eligible students to attend a Nevada community college at virtually no cost The College of Southern Nevada is urging this year’s Nevada high school seniors to apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship before the October 31 deadline. It could mean an almost tuition-free college degree. At CSN, the Nevada Promise Scholarship Program is serving 756 … [Read more...] about Nevada Promise Scholarship Deadline Fast Approaching
CSN President Zaragoza Honored to Receive the Prestigious Ohtli Award From the Mexican Government
The award honors those who help empower the Mexican community abroad College of Southern Nevada President Dr. Federico Zaragoza will receive the prestigious Ohtli Award from the Mexican Government at the annual United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference next week in Las Vegas. The Ohtli Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Government of … [Read more...] about CSN President Zaragoza Honored to Receive the Prestigious Ohtli Award From the Mexican Government
Oktoberfest Returns to Casino Fandango
Popular two-day event returns this October October 2-3, 2021 ● 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ● Casino Fandango ● Free Admission CARSON CITY, NV—Get ready for more beer, brats, and oompah bands! Casino Fandango’s popular Oktoberfest returns after a one-year hiatus. The 7th annual event will be held on October 2 and 3, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Attendees must be … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest Returns to Casino Fandango
CSN President Zaragoza Named to AACC Workforce Commission
The American Association of Community Colleges is the largest advocacy group of its kind The American Association of Community Colleges has appointed College of Southern Nevada President Dr. Federico Zaragoza as co-chair of the association's influential Commission on Economic and Workforce Development. Zaragoza was appointed to the AACC’s Board of Directors in … [Read more...] about CSN President Zaragoza Named to AACC Workforce Commission
Olympia Gaming Strengthens Its Executive Leadership Team to Support Growth of New Northern Nevada Property
DeCourcy Graham has been promoted to COO, Robin Nedza to CFO,and Court Cardinal has been named regional president LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Olympia Gaming announces the team that will oversee the development and operations of Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, Nevada. DeCourcy Graham, chief operating officer, Robin Nedza, chief financial officer, and Court Cardinal, regional president … [Read more...] about Olympia Gaming Strengthens Its Executive Leadership Team to Support Growth of New Northern Nevada Property